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Roberta A. Breese – Obituary

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Roberta Ann Breese (Shaw), 86, passed away at home with her daughters by her side on July 20th, 2023. She was born on March 10th, 1937, in Hoosick Falls, NY. Roberta worked at several local businesses throughout her lifetime, but her most enjoyable love was being a teachers’ aid at Hoosick Falls Central School. She found great fulfillment in caring for and guiding young minds. Roberta was a member of Saint Luke’s in Cambridge, NY, and she and Bob spent many hours volunteering at Christ the King in Greenwich, NY. She found solace and strength in her faith. She was a member of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, American Legion Auxiliary, Hoosick Falls Kiwanis, and in her earlier years a Girl Scout Cookie mom. [Read more…] about Roberta A. Breese – Obituary

2023 Top Ten Seniors

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Submitted by CCS Communications
Valedictorian – Olivia Record is the daughter of Heidi and Cory Record. Olivia will be majoring in environmental studies at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, VT.

Salutatorian – Kobe McManus is the son of Ivonne and Roger McManus. Kobe plans to pursue a degree in computer engineering at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).

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Katheryn Knuetter – Obituary

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Berlin – Katheryn Knuetter, age 82, passed away following a long illness on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 in Bennington, Vermont with her husband of 63 years, Frederick Knuetter, Sr., by her bedside.

Katheryn was the daughter of Fred M. Young and Ethel Leshorn Young, formerly of Buskirk, New York. Katheryn grew up in Buskirk, and graduated from Cambridge Central School. She married Frederick Knuetter, Sr. in 1958 and moved to Berlin, New York.

Survivors include: Frederick Knuetter, Sr., of Berlin, NY and their three children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Frederick Knuetter, Jr. of Hoosick Falls, NY (Terri Knuetter, Wife), Jennifer Green, Daughter, and Grandson Carter Green; Vickie Knuetter-Lawrence (Grandchildren Jarred Lawrence of Santa Rosa, CA (Amanda, Wife, and Emily, Granddaughter), Ashley Lawrence-Urice of Cameron, NC (Ryan Urice, Husband); and Michael Knuetter of Berlin, NY, all who survive her today. Other survivors include Katheryn’s siblings: Carolyn Jordan (George) of White Creek, NY and her children/grandchildren; Judy Wooddell (Floyd-Deceased) children/grandchildren of Cambridge, NY; Edwin Young (Barbara) children/grandchildren of Eagle Bridge, NY; and Terry Young (Janet) children/grandchildren of Buskirk, NY. She is pre-deceased by her parents and brothers Alan, Carl/Hubble, and Ronald Young, also her sister Janice Young-Tollison. [Read more…] about Katheryn Knuetter – Obituary

Cambridge Closet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Submitted by Cambridge CSD
On Friday, November 11, from 8 am to noon, the Cambridge Central School District (CCSD) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cambridge Closet, for community members to find items for their students who are in need of clothing or toiletries. 

The closet is equipped with lightly-used or new clothing, sneakers, boots, winter gear, backpacks, hygiene kits, and more, for those who find themselves in need. The closet is available daily for teachers and staff to access should a student need arise during the school day.

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Young Anglers Fishing Tournament

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On Sunday morning, August 7th, the Lake Lauderdale Improvement Association, Inc. hosted their 26th annual young anglers fishing tournament on beautiful Lake Lauderale. The 37 young anglers, ages 2 to 15 years old, lined the county park shoreline for a fun morning of fishing, face painting, food and prizes. 

Jonah Steven caught the largest fish, a 25 ½ inch Northern Pike, and was the grand prize winner. Francis MacJarrett caught the most fish of the day, twenty-one! Other prize winners: Age group 2-7 years: 1st place Connor Conklin, 2nd place Ellie Amatriello, 3rd place Parker Morrison. Age group 8-11 years: 1st place Eli Barnes, 2nd place Asa Steffen, 3rd place Justin Tully. Age group 12-15 years: 1st place Evan Yurshack, 2nd place Brigid Toleman, 3rd place Michael Becker.

Thanks to the generosity and support from individual donations and Cambridge area businesses, all young anglers received a prize for participating in this event. This annual event hosted by the LLIA, Inc. provides a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy a fun morning of fishing and fun. Please visit www.lakelauderdale.org for a full list of sponsors and photos. [Read more…] about Young Anglers Fishing Tournament

Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology

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Submitted by CCSD
This year, students attending Cambridge Central School (CCS) Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology spent time investigating a local site in White Creek known as the Van Corlaer Trading Post. Students participating in the program learned skills in archaeological field work, which included surveying, map making, excavation techniques, artifact identification, and historic preservation. The Trading Post is believed to have been built by Arendt Van Corlaer, a Dutch fur trader between 1709 and 1711 for a local Native American Sachem known as Soquon, “The Owl King.”

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