Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
Robert Flores of CT Male and Jeff Turbilio of MRB Group were the bearers of bad news at the Village of Hoosick Falls Board meeting on Tuesday, June 10.
[Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Bad News About Water And Sewer Systems
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, May 17, 70 motorcyclists and their passengers signed up for the Annual Karen McGovern Motorcycle Poker Run. The event left from the St. Stanislaw Society, or Polish Hall, on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls, traveled through three states and returned for festivities at the Hall. Funds raised by the Poker Run are matched by the St. Stanislaw Society.
There will be a Veterans Resource Fair on June 19 from 2 to 8 pm at the American Legion, 150 Main Street, Hoosick Falls.
This event is open to all veterans and family members.
Organizations Attending
• Department Of Veteran Affairs
• Educational Opportunity Center
• Rens. County Veterans Affairs
• Wellcare Health Plans
• College of Saint Rose
• Employers
• Free Legal Aid
• Heroes At Home
• Disabled American Veterans
• Voice Of A Vet
For information call 518-545-6781 or go to www.heroesathomerensco.com.
HAYC3 is pleased to announce the Opening Reception for the Hidden Hoosick Community Photography Exhibit. It will take place downstairs at The HAYC3 Armory in 120gallery90, from 6 to 7 pm on Friday evening, June 20. Artists’ designs for the new HF Police Department shoulder patch will be on display as well.
The entire gallery will be filled with photographs of Hoosick and Hoosick Falls, all taken by the people of our community. Come to the gallery and find the one you took and see the images your friends, neighbors and co-workers took.
Imagine the walls of the long, narrow gallery hung with fabulous pictures. Each one is an individual’s interpretation of how she or he sees Hoosick. Or it’s a picture of something special to the photographer about the buildings, houses, fields, hills and hollows of our town and village. Some will show the bigger Hoosick picture – the sweeping hill views, horses running in the paddock, the bend in the river or a gorgeous village Victorian house. Some focus in on the details, like the gingerbread corbels on a front porch, the shingle patterns on a house, the expression on a cow’s face, the texture of sheep wool, the gears on farm equipment or the bark of a tree.
All the photographs were taken by Hoosick residents in the Town of Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls. When put together in the gallery, they form a well rounded portrait of our community. What better way to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of the Hoosick Community than through art created with the photographic vision of our residents?
The artists have agreed to sell their work. The sale price will be divided between the artist and HAYC3. HAYC3 will apply the funds directly to developing and supporting HAYC3 Arts programs for youth and adults.
Also on display is a special Hoosick Artists Guild project. For some time now, Hoosick Falls Assistant Chief of Police Harold McClellan has wanted a new shoulder patch design for the HF Police department uniforms, so several Hoosick Artists Guild members stepped up to the plate and have designed some options. Visitors to 120gallery90 and The Owl’s Nest on June 20 will have the opportunity to be a part of the process by voting for their favorite. The winning design will become part of the official Hoosick Falls Police uniform.
FunkintheTrunk At The Owl’s Nest
From 7 to 8 pm that same night is a free musical performance by FunkintheTrunk, the popular Bennington band famous for their toe-tapping, hand-clapping covers of 1960s and 70s favorites.
Hoosick Falls – Miriam (Smith) Plenzig, 94, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of the late Francis H. Plenzig.
Born on May 22, 1920, in Syracuse, NY, Miriam was the daughter of the late Alvin G. and Blanche (Greene) Smith. She attended Hoosick Falls High School and ATI in Canton, NY. Miriam was a dietician at Northern Westchester Hospital and Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY.
She is survived by two brothers, Robert L. Smith of Hoosick Falls and Peter J. Smith of New Mexico, a sister, Barbara Dougherty of Massena, NY, a step-daughter, Cheryl Kraich of Colorado, three step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Miriam is pre-deceased by a sister, Louise Guertin, a brother, John A. Smith, a step-son, Francis Plenzig Jr., a nephew, Kevin Dougherty, and a niece, Judy Le May.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 11, at 2 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Burial was Thursday in the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation through the funeral home.
by Bea Peterson
On December 17, 2013 the Rensselaer County Legislative Body concluded its evening’s deliberations with deep sadness in memory of the Honorable Thomas G. Restino. On Wednesday evening, June 4, members of the Legislature met with the Restino family to unveil a plaque on the Rensselaer County Memorial Wall with a photo of Restino on it.
[Read more…] about Thomas G. Restino Sr. Honored By The County Legislature
submitted by Gail Smith
June 14 is a day that is traditionally set aside to commemorate the adoption of the American Flag which happened on June 14, 1777. On Saturday, June 14, Old Glory will get her honor due in Hoosick Falls during the Elks Flag Day Program at the Hoosick Falls American Legion on Main Street.
submitted by Jessica Balch
Hoosick Falls Jr. /Sr. High School is proud to announce the Top Ten Seniors of the Class of 2014. [Read more…] about HFCS Top Ten Students 2014
submitted by Miss Olivia
Miss Olivia, who operates The British School of Ballet in Hoosick Falls, would like the community to know she will be presenting her dance extravaganza concert on Saturday, June 14, at 7 pm at the Hoosick Falls Central School. The first half of the concert will be Swan Lake. [Read more…] about Ballet School In Hoosick Falls To Present Dance Concert Extravaganza
by Bea Peterson
There are many people who will tell you how great Hoosick and Hoosick Falls used to be – when there were stores on John and Church Streets and plenty of manufacturing jobs and restaurants. Times have changed, and efforts are underway to revitalize the community. It will never be what it was; it will become something different and better. And it will require a community effort. Step forward, be part of the action. New voices and actions are needed. Every single person can make a difference.
