by David Flint
Timothy Mulholland, a down to earth aging country boy from north central Pennsylvania, was at the Stephentown Heritage Center Monday evening to tell of his experience in the Civil War, “some 20 years ago.” Tim joined the Pennsylvania “Bucktails” regiment right after the rebels fired on Fort Sumter and stayed on right through to Appomattox Court House. [Read more…] about A Pennsylvania Bucktail In Stephentown
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Valley Community Farmers Market Meeting
Our Valley Community Farmers Market (OVCFM) will hold its first meeting of the 2012 season on April 17 at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church (North Main Street). Anyone interested in knowing more about the market – especially those interested in vending – is encouraged to attend. The meeting will include a discussion of OVCFM’s Market Handbook and policies, answer questions about New York State and Rensselaer County regulations, move toward creating a Market Committee and review community involvement.
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Upcoming April Events At The Stephentown Library
• Be Red Cross Ready Program – Tuesday, April 10, at 6:30 pm. An instructor from the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York will lead this valuable class. [Read more…] about Upcoming April Events At The Stephentown Library
Introducing The Cougar
by David Flint
Periodically The Eastwick Press receives reports from readers about sightings of mountain lions in the area. Quite a few of these have come from the Berlin-Stephentown area, and it generates a lot of interest as to whether these big cats are making a comeback, just as the coyote, bear, moose and wild turkey have done. This interest brought out a group of 20 people to the Stephentown Library Tuesday evening to hear nature author Robert Tougias discuss the topic and his new book, The Quest For The Eastern Cougar.
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Trail Busters Busted In Stephentown
by David Flint
If you’re operating a vehicle illegally and in the process of ripping up state land, it’s probably best if you don’t end up having to call 911 to come rescue you. That’s what happened to two guys out for a joy ride in the middle of the night last week. [Read more…] about Trail Busters Busted In Stephentown
Stephentown Senior Citizen Club Veterans Honored By President And Mrs. Barack Obama
submitted by Cathy Lawless
At the annual St. Patrick’s Day party of the Stephentown Senior Citizen Club, Veteran Bob Willis presented to Veterans Morgan Lawless and Rufus Pritchett a letter of birthday wishes on their 80th and 90th birthdays respectively. [Read more…] about Stephentown Senior Citizen Club Veterans Honored By President And Mrs. Barack Obama
Gas Hits $4 In Stephentown
Girl Scout Service Unit #154 To Celebrate 100th Year Of Scouting
submitted by Kristi Culbertson, Troop Leader #1070.
Girl Scout Service Unit #154 is sponsoring two upcoming community activities to celebrate the 100th year Anniversary of the Girl Scouts.
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SVFD Corned Beef Dinner Was Packed
With generous donations and assistance from Kilventon Fruit & Produce, Hilltown Pork, the Eastwick Press, Jiminy Peak and volunteers from Boy Scout Troop #222, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department held its 14th Annual Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 17.
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A Civil War Character At The Stephentown Historical Society
Re-enactor Tim Case will appear as Timothy Mulholland, a Civil War veteran, before the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, April 2, at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road, Stephentown. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-5675.
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