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Berlin Rescue Squad Seeks New EMTs

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by Alex Brooks

The Berlin Board of Fire Commissioners has put out an urgent appeal for additional volunteers, as they currently have only three EMTs to handle all their calls. With so few EMTs, and all three of them having full-time jobs, the Rescue Squad cannot always respond to calls. The Commissioners told the public in an ad in The Eastwick Press, “We could face the prospect of discontinuing service in the very near future, if we cannot recruit and retain more members.”

The Berlin Rescue Squad currently has eight members, three of them being EMTs.

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Battenkill Chorale Shares World Travels Through Song

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by Deb Alter

Janet McGhee, Founding Artistic Director of the Battenkill Chorale is passionate about singing, and especially so about singing with and leading the Battenkill Chorale. It was apparent when she spoke to the audience and introduced each number at the ensemble’s concert at Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. The practice time the singers had put in, their dedication to and love of their art were apparent during their performances last weekend.

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Boy Scout Troop 222 Petersburgh Teams Up With Cub Scout Pack 911 Stephentown For Community Service At Grafton Lake State Park

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submitted by Andrew Zlotnick

Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and their families put in a little community service time at Grafton Lake State Park on Saturday, May 2. Nineteen members of the Troop and Pack met at Deerfield Pavilion on Saturday morning to sign in and get their marching orders. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Troop 222 Petersburgh Teams Up With Cub Scout Pack 911 Stephentown For Community Service At Grafton Lake State Park

Reid Crobok Receives Eagle Scout Award

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by Bea Peterson

On Sunday evening, April 11, Reid Michael Crobok of Troop 65 received his Eagle Scout Award in a ceremony at the Hoosick Falls First Baptist Church. A part of the ceremony was the lighting of candles describing the Eagle trail. It was explained that “when a boy becomes a Boy Scout there should be instilled within him something called the spirit of Scouting. [Read more…] about Reid Crobok Receives Eagle Scout Award

HAYC3 Offers The Big Idea Lecture Events

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HAYC3 begins its new series with a free lecture: Happiness Is: Finding Your Purpose And Following Your Passion.

Imagine saying yes to the dreams that live in your heart and soul. How would your life be different if you knew exactly what your greatest gifts are and you could spend your time sharing them?  What if you could find a way to do what you love? In this free talk  solo-preneur mentor and master teacher Jeannie Thomma shares the mindset, heartset and skillset required to create a life (personal and professional) that is infused with happiness.

The lecture will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 7 pm in a room on the second floor.

To RSVP for this lecture or for further information, contact HAYC3: Call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit hayc3.org.