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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

New Spokesperson Crowned For New York Dairy Industry

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Courtney Luskin from Hoosic Valley, Rensselaer County, was crowned the 2013-2014 New York State Dairy Princess on February 21 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, NY. Having served as the Rensselaer County Dairy Princess since spring of 2012, Luskin will devote an additional year promoting milk and dairy products with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. (ADADC). [Read more…] about New Spokesperson Crowned For New York Dairy Industry

Hoosick Grange News

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The Grange met on February 13 with Master David Cornell presiding. We were very fortunate the weather was very good. We had a number of Grangers unable to come because of illness. It was the day before St. Valentine’s Day. The Master conducted the business meeting and then it was time for the program.
Martha Babbitt was in charge of the program. Her theme was Valentine’s Day. She told us that St. Valentine was a Christian saint that was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. He was also not supposed to minister to Christians. Legend states he healed the jailer’s daughter and before his execution he wrote a farewell to her and signed it from your Valentine. His feast day is February 14. He was martyred about AD 269 and buried on Via Flaminia. There were other Valentines, one from Temi, a bishop, and a third saint from Africa, also martyred.
Martha had a number of jokes read by different Grangers. She gave us a paper on Health Digest. The title was “Heart Threats You’re Ignoring.” She also had a game on “Guess The Secret Service Code Name.” This was a code name for presidents and family members. Another game was “Brain Smack” on True Romance. This was a hard one. Martha had prizes and candy for all. The Lecturer thanked Martha for a great program. We remembered four Grangers. David Cornell was in charge of delicious refreshments.
The next meeting is on March 13. It will be an open meeting. David Schmidt is in charge of the program. The topic is “Rope, History and Rope Making.” Invite friends and guests. The program will start at 8 pm. Refreshment Chairman is Marion Hynick.
We will also have the Photo Contest that night. Photographs may be entered in the following categories: (1) People, (2) Animals, (3) Scenery/Nature. Photos must be taken by the person submitting the entry and taken sometime between May 1 and April 15 of the current contest year. Size minimum is 4″x6″ to maximum of 11″x14″ including matting if used. Frames are not allowed but the photo must have a rigid backing.

FCCLA Talent Show Friday Night Only

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On Friday, March 1, at 7 pm FCCLA will sponsor its 21st Annual Talent Show. There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, her kids had so much talent, she didn’t know what to do!
This year’s theme came from the Souls For Soles project FCCLA has been participating in all year. FCCLA members from across the country have been collecting shoes for the less fortunate.  The shoes will be delivered to the organization later in March.
Monies raised through ads and admission to the Talent Show send students to the State leadership conference, this year to be held in Rochester. Special treats for the Berlin chapter this year are the awarding of the New York State Spirit of Advising Award to Dianne Mosher and  Courtney Kellar, as a New York State Officer presiding over the Awards Banquet.
So don’t miss Friday night’s Talent Show.  You can bring shoes to donate as well.

The Wizard Of Oz Countdown

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There are not many rehearsals left for the Berlin High School Drama Club as it prepares for the District-wide production of The Wizard Of Oz. Twenty-four Munchkins from Berlin Elementary School will sing and dance across the stage at Berlin High School on Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16, at 7 pm.  The Munchkins will be wearing special shoes created for them by Allison Kirby.
Middle School students hold roles as Munchkins, Guards and Ozians while the leads and supporting cast are from Berlin High School. The cast is anchored by Clarice Derosia as Dorothy, Nick Edwards as the Lion, Connor Brown as the Scarecrow and Cody Seel as the Tinman. AnneMarie Guerdan lights up the stage with her explosive performance as the Wicked Witch while Lacie D’Alessio has a soothing effect in her role as Glinda.
Reserved seats are not necessary but can be ordered by calling Maureen Seel at 658-3325. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $4 for students and a family max ticket costs $25. Families are encouraged to bring their child’s car or booster seat to make the show more kid friendly.