by Bea Peterson
Hats off to the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) and all the many volunteers who made the Pumpkinpalooza weekend such a big success. Ideal weather certainly helped. Both Wood Park and the Athletic Field were filled with folks participating or watching and enjoying activities.
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No Challenge Too Big Or Too Small
by Bea Peterson
Marian Foster, 85, of Johnsonville made a commitment that she wanted to do something for others as a way to say thank you. She didn’t elaborate on why or for what. She has volunteered in the medical field for years so she wanted to do something in that related field. As the Hoosick Falls Health Center was the closest health care facility to her, she chose it as the recipient. [Read more…] about No Challenge Too Big Or Too Small
St. Mary’s Cow Plop Is This Weekend
St. Mary’s students and families are gearing up for the school’s annual Cow Plop and Car Show. Deeds are available at the school for $20 for a chance to win $1,000 if the cow “plops” in your square! [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Cow Plop Is This Weekend
Community Walk To Prevent Suicide
In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes; that’s more than 33,000 lives lost each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute, with close to one million people attempting suicide annually. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults and the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. among adults ages 18-65.
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Hoosick Falls Extra Helpings
Join Extra Helpings and save money on your food bill. Extra Helpings is a community food buying club with no age limits or income limits. Now there are more choices and better quality.
The October choices are: $21 basic bundle: 1.5 lbs. bacon-wrapped pork medallions (4/6 oz.), 2 lb. bag chicken tenders, 1.25 lbs. turkey tenderloin (new item!), 2 lbs. pre-seasoned meatloaf mix, 3 lb. bag apples and 20 oz. peeled butternut squash.
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Correction To Cell Transplant Story
In the September 10 Eastwick article “Cell Transplants Save Lives” Bill Johnston was incorrectly quoted as saying stem cell transplants are 80 percent successful, compared to a bone marrow transplant which has a 20 percent success rate. [Read more…] about Correction To Cell Transplant Story
Motorcycle Ride To Benefit Karen McGovern Fund
Area motorcyclists are invited to participate in the “Meet In the Park” Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, October 2. The rain date is Sunday, October 3. The first 100 riders will receive T-shirts. The cost is $25 and includes a paper bag lunch, prizes and more. The ride will benefit the Karen McGovern Fund. The Fund is a not-for-profit that benefits local families suffering medical crises. The ride begins in Wood Park at noon.
Hoosick Falls Dispatch Will Be Terminated
by Bea Peterson
After several meetings, two Public Hearings and months of discussion, the Hoosick Falls Village Board voted four to three on Monday, September 20, to discontinue Village Dispatch Service with the following resolution.
“The Village of Hoosick Falls, in an attempt to consolidate services, reduce spending and adhere to a statewide focus on 911 services, hereby resolves to terminate the department of dispatch on May 1, 2011 at which time all emergency services shall be dispatched by Rensselaer County 911 in accordance with the agreed upon contract.”
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Pumpkinpalooza Schedule Loaded With Fun
The schedule of events for the Second Annual Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza is loaded with family-friendly activities that will appeal to visitors young and old. A tentative listing of events appears on the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3) website, www.hoosickyouth.org. During the festival, the most current information will be available at the information booths located in Wood Memorial Park and at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields. Both locations are just off Main Street in Hoosick Falls.
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Hoosick Falls Derby Club Remembers Veterans
The Hoosick Falls Derby Club has once again shown its generosity by donating $500 to the Veterans Memorial Wall to be constructed in the Village Park in the Village of Hoosick Falls. Club President Joan James said, “It is with great pride the Derby Club honors the Veterans of Hoosick who have fought to preserve our many freedoms.”
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