Casey Gilbert from Berlin was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University. Ency Reeves Burhans from Grafton was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University.
Dessert Auction To Benefit Veterans
On Saturday, November 2, at 1 pm, Voice of a Vet is sponsoring a Dessert Auction to help raise funds to support Veterans programs here in Hoosick Falls.
We have already received commitments of delectable desserts from some of your favorite local restaurants – the Falls Diner, Jean’s Place and the Big Moose Deli – and are waiting to hear from others. Plus, many folks have told us that they intend to bake their favorite dessert to support this worthy cause.
Items should be wrapped tightly and clearly labeled so there is no question as to what it is. Should you make cookies or bars, wrap them in packages of a dozen. Desserts should be delivered to 191 Main Street (formerly Patire’s) by noon on Saturday so folks have time to preview them. Ron Seifert will be our auctioneer.
On this same day, from 10 am to 3 pm, there will be a flea market, kids’ trivia and an adult trivia contest at noon. There will also be a clothing giveaway from 4 to 7 pm on Friday and all day Saturday.
Not a baker? Come on out anyway, have some fun and take home some goodies.
The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, to arrange dessert or clothing pick up or reserve a spot for the flea market, contact Gail at 817-7286.
Updated Events At Grafton Lakes State Park
25, Friday – Star Watch at GLSP at 7:30 pm. Join with members of the Albany Area Astronomers and come explore the night sky. Meets at Deerfield. Rain date: Saturday, 10/28. Call 658-9144 to confirm.
26, Saturday – Trick or Treat Nature Trail 4:30 to 7 pm. Follow a trail lit by jack-o-lanterns to meet some of the friendly animals of the forest and lakes at Grafton Lakes State Park. Solve riddles and play along the way. There will be treats and fun for all. This event is recommended for children ages 12 and under. The cost is $4 per person or $15 per family of four or more. Pre-registration is required by calling 279-1155. The group will meet at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton.
Glenn Robert Swalm
Eagle Bridge, NY – Glenn Robert Swalm, 64, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Eve Kennedy.
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Ruth Milliman
Hoosick Falls – Mrs. Ruth T. Milliman, a resident of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed into the Lord’s presence on October 16, 2013, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Bennington, VT, on August 14, 1933, Ruth was the daughter of Marie and Thomas Tollisen from White Creek, NY. She graduated from Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls in 1951.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Guy and Phoebe Milliman of Hoosick Falls and Timothy and Kathy Milliman of Whittier, CA, two grandchildren, the apples of Ruth’s eye, Guy and Nicole, two nephews, Thomas and wife Jane Outwater and Robin and wife Meg Outwater of Bennington and four nieces, TJ, Hilda, Katya and Hannah Outwater.
Ruth is also survived by special sisters in the Lord, Gail Smith, Judy Stewart, Gwen Waldron and Corinne Eldred, and her brother-in-law and close friend, Gabe Terrenzio. Ruth is pre-deceased by her parents and two sisters, Lynn Terrenzio and Hilda Outwater.
For over 40 years Ruth was the proprietor of Ruth’s Beauty Salon in Hoosick Falls where she came to know and love many people. She also dabbled in real estate and, after retiring from the salon, worked for eight years at Cohoes Fashions as a saleswoman.
In 2004 Ruth was diagnosed with cancer and shortly thereafter lost an eye. Her prognosis was that she would not live more than 18 months. It was through the ebb and flow of surgery and recovery and pain and uncertainty that Ruth’s faith was rekindled. Though the past nine years of her life were at times most challenging, her love for Jesus was recaptured and became stronger day by day as she anticipated going home to be with her Savior. In the last year of her life Ruth committed to writing the Holy Scriptures in a notebook, which she did faithfully. Because of God’s grace to her through those years she couldn’t help but share her faith with anyone she encountered.
A memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Karen McGovern Fund, The Hospice Foundation or the Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church through the Mahar and Sons Funeral Home, Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY.
William C. Gardner
Berlin – William C. Gardner, 66, of 71 Liberty Street, North Adams, MA, died Saturday, October 12, 2013, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Berlin, NY, on December 4, 1946, he was the son of the late William and Irene (Langlois) Gardner. [Read more…] about William C. Gardner
HACA Honors Volunteers
The Life Of George Holcomb – Stockbridge Money “Not Current”
April 16, 1829, Thursday: This evening Deacon Ephraim Pierce and other subscribers called to my house and we took a receipt of Garret Hirse and delivered him the cow that was obtained by subscription on these conditions, that if the subscribers call for her that we could take the cow wherever we could find her. Said Pierce took the receit and the subscription paper into keeping.
April 22, Wednesday: Today I engaged Charlotte Cole to keep our school 16 weeks at 75 cts per week. I bargained conditional, that is I don’t want her I am to let her know it.
May 23, Wednesday: This afternoon I took the single wagon and carried my youngest son John Franklin to Lebanon to Doctor Right’s. Said boy had a swelling on his throat or neck. He ordered a plaster of honey, a yolk of an egg and flour and some phisic for a relax. I called to Gilbert’s store and paid 14 cts for half a yard of calico. On the way home I called to Judah Rowley’s and got a little honey.
June 1, Monday: Today Mr. Asa Sheldon sheered my sheep in the way of changing works at my Rodgers barn, 15 in number, I attended to catch and do up the fleeces.
June 2, Tuesday: Today we plastered corn and in this evening I walked up to Henry Stanton’s and carried him seven dollars which makes out the one year’s interest, twenty one dol I paid on the three hundred principle, but said Stanton handed me back a five dollar bill on Stockbridge bank that he said was not current. Said bill I took of old Mr. John Bristol this morning on condition that I could pay where I owed if not I would return it. Tonight I likewise returned said bill this evening but the old man refused taking it back on account that his son Henry had given his note to me for the old man, but told me to go to the son to return the bill.
June 3, Wednesday: This morning I walked to Henry Bristol with a five dollar bill that he sent me yesterday to take up a note I held against him, but refused taking said bill, and I returned home with it.
Tug Of War
BES PE Fun Day
submitted by Kasson Sauer
Berlin Elementary students had a blast enjoying their Physical Education Fun Day at BES on Friday, September, 27. Mr. Sauer and Ms. Etman created a fun filled day where students in grades k-5 were able to participate in numerous activities within the school building and on the outdoor fields. [Read more…] about Tug Of War
Petersburgh May Raise Taxes 9.6%
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held its final budget workshop for this year and has arrived at a budget that may be close to where they will end up with the final budget. As it stands now, the tax levy will increase by about $63,500, which is an increase of about 9.6%.
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