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Family Dance Benefit

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Friends of Kevin, Theresa and Dalton Stevens are hosting a Family Dance on Friday, September 17, from 7 to 11 pm at the Berlin Fire Hall with music provided by Hill Hollow Band. There will be 50/50 and silent auctions. Refreshments will also be for sale. Tickets cost $5 for singles, $8 for couples and $12 for families. Tickets are available at the door. Come on out for some good music, fun and food and help a local family at the same time! For more information or to volunteer, contact Nancy Lamphere at 658-9201.

North Petersburgh Farm Wins Blue Ribbon At The Fair

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A Day At The Fair
by Bea Peterson
The Schaghticoke Fair was last week. The first few days were really hot, but the weekend was glorious and the weather was perfect for strolling through the exhibits. Some families have been exhibiting at the Fair for 50 years or more. Today their children and grandchildren also show animals, participate in 4-H programs or exhibit crafts and more. Besides the rides, which the young people love, there were plenty of activities and interesting programs for young and old to enjoy and plenty of food to try as well.
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Matt Berish To Participate In Florida Baseball Showcase

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Berlin High School senior, Matt Berish, has joined an elite fraternity of college bound athletes from around the country.   Matt was recently chosen to participate in Coast to Coast Baseball’s Florida showcase event being held this December.  With a combination of excellent coaching, outstanding competition and unparalleled education, Coast to Coast Baseball prepares the nation’s top amateur players for success at the collegiate and professional level.
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Letter To The Editor – On Behalf Of Animals In Their Natural Habitat

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Dear Editor: (submitted August 22)
I am responding to the letter from Mr. Bob Rubin, who expressed concern over Fishers (martes pennanti) as a threat to domestic cats and dogs (Eastwick Press August 20 issue). I am sorry for the loss of his cat. We, too, are cat lovers and have concerns about their interactions with other creatures. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – On Behalf Of Animals In Their Natural Habitat

The Founding Families Of Berlin And Petersburgh

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Sharon Klein and Carol Alderman will give a presentation on the founding families of Berlin and Petersburgh at the September meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. The meeting will be held at the United Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, on Monday, September 20, at 7:30 pm. There will be refreshments and a social time following the program. Everyone is welcome.
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Petersburgh-Berlin Scout Troop #222 Builds Trail Kiosk For Cherry Plain State Park

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submitted by Elizabeth Wagner
Since April, local Scout Troop #222 has worked during its weekly meetings on the construction of a beautiful trail kiosk for Cherry Plain State Park.  On Monday, August 24, the kiosk was officially installed at the trail head of the charcoal kiln trail, which also leads into the expansive Capital District Wildlife Management Area’s (CDWMA) trail system.
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Interested In Joining Girl Scouts?

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There will be an open house for girls and families interested in Girl Scouting on Thursday, September 16, at 6:30 pm at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Berlin. Leaders will be available to talk about Girl Scouting and register new girls. Activities and light refreshments will be available. For more information, please call Sue Cass at 733-6488.