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HFCS Kindergarteners Raise $1,800 For Children’s Hospital During Bike Safety Trike-A-Thon

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submitted by Donna Nash
Friday, May 4, was the third annual kindergarten Trike-A-Thon at Hoosick Falls Central School. The morning started with a New York State Trooper visiting the kindergarten classes to teach them about bicycle safety and discuss the importance of always wearing their helmets when riding their bikes.
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Elite Runner Visits Elementary School Students At HFCS

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by Bea Peterson
On Friday, June 1, fifth and sixth grade students at HFCS had an opportunity to ask questions of elite runner Lisa Harvey of Vancouver, British Columbia. She spoke with them in the high school auditorium. Harvey was in the area for the 34th Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women last Saturday, June 2. She was part of the Freihofer “Elite Athlete Visitation Program.” [Read more…] about Elite Runner Visits Elementary School Students At HFCS

Olympic Runner Visits Walter B. Howard Elementary School

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by Thaddeus Flint
The physical education department of Walter B. Howard Elementary School in New Lebanon recently hosted four-time Australian Olympian Benita Willis.  Willis came to speak to the children on May 31 as part of the 33rd Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women “Elite Athlete Visitation” program. [Read more…] about Olympic Runner Visits Walter B. Howard Elementary School

Grafton Lakes State Park Hosts Nationals Trails Day

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submitted by Elena M. Shoemaker, Park Naturalist
On National Trails Day on Saturday, June 2, 75 hardy, enthusiastic people showed up despite the rainy, cold weather. Trail work support came from the Capital MTB, Grafton Trail Riders, Boy Scouts, Hannaford, Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park, Student Conservation Association and a strong group of other community members. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Hosts Nationals Trails Day

Memorial Day Celebrated In Hoosick Falls

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade had it all. There were the American Legion, politicians, flags galore, great bands, sharp looking fire companies, plenty of fire trucks, floats, fancy and antique cars, candy for the kids, boy scouts, girl scouts, 4-H’ers, dancers and horses The HFCS baseball team rode in a fancy carriage. The team is playing for the Section Championship on Thursday. Best of all, it was a nice long parade.
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