Bigger, Better and More Fun Than Ever!
The St. Mary’s Academy Spring Auction will take place at the school at 4 Parson’s Avenue on Saturday, April 13. Doors open at 6 pm, bidding begins at 7 pm. The inimitable Ron Seifert will be the auctioneer. Tickets cost $5 at the door; they include the cost of a bidding number and food. There will be cash bar.
Live And Silent Auctions
Auctions will include a huge variety of goods and services. Items large and small, expensive and affordable, unusual and familiar, serious and fun, useful and frivolous…you name it, and we probably have it on our auction list.
Here’s just a small sampling:
• four inside seats for Melissa Etheridge at Tanglewood;
• a WCW mattress;
• NASCAR memorabilia signed by the drivers and used in actual competition – a quarter panel from Matt Kenseth and a hood from Denny Hamlin;
• a hot air balloon ride;
• a Saturday-Saturday Village of Loon Mountain Lodge time share for this August;
• Ed Levin jewelry;
• George Van Hook original paintings;
• a three month Anytime Fitness membership;
• spring yard cleanups;
• a month of classes at The Berkshire Dance Theater;
• a week long time share in North Myrtle Beach for this year or next;
• a Home Security Package;
• a Howe Caverns Family Pass, and
• Park Hopper Passes from Disney
And lots, lots more. Come on out and have a good time.
It’s all for a good cause. Historically and educationally, SMA has been an integral part of Hoosick Falls and the surrounding communities. Proceeds from the auction help support St. Mary’s Academy’s long standing commitment to high quality education for students from pre-k through eighth grade.
For more information, call Pat Hayes at 518-686-4314 or email smaspringauction@yahoo.com.
Berlin July 4th Parade Committee Sets 2013 Theme; Participants Invited
Summer seems far away but the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee has been hard at work planning this year’s celebration. The Committee is pleased to announce that the 2013 Parade is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, at 11 am. The theme this year is, “American Adventures.”
We hope you will start planning your floats and join us in the spirit of community. We look forward to new faces and old friends and cordially invite all civic, school and church groups, businesses and individuals, locally and from afar, to participate. It is not necessary to follow the theme; it is offered only as a guide.
There is no entry fee and prizes are awarded. The Grand Prize float entry receives $125. Other float categories are Theme Prize, Prettiest and Funniest, with prizes ranging up to $100. Ribbons are awarded for horses, cars, boats, antique equipment, decorated bicycles, costumed walkers and equestrian groups. Trophies are awarded to fire companies for the best appearing and the most in line.
Refreshments will be available for all participants at the Berlin Fire House immediately following the Parade, compliments of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company. Mark your calendars now, and plan to join us.
Support The Tradition
We need your support. The cost of marching bands, supplies, postage, awards and other expenses add up quickly. Whether you have enjoyed the Parade in the past, or are looking forward to it for the first time, we urge your support with your financial gift. No amount is too small, and your support is greatly needed and appreciated.
Contact Us
Entry forms will be mailed by the first of June to all past participants. Please notify us if your contact information has changed or if you do not receive a form and would like one sent to you. For more details call Jean at 658-3010 or Carol at 658-3936, or email berlinjuly4thparade@yahoo.com. Please make contributions payable to Berlin July 4th Parade Committee, and mail your check to us at our new address, P.O. Box 66, Berlin, NY, 12022.
Another First Time Donor To Locks Of Love
submitted by Amy Reger
Last week seven year old Brianna Church of Grafton donated 10″ of her hair to Locks of Love. Brianna is the daughter of Deon and Jennifer Church. She is a first grade student at the Berlin Elementary School.
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A Talk On Covered Bridges At The Stephentown Historical Society Meeting
Lloyd Schliesser will give an illustrated talk on covered bridges at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, April 1, at 7:30 pm. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road, Stephentown. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-0010.
Schliesser, a Poestenkill resident, has been studying and photographing covered bridges for many years. He is interested in the design and uniqueness of each bridge and will tell about the architecture and history of these useful structures, which originated in the Alpine region of Europe. He displays some of his photographs and information on his website, lloydsbridges.com.
Lamphere And Winters Wedding And Birth Announcement
Eliza, daughter of Terry and Nancy Lamphere of Petersburgh, NY, and Nathan Winters, son of Grace vanWinkle and Lee Roy Winters Jr. of Lancaster County, PA, were married February 23, 2013, at their current residence on Plank Road in Berlin, NY, surrounded by their closest family members.
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Join The Fun At The Stephentown Memorial Library
There’s plenty to do at the Stephentown Memorial Library this week. Join the fun!
• Easter Event – Saturday, March 30, at 2:30 pm. The Stephentown Youth Commission and the Stephentown Memorial Library invite you to an Easter Event at the Stephentown Memorial Library. Activities will include crafts, games, a movie and some treats! To ensure we have enough materials, registration is requested. Please call the Library at 733-5750 to register your child. All are welcome!
• Comics Workshop with George O’Connor – Monday, April 1, at 4:30 pm. Do you doodle? Draw comic characters on your class notes? Bring your talents and ideas to our workshop where illustrator George O’Connor will help you produce a polished comic to keep. He’ll share a behind the scenes look at his comic making process, from first sketches to finished books. Some of his popular books are the Captain Awesome series and graphic novels like The Olympians, which you may have seen in the Library. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to learn from a master artist. Please register in advance. Comics Connect, a collaborative project of the Mohawk Valley Library System and the Upper Hudson Library System, is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Family Literacy Library Services grant program.
• Story Time – Wednesdays at 10 am. Calling all preschoolers (and their caregivers). Join us each Wednesday for some story time fun. In this half hour session, we read aloud, sing songs, move about and explore the world around us through literature. Parents and children are encouraged to stay after story time so children have time for free play while grown-ups browse for books and socialize. Story Time is led by Jane Halleck, a local educator.
• Zumba Classes at SML – weekly on Wednesdays at 7 pm. Zumba is an exhilarating Latin-inspired dance fitness class designed to benefit anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Zumba Instructor Kim Conley is also a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer who works with people of every age and ability all over the Berkshires. She will lead us in a one hour weekly class. Each class costs $5 per participant. Class will be held in the main room of SML. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. There is additional parking at the school across the road. Zumba is a blast – come join the party! Class size is approximately 8 to 10. Work out in air conditioned comfort at the Library.
• Let’s Go Fly a Kite at the Library – Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 pm. April is National Kite Month, and we invite you to join us for a kite making workshop for kids using easy to assemble Tyvek Scott sleds. A variety of kites will be on display. Our presenter, Phil Dixon, is a member of NYKE (New York Kite Enthusiasts). There will be a short presentation of how kites have been used through history, the different types and what makes kites fly. If the weather cooperates, we’ll take our kites and fly them in the space behind the Library. You must sign up in advance as space is limited.
• Teen Night with Magic Man – Join us on Friday, April 5, at 6:30 pm. Teens age 13 and up are invited to come and learn about magic. Bring a friend and enjoy this one hour course in the basic art of magic. Participants will learn the science and psychology behind magic through tricks that they can bring home and master. Space is limited, so please register in advance.
For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750. Check our website,www.stephentownlibrary.org for regular updates.
New Lebanon Rails To Trails Meeting
submitted by Scott Larabee, Chairman, Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission
The Town of New Lebanon Recreation Commission invites the public to a meeting on the Rails to Trails project on Thursday, April 4, from 7:30 to 9 pm at the New Lebanon Town Hall.
We will be joined by a representative from the Columbia Land Conservancy who will speak about what is involved and answer any questions you may have on the Rails to Trails project.
If you have any interest in this project, you are urged to attend this meeting. The project is a huge undertaking and will require many people who are truly interested in seeing it become a reality.
Petersburgh’s Pelletier Paves Way For Sandy Relief
Hurricane Sandy’s devastation in New York has led Christopher Pelletier, a SUNY Delhi Construction Management major from Petersburgh, to volunteer his talents and aid residents of the Breezy Point and Far Rockaway areas.
Pelletier joined other Delhi students majoring in carpentry, electrical, architecture and construction technology and management to provide skilled assistance for the recovery efforts during the college spring break, March 2-9. Pelletier was thrilled to help others while putting into practice what he has learned while studying Construction Management at SUNY Delhi.
SUNY Delhi’s building technologies students gain experience in a range of real world projects. These projects place an emphasis on the skills and techniques essential in the workforce. Students complete regular assignments on job sites and serve in internships across the country.
Grafton Indoor Yard Sale
The Second Annual Grafton Indoor Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, April 20, from 8 am to 3 pm at the Grafton VFW/Fire hall located at 585 County Route 85 in Grafton. Reserve your table today! Single tables cost $20, and doubles $30. Call Jay at 817-3941 or Noelle at 269-8988 for your reservation.
The yard sale is sponsored by the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department and Grafton Ladies Auxiliary.
New Lebanon Town Board Meeting Date Changed
The New Lebanon Town Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, has been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, April 3, at 7 pm at the Town Hall. John Behan of Behan Planning & Design will make a presentation to the Town Board regarding a study and grant application for hamlet revitalization.