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Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Niel Stowell Commended For 25 Years Of Service

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by Bea Peterson
The first order of business for Mayor Matt Monahan at the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, October 9, was to recognize Highway Superintendent Niel Stowell for 25 years of service to the Village.
Deputy Mayor Paul Haynes reported that the fiscal year end shows the Village didn’t have to use any of the fund balance set aside for the year. The Water Department had a $37,000 surplus and the Wastewater Department had a $35,000 surplus.
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St. Mary’s Academy Cow Plop And Car Show

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by Pat Hayes and Bea Peterson
It was cool and overcast Sunday, October 7, for the Annual St. Mary’s Academy Cow Plop and Car Show at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields. Youngsters were oblivious to the weather as they enjoyed hay rides, bouncy bounce, pumpkin painting, games and laser tag from morning to afternoon. There was plenty of food for everyone, plus raffles, a silent auction, politicians and, of course, the main event – the Cow Plop.
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San Damiano Food Pantry Keeps On Giving

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by Alex Brooks
The food pantry run by San Damiano Family Support Services continues to be busy, serving about 50 families a month from its building near the top of Potter Hill in Petersburgh, NY. This food pantry has been in continuous operation since 1984. The pantry gets most of its food from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY in Latham.
The food pantry invites people who can’t afford to buy food to call them on Monday or Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm to request food assistance. The phone number is 658-3530.
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Suicide Prevention Walk

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More than 125 people gathered outside St. Mark’s Church in Hoosick Falls on Sunday to participate in the HAYC3 third annual Suicide Prevention Walk. Many people, affected by the loss of a loved one through suicide, signed prayer flags and hung them on lines strung in front of the Church. Others placed names on luminaries commemorating lost friends or family. The Immaculate Conception Church bell tolled as the walk began down Main Street to John Street, then Church Street to the point and back up Main Street. [Read more…] about Suicide Prevention Walk

JLS Foundation Finalists Spend Two Days In New York City As Part Of Annual Trip

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submitted by John Liporace
Five students from the Class of 2013 at Hoosick Falls Central school spent two days in New York City on September 16 and 17 visiting the city and meeting with professionals from various walks of life who shared their stories of success while offering college and career advice.
The five students – Samantha Brewer, Matt Brewster, Molly Fleming, Kassidy Hitt and Frankie Pearson – earned the trip to New York City after being named as finalists for a scholarship offered by the JLS Foundation. [Read more…] about JLS Foundation Finalists Spend Two Days In New York City As Part Of Annual Trip

Berlin And Stephentown Youth Celebrate National 4-H Week

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submitted by Betty Gutermuth
October 7-13 is National 4-H Week, and Rensselaer County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have made an impact on the community and who are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. On October 9 at the Berlin Free Town Library, 4-H youth had a display featuring the local Stephentown/Berlin 4-H club.  They also plan to connect with the community later in the month by planting daffodils in each of the Veterans Memorial gardens located in Stephentown and Berlin.
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Hoosick Lions Cook Out

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The Town of Hoosick Lions Club will again be cooking out, rain or shine, at the Saturday, October 20, Fall Festival held annually at the Hoosick Falls Central School.  The event runs from  9 am to 3 pm. For those of you having a craft booth inside, you will have the opportunity to have your food order placed by one of our Lions and have it delivered right to you! No need to leave your items unattended!
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Panthers Pound Corinth 47 – 0

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by Steve Bradley
Last Friday under the HFCS lights, the Panthers took on the Corinth Tomahawks. It didn’t take long to see where this game was headed. The Corinth team appeared intimidated from the kickoff, and they never got anything going to bring up their confidence level. The Panthers struck with four minutes gone when Brad Burns scored on a 16 yard run and from then on everything went the Panthers’ way.  Hoosick Falls led 40 – 0 at the half. The JV team got plenty of experience as they played most of the second half.
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