A Howlin' Open Mic At The 'Wolf

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For a fun Saturday night adventure -- and we are not talking about making snowmen --  the once a month Timberwolf Open Mic night is back, tomorrow night.

Vinnie Cangelosi, who is in charge of the show, tells us that in the winter months, the vibe of Open Mic is a but more mellow, than their summer shows.

“The crowds have gone, the crowd is a little older, and we are a bit less loud,” Vinnie told us when we caught up with him recently.

Vinnie hopes there will be comedy acts, "awesome" acoustic musicians and what he calls “shenanigans.“

The action kicks off at 8pm and is sponsored by Cangelosi Studios and Knuckle Children Productions. Got a show coming up? Tell us about it in comments, or email us at schroonlaker@me.com

The House Girl

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Now’s about the time that we think about curling up with a good book, near the fire or under a thick blanket on the couch, and reconnecting with our inner reader. If you are looking for ideas about what you should be reading, check out The House Girl, by Tara Conklin.

The House Girl, is the historical fiction debut by Tara Conklin. Set in modern-day New York and 1852-era Virginia, it’s described as an unforgettable story of love, history, and a search for justice.

And it’s the Schroon Lake Library’s Book Discussion Group’s pick for their January 28, 2014 discussion.

It’s the story of an escaped slave in the pre–Civil War South and a determined junior lawyer, The House Girl follows Lina Sparrow as she looks for an appropriate lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking compensation for families of slaves. In her research, she learns about Lu Anne Bell, a renowned prewar artist whose famous works might have actually been painted by her slave.

So what are you reading? Tell us in comments.

Schroon Laker Rosemary T. Haroff: 1925 - 2013

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This week we learned of the passing of Rosemary T. Haroff, a former Schroon Laker, who was an active member of the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Center.

From The Post-Star:

MATTOON, Ill. -- Rosemary T. Haroff, 88, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Nursing Home, Mattoon, Ill., with her family at her side.

Rosemary was born Wednesday, April 15, 1925, in Queens, N.Y., the daughter of Joseph E. and Anna Maloney Boone.

Rosemary was predeceased by the love of her life, Edward C. Haroff, on March 8, 2009; and by her brother, Joseph E. Boone, on March 31, 2010.

Rosemary, her parents and brother lived in Rosedale, N.Y. Rosemary graduated from Dominican Commercial High School, Class of 1943. Rosemary and Ed married March 30, 1946. They first resided in Springfield Gardens, N.Y., and in 1951 moved to Bethpage, N.Y. Rosemary worked as a secretary for Insular Chemical and Certified Preferred Concrete for many years before retiring. In 1977, Rosemary and Ed moved to Schroon Lake, N.Y., where they enjoyed their Adirondack retirement. They spent many years vacationing in Hawaii. In May 2011, Rosemary moved to Charleston, Ill., to spend more time with her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill Force.

Rosemary and Ed were active members of Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Center Inc. starting in 1985. Rosemary was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church.

Rosemary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward T. and Linda A. Haroff of Schroon Lake, N.Y.; her daughter and son-in-law, (Betty) Elizabeth A. and William J. Force of Charleston, Ill.; her grandchildren, Heather A. Brinkerhoff, Robert E. Force, and William E. and his wife, Heidi Keller; her great-grandchildren, Andrew Merwin, Mallory Force, Charlotte Force and Farrah Force; her cousin, Catherine Hamel; her sister-in-law, Margaret Boone; her niece, Patricia Boone; and her nephew and his wife, Joseph and Shelia Boone.

Rosemary requested there be no calling hours.

Funeral services and internment will be conducted at the convenience of the family in the spring of 2014.

The family suggests memorials take the form of donations to Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Center Inc., Schroon Lake, NY 12870.