To the Editor:
The recent performance of the Wizard of Oz at Berlin Central School deserves to be recognized.
From the screen to our stage, this charming classic was brought to life for young and old with a stellar cast of main characters, excellent supporting cast and a troupe of delightful Munchkins and Ozians.
All the colorful costumes, the phenomenal stage sets, as well as the wonderful pit band, made this an unforgettable experience for the audience.
Thank you to all who gave so much of their time and talent to this effort, especially Dianne Mosher. What a great send-off! In the words of one viewer, “You wouldn’t believe it if you didn’t see it!”
Sherri Craib Klein
Berlin
Berlin Middle School Musicians Earn High Scores
submitted by Monica Shupe
Ten Berlin Middle School Chorus students and one pianist participated in the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Solo Festival on March 9. Erin Goodermote, Cayla Hungerford and Carolyn Williams prepared Level 2 solos and earned the score of Excellent.
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Beauty And The Beast For Free At HFCS
submitted by Rob Allen
The HFCS Drama Club will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to the continuing support by the school, the Drama Club continues to offer free admission to every production.
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Building Connections That Last A Lifetime
submitted by Lisa Hoyt
Art, Science and English Arts equals creative thinking at the Berlin Elementary School. Berlin students have been focusing on plants as a theme this year in art class, using plants as a point of departure to study elements and principles of design as well as integrating New York State Art learning standards.
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BCS School Board Meeting Cancelled
The Berlin School Board meeting for Tuesday, March 19, was cancelled due to the snow. The Board has not yet decided on the makeup date.
Next ADAPT Meeting
Parents/guardians of HFCS juniors interested in joining ADAPT – the alcohol and drug-abuse prevention team responsible for planning and hosting a safe, substance free, after-prom activity for the HFCS junior class and their guests – are encouraged to attend the next meeting on Monday, March 25, at 6:30 pm, in the HFCS Elementary School Library. Plans are well underway for this year’s after-prom activities, and several fundraisers are taking place and being planned. Many hands make light work!
Hollyann Devereese – Hoosick Rescue Squad Jr Member
Hollyann Devereese recently became a Jr Member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad. She rides on Team 5 with team co-captains, Bill Gaillard and Deb Lohnes, and long time squad member, Georgiana Parker.
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Petersburgh Public Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library continues to hold pre-school story hour on Tuesday mornings at 11 am. On March 26 we will be having stories with the letter “M” theme, and on April 9 join us for stories about Owls. There will be no story hour on April 2 because of the school vacation.
The book discussion group is reading Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo. The book will be discussed on Monday, April 8 at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to stop by the Library and pick up a copy of the book and join us for the discussion.
Missing DVDs
The Library has DVDs which can be signed out of the Library for seven days. This has been a service we have provided for quite a few years now. In the last few months there have been one or more individuals who have been abusing this service by taking DVDs without signing them out and never returning them. There have been over 35 DVDs which have disappeared from the Library in the last three months and many additional more in the preceding months. We would ask the public if they are aware of any movies which belong to the Library to please return them in our video drop or bring them in to the Library. We would like to make these movies available to everyone in our community.
Benefit Spaghetti And Meatball Dinner
There will be a benefit spaghetti and meatball dinner for the family of North Hoosick Firefighter Michael Cottrell on Saturday, March 30, beginning at 4:30 pm at the North Hoosick Fire Station on Rt. 22. Mike passed away on Thursday, March 7. The family did not have insurance, therefore, the dinner is being held to help the family with funeral costs and other expenses.
Tickets for this benefit cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Anyone who would like to make a donation may do so through the Fire Department at the time of the event. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Chief Alan Bornt at 378-4538 or Eric Amidon at 955-8206. Depending upon sales, tickets may be available at the door. Take-outs are also available.
A Chinese auction will also be held at this event. Any person or business that would like to donate an item for this event can contact Jackie Sullivan at 686-4187.
Berlin Rabies Clinic At New Site
A Rabies Clinic will be held on Thursday, April 18, at the Town of Berlin Municipal Center, 17563 NY Route 22 in Cherry Plain (formerly Berlin Lumber). All rabies vaccines, dog-DHLPP vaccines and cat-FURCP vaccines cost $10 each; cash only! Cats will be treated from 6 to 7 pm, dogs from 7 to 8 pm. Call Doug Goodermote at 658-3308 if you have questions.