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Don and Bones Volleyball Tournament

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On Saturday, August 9, the Dan Koziol and James Harrington Fund will hold its 10th Annual Don and Bones Volleyball Tournament in memory of two friends – Dan Koziol and James Harrington – who were lost in 2004.  The tournament will take place at The Sand Bar on Lyman Street in Hoosick Falls.  Sign-up begins at 12:30 pm, and the cost per player is $20.

Monies raised through the event provide scholarships annually to two HFCS graduating seniors as well as support to local families in need.

All are welcome – to play or visit.  For more information contact Colleen at 518-368-1791.

Hoosick Rising – Community Development

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by Bea Peterson

Forty people attended the third Hoosick Rising meeting at the HAYC3 Armory Tuesday evening, July 22. It wasn’t just a meeting of Hoosick Falls residents. Besides facilitators from Camoin Associates, Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge pointed out that there were representatives from the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce and Rensselaer County Development as well as Town of Hoosick Supervisor Mark Surdam.

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Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion 2014

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submitted by Janice Tate

Nearly 150 alumni and guests attended the 33rd Annual Walter A. Wood High School Alumni Reunion on Saturday, July 14, 2014, at the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corps. Master of Ceremonies, Ronald Seifert, was introduced by Janice Tate, who welcomed the group and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Helen Filkins delivered the Invocation.

Following dinner, Ron Seifert gave a special welcome to the newest 50 year class, the Class of 1964, who were introduced by Janice Cipperly ’64. Attending were Elizabeth Davison, Donald Eighmey, Jennifer Fisk, Alan Frost, Ellen Gavagan Miller, Lester Goodermote, Richard Lassor, Beverly LeBarron Cummings, Douglas LeBarron, Harold McClellan, Sylvia Mello Silva, Charlotte Stevens Humphrey, Gary Tilley and James Whittet. Ann Sheldon Riedel introduced the Class of 1954 (the 60 year class): Shirley Andrew Palazzi, Helen Betner, Shirley Brownell Cottrell, Nancy Bulson Duket, Ellen Eighmey Carrolan, Alan Finzer, Beverly Kipp Perry and Sandra Pine Davis. Ron Seifert then recognized those attending from 1949 (65 years): Bud Bentley, Judith Bohmer Stewart and Helen McLucas Foss. The Class of 1948 was Robert Cipperly, Douglas Sherman, Marjorie Pine Herrington and Mary Weller Englehart. The Class of 1947 was Barbara Eldredge Brackett, Iva Hewitt Durkee, Gwendolyn McMartin Smith, Marion Siemens Cipperly and Evangeline Weller Brenenstuhl. The Class of 1946 was Elsie LeBarron Marpe. The Class of 1945 was Donn Brownell. The Special Class of 1944 (70 years) was recognized: Robert Morrison, Bertha Piritz Alden and Stella Sawtell Brownell. The Class of 1943 was Helen Brownell Filkins, Kenneth Herrington and Harry Michie. The Class of 1942 was Marion Goodermote Hynick and Winifred Griswold Ferguson. The Class of 1941 was Norma Brenenstuhl. The Class of 1940 was Gordon McNeilly and William Nugent, Jr. The Class of 1939 was Clara Sheldon Gutermuth and Kasmer Stempek. The oldest graduate attending was Eleanor McClure Fairbanks of the Class of 1929 (85 years) who turned 102 years young on June 17. Birthday wishes were given to her.

Those who traveled the farthest for the reunion were Sylvia Silva, class of 1964, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Robert Strait , Class of 1960, from Ammon, Idaho. The program ended with Jim Whittet leading us in the school song.

Thank you and appreciation given to all for the generous voluntary contributions to the Fund for Repairs to the Town of Hoosick Swimming Pool. A total of $1,590 was given to the Town of Hoosick Supervisor for the pool repairs needed.

Thanks were given to the Committee, especially Charles Filkins, who does a tremendous amount of work on the programs. Also thanks to Charlotte Redden who made the centerpieces for the tables. The Committee consists of Helen Filkins, Janice Cipperly, Mary Rubino, Sarah Snyder, Ron and Joyce Seifert, Doug Sherman and Janice Tate.

Pay it Forward

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submitted by Gail Smith

Last week, the American Red Cross went out on National Appeal, which means there is not enough blood in the system to meet the anticipated needs. You can help change that. Hoosick Falls’ next community blood drive takes place on Saturday, August 9, from 8 am to 1 pm at the H.F. Community Alliance Church, 484 Hill Road.

With people on vacation, we aren’t getting the response we usually get when we place phone calls, so new donors are needed to help fill those gaps. We would like to suggest that all eligible donors pay it forward, whether you’re a first-timer or if you’ve given gallons of blood before. Think of one or more people you can donate in memory of, or in honor of, and we’ll put their names on hearts and plaster the wall with them. Another way you can help is by telling a friend of the dire need and personally inviting them to make an appointment, or stop in to donate.

The Red Cross is offering 2 incentives on August 9. All presenting donors will receive a free T-shirt plus a $2.50 coupon for Turkey Hill Ice Cream, and we’ll also be serving Weeb’s doughnut holes at the canteen. But more importantly than all of that, you’ll help narrow the margin between what is available and the anticipated need.

To make your appointment, call 1-800-red-cross, go to redcrossblood.org or, if you’d like more information, contact Gail at 686-3269. Walk-ins are welcome.