Kickin’ Ash!
We have been hearing it for the last year or two, the invasion is coming, no not migrants, the Emerald Ash borer.
View ArticleA lonely soul, far from home
In this column, last week, I strived to bring the Chestertown Rural Cemetery’s most famous burial back, for just one more time, into the bright light of modern day. John Butler Yeats was a remarkable...
View ArticleOld Mother Nature does as she pleases
It is difficult to turn on the television or pick up a newspaper these days without hearing about “Man Made Global Warming.” It is certainly apparent that the weather is indeed turning against us in...
View ArticleOne hundred years ago - September 1919
Because of the troubling times that we all live in currently, many of us think nostalgically of “the good old days.” Upon reading the newspapers of a hundred years ago, we come to realize that life...
View ArticleChorale rehearsals, Memory Cafe at Social Center
It is not too late to join the Pleasant Valley Chorale’s fall session! Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The chorale just began rehearsing their holiday program for two mid-December concerts. New...
View ArticleBecome bewitched with beautiful Samantha!
Say hello to Samantha, an absolutely gorgeous, mostly black long-haired cat. Samantha has big, light green eyes and a white spot on her chest.
View ArticleOne hundred years ago – September 1919
Miss Gladys Ryther was crowned in a voting contest conducted by L.F. Lynch, a Stony Creek merchant, extending over a period of several weeks. Miss Ryther, by a majority of more than two to one, has...
View ArticleIt’s no mystery – Dick Tracy is one great kitty!
Meet our feline friend, dink Tracy. Like the comic strip detective, our dink Tracy is also the handsome gothic type, with his sharp black suit and big bright yellow eyes that don’t miss a thing.
View ArticleALL “AB-HOARD”
I have chided a friend for being a hoarder based on his multitude of boats, bikes, tractors, tools, etc.that he has accumulated.
View ArticleWhy so many words?
I was recently reminiscing about the various agencies I have had the pleasure of volunteering for since my retirement, including JCEO, CVPH, Literacy Volunteers and various other locations.
View ArticleThe farm of yesterday
I grew up on a small farm and have many memories of the simple things in life that such a rural lifestyle provided. Our small herd of 18-20 cows was hand milked. There was no tractor and a team of...
View ArticleVeterans Day dinner recognizes local heroes
Elizabethtown Social Center teens would like to invite all local veterans to an appreciation dinner in recognition of Veterans Day.
View ArticleMiss Lola is looking for love
Say hello to Lola, a three-year-old medium-sized pit bull terrier with a beautiful brindled coat. Lola is our go-getter, a playful and outgoing dog with lots of energy to spare.
View ArticleBobby beagle needs a buddy!
Meet Bobby beagle, a charming little dude with lots of energy and love to share. This handsome, happy-go-lucky boy is ready to amuse you with his playful antics and cover you in kisses.
View ArticleSixty years ago – December 1959
Politics was his game: Gov. Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, New York state governor, made a decision to not seek the Republican nomination for the presidency, which came with dramatic suddenness for the...
View ArticleChristmas in Chazy Lake, circa 1952
This year, due to my wheelchair confinement, my time is not consumed with decorating our home for the holidays and baking sweet treats so I do a lot of melancholy daydreaming.
View ArticleSixty years ago – December 21, 2019
Passing thoughts– I have been trying to think of something nice to say, about this dismal month of December, but nothing at all comes to mind. I will do much better if March ever comes around! Oh to...
View ArticleLights of Love honors pets we’ve loved
MIDDLEBURY | Homeward Bound’s Lights of Love event has touched the hearts of many area residents. This is not your average holiday memory tree. This tree-of-light honors the pets we have loved, and the...
View ArticleUdder conspiracy
When was the last time you saw a commercial promoting milk? The only ones I have seen are the phony California cows on pasture adds. We have reached a point where the milk supply exceeds the demand.
View ArticleSixty years ago – January, 1960
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of our late president, stated her opposition to the Adirondack Northway being presently built on the grounds that it would “destroy those beautiful pines.”
View ArticleAurora: black as night with a shining personality
Aurora is a friendly two-year-old black female cat. Aurora and her family were removed from a heartbreaking animal hoarding situation where they were malnourished.
View ArticleMeasles: “Spot On” Information
Parents have been spotting me out and about and when they do, they are asking me more and more questions about measles. To answer their questions, let me spread some information about this disease,...
View ArticleBrutus, the baby-faced boxer
Meet Brutus, an adorable young boxer. Brutus is about two, but he doesn’t know it. This sweetheart is just a big ‘ol baby. He absolutely adores all people, and is fine with cats and other dogs.
View ArticleSports Safety Tips
With so many children playing so many sports nowadays, parents have been competing to ask me questions about what they can do to make sure their child is as safe as possible when practicing or playing...
View ArticleStoic Arnold: ready to be your quiet companion
Poor Arnold, this big boy didn’t have an easy life before coming to the shelter. He was found dumped at our front door one morning stuffed into a small cat carrier.
View ArticleA Helpful Guide to Vomiting – When to Worry and What to do about it
Parents have been bringing up lots of questions about what to do when their child vomits. Let me toss out some helpful information on this topic.
View Article‘Bandstand’ day trip
Join the Pleasant Valley Chorale on Tuesday, Jan. 28 as it launches its first session of the new decade with “Sondheim! A Celebration.”
View ArticleThe “Terrible Twos”
Parents have been anything but terrible in asking me what they can do to help their toddler through the “terrible twos”. Let me ease everyone’s frustration about this period in a child’s life and...
View ArticleAdopt-A-Pet
PITTSFORD | The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that February is Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit month.
View ArticleHomeward Bound Pet Adoption
MIDDLEBURY | Meet Bob. This handsome fellow was named after his wild cousins, the bobcat.
View ArticleWood Warmth
After a day of felling trees, cutting up logs, splitting and stacking firewood, you have earned quality snooze time. Crawling into a warm bed in a cold room allows sleep to take you away, but before...
View Article60 years ago: February, 1960
Russell Martin Fish, age two years and eight months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fish, of Chestertown, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1960, after a short illness.
View ArticleThis Great Dane is a great dog-in-training
Neal is just something else, this big, handsome, goofy dog has a huge heart and a joyful personality. Neal came to the shelter as a stray. We think the black and white Great Dane is less than two years...
View ArticleHomeward Bound Pet Adoption
MIDDLEBURY | Meet Jackson. He’s a big softie who has stolen our hearts and will soon steal yours. At five years old, Jackson has had limited exposure to the community and, at first, didn’t know how to...
View ArticleAdopt-A-Pet
PITTSFORD | Nothing feels more welcoming than coming in to a warm house after being out in the cold. Imagine how a stray animal feels when they come into the shelter at the Rutland County Humane...
View ArticleWinter reflection
Low cost government entertainment I find that listening to the nightly news these days is much more amusing that reading a good book. The late, great showman P.T. Barnum used to brag that his freak...
View ArticleSweetie Suzie is a great all-around kitty!
Suzie’s story since arriving at the shelter is different from that of most animals. She came in as a stray and was thought to be pregnant. At that time, we only had room for a crate in the hallway...
View ArticleDo you miss On the Center Lawn? Let’s have a cabin-fever busting March edition!
On Saturday, March 14, come to the Center for a fun afternoon of family entertainment, outdoor activities for all ages and a fabulous blues concert.
View ArticleIndy: a real winner of a dog!
Meet Indy, or as we lovingly refer to her, Piggy. Spend any time with Indy and you’ll understand her nickname: this silly girl is always snorting like a pig! It’s absolutely adorable, one of her many...
View ArticleHomeward Bound Pet Adoption
MIDDLEBURY | This little guy is in need of new home or foster home. He is 14 years old and found his way to us when his owner died unexpectedly. He has some vision and hearing issues and simply needs a...
View ArticleColor Blindness
Parents have been asking me some colorful questions recently about color blindness. Well, let me see if I can share my views on this particular topic.
View ArticleAdopt-A-Pet
PITTSFORD | Losing a pet is a very emotional thing. It’s really important that all animals have identification so they can be returned to their owners. An I.D. tag on your pet’s collar is the easiest...
View ArticleHomeward Bound Pet Adoption
MIDDLEBURY | Meet Todd. He is a great big ham of a cat who has been out on his own for a while, but has made the transition to life indoors rather smoothly.
View ArticleAdopt-A-Pet
PITTSFORD | The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you that February is Adopt-a-Rescued-Rabbit month. Did you know that rabbits are the third most likely animals to find...
View ArticlePandemic
The Spanish flu of 1918-1920, a pandemic that claimed the lives of more than all of the civilians and soldiers killed during World War 1. It is said that the Spanish flu infected an estimated 5oo...
View ArticleHomeward Bound Pet Adoption
MIDDLEBURY | Bear came to us as an owner surrender after he was adopted into a family situation that picked him for his adorably handsome appearance, but with no understanding of his breed. Bear is a...
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PITTSFORD | Don’t forget to license your dog. It’s that time of year again so the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to remind you to license your dog by April 1. You’ll need to have them...
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PITTSFORD | In light of the recent and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) will implement new procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff,...
View ArticleHomeward Bound Pet Adoption
MIDDLEBURY | Alice is a sweet gal. She was found living under a porch with her kittens while little more than a kitten herself. Her kittens were all adopted, now it’s her turn to find a furrever home.
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PITTSFORD | During these unsettling times, please remember the homeless animals at the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS). Many people ask how they can help so here are a few ideas.
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