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Berlin Memorial Day Service And Parade

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The American Legion Post 937 will hold its Annual Memorial Day Service at the Berlin Community Cemetery on Monday, May 30, at 9:30 am.
At 11 am, the Memorial Day Parade will start at Maple Avenue and North Main Street. It will stop at the Veterans Memorial on Plank Road where a service will be given. The Parade will resume going down Main Street to Park Avenue, then along Route 22 to Elm Street, Community Avenue to Park Avenue and finally School Street to the Baptist Cemetery at South East Hollow.

Petersburgh Fire Department Cindy Harrison Memorial Scholarship

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Applications are now being accepted for the Petersburgh Fire Department/Cindy Harrison Scholarship from those continuing their education through either college or vocational training. Current or former Berlin graduates who have overcome obstacles and/or struggled through adversity are eligible.
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Berlin Fire Dept. Scholarships

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The Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department announces that the Frank Jones Memorial Scholarship application is now available to any graduating high school senior who is a resident of Berlin. Applications can be picked up in the Berlin Central High School guidance office or by contacting Stanley Pettibone at 658-0088.  They can also be picked up at the firehouse on Tuesday nights at 7 pm.
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Training Cars Needed

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The Petersburgh Fire Department is in need of junk cars to use for extrication training. Murray Saunders has agreed to pick them up for the Department and store them until they are used. People interested in donating a junk car can contact him directly at 658-3002 or contact Chief Seel at 658-3325. Your tax deductible donation could provide essential training that could save a life.

Hoosick Republican Giffy’s Chicken BBQ

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The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will sponsor a Giffy’s Chicken BBQ on Thursday, May 26, at the Grand Union Parking lot from 4 to 6 pm. Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased from any Committee member or by calling the number below. There will be limited amount of extra meals, so order soon. We always sell out early.
Pick up will begin at 4 pm. Eat a delicious hot meal barbecued on the premises with all the fixings and best of all – no cleanup. As always, we thank you in advance for your support. For tickets or more information, please call 518-322-8685 or 686-5992.

Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion

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The Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 11, at the Pittstown, NY, Volunteer Emergency Corps Building. Dinner will be served at 12:30 pm.  Special classes to be recognized are the graduating classes of 1961, 1951, 1941 and prior years. Any graduate who has not received a letter and is interested in attending, please contact Mrs. Janice Tate at 518-686-7036.  Reservations close on June 1.