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Petersburgh Native To Compete In The Annual World Series Of Birding

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submitted by Pat Leonard at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. 

Petersburgh native Hope Batcheller is one of the Cornell University students competing in the annual World Series of Birding coming up May 10 in New Jersey. The Cornell Lab is hosting three student teams this year – collectively known as The Redheads.

Batcheller is a member of the team that will be birding the entire state of New Jersey in an effort to tally the greatest number of bird species over a manic 24 hour period. This is about much more than bragging rights, though. The team is also raising money to support undergraduate research in bird studies and conservation.

For the first time, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is hosting 15 students on three birding teams, competing in three divisions at the World Series of Birding in Cape May, New Jersey, on May 10. This triple threat of ace birders will attempt to top all other competitors by identifying the greatest number of bird species by sight or sound in a midnight-to-midnight birding blitz. Their ultimate goal is to raise $25,000, that will be matched by a donor and earmarked for support of undergraduate research in ornithology and conservation.

During this so-called “Big Day” one Redheads squad will bird the entire state of New Jersey, another will scour the length and breadth of Cape May County and the third will participate in the “Big Stay” category, tallying their birds from a single location within a 17 foot radius.

Past Cornell Lab student teams have been highly success-ful in the Cape May County division, earning first or second place every year since they began competing in 2007 and earning more than $100,000 in donations for The Redheads Fund.

Adult Game Night At PVMCC

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The PVMCC will be open for Adult Game Night on May 23 from 5 to 8 pm.  Volleyball will be set up on the main floor with card and/or board games in the kitchen and Veterans memorial room. A pitch tournament is planned. If desired, bring a dish to share for a covered dish supper or just show up with or without snacks anytime after 5 pm.

There is no charge to attend.

Nathan A. Winters

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Petersburgh – Nathan Andrew Winters, 34, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, due to injuries sustained in an ATV accident on his farm in Petersburgh, NY. Born in Lancaster, PA, on November 16, 1979, he is the loving son of Grace Fuller VanWinkle and stepson of Eric VanWinkle of Lebanon, PA, and the late LeeRoy Winters. He was a graduate of Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon and attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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Petersburgh Town Board Action – Under Fire

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by Alex Brooks

The Petersburgh Town Board meeting this month began with a statement from Petersburgh resident Tom Berry accusing the Board of violating their purchasing policy and buying materials from favored suppliers when lower cost alternatives were available. Specifically he referred to diesel fuel and heating oil that the Town has been buying from HL Fuel when the same materials, according to Berry, can be had on County Contract from Main Brothers Oil company at a lower price. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action – Under Fire

Petersburgh Young Lady Competes For The Miss Pre-Teen Albany/Poughkeepsie Title

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submitted by Sandra Catlin

Teigan Catlin of Petersburgh was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Pre-Teen Albany/Poughkeepsie pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, April 27. Catlin submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year’s Pageant Coordinator.

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Petersburgh Townwide Tag Sale

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As you hoe out your house of this long winter’s collection keep in mind that one person’s junk is another’s treasure. PVMCC will again be sponsoring its annual townwide tag sale on May 17 from 9 am to 1 pm. This is in coordination with the Library’s book, plant and bake sale. Tables will again be at the bargain price of $15 each. To get on the map for your own yard sale costs $5. Call Joan Buzerak at 478-6311 or Mary Lou Walters at 658-0136 to reserve your table today.

Summer Youth Program Tables 

There will also be tables set for the benefit of the summer youth program. Proceeds from the sale of items donated to this table will go for the kids. If you have items to donate they can be dropped off the night before the sale. However, if you are planning on giving a large size donation please notify us by April 30 so we can reserve adequate space.

Petersburgh Depot Park Clean-Up

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Boy Scout Troop 222, which serves Petersburgh, Grafton, Berlin and Stephentown is conducting an Earth Day clean up event this year in Petersburgh at the Depot Park off of Main Street in downtown Petersburgh. The Troop is asking for community support as it participates in this Boy Scout Twin Rivers Council event. Please come out and support the environment and Troop 222 by lending a hand cleaning up the Park or donating to the Troop’s event. The clean-up will take place on April 26 from 9 am to 1 pm in Depot Park, Parking is available, and recommended, at the PVMCC on the day of the event.