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Petersburgh Library News

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Digital Photography Workshop
The Petersburgh Public Library will be holding a Digital Photography Workshop. The workshop will be focused on the technical terms and functions of your camera – shooting modes, shooting in manual and topics such as depth of field. There will be a shooting assignment to be brought in for class two, which focuses on a review of techniques, terms and improving techniques.  The class will be taught by instructors from The PhotoCenter of the Capital District.  Participants can bring their own cameras or borrow one from the Library for the duration of the workshop.  The workshop will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on September 26 and October 3 and 10.  Sign-up is required since there is only room for eight students so that they will receive the maximum benefit from the workshop.
Knitting And Crocheting
The Library conducted a survey and interest was shown in knitting and crocheting.  To schedule a time for these activities we would like to know when people would prefer to meet, day, evening, Saturday.  If you are interested in either of these activities please let one of the librarians know when you visit the Library or call 658-2927 by September 28 so that we can proceed with scheduling a day.
Pre-School Story Hour
Pre-school story hour is held every Tuesday morning at 11 am.  The topic on Tuesday, September 17, will be on bears and Tuesday, September 24 will feature chickens.  Pre-schoolers and their care-givers are invited to join in stories, songs, crafts and snacks.

Taconic Valley Historical Society Discusses The Taconic Trail

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The topic of the September 16 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society will be the Taconic Trail.  Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, will give a presentation on the construction and history of the trail.  The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, at 7:30 pm.  The program is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.

Fire Safety Trailer Comes To The New Lebanon Library

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The Lebanon Valley Protective Agency will sponsor a visit from the Columbia County Fire Safety Trailer to the New Lebanon Library on Wednesday, September 18, at 6 pm. This program, which is free and open to the public, is appropriate for school aged children, although younger siblings are welcome.
The Fire Safety Trailer features the latest technology in teaching children about Fire Safety, how and when to dial 911 and what to do in the event of a fire. The trailer helps teach Exit Drills in the Home (EDITH) along with general fire safety in the home. The trailer is equipped with a non-toxic smoke generator and can simulate hot doors to help with education. Through this interactive training concept, children are able to enthusiastically participate in each lesson. “Fire prevention is not something to be done once a year, it’s a way of life,” said Michael Guido, fire prevention officer for the LVPA.
For further information, please call the New Lebanon Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Hoosac School Offers Open Gym Days

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Hoosac School, in Hoosick, will host two open gym days for local area prospective college basketball players. On Saturday, September 21, and again on Saturday, September 28, from 4:30 to 6 pm Hoosac School will invite area college coaches to our gym for open workouts. Student/athletes in grades 10-12 are eligible. You must register with Head Basketball Coach Mike Foster via email to mfoster@hoosac.org by the Friday prior to the event. Only those who are registered will be allowed to participate. Please bring your own numbered T-shirt or reversible practice top. Questions may be addressed to Coach Foster at the same email.
Hoosac School is located on Pine Valley Road in Hoosick. Hoosac is an Independent College Preparatory Day and Boarding School serving grades 8-12.

Panthers Reload, Claw Bengals 48 – 7

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by Steve Bradley
Coming off its first State title in school history, the Hoosick Falls football team wasted no time in letting the Tamarac Bengals know that the 2013 version would not be all that different than last year’s team.  As far as Tamarac was concerned, it wasn’t any different at all. Get pumped, play game, lose big, wait until next year. Some of the names have changed, but the results were the same. [Read more…] about Panthers Reload, Claw Bengals 48 – 7

Berlin Boys Soccer Wins The New Lebanon Tournament

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submitted by Art Schmich, Berlin Varsity Coach & Berlin Athletic Director
The Berlin Boys Soccer team started the season winning the New Lebanon Tournament.
On Thursday, September 5, in the New Lebanon tournament the Mountaineers played St. Joseph of Pittsfield. Berlin outshot St. Joe’s 30 to 16 and totally dominated the game defensively, yet they could only manage one goal, from Keel Krumenacker on an assist from Zach Spaniol. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Soccer Wins The New Lebanon Tournament

BCS Girls Soccer Takes Second At The New Lebanon Tournament

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submitted by Fleda Berschwinger, Girls Soccer Coach
The Berlin Girls varsity soccer team took second place in the New Lebanon Tournament last weekend. In the first game against St. Joe’s of Pittsfield the Lady Mountaineers dominated possession and had many scoring opportunities finally breaking through with a goal by Jewel Pietrzk in the first half. [Read more…] about BCS Girls Soccer Takes Second At The New Lebanon Tournament

HF Golfers Continue Winning Ways

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by Steve Bradley
Last Thursday, the HFCS golfers traveled up to Poultney, VT, to play Granville at their home course near Lake St. Catherine. This is a difficult, hilly course. The team came away with a win, 4 – 1. Eric Bloomer and Andrew Hoag each shot a 44 to be medalists. A medalist is the player(s) who have the lowest score of any player on either team. A sectional score is a score within 8 strokes of par for that course.
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