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Hoosick Falls Central School Kindergarten Registration

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Hoosick Falls Elementary School has finalized the process for kindergarten registration and screening for the 2014-2015 school year. Parents of children residing in the Hoosick Falls Central School District who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2014, should contact the elementary office as soon as possible at 686-9492 to provide the District with required information. This information will be used to create a mailing list for future events, including kindergarten screening.

An informational meeting for parents and guardians only will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 6 pm in the elementary school cafeteria. Parents will receive important information regarding medical requirements and concerns, transportation and the school breakfast and lunch program. They will also have the opportunity to meet all of the kindergarten teachers and briefly preview the curriculum as they rotate through the classrooms.

An additional component of the kindergarten registration process is kindergarten screening which is scheduled for June 23 through June 25. More detailed information pertaining to the screening will be provided at the informational meeting for parents. Registration packets are available through the elementary school  office. We look forward to hearing from you.

Patriot Flight Applications Available

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Voice of a Vet is pleased and excited to announce that it has just received information and applications for the Patriot Flight that will take place on Saturday, May 10. Departure is from the Albany International Airport.

Patriot Flight is a one day excursion to Washington, D.C. for World War II and terminally ill veterans of other wars to view the War Memorials. Selection is made on a first-come, first-serve basis, so if this is something you’d like to do, don’t delay in calling. They are hoping to have a second trip in the fall.

If you’d like more information or an application, contact Gail Smith at 686-3269.

The First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament Is Changed To The Youth Center

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Shuffle up and deal at the Texas Hold’em Tournament at The Youth Center in Hoosick Falls on Friday, February 7. Get in on the most exciting Texas Hold’em tourney in the area on the very first Friday of every month. Doors open at 6 pm and play starts at 6:30 pm. The buy-in is $35.00 with an option for a $10 add on, plus a $  high hand pot. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. The Youth Center is on Church Street, diagonally across from the Armory.

For more information, call 518-686-9050 or email contacthayc3@gmail.com. Visit the HAYC3 website – www.hayc3.org.

Hoosick Special Meeting On Town Pool Repairs

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by Bea Peterson

“That pool has taught thousands of kids to swim over the years,” said Hoosick Town Supervisor Mark Surdam at the Special Board Meeting held on Thursday, January 24. More than 20 people attended the meeting, including Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge, Deputy Mayor Ric DiDonato, former Town Supervisor Keith Cipperly and former Town Councilman Kevin Allard. As Court was in session upstairs, the meeting was held downstairs in the Armory.

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Hoosick Barn Quilt Project Underway

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by Bea Peterson

On Saturday, January 25, a group of volunteers gathered at the Armory to get the Hoosick Barn Quilt Project underway. Those volunteers included Linda Redden, Carol Gatus, Kathy Andritz, Ric, Alex and Suzanne DiDonato, Carol Gaillard, Jane Verdarosa, Joe and Faye MacDonald, Dave Kipp, Brian Bushner and HAYC3 staff members Aaron Buzzinski, Chris Mead and Patti Zilinskas.

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Hoosick Community Rallies To Support Center Street Families Devastated By Fire

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submitted by Deb Alter

Early Friday morning, January 24, there was a devastating fire on Center Street. Thankfully all the people were able to get out safely, but the two families who lived there have lost everything. Everything.

One of the families has two boys in elementary school. They have a place to stay but they need Hoosick’s help, and help is what we do best. It’s what makes us such a great community.

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St. Patrick’s Parade Fundraiser

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submitted by Kevin O’Malley 

The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Committee will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, February 1, at 1 pm at the Sand Bar in Hoosick Falls. Join us for a fun afternoon of Irish road bowling, the Irish drink contest, the Irish Stew Cook-Off, raffles, potato bar, music and lots of blarney.

Our big money raffle is still underway and will be drawn with $250, $150 and $50 prizes.

To enter the Irish stew Cook-Off contact Marie O’Neil at 686-4828.

The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 1 pm.

Boy Scouts Check Duck Boxes

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submitted by Bernard Davock

Hoosick Falls Boy Scout Troop 63 camped out at the Pioneer Fish and Game Club this past weekend. In addition to practicing survival skills like fire building and what to do if you fall through some ice into water while hiking in the woods, the boys enjoyed a impromptu class by Ed Sukuskas about the habitat of wood ducks.

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