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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Hoosick School Dist.

State Aid Mystery Hampers Budget Process

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by Alex Brooks

HFCS Business Manager Pam Hatfield said the budget proposed for next year has not changed much since last month because the District has still not received any State aid runs. School Superintendent Ken Facin explained that the budget is normally done based on state aid estimates derived from the Governor’s proposed budget, released in January. But this year the Governor will not say what he is recommending for state aid until the legislature agrees to his ideas on educational policy, and no information has been released to school districts about what they can expect in state aid. Hatfield said because of the lack of information about the District’s revenue for next year, “everything is at a standstill.” [Read more…] about State Aid Mystery Hampers Budget Process

Lillis Bunce Scholarship

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Attention, high school seniors! Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Lillis Bunce Memorial Award.  This $200 award is offered by the Grafton Community Library Board of Trustees in recognition of the lifetime community service of the late Lillis Bunce of Grafton.  The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward the community service of our youth as demonstrated by the example Mrs. Bunce set throughout her life.

The Lillis Bunce Memorial Award is presented annually to a high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the community by performing volunteer service in any of the following areas: library/literacy, gardening, environmental causes, or civic/church organizations–all areas for which Lillis demonstrated a personal interest and passion and gave generously of her time and talents.

Any Grafton resident who is currently a senior in high school is eligible to apply, including private and home-schooled students.  Applications may be obtained at the Library, on the Library’s website (www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org) or at the guidance offices of Berlin, Hoosick Falls or Brittonkill Central Schools.  Completed applications may be submitted in person at the library or by mail to Grafton Community Library, P.O. Box H, Grafton, NY, 12082.  The deadline for receiving applications is May 15.

Panther Boys Defeat Schalmont, 38 – 36; Bring Home First Sectional Championship In 31 Years

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by Steve Bradley

Through the first three quarters the HFCS Panthers had it going their way. The defense was doing its job, holding the Schalmont Sabres to 20 points. The offense wasn’t killing it but was scoring enough points to hold a 35 – 22 lead.

Then the wheels fell off.

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Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School Students Earn Mid-Year Awards For Academic Growth, Achievement

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submitted by Judy Frost, Public Information Specialist, Hoosick Falls Central School District

Hundreds of Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School students were recognized during an awards ceremony on Friday, February 27, for academic growth and performance at the midway point of the 2014-15 school year.

As part of his administrative internship, high school math teacher Bill Clairmont was tasked with organizing the awards ceremony, which recognized a significant number of students.

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HFCS Wrestlers Earn All Star Recognition

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by Steve Bradley

After winning the WASAREN League title, then sending three wrestlers to the NYS championships, six Panther wrestlers were named as WASAREN League All Stars this week.

Named 2015 Section II Champions and State competitors Nolan Foster (113 pounds) and Colby Davendonis (152 pounds) were joined by Lucas Brogue (132 pounds), Shane Barss (195 pounds) and Alex Hull (285 pounds). Garrett Wright, who also wrestled in State competition, was named in the 182 pound class.

Panthers Down Schuylerville; Advance To Glens Falls

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HF 58 – Schuylerville 51

By Steve Bradley

When quarterfinal game time came around at the Hudson Valley Community College gymnasium  for the HF Panthers to play the Schuylerville Black Horses, there was a delay. The delay was caused by the Ravena versus Mekeel Christian Academy game going into overtime. With the Panthers scheduled to play the winner of the game, it was enjoyable to watch the end of a very exciting game and see what was in store for the Panthers. Ravena, a number 13 seed who has beaten a number four and number five seed, came away a winner with a 78 – 76 OT win. Ravena will now face the Panthers in the semifinals at the Glens Falls Civic Center.

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