Hilltowns Senior News for Friday, September 1, 2017

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of two of our members:

— Marty Grosssman, a giant man of kindness and wit. His passing was due to complications from surgery. He will be missed and our deepest sympathy goes to his wife, Karen, and family; and

— Linda Hodges, who was not only a member, but the coordinator of the senior meal site. Her services to the community will be hard to fill. (See related obituary.) A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at the Rock Road Chapel on Friday, Sept. 8,  at 2 p.m. All are welcome.

Fair news

On a happier note, the articles that were entered to the craft building at the Altamont Fair were well received.

We all won ribbons. Our quilt was an eye-catcher and someone wanted to buy it. But, we decided that we wanted to keep it as some of the handkerchiefs were donated by local people. We are going to display it in the senior center.

I have talked with the interested party and she is going to give us some handkerchiefs that belonged to their family and we are going to make her one. Mmmm, could this turn into an on going project?

Clambake

Don’t forget to call Shirley Slingerland about the clambake. Reservations are due and money needs to be sent. I can taste those clams now. The date is Sept. 11, at Briar Creek, with chowder and raw clams served at noon.

Fickle weather

I am sorry to say, I had to turn my heat on. But, I know it will be 90 the week the kids go back to school.

Would someone tell me where the summer went.

Please remember the people in Texas. We were without power for a week during Irene. I can't imagine what they are going to go back to.

Words of wisdom

We look forward to the time when the power of love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.