Jason Rodgers, IIIrd Former and son of Mr. and Mrs. David Rodgers of Hoosick Falls, Blake Barnhill, IInd Former and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnhill of Petersburgh, Eli Jones, IInd Former and son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Pownal, VT, and Haylee Manktelow IIIrd Former and daughter of Mrs. Beth Mitchell of Salem, NY, have been busy rehearsing since late October for the 118th production of Hoosac School’s Boar’s Head and Yule Log. The annual production involves all of Hoosac’s boys and girls and faculty members.
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Petersburgh
Youth Basketball Program At PVMCC
Love the game of basketball? Interested in learning more about the game? Enjoy playing sports with friends? Then this is the Program for you. All interested boys and girls, grades 3-6 within the Berlin Central School District, are encouraged to participate! Sign-up night is Tuesday, December 14, beginning at 6:30 pm at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Hall.
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Fun At The PVMCC
On Saturday Petersburgh was the place to be for Holiday bargains and adventures. [Read more…] about Fun At The PVMCC
Auction And Flea Market A Success
by Mary Lou Walters
Young Lewis also attended the Auction and Flea Market at the Petersburgh Methodist Church. He left in tears after Everett Brock won the collectible car he was pining for. [Read more…] about Auction And Flea Market A Success
TRAC Seeks Support
The TRAC (Together Reducing Alcohol and Drugs Coalition) group met Wednesday, November 17, to continue its coalition building and prevention efforts. The need to develop Memorandum of Understanding with local governments and community organizations to ensure that there is a community-wide commitment to drug and alcohol use prevention among teens was discussed. Members will be canvassing local organizations to talk about TRAC, enlist support and explore programs and initiatives that could receive federal funding in the near future.
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Letter To The Editor – Let The Voters Decide
To the Editor:
I think that the voters should decide the issues.
For the past six years the Berlin School District has been wrestling with several issues that need to be resolved. One that needs to be addressed now is what footprint do we want for our Elementary school(s). It would seem that the BOE has been unable to figure this out and with both sides entrenched (as the Superintendent has said) I don’t see a resolution coming anytime soon.
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Kianna Comes Home
submitted by Mary Lou Walters
Kianna McCaughin, Katarina Walters’ baby who was born last October with Vacero syndrome, finally came home from Boston’s Children’s Hospital in October. She had been there since the June fund raiser that so may contributed to. She had several surgeries that stabilized her and is now gaining weight everyday.
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Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center Events
On Saturday, December 4, there will be a Holiday Sale from 9 am to 1 pm with crafts, vendors and awesome handmade gifts. Visit with Santa from 10 am to noon; photos with Santa are available for purchase.
Square Dance
On Saturday evening there will be a square dance starting at 7 pm. The cost is $5 per person or $8 per couple. No experience is necessary, the caller will teach the moves. The proceeds benefit the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center.
Veterans Café
And don’t forget we have our café in the mornings during the week from 7 to 9 am. Come in and walk (it’s a great way to keep the holiday pounds from creeping up), enjoy a hot cup of coffee and meet and visit with others.
Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library Story Hour will be held Tuesdays at 10 am on November 30, December 7 and December 14. There will be no Story Hour on December 21 or 28 but they will resume on January 4.
Book Group
The Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, December 14, at 7:30 pm. The book being discussed is The European Dream – How Europe’s Vision of the Future is Quietly Eclipsing the American Dream. Copies of the book are available at the Library. Visitors and new members are always invited to attend.
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Festival Of Original Plays at SLCA
The play Family Ties, which deals with a family coping with a father who has a serious illness, is part of “Dynamic Characters, Dramatic Situations – An Original Play Festival Competition” presented by Circle Theatre Players. Fourteen plays were chosen out of 83 entries, some from first playwrights like Sue Frost and some from experienced playwrights and authors. The performances begin on December 2 at 7:30 pm and continue on December 3, 4 and 5. Tickets cost $10 for one evening and $15 for two evenings.
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