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Rensselaer Land Trust Event

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A Rensselaer Land Trust Event entitled “A Decisive Day in the History of Our Country” will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 9 am to 4 pm. Revolutionary War Historian Charles W. Filkins, II, Director of the Louis Miller Museum, will lead us for a day of history in beautiful northeastern Rensselaer County at the Bennington Battlefield. Learn about the context of the battle in Hoosick that led to the British surrender at Saratoga in October of 1777 and ultimately to the success of our revolution. Hear about the Hessians Baum and Breymann and their march to Hoosick. After the tour of the battlefield, those who wish, will continue on to Bennington, VT, and visit the monument that commemorates this turning point in the Revolutionary War. This event is co-sponsored by Lakes to Locks and The Louis Miller Museum. Register by September 26 with Christine@renstrust.org or 518-859-4363. For information go to www.renstrust.org.

September Events At Grafton Lakes State Park And Cherry Plain State Park

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21, Saturday – American Littoral Society Shoreline Cleanup at GLSP from 10 am to 12 pm. This is a great service opportunity for families or Scout troops.  You’ll be part of an international cleanup helping to address litter on lake, river and beach shorelines with thousands of participants globally!  This year we invite participants to do cleanup either on foot or in their own kayaks or sturdy boats.  Pre-register at 279-1155
21 and 22, Saturday and Sunday – Geocache Weekend at Cherry Plain State Park.  Try out geocaching.  This fun outdoor treasure hunt activity uses your smart phone or a hand held GPS to find hidden caches, called “geocaches.”  For information, contact Rob Baldwin at 283-6087.
25, Wednesday – Wonders of the Watershed Paddle at 4:30 pm at GLSP. Paddle on Long Pond with SCA Intern Jamie Wasielewski and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park (BYO Boat). Pre-registration is required; call 279-1155.
27, Friday – Star Watch at Grafton Lakes State Park at 7:30 pm.  Join members of the Albany Area  Astronomers and explore the night sky.  The group meets at the Deerfield pavilion.  The rain date is Saturday, September 28.  Call 658-9144 to confirm.
29, Sunday – Hudson River Ramble – Hike to the Fire Tower at 11 am.  It is a three mile round trip hike to the Dickinson Fire Tower with a lunch break at the tower. Enjoy the fall foliage!  Pre-registration is required; call 279-1155.

Hoosac School Offers Open Gym Days

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Hoosac School, in Hoosick, will host two open gym days for local area prospective college basketball players. On Saturday, September 21, and again on Saturday, September 28, from 4:30 to 6 pm Hoosac School will invite area college coaches to our gym for open workouts. Student/athletes in grades 10-12 are eligible. You must register with Head Basketball Coach Mike Foster via email to mfoster@hoosac.org by the Friday prior to the event. Only those who are registered will be allowed to participate. Please bring your own numbered T-shirt or reversible practice top. Questions may be addressed to Coach Foster at the same email.
Hoosac School is located on Pine Valley Road in Hoosick. Hoosac is an Independent College Preparatory Day and Boarding School serving grades 8-12.

Panthers Reload, Claw Bengals 48 – 7

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by Steve Bradley
Coming off its first State title in school history, the Hoosick Falls football team wasted no time in letting the Tamarac Bengals know that the 2013 version would not be all that different than last year’s team.  As far as Tamarac was concerned, it wasn’t any different at all. Get pumped, play game, lose big, wait until next year. Some of the names have changed, but the results were the same. [Read more…] about Panthers Reload, Claw Bengals 48 – 7

Berlin Boys Soccer Wins The New Lebanon Tournament

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submitted by Art Schmich, Berlin Varsity Coach & Berlin Athletic Director
The Berlin Boys Soccer team started the season winning the New Lebanon Tournament.
On Thursday, September 5, in the New Lebanon tournament the Mountaineers played St. Joseph of Pittsfield. Berlin outshot St. Joe’s 30 to 16 and totally dominated the game defensively, yet they could only manage one goal, from Keel Krumenacker on an assist from Zach Spaniol. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Soccer Wins The New Lebanon Tournament

BCS Girls Soccer Takes Second At The New Lebanon Tournament

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submitted by Fleda Berschwinger, Girls Soccer Coach
The Berlin Girls varsity soccer team took second place in the New Lebanon Tournament last weekend. In the first game against St. Joe’s of Pittsfield the Lady Mountaineers dominated possession and had many scoring opportunities finally breaking through with a goal by Jewel Pietrzk in the first half. [Read more…] about BCS Girls Soccer Takes Second At The New Lebanon Tournament

HF Golfers Continue Winning Ways

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by Steve Bradley
Last Thursday, the HFCS golfers traveled up to Poultney, VT, to play Granville at their home course near Lake St. Catherine. This is a difficult, hilly course. The team came away with a win, 4 – 1. Eric Bloomer and Andrew Hoag each shot a 44 to be medalists. A medalist is the player(s) who have the lowest score of any player on either team. A sectional score is a score within 8 strokes of par for that course.
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