The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Enough of a Tax Break Already

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by Doug La Rocque
That was the unanimous sentiment expressed by those in attendance at a Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), public hearing held Tuesday morning, September 6, at the Brunswick Town Hall. The subject of the hearing was a request by CVE North America for funding as well as both sales tax and mortgage tax exemptions, something the Town of Brunswick vehemently opposed. In a letter to the IDA, Brunswick Town Supervisor Phil Herrington pointed out the solar development firm (which has an approved project yet to be constructed

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203rd Anniversary of The Schaghticoke Fair 

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Story by Amy Modesti 

Fair season has come and gone, and school’s begun. The last hurrah of the unofficial start to autumn that everyone enjoys is The Schaghticoke Fair. 

This third oldest fair in New York state ended Labor Day and throughout its run came lots of great fair fun. From watching live entertainment from area bands such as Soul Sky, Rattail Jimmy, Vinnie Michaels Duo to country superstar Tracy Bird, feeding emus and small birds at the Adirondack Mobile Aviary, eating delicious fair food, amusement rides, to tractor pulls and demolition derby, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

A returning favorite, the Royal Hanneford Circus, provided all the clowns, chair balancing, juggling, dog tricks, and acrobats in their entertaining show. Filling in the rest of the fair were the other fair staples: 4-H club shows and exhibitions, animal displays, arts and crafts, welding demonstrations given by Adam Coonradt at the agriculture museum, and much more. 

The 203rd Schaghticoke Fair ran from August 31 through September 5, 2022. Thank you Schaghticoke Fair for bringing the fair to fairadise into Rensselaer County once again. [Read more…] about 203rd Anniversary of The Schaghticoke Fair 

Hoosick Falls CSD Class of 1970 Reunion

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On August 6th, members of the Class of 1970 from Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary’s Academy celebrated a combined 52nd high school reunion.  Approximately 90 classmates and guests enjoyed reminiscing with friends and had a buffet meal prepared by the Polish Hall members in Hoosick Falls. Special guests included Phil Leonard, former Superintendent, and Bill Gaillard, former instrumental music director at HFCS.  Classmates traveled from Maine, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Colorado, New Brunswick Canada, Vermont and New York.  It was a most enjoyable afternoon and we look forward to our next gathering.

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Stewart’s Shops Wins ‘Best Milk’ in New York State

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Stewart’s Shops proudly announces its milk has been named the best in New York State by Cornell University Department of Food Science. The award was presented on Dairy Day, September 1st, at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. The recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program.

Cornell University collected samples from New York State plants in October and May. The samples of whole milk, 2%, 1%, and fat-free milk were scored on various criteria, including best flavor. Milk samples are judged on microbial analyses, fat determination, freezing point, and flavor. Stewart’s Shops proudly took top honors in the milk category.

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Albany County Family Farm Day!

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Join us on Sunday, September 11 from 11 am to 3 pm for Albany County Family Farm Day! Experience agriculture with Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and the Stanton Family as we celebrate 150 years of 6th generation dairy farming at Stanton Dairy Farms, 7 Biers Road, Coeymans Hollow, NY. This event is free, rain or shine, and open to the public.

Stanton Farms milks 1,200 cows and raises 900 replacement heifers. They sell approximately 3,836,930 gallons (32 million pounds) of milk per year. We invite the public to visit and learn about farm life.

Farming experts will be available to answer questions as you walk around the farm. Additional activities include agricultural booths, free kids’ activities, ice cream making, face painting, calf petting, cow milking, exploring farm equipment and more! Enjoy door prizes, raffles, and free local dairy products. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for sale by The Coeymans Hollow Fire Department.

Please contact Amanda Terhune, Agricultural Program Manager, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County with questions at 518-765-3519 or ajt247@cornell.edu.

Hunting & Trapping Education Courses

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Training in safe handling of firearms and hunting ethics is required before purchasing a hunting license.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded all new hunters and trappers planning to go afield this season that they must first complete a mandatory hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education course before obtaining the appropriate sporting license or hunting privilege. In-person, instructor-led hunter education courses are being offered throughout New York during September and October. Bowhunter education, trapper education, and waterfowl hunter education courses are also available, and all in-person courses are free and offer hands-on experience.

With hunting licenses now on sale, first-time hunters and trappers are encouraged to sign up for certification courses soon to reserve a spot, as these courses can fill quickly. Each year, thousands of New Yorkers take DEC’s hunter and trapper education courses. DEC’s online registration system makes it easy to view a list of all available courses. To locate a hunter or trapper education course, visit DEC’s website or contact a local DEC office for assistance. 

Please visit this website for more specific information:

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7860.html.

Crossword Puzzle

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Please let us know in the comments if you enjoy crossword puzzles, and if you prefer to print this one out or play one online? Does anyone want the sudoku puzzle posted to the website? Here is the crossword puzzle that appears on page 14 of the printed version of the newspaper, you could print it out and play?

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Girl’s Soccer Coach Tom Husser • Hall of Fame

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Long-time Hoosick Falls girls soccer coach Tom Husser will be inducted into the 2022 class of the New York State Girls Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 10. Husser, who has coached the Panthers for 19 seasons, has won 285 games in his career, along with four championship game appearances, three New York State Class C championships, and a pair of Coach of the Year awards from New York State.

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