The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Environment, Health And Safety Day At Saint-Gobain

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In celebration of its ongoing, core commitment to the preservation of the global and local environment and its determination to contribute to the continual improvement of the working conditions and well being of its employees, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has planned an information and fun-filled day stressing that “Safety Starts at Home.”
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Grafton Trail Riders Tradition Lives On

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Thanks to the dedicated members and gracious landowners, the Over the Mountain Ride was a huge success the weekend of September 22 and 23, with over 85 people participating in the weekend events.  The morning started out with heavy fog at the top of the Petersburgh Pass, but the skies cleared up for the beautiful view at the top of the mountain. [Read more…] about Grafton Trail Riders Tradition Lives On

Hoosick Grange News

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It was open meeting night on September 26. Marion Hynick introduced Beth Cipperly from the Hoosick Rescue Squad. Beth pretended to burp and patted her chest and acted like she had indigestion. We knew she was showing us signs of a heart attack. She said it affects people differently. Sometimes your arm and jaw ache before a heart attack. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News

Petersburgh Fire Auxiliary Can Auction, Bake Sale/Tag Sale

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The Petersburgh Fire Auxiliary will be holding its annual Can Auction, Bake Sale/Tag Sale on Saturday, October 6, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Fire House on Rt. 22.
Those who stop by will have the opportunity to win some wonderful items or gift certificates from local vendors for just $.25 a chance. There will be an amazing selection of home-baked pies, breads, cookies, etc.  We will also have some very reasonably priced gently used treasures in our tag sale.

The Coast Guard At The Grafton Historical Society Meeting

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The Grafton Historical Society’s October meeting will be held at the Grafton Town Hall on October 17 at 7 pm. Charles Poltenson, Flotilla Commander of United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Crescent, will be providing an overview of the history of the United States Coast Guard and the history and role of the Auxiliary.
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Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, October 7, Brunswick Grange will hold its Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rt. 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than fifty vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants, flowers and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppies or kittens will be allowed for sale. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged. The event will be held rain or shine, and refreshments will be available.
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Square Dance At The PVMCC

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There will be a square dance at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Saturday, October 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Dances will be called by Ken Hallenbeck with lively music provided by Martha von Schilgen, Floyd Smith and Hallenbeck. Singles and beginners are welcome. All dances will be taught. Admission is $8 for adults and is free for kids under 18. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, call Jeanne at 518-658-3953.

The Hoosick Falls Cheney Library Suggests…

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Here are a two suggestions, if you’re in the mood for reading.
Chris Bohjalian’s 15th novel, The Sandcastle Girls, gives a glimpse of his own family history. His Armenian grandparents were survivors of the Armenian genocide by Turkey. The story unfolds when the granddaughter of an Armenian-Bostonian investigates the genocide and discovers the guilty secret her grandmother took to her grave.
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