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Notice To The Residents Of Berlin And Petersburgh

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submitted by Berlin Town Clerk Anne Maxon

It has come to my attention that some users of the Berlin Transfer Station are upset because the attendants are asking to see their Transfer Station permit.

Since the Transfer Station began on May 1, 1994, it has been a requirement to have a permit to use the facility.  The sign at the entrance states this clearly.

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Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop 222 Has Successful Day At Klondike Derby

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submitted by Scoutmaster Andy Zlotnick

Boy Scout Troop 222 out of Petersburgh entered two sleds in the Twin Rivers Council, Mahikan District Klondike Derby this year held at the Rotary Scout Reservation in Poestenkill, NY. Both sleds were built by scouts in the troop over the years and held up very well in this year’s competition. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Boy Scout Troop 222 Has Successful Day At Klondike Derby

Hoosick Rising Focuses On Getting Faster Internet Service In Area

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by Bea Peterson

There were several topics discussed at the most recent Hoosick Rising meeting held at the Community Alliance Church on January 8. They included the need for more volunteers to keep the Hoosick Rising momentum going, the desire to involve more entrepreneurs, recent community successes and updated information on HAYC3 and CiviCure and CiviCure’s plans for the Wood Block. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rising Focuses On Getting Faster Internet Service In Area

4-H Holds Year End Awards Event

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Rensselaer County 4-H recently held their 4-H Horse Program Year End Recognition event hosted by the Jogging Juniors 4-H Club and held at the Poestenkill Fire House.  Thank you to the Poestenkill Firehouse for lending their outstanding facility.  Below are some special Year End Awards that were presented in addition to year end completion certificates to all members and appreciation favors sponsored by our 4-H Teen Council presented to all our 4-H Leaders.

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Save A Heart On Valentine’s Day – Friends And Family CPR Program

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February is American Heart Month! The number one factor in improving survival in sudden cardiac arrest is early recognition and early CPR. You have heard this over and over again. Are you trained? Would you know how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest or know how to initiate CPR? Here is your chance!

In conjunction with American Heart Month and in observance of Valentine’s Day, The Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad will sponsor the American Heart Association’s Friends and Family CPR program. This program is perfect for those that want or need to know CPR, but do not have a lot of time for more in depth training. Friends and family emphasizes “hands only compressions” and takes just a little more than an hour to complete.

The program will be held at Cambridge Central School on Saturday February 14, 2015. There are two sessions; 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. The fee for the course is $15 per person, or if you “bring a family member or friend”, it is $10 per person.

For more information or to register for the program, please contact CVRS at 518-677-8211 or training@cambridgeems.com.

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in other American Heart Association CPR or First Aid courses or are interested in becoming an EMS volunteer.

Mountain Road School Sets Open House For February 10

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Families interested in nature-based, out-of-the-box education are invited to an Open House at Mountain Road School on Tuesday, February 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Prospective families (kids are welcome too) can enjoy a cup of tea, learn about the school, tour the classrooms and campus, and meet with teachers and students.

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