by David Flint
The Stephentown Memorial Library held a public hearing on Thursday, February 21, regarding its proposal to convert the Library to a Special Legislative District (SLD) public library with taxing authority. Attendance was surprisingly low. In a town with about 3,000 inhabitants, only about 30 people attended. There were no comments in opposition to the proposal or expressions of any particular concern. Library Board President Sue Cass said that another public hearing would be held in early March, at the Town Hall instead of at the Library. This hearing has since been scheduled for Wednesday, March 13 at 7 pm at the Town Hall. The vote on this proposal is scheduled for March 19.
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Celebrating BCS High School Artists
In March At The Berlin Free Town Library
The Berlin High School Art Department is proud to present a sample of student artwork to the Berlin Community. The Second Annual Student Art Show at the Berlin Free Town Library will run from March 6 to the 28th. The media featured will be drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and graphic arts.
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Effects Of The Sequester Already Felt In Hoosick?
Join The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade is now accepting entries for the 2013 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade. Get the family together for some family fun. [Read more…] about Join The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade
New Spokesperson Crowned For New York Dairy Industry
Courtney Luskin from Hoosic Valley, Rensselaer County, was crowned the 2013-2014 New York State Dairy Princess on February 21 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, NY. Having served as the Rensselaer County Dairy Princess since spring of 2012, Luskin will devote an additional year promoting milk and dairy products with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. (ADADC). [Read more…] about New Spokesperson Crowned For New York Dairy Industry
Hoosick Grange News
The Grange met on February 13 with Master David Cornell presiding. We were very fortunate the weather was very good. We had a number of Grangers unable to come because of illness. It was the day before St. Valentine’s Day. The Master conducted the business meeting and then it was time for the program.
Martha Babbitt was in charge of the program. Her theme was Valentine’s Day. She told us that St. Valentine was a Christian saint that was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. He was also not supposed to minister to Christians. Legend states he healed the jailer’s daughter and before his execution he wrote a farewell to her and signed it from your Valentine. His feast day is February 14. He was martyred about AD 269 and buried on Via Flaminia. There were other Valentines, one from Temi, a bishop, and a third saint from Africa, also martyred.
Martha had a number of jokes read by different Grangers. She gave us a paper on Health Digest. The title was “Heart Threats You’re Ignoring.” She also had a game on “Guess The Secret Service Code Name.” This was a code name for presidents and family members. Another game was “Brain Smack” on True Romance. This was a hard one. Martha had prizes and candy for all. The Lecturer thanked Martha for a great program. We remembered four Grangers. David Cornell was in charge of delicious refreshments.
The next meeting is on March 13. It will be an open meeting. David Schmidt is in charge of the program. The topic is “Rope, History and Rope Making.” Invite friends and guests. The program will start at 8 pm. Refreshment Chairman is Marion Hynick.
We will also have the Photo Contest that night. Photographs may be entered in the following categories: (1) People, (2) Animals, (3) Scenery/Nature. Photos must be taken by the person submitting the entry and taken sometime between May 1 and April 15 of the current contest year. Size minimum is 4″x6″ to maximum of 11″x14″ including matting if used. Frames are not allowed but the photo must have a rigid backing.
Panther Boys Hoopsters End Season In Sectionals
by Ben Gaines
The Panther Boys Basketball team traveled to Hudson Valley Community College to play Greenwich last Friday evening for the Section II quarterfinals of Class C.
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Berlin Boys Volleyball Ends Its Season In Sectionals
submitted by Paul Slaver
Coach Paul Slaver said that while this year’s team had a lot of ups and downs, they were able to stick together and play as a team. This led to their season record of 7-5 overall which put them in second place in the Central Hudson Valley League.
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Come To The Cabaret Saturday
The Cabaret will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 6 pm at the Berlin High School. The High School Band and Chorus will be performing music from Sinatra to Buble. The tickets for dinner and a show cost $8 for adults and $6 for Senior Citizens and students. [Read more…] about Come To The Cabaret Saturday
FCCLA Talent Show Friday Night Only
On Friday, March 1, at 7 pm FCCLA will sponsor its 21st Annual Talent Show. There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, her kids had so much talent, she didn’t know what to do!
This year’s theme came from the Souls For Soles project FCCLA has been participating in all year. FCCLA members from across the country have been collecting shoes for the less fortunate. The shoes will be delivered to the organization later in March.
Monies raised through ads and admission to the Talent Show send students to the State leadership conference, this year to be held in Rochester. Special treats for the Berlin chapter this year are the awarding of the New York State Spirit of Advising Award to Dianne Mosher and Courtney Kellar, as a New York State Officer presiding over the Awards Banquet.
So don’t miss Friday night’s Talent Show. You can bring shoes to donate as well.