Ramblings

Various Ramblings from our Blog

Great Interview

Click here for a great for a special one-hour discussion on the history of milk trains, milk quality, and the bottling process.

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Blondey and Liz – As Roaring as the 20′s

Blondey and Liz – As Roaring as the 20′s

Click thumbnail for full view! Many of us remember Blondey’s, a former restaurant/bar in Hobart, NY that was very popular. Below is a terrific article written in 1976 about the history of Blondey’s. We want to present the article as genuine as possible so click on the Image for a larger view and enjoy this  

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Former Hobart Man to be Honored by President

Former Hobart Man to be Honored by President

By Celin Schoen George Yamada, a former Hobart resident, is part of a group of 40 Japanese-American veterans from World War II who is going on an Honor Flight Trip to Washington, DC from October 31 through November 3. He is a member of the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regiment and Military Intelligence Regiment who will  

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Grand Prize Winners at Halloween Costume Parade

Grand Prize Winners at Halloween Costume Parade

Grand prize winners at Halloween costume parade were, l. to r., “The Human Cannonball” (David Jensen), a Parachuter (Kevin Jensen), Raggedy Andy and Raggedy Ann (Bill and Janet DeSilva), and in front, a little Duckling (Madison Elam). The winners ranged from the Jensen boys at the high school level, the DeSilvas in the Adult category,  

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Peg Kenyon displays book to bookstore owner John Mahoney during a recent book signing at Liberty Rock Books.  (Photo by C. Schoen)

BOOK ON KORTRIGHT HISTORY IS SUBJECT OF SIGNING EVENT

  By Celin Schoen After many months of canvassing local residents, searching town records, and perusing old newspapers, Margaret Kenyon’s book, Kortright Invites You, is finally in print and available from a number of sources, including Liberty Rock Books in Hobart, which sponsored a book-signing event on September 3. The book is subtitled “A Pictorial  

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A Piece of Hobart History

One half of a telegraph set used by the J. B. Rich store and the late Wallace H. Rich. It was located in his home on the River Road, and connected to the store, which was across from the present-day Coffee Pot, nearly three miles away. A demonstration was given by Mr. Rich’s great-grandsons, David  

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The Horseshoe competition started early in the day

2011 Horseshoe Festival!

The Horseshoe competition started early in the day on July 23 during the 10th annual Hobart Horseshoe Festival. Despite unusually high temperatures, the activity was fast and furious, with 19 teams competing for the championship. First place winners were Brian Pashley of Hamden and Rick Pashley of Franklin, followed by Chris and Kim Pashley of  

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Another dead tree bites the dust as workers hired by the village cut up the trunk and prepare to haul away the remains

Trees in Hobart Removed

Another dead tree bites the dust as workers from Gunther Tree Service cut up the trunk and prepare to haul away the remains, as part of the village’s tree removal program. Trees removed were either those considered a liability threat to the village, or were done at the request of homeowners, who reimbursed the village  

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“The Sheep’s Nest” in Hobart on Saturday, June 18

“Black sheep, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, 33 bags full.” The herd of Shetland sheep at “The Sheep’s Nest” in Hobart were sheared Saturday, June 18 while a number of onlookers watched with interest. The wool comes in several hues, a real benefit for those who are allergic to dyes,  

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Tom's mother, Gere Link, pins the eagle badge on her son's uniform

Thomas King Received his Eagle Rank June 5, 2011!

EAGLE RANK AWARDED IN HOBART CEREMONY By Celin Schoen Thomas King, son of Gere and Bruce Link of Hobart, is the most recent member of Boy Scout Troop 39 to win the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony at the Hobart United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon, June 5. He achieved this rank  

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