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Kermit Fred Westfall

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Nassau – Kermit “Kert” Fred Westfall, 59, of Nassau, NY, died March 3, 2014, of a long illness at Atria Shaker Assisted Living in Albany, NY.

Kermit was born in Hudson, NY, on April 8, 1954, and graduated from Berlin Central School. He was a self-employed water pump specialist. For many years, “Kert” ran Kert’s Water Well Pumps with his brother Keith. He was a man of few words, which were carefully chosen. His dry sense of humor and quick wit will be missed.

Kermit was pre-deceased by his parents, Victor Westfall in 1999 and Ruth (Brayman) Westfall in 1977. He is survived by his brother, Keith Westfall, and sister-in-law, Bev (Mooney) Westfall of Cherry  Plain, NY, three nieces, Portia Westfall of Rochester, NY, Peace and husband Christopher Goyette of Brunswick, NY, and Patience Westfall of West Dennis, MA, one great-niece, Hailey Goyette, cousins, Nancy Johnston and John Johnston of Livingston Manor, NY, and longtime friend, Darlene Eagle of Nassau.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Grove Cemetery, Quaker Street, Delanson, NY, at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care of the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home.

To light a memorial candle, to leave a message of condolence for the family or for more information and directions please visit, www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.

Taconic Valley Youth Basketball Celebrates The Season

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by Sherry Bowman-Kluck

It was an energetic evening at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Tuesday, March 4. A large number of young and aspiring basketball players, along with their families, came to celebrate a busy and successful season. The lively group was there to enjoy their annual banquet and pizza party.

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Berlin Rabies Clinic

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A Rabies Clinic will be held on Thursday, April 3, at the Town of Berlin Municipal Center, 17563 NY Route 22 in Cherry Plain (formerly Berlin Lumber). All rabies vaccines, dog-DHLPP vaccines and cat-FURCP vaccines cost $10 each; cash only! Cats will be treated from 6 to 7 pm, dogs from 7 to 8 pm. No appointment is necessary. Call Doug Goodermote at 658-3308 if you have questions.

Taconic Valley Soccer Club Annual Meeting

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The annual meeting of the Taconic Valley Soccer Club will be held on March 31 at the Berlin Municipal building starting at 7 in the evening.  All coaches, parents and Board members are asked to be in attendance.  Some of the items to be discussed will be how to increase the number of players, inclusion of players from other towns lacking teams, filling open Board member spots, new fundraising activities and developing new fields.

Berlin Rescue Squad Café

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On Friday, March 21, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly delicious Fish Fry and Mini-Hot Dog Dinner. For $10 you can enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, French fries, coleslaw, a brownie and soda or water. Eat in or take out it’s up to you.

We also have Mini Hot Dogs for those of you that do not like fish. These can be purchased in a meal, $10 for 10 dogs with fries, a brownie and beverage or $5 for 4 dogs with fries, a brownie and beverage for the kiddies or purchased à la carte, 6 dogs for $5.

Call in orders are welcome. The firehouse number is 658-2890. The dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Berlin Fire Department. Please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646 with any questions.

Woods Forum In Berlin

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Did you know that the Rensselaer Plateau is the fifth largest forest in New York State and that it is 90% forested and that those forests are 90% privately owned? Do you love your land and value your woods? Then attend a Woods Forum conducted by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 pm at the Berlin Town Hall (17563 NY Rt. 22).

Join fellow woodland owners and forestry professionals for a discussion on how to maintain the value of your woods for timber harvesting, recreation, wildlife and for future generations. Discuss how to care for your woods today and plan for its future. Talk with, and hear about the experiences, of other landowners. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for a walk of your property with a Master Forest Owner and to win RPA gear. Attendees will also receive a copy of the new Guide for Landowners intended to help landowners find information in the recently published Rensselaer Plateau Regional Conservation Plan that is useful to them. Both of these resources and much more are now on the RPA website at http://rensselaerplateau.org/RensselaerPlateau/ConservationPlan.aspx. Refreshments will be served. Please call Sarah Parks at 302-584-7748 for additional information. This program is co-sponsored by New York Forest Owners Association, the Rensselaer Land Trust and the Agricultural Stewardship Association.

Keep informed of the many activities going on with RPA or the more than 30 Alliance organizations by checking out our new database driven calendar of events at http://renpa.azurewebsites.net/.

Taconic Valley Soccer Club Spring Soccer

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The TVSC is currently accepting registrations for its Spring soccer program for boys and girls k-5th grade who would like to play soccer! Opening Day is April 26, at the Berlin Elementary School, starting at 9 am. No registrations will be accepted at Opening Day.

Registration forms are located at local libraries as well as online at taconicvalley.sportssignup.com.

Also, we are looking for volunteers for coaching and participating on the Board.

For further information, please contact Jen Burhans at 658-2096.