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Cambridge Student Adela Gonzalez Eastman Accepted to Bard Academy at Simon's Rock

It's not every day that high school students break with tradition to attend a school that prepares them to enter college after the 10th grade, but for this Cambridge student, that's exactly the case. This year, Adela Gonzalez Eastman joined the Fall 2024 class at Bard Academy at Simon's Rock, the nation's first two-year high school for boarding and day students.

Gonzalez Eastman's academic and personal achievements stood out

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Victorian Tea

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It’s tea time! Ladies, it's time again for the annual Victorian Tea at the Cambridge Historical Society & Museum at 12 Broad Street in Cambridge on Sunday, October 20th at 2 pm. Included in the afternoon tea are delicious savories and sweets, endless tea, and a "Stylish Times" fashion show presented by the well-known Phyllis Chapman of Vintage Visitors. For over 20 years Phyllis has presented live historic fashion shows drawing from her large collection of hand-made, period correct reproduction clothing worn by live models.

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A Walk Down Main Street

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Wednesday, June 19th, at 7 pm, the Cambridge Historical Society and Museum’s 2024 lecture series begins with A Walk Down Main Street with village historian Ken Gottry. Gottry will guide the walk based on his 1960s memories as well as the 1940s recollections of Janey Coulter. The walk begins at Dorrs Corners (Rt. 313 & Main Street) and will continue westward along Main Street. Observations will be shared to describe the buildings, people, and history of Cambridge’s past.

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Sarah M. Murphy – Obituary

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Sarah Mae Murphy (nee Johnson, then Updike) passed away peacefully at home at the age of 85 on January 20th after a decades long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Even though she was paralyzed and unable to talk toward the end, she still possessed a smile that lit up the room and the faces of all in view.

Sarah was born in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1938 to Lydia Olivia Johnson (nee Peterson) and William Joseph Johnson. The family resided in several Western States (wherever the job market was strong) before settling in Aberdeen, SD where Sarah attended grade school, and finally Olympia, Washington, where she completed high school. Upon graduation, she took employment as a secretary in the legal department at Fort Lewis, where she met her first husband, Everett Updike. They were stationed in Germany, then returned to civilian life and ended up in Cambridge, NY to raise their two sons, William and Edward, and adopted daughter Kim Hoa. After Sarah and Ed divorced, Sarah took a position with the Vermont Department of Health, working as a Health Outreach Specialist, making home visits and administering the WIC program for 27 years.

In 2000 Sarah reconnected with one Jack Murphy via the newfangled computers and email, commencing a two year courtship, a seven year domestic partnership, and culminating in marriage in 2010. They journeyed as one, in joy, for 21 years. [Read more…] about Sarah M. Murphy – Obituary

Fuel Fund Helping Residents

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Is it hard to keep your home warm in the winter? Is it hard to come up with the funds to pay your heating bills? If this is the case at your house, call the Cambridge Fuel Fund.  Thanks to the generosity of those in the Cambridge area, there is no reason to be cold. The fund has been in existence since February 2015. The purpose is to donate a one-time per season $500 supply of heating needs, such as fuel oil, propane, wood pellets, kerosene, or cut wood.

Requirements include living in the Cambridge School District, not being eligible for HEAP funds or the funds are unavailable, and if a renter, responsible for the heating supply.

For more information or to sign up, call Linda or Beverly at 518-677-3327.

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DAR Meeting

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The Ondawa-Cambridge Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold a bi-chapter meeting with Willard’s Mountain Chapter on Saturday, October 14th, at 11 am, at the Cambridge Town Hall. The speaker will be District Director, Melissa Dowson-Horton. Ondawa-Cambridge will provide the luncheon and Willard’s Mountain will bring a cake.

Any member who believes she is eligible to join the DAR may contact the Regent, Carman Bogle, or the Registrar, Melinda Kittell. Eligibility is based on the Revolutionary War service of a direct ancestor.  Guests are always welcome at meetings.

Antiques Roadshow

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The Great Cambridge Antiques Roadshow, no relation to the TV show, will be held on Saturday, September 16th, from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine, at the museum.

For $6 each you can have your items appraised by two well-known, experienced appraisers with 46 years of experience. They are licensed, bonded, and insured in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Connecticut, and Vermont, and are members of the N.E. Appraiser's Association since 1981.

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Roberta A. Breese – Obituary

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Roberta Ann Breese (Shaw), 86, passed away at home with her daughters by her side on July 20th, 2023. She was born on March 10th, 1937, in Hoosick Falls, NY. Roberta worked at several local businesses throughout her lifetime, but her most enjoyable love was being a teachers’ aid at Hoosick Falls Central School. She found great fulfillment in caring for and guiding young minds. Roberta was a member of Saint Luke’s in Cambridge, NY, and she and Bob spent many hours volunteering at Christ the King in Greenwich, NY. She found solace and strength in her faith. She was a member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, American Legion Auxiliary, Hoosick Falls Kiwanis, and in her earlier years a Girl Scout Cookie mom. [Read more…] about Roberta A. Breese – Obituary