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The Stephentown Memorial Library Presents How To Use A Tablet

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On Monday, January 13, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Memorial Library there will be a program on learning the basics of how to use a tablet. Have your questions answered by a computer expert. Instruction will cover Android® and iPads®. This class will cover downloading and managing apps and the differences between the Apple and Google® ecosystems. Instructor Nathan Hans will also share tips and tricks he has found. Please register at the front desk or by calling SML at 733-5750.

For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750. Check our website,www.stephentownlibrary.org for regular updates. We are on Facebook®. Add us to your friend list for up to the minute news.

Hoosick Grange News

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Hoosick Grange had its Christmas meeting on December 11. The Mennonite Singers came on strong. We had around 100 singers and Grangers. They sang the traditional Christmas songs like “Silent Night,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” and many more and ended with “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Some of the little children sang by themselves. They watched their leaders every command and sang like angels. Marion Hynick thanked them for a wonderful program.

The Grange had lots of delicious refreshments. They had ice cream provided by Stewart’s and punch for everyone. Everyone seemed to enjoy visiting and talking with each other.

Our next meeting was on January 8. It was Hoosick Grange’s 106th Anniversary/Birthday. Grangers brought goodies.

Petersburgh Rod & Gun Club Ice Fishing Derby

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submitted by L. Jensen 

The Petersburgh Rod & Gun Club will be holding its 3rd Annual Ice Fishing Derby on February 1 at Dyken Pond. Parking is available at the Dyken Pond Educational Center.

The Fishing Derby runs from 6 am to 3 pm. You may register starting at 5 am at the dam or you may register at one of our sponsors. Our sponsors are Papa’s Pizza, Rt.2 Petersburgh, Hewitt’s Market, Elm Street, Berlin, or Vonadeau Wine & Spirits, South Main Street, Berlin.

Prizes will be awarded for perch, pickerel and walleye. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for youth (12 and under).  Youth is a separate division. Cash prizes are based on the number of entries. For more information, please call 518-207-7518  Good Luck!

Mark Johnston Receives The Bowl Of Hygeia Award

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Mark D. Johnston, a 1985 graduate of Hoosick Falls Central School and a 1990 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University/ Medical College of Virginia with a B.S. in Pharmacy and a minor in Psychology, was presented the Bowl of Hygeia Award by a cooperative of pharmacy organizations  including the National Association of State Pharmacy Associations, the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and the Idaho State Pharmacy Association. [Read more…] about Mark Johnston Receives The Bowl Of Hygeia Award

Local Students Named To Fall 2013 President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College

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A number of local students were recently named to the President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy for the Fall 2013 academic term.

Each fall and spring term, the College’s President’s List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0. Local students include:

Berlin

Clarice Derosia of Berlin – Derosia is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Judith Galusha of Berlin – Galusha is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.

Kazie Homiak of Berlin – Homiak is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.

Samantha Schmidt of Berlin – Schmidt is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the College.

Grafton

Joann Fowler of Grafton – Fowler is in the Accounting academic program at the College.

Hoosick

Lauren Giumarra of Hoosick – Giumarra is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Kaitlyn Snyder of Hoosick, – Snyder is in the Individual Studies academic program at the College.

Kayla Snyder of Hoosick – Snyder is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Petersburgh

Chantel Bink of Petersburgh – Bink is in the Individual Studies academic program at the College.

Tonya Brock of Petersburgh – Brock is in the Theatre Arts academic program at the College.

Matina Patsos of Petersburgh – Patsos is in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program at the College.

Erika Pelletier of Petersburgh – Pelletier is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.

Isaac Share of Petersburgh – Share is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Stephentown

Ryan Carpenter of Stephentown – Carpenter is in the Biological Sciences academic program at the College.

Tyler Chartrand of Stephentown – Chartrand is in the Automotive Technical Service academic program at the College.

Matthew Coleman of Stephentown – Coleman is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the College.

Kelsey Demick of Stephentown – Demick is in the Criminal Justice academic program at the College.

Taylor Hale of Stephentown – Hale is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the College.

Kali Rieman of Stephentown – Rieman is in the Nursing academic program at the College.

Kalina Swann of Stephentown – Swann is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Katherine Bakaitis Selected By The Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society

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The Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society has selected Katherine Bakaitis of Petersburgh for membership in the local chapter at The College of Saint Rose.

Delta Epsilon Iota was established in order to recognize and encourage academic excellence in all fields of study. The organization rewards outstanding students through financial scholarships, provides leadership opportunities to its members and promotes the principles of dedication, enthusiasm and initiative among students participating in higher education throughout the United States.

Students qualify on the basis of academic achievement. Prospective members must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university while maintaining a 3.30 cumulative grade point average or a scholastic ranking within the top 15% of their class.

Delta Epsilon Iota’s membership is comprised of outstanding scholars attending many of the finest colleges and universities in the country. Organizational vision and cutting edge resources have made the Society one of the leading academic development organizations, synonymous with leadership and excellence in academic life.

Katherine Bakaitis graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 2012. Her college major is Business Administration. She expects to graduate from The College of St. Rose in May of 2016 and plans on attending graduate school for a Master’s Degree in Accounting or Economics/Public Policy. She is the daughter of Peter and Wendy Bakaitis.

Cellist Paul De Jong To Perform At The New Lebanon Library

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Internationally renowned cellist Paul de Jong will perform at the New Lebanon Library on January 17 from 7 to 8:30 pm. The program is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated.

Born into a musical family in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, de Jong received his first cello lesson on his sixth birthday. He studied at the University of Illinois and the Manhattan School of  Music and taught, performed and composed in New York City. In 2000, he co-founded his band The Books and gained wide international acclaim with four albums and multi-media oriented live shows. After more than six years of intensive worldwide touring de Jong is now concentrating on a more local professional lifestyle revolving around his young family rooted in New Lebanon.

Mr. de Jong continues to explore and perform classical repertoire as well as create compositions for electronic media and cello. Improvisation often plays an important part in the creation and performance of his work. In his performance at the Library he will include classical and traditional pieces for solo cello and some of his own arrangements and compositions.

The New Lebanon Library is located at 550 State Route 20, New Lebanon, just north of the yellow blinking light. For further information, contact the Library at 518-794-8844.

A Dinner For Dan

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submitted by Deb Alter

The Hoosick Falls Central School District and HAYC3 are proud to co-sponsor a spaghetti dinner in honor of Dan Williams. The dinner will be served in the cafeteria at the Hoosick Falls Central School from 4 to 6 pm on Friday, January 17.

Anyone who knows Dan knows that he is an incredible guy. Whether he is driving a school bus or working at his job at St. Gobain, he has always been there for his riders and his co-workers. Now the community is going to be there for him.

HFCS administrators and faculty will be serving the spaghetti dinner, which includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti and sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, cake and drinks. Take-out is available.

All proceeds from this event will be used to help Dan Williams and his family. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids 4-12. Children under four eat free. You can get tickets in advance through HAYC3 at The Youth Center, 115 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, weekdays between 10:30 am and 6 pm, at the Hoosick Falls Central School, at the Hoosick Federal Credit Union or at the door.  For more information contact HAYC3 at 686-9050.

All basketball fans at the Panthers’ game at the school that day are encouraged to come.

Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Co. Breakfast

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The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will serve its monthly breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, January 19, from 8 to 11:30 am. Breakfast consists of your choice of French toast or pancakes, together with bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, beverages and eggs prepared to your order for a cost of $6 with children under five served free.

Support your locate fire company while visiting with friends and neighbors and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day. The firehouse is located behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66 North in the hamlet of Brainard and is handicap accessible. For more information call 518-766-3815.