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Murders Of The Valley

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The topic of the August 19 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society will be Murders of the Valley. Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, and Carol Alderman, President of the Taconic Valley Historical Society, will give a presentation on murders that took place in Berlin and Petersburgh during the 1800s. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, at 7:30 pm.  The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Berlin Youth Commission News

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submitted by Tammy Osterhout
The Arts and Recreation program proved to be another eventful time for children. They created many projects; some samples are on display in the Town Hall. We would like to thank all who saved plastic containers, bottles, etc. for our use. The children had fun developing new uses for these items, such as desk sets, building blocks, etc.
The program ended on August 26 so we no longer need any more supplies. However, if you wish to continue to save these, we are currently working on more projects for next year. Contact Tammy Osterhout at 658-2924 for pick-up if needed, or things can be dropped off at her home at 20 Park Avenue, Berlin. Please do not drop them off at the Town Hall.
The children really enjoyed our new facilities; we used our new parachute for some outside activities, sidewalk chalk for decorating the sidewalk and entrance way, kickball on the field or just walked around enjoying the weather and sunshine. On the last day we had our annual water balloon fight with a “twist,” the children first played shaving cream tag where they chased each other with handfuls of shaving cream. After the tag and water balloon fight, they enjoyed our annual make your own sundae party and watched the movie “Horton Hears a Who.”

Carnival Ride Wristbands

In other Youth Commission news; the Youth Commission will sponsor 50 all-ride wristbands for Berlin children who wish to attend the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival and Community Day. The wristbands are only good on Friday, August 23, for unlimited rides from 5 to 10 pm. If your child is interested, please call Tammy Osterhout at 658-2924 to sign up. It will be “first come, first serve” and limited to the first 50 participants.

Jane V. Morgan

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Bennington – Jane V. Moon Morgan, 73, of 326 South Street, Bennington, VT, died on Friday morning, August 9, 2013, at River’s Edge Community Care in Bennington where she had resided for the past two weeks.
Born in North Adams, MA, on June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Marjorie Hosley Moon. She was the loving wife of the late Amos E. Morgan, who died on November 4, 2000. They had been married in Albany, NY, on October 8, 1956. Jane attended the Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was employed for over 28 years at W. J. Cowee, Co., Inc. in Berlin, NY, before retiring in 2002.
Survivors include her two daughters, Frances I. Morgan of Bennington and Cynthia M. Dockery of Chicopee, MA, her siblings, Diane Moon of Troy, NY, Helen Burdick of Burlington, VT, Arthur Moon of Berlin, Edward Moon of Wynantskill, NY, Rosemary Strack of Lake Placid, NY, Arlene Taylor of Plainfield, MA, Nancy Miles of Westfield, MA, and Lynn Bass of Troy, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by a sister, Shirley Campbell.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday evening, August 13, at 7 pm in the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home, 66 Armsby Road, Petersburgh, NY, with Rev. Scott DeGiorgio officiating. Burial will be private in the Hoosick Rural Cemetery. Relatives and friends were invited to the funeral home for visitation on Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm.
Memorial contributions given to the Berlin Rescue Squad would be appreciated.

A Collection Of Textile Arts Books Dedicated In Memory Of Kay ten Kraft

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The Heritage Spinners and Knitters Group, which gathers on Friday afternoons at the Stephentown Memorial Library, has chosen to dedicate a collection of Textile Arts books and materials to the Library in memory of their beloved friend and member, Kay ten Kraft.
In doing this, the group seeks to honor the memory of Kay, a woman of valor and friend to all, a multi-talented fellow traveler in the world of fiber arts. As an accomplished spinner, weaver, felter, dyer, phenomenal knitter and crocheter, she was ever willing to share her time and knowledge with others struggling to learn these arts.
The group hopes to carry on her legacy and love of the fiber arts through the creation of a special textile collection dedicated to her memory. Budding textile artists, hobbyists and crafters, along with experienced and serious fiber enthusiasts, will benefit from the books and publications which will be available at the Stephentown Memorial Library. It is hoped that this collection will continue to be expanded over time and become renowned for the wide variety of materials available to the public. Through this gift, Kay’s memory will live on in all who were touched by her knowledge, friendship and creative spirit.
The public is invited to visit the collection at the Stephentown Memorial Library. For more information, call 518-733-5750.

Calling All Berlin Democrats

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Anne Maxon reports that this year’s November elections have the following offices up for election: Supervisor, 2 year term, Town Clerk, 2 year term, Tax Receiver, 2 year term, Highway Superintendent, 2 year term, Town Justice, 4 year term,  two Town Council positions, 4 year terms, and two Assessors positions, 4 year terms.
Anyone interested in any of these positions should contact Anne Maxon at 658-2633 or 658-2161, Tammy Osterhout at 658-2924 or Sharon Clapp at 658-9525.

Palmer Graduates From Paul Smith’s College

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Llewellyn Palmer of Berlin was named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College for the Spring 2013 semester. Palmer, who majors in parks, recreation and facilities management, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
In May Palmer earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in arboriculture and landscape management from Paul Smith’s, which is located in the Adirondack Park of New York State.

Cherry Plain Woman Named Chair Of The Business Division At SVC

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submitted by Marion Whiteford, SVC Communications
Southern Vermont College has announced two new chairs of academic divisions, with Associate Professor of Marketing Stacey Hills, of Cherry Plain, becoming the Chair of The McCormick Division of Business this summer and Jennifer Burg being named the Chair of The Hunter Division of Humanities for the past semester. Both women bring a Ph.D. to their respective new positions and a combined 30 years of teaching experience at the college level.
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Berlin Library News

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Book And Bake Sale
The Berlin Free Town Library announces its annual Book and Bake Sale. What could be better than a new stack of books to read? How about a baked goody to enjoy with your new books? The Book and Bake Sale will take place at the Library on Saturday, August 17, from 9 am to 1 pm.
Donations
The Library Board asks for your support through donations of new or gently used books and items for the bake sale. Books must be in good condition; no textbooks, technical manuals or encyclopedias, please. We cannot accept musty or moldy books. Please try to make all book donations by August 12. Please donate only when the Library is open so that books are not damaged by being left out in rainy weather. Baked goods should be brought to the Library the morning of the sale. Cash donations will be happily accepted at any time.
Summer Reading Activities
• Wednesday, August 7, from 1 to 2 pm. Led by Charlotte Neaton, participants, ages 8 and up, will craft some crazy looking birds.
• Tuesday, August 13, at 6:30 pm – Summer Reading Closing Ceremony and Party. Children, family and friends, please join us for the presentation of Reading Certificates. We will have snacks and entertainment.