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Rensselaer County Legislature – Endings And Beginnings

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by Kieron Kramer
Perhaps the best part of the Rensselaer County Legislature’s monthly meeting is the presentation period before the regular business starts. The presentations to the families of deceased pillars of the community, those who have made the history of the County, are quite emotional and moving, such as the presentation on Tuesday to the husband of Cathy Wickswat, a farming agent for the Cornell Cooperative Extension, which honored her for her service to the farming community in the Capital District. At the other end of life’s road are the presentations to the County’s youth who are beginning to leave their mark on the community. On Tuesday the presentations to the Hoosick Falls Central School bowling and wrestling teams heralded the future of these dedicated, hard working, talented, young people.
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Deadline For Elmer A Grogan Scholarship Is May 1

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Applications by a graduating senior from the Brunswick Central School District or the Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me.”  The essay should not be less than 250 words or more than 500 words.  The scholarship is being given by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 in memory of a former member, Elmer A.Grogan.
The deadline for applications is May 1. Applications are available at the guidance counselor offices of both high schools and should be mailed to Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340, P.O. Box 361, Grafton, NY,  12082, Attn:   Commander Richard Terpening.

The Unsinkable Molly Brown At The Poestenkill Historical Society

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The Poestenkill Historical Society  invites the public to its program on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 pm, held in the Poestenkill Town Hall (Rt. 351). April’s  program will be on the life of Margaret Tobin Brown aka The Unsinkable Molly Brown  presented by Phyllis Chapman of Eagle Bridge.
Chapman, who portrays various women in history, will come in the costume of the period. Molly Brown was born July 18, 1867,  died during the Great Depression and is buried in Westbury, NY. Margaret  Brown was a remarkable woman of her time; she and her husband discovered a gold mine  and became very wealthy. She was extremely active in  many causes. She fought for Women’s Suffrage, created a juvenile court system and ran for office in the Congress, but she decided to relocate to Europe at the beginning of WW I and volunteered as an ambulance driver. She became famous due to her survival of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 after exhorting the crew of Lifeboat No. 6 to return to look for survivors. She became known after her death as “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.”
The program is free and refreshments will be served. For directions, call Patricia at 518-283-5223. For information on upcoming programs visit www.poestenkillny.com.

Poestenkill VFW Breakfast

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The Sullivan-Jones VFW Post 7466 will be holding its monthly breakfast on Sunday, April 14, from 8 to 11 am. The cost for adults is $7, $3 for children 6 to 12 years old and free for children 5 years old and under.
Come to Poestenkill and enjoy eggs, home fries, sausage, pancakes, French toast sticks, coffee, tea and juice.

The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award

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The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award is a $200 scholarship presented annually by the Grafton Community Library in memory of Lillis Bunce, who served as Library Director on a volunteer basis for twenty-five years and who was also instrumental in the founding of the Library.
The purpose of the award is to keep Mrs. Bunce’s memory alive within the Grafton community, to acknowledge on an annual basis her many contributions to the community and to encourage community service in our younger citizens.
Applicants must be a citizen of the Town of Grafton and currently a senior in high school.  Public, private and home-schooled students are eligible. Applicants need to provide evidence of volunteer service such as, but not limited to, the following areas:  library/literacy, gardening, environmental and civic organizations.
Students should contact their guidance offices for applications which are due May 15, 2013.

4-H Auction Supports 4-H Youth Development

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The Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Council will host its annual auction on Friday, April 19, at the Brittonkill Elementary School, Route 2 in Brunswick. Doors open at 6:30 pm, bidding starts at 7 pm.
Auction items will include new and used items, merchandise and gift certificates donated by Rensselaer County businesses and theme baskets designed and donated by 4-H Clubs throughout the county. Dinner, desert and refreshments will be available.
The 4-H auction is an annual county-wide fundraiser and all proceeds from the auction go toward awarding college scholarships and to fair judges, to awards, to educational activities, to trips and to support volunteer recognition efforts.
We will be collecting donations until that evening. To get more information, call the 4-H Office at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County at 518-272-4210. Items may be delivered to the Rensselaer County CCE Office, 61 State Street, Troy, NY, 12180. The 4-H Office is located on the second floor.
Please join us on April 19.

AARP Defensive Driving Course In Grafton

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Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton will be holding an AARP Safe Driving Course, on Tuesday, April 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a break at noon for lunch, available at the Center.
Save up to 10% on your car insurance! The cost is $17 for AARP members and $19 for non-members. Please call Penny at 279-3413 or stop at the Center for reservations. Spaces are limited.