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Hoosick Falls

Hoosipalooza

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by Bea Peterson
Billed as a “One Day. One Cause. One Community” event, Hoosipalooza lived up to the hype. Crowds were small, but everyone who participated had a great time! It began at the Nirvana Day Spa with scented candles, mellow music and guided meditation at 8 am. Very relaxing! Then there was coffee and breakfast at Bagels & Brew. At 9 winter tales were read to the little ones at the Cheney Library where there was also a display of beautiful handmade quilts and knitted items. At 10 kids put faces on balloons at Thorpe’s Pharmacy, and Julia Baker, Sandra Castro-Baker and John Hyde provided a fantastic hour of beautiful violin and guitar music at St. Mark’s Church. The music ranged from the classical to theater and movie themes to the Beatles!
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Sweet Treat For Board And Dissolution

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by Bea Peterson
The Village of Hoosick Falls Board meeting began with a presentation by the HAYC3 Youth Impact, Jr. team. Members Aleah, Karli, Rosabell and Sam made a presentation to the Board encouraging them and those attending the meeting to “Support the Heart and Soul of Hoosick Falls by Shopping Local.” As it was Valentine’s Day they had packets of sweets for Board members and everyone else in the room. They also had a handout with ten very good reasons for shopping locally. [Read more…] about Sweet Treat For Board And Dissolution

Patricia Jean McGarvin

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Hoosick Falls – Patricia Jean (Springer) McGarvin, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Robert McGarvin II, who died on December 30, 2009.
Patricia was born on January 21, 1944, in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the oldest daughter of Hazel (Surdam) Springer of  Eagle Bridge, NY, and the late Roland Springer. Pat is pre-deceased by her son, Robert J. McGarvin III (1996), her grandson, Joshua P. O’Brien (2011), and her sister, Lucy S. Mosley (2008).
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Letter To The Editor – The Tradition Is Strong

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To the Editor:
This is written in hopes of acclaiming the accomplishments of the wrestlers of Hoosick Falls. It has been many years since the Panthers have claimed the League and Class Sectional crowns. As one of many who had grown up watching and eventually participating in the strong tradition of one of the toughest, most unforgiving and relentless of sports, I feel a great measure of pride and nostalgia, as do all the alumni of HFCS wrestling as we enjoy the fruits of the labor of the young men who continue to compete on the mats this year.
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Kiwanis Club Sponsors Free Skating – Weather Permitting

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The Kiwanis Club of Hoosick Falls will sponsor free ice skating from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, February 18. The free ice skating includes free rentals, door prizes, cookies, hot chocolate and races for the children who want to race.
The event will be held at the Weir-Reynolds Ice Skating Rink if there’s ice! Come join us for a fun day – weather permitting.

“Hoosick Falls – Circa 1950” Is Back On Sale

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The Hoosick Township Historical Society received a donation of 200 books published and written by Barbara Burke Simoneau. They sold out quickly and now a third edition of the book has been published. The book, The Community of Hoosick Falls – Circa 1950, is an excellent portrayal of the lives of young people and the community in the late 40s and 50s. Over 50 laser-clear pictures are included. If you are looking for the book, they are back at Thorpe’s and Upsy Daisy. This has become the number one selling book for Hoosick Historical Society since it started publishing books eight years ago.