Gloria Martinez and Tiffany St. Hilaire, two students from Hoosick Falls, were recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) on October 9 at Siena University.
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School News
Cannoneers Are No Match For The Panthers’ Heavy Artillery
by Shari Hand
Coming off a week of rest following a Lake George forfeit, the HFCS Panther football team pulled out the big guns to shut out the Watervliet Cannoneers during last Friday’s Section II quarterfinal playoff match. The score was 42-0.
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Panther Girls Soccer Tops Ravena In First Round Of Sectionals
by Julie Luciano
The Hoosick Falls Girls soccer team beat Ravena in the first round of Sectionals on Wednesday, October 27, by a score of 6-2.
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Panther Field Hockey Wins League Championship And Honors Seniors
Berlin Boys JV Soccer Has One Of Best Seasons
submitted by Jen Burhans
The Berlin boys JV soccer team had a great season. They finished 5-6-1, one of the best records in past years.
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Berlin High School Students Host Luncheon For Local Seniors
Recently, Berlin students cordially hosted seniors from the community for a luncheon in the school’s library.
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HFCS Key Club Trick Or Treat
On Sunday, October 31, the Key Club of Hoosick Falls Central will be Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. Key Club members in grades 9 – 12 will be going door to door asking our community to donate their coins to help children around the world. The funds raised will be used to help save children’s lives in over 150 countries and territories through immunization, education, healthcare, nutrition, clean water and sanitation.
The “goblin” who knocks on your door will have an official orange “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF” collection box. You can contact Mrs. Danforth, Key Club Advisor at HFCS for more information. Key Club wants to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween!
97 Years Young
Lead Danger Dominates Berlin School Board Meeting
by David Flint
The report on lead testing at Berlin Elementary School, arranged by Questar III BOCES and conducted last May and June, was finally posted on the Berlin Central School District’s website (berlincentral.org) earlier this month. The results have produced a fire storm of anger and confusion that was reflected at the School Board meeting attended by over 100 people on Tuesday evening, October 19.
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Firefighters Visit St. Mary’s Academy
As Part of Fire Prevention Week local Firefighters visited St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls on Friday October 8. The firefighters spoke to the children about fire safety, smoke detectors, family escape plans, how to stop, drop and roll, the importance of knowing their home addresses and how and who to call in an emergency. Dial 911.