When Julie Eagan became exalted ruler of Elks Lodge 1491 she received plenty of well-wishes but it was the gesture of her friend and colleague, Richard “Geezer” Gordon that she’ll never forget. A lifetime member of the Elks and the son of a former exalted ruler, Gordon, who died last Thursday, gave Eagan his father’s [...]
Fathers, sons and their firehouses
By Derek Liebig Terry LaChapelle has been a member of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company for 33 years. He’s been such a constant presence over the last three decades that he’s been named a lifetime member, a distinction few earn. Throughout most of that time, his son Darrell has been there by his side. Terry [...]
Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick H. Huntington
Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick H. Huntington, 89, of Putnam, formerly of Clemons Center, passed away on Feb. 20, 2009 following a long illness at the home of his niece, Patricia Wilson on Notch Hill Lane. Born on Oct. 18, 1919 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Dr. Patrick H. Sr., and [...]
Dilys T. Morris
Dilys T. Morris, of Church Street, Poultney, went into the arms of the Lord on Friday, Oct. 17 at the Glens Falls Hospital with her family at her side. Dilys was born in Poultney on May 5, 1912, daughter of the late Jane E. and Robert O. Thomas. She worked for many years at Lynch’s [...]
Clinton H. Fredlund, 77
Clinton H. Fredlund, age 77, of Granville passed away at his home on August 8, 2008. Clinton was born on February 15, 1931 in New Milford, Conn., the son of Carl and Eula (Bloomer) Fredlund. Clinton was a retired lineman for Northeast Utilities in New Milford, Conn., a job he had for 33 years. He [...]






