by Kathy Melvin | Presbyterian News Service
The Rev. John Sinclair was a Presbyterian pastor for more than 70 years. (Contributed photo)
LOUISVILLE â The Rev. John Henderson Sinclair, 96, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastor for more than 70 years and an ardent advocate for peace and social justice, died in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 2.
His father was a Scottish pastor from Wick, a town in the far north of Scotland, and his mother was from Glasgow. Both became missionaries to the United States.
Their son attended Baker University from 1941 to 1944 and Temple Universityâs Graduate School of Education from 1947 to 1948. He received his B.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1947 and his M. Th., also from Princeton Theological Seminary, in 1953. He was ordained by the Presbytery of Topeka in Kansas on May 26, 1947. He also served as the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America regional secretary for Latin America from 1960-1973.
Cudmore: The history of the Amsterdam Fire Department | The Daily Gazette
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After a one year hiatus, the Amsterdam Icons calendar is back and the 2021 edition focuses on the history of the local Fire Department.
“Fire has always been an ever-present threat and danger,” wrote Jerry Snyder in announcing availability of the calendar on the website of Historic Amsterdam League, an organization Snyder co-founded.
Amsterdam’s first fire station was built in 1839 on Chuctanunda Street to house Mohawk Engine Company Number 1.
In 1870 the crew of volunteers and equipment there became the J.D. Serviss Steamer and Hose Company Number 1.
Serviss was a popular political leader and insurance man who became known as the “father” of the local fire department.
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Deer Lakes Park, West Deer: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the Veterans Shelter parking lot
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Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights, Harrison: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the parking lot at the intersection of Chipmunk and Cottontail drives.
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Hartwood Acres Park, Indiana Township: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the mansion parking lot
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Indiana Township will offer free pickup for township residents on Monday. Residents should have trees at the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup some time that week.
Decorations and lights should be removed from trees before recycling.
Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation looking for career day participants
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Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Light.â Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps. Lights will be on at least 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1.
Albany Helping Hands Christmas trees, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., last day, AHH Woodlot, 5150 SE Santiam Highway; Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3201 Pacific Blvd. SW.; North Albany Road and Hickory Street, North Albany; the Party Store, 1230 Pacific Blvd. SE. Masks, social distancing and hand sanitizer required at lots.