Grafton – George H. Brimmer, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 24, 2015. Born in Petersburgh on May 3, 1928, he was the son of the late Darius G. and Ethel M. Jones Brimmer. George attended schools in Petersburgh, Berlin, Hoosick Falls and received his GED at Albany High School in Albany, NY.
Irene M. Gundrum Spring Burial
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 1 pm at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh for Irene M. Gundrum, 75, of Grafton and Petersburgh who died on February 27, 2015. Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.
Pearl Crandall Jones Burial
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 2 at 2 pm at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh for Pearl E. Crandall Jones, 74, of Hoosick Falls and formerly of Berlin who died on February 5, 2015. Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.
Darwin Crandall
Hoosick Falls – Darwin F. Crandall, 93, passed away on Thursday April 23, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. He resided on Wood Park Lane with his wife Lillian (Diaduk) Crandall.
Darwin was born on February 16, 1922, in Hoosick Falls, son of the late Oliver and Viola (Babcock) Crandall. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Darwin was employed at Alteck in Watervliet, New York as a truck driver. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and golf. Darwin was a member of the Grafton VFW #6340 and the American Legion Post #13 in Bennington, Vermont.
Survivors other than his wife Lillian include his sister Shirley Wager, two half sisters Joyce and Caroline and two half brothers Dale and Wayne Crandall.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.
The Pine Bush Discovery Center And The Capital Region Audubon Society Celebrate Migration
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and the Audubon Society of the Capital Region will host the 4th annual Migration Celebration on Saturday, May 2, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center at 195 New Karner Road. The event celebrates International Migratory Bird Day and will feature some of the area’s premiere bird experts, a demonstration with live birds of prey, the Migration Challenge obstacle course, crafts, lectures, and more.
Popular Performer Whose Songs Tell The Stories of Our Times At SLCA
Sand Lake Center for the Arts is proud to bring you “Tom Chapin” live on stage Sunday, May 17 at 2 pm. Tom Chapin’s performances appeal to all ages, his songs tell the stories of our times. [Read more…] about Popular Performer Whose Songs Tell The Stories of Our Times At SLCA
Lots Going On At Dyken Pond
Almost Full Moon Walk
Saturday, May 2 at 7 pm
Join Leonard Tremblay (President of the Friends of Dyken Pond) on this laid back stroll through our trails the evening before the Full “Flower” Moon. Bring a snack for a campfire afterwards. Free.
Ephemeral Ponds
Sunday, May 17 1 to 3 pm
This free program focuses on the importance of seasonal ponds and the life cycles of amphibians and plants that inhabit them. We will use nets to catch varius herpetofaunal species and microscopes to get a close up look. Rubber boots recommended but not necessary. You can bring your own frog catching nets. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Newcomb Pond Fundraiser at the Lucas Confectionery
Wednesday, May 20 6 to 9 pm
Join us at the Lucas Confectionery in Troy to raise money to protect 56 acres of land on Newcomb Pond, home to moose, river otter, great blue herons and more. The Lucas Confectionery Wine Bar has agreed to donate 20% of all beverage sales from 6 to 9 pm on Wednesday, May 20; additional donations will be accepted. It is also Artisanal Grilled Cheese Night. Donations may also be accepted through our website.
Bird Club
Wednesdays at 7:30 am
We are big fans of birds up here at Dyken Pond Center and enjoy bird watching when we can. We invite you to join us in our birding adventures throughout our 500 acres of forested land, home to many different birds. This club is informal and free.
Wildflower Walk
Saturday, May 23, 10 am to 12pm
Join us for a leisurely walk on Center’s trails focusing on the identification and folklore of wildflowers. Free.
Let’s Move: A Day of Healthy Family Activity
Saturday, June 27,
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
All activities are free, family-friendly and for the beginner.
Activities will be held in two sessions,
Come for one or both!
Session 1: 10:30am – 12 pm
Session 2: 12:30pm – 2 pm
Activities Included: Nature Walks, Fishing, Fly tying instruction, casting, Kayak Lessons*, Nature Games, Geocaching
*Kayak Lessons for ages 12 and up
co-sponsored by CDPHP and Friends of Dyken Pond
Volunteer Tuesdays
Every Tuesday is volunteer day beginning at 9:30am. This is a drop-in day, but please let us know if you plan on coming out so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to call the center for information on what projects we are currently working on or if you can’t make it by 9:30. We appreciate all of you and your help!
**Kayaks available for rent beginning May 16th from 9am – 3pm.
$10 for an hour and a half, $20 for 3 hours.**
475 Dyken Pond Rd.
Cropseyville, NY 12052
518.658.2055
E-mail: dykenpond@fairpoint.net
Web: www.dykenpond.org
Friends of Dyken Pond Center
475 Dyken Pond Rd
Cropseyville, New York 12052
The Iron Horse 5K Race Up Lookout Mountain
Dust off those running shoes!!! Spring is here, and so is the first annual 5K race up Lookout Mountain: the Iron Horse Walk-Trot-Canter, hosted by Gallop To Success, a nonprofit organization assisting at-risk youth in the area.
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HACA Presents 1895 Journal To The Louis Miller Museum
The highlight of the HACA annual meeting was the presentation and display of an historic journal received recently by Cornerstone Church Pastor Mike Benoit detailing meetings of the Hoosick Christian Endeavor Union, an early forerunner of HACA. [Read more…] about HACA Presents 1895 Journal To The Louis Miller Museum
The Life Of George Holcomb – Town Meeting 1835
Thursday, April 2, 1835: This forenoon I shoveled out the hog pen and I paid 39 cts cash to an Indian for bottoming three chairs and my wife gave them some victuals and apples for bottoming one chair. This afternoon I walked up to Simon Cranston’s to meet a committee to make out a nomination for town meeting. We made choice of Rufus Rose for Supervisor and Hosea Brown Town Clerk and Christopher Clifford for Justice and others, I do not mention. Simon Cranston paid me one dol for taking care of Old Mr. Simpson when he was a town pauper. Saturday: I drew stone and this afternoon I carried a load stone on to my Rodgers farm and then I went to Hancock with one hundred and 61 lbs of old castings to Wm Lapum’s and he credit me One dol and 63 cts. Mr. Amos Chapman rode with me. I through a mistake broke his bottle brandy and I gave him twelve cts to buy more.
Sunday: High wind and rainy. Tuesday: Some rainy. I walked to town meeting at Capt. Abner Bull’s. The Jackson ticket had a small majority. Two Jackson men ran for Justice peace, straight run on the Whig and got a mull(?) majority of 70 more than Clifford.
Wednesday: Today I went to Troy with a load of seven calves. I got to Troy about seven this evening and stayed to Squ. Nicholas Harrington’s. I took my calves out the wagon and untied them and put them in a yard.
Thursday: This morning I took three of my calves to the market that was the smallest and sold them at three dol a head and I got three runnits to boot. I then returned to the tavern and got the other four calves and sold them for 16 dol and two runnits, and I paid 50 cts for four runnets more, and I paid three dol and 50 cts for half a barrel mackerel. I then returned to said Nicholas Harrington’s and ate some of victuals and took some spirits to drink, and I treated the hostler twice and my bill was 31 cts. I started at ten o’clock for home. I got stuck in the mud near Mr. Chittendon’s and got help and got out, roads bad, I got home at ten this evening.