Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Bea Peterson
A capacity crowd filled Brown’s Brewery in Walloomsac on Sunday afternoon, January 18, for the first of the season events to raise funds for the Hoosick Falls 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [Read more…] about Folks Flocked To The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser At Brown’s Brewery
To the Editor:
I do not agree with the rationale of some local citizens who, in defense of an employee of HFCS, chose to label and denigrate a couple of primary school children on social media.
The mob mentality that felt it prudent to do so was unfortunate, as was my private response to one such person that is now well known about town.
I am grateful for the opportunity to confront such behavior and will likely do so again if necessary. Also, I don’t believe I have surrendered my right to free speech, nor been committed to the righteous school of political correctness since becoming a Town Councilperson. I will remain the same person born here 50 years ago, regardless of petitions.
Why is our school and community always fair game for attack with so few willing to defend them? Both belong to us. Our school specifically is currently as good, or better, than it has ever been!
I understand that we have a lot of poverty in our community. I don’t believe that has to translate into a lot of ignorance.
Some people like to run our town down. We certainly have challenges.
Some days we can all relate to despair, but this is not our future unless we agree to it. Unless we don’t fight for it. So many are right now working, fighting and rejoicing in our future. These people need to be supported.
When you look in the mirror tomorrow morning, please consider, which type of these people are you? Which of these do you want your children to be?
If you are disenfranchised, get involved, ask for help, seek a friend. There is no better place to have a friend, receive help or have an opportunity to build, than here and now!
That 200 people signed a petition to oust me [from the Hoosick Board] because I swore is understandable. That none of them reached out to me to hear my side of it is pathetic. Since when have my countrymen surrendered to apathy?
Call me. Give me both barrels. Don’t be afraid of debate, dialogue, I will respect you. Apathy is not an option. Call me at 518-605-4604, night or day.
Dave Sutton
Hoosick Town Councilperson
by Bea Peterson
Members of the HAYC3 Board of Directors and members of the Town Board were on hand between the organizational and regularly scheduled Town Board meetings on Monday, January 12, to witness the signing of a three year HAYC3 Armory rental agreement between the Town and HAYC3. This, the first agreement approved by both Boards since HAYC3 took over the Armory, was signed by Town Supervisor Mark Surdam and HAYC3 Board President Amanda Rudzik.
[Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action – HAYC3 Armory Lease Signed
HAYC3 is particularly proud to co-sponsor, with Hoosick Falls High School and St. Mary’s Academy, the Empty Bowls event on Friday, January 30, from 6 to 8 pm, in The Keep at The HAYC3 Armory in Hoosick Falls. All of the proceeds from Empty Bowls will be donated directly to local organizations that “feed Hoosick. [Read more…] about Empty Bowls
Who said you can’t have a tag sale in winter? Why not rummage through your closet and unload what you don’t need – declutter your house of everything from minks to sinks.
This indoor tag sale will happen on Saturday, February 28, from 9 am to 1 pm, at the HAYC3 Armory. Vendor spaces are available; vendor forms can be found online at hayc3.org.
If you have any questions about this Minks to Sinks event, or for more information, contact HAYC3 at 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com or visit hayc3.org.
Make a great New Year’s Resolution, or help keep your resolution, by donating to a great cause! Please bring your redeemable cans/bottles to Nickelback Redemption Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls and donate them to the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay For Life team, donating to the American Cancer Society.
Unfortunately, cancer touches all of our lives, and we need to help fund research for a cure! Call Terri Burdick at 686-7851 for pick-up too! Why not even just donate a few as you bring your load down? Any help is appreciated! This is an easy way to help a great cause!
The Annual Meeting of the Hoosick Cemetery Association will be held Saturday, January 17, at 1:30 pm at the Hoosick Baptist Church for the election of officers and such other business as may come before said meeting – Carol MacDonald, Secretary/Treasurer.
A Health And Fitness Expo will be held at the HAYC3 Armory, 80 Church Street in Hoosick Falls, on Saturday, January 10, from 9 am until 1 pm.
Sponsored in partnership with the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, this family friendly event is free to the public and will feature over 30 exhibitors and free screenings and workshops throughout the day.
[Read more…] about HAYC3 And SVMC To Host A Free Health And Fitness Expo On January 10
