Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
The Hoosick Falls Central School Boys Modified Soccer team ended its season proudly with a record of 8-2-2. These boys demonstrated that there is no “I” in team. They also made their coach and parents proud of their excellence in sportsmanship.
[Read more…] about HFCS Boys Modified Soccer Ends Great Season
submitted by Kim French
On Friday, November 22, the Berlin “Dramateers” will be presenting a dinner theater at the Berlin MS/HS. The performance is a murder mystery in which the audience members become the detectives during the show. Dinner begins at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. The dinner includes ziti, salad and bread.
submitted by Sandi Slattery, Chair, Berlin Board of Fire Commissioners
Just a friendly reminder that the Berlin Rescue Squad still needs individuals interested in becoming members of our volunteer ambulance service. Training materials are provided and mileage will be reimbursed. We also offer LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) to members who meet training and response requirements. Our continued viability depends on recruiting and retaining new members. Please contact Captain Tammy Osterhaut at 658-2924 for a membership application.
There are also two Berlin Board of Fire Commissioner seats to be filled in the upcoming election. Maybe you are unable to be a member of the Fire Company but still you want to participate in serving your community…being a Commissioner just might be for you. Meetings are held monthly, and the Commissioners are responsible for the fiduciary affairs, as well as setting up policies and procedures, of the Fire District.
Again, training is provided and paid for by the District.
Remember: Volunteerism is the Spirit of America!
submitted by Andy Zlotnick
On Friday October 25, PVMCC members and volunteers from the community put on a wonderful lasagna dinner in support of the Veterans Memorial Wall in front of the PVMCC. The dinner was a rousing success. [Read more…] about PVMCC Fundraiser for the Veterans Memorial Wall
The New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School’s Appetites Anonymous/Food Club will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Dinner for the community on Saturday, November 23. The dinner will be held in the school cafeteria from 4:30 to 6 pm. It is free.
To help the Club plan for the appropriate amount of food to serve, community members who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by November 20. The number at the Jr./Sr. High School is 794-7600.
“We hope that people who may not be able to enjoy a turkey dinner otherwise will take advantage of it,” said Michelle Daus, Club Advisor.
The New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School’s Appetites Anonymous/Food Club is focused on helping students who are interested in learning more about advanced cooking techniques and exploring careers in the food industry.
Mr. Editor,
I am writing to clarify a point regarding the Petersburgh budget as reported in last week’s Eastwick Press. The 10% cut in contractual services that was reported was actually on top of the cuts already made in previous budget workshops. For instance, the budget for the Seniors was actually dropped 40% from $4,230 to $2,500.
We Seniors are willing to tighten our belts for a year. This financial crisis was primarily caused by the damage from the May storms, and, keeping it in perspective, it could have been worse. Folks elsewhere have lost their homes, incomes or lives from natural disasters. So we are proud to suck it up and do our part.
We also stand behind our youth who took an even larger cut (from $7,665 to $3,000). We will support them wherever we can if their parents take on the task of fundraising, and we urge others in the community to do the same.
Mary Lou Walters,
President Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors
The Lebanon Valley Historical Society invites one and all to its Annual Meeting Potluck Dinner on Monday, November 18, at the New Lebanon Town Hall (change in venue) at 6 pm with special guest speaker David Stocks on “Shakers in their own voice.” Beverages will be provided.
We hope you can join us for wonderful food and a great program.
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, November 30, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85).
Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. The cost is $9 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.
We look forward to serving you!
Berkshire based folk musician Bernice Lewis will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, November 22, at 6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public although donations for the performer are appreciated.
A fixture on the coffeehouse circuit, contemporary-folk radio and at major folk festivals, Lewis, who studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin and guitar technique with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser, has been a featured performer on National Public Radio’s “Mountain Stage” program and a finalist in the 1987 New Folk Songwriting Contest at the prestigious Kerrville (Texas) Folk Festival. She sings from a woman’s perspective with wit and eloquence in distinctive, powerful vocals that have been described as “utterly and uniquely her own.”
For further information, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20.
Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, will be holding a Tree Festival again this year. Start thinking about how to decorate a 2 to 5 foot Christmas Tree for the Festival of Trees in Miniature at the Center in Grafton. Trees will be displayed from Sunday, November 24, through Sunday, December 22.
The trees may be traditional or completely original but no taller than five feet and should be in place by November 23. Local businesses, organizations and individual community members are invited to participate; prizes will be awarded. Categories for prizes will be business or organization, adult group, adult individual, child group, child individual, most original and best traditional.
If you are interested in displaying a tree please call Donna Walker at 279-3275 or the Senior Center at 279-3413.
