Huge Storm For New York: Not Just Our Part!

We know of dozens of folks in the North Country that would love to see the above forecast  -- most Flat Landers in the NYC area are getting  -- be flipped with the forecast for greater Schroon.

The media hype right now in NYC is at CODE PURPLE – or whatever follows code RED:  for the impending  “BLIZZARD OF 2015”

For those in the ‘Dacks not familiar with how the Media Capital of The World reacts to a few inches  -- or feet of snow – this is equivalent to Armageddon. Sorry, make that "Snowmag

But this storm may actually live up to its hype. Tonight the words “historic, Monster Storm and crippling” are being bandied about on this chilly night on local newscasts, like candy being thrown onto the hot pavement at the Schroon 4th of July Parade.

With a forecast of 2 to 4 inches of the white stuff falling per hour during the peak of the blizzard overnight, there are varying forecasts. Some call  for towns in eastern Long Island to get up to three feet of snow, with drifts up top 5 feet or more. Current forecasts are calling for up to 20 inches in and around the New York City area.

Tonight,  local news reports are showing empty dairy and bread shelves with folks grabbing the last snow shovels and rock salt.  Meanwhile, the North Country will get snow, but just a couple of inches, according to the National Weather Service. And if you want to see the forecast of what’s going down , downstate, we have that info, here.

Services Announced for Jorg Borowski

Family Photo from Facebook

Hundreds of friends and family are expected to attend the visitation and memorial service for Jorg Borowski this coming Saturday, January 31.

Jorg lost his battle for life on Friday night after suffering 3rd degree burns to 90 per cent of his body after an accident at the International Paper plant in Ticonderoga earlier that day.

Visitation will be from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Edward L Kelly Funeral Home, 1019 US Route 9 in Schroon Lake. The service begins at 3pm. For more details about the visitation and service call (518) 532-7177

Tributes For Jorg Borowski

Donna Rice Mellan with Jorg Borowski. Photo from facebook.

Today, many Schroon Lakers are mourning the tragic loss of Jorg Borowski.

Jorg, who lost a courageous battle last night from burns he received in a fire at the International Paper Plant in Ti, had deep connections to Schroon and was a friend to many.

Our heart goes out to all of Jorg’s friends and loved ones, especially to his long time girlfriend,  Donna Rice Mellan.

Many seasonal Schroon Lakers may know Donna from the Upstate Agency and her Schroon Lake Massage and Wellness Center.

“He gave one hell of a fight but unfortunately my love Jorg Borowski passed away at 11:45pm surrounded by family and friends. Thank you all for your prayers and kind words. I love you baby!” Donna posted on her Facebook page.

On Thursday, Donna and Jorg spent the evening at the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce social event at Witherbee’s Carriage House. Donna is a newly elected Board Member.

“They were having a great time. It’s unbelievable, we are all stunned,” said Shelby Davis, a Chamber Board member who attended the event.

“He was such a wonderful guy and had so many friends.”

You can see tributes to Jorg on Donna’s Facebook Page or leave your memories in our comment section.

Schroon Man Killed In Paper Plant Accident

Photo courtesy: www.vpr.net

A worker at International Paper’s Ticonderoga mill who suffered severe burns Friday morning has died.

Jorg Borowski, 57, of Schroon Lake died Friday night at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, as a result of severe burns after an accident at International Paper’s Ticonderoga plant.

Reports from the Press Republican and NBC’s WPTZ say Borowski was part of a maintenance crew working at the mill’s Power House. That facility produces power for the plant’s two paper machines and burns fuel oil and bark to generate electricity.

From The Press Republican: “International Paper had a corporate investigation team on-site Saturday to probe the death; U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Agency investigators were also there. Essex County Emergency Services Director Donald Jaquish said he was also apprised of the incident. Mill spokeswoman Donna Wadsworth said she and other employees are saddened by Borowski’s death, and “we are trying to work through it. It’s a difficult time here.” 

International Paper released a statement about the tragedy: "We are deeply saddened by this loss. Jorg was a valued and respected member of the Ticonderoga mill family. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family, friends and mill team members.”