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The Gardner Scene: How Gardner High School got the Rockwell original ‘Willie Gillis in Convoy’
Now 70 years after its acquisition, the iconic painting is continuing to pay dividends for students in the city
Mike Richard
Special for The Gardner News
A recent Gardner News story illustrated the latest round of grants provided to applicants from the Gardner Public Schools system through the Williams-Rockwell Educational Gift Fund. It was set up seven years ago by the sale of the Norman Rockwell painting “Willie Gillis in Convoy,” which had been in the possession of the high school since 1951.
It’s interesting to note just how Gardner High School was able to acquire a Rockwell original in the first place. Actually, it came about exactly 70 years ago this week.
A recent Gardner News story illustrated the latest round of grants provided to applicants from the Gardner Public Schools system through the Williams-Rockwell Educational Gift Fund. It was set up seven years ago by the sale of the Norman Rockwell painting, “Willie Gillis in Convoy,” which had been in the possession of the high school since 1951.
It’s interesting to note just how Gardner High School was able to acquire a Rockwell original in the first place. Actually, it came about exactly 70 years ago this week.
America’s favorite illustrator was a one-time acquaintance of Gardner High School Principal F. Earl Williams during the 1940s. When the two renewed their friendship one day during February vacation week in 1951, Rockwell presented Williams with his original work of art known as “Willie Gillis in Convoy.”
Cows still roaming after animal rescue at North Greenbush farm
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Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple on Jan. 27 posted photos from the farm his office assisted North Greenbush police with in removing more than 150 animals that were in unsafe conditions. Two of farm s cows escaped and can not be captured as of Feb. 14, 2021.Craig Apple/TwitterShow MoreShow Less
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4of20Buy PhotoCats seized from a North Greenbush farm are cared for at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Menands, N.Y. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less
Long-term adoption agency pets offer big-time love and affection
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Orchid is a black beauty with just a bit of white on her neck and extra toes in front. The cat is awaiting adoption at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.Mohawk Hudson Humane SocietyShow MoreShow Less
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Lucy does not like to share her toys or food so her new family will need to work on home management for her issues. She is up for adoption at the Fulton County Regional SPCA.Fulton County Regional SPCAShow MoreShow Less
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Lilly can be standoffish at first, but warms up to those who take their time to get to know her. She s up for adoption at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.Mohawk Hudson Humane SocietyShow MoreShow Less