by David Flint
Robert Burns, New Lebanon High School Class of 1949, had a goal some years ago – to increase the turnout for the annual Alumni Reunion Dinner to at least 200. So he began picking up the tab each year for the entire Dinner. On Saturday, July 28, with Burns playing host at the Stephentown Fire Hall for the seventh year in a row, the attendance was over 220 including about 152 graduates representing the Class of 1935 through the Class of 2007.
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Bakaitis Family Recognized For Commitment To Youth
by Bea Peterson
Early Tuesday evening, June 19, Hoosick Falls Mayor Matt Monahan, Deputy Mayor Paul Haynes and Trustees Ric DiDonato and David Borge met at the 4th Ward playground to recognize, with plaques, the volunteers who made the community playground possible. Mayor Monahan said he wanted to thank everyone who had any part in making the playground what it is today, from the volunteers who first approached the Village and began the fundraising, to all those who help maintain and improve it. The Mayor said the plaques are the result of a letter he received in March recommending the Village dedicate the playground to Jack and Peg Bakaitis.
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Petersburgh BSA Troop 222 At Summer Camp
submitted by Andrew Zlotnick
Troop 222 has just returned from a very successful week at summer camp. The Troop went to Rotary Scout Reservation in East Poestenkill where they participated in many fun scouting activities.
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Stan Brownell Participates In Summer Reading Program At Stephentown Memorial Library
The Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days Is Friday
It’s time for the Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days. Stop down for a fun filled family weekend at the Hoosick Falls Athletic Fields. From noon until 10 pm on August 3 and 4, this community event will feature something for everyone.
The grounds will be filled with vendors, concessions by local non-profit organizations, local musical talent and a dunking booth. Amyland Amusements will be setting up some of their best rides and carnival games for the weekend. Wrist bands for rides will be available for $25. St. Mary’s Academy will be providing all of your favorite carnival foods throughout the weekend.
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Columbia County Schoolgirl Queen To Be Crowned August 31 At The Columbia County Fair
Representatives of Columbia County’s six public high schools will compete for the title of 2012 Schoolgirl Queen on Friday, August 31, in one of the Columbia County Fair’s most popular and enduring traditions.
At 6:30 pm the gowned contestants will arrive at the stage in front of the grandstand in vintage convertibles and be introduced by emcees Meg Dooley and Cathie Lee Visscher.
Judging is based on personality, poise and appearance. The winner will be crowned by last year’s Queen, Sarah Elise Risko from New Lebanon High School, and receive a $500 prize.
This Year’s Contestants
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Courtney Kellar Attends The National Leadership Meeting Of The FCCLA
submitted by Dianne Mosher
Courtney Kellar, daughter of Steve and Barb Kellar of Berlin, and a junior at Berlin Central School cast New York State’s votes at the National Leadership Meeting of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently in Orlando, FL. Kellar is the NY State Vice President of Parliamentary Law and Voting Delegate.
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Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – June 17 to June 25, 2012
Sunday, June 17 – 9:26 pm – Burglary Investigation on Center Street.
3:25 pm – Investigation on Main Street.
5:45 pm – Report of Lost Property on Clay Hill Road.
6:30 pm – Investigation of Harassment on Cummings Street.
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Berlin Fire Company Community Day And Toy Duck Derby
Come to the Fire House for the Berlin Fire Company Community Day BBQ, eat in or take-out, on August 11 from 10 am to 4 pm. Barbecued chicken will be served at 2 pm – limited to 150 tickets with advance sales only, so get yours early. Please reserve your barbecue tickets by August 3 to avoid disappointment. [Read more…] about Berlin Fire Company Community Day And Toy Duck Derby
Cemetery Of The Evergreens Benefit
On Monday, August 13, the Theater Barn will present the Cabaret/ Concert Duo, Vicki And Clif Act II, as a benefit for The Cemetery of the Evergreens. Having performed in both musical theater and opera for over 20 years, they have put together this Cabaret, featuring songs that everyone knows and loves, and performed it up and down the east coast for the past five years to rave reviews.
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