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Stephentown Veterans Dedicate New Monument

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by David Flint

 

At a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, November 8, the Veterans of Stephentown dedicated a new monument honoring “Those who served from the Stephentown Area in the American Revolution and Civil War.” This handsome monument honors all the Revolutionary and Civil war veterans but will not be inscribed with their names because at the time Stephentown covered a much larger geographical area, much of which is now in other towns. [Read more…] about Stephentown Veterans Dedicate New Monument

Veterans Café

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Joe Caverly, Rolland Hewitt both of Petersburgh and Alvie Vincent of Berlin were the first customers of the Veterans Hall Cafe in Petersburgh. Rolland, whose name is in the Honor Roll of Veterans for Petersburgh, was eligible for free coffee. Caverly, who didn’t drink coffee when he went into the service in WW II, thought that 10 cents a cup would cover him. Alvie, who is not a veteran, paid the full price of $1. All the men made generous donations for their homemade cinnamon rolls. [Read more…] about Veterans Café

HFCS Elementary School Honors Veterans

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by Bea Peterson

 

Third grade teacher Terri Burdick is a member of the Elks. The Elks Club, she told a packed auditorium Monday morning, is dedicated to helping Veterans. For many years, in that capacity, Mrs. Burdick has spearheaded a program that recognizes them on the eve of Veterans Day. The entire elementary school gets involved in this outstanding program. Students and teachers dress in red, white and blue, and there’s plenty of singing. Hearing an auditorium of elementary kids belting out “Proud to be an American” will warm any heart. [Read more…] about HFCS Elementary School Honors Veterans

Rensselaer County Veterans Breakfast

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The Brunswick Elks hosted the Annual Rennselaer County Veterans breakfast on Sunday, November 9.  More than 700 meals were served to area Veterans and their families, with a special awards ceremony following the breakfast.  Twenty-five area Veterans were awarded various service medals by Congressman Mike McNulty and County Executive Kathy Jimino. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Veterans Breakfast

Students Of The Month At Grafton Elementary

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Grafton Elementary School is emphasizing the following character traits throughout the year: responsibility, respect, self-control, compassion, tolerance, trustworthiness, perseverance, cooperation, citizenship and appreciation.

 

For the month of October the character trait was respect. The children were recognized at a special awards assembly and had their pictures on display in the building. [Read more…] about Students Of The Month At Grafton Elementary

Tim McCart Inducted Into Troy Bowling Association Hall Of Fame

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On November 1, in Mechanicville, NY, joined by friends and family, Tim McCart was inducted into the Troy Bowling Association (TBA) Hall of Fame Class of 2008 in the Achievement Category.  Tim is the first bowler from Barbecue Recreation in Hoosick Falls to be inducted for Achievement. [Read more…] about Tim McCart Inducted Into Troy Bowling Association Hall Of Fame