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Scuffle At Stewart’s In Berlin

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by David Flint
A Berlin man was arrested for an incident that occurred outside the Berlin Stewart’s Shop earlier this month. According to State Police spokesman Mark Cepiel, Timothy Button was arrested on July 12 and charged with Assault 3d degree and Disorderly Conduct.  He was processed at the State Police station in Sand Lake and required to appear in Berlin Town Court the following week. Assault 3d, a misdemeanor, carries a possible penalty of 1-3 years in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine. Disorderly Conduct, a violation, can get one to 15 days in jail and/or a $250 fine.
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Berlin Blood Drive

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Berlin United Methodist Church on Monday, July 29, from 1 to 6 pm. The Church is located at 17 South Main Street in Berlin.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment. All donors will receive a coupon for a $2.50 discount on a 48 oz. container of Turkey Hill ice cream.

Local High School Juniors Receive Recognition For Math And Science Achievement

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submitted by Sue Brissette
Kaitlyn Goodermote of Berlin and Libby Cass of Stephentown were chosen to receive the New York State Capital District Society of Women Engineers’ 2013 Certificate of Merit for achievement in math, science and technology. [Read more…] about Local High School Juniors Receive Recognition For Math And Science Achievement

Kay ten Kraft Memorial Service

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A Memorial service for Kay ten Kraft will be held on August 3 at 1 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church. Kay was a dear and cherished friend to many in the community. She was a marvelous fiber artist who loved to share her knowledge with anyone who was interested in the fiber arts. She loved people and animals, and she shared this love by being in several knitting and spinning groups. Her love, laughter, and joy of life was infectious and inspired many of the people who knew her. Her sudden death was shocking to all, and she is deeply missed by all who loved her.
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Berlin Town Board Action – Chickens Rule

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by Kieron Kramer
Chickens ruled the roost momentarily at the Berlin Town Board meeting on July 11 for the second Board meeting in a row. Last month it was chickens killed by dogs; this month it was former Town Board Member George Shuhart complaining about  chickens in the road. “Don’t you eat chicken?” Doug Goodermote asked him. “What are all those chickens doing at Stewart’s?” asked Board Member John Winn, a question that befuddled Shuhart until he realized he was being teased for, allegedly, spending a lot of time in the Stewart’s in the village. After the meeting Shuhart invited folks down to Stewart’s for a cup of coffee.
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Community Fun Day In Berlin

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The Taconic Valley American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring  community fun day on Sunday, July 21, from 2 to 5 pm at the Watipi building on Community Avenue in Berlin. There will be fun for all ages including pies and watermelon eating contests, sack races, corn hole and ice cream sundaes courtesy of Stewart’s.  And best of all, it is all free. No gimmicks!