Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
A fundraiser is planned for the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade with the Hill Hollow Band on Sunday, January 18, at Brown’s Brewery in North Hoosick from 2 to 5 pm. Tickets cost $10. There will be raffles, snacks and toe tapping fun – and a cash bar.
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by Bea Peterson
A large crowd of friends and family, including Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam and Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge, turned out on New Year’s Day afternoon to see Jenn Hyde sworn in as Town of Hoosick Councilperson. [Read more…] about Jenn Hyde Sworn In As Hoosick Councilperson
The Town of Hoosick Lions Club is honored to participate in the HAYC3 Health and Fitness Expo to be held at the HAYC3 Armory, 80 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, on Saturday, January 10, from 9 am to 1 pm.
This year the Town of Hoosick Lions Club is thrilled to have Kathryn Miklowitz, KidSight Outreach Specialist with the Northeast Association of the Blind at Albany, available to conduct eyesight screening for children ages 2 to 12. She will be screening children from 10 am to 1 pm at the HAYC3 Health and Fitness Expo.
Miklowitz has visited the area in the past to assess the vision of children. The results of her screening have detected eyesight issues at an early stage in time to achieve appropriate correction. The screening takes only a few minutes per child, is noninvasive, fun and is free of charge. Younger children may benefit the most since vision screening for those younger than five years of age often does not occur until they are older. A parental/guardian consent form is required.
Plan on coming to the HAYC3 Health and Fitness Expo and visiting Kathryn to have your child’s vision assessed and to learn more about Lionism!
Vermont State Representative Kiah Morris recently announced the awarding of $75,000 to the Bennington based coalition Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT), in partnership with the Hoosick Falls based group HAYC3, in support of efforts to address alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse in the region. Funded through the federal Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, the two groups will work collaboratively on the development of comprehensive, evidence based strategies towards strengthening communities in southern Bennington County and preventing first time alcohol, tobacco and drug use in youth.
“The Alliance for Community Transformations and HAYC3 have long shared a strong collaborative relationship and have maintained a commitment to addressing issues that affect our region together for a number of years. The issues that the Greater Bennington region faces regarding alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse are the same as those in the Greater Hoosick region, with shared challenges and experiences. The awarding of these funds validates our belief that we are all in this together,” said Morris who also serves as the Director of ACT.
Now in its 16th year of existence, ACT is a community based, grassroots coalition that addresses a wide range of public health issues including substance abuse that serves Bennington, North Bennington, Arlington, Shaftsbury, Pownal and Woodford in southern Bennington County. In the past year they have co-presented community forums on opiate addiction in Hoosick Falls and Bennington.
“As an organization, we are passionate about supporting our youth and creating meaningful opportunities for youth to lead and be heard in the building of our communities,” said Morris. In addition to coordination of their Youth Ambassador Program, which promotes peer outreach for area youth, ACT spearheaded efforts to establish a statewide and local Youth Appreciation Day. “Supporting youth strengthens families and enriches our community. By bringing together other sectors to look at ways to prevent substance abuse, we can better develop a clear vision on how to support our youth and make that work sustainable into the future,” Morris said.
ACT currently receives funding through the Vermont Department of Health for prevention work and operates through the Bennington County Regional Commission’s Healthy Communities division.
Starting January 15 at 6:30 pm in the Cheney Library a series of computer classes will begin. These classes have been developed by Sarah McFadden of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. The first class will cover Computer Basics, and you will learn the differences between hardware and software as well as the mechanics of email and the web.
by Bea Peterson
Pittstown Town Supervisor Ed King said the Town Hall was broken into over the New Year’s long weekend. The building was closed Wednesday, December 31, from noon until Monday morning, January 5. The rear exterior door was damaged, $300 was taken from two cash boxes, and a laptop computer was taken as well.
King said the NYS Police are investigating and are checking fingerprints.
Hoosick Grange will try again to have the Mennonite Singers on Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 pm. We will see what the weather brings us, and hope it’s good weather. All are welcome to come and hear this great a cappella group.
Grangers – don’t forget to bring goodies.
by Bea Peterson
On Thursday, December 11, members of the community had an opportunity to visit Hoosac School as students and staff celebrated the school’s 123rd Boar’s Head and Yule Log pageant. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Boar’s Head And Yule Log Celebration
