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Two Art Shows Open And The Doornails To Perform

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HAYC3 announces the opening of two new art shows accompanied by a free performance of The Doornails at The HAYC3 Armory on Friday, December 12.

The 120gallery90 will host two art exhibitions concurrently from December 12 to January 2. Gallery90 will be home to Nature’s Changing Landscapes: A selection of Landscapes, Seascapes and Still Lifes by New York artist Dustin Liebenow. Born and raised in the beautiful Eastwick area of upstate New York, where all of his work is created, Liebenow references the scenery and light that surrounds him to create paintings that explore kitsch, the surreal and people’s perceptions of fine art as well as nature and light. Liebenow received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in painting and a minor in art history at Pratt Institute in New York City.  His work is in private collections throughout the U.S. and Canada.

At the same time, the 120gallery will host the Barn Quilt Snowman Project by the HAYC3 Artist Guild.

Featuring 20 hand painted, four foot tall snowpeople, this community art effort brings together a classic symbol of winter and elements of the community Barn Quilt project. Five of the snow people will be available for purchase with funds used to cover the expense of the project. The remaining 15 will be displayed throughout the community beginning January 10. A map of their future locations will be unveiled on January 10 and will be available throughout the community after that time.

Everyone is invited to meet the artists and view both galleries at the Opening Reception on Friday, December 12, from 6 to 8 pm.

At 7 pm a highly regarded musical group in the Capital Region, The Doornails, will deliver a memorable collection of  “tongue-in-cheek” originals with obscure covers and a few familiar “warhorses.”  All of their songs come flavored with some twang, a little soul and a lotta chops.  The stellar musicianship of master flat picker Mike McMann and longtime harp blaster/songwriter Ted Hennessy shine when this trio rips through a set. All the while, “Geno” Lemme is on the stand up bass. The event is free and open to the public.

The HAYC3 Armory is located at 80 Church Street. For more information, call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050.

Hoosick Grange News

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The last Grange meeting we had in the Hall was the Rensselaer County Pomona Grange. Martha Babbitt was the delegate at large for the County, and she gave her report on the New York State Grange. Martha attended the 142nd N.Y.S. Grange annual meeting at Onondaga, NY. Martha worked on the Education Committee. She also reported at our meeting in Hoosick on November 12. She told us about the mountain of food given by Grangers. Grangers all over the state bring food for the food closets, and the food is given to the county where the State Grange is held. She attended the banquet on Friday night and reported it was delicious, and they also had a great program. The N.Y.S. Dairy Princess, Casey Porter, was there and spoke. The New York State Commissioner of Agriculture, Richard Ball, gave a great talk. Every day the delegates worked on resolutions sent to State grange from granges across the state. By Monday evening the different committees had acted on them all. Tuesday morning Mrs. Alice Grimsley, from Rensselaer County, was re-elected on the Executive Committee and installed. Business was concluded at 11 am.

Martha ended her program with some readings and jokes. We thanked Martha for a great report.

Master David Cornell had conducted the business meeting before the Lecturer’s report.

Our next meeting is a big night. It’s our Christmas Program with The Mennonite Singers. Many are from the Hoosick area and the Creative Custom Wood- craft Store. They make custom cabinets and furniture. Everyone is invited to come and hear them. Save the date, Wednesday, December 10, at 7:30 pm.

Grangers – bring goodies.

Sixth Annual Hall-A-Palooza Membership Drive

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The Polish Hall, 12 Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls, will host its Sixth Annual Hall-A-Palooza Membership Drive Weekend on Friday, December 12, through Sunday, December 14.

On Friday the Polish Hall will offer a Fish Fry Sandwich with chips and a pickle for $5 and cheese pizza for $11 or pepperoni pizza for $12 (Shag-A-Val’s) served from 5:30 to 8 pm.

Saturday will feature a variety of snacks beginning at 6 pm with free jukebox from 6 to 8 pm.

On Sunday a Chinese auction will be held; doors open at 12 noon. Items being auctioned will include a basket of cheer and a variety of other gift baskets, lottery tickets, gift certificates, Polish Hall membership and gift certificate, greens fees for four at the Hoosick Falls Country Club plus cart and much more. There will be munchies and raffles all weekend long and drink specials on Friday from 4:30 to 6 pm.

Nothing says “Happy  Hall-I-days” like a  gift membership, gift certificate or drink tokens.  Gift certificates make great stocking stuffers.

Richard N. Hosterman

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Buskirk – Richard N. Hosterman , 77, of Buskirk, NY, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT.

Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Harry and Daphna Moran Hosterman. He was raised and educated in Akron and Randolph, OH, graduating from the Randolph High School as the Salutatorian and earning a Navy ROTC scholarship to Cornell University, from which he earned his BEE and became a NYS Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer. As such, Rich held numerous patents in engineering and eventually retired from Trans Tech Systems in Schenectady, NY, in 2010.

Rich had been a member and Past Commander of the Lake George Power Squadron, where he had taught certified courses in boating and safety. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Island Hill Cemetery Association in Buskirk.

He was a member of the West Hoosick Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir. He also was an active member of the Rensselaer Camp of The Gideons International, where he was active in Scripture distribution, and he was a Board member of the Hoosick Area Church Association.

He is survived by his wife, the former Dianne Pickering, two sons, Douglas and wife Kandy Hosterman of Clifton Park, NY, and David and wife Margaret Hosterman of California, a daughter, Diane Hosterman of Schenectady, a step-son, James P. Curran of Buffalo, NY, two brothers, William and wife Carol Hosterman of Columbus, OH, and James and wife Deborah Hosterman of Hartville, OH, a sister, Tana Fligor of Wadsworth, OH, two grandchildren, Danielle Hosterman of Clifton Park and Kristen and husband Edward Storms of Brewster, NY, three step-grandchildren, Nolan Curran of Norristown, PA, and Katie and Sullivan Curran of Saratoga, NY, and his former wife, and the mother of their children, Constance Hosterman of Schenectady. He is pre-deceased by a son, Daniel “DJ” Hosterman.

Special appreciation is extended to his dear care-givers, Susan Lillis, Tammy Hudson and Chuck Springer.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 5, at 12 noon from the West Hoosick Baptist Church, 1349 Buskirk – West Hoosick Road, Buskirk, with the Rev. Don Childs, Pastor, officiating.

Friends are invited to call for two hours prior to the service, beginning at 10 am. Interment will be in Island Hill Cemetery, Buskirk.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be made to HACA, the Hoosick Area Church Association, (Emergency Fund), P.O. Box 1, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.

The arrangements are under the direction of the Morris – Stebbins – Miner & Sanvidge Funeral Home, 312 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY.

Charles M. Brownell

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Hoosick – Charles M. (Chuck) Brownell, 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. He was born in West Hoosick, NY, the son of Ethel and Raymond Brownell. From his first marriage to Ruth Tilley, he had two daughters, Lisa Coluccio and Lorie Hassenpflug, both of Hoosick, and a son, Wayne of Florida.

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A Total Loss; Fire Destroys Hoosick Home

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by Steve Bradley

A home at 27 Hampton Street in Hoosick was destroyed after fire broke out around 8:30 pm Saturday evening. The home was totally ablaze when firefighters arrived after the mutual alarm went out. It is believed the fire started in the chimney area of a fireplace. The home was located in the Clay Hill area just outside the Village of Hoosick Falls.

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1,000 Units Of Blood Needed A Day In NY To Meet The Need

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submitted by Gail Smith

As a result of the situation in Buffalo, the Red Cross needs to collect around 1,000 units of blood every day in New York and Pennsylvania to keep hospitals stocked. With western New York snowed in, the organization is calling on other areas to step up. Thirty blood drives had to be cancelled resulting in the loss of over 860 units.

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Town Of Hoosick Lions Club Seeking New Members

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Hello area residents. As our new year of Lions Club gets under way, we wish to extend an invitation to folks interested in volunteering time for worthwhile causes. Feel free to call Lion Judy at 686-3016 to learn about who we are and what we do. We are a fun, energetic, dedicated club who wish to serve others. We have meetings twice a month and conduct fundraisers to help those with sight, hearing and diabetic needs. We welcome couples or singles who have the time and enthusiasm to be of help to area communities.

Applications and inquires can go to Lion Judy at 686-3016. Our motto is “We Serve.” Everyone can spare a few hours now and then. It truly does feel better to give than to receive.

Holiday Music By The Community Band And The Stardusters

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Holiday music will be presented in Hoosick Falls by the Hoosick Falls Community band and the Stardusters of Hoosick Falls.

The Stardusters will present their third annual Christmas Concert at the Community Alliance Church on December 14, at 3 pm.

The Community Band will present its 33rd Annual Christmas Concert at the Presbyterian Church on December 17 at 7:30 pm.