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Timmerman Funeral Services

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Services for Glen Timmerman will be held on Saturday, August 7, at 3:30 pm at the Island Hill Cemetery in Buskirk, NY. Glen passed away in California and was the son of Peter and Doris Timmerman of Buskirk. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.

6th Hoosic River Ride To Be Held August 21

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On Saturday, August 21, rain or shine, at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) and Heliocentrix will present the Sixth Hoosic River Ride, a benefit cycling event that seeks to raise awareness about the river and its recreational attributes while raising funds to support the education, research and advocacy programs of HooRWA.
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Funds Grow For Hoosick Veterans Memorial Wall

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by Bea Peterson
After the raffle winner was announced in Wood Park on Memorial Day, the Town of Hoosick Veterans Memorial Wall committee vowed to raise $10,000 by the fourth of July. With the greatest appreciation to a generous community, the committee was surprised and pleased to make that goal, and, in the weeks that followed, exceed it. On Tuesday evening, July 28, they gathered in Wood Park to proudly move the thermometer to the $27,000 mark. [Read more…] about Funds Grow For Hoosick Veterans Memorial Wall

St. Mary’s Academy Class Of 1960 Reunion

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The Saint Mary’s Academy class of 1960 held its 50th reunion on July 10. The event was held at the Stirrup Square banquet room in Pittstown. Seventeen class members were present with their spouses, and the reunion was enjoyed by all. The class is planning a 55th reunion in 2015. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Class Of 1960 Reunion

Cans For Cancer

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Please donate your cans, bottles and water bottles for a great cause. Terri Burdick, member of the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay For Life team, collects these all year long for the American Cancer Society. Call her for pick-up (686-7851) or leave a bag at the Nickelback Redemption Center on lower Carey Ave. in Hoosick Falls, and add to our account.  It’s easy, and it’s appreciated.

Hoosick Falls Extra Helpings!

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Join Extra Helpings and save money on your food bill. Extra Helpings is a community food buying club with no age limits or income limits. Now there are more choices and better quality. For $21 you will receive: 2 1-lb. packages of tilapia fish fillets, 1 lb. of 90% lean ground beef, 3 lbs. of sweet Italian sausage rope, a 1 lb. package of chicken patties, 1 cantaloupe and a 5 lb. bag of potatoes.
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