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BCS Student Taking Part in Florida Reef Experience
Submitted by Rebekah Lamphere
This July, George Lamphere-Webster of Berlin Central School will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique veterinary career-oriented development experience, Florida Reef Experience.
The Florida Reef Experience is one of the WorldStrides family of programs that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
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Teachers Receive Sweethearts & Heroes Training
Submitted by Sweethearts & Heroes
Sweethearts & Heroes recently returned to Hoosick Falls Central School to show educators how they can keep spreading HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) in their classrooms and beyond.
Tom Murphy and Pat Fish of Sweethearts & Heroes co-facilitated a daylong training for 30 Hoosick Falls middle school teachers on Monday, June 17th.
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A July 4th Tradition
Submitted by Dianne Mosher
For as many years as local residents can remember, the United Methodist Church at Berlin, 17 South Main Street, has been selling pies on the 4th of July. For many years the delicious homemade pies were sold from the mobile bake sale with its bell on the truck’s roof announcing the approach of the pie truck. More recently the sale has been held at the church beginning at 9 am.
A special feature this year will be the introduction of the UMC Pie Calendar. The 2025 calendar features not only recipes from icons such as Elizabeth Reynolds (frozen lemon pie) and Ethel Perkins (Coconut Cream Pie), but modern cooks including Kent Goodermote (blueberry pie) and Sara Palmer (apple pie). There are recipes, stories, and pictures for each of the twelve months.
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Welcome to Town Meet and Greet
Are you a Stephentown resident who would like to meet and greet your new neighbors and meet new friends? Join us on Sunday, July 21st, at 11 am at the Stephentown Memorial Library for a casual welcome reception. We'll be serving brunch items, coffee, and beverages. Bring a cup of your favorite summer fruit to add to a community fruit salad.
This is the third in a series of new resident welcome receptions that the Stephentown Memorial Library is hosting with the hope of building stronger community connections.
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Community Band Opens 151st Season
Submitted by Bill Gaillard
The Hoosick Falls Community Band, which began as the VanSurdam Military Band in 1873, will open their 151st season on Wednesday, July 3rd, at 7:30 pm in Wood Park.
The original band presented programs at the foot of Classic St, before moving to Wood Park in a band stand near the street. At that time popcorn wagons provided treats to the public as the band played.
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June 21, 2024 Edition
Art to End Gun Violence — Winner Announced
Submitted by the of Office of DA Mary Pat Donnelly
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly in conjunction with the New York State Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative held an art contest entitled Art to End Gun Violence for students at Lansingburgh and Troy high schools.
Students were asked to express their individual thoughts about how their communities are impacted by gun violence.
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Honoring Our Local Heroes
Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. On Monday, June 10th, veterans, residents, and elected officials joined to recognize a major contribution by the Kelly family who had seven sons serve in defense of our nation.
Those serving include brothers James, Francis, William, Donald, Charles, Robert, and George. The brothers served our nation during World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam.
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Stephentown Town Board Highlights
by Denise Wright
The Stephentown Town Board meeting on June 17th was brief but discussed some upcoming summer projects. After the audit of claims and minutes was approved, it was reported that the transfer station had an exceptionally good month, with a total of $8,811 collected through the sale of bags and stickers and the collection of metal, electronics, tires, and propane tanks. Councilwoman Clark described the village clean-up day as quite successful. She thanked the volunteers and workers for their wonderful assistance and organization. Supervisor Roder commented that seeing neighbors helping neighbors was great.
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