Schroon Cares

Clare Whitney with one of the kids she met in Nicaragua

We have said it before and we will say it again – there are so many folks that make this town the terrific place that it is. Tonight -- for example -- folks are giving plenty at a fundraiser at Witherbee's for those impacated by Hurricane Sandy.

There are dozens and dozens of volunteers, who work out of the spotlight, that do their best to help out others, raising money and devoting their free time, muscles and minds to worthy causes both close to home  -- and in far off places.

In the later category we are happy to again mention Clare Whitney, a sneior at Schroon Lake High School. When we met Clare earlier this year – at the 5K Fun Run she was organizing – we were immediately impressed by her spunk, tenacity and single guided focus to improving the lives of others.

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Hurricane Sandy Benefit Tonight

Celebrate Life

The North Country dodged a bullet this week with Sandy -- sadly so many thousands of folks south of Schroon are dealing with unigaminable tragedies. We are hearing a few folks fron the Flat Lands -- without power and with school cancelled -- are making their way north to second homes -- where there is warmth. If you are feeling a bit down in the dumps, then why not come out and chase away the blues with Witherbee's weekly Open Mic Night.

The action kicks off at 6.30 pm tonight, when you can sign up with Mark Piper. And if you see Linda Fayte, singing in the above clip, say hello to her and ask her to sing you a tune which might brighten your day.

Open Mic Night. Every Thursday 6.30pm Witherbee's Carriage House. 581 US Route 9, Schroon Lake. 518 532 9595

Hurricane Sandy in The North Country: Just Wet And Windy (So Far)

Schroon Lake From The Flanagan's Pub Webcam at 5:15pm

As of this writing, -- at 5 pm Monday -- it’s just another grey, wet day in most of the greater Schroon area, as anxious folks await the fate of what Hurricane Sandy might serve up later tonight.

With Essex County under a state of emergency, first responders,  road clean up crews, EMS staff and state police in Schroon are on standby, according to council man Roger Friedman.

“Lets hope all Sandy does is blow a big pile of leaves somewhere in Schroon, with property damage kept to a minimum,” Roger told us this afternoon.

“It doesn’t look like we are going to get the damage Irene did. But who knows.”

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Meet Schroon's Old Man of The Tree

Photo by Jim Bohleber

What a face!What wisdom must this old man possess? Schroon Laker Jim Bohleber captured this photo of what he calls "Schroon Lake's newest guardian"

Jim Writes: "The Old Man of The Tree sits at the end of the driveway of the Schroon Lake Bed and Breakfast, watching over all who enter the B & B, as well as the town. Maybe he can work some magic, and keep Hurricane Sandy away!"

Jim, we sure hope he ca scare off Sandy. To see more of Jim's photos and learn the story behind the Old Man Of The Tree, after the jump.

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