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Darrow School Opens 83rd Year

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Darrow School is celebrating the start of its 83rd school year by welcoming 110 students to its scenic mountainside campus. Eighty percent of the students are boarders and 20 percent are day students. The school is welcoming its largest ninth grade class in years, with 20 individuals. Students come from Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Vermont. Approximately 28  percent are international students representing nine countries, including the Bahamas, China, Jamaica, Japan, Ghana, Nigeria, Russia, Taiwan and Turkey. The first full day of classes is Tuesday, September 2.

This a diverse group of students with a wide spectrum of interests, talents and abilities, and it is also incredibly strong academically. The faculty is excited about helping these scholars reach their maximum potential.

Darrow has a rolling admissions policy and offers mid-year enrollment on a limited basis. The school will host four Open House sessions in the coming months, providing an ideal opportunity for prospective families to tour the scenic campus, sit in on classes, and meet teachers and students. Open House sessions will be held on Monday, October 13, Tuesday, November 11, Monday, January 19, and Monday, February 16. The Admissions Office also offers individual tours and visits throughout the year. Interested applicants should call 518-794-6000 or visit www.darrowschool.org.

To learn more about Darrow School or apply online, visit www.darrowschool.org.

HFCS Seventh Grade Open House/Orientation

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Hoosick Falls Central School seventh grade Open House/Orientation  will take place on Wednesday,  September 3, from 5:30 to 7:45 pm at the High School. Due to the limited space in each classroom, only the grade seven student and parent(s) should plan to attend.

If you cannot attend this orientation, please contact Judy Woodard, Guidance Counselor,  to set up a meeting to conduct a tour and to review necessary materials before the beginning of school.  She can be reached at 686-7321, extension 1508.

BCS Code Of Conduct Night

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The Berlin Central School Code Of Conduct night will be held on Tuesday, September 2, at 6 pm in the auditorium. All student athletes from grades 7  to 12 for all school sports, fall, winter an spring, must attend this mandatory meeting, along with a parent or legal guardian, to stay eligible to play a sport this year at BCS.

Upcoming Sports Schedule

Friday, August 29 – Boys Varsity Soccer at Hoosic Valley – depart 8:30 am, play at 10 am

Saturday, August 30  – Girls JV and Varsity Soccer at Queensbury – depart 7 am, play at 9 am

Modified sports start practices on  Thursday, September 4.

Hoosick First Spaghetti Dinner

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submitted by Shelly Stiles

Hoosick First will host a spaghetti dinner on Friday, September 12, at the Polish Hall in Hoosick Falls. The event will offer an opportunity for residents of Hoosick to meet Jenn Hyde, the Hoosick First candidate for Hoosick Town Council in the November 2014 election.

Tickets to this popular event cost $10 for adults, $7 for children, and can be purchased at the Polish Hall, Thorpe’s Pharmacy in Hoosick Falls or from Hoosick First Committee members Bob Ryan, Marie O’Neil, Bob Melesky, Ellen Scott, Kevin O’Malley or Jenn Hyde.

For more information, visit the Hoosick First Facebook page.

AARP Defensive Driving Course In Grafton

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Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton will be holding an AARP Safe Driving Course on Tuesday, September 30, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a break at noon for lunch, available at the Center.

Save up to 10% on your car insurance. The cost of the course will be $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.   Please call Penny at 279-3413 or stop at the Center for reservations.  Spaces are limited.

Hoosick Republicans Hold Caucus

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submitted by Cindy Mattison

The Town of Hoosick Republican Committee held a caucus recently for the purpose of electing a candidate to run for the unexpired term of Hoosick Town Council. It was a unanimous committee vote to nominate Joyce Brewer for this position.

If you look around Hoosick, you will see Joyce doing community service and volunteering her time to help the residents of Hoosick. Joyce is very active in her church and the Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA). She has speared and worked on many projects, including Fill the Bus, food drives, the community garden, Vacation Bible School and, most recently. is assisting with the Voice of the Vet programs, including helping with the Korean War Recognition event and sending the liberty Flag to all parts of the world to honor our veterans.

Joyce is very active with the youth in Hoosick. For seven years Joyce has been the Regional Leader for Girl Scouts, besides being a troop leader for 13 years, where she has encouraged girls to work hard for their community. She is very active in the aspects of the Performing Arts at Hoosick Falls Central School. She most recently organized the Jazz Band to play at the NYS Fair. She is continuously helping with food sales, costumes and even set building to make drama productions a success. Joyce takes pride in giving our youth opportunities they would otherwise not be able to have. She has spoken many times about how, by giving kids these opportunities, they are more encouraged about taking on the next challenge and gaining confidence in themselves. Because of her outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth, Joyce was honored with the 2014 PTA Founders’ Day Award.

Joyce has worked as Assistant Town Clerk and therefore understands the responsibilities of the Town Council position. Joyce has completed classes for Grant Writing and looks forward to acquiring grants that will take some of the tax burden off the residents of the Town. Joyce works for the nonprofit organization, Troy Area United Ministries, as Financial Administrator. Her financial experience, working within a limited budget, will be an asset to the Town Board.

Joyce is without a doubt the best candidate to fill the Town Council vacancy. Wherever you look in Hoosick, she is there working hard. Someone that makes volunteering such an enormous part of her daily life, and who commits that many hours to the town she loves on a continuous basis, is the perfect candidate for this position. Joyce looks forward to working with the current Board to keep our tax rate down, provide needed services to the Town residents, encourage new business growth, support existing business and maintain an economical and safe environment for the residents and their families.

Joyce is also proudly endorsed by the Independence Party and the Conservative Party. Just look around at the support she gives the town, and you will understand why.

Rensselaer County Celebrates 40 Years As Summer Food Program Sponsor

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submitted by Chris Meyer. Deputy County Executive

This summer marked the 40th year that the County has served as a Summer Food Sponsor operating meal sites under the Federal Summer Food Service Program.  The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and the New York State Department of Education to help ensure children under the age of eighteen receive nutritious meals during the summer when school is not in session.  Rensselaer County has participated in the federal program since its inception.

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Veterans Of Stephentown Texas Hold’em

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The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, September 6, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.

No advance registration is required. A donation of $35 per player will be accepted and give the player 6,000 in chip value. Players can make an additional $10 donation at the door for 2,000 extra in chip value. This tournament will pay one place for every ten players with a minimum of four places and a maximum of nine places.

A free buffet will be served at the first break, and refreshments will be available.

For further information, please call Tom MacVeigh at 518-658-2448.