Kristen Alexandra Navarette, daughter of Robert and Kellie Kaschak of Grafton, graduated from medical school at Albany Medical College in Albany on Thursday, May 24, 2012.
Kristen attended Tamarac High School in Brunswick, graduating in 2002 with a Regents Diploma with Honors. She was accepted into the Siena College/ Albany Medical College Program in Science, Humanities and Medicine directly out of high school.
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It’s A Girl!
Lauren Caswell and Erik Parisi of Stephentown announce the birth of their daughter, Arianna Saige Parisi.
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Viktor Chakas Kannan Is Born
On Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:45 am Viktor Chakas Kannan entered the world weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. and measuring 19 ½ inches long. He is the son of Rebecca and Naresh Kannan of Clifton Park, NY, and little brother of Rani and Gaia Kannan. He is the grandson of Robert and Kellie Kaschak of Grafton and the great-grandson of Raymond (Bunky) and Dianne Etman of Grafton and Rose Kaschak of Cropseyville.
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End Of Year Kids Dance Is Number 300
The North Hoosick Fire Department will hold its end of the school year dance this Friday, June 29, from 7 to 10 pm at the Fire Station on Rt. 22. This dance is the Department’s 300th dance. Students ages 9 to 14 who attend area schools are invited to attend. The admission price has been reduced to $1 for this dance.
There will be one final dance at the Town of Hoosick Community Pool on Friday, July 13. Pool dance tickets can only be purchased at this Friday’s dance.
Bennington Battlefield Historic Site Hosting “A Blast At Bennington”
The Bennington Battlefield Historic Site will be hosting a summer program, “A Blast at Bennington,” on Sunday July 1, at 2 pm. This program will include a brief look into what it was like to be a child during the Revolutionary War. Participants can also try a few colonial games and a craft. Come dressed for the weather and discover what life was like way back when.
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Brunswick Grange Agricultural Tailgate Sale
On Sunday, July 8, Brunswick Grange will hold its Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Route 67 and 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants, flowers and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed for sale. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged. The sale will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will also be available. For more information, please call 279-9113.
Junior Naturalist Series At Dyken Pond
A junior naturalist series is offered at the Dyken Pond Educational Center every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm, June 26 through August 28. This series is for all ages, the cost is $1 per child, and pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Pre-register by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 518-658-2055.
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GLSP Offers Fun In The Sun
Now that June is over and school is out, the staff of Grafton Lakes State Park is preparing for an exciting holiday week filled with swimming, contests and programming. Programming will be free all summer with admission into the Park.
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William C. Sharper
Petersburgh – William C. Sharper, 69, of Lewis Hollow Road, Petersburgh, NY, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at his home under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County with his loving family at his bedside.
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James F. Sweener Jr.
Troy – James F. Sweener Jr., 56, of Troy, NY, passed into eternal rest suddenly on Friday morning, June 22, 2012, at his residence.
Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late James J. and Ruth Snook Sweener Sr. and the loving husband of Dolores Joy Sweener of Troy.
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