Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Heartbreak on the soccer field this past week as the Berlin Mountaineers Boys Squad lost both the game and first place in the Central Hudson Valley League. The Eagles of Loudonville Christian scored with just over three minutes left to play to break a 1-1 tie. The victory also gave the Eagles sole possession of first place in the league, with the Mountaineers holding down second. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys Battle For First Place In League Soccer Play
submitted by Ed Sukuskas
Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Inc. held its 69th yearly election on September 23 at the Club’s grounds in Potter Hill. Ed Sukuskas was re-elected as president, as were the rest of the nominees: Rodd Post, vice-president; Gary Sargood, secretary; and Dick Ogden, treasurer. [Read more…] about Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities
by Steve Bradley
The Lady Panthers got another win last week, so they were tied for the league lead with Mechanicville as this week began, with identical 11 – 1 records, with both teams having one league game left to play. Mechanicville is the Panthers’ only loss this season. [Read more…] about Panthers Chasing League Crown
Four HFCS golfers traveled to Clifton Park to compete in Sectionals. [Read more…] about HFCS Golfers Compete In Sectionals
by Steve Bradley
For the third straight year, the Panthers are league champions, a major feat in any sport. HFCS field hockey, led by head coach Denise Campbell, has been very successful. These girls know how to win because they are coached to win. With the league championship secured, they will be aiming for their third straight year as Section II champions. [Read more…] about Undefeated Ladies Win Wasaren League Title
by Steve Bradley
With seven starters out due to injuries or illness, the HFCS Panthers gave the Corinth Tomahawks all the game they could handle. The shorthanded team did everyhing they could to secure an important victory but in the end a win slipped away and probably a spot in making the sectionals. [Read more…] about Panthers Fall To Corinth, 38 – 26
Volunteer Firewood Day
Join the Staff and Friends of Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center for our Annual Volunteer Firewood Day. Everyone is welcome to help us prepare for the winter months by gathering, hauling, splitting and stacking firewood on Sataurday October 24 from 1 to 4 pm. Let us know you are coming [Read more…] about Dyken Pond Autumn Events
Friday, October 16: Outdoor Tykes: PreK Program at 10:30 am. Come enjoy the beauty of Autumn with this hands-on program for small children. These fun-filled nature programs are free because we want to encourage all folks with young children to engage in the outdoors! Come play outside! Program meets at Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road, Grafton. Pre-register: 279-1155. [Read more…] about October Events at Grafton Lakes State Park, Bennington Battlefield
The Taconic Hiking Club has announced that The End to End, a 29-mile endurance challenge along the Taconic Crest Trail, will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016.
This event pits entrants against 29 miles of unimproved backwoods trails traversing three states: New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. The challenge of this hike is a cumulative total of 7,836 feet of ascent and 9,470 feet of descent to be completed in one day. [Read more…] about Announcing “The End To End”: Twenty-Nine Miles Along The Taconic Crest Trail
submitted by Brian Bushner for HFCSD
The winning continues for Panther golfers with four players winning the Wasaren League invitational. On Friday (10/2/15), the Wasaren league played their invitational at the Country Club of Troy. Hoosick Falls won with a score of 254. [Read more…] about Four Hoosick Falls Golfers Win Wasaren League Invitational
