PVMCC will be open for Adult Game Night on June 20 from 5 to 8 pm. The main floor will be open for basketball with card and/or board games in the kitchen and Veterans memorial room. A pitch tournament is planned. If desired, bring a dish to share for a covered dish supper or just show up with or without snacks anytime after 5 pm. There is no charge to attend.
Veterans Resource Fair In Hoosick Falls
There will be a Veterans Resource Fair on June 19 from 2 to 8 pm at the American Legion, 150 Main Street, Hoosick Falls.
This event is open to all veterans and family members.
Organizations Attending
• Department Of Veteran Affairs
• Educational Opportunity Center
• Rens. County Veterans Affairs
• Wellcare Health Plans
• College of Saint Rose
• Employers
• Free Legal Aid
• Heroes At Home
• Disabled American Veterans
• Voice Of A Vet
For information call 518-545-6781 or go to www.heroesathomerensco.com.
Petersburgh Summer Youth Presentation
submitted by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
The Petersburgh Youth Committee will be providing an informational presentation on the Petersburgh Summer Recreation Program to the Petersburgh Town Board at the next Town Board Meeting at 7 pm on Monday, June 16. Petersburgh residents are encouraged to attend to hear about the program, meet some of the staff and ask any questions.
Elizabeth Weber On Dean’s List At Norwich
Elizabeth Erin Weber of Stephentown has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University for the spring 2014 semester.
Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army and is the oldest private military college in the U.S.
Hidden Hoosick Community Photography Exhibit: Photos By, For and About The Hoosick Community
HAYC3 is pleased to announce the Opening Reception for the Hidden Hoosick Community Photography Exhibit. It will take place downstairs at The HAYC3 Armory in 120gallery90, from 6 to 7 pm on Friday evening, June 20. Artists’ designs for the new HF Police Department shoulder patch will be on display as well.
The entire gallery will be filled with photographs of Hoosick and Hoosick Falls, all taken by the people of our community. Come to the gallery and find the one you took and see the images your friends, neighbors and co-workers took.
Imagine the walls of the long, narrow gallery hung with fabulous pictures. Each one is an individual’s interpretation of how she or he sees Hoosick. Or it’s a picture of something special to the photographer about the buildings, houses, fields, hills and hollows of our town and village. Some will show the bigger Hoosick picture – the sweeping hill views, horses running in the paddock, the bend in the river or a gorgeous village Victorian house. Some focus in on the details, like the gingerbread corbels on a front porch, the shingle patterns on a house, the expression on a cow’s face, the texture of sheep wool, the gears on farm equipment or the bark of a tree.
All the photographs were taken by Hoosick residents in the Town of Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls. When put together in the gallery, they form a well rounded portrait of our community. What better way to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of the Hoosick Community than through art created with the photographic vision of our residents?
The artists have agreed to sell their work. The sale price will be divided between the artist and HAYC3. HAYC3 will apply the funds directly to developing and supporting HAYC3 Arts programs for youth and adults.
Also on display is a special Hoosick Artists Guild project. For some time now, Hoosick Falls Assistant Chief of Police Harold McClellan has wanted a new shoulder patch design for the HF Police department uniforms, so several Hoosick Artists Guild members stepped up to the plate and have designed some options. Visitors to 120gallery90 and The Owl’s Nest on June 20 will have the opportunity to be a part of the process by voting for their favorite. The winning design will become part of the official Hoosick Falls Police uniform.
FunkintheTrunk At The Owl’s Nest
From 7 to 8 pm that same night is a free musical performance by FunkintheTrunk, the popular Bennington band famous for their toe-tapping, hand-clapping covers of 1960s and 70s favorites.
GLSP And Bennington Battlefield June Events
• Friday, June 13 – Mommy & Me! at 10 am – “The Grass is Always Greener” at Grafton Lakes State Park. Explore colors and plants on a fun romp in the Park for toddlers and pre-k aged children. Meet at the Park Office. This event is free. Please pre-register at 279-1155.
• Saturday, June 14 – Yoga in the Park Series Begins at GLSP from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the beach every Saturday though August 23. All levels welcome. The cost is $12 per class. For more information, please contact Kat Abrams at katyoga@hotmail.com.
• Saturday, June 14 – Flag Day Celebration at 11 am at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site. Honor the flag by learning about its history and enjoy fun activities with the kids. The event includes a birthday party for the flag, with games and cake. Meet at the Barnett Homestead, 30 Caretaker Road. Please call 279-1155 for information.
• Friday, June 20 – Star Watch at 9 pm at GLSP. Enjoy a free tour of the night sky with Albany Area Astronomers. Call Bernard at 658-9144 to confirm as cloudy skies may cancel. The rain date is Saturday, June 21 at 9 pm. Please use the Winter Entrance and follow signs to program.
• Saturday, June 28 – Go Fish! an introduction to fishing clinic from 9 am to 1 pm just past the docks by Long Pond Beach at GLSP. Instruction and fishing poles will be provided. Go fishing – because grandparents don’t frame pictures of the kids playing video games!
Saturday With The Rensselaer Land Trust
Hoosic River Paddle
There will be a Hoosic River Paddle on Saturday, June 21, at 9 am. Bring your kayak or canoe and paddle eight miles on the Hoosic River. We’ll put in at the NYS DEC public boat launch on RLT’s Hoosic River property in Eagle Bridge and take out downstream just before the Johnsonville Dam. This stretch is flat water with coves and marshy backwaters alive with birds and animal life.
Provide your own boat and PFD. Bring snacks and water. You need to be in good physical condition to negotiate about ¼ mile of dense water chestnut growth at the take out. The Hoosic River boat launch is approximately one mile west of Eagle Bridge on the north side of Route 67, at the DEC sign. The charge is $5, free for RLT members. You must preregister with Paul Schroeder at 518-674-2480 or pschroeder1@nycap.rr.com.
Stream Animals Of Rensselaer County: Workshop And Volunteer Opportunity
This workshop will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 9 am to 3 pm. Find out what lives in our local streams and assist a science research project on stream quality at the same time. Volunteers are needed to help sample the aquatic insects that indicate the degree of human impact on a stream. In this workshop, we will train you to sample streams in Rensselaer County as part of the research project. The New York Natural Heritage Program, in partnership with the Rensselaer Land Trust and the Hudson River Estuary Program, is conducting a year long project compiling data to assess stream quality in the Hudson River Valley. Our goal for the project is to make stream quality data available to those involved in conservation decision making, restoration, management and outreach activities.
On Saturday, June 21, there will be a morning presentation on the project, the aquatic insects living in streams and the method we will use to look for them. In the afternoon, we’ll visit a local stream and practice finding and identifying the insects. There will be an opportunity to assist with further stream sampling in Rensselaer County streams in July and August after participating in this workshop.
Please bring a brown bag lunch, water bottle, knee high or hip boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. There is no charge for this workshop. Contact Nick Conrad for the location of the workshop and more information and to register at nbconrad@msn.com or 518-279-1963.
Christian J. Goodermote
Hoosick – Christian J. “Chris” Goodermote, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. He had resided on Dundee Avenue in Hoosick, NY, with his loving wife and best friend of 45 years, Kathy (Baldwin) Goodermote.
Born on April 8, 1950, in Troy, NY, Chris was the son of Harold and Agnes (Ernst) Goodermote Sr. In 1967 he enlisted in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division and served in the Vietnam War. Chris was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, two Overseas Bars, National Defense Medal and Expert Badge (M-16).
After working 33 years, Chris retired from Saint Gobain Corporation. He was known for his work ethic, tireless energy and dedication. Chris was an avid reader and a classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening and had a passion for history. He was a family man and enjoyed endless hours with his grandchildren and “tinkering” in his garage.
Chris is survived by his wife, Kathy, his three children, Judith and husband Tracey Poissant of West Sand Lake, NY, Becky Goodermote and Christian and wife Kellie Goodermote all of Hoosick Falls, NY, two brothers, Harold Goodermote Jr. of North Hoosick, NY, and Ray Goodermote of Troy, seven grandchildren and many friends and extended family. Chris also leaves his furry companions who will miss him tremendously.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 13, at 5 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Town of Hoosick Historical Society through the funeral home.
Miriam Plenzig
Hoosick Falls – Miriam (Smith) Plenzig, 94, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of the late Francis H. Plenzig.
Born on May 22, 1920, in Syracuse, NY, Miriam was the daughter of the late Alvin G. and Blanche (Greene) Smith. She attended Hoosick Falls High School and ATI in Canton, NY. Miriam was a dietician at Northern Westchester Hospital and Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.
She is survived by two brothers, Robert L. Smith of Hoosick Falls and Peter J. Smith of New Mexico, a sister, Barbara Dougherty of Massena, NY, a step-daughter, Cheryl Kraich of Colorado, three step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Miriam is pre-deceased by a sister, Louise Guertin, a brother, John A. Smith, a step-son, Francis Plenzig Jr., a nephew, Kevin Dougherty, and a niece, Judy Le May.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 11, at 2 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial was Thursday in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation through the funeral home.
The Life Of George Holcomb – A Dog Complaint
Thursday, December 29, 1831: I and my wife and Mother Holcomb and sister Eleanor we went with sister Wylie and her son Moses, we all went to brother Wm in a visit. Mr. Wm Post’s dog chased and frightened my horses and followed us to my brother’s; we armed ourselves and returned by said Post’s and the dog came to us as we was passing, jumping and biting my team and Moses Wylie shot and it went under the dog and he ran away. I then called on said Post to kill his dog or I would complain of him. He would not, and I entered complaint to Squ Nathan Howard and I paid brothers Wm which was three dol and 55 cts. Wm and Moses went with me. We went in to Edmond Cherevoy’s woods and fetched brother Wm’s broken down sled home for him.
Wed, January 4: Today I took my cutter and my wife went with me to the north part of Hancock and we bargained with Lydia Green at one dollar per week to come make our cheese this season and to milk and wash and do any other work.
Monday, January 16, 1832: I chopped in my Rodgers swamp and Samuel sledded home. We drew three loads home and one load to the school house.
Wednesday: I chopped and drew two loads of wood in the swamp. A thaw we lost the best of the sleighing.
Thursday: I chopped and drew one load of wood and today I cut down and pressed out cider and tonight I cut my foot splitting wood.
Friday: My foot is lame and sore where I cut it last night.
Saturday: I went to Lebanon to a vendue near the Shaker Mill, but I did not bid off anything. On this evening as I was returning from Lebanon I met with a man by the name of Paine, I bargained with him to come a week and shoemake. He agreed to make thick boots at 88 cts per pair and women’s shoes or boots at 44 cts per pair.
Wednesday: I carried my children to school and today I went to H. Platt’s mill with a grist of rye. I carried two bushels of oats to H. Platt’s store at 37 cts per. Today quite snowy and blustering.
Thursday: I took the cutter to the vendue of Nathaniel Niles. I bought a cow at public vendue at 13 dollars and seventy five cts.
Friday: My wife and I went round by Mr Nathaniel Niles for the cow I bid off yesterday and I paid 15 dol for another cow that his wife and his son-in-law Harris sold to me and John Dean drove said cows home for me. I and my wife went on to Randal Brown’s to see a Roberts girl if she would work for us this season. We did not get an answer. Then we went to Mr. Chittendon’s to see if we could hire a girl but could not.
Saturday, Jan 29: Tonight a snow storm and high wind and snow drifts up the roads.
Monday: Today the storm continued. We only tended to our chores.
Tuesday: We shoveled roads on the highway. Snow had drifted badly.