Rest In Peace Ed Haroff

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We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Ed Haroff, who for the last two weeks fought a tremendous battle as he tried to recover from a brain injury he received after slipping on ice on Christmas Day. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to all of Ed’s family and friends.

Ed Haroff was the principal auctioneer and  a licensed Real Estate Broker at Haroff Auction & Realty, Inc.  Ed earned the CAI designation as a graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute. He will be mostly likely remembered by many as Santa.

From Kimberly A. Dumoulin, via Facebook:

It is with great sadness to say that Ed does not have to fight anymore....he passed away this morning. He is at peace. Our mom and our family thanks all of you from the bottom of our hearts for standing by us in prayer during this difficult time. We are in disbelief and don't even have words to say.....
With Linda Reeves Haroff, Jennifer Miller LaPerle, Edward Haroff

And this, from Shannon Kelley, via Facebook:

I've just received the news of the passing of my foster father. He slipped on the ice on Christmas Day, suffered a severe brain injury and never woke up. I was with him/the family for all of my teenage years. What an amazing time it was. RIP Ed. Thank you for everything.

Feel free to leave your memories of Ed in our comments section.

Are You Missing A Black Lab?

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We want to help get the word out about a black lab – spotted on Hoffman Road – who seems to have either runaway, lost his or her way, or god forbid, may have been abandoned.

Tony Tenda, who first saw the dog last week, says the dog has a blue collar. He was spotted about 5 miles up on Hoffman Road, where it's been roaming the woods for about a week.

Despite his best efforts, offering food, Tony has been unsuccessful in trying to bring the dog into a warm environment.

In a discussion about the dog on the official Schroon Lake Facebook Page, Tony says “the dog it looks to be in ok shape, and has probably found a barn or shed to stay in”.

Tony continues to stay on top of the search and rescue off.

“Tomorrow when I set some food out back, I will set up one of my trail cameras up and post a pic."

 

Own A Cone (or slice) of Schroon Lake History

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As far back as the early 1970s, we hear the Narrows Restaurant on Route 9 served a couple of generations, good food, cool ice-cream and a great time. Behind the counter the hospitality of Elza and Howard Urban and their family and workers made hungry travelers, locals and tourists feel welcomed, as they devoured their famous hot dogs and pizza while enjoying a round of mini golf.

But nothing lasts forever and a few short years ago The Urbans moved to Arizona and new owners took over for a while, before calling it quits. Today and Sunday, you have the chance to own a piece of Narrows Restaurant history as the contents is put up for sale.  A Facebook tribute page has some terrific memories from fans and employees. Our favorite is from Don DeZalia Jr., who has a funny story about an unusual pizza. 

I worked at the Narrows in 1971 when it first opened up. Remember Neil (Urban) creating a tuna fish pizza that was actually pretty good and can still remember Mrs Urban going over the paperwork with a bowlful of anchovies.

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Facebook “Meet Up” Leads To Arrest of Schroon Lake Sex Offender And Recovery of Missing Girl

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A convicted rapist and his girlfriend -- who met a 15-year-old girl on line through Facebook -- has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, New York State police say.

Joshua E. Kearsley, 25, of Alder Meadow Road, was charged with a misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the disappearance of a 15-year-old runaway from Whitehall.

Police say Kearsley and his girlfriend Christy Wodard, 20, also charged with the same offense, allegedly met the girl on Facebook and had exchanged several messages with her over several weeks, police say.

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