SLCA’S Youth Theatre Players present the world premiere of “The Last Chance Diner” on August 5 at 7 pm and August 6 at 2:30 pm. Directed and written by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost, with music [Read more…] about Sand Lake Center For The Arts Invites the Public To The World Premiere Of “The Last Chance Diner”
Archives for July 2016
St. Mary’s Academy to Celebrate 125th Anniversary In August
This August commemorates 125 years of Catholic education at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. Please join us on August 5 and 6 to celebrate this milestone. Friends, families and alumni [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy to Celebrate 125th Anniversary In August
Book Sale At Cheney Library
The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will hold its First Saturday Book Sale on August 6 from 9 am to 1 pm in the [Read more…] about Book Sale At Cheney Library
Berlin Summer Boys Basketball Program Off To A Good Start
By Doug La Rocque
Coach Josh Weaver is looking for a way to push the boy’s basketball program at Berlin Central School to the next level, and feels their participation in the summer basketball program at [Read more…] about Berlin Summer Boys Basketball Program Off To A Good Start
Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs. Good clean, usable items will be [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
Petersburgh Library Events
The Petersburgh Public Library will once again have a 3D printer available for demonstration and making something of your choosing. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, August 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 from 3 to 5 pm and [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Events
Time To Sign Up For Fall Soccer
The deadline for registrations for the fall Taconic Valley Soccer Club soccer program is fast approaching. Registrations and money are due Monday August 1st. If you need a copy [Read more…] about Time To Sign Up For Fall Soccer
Fallen Soldier Monument
The Veterans of Stephentown have announced plans to install a “Fallen Soldier Monument” in the Stephentown Veterans Park located on Route 43. This monument, also known as a “Battle Cross”, has been used most recently to honor those who have fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan, but it also memorializes all those who have fallen in battle during US conflicts throughout the years.
This monument will comprise a “life size” replica of a pair of combat boots, rifle, helmet, and dog tags, all made of bronze. A U.S. Army Field Manual section on memorial ceremonies indicates that, “The helmet and identification tags signify the dead soldier. The inverted rifle with bayonet signals a time for prayer, a break in the action to pay tribute to our comrade. The combat boots represent the final march of the last battle.”
A bronze plaque will accompany the monument recognizing all branches of the service. The monument will be installed on a stone foundation at the Stephentown Veterans Park.
Funds to build and install this new addition to the Veterans Park will be raised through community donations and several fund raising activities during the next several months. The cost is approximately $7,000. A tentative date to unveil the monument will be at the Veterans Day ceremony in 2017.
If you would like to help the vets reach their goal, you can send a donation to the Stephentown Veterans, PO Box 612, Stephentown, NY 12168.
Leachate From Petersburgh Landfill Has High PFOA Level
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on Monday July 18, Supervisor Webster said there has been some seepage of water out of the closed landfill, which is at the top of Jones Hollow Road near the Berlin town line. This leachate is making its way into surface streams which carry it down into the Little Hoosic River. Initial tests of the leachate showed PFOA levels of over 4,000 parts per trillion, [Read more…] about Leachate From Petersburgh Landfill Has High PFOA Level
Veterans Hall Open House At The Schaghticoke Fairgrounds
Veterans Hall at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds will hold an Open House on Saturday July 23, 10 am to 2 pm.
Veterans Hall Honors All Veterans Past and Present. This building is located on the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds and is comprised of a group of volunteers who feel passionate about this exhibit. [Read more…] about Veterans Hall Open House At The Schaghticoke Fairgrounds