Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Elizabeth Erin Weber of Stephentown has been recognized on the Dean’s List at Norwich University for the spring 2014 semester.
Norwich University was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army and is the oldest private military college in the U.S.
by David Flint
David Stocks, President of the Shaker Museum | Mt. Lebanon, gave an update on Monday evening to members and guests of the Stephentown Historical Society on what is happening with the Great Stone Barn project. This architectural and agricultural wonder, Stocks said, was built in 1860 for the North Family of the Mount Lebanon Shakers. Planned by North Family Elder Frederick Evans and designed by Brother George Wickersham of the Church Family, it incorporated the latest ideas in New England mill design and scientific agriculture technology.
[Read more…] about The Great Stone Barn Project Presented To The Stephentown Historical Society
submitted by Deborah Gardner, HVCC
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo appointed Catherine I. Conroy of Troy and Dr. William C. Jennings of Stephentown to the Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees. The new members succeed Dr. Robert H. Hill II and Kenneth B. Colloton whose terms of service to the college were fulfilled.
[Read more…] about William C. Jennings Of Stephentown Appointed To HVCC Board Of Trustees
Stephentown’s summer youth day camp program will operate under the direction of the Stephentown Memorial Library this year. Join camp director and certified physical education teacher Laura Hunt for four weeks of science, sports, arts, environmental education and lots of play and fun. The camp is open to children entering first grade through sixth grade.
Each day campers will spend time exploring new ideas and activities, such as trying out backyard chemistry with the Darrow School’s resident backyard scientist, building playing skills with Berlin High School’s varsity sports players, exploring new art forms with local resident artists, applying conservation principles through activities with environmental educators, experiencing physics and engineering principles through play and experimentation and more. Camp activities will take place at the Library, the Town Hall and the Library’s new green fields property.
Camp Begins July 7
The summer camp will take place beginning Monday, July 7, through Friday, August 1, this year. Campers will be served free breakfast and free lunch, provided through the Rensselaer County Office of Family Services. Camp hours will be 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is free for residents of Stephentown. For families who would like to drop off their child early, 8 am drop off is available for $15 per week with a discount available for multiple children in a family. Non-Stephentown residents can participate at a cost of $75 per week, 8 am to 2 pm, space permitting.
No Swim Program
The Stephentown swim program will not be available this year due to closure of the Town of Hoosick pool for repairs.
Positions Open
The Youth Camp also provides opportunities for Stephentown teens to gain employment experience. Teens may apply for the following positions: counselor – minimum age 16; counselor-in-training – minimum age 15; volunteer – minimum age 13.
Register Now
Campers will be accepted on a space available basis. Camp registration forms and teen employment applications are available at the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Town Hall. Please call the Library if you have questions or for other information at 733-5750.
The Junior Girl Scout Troop #1101 of the Berlin Central School District is collecting donations of linens, heating pads and dog food, as well as collecting five cent refundable bottles, to benefit the Rensselaer County Humane Society.
The bottles that are collected will be used to buy the few remaining pieces of necessary medical equipment, including a Pulse Ox machine, and also help fund a new roof, which was damaged over the winter, for the Mobile Spay and Neuter clinic. RCHS is hoping to have the Mobile clinic available to residents by the end of the summer.
Drop boxes are located at the Berlin Free Town Library, the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Berlin Elementary School. Please place donations in the appropriate marked containers. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, you may send check or money orders to:
Rensselaer County Humane Society
c/o Pondview Kennels
48 Pondview Way,
East Nassau, NY. 12062.
The Stephentown Library Book Group will be discussing André Brink’s powerful novel, Philida, the story of a female slave and her fierce determination to survive and to be free. In 1832, Cape Town, now part of South Africa, where the story takes place, is rife with rumors about the coming liberation of the slaves. The title character, Philida, is the mother of four children by François, the son of her master. Philida decides to risk her whole life by lodging a complaint with the Office of the Slave Protector against François, who has reneged on his promise to set her free.
The meeting will be Tuesday, June 17, at 1:30 pm at the Library. Copies of the book are available at the Library desk. New readers are always welcome. The Stephentown Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Library. For more information, call 518-733-5750.
Cub Scout Pack 116 will serve breakfast on Father’s Day, June 15, at the Tsatsawassa Protective Firehouse. The young members of this Pack will be excited to serve you while their parents and members of the Tsatsawassa Fire Company prepare your breakfast order in the kitchen. Breakfast will be served from 8 until 11:30 am and consist of your choice of French toast or pancakes, sausage or bacon, eggs prepared to your order plus beverages at a cost of $6 for adults, $3 for students 5-12 and free for children under five. The firehouse is handicap accessible and located on Firehouse Lane near the intersection of Route 20 and 66N behind the Brainard post office. Parking is available in the rear. Enjoy breakfast with your friends and neighbors while supporting these young Scouts!
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, June 7, 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 10 players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of 9 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.
The Great Stone Barn at the Shaker community at Mount Lebanon was a wonder of its time. After a devastating fire in 1972, only its masonry walls still stand. David Stocks, President of the Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon, will give an illustrated talk on “The Great Stone Barn Project: Past, Present, Future” to the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, June 2, at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown. The program is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-0010.
The Stephentown Food Pantry has added to its shelves nearly 1,000 lbs. of food collected in the recent Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Thanks go to all the local carriers, post office staff and the generous people of Stephentown and East Nassau who donated food. The collection from the East Nassau post office was split between the Stephentown Food Pantry and the pantry in East Nassau. This broad community support allows the pantry to provide food assistance for 8 to 14 families per week.
The Stephentown Food Pantry offers short term assistance to residents of Stephentown and Hancock, MA. The pantry is open every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9 to 11 am at the Stephentown Federated Church, Garfield Road (County Route 26). Appointments are not needed, but new clients should bring identification showing their street address, such as a current utility bill. As always, requests for help are confidential. For information, call 518-487-8606.
This volunteer group has been serving the community since 1983. If you missed the food drive and wish to donate money to help stock the pantry, you may send checks to the Stephentown Food Pantry Treasurer at P. O. Box 387, Stephentown, NY, 12168. The pantry is also a member of the Food Bank of NENY in Latham, NY. You may request any contribution you make to them be applied to the Stephentown Food Pantry account as part of their Adopt-A-Pantry program.
