submitted by Jeanne Casatelli, Communications Specialist, Questar III
On January 12, a member of the U.S. Deaflympic Snowboard Team contacted Berlin Central School’s InvenTeam about their invention, according to their teacher and facilitator Dawn Wetmore.
The team’s idea is an adaptive sports device (ASD) that will allow hearing impaired and deaf persons to ski, snowboard, rollerblade, jog and bicycle by warning them of approaching traffic from behind so they can avoid collisions.
“We were surprised and honored to hear from Jeff Pollock, who volunteered to be our deaf athlete test pilot,” Wetmore said. “As we have not patented the invention, we explained to Jeff that we can’t send it yet but will keep him informed of our progress.”
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Hoosick Falls Central School Is A Top 26 Winner In State Farm’s® Project Ignition Competition
You’re in the Driver’s Seat, a student service-learning project on teen driver safety, is one of 26 projects selected through a competitive process to participate in the 2010-2011 Project Ignition (PI) program. The Hoosick Falls team has received a $2,000 grant to implement their project and will be supported by HFCS Student Assistance Counselor Maryann Strauss and members of the staff of the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3).
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Pre-K At St. Mary’s Academy Beats the Cold
Boy Scout Troop 65 Chili Sale To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis
Once again scouts from Troop 65 will be selling their homemade chili in front of the Grand Union from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, February 6. Treat yourself to a fresh bowl of chili complete with cornbread and the fixin’s for only $7. All proceeds are donated to the Northeastern NY Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This year the scouts will be offering delivery service just call 518-708-9507. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Troop 65 Chili Sale To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis
Durnin Duo Charm Audience
by Bea Peterson
Area residents have enjoyed hearing Carolyn Durnin sing and play guitar many times over the years. She draws the audience into her performance and wows them with her beautiful voice and wonderful guitar playing.
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Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange met on January 26. It wasn’t a bad night, but attendance was lower. The January 12 meeting was cancelled because of bad weather. It’s amazing that the Grange was started in January in 1908, when they came with horse and wagons. The Master, David Cornell, called on Martha Babbitt to report on the conference that she attended. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
4 H Roast Beef Dinner Fund Raiser
The Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Exchange will be holding a roast beef dinner fund raiser at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall, 45 Old Route 7, Pittstown, on Saturday, February 12, serving from 4 to 6 pm. Reservations cost $9 for adults (12 years and older), $5 for children (5 to 11 years) and free for children 4 years and under. Dinners purchased at the door will cost $10 for adults and $6 for children.
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St. Mary’s Eagles Soar To 6 And 1 Record
submitted by Donna Cuddihy
After beginning the season with a disappointing loss at home to Sacred Heart, the St. Mary’s Academy girls seventh and eighth grade basketball team has run off six straight victories. The Eagles now stand 6 and 1 at the halfway point in their season following victories over Arlington, Grace Christian, Dorset and Manchester. Coach Donna M. Cuddihy has credited the streak to the incredible determination and teamwork of this year’s squad.
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Panther Bowlers Win Southern Division; League Championship Match Is On Tuesday
The Hoosick Falls bowling team won its final regular season match on Monday against Stillwater by the score of 4 – 0. In doing so, they won the Southern Division of the Adirondack League and will bowl Fort Edward, who won the Northern Division, for the overall championship of the league on Tuesday, February 8, at the Strike Zone Lanes in Saratoga starting at 4 pm.
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Panther Wrestlers Take Second At Ken Baker Classic
by Ryan Mosher
At the WASAREN League wrestling championships, dubbed the Ken Baker Classic, the Hoosick Falls wrestling team had a very strong showing, capturing second place overall and sending eight wrestlers to the podium, including two champions. Granville took home the team title, scoring 157.5 points to Hoosick Falls’ 133 points.
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