The Sand Lake Center for the Arts will host a gathering of artists and fine craftsmen at the 11th Annual Holiday Art Fair 2014, to be held on November 1 and 2. Among the offerings this year will be oil paintings, watercolors, jewelry, woodworks, pottery, children’s wear, stained glass, photography, baskets, glassworks and much more. [Read more…] about Holiday Art Fair 2014 At SLCA
Stephentown
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Texas Hold’em
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, October 25, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 per player will be accepted and give the player 6,000 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,000 extra in chip value. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of nine places.
A free buffet will be served at the first break, and refreshments will be available.
For further information, please call John Linton at 518-733-0469.
Caroline C. Ketchum
New Lebanon – Caroline Clovis Ketchum, 87, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2014, at the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Philmont, NY. She was the loving wife of the late Melvin “Bud” Ketchum, who died on July 8, 2012. They were married on July 15, 1945.
Born in Stephentown, NY, Caroline was the daughter of the late Caspar and Hazel (Hassen) Rathbun. She was raised and educated in Stephentown and New Lebanon, NY, where she resided for much of her life.
Caroline served as a domestic housekeeper for 40 years to several families in Lebanon, NY, and Canaan, NY. She loved her family and her home and enjoyed gardening, yard work, sewing and her pets.
She was the much loved mother of Nancy and husband William Petersoli and the late David Melvin Ketchum and the dear aunt of Lori Stroehlin.
A private graveside service was held in the Hancock Cemetery, Hancock, MA, on Monday, October 13, at 4 pm.
Arrangements were by the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, Stephentown.
The Trial Of Whiting Sweeting Of Stephentown – July 1791
by David Flint
Cries of “Appeal! Appeal!” and “Collusion of witnesses!” erupted from the audience following the re-enactment of the trial of Whiting Sweeting at the Stephentown Heritage Center last Monday evening.
Whiting Sweeting of Stephentown, son of a prominent local doctor, was convicted of murder in July of 1791 and was later hanged in Albany. [Read more…] about The Trial Of Whiting Sweeting Of Stephentown – July 1791
Stephentown Youth Halloween Party
Young children, pre-k through fifth grade, and their families are invited to the Stephentown Fire Hall on Sunday, October 26, from 2 to 3 pm for the annual Halloween Party, sponsored by the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Town of Stephentown.
Fun activities for all ages will include a Haunted House, a costume contest, crafts and activities, including special activities for toddlers/pre-schoolers. The price of admission is one bag of candy. Wear your costumes for a costume parade with judging and prizes!
Youth 2 Youth Haunted House Dance
On Friday, October 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm there will be a Youth 2 Youth Haunted House Dance at the Berlin Middle/High School with a costume contest and raffle prizes, including two tickets to Ramblewild Adventure Park.
Admission is $5 at the door; $3 with advance sign-up. Sign up at the main school office, one of your local libraries, on Facebook or by contacting Biffy Cahill, Youth 2 Youth Adult Facilitator at 518-791-2001 or TRACsCoalition@gmail.com.
This event is sponsored by Stephentown Youth Commission.
Tsatsawassa Fire Co. Breakfast
The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will resume its monthly breakfast on Sunday, October 19, with servings from 8 to 11:30 am. Breakfast consists of your choice of French toast or pancakes as well as bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, applesauce, beverages and eggs prepared to your specifications for a cost of $7 for adults, $4 for ages 5-12, with children under five served free.
Support your local fire company while visiting with friends and neighbors and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day. The firehouse is located behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66 North in the hamlet of Brainard. For more information call 518-766-3815.
The Mousetrap At SLCA
Sand Lake Center for the Arts – Circle Theatre Players presents Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. Business at blizzard bound Monkswell Manor has taken a decided downturn. Guests of the manor are turning up dead in quick order raising the specter of a murderer among the survivors. [Read more…] about The Mousetrap At SLCA
William K. Halleck, Sr.
Stephentown – William K. Halleck, Sr., 93, of Garfield Road, Stephentown, NY, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, on October 2, 2014.
Sale Of Former Dave’s Supermarket Pending
by David Flint
Sale of the former Dave’s Market in Stephentown is in progress, but it is not known whether another food market will be taking over the property. According to Rudy Lynch, Associate Broker at Carrow Real Estate Services, the property is “under contract.” The sale has not yet been finalized and may not be for another 30 days. Lynch could not disclose the identity of the buyer or the dollar amount of the sale. The asking price was $399,000.
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