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Hoosac Valley Announces Top Students for 2021

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CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley High School has named Sydni Jamros and Jessica Isbell as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2021, announced Principal Colleen Byrd.
 
Jamros, daughter of Joseph and Dawn Jamros of Adams, Is a member of the National Honor Society and treasurer in her senior year and of the Lions' Leo club since Grade 7.
 
She has earned Academic Excellence Awards in Honors precaculus, U.S. History and English language arts, and the Cornell Sweat Shirt Award. She also was on the Nordic ski team, played on the varsity soccer team, and was a member of All-North and All-South soccer teams. She was an intern for the Youth Center in Cheshire.
 
Jamros will be attending Endicott College in Beverly in the fall.
 
Isbell, the daughter of Brian and Karen Isbell of Cheshire, is a member of the school's Art Club, National Honor Society and a leader in the school's mentoring Link Crew group.
 
She received the Presidential Award for Computer Programming, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Junior Women's STEM Award, and the Dartmouth College Alumni Book Club Award and took Honors Algebra II. Her interests include 13 years of dance, art, reading, and paddle boarding. She also is a third-degree black belt practitioner of taekwondo and an instructor at her training studio.
 
Isbell plans to attend Westfield State University.
 
 
 

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Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar

CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) announced the return of the Cheshire Community Tag Sale and Bazaar for its second year. 
 
Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.
 
Attendees can explore a variety of offerings, including handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, and food options. The hot food truck, operated by the Berkshire Lodge of Masons AF & AM, will be stationed in the courtyard, serving up treats throughout the event.
 
One of the highlights of this year's event is the fundraising raffle, with all proceeds set to benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes, supporting a worthy cause that serves the local community.
 
Registration for vendors interested in participating in the bazaar is currently open, with fees ranging from $10 to $30. Cheshire residents looking to showcase their items from home can have their locations advertised on the event map for a fee of $10. The deadline for registration is set for Friday, April 26, 2024.
 
Registration forms can be obtained from various locations across Cheshire, including A to Z Printing, Cheshire Community House, Cheshire Library, Cheshire Glassworks, Cheshire Senior Center, the Cheshire Community Association Facebook page, and the Cheshire Town website.
 
For more information about the event, including vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jenny Gadbois at (413) 841-0844 or via email at jlgadbois@icloud.com.
 
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