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Hoosick Lions Club Installs First Women Members

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by Bea Peterson
While installing new members into the Hoosick Lions Club in December, Lions Club International District Governor Ed Stano, Jr. encouraged the group to invite women to become members. On Thursday, March 18, at the Falls Diner, three women, sponsored by their husbands, were installed. The new members, Bridget Pierce, Beverly White and Marie Lucey were installed by Lions Club Zone Chairman Loretta Saheim of Greenfield, NY. She is a Past District Governor and the first woman Lions District Governor in the state.
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Grafton Town Board Action – A Moment of Silence

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by Erin Hogan
At the commencement of the March Grafton Board meeting a moment of silence was held in memory of Gerald Dayhaw, Hilda Goyer, Rita Goodermote, Trevah Burdick, Paul Walz, Denny Frank and Robert Sheffer.
Nash’s Case For Grafton
At the March edition of the Grafton Town Board Meeting, John Nash was present in order to express his concerns about the Berlin Board of Education’s recent decision to bump up the time of the closing for the Grafton Elementary school. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – A Moment of Silence

Letter To The Editor – The Misguided Board Of The Berlin School District

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To the Editor:
Reality television has come to the Berlin Central School District. After witnessing the last “Budget Workshop” meeting of the BCSD, I’m trying to determine whether the Board members were auditioning for “Survivor” or “The Gong Show.” Here’s a sampling of some of the comments made by Board members to their fellow Board members: “Shut up, I’m talking!” and, “You don’t tell me what to do!” and, my favorite inter-board communication “Go to hell!” So much for civil discourse.
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Letter To The Editor – Take Your Advice And…

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To the Editor:
After reading about the joint Berlin/Petersburgh Town Board meeting that was reported in the February 26, 2010 Eastwick, I wish to congratulate the town boards on their resolve to improve and add to their programs for our towns’ youth. Kudos to the town boards!
Actually, the main reason for my letter is regarding Heinz Noeding. Isn’t it amazing that a man would tout himself as a banker; considering what our country is going through right now, I certainly wouldn’t tell any one if I were one. Banker leaves a bad taste in your mouth, doesn’t it? [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Take Your Advice And…

Letter To The Editor – Between A Rock And A Hard Place

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To the editor,
Yes, this district is between a rock and a hard place. The opening sentence in the Eastwick’s March 5 edition regarding the situation of the Berlin Central School District is true! Due to the district administration and most board of education members’ determination to consolidate it would appear there are no other options to deal with the current economic crisis. Unfortunately they have decided to close their minds and take the easy way out by making the children, taxpayers and communities suffer.
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Letter To The Editor – Congratulations To Charlotte Gregory And The BC School Board!

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(Editor’s note: This letter was written on Wednesday, March 17, after the letter announcing the closing of the Grafton School was handed out at the school.)
To the Editor:
It was with great joy that I read the letter from Charlotte Gregory today announcing the closure of the Grafton Elementary School. The Board had a meeting last night, or should I say a “workshop”? Ha! That Board is so clever! If it is only a workshop and not a meeting, they aren’t obliged to follow the laws pertaining to meetings, like making public announcements to be open to the public. Or are they? Good question. I sure hope legalities were not twisted out of recognition.
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Letter To The Editor – Kids And Community At GES

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Dear Sir,
I am sending you a copy of the letter I sent today to NY State Senator Roy McDonald regarding our Grafton Elementary School:
Dear Mr. Roy McDonald,
I recently came from Colombia, as US permanent resident with my two little girls, ages 6 and 1½ year old. Our 6 year old daughter is in first grade in Grafton Elementary School. When we came in September 2009 she did not speak any English; she just knew basic words such as colors and farm animals. She is now reading, writing and speaking in English. She has been involved in many interesting projects in science, art, math, and gym. The work of the teachers and staff at GES has been particularly special for her.
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Letter To The Editor – Feeling Gouged By The Authorities

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Dear Editor:
On January 21, 2010, I received a non-moving violation (ticket) for failure to use my turn signal. I was at a “T” intersection (on the lower part of the T). No traffic was coming from the right or left. By the time I was pulled over (est. 400′ from the intersection), I couldn’t remember if I had used my turn signal or not.
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