Petersburgh – Robert F. Willbrant, 92, of Willbrant Road, Petersburgh, NY, died on March 10, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT.
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Lois Wolcott Germain
New Lebanon – Lois Wolcott Germain, 85, of Nolan Road, Ballston Lake, NY, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. She was born on September 15, 1928, in Florida and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Vera Wolcott. Mrs. Germain was a graduate of New Lebanon High School and later attended nursing school. She had lived in Ballston Lake since 1949 and worked as a librarian’s aide at the Stevens Elementary School for many years. She was full of joy and had a zest for life. She loved her flower gardens, and she was an avid reader. Every winter she looked forward to spending happy times with her husband, family and extended family in Bonita Springs, FL. Lois deeply loved her family and friends and she will be dearly missed.
Lois was the beloved wife of Malcolm R. Germain, whom she married on June 26, 1949, the loving mother of Bruce R. and wife Cheryl Germain of Ithaca, NY, Barry W. and wife Charlotte “Sharky” Germain of Greenville, SC, David R. Germain of Scotia, NY, and Steven W. and wife Barbara Germain of Greenville, the caring sister of Leroy and wife Lil Wolcott of New Lebanon, NY, and the late Helen and husband William Dennette, and the adoring grandmother of Shanna, Josh, Chelsea, Taylor, Beth and Nate. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 3 pm from the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. Lois’ nephew, Rev. Alan Wolcott, will officiate.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Saturday from 1 to 3 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. The interment of her cremains will take place next week in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718 or to the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Albany, NY, 12205.
The family encourages you to view and leave messages on Mrs. Germain’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.
Lambert F. Cassidy, Jr.
Schodack/Stephentown – Lambert F. Cassidy, Jr., 73, of Schodack, NY, died Saturday, March 8, 2014, at his home after a long illness. Bert was born and raised in Albany, NY, and had worked in the parts department at Crailo Ford and Orange Motors. He retired in 2005 from the NYS Department of Transportation.
Kiwanis Does A Threepeat In The Hoosipalooza Bed Race
by Bea Peterson
A small crowd gathered at the Bed Race finish line at the corner of Main and Elm Streets to cheer on the four teams pushing their wheeled contraptions down Main Street. The weather on Saturday, March 1, was downright chilly, but sunny. The Bed Race was just one of the many events that day that were part of the HAYC3 sponsored Hoosipalooza III.
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Petersburgh Mardi Gras Draws A Festive Crowd
by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
On Saturday, March 1, the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center was transformed into a 1920s Speakeasy. Approximately 125 people of all ages had the opportunity to enjoy travelling back in time to the Roaring Twenties – an era of flappers, the prohibition and the birth of jazz. The event was held to celebrate Mardi Gras and raise funds for the Petersburgh Youth Program.
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The Corkscrew Rail Trail Discussed In Stephentown
by David Flint
An informational meeting was held at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Thursday, February 27, regarding the possibility of developing a multi-use recreational trail through New Lebanon and Stephentown, potentially going all the way to Bennington. Because the trail as proposed would roughly follow the route of the Corkscrew Division of the old Rutland Railroad, it has been tentatively dubbed the Corkscrew Rail Trail. [Read more…] about The Corkscrew Rail Trail Discussed In Stephentown
Eagle Bridge Man Is Search And Rescue Veteran
by Bea Peterson
Congenial author and retired Colonel Edward Fleming never had a desire to fly helicopters or to write a book. Life doesn’t always work that way he explained as he talked about his military career at the Cheney Library on Thursday, February 20. Unfortunately bad weather kept some people from attending. However, those who did attend were enthralled by his easy going manner, his role in history and his many daring rescues.
In his 30 year career in the Air Force and Air National Guard he took part in the rescue of 293 people in various places around the world. [Read more…] about Eagle Bridge Man Is Search And Rescue Veteran
HFCS Art Students Handcraft Ceramic Bowls For Fundraiser
submitted by Judy Frost
Hoosick Falls High School art students have spent the past several weeks creating ceramic bowls, a focal point of the community’s first Empty Bowls fundraiser on Friday, March 14, from 6 to 8 pm at the Hoosick Armory, Youth Center and Community Coalition (HAYC3).
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Ann McGrath’s Service Recognized By The USPS
by Megan Myers
On Wednesday February 26, a crowd of customers came pouring into the Grafton Post Office’s lobby to celebrate Ann McGrath’s retirement after 30 years of her dedicated service at this post office. [Read more…] about Ann McGrath’s Service Recognized By The USPS
Irishman For The Day
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Committee is proud to announce that Phil Leonard of Hoosick Falls has been named “Irishman for a Day” for the 2014 parade on March 15.
Leonard has been nominated many times throughout the years for grand marshal, but he is not of Irish Descent. So, in the second time in the parade’s history, Leonard with be an “Irishman for a Day.”
It’s an honor to have Mr. Leonard as “Irishman for a Day” as he has had a lasting impact on our school and community.