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Tsatsawassa Fire Company Breakfast

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The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will resume serving its monthly breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, October 20, from 8 to 11:30 am. Breakfast consists of your choice of French toast or pancakes, together with bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, beverages and eggs prepared to your order for a cost of $6, with children under five served free.
Support your locate 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 and is handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-766-3815.

Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Texas Hold’em

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The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, October 26, 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 more information, please call John Linton, 518-733-0469.

Kenneth H. Bink Sr.

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Cherry Plain – Kenneth H. Bink Sr., 60, of Palm Bay, FL, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at the Williams Child’s Hospice Center after a brief illness. Born in Cherry Plain, NY. He was the son of the late Jacob H. and Doris Teal Bink.
Ken was a construction operator for many years, lastly employed with William Turnbaugh. He enjoyed his garden as well as following Jeff Gordon and the Washington Redskins.
Survivors include his longtime companion, Debbie Leonhardt of Palm Bay, his son, Kenneth H. Bink Jr. and wife Samantha of Stephentown, NY, his grandson, Gavin Bink of Stephentown, his stepson, A.J. Beecher, his siblings, Philip Bink, Joyce and husband Fred Moses, Elvia and husband David Corlew, Lillan and husband Lee Grandjean, Donna Bink and Carl, Lorraine Heath and Melissa Bink and Daniel, and his sister-in-law, June Bink, along with many nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his brothers, Wayne, Jake and Richard Bink. All funeral arrangements will be private.

Taconic Valley Youth Basketball Registration Night

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Taconic Valley Youth Basketball, sponsored by PVMCC will hold a sign-up night on Tuesday, October 22, from 6 to 8 pm at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center. This program is open to all children within the Berlin Central School District in first through sixth grade.
New this year is the CYO Travel League for fifth and sixth-graders. The cost for first and second grade is $25, for third/fourth grade, $40, for fifth/sixth grade, $50.
Coaches and assistant coaches are needed. Come to sign-up night for more information, or call Kyle Jansen at 658-0080.

Events At The Stephentown Memorial Library

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• International Observe the Moon Night.- Join the fun on Saturday, October 12, at 6:30 pm. Bring the whole family and learn about the moon. Kids are invited to wear pajamas and enjoy moon related stories, make a lunar map out of Oreos and howl at the moon outside. Moon pies and juice will be served inside, and then we’ll head out to view the moon. Dress warmly and bring binoculars or telescopes, lawn chairs, flashlights and bug repellent. We will have binoculars on a tripod set up for all to share. We hope to have some experts join us to help us as we view the moon. In the event of bad weather, we’ll just keep the party inside.
• Teen Read Week – We’re celebrating Teen Read Week at the Library this week, October 13 – 19. The main theme for Teen Read Week is “Read For The Fun Of It,” and the 2013 subtheme is “Seek the Unknown at Your Library.”
• Halloween Howls Party – Young children and families are invited to the Library on Saturday, October 26, at 2:30 pm for our annual Halloween Party. Join us for spooky stories, crafts, games, seasonal refreshments and watch a family friendly Halloween movie. Wear your costumes for a costume parade around the Library!
• Family Movie Night – Enjoy a showing of the recently released family film, Monsters University, on Friday, November 1, at 6:30 pm. This fun family film is a prequel to the beloved Monsters, Inc. This movie is rated G. Popcorn and drinks will be served. This event is free, and the public is welcome!

For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750 or check www.stephentownlibrary.org for regular updates.
We have a great display of books at SML. Stop by and check them out!

Looking For Korean War Vets

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As part of the Veterans Day observance this year the Veterans of Stephentown would like to recognize and celebrate the services of all those veterans living in Stephentown who served during the Korean War. If you were in the military during the Korean War and resided at any time in Stephentown, please contact Tom MacVeigh at 658-2448 or Town Historian Patricia Flint at 733-5871.

Stephentown Man Arrested For Horse Neglect

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from the NY State Police Information Office
On October 1 the New York State Police concluded an animal neglect investigation with the arrest of Christopher G. Stevens, 26, of Stephentown.  Concerned citizens contacted the State Police regarding horses on Stevens’ property which appeared underfed.
The investigation determined that Stevens owned four horses which had lost a considerable amount of weight in the last several months.
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The Wort Monster

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by David Flint
A little less than a year ago Glenn Winters realized, “I’ve got a product here!” Winters, who lives on West Street in New Lebanon, had combined his 20 years experience in brewing beer and ale as a hobby with his talents and many years experience in metal fabricating, equipment manufacturing and product design. What he came up with is an innovative brewing system he calls the “Wort Monster.” [Read more…] about The Wort Monster