Yvonne Keefe, spokesperson for the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, reported that the Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal house fire on Plank Road at approximately 10:10 pm on Sunday night, September 15. Fire Departments from Poestenkill, Wynantskill, Eagle Mills and Mt. View responded. Investigators from the Rensselaer County Fire Investigation Unit have determined the fire to be accidental.
Officials found the body of Devin Hover, age 29, in the home that was destroyed by the fire last night. The parents, John Hover and Georgia Hover, also in the home were transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.
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Passive Activism: Shaker Feminists
The Shaker Museum Mount Lebanon will present “Passive Activism: Shaker Feminists” as part of its Shaker Stories series on Sunday, September 22, from 2 to 3 pm.
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Yoga At The Armory In Hoosick Falls
The Armory now offers Yoga twice a week, Sunday mornings at 11 am and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm. [Read more…] about Yoga At The Armory In Hoosick Falls
Rededication Of The Blessing Fountain In Lebanon Springs
The Lebanon Valley Historical Society will join the New Lebanon community in the rededication of the Blessing Fountain on Friday, September 27, at 1 pm. The fountain, designed by noted sculptor Sir Henry Hudson Kitson for the New Lebanon Garden Club in 1941, will be renamed the Mohican Blessing Fountain to more accurately reflect the people who gave the gift of the healing waters in perpetuity to the newly arrived settlers of Lebanon Springs. The event will be attended by a representative of the Tribal Council of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans and will take place at the fountain, located on Route 22 in Lebanon Springs, followed by refreshments at the pavilion in Shatford Park to celebrate the harvest season.
Triviapalooza – Game On
Trivia buffs, we know you’re out there! We have two teams ready and raring to go but need two individuals for a pick up team plus one more team of three to round out our Triviapalooza Main Event this Saturday, September 21, from 2:15 to 2:45 at the Wood Memorial Park Gazebo during Pumpkinpalooza.
Main Event categories include military history, New York State, In & Around Town (all about HF and surrounding area) and sports. All will include local trivia as well as general knowledge questions.
You can also play individually throughout the day by stopping at the Voice of a Vet booth any time. Choose a category (those listed above not included) and answer as many questions as you can in three minutes. We will log players’ points on our score board and at the end of the day a winner will be declared in both adult and children’s divisions, a child is up to and including age 11. Heroes at Home will be providing prizes for both team and individual events.
If you feel something tugging at your heartstrings, take courage, place that phone call and reserve your spot. If you’re not inclined to play, come on out, enjoy the fun and cheer for those who are.
Triviapalooza! is being sponsored by veterans task forces Voice of a Vet and Heroes at Home. Our booth will also have general and event information from local, county and state veterans organizations and beautiful 2014 inspirational calendars on sale to help benefit local veterans events.
For more information or if you’d like to register for the Main Event, call Gail at 686-3269 or Tom at 686-5075.
Father And Son Comic Book Authors To Speak At The New Lebanon Library
Local authors Michael and Diego Mongue will appear at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, September 26, at 3:30 pm, to talk about their quarterly comic book series, “Awesome Robot Science Fiction Action Comix.” The talk will be followed by Q& A and discussion, after which Michael and Diego will sign copies of the book.
“Awesome Robot” started as letters left in Diego’s school lunches. Messages of encouragement like, “Have a great day at school” or “Eat your lunch and work hard” soon morphed into stranger missives, such as “Don’t eat cake from the cafeteria garbage pail.” These notes were accompanied by illustrations that eventually became the “Awesome Robot” series, the story of Dennis the Robot and his anthropomorphic misadventures. The story and renderings marry the musings of a pre-pubescent boy and the satirical commentaries of his outsider artist father.
Michael Mongue is an artist residing in Williamstown, MA. His work has been shown at the Left Bank Gallery in Bennington, the Arts and Crafts Guild in Dalton, MA, the Flatiron Gallery in North Adams, MA, the Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in New York City, the Deborah Davis Fine Art Gallery in Hudson, NY, and the Firehouse Cafe in Adams, MA. He is the author of M.Mongue: Acrylic Paintings from a Berkshire Artist, as well as the “Awesome Robot” series which he writes with his son. Diego, aged 10, who is in the fifth grade.
The public is welcome at this free event, which is most appropriate for school-aged children although interested patrons of all ages are welcome. For more information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.
Berlin Rescue Squad Café
On Friday, September 20, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly delicious Fish Fry Dinner. For $10 you can come enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, french fries, coleslaw, a brownie and soda or water. Eat in or take out, its up to you. Call in orders are welcome; the Firehouse number is 658-2890.
The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm at the Berlin Fire Department. Any questions? If so, please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646.
HFCS PTA Announces The Return Of Family Movie Nights
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA presents its family night film series, co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Here’s an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge. The first movie scheduled is Epic on Friday, September 27, at 6 pm in the High School Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 pm and refreshments will be for sale with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA. The movie is open to the general public and school spirit items will be available for sale.
Meet The Hoosick First And Hoosick Democratic Candidates
Hungry for good government in Hoosick? Hoosick First and the Town of Hoosick Democratic Party are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, September 27, at the Polish Hall from 5 to 7:30 pm to give the public an opportunity to meet the Hoosick First/Democratic Candidates for the upcoming November 5 Town election – Mark Surdam for Town Supervisor, Michael Hickey and Dave Sutton for Town Council, William Shiland III for Highway Superintendant, Sue Stradinger for Town Clerk and Tom Restino for Town Justice. Tickets for adults cost $10 and are on sale at Thorpe’s Pharmacy or from Bob Ryan at 686-4857, Mark Surdam, 686-0745, Maggie Casey, 686-3028, Marie O’Neil, 686-4829, Ellen Scott, 686-7769, Bob Melesky, 686-5069, Kevin O’Malley, 686-9460, Michael Hickey, 203-8798 and at the door.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under. Takeouts are available.
Stephentown VFD Texas Hold’em
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, September 28, 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, and 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 10 players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of 9 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.