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This Weekend At The Armory

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The Hoosick Barn Quilt Project

Saturday, February 15, is the next Hoosick Barn Quilt Work Day. On the last workday, we had a great time and got lots done. Come down and join us at The Armory from 9 am to 1:30 pm and help build and prime the 4’x4’ frames for the smaller barn quilts. Be a part of the project, be a part of the camaraderie. There are so many ways to help. Get more information at hayc3.org or call 686-9050.

Health Care Help At The Armory

Get health insurance help at The Armory on Saturday, February 15, from 9 to 11 am. 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.

NHFD Valentine’s Day Kids Dance

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The North Hoosick Fire Department will hold a Valentine’s Day Kids Dance on Friday, February 14, at the fire station on Rt. 22. As part of the first Valentine’s Day dance to be held in the history of the kids dances, students attending are asked to wear red and white clothing to match the dance hall decorations. The dance will be held from 7 to 10 pm.

Richard J. Ciuk

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Petersburgh – Richard J. Ciuk, 78, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, at Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany, NY. He had resided on Toad Point Road in Petersburgh, NY, with his wife Marie (Matte) Ciuk.

Born on August 2, 1935, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Richard was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Levandowski) Ciuk Sr. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and served in the Navy Reserves. Richard was employed at the former Columbia Box as a supervisor until retiring. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a champion archer in New York and Vermont. Dick was a member of the Eagles, the St. Stanislaw Society and was a former Captain of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad.

Survivors, other than his wife Marie, include his daughters, Lynn Shahinian of Ballston Lake, NY, and Deborah Carkner of Sand Lake, NY, his sons, Todd Ciuk of Georgia and Richard P. Ciuk of Cameron, NC, his stepdaughter, Melissa Counter of Gansevoort, NY, his stepson, Michael Schneider of Hoosick Falls, five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

There will be a time of sharing and remembrances held at the St. Stanislaw Society building on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls on Saturday, February 15, at 2 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Petersburgh Rescue Squad or the Petersburgh Fire Department through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.

Hugh W. Harrington

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White Creek – Hugh W. Harrington, 64, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at his residence on County Route 68, in White Creek, NY. He was the son of the late Howard Harrington and Jean (Moses) Harrington of White Creek.

Hugh was born on March 15, 1949, in Cambridge, NY. He graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School. Hugh was formerly employed at the Carpenter’s Union in Albany, NY. He also operated the family farm in White Creek. Hugh enjoyed hunting and was a member of the St. Stanislaw Society in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Survivors, other than his mother Jean, include his son, Nathan Harrington of White Creek, his daughters, Rebekah Harrington and Sarah Harrington, both of Hoosick Falls, his sister, Susan Burke of Buskirk, NY, and his brother, Peter Harrington of West Hoosick, NY. Hugh is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by a son, James Harrington, a sister, Glenda Hamilton, and a brother, Mark Harrington.

Funeral services were Wednesday, February 12, at 10 am from the White Creek Methodist Church. Burial will be in the spring at the Center White Creek Cemetery. Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls on Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 pm.

Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community

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by Bea Peterson 

A group of more than 30 people, plus members of the Town and Village Boards, attended a meeting on Thursday, January 30, to discuss the future of the Hoosick Community. Many of those attending were part of the recently established Community Revitalization Committee. [Read more…] about Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community

Hathaway’s Drive-In Not Done Yet

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by Bea Peterson

Duane and Betsy Greenawalt, owners of the Hathaway’s Drive-In in North Hoosick, were busy Saturday selling tee and sweatshirts, movie posters, drive-in speakers and cotton candy at the Minks to Sinks Tag Sale at the Armory.

Duane said he is cautiously optimistic they will raise the $70,000 necessary to purchase the digital equipment they need to keep the drive-in open. [Read more…] about Hathaway’s Drive-In Not Done Yet