Local News
Sukuskas Wins Conservationist Award
by Bea Peterson
On September 19 Ed Sukuskas was honored by the New York State Conservation Council as the 2014 Volunteer Conservationist of the Year. Accompanied by long time friend P.J. Hyde, Sukuskas traveled to Utica to receive the Award. At the same meeting his good friend and fellow sportsman Howard Cushing, Jr. received the Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Octoberfest In Petersburgh
Hoosac School Donates Barn Quilt To Village
by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday, October 1, Hoosac School Headmaster Dean Foster and Trustee Jay Higle presented Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge with the Red, White and Blue Schoolhouse 2’x2’ Barn Quilt created by Martha Raab-Hall that was auctioned off at the HAYC3 Harvest Moon Dinner Saturday evening. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Donates Barn Quilt To Village
Harvest Craft & Halloween Bazaar
The PVMCC will host a Harvest Craft & Halloween Bazaar in the Veterans Memorial Hall in Petersburgh on October 25, from 5 to 8 pm.
Please come and celebrate. Children will decorate cookies, pumpkins, etc. Snacks will be provided. At dark we will do a Jack-o’-lantern lighting. Costumes are optional.
Bring a baked item for judging (optional). The winner will receive a prize.
Hoosick Grange News
It was open meeting night at Hoosick Grange on October 8. Marion Cipperly was in charge of the program. She introduced Mr. Dean Foster, Headmaster of The Hoosac School. He said he always wanted to learn more about the Grange. We told him some things, and then he told us about Hoosac School. He said the very wealthy and famous Tibbits family started the first school in Lansingburgh. The school was founded in 1889 with 125 students. It survived the depression when other schools didn’t. He told us it is a Prep School that prepares students for college, and is an intellectual school. They have students from 14 different countries. The class size is 10 students per instructor. They teach 38 different languages. They have a new language lab. They have a very good athletic program of ice skating, soccer and basketball. They receive no Federal money. They have a new fitness center, and they give one million dollars in financial aid a year. They have both boys and girls, 12 years old and up.
This year the school will be celebrating the 120 Yule Log and Boar’s Head. They also will celebrate the 125 Founders’ Day on November 1. He said all are welcome to come and celebrate with them.
The school is working at being more active in the community. They clean the Hill Road every year and are involved with HAYC3. Dean loves the area and the school. He came to the school in 1994, and his wife is from Petersburgh. They have three children. He invited the Grange to come and visit the school. The Grange members thanked Dean for a very informative program. They had some delicious refreshments after the program, provided by Marion Cipperly.
The Lecturer announced that she remembered three sick Grangers and thanked Martha Babbitt for printing the program and planning books.
Berta Burr is in charge of the program on October 22. Her topic is walnut trees. Refreshment committee is Allen and Edna Cornell. All are welcome to come for the program.
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Texas Hold’em
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, October 25, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 per player will be accepted and give the player 6,000 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,000 extra in chip value. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of nine places.
A free buffet will be served at the first break, and refreshments will be available.
For further information, please call John Linton at 518-733-0469.
Pioneer Fish & Game Club Election Of Officers
The Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Inc. held its 68th Election of Officers and Picnic on Sunday, September 25. Officers elected were President Edward Sukuskas, Vice President Rodd Post, Secretary Gary Sargood and Treasurer Richard Ogden. After a brief meeting a picnic was enjoyed by approximately 60 members and guests.
The Pioneer Fish & Game Club is located a the end of Fish & Game Road on Potter Hill. The Club has a nature trail that is sometimes maintained by Boy Scouts. This summer they hosted the Town of Hoosick Day Camp for a day. They frequently host youth groups, and the Boy Scouts use the place in the winter. “The Club House has every animal from this part of the Country in it,” said President Ed Sukuskas.
The Club is currently applying for a grant to create a five and a half acre small game habitat for New England cottontails, turkeys and other small game.
The Club is limited to 100 senior members, plus several junior members.
Oktoberfest To Benefit Land Trust
The 7th Annual Oktoberfest to benefit land conservation in Rensselaer County will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 1 to 9 pm. Oktoberfest will be held at Revolution Hall, 417-425 River Street, Troy. The $10 admission will benefit the Rensselaer Land Trust. Beer and food will be sold separately and paid directly to Brown’s Brewing Company. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Attorney Edward J. Gorman To Address HACA Volunteers
The Hoosick Area Church Association is pleased to announce that Edward J. Gorman, Esquire will be the keynote speaker at the HACA Volunteer and Sponsor Appreciation Brunch to be held on October 25 from 10 am to noon at the First United Presbyterian Church.
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