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Hoosick Planning Board Action – December 2013

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by Bea Peterson

Hubbard Trust

Attorney George Holbrook addressed the Planning Board regarding property on Route 22 in North Hoosick which was made up of 10 continuous small lots. Holbrook said the property was first subdivided in the late 1800s. In order to settle the estate he requested the property be made into a two lot simple subdivision with two thirds of the lot going with the small Hubbard house and the rest of the property being made one lot. The Board reviewed the map and approved the plan as a simple subdivision.

Barr Realty Property

Holbrook’s second request was regarding property owned by Barr Realty. The property is in North Hoosick, east of Cobble Hill Road and Route 67. After reviewing the map the Board approved the change he requested as a boundary line adjustment.

Hoosick Teens Bowl Perfect Games

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by Bea Peterson

Chances of bowling a 300, that is 12 consecutive strikes in one game, are one in 11,500. The odds are 460 to one. Odds of a professional bowler rolling a 300 are about the same as a professional golfer hitting a hole in one.

Now imagine you are 13 years old and you bowl a 300. [Read more…] about Hoosick Teens Bowl Perfect Games

Stephentown Historical Society Talk On Four Native American Archeological Sites

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Andy Krievs will give an illustrated talk on four Native American archeological sites in Rensselaer County on Monday, January 6, at 7:30 pm at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown.  The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-0010.

Krievs is Project Director at Hartgen Archeological Associates, Inc., a cultural resource management firm headquartered in Rensselaer.  Within the last fifteen years, they have conducted archeological studies at four Native American sites near the Hudson River in Rensselaer County.  These sites have yielded artifacts and radiocarbon dates indicating a series of Native American occupations ranging from approximately 2500 B.C. to A.D. 1620.  Come and learn about the people who lived in the area in the past.

Adult Game Night At PVMCC

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The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center will have an adult game night next  Friday, January 10, from 5 to 8 pm.  Bring a covered dish or snack at 5 pm if you wish to share a meal. Otherwise drop in anytime.

After the meal there will be corn holing (beanbag toss) games and card games of your choice.  Bring your own cards or other games if you wish. (Anyone up for a scrabble game?)  There is no charge to attend. Call Mary Lou Walters with any questions at  518-658-0136.

Berlin FD Monthly Breakfast

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On Sunday, January 5, from 7 to 11 am, the Berlin Fire Department will be holding its monthly breakfast. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, bacon and sausage, home fries, toast and eggs (sunny side, over easy, over hard or scrambled), beverage choice of coffee or tea (both available as decaf), hot chocolate, milk and orange juice.

Prices are $7 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-12 and no charge for children under 5. Takeouts are available.

Events To Support This Year’s 2014 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade

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The Shamrock Cash Raffle is now underway. First prize is $200, second is $150 and third prize is $50. Tickets are available at True Value, Thorpe’s Pharmacy and The Falls Diner. The drawing will be held on January 16.

On February 1 at the Sand Bar starting at 2 pm, the Irish Stew cook-off, Irish drink contest and  Irish road bowling tournament will be held. Stop in for great music and fun.

The Irish Basket Bingo is on Thursday, January 16, at Immaculate Conception Church Hall. Doors open at 5 pm, pre-sale of tickets available at True Value, Thorpe’s Pharmacy or committee members for $10. Extra games will be available at the door – 18 regular games, 3 special games (extra fee). There will be food for purchase – hot dogs, pizza and baked goods. Some of the baskets are chocolate basket, Irish basket and more.

For more information on the parade or our fundraisers checkout our Facebook page or email us at hoosickkid@gmail.com.

January Programs And Events At Grafton Community Library

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The Grafton Community Library is pleased to announce the following programs for the month of January. All programs are free and open to the public. They will take place at the Library, which is located at 2455 NY Route 2 in Grafton. For more information contact the Library at 518-279-0580 or email director@graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

Stay up to date with everything that is happening at the library by liking us on Facebook and visiting our online events calendar at www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org/whats-happening-at-your-library.

• January 8 – Weekly Story Time at 10:30 am, January 16 at 4 pm, January 23 at 4 pm and January 29 at 10:30 am. Bring your little ones to the Library for story time fun including crafts, stories, snacks and more.

• Weekly “Sit & Knit” – a knitting and needle arts group every Saturday from 10 am. All skill levels are welcome. Come work on your projects and learn about all the needle arts including knitting, stitching and crocheting.

• Weekly Game Days at the Library every Tuesday starting at 3:30 pm. Come to the Library to play your favorite board games with friends – Scrabble, Bananagrams, Scattergories and more. Use the Library’s games or bring your own.

• January 29 at 12:30 pm the Grafton Community Book Club will discuss The Richest Woman in America by Janet Wallach. It is the fascinating story of Hetty Green, America’s first female Wall Street tycoon. The Grafton Community Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month.

Flying Deer Animal Tracking Program At The New Lebanon Library

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Flying Deer Nature Center will offer the program “Tracks and Trails: Knowing our Wild Neighbors” at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, January 9, at 6:30 pm. Naturalist Josh Wood will present a slideshow designed to help participants begin the process of familiarizing themselves with the tracks of local wildlife. Participants will also learn to recognize the signs of a variety of common animals in the woods. This program, which is appropriate for adults, teens and older school-aged children, is free and open to the public.

Josh Wood is the Assistant Director at Flying Deer Nature Center in New Lebanon. He teaches primitive outdoor skills and naturalist studies to kids of all ages and runs a local tracking club for adults that meets in areas around New Lebanon on a monthly basis.

The New Lebanon Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.

Strike A Chord! To Perform At The New Lebanon Library

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A capella group Strike a Chord! will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, January 3, at 7 pm. They will perform an eclectic mix of musical genres – show tunes, doo-wop, pop, funk and gospel, with some comedy tossed in between tunes. Their repertoire includes songs by Sting, Stevie Wonder, Journey, The Nylons, The Beatles, Boyz 2 Men, George Michael and Peter Gabriel. This program, which is suitable for the whole family, is free and open to the public although donations for the performers are appreciated

Strike A Chord has been performing together for more than ten years. They started as a Disney tour, performing all over the East Coast and traveled to Canada and Europe. Catherine Schane-Lydon, the artistic director of the group, creates many of the musical arrangements. She grew up in Canaan and has recently returned to Columbia County. She performs with Strike A Chord and a number of other groups as well.

For further information on this event, please call the Library at 518-794-8844. The Library is located at 550 State Route 20, ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22.