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New Opportunities For Vets To Connect In Hoosick Falls

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submitted by Gail Smith

Heroes at Home has initiated two new veterans groups this fall to help our servicemen and women and their families connect.

One is a Veterans Dinner Group on the first Thursday of each month at the American Legion, 150 Main Street, Hoosick Falls. The evening includes a free dinner plus a guest speaker or workshop on topics that are of interest to the military community. The first event will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 5 to 7 pm with a workshop entitled “Income, Savings and Assets for the Future.” This is being sponsored by the Commission on Economic Opportunity.

If you’d like to be kept informed of upcoming dinner meetings or presentation topics or request a presentation on a specific subject, email Amy Molloy at amy.molloy@heroesathomerensco.com.

All veterans, active duty, and their families are welcome to attend.

Second is a Veterans Walking Group at the HAYC3 Armory. All veterans and spouses are invited to join other vets from 9 to 10 am in the HAYC3 Armory to get in a walk and some conversation. This will not only be good physically, but it will also be a great way to connect with those you know and perhaps even meet some you haven’t rubbed elbows with before.

For more information on either of these programs, contact John Holmes at Heroes at Home at 545-6781 or john.holmes@heroesathomerensco.com.

HACA Annual Volunteer And Supporter Brunch

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by Bea Peterson

“We are brothers on the road…I can help you and you will be there to help me…” Attorney Ed Gorman told the group gathered at the First United Church Presbyterian on Saturday, October 25, for the Annual HACA Awards Brunch. Gorman, who holds several volunteer posts, said he remembers all the volunteer coaches who were there for him when he was a kid and now, he feels, it is his time to give back. [Read more…] about HACA Annual Volunteer And Supporter Brunch

Sarah E. Smith

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Pittstown – Sarah E. Maynard Windsor Smith, 92, died peacefully at home in Pittstown, NY, with her loving family at her side. Born in Hancock, MA, on July 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Mina Jordan Maynard. She was a 1939 graduate of Berlin High School. In April 1940, she married Harry Windsor and resided in Berlin, NY, and then Troy, NY, where she was a homemaker. After Harry’s death in 1969, she was employed by Montgomery Ward & Co. in Menands, NY, from 1970 to 1979.

In June of 1973 Sarah married John J. Smith and moved to Indiatlantic, FL. She was employed by Zayres Dept. Store in Florida as a saleslady before retiring in 1986. Her husband John died in 1994, and she moved back to Pittstown in 2002. Sarah was a great cook.

She is the beloved mother of Larry A. Windsor of Pittstown, Jeffrey P. and wife Sandy Windsor of Eagle Bridge, NY, Nancy L. Windsor of Troy and Kathleen M. Layne of Pittstown, stepmother of Jeanne Henderson of Hyde Park, NY, Michelle Zilgme of Albany, NY, and Gail Moore of Boca Raton, FL, sister of Robert Maynard of Myersville, MD, the late Elmer Maynard and his widow Penny of Mechanicville, NY, and the late Mary Wright, whose husband John survives, of Hancock. She is also survived by several grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Monday, November 3, at 1 pm at the Meadowlawn Cemetery, Hewitt Road in Petersburgh, NY, with Rev. Trygve Tomlinson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY, 12205. Arrangements are by the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown. A condolence book can be accessed at www.ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

Hoosick Town Board Action – Hearings On Two Local Laws Scheduled

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by Bea Peterson

At the Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Thursday, October 16, the Board scheduled two public hearings to be held on Monday, November 10. The first, which pertains to Local Law #3 of 2014, the new proposed home owner Property Maintenance Law, will be held at 6 pm. The second pertains to the Town’s Site Plan Review Law, which will be changed in its entirety. That hearing will begin at 6:30 pm.

At its next regular meeting, following the Public Hearings, the Board will vote to eliminate the Family Subdivision law.

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Hoosick Rising Gets Specific

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by Bea Peterson

Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge opened the fourth Hoosick Rising meeting on September 25 by thanking everyone for coming, noting that every session has brought a larger crowd. He pointed out some very positive articles that have been published in recent weeks. “We have to find ways to continue that great press,” he said. “We have three terrific schools in the area and a lot of good stuff going on.” Town of Hoosick Supervisor Mark Surdam said work on repairing the Pool has started and will be completed by June 1 next year. Village Deputy Mayor Ric DiDonato said the Village is working with an emerging technology to improve the water and sewer pumps.

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Hoosick Planning Board Action – Concerns About New Hathaway’s Drive-In Screen

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by Bea Peterson

Duane Greenawalt, owner of Hathaway’s Drive-In movie theater, approached the Town of Hoosick Planning Board at its regular meeting on Monday, October 20, seeking to erect a second screen at the Drive-In so he can show two movies simultaneously. The new screen will be the same size as the existing one, 35 feet tall and 70 feet wide. [Read more…] about Hoosick Planning Board Action – Concerns About New Hathaway’s Drive-In Screen

A Great Day For A Cow Plop

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by Bea Peterson
Sunday, October 12, was a great day for a Cow Plop. The weather was ideal! The antique cars gleamed in the sun. There were plenty of games to play and rides in the barrel train for the kids. Folks waited in a long line for food and soft drinks. The grid squares were sold out early. There was even a Cow Plop song!
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A Masquerade Cabaret To Support McGuire Scholarship Fund

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submitted by Ellie Danforth

Come to the Cabaret – the Masquerade Cabaret – at 7 pm on November 1 in the Perry Room of the HAYC3 Armory. An excellent evening of music and fun has been planned for your entertainment and to raise funds to support the Isabel M. McGuire Scholarship Fund. [Read more…] about A Masquerade Cabaret To Support McGuire Scholarship Fund

HAYC3 Halloween Parade

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HAYC3 invites the community to the annual Halloween parade. The festivities happen Thursday, October 30, in Wood Park at 6 pm. The parade is free and open to the public. Each year this event brings out some great costumes and is a fun filled family event. Pets are welcome to join in the fun, too, and will be judged for cutest, funniest, most original and scariest costumes.

This event is tradition for many families and is a great way for kids to show off their costumes ahead of the big trick-or-treating night. Prizes will be awarded to those with the cutest, funniest, most original or scariest costumes. Please join us for this community event. For more information, call HAYC3 at 518-686-9050.

On Monday, the 27th of October, please come to the HAYC3 Armory for an hour of Halloween crafts being taught by local resident Becky Watson. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in this free event starting at 6:30 pm in the Perry Room.

HFCS PTA Fall Festival Is Saturday

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This year’s PTA Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 25, from 9 am to 3 pm at HFCS. Fall Festival has fun activities and games for kids including an old fashioned cake walk, the popular Animaland, Haunted Hall, and fabulous door prizes and raffle items. Back by popular demand is the clever and creative display of pumpkins decorated by HFCS teachers, where you vote for your favorite.

The HFCS Jazz Band will perform at 11 am and 1 pm. A Halloween theme movie for children will be screened in the elementary school cafeteria at 1 pm. In addition, the Lions Club is sponsoring free vision screening for children under the age of four and will have food on hand for sale.