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Letter To The Editor – Highway Department Heros

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submitted 9/20
To the Editor:
Hurricane Irene dealt the Capital District and Rensselaer County a terrible blow on Sunday, August 28. As many stayed hunkered down in the comfort of their homes those on the west side of Grafton were struggling to preserve their life-long possessions and wondering where they could go if told to evacuate. The shining light amongst all of the uncertainty on the west end was the Town of Grafton Highway Department. How do I know this? My husband witnessed the actions of both the Grafton Highway Department and local citizens assisting with preventing a disaster on his way to a work related emergency. My husband’s half-hearted description of what he was witnessing could not compare with the devastation that occurred.
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Letter To The Editor – Corrections?

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To The Editor:
I attended both the Hoosick Falls Village and the Hoosick Town Board meetings last week, and I would like to correct some of the information in the articles in the October 14 issue.
I did not hear anyone on the Village Board say they did not know the Green Heights sub-division contract with the Town was expiring, although Supervisor Cipperly did say he was unaware. And I believe it was Greg Laurin, not Morin, who spoke on behalf of the Green Heights residents, chastising Mr. Cipperly for his lack of awareness.
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Pizza And A Movie And A Dance At Berlin MS/HS

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This Friday night, October 28, from 4 to 7 pm, the Class of 2012 will be selling hot fresh pizzas for $8 a pie at the school. Toppings are $1 each and include pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, black olives, onions, green pepper and jalapenos. To order, call 658-2515 ext. 209. You can eat-in or take out.
Then, the HS Band will be hosting “Fright Night” from 6- to 8 pm.  They will be showing the original movie Night of the Living Dead. Admission is $3.  Any student under the age of 16 must have written parent permission or a parent with them in order to attend.
And if 8 pm is too early to end the evening, the Class of 2013 will be hosting a Halloween Dance from 8 to 11 pm. Wear your costume (no masks, must meet dress code).  Prizes will be given for best costume. Admission to the dance is $5. But wait, for just $10 students can get two slices of pizza and a beverage, go see the movie and go to the dance.

BCS To Commemorate Veterans

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The Berlin Middle Senior High School will once again be hosting a celebration commemorating our local veterans, past and present.  On Wednesday Thursday, November 10, all veterans are invited to attend a breakfast followed by a short assembly. Immediately after the assembly, the veterans are invited to visit the sixth grade students where there will be a short presentation.
Please call 658-2515 x 202 if you wish to attend. We welcome all veterans with one guest.

Berlin Harvest Bazaar

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The Second Annual Berlin Community Harvest Bazaar, a benefit for the Berlin Community Food Closet, will be held on Sunday, October 30, from 1 to 4 pm at the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church on North Main Street. The event will feature children’s crafts, children’s games (with guaranteed prizes), a cookie walk and seasonal refreshments such as apple cider donuts, hot chocolate and caramel popcorn. [Read more…] about Berlin Harvest Bazaar

Bright Colors At The Berlin Library

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Bright colors and flowers are among the subjects of paintings to be on display at the Berlin Free Town Library. The artwork by Crescenza (Grace) Zema of Stephentown is on exhibit through November 12. Her paintings reflect a love of nature and wildlife, and, although winter is on the way, the viewer will see more of springtime in much of what she has painted.
This mostly self-taught artist did study briefly with fellow painter Lee Blum of Waccabuc, NY. She has previously shown in various other libraries and galleries in the State. To contact Grace and see more of her paintings, call 518-733-5868.

Registration For Holiday Workshops At Tamarac HS Closes Next Week

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will present Holiday Workshops on Wednesday, November 9, at Tamarac High School. Three hands-on holiday projects will be offered. Registration for a one-hour workshop is $10 or $5 for enrolled 4-H volunteers. Registration will open at 6:15 pm. Sessions will begin at 6:30 pm
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