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Village Board passes resolution in memory of Paul Loding

 

RESOLUTION

In Memory of Paul R. Loding

Village Historian Paul Loding talks to visitors at a presentation in Baker Cemetery.
Village Historian Paul Loding talks to visitors at a presentation in Baker Cemetery in October of 2010. (Todd Lemery photo)

Upon motion made by Trustee Cook, seconded by Trustee Timms and carried.

WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees wishes to express its sincere condolences over the passing of longtime Village Historian, Paul R. Loding; and

WHEREAS, Paul Loding faithfully and conscientiously served the people of the Village of Hudson Falls as the Village Historian from June 1993 to June 2016; and

WHEREAS, Paul was the author of Images of America Kingsbury and Hudson Falls and spent his lifetime pursuing the history of this region of New York, and

WHEREAS, Paul was a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls and was very proud to say he was also a lifelong resident of 81 Maple Street.

NOW THEREFORE in recognition of Paul R. Loding’s contribution to the community of the Village of Hudson Falls and it’s citizens, the Village Board of Trustees hereby expresses our deep appreciation for his service to this community and extend to his family our sincere sympathy upon his passing.

Historic marker unveiled for coal silos

The Historic Coal Silos located on Maple Street.
The Historic Coal Silos located on Maple Street.

On Sunday October 5th, at 1 pm,  a new historic marker was unveiled at the Historic Coal Silos located on Maple Street, Hudson Falls. Paul Loding, Historian for the Village, made a presentation about the significance the five silos and the importance they had on the history of the region.

Once part of the Griffin Lumber Co, the silos are currently owned by the Feeder Canal Alliance.  After the dedication, the silos were open to the public from1-3pm.