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Area Men Accused Of Deer Poaching

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from the NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) police officers recently concluded a blanket deer taking enforcement detail in the Capital Region and surrounding areas in conjunction with the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. A number of area men were cited by DEC officers during this enforcement detail.
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Hoosick Falls Central School National Honor Society Induction

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by Bea Peterson
On Monday evening, November 21, the Phillip Leonard Chapter of the Hoosick Falls Central School National Honor Society held its annual Induction ceremony. Three seniors and eleven juniors were tapped for membership, brought to the stage by current members and helped into their gowns. All the members then recited the National Honor Society pledge, and the new members were accepted by High School Principal Stacy Vadney. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School National Honor Society Induction

New Barber In Hoosick Falls

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by Bea Peterson
It appears that what goes around comes around. Aaron Schwab has opened a barbershop at the corner of Elm and Church Streets. The building previously housed Pawfection, an animal grooming business owned and operated by Aimee Allen. However, before that, the building was a barbershop owned and operated for many years by Al DeLuca. Schwab has yet to meet DeLuca, but he has talked to him on the phone. “I’m hoping to be as successful as he was,” said Schwab. “Many people have come by and told me this used to be a barbershop. I’m excited!” [Read more…] about New Barber In Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Area Tree Lighting And Costume Parade

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Calling all Elves! The Hoosick Falls community tree lighting, caroling and festive costume parade starts in Wood Park at 6 pm on Friday, December 9. Participants are encouraged to create a festive holiday costume. Those who aren’t into costumes should be sure to dress warm!
After the tree lighting and caroling, the parade will leave Wood Park and proceed to the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition building at 115 Church Street. At the Center there will be free hot chocolate and snacks while the little ones wait to meet Santa. He will have a little something for everyone. There will be prizes for the best costume and best group, either walking or on a float. For more information call Aelish Nealon at 686-9050.

Music And Art Café Make Up Date

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Winter is upon us and so is the final show of 2011’s Music and Art Café. We were not able to hold the Music and Art Café in November due to calendar constraints, but we are happy to announce that Friday, December 9, will be our November make-up date. Typically we do not hold a Music and Art Café in December because the holiday season can be hectic, so this year we have a treat!
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HAYC3 Focuses On Art

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Holiday Folk Art Classes For Children
The Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) is offering a series of Saturday morning folk art classes in time for your children to create holiday projects. Each class will run from 10 to 11:30 am at HAYC3, 115 Church Street, Hoosick Falls.
Saturday Sessions are $10 for members ($25 for all three) and $15 for non-members ($40 for all three).
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Thanks From The Stephentown Emergency Food Pantry

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The Stephentown Emergency Food Pantry thanks the many individuals and organizations who have provided money and food donations to help with Thanksgiving bags: Stephentown Girl Scouts, Stephentown Cub Scouts, Stephentown Seniors, Stephentown Federated Church and its Men’s Breakfast Group, Hancock Council on Aging, Berlin Elementary School, Zwack, Inc., Ioka Farm, Stewart’s Shops, Cumberland Farms, Blue Q, Stephentown Memorial Library Patrons and the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department. We especially thank the Stephentown Federated Church for providing space for the Pantry.
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