Meredith Montano, Kierstin Benson and Sierra Hogan received community awards at a recent Village Board meeting.

Enrollment is less than ¼ of what it once was, but talk of ending the Saugerties Council of Church’s Vacation Bible School might be premature, say a number of council members.

“I was just keeping my promise to the boys’ baseball team,” the mayor said of the “Home of the Sawyers” sign that now graces the bridge.

Bring together 21 three-to-five-year olds, equipment from the village of Saugerties Department of Public Works, and the men who operate the machines and you have the makings of one of the most fun learning experiences young kids can have.

More than 70 men and women veterans and about 100 friends, family and government officials came to salute those Saugertiesians who gave their lives in service to their country.

This year’s poppy girl will present a bouquet of poppies at the Donlon Wall honoring fallen servicemen. Congressman John Faso will be guest speaker at the event and Saugerties native Colonel Roger H.C. Donlon (Ret.), the first recipient of the Medal of Honor in Vietnam, will also participate.

The annual Saugerties Fish and Game Club’s fishing tournament at the Blue Mountain Reservoir is this Sunday, May 21. Registration starts at 8 a.m., fishing is from 9 a.m. to noon. This week the game club will be stocking the reservoir with 300 trout, according to Mike Hopf, the village of Saugerties water department superintendent.