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St. Pat’s Parade Grand Marshals Are Chosen

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley
Three 1952 St. Mary’s Academy graduates will be the Grand Marshals of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year. Patricia Carknard, Nancy McCabe and Margaret O’Malley, all raised in the village by Irish mothers, will all celebrate their 75th birthdays this year. They attended St. Mary’s Academy, and in the seventh grade their Irish teacher, Sister St. Gerard, made sure they all learned how to do the Irish Jig before they left her class. [Read more…] about St. Pat’s Parade Grand Marshals Are Chosen

BCS Between A Rock And A Hard Place

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by Phillip Zema
Because of various economic factors, Berlin Central is currently stuck between a rock and a hard place. State aid cuts, increased expenses and declining tax revenues have created challenges for the District. Berlin is not alone, as most area schools face identical predicaments. A number of solutions may work, but each has problems. Consolidation, staff cuts, tax hikes and all the rest will anger many. The District, however, has taken measures to cut costs, but with a likely $1.4 million state aid cut, these steps may be insufficient. Furthermore, underage substance abuse is a growing problem throughout the District, and local residents are concerned.
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McMahon Scores 1000th Career Point In Panthers’ Sectional Win

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by Gary Danforth
Six foot, six inch senior center/forward Kevin McMahon of Hoosick Falls Central School scored a game high fifteen points last Thursday evening, February 25, in the Panthers’ 55-28 Class C, Section II opening round win over the Waterford-Halfmoon Fordians. McMahon scored his 1000th career point in Hoosick Falls’ last home game of the season which saw HFCS raise its record to 16-3 on the year. [Read more…] about McMahon Scores 1000th Career Point In Panthers’ Sectional Win

Panther Boys Hoop Team Heads To Class C Sectional Semi-Final

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by Gary Danforth
Mike Lilac Jr.’s Hoosick Falls Central School Panther boys basketball team raised its overall record to 17-3 last Saturday, February 27, with a crushing 61-35, Class C, Section II, quarterfinal win over Mayfield Central School in a game played at Guilderland Central School. [Read more…] about Panther Boys Hoop Team Heads To Class C Sectional Semi-Final

PTO Pancakes

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The Berlin Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 14, at the Berlin Elementary School from 8 to 11 am, serving pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage.  The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children under 12 and for seniors and free for kids under 3.

Basket Bingo At HFCS

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The Hoosick Falls Central School Class of 2010 will be hosting Basket Bingo on March 11. Doors open at 6 pm with games starting at 7 pm. Admission is $10 with extra cards available for purchase. Refreshments will also be available. If you have questions, please contact Beth Wilwol, 686-7812, or Katie Dimaggio, 369-0644.

A.D.A.P.T. Dance

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The North Hoosick Fire Department is sponsoring its annual A.D.A.P.T. Dance on Friday, March 5, at the Fire Station from 7 to 10:30 pm. This dance raises funds for the A.D.A.P.T. Committee, which sponsors the after prom event. Students ages 9 to 15 are invited to attend the dance.

HFCS Pre-Licensing Course

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The NYS 5 hour pre-licensing course needed for a NYS driver’s license is being offered on Thursday, March 11, at Hoosick Falls Central School. Registration takes place that evening at 4:30 pm in the High School office. The cost is $35, and a valid learner’s permit is needed. Class begins promptly at 5 pm, following registration.  Please call Terri Burdick at 518-686-9492×1034 for further information.