by Kieron Kramer
The family of Raymond E. Calhoun of Hoosick, who died on July 9, 2012, entered the well of the Rensselaer County Legislature on Tuesday, September 11, to be presented with a copy of the resolution passed last month that honored their patriarch. The presentation was made to the Calhoun family by District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls. It was clear from their comments that there is even more to the Ray Calhoun story than what was included in August’s resolution.
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New Learn-to-Geocache Workshops Scheduled At State Parks
Three new learn-to-geocache workshops have been scheduled at Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, on September 27 at 5 pm and at Grafton Lakes State Park on September 29 at 1 pm. The cost to participate in the workshops at Saratoga Spa and Grafton Lakes is $3 per person. Please call the parks for more information and to reserve a spot in the class.
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A Great Time At The Rensselaer County Schaghticoke Fair
by Bea Peterson
The Rensselaer County Schaghticoke Fair has been in operation for 193 years. It is the third oldest Fair in New York State. Weather conditions were great for the entire week of the Schaghticoke Fair. On Thursday, August 30, the weather was absolutely perfect – sunny, cool and breezy. There was plenty of stuff for the whole family to see and do all day and all evening. Area farms and businesses were well represented. Friends and folks from nearby towns won blue ribbons with their vegetables and fruits. [Read more…] about A Great Time At The Rensselaer County Schaghticoke Fair
Stephentown Contributes To The County Veterans Hall Exhibition At The Fair
by David Flint
The former Freihofer’s Building at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds is now the Veterans Hall. During the Rensselaer County Fair which extended over Labor Day weekend it became one of the more popular sites to visit. “The turnout and the response from veterans and those who know or love them was overwhelming,” said Jody Luskin, one of those who led a small group of dedicated volunteers in refurbishing the hall and putting together the exhibits. “It’s been a huge, huge response,” she said, with a constant stream of people browsing through the exhibits.
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Sand Lake Historical Society And Bicentennial Planning Meeting
There will be a combined meeting of the Sand Lake Historical Society and the Bicentennial Planning Committee on Tuesday, September 11, at 6 pm at the Sand Lake Baptist Church, 2960 NY 43 in Averill Park. It will be a covered dish dinner. Please bring an entrée or salad. Dessert, beverages and table settings will be provided. The program will be the Bicentennial in Review. Your pictures and remembrances will be welcomed as well as items of historical significance to be considered for the time capsule. Musical selections will be provided by Betsy & Steve Fry and Friends
Local Trapper Training Course
Registrations are being accepted for the NY State mandated trapper training courses. The course will be held at the Pioneer Fish and Game Club on September 21 and 22. Pre-registration is required. Please call 686-5267 or 605-0569 to register.
Cheryl Roberts Candidate For NYS Assembly
by Bea Peterson
On Sunday, August 26, more than three dozen people had an opportunity to visit with Cheryl Roberts at a “meet and greet” in West Hoosick. Roberts is an attorney with 20 years of experience in environmental law and nearly a decade in municipal law, and she is a former Town Court Justice.
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Hotter Temperatures Contribute To Greater Numbers Of Human West Nile Virus Infections
Laura C. Harrington, an expert on mosquito-borne diseases and an Associate Professor of Entomology at Cornell University, discussed the factors behind increased reports of West Nile Virus.
She said, “As of August 23, a total of 11 confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in New York State, including one death in Onondaga County. To date, more than 700 mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus across the State.
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Information And County Services Available At The Schaghticoke Fair
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino and representatives of County Departments will be on hand at the Schaghticoke Fair to both offer services and provide information on programs and services available to County residents. The information and services will be available for the entire fair which runs from August 29 to September 3. County information and services will be located in the Hoosic Valley Fire Department building.
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Rensselaer Land Trust News
Rensselaer Plateau Traverse
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9.
This is a strenuous two day hike with some off trail bushwhacking and significant elevation change. We will be traveling approximately 15 miles each day. Participants must be in excellent physical condition. There is a $10 suggested donation to offset fuel costs. As part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble, pre-registration is required. This is your chance to see some beautiful areas of the Plateau that are not open to the public. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust News