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Upcoming Events At GLSP

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Please Pre-register for all events: 279-115; Visit Us On Facebook

Saturday, April 25 at 10 am–Mycorrhizae and the Rhizosphere: The World Around Roots: The harmony of mushrooms and plant roots is critical to feeding the world and saving the environment. Explore this critical and active underground ecosystem on an interactive hike.

Saturday, May 2 from 9 am to Noon–Third Annual I Love My Park Day: Help your favorite park spruce up for Spring! Join us for a morning of projects on playgrounds, trails and in the beautiful outdoors! Scout groups welcome!

Sunday, May 3 from 10-11:30 am–Vernal Pools, Pollywogs and Other Ponderings: Why is a vernal pool so needed for the survival of our local amphibians? What do they look like and who lives there? Join Jorel Spain, a naturalist fascinated by vernal pools, and explore of one of the park’s best pools. Meets at Shaver Pond Center.

Thoughts On The Passing Of Helen Ellett

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She was a diminutive woman with a pixieish quality about her, and a knowing twinkle in her eyes. Yet she was a strong, determined, resilient individual. She was possessed of a sharp wit that came through with her pointed observations about local characters and politicians, but she also had the capacity for self-depreciation. At heart she was a country girl, who reveled in the natural world. [Read more…] about Thoughts On The Passing Of Helen Ellett

Grafton Special Meeting Reaches No Agreement

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by Alex Brooks

The Grafton Town Board held a special meeting to discuss renewal of the lease on the Senior Center. The current agreement with the County expires on April 30. County Attorney Stephen Pechenik was onhand, and Carol Rosbozom, the Commissioner for Unified Family Services, which includes the Dept. for Aging, and some other County officials. GraftonTown Attorney Sal Ferlazzo was also present. [Read more…] about Grafton Special Meeting Reaches No Agreement

Lillis Bunce Scholarship

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Attention, high school seniors! Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Lillis Bunce Memorial Award.  This $200 award is offered by the Grafton Community Library Board of Trustees in recognition of the lifetime community service of the late Lillis Bunce of Grafton.  The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward the community service of our youth as demonstrated by the example Mrs. Bunce set throughout her life.

The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award is presented annually to a high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community by performing volunteer service in any of the following areas: library/literacy, gardening, environmental causes, or civic/church organizations–all areas for which Lillis demonstrated a personal interest and passion and gave generously of her time and talents.

Any Grafton resident who is currently a senior in high school is eligible to apply, including private and home-schooled students.  Applications may be obtained at the Library, on the Library’s website (www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org) or at the guidance offices of Berlin, Hoosick Falls or Brittonkill Central Schools.  Completed applications may be submitted in person at the library or by mail to Grafton Community Library, P.O. Box H, Grafton, NY, 12082.  The deadline for receiving applications is May 15.

Elmer Grogan Scholarship

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Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education.  The essay should not be less than 250 words or not more than 500 words.  The scholarship is being given by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 in memory of former member Elmer A. Grogan.

The deadline for applications is May 4.  Applications are available at the guidance counselor offices of both high schools and should be mailed to Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340, PO Box 361, Grafton, NY  12082, attn:   Commander Richard Terpening

Win Gift Certificates And More At Grafton Library

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With the dark winter days waning, the Grafton Community Library will raffle a “Surviving ‘Til Spring” basket to benefit the Library. The winning ticket will be drawn at the library on Wednesday, April 8. Ticket prices are one dollar each or six tickets for five dollars.

The basket features two gift certificates for deluxe treatment at Hoffman Car Wash, a twenty-five dollar gift certificate to Grafton Town Store, and a Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon. It is brimming with a variety of items to soothe and pamper the mind and body, including The Book of Calm, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women, candy, Yankee candle, a jumbo coffee mug and gourmet coffee, picture frames, therapeutic hot/cold packs, calming foaming bath, Avon, journals, Cheryl Richardson’s Daily Affirmation Cards, a limited edition Boyd’s Bear, and much more. Give the basket as a gift, keep it as a treat for yourself or use the goodies as individual gifts.

Stop in at the Library located at 2455 NY Route 2 during regular hours to peek in the basket and purchase your raffle tickets. The Library is open Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 7 pm, Thursday and Friday from 3 to 8 pm, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Phone 518 279-0580, visit our Facebook page, or www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for news of library programs and events.

Active Parenting Class At Grafton Grafton Community Library

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Grafton Community Library’s four session “Active Parenting Now” class for parents of children in grades K-5 continues, with the next class being held on Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 am. Taught by local expert Jill Augustine, this class is designed to support parents by offering skills to redirect misbehavior and sidestep power struggles, discipline while teaching responsibility, prevent young people from experimenting with alcohol and other drugs, communicate effectively with children, and explore and encourage nonviolent conflict resolution inside the home and out. Participants are asked to sign up in advance. Sign up at the library or by contacting Jill Augustine at 658-2515, ext. 2117 or jaugustine@berlincentral.org.