Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by David Flint
Although Governor Andrew Cuomo survived Tuesday’s Democratic Primary with a 61-35 percent margin statewide, voters in the six Eastwick towns gave the Governor a resounding message of no confidence. [Read more…] about Eastwick Voters Favor Teachout And Wu
by Steve Bradley
The Hoosick Falls Central Panthers opened their season last Sunday in the Syracuse Carrier Dome against the Owego Indians. In opening day fashion, the Panthers had their ups and downs, their dominating moments and moments of lackluster play. Individual players had their great plays and plays that weren’t so great. They won the game going away, which put a 1 in the W column, and that is what counts most at the end of the season.
[Read more…] about Panthers Pull Away to Win At The Dome, 48 – 21
by Arthur Schmich
The BCS Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated St. Joe’s of Pittsfield, MA, 3 to 1 in the New Lebanon Tournament. Keel Krumenacker, Matt Montero and Zach Spaniol scored a goal apiece. Ryan Willis and Ethan Mars each had an assist. Jackson Burhans had 10 saves in goal backed by the strong defensive play of Dan Bentley, Matt Rokjer, Seiji Akera and Calvin Mars.
[Read more…] about BCS Boys Varsity Soccer Wins New Lebanon Tournament
Come watch teams of three Firefighters compete in this head to head competition at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road on Saturday, September 13. Kid’s Water Polo will be at 4:30 pm; the Fireman’s Competition begins at 7 pm.
Kids will need parents to sign a waiver to participate. Gear will be provided for kid use. Firefighters need to bring their own helmets, jackets and 3/4 boots or bunkers. Food and drinks will be available. Come join the fun!
Win a turkey! The Petersburgh Rod and Gun Club will be holding its annual event on September 28 and October 5 – both times at 12 noon at the Clubhouse on Scriven Road.
Families are encouraged to attend. There will be raffles and the summer long 50/50 raffle will be drawn on September 28. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage & peppers and desserts such as brownies and homemade pies.
Bring your favorite shotgun and/or rifle (no 10 gauge shotguns). Hope to see you all there! Questions? Call 283-4890.
The Taconic Valley Historical Society will present Historical Trivia Night at its September meeting. The meeting will be led by Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, and Carol Alderman, President of the Historical Society. Klein and Alderman, being lifelong residents, have an in depth knowledge of the Berlin/Petersburgh area and families. If you have an interest in local history or are new to the area and wish to learn more about the history of our communities, please attend.
The meeting is Monday, September 15, at 7:30 pm at the Methodist Church on South Main Street in Berlin and is open to the public free of charge. Refreshments will be served.
The Mennonites will present their history, culture, traditions and songs at the Grafton Historical Society meeting at 7 pm in the Grafton Town Hall on September 17. Their genuine a cappella sound is joyful and hopeful. Over the years, people have benefited from their contribution to the American way of life.
The Mennonites own and operate Creative Custom Woodcraft which produces custom cabinets and furniture built in Hoosick. The former Old Maple Town Inn is the site of their farm stand on NY Route 7.
The program is free and the public is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
August 13
Hoosick Grange had a very successful Hot Dog Roast. Master David Cornell welcomed everyone. After a delicious dinner, we played Bingo. We had a lot of prizes and just about everyone got a prize. We all enjoyed the games and visiting with each other.
The Lecturer announced that next meeting was election of officers.
August 27
Hoosick Grange had election of officers. David Cornell was elected Master again. All the other officers were elected but two, to be filled later. The Master took care of new business. Then we had a short Lecturer program.
The Lecturer asked the Grangers how many remember the boxing match, that was broadcast on radio, between Joe Louis and German boxer Max Schmeling. This was held in Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. There were 66,277 people who paid for the pleasure of watching in person. Also, there was the largest radio audience in history. This match was to be a 12-rounder. Do you remember how many rounds they went? The storyteller tells us about her father who was very interested in the fight and trying to get her mother interested. Her father was very close to the radio; all of a sudden he was on his feet. Her mother came in just about this time. Her father said, heck-fire, it’s all over. Her mother said, “You mean I missed the first round?” Her father said, “You missed the whole dang thing.” Mother said, “I don’t see how a fight between two champions could be over so quick.” So dad showed her – he punched and jabbed, threw a left hook, then a right to the head, dancing on his toes, circling mom and a left to the jaw – he missed where he was aiming and, guess what, he hit mom and down she went. That was the end of the 12-rounder and dad’s boxing.
The Lecturer had a couple of jokes and a story on Goose Wars. If you have ever been afraid of a goose biting you, this was a funny story. The end of this story was told at the next meeting, on September 10, which was also the planning meeting for the year. Martha Babbitt was in charge of refreshments.
David Cornell had some delicious refreshments for the August 27 evening.
The New Lebanon Library announces the following September events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• September 17, 24 (event is on Wednesdays) – Small Wonders Storytime – 10 am. These are songs, movement activities and age appropriate stories for our younger patrons and their caregivers, for toddlers up to 35 months.
• September 17, 24 (event is on Wednesdays) Preschool Story Hour – 11 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities for children 35 months to 5 years.
• September 12 – The Limb Shakers in concert – 6:30 pm. Join us for an evening of jazz and swing standards with the Berkshire trio. Donations for the performers are appreciated.
• September 13 – Rock Angel Book Launch – 6 pm. Author Jeanne Bogino will discuss her book Rock Angel and sign copies. Light refreshments will be provided.
• September 17 – For the Love of Yoga – 6:30 pm. This is a free yoga class appropriate for all levels. Donations for the instructor will be appreciated.
• September 18 – Family Crafts Night – 6:30 pm. Join us and make cool duct tape pencil cases, for ages 5 and up. All materials will be provided.
• September 19 – Bruce Mandel in concert – 6:30 pm. The Berkshire musician performs acoustic folk and rock. Donations for the performer will be appreciated.
• September 20 – Paws-to-Read – 9 am. Therapy dogs come to the library, and children read to their furry friends. And, of course, the dogs listen! Please call to register at 518-794-8844.
• September 21 – David Grover, Linda Worster and Puggy Demary in concert – 2 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic folk, rock and originals with these acclaimed Berkshire musicians. Donations for the performers are appreciated.
• September 22 – Study the Constitution – 7 pm. A biweekly discussion group focusses on the study of the Constitution. Interested participants should bring their questions and be ready to share their opinions.
• September 25 – Teen movie night – 6:30 pm. Join us for a free screening of a current film suitable for teens. Call for the film title at 518-794-8844.
• September 26 – Family Movie Night – 6:30 pm. There will be a showing of a current film suitable for the whole family. Call for the film title at 518-794-8844. Popcorn and juice will be provided.
• September 30 – Block Party: Legos in the Library! – 4 pm. This is a Legos club for kids. We’ll display their creations in the Library until the next club meeting.
For further information on any of these events, please contact Jeannie Bogino at 518-794-8844.
The entire community is invited to come celebrate together at the Grafton Community Library on Sunday, September 14, from 4 to 6 pm with a community potluck hosted by the Library Trustees. With all of our great friends and neighbors and the natural beauty of our town, we have lots to be thankful for here in Grafton.
This summer also marks sixty years since Grafton residents came together to build a permanent home for our library. All are invited to bring a dish and come celebrate with friends and neighbors in the Library’s backyard. Beverages, utensils and a celebratory cake will be provided. Please bring a chair if possible.
For more information contact the Library at 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
