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Lucas Klein Completes Ph.D. In Psychology

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submitted by Sherri Klein
Lucas A. Klein completed his Ph.D. magna cum laude from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Diego, CA. In August, 2011, he successfully defended his dissertation on assessment psychometrics, which was entitled “The Relationship between Interpersonal Capacity Data on the Personality Assessment Inventory, the Rorschach, and the Quality of Object Relations Scale: A Validity Study.” Lucas was awarded his doctoral degree on September 12, 2011.  His pre-doctoral field training included work with chronic mental illness, college counseling, adolescent psychotherapy, private practice psychodynamic therapy and neurocognitive/personality assessment. [Read more…] about Lucas Klein Completes Ph.D. In Psychology

Stephen Michael Walters

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Petesburgh/Berlin – Stephen Michael Walters, 56, went home to Jesus on September 24, 2011, in Ardmore, OK.  He was born January 23, 1955, in Troy, NY, to Harold Henry and Violet May (Kaiser) Walters.  Stephen graduated from high school in Averill Park, NY.  He then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. [Read more…] about Stephen Michael Walters

Historic Berlin Company Sold – W.J. Cowee’s Assets Bought By Georgia Group

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by David Flint
W.J. Cowee LLC, the world’s leading manufacturer of wooden floral picks and plant stakes, has announced the sale of most of its assets to the Garcia Group, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia.
According to Cowee President and CEO Brian E. Suslak, almost all of the company assets have now been sold to a number of strategic buyers, with the majority of them being sold to the Garcia Group. The Garcia Group will continue to market all of the W.J. Cowee products, including floral picks, plant stakes and Designer Stones. Cowee has now ceased production, and most of the employees have been laid off with only a few still carrying out office functions.
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Berlin’s Main Street – A History Tour

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by David Flint
Who knew there was so much history and architectural style on Berlin’s Main Street, just between Elm Street and Park Avenue? Driving by the familiar buildings and homes, it’s just part of the background. But taking a leisurely stroll on a beautiful fall day in a small group with your own personal tour guide and informative guide book, it all comes to life.
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Berlin Fire Department Fresh Maine Lobster Dinner

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A fresh Maine lobster dinner  will be served at the Berlin Firehouse on Saturday, October 15, from 6 to 8 pm. Take-outs are available from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
The dinner includes your choice of one single lobster dinner at $19 or a twin lobster dinner for $27 with melted butter and salad, roll, baked potato, ice cream and beverage.
There are advance ticket sales only for this dinner. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, October 11. For tickets contact Shirley or Ivan at 518-658-2893, Dawn or Bruce at 518-658-2163, Tena at 518-658-2294 or see any member of the Berlin Fire Department, Ladies’ Auxiliary or Rescue Squad.

Berlin Fire Department Breakfast

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On Sunday, October 2, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its fresh, hot off the griddle, monthly breakfast.  For your eating pleasure we include all-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, biscuits for our homemade sausage gravy, sausage and bacon, toast, home fries and eggs (scrambled, sunny side, over easy or over hard).  Beverage choices include coffee, tea, (both decaf available), hot chocolate, milk and orange juice.
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Spiffy New Playground At BES

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submitted by Toni Dolan
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to look out over a playground where children were laughing and playing peacefully and staff were observing and encouraging active play without having to raise their voices and use whistles to signal negative behaviors? This is now close to the reality at Berlin Elementary School. [Read more…] about Spiffy New Playground At BES

Letter To The Editor – Dumping Trash Leads To Personal Tragedy

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Dear Editor,
We have a neighborhood problem that is getting worse. Someone has been dumping trash and garbage at various spots in the village. One spot is near the Berlin Library. Everybody is heartily sick of this mess. Mr. Jaeger, our Town Supervisor, has not had time to do anything. The Health Department has been helpful but cannot act until some legal actions are possible. I have called the Code Enforcement Officer, Allan Yerton, but he has not called back yet.
Two days ago our valiant little cat, Violet, fought a rat that the garbage brought on. The vet said she suffered from severe rat bites. She died this morning. We are heartbroken.
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