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North Hoosick Fire Department Installation Banquet

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by Bea Peterson

 

Volunteer fire fighters often have no idea what they will find when the respond to a call. This was well illustrated by North Hoosick Fire Department Chief Alan Bornt when he chose to give his annual report through a large screen presentation. The presentation showed cars on their sides, upside down, against trees and in buildings. There was even a trapped dog rescue. The scenes of accidents and fires clearly illustrated what the volunteers are up against time and again. [Read more…] about North Hoosick Fire Department Installation Banquet

Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink Opens

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Weather conditions have finally cooperated and the Reynolds-Gilchrest Skating Rink is opened for the season.  Registration for skating and hockey lessons offered by Hoosick Friends of Skating will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Rink. To register, you must be at least five years of age.   

 

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Grant Writing To Win

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The Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth is sponsoring a grant writing workshop on January 29 from 9 am to 3 pm. The workshop, at the Hoosick Community Youth Center, will assist people to sharpen their grant writing skills, learn the how-to’s of finding what grants are available to meet their needs, learn the proposal elements and how to package the proposal. There is no charge for this service.

 

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