2019 – Page 4 – The News of the Highlands

Welcome home, Vietnam veterans

November 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Jim Conley, Bob Quintavalla, Gus Fishburne and Howard Hohlfeld were in the front row at Monday evening’s ‘Welcome Home’ reception for Vietnam-era soldiers.

Two veterans to be honored

November 13, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt has announced the inaugural 99th Assembly District Veterans’ Hall of Fame nominees: nominated by the Village Board is Joseph Gregory Lowrey, U.S. Army, and nominated by the Town Board is John Joseph Flynn, U.S. Army.

A proud community offers support

November 13, 2019 Editorial Staff

There are three main events in the month of November. First is Election Day, when you have the privilege of voting for the persons of your choice…

Wintermarket is now open

November 8, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The first weekend of the Highland Falls Winter-market, held in the parish hall of Holy Innocents Church went very well, according to market manager Akenataa Hammagaadji.

Kaplan celebration planned

November 8, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

On Friday, December 20, the O’Neill High School gymnasium will be officially named the Jerry “Coach JK” Kaplan Gymnasium, in honor of the long-time basketball coach and Fort Montgomery resident.

They’re the Section IX champions!

November 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The O’Neill girls varsity soccer team is the Section IX champs after beating Ellenville in the semi-final game on Oct. 30 and Rondout in the championship game on Nov. 1.

“Diversity Committee” begins work

November 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“We have long realized that the community has changed, and we recognize that there is a need for equity, opportunity and access for our children.”

Who doesn’t love a good book?

November 7, 2019 Editorial Staff

Third, fourth and fifth graders at the Highland Falls Intermediate School didn’t wear Halloween costumes to school on October 31…

Ceremony planned for Veterans Day

November 1, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The community can pay tribute to all of those who served in the Armed Forces at a ceremony at the Highland Falls Fire House at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, American Legion Post 633 Commander John Flynn said this week.

He’s so darn cute!

November 1, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Congratulations to little Ronnie Torino, voted the ‘cutest baby’ at the recent Fall Foliage Festival.