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Berlin July 4th Parade Committee Sets 2015 Theme – Participants Invited

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Legend has it that the moon is made of cheese, the earth is flat, a sea serpent swims in Loch Ness and Big Foot prowls the woods of the northwest. We’ve all heard some Tall Tales and now the Berlin July 4th Parade Committee invites you to tell your Tall Tales with a float in the 2015 parade which kicks off at 11 am on Saturday, July 4. Tell everyone your tallest tale and maybe even win a cash prize for doing it. There is no entry fee. Floats will be judged in the following categories: Grand Prize, Theme Prize, Prettiest and Funniest. Hey did you hear the one about…….

Ribbons will be awarded for marching groups, cars, boats, antique equipment, decorated bicycles, costumed walkers and equestrian groups. Awards will also be presented to fire companies for best appearing and most in line. Participants should arrive by 9:30 am for line-up. Judging begins promptly at 10 am.

Entry forms will be mailed by the first of June to all past participants. Please notify us if your contact information has changed or if you do not receive a form and would like one sent to you. New participants should contact us for an entry form. Please email berlinjuly4thparade@yahoo.com or call Jean at 658-3010 or Carol at 658-3936.

Your Support Is Appreciated

We urge your support with your financial gift. No amount is too small and your support is greatly needed and appreciated. This annual event would not be possible without our generous donors. Please make contributions payable to Berlin July 4th Parade Committee and mail to PO Box 66, Berlin, NY 12022.

Berlin Fire Department Breakfast

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On Sunday, March 1, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its monthly breakfast. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, french toast, biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, bacon and sausage, home fries, toast and eggs (sunny side, over easy or over hard, scrambled). Beverage choice of coffee or tea (both available as decaf), hot chocolate, milk, and orange juice.

Prices are $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, children under 5 is no charge.

Takeouts available at 658-2890.

Courtney Kellar of Berlin Named To Provost List

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Courtney Kellar of Berlin, N.Y., has been named to the Provost List for the Fall 2014 semester at Southern Vermont College (SVC) in Bennington, Vt. The Provost List recognizes full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 during the semester.

Kellar is a freshman majoring in Nursing. She is a graduate of Berlin Central School and the daughter of Barbara and Stephen Kellar of Berlin.

Berlin Town Board Action – Budget Do-Over

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By David Flint

Berlin’s 2015 budget, adopted on November 13, was made official and legal at the Town Board meeting last Thursday. In an action called “Nunc pro tunc” (now for then), the Board passed a “Statement of Necessity” resolution that dispenses with the normal 30-day “seasoning” of a local law. They then adopted Local Law #1 of 2015 that overrides the 2% tax cap and ratifies this year’s budget. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – Budget Do-Over

All You Can Eat Corned Beef And Cabbage Dinner

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Everyone Is Irish On St. Patty’s Day! 

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sullivan-Jones VFW Post #7466 (25 Veterans Street, Poestenkill, NY) will be hosting a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, on March 14, 2015 with “ONE SERVING @ 6:00 PM”. Enjoy all you can eat, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots glazed with brown sugar, onions, apple sauce, rye bread, dessert and coffee/tea.    You may DINE IN or TAKE OUT,  tickets are limited, so hurry and purchase your tickets early as they will not be available at the door.  Take outs will be available after 6:00 for pick up.   Tickets to Dine In or Take Out:  Adults $13.00 and children under 12 $6.00. Tickets are available for purchase at the monthly breakfasts and at VFW’s bar.  If you have questions, call Gail at 283-4890.

Come, celebrate with us, and have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Sullivan-Jones VFW #7466 Breakfast Buffet, Poestenkill

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Cabin fever getting the best of you? Come on out for our monthly breakfast buffet on March 8, 8 to 11 am. Enjoy our regular buffet including scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, pancakes, homemade french toast, country style sausage gravy-n-biscuits, fruit, juice, tea and coffee. “Build your own omelets” ham, bacon, sausage, cheeses, mushrooms, peppers and onions.  Adults – regular buffet $8; with omelet $10; children 6-12 are $4 and children under 5 are free.

Woodside Cemetery Meeting

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The Woodside Cemetery will hold its Annual Meeting of Lot Owners and their Families at the Union Gospel Church Hall in East Poestenkill on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 pm. For more information please call President Mike Kaiser at 283-1257.

Submitted by Gerald French,

Secretary, 518-527-8102