Tuesday, July 14, 2009

" Millerton Bicycle and Croquet Club"


Any ideas on what events you would like to add to the fun for the members of the Club give us a call at 518-789-3811

" Millerton Bicycle and Croquet Club "


Come one come all enjoy a new club in Millerton dedicated to Fun recreation relaxation and "let the good times roll" . Whether it is your Bicycle or your Croquet Ball.

Ron and Marti Steed have decided it is time to create a simple and fun Club for all to enjoy- the " Millerton Bicycle and Croquet Club" is now taking membership- The club will be located at the Old Railroad Station in Millerton home of Steed Real Estate- 9 North Center Street.

The club will endeavor to promote enjoyable days and a place to start and end your day on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail- If you are so inclinded you may bring your Croquet Set and play on the Green- Eventually we will be having Croquet Matches and Bike events for all ages and sizes.

We think it is a wonderful way for all to get to know one another and just enjoy life as well as Enjoy Millerton.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Mashomack Polo Club Match


Congrats to all the Polo Players that put on quite a show at the Mashomack Polo Club off Briarcliff Lane in Pine Plains last Fri July 9, 2009.
Congrats to Heathcoat Farm as one of the Winners of the various matches.
The public is always welcome and you will enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009



Double click on the picture, it will enlarge for you to read it. July 18th at 8:30 PM at the Eddie Collins Field, the Big Screen comes to Millerton under the stars.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

The 3/50 Project

Double click on this page to enlarge for reading. By the way, this site is only suggesting that you spend $50 per month in rotation at one of your three businesses of choice. Think about which stores or store keepers you would really miss if they were to shut down. More than 3, spread the wealth. Every bit is appreciated.


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Fireman Honor Fallen Member and Friend Bob McGhee


Robert Malcolm "bob" Mcghee
MILLERTON - Robert Malcolm "Bob" McGhee, Sr., 56, of Millerton died at home in Millerton on Friday, June 12, 2009. He had suffered a lengthy illness but passed peacefully with his family at his side. Born Sept. 25, 1952 at Sharon, CT he was the son of the late Gaynor M. and Elizabeth (Shaffer) McGhee. Bob was an avid lover of life, his pets, gardening, tractor pulling, carpentry, mechanics, a jack of all trades and especially loved operating heavy equipment. He was active in community affairs; a member of the Hudson Valley Old Time Power Assn., a trustee of Irondale Cemetery, a member of the board of Webutuck FFA Agricultural Advisory Board, a member of the "North Ease Pullers", and an honorary member of the Millerton Fire Dept. Bob retired in January of this year due to ill health after working for the North East Highway Dept. for 25 years. He formerly had worked for Sea Gull Roofing of Millerton, Community Lumber Co. in Lakeville, CT, Brazalle Construction also in Lakeville, and as a youngster had worked on various family farms. Bob's wife, Judy Beverly (Killmer) McGhee died on Jan, 29, 1904. He is survived by his sons, Robert M. McGhee, Jr. and Jake C. McGhee, both of Millerton; two brothers, David McGhee and his wife Thayel of Millerton, Gaynor McGhee and his wife Mary of California, and a sister, Susan McGhee of North Carolina. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Friends are invited to call at the Valentine Funeral Home, Park Ave., Millerton on Monday, June 15th from 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 PM. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Andrew Smith on Tues, June 16th at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Irondale Cemetery, Millerton. Those who so desire may contribute in Bob's name to the Millerton Fire Dept. the Irondale Cemetery Assn., or the Hudson Valley Old Time Power Assn. in care of his son Robert McGhee, Jr., all of Millerton, NY.
Published on June 14, 2009 by the Poughkeepsie Journal.