Dogs, Hound Dogs and More: A Howling Good Time For All In The Adirondacks

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It’s gonna be a howling good time: Chestertown’s Woofstock 2017, a family and four legged friend, friendly event.

The center of Chestertown will be hopping’ on June 3 and 4 with a variety of tail wagging events, including pool diving pooches, an agility and lure chasing contest and the Doggie Fun Zone. Heck, in keeping with the Woofstock theme, there’s even a bra burning!

And if you’re a “Ain’t Nothing But A Hound dog” Fan, there’s this week’s Elvis event in Lake George continues through Sunday night. This year commemorates 40 years since Elvis’ passing and celebrates the 10th  year of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champions.  

More on Woofstock  in our Spring Fun in The 'Dacks 2017 here, and more on Elvis the Pelvis, here.

The Long Wait For Schroon's High Speed Internet Getting Shorter?

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Slic Networks, the company who won  the contract to bring high speed internet to the greater Schroon area, has hit the "make-ready process". Woot, Woot! From SLIC:

"We are one step closer to bringing high speed internet to Schroon Lake! What is make ready? It is the process of preparing the utility poles so we can attach our fiber optic lines. In some cases it is as simple as moving the existing wires to make space for our cable; in other cases, the entire pole needs to be replaced to allow us to add our cable and still have enough clearance for safety. In all, Slic will be attaching to over 1400 poles in the Schroon Lake/North Hudson area. 300+ of them need some work done and another 124 will be completely replaced. You'll see trucks with the Northline Power markings on them - they are our contractors for this portion of the job. Give them a wave when you drive by! We will continue to post updates as work continues. If you have any questions or concerns, message us here or call us at 877-754-2266".

This is all part of a grant awarded  waaaay back in 2013: 

$2,162,656 Schroon Lake Next Generation Broadband

"This project with Slic Network Solutions will serve the North Country region. Slic Networks Solutions will provide high-speed, low-cost broadband service to 457 households in the unserved areas of the Town of Schroon and the Town of North Hudson. This service will be delivered utilizing fiber to the home technology. Slic will also provide wireless hot spots for frequently visited public locations including the public beach in Schroon Lake".

 

Calling All Schroon Green Thumbs

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A huge hat tip to the folks that keep on making Schroon great. The Schroon Lake Community Garden is in tip top shape, thanks to an enthusiastic group of volunteers. There's a plant sale this weekend and a few plots left. More, from Tammy Whitty-Brown, the executive director of the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce:

"The Community Garden is coming along nicely thanks to the hard work of volunteers such as our NEW Garden Coordinator Staci O'Donnell, along with Mark Piper, Pete Johnson, Mike Marnell, Lance Gould Sr., Patrick Shaughnessy, Curtis Lumber Staff (they donated and cut board for new garden boxes) and Craig Maisonville.

To celebrate the opening of our Community Garden, we will be holding our ANNUAL PLANT SALE this coming Saturday, June 3rd from 10 am to 1 pm at the Garden on Main Street (located between GF National Bank and Higher Ground Coffee Shop). There will be potted veggies, flowers and hanging baskets available.

The plant sale is open ot the public and all proceeds from the sale benefits the upkeep of the Community Garden. We also encourage the public to come and walk our gardens (Please do not pick the produce).

We have a few remaining plots available for the 2017 Growing Season. Cost is $15 a plot. For more information please email or call Staci at staciod@gmail.com or 518-366-9111."