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Bentley University President, Gloria Cordes Larson, has announced the names of those honored for their outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2014 semester.
Taliesin Beriau, a Senior from Hoosick Falls, was named to the Dean’s List. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher with no course grade below 2.0 during the term.
On February 19 at 6:30 pm, the Cheney Library will host the next computer program presented by Sarah McFadden of Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County. The program will be Searching for Info (+ more) Online. The Internet puts endless information at your fingertips, but sometimes, a quick Google search isn’t enough to get you the results you need. This class will give you tools and tips for finding the best online information for your needs. Learn how to formulate a better search, evaluate a website for its safety and reliability, and save and organize online information for later use. Be sure to bring the electronic item you will be working with. To save a spot call the library at 686-9401. For any questions about this class or other upcoming computer classes, call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210.
Need guidance on life decisions? Are you interested in tapping into universal wisdom through Tarot? Sign up for one or all of March’s Tarot Workshop Series.
Taste of Tarot is a great way of being introduced to the Art of Tarot. The introductory class will be held on Tuesday, March 3, from 6 to 8 pm. The cost is $30. If you are interested in expanding on the basics of Tarot then join the Tarot 101 class. This four week workshop will teach participants the meaning of the Tarot Cards, the symbolism of the images in the cards and techniques and everything you need to know to begin reading the cards. This class begins on Friday, March 6, from 6 to 8 pm. The cost is $120.
If you are interested in combining creativity and Tarot then The Art of the Tarot will offer both. Come collage your own Tarot card. This class is on Monday, March 30, from 6 to 8 pm and cost $40.
Private Tarot Readings are also available. Thity minute sessions are $30 or an hour reading is $60. Instructor Jeannie Thomma has been practicing the ancient arts of Tarot and Palmistry for the last decade. As a master teacher and reader she enjoys exploring the visual symbols of the Tarot with her students and clients, offering them new paths for developing their own intuitive strengths.
To learn more about the Tarot workshops, contact HAYC3: Call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit hayc3.org.
The Board of Directors and Jim Martinez (President) of the Hoosick Federal Credit Union at 28 Church Street in Hoosick Falls invite all to join them for the annual meeting and election of Board members to be held at the Hoosick Falls Central School High School Cafeteria. Come enjoy a nice dinner (catered by the topnotch HFCS dining staff) while you hear the “State of the Credit Union” detailing what happened in 2014 and what we have in store for 2015. The meeting will conclude with door prizes.
We hope to see you all there. Please RSVP at 518-686-4504 by Wednesday February 25. Seating is limited to the first 125 who respond.
If you are reading this ad, you are likely able to join Hoosick FCU. If you live, work, worship, attend school, belong to an organization or volunteer in Hoosick, Eagle Bridge, Buskirk, Petersburgh, Berlin, Grafton, Stephentown or Pittstown, you may become a member of Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Businesses and not-for-profits are also welcome and encouraged to join.
Hoosick Falls – The Honorable Richard “Dick” Patrick Whalen, 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2015, while on vacation in Arizona with his loving wife of forty-eight years, Joyce (McCarty) Whalen. She resides on Wilder Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY.
Born on March 22, 1939, in Hoosick Falls, Dick was the son of Patrick and Marie (McDonough) Whalen. He attended schools in Hoosick Falls and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Dick maintained a friendship with many local veterans on a weekly basis. Formerly, he was employed at Zak Incorporated in Troy, NY, and retired from Flomatic Valve Company in North Hoosick, NY. Dick was currently a Judge for the Town of Hoosick, a position he had held for many years. He was also the Assessor for the Village of Hoosick Falls, a member of the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Board of Directors and a member of the Kiwanis Club in Hoosick Falls. His hobbies included watching Fox News, golfing, fishing, Saratoga Race Track and delivering donuts to friends around the Village.
Survivors, other than his wife Joyce, include their son, Kevin Whalen of Hoosick Falls, a sister-in-law, Kay and husband Jack Powers, brothers-in-law, John and wife Irene McCarty and Bill and wife Dayle McCarty, special life-long friends, Gail and Don Morin, and nieces and nephews, Kelly, Matt, Cindy, Diane, Rosemary, Owen, Taylor and Travis. Dick is pre-deceased by a sister-in-law, Elaine Henry.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Monday, February 9, at 11 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Sunday, February 8, from 2 to 5 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad through the funeral home.
Cheney Library will host, on February 19 at 6:30 pm, the next computer program presented by Sarah McFadden of Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County. The program will be Searching for Info (+ more) Online. The Internet puts endless information at your fingertips, but sometimes, a quick Google search isn’t enough to get you the results you need. This class will give you tools and tips for finding the best online information for your needs. Learn how to formulate a better search, evaluate a website for its safety and reliability, and save and organize online information for later use. Be sure to bring the electronic item you will be working with. To save a spot call the library at 686-9401. Any questions about this class or other upcoming computer classes, call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210.
One aspect of HAYC3’s commitment to community often overlooked is its support of small start-up businesses.
“One of our goals is to support our Village and Town’s sustainability and economic development. We do that, in part, by promoting and housing a number of small businesses,” said HAYC3 President Amanda Rudzik.
Presently HAYC3 provides reduced rental rates in the Armory to start-up businesses. including Akin Records, Sweet Sara’s Bakery, Vanessa Lewis Photography and Pawparazzi Pet Grooming.
“We see it as a win-win to help unseasoned businesses find their footing and get established,” said Rudzik. “It’s good for the businesses because it’s local and affordable and it’s good for the community to have desired services and products available right here in town.” Rudzik hopes more local businesses will consider utilizing the space in the Armory and the support that HAYC3 can offer.
“I would love to see other businesses utilize The Hoosick Kitchen,” said Aelish Nealon, Executive Director. A fully-equipped, share-use kitchen, The Hoosick Kitchen is available to anyone interested in making and packaging food products.
“We have so many talented cooks in our community who can’t afford to certify their kitchen and bring products to market,” she explained. “We’ve eliminated one obstacle of bringing a dream to life by creating this shared, and certified, kitchen space.”
HAYC3 Armory has rental space available for a variety of business and community purposes. “Anyone needing space for a permanent location or to simply work on professional or creative projects that require more space than you have, should contact us,” added Nealon. “HAYC3 has offices and other spaces such as the Perry Room, the Owls Nest, gallery spaces, or the Arts & Soul art room that may fit your needs.”
HAYC3 (Hoosick Armory, Youth Center, and Community Coalition) is an organization which seeks to spark economic and cultural revival through arts, culture, education, and health. To learn more call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit hayc3.org.
