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Darlene M. Brundige

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Hoosick Falls – Darlene M. Brundige, 54, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 5, 2014, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. She had resided there for the past several years. She was the daughter of Carol Betit of Hoosick Falls and the late Normand Betit Sr.

Darlene was born on March 18, 1960, in Cambridge, NY. She graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School and was formerly employed at the Eddy in Troy, NY, as a health aid. Darlene loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.

Survivors, other than her mother Carol, include her children, Marchell Leva and Gary and wife Nicole Brundige, her siblings, Shannon and husband James Chaplin, Penny and husband Bruce Rawling, Scott and wife Charlene Betit, Shawn Betit, Andrea and husband Scott Brophy and Normand Betit Jr. and wife Christina, her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Janessa and Alyssa Leva, Anessa, Krista, Anthony and Breyden Brundige. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation through the funeral home.

Motocross Track Redux?

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by David Flint

“It’s been all fun.” That’s Lebanon Valley Speedway owner Howard Commander talking to a Times Union reporter on the occasion of his receiving a DIRTcar Hall of Fame award last month for his 50 years of dedication to the sport of racing.

But just before the “all fun” wrap-up, Commander made a comment that has gotten some folks pretty riled up. He said he had two things remaining on his bucket list, fixing the flooding on his land, “And on Sunday afternoon I want to see the drag track, motocross track and go-kart track running and being packed full of people.” [Read more…] about Motocross Track Redux?

$673,800 Bid Accepted For Hoosick Town Pool Repairs

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Completion Date Set For June 1

by Bea Peterson

At a special Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Thursday, August 28, the Board approved the recommendation from Laberge Group to accept the low bid from William L. Watson Co., Inc. of Eden, NY, for rehabilitation of the Weir Reynolds Community Pool at a cost of $673,800. Bids were also received from DeBrino Caulking Associated, Inc. of Castleton, NY, for $695,722 and from Patterson-Stevens, Inc. of Tonawanda, NY, for $746,360.

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HAYC3 And Hoosick Join The Barn Quilt Trail

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by Bea Peterson

According to the internet Barn Quilt History, “The concept of barn quilts began with Donna Sue Groves and her wish to honor her mother, Maxine, and her Appalachian heritage by having a painted quilt hung on her barn in Adams County, Ohio. As is often the case, good ideas fall by the wayside when work and other obligations intervene. Donna Sue mentioned the project from time to time for several years until she was encouraged by her friends to go ahead and paint that quilt square. [Read more…] about HAYC3 And Hoosick Join The Barn Quilt Trail

Liberty Flies! Hoosick Civil War Soldiers Honored

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submitted by Gail Smith, Voice of a Vet

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the first week in August, Hoosick Falls history was made when 13 Town of Hoosick men who were killed in action in the Civil War were honored as Voice of a Vet’s Tribute Flag (Liberty) flew over the sites where these men are buried.

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Advice From The Hoosick Falls Police Department

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submitted by Police Chief Robert Ashe

The Hoosick Falls Police Department has been receiving several reports from citizens who have received a phone call from individuals who have been engaging the citizen in conversations about their home computer, home services, for example power or phone companies, even about collecting on a bill. [Read more…] about Advice From The Hoosick Falls Police Department

It’s Time To Enter Your Equipment

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley 

The Tractor and Agriculture Show is an exciting feature at the sixth annual Pumpkinpalooza community-wide event. Antique and vintage tractors, horse drawn farm equipment and implements, as well as contemporary machinery, will be on display in Walter A. Wood Park on Saturday, September 27, from 8 am to 3 pm.

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No One Marches Alone!

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Ruck March Is On September 20 From Poestenkill To Grafton And Back

submitted by Gail Smith

The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that there are 52,000 Veterans living in Rensselaer County and the surrounding five counties. Members of the military, from World War II to the War on Terror, experience a myriad of challenges, including post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse and mental health problems and problems associated with reintegration, such as finding employment and stable housing.

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