The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Village P.D. Gets A K9 Officer

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by Bea Peterson

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, the Hoosick Falls Village Board approved the appointment of Mickey, an 18 month old black lab, to the Hoosick Falls Police Department. Mickey’s handler is Village resident and Police Officer Crystalee Quell. [Read more…] about Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Village P.D. Gets A K9 Officer

Rensselaer County Legislature Action – First Time Homebuyers Grants Available

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by Kieron Kramer

There will be a public hearing on December 10 at 5:30 pm before the next regular meeting of the Legislature on a Small Cities Grant application. In an interview after Tuesday’s Legislative meeting, District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, pointed out that the Small Cities grant will provide first time homebuyers with a grant of up to $20,000 for closing and acquisition costs. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Action – First Time Homebuyers Grants Available

Korean War Vets Are Focus Of Stephentown Vet Ceremony

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by David Flint

The Korean War, often referred to as “the forgotten war,” was a bitter three year hard fought struggle that came to a precarious end 60 years ago. Fittingly, the Veterans of the Stephentown Area decided to focus on the veterans of the Korean War era in their Veterans Day ceremonies this year. The event was held in Veterans Park on Saturday morning, November 9.

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Veterans Ceremony At HFCS

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by Bea Peterson

There is nothing that surpasses the enthusiasm of the elementary students at Hoosick Falls Central School when it comes to honoring veterans. On Friday, November 8, they entered the high school auditorium dressed in red, white and blue. Members from each class carried a flag to the front of the stage. The Pledge of Allegiance, recited by the children, reverberated through the cavernous space. It was awesome! [Read more…] about Veterans Ceremony At HFCS

A Blast From The Past – Veterans Day At The Bennington Battlefield

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by Bea Peterson
While most Veterans Day ceremonies honor veterans from World War I on, the ceremony in front of the Cartakers House at the Bennington Battlefield addressed an earlier era. “You are standing on hallowed ground,” Walloomsac Sons of the American Revolution told the gathering. “It was right here on this spot the Battle of Bennington was fought.” Sheaff led the Pledge of Allegiance. Phyllis Chapman, dressed in Civil War era clothing, introduced the program and read the ever meaningful Gettysburg Address.
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Panther Field Hockey Season Ends In Regionals

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by Steve Bradley

The HFCS field hockey team made the long trip out to Cicero, just north of Syracuse, to face the Cazenovia Lakers last Saturday on a brisk day. Cazenovia grabbed a 2 – 0 halftime lead and held the high powered Panther offense scoreless to take the win. The Panthers had several opportunities to score but were unable to get the ball past the opponent’s goalkeeper.

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