Photos this week: Oct. 27, 2016
A collection of photos from readers and staff this past week covers the bright glimmers of the fall season, a Voorheesville soccer moment of glee, a five generation family, and more.
Five generations: A recent Westerlo family gathering brought together the newest member of the family — baby Journey Mailly, born Oct. 6, front and center — with the oldest member of the family, Iona McDade, front left, who will turn 93 on Nov. 10. Journey’s parents are Julia and Nathan Mailly of East Greenbush. Standing behind them are, from left: James and Bonnie Hassett and Laurie and Russ Hilton — all of Westerlo.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Painted pumpkins: Sophia Melanson, 2, right, ponders the blank canvas of her pumpkin as her twin sister, Aubrey, 2, with the look of determination, paints hers. Crafts for kids were part of Altamont’s inaugural fall festival on Saturday. The event was planned by the village’s newest trustee, Madeline LaMountain.
— Photo from Jon McClelland
Wedding day: Gertrude and Frank Smith were married on June 17, 1956. For years, they lived over Smith’s Tavern, the Voorheesville eatery that they ran for decades. Read the article by Melissa Hale-Spencer about Gert Smith's return visit to the restaurant in November.
— Photo from Zenie Gladieux
Fall fixers: Helderberg Kiwanians were out in force on a beautiful fall day to prepare the roadside of Route 156 for the coming winter. Left, in back, Bart Putzig, Ralph Miller, Dee Woessner, Karin Kuck, and Rich Weltzin; in front, Jim Clark, Jan Miller, Zenie Gladieux, and Ann Hein. Eric Kuck, Gerry Chartier, and Anna Wolfe also participated.
The Enterprise — Tim Tulloch
Straw-stuffed figures with pumpkin heads look to be enjoying a game of football on the front lawn of a Guilderland Center home.
The Enterprise — H. Rose Schneider
Under construction, the Thacher Park Center is expected to be completed this winter as a site designed to educate visitors to the state park. A cocktail party will be held Nov. 3 to raise money toward its completion. Read the article by H. Rose Schneider.
— Photo from Michael McCagg of BOCES
Bright light: Brian Day, a junior from Bethlehem, concentrates on soldering wires in his Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School classroom. Electrical trades is one of about 40 programs CTE offers students in 23 Capital Region school districts.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Celebration! As Voorheesville’s Sean Nolan, John Moreau, and a fan jump for joy, players from Broadalbin-Perth walk off the field dejected after the Blackbirds won, 2 to 1, in the Class B sectional semifinal at Mohonasen High School. Broadalbin-Perth was ranked first in the state.