by Bea Peterson
Classes don’t begin at Hoosick Falls Central School until next Tuesday, but the sports season has already begun. The golfers have had five matches so far. The boys and girls soccer teams have participated in scrimmages and have tournaments coming up. There will be a field hockey tournament soon and, of course, football practice is underway.
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“Doc” Brown Gets His MD
by Bea Peterson
William Brown, III graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 2000. He received his undergraduate degree from Houghton College in Western New York. He majored in Biology with minors in Spanish, Psychology and Chemistry. Brown went to St. George’s University in Grenada obtaining a Master’s in tropical medicine and then his MD. [Read more…] about “Doc” Brown Gets His MD
Paving In Stephentown
New Hydrants On River Road
by Bea Peterson
By the end of September there will be seven working fire hydrants on River Road. That is a far cry from the two that previously covered the same length of road. [Read more…] about New Hydrants On River Road
Local Businesses Show Support for First Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza
Community support for the first Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza has been very strong, judging from the number of local businesses who have decided to sponsor the event. Most major sponsorship opportunities have been taken and additional support in the form of donations and volunteers continues to be received daily. The festival is being planned for the weekend of September 26.
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St. Mary’s Academy’s Cow Plop Is Back
St. Mary’s Academy of Hoosick Falls will hold its Annual Cow Plop Giveaway and Car Show on Sunday, October 4, at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Field. If the cow “plops” in your square, you win $1,000! [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy’s Cow Plop Is Back
Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week
On Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, The Backyard History Video for 2009 will be broadcast on cable Channel 16 at 7 pm. This year’s topics include Charles Cheney, local banker and philanthropist who donated the money to build our public library, William Thomas, Congressman and Pharmacist, and Henderson Van Surdam, musician, coach and sports writer. [Read more…] about Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week
NL Library Hosts Talk On Safe Aromatherapy
The New Lebanon Library will host Safe Aromatherapy for Personal Use on Thursday, September 17, at 7 pm. Dawn Collins will provide an introduction to the art and science of aromatherapy, the history and appropriate methods of use and safety precautions.
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Baking Contest Part Of Fall Frolick At The Barnett Homestead
The Barnett Homestead at the Bennington Battlefield New York State Historic Site will celebrate the beginning of the autumn season with a Fall Harvest Frolick on Sunday, September 20, from 11 am to 3 pm. The event will feature a number of family-oriented activities and demonstrations, including tours of the Homestead.
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New Lebanon September Read Poster
Appearing on the September poster for the New Lebanon READ poster campaign is Darrow School Head of School Nancy Wolf reading her favorite book, The Courage to Teach by Parker J. Palmer.
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