RIP: William G. Barbolt 1947 - 2014

A former Schroon Laker has passed away; From the Post-Star:

FORT EDWARD — William G. Barbolt Sr., 66, of Fort Edward, and formerly of Saratoga Springs and Schroon Lake, passed away Sept. 24, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas, while vacationing.

He was born Dec. 16, 1947, in Troy, to the late Georgianna and William P. Barbolt.

Bill is survived by his two sons, William G. Jr. of Schuylerville and Gary (Susan) of Gansevoort; his three grandchildren, Drew, Micaela and Keira; a sister, Patricia Bishop of Saratoga Springs; a brother-in-law, Larry Kilburn of Ballston Spa; Bill and Gary’s mother, Marcia Hall, of Saratoga Springs; and his nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Kilburn.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Bill’s name to local animal shelters and/or the S.P.C.A.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the obituary, please click here.

 

The Hues of Fall At High Falls Gorge

Photo By: Nancy Mackintosh. 2014 All Rights Reserved

Photo By: Nancy Mackintosh. 2014 All Rights Reserved

With the peak leaf peeping season on the way out, Nancy Mackintosh reminds us just how gorgeous the Adirondacks are. From Nancy:

"This picture was taken at High Falls Gorge near the Lake Placid region and if you haven't been there yet you are missing out on a lot of spectacular scenery this year...everywhere you look you can get some truly amazing pictures."

Thank you Nancy!

 

 

The Last Sail

Copyright Marcia Tonner.2014. All Rights Reserved

Copyright Marcia Tonner.2014. All Rights Reserved

The above is a work of art that immediately caught our attention when we first laid eyes on it:  an amazing piece “painted” on an iPad by Marcia Tonner, a lover of Schroon Lake and an accomplished artist.

We learned from Marcia that she’s an artist exhibiting  in Connecticut and on Block Island.

“The sketches I have done of Schroon have been done on my iPad, haven’t planted my easel yet in the ground,” Marcia told us.

“It is impossible for anyone not to be moved visually by the seasons of Schroon and all the Adirondacks for that matter. I'm hooked!

Marcia has strong ties to Schroon. “My niece Heather Provancha lives in town and my brother lives out of town. I am a Connecticut resident who comes up a few times a year. I have been looking for a place to watch the lake more and see my great nephew grow.

“It's too bad there isn't a twelve-step group for Schroon Lake addictions for I have developed one.”

We couldn’t agree more.