Archives for September 2013
The Unsinkable Molly Brown At The Stephentown Historical Society
Come and meet the Unsinkable Molly Brown at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, October 7, at 7:30 pm. Phyllis Chapman will portray this Titanic survivor and socialite/ activist. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown. The program is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-0010.
There is a lot more to Margaret Brown’s life than an exciting ocean voyage in 1912. She was born into a poor family in 1867. At age 19 she married a poor man for love. His skills in mining engineering in Leadville, Colorado, brought the family immense wealth based on gold and silver ore. She used her social position and wealth, and her fame from helping in the evacuation of the sinking Titanic, for causes important to her – women’s suffrage, education and literacy for children, the rights of workers and women and historic preservation.
Phyllis Chapman has been portraying historic figures for 15 years, starting at the Bennington Museum. She was an art teacher for 21 years as well. She has a Master’s degree in Museum Education from Skidmore College. As Molly Brown, she will tell highlights of Molly’s entire life, including her early days, her charitable work, her Titanic experience and some of the fantastic stories that were made up about her. Chapman uses intriguing props and costumes and involves her audience to show them the world of Molly’s time.
Granville Tests Panthers? 38 – 6
by Steve Bradley
It was closer than the score would indicate. Really.
Last Friday the Granville Golden Horde made the trip down Route 22 feeling confident they could play the Hoosick Falls Panthers tough. And they did. They had this quick running back named Hoagland who they felt could gain some big yardage. And he did, too. In an unusual regular season game, it wasn’t until the middle of the fourth quarter that the Panther faithful felt they had a comfortable lead.
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Mountaineers’ Cross Country Teams Excel At Queensbury Invy
by J. Santarcangelo
The Berlin Central School cross country teams competed in the Queensbury Invitational this past Saturday and had a strong showing in both the girls and boys varsity small schools division. [Read more…] about Mountaineers’ Cross Country Teams Excel At Queensbury Invy
HF Boys Soccer Takes Two
by Steve Bradley
Last Friday, September 20, the Panther boys varsity soccer team made the short trip up Route 22 to face the Cambridge Indians. HF defeated the Indians 7 – 0. Leading the scoring was Drew Phillips with 3 goals. Max Haar, Eric Kaufmann, Jeremy St. Onge and Alex LaBarge each scored a goal. Haar also put 3 assists in the books.
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Panther Field Hockey Beats The Black Horses
by Steve Bradley
In a rescheduled game caused by the September 13 thunderstorms, the Lady Panther field hockey team faced the Schuylerville Black Horses Tuesday on the HFCS field. Hoosick Falls won 4 – 0. [Read more…] about Panther Field Hockey Beats The Black Horses
HF Girls Soccer Overpowers Opponents
by Steve Bradley
On Monday, Mackenzie Hinchliffe and Rachel Pine each scored three goals to lead the 6 – 1 win over Cambridge.
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Mountaineer Boys JV Soccer Off To A Strong Start
by Jen Burhans
The Berlin boys JV soccer team is off to one of its best starts with 17 team members ranging from eighth to tenth grades. Having a full roster has made it very competitive to get playing time, and the guys have stepped up by practicing hard and getting extra playing experience outside of the regular season. A solid core of returning players has benefited from new players both moving up from the modified team and trying soccer for the first time.
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A Fundraiser For The Andy Cummings Family
Andy Cummings, aka Andyman17, a 15 year old from Poestenkill, was critically injured in Unadilla, NY, while on his last lap of a practice run on his quad. He was flown by Lifestar to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse and remained in Pediatric ICU for close to a month. He received a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Andy and his parents Aletha and Bob are now a little closer to home at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady, NY, where he is receiving physical, occupational and speech therapy each day.
On October 26 Andy’s family and friends will host a Family Style Roast Beef Dinner at the Berlin Fire House from 4 to 7 pm. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for children under 5. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 auction and other surprises. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Cummings family to help with expenses for Andy’s full recovery.
Andy is the beloved grandson of David and Pat Shuhart and the nephew of Derrick, Aimee, Davey and Janel.
Please help us make this fundraiser a success.
If you have questions or want tickets or want to make a donation, please call Pat at 658-3558 or (cell) 242-9865 or Davey at 733-5439 or (cell) 479-9257 or Kathy Burdick at 733-6975.
Berlin Volunteer Fire Co. Fresh Maine Lobster Dinner
submitted by Bruce Hake
Come join the Berlin Volunteer Fire Co. for its Annual Lobster Bake on Saturday, October 19. Dinners will be served at the Berlin Fire House on Community Avenue in Berlin. All proceeds benefit the Berlin Volunteer Fire Co.
New This Year – Triple Lobster Dinner
Dinner includes salad and roll, lobster(s) with melted butter, baked potato, ice cream and beverage. You may choose a one lobster dinner for $19, a two lobster dinner for $27 or a three lobster dinner for $35. Take-outs are available from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Dinner is served from 6 to 8 pm.
There are advance ticket sales only, and tickets must be ordered before Tuesday, October 8. For tickets contact Shirley or Ivan at 518-658-2893, Dawn or Bruce at 518-658-2163, Tena at 518-658-2294 or see any member of the Berlin Fire Department, Ladies’ Auxiliary or Rescue Squad.