Getting In The Christmas Mood

Photo Montage Courtesy: Amy Bell

As we reported yesterday, an alum from the Seagle Music Colony  -- Sean Panikkar (Class of 2002) --  enjoyed huge success this year with the tenor group Forte, a finalist on the NBC hit show "America's Got Talent".

With a concert tour and a new album, they seem to have a bright future ahead of them, including hanging on stage with the First Family,  That happened earlier this month at a concert for the lighting the National Christmas Tree, in our nation's Capital.

Well, to get you into the holiday spirit, enjoy the lads singing several holiday classics at that show, About 12 minutes into the video -- in the link below -- you'll  hear their amazing voices left your spirits.  Click here for the concert!

Schroon Library's Winter Film Fest

If it's winter in Schroon, then it's time for a three month long free movie festival at the Schroon Lake Library. This annual tradition features films with wide appeal -- plus free popcorn. Each Saturday  -- starting this  weekend (December 28), there are two films shown daily:  A film for kids at 12:30pm and a night time selection at 7pm.  Above is just a tantalizing tease of what's in store until March of 2014. You can download the library's official program right here.

Art In Ice

Photo Above: Courtesy of Sharron Tyrrell

It seems that most folks in the greater Schroon area survived the Great Ice Storm of 2013. We’ve had reports of one family’s car having 2 inches of ice on it, and many side streets and driveways being covered in a dangerous slick sheet of ice.

We also heard of small branches falling, and no serious damage reports.

But we have heard nothing but good things about the Town’s Road Crews,  who kept Route 9 and Main Street free and clear Sunday. The ice storm provided a bonanza for our area's many talented photographers.

Sharron Tyrrell (above) and Rannei  Rambow (below) found beauty in Mother Nature’s wrath, with a collection of stunning  images. Click here to see more of Sharron's work and here for Rannei's glorious works of art.

Photo below : Courtesy of  Rannei Rambow

More on 2014 The Ice Fishing Derby

From Joe Steiniger, via the Ice Fishing Derby's new Facebook Page:

Cash prizes are awarded for the five species of fish, plus numerous door prizes and raffles. There is a pasta dinner served on Saturday at 5 PM. Burgers, hot dogs, and chili will be available all day Sunday at the club.

The 2014 Ice Fishing Derby will be held Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2. Sunrise till 4 PM each day. Pre-registration is $12. After 2/23 the entry fee is $15. Tickets will be available at Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club, Bobcat Sports, and Flanagan's.