Lest We Forget
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Photo: SCHROONLAKER COLLECTION
Today, (November 11th) at the Veterans Memorial on Dock Street, Schroon area veterans will gatherfor the Annual Ceremony at 11:00 am.
The memorial consists of two stone wings on either side of the town's original war memorial.
Two years ago an additional monument was added, featuring an unknown soldier's rifle, helmet boots and dog tags.
The memorial wings were unveiled in 2008 and feature more than 800 names of Schroon Lake area veterans going back to the Revolutionary War. The stone wings match the existing memorial.
On Thursday, at 11am there will be a ceremony at the Mountainside Christian Academy to honor Veterans.
In its original proclamation on Armistice Day, Congress spelled out the purpose for the commemoration:
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples."
A Schroon Thanksgiving
/If you are here in greater Schroon right about now, you are blessed. If you are heading here, you also fall under that umbrella. We’ve got your handy, dandy guide for all things for a “Schroon Thanksgiving” and beyond.
Downtown, Schroon’s old faithful, The Timberwolf, will be open from 11am to 11pm. What’s special here is there free Turkey Special buffet, starting at 3 pm.
This FREE buffet features all the fixings. The buffet attracts single locals, travellers passing through and other T-Day Orphans.
At Sticks and Stones, a proud sponsor of SchroonLaker.com, Steve and Gary will be turning out an amazing traditional Thanksgiving Day Menu, all for the affordable price of $24.99.
Starting at 3pm, get ready for the area’s best: soup or salad to start, Herb Roasted Stuffed Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Green Beans and a choice of Apple Crisp or Old Fashioned Fruit Forrest Pie. The restaurant opens at 3pm. Reservations, though not required, will be accepted.
Open on T-Day will be the Dollar General (7am - 8pm), the Tops Market (7 am- 5:30 pm) and Stewarts (5am - 11am).
All other eateries and business (as far as we know) will be enjoying the holiday off. If you know otherwise, leave us a message in our comment section.
Get Out And Vote On This Spectacular Day
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Today, three candidates are vying for two open seats on the Schroon Lake Town Board.
Marcia Hartnett, an independent, will compete against Republicans Clara Phibbs and Don Sage. Town Supervisor Mike Marnell is running unopposed.
But the real winner could be your taste buds! Later today the Schroon Lake Community Church will hold their annual Election Night Dinner: Chicken and Biscuits with all the fixings for $10. The serving starts at 4:30 pm in the church basement until they are sold out.!
