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It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to let loose a little. And Hoosick is a community with tremendous strength and spirit, and Hoosick residents have organized a [Read more…] about Hoosick Rocks The Block With A Feast And Music
By Doug La Rocque
On July 13, State Senator Kathy Marchione, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino and leaders of the Rensselaer Fire and EMS Community gathered at the new Defreestville Fire Station to formally announce the awarding of the $750,000 NYS grant for [Read more…] about 750 Thousand Dollar Grant To Purchase New Pagers For Rensselaer County Emergency Service Providers
By Doug La Rocque
Please don’t label them “ghostbusters,” said Gary Robusto of the Tri-City New York Paranormal Society. “We are investigators.” That is what he and his teams have been [Read more…] about An Evening With The Paranormal In Grafton
by Bob Gallucci
Heaven Sent Kitchens, a free eat-in food kitchen located at Jesus is Lord Ministries Church #2 in East Nassau, officially opened its doors for the first time at 8 am on July 26. The kitchen will be serving breakfast and lunch
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center will host an American Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday, August 4, 11:30 am to 5 pm in its employee cafeteria. This drive provides an opportunity [Read more…] about Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Hosts Blood Drive August 4
SLCA’S Youth Theatre Players present the world premiere of “The Last Chance Diner” on August 5 at 7 pm and August 6 at 2:30 pm. Directed and written by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost, with music [Read more…] about Sand Lake Center For The Arts Invites the Public To The World Premiere Of “The Last Chance Diner”
The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will hold its First Saturday Book Sale on August 6 from 9 am to 1 pm in the [Read more…] about Book Sale At Cheney Library
By Doug La Rocque
Coach Josh Weaver is looking for a way to push the boy’s basketball program at Berlin Central School to the next level, and feels their participation in the summer basketball program at [Read more…] about Berlin Summer Boys Basketball Program Off To A Good Start
Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs. Good clean, usable items will be [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
The Veterans of Stephentown have announced plans to install a “Fallen Soldier Monument” in the Stephentown Veterans Park located on Route 43. This monument, also known as a “Battle Cross”, has been used most recently to honor those who have fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan, but it also memorializes all those who have fallen in battle during US conflicts throughout the years.
This monument will comprise a “life size” replica of a pair of combat boots, rifle, helmet, and dog tags, all made of bronze. A U.S. Army Field Manual section on memorial ceremonies indicates that, “The helmet and identification tags signify the dead soldier. The inverted rifle with bayonet signals a time for prayer, a break in the action to pay tribute to our comrade. The combat boots represent the final march of the last battle.”
A bronze plaque will accompany the monument recognizing all branches of the service. The monument will be installed on a stone foundation at the Stephentown Veterans Park.
Funds to build and install this new addition to the Veterans Park will be raised through community donations and several fund raising activities during the next several months. The cost is approximately $7,000. A tentative date to unveil the monument will be at the Veterans Day ceremony in 2017.
If you would like to help the vets reach their goal, you can send a donation to the Stephentown Veterans, PO Box 612, Stephentown, NY 12168.
