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Erika Pelletier Of Petersburgh Completes Student Leadership Training At National Conference

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Erika Pelletier of Petersburgh attended the National Conference on Student Leadership in Lake Buena Vista, FL, recently.

Pelletier, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy was chosen as one of eight student representatives from the College. While at the four-day conference, Pelletier completed the student leadership training and was involved in many other development, leadership and networking activities. The conference also offers specific workshops that help student leaders leverage their roles as they transition from campus to a professional career.

Reid Rascoe Promoted By NY Army National Guard

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Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Reid Rascoe from Stephentown, serving with the Company A, 1-224th Aviation Security and Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

 

 

 

 

Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company Monthly Breakfast

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The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company, serving Brainard and East Nassau and surrounding community, will hold its monthly Breakfast on Sunday, December 21, from 8 to 11:30 am at their firehouse on Firehouse Lane behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66N in the hamlet of Brainard.

Breakfast offers your choice of pancakes or French toast, together with bacon or sausage, eggs cooked to your order, applesauce and an assortment of beverages for your donation of $7 for adults, $4 for children 5 to 12 and free for children under age five.

Santa To Appear? 

It is our understanding that Santa will arrive about 9 am to greet breakfast diners, most especially the children. Also available during the breakfast hours will be a cookbook offering the cookie recipes entered into the Village of East Nassau’s recent cookie contest as well as a limited number of the commemorative 2014 Bell Park ornaments.

Berlin Rescue Squad Café

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On Friday, December 19, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly delicious Fish Fry Dinner. For $10 you can enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, French fries, coleslaw, brownie and soda or water. Eat in or take out – it’s up to you.

We have also decided to serve mini-hot dogs as well. These can be purchased in a meal – $10 for 10 dogs with fries, brownie and beverage – $5 for 4 dogs with fries, brownie and beverage or purchased a la carte. Call-in orders are welcome, the Firehouse number is 658-2890. The dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Berlin Fire Department. Please call Stan at 269-8646 with any questions.

North Hoosick Fire Dept. Kids Christmas Party

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The North Hoosick Fire Department will be sponsoring a Kids Christmas Party for the general public on Sunday, December 14, at 1 pm at the fire station on Rt. 22. A visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause is expected by 1:30 pm.

Parents who bring children are asked to bring a gift for their child to open once Santa arrives. A Christmas (cartoon) movie will be shown on the big screen for all to enjoy. Refreshments will be served. There is no admission fee for this event.

Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, December 27, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.

The cost is $9 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under. We look forward to serving you!

Stephentown Texas Hold’em

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The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, December 20, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.

No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 per player will be accepted and give the player 6,000 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,000 extra in chip value. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of nine places.

A free buffet will be served at the first break, and refreshments will be available.

For further information, please call John Linton at 518-733-0469.

Dyken Pond Winter Break Family Activities

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• Snow Crafts – Saturday, December 27, from 1 to 3 pm. Kids of all ages are invited to come make some crafts outside in the snow. We will be making our own free form snow candles decorated with natural items (parents will need to help supervise young ones) and making our own maple syrup taffy in the snow. All crafts will be completed outside so please dress appropriately. There is a $1 materials fee.

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December Events At GLSP

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• December 12, Friday

Outdoor Tykes at 10:30 am. Join with other pre-school age children for a fun outing in the Park. Bundle up for a short hike where we’ll move like the animals and then come inside for a lantern nature craft. Meet at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton, NY. Pre-register, please, by calling 279-1155.

• December 17, Wednesday

Wandering Wednesday and Holiday Gathering at 4 pm.

Take a hike with Friends President Dorothy Surprise. Please bring a flashlight as night will fall during this program before you’re out of the woods. For the holiday party, bring a potluck dish to share. If weather permits, we’ll light a bonfire to welcome in winter. The hike begins at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton. To register for event listings and receive Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park program location details, visit http://www.meetup.com/Friends-of-Grafton-Lakes-State-Park.

• December 23, Tuesday

Treasure Hunt at 10:30 am.

Use a treasure map to discover clues and search for signs of critters along this one mile exploration. If we succeed in finding all our clues, a treasure awaits. The cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. This is recommended for five to ten years olds, but younger siblings are welcome to tag along. This event will be held at the Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road in Grafton. Please pre-register by calling 279-1155.