Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Art Schmich
The BCS boys varsity soccer team had six players named to the CHVL All Star Team. Jackson Burhans – goalie, Matt Rokjer and Calvin Mars – defense and Zach Spaniol – midfield were named first team all stars.
Seiji Akera – defense and Keel Krumenacker – striker were named to the second team.
by Art Schmich
The BCS girls cross country team took second in Sectionals on Friday, October 31. Maggie Gordon finished third and Serena Rizzo fourth. They have both qualified for the state meet.
submitted by Paula Kamperman
On Saturday, October 25, the HFCS PTA held its fourteenth annual Fall Festival. HFCS was bustling, with lots of attendees, and bursting with spirit, with vendors selling their wares, kids doing craft projects, young and young-at-heart dancing the “cake walk” and folks tapping their feet to the HFCS Jazz Band. Everyone enjoyed baked goods made by the many volunteers and the food provided by the Lions Club.
The raffle items were a big hit, and the winners of them were quite pleased. The Mommy & Me prize was won by Wendy Beattie, a Will Moses Print by Denise Pine, The Family Night Package by Wendy Boomhower, the 50/50 raffle by Laura Andrews and the teacher whose decorated pumpkin was selected by popular vote was first grade teacher Sarah Bushey for “Elsa” from the movie Frozen. Each of the vendors also awarded door prizes. Congratulations to all the winners!
The ultimate winners, though, are the students of HFCS and our community. The PTA is pleased that the festival continues to be about making a commitment to families and helping to bring them together with friends for some fun, to meet new people and to buy great local products. The PTA doesn’t raise a lot on this event because that’s not its purpose, but what is raised helps the PTA to continue its financial support of classrooms and to bring special programs to the children and parents in our school district.
Thank You
The PTA would like to extend thanks to all the local businesses and groups who offered their support, talents and products including Mind’s Eye Photography, Maggie’s Beauty Salon, Herrington’s Pumpkins, McDonald’s, Peg Caron Custom Framing, Sue Hale, the Lions Club for its free eye screening, Christine Still, Key Club and C&H Fundraising.
Special thanks to the dedicated HFCS Custodial Staff. In addition, the PTA couldn’t get the festival off the ground each year without the tireless efforts of its many dedicated volunteers and the generous support of the vendors and school personnel.
by Bea Peterson
On Thursday evening, October 30, hundreds of people, from toddlers to seniors, gathered in Wood Park for the Town’s annual Halloween Parade. Imaginative costumes abounded and were judged by members of HAYC3 who awarded prizes.
[Read more…] about Hundreds Attend Hoosick Falls Halloween Parade
by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center is hosting its annual Veteran’s Potluck Dinner with a few complements this year. On Tuesday, November 11, from 6 to 9 pm, the Town of Petersburgh will have an opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate those veterans who have given us the gift of freedom.
As customary, community members are encouraged to bring a specialty dish to share. Along with the good food and comradeship, guest speaker John Parkinson will be joining the festivities. He is a current resident of Petersburgh and was featured in the Memorial Day issue of the Eastwick Press. His story of being in the Chosin Reservoir battle also has been featured on the Military Channel and is in the upcoming book, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Brotherhood, and Sacrifice, by Adam Makos.
Hank Bak, a former Petersburgh musician and square dance caller, will be recognized at the occasion. Family and friends of Hank graciously donated money to the PVMCC in his memory. Appropriately, the PVMCC purchased a sound system with the gift and the PVMCC board is obligingly dedicating it in Hank Bak’s name.
The evening will be topped off with music provided by none other than local musicians from the Hill Hollow Band.
There is no cost for this event, and the entire community is invited to show true appreciation for those veterans who have served to provide our freedom and way of life.
To the Editor:
Recently a flyer was circulated around our town by handout and mail that contained a derogatory likeness and comments about a Town Board candidate. This flyer indicated that research for this flyer was done by “Town of Grafton Board Member Rick.”
Please be aware that I had nothing to do with this despicable flyer, research or otherwise. I understand politics can be a nasty business, but this flyer sinks to new lows, never before seen in our community.
I am sure all residents of Grafton join me in condemning this sort of politics and demand that it stop, now and in future elections.
Sincerely,
Rick Ungaro, Grafton Town Councilman
by Yvonne Keefe , Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Seth W. Sharpe, age 28, of Petersburgh, and Elijah Wilson, age 60, of Leeds, MA. After a week long investigation into a reported Grand Larceny that occurred on Tamarac Road in the Town of Brunswick, the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office arrested the two subjects who are allegedly involved in a number of reported crimes.
submitted by Christa Caron
On November 13 The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls will spend the day honoring the strength, passion and compassion of our residents and community members who struggle with Alzheimer’s. We will do this by having a day long Rock to Remember Rock-A-Thon from 7 am to 7 pm. We will be obtaining sponsors and rocking chairs to raise awareness of this debilitating disease and to also raise money for our local Alzheimer’s Association.
From 2 to 3:30 pm we will host a screening of the movie “The Genius of Marian” about a woman and her family as they come to terms with Alzheimer’s disease. The movie aired on PBS on September 8 and has received rave reviews. The screening will take place in our new Sanctuary – a place at The Center which allows our residents to relax, receive sensory stimulation and reminisce with caregivers.
From 7 to 8 pm Bill Hinrichs from the Alzheimer’s Association will give a presentation on Holiday Hints for Caregivers.
All of these events are open to the public and free of charge. Please join us as we support our families and friends rocking the day away for Alzheimer’s.
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is located at 21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls. If you have any questions about our day long events, please call Christa Caron, Activity Director, at 518-686-4371.
On Friday, November 14, at 6 pm, the Grafton Community Library will host the third program in its ongoing “Get Savvy about Computers” series. This month’s program is about how to stay safe online.
Everyone has heard about the dangers lurking on the Internet – viruses, malware, email scams and more. Sarah McFadden, digital literacy coordinator for the Rensselaer County Cornell Cooperative Extension, will show patrons how to protect themselves while enjoying all that the web has to offer. They will learn to spot scams, identify risks and take home all the tools and tips they need to stay safe on the internet.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Attendees are invited to bring their questions about this or other computer related issues. Time will be available after the program for one-on-one help. For more information about this and other programs and events at the Library, visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580.
Local acoustic folk duo Divinitress will be performing at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, November 14, from 7 to 9 pm. Their blend of harmonies and acoustic instruments give the duo a unique and uplifting sound. This event is free and open to the public, although donations for the performers are welcome.
Divinitress consists of singer-guitarist Tistrya Grace, who has spent ten years performing at coffee houses and festivals, and versatile Berkshire singer-songwriter Erin Laundry. They play a combination of original songs along with popular covers that encourage the audience to sing along.
For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
