Flint House Moehle Artifacts Unveiled

Sunday, May 18^th, 2008 the Friends of the Flint House held a reception to unveil its latest exhibit.  The Moehle Artifact Collection of pre-Native American and Native American tools is now on permanent loan to the Flint House museum.

Assemblyman James Tedisco, Bud Moehle and Gary Bernhardt in photo

For more photos, click here.

 

Scotia-Glenville Prom 2008

Every year one of my favorite photo shoots is the Scotia-Glenville Prom Walk-In. This is the 7^th year we’ve provided photos for the kids free of charge. Thanks to my favorite photographer Cindi, I think this year we managed not to miss anyone their beautiful attire.

In total I processed 153 photos which I’ve broken up into two groups. Click below to view.

http://www.qcomet.com/photos/scotia/prom2008a/

http://www.qcomet.com/photos/scotia/prom2008b/

To save images on your own computer, just right-click and select “Save Picture As…”. Chances are you’ll be able to print them yourself. Larger versions are available upon request.

If you’re not happy with your photo and would like it removed just send a note to Bill@visitscotia.com.

Memorial Day Parade

I’m hoping for great weather on Weds, May 21^st as the residents of Scotia-Glenville and its neighbors honor our veterans. The 80th Annual Memorial Day Parade begins at 6:15 PM on Mohawk Ave. & Vine St. and will proceed east on Mohawk Ave to the Western Gateway Bridge.

Stratton Air Guard in 2003

This year’s theme is “Still Defending Freedom,” a thank you to the veterans of all wars and conflicts.
The Grand Marshall will be Brigadier General F. David Sheppard, director of New York State Office of Homeland Security.
Honorary Grand Marshall is Grace McIver, a Nurse and Community Leader.

Following the parade, there will be a memorial service held in Collins Park near the library. Memorialized will be Brigadier General Stanley W. Hemstreet, veteran, “Father” of the 109^th Air Wing, Kenneth E. Buhrmaster, Community Leader, Michael A. Strenk, Veteran and State Trooper, and Anthony F. Dorazio, Sr. Community Leader.

Scotia Village Wide Garage Sale

I’m happy to report this years Village Wide Garage is scheduled for June 7 & 8^th.

Registration forms are available at various local businesses. Fee is $9.00.
Mail checks made out to cash and completed registration forms to:

Village Wide Garage Sale
c/o Valerie Giroux
313 Fifth Street
Scotia, NY 12302

The maps will be distributed at several of the local businesses 2-3 days before the event.
Registration fee will cover the cost of printing and advertising. All extra monies after that will donated to the Scotia-Glenville DARE Program.

Click here to download the Garage Sale Registration Form.

So far the following businesses are on board and have registration forms available.
More will be announced on http://www.visitscotia.com/

1st National Bank of Scotia

Cumberland Farms

Gemmette's Classique

Scotia Wines & Spirits

Village Hall

Summer Schedule for Freedom Park

The new 2008 schedule for Freedom Park has been posted at http://www.freedomparkscotia.org/. Check it out so you can make sure you don’t schedule other activities on the night of your favorite performers.

While all the performers are final, the schedule will still be updated to include the most important people, the sponsors. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor contact info (at) freedomparkscotia.org. You may have noticed that Freedom Park sponsors get special attention on the website VisitScotia.com.

Opening night is June 21^st with the Hamilton Hill Steel Band. Former Burners UK front-man J Yager returns July 16^th with his new group, the AudioStars. Center Stage Productions will also be back this year with three performances of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. Arrive early Wednesday, August 20th if you want a good seat for the always popular, “The Refrigerators”.