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Fire Safety At Berlin Elementary

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submitted by Toni Dolan
Many thanks to the volunteers of the Berlin, Petersburgh, Stephentown and Grafton Fire Departments. On Thursday, October 10, the volunteers came with County Fire Coordinator Ivan Wager to discuss fire safety.  Wager and the other volunteers stressed the importance of being safe 52 weeks of the year and not just during Fire Safety Week.
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Hoosick WW II Veterans Recognition Ceremony

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Due to overwhelming response by our WW II veterans and their families, we have had to stop taking reservations from the public for the WW II Veterans Recognition Ceremony on October 26. We have a full house.
If you are looking for a way to show your support for our local heroes, you can line Main Street to cheer them on as they ride behind the Patriot Guard Riders from HF Community Alliance Church to the Armory between 9:40 and 9:50 am that morning. We hope many will come out to show their respect and gratitude for what these men have done for us.
If you have any questions, please call Gail at 686-9888.

Taconic Valley Historical Society Meeting

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“Women of the Revolution – Backstage Heroines” will be the topic of the October meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. The speaker for the evening, Phyllis Chapman, brings history and notable Americans to life through living history personifications of some of the most fascinating and influential people. In period correct costume, and speaking in the first person, she introduces you to people you could never meet anywhere (or any-when!) else. The American Revolution was a war – a civil war in many ways – in which the female half of the American populace participated in many forms, willingly and unwillingly. Conventional history has been remiss in not adequately noting the support and exploits of women as battles raged in their towns and foreign invaders threatened their homes and way of life. Listen to their stories, participate in activities and examine artifacts and come away from the presentation with a richer understanding of our history.
The meeting will be on Monday, October 21, at 7:30 pm at the United Methodist Church on South Main Street, Berlin. It is open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be served.

Friends Of The Dyken Pond Center Volunteer Appreciation And Annual Meeting

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On Wednesday, October 23, the Friends of Dyken Pond Center will hold an Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition meeting at the Dyken Pond Center.
At 6:30 pm there will be delicious desserts and refreshments. The Annual Meeting and Volunteer  Recognition will be at 7 pm.
Please RSVP to jim@bonesteel.com or 518- 766-5354.
If you are a member of the Friends of Dyken Pond, come hear about the important work made possible with your support and offer your feedback and suggestions. If you are not a member, come learn more about the Friends and the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center.
We are also putting the call out for new members of our Board of Directors and for volunteers to help out with our activities. If you’d like to know more, please let us know.
For directions to the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, see our website at www.dykenpond.org or call the Center at 658-2055.

Petersburgh Library News

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The Petersburgh Public Library invites all children in costume to stop by the Library between 2 and 6 pm on Thursday, October 31, for a special treat.
Anyone interested in crocheting is invited to the Library on Tuesdays at 2 pm to learn or make progress on projects already begun.  On Wednesdays at 4 pm anyone interested in knitting or learning to knit is invited to meet at the Library.
Story hour continues at 11 am on Tuesday mornings.  On October 22 gorillas will be featured.
The book discussion group will meet at 7:30 on Tuesday, November 12, to discuss Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver.  New members are welcome and copies of the book may be picked up at the Library.

West Hoosick FD Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department will serve an “all you can eat” breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, October 20, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. This will be our last breakfast for the year so stop by before you head out to do all your fall activities. The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. Please call the firehouse at 686-1814 if you have any questions.