Winter Fun In Spring: That’s The 'Dacks, Mack!

With the temperatures edging up, there is still plenty of the white stuff at Gore Mountain. Conditions, say the resort, are very good. And to entice you onto the slopes, this Sunday features $42 tickets and maple syrup inspired menu. The Dirt Cheap Duo performs 2-5pm on the sundeck!

From the folks at Gore: “Also visit the sundeck to purchase treats including maple cotton candy, maple snow-cones, maple lollipops, maple-coated peanuts, maple creams and jellies, maple granulated sugar, and of course pure Adirondack maple syrup!  Check out our display of photography and information about maple syrup production, and a simple tour of sap-collecting spouts through time, trays for making sugars, and other maple production devices”. 

A Celebration of The Life of Rhonda Barnes

A party to celebrate a wonderful life…Rhonda Barnes wouldn’t have had it any other way. That’s what’s happening this Friday evenIng after a memorial service remembering Rhonda.

The service begins at 6pm at the Edward L, Kelly Funeral Home in Schroon Lake.

Calling hours will be from 4pm to 6pm, with the “Celebration Of Life” gathering at the Schroon Lale Fish and Game Club immediately following, confirmed Rhonda’s fellow Rockology Band member, guitarist  John Wardle.

Rhonda died after a brave battle against cancer. “She passed on peacefully in her home in Schroon Lake on Saturday morning,” said John, who saw her last Thursday.

She was 47.

“She was such a woman, such a fighter,” John told Schroon Laker today.

Besides being the awesome drummer for the band Rockology, Rhonda worked at the Sagamore Inn at Bolton Landing and before that at the Timberwolf Pub.

John first met Rhonda – and Rockology’s bass guitarist Dave Hamell --  about six years ago.

“She was at an open mic at the Full Moon in Queensbury. She was not only an outstanding drummer, but an amazing singer as well.”

John said there will be videos of Rockology’s performances playing during the Celebration of Life event at the Fish and Game Club on Friday night.

The Details: Edward L Kelly Funeral Home. 1019 US Route 9
Schroon Lake, NY 12870. Telephone: (518) 532-7177
 

RIP: Rhonda Barnes

We are saddened to report that Rhonda Barnes has lost her brave battle against cancer. Friends have confirmed the news.

“We love you and we will forever hear the beat of your drums!” read a posting from her band Rockology.

Rhonda meant so many things to so many people. The mother of beautiful Megan, girlfriend of Tony, daughter of Johanna Fish and one heck of a drummer for Rockology.

For months folks near and far did whatever they could: prays, fundraisers to wrist band sales, to locals donating the proceeds from their garage sales,  to help Rhonda in her battle against advanced Multiple Myeloma.

As recently as late last year Rhonda was preparing for a Stem Cell Transplant at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Cancer Hospital, where she received the majority of her treatment.

Our condolences go out to all of Rhonda's many family and friends. Please feel free to leave your memories of this wonderful woman in our comments section. We will update this story as soon as we learn of funeral arrangements.

Schroon Lake Lovers: Meet Your Soul Mates Sunday!

Today at Sticks and Stones, lovers of Schroon Lake will gather for a get together to celebrate the Lake.

If you are not a member of the Schroon Lake Association now is your chance to meet your fellow lake lovers and join this terrific group of volunteers who do their very best to keep our lake in pristine condition. The event goes from 2pm  - 5 pm with free appetizers and s and cash bar. So what are you waiting for?