written by Josh and Sue Greenberg
On Wednesday, August 11, the Berlin Free Town Library presented its Summer Reading Program Finale, “Go With The Flow.” This summer’s theme was “Make A Splash at Your Library.”
Over the last six weeks, 65 area children ages 3 to 18, parents and community volunteers took part in an art, theater and music production that brought to life Georges Seurat’s famous pointillist painting “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.”
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Local News
Grafton Back To School Dance
Aqua Vista Community Benefit
by Bea Peterson
On July 17 rain and 80 mile per hour winds whipped through Aqua Vista Campground in Petersburgh. “The weatherman told us the eye of the storm was right here,” said Lee Weliczka. She and her husband Mike Weliczka own and operate the campground with their little daughter Anika.
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Honor Guard Welcomes Home WW II Veteran’s Remains
Members of the New York Army National Guard Military Forces Honor Guard helped welcome home the remains of Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Ray Fletcher at Albany International Airport on Wednesday, August 18, for his final transportation home to Vermont. The remains will be escorted by Army Capt. Hugo Flores-Diaz.
On May 10, 1944, a B-25C Mitchell Bomber piloted by 1st Lieutenant Ray F. Fletcher of the 57th Bombardment Wing disappeared on the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Theater during a routine courier flight. Local Corsicans reported a crash site to French police (Gendarmerie) just three days later.
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Hoosick Falls Country Club Thursday Night League Alternate Shot
Division One Gross Winners – Ralph Quackenbush/Brian Wysocki – 35
Division One Net Winners – Steve Wilson/Jim Decker – 32.5
Division Two Gross Winners – Ed and Jim Hyde – 39
Division Two Net Winners – Jeff Delurey and Jared Steller – 28.5
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Maria Renee Chapman And Jonathan Cary Hayward To Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Chapman of North Hoosick are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maria Renee, to Jonathan Cary Hayward of Burlington, VT. [Read more…] about Maria Renee Chapman And Jonathan Cary Hayward To Wed
Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library summer reading program has been completed. A party celebrating the reading done by all ages was held on August 18 which included music with Floyd Smith and Martha von Schilgen. Thirty five children and teens completed the reading requirements. Younger children read 347 books and older children and teens read 19,506 pages. All the children who completed the program were awarded a certificate, canvas tote bag, sports bottle and two books of their choosing.
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Hoosick Falls American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The Hoosick Falls American Legion Auxiliary will hold its September meeting on the 2nd at 7 pm at the Post on Main St.
Veterans Of Stephentown Trip
The Veterans of Stephentown are going on another trip. This year, they will be going to West Point and the Purple Heart Hall of Honor. This trip will be on Tuesday, September 14, and is available to members of the Veteran group and one guest of their choice.
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St. Mary’s Academy Ice Cream Social
Come join the St. Mary’s Academy family for our annual ice cream social and open house on Thursday, September 2nd at 6pm.at the school. All returning, new, and interested students are invited. Come help us sweetly celebrate the beginning of our 120th school year! Interested in enrolling your child or for more information, please call the school at 686-4314.