by Bea Peterson
Moses Farm
Laura Green addressed the Planning Board at its meeting on Monday, April 20, regarding the Moses Farm on West Hoosick Road in Buskirk. [Read more…] about Hoosick Planning Board
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Hoosick Youth Baseball Fields Fixed Up In Time For Season Opening
by Steve Bradley
On a day that was a little cool, but fortunately not nearly as cold as the previous day, the Town of Hoosick Youth Baseball and Softball season opened last Saturday with a parade, local celebrity introductions and games. [Read more…] about Hoosick Youth Baseball Fields Fixed Up In Time For Season Opening
Sarah Sigot Organizes HF Backpack Program With The Help Of HACA To Earn Girl Scout Gold Award
Over a year ago, Sarah Sigot had a dream to achieve her Girl Scout Gold Award by establishing a program to assist children whose families are serviced by the HACA Food Pantry. The program she decided on was the Weekend Backpack program through the Regional Food Bank. [Read more…] about Sarah Sigot Organizes HF Backpack Program With The Help Of HACA To Earn Girl Scout Gold Award
Women Artisans Of Stephentown
by David Flint
Stephentown’s Heritage Center last weekend became an impressive showcase for local gifted artisans – the Women Artisans of Stephentown Showcase. This was not a sales event but rather intended to let people know about just a sample of the many talented creators of arts and crafts that reside in this small town. [Read more…] about Women Artisans Of Stephentown
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Kathryn Geer Knights
Petersburgh – Kathryn G. Knights, owner and resident of an historic farm on Hell Hollow Road in Petersburgh, NY, died on Sunday April 19, 2015. She will be buried in a small cemetery on a hilltop overlooking her 19th century home.
George Brimmer
Grafton – George H. Brimmer, 86, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 24, 2015. Born in Petersburgh on May 3, 1928, he was the son of the late Darius G. and Ethel M. Jones Brimmer. George attended schools in Petersburgh, Berlin, Hoosick Falls and received his GED at Albany High School in Albany, NY.
Irene M. Gundrum Spring Burial
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 1 pm at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh for Irene M. Gundrum, 75, of Grafton and Petersburgh who died on February 27, 2015. Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.
Pearl Crandall Jones Burial
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 2 at 2 pm at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh for Pearl E. Crandall Jones, 74, of Hoosick Falls and formerly of Berlin who died on February 5, 2015. Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.
Darwin Crandall
Hoosick Falls – Darwin F. Crandall, 93, passed away on Thursday April 23, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. He resided on Wood Park Lane with his wife Lillian (Diaduk) Crandall.
Darwin was born on February 16, 1922, in Hoosick Falls, son of the late Oliver and Viola (Babcock) Crandall. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Darwin was employed at Alteck in Watervliet, New York as a truck driver. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and golf. Darwin was a member of the Grafton VFW #6340 and the American Legion Post #13 in Bennington, Vermont.
Survivors other than his wife Lillian include his sister Shirley Wager, two half sisters Joyce and Caroline and two half brothers Dale and Wayne Crandall.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, 21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.