by Bea Peterson
The abundant snowfall this winter has deer moving around throughout the area and even in the Village of Hoosick Falls looking for something to eat. On Monday, January 24, at about 9 am a deer was seen on Main Street. The poor creature was so distracted by people and traffic that it jumped over a portion of collapsed fence at the corner of Main and John Streets and landed in the cellar hole of the former Dougherty’s Restaurant.
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The St. Stanislaw Society Supports The St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The St. Stanislaw Society of Hoosick Falls presented a check on Saturday to the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Each year the Parade costs over $6,000 to operate and brings over $30,000 into the local economy. [Read more…] about The St. Stanislaw Society Supports The St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Patricia Lamb Receives The Rosekrans 4-H Memorial Award
Patricia Lamb, son of Chris and Terry Lamb of Buskirk, was selected as the Helen Rosekrans 4-H Memorial Award recipient. Patricia is a 4-H member of the Country Bumpkins 4-H Club, was the 2009-10 Rensselaer County Dairy Princess, is a graduate of the Cornell Junior Dairy Lead Program and has competed at the District and State Level for 4-H Dairy Bowl. [Read more…] about Patricia Lamb Receives The Rosekrans 4-H Memorial Award
Letter To The Editor – Just The Best
To the Editor:
I have lived on roads maintained by the Town of Petersburgh all my life. During those 83 years I have seen Highway Supervisors and Highway crews come and go, in all kinds of weather. Recently we had two Northern storms of major proportions and many days of freezing rain and snowstorms over a very short time. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Just The Best
Let It Snow…
Did You Know…
New Lebanon Town Clerk Colleen Teal informs us that under NYS Highway Law, it is illegal to push snow into or across a town, county or state road when clearing your driveways and/or walkways and that violators are subject to penalty. Please abide by this law and help our highway crews keep our roads clear for us during the winter.
Sara Smith And Marshall Kunz Are Engaged To Be Wed
Dennis and Pamela Smith of North Petersburgh, NY, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Pauline Smith, also from North Petersburgh, to Marshall Lance Kunz of Averill Park, NY. Marshall formerly lived in Omaha, Nebraska. Marshall is the son of Matthew and Marcia Kunz also of Averill Park.
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Sherry Saunders And Justin DeFilippis Are Engaged To Be Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Saunders announce the engagement of their daughter Sherry L. Saunders of Berlin, NY, to Justin M. DeFilippis of East Poestenkill, NY. He is the son of Teri L. Iwanowicz of East Poestenkill and Michael E . DeFilippis of Hoosick Falls, NY. [Read more…] about Sherry Saunders And Justin DeFilippis Are Engaged To Be Wed
Burns Takes First, Weirebach Second At Shen Wrestling Tourney
by Ryan Mosher
The Hoosick Falls wrestling team faced some of its stiffest competition this past weekend at the Shenendehowa Invitational Wrestling tournament. Teams came from across the state for the Invy, hosted by the #1 ranked team in the state of New York.
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Fitness Center Opens In Berlin Middle – High School
by David Flint
A new well equipped fitness center is now open in Berlin Middle School-High School with a new and welcome approach according to Sandy Honsinger, the school’s Physical Education Director.
“The focus of the center is to get kids active and to promote healthy lifestyles,” Honsinger said. “To do that, our equipment is very user friendly, regardless of someone’s initial fitness level. It’s multi-purpose too, which is great because we have limited space, and it also includes health rate monitoring.”
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Berlin High School Carnival
Over 120 Berlin High School students and their guests danced the night away at the Berlin High School Semi-Formal themed “Carnival.” Life size carousel horses appeared to move as they were cascaded with light from the rotating disco ball. Red and white streamers gave the essence of the Big Top while parent volunteers served popcorn, soda, corn dogs and other carnival foods. Music was provided by Sound Control DJ Service.
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