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Stephentown Extra Helpings

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The ordering date for October bundles from the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, September 30, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. The Extra Helpings program is part of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. It allows anyone to buy nutritious food at lower than retail prices. There are no limits on age, income, number of bundles or geography so all smart shoppers are welcome and encouraged to participate.
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William G. Hoffman

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Cherry Plain – William G. “Bill” Hoffman, 86, of Route 22, Cherry Plain, NY, died on Sunday evening, September 19, 2010, at his home after being stricken.
Born in Stephentown, NY, on October 14, 1923, he was the son of the late John H. and Eunice White Hoffman. He was the loving husband of Luella M. Goodermote Hoffman, whom he married on July 24, 1948, in Berlin, NY. A lifelong resident of the area, Bill attended school in a one room schoolhouse in North Stephentown. He served his country in the United States Army in Germany.
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Parade, BBQ, Muster And Kids Games In Stephentown

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Saturday September 18, and Sunday, September 19, are the Stephentown Fireman’s Muster & Community Days.  The Fireman’s Muster begins with the Water Polo competition at 6 pm Saturday night.  On Sunday, the parade starts at 11 am featuring the Shriners of the Berkshires. Floats and bicycle entries are encouraged with a Disney theme.
The Historical Society Giffy’s Chicken BBQ is from 12 to 2 pm. The Fireman’s Muster Competition resumes at 1:00 pm. There will also be a bouncy bounce and kids games on Sunday.
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Letter To The Editor – Going Postal!

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To the Editor:
This letter is to inform Stephentown residents that the “local” sign on the mail drop inside the Stephentown Post Office is missing for a reason. Their local mail is no longer being handled locally but is now being sent into Albany where it hopefully will return in a day or two to Stephentown. Having worked as a clerk/postmaster replacement at the Stephentown Post Office for thirty years, I am shocked and appalled that a job that probably took no more than a total of ten or fifteen minutes a day to sort through and handle locally mailed letters is no longer being offered as a service to the Town’s residents. Just one more reason to use email instead of the Postal Service!!!
Patricia Spaniol
Brown Road, Stephentown

Story Of Mum Bett At The Stephentown Historical Society

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Authors David Levinson and Emilie Piper will tell of Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mum Bett, at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, September 13, at 7:30 pm.  The meeting will be at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road, Stephentown.  It is free and open to the public. The building is air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.  For directions or information, phone 518-733-5675.
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