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theupstater.com | Russell Gloor |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA — No one wants to sit down at an empty table on Thanksgiving, but for some families, that is a very real possibility. That’s why Capital Region Independent Media, which publishes the Ravena News-Herald, started the Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family program three years ago, to provide free turkey meals, with all the trimmings, to local families.
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theupstater.com | Stephen Donnelly |Melanie Lekocevic
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA — They came, they saw, they drank. And ate and partied. The second annual Brews, Bites & Bands event was held Sunday at Mosher Park, drawing hundreds of visitors to taste the beer, dine on local cuisine, and party with music bands. “We are doing Ravena’s take on Oktoberfest today,” event co-organizer and Village Trustee Caitlin Appleby said.
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theupstater.com | William Holland |Melanie Lekocevic
By Dr. William HollandFor Capital Region Independent MediaAs a freelance faith columnist and Christian author, I’m honored to have the opportunity to provide thoughts and ideas to relay to others. I’m sure all Bible teachers and pastors feel they are God’s messengers. What I do is nothing more special than how millions of other Christians serve Him, and I humbly acknowledge that most are more talented and effective.
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theupstater.com | Dick Brooks |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
By Warren Dews Jr.Capital Region Independent MediaEditor’s Note: We are pleased to bring our readers the second installment in an ongoing series about the weight loss journey of Warren Dews Jr. He is writing this series, presented in several installments, with the hope that it may help others who are also facing challenges. Embarking on a weight loss journey is never easy, but it is a decision that can have a profound impact on one’s life.
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2 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Michael Gordon Bennett |Melanie Lekocevic
By Michael BennettGreenville Schools SuperintendentIt is with great excitement that I share that the district has hired Courtney Sayward as the new assistant superintendent for Human Resources. With over 15 years of experience in education, Courtney brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our district. She began her career as a mathematics teacher before transitioning into an assistant coordinator for Model Schools at WSWHE BOCES.
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theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
By Bob BeyfussFor Capital Region Independent MediaMarch arrived with typical March-like weather — snow, rain, sleet, some sunshine and breezy. Days are longer and many people are anxious to get outside and do something horticulturally!This is a good time to cut some scions for grafting later on in April. If you have an apple or pear tree that makes tasty fruit, you can graft it onto another tree of the same species.
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2 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Melanie Lekocevic
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — When voters head to the polls May 20 to cast ballots on the proposed $56.9 million school budget, they will also elect three members to the RCS Board of Education. Five candidates are vying for the three open seats on the board. All three incumbents are up for re-election. The seats currently held by Michael Deyo, Edward Bedinotti and Jennifer Molino will be up for grabs. All are for three-year terms beginning July 1.
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2 weeks ago | 
theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic
Recycle Your Crayons for GoodThursday, April 17, all dayThis is a great way to bring happiness to children in hospitals while doing your part for the environment by recycling. Just bring your broken, used and unwanted crayons to the library and they will take them to be recycled by The Crayon Initiative. Old crayons are transformed into all new, refreshed crayons to be used by pediatric patients. No registration is required.
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theupstater.com | Pat Larsen |Melanie Lekocevic
By Pat LarsenFor Capital Region Independent MediaBaby Boomers know the immense significance of these specialty books. They were there at the birth of the collection of traditional dishes that were written down and put in book form back in the ‘50s. Heck, our mommas enthusiastically gifted these publications to every bride-to-be at wedding showers, which started the whole “how to” craze back in the day.
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theupstater.com | Melanie Lekocevic
By Marlene McTigueCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA—Excitement continues to build in the village of Ravena as the long-anticipated splash pad at Mosher Park nears completion. The project, championed by Village Trustee Linda Muller, is the latest in a series of improvements aimed at revitalizing the park and enhancing recreational opportunities for local families and visitors.
