by Bea Peterson
Peggy Cottrell was looking for something to do with her life other than banking and real estate, her previous careers. She wanted to do something to earn a living that was fun and enjoyable. She has found it in her wine shop called Why Not Wine, located on Route 7 in Hoosick, next to Tammy’s Candy Kettle. Cottrell carries New York State wines exclusively. “With so many great wineries in the State why would I carry any others,” she said.
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West Sand Lake Resident Col. Raymond Shields Promoted To One-Star General
Afghanistan Veteran Now Responsible For New York National Guard Emergency And Disaster Response Operations
New York Army National Guard Col. Raymond Shields, a West Sand Lake resident, has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General (one-star).
Shields, a veteran of the Afghan War, is Director of the Joint Staff for the 16,000 member New York National Guard. He is responsible for coordinating National Guard assistance to state and local governments during emergencies and for domestic security operations.
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Stephentown Christmas Tree Lighting At Veterans Park
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting In Berlin
County Legislature Approves 2013 County Budget
Budget is Below Tax Cap
submitted by Rich Crist
The Rensselaer County Legislature approved the 2013 County budget, which is under the State tax cap and protects needed services, at a special meeting Monday evening, December 3, Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid announced. Rensselaer County has been under the State tax cap each of the past two years the State tax cap has been in effect. Legislators worked with County Executive Kathy Jimino to reduce the amount of a minimal tax increase originally proposed in the spending plan.
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State Champions! Panthers Bring Championship Home From Dome; Stun Hornell 34 – 21
by Steve Bradley
They said they were going to play football in the Dome. They were only 11 and 12 years old, but they honestly believed they were going to play in the Dome. The mother of one of those then 12 year old boys wanted to move back to her hometown, but her young son said he wanted to stay in Hoosick Falls so he could play football and go to The Dome with his friends. When they won the Pee Wee football championship, they said they were going to play in the Dome.
And they did. They played in the Dome. Boy, did they ever play in the Dome.
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Petersburgh House Burns To The Ground – No One Injured
by Alex Brooks
The home of the Votra family at 1024 Taconic Trail, just east of where Dayfoot Road meets Route 2, burned to the ground on Monday afternoon.
No one was home at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. The fire was called in by passers-by who saw the smoke and flames, one of whom was firefighter and Petersburgh Supervisor Siegfried Krahforst.
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NYS Police Investigate Fatal Accident In Hoosick
NY State Police news release
On November 19, at approximately 1:17 pm, Jo-De M. Wilbur, 26, of Greenwich, NY, was traveling east on County Route 102, Johnson Hill Road, in the Town of Hoosick, operating a 2002 Ford Ranger pickup truck. Wilbur lost control of the vehicle and crossed into the westbound lane. The truck then left the roadway and overturned. [Read more…] about NYS Police Investigate Fatal Accident In Hoosick
BCS Board Agrees To Disagree
by Thaddeus Flint
The Berlin School Board seems to have arrived at a point where they can agree to disagree. The traditional vote on the Capital Project bond flotation failed to pass at the November 20 meeting with the required two-thirds super majority, just like it always does. The only difference was that the Board members present didn’t even bother to take the time to argue their views; the matter went straight to vote.
“What? No discussion?” asked Board Member Bev Stewart.
Her fellow members sighed as one.
“Just kidding,” said Stewart.
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The History Of Berlin’s Dutch Church Will Be Presented At The Stephentown Historical Society Meeting
The Stephentown Historical Society will hold its holiday potluck dinner on Monday, December 3, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26) in Stephentown. Officers and Board Members will be elected at the brief business meeting. Sharon Klein will give an illustrated talk on the history of Berlin’s Dutch Church after the dinner. All meetings are free and open to the public. The building is handicapped-accessible. For information, phone 518-733-0010.
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