Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Jesse Millett To Bike From Sea To Shining Sea With Chinese Friends This Summer
By Deb Alter
Jesse Millett of New Lebanon, New York and Kunming, China is about to head across the United States, joined by his good friend Jin Feibao and five companions from Kunming. On bicycles. The official title of the trip is “A Chinese Exploration of America’s History and Diversity: A Cross-Country Cycle Tour of the United States.” [Read more…] about New Lebanon Man Leads US/Chinese Bicycle Tour
The Eighth Annual Coach Baker Fund Weekend will be held this Friday and Saturday June 12 and 13 throughout the Hoosick Falls and Cambridge communities. The committee for the annual weekend would like to invite both the Hoosick and Cambridge area communities to join in the fun-filled auction and dinner on Friday night at the Hoosick Falls Country Club, and the Saturday golf tournament at the Country Club, and basketball tournament which is being held this year at Cambridge Central School. [Read more…] about Coach Baker Fund Events Are This Weekend
by Steve Bradley
The Stephen Colvin Second Annual Flag Football Tournament was held Saturday on the HFCS fields. It was a great success on a gorgeous June day.
The tournament was held to honor Steve Colvin, who was killed in a tragic 2014 skiing accident. Loved by everyone who crossed his path, Steve’s friends and classmates come together each year since to celebrate his life and raise money for a scholarship in his name. [Read more…] about Colvin Fundraiser Held On A Beautiful Day
The JDay Offroad GP was held over the weekend on Kautz Hollow Road in Pittstown. Almost 500 riders competed in 30 different divisions. Riders from all over the northeast compete and follow the series where events are held. Most events are held in New England. With the lack of rain, conditions were dry and dusty, making visibility difficult for racers and spectators alike. [Read more…] about An Action-Packed Weekend In Pittstown Features Many Local Riders Competing In Offroad Cycle Racing
by Alex Brooks
Sporting Licenses can once again be obtained at the Grafton Town Hall. Supervisor Frank Higgins and Secretary Joe Allain have both taken the training and passed their tests and are certified as “agents” of DEC for fishing licenses, hunting licenses and trapping licenses. [Read more…] about DEC Sporting Licenses Once Again Available At Grafton Town Hall
by Kevin Weeden
Due to the holiday, Monday night golfers had their choice of which day to play this week. Because of this, there wasn’t any closest to the pin contests or skins. Wednesday night golfers had to fight the darkening skies, but those who waited until 6 pm were treated to a beautiful night. Some golfers will be making their matches up next week, so the standings for Wednesday are not up-to-date.
With new dice in hand, and an equal chance of each hole to be rolled, hole #12 came up for the Wednesday skins. In flight A, no one was able to birdie this hole, the par pushed the pot until next week. In flight B, Eric Pearson cashed in once again with his nice par. Congratulations Eric!! This week the spring match play tournament will begin.
On Monday night, the leaders in flight A, Leon Rosko and Ed Powers, remained unbeaten on the year. This week Rod Squires and Dean Becker get a chance to take them down. The big match up this week in flight B is leaders Dave and Tom Vogt, winners of 4 out of 5 weeks versus the second place team of Mike Waitekos and Eric Holbritter, who are in a two-week slump. On Wednesday night, Rick Crosier and Jamie Balance still hold on to First place, despite their first loss of the season. They each won their individual matches, but lost the total score, missing out on the 5 points. Most of us are thankful for this rain, but in hope that it dries out before the leagues start up again.
Check out dutchavengolf.com for more information on the Monday night golf league, the course and the restaurant! Visit caddyshaqgolf.com for more information on the Wednesday Night golf league
Monday Night Duffers League Recap
Week 4 Highlights: Bobby Shoemaker made his first eagle of the year on the par 5 hole #11. Bobby ended the night 3 below his handicap, shooting a net 32. Teammates Leon Rosko and Ed Powers both shot below their handicap. Leon shot 39. Both players had 3 pars and 1 birdie. Two other teammates, Dave Daigle and John Newkirk netted below par. Jeff Maynard had the low net of the night. Jeff shot 40, net 31, with 5 pars. Rik Seiler (3 pars, 2 birdies) and Dan O’Rourke (4 pars, 1 birdie) both tied for low gross, 38. Jeff St Gelais had 5 pars and 1 birdie shooting 40. Bob Carey (4 pars, 1 birdie) and Jim Carey (3 pars, 1 birdie) won 18.5 points. Billy Potter and Kyle Woodard won 18.5 points. Tim Herrington had back-to-back birdies on hole #5 and #6. Kevin Weeden added 2 birdies this week. Rod Squires had the only birdie on hole #1, putting from the fringe. Brett Seiler had the only birdie on hole #4, the #1 handicap.
Top 3 pars: Dan O’Rourke 23, Joe Gerwin & Rik Seiler & Peter Martin III 22
Top 3 birdies: Brett Seiler & Rik Seiler 8, Mike Marpe 6
Wednesday Night Caddyshack League Recap
Week 5 Highlights: Eric Pearson and John Reizel dominated the night. They won 7 pts and 6 pts respectively taking a huge 18 (out of 23) points on the night. Eric had 6 pars and shot a league-low net score of 32 and added a second skin win to his resume this year. Peter Martin III (6 pars, 6 pts, 1 birdie, gross 37, net 33) along with teammate Kevin Weeden (2 pars, 2 birdies, 5.5 pts) took 16.5 team points. Peter’s birdie came on the #1 handicapped hole, #13. Ralph Quackenbush (6 pts, net 34, 5 pars, 1 birdie) and teammate Kevin Greene (only birdies in the league on hole #11 and #15) won 15.5 points. Tim Hutton brought his A game against Mike Lewsey. Tim shot 37, net 33 with 6 pars and 1 birdie. Mike had back-to-back birdies on hole 17 and 18 to add to his league-leading birdie count. Mike’s partner Todd Rogers had 5 pars and 1 birdie, on his way to shooting a league-low gross score of 37, to lift their team to an overall win for the night. John Newkirk continued to play solidly as he won 6 pts. He had 2 birdies. He had the only birdie on hole #14. Josh Magisano led his team to a narrow win with his 39, net 33 with 6 pars.
Closest to the Pin Results (week 5): Hole #1-Kevin Greene, Hole #3-Ralph Quackenbush, Hole #9 -Mike Lewsey (3 wins).
Monday Night Duffers Standings through 5 Weeks
Flight A Flight B
1 12 – Rosko / Powers 88.5 1 14 – Vogt /Vogt 76
2 7 – Carey / Carey 76.5 2 23 – Waitekos/Holbritter 66.5
3 5 – O’Rourke / Marpe 73 3 20 – Russell/Goodwin 66.5
4 6 – Stratton / Herrington 72 4 21 – Magisano/Dearstyne 65.5
5 4 – Ric Sieler / Donovan 70.5 5 16 – Osborne / Sullivan 58.5
6 11 – Maynard / Lee 68.5 6 15 – Daigle / Newkirk 58.5
7 10 – Shoemaker/Shoemaker 66.5 7 17 – Becker / Squires 57.5
8 2 – English / Shoemaker 63 8 19 – Frisino / Pacheco 56
9 1 – Martin / Weeden 60.5 9 13 – Harrington/Ogert/McGuire 54.5
10 3 – Gerwin / StGelais 59.5 10 22 – Hunziker / Rose 53.5
11 8 – Brett Sieler / Akin 58 11 18 – Speanburg / Brundige 48
12 9 – Potter / Woodard 48 12 24 – Wiley / Wiley 34.5
As part of New York State’s “Path Through History” Weekend, the Bennington Battlefield Historic Site in Hoosick, New York will host a talk and driving tour about the Battle of Bennington on Saturday, June 20 starting at 10:30 am.
[Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield Program Includes Talk And Driving Tour
The Second Annual Let’s Move Day is June 27 at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. This day of free activities is designed to let people try their hand at various outdoor activities and encourages everyone to get outside to try something fun or different.
This weekend coincides with New York State’s free fishing weekend. Trout Unlimited will be running a fly tying workshop, fly-casting demonstrations and a pond biodiversity assessment. Kayaking, nature walks and geo-caching are some of the other activities led by guides.
Healthy, light snacks and refreshments will be available all day. Let’s Move Day will take place in two different sessions, the first from 10:30 am to Noon, the second from 12:30 to 2 pm. Everything is free! Pre-registration for Kayaking is available for those interested. If you have any questions please e-mail us at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or call (518) 658-2055
