Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Sandra Hamer
It’s official – the term “community service” is alive and well with Stephentown Boy Scouts. Thanks to TJ Mullen and members of West Sand Lake Boy Scout Troop #525, the Stephentown Center Baptist Cemetery on Calvin Cole Road has been cleared of an estimated 20 years of trees, weeds, brush and undergrowth. [Read more…] about Stephentown Boy Scouts Undertake Cemetery Cleanup
by Judith Radford
Who would have known there was so much history buried nearby and covered over by many years of neglect?
A little research on the part of some Lake Elizabeth residents in Grafton have unearthed a small cemetery. The property, known in Grafton’s historical files as Lake Elizabeth Cemetery #27, is located just beyond the old “cedar house” on the old Clarence Church property. [Read more…] about A Small Bridge To The Past
The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department announced today that sophomore Dan Bulson, of Cropseyville and Berlin High School, a member of the men’s cross country team, has been named the athletic program’s Fighting Tiger Athlete of the Week. [Read more…] about Dan Bulson Named Fighting Tiger Athlete Of The Week
Avid sports fan Paul Sykes of Stephentown was especially interested in following Berlin’s varsity soccer team this past season. Aside from the fact that the team played excellent ball with a lot of heart, it turns out Paul has both a grandson and a great-grandson on this team! [Read more…] about It’s A Family Affair
Lisa Little Wolf will tell the Stephentown Historical Society about Native American cuisine on Monday, November 3. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society To Hear About Native American Cuisine
The article on the Hoosick Fire District vote in last week’s Eastwick Press incorrectly stated that the Pittstown Fire Department’s building had been condemned and that a new building will cost $1.9 million. [Read more…] about Correction: Pittstown Fire House Not Condemned
by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Kiwanis Club member Jean Andrick works for a food company. She was surprised that some of their largest sales were in Indian foods. This inspired her to take a trip to India by herself to learn more about these interesting dishes and the culture that inspired them. [Read more…] about Kiwanis Club Gets A Taste Of India
Hoosick Grange met on October 22, with Master David Cornell. It was Halloween Party night and Bring Can Goods For The Food Closet night. Some of the Grangers were in costume. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
To the Editor,
Ode To The Berlin School Board
Oh, Lord I beg of you. Save me from this torment. I sit in the crowd and listen, but my mind screams in protest. These morons love to talk. They can talk for hours and actually say nothing. Yet people like them. People respect them. How? Why? There is no rhyme or reason to this madness. It is a complex, incomplete puzzle that will probably never be finished. It seems to be missing a few pieces if you know what I mean.
This is insanity! I’m not listening╔All I hear is blah, blah, blah. OBJECTION! No wonder they get nothing accomplished. Round and round and round, that is all they do and then they have the nerve to say that they didn’t get anything done. Are they serious!?! Of course they’re not going to get anything done. They don’t say ANYTHING! I’m getting dizzy.
Thank you! Someone intelligent is actually talking. I mean really talking. Not blah, blah, blah. I don’t remember this, let’s review, I don’t agree, I don’t understand. I. I. I. Don’t they realize that this isn’t about them. This is about US. This is about EVERYONE, not just them. If they don’t understand, WHY ARE THEY HERE!
Very frustrated but sincerely,
Phoebe L. Paine
Grafton
Phoebe is a senior at Berlin High School and has always attended school in the District.
The Friends of the Berlin Free Town Library are holding their Second Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Library on Main Street. Several local artisans will feature their handcrafted goods. Holiday cards designed by local children will be available to order in time for holiday sending (all the profits from the sale of these cards go to the Library). Refreshments will be served.
