The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

No No Nanosphere

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by Kieron Kramer
Nothing happened at the Grafton Planning Board meeting on Monday, September 16, – no old business, no new business, no Uncle Sam. Only the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting was voted on.
There is an old adage that no news is good news. Not so at the Grafton Planning Board. The gorilla in the room for the second month in a row is the status of the offer by Michael Dadachov of Corpuscular Inc., the microsphere and nanosphere laboratory and production company, to the Berlin School District to purchase the Grafton Elementary School building and five acres of land surrounding it for use as a nanosphere production site. Planning Board Chairman Tom Withcuskey said in a phone interview that he has heard nothing from Dadachov or the School District regarding the purchase. Consequently, no application for a site plan review has been made yet. So it goes.

Stephentown Fireman’s Muster

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The Annual Stephentown Fireman’s Muster kicks off Saturday, September 21, at 4 pm with the Kid’s Water Polo competition, followed by the firefighter Water Polo at 6 pm.  On Sunday, September 22, the Parade begins at 11 am followed by the Fireman’s Muster Competition.  Come support your local fire departments as they battle each other in head to head competitions.  Parade Float entries from the community are encouraged. Spectator admission is free.

Albany Symphony Musicians To Visit Grafton

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The public is invited to enjoy a special evening as a violinist and a cellist from The Albany Symphony Orchestra perform and speak with the audience. The Grafton Community Library is presenting an extraordinary opportunity for students, families and everyone to Meet the Musicians at the Grafton VFW/Firehall on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm.
Founded in 1930, the Albany Symphony Orchestra is one of this region’s most revered music and cultural institutions, having won numerous national awards for its adventurous concert programming, recording projects, composer residencies and innovative educational efforts involving area schools throughout the region. More information about the Albany Symphony Orchestra is available at www.albanysymphony.com. This free program sponsored by the Grafton Community Library is made possible in part through a Community Art$ Grant, a program funded by The Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580 for more Library news.

Free Concert In Shatford Park

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The Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission is sponsoring a free concert in the Shatford Memorial Park on September 28 at 4 pm.
Tom Abdow, New England singer and songwriter will perform an afternoon of folk country rock and original song. Concert-goers are invited to bring a picnic, spread out their blankets, bring their lawn chairs and to really make this a family event for young and old.
For more information, go to http://www.americantowns.com/ny/newlebanon/news/.

Fatal Fire On Plank Road

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Yvonne Keefe, spokesperson for the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, reported that the Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal house fire on Plank Road at approximately 10:10 pm on Sunday night, September 15. Fire Departments from Poestenkill, Wynantskill, Eagle Mills and Mt. View responded. Investigators from the Rensselaer County Fire Investigation Unit have determined the fire to be accidental.
Officials found the body of Devin Hover, age 29, in the home that was destroyed by the fire last night. The parents, John Hover and Georgia Hover, also in the home were transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

Rededication Of The Blessing Fountain In Lebanon Springs

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The Lebanon Valley Historical Society will join the New Lebanon community in the rededication of the Blessing Fountain on Friday, September 27, at 1 pm. The fountain, designed by noted sculptor Sir Henry Hudson Kitson for the New Lebanon Garden Club in 1941, will be renamed the Mohican Blessing Fountain to more accurately reflect the people who gave the gift of the healing waters in perpetuity to the newly arrived settlers of Lebanon Springs. The event will be attended by a representative of the Tribal Council of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans and will take place at the fountain, located on Route 22 in Lebanon Springs, followed by refreshments at the pavilion in Shatford Park to celebrate the harvest season.

Triviapalooza – Game On

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Trivia buffs, we know you’re out there! We have two teams ready and raring to go but need two individuals for a pick up team plus one more team of three to round out our Triviapalooza Main Event this Saturday, September 21, from 2:15 to 2:45 at the Wood Memorial Park Gazebo during Pumpkinpalooza.
Main Event categories include military history, New York State, In & Around Town (all about HF and surrounding area) and sports. All will include local trivia as well as general knowledge questions.
You can also play individually throughout the day by stopping at the Voice of a Vet booth any time. Choose a category (those listed above not included) and answer as many questions as you can in three minutes. We will log players’ points on our score board and at the end of the day a winner will be declared in both adult and children’s divisions, a child is up to and including age 11. Heroes at Home will be providing prizes for both team and individual events.
If you feel something tugging at your heartstrings, take courage, place that phone call and reserve your spot. If you’re not inclined to play, come on out, enjoy the fun and cheer for those who are.
Triviapalooza! is being sponsored by veterans task forces Voice of a Vet and Heroes at Home. Our booth will also have general and event information from local, county and state veterans organizations and beautiful 2014 inspirational calendars on sale to help benefit local veterans events.
For more information or if you’d like to register for the Main Event, call Gail at 686-3269 or Tom at 686-5075.