Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
On Tuesday evening, August 5, about 50 veterans and their spouses enjoyed a professionally catered dinner, compliments of the Brunswick Elks. Veteran and Brunswick Elks Exalted Ruler Paul Greenberg made it all possible, and in short order.
Due to the weather pattern that has caused three concerts to be rained out, the Hoosick Falls Community Band will extend its concert season and include the Wednesdays, August 27, and September 3. Concert times remain the same from 7:30 to 9 pm.
The Hoosick Falls Community Band performs in Wood Park, and the tradition of band concerts has continued since 1873. The current Musical Director is Bill Gaillard, who has conducted these concerts for 49 years.
We hope to see you at the next concert.
The Society of St. Stanislaw (Polish Hall) on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls is holding its annual clam and steak bake on Sunday, August 31, from noon to 7 pm at the Hall. Burgers, sausage, hot dogs and clam chowder are offered from 1 to 3 pm. Raw clams are available, too, and each ticket has three dozen steamers allowed at your choice of time between 1 and 5 pm.
At 5 pm, a steak dinner with corn and baked potato will be offered. Beverages, beer, water, soda and coffee, are also included at this age 21 and over event. There are 50/50, lobster and other fun raffles and games! Come and join the fun!
It’s the same price as always – $30 for members, $35 for non-members. With only 100 tickets sold, don’t wait too long! Call the Club at 518-686-7810 for more information.
by Bea Peterson
Eagle Scout candidate Reid Crobok is doing several projects for the HACA Food Pantry to earn his Eagle Scout Award. On Tuesday evening, August 5, he and other Boy Scouts from his Troop were set up to collect foodstuff at Can-A-Palooza in Wood Park. [Read more…] about Can-A-Palooza Almost A Rain-A-Palooza
by Bea Peterson
Hoosick residents Chris Luciano and Doug Everard have opened Blast-Off Restoration in the Farmers Technology Industrial Park at 2112 NY Route 7 near the Pittstown/Brunswick line. They have been setting up their workspace and acquiring equipment for about four months. Then five weeks ago they put a small plain sign out near the road that states “sand blasting,” and the jobs have been coming in. “There’s no one within four hours of here doing this type of work,” said Luciano.
by David Flint
In a presentation to the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday evening entitled “Early Physicians of Stephentown, New York,” Town Historian Pat Flint came up with some 28 doctors that practiced in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries.
To the Editor:
I respectfully oppose the transfer station moving to Petersburgh. Priscilla and I are very happy with the Berlin/Petersburgh situation and wish it to continue. Having used it since its inception, we have found it to be convenient, economical and have found the staff highly professional and helpful.
Although we do not have the figures to prove it, it seems to us that simple math would dictate that the present solution is far more economical than splitting the collection up into two units, each of which has its own overhead. Furthermore, we shudder at the thought of turning the “downtown” Petersburgh area into a garbage facility.
Furthermore, splitting the collection up into two when one was working just fine goes against the recent State of New York push to consolidate facilities whenever possible. There is a reason for that policy – namely to save taxpayers money.
We have seen the figures as put forth in The Eastwick Press by our [Petersburgh Town] Supervisor. Although we do not doubt his sincerity, we are hesitant to exclusively rely on them and would certainly not want to move for change without an independent audit and assessment of costs and benefits.
In short, we believe that the present proposals for change are solutions to a non-existent problem and should not be adopted.
Respectfully,
Barton McLean
Coon Brook Road , Petersburgh
submitted by Richard Terpening
On Saturday, August 16, from 8 to 11 am the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 and the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will be having a fundraiser breakfast for Seth King at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85) in Grafton. The donation for adults is $11 and $6 for children. Children five and under will be admitted free. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, raffles and a pie sale.
Seth King graduated from Berlin Central High School in 1998. He immediately entered the United States Air Force where he trained with the Security Forces. King’s first post was Elmendorf, Alaska; his second post was Baltimore, Maryland, at Bethesda. He served in Iraqi Freedom and is a member of the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340. Seth is an Eagle Scout from Brunswick Troop 537.
After leaving the military, King was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma in 2009 and underwent chemotherapy. He was in remission for four years. In December of 2013 he went for a routine physical, and the doctors confirmed that the lymphoma had returned. He completed another round of chemotherapy; however it is not enough – he is also facing a bone marrow transplant.
His medical insurance covers his treatments thanks to the Veterans Administration. But he will be leaving for Seattle, WA, on August 13 for no less than three months of testing, treatment and the transplant. King’s family is facing additional travel and other unforeseen medical related expenses.
Donations can be deposited at any Pioneer Bank branch payable to:
Seth King Benefit Account or mailed to:
Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340, P.O. Box 361, Grafton, NY, 12082.
On Saturday, August 9, the Dan Koziol and James Harrington Fund will hold its 10th Annual Don and Bones Volleyball Tournament in memory of two friends – Dan Koziol and James Harrington – who were lost in 2004. The tournament will take place at The Sand Bar on Lyman Street in Hoosick Falls. Sign-up begins at 12:30 pm, and the cost per player is $20.
Monies raised through the event provide scholarships annually to two HFCS graduating seniors as well as support to local families in need.
All are welcome – to play or visit. For more information contact Colleen at 518-368-1791.
The 69th Commemoration Ceremony of Hiroshima-Nagasaki and the 4th Commemoration of Fukushima will take place at the Grafton Peace Pagoda on Friday, August 8.
