by David Flint
Work on restoring the ceiling of the Stephentown Heritage Center is nearing completion. Contractor Adam Squires conducted a walk-through on Wednesday with project manager Rik McClave and officers of the Historical Society. Except for a few minor details that will be taken care of this week, McClave pronounced it a “Job well done.”
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Glad To Live In Berlin
A Brief History Of Berlin’s Gladioli Beds
submitted by Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian
Eighty-two years after the death of Berlin native Arthur Cowee his gladioli legacy is still something that can capture the imagination! For the past few years the Beautification of Berlin Committee has been planting gladioli bulbs along Route 22 to replicate, in a small way, the renowned display of these fields of flowers which were grown in three locations in town – Meadowvale Farm, just north of Seagroatt’s on Route 22, boasted more than 200 acres while a second field was planted at the current site of Berlin Elementary School. Another 30 acres, known as Meadowvale Farm II, were located in Southeast Hollow.
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Treat The Earth Well…We Borrow It From Our Children
Healing Winds is excited to present the 5th Annual Rock, Rattle & Drum Pow Wow and Spirit on the Mountain Music Festival, Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, at Gardner’s Field in Stephentown. The purpose of our pow wow is to honor and recognize the original people of this land by celebrating American Indian tradition, heritage, music, dance, community, friends and family. By participating in this pow wow we are all contributing to keeping the rich, spiritual Native American culture alive! Our theme this year is Honoring the Seventh Generation, Respect the Family – Celebrate the Children. Our pow wow is a family friendly, multi-generational, alcohol and drug free event.
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Johnny’s Barbershop Opens In New Lebanon
by Phillip Zema
Once again, New Lebanon has a community barbershop. Johnny’s Barbershop officially opened for business in early June. Master barber John Le Barnes is the owner and barber, and the business is run in the very same shop once used by the late Gaspar Ingui, who ran the barber shop for decades. Nick Ingui, Gaspar’s brother, stated that Gaspar would be pleased that the building will continue as a barbershop.
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New York Army National Guard Aviators Train On Firehawk System
A New York Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew successfully tested the state’s Firehawk fire fighting system on Wednesday, August 4, in the Mohawk River near the Colonie Town Park.
The Firehawk system consists of a 1,000 gallon tank and spray apparatus that fits beneath a Blackhawk helicopter and can be filled with a pump system and hose from a river or lake in 60 seconds. It is able to drop all or just part of its water payload. It can also be filled with other types of fire retardant material such as foam. The landing gear of the Blackhawk must be modified to accommodate the system.
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The Official Municipal Seals Of New York
by David Flint
The official seals of the Towns of Hoosick, Stephentown, Petersburgh and Grafton, among others, could be seen in one of the displays presented by Marvin Bubie in his illustrated talk to the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday. Americans, according to Bubie, having thrown out the King also largely abandoned the ancient tradition of regal and noble heraldry on state seals. Seals of American states, counties, cities and towns often depict historic events and many are just scenic. Some have retained heraldic imagery such as Stephentown’s use of the Van Rensselaer coat of arms borrowed by permission from the family.
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Stephentown Historical Society Chicken BBQ And Fireman’s Muster Competition
On Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting the annual New England Muster Association Fireman’s Competition. The Fireman’s Muster begins with the Water Polo competition at 6 pm Saturday night. On Sunday, the Parade starts at 11 am, followed by the Historical Society Chicken BBQ from 12 to 2 pm. The NEMA Fireman’s Muster Competition resumes at 1 pm. All events are at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Chicken BBQ And Fireman’s Muster Competition
Letter To The Editor – Show Your Support For The Gladioli
To the Editor:
Three years and 10,000 gladioli bulb plantings later, the 3-year objectives of the Beautification of Berlin Committee have been met and exceeded – the planting of 10 major and 3 secondary beds of strikingly colored gladioli along Route 22 in Berlin with the intent of replicating in a small way the beautiful display of many acres of gladioli bulbs for which Berlin was renowned nationally in the late 1800s and early 1900s and to celebrate and preserve the rich history of our Town.
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Letter To The Editor – Public Engagement Is Required
To The Editor,
I would like to thank the Eastwick Press for correcting relayed misinformation in the July 16, 2010 issue concerning my residency. In addition I would also like to personally thank the overwhelming number of residents who have reached out to my family and myself and expressed their support.
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Lebanon Valley Farmers Market Now Accepts EBT Cards
Bring your EBT card to the community table at the Lebanon Valley Farmers Market to purchase wooden tokens. Take the tokens to any vendor displaying the sign to redeem your dollars there.
Monthly Event
The Lebanon Valley Farmers Market, now its eighth week, is adding a monthly events market. On August 8, in addition to the farm fresh produce, locally produced edibles and handcrafts, the market will offer outreach of a new sort.
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