The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Fund Raiser For Julia Sweeney

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The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is sponsoring a delicious spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser for Julia Sweeney who lost her home and pets in a tragic fire this winter.  Music will be provided for our patrons, by the fabulous saxophone quartet, The Four of Us.

The dinner will take place on March 28 at The Eagles Club at 35 First Street in Hoosick Falls. Parking is available at the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad next door to The Eagles. Please do not park in front of the bays.

Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 pm. Take-out meals will be available. The tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Advance tickets will be sold until March 26 in the lobby of The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at 21 Danforth Street. If you have questions, please contact Christa Caron at 686-4371 ext. 136.

Lillis Bunce Scholarship

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Attention, high school seniors! Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Lillis Bunce Memorial Award.  This $200 award is offered by the Grafton Community Library Board of Trustees in recognition of the lifetime community service of the late Lillis Bunce of Grafton.  The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward the community service of our youth as demonstrated by the example Mrs. Bunce set throughout her life.

The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award is presented annually to a high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community by performing volunteer service in any of the following areas: library/literacy, gardening, environmental causes, or civic/church organizations–all areas for which Lillis demonstrated a personal interest and passion and gave generously of her time and talents.

Any Grafton resident who is currently a senior in high school is eligible to apply, including private and home-schooled students.  Applications may be obtained at the Library, on the Library’s website (www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org) or at the guidance offices of Berlin, Hoosick Falls or Brittonkill Central Schools.  Completed applications may be submitted in person at the library or by mail to Grafton Community Library, P.O. Box H, Grafton, NY, 12082.  The deadline for receiving applications is May 15.

Elmer Grogan Scholarship

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Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $250 for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education.  The essay should not be less than 250 words or not more than 500 words.  The scholarship is being given by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340 in memory of former member Elmer A. Grogan.

The deadline for applications is May 4.  Applications are available at the guidance counselor offices of both high schools and should be mailed to Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340, PO Box 361, Grafton, NY  12082, attn:   Commander Richard Terpening

Friday The 13th Not Unlucky For Bowlers In The Friday National League

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by Leo Surdam

Who says that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day? For members of the “All Out Waste” team, bowling in the Friday National League at the Barbecue Recreation in Hoosick Falls, Friday March 13 was anything but that! The five man team, whose bowlers consisted of Jeff Nichols, Kevin Button, Dan Merrills Jr, Jake Colliano and Matt Brownell, fired an astounding 3653 total scratch, shattering the previous record of 3636, previously held by Monday United’s Barbecue Recreation.

Jake Colliano took top honors for the evening when he bolted out of the gate firing a perfect 300 in the first game. Only to be followed by a nice 279 the second game! In the third game, it was Dan Merrills Jr. giving Jake a run for his money as both bowlers were perfect through nine frames. Dan got up in the tenth and proceeded to throw his second 300 game this season, the first coming on January 23rd! Seeking to match his teammate, Jake threw the first two strikes, and with everyone in the house watching in anticipation, he buried the final shot in the pocket, only to come up a ten pin short of his second perfecto of the night.

Colliano finished the evening with a record setting 878 series, surpassing the previous Barbecue record that was held by Jack Fitzsimmons at 867.

Merrills contributed a nice 764 to the team’s drive to the new high mark. Brownell pitched in with 719, Button added a 649 and Nichols had a 643 series.

Staying Safe Online At The Cheney Library

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Staying Safe Online will be the next workshop held at Cheney Library with Sarah McFadden from Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County. You might have heard about the dangers lurking on the Internet – viruses, malware, e-mail scams. Come learn how to protect yourself while you enjoy all that the web has to offer. Learn to spot the scams, identify the risks, and take home all the tools and tips you need to stay safe on the Internet. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your questions! This workshop will take place Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 pm in the library. Please register by calling 686-9401.

Our next class will be April 9 and will concentrate on Microsoft.  Any questions about the Internet class or other upcoming computer classes, please call Sarah at 272-4210.