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OBITUARIES NANCY JEAN LAW JUL 14, 1942 - JUN 23, 2013 TICONDEROGA, N.Y. Nanremainder of her life. Nancy cy Jean Law, 70, passed away enjoyed spending time with surrounded by her loving her extensive network of family Sunday, June 23, 2013 family and friends, as well as at her home on Lake George cooking, traveling and readfollowing a long ing. She also was and courageous an expert crafter, battle with canskilled in beadcer. work, knitting, Born on July 14, crocheting and 1942 in Troy, sewing. NY, Nancy was Nancy was a raised in Waterlongtime board ford, NY, as the member of the daughter of the Heritage Muselate Ruth Esther um in TiconderoKing Costello ga and active in and Nelson the Adirondack Joseph Costello. Nancy Torch Club and Carillon Garearned a bachelors degree den Club. from Drew University in Survivors include her devotMadison, NJ, and a masters ed partner of nearly 20 years, degree from Syracuse Unithe Rev. Nancy A. Carter, alversity. so of Ticonderoga, beloved Nancy started her lengthy cadaughter Erin J. Law, Esq. reer in teaching at Ovid Cen(Christine Reindl) of Brooktral School in Ovid, NY, and lyn, NY, son Thomas J. Law then taught for four years in Jr. (Elizabeth Collins) of Lawrence Township in MerSaratoga Springs, NY and cer County, NJ. She relocated cherished grandchildren to Saratoga Springs, NY, in Owen James, Caroline Ruth 1969. She was a homemaker and Dylan Francis. She was and dedicated volunteer to previously married to the many organizations in late Thomas J. Law. Saratoga, including League Memorial services celebratof Women Voters. She also ing Nancy's life will be held helped establish a local affiliMonday, July 1, 2013 at the ate of Literacy Volunteers. A Saratoga Springs United longtime active member of Methodist Church at 5 p.m. the Saratoga Springs United and Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Methodist Church, Nancy the First United Methodist served as president of United Church, Ticonderoga, at Methodist Women both lo11:30 a.m. cally and regionally and as a A private burial will be in Trustee with the Troy AnnuValley View Cemetery in al Conference of the United Ticonderoga. Methodist Church. She also In lieu of flowers memorial was a longtime and early donations may be made to supporter of the Reconciling the United Methodist WomMinistries Network. en or United Methodist ComNancy returned to teaching mittee on Relief (UMCOR), at Greenwich Central Schools in care of First United in the mid-1980s and served Methodist Church, Wicker as a remedial reading and Street, Ticonderoga, NY mathematics teacher for 12883, or Literacy New York more than two decades beGreater Capital Region, 1450 fore retirement in 2005. She Western Avenue, Suite 101, made her home in TiconAlbany, NY 12205. deroga shortly after retireArrangements are by Wilcox ment, enjoying the beauty & Regan Funeral Home, 11 and scenery of Lake George Algonkin St., P.O. Box 543, and the Adirondacks for the Ticonderoga, NY 12883. PAUL DAVIDSON MAY 09, 2013 Ticonderoga. Calling hours 5:45 p.m. at the Wilcox & Refor Paul Davidson, age 93, of gan Funeral Home of TiconCape Canaveral, Florida, and deroga. A private committal formerly of Ticonderoga, service with military honors who died Thursday, May 9, will take place at the family 2013, will take place on Friplot of St. Mary's Cemetery day, July 5, 2013 from 4 - 6 of Ticonderoga, at a later p.m. with A Prayer Service at date.
• On Monday July 1, the town of Thurman kicks off its weekly summer concert series at 7 p.m. with the authentic mountain music of Hoddy Ovitt and the Warren County Ramblers, followed by fireworks at dusk. See inside this issue for details. • On Tuesday July 2, Stony Creek offers a free concert by the acclaimed steel guitarist Randy Rollman and friends, at 7 p.m. in the town park off Harrisburg Rd. • Also on Tuesday is a concert in Rogers Park, Bolton Landing by Blue Moon band, with its mix of rock and folk standards and original music. • Wednesday brings a huge crowd to the annual Summer Jam concert and fireworks in Queensbury, set for 6:45 p.m. at West Mountain Ski Center. Featured is the Bruce Springsteen tribute band “Tramps Like WILLIAM C. TIERSON, JR. JUN 19, 2013 Newark: William Tierson, Adirondacks. Bill worked for loving father, grandfather the College of Forestry at the and great-grandfather died Huntington Wildlife Prepeacefully on June 19, 2013 serve and eventually retired with family at his side. Suras Director of Wildlife Revived by chilsearch in 1983. dren Forrest, Bill and Vange Brenda Sage, retired to Sandra (Drew) Newark where Morris, David, they lived in a Ann (Bill) log home they Keenan, Eve personally built. (Lou) Wool, and There they grew Jan (Christine); Christmas trees sisters Dorothy and enjoyed Tierson and June their beautiful Bishop; sister-inproperty. Vange law Yolanda suffered from (Bud) Tierson; 13 grandchilParkinson's disease for many dren; 9 great grandchildren; years and in her later years and many nieces, nephews resided in a local care facility. and cousins. Bill was pre-deA devoted husband, Bill was ceased by his wife Evangewith her virtually every day line; parents William and until her death in February. Susie (Blondell) Tierson; As a teacher and colleague, brothers Henry, George, Art, Bill touched the lives of Chester, Harold; sisters many at the Huntington ForMary, Sue; and son-in-law est. He loved to chat and had Richard Sage. an endless supply of stories Bill was born 87 years ago in from his life experiences. He Newark, NY. He met his fuloved his family and they ture bride working in a cherloved him. ry orchard and he married Calling hours will be on SatVange in 1947. He was a urday, July 6th at Stevens FuWorld War II veteran and neral Home in Marion, NY served in the Army Air from 1-3, with a private serCorps. Afterwards he attendvice to follow there. In his ed Syracuse University and memory, friends may considthe SUNY College of Envier a donation to the Michael ronmental Science and J. Fox Foundation for ParkinForestry, graduating in 1949. son's Research, Church Street He and Vange raised their Station, P.O. Box 780, New seven children in Newcomb, York, NY 10008-0780. NY, in the heart of the WILLIAM DURKIN NOV 08, 1931 - JUN 20, 2013 North Creek. William Matthew Durkin and his fiDurkin, 81, of East Holcomb ancée Ariel Nereson, SamanSt., died Thursday evening, tha Crossman and her fiancé June 20, 2013 at Glens Falls Trevor Badgley, Katie Hospital with his loving famDurkin, Dalton Ordway and ily at his side. Taylor Ordway; Born on Novemfive great grandber 8, 1931 in Inchildren, Jayden, dian Lake, he Madison, Jaxon, was the son of Parker and OakRobert and ley; one brother, Rosella (DeDonald Durkin Marsh) Durkin. of Gloversville; He served in the many nieces, United States Air nephews and Force. cousins. He was emFriends may call ployed as a truck Monday from 11 driver for Anchor Motor a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Miller Freight in Champlain, for Funeral Home, 6357 State many years. Rte. 30, Indian Lake. When Little League first Funeral services will be constarted in North Creek, Bill ducted 1 p.m. Monday at the was coach for the Rotary funeral home with the Rev. team. He was very proud of Ron Allen officiating. all of his teams. Burial will be in Cedar River He was predeceased by his Cemetery, Indian Lake. wife, Dorothy (LaVergne) A celebration of Bills life will Durkin, who died on January continue at the family home, 30, 2013. 8 East Holcomb St., North Survivors include his chilCreek following his burial. dren, Mike Durkin and his Bill's family would like to exwife Nancy of North Creek, press their thanks to High Patrick Durkin and his wife Peaks Hospice, especially Sandy of Queensbury, Lorrie Carol Thomas, for their lovShaw and her husband Bob ing care. of Olmstedville, Kelly OrdContributions in Bill's memoway and her husband Jeff of ry may be directed to High North Creek; eight grandchilPeaks Hospice, 667 Bay Rd., dren, Christopher Durkin #1A, Queensbury, NY 12804. and his wife Jessica, Nicole To express your condolences Durkin and her companion to Bills family, please visit Jeremy Roblee, Jessica Simon www.brewermillerfuneralh and her husband Brad, omes.com
June 29, 2013 Us,” plus Rattail Jimmy. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 for this family-oriented event. • Also on Wednesday is a free concert by Paul Cebar & Tomorrow Sound with their American roots, rhythm & blues, 7:30 p.m., Shepard Park • Wednesday also hosts the town of Hague’s Independence Day fest, with music by “Calamity Rock” at 6 p.m. in the town park, followed by fireworks after dark off the town beach, Picnicking is welcome. • On Thursday July 4, Bolton’s July Fourth festival is from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., based in Rogers Park. It features a deejay, face painting, a magician and juggler. It’s capped off with fireworks at dusk. • Lake George’s July 4th celebration features a concert by the Lake George Community Band at 8 p.m. in Shepard Park, followed by an extensive fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. • Schroon Lake’s Fourth of July celebration starts at 11 a.m. Thursday with live music including rock and country bands playing through the day at various sites. Their community parade down Main St. is set for 6 p.m. The festivities end with a fireworks display above Schroon Lake at dusk. • The Town of Stony Creek is hosting a Fourth of July celebration and picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their town park and pavilion, featuring music by the band Roadhouse. Food & children’s activities are provided for local residents. • Thursday also features an Independence Day concert in Glens Falls beginning at 7:30 p.m. featuring the Glens Falls
Symphony Orchestra performing patriotic favorites in Crandall Park on Glen St. • From Monday through Thursday, Ticonderoga is hosting ñT he Best Fourth in the North,” an extravaganza featuring amusement rides, food, vendors, entertainment and music in the park, a footrace and fireworks. The town parade is Thursday at 2 p.m.. See: www.best4thinthenorth.com. • On Friday, July 5, Chestertown is hosting their Car Hop & Cruise, beginning at 6:30 - p.m. downtown. In Lake George, the innovative rock band Wild Adriatic will be performing beginning at 8 p.m. • Saturday July 6 features Summerfest in Chestertown, from noon to 10 p.m. at the Chester Municipal Center on Main St. downtown. Featured are games, children’s activities, music, food, expositions by community groups and family fun. There will be a rededication of the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza in late afternoon. A barbecue begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks are set for 9:15 p.m. The day also features the annual Loon Lake Annual Fishing Derby. See our calendar in this issue for details. • Also on Saturday is Johnsburg’s Independence Day celebration all day at North Creek Ski Bowl, with children’s activities, food, crafts, vendors, and observance of county’s bicentennial.. A town parade occurs at 11 a.m. down Main St. in North Creek, and a re-dedication of the Ski Bowl hut to World War II P.O.W. Joe Minder is set for 3 p.m.. Fireworks are slated for dusk.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Our government is corrupt
To the Editor: Thank God we live in a republic with a constitution which is the envy of the world — with its 27 amendments, the first 10 to protect the people. Today our republic is in decline with the most corrupt administration in our history. We have lost respect around the world. Consider the corrupt U.S. Homeland Security headed up by Secretary Jane Napolitano. Her agency released over 3,000 murderers, rapists and common criminals. Also, the U.S. Department of Justice, with its widespread corruption under Attorney General Eric Holder. You can’t believe anything he says — he was held in contempt of Congress. And the State Department — there’s corruption under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with lies and deceit concerning the Benghazi terrorist attack. Four Americans died — “What difference does it make, said Clinton. Then there’s the Internal Revenue Service corruption — and all its head honchos. The agency has the dubious honor of being an American terrorist organization. The U.S. Department of Labor — another corrupt organization run by labor unions. There’s no balance in their decisions — Corporations leave our country. All the adminstration’s department heads have caught the Hillary Clinton disease — “Can’t Remember, Don’t know, Don’t recall.” Remember, in a court of law in Arkansas, Hillary Clinton couldn’t remember her own name. Common sense tells me they are all a corrupt bunch of liars. No one has been held responsible for these crimes against the American people. No one fired, no one goes to prison. Some are promoted, others are on paid leave. If you or I committed these crimes we would spend time in jail. The First Amendment with Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press, are under attack, especially the press. The Second Amendment, with the right to bear arms, is under attack. Tyrants control the press and disarm the people. President Truman said it like it is. If you were an S.O.B., he said so. Truman, who had a high school education and was a soldier and Congressman, said “The buck stops here on my desk.” I like to say it like Truman. Obama can’t find his desk, but he can find his golf clubs. I voted for Truman. Thomas Paine said the duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government. Good advice 200 years ago, and it’s good advice today. Hugh Sonner Sr., Corinth