The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Midsummer Haying

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Saturday, July 25, 1835: Jointed shingle and worked at hay. R. Danford and boy came and helped get in one load of hay, a shower rising today. Brother Sylvester came and finished shingling the east side, the roof of my house. He worked 3/4 of the day and I let him have half a bushel of rye and the other day a peck of fine salt. This afternoon a quite hard thunder shower and raised the water quick and high. [Read more…] about Midsummer Haying

1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker

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by David Flint

Berlin Central School’s Commencement speaker at Graduation Exercises on Friday was one of their own, and a very successful role model. 1980 graduate Kurt Schindler was president of his class and an avid participant in soccer, basketball, baseball and musical drama. He went on to become a Certified Financial Planner and Instructor of Financial Education at the Banco Popular in Puerto Rico. A proponent of lifelong education, he recently received a PhD in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University.  [Read more…] about 1980 Graduate Schindler Is Berlin Graduation Speaker

Perfect Weather For The Hoosick Falls Class Of 2015 Graduation

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by Bea Peterson

The weather was perfect for the outside graduation at Hoosick Falls Central School on Friday evening, June 26. Interim Jr/Sr High School Principal Greg Chase opened the program with high praise for the students, faculty, administration, School Board and community it has been his privilege to work with for the last four months. Guest speaker Dr. Marcus Martinez spoke [Read more…] about Perfect Weather For The Hoosick Falls Class Of 2015 Graduation

Vehicles Collide In Tibbets Forest

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by Steve Bradley

At 6:30 pm last Saturday evening, a small Chevrolet left the eastbound lane and collided with a westbound Kia Optima. The original contact occurred about one-quarter mile west of the Route 22 / 7 intersection (Stewarts) and just east of the parking area along Route 7. The Chevy continued on the north side of the road, intermittently contacting the guard rails. The vehicle finally came to rest in the eastbound lane 120 yards past the initial contact point. [Read more…] about Vehicles Collide In Tibbets Forest

BEHOLD Programs Free To New Lebanon Residents On Opening Day

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Behold! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, programs will be free of charge to all New Lebanon residents on opening day, July 4. The new museum without walls celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of New Lebanon.

In order to assure a place, all spots must be reserved in advance [Read more…] about BEHOLD Programs Free To New Lebanon Residents On Opening Day

BEHOLD’s Public Information Meeting

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BEHOLD’s Public Information Meeting

by Thaddeus Flint

Behold! New Lebanon, the self-described “museum of the people of Rural America” is back for a second season in New Lebanon—obviously–and decided it was time to formally introduce itself to some of those rural Americans who found themselves living in a museum that seems to have included them whether they wanted it or not. [Read more…] about BEHOLD’s Public Information Meeting

Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade

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For a celebration all about community spirit and tradition, join the festivities as the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, with the theme, “Tall Tales”. The parade is set for Saturday, July 4 at 11 am. [Read more…] about Berlin July 4th Annual Independence Day Parade

Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade

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by Jean Barber and Luella Osterhout

Arlie Greene, 95, has lived in Berlin his entire life. This Saturday, he will be honored as grand marshal in the Berlin July 4th Parade. Arlie will enjoy the parade from his seat in a 1950 Willys Jeepster Convertible, owned and driven by local resident, John Kellar. The annual parade is set for July 4th at 11 am.

Greene was born in 1919 on the family farm, [Read more…] about Arlie Greene Chosen Grand Marshal Of Berlin 2015 July 4th Parade