December 10, 2013

Castleton Volunteer a ‘Hometown Hero’

 By Ariana Sheehan December 10, 2013 6:50 AM

Louann Ingraham, of Castleton, has dedicated her life to helping people in need.
She works at the Castleton Anchor, a nonprofit charity that supplies food, household goods and clothing to families in the community who need them most.
As part of the “Hometown Heroes” series, we’ve partnered with County Waste and Latham Ford to celebrate local unsung heroes for their good deeds and honorable work.
We asked Louann a few questions about her work. Here’s what she had to say:

December 9, 2013

A note from the Anchor


We would like to remind people that The Anchor Food Pantry is also a Thrift storeWe have gently used clothes, houseware items, boots/shoes, blankets, sheets and many knick-knacks and assorted goods. 

All proceeds benefit the food pantry. The Anchor is now located behind The Riverside Nursing and Rehab Center on Rt 9J in the Village of Castleton in the Sisters of the Resurrection Convent. We are open Monday evening 6-8pm, Tues. & Thursday from 9am-2pm. and the first Saturday of the month from 11am-2pm. If you have trouble finding us, you can call us at 732-1204.

Community rallies around family who lost farm in fire

SCHODACK, N.Y. -- For the Peter family, it didn't take long for help to come.
"They were there the day of the fire, and it has been non-stop from that point on," said Paul Peter, who lost his farm in a fire.

With the help of neighbors, the dairy farm that has stood as a fixture of the community for more than 100 years, will be back to full strength next summer.



December 6, 2013

Police: Mass. men stole TV's from Wal-Mart, fled towards state border

Centeio and Rosado JrPosted: Dec 06, 2013 4:39 PM EST
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EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. – East Greenbush Police say they arrested two Massachusetts men who stole a large television from a Wal-Mart on Thursday

December 5, 2013

Nelson Mandela - Rest In Peace

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As South Africa's first black president, the ex-boxer, lawyer and prisoner No. 46664 paved the way to racial reconciliation with well-chosen gestures of forgiveness.
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