by Bea Peterson
As usual, the very moving Veterans Day program at Hoosick Falls Central School began with the entire Elementary School standing and singing “God Bless America” as students carrying American flags were followed into the high school auditorium by the Veterans to be honored. This year those veterans were active duty National Guard members and Afghanistan and Iraq veterans Matthew Sagendorf, Kevin Miller and Patrick Kelly. Sagendorf served in Iraq and Miller and Kelly served together in Afghanistan. Miller and Kelly were later introduced to the audience by their children, who attend the school at HFCS.
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BCS Students Receive Invention Grant
Berlin M.S./H.S. was recently awarded a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant in the amount of $4,305 to create a device for the deaf and hearing impaired that would alert them to oncoming traffic while participating in a sporting activity. BCS is one of 14 high schools nationwide to be selected as an InvenTeam this year.
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Henrietta Luke Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
by Bea Peterson
Henrietta Luke celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday, November 4, at the Danforth Adult Care Center in Hoosick Falls. Staff and residents, along with her lifelong friend Luceil Eddy and long time friends Marge and Norman Lane, joined in the party.
Henrietta was born in Eagle Bridge at Posts Corners. She lived in that area most of her life. She went to school and high school in Cambridge. She was born Henrietta Bullard and married Mr. Luke late in her life. He passed away in the early 1980s.
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Always Vigilant
Hoosick Tales Book Two, Historic Stories about Our Area and Its People
The Hoosick Township Historical Society is releasing its new book called Hoosick Tales Book Two, Historic Stories about Our Area and Its People. Last year Hoosick Tales One was the best selling book of the Society in the last seven years. [Read more…] about Hoosick Tales Book Two, Historic Stories about Our Area and Its People
Girl Scout Junior Troop 1752 Gets Fit
Girl Scout Troop 1752 has been very active earning their Fun and Fitness Badges and Adventure Sports badges. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Lisa Garnett for teaching our troop Zumba. Mrs. Garnett came out to Berlin Elementary and spent an hour of great fun with the girls teaching them all the Zumba moves to the latest music. The junior girl scouts had an amazing time and loved all the dance moves. Who knew exercise could be such fun? Lisa teaches classes at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 and on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7.
The girls also spent a separate fabulous afternoon kayaking and canoeing at Dyken Pond with the wonderful staff there. The girls were especially thrilled with Mr. Trevor. For most of the girls, this was their first time in a kayak or canoe, and he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Although the weather was a little chilly, it was an exciting fun filled day for all. We would like to thank everyone at Dyken Pond for a great afternoon.
Girl Scouts provides wonderful opportunities for girls ages 5-18 to try new experiences in a fun and safe atmosphere. If you would like to learn more about girl scouts in the Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh and Grafton areas, please contact Kathy Despart at kdespart@aim.com.
Popular Local Band To Play At The Bridgeway
submitted by Sue Greenberg
The Hill Hollow Band will be playing Saturday, November 13, from 8 to midnight at The Bridgeway Restaurant, 17 Cherry Plain Square in Cherry Plain. This will be an enjoyable evening for families and friends who are looking for a night out on the town. [Read more…] about Popular Local Band To Play At The Bridgeway
HFCS Field Hockey Team Ends Splendid Season
by Steve Bradley
On Sunday, November 7, at high noon, the Hoosick Falls Lady Panthers and the Greenwich Witches field hockey teams lined up for a duel on a sunny, crisp day. Coming into the match both teams had one loss on the season, to this day’s opponent. With a large crowd from both home towns cheering their respective teams on, every player on the field gave it everything they had.
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Five BCS XC Runners To Go To States
by Jen Burhans
The Berlin cross country teams will be continuing their success stories by sending five members to the State Championship. The teams had been very successful running in the Patroon League, but this year they moved to the WASAREN League. The WASAREN League is a combination of teams from Washington, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties. Some of the best runners in New York state compete in this league. Berlin was confident that they had a good chance of being competitive here because of the strength of their veteran runners and the potential of their younger runners. [Read more…] about Five BCS XC Runners To Go To States
HFCS Drama Presents The Importance Of Being Earnest
The Hoosick Falls Central School Drama club will be presenting another night of comedy in its fall production that runs from November 19 through November 21. The performances will begin with a short one-act entitled “Cabfare for the Common Man” by Mark Harvey Levine. The performance will then transition into the main focus of the event – Oscar Wilde’s classic satire The Importance of Being Earnest, preceded by a short technological presentation by drama students about understanding a satire. Thanks to the support of Hoosick Falls Central School, we are once again able to offer free admission to all.
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