New And Old Faces On The SLCS Board

Robert Claus Gets a five year term after Tuesday's election

The Schroon Lake Central School has two new board members, a new approved budget and the go ahead to buy a new  wheel chair bus. Those are the headlines after Tuesday’s election.

Incumbent Robert Claus secured a five-year term with 257 votes, while Eric Welch, with the second highest in votes (221) earned a three-year term. You can read more about the results from the Post-Star here.

Congrats Schroon Laker of 2014: Joel Friedman

Joel Friedman presenting a Bear to a participant in the 2013 ADK Marathon

Huge congrats go out to Joel Friedman, who was last night named Citizen of the Year by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce.

"We are thrilled to announce that Joel is this year's recipient," President Tony Kostecki told Scroon Laker. "This award is deserved on so many levels."

Joel becomes the third Friedman to receive this honor, joining his brother Roger and late father Moe.

The award recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual or community organization to the greater Schroon community.

Among Joel's many contributions to Schroon, is bringing the Adirondack Marathon and Distance Festival to our area, as well as years of dedicated service to the Seagle Music Colony. We'll have more on this story later today.

Vote Today For Your New SLCS Board

Sketch courtesy Schroon Lake Central School

Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Schroon Lake Central School Board of Education. The election is open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the school.

Incumbent Robert Claus, Eric Welch, Bruce Murdock and Terry Wisser are running for open terms of five and three years.

The election comes just weeks after Schroon Lake Central Superintendent Bonnie Finnessey recently announced she was her resigning for health reasons. The Press Republican’s Lohr McKinstry recently took a look at the candidates and why they want the job. You can read that report here.

Here are the biographies of the candidates.

ROBERT CLAUS Age: 77. Occupation: Retired teacher. Education: Schroon Lake Central; SUNY-Potsdam; Ithaca College. Previous school board experience: Schroon Lake School Board, five years; Schroon Zoning Board of Appeals member. Family: Wife, Jane; grown children: Greg, Jeff and Juliet.

BRUCE MURDOCK Age: 65. Education: Schroon Lake High School. Occupation: Carpenter. Previous School Board experience: Past member of Schroon Lake School Board, 16 years; Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES School Board, 17 years; Schroon Town Planning Board, five years. Civic organizations: Newcomb Sportsmans Club. Military service: U.S. Army veteran.Family: Wife, Pamela; two grown children: Gretchen and Amber.

ERIC WELCH Age: 45. Occupation: Chemistry teacher, North Warren Central School. Education: Schroon Lake Central School; University of Vermont; SUNY Plattsburgh. Family: Wife, Charlene; children: Abigail, junior at Schroon Lake Central; two grown children: Nicholas and Dennis.

TERRY WISSER Age: 47. Occupation: Missionary-subcontractor, Word of Life. Education: Word of Life Bible Institute, two years. Family: Wife, Beth; three children: Abigail, 18; Molly, 16; and Benjamin, 14, all students at Schroon Lake Central.

A Memorial Day Favorite: The Roar Of The Lions!

You never know what bargains you will find at this Schroon Lake Classic event. For two solid days bargains are up for grabs -- as our beloved  Boat House becomes the  antique roadshow meets crazy, cool stuff meets good old fashioned junk. Looking for a set of 1960s style Don Drapper drinking glasses? Chances are you will find them here. To donate call (518) 532 9827!