Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Bob Lang
The Hoosick Falls bowling team defeated Granville on Thursday, December 19, by the score of 4-0. Hoosick Falls had total match pins of 3,544 to Granville’s match pins of 2,640. Hoosick Falls now has a point record of 30-2 and a match record of 7-0-1.
by Steve Bradley
The 5 – 0 Panthers boy basketball team has a big week coming up with five games scheduled to be played over ten days.
Up to this point in the season, Mack Hackett leads the team in scoring, ripping the cords with a 16.6 points per game average. Hackett also leads the team in made three-pointers with 10. Austin Pitt is scoring at 12.8 ppg, and Andrew Hoag is chipping in with 10.8 ppg. Will Bradley has seven three-pointers and has hit 15 of 18 foul shots for a 83.3 percentage – ninth best in the Capital District area. Noah Chani has 17 field goals and boasts a solid defensive game. Justin Lynch has provided quality minutes and hit big shots. Josh Wood and Jake Nolan have contributed nicely. With the recent return of Levi Brewster, the team is almost back to full strength.
An interesting statistic in the Panthers’ season is that they have made 74 out of 121 free throws. Their opponents have attempted 31 free throws. This can be attributed to the Panthers constantly attacking the basket and the new hand check rules.
The Schedule
The Thursday, January 2, game against Lake George has been postponed due to possible weather conditions. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 18. The JV game will start at 4 pm with the varsity to begin about 5:30 pm.
On Saturday, January 4, the Panthers will travel across the state line to face the 3 – 1 Mt. Anthony Patriots in their biannual matchup. Game time is 5 pm for JV with the varsity to follow at about 6:30.
On Tuesday, January 7, the Panthers will be in the Panther Den to face the 3 – 2 Stillwater Warriors. This will not be a walk in the park as the Warriors defeated Greenwich and took tough Hoosic Valley to the end of the game before falling five points short.
The Friday, January 10, games should be a good one. The Panthers travel over Route 67 to do battle with the 9 – 1 Hoosic Valley Indians. The Indians are the number three ranked Class C team in NYS. HV’s John Rooney is scoring 18.6 ppg, with a high game of 33 points. Rooney’s teammate Mike Pierre is scoring at 21.8 ppg, with two 30 point games. Game time is 6 pm for the JV with varsity to begin at the conclusion of the JV game.
And finally, on Saturday, January 11, the Panthers will travel to Greenwich to face the 3 – 2 Witches. This is a make up game from a weather related postponement earlier in the season. The Witches are led by 6’7″ center Justin Carruthers, who is averaging 22 points per game. JV game time is 6 pm with varsity to begin immediately after the JV game.
With all these dates to choose from, and the recent cold trapping everyone inside, attending a game or two is a perfect excuse to get out of the house. Come on out and lend your support.
by Bea Peterson
Hubbard Trust
Attorney George Holbrook addressed the Planning Board regarding property on Route 22 in North Hoosick which was made up of 10 continuous small lots. Holbrook said the property was first subdivided in the late 1800s. In order to settle the estate he requested the property be made into a two lot simple subdivision with two thirds of the lot going with the small Hubbard house and the rest of the property being made one lot. The Board reviewed the map and approved the plan as a simple subdivision.
Barr Realty Property
Holbrook’s second request was regarding property owned by Barr Realty. The property is in North Hoosick, east of Cobble Hill Road and Route 67. After reviewing the map the Board approved the change he requested as a boundary line adjustment.
by Bea Peterson
Chances of bowling a 300, that is 12 consecutive strikes in one game, are one in 11,500. The odds are 460 to one. Odds of a professional bowler rolling a 300 are about the same as a professional golfer hitting a hole in one.
Now imagine you are 13 years old and you bowl a 300. [Read more…] about Hoosick Teens Bowl Perfect Games
Andy Krievs will give an illustrated talk on four Native American archeological sites in Rensselaer County on Monday, January 6, at 7:30 pm at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-0010.
Krievs is Project Director at Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., a cultural resource management firm headquartered in Rensselaer. Within the last fifteen years, they have conducted archeological studies at four Native American sites near the Hudson River in Rensselaer County. These sites have yielded artifacts and radiocarbon dates indicating a series of Native American occupations ranging from approximately 2500 B.C. to A.D. 1620. Come and learn about the people who lived in the area in the past.
The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center will have an adult game night next Friday, January 10, from 5 to 8 pm. Bring a covered dish or snack at 5 pm if you wish to share a meal. Otherwise drop in anytime.
After the meal there will be corn holing (beanbag toss) games and card games of your choice. Bring your own cards or other games if you wish. (Anyone up for a scrabble game?) There is no charge to attend. Call Mary Lou Walters with any questions at 518-658-0136.
On Sunday, January 5, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its monthly breakfast. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, bacon and sausage, home fries, toast and eggs (sunny side, over easy, over hard or scrambled), beverage choice of coffee or tea (both available as decaf), hot chocolate, milk and orange juice.
Prices are $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-12 and no charge for children under 5. Takeouts are available.
The Shamrock Cash Raffle is now underway. First prize is $200, second is $150 and third prize is $50. Tickets are available at True Value, Thorpe’s Pharmacy and The Falls Diner. The drawing will be held on January 16.
On February 1 at the Sand Bar starting at 2 pm, the Irish Stew cook-off, Irish drink contest and Irish road bowling tournament will be held. Stop in for great music and fun.
The Irish Basket Bingo is on Thursday, January 16, at Immaculate Conception Church Hall. Doors open at 5 pm, pre-sale of tickets available at True Value, Thorpe’s Pharmacy or committee members for $10. Extra games will be available at the door – 18 regular games, 3 special games (extra fee). There will be food for purchase – hot dogs, pizza and baked goods. Some of the baskets are chocolate basket, Irish basket and more.
For more information on the parade or our fundraisers checkout our Facebook page or email us at hoosickkid@gmail.com.
The Grafton Community Library is pleased to announce the following programs for the month of January. All programs are free and open to the public. They will take place at the Library, which is located at 2455 NY Route 2 in Grafton. For more information contact the Library at 518-279-0580 or email director@graftoncommunitylibrary.org.
Stay up to date with everything that is happening at the library by liking us on Facebook and visiting our online events calendar at www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org/whats-happening-at-your-library.
• January 8 – Weekly Story Time at 10:30 am, January 16 at 4 pm, January 23 at 4 pm and January 29 at 10:30 am. Bring your little ones to the Library for story time fun including crafts, stories, snacks and more.
• Weekly “Sit & Knit” – a knitting and needle arts group every Saturday from 10 am. All skill levels are welcome. Come work on your projects and learn about all the needle arts including knitting, stitching and crocheting.
• Weekly Game Days at the Library every Tuesday starting at 3:30 pm. Come to the Library to play your favorite board games with friends – Scrabble, Bananagrams, Scattergories and more. Use the Library’s games or bring your own.
• January 29 at 12:30 pm the Grafton Community Book Club will discuss The Richest Woman in America by Janet Wallach. It is the fascinating story of Hetty Green, America’s first female Wall Street tycoon. The Grafton Community Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month.
