Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Maureen Daurio, St. Mary’s Academy Principal
The second graders at Saint Mary’s Academy participated in a field trip to the Boston Aquarium. The students recently finished their unit on animals. They learned all about the six different animal groups; mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects. [Read more…] about Saint Mary’s Second-Graders At The Boston Aquarium
by Bea Peterson
Voting in the Hoosick Falls Village election was light this past Tuesday as the three Trustee candidates and Village Justice were well known and running unopposed. Forty-eight residents voted; 15 of those votes were by absentee ballot.
Village Justice Tom Restino received 44 votes. Trustee Jeremy Driscoll received 41 votes, Trustee Bob Downing, 39, and Trustee Ben Patten received 36.
The Hoosick Falls Senior Center is offering an AARP Driving Course on April 23 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Senior Center, 69 Church Street. The cost is $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members.
Seating is limited so sign up now. Call 686-7561 for more information or to sign up.
Hoosick Falls – Isabel M. McGuire, 48, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her family. She had resided on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her mother, Isabella J. McGuire; she was the daughter of the late Leo McGuire. Isabel was born on October 5, 1965, in Bennington, VT.
Isabel graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School with honors. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Potsdam and earned her Master’s in teaching from the University of Albany. She began her teaching career at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, where she worked for eight years. In 1995 she took the high school math position at Hoosick Falls Central School, where she was in her eighteenth year teaching. She was the National Honor Society Advisor, Math Department Head and had previously coached girls basketball. Her impact on students and her love for teaching was incredible. She continued outside the classroom cheering on the sports teams (often with her blue hair), attending each drama production and concert and chaperoning proms and formals. Her encouragement and mentoring will be missed.
For many summers Isabel taught swimming lessons and was a lifeguard at the Town of Hoosick Pool. When “retiring” from the pool, she purchased her getaway spot, “Camp Bella,” on Hedges Lake. There she spent quality time with friends and family. Travel was also a passion, and she could be found on whatever adventure came up – Italy, Spain, France, England, Scotland, Alaska, cruises and much more. The trip just had to be an idea and she was already signed up. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Isabel is survived by her mother, Isabella, her sister, Karen Sprague and husband Richard, brothers Leo McGuire and wife Karen and Michael McGuire and wife Jan, all of Hoosick Falls. She is also survived by her much loving nephews and nieces, Keith Sprague and wife Jenn, Amy Raco and husband Matt, Kevin Sprague, Lisa McGuire, Brad McGuire and wife Becky, Jared McGuire, Tim McGuire and wife Ashley, Scott McGuire and Craig McGuire, as well as four great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her family, Isabel leaves her many friends, especially her “Campers” and her HFCS family of colleagues and students. We will miss her beautiful smile, honest friendship and her crazy sense of fun.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Wednesday, March 19, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be private.
Relatives and friends called at the Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, March 18, from 3 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Isabel M. McGuire Scholarship Fund or the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund, through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.
Hoosick Falls – Gloria A. Hunt, 75, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Earl Hunt Sr., who died in 1991.
Born on October 20, 1938, in Johnsonville, NY, Gloria was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Hansen) Cox. She formerly worked at the Undergarment and Barclay’s, both in Hoosick Falls, and later at C.B. Sports in Bennington, VT, from where she retired. Gloria enjoyed crafts and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Patricia Arnold of Hoosick Falls, Dale Hunt of Troy, NY, Gail Dryden of Ravena, NY, Brenda McGlamory and husband Sid of Crawfordville, FL, Marlene Hunt of Eagle Bridge, NY, Darlene Bradley and husband Mike of Cambridge, NY, Pamela Hunt of Hoosick Falls, Jeffrey Hunt of Cambridge, NY, Earl (Jake) Hunt Jr. and Robert Hunt both of Hoosick Falls, and a stepson, Earl (Butch) Hunt Jr. of Pittstown, NY. Gloria is also survived by a sister, Rose Burns of Clifton Park, NY, 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by two sisters, Evelyn Cox and Sylvia Meier, two brothers, Charles and Frank Cox, and a stepdaughter, Priscilla (Pat) Hunter.
Funeral services are Thursday, March 20, at 5 pm from the First Baptist Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the Church on Thursday from 4 pm until the start of the service. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of America through the funeral home.
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting on Tuesday, March 11, the Board agreed to purchase three hand carved 5×5 foot welcome signs to be placed at the entrances to the Village. The signs will cost $2,500 apiece and will have a Grandma Moses painting on them. An additional $2,500 had to be paid to the Moses Corporation to use the painting. The cost will be covered by Economic Development funds. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Help Choose A Village Sign
by Bea Peterson
Three Hoosick Falls Village Board members have chosen to serve on the Board for another two years. Robert Downing, Jeremy Driscoll and Ben Patten have been endorsed by both the Progressive and Taxpayers Parties and are, therefore, running unopposed.
[Read more…] about The Hoosick Falls Village Election Is Tuesday
submitted by Kevin F. O’Malley
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival will celebrate its 23rd Anniversary on March 15. Twenty-three years ago local Irishman Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish culture and history alive in the Hoosick area and decided that a parade was the ticket.
[Read more…] about The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade 2014
by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Ash said on Tuesday that 19 year old Brian Mayes of 90 Chuckleberry Way in Stephentown was arrested for Statutory Rape. Mayes formerly lived on Lyman Street in Hoosick Falls. He has been indicted by a Grand Jury and will soon appear in Court. The charge was made by a 15 year old girl. Chief Ash believes there are other young girls who may have had contact with Mayes. If there are, he hopes they will come forward. Their names will remain confidential.
