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American Legion Flag Day Ceremony

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The American Legion Post #40 in Hoosick Falls will hold a Flag Day Ceremony at the Post at 150 Main St. in Hoosick Falls. It will be at 6 pm on June 14. Please join us as we celebrate the adoption of our flag. There will be music and speakers as well as refreshments following the ceremony. Everyone is welcome.

Community Awareness Forum On Suicide Prevention

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Suicide is a serious public health problem that every community needs to be aware of in order to prevent. On June 7 from     6 to 8 pm there will be a suicide awareness forum at Hoosick Falls Community Youth Center on Church Street in Hoosick Falls. Topics will include how to talk to kids about suicide, peer intervention, bullying and survivor support within the community. Interested parents, teens, school staff and community members should attend.

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.
The June choices are: $21 basic bundle – a 1¼ lb. turkey tenderloin (new item), 2 lbs. of chicken tenders, 3 lbs. of sweet Italian sausage rope, 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef, 1 pint grape tomatoes and 1 pint fresh blueberries. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Extra Helpings!

Battlefield Now An Eyesore

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by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Town Historian Phil Leonard drove to the Bennington Battlefield Wednesday. He was heartsick. “It’s despicable what they have let happen in such a short time,” he said. “Even if they open the Park again, it won’t be the same. The grass is already 10 inches high!” The gate across the Battlefield road is shut, and a red and white closed sign is on it. “It should say abandoned,” said Leonard in disgust. “NY State lawmakers should be ashamed of themselves! They do not care about the people of this state at all!” He was so upset that he said he feels all the incumbents should be voted out of office! “If it wasn’t for that battle, they might not even be in office!” he added.
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HFCS Be Smart, Be Safe Lesson Aired On Channel 13

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by Bea Peterson
HFCS Senior Girls received a powerful lesson on life in the outside world Wednesday, May 19, from Physical Education teacher Lisa Ferrannini and Health teacher Colleen Corcoran. Elaine Houston of Channel 13 television observed the session and put together a piece on it that aired Thursday evening, May 20, as part of her Today’s Women series. It can be viewed on the station’s website.
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1944 Willys Jeep Exhibit At The Memorial Day

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The Hoosick Falls Veterans Memorial Wall Committee is proud to announce the exhibit of an original World War II Willys Jeep.  The Jeep along with trailer, armament and full gear will be on display at Wood Park on Monday, Memorial Day.  Jim McCormick, owner of the exhibit, will be on hand to tell the story of the Jeep. [Read more…] about 1944 Willys Jeep Exhibit At The Memorial Day

Saige Iris Myers Celebrates Memorial Weekend And Her First Birthday

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submitted by Megan Myers
Saige Iris Myers, daughter of Zachary Patrick and Megan Phyfe Myers, turned one year old on Wednesday, May 26. In light of memorial weekend and her first birthday, she visited her great, great, great, great, great, great (6) grandfather John LeBarron, Junior’s headstone where he is buried at the River Road Cemetery in the Village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Saige Iris Myers Celebrates Memorial Weekend And Her First Birthday