Are you interested in forest management, selling timber, wildlife conservation, land preservation, pond management or the forest environment? Then join Cornell Cooperative Extension on Saturday, September 26, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Tamarac/Brunswick High School for the Rural Landowners Workshop. You will learn what resources you own, what management options best fit your needs and how your land can be preserved. To view the brochure visit www.ccerensselaer.org. Pre-registration required by September 21. The registration fee is $25 per individual; $40 per couple (same household or business) and includes lunch and a chance for door prizes. For more information, call the Horticulture Program at 518-272-4210.
Discover The Secrets Of Dyken Pond Forest
On Saturday, September 19, spend a day studying forest ecology as a scientist with Dr. David Hunt. This workshop will focus on Dyken Pond Center’s forests as part of the large, relatively intact forest landscape of the Rensselaer Plateau, with an emphasis on its plants and animals, condition, landscape, integrity and disturbances.
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Student Conservation Association To Improve Trails And Preserve Sites At GLSP
Thirty-eight members of the Student Conservation Association (SCA) will be building and maintaining trails as well as aiding historic preservation at Grafton Lakes State Park, from September 15 to 18.
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Dennis A. Bornt
Hoosick Falls – Dennis A. Bornt, 67, of Cummings Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, died on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
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Ann C. Brown
Hoosick – Ann C. Brown, 86, died Saturday, September 5, 2009, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She formerly resided in Hoosick, NY, and was the wife of the late William C. Brown Sr., who died in 1986.
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Kevin C. Smith
Hoosick Falls – Kevin C. Smith, 48, died suddenly on August 26, 2009, at his residence on Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY. Born in Cambridge, NY, on January 1, 1961, he was the son of Richard Smith of White Creek, NY, and the late Marjorie (Bain) Smith.
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Catherine M. Wilson
Hoosick Falls – Catherine M. “Kay” Wilson, 75, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center, where she had resided since January. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Wilson of Hoosick Falls, NY. They formerly resided in Walloomsac, NY.
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Deaths From Measles; Geo P Sells 97 Sheep
Tuesday, February 24, 1852: Today I took my cutter and rode to Hancock. I called to Lapum’s store and got six dozen boosums to make and four dozen for Susan Jones to make. [Read more…] about Deaths From Measles; Geo P Sells 97 Sheep
Berlin Food Closet Needs Help
Given the economy, the Berlin Community Food Closet continues to see a dramatic increase of people needing food and financial support for electric and fuel bills but lacks the funds to support the increasing need.
If you are able and would like to donate to this very worthy cause, please contact Matthew Olson at 658-2868 or feel free to send a check to the Berlin Community Food Closet, P.O. Box 284, Berlin, NY 12022. Any dollar amount is greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for your generous support.
Great Ball Of Fire!
Stephentown Fire Department Hosts Paraco Propane Drill
by David Flint
It was 47 years ago that a propane truck went out of control on the Plank Road hill and caused the great Berlin fire. On July 25, the anniversary date, many people in this area still stop and recall the day with a shudder.
The disaster has left residents, and especially firefighters in Berlin and surrounding towns, with a healthy respect for the potential hazards of propane.
Stephentown Fire Chief Rich Burgess was pleased last week to be able to host a three-day emergency response and safety training program on dealing with propane leaks and fires. [Read more…] about Great Ball Of Fire!