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Hoosick Falls

Two Art Shows Open And The Doornails To Perform

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HAYC3 announces the opening of two new art shows accompanied by a free performance of The Doornails at The HAYC3 Armory on Friday, December 12.

The 120gallery90 will host two art exhibitions concurrently from December 12 to January 2. Gallery90 will be home to Nature’s Changing Landscapes: A selection of Landscapes, Seascapes and Still Lifes by New York artist Dustin Liebenow. Born and raised in the beautiful Eastwick area of upstate New York, where all of his work is created, Liebenow references the scenery and light that surrounds him to create paintings that explore kitsch, the surreal and people’s perceptions of fine art as well as nature and light. Liebenow received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in painting and a minor in art history at Pratt Institute in New York City.  His work is in private collections throughout the U.S. and Canada.

At the same time, the 120gallery will host the Barn Quilt Snowman Project by the HAYC3 Artist Guild.

Featuring 20 hand painted, four foot tall snowpeople, this community art effort brings together a classic symbol of winter and elements of the community Barn Quilt project. Five of the snow people will be available for purchase with funds used to cover the expense of the project. The remaining 15 will be displayed throughout the community beginning January 10. A map of their future locations will be unveiled on January 10 and will be available throughout the community after that time.

Everyone is invited to meet the artists and view both galleries at the Opening Reception on Friday, December 12, from 6 to 8 pm.

At 7 pm a highly regarded musical group in the Capital Region, The Doornails, will deliver a memorable collection of  “tongue-in-cheek” originals with obscure covers and a few familiar “warhorses.”  All of their songs come flavored with some twang, a little soul and a lotta chops.  The stellar musicianship of master flat picker Mike McMann and longtime harp blaster/songwriter Ted Hennessy shine when this trio rips through a set. All the while, “Geno” Lemme is on the stand up bass. The event is free and open to the public.

The HAYC3 Armory is located at 80 Church Street. For more information, call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050.

Sixth Annual Hall-A-Palooza Membership Drive

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The Polish Hall, 12 Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls, will host its Sixth Annual Hall-A-Palooza Membership Drive Weekend on Friday, December 12, through Sunday, December 14.

On Friday the Polish Hall will offer a Fish Fry Sandwich with chips and a pickle for $5 and cheese pizza for $11 or pepperoni pizza for $12 (Shag-A-Val’s) served from 5:30 to 8 pm.

Saturday will feature a variety of snacks beginning at 6 pm with free jukebox from 6 to 8 pm.

On Sunday a Chinese auction will be held; doors open at 12 noon. Items being auctioned will include a basket of cheer and a variety of other gift baskets, lottery tickets, gift certificates, Polish Hall membership and gift certificate, greens fees for four at the Hoosick Falls Country Club plus cart and much more. There will be munchies and raffles all weekend long and drink specials on Friday from 4:30 to 6 pm.

Nothing says “Happy  Hall-I-days” like a  gift membership, gift certificate or drink tokens.  Gift certificates make great stocking stuffers.

James Arthur Cutler

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Hoosick Falls – James Arthur Cutler, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, with his family at his side. James was the loving and devoted husband of Evylene (Beagle) Cutler. They resided on Rogers Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Born on November 25, 1931, in Hoosick Falls, Jim was the son of the late Arthur and Bessie (Carr) Cutler. Jim was very dedicated to his family and passionate about his community, his church and his country. His compassion is evidenced by his countless hours of volunteer service to the Hoosick Falls Fire Department, the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, American Legion Post 40, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the First United Presbyterian Church as a sexton, the Village of Hoosick Falls as a trustee and his work as a Boy Scout Leader and at the local food closet. He was a member of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. Jim and his wife Evylene were constant companions and were often seen together serving a charity or simply walking hand in hand throughout the Village.

Survivors, other than his wife Evylene, include his four daughters, Debbie Lynch and husband Bob of Malta, NY, Linda Reveal and husband Jamie of Hoosick Falls, Carol Gorman and husband Bob of Hoosick Falls and Connie Cutler of Colonie, NY, and one son, James A. Cutler Jr. and wife Liz of Hoosick Falls. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jim is pre-deceased by a brother, Harold Cutler.

A funeral service was held on Monday, December 1, at 11 am from the First Baptist Church in Hoosick Falls. The burial followed, with Military Honors, at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends called at the Church on Monday from 10 am until the time of the service. The arrangements are under the direction of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion or the Karen and Molly McGovern fund through the funeral home.

1,000 Units Of Blood Needed A Day In NY To Meet The Need

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submitted by Gail Smith

As a result of the situation in Buffalo, the Red Cross needs to collect around 1,000 units of blood every day in New York and Pennsylvania to keep hospitals stocked. With western New York snowed in, the organization is calling on other areas to step up. Thirty blood drives had to be cancelled resulting in the loss of over 860 units.

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