All athletes dream of the “dog pile”, they want to experience that moment where you win the championship and get to celebrate with your teammates and friends. Sometimes many even practice in the back yard with a couple friends when you’re a child. You want to be the best.
Hoosic Valley Baseball got to do their championship dog pile, and was lucky enough to do it two years in a row because they were the best.
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TOWN OF STILLWATER, June 18 – The huge check displayed to the right of the podium at Stillwater Town Hall read $49,800. It was gone in a half hour – as various amounts were given as grants to eighteen different Stillwater-connected civic and other organizations in the 2015 awards ceremony of the GlobalFoundries-Stillwater Foundation.
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The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center’s Summer Feeding Program, now in its third year, will begin at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, July 8 at the Park Avenue Playground in Mechanicville. The program will kick off with a special celebration, featuring fun for the whole family free of charge to area residents.
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HALFMOON - The Halfmoon town board honored Boy Scout J. Bailey Moore for the highest honor a scout can receive. After years of dedication, “Bailey” was represented with the honor of Eagle Scout.
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You are invited to join The Mechanicville Rotary Club on Friday, June 26th at Stillwater Town Hall at 11 AM for an important presentation on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases given by Steve Borgos, a Lyme Disease survivor and local advocate for change to the medical and public policies surrounding treatment guidelines and the economics of these diseases.
Borgos has had an “up-close and personal” education on the complicated issues surrounding tick-borne diseases. “Lyme disease and the insidious co-infections that create serious illness are a major public health challenge that will co-opt our health and our health-care system if we don’t get a much better handle on them now,” said Borgos.
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Schaghticoke- on Saturday June 20th the Schaghticoke Community Builders hosted a Strawberry Festival and block party on lower School Street in the town of Schaghticoke. The event was free and ran from 12-5pm and offered a variety of family friendly activities for all ages. Music, local vendors, line dancing performances, face and nail painting, food, crafts and games were just a few of the activities happening in Schaghticoke during the festival.
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NEW PALTZ, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program provides highly motivated students with an atmosphere conducive to independent thinking, creativity, respect and social responsibility, and offers opportunities to engage in deep learning practices and conduct major scholarly research.
Nicole Hoerold of Mechanicville, N.Y. joined the small and distinguished society of New Paltz alumni to wear the Honors sash as a 2015 graduate of the Honors Program.
HERKIMER, NY (06/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Herkimer College awarded academic honors to 480 students for the spring 2015 semester. Of those students awarded honors, 296 were named to the Dean's List for earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79.
Local students inlcuded:
Toni Celina Cwiertniewski of Waterford,, Business: Fashion Buying & Merchandising major
Nadia Alexandra Nowak of Clifton Park, Business: Sports & Recreation Management major
WORCESTER, MA (06/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski was one of 29 student-athletes to earn a major award at WPI Athletics' annual banquet.
The WPI athletic department recently honored all of its 20 varsity teams which encompasses nearly 600 student-athletes at its annual awards banquet. During the festivities, twelve student-athletes were presented with major awards. These accolades highlight some of the best varsity student-athletes at WPI. These awards are presented to student athletes who excel both in the classroom and in their respective sports.
WEST HARTFORD, CT (06/19/2015)(readMedia)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2015.
Samantha Crisafulli of Clifton Park (12065)
Briana Swota of Clifton Park (12065)
PROVIDENCE, RI (06/19/2015)(readMedia)-- The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2015 semester:
Courtney Altenburger of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2018,
Ian Grey of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2018,
Deirdre Joyce of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2015,
Madeline Mylod of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2016,
Justin Singh of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2016,
BROOKLYN, NY (06/22/2015)(readMedia)-- Pratt Institute congratulates more than 900 students who made the Dean's List in the Spring 2015 semester. The following students were among those who were recognized:
Emily Burke of Clifton Park, 12065
Heidi Hoffman of Waterford, 12188
Buster is a 2 year old Lab mix. He is neutered and up to date on shots. Buster is one very happy dog. Look at that smile! He has been in Doggie Day Care and has gotten along well with the other dogs that were attending. He loves to be around people. His goal in life is to make people HAPPY and he is very good at it!
Miss Stella is a rambunctious tortie kitten that is super entertaining. Stella is a bit of a talker - always chirping on about something. Stella likes to cuddle and sometimes snuggles deep under the covers at night to keep warm. She's full of energy but still well behaved. Stella was found abandoned with her mom at about 4 weeks old. Stella's mom has found a home and now it's Stella's turn. Stella loves other cats, is a bit feisty and is very petite for her age. She's never been around dogs but has a bold and friendly personality so she would likely adjust to any home. How could you resist this sweet face? Stella is 9 months old, spayed, up to date on her shots and negative for FIV and FeLV.For more information, please contact H.O.P.E. @ 518-428-2994.Online Adoption Applications and more adoptable pets are available @ www.hopeanimalrescue.org
"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."
Charlotte - This baby is a beautiful little Dachshund mix. She is learning to love car rides from her foster mom. She is about 5 Months old and weighs about 7 lbs. She is fully vetted, spayed and has 2 sets of shots. Her foster mom says "she is the sweetest little pup that I have ever seen. She loves to be held. What an adorable baby!!!" For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220 or just come by to visit.
Milo - Milo is a little Chihuahua Pomeranian mix and what a cutie pie he is. He will be a real velcro dog for some lucky person. Milo is 2 years old, about 5 lbs, up to date on shots and neutered. For more information please call the shelter 518-654-6220
