Happy 50th Anniversary Laura and Wayne Dewey

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We are more than happy to share the news from the children of Laura and Wayne Dewey about their parents up coming 50th wedding anniversary. The couple’s contributions to Schroon Lake are astounding. Since their retirement, volunteering has become a full-time job: they are involved with the Schroon Lake Public Library, are docents at the Schroon Lake North Hudson Historical Society, and serve as members of the Lions Club. Wayne is also a Schroon Lake volunteer firefighter. During the pandemic the couple undertook the huge project of moving many of the files from the Schroon Lake North Hudson Historical Society to a digital database. to see some of Wayne’s additional skills as a world class model builder and craftsman, check out the hand made model of the Steamer Evelyn at the historical society’s museum,

Here’s the announcement from Laura and Wayne’s Family.

“Laura (Hull) and Wayne Dewey, Schroon Lake, NY are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on September 4th, 2021. The Deweys met at Lowes Theater in Pittsford, NY. Laura worked at the candy counter, and Wayne was an usher. A sweet exchange of a chocolate valentine candy heart broke the ice for a first date in February of 1968. After graduating high school – Laura from Fairport, and Wayne from Pittsford – the couple attended Oswego University together. They were married in their junior year, September 4th 1971, by the late Dr. Reverend Keith M. Dewey (father of the groom) in Fairport United Methodist Church, Fairport, N.Y.

After retiring from three decades as educators – Wayne teaching Industrial Arts and Laura teaching Spanish – The Deweys relocated from South Canisteo to the Adirondack region of New York State to build their dream retirement home. They rekindled their passion for hiking that began when they were first married in the 1970s. They completed the Adirondack 46ers hiking challenge, Fire Tower hiking challenge, The Saranac Six and the Chester Winter Challenge. They are very active in their community, volunteering their time at the Schroon Lake Public Library, as docents at the Schroon Lake Historical Society, and serving as members of the Lions Club. Wayne is also a Schroon Lake volunteer firefighter.

The couple has three daughters: Marcy Mahoney and her husband, Bryan, of Los Angeles, CA, Kelly Walsh and her husband, Evan, of Middleton, MA, and Patricia Frangella and her husband, David, of Factoryville, PA. They have four grandchildren: Owen James, Natalie Laura, and Harrison Dean of MA, and Laura Annalise of PA. The Deweys plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a private family hike and a mountaintop vow renewal in their beloved Adirondack Mountains”.

 

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The State of Schroon Lake 2021 and Beyond

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There’s no doubt the pristine waters of Schroon Lake are the number 1 attraction for locals and visitors during the summer and fringe seasons. And the reason our lake is as clean as it is, is due almost entirely to the efforts of the volunteers of the two lake associations who keep a watchful eye on everything: The Schroon Lake Association (SLA) and the East Shore Schroon Lake Association (ESSLA).

Tonight, is your chance to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the lake – and then some – at the annual meeting of the Schroon Lake Association. More from the SLA’s President, Sue Palisano:

“Dear Friends of Schroon Lake,
Summer is well under way here in Schroon Lake, and it has been a busy and fun season so far. We at the Schroon Lake Association wanted to keep you up to date with what we have been doing to help maintain the beauty and health of our beautiful lake and let you know how you can help.

This Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 7:00PM at the Schroon Lake Boathouse you are welcome to attend the Schroon Lake Association Annual Meeting. Come learn about the current state of the lake and learn how the health is monitored and maintained. Speakers for this event are:

Jeff Subra – Supervisor of the Town of Schroon 

Chuck Harste – CSLAP Program 

Ethan Gaddy & Amanda Beck – Warren County Planning  

Ev McNeil – Chief Scout for the Schroon Lake Scout Program 

Bob Bombard & Nick Rowell – Warren County Soil & Water & Invasives Recon 

Neil Chippendale – Bottom Mapping Project  

Tom Luciano – Commissioner Schroon Lake Park Commission – Starbuckville Dam  

Daniel Cashin - Invasive Solutions Dive Company, LLC

Please join us on Friday – we look forward to an informative evening”.

Schroon Lake Association's 1st Annual Beach and Shoreline Cleanup

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News from the Schroon Lake Association: “Calling all friends and neighbors of Schroon Lake – save the date of Thursday, September 9th, 2021 for our First Annual Beach and Shoreline Cleanup.

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation has started a program to certify North Country lakes as a “Loon Friendly Lake”. The Loon Conservation project is a not-for-profit organization based in Saranac Lake with a mission of preserving, aiding and studying loon behavior and health in our region, as well as educating the public on the importance of loons to our ecosystem.

Together with East Shore Schroon Lake Association (ESSLA), your Schroon Lake Association (SLA) is working towards this goal for Schroon Lake.

To become certified there are several requirements, including the installation of fishing line recycling containers at the two primary boat launches on the lake.  The next major part is where you come in, which is why we are asking for help with the lake cleanup day.

Our cleanup will focus on the area from Eagle Point to the Scaroon Manor beach. Come prepared to wade the shoreline and collect fishing line and lures, cans, bottles, and more as all of these interfere with loon nesting and feeding and we want to encourage our loons to stick around and love Schroon Lake like we do.

Meet at the Scaroon Manor beach by noon on Thursday, September 9th 2021, and we will head south to Eagle Point collecting the garbage. It will be best to wear water shoes, since the bottom may contain sharp objects, and if you prefer to bring a canoe to carry the collected garbage, please feel free to do so. The cleanup should be completed by 3:00 PM. We suggest you contact us to register so we have an idea of the expected head count. To do so, contact Peter White, SLA Board Member, at tonguemtn@netscape.net

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Save The Date: 31st Annual Adirondack Folk Festival, Sunday August 15

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Mark your calendars: The Annual Folk Festival at the bandstand in the Town Park is on for Sunday August 15, 2021  (Noon to 5pm) . Bring a picnic, a blanket and chairs to enjoy this free concert, featuring:

  • Jamcrackers - Dan, Peggy & Dan

  • Phil Henry Trio - Phil, Mitch & Jeff

  • The Revenants - Andy & Kirk

  • Runaway Home

  • Lara Herscovitch- singer, songwriter, guitarist

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The event is proudly sponsor by he Schroon Lake Arts Council.

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