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Bobby Shoemaker Eagles Hole #2 at Dutchaven Golf Course

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

by Kevin Weeden

Due to the holiday, Monday night golfers had their choice of which day to play this week.  Because of this, there wasn’t any closest to the pin contests or skins.  Wednesday night golfers had to fight the darkening skies, but those who waited until 6 pm were treated to a beautiful night.  Some golfers will be making their matches up next week, so the standings for Wednesday are not up-to-date.

With new dice in hand, and an equal chance of each hole to be rolled, hole #12 came up for the Wednesday skins.  In flight A, no one was able to birdie this hole, the par pushed the pot until next week.  In flight B, Eric Pearson cashed in once again with his nice par.  Congratulations Eric!!  This week the spring match play tournament will begin.

On Monday night, the leaders in flight A, Leon Rosko and Ed Powers, remained unbeaten on the year.  This week Rod Squires and Dean Becker get a chance to take them down.  The big match up this week in flight B is leaders Dave and Tom Vogt, winners of 4 out of 5 weeks versus the second place team of Mike Waitekos and Eric Holbritter, who are in a two-week slump.  On Wednesday night, Rick Crosier and Jamie Balance still hold on to First place, despite their first loss of the season.  They each won their individual matches, but lost the total score, missing out on the 5 points.  Most of us are thankful for this rain, but in hope that it dries out before the leagues start up again.

Check out dutchavengolf.com for more information on the Monday night golf league, the course and the restaurant! Visit caddyshaqgolf.com for more information on the Wednesday Night golf league

Monday Night Duffers League Recap

Week 4 Highlights: Bobby Shoemaker made his first eagle of the year on the par 5 hole #11.  Bobby ended the night 3 below his handicap, shooting a net 32.  Teammates Leon Rosko and Ed Powers both shot below their handicap.  Leon shot 39.  Both players had 3 pars and 1 birdie.  Two other teammates, Dave Daigle and John Newkirk netted below par.  Jeff Maynard had the low net of the night.  Jeff shot 40, net 31, with 5 pars.  Rik Seiler (3 pars, 2 birdies) and Dan O’Rourke (4 pars, 1 birdie) both tied for low gross, 38.  Jeff St Gelais had 5 pars and 1 birdie shooting 40.  Bob Carey (4 pars, 1 birdie) and Jim Carey (3 pars, 1 birdie) won 18.5 points.  Billy Potter and Kyle Woodard won 18.5 points.  Tim Herrington had back-to-back birdies on hole #5 and #6.  Kevin Weeden added 2 birdies this week.  Rod Squires had the only birdie on hole #1, putting from the fringe.  Brett Seiler had the only birdie on hole #4, the #1 handicap.

Top 3 pars:  Dan O’Rourke 23, Joe Gerwin & Rik Seiler & Peter Martin III 22

Top 3 birdies:  Brett Seiler & Rik Seiler 8, Mike Marpe 6

Wednesday Night Caddyshack League Recap

Week 5 Highlights:  Eric Pearson and John Reizel dominated the night.  They won 7 pts and 6 pts respectively taking a huge 18 (out of 23) points on the night.  Eric had 6 pars and shot a league-low net score of 32 and added a second skin win to his resume this year.  Peter Martin III (6 pars, 6 pts, 1 birdie, gross 37, net 33) along with teammate Kevin Weeden (2 pars, 2 birdies, 5.5 pts) took 16.5 team points.  Peter’s birdie came on the #1 handicapped hole, #13.  Ralph Quackenbush (6 pts, net 34, 5 pars, 1 birdie) and teammate Kevin Greene (only birdies in the league on hole #11 and #15) won 15.5 points.  Tim Hutton brought his A game against Mike Lewsey.  Tim shot 37, net 33 with 6 pars and 1 birdie.  Mike had back-to-back birdies on hole 17 and 18 to add to his league-leading birdie count.  Mike’s partner Todd Rogers had 5 pars and 1 birdie, on his way to shooting a league-low gross score of 37, to lift their team to an overall win for the night.  John Newkirk continued to play solidly as he won 6 pts.  He had 2 birdies.  He had the only birdie on hole #14.  Josh Magisano led his team to a narrow win with his 39, net 33 with 6 pars.

Closest to the Pin Results (week 5): Hole #1-Kevin Greene, Hole #3-Ralph Quackenbush, Hole #9 -Mike Lewsey (3 wins).

Monday Night Duffers Standings through 5 Weeks

Flight A Flight B

1  12 – Rosko / Powers  88.5 1  14 – Vogt /Vogt  76

2    7 – Carey / Carey  76.5 2  23 – Waitekos/Holbritter  66.5

3    5 – O’Rourke / Marpe 73 3  20 – Russell/Goodwin 66.5

4    6 – Stratton / Herrington  72 4  21 – Magisano/Dearstyne 65.5

5    4 – Ric Sieler / Donovan 70.5 5  16 – Osborne / Sullivan  58.5

6   11 – Maynard / Lee  68.5 6  15 – Daigle / Newkirk 58.5

7   10 – Shoemaker/Shoemaker 66.5 7  17 – Becker / Squires 57.5

8     2 – English / Shoemaker  63 8  19 – Frisino / Pacheco 56

9     1 – Martin / Weeden 60.5 9  13 – Harrington/Ogert/McGuire  54.5

10   3 – Gerwin / StGelais   59.5 10  22 – Hunziker / Rose 53.5

11   8 – Brett Sieler / Akin  58 11  18 – Speanburg / Brundige  48

12   9 – Potter / Woodard 48 12  24 – Wiley / Wiley 34.5

Filed Under: Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Sports Outdoors

Stephentown’s Youth Summer Camp Accepting Registrations

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

Stephentown’s summer youth day camp program will operate again this year under the direction of the Stephentown Memorial Library. Join camp director and certified physical education teacher Laura Hunt and local soccer coach Shawn Willis for four weeks of science, sports, arts, environmental education and lots of play and fun.  Camp activities will take place at the library, the town hall and the library’s green fields property.

The summer camp will take place beginning Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 31 this year.  Campers will be served free breakfast and free lunch, provided through the Rensselaer County Office of Family Services. Camp hours will be 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is free for residents of Stephentown.  For families who would like to drop off their child early, 8 am drop off is available for $15/week (discount available for multiple children in a family.) Non-Stephentown residents can participate at a cost of $75/week, 8 am to 2 pm, space-permitting. Campers will be accepted on a space available basis.

The Youth Camp also provides opportunities for Stephentown teens to gain employment experience. Teens may apply for the following positions: counselor – 16 and older; counselor-in-training – minimum age 15; volunteer – minimum age 13.

Applications are available at SML, on the library website, and at the Stephentown Town Hall.  Please submit your application by Friday, June 5. Questions? Call Laurenne Teachout at 733-5750.

Filed Under: Local News, Stephentown

Brunswick Library Events

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

Story Hour: Thursday at 10:30 am and Saturday at 11

Crafternoon: Every other Wednesday at 4:30 pm.

Ages 5-10 make a simple craft at the library to take home

Adult Yoga – Wednesdays, 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Join this friendly drop in yoga group!  Please bring your own mat. This is a free class with a suggested donation of $1 to $5 dollars

Garden Day Sale – June 6, 9 am to 1 pm

Come for a plethora of plants, local vendors, baked goods and raffles

T/ween Book Club – June 12 at 3 pm

Ages 11+ come to the library after school for a fun book discussion about all things John Green.  We will make fun key chains and DFTBA bracelets.  Did we mention there will be free pizza?

Red Cross Babysitting Course – June 13 at 10:30 am Ages 10+

Call the library for more information or to register your child

Monthly Cook-Off – June 22 at 6 pm

Make your favorite Summer Salad (potato, macaroni, pasta) and bring it to the library for our monthly cook off!

Summer Reading Kick Off – June 26, 4 to 6 pm

Register your kids for the library’s summer reading program and get a free ice cream sundae!  We will also be making superhero capes!

Filed Under: Berlin, Grafton, Local News

The Berlin Community Cemetery Meeting

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

The Berlin Community Cemetery Meeting will be held on Monday, June 8, at 7 pm at the Berlin Community Cemetery Land.

All Lot Owners are welcome to attend.

Filed Under: Berlin, Local News

Bennington Battlefield Program Includes Talk And Driving Tour

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

As part of New York State’s “Path Through History” Weekend, the Bennington Battlefield Historic Site in Hoosick, New York will host a talk and driving tour about the Battle of Bennington on Saturday, June 20 starting at 10:30 am.

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Filed Under: Hoosick, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Second Annual Let’s Move Day: Healthy Outdoor Family Activities

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

The Second Annual Let’s Move Day is June 27 at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center.  This day of free activities is designed to let people try their hand at various outdoor activities and encourages everyone to get outside to try something fun or different.

This weekend coincides with New York State’s free fishing weekend. Trout Unlimited will be running a fly tying workshop, fly-casting demonstrations and a pond biodiversity assessment.  Kayaking, nature walks and geo-caching are some of the other activities led by guides.

Healthy, light snacks and refreshments will be available all day.  Let’s Move Day will take place in two different sessions, the first from 10:30 am to Noon, the second from 12:30 to 2 pm. Everything is free!  Pre-registration for Kayaking is available for those interested.  If you have any questions please e-mail us at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or call (518) 658-2055

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Telling Tales: Native American Legends, Myths, And Folklore At Dyken Pond Center

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

Join Gil Payette, a master storyteller of Native American legends and folklore at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Sunday, June 14 at 1:30 pm.

Listen to Payette tell the ancient myths from people who lived close to the land. The event will take place in our beautiful, forested amphitheater, and will entertain all ages. Contact the Center for more information at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055, or visit www.dykenpond.org.

The Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Croseyville, NY. They provide natural science education programs and services that promote stewardship of the environment and foster sound environmental decision making.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News

Therese J. Counsell

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

New Lebanon – Therese J. Berard Counsell, 76, died Monday, May 25, 2015 at the Springside Rehabilitation & Skilled Care in Pittsfield, MA surrounded by her loving family.  Born in New Bedford, MA on February 4, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Evelyn Erno Berard.  [Read more…] about Therese J. Counsell

Filed Under: Local News, New Lebanon, Obituaries

Hilda T. Willbrant

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

Petersburgh/Berlin – Hilda T. (Thomas) Willbrant, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Danforth Adult Care Center in Hoosick Falls.

Born in Petersburgh, NY, Hilda was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Church) Thomas.   She grew up in Cherry Plain and was a 1940 graduate of Berlin High School.  [Read more…] about Hilda T. Willbrant

Filed Under: Berlin, Local News, Obituaries, Petersburgh

Eleanor M. Heidecke

June 4, 2015 By eastwickpress

Stephentown – Eleanor M. Heidecke, 87, longtime resident of Stephentown, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2015

Eleanor was born in Manhattan, New York, a daughter of the late James and Marie Rhodes. She lived as a homemaker caring for her husband and daughters. Eleanor was an amazing, strong and tenacious woman.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Fritz Heidecke; brothers, Eddie Rhodes and James Rhodes.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Ellen Persichina and her husband Thomas and Karen Glennon; cherished grandchildren, Jesse, Jamie, Catherine, Thomas, Christopher, Michelle and Neil; 5 adoring great-grandchildren; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the loving care of Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown.

To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.

Filed Under: Local News, Obituaries, Stephentown

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