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HAYC3 Offers Extra Texas Hold’em Tournament

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Due to the popularity of our Texas Hold’em Tournaments, HAYC3 is expanding to a second monthly night for the event. The second date for  January is Friday, January 16. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome.

Doors open at 6 pm with play beginning at 6:30. The buy in is $35 with an option for a $10 add-on. The HAYC3 Armory is located at 80 Church Street on the corner of Elm Street in historic downtown Hoosick Falls.

For more information, call 518-686-9050 or visit the HAYC3 website at www.hayc3.org.

Margaret Pine

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West Hoosick – Margaret “Peg” Pine, 79, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the Center for Living & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls. She had resided in West Hoosick, NY, with her husband Warren Pine.

Born on April 3, 1935, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Peg was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Maleady) Leonard. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. In her earlier years Peg worked as a telephone operator and as a clerk at the former Ben Franklin’s and Corner Closet Clothing Store, all in Hoosick Falls. She most recently worked at the Hoosick Falls Central School as a teacher’s aid, where she loved working with the kids. Peg was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. She loved to swim at the community pool and enjoyed going to sporting events at H.F.C.S., but most of all she cherished the time she spent with her family.

Survivors, other than her husband Warren, include their children, Carol and husband Bruce Patire and Cathy Conway, all of Eagle Bridge, NY, and Craig and wife Denise Pine of Hoosick Falls, her sister, Judith and husband Butch Eastman of Hoosick Falls, her grandchildren, Joseph and Matthew Patire, Rachel Mullen, John Conway and Chelsea and Alex Pine, her three great-grandchildren, Brody and McKenna Mullen and Maya Shaw, as well as a niece and four nephews. Peg is pre-deceased by a sister, Ann Smith, and a brother, John “Goober” Leonard.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday, January 6, at 12 noon from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Karen and Molly McGovern Memorial fund, Immaculate Conception Church or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad through the funeral home.

Jean M. Esposito

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Hoosick – Jean M. Esposito, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, surrounded by her family at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She was the wife of Nicholas Esposito for 50 years. They resided  formerly on Spicer Road in the Town of Hoosick, and, for the past six years, they had resided in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Born on March 21, 1944, in Troy, NY, Jean was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jane (Galloway) Eldred. She graduated from Hoosick Falls High School and Russell Sage College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching. Jean taught at Hoosick Falls Central School for 25 years. She was a great woman of faith. Jean was a caring wife, mother and grandmother and cherished the time spent with her family.

Survivors, other than her husband Nicholas, include their daughters, Christine Renee Pine and husband Robert and Julie Lynn Sargood and husband Christopher, all of Hoosick Falls, and Aimee Marie Decker and husband Scott of Sarasota, FL, her brothers, Kenneth, John and Jim Eldred, all of Hoosick Falls, ten grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

There will be no services per Jean’s request. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Living & Rehabilitation through the funeral home.

Hush, Hush On Surdam Incident

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by Alex Brooks

Hoosick Falls Central School Bus Driver Leo Surdam has not been driving his school bus since an incident that happened on his bus on December 8 in which Surdam intervened to stop two sixth grade boys from harassing a fourth grade girl. Information on exactly why this may lead to charges against him either by police or by the School District is not available at present.

Neither Surdam nor the School administration can discuss the incident, which will be investigated and adjudicated through the School District’s normal procedures.

A police report was not available to this newspaper late Wednesday afternoon.

HFCS District Superintendent Ken Facin said Surdam “has privacy rights and due process rights” that the District will respect. Facin said it is a personnel matter which cannot be discussed in public.

There has been a lot of discussion of the incident on Facebook, and many in the community seem to be rallying behind Surdam and urging the School District to reinstate him. A group of Surdam’s supporters are expected to show up at this week’s School Board meeting, but Facin said the Board and the Administration will not be able to discuss the matter at a public meeting.

Hoosick Planning Board Action – Solar Panels Approved; Hathaway’s Second Screen Not Approved

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by Bea Peterson

At the start of its meeting on December 15 the Town of Hoosick Planning Board passed two resolutions. The first approved the Hoosick Falls Central School Solar Panels project on the Wysocki farm, and the second disapproved the Hathaway’s Drive In request for an additional screen.

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St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser

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The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade committee is holding a holiday fundraiser – a raffle for a 40″ Sony HDTV 1080P TV. Tickets cost $5 each, three for $10 or six for $20. Tickets are available at Thorpe’s Pharmacy or Hoosick True Value.

The drawing will be held on January 18 at Browns Brewery.

This year the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Saturday, March 14.

For more information Contact Kevin O’Malley at 518-686-9460.

HACA Food Pantry Holiday Food And Fund Drive

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Food and funds are still being accepted for the annual Holiday Appeal. Thanksgiving boxes were provided to 174 families thanks to the efforts of many community volunteers. Potatoes were bagged, boxes assembled, cases of food stacked and fresh vegetables were provided. For many families this was the first time they had ever needed help. As one lady said, “I have always helped others, now I need help.” Many must choose between food and fuel; it is not an easy choice.

As we near the end of the year we need your help to finish the year strong and be prepared to serve those in need in 2015. Contributions are running behind the $20,000 goal set to cover the cost of the Holiday Baskets and Emergency Fund needs. If you would like to make a tax deductable, year end donation, please make sure your donations are postmarked no later than December 31, 2014. An IRS acceptable receipt will be sent for all donations.

Donations of food, money or time to HACA can make a life changing difference in many lives. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box #1, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Call Dianne Hosterman at 686-5310 to donate food.

The Food Pantry is open Monday and Friday from 10 am to 12 pm and Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm. Food may be dropped off at these times.