by David Flint
As of the beginning of this year the Berlin Fire District has ended a 48-year arrangement with the Taborton Fire District to provide fire and emergency protection for residents in the Taborton Road area of Berlin.
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Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop #222 Excels At The Klondike Derby
submitted by Chuck Riccardi
On January 29 the Boy Scout Mahikan District hosted over 240 scouts at the annual Klondike Derby at Camp Rotary. The Klondike Derby is a hands-on scout adventure where patrols of scouts compete in winter survival and teamwork challenges. Each patrol pulls a sled, similar to a dog sled, throughout the winter terrain. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop #222 Excels At The Klondike Derby
Doris M. Teal
Poestenkill – Doris M. Teal, 86, of Blue Factory Road, Poestenkill, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at her residence. Born and raised in Berlin, NY, Doris was the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie Maxon Yerden and wife for 58 years to the late Alfred L. Teal. [Read more…] about Doris M. Teal
Town Of Berlin Organizational Meeting
compiled by Kieron Kramer
The Berlin Town Board met on January 6, 2011, at 7 pm for the Organizational Meeting. Members present were Supervisor Jaeger, Councilman Saunders and Councilwoman Hewitt. Councilman von Schilgen arrived at 7:15 pm. All motions passed unanimously as follows:
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Sherry Saunders And Justin DeFilippis Are Engaged To Be Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Saunders announce the engagement of their daughter Sherry L. Saunders of Berlin, NY, to Justin M. DeFilippis of East Poestenkill, NY. He is the son of Teri L. Iwanowicz of East Poestenkill and Michael E . DeFilippis of Hoosick Falls, NY. [Read more…] about Sherry Saunders And Justin DeFilippis Are Engaged To Be Wed
Taconic Valley Soccer Sign Up
The Taconic Valley Soccer Club will be holding registration for the following CDYSL teams: U12G, U14Co-Ed, U16G and U19B. Registration will be held at the Berlin Library on February 3, 10 and 17 from 7 to 9 pm and February 5, 12 and 19 from 10 am to 1 pm. Registration can also be done online at www.sportssignup.com/taconicvalley.start. Credit cards are accepted.
Players must be registered and paid by February 21. Payments should be mailed to Nancy Sweener at P.O. Box 40, Berlin, NY, 12022. For more information, please contact Dean Maxon 658-2494.
Start Your Super Football Sunday Out Right
On Sunday, February 6, 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 and newly added French toast or biscuits for our homemade sausage gravy, your choice of sausage or newly added 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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Controversial Appointment To The Berlin Town Board
by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on January 13 the Berlin Town Board appointed Becky Giumarra to fill the seat vacated by Carl Greene on December 31. Her term will run until December 31 of this year. Giumarra was nominated by Board Member Sheila Hewitt, who along with Board Members James Saunders and Richard von Schilgen voted for her appointment. Town Supervisor Robert Jaeger voted against her appointment.
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Valentine Workshop At The Berlin Library
The Berlin Free Town Library will be hosting a Make-Your-Own-Valentine workshop for children of any age. There will be many choices at various skill levels to ensure a good time for all.
The event will be held on Saturday, February 5, at 10 am at the Library. Please stop by or call the Library at 658-2231 to sign up.
Guided Footsteps At The United Methodist Church, Berlin
“Guided Footsteps” is a liturgical dance group from the Emmaus United Methodist Church. This group wants to perform and share their dance ministry in a way that would appeal to all. With the assistance of dedicated adult volunteers, the youth formed the group, scheduled rehearsals and raised funds for uniforms. The youth range in age from 9 to 18 years of age and are a culturally diverse group of young people with a choreographer, Dayshawn Jones, who is a young person dedicated to dance.
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