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Equine Awards

December 21, 2024 By Eastwick Press

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H program would like to announce year end 2024 equine awards. Thank you to the many members and volunteers that made 2024 events possible. Year end 2024 awards are as follows.

Year End 4-H High Point Riders – Novice Champion Audrey Kondak of Valley Falls, Alice Bourdeau of Averill Park, and Madyson Bull of Melrose were Reserve Champions. Ariana Severance of Melrose and Emmeline Heer of Troy were Junior Champion and Reserve Champion respectively. The Senior Champion was Ava Severance of Melrose and Allie Manchester of Stephentown was Reserve Champion.

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Sports Outdoors

Spotted Lanternfly

December 21, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Provides Residents Information on How to Identify and Eliminate Egg Masses • +Urges the Public to Report Sightings, Travelers to Inspect Vehicles

Submitted by the New York State Dept. of  Agriculture
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced new findings of the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in additional locations across New York State. SLF is an invasive, non-native insect that feeds on more than 100 plant species, including tree-of-heaven, and plants and crops, such as grapes, that are critical to New York’s agricultural economy. The Department is now urging residents of a number of upstate counties, including Albany, Schenectady, Ontario, and Seneca counties, to report any additional sightings and scrape egg masses, which will help inspectors to assess impacted areas and slow the spread of SLF in New York State.

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Nature and Photography, Sports Outdoors

Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell – Obituary

December 21, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Petersburgh – Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 89 while staying at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, New York. She was born at her family’s farmhouse in Hill Hollow in Petersburgh, New York on January 10, 1935 to Lydia and Oscar LeMere. Jean loved growing up on her family farm and frequently shared loving memories of her childhood, especially the wonderful adventures with her brother, Roger. [Read more…] about Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell – Obituary

Filed Under: Obituaries, Petersburgh

December 13, 2024 Edition

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Winterfest

December 12, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications
The HFCS PTA is hosting a free event that will be fun for the whole family — Winterfest! This year's Winterfest will take place on Saturday, December 14th, from 2 to 6 pm at the HFCS Elementary School gym and cafeteria. Winter-themed activities will be offered such as kids' bingo, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and a Cake Walk where kids and families can win tasty cakes or baked goods. Nearly a dozen local vendors are signed up to attend and sell their specialty items such as paintings, handcrafted cutting boards, jewelry, ornaments, candles, and more. The PTA has collected fun items from local businesses for a basket raffle and will run a 50/50 raffle. Local photographer Vanessa Lewis will take free pictures with Santa and children will be offered goodie bags to take home, complete with reindeer food! Anyone in the community is welcome to attend this free family event. The HFCS PTA would like to thank all the generous sponsors who have contributed to this event.

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Filed Under: Hoosick Falls, Hoosick School Dist., Member Exclusive

Rensselaer County 2025 Rensselaer County Budget Approved

December 12, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Budget Includes 8 Percent County Property Tax Rate Reduction

From the Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin
Rensselaer County resident and taxpayers will see a seventh consecutive property tax rate reduction in 2025 thanks to a county budget approved on Wednesday, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced.

The spending plan for next year approved by the County Legislature includes a county property tax rate reduction of 8 percent while also supporting service improvements and maintaining the county’s solid financial foundation.

“We are proud to again deliver a county property tax rate decrease and save residents and taxpayers more of their hard-earned money. Rensselaer County is becoming recognized as a leader across the state in reducing property taxes and this budget continues that progress,” said McLaughlin.

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Pet Drive with Special Guests

December 12, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Berlin Elementary School 

For the last 25 years, first-grade teacher Mrs. Tracie Heinrichs has been supporting the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society in Menands and is hosting the pet drive again this year, collecting donations of food and supplies for animals in need. Over the holiday break, Ms. Heinrichs will deliver the supplies to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.

At the Character Education Assembly on December 6th, the BES Mountaineers exhibited compassion and empathy, December's character traits, by starting the annual pet drive for the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society in Menands.

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Filed Under: Berlin School Dist., Member Exclusive

Student Installs Little Free Libraries

December 12, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by New Lebanon Central School District Communications
Daisy Gail, a dedicated student at the New Lebanon Central School District, has taken the initiative to enrich the community by installing little free libraries throughout the school district.

Inspired to make a meaningful impact, Daisy embarked on the project as part of her Silver Award in Girl Scouts. "I wanted to do a meaningful idea that would really impact the community positively," Daisy said. "I have always enjoyed little free libraries and thought if our town had a few, it would make it a better community."

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, New Lebanon Central School

Roberta Webb – Obituary

December 12, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Roberta Webb, 95, of Hoosick Falls NY, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2024.

After growing up in Mt Kisco, NY, Roberta graduated from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. She met her husband there, James Webb from North Carolina, who then served in the Korean war.

While making a family life in Rockland County, NY, Roberta became a pioneering woman in the textile design industry. Commuting to New York City, carrying a large portfolio of J-Webb designs, brokering assignments and projects, including a special permission blanket of Disney characters. [Read more…] about Roberta Webb – Obituary

Filed Under: Bennington, Hoosick Falls, Obituaries

Edward E. Mullet – Obituary

December 12, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Stephentown — Edward E. “Ed” Mullet, Jr., 90, of Stephentown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 29, 2024. Born on July 1, 1934, Edward lived a full and remarkable life. He will be remembered for his kind heart, many talents, and dedication to his family.

Ed is survived by his caring and devoted daughters, Nancy Mullet (Bob Marigliano) and Jennifer Mullet (Kevin Holsapple). Ed is also survived by his siblings, Alethia Urquhart and James Mullet. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Donna E. Mullet; son, Russell Mullet; his parents, Edward E. Mullet, Sr. and Marion Mullet; and his sister, Phyllis Bergstrom. He was Papa to Justin Hoffman, Amy Mullet, and Raeanne Mullet. He was Great Papa to Liam Hoffman, Anna Hoffman, and Nolan Cascone. [Read more…] about Edward E. Mullet – Obituary

Filed Under: Obituaries, Stephentown

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