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Send in 250th Anniversary Historical Tidbits
Amy Hoffer of the Washington County 250th Committee, is developing a calendar to promote the people, places, and things of Washington County through fun and interesting facts and historical dates (not limited to the Revolutionary War). The calendar will also promote 250th events and heritage tourism.
Proceeds from the sale of the calendars will benefit the Washington County 250th Committee and help fund upcoming 250th events.
They are reaching out to Washington County residents, former residents, and residents of other nearby counties and Vermont who may have old photos or possibly important dates from long ago that could be included on the calendar. The photos can be with or without people.
If you have any questions or if you have any photos or information to share, please contact Amy Hoffer at ahoffer@washingtoncountyny.gov or call her at 518/746-2287 before February 28, 2025.
Obituary
Bettie Lyons, 86
It is with great sadness the family of Bettie Lyons (Kinnin) of Shelly Park, Gansevoort, NY, announce her passing after a prolonged and noble battle with congestive heart failure at the Wesley Community on December 30, 2024.
Bettie was born on January 24, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Louis J. and Catherine Baker Lyons, and sister to Robert, Mary Lou, Ruth, Joyce, Alvin, Ernest and John. She was a graduate of both Colby Junior College and the University of New Hampshire at Durham with a Degree in Teaching.
Bettie was mother to Robert Kinnin and Kathy Kinnin. Bettie enjoyed teaching English at Greenwich Central School prior to the establishment of the family business, Kinnin’s Pharmacy in Cambridge, NY and Hallmark stores Kinco Card and Gifts from 1962-1984. Bettie was an active volunteer in the Cambridge community while she raised her children. One of her favorite memories was in 1976, Bettie Chaired a week-long event celebrating the Bi-Centennial. This included the burial of a time capsule on the grounds of the Cambridge Library and a period-style Gala Dinner Dance attended by over 200 area residents and dignitaries. Another one of her favorite accomplishments as a volunteer was supporting local blood donations and increasing awareness/volume for the “Bloodmobile”.
In the mid-1980s Bettie served as a Field Representative to State Assemblymen Neil Kelleher, Bobby D’Andrea and Senator Ronald Stafford. Through her local political work, she became President of the Women’s Club of NYS and County Chair, then Vice Chair of the NY State Committee. Bettie worked with civil servants from Governors Rockefeller and Pataki to congressmen, state senators, state chairmen and local committeemen until she retired in 2002. She also served twice as a Delegate to the National Convention. Despite her many accomplishments and accolades, Bettie was always fond to point out that her greatest achievement in life was raising her two children, Robb and Kathy.
Bettie enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life including hunting with her brothers as children, dancing, traveling, researching genealogy, sewing, gardening, volunteering at many local civic organizations and organizing extravagant dinner parties.
Since moving to Shelly Park in 2015, she enjoyed many new hobbies including birdwatching (especially bluebirds, cardinals and hummingbirds) at her many bird feeders. Bettie attended community breakfasts, dinners, “ladies lunches” and participated in exercise classes with her dear friends.
Bettie discovered a hidden talent for painting, and she took up art at Shelly Park. Her works were on display at the community center and now in her friends and families’ homes. She truly enjoyed her daily walks through the streets of Shelly Park with her daughter which often included stops to chat with neighbors (and their pets!).
Bettie is survived by son Robb (Carol M.) of Kingston NY and daughter Kathy Kinnin (Jody W.) of Gansevoort, NY. She is also survived by her grandsons Stefan (Dr. Emma James B.) of Winston-Salem NC and Jared Kinnin (Kassandra L.) of Charlotte, NC along with many nieces, nephews and cousins living in communities across the U.S. She also cherished her dear friends in Shelly Park.
Indeed, she is missed and mourned by many others including former colleagues, acquaintances, compatriots, and collaborators who shared her life rich in experience and joy.
Please join family and friends for a Celebration of Life on what would have been her 87th birthday, January 24th, 2025, from 2pm-5pm at the Gansevoort Fire House: 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to North Shore Animal League Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center: 115 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 https://www.animalleague.org/adirondack-region-adoption- center/ or: Project Paws 1638 Route 9, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 https://www.paws4obedience.com.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 82 Broadway Fort Edward, NY 12828. To post condolences online please visit kilmerfuneralhome.com.
Entrepreneurs Wanted
SUNY Adirondack in partnership with EDC Warren County is proud to offer “Small Business, New Ideas,” a networking event for entrepreneurs featuring Just Water co-founder Drew Fitzgerald, from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Northwest Bay Conference Center at the Queensbury campus.
“Small Business, New Ideas” will encourage sparking ideas and fostering connections among local entrepreneurs. The event also celebrates graduation of students from SUNY Adirondack’s Fall 2024 StartUp ADK.
StartUp ADK is a noncredit program for those starting or expanding small businesses. The course is sponsored by Warren County Local Development Corporation, Washington County Local Development Corporation and SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education. During the program, leading area professionals present on insurance, budgeting, human resources, market research, finance, business planning, legal issues, marketing and other subjects critical to small business.
"Small Business, New Ideas" builds on EDC Warren County's commitment to supporting new and emerging voices in the community.
Featuring Fitzgerald, co-founder of Just Water, 501cTHREE.org and The Water Genome, the event promises to inspire with his innovative approach to addressing global challenges.
This event will also recognize the impact of Startup ADK, showcase local business resources and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Warren and Washington counties, and the greater Adirondack region.
“Small Business, New Ideas” is free and open to seasoned entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners and anyone eager to contribute to a thriving local economy. Preregistration is requested at bit.ly/StartUpADKEventJanuary2025.
Greenwich Scout Troop 6027 Had a Busy Holiday Season
Things were very busy this Holiday Season for Troop 6027. It started with a Court of Honor where Scouts were recognized for rank advancements and achievements from the summer. Several awards for service were also announced. The following day was the Community Dinner at the Middle Falls Fire House where over 400 people were served a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings. Scouts helped with food preparations, served visitors, and helped clean up. As part of the dinner, non-perishable food items were collected and donations were taken. The troop then gathered the donations and went shopping for personal items to then donate everything to Comfort Food Pantry. Over 600 pounds of items were donated to the Food Pantry. The Holiday Season wrapped up with an Eagle Banquet for Seth Boddery. Seth is the latest Scout from Troop 6027 to earn the rank of Eagle. Scouts conducted the ceremony and were there to support Seth on his amazing accomplishment.
The winter looks to be just as busy with plans for camping trips, a snowmobile excursion, work on merit badges and plans for future trips to Washington DC and West Virginia!!!
If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining the Troop and our adventures, they should contact Scoutmaster Jeff Conkey at troop27greenwich@gmail.com
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