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Hoosick Falls Celebrates St. Patricks Day With Parade And Events

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by Bea Peterson

The weather in Hoosick Falls on Saturday was not the worst it has ever been, nor the best is has ever been, for the Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. The sky was overcast with just a drizzle coming down. The temperature was chilly, but not cold. The spirit was there, however, even if half the Town was headed to the HFCS girls and boys basketball games. The parade was made up of cheerful floats and great bands.

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Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – Wood Brook Proposal On Hold

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by Bea Peterson

At the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, March 10, Bob Murphy of Barton & Loguidice DPC (B&L) addressed the Board regarding a grant application for a study of Woods Brook. Murphy and Brad Grant had made a similar request at the Hoosick Town Board meeting the evening before and the Town Board gave B&L the go-ahead to complete the grant application at a total cost of $7,000 with the Town and Village each paying half. The Village was certainly in favor of a study.

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Fund Raiser For Julia Sweeney

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The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is sponsoring a delicious spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser for Julia Sweeney who lost her home and pets in a tragic fire this winter.  Music will be provided for our patrons, by the fabulous saxophone quartet, The Four of Us.

The dinner will take place on March 28 at The Eagles Club at 35 First Street in Hoosick Falls. Parking is available at the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad next door to The Eagles. Please do not park in front of the bays.

Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 pm. Take-out meals will be available. The tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Advance tickets will be sold until March 26 in the lobby of The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at 21 Danforth Street. If you have questions, please contact Christa Caron at 686-4371 ext. 136.

Staying Safe Online At The Cheney Library

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Staying Safe Online will be the next workshop held at Cheney Library with Sarah McFadden from Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County. You might have heard about the dangers lurking on the Internet – viruses, malware, e-mail scams. Come learn how to protect yourself while you enjoy all that the web has to offer. Learn to spot the scams, identify the risks, and take home all the tools and tips you need to stay safe on the Internet. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your questions! This workshop will take place Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 pm in the library. Please register by calling 686-9401.

Our next class will be April 9 and will concentrate on Microsoft.  Any questions about the Internet class or other upcoming computer classes, please call Sarah at 272-4210.

Voice Of A Vet Sponsoring Fundraiser For “Debt To A Vet”

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Enjoy Brown’s Root Beer, Giffy’s Bar-B-Q, HFCS Jazz Band And Silent Auction

Submitted by Gail Smith

Voice of a Vet is sponsoring  the Debt to a Vet  fundraiser at Brown’s Brewery in North Hoosick on Tuesday, May 5 from 4 to 9 pm. Funds raised will support two programs the task force is focusing on in 2015, the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home on August 8 and the Town of Hoosick Tribute Flag Program.

Debt to a Vet will be a family friendly, alcohol-free event featuring Giffy’s Chicken Bar-B-Q ($11.50 for ½ chicken meal, including tax), the HFCS Jazz Band, and two auctions: a live Dessert Auction and a Silent Auction. The renown Ronald Seifert will do the auctioning honors.

As a special feature, Brown’s will serve their very own root beer which they brew in Troy.

Liberty, her travels and information about our Adopt-a-Grave program will be on display.

Tickets must be purchased by Friday, April 24 and are available at Thorpe’s Pharmacy, Hoosick Federal Credit Union, or by calling Gail Smith (686-9888) or Joyce Brewer (258-5772).

The Welcome Home and Tribute Flag programs have been meaningful to our vets, their families and our community. The cost is hefty, but they ensure that our Hometown Heroes receive the honor they are due.

There are a number of ways you can help: purchase Chicken Bar-B-Q tickets or donate an item for one of the Auctions.

Everyone is invited to become a member of the Debt to a Vet Honorary Committee, with several sponsorship levels to choose from: General/Admiral-$200 and includes four BBQ tickets; Captain is $100 and includes two BBQ tickets; E-1 is $50 and includes one BBQ ticket.

Your contribution helps fulfill the mission to recognize, honor and serve Town of Hoosick Veterans. Debt to a Vet Honorary Committee members will be listed in the event program and will be recognized in press releases.

Sponsorship checks can be made out to Voice of a Vet LLC and mailed to P.O. Box 558, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Response by March 31 is especially appreciated. Please be sure to include how you would like your name printed on the program, as well as address and phone number.

Dessert Auction items must be at Brown’s by 5 pm the day of the event, or call and we can pick it up.

Call Gail or Joyce at the numbers above if you have any questions or need more information.

Memorial Service – James F. Conway

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Hoosick Falls – James F. Conway, 91, a resident of West Hoosick, passed away in his home Friday, January 23, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his wife Anneliese B. Conway, his daughter Charlann M, Fuller, two grandchildren, Matthew J. Fuller and Marie E. A. Fuller and numerous nieces and nephews.

Before moving to Hoosick Falls from Putnam County he was active in the volunteer Fire Department and served as chief for several years.He enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry.

A memorial service will be held at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Hoosick Falls on Saturday, March 21 at 10  am. If friends desire, donations may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Immaculate Conception Church or Rensselaer Hospice.

Carol Bisson

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Hoosick Falls – Carol Bisson 78, passed away on Saturday March 14, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Wilfred Bisson. She was born on December 25, 1936, in Pownal, VT, daughter of the late Henry Brimmer and Fannie (Aldrich) Green.

Carol graduated from Williamstown High School in 1954. She worked at various places in Bennington, VT and Hoosick Falls. Carol was a very active member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Hoosick Falls. She enjoyed time spent with family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children Veronica O’Brien of Bennington, VT, Brad (Jean) Bisson of Dayton, OH, Joyce Grusaky and Melissa Bisson both of Hoosick Falls, Beth (Jay) Devlin of Nassau, NY, a sister Elizabeth Harris of Fl, also several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by two sisters and two brothers.

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. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rensselaer County Community Hospice through the funeral home.

Her family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. James Carroll and Rensselaer County Community Hospice staff for their support and care given to Carol.

Hoosick Falls’ St. Patrick’s Celebration Is March 14

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley

The Tradition Continues. Hoosick Falls’ 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated for Saturday, March 14. Twenty-four years ago local Irishmen Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish culture and history alive in the Hoosick area. They decided that a parade was the ticket!

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Meet The Candidates For The Hoosick Falls Election On March 18

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by Bea Peterson

Four candidates are running unopposed for Village Trustees in the Hoosick Falls election on Wednesday, March 18.  Though running unopposed, they deserve the support of everyone in the Village. It doesn’t take long to show that support. Stop into the Municipal Building and cast a vote. The polls are open from noon to 9 pm.

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