GUILDERLAND — The face of Guilderland Town Hall for a quarter of a century, Lois Lourdes Hungershafer was also a vibrant and devoted wife and mother.

“Carl Walters,” said her husband, recalling a former Guilderland supervisor,  “referred to her as Miss Town Hall.” That was during her 25 years as the receptionist there.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Historical Society’s 2014 program series begins Thursday, Feb. 20, with “A Visit From Henry Hudson,” a living history portrayal by Norman Bauman, costumes for the part. Bauman will describe “his” sailing career and especially the exploration of the river eventually named in “his” honor.

Last week, I talked about some people who were physically challenged. Little did I know that this week I would be enjoying a ball game with the Wounded Warriors competing against the local All Stars.

To the Editor:

Sochi Russia has nothing on Altamont, N.Y., when it comes to celebrating a very special event.

The Altamont library gala was just that. 

Thank you, so much, to all, for making it happen.

Diane Meeusen

Guilderland Center

ALTAMONT — James W. Hurley, a World War II veteran with a gentle spirit, died on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at St. Peter’s Hospital, after a brief illness. He was 91.

Mr. Hurley was born in Willimantic, Conn., the son of the late William T. and Helen (née McCurdie) Hurley.