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Hoosick Girl Scout Honor Ceremony

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by Bea Peterson
On Sunday, June 12, Hoosick Girl Scouts their families, and their leaders gathered together for their year end Honor Ceremony at Hoosac School. The program began with a procession of scouts lead by the youngest Daisies (kindergartners) and a presentation of flags by one of the Ambassador troops (a sophomore and four juniors) and with remarks from Service Unit Manager Joyce Brewer. [Read more…] about Hoosick Girl Scout Honor Ceremony

West Hoosick FD Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department announces an “All You Can Eat” Breakfast at the firehouse on Father’s Day Sunday, June 19, from 7:30 to 11 am. The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103.  Please call the firehouse at 686-1814 with questions.

Hoosick Town Hall And Domes, Part Two

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by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Town Board meeting on May 24 the two main topics discussed were the proposal of a sports dome and the dilemma caused by NYS National Guard closing the armory in which the Town Office are currently located. Residents who live near the site of the proposed sports complex on South Street voiced a series of objections, notably Evan Wilson. The story was cut short in last week’s issue due to space considerations, but now we pick up where we left off.
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TV News Anchor To Visit The Hoosick Falls Senior Center

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Longtime Capital District television news anchor Ed Dague from Channel 13 will be visiting the Hoosick Falls Senior Center on Thursday, June 9, at 12:30 pm. Ed Dague retired in 2003 from Channel 13 as a television news reporter. He will be telling the story of his days as a news anchor. Ed also has written a new book, Six and Eleven. Come on in and meet Ed, and if you already have his book, bring it in to have him sign it. Everyone is welcome!

Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Celebrates 83 Years

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club celebrated its 83rd birthday Tuesday evening, May 17, by hosting the Van Rensselaer Division Council dinner meeting at the Hoosick Falls Country Club.
Kiwanis members from Castleton, East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Rensselaer, Sand Lake and Troy joined Hoosick Falls for the event. NY Kiwanis Lt. Governor Wendy Prout conducted the business portion of the meeting. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Celebrates 83 Years

Hoosick Girls Softball Tournament This Weekend

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submitted by Gary Funck
The Town of Hoosick Youth Baseball/Softball (THYBS) will be holding a 10U (10 years old and under) girls softball tournament the weekend of June 3, 4 and 5. The finals are on Sunday starting at around 3 pm. All teams will be there playing Sunday morning right through early afternoon.
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