A monthly paper about the people, places and things that make Chatham and the surrounding towns so special
Hometown Heroes Banners Additions
This month, we revisit the Class of 1971
Chatham High
The
Mysterious Caller
Who Came by Train
A frequent visitor to Chatham during the author’s youth was the daughter of aviation royalty. She flew in planes piloted by Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh. And she introduced the author to life outside Chatham.
Mr. Jensen
The three-legged dog
I Don’t Like Mother’s Day
Remembering Tammy Starks VanAlstyne and learning how to navigate the day without her.
A Day That Feels Different Who She Was What She Did for Me
Railroads, Stagecoaches, and the Trolley
The arrival of modern transportation in Valatie was fraught with fits and starts, but eventually came to fruition.
Harlem line to Valatie?
Electric trolley Hourly
Public Laundromat - Open 7 Days a Week with many public washer and dryer options. (Machines big enough to wash bedding!)
Wash and Fold Service CenterALL Horse Blankets and Pet Bedding will ONLY be done through our Wash and Fold Services!! These will NEVER be done in the publicly available machines but rather in their own dedicated washers and dryers within the service center.
Historic Malden Bridge church still a lively place for community to gather
A humble building at the corner of what was surely once a bustling community lives on today as a vibrant gathering place.
Parties; community events
West Lebanon businesses share almost a century of history
From a sawmill to two thriving businesses in nearly a century, HL Fuel and Country Squire Supply thrive in northern Columbia County.
What’s next?
Country Squire
MOVIESAT THE
Back to the Future
Budding film critic Hans Kristen, currently a Chatham High senior, has plans to attend either Emerson or Ithaca College for film school and has a passion for writing film reviews. Here, he takes a look at a classic film headed to the Crandell Theatre in May.
Howard continues record-setting ways
Following a standout track and field career at Taconic Hills, East Chathamite Neil Howard considers ‘the sky’s the limit’ at the University of Michigan.
TidBits
Big rain
Young TV stars
Three-Gallon Willie
Kriek Speaks, Redux
Straight out of Grove City (PA) College, Jim Kriek was The Man on the Chatham sports scene from 1953-1961. In 1995, the onetime Chatham Courier sports editor was asked to take a look back at his Chatham days. What follows are his words, edited solely for brevity.
Fairground stables Payn Avenue
Blue Sox
Keeping the peace
Lee Carey
Coaches
May at the Chatham Public Library
The library will be closed on Monday, May 25.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Teen “Craft”ernoon with Coco Shake & Shout Toddler
Storytime
Library Playgroup: For Caregivers & Children Ages Birth to 5
Read BIPOC Book Club
Chatham Roots Genealogy
Chair Yoga with Kathy Schneider-Doyle
Preschool Story Hour
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Plant Swap
Healthcare Navigator
Chatham Writing Group
Medicare 101 with James Farnham (on ZOOM)
Library Walking Club with the CLC
Gentle Yoga with Curt Anthon
Mah Jongg Club
QiGong with Curt Anthon Tech Tutors
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