The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, October 8, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located on Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
A free buffet will be served at the first break.
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Migrating Monarchs
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.
Children’s Fall Foliage Hike
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center will hold a children’s Fall Foliage Hike on Wednesday, October 5, from 10 to 11 am. Children up to age eight can attend this hike. This program is free of charge and will be held rain or shine. Call 518-658-2055 or go to www.DykenPond.org for directions or a complete schedule of events.
Bird Seed Sale To Benefit Friends Of The Dyken Pond Center
Bird seed is being offered by the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center this fall as a fundraiser to support programs and activities held at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. This is a one time sale and bird seed must be pre-ordered by Friday, October 7. There will be a pick-up day on Saturday, October 15 at the Capital Agway located on NY Route 7 in Brunswick from 9 am until 12 noon. [Read more…] about Bird Seed Sale To Benefit Friends Of The Dyken Pond Center
John P. Capano Funeral Services
Funeral services for John P. Capano will be held on Saturday, October 1, at 2 pm from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Academy through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. John passed away on August 25 and was the husband of Jeanne (Murphy) Capano of Hoosick Falls.
Ruth Ann Arto
Stephentown – Ruth Ann Wemple Arto, 77, passed away early Sunday, September 18, 2011, at the HPH Hospice in Dade City, FL, surrounded by friends and family.
Born in Stephentown, NY, in 1934, the daughter of Alice Eldridge Wemple and Harold Wemple, she married her high school sweetheart Richard (Dick) Arto in 1954. [Read more…] about Ruth Ann Arto
Ernest E. Niles Sr.
White Creek – Ernest E. Niles Sr., 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on County Rt. 68 in White Creek, NY.
Born on February 27, 1939, in Kingsbury, NY, Ernest was the son of the late Harold W. and Carrie (Olden) Niles Sr. He attended schools in the Kingsbury area. Ernest worked for the Construction Union in Troy, NY, retiring after twenty years. He then worked for the Town of Jackson Highway Department and later the White Creek Highway Department until retiring from there. Ernest enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, woodworking and traveling.
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Geraldine Isibell Spier
New Port Richey – Geraldine Isibell (Richard) Spier, 93, passed into eternal life on September 8, 2011, with her daughters at her side.
Geri was born in Buffalo, NY, and lived and schooled in Syracuse. She was pre-deceased by her husband of over 71 years, Wilbert (Bill) Spier, in October, 2008.
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Charles W. Williams
Hoosick – Charles W. Williams, 99, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY, where he had resided the past three years.
Born on September 19, 1912, he was the son of Andrew L. and Elizabeth (McGee) Williams. He was raised by George and Katherine Schuster from the age of five.
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