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A WW II Soldier Writes To His Mother

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The Friends of the Brunswick Community Library welcome James Breig, author of Searching for Sgt. Bailey, at 6 pm on Friday, October 26, at the Library on Rte. 2 in Brunswick.  Breig, a retired journalist, chanced upon a collection of letters from a WW II soldier writing to his mother.  Intrigued, he sought to find out more about the writer. The result of his research is this 300 page biography, a salute to the common soldier of World War II. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Friends Of Grafton Lakes Annual Dinner Meeting

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The Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park invite neighbors and newcomers to their Annual Dinner Meeting featuring Animal Tracks & Tales, a lecture by local animal tracker Dan Yacobellis of Tamakoce Wilderness Programs. The dinner and lecture will be on Thursday, November 1, at 6 pm at the Grafton Inn, and reservations are required through the Park by calling 279-1155.
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Grafton Town Board Action – Are You Ready To Rumble?

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by Kieron Kramer
Too often, since months before the election last year, the Grafton Town Board meeting turns into fight night. Unfortunately this was the case on Monday when the Town Board members seemed unable to work together and the divisiveness on the Board that was obvious to all evolved into a very polarized, very heated open discussion by the public in which the few genuine questions and ideas were lost in the clamor.
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Dutch Barns At The Poestenkill Historical Society

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Ned Pratt will present a illustrated talk on Dutch barns at the next meeting of the Poestenkill Historical Society on Tuesday, October 23. Pratt is a member of The Dutch Barn Preservation Society whose members have been instrumental in preserving and restoring threatened barns.
Like many other symbols of our agricultural past, Dutch barns are rapidly disappearing. Few of these venerable buildings will survive the next twenty years. Built in large numbers between 1630 and 1825, Dutch barns can still be found in rural portions of the Hudson, Mohawk and Schoharie valleys and in northern and central New Jersey.
The Poestenkill Historical Society will meet at 7 pm in the Poestenkill Town Hall on Rt. 351.

Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, October 27, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.

Sign Up Now For NYS Youth Snowmobile Safety Course

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On Saturday, December 1, the Grafton Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a snowmobile safety course for young people ages 10 to 18. Students must be at least 10 years old on the day of the course. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate. The course will be held at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on South Road from 8:15 am to approximately 5 pm. The course will be taught by NYS certified volunteer instructor Jim Blessing. The course will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations, riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment, maintenance and repair, trailering, etc.  To register, call the Grafton Lakes State Park office at 279-1155 or email Elizabeth.wagner@parks.ny.gov with the parent’s name, student’s name and age and your phone number. Space is limited, so no walk-ins please. The course is free of charge and lunch will be provided.

Grafton Historical Society Wine And Cheese Party

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“Spirits of Fall,” a wine and cheese sampling festival, will be held on Saturday, October 20, from 4 to 6 pm at the historic Grafton Inn in Grafton.
The event will feature an array of notable New York State wines from the Glenora Winery, international cheeses and a groaning board of hors d’oeuvres. There will also be a large number of door prizes as well as a raffle basket filled with homemade jams, jellies and assorted gourmet goodies.
Tickets cost $20 per person and must be purchased in advance. For tickets or information please call Anne at 279-3051.
The event is sponsored by the Grafton Historical Society.
Proceeds are used to support the programming and other educational activities of the Society.

Skyla Jaide Myers Is Born

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submitted by Megan Myers
Mr. Zachary Patrick Myers and Mrs. Megan Phyfe (Barrett) Myers of Babcock Lake in Grafton, NY, are proud to announce the arrival of their second born child, whom they named Skyla Jaide Myers. Skyla Jaide was delivered naturally at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, on Monday, May 14, 2012, at approximately 6:10 in the morning. [Read more…] about Skyla Jaide Myers Is Born