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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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Stewart’s Shops Wins Big at the New York State Fair

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Submitted by Stewart’s Shops
Stewart’s Shops proudly announces its milk, flavored milk, and ice cream have been named the best in New York State by Cornell University Department of Food Science. These awards were presented on Dairy Day, August 31st, at the New York State Fair in Syracuse.

Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences partners with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to assess the quality, safety, and sensory taste of New York’s innovative dairy products. This recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program.

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Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show

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Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show will be here before you know it. This year’s show will be on Saturday, October 7th, from 9 am to 4 pm, and vendor spots are filling up fast. If you would like to sponsor this year’s show, or enter, contact Kevin O'Malley at 518-894-5035 or hoosickkid@gmail.com.

We are looking for crafters or farmers for this year’s event, no direct marketers. We would love to have them be tractor or agriculture themed or inspired, but this isn’t required. This will be set up in the park where the tractors will be. If you’re interested, please email Cindy at woodtractorevent@gmail.com. The FAA Cow Plop will take place at the town park with food and vendors. Join us for a fun-filled day of hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, and music.

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Welcoming a New Addition

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The Berlin Central School District welcomes Ms. Melissa Cleary, the new Berlin Middle/High School Counselor for students with last names starting with the letters J through Z.

Please take a moment to welcome Ms. Cleary to the Mountaineer community and learn more about her in her own words below.

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Hilldale Farm Foundation Awards Inaugural Scholarships

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Submitted by the Hilldale Farm Foundation
The Hilldale Farm Foundation would like to congratulate its first two scholarship recipients. The qualified applicants are Rensselaer County high school seniors who are pursuing a degree or certification in an agriculture-related program at a New York State school.

Emilee Valade was awarded $1,000 toward her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology at SUNY Cobleskill. Emilee is a 2023 graduate of Hoosic Valley High School with experience in heavy equipment operations and maintenance, and related certifications.

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ASA Provides Funding to Attend Regenerative Farming School

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Submitted by the ASA
New York’s Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) will provide tuition support for area farmers to attend a soil health and regenerative farming school taking place October 3rd through 5th, at the Ziehm family’s High Meadows of Hoosick farm.

“We are very excited to partner with the Soil Health Academy (SHA) and help provide opportunities for our local farmers to learn more about soil health principles and practices,” ASA Executive Director Renee Bouplon said. “Providing this financial support will allow local farmers to attend this world-class regenerative farming school tuition-free.”

SHA announced last month that U.S. military veterans will receive tuition support to attend the school and that veterans with New York state residency will receive additional tuition support, lodging, and a $300 stipend to offset attendance-related costs, provided by the Cornell Small Farms Program’s Farm Ops project.

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Frank H. Babcock – Obituary

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Petersburgh – Frank H. Babcock, 77, died suddenly Monday, August 28th, 2023 at the camp of his companion, Colleen Manchester, in Franklin, NY.

He was born in Troy on December 13th, 1945, the son of the late Lewis Earl “Joe” and Pearl Crandall Babcock. He was raised and educated in Petersburgh where he was a lifelong resident.

Frank was employed as a logger for Ted Brogue Logging Company and later was employed for over 20 years by Rifenburg Construction in Brunswick as a heavy equipment operator before retiring. [Read more…] about Frank H. Babcock – Obituary

Newcomers Meet and Greet

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On Saturday, September 9th, from 1 to 4 pm, Roaring 20s Brewery, 565 US Route 20, is sponsoring a New Lebanon newcomers meet and greet. If you’re new to town, want to meet new people, or had fun last time, come meet other newcomers and neighbors who have been here a while or a lifetime.

Learn about volunteer opportunities, town hall departments, local clubs, groups, parks, events, and local newsletters that keep you informed.

Please RSVP to Abbie Shoobs, the Recreation Commission chair, at NLRecreation03@gmail.com with your guest count, questions, or to be notified of future events.

Banner Committee Honors Local Hero

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. The Uncle Sam Military Banner Committee is on the same mission, organizing efforts to place banners honoring veterans throughout Troy.

Recently the committee placed a special banner, honoring the life and service of Francis Brown, who died during an attack by Israeli forces on the USS Liberty in 1967.

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Quackenbush Selected for State Softball Hall of Fame

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Courtesy of HFCS Communications
Rachel Quackenbush, an alumnus from the class of 2012, has been selected as a member of the New York State Softball Hall of Fame.

Quackenbush played varsity softball for five years, racking up 1,499 strikeouts and a 0.72 earned run average in 766 innings from 2008-2012.

The 1,499 strikeouts is good for third all-time in New York state history. She also was named to either the first or second team all-state list four seasons in a row from 2009-2012.

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