Schroon’s New Stewart’s Shop: Next Steps

Stewart’s hopes to break ground on their new million dollar plus store expansion before year's end, a company official told Schroon Laker today.

The next steps are finalizing the purchase of the property at the corner of Taylor and Dock Streets  -- where half of the new store will be located --  begin demolition of the residence and filing for a building permit, according to Stewart’s real estate rep Steve Kinley.

And the good news for Stewart’s fans is there will be minimal interruption of service.

“After we demolish the home we will start building the fist half of the new store. Once that is built we will demolish the old store and continue the new building on that site,” Steve said.

“Our preference is to keep our stores open during the renovation. We want our customers who get their morning coffee to keep coming.”

The first phase of construction should take about three or four months. However, the actual timing between the groundbreaking and completion of construction will be determined by weather. The gas pumps will be closed during the installation of additional units.

Rest in Peace Francine Affleck

The hearts of many Schroon Lakers were saddened upon learning the news of the passing of part time Hoffman Road resident Fran Affleck. Fran passed away last Wednesday after a long, heroic battle with cancer. We send our condolences to her husband Allen and all of Fran’s family and friends.

From Fran’s official obit:

W. Amwell Twp.: Francine Affleck 65, died Wednesday October 19, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born in the Bronx New York, Francine had lived in W. Amwell Twp. for the past 28 years. She worked as the officer manager and customer service representative for the family business, Chris’s Auto Body in W. Amwell Twp. She was a member of Business Networking International and the Wednesdays for Women in Lambertville. A breast cancer survivor, Francine was a mentor to many other women with breast cancer and she was acknowledged by the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Association for her dedicated work.

Daughter of the late Shep and Pearl Schwartz Maisel, she is survived by her husband Allen Affleck, one son Ryan Miller, one sister, Barbara Baldwin, one brother Eddie Maisel, a stepdaughter Michelle Affleck Metcalf and son in law Joel Metcalf. and her two granddaughters Lyndsay and Lauren Metcalf.

Graveside services were held on Sunday October 22 at 12:30 pm at the Barber Burial Grounds Cemetery, Stockton NJ. Rabbi Joel Simon officiated.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. You can share your memories by clicking here.

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This Film May Save The Life of a Friend or Loved One

From Brooke Van Riper-Clark:

Please join the Essex County Heroin and Opiod Coalition in supporting the National Honor Society of Schroon Lake Central School at our event! We will be showing the documentary Chasing the Dragon, followed by a time for questions/ discussion with a panel. The panel will consist of local law enforcement, our District Attorney, treatment providers, a young peron in recovery, and parents who have supported their children through addiction. The epidemics all around us- come have your questions answered and also educate yourselves about this terrible issue we are all concerned with.. see you October 25th at the Schroon Lake Central School Auditorium.