RIP Michael J. Colleary: 1935 - 2015

Schroon Laker Michael J. Colleary passed away on Sunday (August. 2, 2015). He was 80. The Post-Stare reports his loving wife loving wife of 56 years Madeline, was by his side.

More from the Post-Star:  “Michael was born Feb. 3, 1935, in New York City, the son of the late Michael H. and Nora O’Brien Colleary.

Michael was employed as a stationary engineer for Helmsley and Spear, Inc. in New York City for 22 years, retiring due to a disability. He moved to Schroon Lake in 1984.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a member of the Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Inc. He enjoyed painting ceramic figurines and collecting Hummels and taking Hummel trips as well as traveling in general when he was able.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Madeline J. Colleary of Schroon Lake and many nieces, nephews and very good friends.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Schroon Lake.

Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery. Michael requested there be no calling hours.

It was Michael’s wish that memorials take the form of donations to Schroon Lake Emergency Squad, Schroon Lake, NY 12870.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home. To express online condolences, click here.

Getting Happy In Schroon Just Got Easier!

We are in awe of entrepreneurs who take a leap of faith and open new businesses here in Schroon. 

They work hard to realize a dream, take a huge gamble, and risk a fortune, all the while rolling the dice on its future success. Two recent examples are Sticks and Stones and Paradox Brewery. Both businesses recently celebrated their second anniversaries.

The latest business to join the club is Vine and Barley, the wine and beer tavern, located inside the Towne Store. You can read the history of how owners Patti and Bob Mehm realized their dream, here.

Serving wine and beer, (and lots of non-alcoholic drinks too!) and featuring an inviting menu to compliment the beverages, the tavern has received a warm welcome from locals and vacationers alike. 

And this week, Vine and Barley rolled out its first ever Happy Hour. From Sunday through Thursday, from 3pm to 5pm, there are buy one get one free drink specials.

And Sticks and Stones is also in the Happy Hour business. Monday to Thursday, 4pm  - 7pm.

Hump Day Update

The kids area at the Friends of Schroon Lake Library Book Store. No, its not a real snake! Photo: Schroonlake Collection. Copyright 2015.

Check out the newly designed Book Store, proudly sponsored by the Friends of Schroon Lake Library. The store is open from 10 am  - 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday in the summer.

The steam lined layout makes it easy to find just about any book on any subject! The inventory this year is huge. And there’s even a kids corner, featuring a ton of books, puzzles and games. The store is located in the basement of the Hudson Headwaters Health Building

We are pleased to let you know there’s a blood drive today, (August 5) from 1pm to 6 p.m. at the, Word of Life Inn and Conference Center, located just south of town. For more Information call 800-733-2767.

And to round out your day, it’s the Square Dancing time, at 7pm in the Town Park. See more of what's happening this week, right here!