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Fire On Bovie Hill

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Fire Department responded to a call at the Walter Baker farm on Bovie Hill Road on Monday, April 11, at 6:26 pm. “It was an electrical fire in a bedroom,” said Hoosick Fire Chief Bill Rifenburgh. He said a fire extinguisher and water were used to try to put out the fire, but it was too smoky. When the residents’ attempts didn’t work, they closed the bedroom door and waited for the Fire Department to arrive. Two events, kept the fire damage to a minimum, said Rifenburgh. First and importantly they kept the bedroom door closed, containing the fire and second, the Hoosick firefighters were at the fire house for one of their monthly drills, so they were able to respond very quickly.
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Rensselaer County Legislature – Panther Bowlers Honored

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by Kieron Kramer
Three bowlers and two coaches of the Hoosick Falls High School Championship Bowling Team appeared in the well of the Rensselaer County Legislature to receive copies of the resolution passed last month honoring the team for its achievements last season. Seated in the audience were several parents of the bowlers and assistants to Head Coach Bob Lang. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – Panther Bowlers Honored

Lions Penny Hunt Is This Saturday

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The Town of Hoosick Lions will be holding their annual Penny Hunt at Wood Memorial Park this Saturday, April 16, at 1 pm.  In case of rain, the event will be held the following Saturday. As always, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance.  The Penny Hunt has been held since 1961 and is now seeing it’s third generation of children.

Crohn’s Fund-Raiser

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There will be a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 17, at the Hoosick Falls Firehouse to support Julie Hathaway and her “Walk For Crohn’s.” Serving is from 7 am until noon. The price is $7 for adults and $3.50 for kids 10 years and younger. Easter Basket full of goodies will be raffled off.  Bring your family, your friends and your appetite.  See ya there…

Another Truck Crash On Route 7

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Fire Department was called to an accident on Route 7 at 5:45 pm Friday, April 1. Some joke! A box style refrigerated produce truck rolled over on the driver’s side in the exact spot where the propane tanker went off the road on Monday, March 28. “The truck stayed on the road this time,” said Hoosick Fire Chief Bill Rifenburgh. The driver was okay and refused treatment, the Chief added. This time they were able to keep one lane open for alternating traffic, and the road was cleared by 9 pm.
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SMA Auction Raises $30,000

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by Bea Peterson
A good-sized crowd filled the Saint Mary’s Academy gym Saturday evening, April 2, for the school’s annual auction. The bidding was wild in some instances, especially when it came to items made by students in the various SMA classes. In some instances a bidder walked away with a real bargain and in other cases the bidding went sky high! One hundred and twenty-five items were auctioned, ranging in value from $45 to $2,600. There were also several silent auction items that went for a pretty penny. The evening was a great success. There were plenty of delicious refreshments and SMA alumni socializing.
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Maple Season Ends

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by Bea Peterson
Dick Ogden, his brother Walter and his son Dick have finished boiling maple sap into syrup for this year. The senior Dick Ogden said their boiling season was 31 days this year, from the beginning of March to April 4. Other producers are still boiling, he said, though he expects by mid-week this week, weather-wise, it will be the end of it for all the syrup makers.
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