Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by David Flint
What would motivate a man living in Nazi Germany to endanger his life and his family’s welfare by hiding Jews and helping them escape the country? What inspires this kind of courage? “I believe it was simply compassion,” replied Dr. Stephan Sell at a meeting this month of the Stephentown Historical Society. [Read more…] about Compassion And Courage In Nazi Germany
by Erin Lenseth
During Tuesday’s Rensselaer County Legislative Meeting Bob Brignola, a Rensselaer County citizen, addressed the Legislators regarding the recent ballot misprint which made national news. The misprint occurred on roughly 300 absentee ballots that were mailed out throughout Rensselaer County misspelling Presidential nominee Barack Obama’s name as “Barack Osama.” [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – An Innocent Mistake?
Girl Scout Troop 1371 out of the Berlin Central School District is planning a community service project to help members of our community recycle some of their used items. [Read more…] about Girl Scouts Recycle
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an all you can eat buffet style breakfast on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 11 am [Read more…] about Grafton VFD Breakfast
The Tall And Short Of It. Walter Walters and Lucy LaRusso share a head hug and a laugh at the last Petersburgh Senior Citizen Meeting of the year. Lucy was honored as she retired as President of the seniors. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Sun Shine Seniors Hold Last Meeting Of The Year
The Hoosick Grange met on Wednesday, October 8, with Master David Cornell. Marion Hynick was in charge of the Lecturer’s program. She introduced her stepson, Glen Hynick. Glen was in the International Guard that flew to Antarctica. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
The 2008 Coaches Cup Winner is Kevin Gorman.
The 2008 NYSGA Medallion Winners are – Men’s Gross – Kevin Gorman; Ladies Gross – Peg Crossman Men’s Net – Ed Atherton; Ladies Net – Shari Spangenberg.
The Closing Party Scramble – Team was won by the team of Paul Haynes, Jr., Bill Sparks, Dave McCabe and Brad Eastman.
The Annual Meeting is October 25 at 10 am in the Club House. All members are urged to attend.
