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Flag Day Ceremony In Hoosick Falls

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by Bea Peterson

The annual Hoosick Falls Flag Day Ceremony was hosted by American Legion Post #40 outdoors at its headquarters on Main Street on Sunday, June 14… Flag Day. Mistress of Ceremonies was Elks member Terri Burdick who described the evolution of the American flag from its beginnings up to today. The various flags were carried by senior Boy and Girl Scouts from the Legion building through an honor guard of very young future girl and boy scouts. [Read more…] about Flag Day Ceremony In Hoosick Falls

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home – Parade Participants Wanted

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submitted by Gail Smith

It is no secret that those who served during the Vietnam era didn’t receive a proper welcome home when they returned from war. Many were told to remove their uniforms before going to the airport so they would not be recognized as soldiers upon their return to the U.S. Some of our very own were insulted and spit upon instead of being treated as heroes. [Read more…] about Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home – Parade Participants Wanted

Cooking Classes Highlight HAYC3’s Menu of Summer Offerings

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Summer is almost here and we have the perfect summertime cooking classes.

The Hoosick Kitchen at the HAYC3 Armory is offering both adult and Young Chef’s cooking classes. Taught by local Chef Kelly O’Connor, these hands-on classes will be held in The Hoosick Kitchen located downstairs in the HAYC3 Armory at 80 Church Street. [Read more…] about Cooking Classes Highlight HAYC3’s Menu of Summer Offerings