Last week, in this long series about the early textile mills using the water power of the Hoosic River in Schaghticoke, I spoke about the Joy Mill, which used flax as its raw material. It was owned by Bostonian Benjamin Joy. That information and what follows comes from a census of local mills done by Richard Hart of Troy in 1831, now located in the Hart Papers at the Rensselaer County Historical Society.
Read the entire article in the Sept. 18th issue of the Express.
WATERFORD - The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center’s fall field trip to Kinderhook, NY will take place on Wednesday, October 8th. The trip will include visits to the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site and the Luykas Van Alen House.
Read the entire article in the Sept. 18th issue of the Express.
The ever popular Ladies Night at the Stillwater Free Library is fast approaching and this year the Friends of the Library are putting a new spin on things. The event, which sees a large turn-out each year, is typically first come first served when it comes to seating. However, this year the Friends of the Stillwater Free Library are offering up a chance to win a much coveted front row table thanks to their V.I.P. Pass raffle.
Read the entire article in the Sept. 18th edition of the Express.
Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties- The signs “Become a Foster Parent” have been hanging in communities around the area. These signs have been seen at recent county fairs in Saratoga, Washington and Rensselaer County and are visible throughout communities in the area. We are lacking in families in Southern Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties at this time, says Kelli Reilly, Homefinder for the Foster Care Program at Berkshire Farm. Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth is a statewide agency that offers an array of services for children and families including foster care. The organization has been, “changing lives, changing futures, since 1886.”
Read the entire article in the Sept. 18th issue of the Express.
Local veterans Paul O'Keefe was honored by Senator Kathy Marchione at the NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
Read the entire article in the Sept. 18th edition of the Express.
HAMILTON, NY (09/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Joshua Ellis, a Philosophy major from Clifton Park, NY, has been awarded the Dean's Award for academic excellence by Colgate University for the spring, 2014 semester.
Clinton, N.Y. – Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, and a junior at Hamilton College, has been selected as a peer advisor in Hamilton’s Career Center.
The peer advisors (PAs) are students who have been trained to critique cover letters and resumes. In addition to helping to write and critique resumes and cover letters, upon referral from a professional counselor PAs are trained to assist with learning how to network, how to help students to begin to look for career-related experience(s), and can offer advice on how to prepare for basic interviews.
Beamish, a classical studies and English major at Hamilton, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.
Tomhannock - Norma Shoemaker Curtis was called home to the arms of her savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 after a long illness. She was 75.
Relatives and friends may call from 5-6:30pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the United Church of Cohoes, 132 Mohawk Street, Cohoes. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 at the church. There will be a gathering following the service downstairs in the Rev. Terrie Stine Tebordo gathering room.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
The full obituary will be in the Sept. 18th issue of the Express.
John Leroy "Roy" Whitman, Jr., of Zephyr lane passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his residence. He was 68.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Peter's Church, 895 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10-11:00am prior to Mass. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Stillwater.
Kindly consider donations to the DAV Transportation Services, C/O Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208 in memory of John Whitman, Jr.
The full obituary will be in the Sept. 18th Express.
MECHANICVILLE - Richard A. Marinello passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at his home. He was 64.
In addition to his mother Josephine, Richard is survived by his two uncles, Daniel and Paul Marinello; one aunt, Esther Laurenzo and her husband Abe and many cousins.
In respect to Richard's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway 9584-5373), Saratoga Springs, NY.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.