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
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
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
2010 Memorial Day Rites In Hoosick Falls
Memorial Day Rites in the Village of Hoosick Falls will begin with the raising of the American Flag by Walter Zwing, Commander of American Legion Post #40, on May 31 at the Maple Grove Cemetery, followed by the flag raising at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Sunday Ceremony At The Hoosick Rural Cemetery
The public is invited to gather at the Hoosick Rural Cemetery on Sunday, May 30, at 7 pm to honor the more than 100 veterans buried there. A brief ceremony will include a prayer and the playing of taps.
Saige Iris Myers Celebrates Memorial Weekend And Her First Birthday
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
Grafton Elementary Celebrates Character And Compassion
Grafton Elementary School raised $1,146.50 for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. During the monthly Character Education Assembly on Monday May 3, twenty-three students were recognized for their participation in the St. Jude’s Math-a-Thon. [Read more…] about Grafton Elementary Celebrates Character And Compassion
Lifelong Friends Both Receive SUNY Potsdam Award
Two Berlin graduates, and lifelong friends, have been named the recipients of the “Clarkson Family Award” for 3-2 engineering at the State University of New York at Potsdam. Nicholas Paine, son of Jeff and Diane Paine of Petersburgh, and Matthew Hartnett, son of Joyce and Michael Hartnett of Berlin, both 2007 graduates of Berlin Central School received the prestigious “Clarkson Family Award” given by the Clarkson family to a student (this year two) who has excelled in the Potsdam portion of the 3-2 engineering program. [Read more…] about Lifelong Friends Both Receive SUNY Potsdam Award
Parnas Sisters Head To Indiana University
by David Flint
On May 8 at age 19, Madalyn Parnas of Stephentown received her diploma from The College of Saint Rose, graduating summa cum laude with concentrations in both French and Music. Madalyn completed her college education in just three years taking more than 130 credit hours of classes and carrying a 4.0 GPA. [Read more…] about Parnas Sisters Head To Indiana University
Andrew Goyer And Dana Mavica To Be Wed
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Goyer are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Mr. Andrew Stephen Goyer, to Ms. Dana Marie Mavica, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mavica of Staten Island, NY.
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