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Humphrey Family Impresses County Legislature

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by Kieron Kramer
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature thirteen members of the family of Fred A. Humphrey of Petersburgh gathered to receive copies of the resolution passed last month memorializing him. Humphrey died on April 14, 2011. Vice Chairman of the Legislature, Stan Brownell, who represents the towns of Petersburgh, Berlin, Stephentown, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, made the presentation accompanied by the other District Five Legislator Lester Goodermote.
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Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families

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by Kieron Kramer
At one point during the Rensselaer County Legislature’s presentation period on Tuesday evening Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid of West Sand Lake said, “This was quite a winter, and it seems like we’ve lost an awful lot of friends.” The Legislature’s presentation period is an act of community where Rensselaer County citizens are recognized for their achievements, commended for selfless acts and memorialized for a life well spent. [Read more…] about Heartfelt Goodbyes For Berlin And Stephentown Families

Benefit For Brunswick Boy With Cancer

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The Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association will hold two fund-raisers in support of 10 year old Alexander Holcomb, a fifth-grader at Poestenkill Elementary School, son of County employee Cynthia Holcomb and Sgt. Shane Holcomb of the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, who was recently diagnosed with lymphoma.
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Capital District Friday Field Group Outings

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The Capital District Friday Field Group is a mix of amateur and professional naturalists formed in 1994 that meets weekly on Fridays at 5:30 pm between April and September to explore natural features of sites in the Capital Region.  The trips are free and all are welcome.  Upcoming trips of the group in Rensselaer County planned for the 2011 season, all on the Rensselaer Plateau, include:
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Letter To The Editor – An Amazing Outpouring Of Assistance

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Letter to the editor:
Every so often a situation arises that allows us to see first hand the acts of selfless dedication that so many individuals in our communities and region make on a regular basis that have an impact on all our lives. The recent propane tanker fire in Hoosick is one such incident where we were all witness to an amazing outpouring of assistance from across the entire County and beyond to help ensure a positive outcome.
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day In Hoosick Falls

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The community is invited to bring unused prescription drugs to the Hoosick Falls Village Police Department during Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10 am to 2 pm. This opportunity to safely discard unwanted medications is sponsored by the Hoosick Area Youth Center and Community Coalition (HAYC3).
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The Elmer A. Grogan Scholarship

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Applications are being accepted for the Elmer A. Grogan scholarship award of $250  for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from the Brunswick Central School District or the Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should not be less than 250 words and not more than 500 words.
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