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Local Girl Scout Troop Travels to Washington, DC
Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Troop #1313 and three chaperones, spent five days in mid-August enjoying the sites of Washington, DC. This trip comes after three years of planning and fund raising efforts, so the young women were sure to fit in as much sightseeing as they could – covering many miles on foot and Metrorail. [Read more…] about Local Girl Scout Troop Travels to Washington, DC
A Temporary Bridge To Somewhere
Hoosick Falls Swimmers Triumph In Regional And State Championships
Five swimmers from Hoosick Falls helped the Bennington Marauders claim both the regional and state titles in their division of the Vermont Swim Association this summer.
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Stephentown Beauty In The American Miss New York Pageant
Katlyn Marie Willis, daughter of James Willis and Katharine Willis, qualified as a finalist in the 2009 Miss New York Teen Pageant held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester, NY, August 22 through August 24. [Read more…] about Stephentown Beauty In The American Miss New York Pageant
Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange met on Wednesday, August 12. Before the meeting there was a delicious hot dog roast and corn on the cob with all the various covered dishes. After the supper they set up for their Bingo Games. There were lots of prizes and the grangers played until all prizes were gone. The prizes were really special and unique. They had lots of fun.
The next meeting was on August 26, and it featured the election of officers. Betty Kipp was in charge of the Lecturer’s program. David Cornell was in charge of the refreshments. Grangers are busy working on their fair booth for the Schaghticoke Fair.
2008 Crane Of The Year At Caretaker Bridge
Scholarship Winner Visits Kiwanis
Kathryn Hayden, recipient of the Howard Haynes/Kiwanis Scholarship, came to the Kiwanis meeting to thank the Club. [Read more…] about Scholarship Winner Visits Kiwanis
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo
An International Day of Peace Walk from New York City to the Grafton Peace Pagoda will take place September 11-22. We will walk a total of 180 miles, typically walking 12-15 miles per day. Feel free to join the walk at any point for any length of time. Please respect that the walk will be free of drugs, alcohol and weapons. If you plan to join us for more than a day, please bring a sleeping bag. Everyone is invited for all or just part of the walk.
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Stephentown Celebrates 225 Years With A BBQ And A Fireman’s Muster
The Town of Stephentown celebrates its 225th Anniversary this year. On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting the annual New England Muster Association Fireman’s Competition. [Read more…] about Stephentown Celebrates 225 Years With A BBQ And A Fireman’s Muster