The Lake George Historical Association plans a day-long “meet the writer” event to celebrate Called by the Water: When Diane Struble Swam Lake George, a new book by Diane’s daughter, Gwenne Rippon.
The free celebration is Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., outside under a tent at the Historical Museum, on the Old Courthouse grounds at 290 Canada Street, Lake George Village.
Ms. Rippon will sign …
Read More »Charlotte Brynn, a Stowe, Vermont resident and New Zealand native, swam Lake George in record time on Aug. 18-19.
She “completed the 52-kilometer length (32 miles), Ticonderoga to Lake George Village, in 17 hours, 58 minutes (pending ratification),” said the Marathon Swimmers Federation.
It said it’s nearly an hour faster than the previous best of 18 hours, 49 minutes, set by David Dammerman in June 2016.
It said Ms. Brynn, …
Read More »By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
How many of you still remember Diane Struble?
In August 1958, the 25-year-old single mother of three young girls became the first person to swim the length of Lake George. It caused a sensation that drew thousands and landed her on national TV.
Nearly 60 years later, the Lake George Historical Association commemorates the feat with a new exhibit at its museum at 290 …
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Our Prime Time Seniors! When Diane Struble swam Lake George. Chestertown gets medical marijuana nod. ‘Trekonderga’ gathering set for Ti. Cathy and the Mets. American Pharoah racing in Travers? Lyme Disease forum Saturday at SUNY Adk., 9 a.m. to noon. Stanley Cup coming to Saratoga Racetrack on Monday. Rattlesnake update. Doug Beaty has 2 holes-in-one in same round. Wild Walk breaking attendance records. The ‘Pickleball’ craze. Pick us up and …
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