by Bea Peterson
With all the hoopla over the National and State political races, the Town of Hoosick had to add a little something to the mix. In August Town Highway Superintendent Bill Shiland unexpectedly retired from his position after 25 years. [Read more…] about Schmigel Elected New Hoosick Highway Superintendent
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Town Of Hoosick Rescue Squad Members Attend NYS Conference In Syracuse
by Bill Gaillard
Eight Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad members attended the 29th Vital Signs conference held in Syracuse, October 18-21. Members were President/Training Officer Bill Gaillard, Vice President/Assistant Training Officer Deborah Lohnes, Treasurer Susan Eddy, Captain Rita Kittel, Accountant Roseann Miller, Weapons of Mass Destruction Expert Ronald Sampath, Nathaniel Moseley and Pamela Mayhew.
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Festival Of Wreaths A Success
by Bea Peterson
Friends of the Cheney Library were dressed in their holiday best for what they hope will be their first annual “Love Your Library Festival of Wreaths” Saturday evening, November 3. The Immaculate Conception Church hall was decorated with white holiday lights, adding a festive air to the event. The 130 people who attended enjoyed delicious sweets, beautiful violin music and had plenty of time to browse past the 40 wreaths to be auctioned.
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Fall-In On A Fall Day
by Bea Peterson
The Fall-In @ the Armory day, sponsored by HAYC3, was touted as “a community gathering and celebration of the season.” Fortunately, the weather was very pleasant on Saturday, October 27. There was fun outside and inside the Armory. The Hoosick Community Band played. There was cider making and marshmallow toasting, floating luminaries late in the day and a delicious Sweet and Eat dessert bake off. [Read more…] about Fall-In On A Fall Day
Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange met on October 24. Master David Cornell presided over the meeting. After taking care of business, they had the Lecturer’s program. Martha Babbitt, Delegate at Large, went to New York State Grange at Cortland. She gave a very detailed report. She told us about the State officers reports and had pictures. We will be getting more reports at our November 7 Pomona meeting at Center Brunswick. Martha was thanked For a very informative report.
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HFCS PTA And The Hoosick Federal Credit Union Team Up To Offer Family Movie Night
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA proudly announces a family night film series co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. This is an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge. The first movie scheduled is “Madagascar 3” on Friday, November 16, at 6 pm in the High School auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and food items will be for sale with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA.
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Troop 65 Boy Scouts Sell Holiday Wreaths
Boy Scouts will again sell wreaths this holiday season. The beautiful 14″ Fraser Fir wreath sells for $14 plain, $16 with red or burgundy bow or $18 complete with bow and decorations. Wreaths are delivered to your home in Hoosick, Berlin, Bennington or Cambridge areas before Thanksgiving or can be picked up at the First Baptist Church on Sunday, November 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Call any Troop 65 Scout or Scouts Robert Hoard 658-0068 or Jake Kinney 686-0811 to order.
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HooRWA Turkey Trot
On Saturday, November 24, at 10 am there will be a Turkey Trot, or Take-a-Walk, on the Hoosic River Greenway in Hoosick Falls for young, for old, for families, for everyone! Walk off that Thanksgiving dinner and explore the Hoosic River Greenway, including its newly resurfaced southern section, and the nearby Hoosic River. Meet at the old Water Works off Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls at 10 am. Really wet weather will cancel the event. This event is sponsored by the Hoosic River Watershed Association and the Village of Hoosick Falls.
You Can’t Take It With You At Hubbard Hall
Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s whimsical Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway play You Can’t Take It With You opens at Hubbard Hall on Friday, November 9, and runs weekends through November 25. Jeannine Haas directs this tour de force and is the same director who brought you last season’s smash hit Amadeus!
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