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Lee Arnold

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Walloomsac – Leeward Arnold, a resident of Walloomsac, NY passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at his residence.

Lee was born in Hoosick Falls on June 13, 1946 to Charles and Alma (Wood) Arnold who predeceased him.

He lived most of his life in Walloomsac. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Kathleen (Waters) Arnold, a son, Robert Arnold of Bennington; two grandsons, Gunnar and Rian; a very special step-daughter, Sharon O’Malley (Michael); three stepsons and their families; many nieces and nephews and many friends.

Lee was a Vietnam veteran. At Lee’s request there will be no services held.

Solar Power Deal At HFCS Falls Through; A New One Is In The Works

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by Bea Peterson and Alex Brooks

A solar array of over one megawatt, proposed to be installed on nine acres of the Wysocki Farm to generate electricity for the Hoosick Falls Central School, and approved by the Hoosick Zoning and Planning Boards, will not be built. [Read more…] about Solar Power Deal At HFCS Falls Through; A New One Is In The Works

Comprehensive Plan Update Focus Of Joint Meeting

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by Bea Peterson

Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam invited Rensselaer County Chief Planner Linda von der Heide and Ben Syden and Nicole Allen from the Laberge Group to attend a joint meeting of the Town, Zoning and Planning Boards that was held on Wednesday, January 21. Building Inspector Ed King and Deputy Supervisor Jeff Wysocki also attended the meeting. Surdam said a major objective of the meeting was to discuss updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The Plan was first put in place over 10 years ago.

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Children’s Story Room At The Cheney Library Gets New Toys

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Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls recently received money from the Weir estate for the Children’s Story Room. A sink/stove combination was bought; it was put together by John and Susan Hoffman; there are also pots and pans and food; a wooden barn with animals; a wooden train layout; some pull toys and puzzles for toddlers; and a set of cardboard blocks. [Read more…] about Children’s Story Room At The Cheney Library Gets New Toys

Hoosick Grange News

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February 11 was a very cold night for a meeting. We had low attendance but completed our business, draped our charter in loving memory of Vera Griswold.

The Lecturer announced there wouldn’t be a meeting on February 25. Our next meeting is on March 11, and is contest night – photography contest and zucchini bread. Lets have lots of entries. We had our lecturer’s program, a movie “BABE” that was very good, and refreshments. Refreshment Committee for March 11 is Kendall Baker.

On March 5, there will be an A.S.A. (Agricultural Stewardship Association) meeting at Hoosick Grange Hall. This is a pre-application meeting, for anyone interested, and is open to the public. This is on Thursday March 5, 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welcome who are interested.

Cheney Library Book Sale March 7

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Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls, NY will have their first Saturday Book Sale on March 7 from 9 am to 1 pm. There is a large selection to choose from and all books will be half-price, so that means $.50 for hardcover and $.25 for paper. Plus there is a wide selection of free books. So come in and get some reading material for the rest of winter. Cheney Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 1 to 8 pm; Tuesday from 10 am to 5 pm. Friday from 11 am to 5 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.

Cheney Library will begin a Spring Story Time for preschool children and their caregivers. “Every Hero Has a Story” will be the theme. There will be stories, a craft, songs, and of course snacks. The fun will begin March 10, 2015 at 10 am in the Cheney Library Story Room and will finish on April 21. So come along and have some fun as Spring will certainly come.

Parasol Project Features Over 30 Local Artists

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On Sunday, March 8, HAYC3 will present The Parasol Project with the installation of over 30 hand-painted parasols by local artists. Parasols will be suspended from the ceiling of The Perry Room at the HAYC3 Armory.

The latest effort of the HAYC3 Artist Guild, The Parasol Project will be on display through April 10.

“The parasols were the perfect follow-up to the Barn Quilt Snowmen that were on display throughout the community in January and February,” said HAYC3 Executive Director Aelish Nealon. Over 30 local talents stepped up to create this unique collection. Some invoke the idea of warmer weather to come while others are just pure artistic expression and a reminder that art is very much alive in our community.

The opening will also feature live music as part of HAYC3’s Music in Hoosic Series.  Recognized local musician Barry Hyman will be on hand doing what he does best on the banjo.

The opening will run from 10 to noon on Sunday, March 8 and is free and open to the public. For more information on this event please call HAYC3 at 518.686.9050, or visit the website www.hayc3.org.

Cooking Classes Highlight HAYC3’s Menu Of March Offerings

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What better way to warm up during the winter months than with a meal of homemade soup and bread? Toward that end, the Hoosick Kitchen at the HAYC3 Armory is offering an adult class on Bread 101 and a Young Chef’s Cooking Class called Soup, Soup, Soup!

Taught by local Chef Kelly O’Connor, these hands-on classes will be held in The Hoosick Kitchen located downstairs in the HAYC3 Armory at 80 Church Street.

Bread 101 will be held on Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and will teach participants how to make three different kinds of bread. Bakers will sample and take home breads prepared in class. The cost of the class is $15 including all supplies.

The Young Chef’s Cooking Class Soup, Soup, Soup! is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of cooking soup. Designed for ages 8 to 12, the class covers basic cooking skills and fundamentals. Soup, Soup, Soup! will be held on Saturday, March 21 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The cost for the class is $10 and limited to ten participants.  The cost includes all supplies and young participants will take home a sample of their creation.

To reserve a place or for more information, please call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050 or visit the website www.hayc3.org.

Minks To Sinks A Winter Tag Sale

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The Minks to Sinks Annual Indoor Tag Sale will happen this Saturday, February 28, from 9 am to 1 pm at the HAYC3 Armory. Along with great buys attendees will have an opportunity to Shop Local and support three area businesses. Hoosick Hickory, Sweet Sara’s Bakery and That’s Different Chocolate will join the event providing tasty food to eat in or take home.

Tag Sale spaces are still available. Vendor forms can be found online at www.hayc3.org.

If you have any questions about the Minks to Sinks event or for more information, contact HAYC3: Call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit http://hayc3.org.