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HFCS Softball: Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad

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by Steve Bradley

Hoosick Falls 3    Schuylerville 1

On a perfect day for being outside, the Panther Ladies softball team played the Schuylerville Black Horses on Monday on the HFCS diamond. Hoosick Falls put one run in the books in each of the first three innings, and that was all they needed to take a 3 – 1 victory. Both teams had five hits.

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Beck Farms Captures Friday National Bowling League

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The Beck Farms team captured the championship in the Friday National League at the Barbecue Recreation on Sunday April 13 with a win over All Out Waste in the roll-off. Beck’s earned a chance at the title by defeating the Falls Auto Team in the first round of play by the total pinfall score of 2859 – 2854. All Out Waste defeated the Sykes Store team in their preliminary round by the score of 3403 – 3173.

In the first match Todd Hover rolled 237, 279, 247 for a 763 series, Richie Bennett had 196, 280, 216 for a 692 and Richard Stone had a 257 game for Sykes’ Store. Dan Merrills Jr. led the All Out Waste team with 258, 255, 249 for a 762 series as Jake Colliano shot 212, 278 and 215 for a 705. John Dane added 276, 689 and Kevin Button shot 234, 236, 662.

In the Beck Farms vs. Falls Auto match, Paul Mason led Becks to the win with a 219 game and 616 series. Josh Case added a 215, 607. Richie Russell shot 203, 201, 585 in the loss.

In the championship round, it was Josh Case leading the way for the Beck Farms team with scores of 235, 230, 210 for a 675 series. Paul Mason added 215, 209, 217 for a 641 total. Dan Merrills Jr. led All Out Waste with 231, 231 for a 654 series. Jake Colliano added a 268 single and 630 series in defeat. The remaining bowlers for the Beck Farms team are Pete Moore, Matthew Beck and William Cipperly. The final tally in the championship round was Beck Farms 3169 and All Out Waste 2986.

The Friday National League will hold its banquet on Friday April 25 at The Barbecue Recreation.

GLSP April And May Events

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• Saturday, April 26 – Silent Hike with Your Camera at 10:30 am. You know the expression “a picture says a thousand words.” We’ll see if we can write a book while out on this silent hike. Pre-register at 279-1155. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park.

• Tuesday, April 29 – Orienteering Basics at 10 am. Read an orienteering map and explore the Park with the aid of a compass. You’ll get some basic skills so that you’ll never truly be “lost in the woods.” Meet by main beach parking lot. Pre-registration required, call 279-1155. The cost is $2 per person. The suggested age for this program is 10 or older.

• Saturday, May 3 – I Love My Park Day! Begins at 9 am at Deerfield Pavilion. Volunteer on the trails at your favorite State Park from 9:30 am to 12 pm.  We’ll have service activities for volunteers of all ages, with morning refreshments and T-shirts available to those who pre-register by April  20.  Call 279-1155 to sign up.  Scout troops are encouraged to join us!

• Saturday, May 10 – Marvelous Mamas at 1 pm. Calling all kids! Does mom need a day off? Kids and accompanying adult can create a craft as a surprise for mama’s big day on Sunday.  Come learn about animal mothers in nature and why moms are so cool – including our own of course!  The cost is $2 per person or $5 per family.  To pre-register, call 279-1155.

• Saturday, May 7 – Women of the Revolutionary War at 1 pm.  Held at Bennington Battlefield Historic Site in Walloomsac, NY. In honor of Armed Forces Day and the month of Mother’s Day,  the stories of women who fought during the Revolutionary War will be explored. Have you        heard about Molly Pitcher? How about Daring Dicey? Come and hear about all these women and more whose efforts helped the Revolutionary cause. To pre-register, call 279-1155. This event is appropriate for ages 10+.  The cost is $2 per person.

• Saturday, May 18 – Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis. 1k walk to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For more information, contact CFF at 783-7361.

• Friday, May 23 – Star Watch at 9 pm.  Enjoy a free tour of the night sky with the Albany Area Astronomers. Call Bernard to confirm as cloudy skies may cancel at 658-9144. The rain date is Saturday May 24 at 9 pm.  Please use the Winter Entrance and follow the signs to the program.

Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, May 4, Brunswick Grange will hold its annual spring agricultural tailgate sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Route 67 and 40 in Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables plants and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed for sale. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged. The event will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be available. For more information, please call 279-9113.

HFCS Softball Wins 11 – 2, Off To 2 – 0 Start

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by Steve Bradley

Last Thursday, in their first home game, the Lady Panthers played Cambridge on the HFCS diamond in an off and on rain. HF scored two runs in the bottom of the first on a sharp grounder off the bat of Chelsea Stevens. Cambridge came right back to score two runs of their own in the top of the second. The Panthers’ offense exploded in the third, scoring nine runs on losing Cambridge pitcher Amanda Brand. By the end of the third, the Panthers held a 11 – 2 advantage. That score held to the end of the game.

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