It is with great pride that local school winners were announced by Bennington Elks 567 this week. Winners of the Americanism essay, entitled “Why It Is Important To Say The Pledge Of Allegiance,” were McKenzie Bradley and Anna Wysocki in grades 5-8 at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. Both received a $25 check from the Lodge. All participants were awarded a beautiful certificate of participation.
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The Center’s Ladies’ Auxiliary Members Craft Memory-Stimulating Aprons
Members of the Auxiliary at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls have been designing aprons that will be used by Center residents. These creative aprons will help the occupational therapists to stimulate conversation with Alzheimer’s patients at the Center by creating tactile and visual memory associations. [Read more…] about The Center’s Ladies’ Auxiliary Members Craft Memory-Stimulating Aprons
Pop Concert At The Danforth
Ribbon Cutting At The Center
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation hosted an Open House on Sunday, May 20, from 2 to 4 pm to launch the new name and logo. The Stardusters performed, and Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino attended. [Read more…] about Ribbon Cutting At The Center
Not The Panthers’ Day In The Sectional Finals
by Steve Bradley
The HFCS Panthers faced the Voorheesville Blackbirds in the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy for the Section II Class C finals on May 31, a beautiful day for a baseball game. Each team had faced an uphill battle just to be in the game, with Hoosick Falls seeded sixth and Voorheesville seeded eighth. Both teams were excited just to be playing in the final at the spacious stadium, and each team had a nice showing of fans. At the end of the game though, Voorheesville was the victor, recording a 6 – 1 win over the Panthers.
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HFCS Finals And Regents/RCT Exams – June 13 – 21
The Hoosick Falls Central School District Finals & Regents/RCT Exams will be given Wednesday, June 13, through Thursday, June 21. There will be no classes during this time period. Regular morning bus transportation to school will be provided. Return bus service will be provided at 11:30 am, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm. [Read more…] about HFCS Finals And Regents/RCT Exams – June 13 – 21
Letter To The Editor – The Definition Of Democracy
To the Editor:
The definition of democracy according to Merriam-Webster.com is “a government by the people; especially: rule of the majority.”
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HFCS PTA Meeting
The next business meeting of the HFCS PTA will take place on Wednesday, June 13, in the Elementary School Library beginning at 6:30 pm. Childcare will be provided for ages pre-k on up by making arrangements in advance with Heather St. Hilaire at 518-686-7649.
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Events At The Stephentown Library
• Local Photographer Show & Reception – Sunday, June 10, from 2 to 4 pm. Local photographer, Erin Hanlon, will share her work in a show entitled, A Local View. Erin Hanlon grew up in Richmond, VT. She began taking pictures to share some of the wonderful local views with friends and family. She spent many summers in Stephentown with her grandparents, Calvin and Virginia Atwater, and eventually moved to Stephentown where she lived for 8 years. [Read more…] about Events At The Stephentown Library
Rev Tor Solo At The New Lebanon Library
Berkshire musician Tor Krautter will perform his Rev Tor solo show at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, June 14, at 7 pm. With the use of a looping unit, Rev Tor creates tasty yet infectious grooves and performs a large repertoire of well crafted original tunes and classic rock/folk covers.
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