The Stephentown Memorial Library has been chosen again as a feeding site through a federally funded lunch program. A healthy bag lunch will be served each weekday from 12 to 1 pm in the community room. There is no charge and no income or residency requirement. All children under age 18 are encouraged to take advantage of this program. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The program will run from June 24 until August 16, Monday through Friday. No lunch will be served on July 4.
Grafton Library Book And Tag Sale
The Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Rt. 2, will be the site of a multi-sale event on Saturday, June 29. Doors open at 8 am for the Book Sale which will run until 1 pm. Stop by the Library to pick up some fresh reading material. There are still some VHS tapes available for free. You never know what you will find!
A tag sale to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will also take place on the Library lawn from 9 am until 3 pm. Visit the Grafton Community Library at www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more news about programs and events or call 279-0580.
Terri Burdick’s Class – Television Stars
by Bea Peterson
In March Elaine Houston of Channel 13 Television News visited Mrs. Terri Burdick’s third grade class at HFCS. Burdick was chosen as one of the station’s Teachers of the Week. Two weeks ago she and the other Teachers of the Week were honored at a dinner as well. The segment on Mrs. Burdick was shown on Channel 13 in April.
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Sharon Sigot Honored As PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient was Sharon Sigot, an active participant in the HFCS PTA and a Girl Scout leader for over 15 years.
Sigot was honored at the PTA’s year end celebration on June 6. In addition to her recognition as someone who makes a difference in our community, Sigot was awarded $100 to give to a children’s association/organization of her choice. She chose her award to go to the Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Service Unit 155.
Mrs. Sigot was nominated by Joyce Brewer, a PTA member at HFCS and fellow Girl Scout leader, who said, “Sharon is the most inspirational person I know. I can always rely on Sharon to encourage kids to be their best and do their best. She has been very active in the school and programs through the school. Sharon pays attention and offers to help with anything she can. Be it chorus, cheerleading or the Open House, Sharon is there giving 110%. Sharon does it out of true love for the children and for our community.”
The PTA Founders’ Day (February 17, 1897) is the story of a group of lay people, a few thousand at first, now millions throughout the land, who make it their task to build a world of happy promise for children. In observing Founders’ Day, members pay tribute to the founders and to other PTA leaders. Recipients of this award are recognized as people who carry on that “happy promise for children.”
Past recipients of this PTA award are Kenneth Baker, Terri Burdick, Cathy Corcoran, Jim Cormier, Bill Gaillard, Dawn Gilbert, Joseph Holloway, Penny Holmes, Jason Jansen, Steve Johnson, Helen Levandowski, Leo McGuire, Lillian Mitchie, the staff at Morning Star Daycare and Preschool, T.J. Rasmus, Frank Redden, Virginia Skorupski, Ike Stevens, Marion Stevens, Greg Wilson, Aelish Nealon, Helen Hemendinger, Dale Ninivaggi and Father Tom Zelker.
HFCS Exchange Students Visit The U.S. Capitol
BCS Class Of 2013 Valedictorian And Salutatorian
Andrew Zlotnick – Valedictorian
Andrew Zlotnick, son of Andy and Joan Zlotnick of Petersburgh, is this year’s Valedictorian of the Class of 2013 at Berlin High School. From his academics to his athletic and musical talents, Andrew has been a leader in the Berlin School community. [Read more…] about BCS Class Of 2013 Valedictorian And Salutatorian
Taconic Valley Summer Soccer Practice Begins
For those boy JV and Varsity soccer players who are playing in the summer soccer league, practice will be next Tuesday, June 25, at the Berlin Elementary School field from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Poestenkill Banjo Concert
The Tri-County Banjo Band is coming to the Green in Poestenkill on Tuesday, June 25. The concert will begin at 6:45 pm. Everyone is welcome – bring your lawn chair or blanket. You will be encouraged to sing and dance along. Lemonade and cookies will follow the concert.
Songs from the early 1900s will be played. The members of the band have been playing since 1969 all over our local counties. In the event of rain, we will move into the Town Hall.
Berlin Rescue Squad Café
On Friday, June 21, the Berlin Rescue Squad will be holding its monthly delicious Fish Fry Dinner. For $10 you can come enjoy a hearty helping of fried cod on a roll, french fries, coleslaw, a brownie and soda or water. Eat in or take out, its up to you. Call in orders are welcome. The Firehouse number is 658-2890. The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm at the Berlin Fire Department. Please call Stan at 658-0088 or 269-8646 if you have any questions.
Flying High In Hoosick
by Bea Peterson
On June 15 and 16 the Aeromodelers Flying Club held its Annual Air Show at Strawberry Acres on Route 67 in Buskirk. All weekend model planes dipped, swooped, dove and stood on end while the pilots handled the controls from the ground. [Read more…] about Flying High In Hoosick