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Theresa Sykes

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Stephentown – Theresa Sykes, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at the Albany Medical Center Hospital in Albany, NY, with her loving family by her side. Born on September 2, 1954, in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Low Hing. She was a lifelong resident of Stephentown, NY, and was a graduate of Berlin Central High School.
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Manuel Custodio

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Buskirk – Manuel Custodio, 77, passed away on July 31, 2012, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. He had resided on Youngs Road in Buskirk, NY, with his wife of fifty-two years, Isabel Maria Duartae Custodio.
Born on July 25, 1935, in Sao Miguel Azores, Portugal, Manuel was the son of the late Joao da Ponte and Isabel de Jesus (Cordeiro) Custodio.  Manuel moved to the United States thirty-four years ago to make a better way of life for his family, which he accomplished.  He was very proud of his children’s accomplishments.
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The Berlin Disaster From Fifty Years Ago Is Still Vividly Remembered

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This story was written by Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian and is posted on the Town of Berlin website (http://berlin-ny.us/).
From the time Berlin was established as a town in 1806, we have had our share of disasters and tragedies. From epidemics, blizzards, fires and floods to tornadoes, accidents and draughts, nothing in modern times has equaled the propane truck disaster, which occurred 50 years ago on July 25, 1962.
Nine people died of burns, one of whom was Robert J. McLucas of Pennsylvania, driver of the 7,000 gallon tanker loaded with propane that left the Plank Road at a sharp turn, hit a tree and exploded leaving the area looking like a war zone.
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The North Hoosick Fire Department Celebrates 65 Years

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by Bea Peterson
About 150 people attended the 65th Anniversary Banquet of the North Hoosick Fire Department on Saturday, July 21. Chief Alan Bornt told the gathering that the banquet was dedicated to all the Department firefighters and Ladies Auxiliary members for their hard work and dedication to the communities of North Hoosick, East Hoosick and Walloomsac. [Read more…] about The North Hoosick Fire Department Celebrates 65 Years

Hoosick Falls Grand Union Among Stores Tops Friendly Markets Plans To Acquire

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by Bea Peterson
According to a press release from Tops Friendly Markets and comments from Tops spokesperson Katie McKenna, the Hoosick Falls Grand Union is one of 21 stores Tops is planning to acquire. “I see no changes in the names or the products carried in the Hoosick Falls store or any of the others in the foreseeable future,” she said. “Most of the changes will be behind the scenes, such as operational support.”
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Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days

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The schedule has been set for this year’s Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days. Stop down for a fun filled family weekend at the Hoosick Falls Athletic Fields. From noon until 10 pm on August 3 and 4, this community event will feature something for everyone.
The grounds will be filled with vendors, concessions by local non-profit organizations, local musical talent and a dunking booth.  Amyland Amusements will be setting up some of their best rides and carnival games for the weekend. Wrist bands for rides will be available for $25. St. Mary’s Academy will be providing all of your favorite carnival foods throughout the weekend.
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