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The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012 21CorrespondentsThompsons LakeByLoraRicketts872-1691May God’s many blessingsBe yours forever moreMay you know you’re valuedAnd loved by the Lord.Especially on this dayThat we have set asideTo show our appreciationTo the Mothers in our livesM.S.LowndesThis was the written blessinghanded out to mothers by PastorTimothy Van Heest on Sunday.I hope every mother had awonderful day. I was very blessedand appreciated.Brandon and I went to hismother’s (my daughter, Marcia)right after church. He gave hera card and offered a gift of herchoice. She chose honey becauseshe loves it in her tea.My day was superb but it actuallystarted on Saturday. Theweeds in my flowerbeds weregetting way ahead of me. I askedfor help in gardening as my gift.My daughter, Kathy, and granddaughter,Kassi, came on Saturdayand weeded and groomed myfront flower garden. Then theyplanted petunias and pansies.Kassi also planted a stargazerlily in my back flower garden.On Sunday afternoon, my son,Dan and grandson, Brandon,weeded my back flower gardenand turned over half of thesoil. Now my favorites, bleedinghearts, can really flourish. Theydug out many needles and birdox.I think the birds drop the seedsin my rich soil. It looks healthieralready.Then I prepared a turkey dinnerto relax us after such hardwork.Elementary concertLast Thursday I was treatedto a beautiful spring concert atthe Berne-Knox-Westerlo School.My daughter, Marcia, picked meup. My youngest granddaughter,Kyra Swan, was a lovely singingvoice in the fifth grade chorus.The fourth and fifth gradechorus sang, accompanied by thetalented fingers of Ms. StaceyWright and directed by MissCoons.The chorus sang many songsincluding How Beautiful is theRain by M.L. Lightfoot.Two other groups performed.They were the fourth and fifthgrade D.R.U. M. and the fifthgrade band. The auditorium wasfilled and we are so fortunateto have the sound of music inthe hills.The cost is within everyone’sreach. There are very few musicalevents one can attend todaythat are free!An ice cream social followedthe concert.Roast beef dinnerDinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. onSaturday, May 19 at the Thompson’sLake Reformed Church hallwill include top round roast beef,garlic mashed potatoes, greenbeans, candied baby carrots,dessert and beverages. Take-outsare available. Tickets are $10 foradults, $5 for children.Call 872-0432 for more information.Bible studyThe next Bible study for adults,led by the Rev. Bob Hoffman, willbe on Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m.,at the Knox Reformed Church.All are welcome as they headtoward the conclusion of the Bookof Revelation.— Photo by Sharon BreischTwinkle toes: Twinkie tackles the A-frame under the guidance of Lian Larson during last summer’s4-H Albany Obedience Club camp.Dog camp features everythingfrom agility training to flyball and scooteringBy Sharon BreischCommunity correspondentLast year there were sheep,herding dogs, agility, obedience,fleece toys, puppies, puppies,puppies, and so much more atthe 4-H/AOC dog camp.This year’s program will beheld July 9 through 13 from 9a.m. until noon at the AlbanyObedience Club training facilityon Wemple Road in Glenmont.It promises to be just as exciting— with more agility, as wellas work on problem behaviors indogs, specifically your dog.New activities will includeflyball — a fast moving sportwhere the dog clears jumps andreleases a tennis ball by triggeringa launch box. The dog mustcatch the ball and return to thehandler over the same jumps.Sled dogs have been pullingscooters to stay in shape whensnow is not available for sometime. Now other dogs and theirhandlers are discovering theexciting sport of scootering. Experienceddogs will be on handto demonstrate the harnesses,safety equipment, and the sportitself.K9 Nose Work will be a dailytraining activity that uses funand games to develop the dog’snatural scenting ability. Thesport uses basic search-dog techniquesto build confidence, burnoff mental and physical energy,and reinforce the relationshipbetween dog and handler.The cost for the program is $85.Interested youth do not need tobe currently enrolled in a 4-Hprogram, but will become 4-Hmembers as part of the registrationprocess.Bring your dog and join in thefun at our 10 th summer program.Hurry, because there are only afew spots remaining. 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