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Coach Schmich Gives Pep Talk To Berlin Grads

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by David Flint
Who knew that Art Schmich was such a comedian? Selected as Commencement Speaker for Berlin’s graduation ceremonies, Berlin Central School’s Athletic Director for 26 years showed up with props. One was a brand new cell phone with which he proceeded to text his wife Donna to assure her he was safe and sound. – “She worries about me,” – Schmich said. The students always laughed at the ancient Nokia phone he used to carry which dated, he said, back to the 80s. [Read more…] about Coach Schmich Gives Pep Talk To Berlin Grads

Berlin Valedictory

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Hello…it’s me. A few months ago I was told I needed to write a speech, so here I am. I can try to say something memorable, but I’m not going to make any promises. By now most of you have met my parents, they’re pretty funny people, so hopefully I can make you laugh a little while I’m up here. I might cry. Thinking about the end of high school has turned me into this really emotional person who cries all the time, so if you see me struggling up here I ask that you please applaud. Applause makes everyone happy. [Read more…] about Berlin Valedictory

Berlin Salutatory

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Good evening, students, school board members, faculty, and family members. I would like to thank each and every one of you, especially the parents and guardians that spent countless hours helping us achieve this moment by assisting with our numerous projects, making sure we were ready for school, and being our role models each and every day, along with our amazing set of faculty that continue to go the extra mile for all of us as our athletic coaches, club advisors, and sources of much needed wisdom. [Read more…] about Berlin Salutatory

A Call For Zero Tolerance Of PFOAs At The Berlin Elementary School

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By Doug La Rocque
Following ceremonies to honor this year’s retiring personnel and those being granted tenure, the Berlin Central School Board opened last Tuesday’s meeting with public comment and heard an impassioned plea from Petersburgh resident Emily Marpe asking the District to do whatever is necessary to ensure water levels at the Elementary School are PFOA free. [Read more…] about A Call For Zero Tolerance Of PFOAs At The Berlin Elementary School

Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office

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By Doug La Rocque
As part of the recently enacted NYS budget, the state legislature approved a 1.6-million-dollar increase in the salaries of district attorneys statewide.  This was the direct result of the Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive compensation granting increases to all state judges.  Judicial law links these salaries to that of a County District Attorney.  In Rensselaer County this increases the salary of DA Joel Abelove by $30,850 to an annual stipend of $183,350. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Urges More State Funding For District Attorney And Public Defender’s Office

BES Teacher Receives NYS Senate Award For Excellence In Teaching

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submitted by Adam Charbonneau
Berlin Central School District congratulates first grade special education teacher Deanna Hansen for earning the NYS Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. On June 5, a representative from Senator Kathy Marchione’s office visited Berlin Elementary School (BES) to bring the news that Hansen had been chosen for the award. [Read more…] about BES Teacher Receives NYS Senate Award For Excellence In Teaching