The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Petersburgh

Meeting On Rensselaer Plateau Legacy Area Is Packed

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by David Flint
DEC officials are convinced that designating the Rensselaer Plateau as a Forest Legacy Area would make good environmental and economic sense. Representatives from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) presented their proposal Before a packed audience of about 150 people at Tamarac School last Wednesday, March 24. Not all in the audience were likewise convinced, however.
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New York Lottery Awards $25,000 Cash Prize To North Petersburgh Instant Game Winner

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The New York Lottery announced Monday that Michael Quick of North Petersburgh won $25,000 on the Lottery’s Fat Wallet instant game. Quick’s winning ticket was purchased at the Stewart’s Shop at 50 Freemans Bridge Road in Scotia.
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Letter To The Editor – A Personal Response

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To the Editor:
This letter is a personal response to Lenore Humphrey’s March 26th Letter to the Editor.  Her Letter was an attempt at character assassination, full of innuendo and misleading statements.  So let’s set the record straight.  Clearly, she believes her ancestry dating back over 200 years to the Petersburgh area entitles her to a position of community respect, while others more recent to the area (called newbies by Ms. Humphrey) are advised to keep their wallets open and mouths shut.  I respectfully disagree.
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Letter To The Editor – I Am Not A Newbie

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Dear Editor :
I just finished reading a letter in your paper from Lenore J. Humphrey, and I admire anyone who has taken the time to research her family back to 1780. Now on to the real reason I write today. I have to laugh every time I hear anyone put others down because they are “Newbies.” Pretty funny.  My household has been in Petersburgh, yes Petersburgh (Not Grafton), and that’s  Petersburgh with an “H” since 1993. If that’s the definition of new I’m guilty! [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – I Am Not A Newbie

Letter To The Editor – More On The Subject

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To the Editor:
Regarding Lenore Humphrey’s letter to the editor (3/25) I appreciate her positive words about me. However, in all fairness to Mr. Noeding, he did leave a message for me at the Town Hall requesting a meeting. Unfortunately on the two occasions I tried to return his call there appeared to be something amiss with his phone, and I was unable to get through.
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Grafton Senior Center Gets 50 Inch TV On Hat Day

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Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center held a ribbon cutting event on Hat Day, March 31. The seniors at the Center have been trying to get a television for the last few years. That dream was fulfilled recently with a 50″ flat screen television, thanks to the generosity of many people.
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PVMCC News

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The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center is holding a Lego Building Competition Program on April 6 from 10 to 11:30 am with MaryLou Hunt and Danyelle Meyers. They are also leading a workshop called “It’s Electric Dance” on Wednesday, April 7, from 9:30 am to 12 pm for grades k-5 and 3 to 5:30 pm for grades 6-12. No pre-regisration is necessary. [Read more…] about PVMCC News

AARP Defensive Driving Course

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The Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, will be holding an AARP Safe Driving Course, Wednesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 29, from 10 am to 2 pm with a break at noon for lunch. Save up to 10% on your car insurance. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Please call Penny at 279-3413 for reservations – spaces are limited!