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Hoosick Falls

Harry and Marion Sheldon Celebrate Their 60th Anniversary

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submitted by Sandy Hyde
If you see Harry and Marion Sheldon this week, please wish them a Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary.
They grew up in small towns that touched each other. He in Rupert, VT, and she in West Rupert. He was the youngest in his family with three older sisters. She was the only girl in her family, smack in the middle of four brothers.
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Samaritan Hospital Cancer Treatment Center Fundraiser

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There will be a Wine/Music Festival to benefit Visions of Strength, a non-profit affiliated with Samaritan Hospital Cancer Treatment Center on Saturday, August 10, from 1 to 4 pm at Why Not Wine, 5152 Rt. 7, in Hoosick.
This event is sponsored by Adirondack Winery & Brotherhood Winery. Live music will be provided by Original Express. A $10 donation will be requested, and you must be 21 to sample wines. The Festival will be held underneath a tent – bring your chair or blanket.
For more information, please call Why Not Wine at 518-424-7523.

Hoosick Falls Impressionist Exhibit Opens At RCHS

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The Rensselaer County Historical Society (RCHS) is presenting an exhibit, “At the Foot of the Hills: The Landscapes of Arthur Gibbes Burton.” The exhibit of over 30 paintings by Impressionist artist Arthur Gibbes Burton (1883-1969) opened on Thursday, August 8, and runs through September 28, 2013. An opening celebration will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at 5:30 pm during RCHS’s Deck Party. Tickets cost $20.
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Salvatore Gabriele

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Hoosick Falls – Salvatore “Sal” Gabriele, 51, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided with his wife Sandee (Kulcsar) Gabriele on First Street in Hoosick Falls, NY.
Born on September 14, 1961, in Port Chester, NY, Sal was the son of Gail Fox and the late Salvatore Gabriele Sr. He was raised by his loving grandparents Lucy and Luigi Conte. He attended schools in Port Chester. Sal formerly owned and operated Sal’s Auto Electronic on Route 7 in Hoosick, NY. He also was property manager for Lester Goodermote. Sal would always help people and wanted to make a difference for children. He enjoyed the time he spent with family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors, other than his wife Sandee, include his daughters, Amber Sherman and husband Chris of Bennington and Rebecca Zoller and husband Josh of Hoosick Falls, his sisters, Lillian Fowler of Bennington and Lisa Gabriele of Bridgeport, CT, his grandchildren, Meghan and Nolan Sherman and Damien Thieverge, and many beloved neices and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 7, at 5 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 to 5 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast District Neurofibromatosis Type 1, through the funeral home or directly to NF Northeast, 9 Bedford Street, Burlington, MA, 01803.

Letter To The Editor – The Martinezes Make A Difference

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To the Editor:
How do you compile a letter of sincere appreciation and thanks to a couple who have made such a huge impact on this community?  How do you possibly put into words how much Dr. and Mrs. Martinez mean to all they have treated, the many families they have delivered a child for, saved a loved one, held a hand and wiped a tear over the countless years of their practice?
We all have stories we could tell of the way this wonderful couple have changed our lives, saving my son, Matt, as a baby during birth, saving my daughter, Stephanie, three times during her childhood, and I’m sure there are many in the community who have similar stories.  They say behind every man is a good woman. In this case beside this great man is a great woman with a kind word and that beautiful smile.  What a perfect team they have made and continue to make.  Thank you doesn’t seem enough, but please know for all you do, have done and continue to do for all of us, you are appreciated and highly thought of. It is only fitting that this honor [Health Care Leadership by SWVTMC] is bestowed upon you.
Our community is a much better place for having the privilege of Dr. and Mrs. Martinez amongst us.  They will never have to ask the question of themselves that many of us do, “Did we make a difference?”  Absolutely, they did, beyond a shadow of a doubt.
We are most fortunate and blessed to have you.  Thank you.
Respectfully,
Stan and Robin Brownell

Martha Raleigh Winsten To Visit The Cheney Library

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On Saturday, August 17, please come at 11 am and meet Martha Raleigh Winsten at the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. Winsten is a local painter/artist/author from Moreau, NY. She has written a wonderful children’s book, Awesome Elijah, which is a true story about a young, rescued steer who is raised by a young girl and winds up at the Saratoga Horse Expo! Elijah lived to be 19 years old.
Winsten will read from her book and will also sing a song she composed about a coyote, accompanied by her guitar. And to top it all off, she will show children how to draw animals. Winsten has painted many famous race horses at the Saratoga track. The Library will provide paper and crayons.
This will be a morning of fun – so please do join us. You can see a picture of Winsten and her book and paintings on our website, www.cheneylibrary.org. Her book is on display, but circulation will not take place until August 17. Winsten will bring books for sale and sign them. Any questions? Our Library Staff is always happy to answer them; call 518-686-9401.