A Few Words From Our Supporters

Here is the Underwriter Spotlight that appeared in the March 1997 WAMC Program Guide.

THE KINDERHOOK CONNECTION

The Kinderhook Connection is your online source for news and information about the activities, events, businesses and services located in and around the historic village of Kinderhook, New York. Its primary aim is to provide information about Kinderhook to the widest audience possible, via the Internet.

By logging on to the website using the easy to remember address http://www. kinderhookconnection.com, you'll gain access to information on where to eat, sleep, shop, and tour in and around the Kinderhook area. Also included is some of the area history, such as information on Martin Van Buren's retirement home, Lindenwald.

"Our aim is to serve the needs of residents who want to keep up on their local civic groups, schools and cultural happenings schedule", says webmaster Philip Gilly. "Out-of-town visitors and dedicated Internet surfers will enjoy the hotlist of local Internet sites and the extensive list of search engines." The Kinderhook Connection receives a great deal of its content from its major supporters - The Kinderhook Business and Professional Association, the Carolina House Restaurant, and Blackwood and Brouwer Booksellers - each of whom have their own webpages.

The Kinderhook Connection strives to be a public forum. Updates are planned on a monthly basis. Any community, public service or social non-profit organization of interest to Kinderhook residents will be allowed one listing free of charge. Classified listing charges start at $1.00 per line per month, $5.00 per month for business card size.

The Kinderhook Connection initiated service in August of 1995, and achieved Domain Name registration in August of 1996. Submissions, comments and suggestions are always welcome. To access the website, set your browser to http://www.kinderhookconnection.com. E-mail requests can be sent to webmaster@kinderhookconnection.com. Mail requests should be sent to The Kinderhook Connection, P0 Box 201, Kinderhook, New York, 12106-0201, or call (518) 424-3275 to leave a voice mail message.

For more information please refer to the online version of our company brochure.

Here is our coverage in the Capital District Technology News from the March 1997 Tri-City Computing Magazine.

Where does the expression "O.K." come from?

Did you ever wonder if O.K. was just a figure of speech or did the letters actually stand for something? Well the most popular story around here has it that O.K. really started out as "Old Kinderhook."

It seems that back in the 1700s, apples grown in the Kinderhook area were packed in crates marked "Old Kinderhook". There is even one on display in one of the eateries on the village square. Apparantly, people started referring to them as "O.K." apples. Gradually the term was taken as a description of the apples' good quality rather than their location of origin!

Historic tidbits such as this, and much more up-to-date features can be found on the Kinderhook Connection website. The Kinderhook Connection(sm) is pleased to announce that it is now registered as a domain name on the world wide web. This means that from now on, internet browsers will be able to find the website at the easy to remember address http://www.kinderhookconnection.com/, so don't forget to update your bookmarks!

The Kinderhook Connection is your online source for news and information about the activities and events, businesses and services that are located in and around the historic village of Kinderhook, NY. This easy to navigate website is designed to offer something for everyone.

"Our aim is to serve the needs of residents who want to keep up on their local civic groups, schools, and cultural happenings schedule, said webmaster Philip Gilly. "Out-of-town visitors will find out where they can go to eat, sleep, shop, and tour, as well as learn some of the local history. Dedicated internet surfers will enjoy the hotlist of local internet sites and the extensive list of search engines."

The Kinderhook Connection receives a great deal of its content from its major supporters, the Kinderhook Business and Professional Association (www.kinderhookconnection.com/kbpa/), the Carolina House Restaurant (www.kinderhookconnection.com/carhouse/), and Blackwood & Brouwer Booksellers (www.kinderhookconnection.com/bbbltd/). Dr. Philip Gilly, a local Family Physician maintains some very helpful pages that provide links to medical and health-related resources on the Internet (www.kinderhookconnection.com/drgilly/). The website has forms capability in order to encourage submissions from its users.

The Kinderhook Connection has sections devoted to:

Calendar of Events
Cultural Offerings
Sightseeing
Attractions
Local History
Dining and Lodging
Gift and Specialty Shops
Local Merchants
Service Businesses and Professionals
Realtors for Buying, Selling, or Renting
The Kinderhook Business and Professional Association
Community Organizations and Civic Information
Kinderhook Village News and Announcements
Ichabod Crane Central School District News and Calendar
Words From Our Sponsors and Supporters
Hot Links - some other interesting places to visit on the Web
Local Links - a selection of area business on the web
Searching the Internet - here is help to find what you are looking for
Medical Resources in the county and on the internet

So the next time you need a handy place to start your visit to the world wide web, stop by the Kinderhook Connection, your local source for information around the neighborhood and around the world.

Here is the online version of The Kinderhook Connection company brochure

The Internet is a network of thousands of computers that are continuously connected and communicating. Any computer large or small can participate by dialing in to a computer that is permanently linked to the Internet, usually by telephone or data line. In this way, it is possible to access files on computers around the world instantaneously. Imagine making a phone call to anyone in the world for the same price!

The Kinderhook Connection aims to provide news and information about the Village and the Town of Kinderhook, New York to the widest possible audience. Local residents and visitors from near and far will benefit from this up-to-date information about Kinderhook happenings, services, and businesses.

Sharing news and information electronically is very environmentally sensitive. Everyone with a computer could share info without having to print paper signs, send out notices in the mail, or distribute copies at a meeting. In addition, these postings remain accessible over and over again. They can be used whenever needed without having to worry about finding those saved notices, flyers, or ads.

In its early stages The Kinderhook Connection will be growing rapidly in order to accommodate as many people as possible. Later on, updates will be posted monthly. Everyone is encouraged to submit their ideas and suggestions for consideration.

Any community or social non-profit organization or public service serving Kinderhook will be allowed one listing free of charge. Business members of the Kinderhook Business and Professional Association will have one complimentary thumbnail listing. Any other individual, group, or business who wants to be posted may purchase classified listings or display ads at rates that are probably lower even than the newspapers!

For example, classified listings start at $1.00 per line per month, and only $5 for business card size. Graphics and links are also available.

As always, the Kinderhook Connection will strive to be a public forum for the benefit of our local citizens. Submissions, comments, and suggestions are always welcome.

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