Jason Rodgers, IIIrd Former and son of Mr. and Mrs. David Rodgers of Hoosick Falls, Blake Barnhill, IInd Former and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barnhill of Petersburgh, Eli Jones, IInd Former and son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of Pownal, VT, and Haylee Manktelow IIIrd Former and daughter of Mrs. Beth Mitchell of Salem, NY, have been busy rehearsing since late October for the 118th production of Hoosac School’s Boar’s Head and Yule Log. The annual production involves all of Hoosac’s boys and girls and faculty members.
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Hoosick Falls
Bonfire And Caroling On The Greenway
On Thursday evening, December 16, there will be a bonfire and caroling on the Hoosic River Greenway with surging voices and special effects. Meet at the old water works off Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls. We’ll sing from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Sheet music will be provided, so bring a headlamp or flashlight and dress very warmly. Rain will cancel the event, but…let it snow!
This event is sponsored by the Hoosic River Watershed Association and the Village of Hoosick Falls.
John Richard Dwyer
Hoosick Falls – Mr. John (Jack) Richard Dwyer died on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY. He had formerly resided on Burchard Avenue and was the husband of the late Eileen (Bogardus) Dwyer; they were married for forty-nine years.
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Robert K. Shiland
Hoosick Falls – Robert Kyle “Tinker” Shiland, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center where he had resided for the last two years. He was the husband of Beatrice “Bea” (Simmons) Shiland of Carey Avenue, Hoosick Falls, NY.
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James R. Banks
Hoosick Falls – James Richard Banks, 56, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2010, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He had resided on Maple Avenue in Troy, NY, and was the son of Marlene (McGinnis) Banks of Hoosick Falls, NY, and the late Glenn Banks.
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Ronald. C. Brahan
Hoosick Falls – Ronald. C. Brahan of Hoosick Falls, NY, age 62, passed away at his residence after a long valiant battle with cancer.
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High Winds In Hoosick Falls Close John Street
by Bea Peterson
John Street was closed for about a half hour Wednesday afternoon while Village employees and John St. business people pushed brooms to remove glass from the sidewalk and street. Heavy winds whipped through the street knocking out a side display window and a second floor window in the former Ruditis building. [Read more…] about High Winds In Hoosick Falls Close John Street
Hoosick Falls Girls Scouts Clothing Drive
On Saturday, December 11, local Girl Scout troops will be collecting new and like-new clothing and accessories to benefit families in the Town of Hoosick. The scouts will be stationed at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Main Street, Hoosick Falls, from 9 to 11 am.
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Relax Body And Mind At Nirvana Day Spa
by Bea Peterson
The charming little building at 42 Church Street that formerly housed Sutton Real Estate is now Nirvana Day Spa, owned and operated by Kimberly Revet. The goal of the Spa is to bring balance to life. The staff hopes the services they offer help a person “surrender his or her senses, relax the mind, rejuvenate the body and replenish the soul.”
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Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale This Saturday
On Saturday, December 4, the Town of Hoosick Lions Club will once again be selling Christmas trees in the Grand Union parking lot. Trees are local and fresh cut and will be ready to sell by 9 am. Christmas tree sales are one of the Club’s main fund raisers and proceeds benefit the local community and sight, hearing and diabetes related causes. Trees go fast so be sure to come early.