Applications are now being accepted for the Petersburgh Fire Department/Cindy Harrison Scholarship from those continuing their education through either college or vocational training. Current or former Berlin graduates who have overcome obstacles and/or struggled through adversity are eligible.
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Berlin Fire Dept. Scholarships
The Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department announces that the Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship application is now available to any graduating high school senior who is a resident of Berlin. Applications can be picked up in the Berlin Central High School guidance office or by contacting Stanley Pettibone at 658-0088. They can also be picked up at the firehouse on Tuesday nights at 7 pm.
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Training Cars Needed
The Petersburgh Fire Department is in need of junk cars to use for extrication training. Murray Saunders has agreed to pick them up for the Department and store them until they are used. People interested in donating a junk car can contact him directly at 658-3002 or contact Chief Seel at 658-3325. Your tax deductible donation could provide essential training that could save a life.
Hoosick Republican Giffy’s Chicken BBQ
The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will sponsor a Giffy’s Chicken BBQ on Thursday, May 26, at the Grand Union Parking lot from 4 to 6 pm. Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased from any Committee member or by calling the number below. There will be limited amount of extra meals, so order soon. We always sell out early.
Pick up will begin at 4 pm. Eat a delicious hot meal barbecued on the premises with all the fixings and best of all – no cleanup. As always, we thank you in advance for your support. For tickets or more information, please call 518-322-8685 or 686-5992.
Stephentown Youth Commission Summer Programs
The Stephentown Summer program/Swim Program will run July 11 through August 19. It is a six week program for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. The program will be held at the Stephentown Town Hall located on Grange Hall Road.
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Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion
The Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 11, at the Pittstown, NY, Volunteer Emergency Corps Building. Dinner will be served at 12:30 pm. Special classes to be recognized are the graduating classes of 1961, 1951, 1941 and prior years. Any graduate who has not received a letter and is interested in attending, please contact Mrs. Janice Tate at 518-686-7036. Reservations close on June 1.
HFCS Senior Awards Night
Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School will be holding its annual Senior Awards Night for graduating seniors. Senior Awards Night will be held on Thursday, June 23, at 7 pm in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. If you are interested in giving a new award, or if you would like to attend to present your current award, please contact the Counseling Center at 686-7321 ext. 1510 by June 9.
Stephentown Library Activity
• SML Knitting Circle – weekly meetings on Mondays at noon. This informal group will encourage everyone to learn from each other, but Sudy Bell, an experienced knitter, will be available to provide guidance or show new knitters how to get started. All levels of knitters are welcome. Lately there has been a great deal of renewed interest in this age old craft. Whether you enjoy the act of creating with your own hands, or whether you simply enjoy the camaraderie of being with other knitters, this hobby can bring many rewards. If you are a complete beginner, you might want to check out some of the wonderful knitting books available at the Library.
HFCC Golf Results – Giffy’s Chicken BBQ Opening Party Scramble
Low Gross
Celia McEvoy, Dennis McEvoy, Bill Suite and Frank Mulvihill – seven under par 61
Low Net
Shari Spangenberg, Kevin Gorman, Wally Davendonis, Steve “Dogger” Carknard and Jamie Reveal with a net 56
Closest To The Pin
Ladies – Val Bulson;
Men – Steve “Dogger” Carknard
Longest Drive
Ladies – Peg Crossman;
Men – Keith Buck
Petersburgh Library News – Improve Your Garden
Gardening from the ground up will be the topic of discussion at the Petersburgh Public Library on Wednesday, May 25, at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to join us to learn more about gardening from preparing the soil to harvesting your crops. Michael and Kolin Buzerak will be sharing their knowledge and answering your questions to help you improve your home garden.