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King Lear At Hubbard Hall

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The Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall (TCHH) will present Shakespeare’s King Lear, widely regarded as the greatest tragic drama ever written, from February 27 to March 23.

Based on the legend of Leir of Britain, the title character descends into madness after dividing his estate between Goneril and Regan, the two daughters who flatter him, while disinheriting Cordelia, the daughter who truly loves him. The role of Lear has been coveted and played by many of the world’s most accomplished actors, and no less an observer than George Bernard Shaw said, “No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear.”

TCHH Artistic Director John Hadden will perform Lear and co-direct with Ava Roy, who enacts the dual roles of Cordelia and the Fool. Other leading roles will be undertaken by Carmen-Maria Mandley as Goneril, Myka Plunkett as Regan, Gino Costabile as Edmund, Doug Ryan as Gloucester, John Terry as Kent and James Udom as Edgar.

There will be 13 performances of King Lear – February 27 (pay what you will/open rehearsal) at 8 pm, February 28 and March 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 pm and March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 2 pm. Tickets cost $22 for Hubbard Hall members, $25 for non-members and $15 for students and children. Tickets are available at www.hubbardhall.org or by calling 518-677-2495.

Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge, NY.  For more information on this and all Hubbard Hall programs, or to purchase tickets, register for classes, make a donation and/or become a member or theatre subscriber please visit www.hubbardhall.org or call 518-677-2495.

Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Residents Responsive To Snow Emergency

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by Bea Peterson

At the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, February 11, Trustee Bob Ryan said he was pleased with how responsive residents were to the Snow Emergency policy recently re-established throughout the Village. He said he was told by members of the Highway Department that the cleanup after the most recent storm was the easiest it had been in years. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Residents Responsive To Snow Emergency

This Weekend At The Armory

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The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project

Saturday, February 15, is the next Hoosick Barn Quilt Work Day. On the last workday, we had a great time and got lots done. Come down and join us at The Armory from 9 am to 1:30 pm and help build and prime the 4’x4’ frames for the smaller barn quilts. Be a part of the project, be a part of the camaraderie. There are so many ways to help. Get more information at hayc3.org or call 686-9050.

Health Care Help At The Armory

Get health insurance help at The Armory on Saturday, February 15, from 9 to 11 am. Pamela Cole, a representative from WellCare, a healthcare group that partners with providers and governments to deliver quality, cost-effective health care solutions will be there to meet with you and help you make sense of the confusing healthcare system. WellCare provides managed care services through government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare. They offer a variety of health plans for families and children, as well as prescription drug plans.

Stephen Colvin

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Hoosick Falls – Stephen W. Forrest Colvin, 21, on February 4th, one very loved shining star left us with his brilliant smile on his face, doing one of the things he loved so much. Stephen was skiing with friends and teammates of the Husson University football team when the accident occurred.

One of the happiest, funniest, most beautiful persons on earth, he was able to put a smile on the faces of all those he met with his very own smile.

Stephen was most of all an athlete who believed in himself. His work ethic in the gym was an inspiration to everyone who ever played football with him. His intensity on and off the field earned him leadership responsibilities among his band of brothers. Stephen touched the lives of all he met as mentor, teammate, friend, cousin, brother, nephew, grandson and, most of all, son. He leaves a community with a trail of broken hearts. He was the most wonderful son and brother a family could ask for. He was his family’s pride and joy.

Stephen loved and cherished the family he leaves behind to cherish his memories. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, hiking, swimming, camping, canoeing, spelunking and, of course, being with his friends. All just fragments of a wonderful life. Words cannot describe the loss so many feel today.

Survivors extend so far beyond his immediate family, mother Melissa Colvin-North (Scott Goldstein), father Craig Colvin (Polly Harrington), sisters Cala and Brooke Colvin, paternal grandparents Milt and Dottie Cross, Gary and Diane Colvin, maternal grandparents Linda North (Robert Sheldon), Richard North Sr. (Laurie), aunts Kim Colvin, Jessica North, uncles Ron Colvin (Julie), Richard North Jr. and many cherished cousins.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 8, at 10 am from the HAYC3 building (the former Armory) on Church Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the service at the Hoosick Rural Cemetery, Hoosick, NY.

Relatives and friends called at the HAYC3 building on Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen W. Forrest Colvin Scholarship Fund through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.

Forever in our hearts, our blonde haired, blue eyed, smiling, beautiful, wonderful young man.

Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community

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by Bea Peterson 

A group of more than 30 people, plus members of the Town and Village Boards, attended a meeting on Thursday, January 30, to discuss the future of the Hoosick Community. Many of those attending were part of the recently established Community Revitalization Committee. [Read more…] about Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community