Rest In Peace Jane Whitehouse

Whitehouse, Jane M. TROY Jane (Miller) Whitehouse, 64, tragically passed away on August 21, 2020, a victim of a fatal accident in Schroon Lake, N.Y. She is survived by her loving son, Ryan J. Whitehouse, of Austin, Texas; and brothers, John C. Miller of Booth Bay, Maine, and Thomas J. Miller of Dover, Pennsylvania

Jane was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to Claude and Meriam (Yagel) Miller, who predeceased her. She was president and CEO of Whitehouse Associates, a consulting firm specializing in industrial health and safety, working with companies throughout the entire United States. Jane received a B.S. in biology from Lafayette College where she also swam competitively in the butterfly stroke.

She went on to receive her master's degree from Harvard in environmental health sciences. Jane was president of the Capital District Swim Officials organization and officiated swim and diving meets. Jane loved spending time with friends and family at her home on Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks. She was an avid slalom water skier and kayaker.

Jane's friends and family are heartbroken at the loss of this beautiful, vibrant, loving life. Small memorials will be held to celebrate her life in Troy and Pennsylvania. Please check her Facebook for further details. Donations may be made in her honor to the Double H Ranch, which caters to disabled and seriously ill children, at www.doublehranch.org/donate.

Labor Day Weekend in Schroon: What Floats Your Boat?

Schroon Lake’s Labor Day 2020 won’t resemble previous years, but there’s still a few things to put on your calendar. Be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Boat Parade, sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce. Saturday at the Town Docks at 6.30pm.

Load up your fall and winter reading needs at the Books Sale, Saturday, from 10 am - 2pm. It’s in the basement of the Hudson Headwaters Building. Sponsored by the Friends of the Schroon Lake Library.

The brewers have chosen Friday of the Labor day Weekend to drop their newest release: Leaf Peeper Supreme. From the good folks at Paradox:

“This Fest bier will be the best transition to the fall season. Alongside this drop, we will be selling a limited number of one-of-a-kind, Paradox Brewery 1/2 liter mugs. We will be offering a 1/2 liter of our Leaf Peeper Supreme, our 1/2 liter, limited edition mug, and a pretzels for $16.00!”

And be on the lookout for multiple garage sales! Got an event to publicize? Share the details in comments.

Double Header Sunday in the Park in Schroon

This Sunday music and comedy imrov takes center stage for the new event, Sunday in The Park.

From 12pm - 1pm Chris South performs with his Ukulele, followed by the comedy improv geniuses from MopCo Improv. Theater.

These events are family friendly and FREE.

The series is proudly sponsored by The Schroon Lake Arts Council. Got an event you’d like to publicize? Drop us an email by clicking here.

Adirondack Mild Winter? You Bet! The Satellite Doesn’t Lie!

Sure, it was one of the warmest months of February, a lot of us can remember, but just how warm? Well, it was warm enough for the Schroon Lions Club to have the earliest Ice Out in its history, warm enough for to keep most folks off their sleds, and warm enoughnot to give half of you pay check to National Grid!.

But if you want visual proof, check out this recent story and graphic in the Washington Post, that tells the sorry story of the Winter That Never Was!

From The Wash-Po:: The record warm satellite reading in February follows news that meteorological winter (encompassing December, January and February) was among the warmest on record in many parts of the northern contiguous United States and Alaska. The Weather Channel reported the following cities had their warmest and second-warmest winters on record:

Warmest: Albany, N.Y.; Allentown, Pa.; Barrow, Alaska; Burlington, Vt.; Caribou, Maine; Concord, N.H.; Minot, N.D.; and Providence, R.I.

Second-warmest: Anchorage; Boston; Buffalo; Flint, Mich.; Hartford, Conn.; Medford, Ore.; New York; and Wichita.

You can read more, here.