transcribed by Rik McClave
Transcribed from the minutes of meetings of the first three years of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department are the minutes of the SVFD for meeting #17 and 18.
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Ben Oliver Stratton Is Born
Andrew and Carter Stratton are happy to announce the birth of their little brother, Ben Oliver. Ben was born on March 11, 2011, at 8:05 pm at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Ben weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 18¼ inches long. [Read more…] about Ben Oliver Stratton Is Born
The Sound Of Music Was Outstanding
by Bea Peterson
This past weekend the Hoosick Falls Central School Drama Club put on an outstanding performance of The Sound of Music. All of the music, from the singing to the pit orchestra, was first rate. The school’s many talented singers are a credit to the HFCS music department. Katherine Danforth was the perfect Maria. Every singer and performer was excellent. Congratulations to the cast and crew for a job well done. Many thanks, too, to HFCS for offering the community free admission.
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Gold Medals For Local FCCLA Members
Jackson Burhans and Courtney Kellar brought home gold medals from the New York State FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) State Leadership Conference. Courtney and Jackson have been working since fall to make and deliver baby quilts to the NICU at Albany Medical Center. Sierra Maxon also received a gold medal as she presented her Chapter Showcase project, showcasing all of the 2010-2011 activities of Berlin FCCLA.
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The First Annual Lillis Bunce Memorial Award
The Board of Trustees of the Grafton Community Library is pleased to announce the establishment of the Lillis Bunce Memorial Award in recognition of Mrs. Bunce’s extraordinary contributions to the Library over a period of half a century. From her involvement in the founding and building of the Library to her twenty-five years’ service as volunteer Library Director, Lillis’ impact on the Library was incalculable.
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Community Farmers Market Meeting
The first vendor meeting of Our Valley Community Farmers Market (OVCFM) will be held on April 29 at 6:30 pm at the Seventh Day Baptist Church on North Main Street, Berlin. Open to all interested vendors, the meeting will include an overview of OVCFM’s handbook and marketing efforts as well as location and layout, the finalization of market hours, a look at “Opening Day” activities and any questions from vendors.
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Attention Stephentown Graduating Students
The Stephentown Memorial Library is offering one scholarship to a graduating senior who will enter a two or four year college in the Fall. Applicants for the Stephentown Memorial Library Scholarship must be a resident of Stephentown. The scholarship fund results from gifts and bequests made to the Library specifically for scholarship purposes.
Applications are available at the Library and at the Guidance Offices of local public and private schools attended by Stephentown students. The application deadline is May 23, 2011.
The Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the Elmer A. Grogan scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from the Brunswick Central School District or the Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should not be less than 250 words and not more than 500 words.
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Glover Family Has Twin Boys
The Glover Family, Christopher, Ann-Marie and Carson of Hoosick Falls are proud to announce the newest additions to their family, Grant Michael, weighing 5 lbs. 13 oz., and Chase Christopher, weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz., born on March 18, 2011, at Albany Medical Center. Grant and Chase are the grandsons of Kimberly Loszynski of Johnsonville, NY, Michael and Michele Rafferty of Cohoes, NY, and William and Patricia Glover of Alden, NY. Great-grandparents are Francis and Beverly Loszynski of Johnsonville, Francis and Joan Rafferty of Valley Falls, NY, and Robert C. Rademacher of Alden.
Berlin Library News
Children of all ages are invited to the Berlin Free Town Library on Saturday, April 30, at 1 pm for the Critter Spring Fling. Several young farm animals will be visiting the Library lawn for children to meet and greet. Local farmer Schuyler Gail will bring lambs and chicks. We also hope for a visit from a new calf and a kid or two. Children can learn about the critters from the farmers who bring them. If you have questions, call the Library at 658-2231.