by Bea Peterson
At the annual HACA Volunteer Appreciation Harvest Brunch on October 20 at the First United Presbyterian Church Joyce Brewer was honored as the Volunteer of the Year. Joyce is a Girl Scout Leader, HACA volunteer and organizer of the recent very successful “Fill the Bus” drive for the Food Closet.
Other Awards
The HACA Community Award was presented to the Hoosick Falls Lions Club.
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Storm Kiboshes Stephentown Land Use Hearing
by David Flint
Intrepid members of the Stephentown Town Board braved the winds of Hurricane Sandy Monday evening to turn out for a scheduled public hearing on revisions to the Land Use Regulations. Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt showed up along with Councilmen Bill Jennings and John Meekins and Town Clerk Stephanie Wagar. Councilmen Chris Demick and PJ Roder were off on another adventure. There was no public hearing, however, as no members of the public were brave enough – or foolish enough – to venture out during the height of the storm.
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New Hoosick Historical Society Book
submitted by Phil Leonard
The Hoosick Township Historical Society is releasing its 32 page book on November 2. The title of this year’s book is Hoosick Falls 125th Anniversary August 12 – 17 1952 The Largest and most Successful Local Celebration. This book recalls the “Brothers of the Brush” and the “Sisters of the Swish.” Men were required to have facial hair and women were required to give up cosmetics. [Read more…] about New Hoosick Historical Society Book
Stephentown Library Veterans Rededication
Stephentown Library Veterans Rededication Celebration will take place on Wednesday, November 7, at 7 pm at the Stephentown Memorial Library.
The present Library had its origin at a meeting of the Stephentown War Council in May, 1946, when Lewis Griffin presented plans for the formation of a library to honor the local men and women who had served in the armed forces in the two world wars. [Read more…] about Stephentown Library Veterans Rededication
Sustainable Stephentown Volunteers Plant Daffodils
submitted by Sandra M. Nathan
On a recent Sunday morning in October, Sustainable Stephentown organized a dozen energetic volunteers to plant and distribute 1,000 daffodil bulbs throughout Stephentown. A local citizen generously donated the bulbs in support of Sustainable Stephentown’s efforts to beautify the Town.
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Panthers Wear Down Fonda 47 – 0
by Steve Bradley
Last Friday, the HFCS Panthers travelled to their home away from home, Stillwater H.S., to meet the Fonda Braves in Section II quarterfinal action. The weather was perfect for late season football, and the HF fans turned out in big numbers to support their team.
After HF kicked off to the Braves, the Braves made little progress and punted. On the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Billy Pine found Josh Brogue on a short pass route across the middle. Brogue turned on the afterburners and didn’t stop until he was in the end zone. One play … sixty-three yards … HF – 6, Fonda – 0.
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Lady Panther Soccer Goes Into Sectional Semis With Lopsided Wins
by Gail Delurey
The HFCS Girls Soccer team won their sectional game Saturday afternoon at Delurey Field by a score of 8 to 0. Rachel Pine scored 4 goals, two of the goals were beautiful headers from perfectly placed corner kicks by Alice Hayden. Both Allie Martin and Grace Delurey had 2 goals each. The assists came from Alice Hayden and Mac Hinchliffe, both with 3 each. Liz Babson and Meg Flynn also had an assist each.
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HF Boys Soccer Play For Section II Title Saturday
by Bea Peterson and Gail Delurey
It has been a big week for the seventh seed Hoosick Falls Central School Boys Soccer Team. Last Friday, October 26, in a game at Delurey Field against tenth seed Voorheesville, the team won its first playoff game at home in 10 years. Voorheesville scored first and was ahead at the half. The game changer was when Senior Captain Chris LaCroix won a second half penalty kick. [Read more…] about HF Boys Soccer Play For Section II Title Saturday
Mountaineer Boys Soccer Ends Sectional Play
by Art Schmich
The Berlin Varsity Soccer team ended its season with a 3 to 0 loss to Stillwater in the Class C Sectionals. Stillwater scored early in the first half and again just before the half ended for a 2 to 0 lead.
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BCS Modified Soccer Team Ends Season
submitted by Kim French
On October 25 the Berlin Central School Modified Girls Soccer Team played its final home game of the season. The team played its best game of the season facing an undefeated Loudonville Christian side and BCS walked away winners! It was a great effort by all the players this season. The team finished with a 7-2 record. [Read more…] about BCS Modified Soccer Team Ends Season