HAYC3 is seeking nominations for its annual Youth Recognition Ceremony. Outstanding young people in the Hoosick community are recognized by HAYC3 each year for their volunteer service, community spirit and positive leadership abilities. The recognition ceremony will take place during the 4th Annual Pumpkinpalooza. Recipients will be presented with an award certificate at the gazebo in Wood Park on Saturday, September 29, at 11:30 am. The public is welcome to attend to help honor these outstanding young people.
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Hoosick Falls
Donna Margaret Howes
Hoosick Falls – Donna Margaret Howes, 70, passed away on September 4, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She had resided in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her husband of forty-four years, Dwight R. Howes.
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Maude B. Thurber
Hoosick Falls – Maude B. Thurber, 83, of Hoosick Falls, NY, died Thursday, August 30, 2012, at her residence on Wood Park Lane. She was the wife of the late Herbert Thurber.
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Water Shortage Ongoing In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Falls Water Superintendent Jim Hurlburt said Wednesday, “The one and a half inches of rain we have had in the last two weeks hasn’t made a bit of difference.” Luckily the rain did soak into the ground to relieve the stress on lawns.
The Hoosic River looks lower as well. It’s a far cry from the flood conditions that existed a year ago this week.
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Patire Closes Up Shop
by Bea Peterson
“The time was right,” said Bruce Patire on Monday, August 20, as he sat in his office in the now closed Patire Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Buick, Inc. “The impetus was when Tinkham Real Estate became part of Prudential Commercial and they approached me. They have a tremendous network.” He noted that spring and fall are the most active real estate times. “I could have tried to hang on until next spring, but this is better.” [Read more…] about Patire Closes Up Shop
SMA Class Of ’52 Enjoys Reunion
by Steve Bradley
The St. Mary’s Academy Class of 1952 celebrated its sixty year reunion on July 28. [Read more…] about SMA Class Of ’52 Enjoys Reunion
Hoosick Falls Police Blotter August 4 to August 20, 2012
Saturday, August 4 – 3 pm – Report of people shooting a gun at the Water Works
– 10:08 pm – Noise Complaint on Church Street
Sunday, August 5 – 8:3 am – Investigation of an Assault on Easy Street
-1:35 pm – Car Blocking on River Street
– 10:32 pm – Investigation of a Domestic Dispute on Cummings Street
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Deadline Looms For HFCC Men’s Invitational Golf
The Hoosick Falls Country Club Men’s Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on September 8 and 9. It is a 36 hole medal play tournament with a two day flighted skins game and team buys in each flight. The deadline is Monday, September 3. You will not officially be in the field until your fee is paid.
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Cheney Library Gives Unexpected Summer Happiness
The New York State Summer Reading Program at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls has ended with a total of 21 children completing the reading and 21,796 minutes read. We had 8 exciting programs, including one from Tang at Skidmore College. [Read more…] about Cheney Library Gives Unexpected Summer Happiness
Find The Gnome And Win $250
Pumpkinpalooza 4 is adding “No Place Like Gnome” to Pumpkinpalooza 4. No Place Like Gnome is a two week gnome hunt in Hoosick. One bright orange gnome will be hidden in a secret location in the Hoosick Community. Each day a riddled clue pertaining to the gnome’s whereabouts will be posted on www.HAYC3.org. The first clue will be posted on September 15. The person who finds the No Place Like Gnome gnome will win $250. Check out Thorpe’s Pharmacy’s window for sneak peak of the Pumpkinpalooza gnome. Brush up on your local history, Hoosick geography and rhetoric. September 15 is fast approaching!