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Gilman J. Gervais – Obituary

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Pittsfield – Gilman “Gil” Joseph Gervais passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, September 17th, 2023 at the Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Madawaska, Maine on May 24th, 1934, he was one of 10 children to Medley and Anne (Chase) Gervais.

Gil grew up in Maine, traveled for many years as a horse jockey and trainer, and moved to Stephentown in 1966 where he resided with his wife until 2022 when they moved to Pittsfield. After retiring from the horses he ventured into construction where he worked on commercial projects, residential projects, and installing in-ground swimming pools. Gil had a vast array of hands-on knowledge which he was proud to pass along to his son. He was an easy-going, friendly man who could get along with just about anyone. [Read more…] about Gilman J. Gervais – Obituary

Severe Storm Wreaks Havoc

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Late last week a severe storm hit Rensselaer and surrounding counties, leaving a trail of serious damage in its wake. Downed trees, telephone poles, and power lines were just some of the obstacles facing police, first responders, and electrical workers as they did their best to help those in need and restore power to the tens of thousands of residents who were without. The Village of Hoosick Falls declared a Local State of Emergency at around 1 am on the morning of Friday, September 8th, due to over a dozen locations with downed power lines and several roads being closed due to impassable debris.

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Superintendent Conference Days

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Submitted by BCS Communications
“It was great seeing the enthusiasm and engagement of our staff on Opening Day,” said Superintendent Joseph Dhara about Berlin Central School District’s Superintendent Conference Days on September 5th and 6th.

This school year’s Opening Days, or Superintendent Conference Days, offered opportunities for the district to come together for two days of team building, goal setting, and training in preparation for the school year ahead.

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Transport System Talk

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On Thursday, September 21st, at 7:30 pm, at the Pittstown Town Hall, 97 Tomhannock Rd, Charlie Duveen will give a talk on the transport system that characterized our Champlain Canal and Hudson River in the early 19th century. A retired engineer, teacher, and former president of the Hebron Preservation Society, he is currently interested in sustainable transport of Champlain and Hudson Valley farm products to New York City using hydrogen-fueled catamaran cargo vessels on the River and Canal.

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Antiques Roadshow

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The Great Cambridge Antiques Roadshow, no relation to the TV show, will be held on Saturday, September 16th, from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or shine, at the museum.

For $6 each you can have your items appraised by two well-known, experienced appraisers with 46 years of experience. They are licensed, bonded, and insured in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Connecticut, and Vermont, and are members of the N.E. Appraiser's Association since 1981.

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Native American Skills

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The Lebanon Valley Historical Society will present a program on Native American Skills in the Northeast by former New Lebanon Town Historian Kevin Fuerst on Sunday, September 17th, at 2 pm in the New Lebanon Town Hall. The speaker offers a vast amount of practical as well as academic knowledge about the Native American occupation of our region, and how native people thrived in an environment that arrivals from Europe thought of as hostile and savage.

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Letter to the Editor

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Written and Submitted by Joyce Davis
I am writing today to inform you and your readers about a bill that has been proposed in Congress. If passed, the deceptive and shoddily concocted Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R.4417/S.2019) could hurt animals, farmers, American consumers, and the environment in vast and unimaginable ways. According to a recent report from Harvard Law School, the “EATS Act could affect everything from commercial fishing regulations to the slaughter of horses, creating cascading effects far beyond” the issues it purportedly seeks to address. It is critical that New Yorkers come together in opposition to this bill.

The EATS Act, which seeks to block state and local governments from passing their own laws and regulations governing the sale of “agricultural products,” is being sold as a way to help farmers by sparing them from excessive regulation. In reality, the EATS Act will only benefit and further the interests of the hyper-consolidated, multibillion-dollar factory farm industry. [Read more…] about Letter to the Editor

Robert R. Blinstrub Sr. – Obituary

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Robert R. “Rudy” Blinstrub Sr., 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 6th, at Albany Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Theresa A. Blinstrub (Schmiegel).

Rudy was born on June 5th, 1936, in Hoosick Falls, NY, the son of the late William and Sophie (Couch) Blinstrub. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy high school and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as a salesman for Casa Imports in Utica, NY. Rudy was a simple, loving, hardworking man who loved to laugh and joke. He enjoyed reading, taking walks with his dogs, and time spent with his family. He spent much of his time attending his grandchildren’s many sporting events. He also was an avid Yankees and Giants fan. [Read more…] about Robert R. Blinstrub Sr. – Obituary