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New Lebanon CS Alumni Reunion

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Submitted by Charlie and Donna French
New Lebanon Central School graduates from the Classes of 1949 to 1999 and their guests gathered for their school’s annual alumni dinner reunion on Saturday, July 15th at Zucchini’s Restaurant in Pittsfield, MA. There was reminiscing about high school days, catching up on current lives, viewing of school memorabilia, and all enjoyed a delicious Italian buffet dinner. Richard Burns represented the Class of 1949 and Anna Southard represented the Class of 1999. The Class of 1966 had the most classmates present with eight alumni.

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Ronald Seifert – Obituary

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Ronald Seifert left us peacefully on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Ron was born in Ravenna, Nebraska on July 8th, 1938 to parents Adolph and Clara (Krause) Seifert. On his ninth birthday he left Nebraska with his parents and sister Elaine for a two-week visit with his sister Nat in Hoosick Falls. His mother fell in love with the area and Ron never returned to Nebraska (for a visit) until he was 30. [Read more…] about Ronald Seifert – Obituary

Run for the Roses 5K

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Registration is now open for the USATF sanctioned 37th Annual Run for the Roses 5K Race on Sunday, August 13th, at Grafton Lakes State Park (GLSP). The event benefits Grafton Community Library, and includes a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run.

The 5K race has an early entry fee of $25, and a day of race registration fee of $30. The Fun Run has a $10 entry fee. Register online at www.finishright.com or download an application from www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

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Missing Child Found Safe in NYC

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Late last week Troy Police Department Patrol Officers and Detectives began investigating a missing 10-year-old child, Elizabeth Rosa. They began their search with evidence that Elizabeth willingly entered a vehicle on 7th Avenue in North Lansingburgh, in an attempt to travel to family members in New York City or Long Island.

Through further investigation, the Troy PD believed Elizabeth could be with her non-custodial mother, Kristin Lagace, possibly in the area of NYC. Troy Police Detectives worked with state and federal partners, along with assistance from the New York Police Department (NYPD), attempting to locate both Elizabeth and Kristin.

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Free Screening of Movie Filmed on Local Farm

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Mount Meadow Farm, located in Stephentown and owned by John Senter and Cynthia Blair, was filmed in the summer of 2021 for the psychological thriller Abaddon's Pit by 454 Productions. The farm exterior as well as the interior of the farmhouse and outbuildings feature prominently in the film, which will screen at the New York City Chain Film Festival on Saturday, August 12th.

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Brunswick Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

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Submitted by Recycling Matters
There will be a household hazardous waste disposal event on Saturday, September 16th, in Brunswick, at the Brunswick Town Hall, 336 Town Office Road. Household hazardous wastes are the only accepted material for this event. Accepted items include gasoline, pesticides, paint, and other materials. Visit www.troyny.gov/hhw for a complete list of eligible items. Electronics recycling, tire collection, and paper shredding are not part of this event. Advance registration is required; time slots will be emailed in advance. You can register online by visiting www.troyny.gov/hhw; in person at the Troy Mayor’s office at City Hall, 433 River Street; or over the phone by calling 518-279-7313.

New Lebanon Town Clean-Up Day

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The Town of New Lebanon will hold its 2023 town clean-up day on Saturday, September 16th, from 8 am to 2 pm, just past the little league field in Shatford Park, rain or shine. Bring a food donation when you come to the town hall to get your punch card. Residents are allowed 2 trips per punch card. Punch cards can be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office, the Building Department, and the Supervisor’s Office during their regular hours. Please bring proof of residency, such as a utility bill or driver’s license. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Clean-Up Day

Next Step Hunting and Trapping Courses

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Submitted by the NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering Next Step courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed a hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course.

Taught by HEP staff and certified HEP instructors, Next Step courses are offered in the areas of rifle, shotgun, crossbow, archery use and marksmanship, fur handling, land trapping, and water trapping. Each four-hour course focuses on safety techniques and offers students hands-on experience learning practical skills from knowledgeable instructors. The hands-on aspect of the courses, coupled with smaller group sizes, allows for more one-on-one instruction. Course participants will spend time putting what they’ve learned into practice on the range or in field exercises, which will help build confidence and comfort with the tools and techniques of hunting and trapping while reinforcing important safety habits.

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Dr. Marcus Edward Martinez – Obituary

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Dr. Martinez was born December 4th, 1971 to proud parents Dr. Philip and Gloria Martinez. Gloria once referred to Marcus as her change of life baby. And oh, how he changed her life. It all started shortly after his arrival home from the Putnam Memorial Hospital. An allergy to pine trees (discovered after he had been home for two weeks) necessitated a change in tradition from a family outing when the family would cut down a tree to purchasing an artificial tree. Six years later, he was at it again having life-saving surgery in Boston by the renowned pediatric surgeon Dr. Hardy Hendren. Yes, life was never dull with Marcus in the house. After graduating from Hoosick Falls Central School in 1990 [Read more…] about Dr. Marcus Edward Martinez – Obituary

Ellen P. Myers – Obituary

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Petersburgh – Ellen Pauline (Hewson) Myers, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 4th, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family and friends as she entered peacefully into eternal life.

Ellen was born in Bennington, VT on April 5th, 1946 to her late parents, Francis Joseph Hewson and Marjorie Ellen (Stewart) Hewson. Ellen lived in Petersburgh her entire life. She was a graduate of Berlin Central High School in 1964 and then went to McCann Vocational School in North Adams for Medical Transcription. She then became employed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY as a Medical Transcriptionist and worked there for over 35 years. [Read more…] about Ellen P. Myers – Obituary