Schroon, Sunday at Dusk

From the SchroonLaker Drop Cam on Sunday. For a live view click here. Many folks have sent us emails about how our Dropcam works, and how expensive it is.The model of Dropcam we use costs $149.00. How does it work? It simply runs off your home's WI-FI system. We like the Dropcam system because the live feed is available 24/7, and can be viewed on our smart phones and computers -- from anywhere in the world!

It also sends you alerts when it hears sound and detects objects or movement. (Great for anyone -- as an affordable alarm system -- as well as second home owners who like to keep an eye on their place). For an additional fee you have access to a month's worth of video -- which is stored in the cloud!

You can order the camera here. The company has just released a new High-Definition version, which you can find here.

Recognizing Who Makes Schroon Richer

Tuesday marks the deadline for nominees of the greater Schroon Lake area Person or Organization of 2014. Over at the Schroon Lake Facebook Page, hosted by Pastor David Peterson, readers have suggested a few nominees.

From Georgia Knickerbocker-Burkhardt:  “How about Helen Need from the Timberwolf? She drives people that she doesn't even know home if they have too much to drink. She makes Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for folks who don't have any place to go for the holidays and she does it out of kindness”.

And from Lillian Lang: “How about Curtis McCoy for all the years he has been a scout leader and how he has taught the boys to become who they are”.

Rosemarie Ritson, who recently retired from her position at the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce was also mentioned, but she is a previous winner.  Do you know of a deserving individual or organization? Hurry and get your nomination in.

From the Chamber:

"Nominations for the 2014 award should include the accomplishments for which this person or organization should be honored. Please provide details of the achievements, volunteer endeavors, community service, efforts to improve the quality of life, and personal characteristics that you believe qualify the nominee as Citizen of the Year. The nominee need not be a Chamber of Commerce member, but must reside in the Town of Schroon, North Hudson, Paradox, or Severance.

Any individual or organization may submit a nomination via email to chamber@SchroonLakeChamber.org. Please include your name and contact information in the email. All nominations must be received by May 13, 2014. Call the Chamber office at (518) 532-7675 for more information".

Schroon Laker: Finding You Money

The state of New York has a boatload of unclaimed cash – and some of it may be yours. This is not a scam, we can assure you. Two colleagues recently received small checks for money owed to them by the state. In fact, even New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is owed some moolah!

Go to this website to find out if you can cash in. It’s all legit!

Paradox Lake's Southwoods Heading North In Popularity

Photo Courtesy: Southwoods Camp

Southwoods Camp – which has graced Paradox Lake under different names over its glorious history – has just been honored as one of the top 50 summer camps in the US.

In 1914 the lakeside property was known as Camp Woodmere, a retreat for girls, where for decades locals worked summer jobs year after year.

The honor was bestowed on the Camp by the Top Education Degrees website, ranking it at 22 out of 50 camps.

From Top Education Degrees:

The 25 cabins of Southwoods camp in upstate New York are situated by beautiful Paradox Lake, surrounded by the mighty Adirondack Mountains. The camp features a golf green and range, a nature center, a climbing wall, basketball courts, and a hockey rink, among other facilities. The four-week kids’ getaway – which is certified by the ACA – describes its camp experience as a safe environment in which children can “explore and grow.” Activities include a wide variety of land and water sports, artistic pursuits, outdoor adventures, and nature- and community-focused programs. Southwoods’ origins date back to 1914, when the property became Camp Woodmere, a retreat for girls. However, it now also includes boys in the camp and accommodates 250 kids per session. Website Lantern Camps describes it as “one of the country’s premier four-week programs” and references its “beautifully maintained cabins and activity facilities” as well as its “scenic grounds.”