Tag Archives: World War Ii

Don Pardy, 84

Donald Ross Pardy 84, died early Sunday morning October 23, 2011 at Brookside Health & Rehabilitation Center in White River Jct., VT He was born June 9, 1927 in Plattsburg, NY the son of John & Vida (Adcock) Pardy. Don was a United State Marine Corps Veteran serving in World War II. He was a [...]

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Edmourd Leo Touchette, 84

Edmourd Leo Touchette, 84, of Mountain Street passed away at his home on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. Born on Nov. 24, 1926 in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Edmourd A. and Leona (Charpentier) Touchette. Eddie was a graduate of Whitehall High School and served in the U. S. Army during World War [...]

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Myer continues to gather support for monument

The effort to erect a stone monument off of Memorial Lane continues to gather steam, organizer Lila Myer said Saturday. “The stone has been ordered, it’s on its way,” she said. Fundraisers have gathered more than $2,500 towards to $4,000 cost of the finished monument to accompany the twin rows of trees planted to recognize [...]

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Hoping to lend a helping hand

For those who know a teacher, it might not be shocking news. But for one man, news that teachers spend money from their own pockets to buy school supplies for their classrooms was so shocking he decided to do something about it. The man perhaps more widely known for restoring an aging monument to World [...]

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Clock ticks merrily along its way

The clock is OK. John Freed, who restored the World War II Veteran’s Memorial clock said recently residents should not be concerned if they noticed the clock does not always light up at night during the summer months. Freed said he installed a thermostat which will turn the light out if temperatures get too warm [...]

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Memorial Day 2011

Parade honors sacrifice   Under cloudless blue skies and bright sunshine, Granville gathered Monday to remember those who gave their lives in service to their country. Despite early threatening skies, with sprinkles just before the formation was about to step off, the clouds and showers moved away to make the day enjoyable for watching a [...]

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Memorial Lane names

Jack Forgacs of the American Legion Posts 323 reads the names of those killed in World War II for whom the Memorial Lane trees were planted adjacent the football field.

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Reminder: Daylight savings time starts Sunday

Daylight savings time begins Sunday, March 13 at 2 a.m.  Spring forward, Granville. As sure a sign of spring as the robins frozen to the branches and the icebergs at the end of the driveways dropping below six feet tall – daylight savings time has begun. The key part of the saying is ‘orward’ so [...]

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Harold ‘Frosty’ Frost, 92

White Creek / Granville, NY – Harold Willis Frost, best known as “Frosty” passed away at his home while receiving hospice care until March 1, 2011.  Frosty was born October 20, 1918 in Elmira, New York the son of Floyd W. and Anna (Dixon) Frost He served in the US Navy and was a World [...]

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Edward J. Breznick Sr., 86

Mr. Edward J. Breznick Sr., 86, died Saturday morning, Feb. 12, 2011, at Indian River Nursing home in Granville. He was born April 5, 1924, in Mineville, the son of the late Frank and Bernice (Terczak) Breznick. Edward was a graduate of Poultney (Vt.) High School, Class of 1942. After high school, he enlisted in [...]

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Community Calendar 5/16/13

  Thursday May 16   Museum ABCs BENNINGTON The Bank of Bennington will sponsor a free Museum ABCs program for [...]

Enrollment decline continues at WCS

Enrollment continues to decline within the Whitehall Central School District, reflecting what has become a countywide trend. The New York [...]

Town debates charging for waterfront park usage

The town is debating whether it should charge individuals and groups to use facilities at Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park. The [...]

19th century schooner to visit next month

A replica of a 19th century schooner will visit Whitehall next month and detail the events of the War of [...]

Whitehall school budget vote this Tuesday

The Whitehall Board of Education presented its proposed 2013-14 budget to the public and is eyeing a tax increase of [...]

Board approves merger of wrestling teams

Whitehall and Fort Ann’s wrestling teams will be one and the same. The Whitehall Board of Education formally approved a [...]

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