The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, January 29, 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.
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The Johnsonville Rescue Squad Breakfast
The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Road in Johnsonville will be having its monthly breakfast on Sunday, February 6. The menu consists of pancakes, French toast, eggs, hash browns, omelets, sausage, toast, fruit, juice and coffee. Hours are 7:30 to 11:30 am. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5-12. For more information, call 753-9549.
Snowshoe Hike At The Robert Ingalls Preserve
Explore the Rensselaer Land Trust’s newest 30 acre public preserve, The Robert Ingalls Preserve in Stephentown, on snowshoes. The snowshoe hike will follow along the Black Brook, a native trout spawning stream, wander along a ravine and traverse through the forest. Plan on a 1 hour to 1½ hour hike with a departure at 10 am on February 12. This event is suitable for families. Register and obtain directions by February 10 by emailing Christine at christine@renstrust.org or calling 518-859-4363.
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Eugene And Ruth Kosche
Shaftsbury, VT – Eugene R. “Gene” Kosche, 82, and his wife Ruth S. Kosche, 92, residents of Route 7A, Shaftsbury, VT, died Monday, January 17, 2011, as a result of a structure fire at their residence.
Born in Pittsfield, MA, on May 11, 1918, Ruth was the daughter of the late John F. and Hilda (Hornig) Schumacher. Also born in Pittsfield, on October 7, 1928, Gene was the son of the late Albert A. and Madeline (Vogel) Kosche. They both received their education in the Pittsfield schools and were graduates of Pittsfield High School.
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William Carter Sparks
East Hoosick – William Carter “Butch” Sparks, 78, passed away after a long battle with cancer, on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on Ore Bed Road in East Hoosick, NY, with his beloved wife Patricia (Barnes) Sparks. They were married on June 11, 1960.
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Guided Footsteps At The United Methodist Church, Berlin
“Guided Footsteps” is a liturgical dance group from the Emmaus United Methodist Church. This group wants to perform and share their dance ministry in a way that would appeal to all. With the assistance of dedicated adult volunteers, the youth formed the group, scheduled rehearsals and raised funds for uniforms. The youth range in age from 9 to 18 years of age and are a culturally diverse group of young people with a choreographer, Dayshawn Jones, who is a young person dedicated to dance.
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“Winter Afternoon” Delightful
John F. Goes To Court To Collect Rent
Thursday January 18, 1855: This morning I walked up and had Geo P. come this forenoon and butcher two pigs and this morning Elisha Bennet returned to my house and took breakfast, I gave him one bushel turnips and he served a summons on John Merrils. Today John F. went with my horse and cutter to Nassau to see Squ Smith Strait, he was not home and did not see him. This afternoon Geo P. went to Lebanon and I sent by him three dollars enclosed in a letter to the Washington County Insurance Company which was an assessment on my Premium note.
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Fast Work Saves House In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson and Brian Houle
The Hoosick Falls Police Department and the Hoosick Falls Fire Department responded to an alarm at 65 Abbott Street around 1:30 am Tuesday morning, January 11. Upon arrival small flames could be seen from a rear bedroom. Fire Chief Robert Bornt called immediately for assistance to fight the fire as heavy smoke engulfed the home. A second alarm was cast dispatching Buskirk, North Hoosick, West Hoosick and Johnsonville FD for the fast team led by Chief Shane Napoli. All the occupants left the house safely.
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Stephentown ZBA Is Lead Agency On Motocross Park
by David Flint
Stephentown’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has some new faces. At their Organizational Meeting last week the Town Board appointed Peter Ellard to fill a vacancy left by the resignation in November of Jack Liebenow. Ellard, a 12-year resident of Stephentown residing on Newton Road, is a professor of environmental ethics at Siena College where he is also Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Another vacancy occurred as a result of Robert Mittnight’s term expiring at the end of 2010. The Town Board chose Freling Smith to fill that seat. Smith, who has served on the Planning Board since January 2007, will be resigning from that position.
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