Don't overlook Champy, Lake Champlain's version of the Loch Ness Monster!
When I was living in the area, I met someone who claimed he swam with him.
Several communities on the New York side of the lake can provide
information, trinkets, etc.  I suggest contacting someone in Plattsburgh or
Essex.

Jane Rupp
Marion County Historical Society
Marion, Ohio

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From: Harry & Monika <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, November 20, 2000 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: Searching for a Jackalope


>As a previous poster mentioned, the Jackalope comes from out west and
models
>of it can be found readily - like at Wall Drug!.
>
>Another "mythological" creature that comes to mind resides just across the
>lake from you.  In the Northwoods of Rhinelander, Wisconsin lives the Hodag
>(sp?), mythical dragon-like creature that I believe has its origins in a
>practical joke.  Go figure.  But now there are trinkets, and postcards, and
>I think even a festival.  I don't have a contact for you, but it may still
>be worth pursuing.
>
>Harry Klinkhamer
>Interim Executive Director
>The Illinois State Historical Society
>
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