Kinderhook Bank has elevated two key executives
as stated by Bank President and CEO Robert Sherwood.
George Cooper and Joanne Phillips were named vice presidents.
Both were previously assistant vice presidents. Sherwood
stated that they were pleased to recognize the outstanding
leadership and dedication of George and Joanne. The
Bank operates four full-service offices in Columbia County
and a new office in East Greenbush. For more information
about Kinderhook Bank call 758-7101 or visit their website
site at www.nubk.com.
Lippera's
at the Chatham House was recently reviewed by Capital
Region Living Magazine. The magazine gave the Chatham
based restaurant a glowing review and highly recommended making
the trip to see it. They were impressed by not only
the wonderful food, but the ambience of Lippera's both inside
and out. For more information about Lippera's at the
Chatham House call (518) 392-6600 or visit www.lipperas.com.
The
Shaker Museum and Library has hired a new president,
David Stock to lead the organization. A Kansas native
who now lives in Spencertown, Stocks has extensive experience
with fundraising for non-profits and has served in the
leadership of several historic preservation groups.
One of Stock's key duties will be to oversee the restoration
of the North Family Shaker site at Mount Lebanon, where the
museum will eventually relocate. Founded in 1950 by
John S. Williams, Sr., the Shaker Museum & Library has
since operated continuously on the site of his farm in Old
Chatham. The Museum houses the most important collection of
Shaker objects and archival materials in America. For
more information about the Shaker Museum and Library call
(518) 794-9100 or visit their website at www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org.
Columbia-Greene
Facilitated Enrollment Program, a program of the Healthcare
Consortium is pleased to announce the availability
of enrollment counselors in the twin counties for Child Health
Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid. Many working
individuals and families experience difficulty finding affordable
health insurance. If your children are uninsured, you
can talk with an Enrollment Counselor about Child Health Plus,
a free or low-cost health insurance program. Enrollment
counselors offer eligibility screening and application assistance
for individuals and families wishing to obtain affordable
health insurance. For more information about the programs
of the Healthcare Consortium call (518) 822-9600 or visit
their website at www.columbiahealthnet.org.
The Columbia-Greene Diabetes Coalition will
present helpful information for managing diabetes through
the festive holiday season at the December 7 diabetes education
and support meeting in Catskill. The meeting will be
held in the 4th floor conference room of the Greene County
office building. The topic "Holiday Management"
will be facilitated by Ruth Breuning, RN, BS, CDE, a certified
diabetes educator from Albany Memorial Hospital. She
will share planning tips to help individuals with diabetes
enjoy the holidays. The meeting runs from 3:00 to 4:00
pm. For more information about the Healthcare Consortium
call (518) 828-8820 visit their website to register at www.columbiahealthnet.org.
The Doane Stuart School will host an Open
House on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 10:00 am. The
Open House is for any families interested in nursery through
grade 12 for the 2008-2009 school year and beyond. A
special program and tours of the campus will be given at the
Open House. For more information about the Doane Stuart
School call (518) 465-5222 or visit www.doanestuart.org.
The
Chamber will be organizing a display case for Taconic
Hills Central School District on business information
in Columbia County. We would like to showcase different
businesses throughout the year. If you are interested in displaying
your business information contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
The Kinderhook
Village annual Candlelight Night will be held on
Friday, December 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Come and enjoy
the night with your family and friends and celebrate the season
with the Village shopkeepers, business owners and the museums.
Luminaries will light your way to the Greens show at the James
Vanderpoel House, a tour of Historic homes on Broad Street,
horse drawn sleigh rides at Fairpoint Telephone, wine tasting
at the OK Package Store, carolers, Santa Claus at Kinderhook
Bank and much more. For more information about this
event visit the Kinderhook Business and Professional Association
website at www.kbpa.org.
On Friday, December 14 the Village of Valatie will
hold its annual Winter Walk in Valatie from
6:00 to 9:00 pm. Enjoy storytelling, musicians, a performance
by the Ghent Band, face painters, carolers, refreshments,
hayrides down Main Street and Santa Claus arrives at 6:00
pm. The event is sponsored by the Valatie Economic Redevelopment
Association. For more information about the Village
of Valatie call (518) 758-9806 or visit their website at www.valatievillage.com.
Winterfest is almost
here! Chatham Village becomes a winter wonderland
on Friday, December 21, 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Just as in our memories
of days long past, window displays will twinkle with lights
and delights. Stores will offer shoppers cookies and other
seasonal treats. Entertainers will be on the streets and you
may well find yourself singing along with the carolers. Take
a magical ride in a antique tractor-drawn stagecoach and then
visit jolly old Santa. Chatham, the retail center of
Northern Columbia County, has a wide variety of creative and
wonderful shops and businesses. Unlike the cookie cutter shops
at malls, Chatham Village shops offer unique and hard-to-find
items. Entertainment for all ages will be available. Just
four days before Santa is due to arrive, older folks may simply
want to finish up their shopping in a relaxed, happy atmosphere.
Children will be treated to stagecoach rides, street entertainment,
visiting Santa, and having their faces painted with seasonal
designs. The pocket lady will be strolling the village giving
out treats to good little girls and boys.
For more information about Winterfest contact Kathy Stumph
at (518) 392-5848 or visit the Chatham Business Alliance.
Check out the Chamber's Ten Things To Do This Month
in Columbia County on the homepage at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like to add an event to the January list, please
contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like
to submit information for the member news section please email
cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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and January Chamber Events |
December
Events
Holiday Business After Hours, December 13
Hosted by Spencertown Academy Arts Center
5:00
pm - 7:00 pm
790 Route 203, Spencertown
Join us to celebrate the holidays and meet the 2008 Board
of Directors and see the unveiling of the 2008 Directory and
Community Guide.
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
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January
Events
Business After Hours, January 31
5:00
pm - 7:00 pm
The Bank of Greene
County
2631
Route 66, Chatham
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
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