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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Fire at the Former Fox Hollow Restaurant

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On Sunday, September 24th, at approximately 12:15 am, fire departments were called to respond to a structure fire at a single family home in North Petersburgh. Agencies from Rensselaer, Washington, and Bennington counties responded to assist with the blaze, which occurred at the former Fox Hollow Restaurant. The building was a total loss, but the lone occupant was able to escape without injury. A member of the Petersburgh Fire Company did suffer a medical emergency during the discharge of duty, and fortunately is reported to be home and feeling better. As of this writing the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Information used in the writing of this article is courtesy of the Petersburgh Fire Company and the Hoosick Falls Fire Department.

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2nd Annual Cow Plop

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Submitted by Queenboup
On Saturday, October 7th, from 10 am to 3 pm, in conjunction with the Walter A. Wood Tractor Show, the Hoosick Falls FFA Alumni and Supporters will present their 2nd Annual Cow Plop fundraising event to support the Hoosick Falls FFA student chapter.

There will be an array of vendors, tasty food, activities for the kids and adults, a Chinese raffle, youth groups, and a bake sale. There will also be a corn hole competition and a pumpkin decorating contest going on throughout the day while we wait for the cow to plop at 2 pm.

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September Character Assembly

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Submitted by BCS Communications
On September 15th, Berlin Elementary School (BES) Principal Ms. Kent and Assistant Principal Ms. Cataldo hosted BES’ first monthly Character Education assembly of the school year for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

The BES’ Character Education committee focused its first monthly assemblies on the character trait of respect. Respect was defined for the students as accepting somebody for who they are, even when they are different from you, or you don’t agree with them.

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New Principal and Town Hall Meetings

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Submitted by BCS Communications
As the middle and high school Mountaineers settled into their first few days of school, they were catching up with classmates, meeting new teachers, learning new schedules, and being introduced to Mr. David Bernsley, the new Berlin Middle/High School (BMHS) Principal.

Principal Bernsley has been in the education field for over 20 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, Director of Curriculum, and Superintendent of Schools. He is passionate about education and excited to begin his next chapter at the Middle/High School.

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DAR Meeting

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The Ondawa-Cambridge Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold a bi-chapter meeting with Willard’s Mountain Chapter on Saturday, October 14th, at 11 am, at the Cambridge Town Hall. The speaker will be District Director, Melissa Dowson-Horton. Ondawa-Cambridge will provide the luncheon and Willard’s Mountain will bring a cake.

Any member who believes she is eligible to join the DAR may contact the Regent, Carman Bogle, or the Registrar, Melinda Kittell. Eligibility is based on the Revolutionary War service of a direct ancestor.  Guests are always welcome at meetings.

Community Day

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On Saturday, October 14th, the hamlet of North Chatham will be holding its third annual Community Day. All are invited to come to North Chatham and see what makes it a great place to live. The North Chatham Free Library will be open with books for sale on the front lawn, weather permitting, and some residents of the hamlet will be having yard sales. The North Chatham United Methodist Church clothing barn will be open and the church will have a sweet treats sale, silent auction, tailgate sale, donated items for sale, and lunch available. If you would like to donate items for the sale or sell your own items as part of the tailgate sale, please see the church website listed below. The Neighbors of Northern Columbia County will have an informational table at the church. The North Chatham Volunteer Fireman’s Association will have a truck at the church and kids can spray a fire hose. There will be games for kids on the church lawn and the Buccaneers 4-H club will be selling pumpkins. Free parking will be available behind the church. For more information please visit northchathammethodistchurch.org.

Robert Petersen – Obituary

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On September 9th, 2023, Robert “Larry” Petersen of Hoosick Falls and most recently of Mercer Island, WA, passed away peacefully. He was born July 3rd, 1939 in Shelby, IN and preceded in death by his parents Fritz and Bernice “Sue” Petersen, and brother, Jim Petersen.

Larry graduated from Portage High School in Portage, IN and went on to David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN on a basketball scholarship. After graduation he bought a home and taught at Taft Elementary School in Crown Point, IN. He then moved on to work for Union Carbide in East Chicago, IN. He transferred to the Union Carbide plant in Bennington, VT and moved into an old Victorian home in North Hoosick, NY. He opened Petersen’s Power Equipment selling and servicing camping trailers, lawnmowers, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. After closing his business Larry sold cars for multiple auto dealers in the area, including Haynes Ford in Hoosick Falls until his retirement. Larry served on the HFCS school board as a member and President. He was a very active member in the First United Presbyterian Church in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Robert Petersen – Obituary

Man Faces Multiple Charges After Triple Stabbing

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Courtesy of the New York State Police
On September 16th, the State Police of Brunswick arrested Anthony I. Cresser, 26, of Brunswick, NY, for three counts of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, three counts of Assault in the first degree, Robbery in the first degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree.

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