by Alex Brooks
The kids in Terri Burdick’s third grade class at Hoosick Falls Central School responded to a request for Letters to President Obama just after he was elected, sending in their letters along with thousands of other kids ages 5 to 15 from across the country. The request came from authors Bill Adler and his son Bill Adler Jr., who were putting together a book of such letters. Adler Sr. put together a similar collection almost half a century ago when President Kennedy was elected.
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2nd Break-In Attempted At Thorpe’s
by Bea Peterson
According to Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Whalen a second attempt was made to break into Thorpe’s Pharmacy last week. [Read more…] about 2nd Break-In Attempted At Thorpe’s
Hoosick Falls 2nd In Drinking Water Contest
The winner of this year’s Water Taste Test Contest is the Village of Nassau. Nassau will now compete in the regional Water Taste Test Contest to be held later on this summer. The Village of Hoosick Falls came in second, and the City of Troy Public Water Supply placed third in the annual contest.
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Man Injured In Fall Is Medevaced
by Bea Peterson
While marchers lined up for Monday’s Memorial Day parade in Hoosick Falls, Police Chief Robert Whalen and the Hoosick Rescue Squad responded to a call near the home of Donald Estes on Rogers Ave. at 9:40 am. [Read more…] about Man Injured In Fall Is Medevaced
Kiwanis Honors Most Improved Students
by Bea Peterson
Kiwanis Clubs around the world are dedicated to helping and supporting youth. One special way the Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club encourages local young people is by holding a special dinner each year to honor the most improved students in Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary’s Academy. [Read more…] about Kiwanis Honors Most Improved Students
Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts’ Thank You Dinner
by Bea Peterson
The First United Church, Presbyterian Hall was filled Friday evening, May 15, with Girl Scouts of every size and age along with their mothers and grandmothers. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts’ Thank You Dinner
Shelby Marsh Receives University Of Rochester Award
Shelby Marsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Holovach of Hoosick Falls, is this year’s recipient of the University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award. [Read more…] about Shelby Marsh Receives University Of Rochester Award
Joan Wells Receives Xerox Award
Joan Wells, daughter of Mr. Robert Wells and the late Martha Joly of Hoosick Falls, is this year’s recipient of the University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology. [Read more…] about Joan Wells Receives Xerox Award
Local Graduates At Southern Vermont College
The following area residents received degrees during the 2009 Commencement exercises at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT, on May 17:
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Kiwanis Chicken BBQ
Come pick up your BBQ Chicken on Tuesday, June 9, at the Hoosick Falls Fire Dept. on Griffin Avenue, starting at 4:30 pm. Enjoy chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, roll and choice of cake. All for only $10. Contact any Kiwanis Member or call 518-686-4600.