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Pinewood Derby: Flippin’ Fast Fun

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by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
Cub Scout Pack 911 held its 16 double-elimination Pinewood Derby at the Petersburgh Baptist Church on Saturday, March 12. Over 65 people attended the event, nearly doubling last year’s attendance. One could feel the excitement in the air as each young cub weighed in with his handmade masterpiece while diligently sizing up their competition. [Read more…] about Pinewood Derby: Flippin’ Fast Fun

Season Of Promise

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submitted by Sylvia Thompson
Ten years ago, Judy Patsos, Choir Director of the United Methodist Church, Berlin, got some Easter music in the mail. Christmas being so honored with music, Judy wondered if the same could be done with the holiest of Christian holidays, so she invited singers from churches in Berlin, Petersburgh, Stephentown and Grafton to join together to perform an Easter Cantata.
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Commemorating The Start Of The Civil War; Berlin’s Role In The War

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by Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian
When you hear the church bells ringing at noon on Tuesday, April 12, in Berlin and other towns throughout Rensselaer County, it will be to commemorate the beginning of the Civil War 150 years ago.
According to Town Clerk records, 183 men enlisted in Berlin.  Some of these men were from the surrounding area and most joined the 125th Infantry.  Of the 183 enlistees at least 26 were killed and 7 wounded.
After the war the Berlin veterans formed a chapter of the G. A. R. (Grand Army of the Republic) and another for the Sons of the G.A.R. One of the reunions of the 125th Infantry was held in Berlin. A photo of the reunion was taken near the monument in Berlin in front of the apartment house currently owned by Doug Goodermote.

Rensselaer County To Commemorate The 150th Anniversary Of The Start Of The Civil War

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Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is urging residents to pause and remember the many County residents who served in the Civil War as we commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the war’s beginning. To kick-off the commemoration of the start of the war, churches throughout Rensselaer County are being asked to toll their bells at noon on April 12, the date on which the first shots were fired on Fort Sumter.
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Stephentown VFD Events

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On Saturday April 9 the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will join in an initiative with volunteer fire departments all across the state at their respective firehouses for a unified recruitment drive as part of National Volunteer Week 2011. Not only will Recruit NY be an opportunity to highlight the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer firefighter or EMT, it will also raise public awareness about the need for volunteers.
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Grafton Historical Society Volunteer Recognition Is April 20

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The Grafton Historical Society will be honoring a volunteer at the April 20 meeting of the Society. Who will it be? We won’t know until April 20, so join us to find out who this hardworking person is.
The meeting will be held at the Grafton Town Hall, 2379 NY 2, Grafton, at 7 pm. It is free and the public is invited to attend. A short business meeting will precede festivities. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact Dorothy Surprise at historicgrafton@aol.com or 641-9660 for more information.