The New Lebanon Library announces the following October events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• October 12 – Swap, Not Shop! Halloween Costume Exchange – 6:30 pm. Bring a bag of gently used, clean clothing and accessories suitable for Halloween costumes and an additional empty bag. After the swap, you’ll leave with a bag of “new to you” items. Any left over items will be donated to Goodwill.
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Petersburgh Fire Auxiliary Can Auction And Bake Sale
The Petersburgh Fire Auxiliary will be holding its annual Can Auction, Bake Sale/Tag Sale on Saturday, October 8, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Fire House on Route 22.
Those who stop by will have the opportunity to win some wonderful items or gift certificates from local vendors for just $ .25 a chance. There will be a wonderful selection of home baked pies, breads, cookies, etc. We will also have some very reasonably priced gently used treasures in our Tag Sale.
West Hoosick F.D. Pancake Breakfast
The West Hoosick Fire Department will hold an “All You Can Eat” breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, October 9, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. This will be our last breakfast for the year. We appreciate the support we receive from the community and other fire departments. The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. Please call the firehouse with any questions at 686-1814.
Pittstown Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Barbecue
The Pittstown Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Chicken Barbecue Dinner on Saturday, October 8, at the Pittstown Fire House, 134 Parker School Road, serving take-outs from 3 to 5 pm. The price is $10 per dinner. At the same time a Fire Prevention Open House with fire safety information and hands on fire extinguisher demonstrations will occur.
Tsatsawassa Fire Co. Breakfast
The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will resume its monthly breakfast on Sunday, October 16, with servings from 8 am until noon. Breakfast consists of your choice of French toast or pancakes as well as bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, applesauce, beverages and eggs prepared to your specifications.
Support your local fire company while visiting with friends and neighbors and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day.
The firehouse is located behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66 north in the hamlet of Brainard. For more information call 518-766-3815.
Cans For Cancer
Terri Burdick, member of the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay For Life team, collects cans and bottles for the American Cancer Society all year long. Call her at 686-7851 for pick-up of your donations or bring them to the Nickelback Redemption Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls and add to our account! When bringing your own recycling, why not donate a few to our team? It’s a great way to help a great cause!
Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Letters From A Stephentown Navy Man
compiled by David Flint
During the Civil War, Stephentown resident Charles F. Chapel was a Landsman, a seaman recruit, aboard the USS Wabash, Flagship of Admiral Samuel F. du Pont, Commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Off Charleston – September the 12, 1863
Dear Mother,
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Leo Thomas Bruns Sr.
Grafton – Leo Thomas Bruns Sr., 76, formerly of Grafton, NY, and most recently of Troy, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2011, after a brief illness.
Born in Johnsonville, NY, on May 10, 1935, Leo was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Pemrick) Bruns. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1962. He was recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. Leo was employed by the former General Electric Plant in Waterford, NY, for thirty years. During this time, he was warehouse supervisor and a shop steward for the IUE Local 359, Buildings 42 and 43.
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Dean A. Kingsley
Hancock – Dean A. Kingsley, 47, of Main Street, Hancock, MA, died on Tuesday evening, September 27, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, brother and friends after a courageous five year battle with cancer under the care of Hospice Care in the Berkshires.
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Paul W. Roberts
New Lebanon – Paul Wayne Roberts, 75, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 30, 2011, with his wife Joan at his side. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on September 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Willard and Elene Dymond Roberts. [Read more…] about Paul W. Roberts