Sarah Clark became the new director of the Voorheesville Public Library on Nov. 1., after the library’s longtime director, Gail Sacco, retired in October. Clark was chosen from a very well-qualified field of applicants, said David Gibson, the library board president.
VOORHEESVILLE — Frederick Blackman was a loving, caring man, who “always took care of his family; always put his family first,” his daughter Sharon Youmans said.
Mr. Blackman died on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Seneca, South Carolina. He was 96.
VOORHEESVILLE — Michael A. Ricci was a giver. The owner of Ricci’s Market, an old-time grocery store, he put off charging customers that couldn’t pay, delivered food to the elderly, and opened his store off hours whenever someone needed it.
The Blackbirds were one match away from a return trip to the state’s Final Four pool play in Glens Falls this weekend — and they clinched it, becoming regional champs for the second year in a row.
At its monthly meeting, the New Scotland Town Board approved a budget for next year, and set a public hearing date for a proposed law to amend the town’s existing dog-control law.
The Voorheesville Blackbirds competed in the pool-play portion of the girls’ volleyball state tournament on Saturday afternoon in Glens Falls. The Birds battled hard and played their best against the three teams, finishing with a record of 3-4.
NEW SCOTLAND — James Russell Loder had a fondness for all things technical that allowed him to found three companies and to help people in need. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, with his loving family by his side. He was 71.
