The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project Is About To Begin
Get In On The Action January 25 At The Armory
submitted by Deb Alter
The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project begins its first phase, building the frames on which the quilt designs will be painted, on two Saturdays, January 25 and February 15, starting at 9 am at The Armory. The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project is a big, fun and important one for our community. [Read more…] about The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project Is About To Begin
Panther Boys BB Lose One, Win One
by Steve Bradley
Panthers Lose To Mt. Anthony
The Panther boys basketball team traveled over to Bennington Saturday evening to face the Mt. Anthony Patriots. In a fast paced game, the Patriots used sheer numbers to outrun the Panthers and get the win. The Patriots subbed five players at a time and just tuckered out the Panthers. The Patriots jumped out to a 9 – 0 lead, but the Panthers slowly but surely made up ground and were only down 28 – 25 at the half.
Panther Bowlers Defeat Hoosic Valley
submitted by Coach Bob Lang
The Hoosick Falls bowling team defeated Hoosic Valley on Tuesday, January 7, by the score of 4-0. Hoosick Falls now has a point record of 34-2 and a match record of 8-0-1, and Hoosic Valley has a point record of 7-17. Hoosick Falls had total match pins of 3,480, and Hoosic Valley had total match pins of 3,070.
New Lebanon/Berlin Girls Swim Team Edged Out By Taconic
submitted by Timothy Christiansen, New Lebanon/Berlin Varsity Swim Coach
In an exciting meet on Wednesday, January 8, in New Lebanon Taconic High School of Pittsfield edged out the NL/B girls by 6, 50 to 44; it came down to the last race. Taconic’s Gillian Campbell hit a Massachusetts state qualifying time in the 50 free with a 26.91 and anchored the 400 relay that took first and the win. New Lebanon/Berlin’s Amanda Despart hit a NYS sectional time in the 50 Free (29.58) and the 100 Free (1:07.11).
On the boys side, New Lebanon/Berlin’s Evan Burgess hit a NYS sectional time in the 50 free (25.22) and the 100 Free (58.89).
The two teams go at it again on Friday, January 10, at Taconic’s pool at the Pittsfield YMCA.
Meet Results – Girls
Taconic 50 New Lebanon/Berlin 44
200 Medley Relay – Taconic (Campbell, Danko, Fiorini, Huxtable) 2:19.33
200 Free – French (NL) 2:19.80
200 IM – French (NL) 2:45.82
50 Free – Campbell (Tac) 26.91
100 Fly – Fiorini (Tac) 1:21.13
100 Free – Huxtable (Tac) 1:06.73
500 Free – French (NL) 6:15.62
200 Free Relay – New Lebanon/Berlin (French, Smith, Despart, French) 2:01.58
100 Back – Campbell (Tac) 1:07.83
100 Breast – French (NL) 1:24.09
400 Free Relay – Taconic (Huxtable, Fiorini, Gage, Campbell) 4:23.89
Meet Results – Boys
Taconic 66 New Lebanon/Berlin 12
200 Medley Relay – Taconic (Benjamin, Sommerville, Davila, Haven) 2:01.93
200 Free – Cookis (Tac) 2:23.66
200 IM – Haven (Tac) 2:39.54
50 Free – Burgess (NL) 25.22
100 Fly – Sommerville (Tac) 55.71
100 Free – Burgess (NL) 58.89
500 Free – Benjamin (Tac) 7:20.33
200 Free Relay – Taconic (Haven, Bebaggis, Benjamin, Sommerville) 1:48.02
100 Back – Haven (Tac) 1:13.44
100 Breast – Sommerville (Tac) 1:08.57
400 Free Relay – Taconic (Rolas, Davila, Cookis, Bebaggis) 4:33.03
Results From Tuesday’s Meet At New Lebanon Against Hoosic Valley
Meet Results – Girls
Hoosic Valley 67 New Lebanon/Berlin 27
200 Medley Relay – Hoosic Valley (Whitney, Ghidotti, Field, Bartlett) 2:05.56
200 Free – Bush (HV) 2:14.98
200 IM – Bernardy (HV) 2:30.53
50 Free – Field (HV) 27.49
100 Fly – Field (HV) 1:04.42
100 Free – Bernardy (HV) 1:00.46
500 Free – French (NL) 6:11.14
200 Free Relay – Hoosic Valley (Whitney, Bernardy, Bartlett, Bush) 1:57.80
100 Back – Whitney (HV) 1:09.66
100 Breast – Ghidotti (HV) 1:16.26
400 Free Relay – New Lebanon/Berlin (French, Hennig, Despart, French) 4:44.10
Meet Results – Boys
Hoosic Valley 45 New Lebanon/Berlin 14
200 Medley Relay – Hoosic Valley (Tassone, Disanti, Pero, Disanti) 2:23.79
200 Free – Disanti (HV) 2:43.26
200 IM – Tassone (HV) 3:10.86
50 Free – Burgess (NL) 25.52
100 Fly – Pero (HV) 1:17.93
100 Free – Disanti (HV) 1:00.31
500 Free – Tassone (HV) 7:44.30
200 Free Relay – Hoosic Valley (Rowe, Disanti, Pero, Disanti) 2:04.38
100 Back – Rowe (HV) 1:30.87
100 Breast – Pero (HV) 1:24.83
American Pickers Were Here
by Bea Peterson
When a new season of the American Pickers television show begins on the History Channel this month area people may be surprised at some point to learn they were in the Hoosick area this summer. No date or location have been announced. Fans should stay tuned…
Rensselaer County Legislature Organizes For 2014
submitted by Rich Crist, Majority Legislative Liaison
The Rensselaer County Legislature held its organizational meeting for the new 2014-2017 term on Thursday, welcoming three new legislators and electing officers to preside over the lawmaking body.
The Legislature voted to re-elect Martin Reid as Chairman, Stan Brownell, who represents the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, as Vice Chairman, Phil Danaher as Vice Chairman for Finance, Ken Herrington as Majority Leader and Peter Grimm as Minority Leader. Each served in those positions during the 2010-2013 legislative term.
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Girl Scouts Support Food And Reading Programs In Hoosick Falls
submitted by Joyce Brewer
The Girl Scouts of Hoosick Falls have been very busy this fall continuing the community service theme of Helping Our Neighbors.
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The Stephentown Memorial Library Presents How To Use A Tablet
On Monday, January 13, at 6:30 pm at the Stephentown Memorial Library there will be a program on learning the basics of how to use a tablet. Have your questions answered by a computer expert. Instruction will cover Android® and iPads®. This class will cover downloading and managing apps and the differences between the Apple and Google® ecosystems. Instructor Nathan Hans will also share tips and tricks he has found. Please register at the front desk or by calling SML at 733-5750.
For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750. Check our website,www.stephentownlibrary.org for regular updates. We are on Facebook®. Add us to your friend list for up to the minute news.
Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange had its Christmas meeting on December 11. The Mennonite Singers came on strong. We had around 100 singers and Grangers. They sang the traditional Christmas songs like “Silent Night,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” and many more and ended with “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Some of the little children sang by themselves. They watched their leaders every command and sang like angels. Marion Hynick thanked them for a wonderful program.
The Grange had lots of delicious refreshments. They had ice cream provided by Stewart’s and punch for everyone. Everyone seemed to enjoy visiting and talking with each other.
Our next meeting was on January 8. It was Hoosick Grange’s 106th Anniversary/Birthday. Grangers brought goodies.