Historic Farming Community Moving Forward

Ancram, New York
Historic Farming Community Moving Forward

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A Message to Ancram Gardeners and Farmers

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November 2022

A Message to Ancram Gardeners and Farmers

Whether we came to Ancram from elsewhere or grew up in the area, we have been moved by the extraordinary natural beauty of our town. Many of us have been motivated by that beauty to cultivate the land, on a scale ranging from the smallest gardens to farms of many acres. Whatever our level of experience with a garden or farm, the encouragement and advice of fellow gardeners or farmers is invaluable.

Some of us who have lived and gardened here for periods ranging from a few months to many years would like to organize a regular forum that would provide more opportunities for us to exchange information and knowledge about gardening and land use.

We are by no means experts, and in fact welcome the label of amateurs, but we are confident that the depth of learning that exists in our community could provide a valuable resource for all of us.

To that end we invite all who share our interest to gather on a monthly basis for open-ended conversation about the experiences, challenges and opportunities we have faced as cultivators of the land.

The backdrop to this effort is the growing awareness of climate change and the alterations it will bring about to everyone’s relationship with our natural surroundings. Other recent developments, such as environmental pollution and overuse, the introduction of new pests and diseases, the arrival on an unprecedented scale of invasive species of plants, and changes caused by human responses to these developments, will certainly also figure in our discussions.

We suggest that the initial meeting be open-ended, so that our agenda can evolve naturally from the interests and concerns of those who join us.

If you are interested in attending a first meeting at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2022, please RSVP to host Michael Roberts at

michaelroberts101@gmail.com for an address and directions.

Hope to see you on December 10.

Michael Roberts

Susan Arterian

Jay Lorenz

 

WINTERFEST – Have You Saved the Date for Santa?

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HAVE YOU SAVED THE DATE FOR SANTA?

DECEMBER 10th, 3-6 AT ANCRAM TOWN HALL, BUT SHHHHHHHH

SANTA ARRIVES WITH PRESENTS FOR ALL THE GIRLS AND BOYS AT 5:30, SO DON’T BE LATE

SHHHH, FREE FOOD FROM HAMBURGERS TO HOT DOGS AND SPECIAL DRINKS IF YOURE 92!! (OR OVER 21)

COOKIE DECORATING, FACE PAINTING, AND SO MUCH MORE…….

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON OUR VENDORS COMING NEXT, BUT REMEMBER LAST EVENTS SLIME? CANDLES? STOCKING STUFFERS?

WAIT’LL YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS YEAR………

Winterfest Poster

 

 

Boy Scout Holiday Wreath Sale!

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 128

ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH SALE

 

 

Yes, It’s that time of year again!!

Rhinebeck Boy Scout Troop #128 is once again selling holiday wreaths.

 

12 Inch wreaths with decorations $15

16 Inch wreaths with decorations $20

 

All wreaths are decorated by the Scouts and their parents. The pine cones are locally sourced.

 

All proceeds from the sales are put toward troop activities.

 

This year the boys attended summer camp in the

Adirondacks as well as took part in a week of Leadership training in August and a camping experience at the Maritime College.

 

Funding from fund raisers like this one help to fund experiences for all of the scouts. We thank you in advance for your support.

 

If you would like to purchase wreaths from Ronnie and Monica Cleveland, please email Monica at mrcleveland@hotmail.com.

 

We plan on having pickup the Saturday following Thanksgiving, November 26, 2022, at the Ancramdale Presbyterian Church, Ancramdale NY.

 

A time frame for pick up will be emailed to those who order once we get closer to the date.

 

Once again, thank you for your support. We wish you all a very Merry Holiday Season!

Ancram Fire Company Lobster and Beef BBQ

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Ancram Fire Company

Lobster and Beef BBQ

Saturday, October 8, 2022

3 to 6 pm

$40/meal

Takeout Only

Pick up at the Ancram Firehouse

 

Meal includes Lobster, Clams, BBQ Beef, Corn on the cob, Potato, Roll and Ice Cream.

 

For Reservations, please call

518 329 3430

FALL 2022 COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY 

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ANCRAM FALL 2022 COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY

When: Saturday, September 17 from 9 am to 12 pm, rain or shine.

Where: Ancram Town Garage, 32 Maple Lane, Ancramdale.

Price of Admission: A donation of a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.

What you can bring: furniture, appliances, metal, glass, pots, pans, TVs, computers, computer screens, electronics, batteries, tires off their rims – $2; tires on rims – $5; rims without their tires are free; large tractor or truck tires – $25.

What you cannot bring to Community Cleanup Day: garbage, paint, paint cans, oil, oil cans or barrels, chemicals, fertilizer or pesticides or their containers, hazardous materials of any kind, brush, construction debris; mattresses, box springs, sofas, upholstered chairs.

Mattresses, box springs, sofas & upholstered chairs can be taken to the County Transfer Station on Route 23b in Greenport. All mattresses, box springs, sofas & upholstered chairs are are $10 each. Sectional sofas are $15. But prices might change so check the County Solid Waste Department website for full list of prices and operating hours here:

FEES – Columbia County Solid Waste (google.com)

Latex paint: You may dispose of latex paint (which is water based) in your regular household garbage provided the liquid inside of the can is dry. This can be accomplished by adding shredded newspaper, sand or kitty litter to latex paint and letting it air dry (as per NYSDEC).

Not sure: If you have something not on the “approved list” you want to bring, but are not sure about it, call Jim Miller (518-329-6190) or email Jim at

ancramhighway@outlook.com.

And if you want to volunteer to help out at the Garage on September 17, let me or Jim know…we will need 6-8 people to help direct traffic, take money and keep things running smoothly.

Look forward to seeing you September 17.