No Plans To Pave Route 22 South Of Berlin
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HFCS Kindergarteners Raise $1,800 For Children’s Hospital During Bike Safety Trike-A-Thon
submitted by Donna Nash
Friday, May 4, was the third annual kindergarten Trike-A-Thon at Hoosick Falls Central School. The morning started with a New York State Trooper visiting the kindergarten classes to teach them about bicycle safety and discuss the importance of always wearing their helmets when riding their bikes.
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The Berlin July 4th Parade
Berlin’s 2012 Independence Day parade will be held on Wednesday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the committee has chosen the theme “That’s Entertainment.”
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Stephentown Seniors “Fall To Pieces” With Patsy Cline
Celebrating The Birth Of The Buddha
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, May 26, the Temple adjoining the Grafton Peace Pagoda was crowded with folks of all ages, from babies to the elderly, who came to a flower festival celebrating the birth of Buddha. Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii conducted the traditional Buddhist ceremony and Ecumenical Prayer. [Read more…] about Celebrating The Birth Of The Buddha
Elite Runner Visits Elementary School Students At HFCS
by Bea Peterson
On Friday, June 1, fifth and sixth grade students at HFCS had an opportunity to ask questions of elite runner Lisa Harvey of Vancouver, British Columbia. She spoke with them in the high school auditorium. Harvey was in the area for the 34th Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women last Saturday, June 2. She was part of the Freihofer “Elite Athlete Visitation Program.” [Read more…] about Elite Runner Visits Elementary School Students At HFCS
Olympic Runner Visits Walter B. Howard Elementary School
by Thaddeus Flint
The physical education department of Walter B. Howard Elementary School in New Lebanon recently hosted four-time Australian Olympian Benita Willis. Willis came to speak to the children on May 31 as part of the 33rd Annual Freihofer’s Run for Women “Elite Athlete Visitation” program. [Read more…] about Olympic Runner Visits Walter B. Howard Elementary School
Blooming Vine In Petersburgh
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – May 26 to May 30, 2012
Saturday – May 26 – DWI Arrest on River Street. Arrested was 33 year old Nicholas Mattingley of 58 River Street for Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Failure to Keep Right
8:52 am – Investigation of a Property Damage Auto Accident on Lyman Street
12 pm – Investigation of Harassment on School Street
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National EMS Week Celebrated At Hoosick Falls Area Schools
submitted by Bill Gaillard
National Emergency Medical Services week was celebrated from May 21 to 26. The Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad participated by providing education to over 800 Hoosick Falls students, primarily in the elementary school age group.
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