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The Altamont Enterprise- Thursday, December 25,2008 19 Friends and family honor loved ones who loved the Altamont library By Kristin Casey ALTAMONT — Over the past year, as the Altamont Free Library continued its capital campaign to transform the Altamont train station into a modern, fully accessible li- brary, friends arid family have discovered a way to honor spe- cial people in their lives. With many naming opportunities available in the new library, several families have chosen to designate areas in honor or memory of loved ones through contributions to the, library project. George Sands passed away unexpectedly this fall at age 60, and left behind many fam- ily and friends. Having grown up in Altamont with his seven brothers and sisters, George was known for his love of com- munity, his kindness to others, and his special fondness for Altamont history. His family suggested memorial contribu- tions be made to the Altamont library for the train station project, and as a result dozens of people honored George in this way. A permanent place, yet to be decided, will be named in memory of George in the new facility. , Gil and Anna DeLucia were prominent Altamont residents as. owners of the Altamont Pharmacy for over 40 years. They were known for serving the community in many ways far beyond their work with the pharmacy. Anna passed away in 2004 and Gil in 2008. In honor of their love for Alta- mont, andjth.e many^hyes they touched, Tom Sands and Jack- ie Walters, who both began their careers at the pharmacy, made a $1,000 donation to the ; library to name one of two community bulletin boards in memory of the DeLucias. Edith Bivona, was known for her love of books. She could often be seen carrying bags of books to and from the library and supported it in any way she could. Edith raised her family in Altamont and was an active, vibrant member of the community. With the rec- ognition opportunities avail- able during the train station renovation project, Edith's son, Gary, and his wife, Charleen- made a contribution to name the new library's entry foyer in her memory. After many years in the res- taurant business and raising seven children, Anne DeCrosta had settled in the Altamont area, when she died suddenly in her home in 2007. An avid reader and library patron, she was known by many friends in the village through her work at the Hungerford Market, and also as a manager of the Glen Sanders Mansion Restaurant. In memory of Anne, friends have donated over $1,000 to the library and a special place in the Train Station will be named in her honor. Joe Robinson grew up in Al- tamont and has fond memories of his years here. He is now with a wealth management firm in Florida, but has stayed in contact with friends in the village. When Joe learned of the opportunity to honor his father, while af the same time supporting the effort to provide an accessible home for the library, he decided to give a $5,000 gift to name the Leisure Reading Area iri memory of his father, Charles Robinson* In November 2007, long- Enterprise file photo -r Saranac Hale Spencer For the love of Stacy: In 2007, Troy Miller second from right, raised $10,000 in the name of his sister, Stacy Miller Zounes, for the Altamont Free Library. Zounes died in a car crash in 2004 when she was 33. The children's area of the renovated library will be named for her. Many donations are being made in honor of those who loved the library. time Altamont resident and tireless volunteer Helen Marion passed away a day before her 90th birthday. Her. family moved to Altamont in 1947, where her husband Albert managed the local Grand Union, and where ies' name, with a total of over $500 raised for the train station renovation project. Other gifts that have previ- ously been announced include those in honor of\Don Ritter, Stacy Zounes, and Isaac and Thefe are over 70 decendants of.... Pop and Bunkin, as they were known to their grandchildren. they raised their, four children. In recognition of Helen's love for the community, her son made a contribution of $2,500 to name the new book display shelf in her memory. This summer, long-time com- munity volunteers Ellen and Dick Howie celebrated their 5Qth wedding anniversary. To recognize their parents' support of the library and their active lifestyle, the Howies' children surprised them with a $300 con- tribution to the library to name the bike racks in their honor. Many friends also celebrated with a contribution in the How- Alma Hungerford. The family of Don Ritter, which includes the Cures of Altamont, chose to rec- ognize his 70th birthday with a $1,000 donatiqn to the library to name one of the display cases in his honor. Along-time train buff, Ritter himself has donated one of his model trains to the Library for its permanent collection. Four years ago, 33-year-old Altamont native Stacy Miller Zounes died in a car accident. With long- standing roots in Al- tamont, where her grandfather served as mayor in the 1970s, . Stacy was known for her love of family and children. As a. special tribute to her, the Miller Family came together to raise $10,000 from dozens of family members and friends throughout .the re- gion to name the Children's Area in the new library for Stacy There are over 70 descendants of Ike and Alma Hungerford. Together they pooled their re- sources and raised $5,000 to name the Train Station canopy and baggage area in the Hunger- fords'honor. Pop and Bunkin, as they were known to their grand- children, include members of the Krull, Perlee, Wilson, Casey and Hale families who currently reside in Altamont. As families and friends seek a way to pay tribute to loved ones, many have found the train sta- tion renovation project a fitting opportunity. Not only does it provide a way to recognize and honor people 1 for generations to come, it also offers ajneans of investing in Altamont's future. In addition to the naming op- portunities available, many library patrons and supporters, young and old, have made dona- tions in honor of birthdays, an- niversaries, special milestones, and meaningful people in their lives. Altamont By Judith Wines The Altamorit Free Library will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 arid reopen at 9 a.m. on Jan. 2. Vacation movie Come see Cars on the big screen. The library will screen this pixar favorite on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. Popcorn will be served! : Story time There will be story time on Dec. 31. Celebrate the going of the old year and the coming of the new in style at the library. Sib- lings of all ages are welcoriie. Adult Book Club Join us for our discussion of Diane Setterfield's The Thir- teenth Tale on Monday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. Bethlehem By Louise Grieco Retired physician and avid Arctic tracer Melita Gesche will give a slide, presentation about her latest icebreaker ad- venture on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library. Dr. Gesche's trek took her from Ellesmere Island in Canada's Northwest Territories to Green- land and the edge of the Lincoln Sea,, above 82 degrees north latitude. The voyage included stops at Fort Conger in Canada's extreme north, and Qaanaak, Greenland's northernmost popu- lated site. \sThe show highlights historic relics of .rriany unsuccessful exg%ratiojp' in this forbidding region. - -The program is made possible by the Al Russell Memorial Fund. Russell Banks reads latest book The Reserve by Russell Banks is the topic for the library's Day- Books meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m. The Adirondack High Peaks are the setting for a story of passion, class tension and death. Mr. Banks will give a reading at the library on Sunday Feb. 8. Tickets are required for the Banks event; call 439-9314 for more information. Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney will be discussed at the library's AfterDinner Books meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. This novel about a 19th- century Canadian farming com- munity upended by a murder won the 2006 Costa Book of the Year (formerly Whitbread) award. Copies of the books are avail- able at the information desk. New members are welcome at both groups; Books under discus- sion are sometimes available in large-print or recorded format; call 439-9314 for information. Preschool movies On Friday, Jan. 9, at 9:30 a.m. movie versions of classic children's picture books will be shown to children age 3-6 with adults. Teen Time On Friday, Jan. 9, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., teens in sixth grade and up can play DDR, Guitar Hero, Wii, and other games. Just drop in! Time Out for Tales On Saturday Jan. id, at 11 a.m. stories will be heard and songs sung for kids age 2 and up with family and friends. v f Board meets The Bethlehem Public Library board will meet on Monday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public..
