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Stephentown Memorial Library Re-Dedicated To Veterans

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by David Flint
The Stephentown Memorial Library has “Memorial” in its name because when founded in 1946 it was dedicated to the memory of the military veterans from Stephentown. “Our goal since then has been to serve this community as our service people have served our country,” said Library Board President Sue Brisette Cass at a ceremony on Wednesday, November 7, at which the Library was rededicated to the veterans. [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Re-Dedicated To Veterans

Forty-Five New Names Added To The Veterans Wall

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submitted by Phil Leonard
The Hoosick Falls Veterans Wall Committee is happy to announce that 45 new veterans names have been added to the wall.  The new names were collected by Phil Leonard and the Historical Society.  A plaque containing the names of the major contributors has been added to the sitting wheel in front of the wall.
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Veterans Remembered At HFCS

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by Bea Peterson
On Friday, November 9, the Hoosick Falls high school auditorium rocked with song as the Elementary School held its traditional Veterans Day assembly. Mrs. Burdick’s third grade class stood in the hallway with American flags in hand as all the classes entered the auditorium. Burdick’s class carried the flags to the stage and placed them in stands. [Read more…] about Veterans Remembered At HFCS

First Girl Born To Local Family In Over 60 Years – Phoebe Jane Ziehm

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submitted by Jessica Ziehm
The Ziehm Family is proud to announce the arrival of Phoebe Jane Ziehm, the first girl born to the family in 63 years.  Born to Stuart and Jessica Ziehm of Buskirk, and her big brother, Franklin, Phoebe arrived on October 17, 2012 at 8:04 am at the Burdett Care Center in Troy.
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Troop 222 Wreath Fundraiser

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Boy Scout Troop 222 out of Petersburgh will be holding a fundraiser selling Christmas Wreaths on Sunday, November 18, at two Stewart’s locations locally. The Scouts will be at the Stewart’s at the corner of Rts. 22 and 7 in Hoosick and at the Stewart’s in Berlin from 9 am to 2 pm. The Scouts from Troop 222 will have an assortment of wreathes starting at $20 each for sale. Orders can also be placed directly with the Scoutmaster, Jim Akers, at 518-728-0352.
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Grafton Library Events

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• Friday, November 16, at 4 pm – Legos at the Library! Come to the Library and build something cool with Legos! (We even have some Star Wars Legos!) Duplo blocks for little ones are also available. All ages are welcome.
• Tuesday, November 20, at 4 pm – Thanksgiving Crafternoon. Come to the Library to make a craft for Thanksgiving. All ages are welcome.
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HooRWA Turkey Trot

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On Saturday, November 24, at 10 am there will be a Turkey Trot, or Take-a-Walk, on the Hoosic River Greenway in Hoosick Falls for young, for old, for families, for everyone! Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner and explore the Hoosic River Greenway, including its newly resurfaced southern section, and the nearby Hoosic River. Meet at the old Water Works off Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls at 10 am. Really wet weather will cancel the event. This event is sponsored by the Hoosic River Watershed Association and the Village of Hoosick Falls.