The Ducks You Cheer For, Not Eat!!!

PHOTOS BY ROBERT PHILP

It was simply just ducky – the 7th annual Schroon Lake Duck Race  -- with an almost photo finish!

A large crowd of about 100 had a terrific time watching the pink, yellow, blue and purple plastic ducks bobble down the rapids at Mill Creek Sunday. The race raised needed funds for the Schroon Lake Association. (SLA)

There was much anticipation for this year's race: all of the ducks available for "adoption" were taken on Saturday at the SLA’s booth in the Town Park at the annual Schroon wide garage sale, said Linda Milsom, one of the event organizers.

“It was a good race yesterday. Almost had a photo finish for third place. 

Great crowd of spectators,” Linda said.  

“Thank you to all the individuals that supported and participated in the race."

So drum roll please: here are the official results of the 7th Annual Schroon Lake Duck Race, from Linda:

First place: Joanne Treffs. Schroon Lake, New York

Second place: John Malanga. Chatham, New Jersey

Third place: Veronica McAlmond. Schroon Lake, New York

Congrats to all the winners. See you next year!  

2013 Schroon Lake Labor Day Fireworks: The Slide Show

What A Night: Happy Labor Day!!!

Photo Courtesy of the Master Cylinders

What A night -- the greatest fireworks in recent memory and hundreds of happy dancing feet, rocking out to the Master Cylinders. The band, who we think gets just a big a kick out of playing here as we do hearing them, played another great show.  

The above photo  -- courtesy of the band -- is what they see from their point of view. 

From the band: 

Thanks to all of Schroon Lake, the Chamber of Commerce, and our crazy friends; Sue and Chip, Joyce and Bill, Marsha and Bob. What a wild, happy and fun way to end the summer. There must have been a thousand people there!

Hands done, everyone we spoke with thought the fire works were some of the best we've ever seen. We particularly liked the red parachute display. In fact there were a couple of new fireworks we saw for the first time.

In juxtaposition to the big fireworks show, it seemed the crowded was a little thinner than in previous years. Which meant there was plenty of space to spread out. Our favorite vantage point? Lying on our backs on the floating town boat docks, with the fireworks literally popping over our heads. What was your experience like? Tell us in comments.

It's Gonna Be a Rockin' Weekend

The Master Cylinders Rocking Main Street Schroon

Schroon Lake will say good bye to Summer with a bang, with plenty of music, food and fun. There is so much to do, there's no excuse for not having a good time!  The Town promises one of the biggest fireworks shows yet -- after a disappointing showing this past July 4th.

There will be two barges full of fire power on the water, just off the beach on Saturday night. The night sky will light up at around 9:30 pm, after the Master Cylinders rock spectacular on Main Street, which kicks off at the 7 pm.

On Sunday, Hamell onTrial takes over the Timberwolf Pub. Curtis Becraft opens.  For all of what's happening this weekend, check out our Calendar section.