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WESTERLO — Westerlo Rural Cemetery is called “rural” not because of its setting but because it was created to be a new kind of burial place — a restful place for the living as well as for the deceased.

The Albany County Fair

Twenty-Fourth Annual Exhibition of Albany County Agricultural Society Ends To-day — Fear of Infantile Paralysis Prevents Thousands Attending — Children Under Sixteen Years Not Admitted to Grounds.

FAIR OPENS AUG. 29.

Over 200 years ago, the invention of a horse-drawn rake saved farmers labor in baling hay — the fuel of transportation. A replica of the flop rake will be on display at this year’s Altamont Fair.

The Historic Albany Foundation is offering a walking tour of the Rapp Road neighborhood on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Farm Bureau Auto Excursion.

THE COMING FAIR

Helderberg Lutheran Church

An architectural gem and historic meeting place in Berne gets some recognition.

A continuation of a long-running tradition stemming from the now defunct Plum Fest, the festival still tries to connect back to history and heritage of the area.

KNOX — A bright man, quiet and capable, Daniel A. Driscoll devoted his life to public service.

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