The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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Clay Target Team

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The Berlin MHS Clay Target Team shot their final week (Week 5) scores of the fall season on Sunday, October 20th. Two of our team got perfect scores of 25 on their first rounds. Landon Demers received a 25 on his first round and a 20 on his second for a weekly score of 45. Kyle Collen received a 25 on his first round and a 24 on his second round for a weekly score of 49. In all, we had five of our seven team members receive weekly scores in the forties. Our two new members, Lucas Demers and Grant Kernes, did a fantastic job by turning in weekly scores of 38 with each having one score in the twenties. We should be finishing the season in first place in our conference. They had a wonderful season. 

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Don’t Trash It, Smash It

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Press Release from the Rensselaer County Legislature
After Halloween, don’t let your pumpkins go to waste! Bring them to Knickerbacker Park, 191 103rd Street, between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturday, November 2nd for a fun-filled day of smashing, smushing, and recycling. Not only will this event offer a great way to dispose of your pumpkins in an eco-friendly way, but it will also be packed with activities for the whole family. Rensselaer County and the City of Troy have partnered together to host this new event that will be both fun and educational.

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Big Apple Crunch

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Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications
Early this month, Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) elementary students, grades UPK – 4, participated in a fun competition organized by the FarmOn! Foundation. Every year, schools in New York are invited to host a Big Apple Crunch Event and to post their event pictures and videos on social media, to be entered into a competition to win a $1,000 Victory Garden from the FarmOn! Foundation. HFCS embraces farm to school practices where and when possible, and their cafeteria purchases all of their apples locally from Perry’s Orchard in Eagle Bridge. Perry’s is owned and operated by Jim and Anita Perry, and was founded in the 1970s. They have approximately 800 apple trees planted on their 5-acre orchard, and feature 10 NY apple varieties. On October 10th, the HFCS PTA handed out apples to everyone in the elementary school, and the students and staff gathered in groups to take the ‘big crunch’ together. Throughout the months of September and October, students enjoyed many apple-themed crafts, learning activities, field trips, and more. This was a fun and healthy way to celebrate fall in upstate NY, and HFCS is hopeful that they will be awarded the funding so they can get gardening.

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Newly Purchased Community Center Opens with Record Attendance

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Town of New Lebanon Press Release
Within 48 hours of its purchase, New Lebanon’s new Community Center entertained almost 200 community members at two different events – a record attendance for any new establishment in New Lebanon in recent years. The final steps of the purchase of this former firehouse, belonging to the Lebanon Valley Protective Association (LVPA), were made by the New Lebanon Town Board on Thursday, October 17th at a special meeting where Ed Godfroy, LVPA President, signed the contract. “I am so excited for the opportunity to utilize the Community Center on a full-time basis. A huge thank you to the LVPA for allowing us to run a trial Community Center for three days a week for the past year,” said New Lebanon Town Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling.

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Immaculate Conception Church

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November 3rd marks the long-awaited official reopening of lmmaculate Conception Church of Hoosick Falls. Built in the 1870s, the structure was undergoing age-related repairs when 2017 torrential rains flooded the building, causing further damage and extended closure. Until the needs of the upstairs worship space could be met, services were held at St. Mary's School, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, the First United Presbyterian Church, and ultimately downstairs in the church basement. These accommodations remain greatly appreciated by our parish community. Through the Grace of God, numerous donors, various professionals, and many volunteers, Christmas Mass 2023 brought a return upstairs. This year, recent installation of new windows on both sides of the altar presents a suitable time for formal celebration.

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Nancy L. Jones – Obituary

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Petersburgh – Nancy L. Jones, 83, of Petersburgh, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, October 17 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 6, 1941, in White Mills, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel Lee.

Nancy was known for her opinionated, stubborn nature, but even more so for her quick wit, sarcastic humor, and warm heart, traits she lovingly passed on to her children. She lived a simple but joyful life, spending summers camping at Lake Champlain, indulging in her love for Amazon shopping (with an impressive collection of emery boards!), and cherishing every moment spent with her family. Despite the challenges of time and age, Nancy maintained her sense of humor, finding joy in everyday moments and making the most of each day. [Read more…] about Nancy L. Jones – Obituary

World-Renowned Poet Visits HVCC

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Author and performer of the Muscogee Nation
Joy Harjo, an award-winning poet and author who served three terms as the U.S. Poet Laureate, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, November 6th, for an event to commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. The 11 am talk in the BTC Auditorium on the Troy campus will include Q&A and a book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

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Attention Petersburgh Community:

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The Petersburgh Rescue Ambulance Squad is seeking a community member to join our Board of Directors. No prior experience with emergency services is needed, just a desire to serve your community. The board meets one night per month for about an hour. Those interested can contact us at petersburghrescue@gmail.com, subject line “Board position.”