Petersburgh – Lawrence James Church, 88, died September 16, 2014. He was the son of the late Leon J. and Anna K. Perry Church and father of Anna K. Church of Averill Park, NY, Jean I. Smith of Wilton, ME, and Linda Pollard of Portland, OR, brother of Leonard Church of Pittstown, NY, the late Barbara Berg of Florida and Louis Church of Petersburgh, NY. [Read more…] about Lawrence James Church
Gordon Durkey
Hoosick Falls – Gordon Durkey, 44, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at his residence on Elm Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. He was the son of Marie (Woodard) O’Dell of Hoosick Falls and the late Loren Durkey, and stepson to William O’Dell of Hoosick Falls.
Gordon was born on March 30, 1970, in Cambridge, NY. He graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School. He was previously employed at WCW, Inc. in Hoosick Falls. Gordon enjoyed hunting, fishing, time spent with his family and time in the woods. He was also a Jeff Gordon fan.
Survivors, other than his mother Marie, include his sisters, Shirley and husband Charles Fedler of Cambridge and Donna and husband John Poulen of Bennington, VT, his brother, Loren Durkey Jr. of Arizona, his step brothers, Randy O’Dell and Donna Hammond, Richard and wife Cathy O’Dell and Loren “Rocky” and wife Linda O’Dell, his nieces, Sara Dann, Jamie Poulen, Andrea Good and Laura O’Dell, and his nephews, Shane Holbrook, Richard O’Dell, Rocky O’Dell and Danny and Jeffrey Hammond.
A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, September 16, at 8 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad through the funeral home.
The Life Of George Holcomb – 1832, Winter Coming On
Thursday, November 15, 1832: This morning at three o’clock I started for Troy. We got in about three o’clock, I sold my fowls, nine of them for one dol and 44 cts.
Friday: I paid my bill for horsekeeping, tea and lodging and bitters, 62 cts. I peddled out my apples, my average price 37 cts, 21 bushels. I bought a comic Almanack six cts and plate of the constitution of the U. States, I paid six cts. I got home about 11.
Saturday: I raised my corn crib up higher and put under blocks and flat stones to keep out rats and mice. A few of my neighbors came about one hour and helped pry it up.
Monday: I drew corn from the barn to the crib. Old Mr. Simpson husked part of the day, I pay him in cider and meat. On this evening I rode up to Calvin Carpenters and he paid me 43 dol and 62 cts on the four cows and seven dol and 59 cts remains unpaid that he pretends to charge me for barreling my beef extra the contract I agreed to pay him three dols for driving, seeing butchered and weighed off. Weight 1643 pounds and it came to fifty four dols and 12 cts.
Sunday December 9, 1832: On this evening my wife and I rode over to I. Newton’s after Polla Stone to come and work for her board. We called to Mr. Amos Chapman a spell. Today Eliza Wylie went home. She has been with us 35 weeks and I paid her 62 cts per week. I made no deduction for loss time nor when she worked for her self. I paid her nine dollars and 63 cts at this time, which pays her up in full for her whole time.
Saturday December 22: Today I. Newton went with me to Pittsfield. He found sleigh and I horses. I carried ten bushels apples and got nearly five dollars. Said Newton carried beef and only sold one quarter on the road going in Lebanon and fetched the rest home.
Saturday January 5: I chopped and drew a wagon load of wood from my swamp to the school house and chopped it up for the stove.
Sunday: Today I carried my wife and daughter Angeline to Squ Nathan Howard’s and they both had a tooth drawn. I paid him 25 cts for drawing said teeth.
Monday: Today I took the wheel barrow and drew dirt and banked up the house
Friday, January 11: Today I tended to chores and chopped wood to the door. Quite cold and blustering.
Spreading Seed
New Lebanon’s Future Looks Bright
by Thaddeus Flint
At last month’s New Lebanon Town Board meeting, Town Supervisor Mike Benson wondered aloud whether his fellow Board members weren’t “living under a rock” because they had been surprised by the sudden appearance of a museum in their Town. It turns out that there is actually quite a bit more happening in New Lebanon as well. [Read more…] about New Lebanon’s Future Looks Bright
Grafton Town Board: Minutes Not Approved, Bills Not Paid
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board meeting began with a comment from Town Councilwoman Barbara Messenger about the minutes of Town Board meetings. She said they are missing minutes from earlier in the year, and the minutes that have been submitted for the last few meetings by Deputy Town Clerk Cathy Goyer she finds unacceptable, because they contain bias, hypotheses and speculation. She said the minutes should not quote what people say in the meeting.
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Loophole In Hoosick Family Subdivision Law
by Bea Peterson
Bronnie Powers brought her concern regarding use of the Planning Board Family Subdivision law to the Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Monday, September 8. She had previously expressed her concern to the Planning Board. During Monday’s meeting the Board agreed to hold a Family Subdivision Community meeting on Thursday, September 18, at 7 pm in the HAYC3 Armory. [Read more…] about Loophole In Hoosick Family Subdivision Law
Hoosick Falls Puts Off Snow Street Improvements
by Bea Peterson
The room was packed with HFCS students for the September 9 Village Board meeting, which began with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence to remember 9/11.
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Biggest Ever McGovern Volleyball Tournament
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, September 6, the Sandbar was packed with folks of all ages. They were gathered to celebrate the lives of four people who were taken from them too soon. It began 15 years ago with Karen McGovern. She was a vibrant and valiant fighter who succumbed to cancer at age 32. Her friends found a way to honor her by creating the Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament. [Read more…] about Biggest Ever McGovern Volleyball Tournament
Thomas G. Restino Honored By Rensselaer County
by Bea Peterson
On Monday morning, September 8, as part of Rensselaer County’s monthly Honor a Deceased Veteran Program, Thomas G. Restino was recognized. Receiving the many honors bestowed on his father was Justice Tom Restino, Jr. The ceremony, which began with Posting of the Colors by Lansingburgh veterans, was held in the Legislative Chambers. The event honored Restino’s life as a family man, veteran and community servant.
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