Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Hoosick Falls Drug Bust
by Bea Peterson
On Sunday, December 29, a Hoosick Falls Police patrol made a traffic stop on Mechanic Street. According to the Police report, “during the course of the investigation it was determined that the driver at the time was an unlicensed driver and further investigation determined that prior to the stop another individual was driving.” [Read more…] about Mickey The Police Dog Earns His Keep
by Bea Peterson
On Monday, January 6, Becky Goodermote of Hoosick Falls appeared before Rensselaer County Judge Debra Young. Instead of going to trial on more serious manslaughter charges in the death of Matthew Ratelle, Goodermote pled guilty to Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving a Death, with a sentence of 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and Criminally Negligent Homicide, with a sentence of 1 1/3 to 4 years. Acting District Attorney Art Glass said the sentences will be served concurrently. Goodermote’s sentence began immediately following conviction.
[Read more…] about Hit And Run Driver In Death Of Petersburgh Man Sentenced
Get In On The Action January 25 At The Armory
submitted by Deb Alter
The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project begins its first phase, building the frames on which the quilt designs will be painted, on two Saturdays, January 25 and February 15, starting at 9 am at The Armory. The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project is a big, fun and important one for our community. [Read more…] about The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project Is About To Begin
submitted by Joyce Brewer
The Girl Scouts of Hoosick Falls have been very busy this fall continuing the community service theme of Helping Our Neighbors.
[Read more…] about Girl Scouts Support Food And Reading Programs In Hoosick Falls
Mark D. Johnston, a 1985 graduate of Hoosick Falls Central School and a 1990 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University/ Medical College of Virginia with a B.S. in Pharmacy and a minor in Psychology, was presented the Bowl of Hygeia Award by a cooperative of pharmacy organizations including the National Association of State Pharmacy Associations, the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and the Idaho State Pharmacy Association. [Read more…] about Mark Johnston Receives The Bowl Of Hygeia Award
submitted by Deb Alter
The Hoosick Falls Central School District and HAYC3 are proud to co-sponsor a spaghetti dinner in honor of Dan Williams. The dinner will be served in the cafeteria at the Hoosick Falls Central School from 4 to 6 pm on Friday, January 17.
Anyone who knows Dan knows that he is an incredible guy. Whether he is driving a school bus or working at his job at St. Gobain, he has always been there for his riders and his co-workers. Now the community is going to be there for him.
HFCS administrators and faculty will be serving the spaghetti dinner, which includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti and sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, cake and drinks. Take-out is available.
All proceeds from this event will be used to help Dan Williams and his family. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids 4-12. Children under four eat free. You can get tickets in advance through HAYC3 at The Youth Center, 115 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, weekdays between 10:30 am and 6 pm, at the Hoosick Falls Central School, at the Hoosick Federal Credit Union or at the door. For more information contact HAYC3 at 686-9050.
All basketball fans at the Panthers’ game at the school that day are encouraged to come.
by Bea Peterson
HAYC3 is in the midst of its annual fund raising. Check the HAYC3 website for a letter from Board President Michael Baker listing all the accomplishments of HAYC3 in 2013. The goal is to make 2014 an even better year. That requires funds, hence the fund raising.
To sweeten the donating pie, HAYC3 Board member and owner of Contessa Racing, Gary Contessa, has made a generous offer. [Read more…] about A Day At The Races
by Bea Peterson
It takes many volunteers doing a great deal of work to send 6,000 cookies, weighing 460 pounds, to troops in Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Oman and Afghanistan in time for Christmas. But, when you see the photos of the guys and gals with the cookies and receive their words of appreciation, it’s all worth it.
by Bea Peterson
Chances of bowling a 300, that is 12 consecutive strikes in one game, are one in 11,500. The odds are 460 to one. Odds of a professional bowler rolling a 300 are about the same as a professional golfer hitting a hole in one.
Now imagine you are 13 years old and you bowl a 300. [Read more…] about Hoosick Teens Bowl Perfect Games
