by Spec. Rachel L. Sanzo, 42nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
All New Yorkers who have served in the military, even if they never served in combat, are entitled to receive military honors at their funerals, according to Donald E. Roy, Director of the New York State Military Forces Honor Guard.
“In 2009, the Honor Guard performed honors at over 10,400 funeral services across the state. But too many former soldiers and their families still don’t know they are entitled to basic military honors for any service, not just a 20-year career or combat service,” Roy said.
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Archives for January 2010
Letter To The Editor – A Vote Of No Confidence
To the Editor:
On December 8 the community members of the Berlin Central School District voted against funding the building plan put forth by the District administration and the Board of Education. The overwhelming NO vote was not due solely to the difficult economic times we are all experiencing, as our interim Superintendent has suggested.
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Letter To The Editor – The Need For Office Space Still Exists
To the editor:
Apparently the Town of Berlin is in dire need of adequate office space. I understand that inclusive of Ann Maxon’s basement, all important Town records are now stored within 580 sq. feet of storage area. In many instances our vital records are now vulnerable to water damage, mold, etc. Gosh, not what I think a 21st Century community should have to deal with. Probably an “advisory committee” should be established to initiate a search for adequate storage facilities for these Town records.
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Nothing Doing
by Erin Hogan
On January 25 the Grafton Planning Board met for approximately five minutes. All members were present. There wasn’t much on the agenda. Because of the winter season there’s not much going on in the Grafton planning board world. At this meeting the minutes were approved and that was all that was needed to be done. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 22, because of the Presidents Day holiday on the third Monday.
Strengthening Families
A free, six week program for parents/guardians and children ages 10 to 14 is coming to Hoosick Falls Central School in February.
The program will improve adult relationships with adolescents, provide ideas about how to improve communication and resolve conflicts, and, because it involves young people, they learn new skills, too.
Dinner will be provided for the first and last sessions while refreshments will be available for the intervening sessions.
Contact Maryann Strauss at 686-7321 ext. 1095 for more information.
Mountaineers Fall On Grand Game For LCS
by Ryan Mosher
Despite losing two of their last three games, the Berlin boys basketball team traveled to Loudonville on Friday having improved their play drastically since they hosted the Eagles to open the season. Friday night was a special night for the Eagles, as their standout guard Cullen Overholt stood just 14 points away from becoming the first LCS boys basketball player to reach 1,000 career points. [Read more…] about Mountaineers Fall On Grand Game For LCS
Mountaineer/Tiger Wrestlers Face Tough Competition At ICC Tourney
by Ryan Mosher
The Berlin-New Lebanon wrestling team traveled to the Ichabod Crane wrestling tournament this past weekend to take on several tough Capital District wrestling teams. After losing the opening match of the day to a very tough Schuylerville team, the Mountaineers/Tigers then took on Schoharie. [Read more…] about Mountaineer/Tiger Wrestlers Face Tough Competition At ICC Tourney
Panther Bowlers Are Southern Division Champs
On Thursday, January 21, the Hoosick Falls bowling team beat Luzerne by the score of 4-0. This was their last regular league match of the season giving them a record of 49-7. The victory means that the Panthers are the Southern Division champion of the Adirondack League and will bowl Fort Edward on Thursday, February 4, at Hi-Roc Lanes in Saratoga starting at 4 pm for the overall championship of the league.
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Panther Boys Hoop Team Beats Cambridge, Faces Schuylerville Friday Night
by Gary Danforth
The Hoosick Falls Central School boys basketball team got back to their winning ways last Friday night, January 22, when they traveled to Cambridge Central School and took the measure of the Indians by a 57-42 score. Mike Lilac Jr.’s Panther five raised their WASAREN League mark to 8-1 with the win and to 10-2 overall. HFCS had been coming off their only league loss to date with a 48-47 loss to Hoosic Valley being in their rear view mirror.
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Panther Girls Hoop Team Is Competitive In Loss To Cambridge
by Gary Danforth
Well, the Hoosick Falls Central School girls basketball team didn’t get a win last Friday night, January 22, when they hosted Cambridge Central School in a WASAREN League game, but they did give a very good accounting of themselves in their 57-43 loss. [Read more…] about Panther Girls Hoop Team Is Competitive In Loss To Cambridge