by Ryan Mosher
The Hoosick Falls wrestling team kicked off its post season by hosting the 2013 Section II Division 2 Class 2 (Class C) tournament last weekend. Wrestlers from sixteen schools packed into the Panthers’ gym and competed for the top four spots in each weight class and to move on to the Section II State Qualifiers.
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Ralph And Doris Elwell Celebrate Their 60th Wedding Anniversary
by Bea Peterson
On Thursday, January 31, family gathered at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls to help Ralph and Doris Elwell celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Failing health has moved Doris from their home on Potter Hill to the Center where Ralph visits her every day.
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Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Fun And Fundraiser
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Committee will host a fundraiser on Saturday, February 9, from 1 to 4 pm at the Sandbar in Hoosick Falls. The event will feature demonstrations and competitions of Irish Road Bowling, the Irish Stew Cook-Off, a potato bar and the Irish Cocktail Contest.
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Volunteer Days At The Armory
HAYC3 is embarking on the ambitious task of readying the Armory for new events and programs to benefit the entire community – and we need your help.
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Berlin February Town Board Meeting To Be Held In The Old Town Hall
Although many of the Berlin Town services and meetings have already moved to the new municipal facility in Cherry Plain a check of the Town website (http://berlin-ny.us/) indicates that the Town Board meeting on Thursday, February 14, will still be held in the old Town Hall on Main Street at 7:30 pm.
Sign Up For Columbia County Alerts
submitted by Colleen Teal, New Lebanon Town Clerk
You can now register for emergency alerts from Columbia County by going to the Columbia County website (http://www.columbiacountyny.com/) and clicking to enroll. Be notified in the event of emergency situations in Columbia County, such as evacuation notices, boil water alerts, missing child reports, severe weather and more. Signing up is easy!
Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Visits HFCS
by Courtney Luskin
I have been busy getting ready for our NY State Dairy Princess Pageant in Syracuse. The NYS Dairy Princess Program, as well as Rensselaer County’s, will be celebrating 50 years. The two day competition will include a speech, scrapbook, product knowledge, interview and written communications.
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Mountaineer Volleyball Wrap Up
by Jen Burhans
The Berlin volleyball team started a three game series with a comeback win over Voorheesville on Thursday night, January 31. After spotting the Blackbirds a two game head start Berlin rebounded with steady play and a string of strong serves to come back and win the next three games to take the match. [Read more…] about Mountaineer Volleyball Wrap Up
Panther Bowlers Lose Close Roll Off For League Title
submitted by Bob Lang
On February 5 the Hoosick Falls bowling team lost to Fort Edward in the championship roll off match for the Adirondack League title by just 18 pins after six bowlers each bowled three games. Fort Edward had a total pin count of 3,729, and Hoosick Falls had a total pin count of 3,711. This was a great match between Fort Edward, the Northern Division champion, and Hoosick Falls, the Southern Division champion, in which both teams had some great individual scores.
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Bitter Sweet Senior Night For Panthers
by Ben Gaines
Tamarac came to Hoosick Falls for the final home game of the Class of 2013 on Senior Night.
JV Win
Before their game, the Seniors watched the JV game with fond memories of their times back on JV. The JV had a rough start, with Tamarac winning the tip and the first quarter. The JV, driven by the Dynamic Duo of Justin Gaines and Mark Hackett, was determined to win this game. The entire squad turned the game around and won 57-33, paving the road for the varsity team.
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