Hoosick Grange met on June 27. After business was done, they had the program. The program was on a trip that the Philpotts and the Brenenstuhls went on on April 13 and 14. They went to see Jonah in Lancaster County in Pennsylvania at the Sight and Sound Theatres. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
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50th Anniversary Of The Berlin Explosion
In memory of the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Explosion, a series of slides, prepared by Bill Reynolds, and pictures/newspaper articles assembled by Mrs. Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, will be presented at the July 16 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. Meetings are held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. The programs are free and open to the public. Please join us.
Grafton Presents The Arts And Crafts Of The Shakers
The Grafton Community Library is sponsoring a free program in conjunction with the Grafton Historical Society’s regular meeting at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on Wednesday, July 18, at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend. The guest speaker is Todd Burdick, the Director of Interpretation and Public Programs at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, MA. He will present a lecture, demonstration and exhibit of the arts and crafts of the Shakers, including the iconic oval box. The values of simplicity in design and quality craftsmanship embraced by the Shakers will be explored.
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Texas Hold’em In Stephentown
The Veterans of Stephentown and the Stephentown Fire Department will sponsor a joint Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, July 14, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
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Bats For Kids At Dyken Pond
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a Junior Naturalist Series this summer for kids of all ages through August 28. Each Tuesday afternoon program will offer a different theme and will run from 1 to 3 pm. Each program offers nature activities and usually a small craft to take home. Next in the series is “Bats” on July 17. [Read more…] about Bats For Kids At Dyken Pond
Christopher Baker
Stephentown – Chris Baker, 24 years old, of West Road, Stephentown, NY, died suddenly on June 28, 2012, in a tragic car accident. Family and friends are all greatly relieved that there was no suffering.
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Sjieuwke Anna Miller
Hoosick – “My God she’s beautiful” was a common remark from those people who saw her, even toward the end of her life after two years of a debilitating illness. Sjieuwke Anna Miller, 83, of Hoosick, NY, died peacefully on June 23, 2012, at her home with her son and caregiver, Paul.
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Charlotte M. Yerton
Berlin – Charlotte M. Crandall Yerton, 83, of Hilltop Road, Berlin, NY, died on Saturday evening, July 7, 2012, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT.
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Raymond E. Calhoun
Hoosick Falls – Raymond E. Calhoun, 89, passed away on July 9, 2012, at the Center for Living & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. He had formerly resided on Easy Street in Hoosick Falls with his wife Eva (Kipp) Calhoun.
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