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Hoosick Falls Band Performances

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On Thursday, May 1, at 7:30 pm, the community will be treated to a performance by our school and community bands. The program will be held on stage at the high school and is the culmination of three years of planning by Rob Allen and Bill Gaillard.

The Symphonic Band under the direction of Rob Allen will perform “The Great Locomotive Chase,” “Under An Irish Sky,” “Devil Dance” and music from “How to Train Your Dragon.”

The Community Band under the baton of Bill Gaillard will present Prestissimo by Karl King, highlights from Les Miserables, “Gettysburg” by Randy Edelman and Phantom of the Opera.

The combined bands will perform “Torrents Of Fire” by Larry Neek and John Williams and The Symphonic Marches – conducted by Rob Allen. Under the direction of Bill Gaillard the combined bands will present “Flight of Valor” by James Swearingen and “The Thunderer” by John Philip Sousa – Mrs. Sousa’s favorite march.

Please come and enjoy a music program by these two fine “senior” bands.

Petersburgh Young Lady Competes For The Miss Pre-Teen Albany/Poughkeepsie Title

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submitted by Sandra Catlin

Teigan Catlin of Petersburgh was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Pre-Teen Albany/Poughkeepsie pageant competition that will take place on Sunday, April 27. Catlin submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year’s Pageant Coordinator.

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Cheney Library Fancy Nancy Party

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Come and have fun at Cheney Library’s Fancy Nancy and the Pirates party on Saturday, April 26, at 10 am. Dress up as the fanciest Nancy or come as a Pirate. We will read a story about Nancy, learn Pirate lingo, sing a sea chantey and enjoy cookies and drinks. There will even be a treasure hunt! This event is for pre-school children through third grade – we ask caregivers to attend, please.

In case you are unable to attend, you can check out a book about Fancy Nancy or Pirates. We have a very good selection available.

Feel free to call with questions 518-686-9401 and visit us at cheneylibrary.org.

HFCS Softball: Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad

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by Steve Bradley

Hoosick Falls 3    Schuylerville 1

On a perfect day for being outside, the Panther Ladies softball team played the Schuylerville Black Horses on Monday on the HFCS diamond. Hoosick Falls put one run in the books in each of the first three innings, and that was all they needed to take a 3 – 1 victory. Both teams had five hits.

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Berlin HS Broadway Cabaret And Art Auction

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submitted by Erin Clary, Communications Specialist, BCSD 

The Berlin High School Music and Art Department will present their Broadway Cabaret and Art Auction on Thursday, May 1, at the Middle School/High School auditorium and lobby.  Proceeds will help fund next year’s joint art/music trip to New York City.

The silent auction of student artwork includes exceptional paintings and photography. The Cabaret will feature solos, duets and group performances of Broadway hits, both past and present, including Grease, Les Miserables and Wicked.

The Berlin High School Jazz Band will also perform, and the National Art Honor Society members will emcee the event.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase our students’ work as a unified art department,” said Berlin High School Choral Director Leslie Eliashuk. “The students have really collaborated to work toward a common goal, and the cross curricular activity really fosters a sense of community.”

Tickets are available at the door. Admission prices are $5 for the Cabaret only; $8 for the Cabaret with five auction tickets and $10 for Cabaret with 10 auction tickets.  The auction will begin at 6:30 pm in the main lobby. Performances start at 7 pm.  Complimentary desserts will be served.

Maple Syrup Sale At The Berlin Free Town Library

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The Berlin Free Town Library will be holding a Maple Syrup Fundraiser starting Friday, April 25, and running through Saturday, May 10. All grades of syrup – light, medium and dark amber will be available for purchase in plastic jugs and fancy glass bottles. Jug syrup will be priced at $7 a pint; $14 a quart and $26 a half gallon. All proceeds go directly to the Library. Stop in and pick up a jug of 2014 maple syrup produced by Acer Ridge Maple Syrup right here in Berlin.

Hoosick Grange News

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Hoosick Grange had an open meeting on April 9. Marion Brenenstuhl was in charge of the program. She introduced Mr. Paul Davendonis from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office. Paul told us he was a fire investigator for eleven years. His partner is a yellow retriever named Inferno. He didn’t bring her in at first; she gets so excited. She is eight years old and weighs 68 pounds and eats only dog food, no table scraps. Paul told us a dog’s nose can smell 400 to 500 times better than humans. He and Inferno investigate after a fire to see if the fire was set or not. Paul took a stick with a drop of keroscene on it and hid it under a paper cup. He had set out five or six cups on the floor in different places. After answering questions, he went out and brought Inferno in. She ran around very excited then Paul called in a high tone voice, “find the cause” – that is the command. She went smelling around each paper cup and then sat next to the one that had the keroscene under it and looked at him. She was right. Then he played with her with something like a towel. She grabbed onto it, and he would pull it. They call this “play and praise.” She loved it. Inferno was very friendly; we were all able to pet her. In 2007 they were able to arrest two arsonists because of her nose. They have been to Bennington, Massaschusetts, Troy and all around the area investigating. They work for the County. They train every week. In the beginning they trained for five weeks in Watkins Glen for “scent impriting.” Inferno wears a vest, goes for check-ups and shots and is a good family dog, safe with the children. She is certified every year. They have two fire investigators in Rensselaer County. The Sheriffs are also EMTs. They belong to the K-9 Unit. Inferno’s number is 16. We sure enjoyed watching Paul and Inferno playing together. We thanked him for coming to Grange.

Our next meeting was April 23, and it was Grange Week. We had the Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band at 7:30 pm. Everyone was invited who would have liked to attend. The Refreshment Committee was CFA. Grangers brought cookies and goodies.

Grafton Game Tournament

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The Rensselaer County Everett Wagar Senior Center and the Grafton Community Library are excited to present a Games Tournament Extravaganza coming to Grafton this May. Participants can compete in five different games at two locations over four weeks, culminating in a party at the Senior Center on May 21 where finalists from all the games will compete, prizes and trophies will be given, pizza and sundaes will be enjoyed by all participants and guests.

• Friday, May 2 – Quinella (31) at the Senior Center at 1 pm

• Tuesday, May 13 – Dominoes at the Senior Center at 1 pm

• Wednesday, May 7 – Scrabble at the Library at 10 am

• Wednesday, May 14 – Checkers at the Library at 10 am

• Friday, May 16 – Bingo at the Senior Center at 1 pm

• Wednesday, May 21 – Finalists of all games will play at the Senior Center. All participants and guests are invited for a pizza and make your own sundae party where prizes and trophies will be given for the winners.  Pizza and ice cream is sponsored by MVP Health Care and Stewart’s.

Participants can sign up at the Everett Wagar Senior Center during open hours, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. For more information contact the Senior Center at 279-3413 or the Grafton Community Library at 279-0580.