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Hoosick Falls Health Center Annual Meeting Notice

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The Annual Meeting of the Hoosick Falls Health Center, Inc., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors and to transact any other business as may properly come before it, will be held on Tuesday, January 31, at 7:30 am at the Health Center, 21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY.
Any person who has contributed to the Health Center in the previous year is entitled to be present and to vote.
The Hoosick Falls Health Center provides care to anyone who can benefit from its services regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, blindness, sexual orientation, handicap or source of payment.

Randall E. James

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Eagle Bridge – Randall E. James, 67, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 13, 2012. He resided on Shaker Hollow Road in Eagle Bridge, NY, with his wife Judy Casciare-James.
Born on February 5, 1944, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Randy was the son of the late Everett and Phebe (Rice) James. He graduated with the first graduating class from Hoosick Falls Central School. [Read more…] about Randall E. James

Dyken Pond Winter Events

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January 29 – Guided snow shoe; for all abilities; 1 to 3 pm; rentals available. It is best to call ahead and reserve rentals. Call ahead for snow conditions. This event is free.
February 4 – Wildlife Tracking Full Day Intensive with Alcott Smith. Alcott has a loyal following, a number of people attend this workshop each year, Alcott is that entertaining and informative. Experience tracking native animals in this all day field intensive. Participants should know their abilities and be prepared for a day outdoors in any weather condition. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and workshop fills quickly. The cost is $30, $25 for members. Register by contacting Jim Bonesteel at jim@bonesteel.com.
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The Life Of George Holcomb – A Shop for Brother William

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by Alex Brooks
Saturday, June 13, 1818: “This day I am 27 years of age.
August 20, Thursday: Today we drew timber from home down to frame Wm a shop on Mr. Ephraim Pierce’s land opposite of Wm’s house, and drew rails and fenced a yard for the shop, and I took the wall down.  Wm has agreed to give fifty cents a year for twenty years for the ground on which his shop is to stand.
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Bev Freemantle Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

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by Bea Peterson
Some people can never do enough for other people. Bev Freemantle of Pittstown is one of those people. Many years ago Bev retired from the telephone company with 30 years of service. While she worked she was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the largest industry related volunteer organization in the world. She still volunteers with the Pioneers. Her group has made playground maps, put together health kits for the homeless and twice a year serves meals at Joseph’s House & Shelter in Troy.
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Big Turn Out For And Against Stephentown Motocross

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by David Flint
A public hearing on Howard Commander’s proposed motocross project drew a good-sized crowd of over 60 people to the Stephentown Town Hall on Thursday, January 5. The Zoning Board of Appeals, chaired by Roland Barth and comprising also Joseph Champion, Peter Ellard and Richard Sime, with Freling Smith absent, listened to arguments pro and con prior to opening SEQR proceedings. The SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) process will determine the environmental impacts of the motocross track that Commander proposes for a field off of Webster Hill Road in the southwest corner of the town.
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