Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will host Everything Bats on October 25 at 10 am in the story room of the Library. This program is being presented by Priscilla McCaughin and is perfect for pre-school children through third grade. There will be stories, sing-alongs, crafts and, of course, snacks. Please bring your children to this interesting and fun program. Don’t forget our new hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 – 8 pm, Tuesday 10 am – 5 pm, Friday 11 am – 5 pm and Saturday 9 am – 1 pm.
Hoosick
County Honors Thomas Restino – Deceased Vet Of The Month
Halloween Kids Dance
The North Hoosick Fire Department will hold its annual Halloween Kids Dance on Friday, October 24, from 7 pm to 10 pm at the fire station on Rt. 22. Students ages 9 to 14 and who attend any area schools are invited to attend this dance. Several Halloween games, prizes and costume judging will take place. Costumes are optional. Parents are reminded to be on time to pick up students, and they must sign their child out after the dance.
Brown’s Brewing Company In Walloomsac Opened Wednesday
by Bea Peterson
It’s official. The Brown’s Brewing Company in Walloomsac opened with a ceremonial cask tapping, a blessing of the bar by Fr. Tom Zelker and congratulatory words from Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge and Town Supervisor Mark Surdam on Wednesday afternoon, October 15. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Company In Walloomsac Opened Wednesday
Sukuskas Wins Conservationist Award
by Bea Peterson
On September 19 Ed Sukuskas was honored by the New York State Conservation Council as the 2014 Volunteer Conservationist of the Year. Accompanied by long time friend P.J. Hyde, Sukuskas traveled to Utica to receive the Award. At the same meeting his good friend and fellow sportsman Howard Cushing, Jr. received the Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hoosac School Donates Barn Quilt To Village
by Bea Peterson
On Wednesday, October 1, Hoosac School Headmaster Dean Foster and Trustee Jay Higle presented Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge with the Red, White and Blue Schoolhouse 2’x2’ Barn Quilt created by Martha Raab-Hall that was auctioned off at the HAYC3 Harvest Moon Dinner Saturday evening. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Donates Barn Quilt To Village
Hoosick Grange News
It was open meeting night at Hoosick Grange on October 8. Marion Cipperly was in charge of the program. She introduced Mr. Dean Foster, Headmaster of The Hoosac School. He said he always wanted to learn more about the Grange. We told him some things, and then he told us about Hoosac School. He said the very wealthy and famous Tibbits family started the first school in Lansingburgh. The school was founded in 1889 with 125 students. It survived the depression when other schools didn’t. He told us it is a Prep School that prepares students for college, and is an intellectual school. They have students from 14 different countries. The class size is 10 students per instructor. They teach 38 different languages. They have a new language lab. They have a very good athletic program of ice skating, soccer and basketball. They receive no Federal money. They have a new fitness center, and they give one million dollars in financial aid a year. They have both boys and girls, 12 years old and up.
This year the school will be celebrating the 120 Yule Log and Boar’s Head. They also will celebrate the 125 Founders’ Day on November 1. He said all are welcome to come and celebrate with them.
The school is working at being more active in the community. They clean the Hill Road every year and are involved with HAYC3. Dean loves the area and the school. He came to the school in 1994, and his wife is from Petersburgh. They have three children. He invited the Grange to come and visit the school. The Grange members thanked Dean for a very informative program. They had some delicious refreshments after the program, provided by Marion Cipperly.
The Lecturer announced that she remembered three sick Grangers and thanked Martha Babbitt for printing the program and planning books.
Berta Burr is in charge of the program on October 22. Her topic is walnut trees. Refreshment committee is Allen and Edna Cornell. All are welcome to come for the program.
Pioneer Fish & Game Club Election Of Officers
The Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Inc. held its 68th Election of Officers and Picnic on Sunday, September 25. Officers elected were President Edward Sukuskas, Vice President Rodd Post, Secretary Gary Sargood and Treasurer Richard Ogden. After a brief meeting a picnic was enjoyed by approximately 60 members and guests.
The Pioneer Fish & Game Club is located a the end of Fish & Game Road on Potter Hill. The Club has a nature trail that is sometimes maintained by Boy Scouts. This summer they hosted the Town of Hoosick Day Camp for a day. They frequently host youth groups, and the Boy Scouts use the place in the winter. “The Club House has every animal from this part of the Country in it,” said President Ed Sukuskas.
The Club is currently applying for a grant to create a five and a half acre small game habitat for New England cottontails, turkeys and other small game.
The Club is limited to 100 senior members, plus several junior members.
Attorney Edward J. Gorman To Address HACA Volunteers
The Hoosick Area Church Association is pleased to announce that Edward J. Gorman, Esquire will be the keynote speaker at the HACA Volunteer and Sponsor Appreciation Brunch to be held on October 25 from 10 am to noon at the First United Presbyterian Church.
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