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Hoosick Town Board Action – Salt Purchase Settled

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by Bea Peterson

Since there had been much fuss over Bill Shiland ordering salt before he was Highway Superintendent and without authorization, Supervisor Mark Surdam thought it best to discuss the issue in public, which he did at the Hoosick Town Board meeting on Monday, March 10. He noted that “the case is no longer going on” and the bill should be paid. All members of the Board agreed. However, Councilman Bruce Patire wanted to make a statement. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action – Salt Purchase Settled

The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade 2014

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submitted by Kevin F. O’Malley

The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival will celebrate its 23rd Anniversary on March 15. Twenty-three years ago local Irishman Mike Conway and TJ Carmody wanted to find a way to keep the Irish culture and history alive in the Hoosick area and decided that a parade was the ticket.

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Hoosick Falls Soccer Club Registration Ends March 21

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In-House Rec Soccer registration has begun. Please sign up at https://hoosickfallssoccer.sportssignup.com//Login. The registration period ends March 21.

The season runs from Saturday, May 3, to Saturday, June 7, with practices starting approximately two weeks prior.

Please feel free if you have any questions to contact Laura at 944-4971 or email peasag17@aol.com  She will be glad to help you along.

Kiwanis Does A Threepeat In The Hoosipalooza Bed Race

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by Bea Peterson

A small crowd gathered at the Bed Race finish line at the corner of Main and Elm Streets to cheer on the four teams pushing their wheeled contraptions down Main Street. The weather on Saturday, March 1, was downright chilly, but sunny. The Bed Race was just one of the many events that day that were part of the HAYC3 sponsored Hoosipalooza III.

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Eagle Bridge Man Is Search And Rescue Veteran

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by Bea Peterson

Congenial author and retired Colonel Edward Fleming never had a desire to fly helicopters or to write a book. Life doesn’t always work that way he explained as he talked about his military career at the Cheney Library on Thursday, February 20. Unfortunately bad weather kept some people from attending. However, those who did attend were enthralled by his easy going manner, his role in history and his many daring rescues.

In his 30 year career in the Air Force and Air National Guard he took part in the rescue of 293 people in various places around the world. [Read more…] about Eagle Bridge Man Is Search And Rescue Veteran

Irishman For The Day

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley

The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Committee is proud to announce that Phil Leonard of Hoosick Falls has been named “Irishman for a Day” for the 2014 parade on March 15.

Leonard has been nominated many times throughout the years for grand marshal, but he is not of Irish Descent. So, in the second time in the parade’s history, Leonard with be an “Irishman for a Day.”

It’s an honor to have Mr. Leonard as “Irishman for a Day” as he has had a lasting impact on our school and community.

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Come Join The Fun At The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley

March 15 is coming fast! Six Marching bands are signed and ready for the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s parade on March 15 at 1 pm – Olde Saratoga Fyfes and Drums, Excelsior Drum Corps, Berkshire Highlanders Pipes and Drums, Taconic Pipe Band, Capital Brass Drum Corps and the Galloway Gaelic Pipes and Drums. [Read more…] about Come Join The Fun At The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade

Health Care Help At The Armory

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Confused about healthcare? Get health insurance help and information at The Armory on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7 pm. Pamela Cole, a representative from WellCare, a healthcare group that partners with providers and governments to deliver quality, cost effective health care solutions will be there to meet with you and help you make sense of the confusing healthcare system.

WellCare provides managed care services through government sponsored programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. They offer a variety of health plans for families and children as well as prescription drug plans.

Patriot Flight Gears Up

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submitted by Gail Smith

About a dozen interested veterans attended the information night on the Patriot Flight that will take place on May 10 (originally reported as May 3). Bill Schaaf and Danielle Havel from the organization brought with them all the information veterans and/or guardians needed to know. Bill began with three tear-jerking clips from the movie Honor Flight, which is a documentary based on an Honor Flight event that depicted what attendees might experience during their trip.

The sole purpose of Patriot Flights is to bring veterans to the Washington, DC, War Memorials, free of charge, for a day filled with honor, recognition, remembrance and memories. Their goal is to take as many World War II Veterans as possible, but they are also taking applications for Korean War Veterans and Guardsmen.

Patriot Flight has made 13 trips to Washington over the years, which are funded through donations by individuals and organizations. It is a life changing experience which Bill promised, besides a veteran’s wedding day and the day their children were born, would be the most memorable event of a veteran’s life. The only thing they’ll have to do is get up, get dressed and get themselves to Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church, the departure location. Patriot Flight will take it all from there.

We were assured that the veterans’ personal comfort is of utmost importance and the only medical concern they will have will be facial muscle fatigue from smiling all day. That’s a good problem to have!

Seats are first come-first serve, so don’t delay. Cost for Guardsmen is $350. If you have any questions or would like an application, you can call Gail at 686-3269 or Bill Schaaf at 542-0609, stop in at the Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church or visit patriotflight.com.

Dr. Seuss At The Cheney Library

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The Friends of Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will be hosting a Dr. Seuss Party at 10 am on March 15, in the Library. We will be celebrating Dr. Seuss by reading some of his books, doing a craft and having a snack. Last year the children who attended had a wonderful time. This is a great day in Hoosick Falls because after the Dr. Seuss Party you can grab some lunch and be on time for the St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Hoosick Falls. Be sure to start your day at the Library with our party for the great children’s author Dr. Seuss.

The Cheney Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 pm, Tuesday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday from 11 am to 4 pm and Saturday 8 am to 1 pm.