A series of daytime tutor training workshops will begin on Monday, November 4, at the East Greenbush Community Library. Each session will run from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Anyone interested in attending this training is requested to attend an information session on Thursday, October 10, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the offices of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, located on the third floor of the First United Presbyterian Church, 1915 5th Avenue, Troy. To reserve a place, call 518-274-8526.
For 45 years Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County has recruited and trained volunteers to provide individual and small group tutoring. A professional staff supports volunteers who make the programs run. We are an affiliate of Literacy New York and accredited by ProLiteracy America. To learn more, visit www.lvorc.org.
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Pioneer Fish And Game Club Annual Banquet
submitted by Edward Sukuskas
The Pioneer Fish and Game Club celebrated its 67th year with the annual election of officers and banquet at the Club grounds in Potter Hill on Sunday, September 15. A great time was had by about 40 members, their families and guests.
Elected as President was Ed Sukuskas (Peaser), Vice President was Rodd Post, Secretary was Gary Sargood and Treasurer was Dick Ogden.
Dyken Pond Bird Seed Sale
The Dyken Pond 20th Annual Bird Seed Sale is a fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center. Order a premium bag of bird seed while supporting the programs of the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards scholarships for children to attend the Summer Nature Camp and land protection efforts. Stock up to last the winter!
These are the seeds available and the prices:
Premium Mixed – 40 lb. bag – $25 • Sunflower Hearts – 20 lb. bag – $29 Black Oil Sunflower – 40 lb. bag – $26 • Niger – 20 lb. bag – $19
Hi-Energy Suet Cakes – each cake $1.50
The last day to order is Sunday, October 14. The pick-up date and time is Saturday, October 20, between 9 am and 12 noon at the Capital Agway, 1333 State Highway 7, Troy. A 10% discount will be offered on any bird-related items bought at Agway during pick-up.
Arrangements can also be made for pick-up at the Rensselaer County Government Center on Monday, October 22, or at the Dyken Pond Center.
To place your order, send an email to jmeehan005@nycapp.rr.com or call Jamie Meehan at 518-301-3802. Orders can also be mailed to Jamie Meehan, 9 Plumadore Drive, Troy, NY, 12180. Please include your full name, mailing address, email and phone number on the order. All email orders will be confirmed and payment accepted on pick-up day.
Please visit our website at www.dykenpond.org for more information about the Center and a calendar of events.
June I. McInerney
Hoosick Falls – June I. McInerney, 91, of 27 Mechanic Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. Born June 7, 1922, in Vly Summit, NY, she was the daughter of Raymond and Emma O. (Brown) Allen. June was the wife of the late Gerard V. McInerney of Cambridge, NY.
Survivors include a son, Terry A. Kelley of Troy, a sister Dolores (Skiff) Grover of Troy, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as nephews and nieces.
Services were held Monday, September 23, at the Stump Church Cemetery in Cambridge with the Rev. George H. Orlemann of Cambridge officiating.
Arrangements were under the guidance of the New Comer Cannon Funeral Home in Colonie, NY.
Early October Events At GLSP
2, Wednesday – Interpretative Hike & Wander at 4 pm. Join Student Conservation Association Intern Laura Sears to share some of her discoveries along the trail. Pre-registration required: 279-1155.
12, Saturday- Treasure Hunt in the Wild Woods at 10:30 am. Team Deer and Team Coyote will each explore the Wild Woods and Shaver Pond Trail, looking for clues and signs of animals. If you succeed in your explore mission, treasure awaits! $3/person or $10/family of four or more. Space is limited for this popular program so pre-registration required: 279-1155.
First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls Sunday School Start Up
Arrests Expected In Holloway Stephentown House Vandalism
Twitter Blows The Whistle
by David Flint
Brian Holloway said he expects there will be arrests made following the vandalizing of his home in Stephentown on Saturday, August 31. The former New England Patriots football star said he is leaving that up to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department. He is more concerned that the community and especially the parents of those involved take a firm stand and see to it that responsibility is acknowledged so that the young lives of the miscreants can be turned around.
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Storm Over Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Fire Department responds to 120 calls a year on average. On Thursday, September 12, they responded to ten percent of the calls they receive all year. “We’ve been watching these (thunder and lightning) storms all summer,” said Hoosick Falls Fire Chief Carlton Coon. “Most of them went all around us, but Thursday it was right on top of us.” [Read more…] about Storm Over Hoosick Falls
Berlin Town Board Action – Offer To Buy The Cherry Plain Polling Place Accepted
by Kieron Kramer
Berlin Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger announced at the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, September 12, that he had received a signed offer and a $1,000 deposit for the Cherry Plain Polling Place. The Polling Place, at 110 Cherry Plain Square, had been appraised at $10,000 and that was the offer made by Cherry Plain residents Gary and Marie Hoffman. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – Offer To Buy The Cherry Plain Polling Place Accepted
Petersburgh Town Board Action – Road Repairs Cause Budget Woes
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board scheduled budget workshops for September 23 and 30 at 7 pm, and Town Supervisor Krahforst warned the Board that it will be facing a very difficult budget situation this year. Charles Guntner, the Town Bookkeeper, has warned the Supervisor that he doesn’t expect to have much fund balance at the end of the year. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action – Road Repairs Cause Budget Woes