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Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Rescue Squad Halloween

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by Bill Gaillard
The Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad has decorated the outside of its building for Halloween. The outside will feature the usual inflatable decorations with two new ones this year. The newly formed Rescue Squad youth group (ages 12-15) will present a skit on the evening of October 31 at the Squad quarters on First Street.
While the Squad has a Junior Group (ages 16-17), it was felt that it needed to initiate a younger group to the EMS service. The Youth Group is the concept of Deb Lohnes, the Squad’s Vice President, and she is being assisted by Beth Cipperly and Bill Gaillard. Junior members Hollyann Devereese and Brandon Hodges are mentors to the group. Currently there are 14 members in the youth group.
Two of our newest members have achieved or will enter New York State training. Jessica Fisher has earned certification as a Certified First Responder (CFR) and will join other new members, Jane Swan and Melissa Davock, as they plan on entering the Emergency Medical Technician Program. The State of New York requires an EMT to be responsible for patient care in the ambulance.
A planning committee has been formed to move the Squad into the next decade with consideration being given to getting the squad the Advanced Life Support licensure. Currently the Squad depends on the Bennington Rescue Squad, Cambridge Valley or Mohawk Ambulance, depending on the patient’s needs and location. With an influx of younger applicants and some of the younger current members, this seems to be an appropriate plan.
Members are always needed, and those interested in only driving (CPR and some First Aid required) should call 686-9715 or 686-0810 for information.

First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament In Hoosick Falls

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Shuffle Up and deal at the Texas Hold’em Tournament at The Armory in Hoosick Falls on November 1. Get in on the most exciting Texas Hold’em tourney in the area on the very first Friday of every month. Doors open at 6 pm and play starts at 6:30 pm. The buy-in is $35 with an option for a $10 add on plus a $5 high hand pot. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. The Armory is at 80 Church Street in Hoosick Falls. For more information, call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com or visit the HAYC3 website at www.hayc3.org.

Dessert Auction To Benefit Veterans

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On Saturday, November 2, at 1 pm, Voice of a Vet is sponsoring a Dessert Auction to help raise funds to support Veterans programs here in Hoosick Falls.
We have already received commitments of delectable desserts from some of your favorite local restaurants – the Falls Diner, Jean’s Place and the Big Moose Deli – and are waiting to hear from others. Plus, many folks have told us that they intend to bake their favorite dessert to support this worthy cause.
Items should be wrapped tightly and clearly labeled so there is no question as to what it is. Should you make cookies or bars, wrap them in packages of a dozen. Desserts should be delivered to 191 Main Street (formerly Patire’s) by noon on Saturday so folks have time to preview them. Ron Seifert will be our auctioneer.
On this same day, from 10 am to 3 pm, there will be a flea market, kids’ trivia and an adult trivia contest at noon. There will also be a clothing giveaway from 4 to 7 pm on Friday and all day Saturday.
Not a baker? Come on out anyway, have some fun and take home some goodies.
The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, to arrange dessert or clothing pick up or reserve a spot for the flea market, contact Gail at 817-7286.

Ruth Milliman

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Hoosick Falls – Mrs. Ruth T. Milliman, a resident of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed into the Lord’s presence on October 16, 2013, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Bennington, VT, on August 14, 1933, Ruth was the daughter of Marie and Thomas Tollisen from White Creek, NY. She graduated from Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls in 1951.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Guy and Phoebe Milliman of Hoosick Falls and Timothy and Kathy Milliman of Whittier, CA, two grandchildren, the apples of Ruth’s eye, Guy and Nicole, two nephews, Thomas and wife Jane Outwater and Robin and wife Meg Outwater of Bennington and four nieces, TJ, Hilda, Katya and Hannah Outwater.
Ruth is also survived by special sisters in the Lord, Gail Smith, Judy Stewart, Gwen Waldron and Corinne Eldred, and her brother-in-law and close friend, Gabe Terrenzio. Ruth is pre-deceased by her parents and two sisters, Lynn Terrenzio and Hilda Outwater.
For over 40 years Ruth was the proprietor of Ruth’s Beauty Salon in Hoosick Falls where she came to know and love many people. She also dabbled in real estate and, after retiring from the salon, worked for eight years at Cohoes Fashions as a saleswoman.
In 2004 Ruth was diagnosed with cancer and shortly thereafter lost an eye. Her prognosis was that she would not live more than 18 months. It was through the ebb and flow of surgery and recovery and pain and uncertainty that Ruth’s faith was rekindled. Though the past nine years of her life were at times most challenging, her love for Jesus was recaptured and became stronger day by day as she anticipated going home to be with her Savior. In the last year of her life Ruth committed to writing the Holy Scriptures in a notebook, which she did faithfully. Because of God’s grace to her through those years she couldn’t help but share her faith with anyone she encountered.
A memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Karen McGovern Fund, The Hospice Foundation or the Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church through the Mahar and Sons Funeral Home, Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY.

Beautiful Day For A Cow Plop And A Car Show

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by Bea Peterson
Sunday, October 13, was a picture perfect Autumn day. The ideal weather brought a huge crowd of kids and adults to the Hoosick Athletic Field for the Annual St. Mary’s Academy Cow Plop. It also bought out more than 100 antique, and not so antique, automobiles. [Read more…] about Beautiful Day For A Cow Plop And A Car Show

$8,000 Gift For Greenway From WHIPS

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HooRWA news release
At its recent meeting, the Whipstock Hill Preservation Society (WHIPS) Board voted to donate $8,000 to the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) to help cover the costs of resurfacing the northern section of the Hoosic River Greenway in Hoosick Falls. This section was cleared and graded earlier this year. The southern section was resurfaced in 2011.
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Hoosick WW II Veterans Recognition Ceremony

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Due to overwhelming response by our WW II veterans and their families, we have had to stop taking reservations from the public for the WW II Veterans Recognition Ceremony on October 26. We have a full house.
If you are looking for a way to show your support for our local heroes, you can line Main Street to cheer them on as they ride behind the Patriot Guard Riders from HF Community Alliance Church to the Armory between 9:40 and 9:50 am that morning. We hope many will come out to show their respect and gratitude for what these men have done for us.
If you have any questions, please call Gail at 686-9888.