Adirondack General Store: The Movie

Producer Josh Clement and Mountain Lakes PBS present an inside look at the Adirondack General Store, in this video, featuring Maureen and Robert Diaz. Founded in 1865, the store is an Adirondack Gem, and one of the last of its kind where you can literally buy most anything you would need for your stomach, body or camp.

Maureen and Robert purchased the store three years ago. In the segment they talk about the reasons why they gave up successful careers in healthcare in NYC, for the tranquility offered by their new lifestyle.

Mother’s Day in Schroon

Last minute gift ideas for mom? The Towne Store, now open for the Spring season, has a new line of colorful sundresses, just in.

Pinecone Mercantile has some sweet cards and a large selection of home furnishings. Sticks and Stones have a special Mom’s Day Menu (above) and Pitkin’s Restaurant has a yummy menu treat.

From Pitkin’s: “We are having waffles with fresh strawberries as breakfast special in honor of all the wonderful mothers that do so much 24/ 7 all year long.”

And Stewart’s is offering moms 50-cent cones all day!

Happy Mother's Day Adirondack Style

Pat Thorne shares with us this gorgeous picture which captures the essence of Mother's Day in the wild. From Pat:  " was photographing humming birds last year, when I saw movement in the backyard.  I was so honored to be able to catch this loving moment between mother and baby.  Enjoy!
 

Thank you Pat. Got photos, news or a tip to share. Send them to us via email at schroonlaker@me.com

Schroon's School Budget Tops $6.34 million

Schroon Lake Central School’s proposed budget will stay within the New York state’s tax cap, reports Lohr McKinstry for the Press Republican.

The budget has a 1.38 percent tax increase – with the budget at $6.34 million, up from $6.25 million in the previous budget. The state tax cap was 1.38 percent.

Among the budget highlights: adding college level classes, no staff cuts, expanding the hours of the librarian to one and a half days and a potential salary increase-- up to three per cent-- for some teachers.

And keeping Schroon’s deep music roots alive, the budget calls for funds to establish a jazz band elective. From The Press-Republican:

Superintendent Stephen Gratto said he and the board “wanted students to have some great options.

“We worked hard to maintain our excellent programs and be fiscally responsible,” Gratto said.

The amount to be raised by taxes for 2016-17 is $8.49 per $1,000 of assessment, a 12-cent increase over the current spending plan.

The Schroon Lake Central School budget vote and school election is on Tuesday, may 17, from 12 noon to 8 pm.  The budget includes one referendum on thepurchase of65-passenger bus for $123,000.

One School Board seat is up for grabs: a three-year term.  Incumbent Dana Shaughnessy is not running. Brooke Clark and Kevin Kelly Sr. are  vying for the position.