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Corrado, Jordan BlueShield Scholar Award Recipients

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On June 26 BlueShield of Northeastern New York announced the 104 local high school seniors honored as the first Class of BlueShield Scholar Award recipients.
Among the 104 recipients are Kayleigh Corrado, a gradute of  Berlin High School and Conor Jordan, a graduate of Hoosac School.
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Megan Coleman Receives Book Award

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Megan Coleman of Stephentown, and a student at Berlin Central School, was named the 2012 recipient of the Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience. The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in volunteer service and academic achievement.
Award recipients, named at schools throughout the country, are high school juniors who are inductees of the National Honor Society or an equivalent school-sponsored honors organization. Coleman was presented the book First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers (HarperCollins 2000) by Loung Ung, a 1993 Saint Michael’s College graduate who has become a widely acclaimed author.

HAYC3 Prepares For Pumpkinpalooza 4

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Pumpkins, laughter, zombies, and art will be filling the air in Hoosick Falls during the Fourth Annual Pumpkinpalooza, set for the weekend of September 29 to 30. This family-friendly community event is a pride and tradition initiative organized by HAYC3 and sponsored by the Drug Free Communities grant.  Rain date is Sunday, September 30.
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Ed Carknard (EC) Golf Scramble

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The family of Ed Carknard is now gearing up for the 2012 EC Golf Scramble at the Hoosick Falls Country Club on Saturday, August 11. The EC Fund supports the Hoosick Wrestling Club, Youth Football, Field Hockey Camps, Traveling Basketball, Bowling, Youth Cheerleading, Basketball Camp, Youth Baseball, Youth Soccer and high school Baseball and Football. It also offers community youth golf opportunities, provides uniforms for St. Mary’s athletes and footwear for kids participating in any sport. The EC fund contributes to the Youth Center and has provided funds to the girls soccer team for their trip to Europe.
The 2011 Golf Scramble was a great success. Over 150 people participated, making it the most successful event to date. Hopefully this year will be even better.

BCS Traveling Art Show

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The Berlin High School Art Department is proud to present its First Annual Traveling Library Summer Art Show! The show features student art work from Studio in Art,  a Foundational Art Course at the High School.
The exhibit will be in the Petersburgh Public Library from July 16 to 27 and in the Grafton Community Library from July 30 to August 10. It was on display in the Berlin Free Town Library from June 18 to 29 and in the Stephentown Library  from July 2 to 13.

SMA Golf Scramble

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The 2012 Annual St. Mary’s Academy Golf Scramble will be held on  Friday, August 3, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. The event is Scramble Format/Shot Gun Starts with 8 am or 1 pm tee times. Cost is $70 per person with four person teams and includes greens fees, cart, lunch and light fair dinner. Spectators are welcome to watch the fun and enjoy lunch and dinner for $10.
For more information or to sign up contact Pat Hayes at 686-4314, ext. 202 or e-mail patriciakhayes@yahoo.com.

Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days

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Save the date! The Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days will be held on August 3 and 4  at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields. This community event will feature something for everyone  from noon until 10 pm each day!  The grounds will be filled with vendors, concessions by local non-profit organizations, local musical talent and a dunking booth. Carnival rides and games will be provided by AmyLand Amusements.  On Saturday there will be a Car Show hosted by the Girl Scouts and the evening will be topped off with a fireworks display provided by Alonzo Fireworks.  Watch for more details in the coming weeks.
Sponsors are needed to help offset the costs for the entertainment and fireworks.  Contact Jerry McAuliffe at 518-527-6362 or e-mail jmcauliffe5@aol.com for more information.

First Annual Fall Sports Fest In Hoosick

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Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Golf, Cheer… come play your sport! The First Annual Fall Sports Fest will be held on Saturday, August 4, at the George Helft Soccer Complex on South St. in Hoosick. An entry fee of $20 covers all activities. The event will benefit the Hoosick Falls Central School Varsity Club, Hoosick Falls Soccer Club and the Ed Carknard Fund.
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