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Local Lake George honors local woman for years of service to community Ghost of Christmas Tree Past TO ii 1 'i By Kris Thompson Correspondent LAKE GEORGE For more than 13 years, Lake George village resident Virginia Henry has spent countless hours aiding the needy, not only in the Lake George area, but as far south as the Capital District region. Because of her continuous involvement and support for local charities, Henry was recently named the 1992 Village of Lake George Woman of the Year. "Virginia has been a member of our village family for many years," said Lake George Village Mayor Robert Blais. "She's a remarkably, caring person, and we have a great deal of respect for her personally and professionally." Blais and village trustees presented Henry ith a plaque with the inscription: "For your dedication, caring and tireless interest in our community and its people." "I'm very honored to receive this award," said Henry, who has resided in the area since moving from Kansas City in 1955. Currently serving the village as the deputy clerktreasurer and purchasing agent, Henry has worked for the village for 1 7 years.

The former president of the Lake George Business and Professional Woman's Club, Henry was named Woman of the Year by the Kris Thompaon Virginia Henry was named Lake George Woman of the Year for countless hours aiding the needy. Joan K. Lentinl Tim Galarneau of Clifton Park and his son, Tim, bring their Christmas tree to the Lincoln Bath House in Saratoga Springs for recycling. It was the only location they had heard about for recycling the tree. Astro-Valcour plant shutdown shortly hy fire Clerks.

Additionally, Henry has been active in the Lake George Historical Association, the Lake George Arts Project, the Lake George Association, and the Hyde Museum. For the last 1 8 years, Henry has supported and worked for the annual Lake George Winter Carnival. Other organizations in which Henry has assisted include the American Red Cross, the Cancer Society and the Parent-Teacher Association Henry has four children and seven grandchildren. A small fire in a plastics compactor at Astro-Valcour Inc. Sunday afternoon shut the plant down for a few hours, but caused no injuries.

The fire, which started about 2:39 p.m. in the shed that houses a plastic compactor, was caused by an electrical short circuit under the floor that supports the machine, Glens Falls Fire Chief Tom Donohue said. City firefighters had the blaze out by about p.m. "The fire was confined to the compactor room," Donohue said. There was some smoke damage in the main plant, he added.

The compactor, which compresses trimmings of plastic, is in a shed adjacent to the company's main building on Peck Street in Glens Falls. organization in iys. Association of Municipal Finance Henry most recently has been3ffieers and the Hospitality involved with an organization called Committee of the New York State Hometown USA. Hometown USA Association of City and Village Obituaries John R. 'Bud' Lowell Angel Beth Sipowicz include three sisters, Wendy Cantor of Pennsylvania, Bonny Nichlos of Glens Falls, and Jennifer Bovee of Glens Falls; two brothers, Donald A.

Beaty of Sanborn, and John P. Beaty of Glens Falls; her paternal grandparents, Mt andMrsi JZ 1 c- -i r- ii ClemonsTnevasTne son oiHenry Edmund Sipowicz of ens Fa 3 on 26, 1910, in WHITEHALL John R. "Bud" Lowell, 74, of 5 Second died Sunday (Jan. 10, 1993) at the home of his daughter, following a brief illness. Born on Sept.

20, 1918, in Fair Haven, he was the son of the Jate JohnandLaura-4Rberts)- Lowell. Mr. Lowell was employed for many years as a Trainman with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company. He was a member of the United Transportation Union-Trainman Local, the Capital District Railroad Pensioners Club and the American Legion Post 83 of Whitehall. Mr.

Lowell served with the U.S. Navel C.B.M.U.'s during World War II, stationed in the Philippines and Guam, Marshall Islands. He was an avid walker, enjoyed rides in the country, visiting with friends, and being with his grandchildren. His step mother, Gladys Gordon, one brother, LawTence Lowell, and one sister, Joyce (Lowell) Rich, died before him. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs.

Stephen (Jean Vladyka Angel Beth Sipowicz, 20, of Glens Falls, died Sunday (Jan. 10, 1993) as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on Feb. 20, 1972, in Glens Fallshja asthe-daughlrof a xi ixT 1 Gerald F. and Nancy A.

(Nailor) Sipowicz of Glens Falls. Miss Sipowicz was a graduate of Glens Falls High School class of 1990. She was presently attending Adirondack Comunity College. While at Glens Falls High School she was on the honor roll and was the wrestling team manager. She was employed at CVS in Glens Falls.

She was a paper carrier for The Post-Star for sev eral years. Miss Sipowicz was interested in art. music, Softball, bowling, and loved playing the piano and listening to, as well as telling, good jokes. She played for Scoville's Softball team. Survivors, besides her parents, Delphine NORTH CREEK Delphine Paradis, 96, a resident of Adirondack Tri-County Nursing Home, North Creek, died Sunday (Jan.

10, 1993)1 Born on Oct. 16, 1896, in Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of Thamos and Marie (LeMieux) Paradis. Miss Paradis resided in the Queensbury area for 17 years, and prior to that resided in the New York City area. She worked as a governess in the New York City area for several years for many prominent people. Miss Paradis enjoyed cooking, knitting and traveling.

Several brothers and sisters died before her. organized last year's Thanksgiving dinner, which fed nearly 300 people, delivering food to shut-ins, as well as serving walk-ins at the Temple Beth-El in Glens Falls. Henry has been involved with several state organizations, including serving as past president, second vice president and treasurer of the New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing. She has also served on the state Registration Committee of the and Mrs. Charles (Joan LaCroix, both of Whitehall; two brothers, Donald Lowell of Johnstown, and George Lowell of Lakeland, two sisters, Laura Brown of Argyle, and Eleanor Parker of West Pawlet; one great--grafldsoflirChristopher-LaCToisr ef-Rutland, two granddaughters; two grandsons; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services will be conducted at I p.m. Tuesday at the Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall, with the Rev. Larry Pridmore, pastor of the Grace Baptist Church of Whitehall, officiating. Spring burial will be at the family lot at Mettowee Valley Cemetery, Granville.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Skenesborouch Emergency Squad, P.O. Box Whitehall, 12887; or the Whitehall American Legion Post 83, Veterans Memorial Fund, 148 Main Whitehall, 12887. Seybolt of South Glens Falls, Hilda Hermance of Glens Falls, and Jean Flewelling of Queensbury; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be conducted Wednesday at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Hudson Falls, with Rev. Guy Goodell, pastor of the Greater Glens Falls Bible Baptist Church in Hudson Falls, officiating. Spring burial will be at Southside Cemetery, Moreau. Family may call 4 to 5 p. m.

Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, 105 Main Queensbury, 12804; or the West Glens Falls Fire Co. Luzerne Road, Queensbury 12804. basketball. Survivors, besides his parents, include four brothers, Robert Potter of Clifton Park, Thomas Potter of Chestertown, Raymond Potter of North Hudson, and Richard Potter of Schroon Lake; three sisters, Mrs.

Joseph (Louise) Thompson of Chestertown. Mrs. Jeffery (Susan) Metier of Holley, and Rebecca Potter of Fort Pierce, and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian burial ill be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Schroon Lake, with the Rev.

Roger Martin officiating. Spring burial ill be at Schroon Lake Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Edward L. Kellv Funeral Home, Schroon Lake.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Schroon Lake Ambulance Fund. Harold 'Hambone' Seybolt her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Lombardi of Lake Luzerne; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be conducted at 1 1 a.m.

Tuesday at the James F. Singleton Funeral Home 314 Bay Road, Queensbury, with the Rev. John Barclay, pastor of the First Presbyterain Church of Glens Falls, officiating. Burial will be private and at the conv enience of the family. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m.

today at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one's choice. Paradis Survivors include one niece, Cecile Demers of Queensbury; and several other nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Regan and Denny Funeral Home, Quaker Road, Queensbury, followed by a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Tuesday at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Queensbury. Entombment will be at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one's choice.

watching television. Mr. Oppenheimer was a member of the Francis J. Quieley Memorial Post 959 of the VFW, New York City, and was active with Boys Clubs prior to 1954. Survivors, besides his wife of 35 years, include one daughter, Mrs.

Donald (Amy) Sawyer of Albany; and one grandson, Eric Michael of Albany. Services will be conducted at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at the Brewer Funeral Home, 5826 Church Lake Luzerne, with the Rabbi Michael Samuel of Congregation Shaaray Tefila of Glens Falls, officiating. Burial will be at Corinth Rural Cemetery, Corinth. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.

today at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Hadley-Luzerne Emergency Squad or to the charity of one's choice. Charles H. PUTNAM Charles H. Moore 82, of Lower Road, Putnam Station, died Saturday (Jan.

9, 1993) at Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, following a long illness. Born Feb. UIIU lilt 1 Ul VW1 I I IHUUIVp His wife, the former Ida Mercier, died in 1970. Mr. Moore served in the U.S.

Army during World War I and World War II, in the European Theatre. He worked for the International Paper Company for 26 years, retiring as a welder. He was a member of the IP Quarter Century Club. He was past commander of the American Legion Post of demons and was a member of the Whitehall American Legion. He belonged to the NRA and was an avid sportsman.

He also was a New York State Adirondack Guide. Survivors include two sons, Qufice D. CHESTERTOWN Qufice D. Mitchell, 77, died Friday (Jan. 8, 1993) at Glens Falls Hospital, following a long illness.

Born on Sept. 30, 1915, in Westport, he was the son of the late Dennis and Mary (Gonyo) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was retired from the Warren County Maintenance Department. Survivors include his wife, Orcelia Mitchell of Chestertown; two sons, Robert Mitchell of Vermont, and Bradley Mitchell of Gansevoort; one daughter, Ramona Corlew of West Glens Falls; three step sons, Timothy Hill and Joseph Funeral Doris H.

Burke DELMAR A Mass of Christian burial for Doris H. Burke, 9:30 a.m. Monday, St. Mary's Church, Glens Falls. Meredith L.

Barber SARATOGA SPRINGS Services for Meredith L. Barber, 1 1 a.m. Monday, Flynn Bros. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Schuylerville. Hazel G.

Phillips Litke SARATOGA LAKE Services for Hazel G. Phillips Litke, 10 a.m. Monday, Malta Ridge Methodist Church, Malta Avenue Extension. Theresa C. Neddo HADLEY A- Mass of the Resurrection for Theresa C.

Neddo, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Church of the Holy Infancy, Lake Luzerne. Carlton L. 'Cap' Barrette A Mass of Christian burial for Carlton L. "Cap" Barrette, 1 1 a.m.

Tuesday, Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, Queensbury. Calling hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, James F. Singleton Funeral Home, 314 Bay Road, Queensbury. 1 Moore Sr.

Charles Moore Jr. of Arizona, and Stephen Moore of Putnam; two daughters, Betty La Reau of Pardyville, Wise, and Florence Smith-Eden of Delhi; 18 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and sfep-grea grandchildren; five great-greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers and one sister died before him. Services will be conducted at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at the Connery and Gunning Funeral Home, 26 Father Joques Place, Ticonderoga, with the Rev.

Floyd Freed of the Putnam Log Chapel officiating. Spring burial will at Meadowknol Cemetery, Putnam. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and to 9 p.m. today at the funeral homt The Whitehall American Legio ill hold a ritualistic serv ice at 1:7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Mitchell Hill, both of Warrensburg, and Wayne Millington of Pennsylvania; one step daughter, Virginia Smith of Schroon Lake; one sister, Mrs. Guy Hams of Willsboro; and several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall in Warrensburg. Burial will be conducted at the convenience of the family.

There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Pine Street, Chestertown. floticc: William E. 'Bill' McLean GANSEVOORT Services for William E. "Bill" McLean, noon Monday, Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Hudson Falls.

Calling hours: 10 a.m. until noon Monday at the funeral home. Sylvia Frances Kingsley Services for Sylvia Frances Kingsley, 1 p.m. Monday, Stafford Funeral Home, 90 Montcalm Lake George. 2 Qendal Dr.

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1917, in Ohio, he was the son of Joseph and Anna Seybolt. In 1982, he retired from Sandy Hill Corp. following 33 years of employment. His enjoyments included camping, bow ling and watching the New York Yankees. One brother, Joseph Seybolt, died in 1981.

Survivors include his wife, Janet (Dickinson) Seybolt of Queensbury; one son, Fredrick H. Seybolt of South Glens Falls; two step daughters, Mrs. Ennio (Sharon) Ruggi of Hudson Falls, and Mrs. Neil (Linda) Ferry of Fort Edward; three sisters, Mildred Jerome A. Oppenheimer John David Potter HADLEY Jerome A.

Oppenheimer, 68, of Grove Court, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 1993) at Glens Falls Hospital. Born on Feb. 4, 1924, in Brooklyn, he was the son of Leo and Anna (Mougel) Oppenheimer. Mr.

Oppenheimer was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Infantry and Quartermaster Corps in China, Burma and India, and sustained injuries in the Burma action. He married Gloria Rabinowitz on Jan. 27, 1957, in the Bronx. Mr. Oppenheimer was employed by Sucrest Sugar Brooklyn, until his retirement in 1974 due to a disability.

He and his wife moved to this area in 1977. Prior to 1955 he enjoyed bowling, football, baseball, Softball, wrestling, swimming, walking and dancing. After 1955 he became a spectator and enjoyed reading and SCHROON LAKE John David Potter, 33, died Saturday (Jan. 9, 1993) at Glens Falls Hospital from complications due to an accidental fall. Born on Dec.

21, 1959, in Ticonderoga, he was the son of Clarence and Alice (Rowe) Potter of Schroon Lake. Mr. Potter attended Schroon Lake Central School and worked for some time as a logger. He was most recently employed as" a' carpenter's helper where he earned a reputation for his dedication to quality and hard work. His greatest love was for the Adirondacks.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing, hiking and skating. His special love of the high peaks region led him to pursue the goal of climbing the 46 highest peaks. Mr. Potter was very athletic and participated in a large variety of sports. He especially excelled at The Post-Star deadline for obituaries is 6 p.m.

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