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August 8, 2012

Area news briefs

Bird walk set for tonight

The Chenango Bird Club will conduct a bird walk at 6 p.m. today at Rogers Environmental Education Center. Those who wish to participate should meet in the Rogers Center's visitor parking lot.

Former Rogers Program Director and Chenango Bird Club member Fred von Mechow will lead the walk. An avid birder for 35 years, von Mechow will point out birds' visual field marks and songs. Binoculars will be provided.

The Chenango Bird Club presents monthly programs except in January, February and March. The club's programs are free and open to the public. Rogers Center is one mile west of Sherburne on state Highway 80.

Call club President Charlene LaFever at 334-9112.

Hinman Hollow Grange plans events

The Hinman Hollow No. 1331 Grange held two meetings in July called to order by Master Dorothy LaGasse with nine members present.

The grange's display for the Otsego County Fair, which was "walking in the footsteps of President James Monroe," took a first-place ribbon. Grange members helped cover the building Friday. The grange's next meeting will be at 10 a.m. today.

The grange will host the annual Hinman Hollow Day at the grange starting at noon Sunday.

Those who attend are asked to bring a dish to pass, table service and their own beverages.

Also, the grange is still working on its electrical project. Donations will be accepted.

For more information, call LaGasse at 547-2824.

La Leche League meeting canceled

The La Leche League of Otsego County meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday is canceled. The meeting at 10 a.m. today will take place.

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