What Led to Schroon’s Diversity Pledge?

Our Town Beach: One of Schroon’s prized jewels

Long time Schroon Laker Emily Rossi-Snook provides a detailed chronology to the events leading up to the Town’s new Diversity Resolution in the following letter to the Editor of the Sun Newspaper. The paper has extensively covered the story in their print and on-line editions.

To the editor:

In regards to the article in the July 25, issue of The Sun, "Schroon Passes Diversity Pledge Following Flag Incident”, it is reported that the school banner in question “was hastily removed" when actually the town was resistant to its removal.

On June 5, all involved organizations; Mountainside Bible Chapel, Schroon Lake Central School, Schroon Lake Town Board, were contacted about the offending image. Nothing was done. On June 16, a Mountainside representative said that there would be an adjustment to the photo. So, why wasn’t it done? Who blocked this correction? After several emails and still no action, Supervisor Subra said in a phone call on June 19, that the town resources would not be used in the adjustment of the banner.

I do not call 6 weeks, multiple emails, a refusal by Supervisor Subra to remove the banner a “hasty removal”. I call this stonewalling. I call this a lack of leadership. I call this supporting racist imagery.

At the July 13, Town Board meeting, when Town Board member Roger Friedman presented a drafted diversity resolution, Supervisor Subra told a resident that he found her Black Lives Matter sign offensive (See p.8 of July 25 issue of The Sun).

In the July 24 online issue of The Sun, there is a photo of another sign stating Black Lives Matter. It is reported that Supervisor Subra singled out this sign, made by an eight-year-old child, as offensive. Please read this right: a sign of acceptance and inclusion, made by a child, is publicly called offensive by our elected town leader.

To the Schroon Lake Town Board: Your diversity pledge is a fine start, but you have more work to do. Let’s start by demanding the resignation of Jeff Subra as supervisor of the Town of Schroon.

Emily Rossi-Snook, Schroon Lake

Could Schroon Be The Christmas Capital Of The North Country?

UPDATED WITH TONIGHT’S TIMES

The Community Church’s bell choir and SLCS’s jazz band and chorus will perform at the school at 7:00.The spirit of Christmas  -- including a week’s worth of celebrations  -- is alive in Schroon Lake

Under the guidance of the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce Director Sue Palisano, her deputy Nicole Howe and the dedicated volunteers of Schroon’s Old Tyme Christmas Planning Committee, this year’s extravaganza is the best ever. (And we’ve seen a few of ‘em).

First off, a plug for tonight’s festivities: there’s the Community Church’s Bell Choir, and Schroon Lake Central School’s Jazz Concert and 6th Grade Concert at the Schroon Lake Central School.

This is the second year of the celebration under the direction of Sue.

“Last year gave me a good sense of what we needed to do this year. Nicole had conceived the Polar Plunge a few years ago. So we thought, you know, what else can we do continue to make this a celebration that wasn't even just one day, but, you know, but multiple days,” Sue told Schroon Laker today.

The committee started planning in earnest before Thanksgiving and started soliciting donations for baskets and looking for involvement from the greater community.

What’s new this year?

“Folks are going to do things that they did last year and we have a lot of, of new things this year. For example, the Friends of the Library, are doing a special holiday bookstore. We've added a holiday lights parade. We're starting really small on that to test the waters. But we've got our fire department and EMS and trucks from Pottersville and North Hudson. Some individuals are doing quads and trucks.

“The Holiday Light Parade starts at the School at 5.30 pm and runs down Main Street to Dock and up to The Strand Theatre, where Santa's being dropped off for his visit with the kids. Also new this year is an Ornament Hunt, which kicks off at 2pm. There’s 140 hidden around town. We still have all of our favorites, the horse and wagon ride and caroling and the tree lighting arts and crafts for kids at the library and at the town store and music all around town.

“We very much miss The Community Church not being here, but they are actually doing a bake sale at the Seagle Music Colony office”

And what gets Sue excited?

“The basket raffle and we're doing our festival of trees again this year. That was a big hit last year. Everybody's just totally outdone themselves this year. The trees are absolutely beautiful and we have over 50 baskets and gift certificates for the raffle, which has just been awesome.”

This year’s trees are sponsored by Glens Falls National Bank, Dollar General, The Upstate Insurance Agency, Peak Properties and the Seagle Music Colony.

So come on out. Go for a plunge. Listen to some good music and high five the fat guy in the red suit.

What’s your favorite part of the celebration? Tell us in comments.

Meet the Candidates Running for Office in Schroon on Tuesday

The innovative Schroon Lake Central School video class continues to impress. One of their latest projects involved students interviewing candidates for today’s election for the Town Board and the position of Town Supervisor in their “Meet the Candidate Series”.

More from the Schroon Lake Central School:

“In this series, you will meet Ethan Thompson, John Fear, and Rich Gero. Lance Gould Senior declined our offer for an interview.”

Also interviewed is Meg Wood.

Official Disclaimer from SLCS:

Candidate videos were placed on the Schroon Lake Central School this Facebook page in random order. Schroon Lake Central School does not endorse any other candidate, for this position. These videos are provided as a community service for local voters”.

Schroon Laker Disclaimer: Videos appear in random order. We do not endorse any candidate. Republished to reach an audience who may not subscribe to the SLCS Facebook page.

Schroon’s July 4th Week 2019 : What You Need To Know

Updated July, 2 with new Witherbee’s Open Mic information*

Schroon’s July 4th Week: What you need To Know.

Sun, sand, music, beer, great grub: Welcome to Schroon and our July 4th week of fun and celebration. (Click bolded text below for the story link)

Saturday it was Big Time Kitty, rocking out the crowd at the Paradox Brewery Beer tent, where the new Weather series dropped.

Other folks got to experience first hand what life is like on the World of Life Island and it was also the Schroon-North Hudson’s Historical Society opening day.

Sunday: Get out and enjoy the day: Take a stroll down Main Street and check out all that’s new. From the Town Pavilion, the gardens in our Town Park and Town Beach. Grab a hotdog and catch the great view and check out the new menu at Vine and Barely, atop the Town Store.

For those already missing their bagels, click here to learn how you can get your fix.

Mark Piper leads the Thursday Night Mic at Witherbee’s! Mark is also playing the Dock Street Stage on July 4th from 2pm - 3pm.

Check out New York's newest campground: Frontier Town Campground and Equestrian and Day Use Area. The park features 91 equestrian, RV, trailer and tent camping areas along the Schroon River!

Monday, July 1, it’s the acoustic music jam at the boat house, on Dock Street, proudly sponsored by the Schroon Lake Arts Council.

At the Strand Theatre there’s a live pianist accompanying a selection of Buster Keaton films, starting at 8pm.

On July 2 at the Schroon Lake Library there’s “A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program” for kids. CLICK HERE FR DETAILS. Also, their Mah Jong Group meets every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. during the summer months. The club is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people and have some fun.

And from July 2nd to August 30, every Tuesday there are guided paddling Tours.

On Wednesday, July 3, it’s the opening night of the Seagle Music Colony Production of Evita. Click here for tickets. THEY ARE SELLING FAST.

The Friends of Schroon Lake Library start their summer hours on Wednesday and Saturday, beginning at 10 am - 2pm. (The basement of the Hudson Headwaters Health Building.

And Wednesday night, July3, it’s Square Damning Time!

Here is the link for the official the 65th Annual Schroon Lake July 4th Celebration. A new event this year is the mile dash, starting at 5.30. Details here.

Thursday — there’s an early Open Mic night at Witherbee’s Carriage House, hosted by Mark Piper. (5pm - 9 pm)

Friday is the last day to sign up for the Town’s Swimming Lessons.