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Hoosick Falls Girls Basketball

by Jeffrey Bernstein
Meg Barber, now the head coach at NYU, is one of the best basketball players to come out of Hoosick Falls High School. The 1998 graduate’s 1,643 career points were the most scored by a female Panther when she left the program. Barber held that record until 2020, when Logan Thayne, now playing for SUNY Cobleskill, surpassed that mark with 1,723 points (547 of those during her senior year).

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Wreaths Across America at Maple Grove Cemetery

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Submitted by Joyce Brewer
Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls hosted its annual Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, December 14th. This national event, observed at over 4,500 sites across the country, serves to remember, honor, and teach the significance of those who served in the military. This year’s theme was “Serve with Purpose.”

During the ceremony, 103 wreaths were laid to honor the 103 men from the community who gave their lives in service to our country. A special wreath was placed on the grave of Harris Hawthorn, a Civil War Medal of Honor recipient.

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Winterfest

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Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications
The HFCS PTA is hosting a free event that will be fun for the whole family — Winterfest! This year's Winterfest will take place on Saturday, December 14th, from 2 to 6 pm at the HFCS Elementary School gym and cafeteria. Winter-themed activities will be offered such as kids' bingo, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and a Cake Walk where kids and families can win tasty cakes or baked goods. Nearly a dozen local vendors are signed up to attend and sell their specialty items such as paintings, handcrafted cutting boards, jewelry, ornaments, candles, and more. The PTA has collected fun items from local businesses for a basket raffle and will run a 50/50 raffle. Local photographer Vanessa Lewis will take free pictures with Santa and children will be offered goodie bags to take home, complete with reindeer food! Anyone in the community is welcome to attend this free family event. The HFCS PTA would like to thank all the generous sponsors who have contributed to this event.

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Roberta Webb – Obituary

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Roberta Webb, 95, of Hoosick Falls NY, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2024.

After growing up in Mt Kisco, NY, Roberta graduated from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. She met her husband there, James Webb from North Carolina, who then served in the Korean war.

While making a family life in Rockland County, NY, Roberta became a pioneering woman in the textile design industry. Commuting to New York City, carrying a large portfolio of J-Webb designs, brokering assignments and projects, including a special permission blanket of Disney characters. [Read more…] about Roberta Webb – Obituary

Middle School Food Drive for HACA Food Pantry

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Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications

The HFCS Middle School recently held a food drive and collected 680 items for the HACA food pantry for holiday food distributions in the community. Pictured with their teacher, Mrs. Antolick, are 5th and 6th grade members of the Middle School Student Council: Kendall Bettis, Allison Bushey, Jonny Mulligan, Nora Foy, Avery Sinsabaugh, Jazmin Sutton, Armando Lind, Ben Rousseau, and Colton Sousie.

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Small Business Saturday

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at the Louis Miller Museum

This November 30th, the Louis Miller Museum invites the community to celebrate Small Business Saturday with a special event from 10 am to 4 pm. This day highlights the importance of supporting local businesses and features a unique opportunity to shop from three local vendors in addition to the museum’s own gift shop offerings.

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Joseph S. Trembley – Obituary

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Joseph Stanley Trembley passed away on November 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on January 13, 1945 to Grant Wright Trembley and Mary Jane (Boyd) Trembley in Arlington, KS, and held lifelong bonds with his siblings, Sarah Trembley Evans and Steve Trembley. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 51 years, Jean Marie (Hewson) Trembley, his four children Peter Trembley (Nicole), Amy Trembley-Prevost (Aaron Prevost), Matthew Trembley (Robin Trembley), Andrew Trembley (Alyssa Stryker), and seven adored grandchildren. [Read more…] about Joseph S. Trembley – Obituary

Small Business Saturday

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at the Louis Miller Museum

This November 30th, the Louis Miller Museum invites the community to celebrate Small Business Saturday with a special event from 10 am to 4 pm. This day highlights the importance of supporting local businesses and features a unique opportunity to shop from three local vendors in addition to the museum’s own gift shop offerings.

Shoppers can explore a variety of handmade goods, artisanal products, and exclusive items from local artisans. This event not only promotes small businesses but also encourages community members to discover the treasures available right in their own backyard.

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Help HACA Food Pantry Feed Our Neighbors in Need

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During a holiday season marked by sharing meals with family and friends, the HACA Food Pantry aims to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry. To help feed our families this holiday season, watch for our “Sharing – Giving – Serving” campaign.

With the holidays approaching, the food pantry is experiencing a record number of visitors as inflation is causing the prices of food to spike. Join us in our mission to fight food insecurity so everyone can have a delicious holiday meal.

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