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Letter To The Editor – Farewell To Helen Ellett

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To the Editor:

With heavy hearts, the current members of the Grafton Trail Riders feel a deep sorrow about the passing on April 12 of Helen Ellett.  Helen, Chet (her husband)  and a few friends were the inspiration in creating the Grafton Trail Riders horse club. Since it was incorporated in 1950, there have been hundreds of members who have enjoyed the camaraderie of horse people. I am sure Helen and the other members who have passed, will be with us in spirit as we trail ride, camp out and tell our stories around the campfire.

Keep the Lord as your riding partner and you will never ride alone.

-Connie Madigan, on behalf of Grafton Trail Riders

Painting With Wool Workshop In Grafton

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Set your imagination free! The Grafton Community Library will present an introductory Painting With Wool Workshop on Saturday, May 16 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Everett Wagar Senior Center. We will explore the ancient, alchemical craft of hand-felted wool. Pursuing the creation of beauty, you will be invited to play with a full palette of wool fibers to create images and abstractions that are unique to you. Spontaneity will be encouraged as you get to experiment with a variety of surface embellishment techniques.  Prepare to be delightfully surprised, as we incorporate unexpected materials into our wool works of art that reveal magical textures upon felting.  Please bring two bath size-towels, scissors, a plastic garbage bag, and a dish sponge. Optional supplies: scraps of yarn, ribbon, sheer fabrics.  No prior felting experience necessary.

Instructor Jeannie Thomma has been teaching the art of hand-felted wool to artists of all ages as a workshop leader, private instructor, and artist in residence for more than a decade.  Her hand-felted wool works of art have been widely shown throughout New England in private, public and non-profit venues, including the award-winning galleries at Silvermine Arts Center where she has been a guild member, The Kershner Gallery, Ironwood Gallery, Wesleyan Potters, Erickson Davis Gallery and Zoe & Flloyd Gallery which she founded in 2006.  With numerous solo and group shows to her name, she is recognized for both her sculptural and wearable art works.

Jeannie is also the author of several books, including “Meditations for Artists,” and speaks about the importance of living a happy life by finding your purpose and pursuing your passion. Visit her website at www.jeanniethomma.com.

Class size is limited, and advance registration is required.  Register at the Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, during open hours on  Monday, Tuesday 3 to 7 pm, Thursday, Friday 3 to 8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday 10 am to1 pm .

Connect with the Grafton Community Library via Facebook, by phone at 279-0580, or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.                                                                                                               This project is made possible in part through a Community Art$ Grant,  a program funded by The Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.  Each year The Arts Center delivers grants to local individual artists and arts organizations to create high quality arts and culture programs that engage the communities within Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties. This year’s awards total nearly $75,000 and were granted to 25 artists and organizations.

BCS Alumni Association 75th Reunion

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Please help us celebrate the 75th Alumni Reunion on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY.

All alumni, staff, faculty and retirees of Berlin Central School are cordially invited.  We will be honoring the classes of 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015.

Join us for an evening of good food, friends and entertainment.  There will be several retired teachers in attendance this year including Joanne Pederson, former choir teacher.

For more information visit www.berlincentral.org and click on  District and Alumni. To update your mailing address, please like us on Facebook or email BerlinCentralalumni@yahoo.com.

Celebrating The Birth Of Buddha

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The Grafton Peace Pagoda is holding a Flower Festival Celebrating the Birth of the Buddha and a Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday May 10 at 11 am. Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. This will be a traditional Buddhist Ceremony with interfaith prayers. The speaker will be Mark Johnson sharing stories of the NPT Walk for a Nuclear Free Future.

There will be music and dance and a Pot Luck Lunch. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share, vegetarian options preferred.

Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, May 3 Brumswick Grange will   hold   its   Annual   Spring Agricultural  Tailgate  Sale  at  the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rte. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm.   More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens,  ducks, geese, pigeons, veggies, plants and other agricultural items.  Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppies or kittens will be allowed for sale.  A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged.

Event will be held rain or shine.   There will be no refreshments available.  For more information please call 279-9113.

Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship Award

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Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250.00 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education.  The essay should not be less than 250 words or not 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.

Thedeadlinefor applications is May 4.  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, PO Box 361, Grafton, NY  12082, attn:   Commander Richard Terpening

Woodside Cemetery Of East Poestenkill Annual Meeting

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Woodside Cemetery Association announces the annual cemetery meeting on May 5 at 7 pm at the Union Gospel Church Hall, 1039 Plank Road, Route 40, in East Poestenkill, NY.

Spring plans will be discussed and the annual election of officers will be held. All people with an interest in the cemetery are welcome to join.

Tax-deductible donations for the cemetery are always needed to perpetually care for the grounds. Make checks payable to Woodside 56 Road Cemetery. Mail to P.O. Box 76, Poestenkill, NY 12140.

We always need volunteers to help. Please call 518-283-5303 for more information or if you have questions.