The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

The Ed Carknard Golf Tournament: Good Fun, Great Cause

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by Steve Bradley

With the support of over 140 golfers and a basket full of fantastic sponsors, the 2014 edition of the Ed Carknard Golf Tournament was a great success. The event was held Saturday, August 16, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club, beginning at 7 am and ending at 8:30 pm. A good time was had by all. Half of the golfers started in the early morning, with the remaining half teeing off at 1 pm. It was a beautiful day to play golf, with temperatures in the upper 70s.

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New Lebanon Country Market Extends Season

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submitted by Tistrya Hamilton

The New Lebanon Country Market at Windswept Farm is pleased to announce that it will be extending its season into October. We have had such an amazing season this year that there has been an overwhelming request for the market to continue past the end of September. We have decided to keep the market going through the month of October in a slightly scaled back version. Although we will lose some of our vegetable vendors in October, we will be bringing on a new fruit vendor for the month of September and October. Most of our fabulous vendors will continue with us right on through the end of October!

Book Signing

On September 28 we will feature a special book signing by Jeanne Bogino, author of Rock Angel. Make sure to come and purchase your signed copy fresh off the press!

September Produce

In the month of September, our produce vendors will feature corn, fresh flowers, squash, potatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes, beans, collard greens, kale, spinach, lettuce, radishes, apples, blueberries, peaches, plums and much more. We will continue to have our pasture raised beef, pork and chicken, jams and pies, baked goods, free range eggs, garlic and specialty salts, fresh brewed beer, hickory syrup, New Lebanon baloney and BBQ sauce, handmade body care products and, of course, our delicious hot foods from Jem’s Thai Cuisine and Lakota BBQ.

We hope to see you on Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm for some great live music, kids arts and crafts, kids bounce house and play area, delicious food and free family fun. Enjoy all of this while supporting your local farmers and artisans and filling your fridge with delicious, fresh, good clean food.

Entertainment Calendar

• August 31 – Kevin Jones – www.ibandkj.com.

• September 7 – Podunk Throwbacks – www.podunkthrowbacks.com

• September 14 – The Peters Brothers

• September 21 – Dan Masterson – www.danmastersonmusic.com

• September 28 – The Package and a special book signing by Jeanne Bogino, author of Rock Angel.

Cheney Library Book Sale

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The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will have a Book Sale on Saturday, September 6, from 8 am to 1 pm. There is a selection of instruction and practice books – math, reading and writing instruction books for teachers to use in the classroom. There is also a selection of math, reading and writing workbooks for parents to use with their students at home to practice their skills. Come early for the best choices.

Study The Constitution At The New Lebanon Library

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Constitution enthusiast Paul Engel will conduct a biweekly discussion group focusing on the study of the American Constitution at the New Lebanon Library beginning on Monday, September 8, at 7 pm. Interested participants should bring their questions and be ready to share their opinions. This group is free and open to the public.

Along with the Constitution, Paul Engel has studied the Federalist Papers, the Anti-Federalist Papers and numerous books and articles on the topic. His plan is to focus on the actual words of the Constitution and, in doing so, to help build a better understanding of what founded this country. “I see the group as a modern day version of the tavern discussion,” he explained. “All points of view are welcome.”

Paul Engel is a self-proclaimed professional computer geek and has been one for thirty years. He also moderates an online forum devoted to constitutional study. He lives in New Lebanon with his wife and daughter.

For further information event, please call the New Lebanon Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Solar Energy Presentation At The Petersburgh Public Library

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Interested in solar energy? Have you noticed all the panels popping up on businesses and homes in the area? Join us Thursday, September 4, at 7 pm at the Petersburgh Public Library for a presentation/discussion about solar energy, what it is, and learn about the process of community purchasing. The program will be given by Solarize Troy – a group of volunteer solar professionals, sustainability advocates and community organizers associated with Transition Troy. Check out their website http://xtroy.org/solarize.

The Grafton Community Library Congratulates Its Summer Readers

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The Grafton Community Library would like to say a big thank you and congratulations to the children and families who made the Library’s 2014 Summer Reading Program such a great success! A total of 56 children and teens signed up to log their reading and qualify to win weekly prizes and more. Together they read a whopping 35,362 minutes in six weeks. In addition, more than 300 people attended the Library’s 16 entertaining and informative programs for kids, teens and families that included the Grafton-wide Geocache Treasure Hunt, the stick rocket launch with Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Let’s Drum, Shape-it! Clay Pictures, Live Animal Ambassadors, Bubble Trouble with Jeff Boyer, weekly storytimes and much more.

As always, the success of this year’s program was thanks to the dedication and commitment of the entire Grafton Community and was just one more example of why Grafton is such a special place to live. For more information about the Library’s offerings call 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.

Panther Golfers Off To Great Start

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by Steve Bradley

The HFCS golf team is off to a great start, going 4 – 0 and grabbing 18 out of a possible 20 points.

On Thursday, August 21, the team played its first match against Tamarac at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. The Panthers grabbed the five available points. Eric Bloomer was the medalist and also recorded his first sectional score. Andrew Hoag also shot a sectional score.

The next day the Panthers faced off against Mechanicville at the HFCC. The Panther team once again nabbed the five points. Hoag and Bloomer competed for the medalist position, with Hoag getting it with a 36, Eric Bloomer shot a 38. Hoag, Eric Bloomer and Ryan Bloomer, Eric’s younger brother, all shot a sectional score.

This past Monday the team played Hoosic Valley at the HFCC. Hoosick Falls grabbed four of the available five points. Medalist for the match was Ryan Bloomer, with a 41. Andrew Hoag  and Jake Nolan each scored a 42, giving them a sectional score.

On Wednesday, the team gathered at 8:30 am at the HFCC to play Cambridge. The Panthers took four of five points. Andrew Hoag was medalist and was credited with a sectional score. Eric Bloomer was also credited with a sectional score, shooting a 40.

Coming up next week, the Panthers will face Greenwich at Battenkill CC on Tuesday, September 2, at 4 pm. Wednesday, September 3, will find the team traveling to Granville for a 2 pm start, and on September 4 they will face Tamarac at Frear Park in Troy, beginning at 4 pm.

Darrow School Opens 83rd Year

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Darrow School is celebrating the start of its 83rd school year by welcoming 110 students to its scenic mountainside campus. Eighty percent of the students are boarders and 20 percent are day students. The school is welcoming its largest ninth grade class in years, with 20 individuals. Students come from Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Vermont. Approximately 28  percent are international students representing nine countries, including the Bahamas, China, Jamaica, Japan, Ghana, Nigeria, Russia, Taiwan and Turkey. The first full day of classes is Tuesday, September 2.

This a diverse group of students with a wide spectrum of interests, talents and abilities, and it is also incredibly strong academically. The faculty is excited about helping these scholars reach their maximum potential.

Darrow has a rolling admissions policy and offers mid-year enrollment on a limited basis. The school will host four Open House sessions in the coming months, providing an ideal opportunity for prospective families to tour the scenic campus, sit in on classes, and meet teachers and students. Open House sessions will be held on Monday, October 13, Tuesday, November 11, Monday, January 19, and Monday, February 16. The Admissions Office also offers individual tours and visits throughout the year. Interested applicants should call 518-794-6000 or visit www.darrowschool.org.

To learn more about Darrow School or apply online, visit www.darrowschool.org.