Schroon Flips for Flipsydz: Again

Photo: Courtesy Flipsydz

TheFlipsydz, after playing in Schroon two years running, return again Tuesday night, July 29, for another gig at the Boat House Theatre. (8pm, July 29)

It's all part of the Schroon Lake Arts Council's Summer Concert series, which you can read more about here. Head on over to our 2014 Music and Arts Scene section for a little Flipsydz video action. More about the the group, from the SLAC

"Spanning 3 generations of vocalists, The Flipsydz create a sound from ‘the golden oldies that has the ‘youthful tone' of today's generation. The group concentrates on performing a cappella (without instrumentation) often evoking memories from the groups of the 50s and 60s singing ‘doo wop' on the street corners of Philadelphia and Brooklyn.
The Flipsydz' members include accomplished operatic singers, choral group members and solo artists who have performed in Las Vegas as well as internationally. Though their backgrounds vary, the members of The Flipsydz share a common love for a cappella doo wop music, and creating wonderful harmony together.
The Flipsydz are able to recreate the ‘authentic' sounds you will remember, while also adding their own unique style to some of their repertoire.
Whether you watched Dick Clark's American Bandstand in the 50s, 60s or 70s, (or re-runs in the 80s or 90s!) you will think you've traveled back in time when you hear The Flipsydz.
Come take a trip down memory lane, and we'll catch you on the flip side...."

What A Great Day At Schroon’s Kids Fishing Derby 2014

Slide Show courtesy Joe Steiniger

Under spectacular clear blue skies, 72 youngsters cast their rods at the annual Schroon Lake Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, hoping for a shot at glory – aka the Big Green Inflatable Swim Toy!

And the  2014 Grand Champion with  Largest Fish was  Ambrose Tuper, with a big black bass.

The Derby is cosponsored by the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club and the Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. This year Mr. P’s Mountain Smokehouse, Sticks and Stones and Flanagan’s Pub also contributed Gift certificates.

Below is the Official winners list, from Joe Steiniger, one of the organizers, who sent us this note:

"72 kids, up from last year. A glorious sunny day. Lots of fish caught. 200 hot dogs consumed. Lots of 3 - 4 - 5 year olds that caught their very first fish. Too much fun!"

2014 Derby Winners

Top Bluegills

1. Mathew Christina

2. Maya Mazurek

3.  Marcus Peace

Rock Bass

1. Gabriel Heath

2. Zayne Ledick

3. Brooke Burton

Perch

1. Jack Hickey

2. Jack  Kazmer

3. Zoe Drozdyk

Black Bass

1.  Ambrose Tuper

2.  Ethan Fariss

3.  Tyler Ives

Casting Contest Winner: Adam Glotzman

Above: 2014 Grand Champion / Largest Fish: Ambrose Tuper

Saving The Strand: $5,000 to Go

We have two pieces of terrific news to share for fans of Schroon’s historic Strand Theatre – the fund-raising goal has almost been met, and there are some very unselfish folks who are making that goal possible.

STS committee chair Rossi-Snook says that they are within $ 5,000 of reaching the goal to raise funds to purchase digital equipment to replace the theatre's film projector.

And  a BIG BRAVO to the above four young women  holidaying at Terra Alta: Natalie Smith, Madeline Cole, Eliza Eder, and Hannah Chasnoff, ages 10 & 11, who are helping to Save The Strand in a very unique way, says Emily.

They  are helping to Save the Strand Theatre in Schroon Lake by donating the babysitting money they have made this summer. Their collective donation of over $100 will be given to STS committee chair Emily, who will be at Terra Alta Monday night at 7 pm to talk about the long time connection between the historic theater and Terra Alta.

There will be mugs or tee shirts available for a donation of $20 or more as well as a vintage movie poster auction in an effort to raise more funds for digital projection at the theatre.

Helping Local Veterans In Need

Laker Michel Michelsen Lee tips us to a special program organized by the Albany branch of the Red Cross, helping  local vets with their second annual "Totes of Hope" campaign.

It’s designed to collect personal care items like socks, shaving cream, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, for veterans who need a helping hand. All items must be new.

Michel tells us there are two collection boxes in Schroon: Friedman Realty and the Schroon Lake branch of the Glens Falls National Bank. 

From Michel:

“There are also flyers at the Post Office, the bank, Friedman’s, and the used book store of the Schroon Lake Friends of the Library,.

The collection phase of the campaign ends on Labor Day, September 1, 2014.  I will let you know the results of the collection efforts in the Schroon Lake area.”

It’s great cause and we all know how much $5 or $10 spent at the DG, aka: The Dollar General aka “The Schroon Lake Shopping Mall”  can go!