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Rope Making At The Poestenkill Historical Society

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The Poestenkill Historical Society will be starting their fall schedule Tuesday, September 27, 2011 with a program on the history of Rope Making.
Ropesmiths, Dave and Mike started making historically correct cordage in 1995,after noticing that Civil War Re-enactors were using nylon cordage in their portrayals. From the beginning of history, hemp has been the preferred fiber for rope making in Europe.The only shortcoming was that, since it came from the stalk of a plant, it was prone to rot if not treated with pine tar. [Read more…] about Rope Making At The Poestenkill Historical Society

Our Valley Community Farmers’ Market Closes Season Early

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Berlin-based Our Valley Community Farmers’ Market (OVCFM) will be closing its 2011 Market Season earlier than expected, Market Manager Trish Gerstel has announced. The decision, she said, had a lot to do with Tropical Storm Irene: “Unfortunately, the storm brought a significant amount of crop damage. Even those crops that weren’t flooded suffered from the excessive rain.” Gerstel herself lost a crop of cucumbers and several squash plants.
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Almost Isolated Berlin Responds To Hurricane Irene

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by David Flint
In Berlin, according to Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger, it seemed the only way out of Town after 5 pm on Sunday was Bly Hollow and Taborton Roads. During the storm the Town took the initiative and notified the State that they were closing State Route 22 to the north because of water a foot and a half deep rushing over it at Goodell Road. They also notified the County that they were closing County Route 40, the Plank Road, because large sections of it were washed out.
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Letter To The Editor – Berlin Passes First Disaster Test

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[private]To the Editor:[/private]
I would like to thank the Berlin Fire Company and the Berlin Highway crew for all their efforts during tropical storm Irene. Without the effort put forth by these people the Town would not have been able to react to the damage incurred by the storm.
I would like to thank Cyril Grant and the Berlin Central School for helping provide mats so the firehouse could provide shelter to evacuees from the Aqua Vista Campground, also Deputy Supervisor Tara Fisher and her husband Torg for transporting the mats to the firehouse.
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Letter To The Editor – Setting The Rest Of The Story Straight

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To the Editor:
I’m writing with regards to your article, “Berlin Town Board Action – The Rest Of The Story” (August 26). Included in the notes from that meeting were a few words from Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger regarding Our Valley Community Farmers’ Market, located on Brimmer Farm Road in Berlin. First, I thank Mr. Jaeger for his continued support of this project, both by spreading the word and through his patronage. I do, however, think it’s important to address two unintended mistakes made by Mr. Jaeger during the Board meeting.
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Alesea’s Angels Raises Over $6,000

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On June 26, Alesea’s Angels held a benefit breakfast at the Berlin Fire House in Berlin.  Alesea’s Angels is a community group created to raise money to help the family of eight year old Alesea Phillips as she undergoes cancer treatment at Albany Medical Center.
All aspects of this fund-raiser, from the breakfast and auctions to the outpouring of contributions from the community, were a huge success. This success can only be attributed to the individuals and businesses that showed immeasurable generosity and kindness.
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Center Berlin Community Picnic

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We would like to have a Center Berlin Community Picnic in early fall, but we need help! If anyone is interested in helping to organize such an event, please call either Pam at 658-2977 or June at 658-2584.