Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Steve Bradley
The number one seeded Section II, Class C, HFCS field hockey team began the Sectionals on Tuesday. The quarterfinal action ended with a win over eighth seeded North Warren. The North Warren Cougars won the chance to face the Panthers by defeating Granville 2 – 0 Monday afternoon. The Panthers defeated North Warren twice in the regular season, but the Cougars always made the Panthers work for it. [Read more…] about Panther Ladies Win 2 – 0, Advance In Sectionals
In action against Greenwich at the Hoosick Soccer Fields, David Everard soars over his opponent after heading the ball. [Read more…] about Boys Seeded Ninth In Sectionals
Saturday, April 2, 1836: I am unwell. Today Mr. John Sackett moves into my house that stands near Rowland Danford. Said Sackett has the house one year from yesterday and the garden up to the big rock. [Read more…] about George’s Corn Fails To Come Up
Hoosick – Omer C. Brenenstuhl, 83, a lifelong resident of Potter Hill, died peacefully, Monday, October 5, 2015 after being stricken at his residence.
Born in Bennington, VT, on February 10, 1932, Omer was the son of the late Elmer and Anna (Brundige) Brenenstuhl and for over 58 years the husband of Marion (Lasher) Brenenstuhl of Potter Hill, who survives. Omer and Marion were married on April 27, 1957.
Mr. Brenenstuhl attended the former Potter Hill District School and the former Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls.
Omer began working the family farm as a teenager and, beginning in 1969, was also employed as a bus driver by the Hoosick Falls Central School District. After more than 32 years of service he retired from the District in 2001. He then accepted a position as a driver for the Yankee Trails Bus Company in Rensselaer, working for over eight years and then for several more years as a delivery driver for the Upsy Daisy Florist in Hoosick Falls until the age of 80 when he once again retired in 2012.
In his spare time Omer belonged to many groups and organizations including being a 64 year member and Past Master of the Hoosick Grange #1127, a member and Past Master of the Rensselaer County Pamona Grange, member and Past Director of Rensselaer County Farm Bureau, the past Chairman and member for 33 years of the Rensselaer County Tomhannock Reservoir Soil and Water Protection District, a former Town of Hoosick Councilman, a former member and Commissioner’s Secretary of the Hoosick Fire Company and a 27 year member of the Hill Country Cloggers. He was also active in several senior citizens clubs. He enjoyed many bus trips with his wife and friends, western square dancing, camping and traveling with his family, and was an avid outdoorsman.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Brenenstuhl is survived by their three children, Clark P. Brenenstuhl of Hoosick Falls, Alma L. (Dominic) Palladino of Bennington, VT and Todd D. and Racquel (Schnakenberg) Brenenstuhl of Hoosick Falls, four grandchildren, Celeste M. Palladino and Paul B. Palladino of Bennington, and Breanne Schnakenberg and Braylin Brenenstuhl of Hoosick Falls and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters and a brother.
A funeral service was held on Friday, October 9, at 11 am at the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home in Raymertown. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls and a reception at the Hoosick Grange followed.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, 21 First Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 in memory of Omer C. Brenenstuhl.
Wednesday, February 24, 1836: This morning early after breakfast I started from Mr. Clapp’s for home. I walked about three miles and then a man with a double sleigh overtook me and I rode about ten miles. We stopped in Goshen and I treated with brandy to a tavern and paid 12 cts and when I left the man I gave him six cts. I then walked on and got back to said Minor’s about 4 o’clock. [Read more…] about A Stormy Winter
A young bull moose visited the Hoosick area over the weekend. First spotted in East Hoosick near the intersection of Johnson Hill Road and Ball Street Extension, the moose made its way over the Hill Road area, eventually appearing near Wysocki’s farm and HFCS. [Read more…] about A Moose Strolls Through Hoosick
Lorri Parisi, Chair of the Stephentown Republican Party has announced the Party’s candidates for next month’s election.
Larry Eckhardt will be their candidate for a third term as Town Supervisor.
Aldie Goodermote will be the candidate for another term as Highway Superintendent, cross endorsed by both the Republican and Democratic Parties. [Read more…] about Stephentown Republican Candidates
by Steve Bradley
Held last weekend on a brisk Saturday morning, the Stephen Colvin Memorial Run, Walk or Roll Race drew 102 competitors. Participants gathered at Wood Park then walked up to the corner of Munsell and High Street, where the race began, with temperatures in the upper forties. [Read more…] about Stephen Colvin Memorial Run-Walk-Roll 5K Race
A Spooky Night In Grafton
For more than ten years Marty Sawyer of Grafton has been transforming his barns and garage into a regular chamber of horrors to provide a little Halloween fun for both adults and children. The numbers of people getting their wits scared out has grown each year, and many of Marty’s friends and neighbors have urged him to turn it into an annual charitable event. [Read more…] about Halloween For Heros
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Hoosick Falls Health Center) Foundation presents Hoosick Hootenanny! Join the celebration of local flavors on October 17 from 3 to 8 pm at the Town of Hoosick Park. The Hootenanny will feature a local, honest ingredient meal, craft beer, wine, cider, music, tastings and products found in our own backyard. With local sponsors Tiashoke Farm of Buskirk, Brown’s Brewing Co. of Walloomsac and Troy, and Adirondack Winery of Lake George, attendees are sure to have a delicious time and discover extraordinary local products. [Read more…] about Hoosick Hootenanny October 17
