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Grafton Town Board Action – Another Rancorous Meeting

March 12, 2015 By eastwickpress

by Deb Alter

The Town of Grafton monthly Board meeting was a contentious and long  one. The meeting started at 7 pm with public comments and the usual business and reports from Town committees, and other regular business, including a discussion of a back-up dogcatcher.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Seals Of The Industrial Revolution

March 12, 2015 By eastwickpress

Local author Marvin Bubie will discuss in Poestenkill the history of seals of various states and cities as they relate to the Industrial Revolution. Marvin has stories to go with each seal from his most recent book due to be published shortly.

The train was a very important part of industry and Marvin said you would be surprised at how many towns have a locomotive on their seal. According to his web site, “Over the years Marvin has collected and decoded the official seals and municipal symbols from various cities, towns, counties, boroughs and villages in this country as well as those in Europe. Each seal is a mini-history lesson and a collection all relating to a common heritage that tells of a reverence for that heritage.”

Copies of his previous books on the Dutch in New York (which includes Poestenkill) and the American Revolution will be available for purchase at $19.95.

Come join us on Tuesday, March 24, and get more facts and information at 7 pm at the Poestenkill Town Hall, Route 351 in the meeting room downstairs. Refreshments will be served. For more information on Marvin Bubie’s publications please visit his web site at mnobooks.com.

Filed Under: Berlin, Grafton, Local News

Grafton Library Events

March 5, 2015 By eastwickpress

Active Parenting Class At Grafton Community Library

Grafton Community Library will host a four session class for parents of children in grades k-5 with the first class being held on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am. “Active Parenting Now,” taught by Jill Augustine, 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.

Skills for Job Seekers At Grafton Community Library

Grafton Community Library’s “Skills For Job Seekers” program series is underway with seven free classes scheduled between now and June that will cover all aspects of finding and applying for work, including effective resume writing, computer skills for job seekers, acing the job interview, and using social media for your job search. Classes will be taught by experts from Rensselaer County One Stop and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The next class will be held March 21 at 10:30 am and will cover online resources for developing computer related skills such as Microsoft Office, coding, social media, and more. Grafton Library staff and community volunteers are also available by appointment on an ongoing basis to provide one-on-one help with all aspects of patrons’ job searches. For more information contact the Library at 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org/skills-for-job-seekers/.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News

Brunswick Library Events

March 5, 2015 By eastwickpress

The Brunswick Library will host a Blood Drive on March 9 from 1 to 6 pm.  Please call or email the library to make an appointment 279-4023

The Library is now open Sundays!  Join us for Family Yoga from 12:30 to 1:15 pm and a Family Movie at 2 pm!

Library Cook-Off -March 23rd at 6 pm

Make your best meatballs and come to the library for a cook off!

Adult Trivia Night – March 30th at 6 pm

$5 at the door, $4 to preregister, winning team splits the pot with the library, BYOB and everyone gets pizza!

The Brunswick Library is located at 4118 NY Route 2 in Brunswick

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Rensselaer County

Dorothy In Wonderland

March 5, 2015 By eastwickpress

Come and join the Highlight Acting Troupe as they present Dorothy in Wonderland written by Brian D. Taylor and directed by Kathryn Capalbo assisted by Steven Salhoff.

Dorothy Gale has made her way to the end of the Yellow Brick Rd, and the wonderful Wizard of Oz is just about to help her get back home to Kansas.  But, before she can hop into the wizard’s balloon, another whirlwind appears over the Emerald City, sweeping Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion away to Wonderland.Equipped with her new assests- brain, heart and courage- Dorothy ‘s friends try to help her find her way home, meeting many other interesting characters along the way, including Alice, the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and many more.  They also face a dangerous new foe – The Queen of Hearts!!  Dorothy and Alice team up to defeat the queen at croquet, but will that be enough to return Wonderland to normal?  And how will they ever get back home to Kansas and to London?

The production will take place on Friday, and Saturday, March 20 and 21 at 7:30  pm and Sunday, March 22 at 2 pm at the Brunswick Grange, Rte. 7, and Rte. 142 (behind Stewart’s). Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $7 for students.  For reservations call Ethel at 518-237-6936.  Dorothy in Wonderland is produced by special arrangements with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.

Filed Under: Grafton, Hoosick, Local News

Maple Sugaring At GLSP

March 5, 2015 By eastwickpress

Saturday, March 14 – Backyard Maple Sugaring at 1 pm.  Do you long to set up a family-scale syruping operation in your backyard? Join us for a short film, demo and samples of sap and fresh syrup.   $2/person and $5/family.

Saturday, March 21 – Backyard Maple Sugaring at 1 pm.  Savor a delicious sign of Spring and learn how to make syrup in your backyard.  $2/person and $5/family.

Grafton Lakes State Park is open daily from 8 am to dusk. For more information, please call the park naturalist at 279-1155.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Irene M. Gundrum

March 5, 2015 By eastwickpress

Grafton – Irene M. Gundrum, 73, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy.  Born in Petersburgh on February 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence Church Gundrum.  Irene was a resident of Petersburgh for most of her life before moving to Grafton 15 years ago.

She was employed by the Berlin Central School District as a bus driver for eight years, General Cable in North Pownal, VT, Tansitor in Bennington, VT and for over 20 years by the Troy Housing Authority as a maintenance worker before retiring in 2007.

Irene had a big heart and loved kids whether in her own family or looking out for the kids in the projects at the Troy Housing Authority.

She is the beloved sister of Retta Dunlop of Berlin and the late Clifford Gundrum and Wesley Vars; loving aunt of Cynthia (Charles) Minkler of Petersburgh, Bonnie (Vickie Squires) Dunlop of Bennington, VT and is survived by many other nieces, nephews and family members that loved her; her best friend since childhood, Gloria Arya of Cupertino, CA and longtime friend, Pam Eggsware of Petersburgh.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held in the spring at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh at a time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org.

Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.  Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Obituaries, Petersburgh

Building Wild Begins New Season

February 26, 2015 By eastwickpress

Paul “Paulie” DiMeo and Pat “Tuffy” Bakaitis Construct Creative Cabins

A new season of Building Wild started Tuesday, February 24, at 9 pm on the National Geographic Channel. Construction’s odd couple build another round of do-it-yourself dream cabins. Designer Paul DiMeo (@Paul_DiMeo), known for building the impossible over nine seasons on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” has again partnered with Hoosick woodsman and master fabricator Pat Bakaitis on a cabin design and construction business known as the Cabin Kings. [Read more…] about Building Wild Begins New Season

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Grafton Planning Board Action – Chit Chat

February 26, 2015 By eastwickpress

by Kieron Kramer

Perhaps it was the bitter cold (2 degrees) or perhaps it was that nobody in Grafton is planning anything, but the hall was empty when the Grafton Planning Board met for its regular meeting on Monday, February 23. The meeting lasted two minutes. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action – Chit Chat

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Gentner And Eberwein Engaged

February 26, 2015 By eastwickpress

Roger and Mary Gentner of Grafton, NY are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica to David Eberwein, son of Jacob and Patricia Eberwein of Niskayuna, NY.

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Filed Under: Grafton, Local News

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