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HooRWA Turkey Trot

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On Saturday, November 24, at 10 am there will be a Turkey Trot, or Take-a-Walk, on the Hoosic River Greenway in Hoosick Falls for young, for old, for families, for everyone! Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner and explore the Hoosic River Greenway, including its newly resurfaced southern section, and the nearby Hoosic River. Meet at the old Water Works off Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls at 10 am. Really wet weather will cancel the event. This event is sponsored by the Hoosic River Watershed Association and the Village of Hoosick Falls.

Panthers Wear Down Fonda 47 – 0

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by Steve Bradley
Last Friday, the HFCS Panthers travelled to their home away from home, Stillwater H.S., to meet the Fonda Braves in Section II quarterfinal action. The weather was perfect for late season football, and the HF fans turned out in big numbers to support their team.
After HF kicked off to the Braves, the Braves made little progress and punted. On the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Billy Pine found Josh Brogue on a short pass route across the middle. Brogue turned on the afterburners and didn’t stop until he was in the end zone. One play …  sixty-three yards … HF – 6, Fonda – 0.
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Lady Panther Soccer Goes Into Sectional Semis With Lopsided Wins

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by Gail Delurey

The HFCS Girls Soccer team won their sectional game Saturday afternoon at Delurey Field by a score of 8 to 0. Rachel Pine scored 4 goals, two of the goals were beautiful headers from perfectly placed corner kicks by Alice Hayden. Both Allie Martin and Grace Delurey had 2 goals each. The assists came from Alice Hayden and Mac Hinchliffe, both with 3 each. Liz Babson and Meg Flynn also had an assist each.

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HF Boys Soccer Play For Section II Title Saturday

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by Bea Peterson and Gail Delurey
It has been a big week for the seventh seed Hoosick Falls Central School Boys Soccer Team. Last Friday, October 26, in a game at Delurey Field against tenth seed Voorheesville, the team won its first playoff game at home in 10 years. Voorheesville scored first and was ahead at the half. The game changer was when Senior Captain Chris LaCroix won a second half penalty kick. [Read more…] about HF Boys Soccer Play For Section II Title Saturday

BCS Modified Soccer Team Ends Season

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submitted by Kim French
On October 25 the Berlin Central School Modified Girls Soccer Team played its final home game of the season. The team played its best game of the season facing an undefeated Loudonville Christian side  and BCS walked away winners! It was a great effort by all the players this season. The team finished with a 7-2 record. [Read more…] about BCS Modified Soccer Team Ends Season

North Chatham Library Presents Wildlife

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On Sunday, November 4, at 3 pm,  Brian Robinson, biologist and teacher, will bring some of the wild birds and reptiles he raises for a presentation at the North Chatham Library. This program is for all ages. The Library is located at 4287 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. For more information, phone 766-3211.

Grafton Lakes State Park Events

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• Wednesday, November 7, 14, 21 and 28 – Wandering Wednesdays with Friends member Dorothy Surprise. Come explore the Park with the open views allowed in the month of November’s forest. To register, visit www.meetup.com/friendsofgraftonlakesstatepark.
• Monday, November 12 at 10 am – Lost in the Woods.  Developed by an avid outdoorsman and search and rescue volunteer, this program gives your children the tools and basic instruction to know what to do if they ever find themselves lost in the outdoors. The program is free, and it may save your child’s life! Meet at the Park Office. Call 279-1155 to register.
• Saturday, December 1 –  8:15 am to 4:30 pm – Snowmobile Safety Course.  Sponsored by the Grafton Trail Blazers, this free snowmobile safety course for youth 10 and older is approved by NYS Parks. To register, call 279-1155.  Free lunch will be offered to all attendees.The course will be held at the Grafton VFW on South Road.

Panthers Ground Blackbirds 69 – 14 In First Round Sectional Play

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by Steve Bradley
The Panther football team traveled Route 67 to Stillwater last Saturday evening to take on the Voorheesville Blackbirds. This was a first round Section II playoff game. The game began with the Panthers kicking off to the ‘Birds, which they fumbled on the return. Thirty seconds later Josh Brogue received a pass from Billy Pine and took it  seven yards into the end zone. This was the opening act of what turned out to be a tremendous offensive outburst by the Panthers.
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