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Thank You – From The Berlin Elementary School Band

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by Josh Greenberg, Berlin Elementary School Band Director
Two years ago the Berlin Elementary School Band Program sent out a call for instrument donations, and many area residents responded, giving over 20 used band instruments to our young musicians.
Two years later we are once again asking for your help, through instrument donations, as the music program continues to grow with over 90% of all students in Grades four and five involved in Concert Band. [Read more…] about Thank You – From The Berlin Elementary School Band

A Wood Pellet Boiler System Would Save HFCS Money

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by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls Superintendent of Schools Ken Facin presented to the Board an opportunity to switch the District’s heating plant to a new one fueled by wood pellets on advantageous terms. He said a company called BioEnergy Project Partners LLC (BPP) has secured grant funding from the NY State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, to install wood pellet boilers at three sites. [Read more…] about A Wood Pellet Boiler System Would Save HFCS Money

Everybody Gets Along In BCS Board Meetings

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by Thaddeus Flint
Berlin School Board meetings aren’t what they used to be, which was long, rambling and argumentative. Now they are over in little less than an hour. There is no arguing, and everyone seems to get along.
Tuesday’s meeting was just such an example of the new meeting style. The only real discussion came about in regards to how new technologies will be dealt with in the District.
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Granville Tests Panthers? 38 – 6

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by Steve Bradley
It was closer than the score would indicate. Really.
Last Friday the Granville Golden Horde made the trip down Route 22 feeling confident they could play the Hoosick Falls Panthers tough. And they did. They had this quick running back named Hoagland who they felt could gain some big yardage. And he did, too. In an unusual regular season game, it wasn’t until the middle of the fourth quarter that the Panther faithful felt they had a comfortable lead.
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HF Boys Soccer Takes Two

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by Steve Bradley
Last Friday, September 20, the Panther boys varsity soccer team made the short trip up Route 22 to face the Cambridge Indians. HF defeated the Indians 7 – 0. Leading the scoring was Drew Phillips with 3 goals. Max Haar, Eric Kaufmann, Jeremy St. Onge and Alex LaBarge each scored a goal. Haar also put 3 assists in the books.
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Mountaineer Boys JV Soccer Off To A Strong Start

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by Jen Burhans
The Berlin boys JV soccer team is off to one of its best starts with 17 team members ranging from eighth to tenth grades. Having a full roster has made it very competitive to get playing time, and the guys have stepped up by practicing hard and getting extra playing experience outside of the regular season. A solid core of returning players has benefited from new players both moving up from the modified team and trying soccer for the first time.
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HFCS PTA Announces The Return Of Family Movie Nights

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The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA presents its family night film series, co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Here’s an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge. The first movie scheduled is Epic on Friday, September 27, at 6 pm in the High School Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 pm and refreshments will be for sale with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA. The movie is open to the general public and school spirit items will be available for sale.