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Local Program Works To Address Adult Literacy Crisis

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Local Program Works 

To Address Adult Literacy Crisis

On September 8, the world will mark the 48th annual International Literacy Day to remind us all that reading, writing, and basic math remain an elusive target for nearly 800 million adults around the globe, including one in six adults in the United States. In Rensselaer County, thousands of adults struggle with low literacy, leading to limited access to employment and other opportunities. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) is part of a national network of organizations that work every day to end the adult literacy crisis. [Read more…] about Local Program Works To Address Adult Literacy Crisis

Stephentown Memorial Library Activities

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September Raffle Fundraiser – Local Business Raffle to support SML and get the chance to win 2 great prizes.  Stop by the library and purchase raffle tickets at $5.00 each.  Enter one raffle or both.  One raffle is for 2 Passes to Ramblewild in Hancock, MA ($140 value) and the other raffle is for $100 towards the purchase of 150 gallons of propane from HL Fuel Company in New Lebanon, NY.  Raffle will run through September 30 and winners will be notified by phone.  Tickets are $5 each – spread the word and help us sell tickets.   [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Activities

Panthers Downed In Season Opener, 27 – 6

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by Steve Bradley

All great things come to an end. On Friday night, the Hoosick Falls Panthers 59 game Section II winning streak ended. Hoosic Valley, a team that has struggled in their football infancy, visited the Panther Den and went home with a historic program changing win. [Read more…] about Panthers Downed In Season Opener, 27 – 6

Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History

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submitted by Chris Philippo

On August 8 Joe Ferrannini of Hoosick Falls-based Grave Stone Matters repaired the headstones  in the “Old” Mount Ida Cemetery of several people of historical significance who had ties to eastern Renssaelear County, including Dr. Jeffery W. Thomas and Dr. Philander H. Thomas of West Sand Lake, and his wife, Laura Hull Thomas. Her grandfather was Lt. Daniel Gray (1756-1830), who fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried in Center Berlin Cemetery.  [Read more…] about Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History

HAYC3’s Hoosick Is Illuminated, A Community Art Celebration

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HAYC3 believes that art helps build stronger communities and creates a sense of place.

Light can symbolize many things to different people but for the Hoosick artists who are participating in the Hoosick is Illuminated art project, light brings inclusion and togetherness to a community. [Read more…] about HAYC3’s Hoosick Is Illuminated, A Community Art Celebration

Being Prepared To Act When Opportunity Presents Itself The Key To Hoosick Area Recovery

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By Doug La Rocque

An article in last week’s Eastwick Press focused on some of the economic misfortune that has befallen the Hoosick Falls and Route 22 corridor, and the glut of home foreclourses it has helped to spawn.  Now we ask, “what can local communities do to reverse the deterioration?” [Read more…] about Being Prepared To Act When Opportunity Presents Itself The Key To Hoosick Area Recovery