Schroon's Future? The Future of Your ADK Business? Read This!

If you own a business (or more importantly plan to)  in the North Country  -- and in particular the Adirondacks  -- there’s a meeting in Schroon next week you will not want to miss. Next Thursday, The Schroon Lake Area's Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an important event that may have a positive impact on your business.

The event will be hosted by State Senator Betty Little and the Executive Director of the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation, Jim Murphy. They'll meet with businesses owners and talk about the benefits of getting certified by New York State as a Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), available grants under the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) and how to access them, and the multiple resources available to businesses of all sizes.

From the Chamber's new Executive Director, Patrick Siler:

“If you have never considered any of these, now is the time to find out. You may be quite surprised about how important the expansion of tourism is to our region and how many dollars are available to help promote Schroon Lake as a great destination.  An Economic Development Committee of Schroon's Chamber has been formed and is already working on submitting a request for funds through the CFA. If you have any interest in finding out what we are doing, or in helping write any pieces of the grant request, please email your contact information to the Chamber".

For further details, contact Patrick at patricks@schroonlakechamber.org. There is no charge to attend.

Where and When: Sticks and Stones. Thursday, May 22nd, 8:30am.

Lake News: The Social Season Is Warming Up

Photo Courtesy: Jimbo's Club at The Piont

Our Friends at the East Shore Schroon Lake Association (ESSLA) want to remind all of their members  -- and those thinking about joining  -- that their 7th Annual Gourmet Pasta Dinner is just around the corner.

Just like their sister organizations, The Schroon Lake Association and the Paradox Lake Association, ESSLA members have contributed enormously to keeping our area lakes pristine, as they battle multiple invasive species that threaten our waterways.

So, save the date: Sunday, June 1 at Jimbo’s Club at the Point, State Route 8, Brant Lake. Please arrive between  5pm to 6:30pm.

From Jane Smith: “There’s a cash bar,  Pasta Station Selection, Salad, Bread, Beverage, and our Specialty Desserts contributed by our very own Patisseries.  Looking forward to greeting old friends and new!”

The contribution is $20 per person and you’ll need to make reservations with Anne Pieper at (518)  494-7421 or emailing her at apieper1@nycap.rr.com. Anne will also gratefully accept your dessert contributions.

No More Bumps In The Road (Hopefully!)

Resurfacing large sections of Route 9 -- between Schroon to Pottersville begin in July. That's according to Schroon Town Supervisor Mike Marnell, who spoke with Department of Transportation officials this week. Marnell says the resurfacing is long overdue.

"There are sections of Route 9 that are treacherous, both on the main road and the shoulder," Marnell told Schroon Laker. "I've rescued a couple of cyclists who had taken nasty falls on the shoulder. It's not safe."

Marnell knows a thing or two about roads. He was the Highway Supervisor for more than 20years and has been a vocal critic of an experiment the DOT did on Route 9 in the late 1990s.

You may have noticed what appear to be joints in the concrete slabs on the road -- there are referred to as “key ways”. When Marnell was running for office a couple of years back he campaigned on fixing Route 9. Back then he told us:

"When they (the DOT) put in the key ways, they cut the concrete and put re-bar in it and counter board it and then poured new concrete and it isn’t working. Concrete isn’t staying in. They patched it this summer, around June -- they went through with black top and filled ‘em in. I got a 12 shoe and there were spots there I could put my foot in and I ride a motorcycle too, and I don’t like my front wheel dropping in them."

"I reminded the DOT that this was an experiment. It didn't work and they've got to fix it,"

Shimmy, Shimmy, Shimmy in Schroon

Photo Courtesy Natalie

Natalie  -- aka Natasha – A Canadian and part time Schroon Laker is an amazing dancer. But not just any dancer – a belly dancer, who teaches not only this artful dance, but the health benefits of shimmy, shimmy, shimmy as well!

This Saturday, (May 17, 2014) she will be here and teaching a special Bellydance class at True North Yoga. From True North’s Deb Philp:

“Come warm up for her ‘Summer Belly Dance Workshop Series and unlock your inner goddess! Perfect class for anyone! If you have participated in previous workshops or the monthly Bellydance jams you will love the refresher. If you have not yet had the opportunity to experience this beautiful dance, this is your chance! Hip scarves will be provided for students to wear during class. $10