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The Hoosick Falls Community Band Annual Christmas Concert

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The Hoosick Falls Community Band under the direction of Bill Gaillard and Renee Hatch will present its 30th annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 19, at 7:30 pm. The location is where the programs began, the First United Presbyterian Church on Main Street. The programs were begun by then Pastor Robert Sprunger (d), a clarinetist with the band.
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Letter To The Editor – Thank You Doug

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To the Editor:
I was born in Berlin and lived there for 17 years. I left to go into the service during the Second World War. I remember falling down up on the Plank Road, breaking my arm when I was about 10 years old. I was sitting on the side of the road crying, and Dougy Goodermote came by with his Model T car, stopped and gave me a ride home. I never forgot the kindness that he gave me. That was 75 years ago. I would like to give my condolences to his family and friends. God bless you all.
Thank you,
Bill Deyoe from Tucson, AZ.

Letter To The Editor – The Accomplishments Of The Hoosick Falls Student Body

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To the Editor:
Words do little to express the significance of the accomplishments of the Hoosick Falls student body. Certainly, there are heroes, champions in abundance, individually and as teams, most notably the girls soccer and football teams.  Their right to now proclaim themselves the best teams in their chosen sport throughout the ENTIRE State of New York cannot be denied. Hoosick Falls is indeed “Title Town.” You young people and your teammates, which include coaches, parents, cheerleaders and musicians, are to be congratulated and will be for many moons to come.
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The Berlin Food Closet Announces Holiday Hours

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Due to the Christmas holiday, the Berlin Community Food Closet (BCFC) will not operate on Tuesday, December 25. Because of this closure, the BCFC will be open on Monday, December 24, from 11 am until 12 pm.
The Berlin Community Food Closet is housed by the Berlin Seventh Day Baptist Church on North Main Street, and provides three days’ meals to in-need families in the Berlin area. More information is available on the Church’s website, www.berlinsdb.org.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Grafton

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Santa will be visiting children at the Festival of Trees on Sunday, December 16, from noon to 1 pm at the Everett Wagar Senior Center. The visit is in conjunction with the open house for the Festival on that date at the Center. Children and their parents are encouraged to pay Santa a visit.  The open house is from 10 am to 2 pm and is free. The public is warmly invited to attend.
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Help A Vet In Need

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Do you know a local veteran or veteran’s family that is in need? The Taconic Valley American Legion Auxiliary wants to help. Call Sue O’Neil at 658-9397 or send an email to marylouwalters@taconic.net.

A Community Holiday Celebration At The New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library will host a fun filled community holiday celebration on Friday, December 21, from 6 to 8 pm at the Library. The celebration will include music, pot luck, caroling, crafts for kids, tree lighting and a visit from Santa. Participants are encouraged to bring treats or a covered dish to share.
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Grafton VFD And Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, December 29, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85).
Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu. The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 12 and under and free for kids five and under.

Lebanon Valley Women’s Club Christmas Party

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The Lebanon Valley Women’s Club will hold its annual Christmas Party at the New Lebanon Congregational Church meeting hall, US Route 20, on Friday, December 14, at 12:30 pm. Members will be collecting donations for Charlie’s Pantry in New Lebanon and for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society. Those interested in becoming members are cordially invited to attend.