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Brunswick Historical Society Exhibits

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Land Indenture Exhibit

The Brunswick Historical Society is currently exhibiting seven beautiful Brunswick land indentures spanning 60 years, from 1770-1830.  Two of the documents contain Stephen Van Rensselaer’s signature.  Other indentures contain the names Lansing, Hayner, Bornt, Clum, Bonesteel, Snyder and Simmons. The Brunswick Historical Society is open Wednesdays, 1 to 3 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm and is located at the 1881 Garfield School, 605 Brunswick Road, Brunswick.

 “My Secret Brunswick” Art Show

The Brunswick Historical Society will host the opening and reception of the art show and sale, My Secret Brunswick, on Thursday, June 5, at 6:30 pm at the Garfield School, 605 Brunswick Road, Brunswick. The event will feature the art work of 16 local artists including textiles, woodworking, painting and photography.  Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the BHS at 279-4024.

Local Students Named To President’s List For Spring 2014 At HVCC

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Local students named to the President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College for the Spring 2014 term earned a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0. They are:

Clarice Derosia of Berlin – Derosia is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Judith Galusha of Berlin – Galusha is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Kassandra Homiak of Berlin – Homiak is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Kazie Homiak of Berlin – Homiak is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Lauren Giumarra of Hoosick – Giumarra is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Kaitlyn Snyder of Hoosick – Snyder is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Tonya Brock of Petersburgh – Brock is studying in the Theatre Arts academic program.

Connor Brown of Petersburgh – Brown is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Tyler Gagnon of Petersburgh – Gagnon is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Sandra Goyer of Petersburgh – Goyer is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Steven Mooney of Petersburgh – Mooney is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Matina Patsos of Petersburgh – Patsos is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program.

Erika Pelletier of Petersburgh – Pelletier is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Isaac Share of Petersburgh – Share is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Katie Tobin of Petersburgh – Tobin is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Emma Brown of Petersburgh – Brown is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Ryan Carpenter of Stephentown – Carpenter is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Matthew Coleman of Stephentown – Coleman is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Audrey Smith of Stephentown – Smith is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Matthew Sowycz of Stephentown – Sowycz is studying in the Physical Sciences academic program.

Local Students Named To Dean’s List For Spring 2014 At HVCC

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Students at Hudson Valley Community College recently named to the College’s Deans’ List have a term grade point average between 3.0 to 3.49. Local students include:

Justin Shorter of Berlin

Marissa Sweener of Berlin

Candace Dufoe of Petersburgh

Brigitte Goldstein of Petersburgh

Michael Koch of Petersburgh

Brandy Morine of Petersburgh

Matthew Matson of Petersburgh

Gregory Stifter of Petersburgh

Samantha Ambuhl of Stephentown

Tyler Chartrand of Stephentown

Christian Muller of Stephentown.

Timber Cutting Workshop

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Making the decision to harvest timber on your property can be challenging. It’s a decision that will impact your woods and how your family will use it for many years. It’s often difficult to know where to start or who to talk to. If you’ve been thinking about a timber cut but would like more information before moving forward, then sign up for a workshop presented by a Master Forest Owner (MFO) on Saturday, May 31, at 9:30 am at the Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area on Plank Road (Co Rt. 40) in East Poestenkill.

MFO Walter Kersch will introduce landowners to proven management practices for their forests, will help landowners understand the role of a forester and what to do when approached by a logger or timber salesman.

During this hands-on event you will visit a forest plot marked for a timber stand improvement (TSI) cut, learn how to measure trees to estimate the board feet or cords of wood and consider tree conditions for pulp or saw timber. Participants will discuss advantages and expected results of a TSI and gain a better understanding of how to figure out potential returns and when a tree is of most value. The group will also share experiences of management efforts in their own woods.

The program is presented by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and co-sponsored by the Capital District New York Forest Owner Association with a $10 per person fee to cover costs. Refreshments will be served. Please wear clothing and boots suitable for walking in the woods and don’t forget your insect repellent!

To register for the workshop please visit http://tinyurl.com/jwc8ayg. To learn more about the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance visit http://rensselaerplateau.org.

No Action Against Troopers In Steven Bell Shooting

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by David Flint

Six months after the tragic shooting of Steven Bell in the Berlin State Forest, it has been reported that a grand jury voted to take no action in the case. According to Acting Rensselaer County District Attorney Arthur F. Glass, the grand jury has cleared the State Police officers of any blame in his death.

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Berlin Town Board – Exceptionally Quiet

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by Kieron Kramer

When Dog Control Officer Doug Goodermote gave his report at the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, May 8, he said that “a few dogs went missing but everything has been quiet, exceptionally quiet.” If Goodermote has so little to say you can guess that the whole, 30 minute meeting was exceptionally quiet. And the Town is quiet. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board – Exceptionally Quiet

Wild Flower Walk With Tom Phillips At Bear’s Den Preserve

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The Rensselaer Land Trust is sponsoring a Wild Flower Walk with Tom Phillips at the Bear’s Den Preserve in Cherry Plain on Saturday, May 24, from 10 am to 1 pm. Enjoy both well known and less common spring wildflowers. We’ll also hike to a rock shelter cave. Tom Phillips, a well versed botanist, will help us find and identify the area’s wide variety of flowers. There will be only a couple of miles of walking but with one steep hill. Register in advance; space is limited. Contact Francille Egbert at 518-674-3214 or fran.egbert@gmail.com. The cost is $5, free for RLT members.

Berlin July 4th Parade Committee Sets 2014 Theme “Imagine This!”

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The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee is pleased to announce that the 2014 parade is scheduled for Friday, July 4, at 11 am. The theme this year is “Imagine This!” If we let it, our imagination can take us places where nothing is impossible! Where will your imagination take you? We can’t wait to see!

Join in the community spirit as a parade participant. Civic, school and church groups, businesses and individuals, both inside and outside of the community, are encouraged to participate. There is no entrance fee, and prizes will be awarded. We look forward to new faces and old friends. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us.

Donations Appreciated 

It is only through community support that we are able to continue this great hometown tradition. We urge your support of the parade with your financial gift. Please make your contribution payable to Berlin July 4th Parade Committee and mail it to P.O. Box 66, Berlin, NY, 12022.

Contact Us 

Watch for further information on the Town of Berlin website, http://berlin-ny.us/. Participation forms will be mailed to past participants at the end of May. If you do not receive a form or would like to be added to our mailing list or for any other information, please contact us. Call Jean Barber at 658-3010 or Carol Alderman at 658-3936 or email berlinjuly4thparade@vahoo.com.

Berlin Summer Feeding Program

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This summer the Berlin Community Food Closet will once again offer free breakfast and lunch items to families whose school-aged children receive free/low-cost meals during the school year. The 2014 Summer Feeding Program will operate for 10 weeks, from June 20 to August 22, supplying these children with healthy food items such as low fat milk, low sugar cereal, whole grain bread and fresh fruits and vegetables.

In anticipation of once again feeding between 25 and 30 children, the funding goal for this year’s program is $3,500. Individuals and families have several options for helping meet that goal: 1) A one time contribution of any amount; 2) A one time contribution of $200 which will cover the cost of feeding one child throughout the summer, or 3) $20 donations made each week for the program’s 10 weeks.

Food donations are another way to assist the Program, and those who are able can give in one of two ways: 1) Commit to purchasing food items for one or more child(ren) throughout the 10 weeks of the program, or 2) Make a one time donation of non-perishable food items that will be distributed, namely peanut butter, cereal and/or tuna fish.

Information about the Summer Feeding Program is available for download from the “Berlin Community Food Closet” page on the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church’s website (http://www.berlinsdb.org/ministries) or by contacting Trish Gerstel at trishagerstel@berlinsdb.org or 518-658-3769.