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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181009T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
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UID:558-1539108000-1539108000@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 10-9-18 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/october-9-2018/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181010
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
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SUMMARY:Edmond W. Miaski - Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:EDMOND WALTER MIASKI\n1937-2017 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nEdmond Walter Miaski was born on August 7\, 1937 in East Greenbush\, New York to the late Anson Walter Miaski and Helen (Levenworth) Miaski.  Edmond was the brother of Lois Clifford\, Rita Buhl and the late Vera Fowler\, Herman Miaski and Sharon Evans. \nEDUCATION:\nEdmond attending East Greenbush Central Schools\, graduating from Columbia High School in 1955. \nHISTORY:\nEdmond enlisted in the United States Army on June 26\, 1962 serving as a Radio Operator.  He was the proud recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter (Rifle).  Edmond was honorably discharged on June 25\, 1964 with the rank of Specialist Fourth Class. \nPERSONAL: \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nEdmond was a mechanical draftsman and employed in historical restoration work with David Sanders Architecture.  Edmond was also co-owner of Garfield Tree Farm in Stephentown. \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nEdmond was an avid fisherman and hunter. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/edmond-w-miaski-honor-a-deceased-veteran-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181010
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T195937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T004229Z
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SUMMARY:Herman W. Miaski - Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:HERMAN WILLIAM MIASKI\n1929-2010 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nHerman William Miaski was born on February 23\, 1929 in Averill Park\, New York to the late Anson Walter Miaski and Helen (Levenworth) Miaski.  Herman was the brother of Lois Clifford\, Rita Buhl and the late Vera Fowler\, Edmond Miaski and Sharon Evans. \nEDUCATION:\nHerman attended Sherwood Park School and graduated from Columbia High School\, class of 1946. \nHISTORY:\nHerman enlisted in the United States Army on September 25\, 1946.  Private First Class Miaski was serving with the 25th Infantry Division\, 90th Field Artillery Battalion.  Herman served in the Occupation of Japan and spent time in Tokyo\, Nara\, Koshien\, Kobe\, Osaka\, Nagasaki\, Hiroshima\, Oji and Nishinomiya.  While stationed in Japan\, Herman was a Warehouse Man\, assisting with the receiving\, handling\, storing\, shipping and issuing of all types of military supplies and equipment.  He also had to fill orders from warehouse stock and assisted with the taking of inventories\, checked items issued and received against invoices and bills of lading.  Herman was the proud recipient of the World War II Victory Medal\, the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp\, the Expert Rifle Marksman Badge\, the Expert Carbine Marksman Badge and the Honorable Service Lapel Button.  He was honorably discharged from the United States Army on April 12\, 1948. \nPERSONAL:\nOn September 1\, 1972\, Herman married his wife\, Barbara (Popiel) Miaski in Schodack\, New York.  Together they had one son\, Anson William Miaski and two grandchildren\, Ryan Anson Miaski and Adam William Miaski and several nieces and nephews. \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nHerman was employed as a mason and contractor in the 1950s and 1960s and a truck driver in the late 1960s and early 1970s.  In June of 1975\, Herman joined the Engineering Department at Albany Memorial Hospital as a carpenter\, retiring from there in December of 2005.  Herman was also the co-owner of Garfield Tree Farm in Stephentown. \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nHerman was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church\, Teamsters Union and the National Christmas Tree Association.  Herman was a volunteer fireman at the Sherwood Park Station in the mid 1950s. \nHerman played baseball and softball in the Albany Twilight league for many years.  He also spent many years bowling in local leagues.  He was an outdoorsman; enjoying hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed photography and reading.
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/october-9-2018-2/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181009
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180815T230807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T230807Z
UID:759-1538956800-1539043199@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Columbus Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/columbus-day-office-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181003T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181003T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180815T225634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T225634Z
UID:747-1538589600-1538589600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-forum-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180911T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180823T190733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181012T164200Z
UID:556-1536688800-1536688800@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:September 2018 Certified Packet \n \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/september-12-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180910T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180910T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180815T205538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T220655Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas E. Hendry\, Jr. Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:THOMAS E. HENDRY\, JR.\n1923-1992 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nThomas E. Hendry\, Jr. was born on August 31\, 1923 in Troy\, New York to the late Thomas E. Hendry and Bessie K. Hendry (Kerr).  Thomas was a lifelong resident of Troy. \n  \nEDUCATION:\nThomas was a graduate from Troy High School and received his degree in Social Work from Springfield College in 1952. \nHISTORY:\nThomas enlisted in the United States Army on August 7\, 1943 during World War II.  He arrived in the European Theater of Action on March 1\, 1944\, where he was as a Rifleman and a mortar gunner.  Thomas was promoted to Corporal\, serving with the 3rd Army\, 15th Cavalry Recon Squad.  He was in charge of a mortar crew of three enlisted men\, providing fire power for cavalry and infantry units.  He also aided in the capture of enemy positions and personnel.  On August 23\, 1944\, during the Battle of Brest\, in France\, Thomas was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart.  Thomas was also the proud recipient of One Bronze Battle Star\, American Theater Ribbon\, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon\, Good Conduct Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon.  Thomas was honorably discharged on September 10\, 1947. \nPERSONAL:\nThomas married his wife Helen L. Hendry (Filken) on May 1\, 1953 in Troy\, New York.  Together they had a son\, Thomas C. Hendry; and two daughters\, Carol Dwyer and Sara Hendry.  Thomas is also survived by his seven grandchildren\, Gillian\, Shane\, Rachel\, Sara Jane\, Mary\, Stephen and Thomas. \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nThomas was employed by the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services as a Social Worker and as a Deputy Commissioner for 37 years\, retiring in 1989. \n  \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nThomas was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Memorial United Methodist Church in Troy\, where he was a chairman of its trustees for 20 years.  He was also active in youth coaching with Little League\, Babe Ruth Baseball and basketball.
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/thomas-e-hendry-jr-honor-a-deceased-veteran-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180905T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180815T224643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T224643Z
UID:741-1536170400-1536175800@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Forum
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URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-forum/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180904
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180815T225239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180823T233548Z
UID:745-1535932800-1536019199@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/labor-day-office-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180814T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180814T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180817T190700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T171630Z
UID:554-1534269600-1534269600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 8-14-2018
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/august-14-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180814
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T195917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T220712Z
UID:610-1534118400-1534204799@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Ronald John Welsh- August 2018 Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN\nAUGUST 2018 \nRONALD JOHN WELSH\n1957 – 2018 \n  \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nRonald John Welsh was born on August 23\, 1957 in Albany\, New York to the late Margaret Helen Welsh (Wickham).  Ronald was the brother of Christina Baker\, Margaret “Midge” Northrup\, Joseph Welsh and the late William Welsh and Kathleen Walker. \nEDUCATION:\nRonald graduated from Savannah High School\, class of 1977.  He then attended Cadre Instructor School where he graduated top of his class.  Ronald also attended United States Army Ranger Courses. \nHISTORY:\nRonald served in the United States Army and the National Guard from 1975-1997.  He saw active duty in Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War and was a Squad Leader in Combat Military Police Operations.  Ronald was the proud recipient of many awards and medals; Good Conduct Medal\, Overseas Service Ribbon\, Army Service Ribbon\, Army Lapel Button\, Sharpshooter (Rifle M-16A1)\, 1st Class Qualification (Hand Grenade) Expert Badge\, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars\, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star.  With over 21 years of service\, Ronald was honorably discharged in 1997. \nPERSONAL:\nRonald is survived by his wife of seventeen years\, Sandra Welsh; his children\, Rondene (Ernest Cannon\, Ronald John Welsh\, Jr.\, Jeffrey (Amy) Welsh and Jason Welsh; his grandchildren\, Ernest Cannon\, IV\, Nautica Cannon\, Ryan Cannon\, Krystal Cannon\, Joshua Cannon\, Audrey Welsh\, Amelia Welsh and Owen Welsh; and one great grandchild\, Genisus Cannon.  Ronald is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his feline babies\, Nicholas\, Cricket and Ranger. \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nRonald was employed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)\, where he performed duties in Logistics to provide disaster relief all over the country.  He was also a 1983 Military Police\, 105th Patrol Supervisor in Troy\, New York. \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nRonald was a member of the Lansingburgh VFW and often assisted others in group therapy sessions. \nRonald’s cats were very near and dear to him.  He enjoyed toy collecting\, traveling\, camping\, collecting sports memorabilia\, antiquing\, gardening\, playing board games and spending time with his family.
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/september-10-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180814
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T195845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T195845Z
UID:608-1534118400-1534204799@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:TBA. Held in the Legislative Chambers
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/august-13-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180710T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180604T211205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T211205Z
UID:211-1531245600-1531245600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held in the Legislative Chambers
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/july-10-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180710
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180604T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T220437Z
UID:200-1531094400-1531180799@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Joseph P. Mangione- Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Joseph P. Mangione\, held in the Legislative Chambers
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/july-9-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180703T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180703T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180604T211300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T211618Z
UID:213-1530640800-1530640800@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:Held in the Legislative Chambers Held in the Legislative Chambers Held in the Legislative Chambers Held in the Legislative Chambers Held in the Legislative Chambers Held in the Legislative Chambers Held in the Legislative Chambers Held in the Legislative Chambers
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/july-3-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180612T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180601T170520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T185912Z
UID:161-1528826400-1528826400@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held in the Legislative Chambers \nView PDF
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/june-12-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180612
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180604T194205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T220920Z
UID:195-1528675200-1528761599@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Paul J. Hendrick - Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Paul J. Hendrick\, held in the Legislative Chambers \nPAUL JOSEPH HENDRICK\, SR.\, 1950-2018\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nPaul Joseph Hendrick\, Sr. was born on January 26\, 1950 in Albany\, New York to the late Edward Charles Hendrick and Marjorie Antoinette (Bentz) Hendrick.  Paul was the brother of Michael Hendrick and Nancy Bellanger. \nEDUCATION:\nPaul attended Albany High School and received his High School Equivalent – GEDT from the Army. \n HISTORY:\nPaul enlisted in the United States Army on August 12\, 1968 in Albany\, New York.  He attended the United States Army Air Defense School in Fort Bliss\, Texas for AD Arty Automatic Weapons Repairman Training. Paul served in the Army G Battery\, 68th Artillery\, 15th Headquarters Detachment Group.  He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal\, Vietnam Service Medal W/5 Bronze Service Stars\, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device\, Army Commendation Medal W/”V” Device\, Army Commendation Medal (FOLC) and Good Conduct Medal- Expert- Rifle.  Paul was honorably discharged on August 11\, 1971. \n PERSONAL:\nOn August 24\, 1970\, Paul married his wife of 47 years\, Judith Lorraine (Loucks) Hendrick in First Circuit Court\, Honolulu\, Hawaii.  In addition to his wife\, Paul is survived by his children\, Lori (Shawn) Kolb and Paul (Heidi) Hendrick\, Jr.; his grandchildren\, Dylan and Ashley Kolb\, Brandon and Logan Hendrick; his sister-in-law\, Patty Hendrick; his nephew\, Michael Hendrick and his “adopted” son Donald Ramsey. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nPaul was a truck driver for Sunnyside Garage in Castleton\, New York. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nPaul enjoyed camping\, driving\, fixing lawn mowers and working at truck pulls.
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/june-11-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180606T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180604T205708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T210853Z
UID:198-1528308000-1528308000@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:Held in the Legislative Chambers
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/june-6-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180515
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180615T173226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T221920Z
UID:457-1526256000-1526342399@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Rustin Brothers: Paul\, Theodore\, Joseph- Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Paul T. Rustin\, Theodore H. Rustin & Joseph C. Rustin\, held in the Legislative Chambers \nPAUL THEODORE RUSTIN\, 1936-2016\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nPaul Theodore Rustin was born on March 22\, 1936 in Glens Falls\, New York to the late Wilbur Rustin and Ellen Hale Rustin.  Paul was the brother of Phyllis\, Ellen\, Irvin\, Thomas and John.  The siblings that predeceased him were\, Rhoda\, Alice\, Joseph\, Theodore\, David and Carlese. \nEDUCATION:\nPaul attended Troy Schools. \n HISTORY:\nPaul enlisted in the United States Navy on April 6\, 1954.  He served aboard the USS Des Moines (CA- 134) and was the recipient of the Navy Occupation Medal.  Paul was honorable discharged on January 25\, 1957. \n PERSONAL:\nPaul married his wife\, Barbara in Troy\, New York.  He is survived by his sons; Wayne\, Paul\, Jr. and Doug; and two step-children; Karen and Jeff.  Paul is also survived by his grandchildren; Wayne and Dillon; his step-grandchildren; Lavinia and Kiera; and one great-granddaughter. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nPaul was employed in the Auto Body Industry. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nPaul enjoyed hunting\, bowling\, camping and horseshoes. \nTHEODORE HALE RUSTIN\, SR.\, 1940-2016\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nTheodore Hale Rustin\, Sr. was born on October 12\, 1940 in Glens Falls\, New York to the late Wilbur Rustin and Ellen Hale Rustin.  Ted was the brother of Irvin\, Thomas\, John\, Ellen\, Phyllis and the late Paul.  Ted was predeceased by his siblings; Rhoda\, Alice\, Joseph\, Carlese and David. \nEDUCATION:\nTed attended Troy Schools. \n HISTORY:\nTed enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves on December 12\, 1957.  He attended basic training at the Great Lakes Navy Center in Illinois and upon graduation he was assigned to shore duty at the Key West Florida Naval Station.  On December 16\, 1958\, Ted entered into Active Duty with the Navy.  On May 19\, 1960\, he reported to Mayport\, Florida\, where he was assigned to the USS Saratoga CVA -60 to O.I. Division as a Radarman.  While serving aboard the USS Saratoga CVA -60\, Ted participated in Operation Sword Thrust in coordination with our NATO Allies.  Ted was honorably discharged on November 9\, 1960. \n PERSONAL:\nOn July 11\, 1959\, Ted married his wife of fifty-six years\, Ruth Bowen Rustin.  Ted was the proud father of Ruth Ellen\, Terry and Theodore\, Jr.  Ted is also survived by his grandchildren\, Amy\, Ryan and Gwendolyn; one great granddaughter\, Alyssa; and his best friend\, Wallace A. Coffman. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nTed was employed with Behr Manning in Watervliet\, New York and later retired from his own heavy equipment business. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nTed was a legacy life member of the USS Saratoga Association. \nTed’s favorite pastime was rebuilding and painting antique\, classic\, and street rod cars.  He was the proud recipient of many trophies at car shows.  Ted loved his 1934 Ford 5 Window Coupe\, which he restored and inscribed “Built by Henry and Ted” under the hood. \nJOSEPH CHARLES RUSTIN\, SR.\, 1937-2015\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nJoseph Charles Rustin\, Sr. was born on May 29\, 1937 in Glens Falls\, New York to the late Wilbur Rustin and Ellen Hale Rustin.  Joseph was the brother of Phyllis Angell\, Ellen Hughes\, Irvin Rustin\, Thomas Rustin\, Paul Rustin\, Theodore Rustin\, John Rustin and the late Rhoda Bruce\, Alice Lebentritt\, David Rustin and Carlese Rustin. \nEDUCATION:\nJoseph attended Troy High School. \n HISTORY:\nJoseph enlisted in the United States Navy on November 10\, 1954 in Albany\, New York.  While serving in the Navy\, Joseph was an Armament Mechanic.  He was honorably discharged on May 22\, 1958. \n PERSONAL:\nJoseph was married for fifty-five years to his wife\, Martha Moore Howd Rustin.  In addition to his wife\, Joseph is survived by his children; Maryellen (Russell)\, Joseph\, Jr.\, David\, Karen and Eric\, and his five grandchildren; Kjelene\, Evan\, Adam\, Dante and Timothy. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nAfter Joseph’s honorable discharge from the Navy\, he began working at Leaseway of Eastern\, New York.  He then went on to work at Leo’s Overhead Doors and later worked at LeRoy Holding\, where he retired. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nJoseph was a member of the American Legion of Cohoes and the VFW of Waterford. \nJoseph was an avid card player and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/may-14-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180509
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180531T213529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T233448Z
UID:145-1525737600-1525823999@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:G/235/18 Standard Work Day Resolution \n \nView PDF
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/may-8-2018/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180411
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180531T213823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T190035Z
UID:147-1523318400-1523404799@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:View PDF
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/april-10-2018/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180410
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180615T220909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T222126Z
UID:502-1523232000-1523318399@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Earl W. Coons - Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Earl W. Coons\, held in the Legislative Chambers \nEARL W. COONS\, 1914-1989\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nEarl W. Coons was born on September 25\, 1914 in Troy\, New York to the late Earl A. Coons and Mary Louise Salisbury Coons.  Earl was the brother of two sisters\, Irma Newman and Elizabeth Mutch. \nEDUCATION:\nEarl attended Troy Public Schools. \n HISTORY:\nEarl enlisted in the United States Army during World War II on April 9\, 1943.  He entered into active service on April 16\, 1943.  Earl earned the rank of Technical Sergeant on the 1010th AAF Base Unit\, where he was an Aerial Engineer Gunner.  While serving\, Earl participated in the Rome-Arno Campaign and the Southern France Campaign.  He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal\, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters\, Distinguished Flying Cross and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal.  Earl was honorably discharged on June 1\, 1945. \n PERSONAL:\nEarl was predeceased by his first wife\, Mary F. (Gross) Coons.  In addition to his wife\, Margaret E. (Jones) Davis Coons\, Earl is survived by three sons; Earl A.\, Martin R. and John J. Coons; three daughters; Joyce Bendon\, Nancy Brammer and Sandra Nolan; a step-son; Alan Davis; two step-daughters; Linda Cardona and Susan Davis.  Earl is also survived by twenty-three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nEarl was employed with General Electric\, Troy Bus Co. and United Traction Bus Co.  He was also a self-employed general contractor\, retiring in 1979. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nEarl was a member of the Troy Lodge Elks #141 and Lansingburgh Order of the Odd Fellows. \n  \n
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/april-9-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180314
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T190258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T190430Z
UID:545-1520899200-1520985599@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:View PDF
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/march-13-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180313
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180615T221150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T222439Z
UID:505-1520812800-1520899199@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Abbott L. Wiley - Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Abbott L. Wiley\, held in the Legislative Chambers \nABBOTT LANSING WILEY\, 1916-2017\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nAbbott Lansing Wiley was born on December 18\, 1916 in Pittstown\, New York to the late Leonard J. and Alice (Sherman) Wiley.  Abbott was predeceased by three brothers and a sister\, Newton\, Charles\, Harold and Ellen. \nEDUCATION:\nAbbott attended Tomhannock Little Red School House and was a graduate of Lansingburgh High School.  He also attended the SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill for one year until his enlistment into the United States Army. \n HISTORY:\nAbbott enlisted in the United States Army on October 1\, 1942 in Albany\, NY.  After basic training he attended Officer Candidate School\, where he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and sent to North Africa and Italy as part of the Fifth Army.  Abbott was promoted to the rank of Captain and Battery Commander of the 347th Field Artillery Battalion of the 91st Infantry Division.  He saw combat during “Operation Italia” in nine Italian cities and surrounding areas.  Abbott was the recipient of the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Battle Stars\, American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.  When Abbott was honorably discharged on February 6\, 1946\, he earned the rank of Major and received a Bronze Star for “Valor in combat while under enemy fire.” \n PERSONAL:\nOn October 20\, 1945\, Abbott married Ruth (Olney) Wiley in Watervliet\, New York.  Together they had three children\, Lynn (Dennis) Latham\, Carol Irvine and William (Sharon) Wiley.  Abbott is also survived by seven grandchildren\, Mark Schaefer\, Jennifer Schaefer\, William (Melissa) Irvine\, Andrew Irvine\, Melanie (Kevin) Lemmer\, Marina Wiley and Bryan Wiley\, and four great-grandchildren\, Johan Lemmer\, Mia Puglese\, Alexander and Madeline Irvine\, as well as several nieces and nephews. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nAbbott and his brother purchased a local business in Valley Falls and established Wiley Brothers Inc.\, a family run lumber and home hardware supply company.  In 2002\, Abbott retired from his business as the President. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nAbbott was active in local Republican politics\, serving as the Town of Pittstown Supervisor\, the Chairman of the Rensselaer County Legislature\, Majority Office and a trustee of Hudson Valley Community College.  He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Valley Falls Fire Company.  He was a member of the Powamppokonk Rod and Gun Club in Pittstown. \nAbbott was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting\, fishing\, trap and skeet shooting and wood working.  He also enjoyed photography and reading history books. \n  \n
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/march-12-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180214
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T190340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180824T214757Z
UID:548-1518480000-1518566399@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 2-13-18
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/february-13-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180213
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180615T221339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T222551Z
UID:507-1518393600-1518479999@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Thomas P. Ryan - Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Thomas P. Ryan\, held in the Legislative Chambers \nTHOMAS P. RYAN\, 1924-2016\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nThomas P. Ryan was born on August 19\, 1924 in Troy\, New York to the late Patrick and Rose Newell Ryan.  Thomas was the brother of Patricia Douglas and the late David Ryan. \nEDUCATION:\nThomas attended Catholic Grade School in Brooklyn until 1933 and then moved to Rensselaer\, where he attended St. John’s Academy and completed grade 5.  He then attended St. Michael’s in Troy and graduated from 8th grade in 1938.  Thomas attended Catholic Central High School for 2 years but then had to quit to work and help support his family. \n HISTORY:\nThomas enlisted in the United States Navy on March 12\, 1943 in Albany\, NY.  He was a Seaman First Class serving aboard the USS Lindsey DM 32 during World War II.  Thomas was 1 of 331 men serving aboard the ship when it was attacked by suicide planes from Japan in Okinawa\, leaving 114 crewmen either injured or dead.  Prior to serving aboard the USS Lindsey DM 32\, Thomas served on transport and supply ships\, carrying men and equipment for the Pacific invasions.  Thomas was the recipient of the American Theatre Medal\, Asiatic Pacific Medal and the Victory Medal.  Thomas P. Ryan was honorably discharged on February 19\, 1946. \n PERSONAL:\nThomas married his beloved wife\, the late Dorothy M. Chamberlain on October 12\, 1947 at St. Joseph’s Church in Green Island\, NY.  Together they had two daughters; Linda Reynolds and Sharon Ryan.  Thomas is also survived by his granddaughters; Tiffany (Jeff) Gibson and Kelly (Martin) O’Neill\, and his great grandchildren; Anthony\, Jeffrey\, Abby and Shannon\, as well as several nieces and nephews. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nAs a child\, Thomas helped deliver milk before school.  After the war he worked at Behr-Manning (Norton Company) in Watervliet\, NY in the abrasives shipping department for 40 years. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nThomas was a member of the Tin Can Sailors National Association. \nThomas loved traveling with his wife to different locations across the country for reunions with survivors of the USS Lindsey DM 32.  He also enjoyed gardening\, talking with friends and taking walks with his K9 companions. \n  \n
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/february-12-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180110
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T190518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T190518Z
UID:550-1515456000-1515542399@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:View PDF
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/january-9-2018/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180109
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180615T221632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T222343Z
UID:510-1515369600-1515455999@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Stanley J. & David B. Opitz - Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Stanley J. & David B. Opitz\, held in the Legislative Chambers \nSTANLEY J. OPITZ\, 1924-1979\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nStanley J. Opitz was born on July 31\, 1924 in Troy\, New York to the late Ignatious Opitz and Victoria Romaniszyn Opitz.  Stanley was the brother of Lucy\, Albina and Joseph.  Stanley was a lifelong resident of Troy. \nEDUCATION:\nStanley attended School #12 in Troy\, NY and later received his GED. \n HISTORY:\nStanley enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 1\, 1942 in Albany\, New York during World War II.  He was an Aviation Mechanic where he set up and operated milling machines\, turret lathes\, planers and shapers.  He also worked on cast iron and aluminum.  Stanley was honorably discharged on February 3\, 1946. \n PERSONAL:\nStanley married Lupita Berrigan Opitz on December 2\, 1943.  Together they had five children\, Stanley\, Donna\, John\, Tim and the late David\, and two grandchildren\, Mike and Shannon. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nStanley worked for Cardish Machine Works from 1946-1958.  He also worked as a machinist at Ford Motor Co. from 1959-1979. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nStanley was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Troy\, a member of the Polish American Club of Troy\, Boy Scouts of America and Local 930\, United Auto Workers of Green Island. \nStanley loved to travel with family\, do crossword puzzles\, play darts and work on cars. \nDAVID B. OPITZ\, 1947-2007\n FAMILY HISTORY:\nDavid B. Opitz was born on September 12\, 1947 in Troy\, New York to the late Lupita Berrigan Opitz and Stanley J. Opitz.  David was the brother of Donna\, John\, Tim and the late Stanley. \nEDUCATION:\nDavid attended St. Joseph’s School\, and then Lasalle\, finishing his high school education at Troy High School\, class of 1965. \n  HISTORY:\nDavid enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves on May 28\, 1967.  He was ordered to active duty on December 1\, 1967.  He was assigned to the USS Warrington (DD 843)\, where he was a Boatwain’s Mate.  David was the recipient of the National Defense Medal.  He was honorably discharged on August 21\, 1972. \n PERSONAL:\nDavid married Barbara Fitzgerald Opitz and together they had two children; Shannon and Michael.  David was also survived by his two four-legged canine friends; Blu and Grey; and several nieces and nephews. \n WORK EXPERIENCE:\nDavid worked as an Engineer for Verizon\, retiring in 2002. \n COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nDavid was a member of the American Legion Post in Wynantskill\, New York and the Polish American Club.  He was also a Little League Coach. \nDavid loved reading\, wood working and spending time with his family. \n  \n
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/january-8-2018/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T195641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T195641Z
UID:606-1513706400-1513706400@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held in the Legislative Chambers \nView PDF
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/december-19-2017/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171212T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073206
CREATED:20180618T195507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T195507Z
UID:602-1513101600-1513101600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held in the Legislative Chambers \nView PDF
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/december-12-2017/
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