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Nancy Flanigan Schultz Photo submitted
AMENIA— Nancy Flanigan Schultz is fascinated by genealogy. She’s so interested in the subject, in fact, that the multi-generational Amenia native who now lives in The Villages senior residence in Florida wrote a book about her family in America. She will return to Amenia on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m.
Photo by Hunter O. Lyle
To kick off the second annual Hudson Valley Rodeo’s main event at Keane Farm in Amenia, riders competed in bronco bustin’, where contestants tried to stay on a bucking horse for as long as possible. This year’s event, on Saturday, Sept.
The second heat of the Hudson Valley Rodeo’s competition was barrel racing. Female riders raced around three barrels in a clover formation as fast as they could. For another photo, see Ride ‘em, cowboy! Photo by Hunter O. Lyle
AMENIA — With the smell of barbecue rising through the air, people boasting belt buckles, boots and cowboy hats enjoyed music, food and the spectacle of the second annual Hudson Valley Rodeo on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Keane Farm in Amenia.
AMENIA — The private Maplebrook School on Route 22 in Amenia has lost one of its own. The New York State Police (NYSP) Troop K investigated a fatal accident on Route 44 in Pleasant Valley last week, which took the life of Stanford resident and Maplebrook swim instructor Erin T. Clancy, age 50.
AMENIA — At an Amenia Town Board meeting on Aug. 4, there was a discussion about the town accepting a gift of the Wassaic Charcoal Kilns from the current owner, Eric Bommer. This brought about many questions, concerning maintenance, responsibility, uses and more.
WASSAIC — With “Flight of the Valkyries” blaring like a scene from “Apocalypse Now,” the Red Team and the Black Team rushed across the field. Tomatoes flew through the air, splattering white T-shirts with the red juice on Saturday, Sept. 10, in Wassaic.
WASSAIC — The World Peace Sanctuary’s U.S. headquarters in Wassaic finished out the month of July with a retreat that welcomed community members from near and far.
According to Director of Programs & Activities Ann Marie Robustelli, the retreat held on the weekend of July 30 and 31 was a great success.
AMENIA — On Monday, Aug. 29, the Two-by-Two Animal Haven paid a visit to Indian Rock Schoolhouse in Amenia.
The traveling zoo brought with it several baby goats, a dragon-like lizard, a tortoise who shared space with a furry bunny, some attractive chickens and an irresistible 8-month-old kangaroo named Macaroni.
AMENIA — The second annual Hudson Valley Rodeo, presented by the Amenia-Wassaic Community Organization and powered by the Silo Ridge Community Foundation, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Keane Stud in Amenia. The event will round out with a concert featuring country music star Brett Young.
This photo of Katharine Coon Dunlop was used on the cover of the service bulletin for her funeral, having been chosen by Katharine’s son, Robert. Dunlop passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, at the age of 87. Photo submitted
AMENIA — Having touched innumerable lives during her 87 years, Katharine Coon Dunlop left a positive impression on those who knew her, all witnesses to her steadfast belief in community betterment and just plain getting things done. Known by most everyone in the area, Katharine died on Monday, Aug. 22.
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