(Editor’s note: This letter was written on Wednesday, March 17, after the letter announcing the closing of the Grafton School was handed out at the school.)
To the Editor:
It was with great joy that I read the letter from Charlotte Gregory today announcing the closure of the Grafton Elementary School. The Board had a meeting last night, or should I say a “workshop”? Ha! That Board is so clever! If it is only a workshop and not a meeting, they aren’t obliged to follow the laws pertaining to meetings, like making public announcements to be open to the public. Or are they? Good question. I sure hope legalities were not twisted out of recognition.
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Archives for March 2010
Letter To The Editor – Kids And Community At GES
Dear Sir,
I am sending you a copy of the letter I sent today to NY State Senator Roy McDonald regarding our Grafton Elementary School:
Dear Mr. Roy McDonald,
I recently came from Colombia, as US permanent resident with my two little girls, ages 6 and 1½ year old. Our 6 year old daughter is in first grade in Grafton Elementary School. When we came in September 2009 she did not speak any English; she just knew basic words such as colors and farm animals. She is now reading, writing and speaking in English. She has been involved in many interesting projects in science, art, math, and gym. The work of the teachers and staff at GES has been particularly special for her.
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Letter To The Editor – The Pit And The Tower
To The Editor:
This is in response to the proposal for a zoning variance that would allow for the construction of a colossal cell tower in the middle of the tiny village of Cherry Plain.
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Letter To The Editor – Feeling Gouged By The Authorities
Dear Editor:
On January 21, 2010, I received a non-moving violation (ticket) for failure to use my turn signal. I was at a “T” intersection (on the lower part of the T). No traffic was coming from the right or left. By the time I was pulled over (est. 400′ from the intersection), I couldn’t remember if I had used my turn signal or not.
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Erin Shea Named Hoosick Falls High School Valedictorian
Erin Shea, daughter of Michael and Joanne Shea of Hoosick Falls, is this year’s Valedictorian of the class of 2010 at Hoosick Falls High School. Erin has a grade point average of 95.47 and will receive a New York State Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors designation. Erin has been advanced in math, science and foreign language since the eighth grade. [Read more…] about Erin Shea Named Hoosick Falls High School Valedictorian
Megan McEachron Named Hoosick Falls High School Salutatorian
Megan McEachron, daughter of Rick and Holly McEachron of Hoosick Falls, is the class of 2010 Salutatorian. Megan, whose GPA is 94.53, will receive a New York State Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors designation. Megan has been on the varsity soccer team at HFCS for the past four years and was a captain this year. [Read more…] about Megan McEachron Named Hoosick Falls High School Salutatorian
Corned Beef With A Smile
On Saturday, March 13, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Dept. served 295 corned beef dinners at their 12th annual event. The Department would like to thank everyone who helped to make it a success including Susie Cooper, Karen Fairs, Dave’s Market, the Eastwick Press and the local girl scouts who came out to sell cookies. [Read more…] about Corned Beef With A Smile
Local Girls Earn Girl Scout Gold Award
Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts Kristin Bird, Somer Cook and Samantha Skott have each earned a Girl Scout Gold Award – an award that represents a girl’s accomplishments in scouting and in her community as she grows and works to improve her life and the lives of others.
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Fish Fry Friday Challenge is Met
St. Mary’s Academy parent and head fish fry chef, Jerry McAuliffe, challenged the students and families to help the school sell 150 fish fry dinners last Friday. That goal was exceeded so Mr. McAuliffe made good on his promise to shave his head and beard!
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St. Pat’s At The Grafton Senior Center
story and photo submitted by Jan MacDonald
On March 11, the Everett Wagar Senior Citizen Center sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day dinner with all the trimmings! Music was provided by Bob Treffiletti. The Bob Treffiletti Project is unique entertainment – we can attest to that – the guy is a virtual one-man band. [Read more…] about St. Pat’s At The Grafton Senior Center