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Legislators File Resolutions Opposing Pipeline Project

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Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature today announced opposition to a pipeline proposed to be routed through areas of southern Rensselaer County, saying the planned project as now introduced has the potential to damage quality of life, the environment and fiscal well-being of residents and property owners. [Read more…] about Legislators File Resolutions Opposing Pipeline Project

Phyllis Chapman Portrays Lillian Gish at Poestenkill Historical Society

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The Poestenkill Historical Society welcomes back Phyllis Chapman as she portrays Lillian Gish.  You may remember Phyllis from her last visit here, appearing as the Unsinkable Molly Brown.   Lillian Diana Gish was an American stage, screen and television actress, director and writer whose film acting career spanned 75 years, from 1912 to 1987.  [Read more…] about Phyllis Chapman Portrays Lillian Gish at Poestenkill Historical Society

Alcohol In Vermont: Creation To Consumption, Tolerance To Temperance

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“The history of Vermont’s relationship with alcohol reflects the struggle to reach a balance between personal freedom and the regulation of a powerful substance that can bring enjoyment or ruin lives.” states Callie Stewart, Collections Manager and curator of Alcohol in Vermont: Creation to Consumption, Tolerance to Temperance on view at the Bennington Museum from March 28 through June 21. [Read more…] about Alcohol In Vermont: Creation To Consumption, Tolerance To Temperance

Susan Ellis

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Hoosick – Susan M. “Sue” Ellis, 60, passed away suddenly April 2, 2015 at her residence on Second Street. She was the daughter of the late William P. and Alice (Hyland) Ellis.

Susan was born on June 18, 1954, in Troy, New York. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, class of 1972. She continued her education at CCBI in Syracuse, New York. After college, she lived and worked most of her adult life in Albany, NY, being employed at Albany Medical Center in the medical records department, then as a legal secretary for several law firms.

She moved back to Hoosick Falls in 2002 and worked as receptionist at the Eddy in Troy, NY for a few years until her health started to fail. Recently, she worked part time as a caregiver / companion for several individuals in the area.

Survivors include her brother, William P. “Bill” (Ilona) Ellis Jr., of Zephrhills, Fl and sister Corrine (James) Eldred of Hoosick Falls, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were Tuesday April 7, at 12 noon from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial  followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home from 11 am until the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either HACA of Hoosick Falls or the animal shelter of your choice through the funeral home.

Joseph Shupe

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Berlin- Joseph Paul Shupe, 49, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.  Born in Ramapo, NY on January 3, 1966, he is the son of Marilyn Healy Shupe of Middletown, NY and the late John Morgan Shupe.

Joe was raised in Nanuet and was a 1984 graduate of Nanuet High School. He attended Rockland Co. Community College where he played baseball and graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science.

He was employed for over 26 years by the New York State Dept. of Labor starting as an auditor in Orange and Dutchess counties. After moving upstate in 1995, Joe continued to rise with the Dept. of Labor and currently was serving as the Regional Director of Unemployment Insurance Employer Services in Albany.

Joe was active in Boy Scout Troop 222 in Petersburgh serving as Scoutmaster, as well as being a member of the Order of the Arrow.  He coached baseball in the Shatford Little League in New Lebanon and was a member of the Berlin Parade Committee.  He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Berlin, where he was instrumental in keeping the church active and making the 100th celebration a success. He was a member of the Parish Council.  He was a true NY Yankee baseball fan, and enjoyed golf and skiing.  Joe was an avid photographer who loved camping and traveling cross-country with his family.

shupeweb He is the beloved husband of Monica Moore Shupe who he married on September 12, 1993 in Nanuet, devoted father of Timothy M. Shupe, Christina L. Shupe, Jordan R. Shupe and the late Megan Ann Shupe, brother of Barbara (Rocco) Zappille of Pennsylvania, John (Jeannette) Shupe of Rock Tavern, James (Linda) Shupe of Nanuet, William Shupe of Wurtsboro and the late Curtis Shupe (wife Terri survives of Middletown), son-in-law of Larry (Brooke) Moore of New Windsor and Jean (Alan) Ward of Rhinebeck, brother-in-law of Randy (Linda) Moore of Rhinebeck.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

His funeral mass was held Wednesday, April 8 at 11 am at the Sacred Heart Church, 27 Main Street, Berlin, NY.  Relatives and friends called at the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday from 4 to7 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the Shupe Children’s Fund, c/o Pioneer Savings Bank, 78 Main Avenue, Wynantskill, NY  12198.

Arrangements are by the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown.  Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.