We are the Scalise family - Fred, Jeannie, Adam, Eric and Wylie.  We are the new proprietors of the Paradox General Store and Deli.  Our family loves the Adirondack Mountains.  Paradox has become a special place for us, with loons and birds waking us in the morning, and serene nights of tree frogs and the occasional howling coyotes.

We are from Belchertown, MA but have been spending as much time in the Adirondacks as possible for the past ten years.   I grew up just south of the blue line in Gloversville and Fred is a native of Springfield, Massachusetts.   We have three grown sons, Adam, Eric and Wylie.  

  

Paradox General Store will now remain open year round.   Our stock and deli offerings will change with the seasons as needed.   So please stop in and don’t be afraid to tell us what you are looking for that we may be able to offer.   I look forward to meeting everyone and being a part of this wonderful community.   So please, stop in and say hello!!

 

Our oldest son, Adam, will be operating the deli. 

     

Adam has ten years' experience cooking in a home-style restaurant as well as managerial experience in the fast food business.   

Eric will be in and around the store helping us with repairs and upgrades.  Eric is a carpenter and will also be building some Adirondack-style furniture you will see in the store soon.  

Wylie, the youngest, is a student at South Dakota State University studing Dairy management and production.  During school breaks though you can count on seeing him in the store helping as well. 

 We are lucky to have with us at the store Donna Secor.  Donna is from Schroon Lake, born and raised.  She has been a great asset to the store and deli, and it feels like her and her family are part of ours already.  You will often see her kids around the store pitching in as well.  They are Lindsey, Dalton and Sienna. 

 

April 2004 - January 2009

Many of you met our wonderful dog Milo around the store.  Milo has gone on to the Rainbow Bridge and we will miss him dearly.  We will always remember all he taught us and the love he gave us.