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Stillwater Downs Hoosick Falls, 61 – 53

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by Steve Bradley

Wasaren League leading Stillwater came to visit the HFCS Panther Den Friday night December 18. The Panthers hoped to put a blemish on the Warriors perfect 6 – 0 record, but it wasn’t to be as the Warriors outlasted and finally pulled away, not by much, but enough, to escape the Panther Den with their perfect record intact. [Read more…] about Stillwater Downs Hoosick Falls, 61 – 53

Hoosick’s Learn-to-Skate Program Registration On January 9

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The Hoosick Friends of Skating Club has now become the Town of Hoosick Learn-to-Skate Program, under the direction of Kaila Matatt and the Town of Hoosick.

Skating lesson registration is on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink on Barton Avenue in Hoosick Falls.

The program offers eight half-hour lessons in figure and hockey skating fundamentals following the United States Figure Skating Association’s Basic Skills Program. Individuals must be five years of age or older as of January 1, 2016 in order to participate.  Classes will be held Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, beginning January 16, and continuing until February 10.

The cost for all eight lessons is $50 for Town of Hoosick residents and $60 for non-residents.  Payment is due at registration.  There will be a $10 discount for families with three or more registrants. A $10 late fee will be charged for all registrations after January 16.

For more information, please contact Kaila Matatt, Recreation Director, at KLMatatt@gmail.com or 518-265-2038. For general information regarding the upcoming skating season at the Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink, please visit www.hoosickrecreation.com.

Ladies Win Two

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HF 40 – Stillwater 25 at Stillwater, 12/18, HF (O) 4-1, (L) 4-0. After taking a slim 19 – 15 halftime lead, the Panther defense stepped up its game and held the Warriors to a total of six second half points. The offense did its part by dropping in 25 to put the opponents away. Megan Flynn and Liz Ryan each had 10 points and Flynn also had a huge 17 rebounds. [Read more…] about Ladies Win Two

Take The Plunge! Registration Open for Polar Plunge at Grafton Lakes State Park

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Registrations are now being accepted for participants in the Polar Plunge at Grafton Lakes State Park. The Winter Fest is in its 30th year with events occurring all day on Saturday, January 23, 2016. The plunge happens promptly at 1 pm with check-in beginning at noon by Long Pond beach.  [Read more…] about Take The Plunge! Registration Open for Polar Plunge at Grafton Lakes State Park