On Friday November 15, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly delicious Fish Fry Dinner. For $10 you can come enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, French fries, coleslaw, a brownie and soda or water. Eat in or take out; its up to you. Call-in orders are welcome. The Firehouse number is 658-2890. The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm at the Berlin Fire Department. If you have any questions, please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646.
Cambridge Area Woman’s Farm And Garden Event
Beginning on Tuesday, November 5, at 12 noon, the Cambridge Area Branch of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden will hold the second annual Dried Flower Arrangements Silent Auction at the Glens Falls Bank in Cambridge. This was a big success last year, and there will once again be many beautiful floral arrangements for you to bid on. The bidding will end on Tuesday, November 19, at 2 pm, and the final bidders will be the lucky ones to take their arrangements home.
Farm and Garden awards scholarships to two seniors each year in area high schools who are entering the fields of agriculture, horticulture, marine biology and other related fields. All proceeds from this fund raiser will go toward these scholarships. We hope you will support this important fundraiser once again this year.
Volunteers Improve The Trail System At GLSP
by Liz Wagner, Park Naturalist, Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park has a long legacy of volunteers improving the Park. Volunteers maintain the trails, recently restored the Dickinson Hill Fire Tower and lead outings throughout the year on trails and waterways in the Park. In the interest of encouraging more volunteerism, Grafton Lakes State Park is sharing one ongoing success story, made possible by Chris Roe, an avid mountain biker and a Board of Directors member of the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park.
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This Week’s Programs At The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
• Saturday, November 2 – Map and Compass, 1 to 4 pm, for older teens and adults. Learn the basics of traveling off trail. Practice using topographical maps and a compass to navigate your way through the forest. This event is for beginners or as a refresher. Lisa Hoyt is the instructor. The fee is $8, $5 for members.
Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 people.
• Sunday, November 3 – Volunteer Firewood Day, 1 to 4 pm, Volunteer to help bring in the Center’s firewood for the season. We need folks to help cut, haul, run the log splitter and stack firewood. Volunteers will be treated to dinner at 4 pm. Pre-registration is required for dinner. Pre-register by contacting Lisa Hoyt at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center at 518-658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net. Please contact the Center by Friday, November 1.
Visit our website at http://www.dykenpond.org for a complete list of upcoming programs and more information.
Harmony Hope Englert
Petersburgh – Harmony Hope Englert, age 4 months, joined the angels in the arms of our savior on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Harmony Hope was born at Albany Medical Center on June 25, 2013, the beloved daughter of Robert F. and Melody M. Hyde Englert.
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Frances Gutermuth Koerner
Berlin – Frances Gutermuth Koerner, 95, of Berlin, NY, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, in Williamstown, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Koerner.
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Walter John Davendonis
Hoosick Falls – Walter “Wally” John Davendonis, 90, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 26, 2013, after a long illness. Wally was born February 3, 1923, in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the son of the late John and Cecelia (Zabela) Davendonis.
He attended St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. At the age of seventeen he joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) in Lovelock, AZ. Upon returning to New York he worked at the Watervliet Arsenal prior to joining the United States Navy during WW II, proudly serving as a Gunner’s Mate, 2nd Class.
Upon his return to Hoosick Falls, he met and married Margaret “Peg” Whittet who pre-deceased him in 1988. Wally owned and ran his plumbing and heating business, then worked at the Hoosac School. He served as a Village Trustee and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Polish Hall, Pioneer Fish and Game Club, VFW and American Legion, all in Hoosick Falls. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed taking a daily chance on the NY Lottery and Win for Life.
Mr. Davendonis is also pre-deceased by his son, Scott, an infant son, a granddaughter, Emily DeLuca, his sisters Anne Como and Helen “Nellie” Toohey, and his brothers Ralph, Anthony, Peter and John Davendonis.
He is survived by his children, Christina and husband Walter Passineau, Margaret and husband Wayne Dukette, Thomas and wife Kim Davendonis, Elizabeth and husband Leo LaRoche, Janet DeLuca and Paul and wife Edith Davendonis, his daughter-in-law, Nancy Davendonis, nineteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, with one on the way, his sister, Adelia and husband Raymond St. Hilaire, his sister-in-law, Eileen Davendonis, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends were invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, October 29, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.
Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Rensselaer County Community Hospice or the Veterans Honor Flight through the funeral home.
Gertrude Hoffman
Hoosick – Gertrude (North, Bentley) Hoffman, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at her daughter’s house in Rotterdam, NY, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Lawrence P. Bentley and then married the late John H. Hoffman.
Born on January 1, 1923, in Potter Hill, NY, Gertrude was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith (Burgess) North. She graduated from the Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls, NY, in 1940. Gertrude worked as a sewing machine operator for the Cluett & Peabody Company and the Arrow Shirt Company, both in Troy, NY, until retiring in 1985. She was a former member of the Eagles in Hoosick Falls, the Old Potter Hill Methodist Church and the Senior Citizens in Troy.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Gaige and husband Galen of Schenectady, NY, and her step-sons, John Allen and Donald Hoffman and wife Susan, both of Stephentown, NY. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews and two brothers-in-law, Robert Bentley of Troy and Robert Foley. Gertrude is pre-deceased by a daughter, Hazel Foley, two sisters, Mabel Worthington and Mildred Pilling, and two brothers, James North Sr. and Arthur North.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 2, at 1 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial at the Hoosick Rural Cemetery in Hoosick will follow the service. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 am until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to The Joan Nicole Prince Home or the Community Hospice of Schenectady County.
Movie Event Is A Hit In Berlin
by Sherry Bowman Kluck
On Friday, October 25, more than 60 people gathered at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Berlin for a viewing of “Home Run,” the story of fictional baseball star – and alcoholic – Cory Brand, whose abusive childhood set him on the road toward personal destruction. Attendees of the movie event were treated to popcorn, soda, cookies and other snacks, all provided free of charge through the Church’s teen outreach, The Landing. Based on the Christian treatment program Celebrate Recovery, which is featured in “Home Run,” The Landing helps teens overcome their hurts, habits and hang-ups and recently celebrated its one year anniversary at the Seventh Day Baptist Church. Although “Home Run” deals with very serious topics, the October 25 event was a positive experience for all, as they learned more about the hope that is offered to our local youth through The Landing program.
The Life Of George Holcomb – Preparing to Peddle
Tuesday, June 16, 1829: I went to the Shakers with a load of oak bark, eighty feet at five dollars per cord, It was credit me on account, three dol and 44 cts. Platt Wylie put a horse side mine to go to the Shakers. We took dinner to Munson’s where I traded.
Wednesday: I hoed potatoes and this afternoon I walked over to Henry Platt’s Jnr Store to vendue. Said Platt had failed, but I did not bid off anything.
Thursday: This evening I walked to Lebanon to the pool to see if I could sell a barrel of soap, but could not market it. I called to Bull’s the baker, but he would not engage to bake for me to peddle as he did last year. I did not engage it.
Friday: We half hilled corn. Platt Wylie helped in the way of changing works and brother Sylvester helped most half a day in the way of changing works, and this afternoon he started for Greenbush to get a load of cake to peddle at camp meeting next week at Dalton. I sent five dollars worth. I found a wagon and horse feed and lent him 50 cts.
Sunday, June 21: This afternoon I walked to the east part of Pittsfield to Mr. James Foot’s and called to his house about sunset to get information about the Methodist camp meeting, if peddlers would be admitted near the ground. I called to Pittsfield town to Calvin Martin Esq to get a recommend to James Foot, one of said Methodist to be admitted. Said Martin said he would have one written when I come to camp meeting. I returned home tonight.
Monday: Today I took the single wagon and carried one bushel corn to Hancock Village to Wm Lapum Hull’s Store. I took a keg of Molaga wine at 75 cts, 5¾ gal to sell to camp meeting on commission – if not sold, to be returned. This afternoon I took my single wagon and carried my cake and cider up to Hancock Mountain and left it to Mr. Sparahawk’s and returned home for the rest of my load for to start tomorrow for camp meeting.
Tuesday: This morning at daybreak I started for camp meeting in Dalton. I took a barrel of beer this morning and went on to take my load. I went with my single wagon. Mr. Newton went with me, and brother Sylvester went in company.