The eleventh annual Karen McGovern Memorial Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament will be held September 4 at the Sand Bar, Lyman St., Hoosick Falls. This event has raised over $120,000 to help our neighbors battling cancer and other serious illnesses.
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Archives for August 2010
Marian Lohnes Celebrates 100 Years
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, August 21, Marian Lohnes had a birthday party at the Hoosick Falls Fire House. Wearing a lovely dress and a corsage of yellow roses, she sat at a table of honor with her sister Laura Lohnes, who is a hundred and one. She greeted over 75 family and friends at the party. There were refreshments, balloons, cake, presents and a commendation from Rensselaer County and another from the Town of Hoosick. It was an exciting day for the centenarian and, according to her granddaughter Norma Cipperly, she really enjoyed it.
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Georges Seurat And Erik Satie Featured In Berlin Library Finale
written by Josh and Sue Greenberg
On Wednesday, August 11, the Berlin Free Town Library presented its Summer Reading Program Finale, “Go With The Flow.” This summer’s theme was “Make A Splash at Your Library.”
Over the last six weeks, 65 area children ages 3 to 18, parents and community volunteers took part in an art, theater and music production that brought to life Georges Seurat’s famous pointillist painting “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.”
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Grafton Back To School Dance
Aqua Vista Community Benefit
by Bea Peterson
On July 17 rain and 80 mile per hour winds whipped through Aqua Vista Campground in Petersburgh. “The weatherman told us the eye of the storm was right here,” said Lee Weliczka. She and her husband Mike Weliczka own and operate the campground with their little daughter Anika.
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Honor Guard Welcomes Home WW II Veteran’s Remains
Members of the New York Army National Guard Military Forces Honor Guard helped welcome home the remains of Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Ray Fletcher at Albany International Airport on Wednesday, August 18, for his final transportation home to Vermont. The remains will be escorted by Army Capt. Hugo Flores-Diaz.
On May 10, 1944, a B-25C Mitchell Bomber piloted by 1st Lieutenant Ray F. Fletcher of the 57th Bombardment Wing disappeared on the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Theater during a routine courier flight. Local Corsicans reported a crash site to French police (Gendarmerie) just three days later.
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Hoosick Falls Country Club Thursday Night League Alternate Shot
Division One Gross Winners – Ralph Quackenbush/Brian Wysocki – 35
Division One Net Winners – Steve Wilson/Jim Decker – 32.5
Division Two Gross Winners – Ed and Jim Hyde – 39
Division Two Net Winners – Jeff Delurey and Jared Steller – 28.5
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Hoosick Falls Central School Opens Tuesday, September 7
Wednesday, September 1, and Thursday, September 2, are Superintendent Conference Days – no students.
Wednesday, September 1 – Open House For Grades K-1 (6:30-8:30 pm).
Students in grades K – 12 will begin with a full day of instruction on Tuesday, September 7. Breakfast and lunch will be provided as usual. Students should follow their regular bus assignments and schedules.
Here are some helpful hints for the opening days of school:
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Hoosick Falls Central School District 2010 – 2011 School Year Calendar
Sept. 1, 2010 – Grades K-1 Open House (6:30-8:30 pm)
Sept. 1, 2010 – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 2, 2010 – Superintendent Conference Day – no students
Sept. 6, 2010 – Labor Day – No School
Sept. 7, 2010 – First Day of School for students grade k-12
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Berlin Central School’s Athletic Code Of Conduct Assembly
All students planning to participate in Berlin Middle/High School’s interscholastic sports program during the 2010-2011 school year, must attend the Athletic Code of Conduct Assembly on Thursday, September 2, from 6 to 8 pm. This assembly is mandatory for both athletes and their parents.
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