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McGarvin Services

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Relatives and friends are invited to attend the committal services for Patricia J. (Springer) McGarvin, Robert J. McGarvin II and Robert J. McGarvin III.  The service will be held on Saturday, August 4, at 2 pm at the West Hoosick Cemetery, West Hoosick, NY.

Manuel Custodio

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Buskirk – Manuel Custodio, 77, passed away on July 31, 2012, at the Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. He had resided on Youngs Road in Buskirk, NY, with his wife of fifty-two years, Isabel Maria Duartae Custodio.
Born on July 25, 1935, in Sao Miguel Azores, Portugal, Manuel was the son of the late Joao da Ponte and Isabel de Jesus (Cordeiro) Custodio.  Manuel moved to the United States thirty-four years ago to make a better way of life for his family, which he accomplished.  He was very proud of his children’s accomplishments.
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The North Hoosick Fire Department Celebrates 65 Years

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by Bea Peterson
About 150 people attended the 65th Anniversary Banquet of the North Hoosick Fire Department on Saturday, July 21. Chief Alan Bornt told the gathering that the banquet was dedicated to all the Department firefighters and Ladies Auxiliary members for their hard work and dedication to the communities of North Hoosick, East Hoosick and Walloomsac. [Read more…] about The North Hoosick Fire Department Celebrates 65 Years

Hoosick Falls Grand Union Among Stores Tops Friendly Markets Plans To Acquire

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by Bea Peterson
According to a press release from Tops Friendly Markets and comments from Tops spokesperson Katie McKenna, the Hoosick Falls Grand Union is one of 21 stores Tops is planning to acquire. “I see no changes in the names or the products carried in the Hoosick Falls store or any of the others in the foreseeable future,” she said. “Most of the changes will be behind the scenes, such as operational support.”
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Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days

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The schedule has been set for this year’s Second Annual Hoosick Hometown Days. Stop down for a fun filled family weekend at the Hoosick Falls Athletic Fields. From noon until 10 pm on August 3 and 4, this community event will feature something for everyone.
The grounds will be filled with vendors, concessions by local non-profit organizations, local musical talent and a dunking booth.  Amyland Amusements will be setting up some of their best rides and carnival games for the weekend. Wrist bands for rides will be available for $25. St. Mary’s Academy will be providing all of your favorite carnival foods throughout the weekend.
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