On September 6 the Hoosick Falls Police Department responded to an incident involving a 46 year old male subject whose family members reported that he was acting in a strange manner and that he had several weapons in his house. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Police Defuse Situation
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Sunshine And Rain Tournament
by Bea Peterson
The annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament was held on Saturday, September 8. In the morning the weather was absolutely gorgeous. It rained in the afternoon. It didn’t stop the volleyball enthusiasts. There appeared to be a sort of “Karen was tough feeling, so why should a little rain stop us.” And the sun came out again soon enough to dry everyone off.
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Flu Shot Clinic In Stephentown
There will be a flu shot clinic sponsored by Stephentown Seniors Club on September 20 from 11 am until 12.30 pm at the Firemen’s Hall on Grange Hall Road. The clinic is open to the public. Bring your Medicare card or other insurance card or $35 in cash for the shot. Sign up is necessary. Call Cathy Lawless at 733-6508 or Edie Beach at 674-0485 to sign up.
Can’t Speak On The Corner
Hoosick Grange News
Election of officers was held at Hoosick Grange on August 22. David Cornell was Elected Master, Carleton Philpott – Overseer, Corinne Philpott – Lecturer, David Schmidt – Steward, Omer Brenenstuhl – Assistant Steward, Norma Brenenstuhl – Assistant Steward, Marion Cipperly – Chaplain, Helen Filkins – Treasurer, Martha Babbitt – Secretary, Elsie Marpe – Gatekeeper, Mary Marpe – Ceres, Marion Hynick – Pomona, Louise Slingerland – Flora, Executive Committee – 3 Years – Omer Brenenstuhl, 2 Years – Allen Cornell, 1 Year – Marion Brenenstuhl, Flag Bearer – Marion Brenenstuhl.
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Lady’s Thumb
Charlie Hot Dog Fund Raiser In Petersburgh
The Petersburgh Fire Auxiliary will host one of its annual Charlie Hot Dog Fund Raisers on Friday, September 21, at the Fire House. The sale will begin at 4 pm and last as long as the dogs themselves.
We recognize that we ran out far too quickly at the last sale so this time we’ve doubled the number of dogs we’ve ordered to ensure no one will be disappointed.
The cost is $9 per dozen, $4.50 per ½ dozen or $.75 each. To place your pre-order, call Janet Snyder at 658-3053 or 339-7311 prior to the 21st.
We look forward to seeing you and Thank you for your continued support!
Honoring Ivan And Shirley Wager
The Berlin Board of Fire Commissioners and the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company will honor Ivan and Shirley Wager at an open house for their 50 years of service each to the Fire Company and to the community of Berlin. The Open House is on September 22 from 1 to 4 pm at the Berlin Fire House, 11 Community Avenue, Berlin. No RSVP is required.
September Events At The Stephentown Memorial Library
• Story Time – Wednesdays at 10 am. Calling all preschoolers (and their caregivers)! Join us each Wednesday for some story time fun! In this half hour session, we read aloud, sing songs, move about and explore the world around us through literature. Parents and children are encouraged to stay after story time so children have time for free play while grown-ups browse for books and socialize. Story Time is led by Rebekkah Corbett, a local educator and member of the SML staff.
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Antique Bottles In Berlin
Antique bottles will be the topic of discussion at the Taconic Valley Historical Society meeting on Monday, September 17, at 7:30 pm at the Berlin Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin. The evening will feature a presentation by Gary Mercer. The programs are free and open to the public. Please join us.