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Hoosick Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting To Be Held On March 4 – (Wednesday evening 6 pm until 7:30 pm)

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The Board of Directors and Jim Martinez (President) of the Hoosick Federal Credit Union at 28 Church Street in Hoosick Falls invite all to join them for the annual meeting and election of Board members to be held at the Hoosick Falls Central School High School Cafeteria.  Come enjoy a nice dinner (catered by the topnotch HFCS dining staff) while you hear the “State of the Credit Union” detailing what happened in 2014 and what we have in store for 2015. The meeting will conclude with door prizes.

We hope to see you all there.  Please RSVP at 518-686-4504 by Wednesday February 25. Seating is limited to the first 125 who respond.

If you are reading this ad, you are likely able to join Hoosick FCU. If you live, work, worship, attend school, belong to an organization or volunteer in Hoosick, Eagle Bridge, Buskirk, Petersburgh, Berlin, Grafton, Stephentown or Pittstown, you may become a member of Hoosick Federal Credit Union.  Businesses and not-for-profits are also welcome and encouraged to join.

Hoosick Rising Focuses On Getting Faster Internet Service In Area

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by Bea Peterson

There were several topics discussed at the most recent Hoosick Rising meeting held at the Community Alliance Church on January 8. They included the need for more volunteers to keep the Hoosick Rising momentum going, the desire to involve more entrepreneurs, recent community successes and updated information on HAYC3 and CiviCure and CiviCure’s plans for the Wood Block. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rising Focuses On Getting Faster Internet Service In Area

Save A Heart On Valentine’s Day – Friends And Family CPR Program

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February is American Heart Month! The number one factor in improving survival in sudden cardiac arrest is early recognition and early CPR. You have heard this over and over again. Are you trained? Would you know how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest or know how to initiate CPR? Here is your chance!

In conjunction with American Heart Month and in observance of Valentine’s Day, The Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad will sponsor the American Heart Association’s Friends and Family CPR program. This program is perfect for those that want or need to know CPR, but do not have a lot of time for more in depth training. Friends and family emphasizes “hands only compressions” and takes just a little more than an hour to complete.

The program will be held at Cambridge Central School on Saturday February 14, 2015. There are two sessions; 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. The fee for the course is $15 per person, or if you “bring a family member or friend”, it is $10 per person.

For more information or to register for the program, please contact CVRS at 518-677-8211 or training@cambridgeems.com.

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in other American Heart Association CPR or First Aid courses or are interested in becoming an EMS volunteer.

County Winner Selected for New York Farm Bureau Scholarship

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George Lamb Chosen As Rensselaer County Scholarship Winner

George Lamb was chosen as the Rensselaer County Farm Bureau winner by New York Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Committee.

George is the son of Terry and Christina Lamb of Buskirk, NY.  George is a very well rounded student and is a senior attending Hoosic Valley High School.  He has participated in a range of extracurricular activities: Schaghticoke Fair, 4-H Cornell’s Dairy Discovery, 4-H President, Past Vice President and Past Treasurer. He works on a local farm where he is responsible for night chores.

George plans to attend college and major in Agri-Business, Environmental Studies or Science for Agricultural Purposes.

The competition began at the county level where George and other students competed against one another for the right to be named the Rensselaer County scholarship winner.  George was required to write an essay answering the question “If you had the power to change something in your community or on your farm, what would you change and why?” His application and essay were both reviewed by the judges, and both factored into his final score.

“The world of agriculture has many bright young leaders,” said the NYFB Promotion and Education Committee. “George and all of the other finalists have clearly demonstrated their depth of knowledge and commitment to agriculture. With such talented and intelligent leaders on the horizon, the future of New York agriculture seems particularly bright. We are thrilled that our scholarship money will be put to good use in helping these students to reach their full potential.”

Hoosick Grange News

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On January 14, Hoosick Grange had a great turnout with good weather too. It was the Mennonites Concert. It was cold but that’s what you get in January.

The lecturer said it was a Christmas, New Years and Hoosick Grange 107th Birthday Anniversary Concert. There were lots of families with children, guests and Grangers.

They sang many Christmas songs and ended with a prayer.

Afterward the Grange had lots of delicious refreshments. Ice Cream was provided by the Stewart Store. The Rensselaer County Dairy Princess, Miss Abbie Tarbox and her mother helped with serving drinks.

Grangers – remember to prepare for the contests – Photography, Art and Zucchini Bread Contests. Also there are other contests so check in with lecturer. Contests are in March, check your program book. Our next meeting will hopefully be on February 11 or 25 depending on the weather.

If it’s good, it will be movie night with pop corn and drink. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the program.

Learn To Search For Information On The Computer

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Cheney Library will host, on February 19 at 6:30 pm, the next computer program presented by Sarah McFadden of Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County. The program will be Searching for Info (+ more) Online. The Internet puts endless information at your fingertips, but sometimes, a quick Google search isn’t enough to get you the results you need. This class will give you tools and tips for finding the best online information for your needs. Learn how to formulate a better search, evaluate a website for its safety and reliability, and save and organize online information for later use. Be sure to bring the electronic item you will be working with. To save a spot call the library at 686-9401. Any questions about this class or other upcoming computer classes, call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210.

HAYC3 Committed To Building Community And Business

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One aspect of HAYC3’s commitment to community often overlooked is its support of small  start-up businesses.

“One of our goals is to support our Village and Town’s sustainability and economic development. We do that, in part, by promoting and housing a number of small businesses,” said HAYC3 President Amanda Rudzik.

Presently HAYC3 provides reduced rental rates in the Armory to start-up businesses. including Akin Records, Sweet Sara’s Bakery, Vanessa Lewis Photography and Pawparazzi Pet Grooming.

“We see it as a win-win to help unseasoned businesses find their footing and get established,” said Rudzik. “It’s good for the businesses because it’s local and affordable and it’s good for the community to have desired services and products available right here in town.” Rudzik hopes more local businesses will consider utilizing the space in the Armory and the support that HAYC3 can offer.

“I would love to see other businesses utilize The Hoosick Kitchen,” said Aelish Nealon, Executive Director. A fully-equipped, share-use kitchen, The Hoosick Kitchen is available to anyone interested in making and packaging food products.

“We have so many talented cooks in our community who can’t afford to certify their kitchen and bring products to market,” she explained.  “We’ve eliminated one obstacle of bringing a dream to life by creating this shared, and certified, kitchen space.”

HAYC3 Armory has rental space available for a variety of business and community purposes. “Anyone needing space for a permanent location or to simply work on professional or creative projects that require more space than you have, should contact us,” added Nealon. “HAYC3 has offices and other spaces such as the Perry Room, the Owls Nest, gallery spaces, or the Arts & Soul art room that may fit your needs.”

HAYC3 (Hoosick Armory, Youth Center, and Community Coalition) is an organization which seeks to spark economic and cultural revival through arts, culture, education, and health. To learn more call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit hayc3.org.