Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Reid Rascoe from Stephentown, serving with the Company A, 1-224 Aviation Security and Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Private.
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Ashley Bloomfield Makes Dean’s List At RIT
Ashley Bloomfield of Stephentown, a first year student in RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 quarter.
Rochester Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for academic leadership in computing, engineering, imaging science and sustainability.
Johnsonville Rescue Squad Breakfast
The Johnsonville Rescue Squad, located at 4 River Road, is holding its first monthly breakfast of the new year on Sunday, January 6, from 7:30 to 11 am. Please note the new hours. The menu consists of eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, omelets, hash browns, juice, fruit and coffee. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children.
It’s a good time to drop off your bottle and can returns and see if you can help by becoming a volunteer. For more information, call 753-9549.
Veterans of Stephentown Texas Hold’em
The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, January 12, in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. The doors will open at 5 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp.
A free buffet will be served at the first break.
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Arlo Michael Church
Arlo Michael Church, cherished son of Michael and Sadie Church of Troy, NY, passed away at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shortly following his birth, December 26, 2012.
In addition to his parents he leaves behind a sister, Rebekah Skye Church, grandparents, Pat and Jim Holmes of Troy, Tom and Wendy McLaughlin of Castleton, NY, Peter Church of Hoosick, NY, and Irene Fyfe MacCollar of Belfast, ME, loving great-grandparents and a great number of extended family.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh, NY.
Donations in Arlo’s memory to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia should be forwarded to the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, checks to be made out to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Peter Rawson
West Lebanon – Peter Rawson, 73, of Schoolhouse Road, West Lebanon, NY, died peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 30, 1939, in Great Barrington, MA, he was the son of the late Ivan and Meta Butler Rawson. He was the loving husband of the former Angela M. Eccles, whom he married on July 16, 1966. [Read more…] about Peter Rawson
Vincent Conway
Hoosick – Vincent “Butch” Conway, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. He had resided in North Hoosick, NY, with his wife Louise (French) Conway to whom he was married for sixty years.
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David C. Squier
New Lebanon – David C. Squier, 82, a resident of New Lebanon, NY, since 1958, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 22, 2012.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lore Squier, his devoted sons, William of Stamford, CT, John of Falmouth Foreside, ME, and Michael Squier of Chatham, NY, and their wives, Beth, Laurette and Rita, and his three loving grandchildren, Craig, Levi and Lauren. He also leaves his sister, Nancy Squier of Upper Montclair, NJ, his in-laws, Georg Oefelein of Moers, Germany, and Annemarie and Richard Benson of Dalton, MA, and their families.
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Grafton Lakes State Park To Hold 28th Annual Winter Festival
Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 28th Annual Winter Festival and Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 19. The Winter Fest will feature winter exhibits, vendors, and family-friendly and recreational activities. The Winter Fest is free of charge and main events run from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Meals Warm Hoosick Falls Community
by Bea Peterson
“It started out as the congregation wanting to do something for the community,” said John Hyde. He was speaking about the free monthly meals offered at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Hoosick Falls. “Secondly, we wanted to develop a men’s ministry.” What it became, more than three years ago, was St. Mark’s Men’s Suppers. Though many help with the preparation, the kitchen is overseen by the men, including preparation and cleanup. [Read more…] about Meals Warm Hoosick Falls Community