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American Legion Post 40 Anniversary Celebrations

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Each year the American Legion Post 40 and the Auxiliary Unit 40 of Hoosick Falls get together and celebrate their  anniversaries. This time the gentlemen are celebrating their 91st year and the ladies their 78th year.
Through the years we have supported our veterans and our community with all the programs we have to offer.  We do everything from the Memorial Day Parade to our open house on Veterans Day. If you are interested in helping us celebrate, we are having a dinner on Saturday, April 10, starting at 5 pm. Seating and tickets are limited, so book early. You can call Don Tate at 686-4703 or Sue Landry at 686-0717 for tickets.

Karaoke Contest At Kids Dance

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The North Hoosick Fire Department is sponsoring its first karaoke contest at the Kids Dance this Friday, April 2, from 7 to 10:30 pm at the fire house on Rt. 22. Students ages 9 to 15 are welcome to attend the dance.
There are only two rules for the contest:
1) A maximum of two singers per performance, and
2) You must complete the song to qualify for the first place cash prize. The more performances the higher the prize.
Students who are participating should arrive early to sign up.

2010 Christian Action Award Nominations

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The Hoosick Area Church Association is now accepting nominations for an award for a deserving senior graduating from Hoosick Falls Central School who has exhibited significant Christian attributes and service. The award consists of a monetary award and a certificate recognizing the student.
Nomination forms are available from any Church in Hoosick Falls and from the HFCS guidance office. The deadline for nominations is May 18.

A Visit To County Dispatch

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by Bea Peterson
The Mayor and the Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees are currently investigating the possibility of eliminating the Village’s Dispatch System for cost reasons and replacing the service with the Rensselaer County Public Answering Point or “911.” “First we have to be one hundred percent positive the County can do it,” said Mayor Matt Monahan. Right now he feels fairly confident about that system, but some issues still have to be resolved, he said. On Tuesday they tested a dozen businesses and residences with excellent results, he added. If a change happens, it will be a few months yet before it materializes.
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Letter To The Editor – Feeling Gouged By The Authorities

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Dear Editor:
On January 21, 2010, I received a non-moving violation (ticket) for failure to use my turn signal. I was at a “T” intersection (on the lower part of the T). No traffic was coming from the right or left. By the time I was pulled over (est. 400′ from the intersection), I couldn’t remember if I had used my turn signal or not.
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