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There were smiles all around, lots of congratulatory phone calls, and emails of thanks, being sent around Schroon Lake and beyond Thursday, after news spread that the hamlet had scored BIG, in the third round of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Read MoreA former Schroon Lake Post Master, Paul D. Provoncha, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Albany Medical Center.
Here is Paul's official obit, from the Post-Star:
Paul was born August. 8, 1932, in Blue Ridge, N,Y,, the son of the late Alvin (Lee) and Vera Ford Provoncha.
Paul was predeceased by his son, Paul R. Provoncha on Sept. 16, 2011, and his infant brother, Joseph.
Paul was a graduate of Schroon Lake Central School. He was the post master at Schroon Lake Post Office. He retired in 1992 after 25 years of service.
Paul served from 1952 to 1956, in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Frances DeZalia Provoncha of Schroon Lake; his daughters, Debra (Denis) Ford of Warrensburg, Mary (Steve) Neander of Clifton Park and Jennifer Provoncha of the Bronx; his daughter-in-law, Heather Provoncha of Schroon Lake; his grandchildren, Andrew Ford of Warrensburg, Jessie (Christopher) Needham of Warrensburg and Paul N. Provoncha of Schroon Lake; his brother, Alvin (Shirley) Provoncha of North Hudson; his sister, Rita (John) Palmer of Schroon Lake; several brothers and sisters-in law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Schroon Lake.
Interment will take place in Schroon River Catholic Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials take the form of donations to the charity of one’s choice.
Schroon just received some WONDERFUL, AMAZING news -- The Strand Theater, The Seagle Music Colony and the new hotel project -- The Inn On Schroon Lake – have all been awarded major grants by New York State, it was announced late today.
In a nutshell, what this means for Schroon is a downtown that continues to be vibrant, more jobs in the construction and hospitality industries, and a growing tourism destination in the North Country!
The Strand was awarded $40,000 towards the purchase of digital film projection equipment . The Inn on Schroon Lake received two grants: one for $750,000 and the other for $14,095.00 to restore the steamboat Gothic lodge built in 1883 (which will be configured into five luxury suite) in addition to the building of another nine structures that are “being recycled in order to support the tourism industry in the area”.
The Seagle Music Colony received two grants totaling 118,100.00 for the construction of new buildings on the grounds of their campus and to increase the Colony’s audiences and supporters and “to use SMC's increased visibility in the North Country to enlarge the tourism economy”
Congrats to all of the grant awardees. We’ll have comments from all parties in a future post.
You can read more in the report by clicking here, and checking out pages 75 and 76.
A huge hat tip to Shelby Davis and Sharon Piper who gave us the heads-up on this great news.
Gloria Shaughnessy with her grandson Jesse
The official obituary, from the PostStar, on the passing of Schroon Laker Gloria Shaughnessy:
"Gloria J. Shaughnessy, 66, passed away suddenly Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Gloria was born Jan. 17, 1947, in Tupper Lake, N.Y., the daughter of George and the late Marjorie (Cole) Boudreau.
Gloria graduated from Long Lake High School and Albany Business College. She worked for many years as a waitress. Her last days of employment were with Gourmet Gals of Ticonderoga.
Gloria is survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael Shaughnessy Sr., and their three sons, Michael Shaughnessy Jr. of Latham, N.Y., Dana (Marylou) Shaughnessy of Schroon Lake and Greg Shaughnessy of Wilton, N.Y.; her grandchildren, Sean Shaughnessy of Glens Falls, Jesse and Alex Shaughnessy of Schroon Lake, William and Lucas Shaughnessy of Latham; her brothers, Scott Boudreau of Climax, N.Y., Daniel (Marjorie) Boudreau of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Randy (Nancy) Boudreau of Schenectady, N.Y., and Martin (Yong) Boudreau of Guam; her sister, Melanie (Michael) Marcone of Yonkers, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home, 1019 U.S. Route 9, Schroon Lake, with the Rev. Richard Sturtz officiating.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the service at 5 p.m.
The family suggests memorials take the form of donations to Schroon Lake Emergency Squad, Schroon Lake, NY 12870".
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