Hoosick Falls – Lyle M. Scott, 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at his residence on Rogers Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY. He had resided there with his wife, Mary Alice (Nealon) Scott.
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Shirley A. Van Wormer
New Lebanon – Shirley A. Van Wormer, 44, of Henry Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, formerly of New Lebanon, NY, died on Thursday evening, July 5, 2012, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield after being stricken at her home.
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Ronald C. Ryder
Eagle Bridge – Ronald C. Ryder, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Albany Medical Center. He had resided on Cobble Hill Road in Eagle Bridge, NY, and was the husband of the late Minnie Ryder, who died in 2006.
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Melvin “Bud” Ketchum
New Lebanon – Melvin “Bud” Ketchum, 86, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Pinehaven Nursing Home in Philmont, NY. Born in Hancock, MA, on September 24, 1925, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Carrie Jordan Ketchum. [Read more…] about Melvin “Bud” Ketchum
Haiti Presentation This Sunday At First Baptist Church In Hoosick Falls
Three local people who traveled to Haiti to help rebuild homes last October will be sharing in worship service on Sunday morning, July 15, at the First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Haiti Presentation This Sunday At First Baptist Church In Hoosick Falls
HAYC3 Gets The Armory For A Buck
by Bea Peterson
It’s official. On Wednesday, June 20, the NYS Assembly approved a bill put forth by NYS Assemblyman Tony Jordan for the State to authorize the transfer of the Hoosick Falls Armory to the Hoosick Area Youth Center and Community Coalition (HAYC3) for the sum of $1. On Thursday, June 21, the NYS Senate approved a similar bill submitted by Senator Roy McDonald.
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Congratulations to the New Lebanon Class of 2012
Grafton’s Dickinson Hill Fire Tower Is Open To The Public
submitted by Randy Kneer
On Monday, June 25, the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower at Grafton Lakes State Park was opened to the public with a celebration and a ribbon cutting. Rose Harvey, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, was at the Fire Tower ceremony to meet and celebrate with all those who have stepped forward to support the restoration of the tower and help ensure its future. [Read more…] about Grafton’s Dickinson Hill Fire Tower Is Open To The Public
Rev. Matthew Olson Named Grand Marshal of 2012 Berlin July 4th Parade
submitted by Jean Barber
The Berlin 4th of July Parade Committee is pleased to announce that Rev. Matthew Olson, pastor of the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church, has been chosen to serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s Independence Day parade to be held on Wednesday, July 4, at 11 am.
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70 Years And Counting For The Mooneys Of Stephentown
by David Flint
It was in June of 1942 when Franklyn and Eleanor ran off to South Carolina to get married. Family members in New Jersey, especially Franklyn’s father were, to put it mildly, skeptical. Eleanor wasn’t even 18 yet. “It’ll never last,” they said.
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