On March 8, HAYC3 installed 33 hand painted parasols as part of The Parasol Project. Parasols, painted and decorated by local artists, are on display until May 16 — suspended from the ceiling of The Perry Room at the HAYC3 Armory, 80 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about HAYC3’s Parasol Project To Benefit Community Art Program
Hoosick
HACA Holds Annual Meeting
submitted by Dianne Hosterman
A group of enthusiastic supporters gathered at the First Baptist Church in Hoosick Falls on Sunday afternoon, March 22 to hear a review of the Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) events held in 2014, to welcome the new Board Officers, and to hear about some new exciting plans for 2015. [Read more…] about HACA Holds Annual Meeting
Hoosick Planning Board
Rousseau Simple Subdivision
by Bea Peterson
Brian Rousseau appeared before the Planning Board on behalf of his son Nathan who owns property on LeBarron Road. In September 2014 the Board approved a Family Subdivision with Brian and Mariea receiving 3.7 acres of Nathan’s property. The Board approved the Family Subdivision.
Fund Raiser For Julia Sweeney
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is sponsoring a delicious spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser for Julia Sweeney who lost her home and pets in a tragic fire this winter. Music will be provided for our patrons, by the fabulous saxophone quartet, The Four of Us.
The dinner will take place on March 28 at The Eagles Club at 35 First Street in Hoosick Falls. Parking is available at the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad next door to The Eagles. Please do not park in front of the bays.
Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 pm. Take-out meals will be available. The tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Advance tickets will be sold until March 26 in the lobby of The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at 21 Danforth Street. If you have questions, please contact Christa Caron at 686-4371 ext. 136.
Friday The 13th Not Unlucky For Bowlers In The Friday National League
by Leo Surdam
Who says that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day? For members of the “All Out Waste” team, bowling in the Friday National League at the Barbecue Recreation in Hoosick Falls, Friday March 13 was anything but that! The five man team, whose bowlers consisted of Jeff Nichols, Kevin Button, Dan Merrills Jr, Jake Colliano and Matt Brownell, fired an astounding 3653 total scratch, shattering the previous record of 3636, previously held by Monday United’s Barbecue Recreation.
Jake Colliano took top honors for the evening when he bolted out of the gate firing a perfect 300 in the first game. Only to be followed by a nice 279 the second game! In the third game, it was Dan Merrills Jr. giving Jake a run for his money as both bowlers were perfect through nine frames. Dan got up in the tenth and proceeded to throw his second 300 game this season, the first coming on January 23rd! Seeking to match his teammate, Jake threw the first two strikes, and with everyone in the house watching in anticipation, he buried the final shot in the pocket, only to come up a ten pin short of his second perfecto of the night.
Colliano finished the evening with a record setting 878 series, surpassing the previous Barbecue record that was held by Jack Fitzsimmons at 867.
Merrills contributed a nice 764 to the team’s drive to the new high mark. Brownell pitched in with 719, Button added a 649 and Nichols had a 643 series.
Staying Safe Online At The Cheney Library
Staying Safe Online will be the next workshop held at Cheney Library with Sarah McFadden from Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County. You might have heard about the dangers lurking on the Internet – viruses, malware, e-mail scams. Come learn how to protect yourself while you enjoy all that the web has to offer. Learn to spot the scams, identify the risks, and take home all the tools and tips you need to stay safe on the Internet. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring your questions! This workshop will take place Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 pm in the library. Please register by calling 686-9401.
Our next class will be April 9 and will concentrate on Microsoft. Any questions about the Internet class or other upcoming computer classes, please call Sarah at 272-4210.
Voice Of A Vet Sponsoring Fundraiser For “Debt To A Vet”
Enjoy Brown’s Root Beer, Giffy’s Bar-B-Q, HFCS Jazz Band And Silent Auction
Submitted by Gail Smith
Voice of a Vet is sponsoring the Debt to a Vet fundraiser at Brown’s Brewery in North Hoosick on Tuesday, May 5 from 4 to 9 pm. Funds raised will support two programs the task force is focusing on in 2015, the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home on August 8 and the Town of Hoosick Tribute Flag Program.
Debt to a Vet will be a family friendly, alcohol-free event featuring Giffy’s Chicken Bar-B-Q ($11.50 for ½ chicken meal, including tax), the HFCS Jazz Band, and two auctions: a live Dessert Auction and a Silent Auction. The renown Ronald Seifert will do the auctioning honors.
As a special feature, Brown’s will serve their very own root beer which they brew in Troy.
Liberty, her travels and information about our Adopt-a-Grave program will be on display.
Tickets must be purchased by Friday, April 24 and are available at Thorpe’s Pharmacy, Hoosick Federal Credit Union, or by calling Gail Smith (686-9888) or Joyce Brewer (258-5772).
The Welcome Home and Tribute Flag programs have been meaningful to our vets, their families and our community. The cost is hefty, but they ensure that our Hometown Heroes receive the honor they are due.
There are a number of ways you can help: purchase Chicken Bar-B-Q tickets or donate an item for one of the Auctions.
Everyone is invited to become a member of the Debt to a Vet Honorary Committee, with several sponsorship levels to choose from: General/Admiral-$200 and includes four BBQ tickets; Captain is $100 and includes two BBQ tickets; E-1 is $50 and includes one BBQ ticket.
Your contribution helps fulfill the mission to recognize, honor and serve Town of Hoosick Veterans. Debt to a Vet Honorary Committee members will be listed in the event program and will be recognized in press releases.
Sponsorship checks can be made out to Voice of a Vet LLC and mailed to P.O. Box 558, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Response by March 31 is especially appreciated. Please be sure to include how you would like your name printed on the program, as well as address and phone number.
Dessert Auction items must be at Brown’s by 5 pm the day of the event, or call and we can pick it up.
Call Gail or Joyce at the numbers above if you have any questions or need more information.
Hoosick Board Approves Woods Brook Study Grant Application
Considers Changing Brook’s Path
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Town Board meeting on Monday, March 9, Town Supervisor Mark Surdam said the grant application for a Woods Brook study approved last month had changed and the new grant application will be more costly. [Read more…] about Hoosick Board Approves Woods Brook Study Grant Application
Hoosick Falls’ St. Patrick’s Celebration Is March 14
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Tradition Continues. Hoosick Falls’ 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is slated for Saturday, March 14. Twenty-four years ago local Irishmen Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish culture and history alive in the Hoosick area. They decided that a parade was the ticket!
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Kiwanis Basket Bingo In Bennington
Join the Kiwanis Club on Saturday, March 21, at 2 pm for a fantastic Basket Bingo to be held at the Moose Lodge at 916 Main Street, Bennington.
The proceeds of this Bingo will help a local man, Richard Martin from Bennington/Pownal. Dick has been paralyzed since November 1 from a staph infection. He was stricken while at a family wedding in Florida and has undergone many operations and is now in extensive rehab. The goal is to get Dick home.
Beautiful theme baskets, door prizes and 50/50. $10 entry for 18 games, $7 for additional tickets, $3 for three special games. Call Gale Leva at 686-3348 for additional information.