On Saturday, December 20, at 11 am, the Grafton Community Library will present a free, informative program about finding, downloading and organizing digital media, including music, books and movies. This class will help people rediscover old favorites, catch up on current trends and build their media library. All ages and abilities are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions. This class is part of the Library’s “Get Savvy about Computers” and is offered in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension. For more information contact the Library at 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors Recipes
The Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors has printed more of their history cookbook “Remembrances and Recipes of the Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors” just in time for late Christmas shopping. It is a collection of stories and recipes like none other. The book tells the stories of 34 area seniors and has 130 of their favorite recipes. It is a piece of history for your kitchen. The cost is $10 and they are available for purchase at Papa’s Pizza and the Petersburgh Library.
St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade committee is holding a holiday fundraiser – a raffle for a 40″ Sony HDTV 1080P TV. Tickets cost $5 each, three for $10 or six for $20. Tickets are available at Thorpe’s Pharmacy or Hoosick True Value.
The drawing will be held on January 18 at Browns Brewery.
This year the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Saturday, March 14.
For more information Contact Kevin O’Malley at 518-686-9460.
Through The Wardrobe
Upcoming Events At GLSP
• December 23, Tuesday – Treasure Hunt at 10:30 am.
Use a treasure map to discover clues and search for signs of critters along this one mile exploration. If we succeed in finding all our clues, a treasure awaits. The cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. This is recommended for five to ten years olds, but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. This event will be held at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton. Please pre-register by calling 279-1155.
• January 3, Saturday – Snowshoe Outing at 10 am.
Head out on the trail to enjoy some crisp winter air and try out snowshoes. Rentals are available with the program, but please call to reserve your spot. Pre-register at 279-1155. The cost is $2 per person.
• January 24, Saturday – 30th Annual Winter Festival
GLSP is celebrating 30 years of getting families and outdoor enthusiasts into the Park during this beautiful time of year. This will be a big one everyone! Let’s hope for ice on the lakes with plenty of snow, and we’ll provide fun for all. Ice fishing contest registration begins at 5:30 am. Main events are 10 am to 4 pm with exhibits open 11 am to 4pm. The Polar Plunge is at 1 pm – call us for pre-registration information.
HACA Food Pantry Holiday Food And Fund Drive
Food and funds are still being accepted for the annual Holiday Appeal. Thanksgiving boxes were provided to 174 families thanks to the efforts of many community volunteers. Potatoes were bagged, boxes assembled, cases of food stacked and fresh vegetables were provided. For many families this was the first time they had ever needed help. As one lady said, “I have always helped others, now I need help.” Many must choose between food and fuel; it is not an easy choice.
As we near the end of the year we need your help to finish the year strong and be prepared to serve those in need in 2015. Contributions are running behind the $20,000 goal set to cover the cost of the Holiday Baskets and Emergency Fund needs. If you would like to make a tax deductable, year end donation, please make sure your donations are postmarked no later than December 31, 2014. An IRS acceptable receipt will be sent for all donations.
Donations of food, money or time to HACA can make a life changing difference in many lives. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box #1, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Call Dianne Hosterman at 686-5310 to donate food.
The Food Pantry is open Monday and Friday from 10 am to 12 pm and Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm. Food may be dropped off at these times.
“Great Joy a-Coming!” Christmas Concert, Petersburgh Baptist Church
On Sunday, December 21, at 6 pm, there’s a “Great Joy a-Coming!” to the Petersburgh Baptist Church. The annual Christmas Concert is a lively local tradition and is sure to impart the joyous spirit of the season.
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The Life Of George Holcomb – A Farm For Brother Wm
Monday, Feb 17, 1834: Today brother Wm fetched his wife here on a visit and then he took me into his wagon and carried me to the northeast part of Pittsfield on the Dalton road near the Dalton line. Brother Wm went to look of a farm to work on shares that belongs to one old Mr. Marrels. We took some bitters at the tavern near said Marrels and Wm paid it and then we were waiting to said Marrels for him to return home and we took dinner with his family and then we went about three miles to see his son that was in the wood lot about his farm to let, but no prospect of making a bargain. We then returned to the old gentleman’s and he agreed that if he did not sell his farm he stood ready to bargain to let it to brother Wm, and if disposed of he agreed to write by mail by Saturday. We took the horses from the wagon and tied them to a tree and when we returned to the wagon after we untied them and a turning the wagon by hand the horses started for home. I jumped and got hold the lines, but the lines being put through the harness I could not hold them. The horses started and pulled me down and pulled the lines out of my hands and then went back to the stream at the tavern near old Mr. Marrel’s. We had the trouble to walk after the horses nearly three miles and take them back to the wagon.. We then started for home.
Friday, February 21, 1834: I chopped alders in my swamp. On this evening my wife and I walked up to Mr. Hiram Thayer’s on a visit and tonight I bargained with him for to hire the south half of the house on my Rodgers Farm where brother Sylvester lives and the south garden for one year from the first day of April next and said Thayer agrees to work for me for one month to commence the beginning of haying and to work every other week until he works the month.
Saturday: I chopped alders in my swamp and my boys piled up said poles.
Monday: I called to see Mr. Solomon Carpenter for he is quite unwell so that he has watches, and I agreed to come tomorrow night and watch. On this evening I went up to the widow Betsey Wylie’s for she was quite sick and called the doctor. My wife stayed all night with her.
Tuesday: I tended to chores and chopped wood to the door. Tonight I watched with Mr. Solomon Carpenter and tonight a snow storm.
Wednesday: Today I drew two loads wood to Doc Dwight Right and he credits the same to my account.
Thursday: I drew two loads wood to said Doc Right which makes two cords for four loads.
Friday I drew a load of wood home from my Rodgers Farm. Today I lent brother Sylvester four dollars. He wanted the money to pay E. Pierce for his old cheese house and today brother Sylvester had a drawing and drew said building onto his land, onto part of the Rodgers Farm east of my Rodgers house on a piece of land he bought from Joseph Brown. I helped brother Sylvester today about getting said building onto his land. He had a little misfortune about drawing said building, he had one end sill tore out and post and siding.
Kipper Maxon Commemorated By Rennselaer County
by Kieron Kramer
The family of Maurice L. Maxon, known as Kipper, came to the well of the Rensselaer County Legislature to receive copies of the resolution passed last month commemorating Kipper’s passing. [Read more…] about Kipper Maxon Commemorated By Rennselaer County
Grafton Town Board Action – A Fight Over Vouchers
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board meeting began with a presentation check given to the Board by elementary school student Abby Buckley (as well as the real check in an envelope) for $156.15. These were the proceeds of a bottle-return fundraiser she had undertaken with her brother Zachary and the rest of her family to raise funds to give to the Grafton Youth program. The Board commended her for her initiative and generosity.
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