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Eva Mary Fleming

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Hoosick Falls – Eva Mary Fleming, 86, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center with her family by her side. She resided on Saratoga Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late David B. Fleming.

Born on June 7, 1928, in Hoosick Falls, Eva was the daughter of the late Fred and Eva (Gibbons) Motsiff. She graduated from Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls. Eva worked for New York Telephone in the Hoosick Falls office as an operator and later in the Hoosick Falls Central School cafeteria.

Eva was well known for her love of life and her indomitable spirit with friends from every generation, occupation and situation. She could be found at the casino, at the track or at the Health Center visiting a friend. Eva was a life long Hoosick Falls resident and knew every kid who went through her school lunch line and every bettor in line at OTB. She played cards with 20-somethings, helped set up football pools with 40-somethings and shared gossip with 80-somethings. Eva enjoyed following “her” New York Mets and “her” Pittsburgh Steelers.

Eva enjoyed games of chance, bowling, ping pong and shopping, and she belonged to several card clubs. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, of the Health Center Auxiliary, a Lifetime Member of the St. Stanislaw Society, of the Elks Auxiliary, and she was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Survivors include her children, Mary Beth and husband Richard Dickinson and David and wife Sharon Fleming, her sister, Nelma Motsiff, all of Hoosick Falls, her grandchildren, Carly, David and Rachel Dickinson and Matthew, Jason and Molly Fleming, as well as several nieces and nephews. Eva is pre-deceased by three sisters, Addie Kjelgaard, Clara Salluzzo and Gladys Coonradt, and two brothers, Stanley and Fred Motsiff.

A Mass of Christian Burial is being offered on Friday, November 7, at 11 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Friday morning from 9 to 10:30 am. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Academy through the funeral home.

Progress On Hoosick Falls Zoning

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by Bea Peterson

About a dozen people, including members of the committee working to update the Hoosick Falls Zoning regulations, attended a meeting at the HAYC3 armory on October 9. Thaddeus Kolankowski and Robert Murphy of Barton & Loguidice (B&L) gave the overall presentation, noting this was the first of two public hearings.

A complete update of the Village Zoning regulations has not been done since 1977. They reported that some funding for this update has come from a $9,500 grant from the Hudson River Valley Greenway.

The goal of the project is to reduce the current book of regulations from 12 chapters to six. They said the regulations as they stand are antiquated and barriers to development as they are not in an easy format to follow because of all the add-on changes over the years.

They have reviewed Village properties and present guidelines and are working to have district boundaries be the same on both sides of a street, re-establish historic rights of way, enhance walkability throughout the Village and allow mixed use buildings downtown with some light industry and to integrate quality development standards. It was suggested, for example, that there be a pre-submission meeting held with developers prior to the submission of their application to expedite and streamline the zoning process. They also advocate training for members of both the Zoning Board and the Planning Board.

The B&L representatives felt it is important to review the Village street by street to look at potential areas and see what fits into that area and to address the needs and problems of the buildings that are there. The issue of absentee landlords and nonconforming properties was also discussed.

The objective, with whatever changes are made, is to maintain property values and a level of compatibility within neighborhoods. The committee has been meeting monthly all summer and will meet again in November. Another Public Hearing will be held at a later date.

Raiders Win Super Bowl, 27 – 7, Over Cambridge Cubs

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by Steve Bradley

The Hoosick Falls Raiders brought another Super Bowl championship to Hoosick Falls last Sunday with a big crowd on hand and the cheerleaders rooting the team on. Jake Sparks led the way with three touchdowns as the undefeated Raiders won the league trophy.

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New Opportunities For Vets To Connect In Hoosick Falls

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submitted by Gail Smith

Heroes at Home has initiated two new veterans groups this fall to help our servicemen and women and their families connect.

One is a Veterans Dinner Group on the first Thursday of each month at the American Legion, 150 Main Street, Hoosick Falls. The evening includes a free dinner plus a guest speaker or workshop on topics that are of interest to the military community. The first event will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 5 to 7 pm with a workshop entitled “Income, Savings and Assets for the Future.” This is being sponsored by the Commission on Economic Opportunity.

If you’d like to be kept informed of upcoming dinner meetings or presentation topics or request a presentation on a specific subject, email Amy Molloy at amy.molloy@heroesathomerensco.com.

All veterans, active duty, and their families are welcome to attend.

Second is a Veterans Walking Group at the HAYC3 Armory. All veterans and spouses are invited to join other vets from 9 to 10 am in the HAYC3 Armory to get in a walk and some conversation. This will not only be good physically, but it will also be a great way to connect with those you know and perhaps even meet some you haven’t rubbed elbows with before.

For more information on either of these programs, contact John Holmes at Heroes at Home at 545-6781 or john.holmes@heroesathomerensco.com.

HACA Annual Volunteer And Supporter Brunch

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by Bea Peterson

“We are brothers on the road…I can help you and you will be there to help me…” Attorney Ed Gorman told the group gathered at the First United Church Presbyterian on Saturday, October 25, for the Annual HACA Awards Brunch. Gorman, who holds several volunteer posts, said he remembers all the volunteer coaches who were there for him when he was a kid and now, he feels, it is his time to give back. [Read more…] about HACA Annual Volunteer And Supporter Brunch

Joanne Stewart

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Hoosick Falls – Joanne Stewart, 64, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Baker) Stewart.

Joanne was born on December 31, 1949, in Hoosick Falls, NY. She graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School. Joanne worked at St. Gobain in Hoosick Falls. She enjoyed bingo, gardening, especially her flower beds, and her cat Pumpkin.

Survivors include her brother, Benjamin Baker Jr. of North Carolina, her cousins, Ruth Metcalfe of Hoosick Falls and Sandra Loveland of Bennington, and several cousins.

Funeral services were Monday, October 27, at 10 am from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial followed the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Calling hours were Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter through the funeral home.

Hoosick Rising Gets Specific

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by Bea Peterson

Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge opened the fourth Hoosick Rising meeting on September 25 by thanking everyone for coming, noting that every session has brought a larger crowd. He pointed out some very positive articles that have been published in recent weeks. “We have to find ways to continue that great press,” he said. “We have three terrific schools in the area and a lot of good stuff going on.” Town of Hoosick Supervisor Mark Surdam said work on repairing the Pool has started and will be completed by June 1 next year. Village Deputy Mayor Ric DiDonato said the Village is working with an emerging technology to improve the water and sewer pumps.

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A Great Day For A Cow Plop

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by Bea Peterson
Sunday, October 12, was a great day for a Cow Plop. The weather was ideal! The antique cars gleamed in the sun. There were plenty of games to play and rides in the barrel train for the kids. Folks waited in a long line for food and soft drinks. The grid squares were sold out early. There was even a Cow Plop song!
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