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The Tale Of A Buffalo Soldier At Stephentown Historical Society

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Jerry Robinson, great-grandson of Reuben Waller, will give an illustrated talk: American History Through Reuben’s Eyes, on Sunday, March 6, at 2 pm, at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, 5 Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown, New York. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible.  For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010. [Read more…] about The Tale Of A Buffalo Soldier At Stephentown Historical Society

Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!

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The 2016 Bennington County Relay for Life Kick-Off Expo is coming up on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Vermon Veteran’s Home, 325 North Street in Bennington. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes,” so come in  your best cancer-fighting costime. Prizes will be awarded! [Read more…] about Wanted: Cancer-Fighting Super Heroes!

The Life of Grandma Moses Is Topic Of Stephentown Historical Society Talk

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Deana Mallory, Director of Public Programs for the Bennington Museum, will give an illustrated talk on the life of Grandma Moses on Sunday, February 7, at 2 pm at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown, New York.  The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible.  For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010. [Read more…] about The Life of Grandma Moses Is Topic Of Stephentown Historical Society Talk

Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

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Girl Scout Service Unit 154 has been collecting food donations throughout December and January on behalf of the communities’ local food pantries as well as the Berlin Elementary School’s weekend and holiday pantry.  Troops contacted community organizations and asked for donations at meetings and placed boxes in public places across the four towns. [Read more…] about Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

Tireless Advocate Tackles Tiny Pest, Earns Excellence In IPM Award

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Dale Ila-Riggs, president of the New York Berry Growers Association, knew well the danger when SWD (aka spotted wing drosophila) blew into New York in 2012. This tiny new pest ravished millions of dollars worth of raspberries and blueberries. Now, for her leadership and resolve on behalf of an industry worth $15 million and growing, Riggs has received an Excellence in IPM award from the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYS IPM) at Cornell University. [Read more…] about Tireless Advocate Tackles Tiny Pest, Earns Excellence In IPM Award