by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board meeting on February 10 was rather short as there was not a lot of Town business to transact, but it was well attended, and there was quite a bit of comment from the public.
Sandy Hasbrouck gave the highway report, describing the Highway Department’s travails in the very snowy weather of the past month.
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How And Why To Homeschool
Laura Bassallo will lead an open forum on How and Why to Homeschool on Monday, February 28, from 6 to 8 pm at the Grafton Community Library. She will address the benefits of homeschooling and review different philosophies behind why and also discuss curriculum choices, State requirements and sports alternatives associated with how. The program is for all parents and educators concerned and curious about education options for their kids at home and in their communities.
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Brunswick Elks Need Vendors
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brunswick Elks will be holding its Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, March 5. Profits will help support many of the charities the Ladies support such as Needy Local Families, Hospice, Cerebral Palsy, VA Hospital and more. The Lodge is located on Rt. 2 in Brunswick. Contact Denise at 273-1449 for more details.
Enjoy The Outdoors Over The Winter School Break
Grafton Lakes State Park will be offering two winter break programs while the kids are off from school this coming week. Backyard Birding on February 19 and Animal Tracks & Traces on February 23 will get the whole family outside for some winter fun. The Park is also open daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm and free to access, with trails in great shape for snowshoeing or snowmobiling.
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Walter D. Doyle
Grafton – Walter D. Doyle, 78, passed away on February 7, 2011, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY. He had resided at North Shore Road on Babcock Lake in Grafton, NY.
Born on November 10, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, Walter was the son of the late Walter F. and Dorothy (Brassell) Doyle. He was educated at schools in New York City. He worked for the McCann Erickson Advertising Company in New York until retirement.
Funeral services were private at the request of the family. Arrangements were under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, in Hoosick Falls.
Grafton Baptist Church Ukraine Mission Trip
submitted by Amy Reger
On Christmas break Josh Ferguson, Kenny Gardy, Michael Reger and Allen Lindeman, members of the Grafton Baptist Church, set out to the Ukraine on a mission trip. They left on December 18 and returned on January 1. Many Church members, friends, family and community members made this trip possible through their generous financial support and prayers. The group and their families would like to say a big thank you to all of you!
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Rensselaer County Legislature – Community Spirit Recalled
by Kieron Kramer
The family of John “Jack” Dwyer came to the Rensselaer County Legislative Chamber on Tuesday evening to receive copies of the resolution that was passed in his memory at last month’s meeting. Former Hoosick Falls Mayor Don Bogardus accompanied Jack’s son Phillip and his wife Vicki into the well of the Legislature where District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote made the presentation.
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Letter To The Editor – BOE Member Supports The Bus Drivers
To the Editor:
After being made aware of the situation on 1/19/11 with the bus drivers deciding not to drive due to the icy weather that morning, I now have had the opportunity to review all the facts that have been shared with me. This included having the opportunity to hear both sides of the story from individuals who were directly involved. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – BOE Member Supports The Bus Drivers
Grafton Fire Department Breakfast With A Mission
The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, February 26, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy and biscuits, eggs (made to order), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. Cost is $8 per adult, $4 per kid 12 and under and free for kids 5 and under. We look forward to serving you! This month there will be a bake sale to benefit a Ukrainian family.
Brunswick Elks Mardi Gras Bash
The Brunswick Elks #2556, 665 Brunswick Road, Troy, will host a Mardi Gras Bash on Saturday, February 19, from 7 to 11 pm. The tickets cost $25 which includes entry, good music from Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers, great food, beer, wine and soda.
Profits from this event will aide the Pittstown United Methodist Food Pantry. Beads will be given to all guests bringing a nonperishable food item for the pantry.
For more information, call the Lodge at 279-1344 or Cindy or Joe at 233-7496.