Summer in Schroon: Read All About It!

One of Schroon’s hidden gems is the recently modernized Book Store of the Friends of the Schroon Lake Public Library.

A dedicated tribe of volunteers operates this special place in the basement of the Schroon Lake Health Center from 10 am. to 2 pm,  each Wednesday and Saturday during the summer.

Proceeds  from the sales are used  to supplement the book collection at the Library, upgrade computers and software and sponsor their amazing special programs, such writing programs and children’s programs.

Got used books, adult and children's, including novels, biographies, Adirondack books, cookbooks, DVDs and talking books? The Book Store needs them!,  Please drop off your donations at the main library,  15 Leland Ave,  Schroon Lake.

Rest in Peace: Eleanor “Ellie” Winters

Family Photo

Eleanor “Ellie” Winters went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 11, 2019, reports her family.

Visitation will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Mountainside Bible Chapel, followed by a celebration of life service at 2 p.m.

More from her official obit:

“Born on Feb. 1, 1939 to LeRoy and Mildred Grumman, she is survived by Herbert A. Winters Jr., her husband of almost 60 years; four children, Cheri Kelso (David), Herb Winters (Jill), Russ Winters (Harriett) and Dwayne Winters (Lisa); nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Herb And Ellie moved to Schroon Lake in 1970 and have worshipped and served at Mountainside Bible Chapel ever since. Ellie was an accomplished folk artist and shared her passion for tole painting by teaching classes in her home, and also spent several seasons working as an artisan at Frontier Town.

Visitation will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Mountainside Bible Chapel, followed by a celebration of life service at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Needy Camper Fund, Word Of Life Fellowship, P.O. Box 600, Schroon Lake, NY 12870”.

To offer online condolences, please click here.

Get Down to Sticks Tuesday Night

Casablaca in Schroon: Tonight's the Night

It’s one of the most romantic and iconic films ever made, “Casablanca” — released not long after America’s entry into World War II, in 1942 — stars the one-and-only Humphrey Bogart as American ex-patriate saloon owner Rick Blaine and the radiant Ingrid Bergman as Rick’s long-lost love, Ilsa Lund. And it;s playing at the Strand Cinema tonight (Monday August 12).

The event is hosted by Jeremy Arnold, an author and film historian. He has been guest host on TCM (Turner Classic Movies) with Ben Mankiewicz.

All seats are $10.00 at the door. *8 pm - 10 pm.