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Hoosick Democratic Candidates

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submitted by the Hoosick Democratic Committee
The Town of Hoosick Democratic Committee is pleased to announce its candidates for the November election.
Richard McNally, former partner in the respected law firm of Holbrook, Johnson, McNally and Tate in Hoosick Falls, is seeking his second term as Rensselaer County DA. Over the past four years McNally has brought leadership and professionalism to the DA’s office and has made the Criminal Justice System in this County work for all.
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Hoosick Republican Candidates

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submitted by the Hoosick Republican Committee
A Republican caucus for the purpose of selecting candidates to run in the November election for the Town of Hoosick was held on Thursday, September 15. Nominated and unanimously voted to run on the Republican line are Keith Cipperly, Town Supervisor, Mark Surdam, Town Council, Bruce Patire, Town Council, and Richard Whalen, Town Justice. They will join incumbent Jack Mahar, Sheriff, candidate Joel Abelove, District Attorney, and incumbent Chris Hummel, Surrogate Court Judge on the Republican line, Row B.
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Mike Benson Wins Independence Party Line For New Lebanon Town Supervisor

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submitted by the Benson campaign
New Lebanon Supervisor candidate Mike Benson’s campaign to bring new leadership to the Town of New Lebanon government received an important boost with Benson winning a write-in bid to secure the Independence nomination in the September 13 primary.
The primary victory is important, as it strengthens Benson’s position on the ballot. Benson has already secured the Republican and Conservative nominations.
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Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Letters From A Stephentown Navy Man

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compiled by David Flint
During the Civil War, Stephentown resident Charles F. Chapel was a Landsman, a seaman recruit, aboard the USS Wabash, Flagship of Admiral Samuel F. du Pont, Commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.

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John P. Capano Funeral Services

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Funeral services for John P. Capano will be held on Saturday, October 1, at 2 pm from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Academy through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. John passed away on August 25 and was the husband of Jeanne (Murphy) Capano of Hoosick Falls.

Ernest E. Niles Sr.

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White Creek – Ernest E. Niles Sr., 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on County Rt. 68 in White Creek, NY.
Born on February 27, 1939, in Kingsbury, NY, Ernest was the son of the late Harold W. and Carrie (Olden) Niles Sr. He attended schools in the Kingsbury area. Ernest worked for the Construction Union in Troy, NY, retiring after twenty years. He then worked for the Town of Jackson Highway Department and later the White Creek Highway Department until retiring from there. Ernest enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, woodworking and traveling.
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The Hoosick Falls ‘Car Guy’ – Gordon Fricke On The Radio

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by Bea Peterson
Gordon Fricke of Barber & Fricke Automotive, Inc. of Hoosick Falls can be heard once a month live on public radio station WAMC, 90.3. The show is Vox Pop and host Ray Graf, news anchor and director of news media, has a variety of experts on the show, from medical to gardening. “I’m the car guy,” said Fricke.
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