Ann M. Hornbeck

I owned Potter's Express in Glens Falls and we were probably the only carrier that serviced the Minerva, Olmstedville, North Creek area at the time. Peter soon learned to route all his boat building supplies in thru us and in turn ship his boats out to his many customers. Ann and Peter soon turned into not only our clients but good friends. Sometimes they'd drop off at our truck terminal which always turned into friendly conversation. They were both wonderful people and I'm proud they thought...

I haven´t seen or spoken to Mrs. Hornbeck in years, yet she still crosses my mind most weeks. Isn´t it funny how certain teachers have a way of leaving a mark that time can´t erase? I didn´t always stay in Minerva-I spent time in schools across other towns, other states-but even when you throw in college, she stands out. She´s one of the rare few whose name I´ll always remember, whose lessons stuck with me in ways I didn´t fully appreciate back then. When I´ve shared stories about the...

I am very sad to hear of Ann´s passing. We met only once, but she was so friendly and gracious. It seems the mountains have lost another icon, another advocate for the Adirondack people and the environment. Grateful for her life.

I am truly blessed to have met Ann when I did work for her regarding water for pond etc. she was really a joy to be around.

Fortunately, Ann's spirit must have been in her early backpack (with her attachments to my first Hornbeck one-person canoe). Ann opted for a new pack that fit her back better, but her old pack fit me just fine! I got to explore so much more of my favorite Adirondacks, and into the Catskills and Vermont as well. I never met Ann but admired the Norhwoods couple who taught school and built beautiful canoes to get into the backcountry. Our family, grown now, enjoys our original, refurbished...