Sidewalk art contest supports juvenile diabetes

Early on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 12, students, teachers and supporters gathered at Van Schaick Grade School for a sidewalk art contest and fund-raiser for juvenile diabetes.

The contest, sponsored by Cohoes Kids for a Cure, was open to students in all of the Cohoes schools. In the competition, students drew chalk drawings on the sidewalk that reflected the "Character Counts in Cohoes" message.

The first and second place winners were students from Cohoes Middle School. Third place went to a group from Cohoes High School. The winners were given $20 Target gift cards.

In addition to the contest, the Paul Vandenburgh Show, which airs on WROW 810 AM broadcasted from Van Schaick Grade School during the contest.