HFCS Board Approves $17m Capital Project
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board unanimously approved a $17 million Capital Project which will be put before the voters of the District for their approval on December 2.
Local Women Of Distinction
submitted by Senator Kathy Marchione’s Office and Erin Clary, BCSD
On Wednesday, September 24, Senator Kathy Marchione (R,C,I-Halfmoon) hosted her 2014 Women of Distinction ceremony at the historic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs to honor the accomplishments of 15 local Women of Distinction from across Saratoga, Rensselaer, Washington and Columbia Counties.
Four Fat Fowl
by David Flint
Four fat what? The typical lease contract or indenture for early settlers on land in Rensselaerwyck specified that the renter of about 100 acres, besides performing annually a day of service with carriage and horses, must also pay “yearly rent of twenty four Bushels of good merchantable winter wheat (and) four fat fowls…” to be delivered at the Mansion house of Stephen Van Rensselaer.
Final DEA Drug Drop Off Was Saturday
by Bea Peterson
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently announced that it will no longer conduct Drug Drop Off Days. The Agency is working on plans for unused prescription drugs to be turned in at pharmacies, hospitals and other facilities instead.
The Official Opening Of Brown’s New Walloomsac Brewery
Brown’s Brewing Company will celebrate the official opening of its new Walloomsac Brewery on October 11 with Porktoberfest, a festive Fall afternoon featuring a Hoosick Pig Roast and a live performance by Diva and the Dirty Boys.
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Petersburgh Fire Auxiliary Charlie Dogs And Can Auction
The Petersburgh Fire Auxiliary will host one of its annual Charlie Hot Dog fund-raisers on Friday, October 10, at the Fire House. This year we will be combining it with our popular Can Auction as well. Both events will begin at 4 pm and run until 6 pm.
The cost for the hot dogs remains the same at $9 per dozen, $4.50 ½ dozen or $.75 each. If you’d like to pre-order your dogs, please call Janet Snyder at 339-7311 or 658-3053 prior to the 10th.
Those who stop by and participate in the Can Auction will have the opportunity to win some wonderful items and/or gift certificates graciously donated by local vendors for just $ .25 a chance.
We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your continued support!
BFD Annual Lobster Bake
Come join us for the Annual Lobster Bake on October 18 at the Berlin Firehouse on Community Avenue sponsored by the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Take-outs are from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The sit down meal will be served from 6 to 8 pm.
The price is $21 for a single lobster dinner, $30 for a double lobster dinner and $39 triple lobster dinner.
Call Shirley Wager at 658-2893, Tena Harrington at 658 -2294 or any Fireman for tickets. Advance sales only; order no later than October 12.
Coping With Diminished Eyesight
by Bea Peterson
Cheryl Lawyer, outreach coordinator for the Northeast Association of the Blind at Albany, which covers 15 counties, spoke at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls on Wednesday. Her topic was helping legally blind older adults stay active and independent. She explained that legally blind older adults are entitled to free low vision rehabilitation services sponsored by the NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped.
Grafton Peace Pagoda 20th Anniversary
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
The 21st Anniversary Celebration of the opening of the Grafton Peace Pagoda will be observed on Saturday, October 4, starting at 11 with a Buddhist Sacred Ceremony, an interfaith prayer and closing music.
We gather this year to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the building of the Peace Pagoda and to honor all who have been a part of the Grafton Peace Pagoda community over the years. We will share a potluck meal together after the ceremony. Please bring a dish to share (vegetarian options preferred) and your own dishes and utensils so we can be gentle on the earth.
The Grafton Peace Pagoda is located at 87 Crandall Road, Petersburgh. For more information please call the Peace Pagoda at 518-658 – 9301 (please, no calls after 8 pm).