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Leo M. Surdam Jr.

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Hoosick – Leo M. “Coke” Surdam Jr., 86, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014, at his residence on Bovie Hill Road in Hoosick, NY. He was surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the former Carolyn M. “Khaki” Surdam.

Born on October 7,1927, in Potter Hill in Hoosick, Leo was the son of the late Leo M. and Lucy (Cornell) Surdam. He was educated in schools in Hoosick Falls, NY. Leo worked at Oak Materials Group in Hoosick Falls for many years. He enjoyed bowling and watching sports, especially the New York Giants and New York Mets. Leo was a former member of the Hoosick Lions Club. He enjoyed his winters spent in Venetian Parks Estates in Sarasota, FL.

Leo is survived by his daughter, Shirley White and husband Billy of Bartlett, IL, two sons, Leo Surdam III and his wife Deborah of Hoosick and Gerry Surdam of Bennington, VT, a sister, Hazel Springer of Eagle Bridge, NY, his seven grandchildren, Matthew Steichen, Lauren Soto, Steve Surdam, Tanya Brock, Leslie Rousseau, Alyssa Surdam and Tara DeCicco, and seven great-grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by two brothers, Clifford and Arthur Surdam, and two sisters, Dorothy Ryan and Betty Hayes.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 20, at 11 am from the Hoosick Baptist Church on South Street in Hoosick. Burial followed the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls. Relatives and friends called at the Church on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Karen McGovern Fund through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090.

Hoosick Town Board Action – Info Panels In Place For Battle Site

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by Bea Peterson

A letter from Andrew Alberti of Lakes to Locks Passage was read at the Town of Hoosick Board meeting on Monday evening, August 11. Alberti thanked Town Supervisor Mark Surdam, Councilman Dave Sutton and Highway Superintendent Bill Shiland and his son Bill for volunteering their time to install the Lakes to Locks information panels at the Stewart’s at the intersection of Routes 22 and 67. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action – Info Panels In Place For Battle Site

Reynolds Foundation Gives $12,000 To Community Organizations

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by Bea Peterson

On Monday, August 4, Reynolds Foundation Board Members Norma Brenenstuhl, Robert Becker, James Monahan, Armand Rousseau and William Shiland presented checks amounting to $12,000 to the Town of Hoosick Community Band, the Town of Hoosick Historical Society, the Hoosick Area Church Association Food Pantry, the Hoosick Falls Girl Scout Service Program, the Hoosick Falls Day Camp, the Cheney Library Children’s Reading Program, the Wood Park Residents Association and to the Reynolds Foundation in reserve for later disbursement.

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Brown’s To Open Walloomsac Brewery To Public

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On Wednesday, August 27, from 6 to 9 pm Brown’s Brewing Company, 50 Factory Hill Road, Hoosick, will host “Wild BBQ”, a special evening featuring a meet and greet with the stars of the hit National Geographic show Building Wild. “Wild BBQ” will also feature a chicken barbecue, live music from local Northern American Rockers “Eastbound Jesus” and a live auction called by Ron and Kyle Seifert who appeared on an episode of the History Channel’s “American Pickers” this year. The event will be hosted in Brown’s Walloomsac production brewery’s retail space in Hoosick. [Read more…] about Brown’s To Open Walloomsac Brewery To Public

Cipperly Case May Go To Trial

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by Bea Peterson

On Monday, August 11, pre-trial motions were filed in Schaghticoke Town Court on behalf of former Hoosick Town Supervisor Keith Cipperly. On November 25, 2013, Cipperly was charged with Official Misconduct and Falsifying Business Records in the second degree.

According to Rensselaer County Acting District Attorney Arthur Glass, Jr., “It appears the case is headed towards a trial.” Glass added that things could happen that might change that status between now and Cipperly’s next court appearance on September 8.

Continuances

The case was moved from Hoosick to Pittstown to Schaghticoke. Cipperly first appeared before Schaghticoke Judge Jamie Thomas on February 10. The case has been continued monthly since then.

Big Moose Gets Bigger

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by Bea Peterson

Call it garish, cluttered, distracting or whatever you like. The best words to describe it are tourist stop and moneymaker. Emil Baker’s Big Moose Deli and Country Store on NY Route 7 in Hoosick has won area newspaper awards for the best deli around and, most recently, made The New York Times Sunday, May 18, 2014, issue with a sketch of the building as part of a portrait of “Classic American Journeys By Road.”

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St. Stanislaw Clambake

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The Society of St. Stanislaw (Polish Hall) on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls is holding its annual clam and steak bake on Sunday, August 31, from noon to 7 pm at the Hall. Burgers, sausage, hot dogs and clam chowder are offered from 1 to 3 pm. Raw clams are available, too, and each ticket has three dozen steamers allowed at your choice of time between 1 and 5 pm.

At 5 pm, a steak dinner with corn and baked potato will be offered. Beverages, beer, water, soda and coffee, are also included at this age 21 and over event. There are 50/50, lobster and other fun raffles and games! Come and join the fun!

It’s the same price as always – $30 for members, $35 for non-members. With only 100 tickets sold, don’t wait too long! Call the Club at 518-686-7810 for more information.