The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Letter to the Editor

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Written and Submitted by Joyce N. Davis
In a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-licensed dog breeding facility, a young Golden Retriever suffered without fresh food, water, or the veterinary care she desperately needed. She died in a dirty cage and never experienced a safe, loving home. Golden Retriever #142 was more than just a number, so we remember her as Goldie.

Goldie was one of hundreds of dogs kept in horrific conditions at this puppy mill. USDA inspectors had the authority to save Goldie and penalize her breeder, but instead, they just documented her deterioration month after month. The USDA’s inaction failed Goldie, and they continue to fail dogs today.

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Grafton Town Board Highlights

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by Chris Tergliafera

At the Monday, March 13th regular meeting of the Grafton Town Board, Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum announced her committee appointments for 2023. The following board members were appointed:

Public Safety - Councilmembers Steve Beaudry and Pierce Hoyt
Parks and Cemeteries - Councilmembers Jodie Deschaine and Pierce Hoyt
Highways - Councilmembers Steve Beaudry and Pierce Hoyt
Buildings and Grounds - Councilmembers Frank Lewandusky and Steve Beaudry
Street Lighting - Councilmembers Frank Lewandusky and Steve Beaudry

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Job Fair and Volunteer Expo

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Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church is excited to announce that they will be sponsoring their first ever Community Job Fair and Volunteer Expo on Tuesday, April 25th, from noon to 3 pm. This event will take place at the Hoosick Falls Armory, 80 Church Street. If you are a business looking to hire, or a community organization looking for volunteers, we invite you to come.

If you are looking for a job or volunteer opportunity, want to boost your job skills, learn a trade, or need help with your resume, stop in and check out the opportunities that will be offered. There is no cost.

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Katheryn Knuetter – Obituary

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Berlin – Katheryn Knuetter, age 82, passed away following a long illness on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 in Bennington, Vermont with her husband of 63 years, Frederick Knuetter, Sr., by her bedside.

Katheryn was the daughter of Fred M. Young and Ethel Leshorn Young, formerly of Buskirk, New York. Katheryn grew up in Buskirk, and graduated from Cambridge Central School. She married Frederick Knuetter, Sr. in 1958 and moved to Berlin, New York.

Survivors include: Frederick Knuetter, Sr., of Berlin, NY and their three children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Frederick Knuetter, Jr. of Hoosick Falls, NY (Terri Knuetter, Wife), Jennifer Green, Daughter, and Grandson Carter Green; Vickie Knuetter-Lawrence (Grandchildren Jarred Lawrence of Santa Rosa, CA (Amanda, Wife, and Emily, Granddaughter), Ashley Lawrence-Urice of Cameron, NC (Ryan Urice, Husband); and Michael Knuetter of Berlin, NY, all who survive her today. Other survivors include Katheryn’s siblings: Carolyn Jordan (George) of White Creek, NY and her children/grandchildren; Judy Wooddell (Floyd-Deceased) children/grandchildren of Cambridge, NY; Edwin Young (Barbara) children/grandchildren of Eagle Bridge, NY; and Terry Young (Janet) children/grandchildren of Buskirk, NY. She is pre-deceased by her parents and brothers Alan, Carl/Hubble, and Ronald Young, also her sister Janice Young-Tollison. [Read more…] about Katheryn Knuetter – Obituary

Andrew M. Jones – Obituary

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Petersburgh – Andrew M. Jones, 84, passed away on March 12, 2023, at his home. He was born December 2, 1938, in Petersburgh, New York. He was the son of Milford and Helen Hoffman Jones. Andy attended Berlin High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served from 1956–1962. He was employed by Western Electric/ATT. He was a longtime member of the Elks Club. Andy was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and golf. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix or make. Most of his friends and family members have furniture or a quilt he made for them. He was never one to sit still, except to read, do a puzzle, work on his coin collection, or rest in his chair by the stream, smoking a cigar and watching the trout swim by. [Read more…] about Andrew M. Jones – Obituary

Shirley A. Oswald – Obituary

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Cherry Plain – Shirley A. (Goodermote) Oswald, 77, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Berlin on November 4, 1945, the daughter of the late Lewis and Addie (Carr) Goodermote. Shirley was a graduate of Berlin Central School. After her marriage to Robert A. Oswald on November 9, 1963, they settled in Cherry Plain where she raised her family.  

Shirley was employed by Berlin Central School for over 40 years as a custodial worker before retiring several years ago. She was a member of the Berlin Community Cemetery Board of Directors. [Read more…] about Shirley A. Oswald – Obituary

Nor’easter Hammers Region

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Leaves Tens of Thousands Without Power
Local, county, and state highway officials, as well as field technicians tasked with restoring power had their work cut out for them earlier this week, as a massive, multi-day nor’easter hammered Rensselaer and surrounding counties with rain, wind, and heavy snow. The storm dumped as much as three feet in some areas, making travel difficult, if not impossible, and knocking out power for tens of thousands in the region. 

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DEC Issues Final Water Quality Guidance to Regulate PFOAs

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Submitted by the NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the issuance of final water quality guidance values to regulate Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and 1,4-Dioxane (1,4-D) in New York State waters. The finalized guidance values support the state’s ongoing efforts to protect public health, as well as the environment, and to prevent exposure to emerging contaminants through the protection of drinking water sources. Additionally, the new guidance values for PFOS and 1,4-Dioxane provide protection for aquatic life. 

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