submitted by Dianne Hosterman
On Saturday December 20, Norma Brenenstuhl, on behalf of Marilyn Hensel, Trust Officer of the Harry Weir Trust Fund at Key Private Bank, presented funds to several community organizations. The total amount awarded during a brief ceremony at the Cheney Free Library was $10,500.
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A Child Is Saved As Training Pays Off
by Bea Peterson
It’s one thing to train for an emergency. It’s another to react in an emergency. “It’s scary,” said CEO Head Start teacher Donna Hammond. [Read more…] about A Child Is Saved As Training Pays Off
Petersburgh Town Board Action – Salt Shed Completed
by Alex Brooks
Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison said, “We put the first load of salt in the salt shed today.” Assembly of the roof structure has been completed, and it is now in service.
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Deferment Of State Aid To HFCS Deemed Unfair
by Alex Brooks
The December Hoosick Falls School Board meeting took place in the auditorium because it began with the presentation of awards for academic achievement. [Read more…] about Deferment Of State Aid To HFCS Deemed Unfair
Letter To The Editor – Not Just A Tree
To the Editor:
“And so this is Christmas.”
Five years ago my husband was diagnosed with a lethal and horrible cancer, pancreatic cancer. The odds of living longer than one year with this disease is almost unheard of. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Not Just A Tree
The Ladies’ Auxiliary Of The Berlin Fire Company
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank Santa and helper Audrey Vanderhoef for helping to make the Fireman’s breakfast on Sunday, December 6, a resounding success. Audrey generously volunteered her services as photographer for the event.
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Lions Club District Governor Installs New Members
by Bea Peterson
On Thursday evening, December 17, Lions Club International District Governor Edward Stano, Jr. installed two new members in the Town of Hoosick Lions Club. [Read more…] about Lions Club District Governor Installs New Members
Tony Hammersmith Receives Scholarship Award
Tony Hammersmith of Cherry Plain received the Rennselaer County Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Scholarship at the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation fall scholarship award ceremony on December 11. [Read more…] about Tony Hammersmith Receives Scholarship Award
Hoosick Post No. 40, American Legion, Installs Officers
The Satchel Is Passed
submitted by Mary Lou Walters
Marie Snyder who was President of the Berlin Seniors for many years passed away this month. Despite being ill, she bravely planned her last year of senior trips from her hospital bed and then with tremendous fortitude led all but one. After she completed her last trip and arranged for new elections to be held at the Christmas party, she finally rested.
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