Hoosick Falls – Nancy A. McCabe, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She had resided on Elm Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late Loren E. McCabe, who died in 1993.
Born on March 7, 1935, in Hoosick Falls, Nancy was the daughter of the late Edwin and Florence (Callahan) Webster. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1952. Nancy was formerly employed at Isola Industries in Hoosick Falls, Hemmings Motor News in Bennington and, currently, at HAYC3 in Hoosick Falls. She enjoyed annual vacations to York Beach with her family.
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Archives for November 2012
Kenneth A. Burns Sr.
Hoosick Falls – Kenneth A. Burns Sr., 93, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. He was the husband of the late Marjorie Burns.
Born on May 16, 1919, in Troy, NY, Kenneth was the son of the late Timothy and Genieve (Estabrook) Burns. He was educated at Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Philippines. Kenneth worked at the Gold Meadow Creamery in Buskirk, NY, the family farm and was a custodian at Hoosick Falls Central School until retiring. Kenneth enjoyed going to the Sunday breakfasts at the local firehouses.
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William Howard Paulson
Petersburgh – William Howard Paulson, 71, of Chocowinity, NC, died Friday, November 23, 2012. Born in Lawrence, MA, on July 27, 1941, Bill was the son of the late Ruth and Henry Nason of West Boxford, MA. He was educated in West Boxford schools and was a graduate of Johnson High in North Andover, MA. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Maine, Orono in 1964. [Read more…] about William Howard Paulson
Joseph A. Brandi
Hoosick Falls – Joseph A. Brandi, 96, of LaGrange, KY, formerly of Salisbury, NC, passed away in LaGrange on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.
Mr. Brandi was a Catholic, a decorated Army WW II veteran who was awarded a purple heart and a retired rubber and plastics industry technical advisor and plant manager.
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The Life Of George Holcomb – Medical Remedies For Angeline
by Alex Brooks
Sunday, August 7, 1825: Today I rode to Richmond with my covered wagon and carried my wife, my second daughter L. Angeline, and our babe G. Pease, and Charlotte Pierce. We went to Dr. Merryman’s and he gave us some medicine to give our Angeline for the rickets, and on our way home we called to Elem Tilden’s and I paid 17 cts for one pint of brandy to put said medicine in. I borrowed a bottle to get said brandy in. We called to brother Jay Wylie’s while there was a shower, and when we were returning home we called to the Shakers and took refreshment.
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Going To The Dome!
Panthers Outduel O’Neill Raiders And Go To State Title Game In Syracuse
by Steve Bradley
To say the Hoosick Falls Panthers played poorly in the first quarter of last Saturday’s semi-final game would be an understatement. To say they kicked some butt for the final two and one-half quarters would be the same.
The O’Neill Raiders kicked off to the Panthers to start the game. The Panthers ran three plays, losing 7 yards, then punted the ball to the Raiders. With the ball at their 37 yard line, the Raider offense came on the field and took over, literally. On their first play from scrimmage their star running back ran through the Panther defense for a 63 yard TD. Some Panthers got in a wave to him as he ran by, but for the most part he was unchallenged. The PAT was good, and O’Neill was up by 7 less than a minute into the game.
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Town Of Hoosick Opposed To Keeping Police Force If Village Dissolves
by Bea Peterson
At the Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Thursday, November 15, Hoosick Falls Mayor Matt Monahan asked the Board members for their opinion of a Town Wide Police Force. He said it was nothing formal and he was not there to lobby the Board one way or another.
He brought up the issue because for several months the Village has had a Dissolution Study underway. The Committee has met on several occasions, and two public hearings have been held. It appears there are several issues that could be worked around, but police coverage is not one of them. [Read more…] about Town Of Hoosick Opposed To Keeping Police Force If Village Dissolves
HFCS Girls Soccer Repeats As State Champions
by Bea Peterson
When the Hoosick Falls Girls Soccer Team headed to Cortland as one of the final four vying for the NY State Soccer Championship last weekend, they were ready. Actually, they were looking forward more to the Saturday game than they were the finals. On Saturday they were playing Friends Academy, the team they shared the Championship title with last year. There would be no sharing this year.
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The Berlin Middle School/High School Honors Veterans At Assembly
by David Flint
The Berlin Middle School/High School held an assembly to honor area veterans on Friday, November 16. This is “A day to honor our veterans who live in Berlin, Grafton, Petersburgh and Stephentown for the service and commitment you have given to our country,” said High School Principal Cathy Allain.
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HFCS Develops Exchange Program With Beijing China
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls Schools Superintendent Ken Facin said he has been working with the Beijing School system to develop an exchange program which would initially bring a group of Chinese students to Hoosick Falls to study but which might eventually allow Hoosick Falls students to study in China as well. Facin described a visit from Chinese representatives of the Beijing School system to the Hoosick Falls school. They were quite impressed with the school and its programs and facilities, and they were eager to bring some of their students here to study.
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