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Digital Workshop At The Cheney Library

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The Upper Hudson Library System will send Jo-Ann Benedetti to the Cheney Library to conduct a workshop on kindles, nooks, i-pads or i-pods. Perhaps you received one of these over the holidays. This workshop will give you insight and a chance to ask questions. This was very informative last year and helped people learn to use these devices. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, at 7 pm. The snow date is January 9.

Mark your schedule and as always, please feel free to call the Library with any questions you may have at 686-9401. Also, visit our website at www.cheneylibrary.org.

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

First Friday Texas Hold’em Tournament In Hoosick Falls

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Shuffle up and deal at the Texas Hold’em Tournament at The Armory in Hoosick Falls on Friday, January 3.  Get in on the most exciting Texas Hold’em tourney around on the very first Friday of every month. Doors open at 6 pm, play starts at 6:30 pm. The buy-in is $35 with an option for a $10 add on, plus a $5 high hand pot. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome.

The Armory is at 80 Church Street on the corner of Elm Street in Hoosick Falls.

For more information, call 518-686-9050 or email contacthayc3@gmail.com. You can also visit the HAYC3 website: www.hayc3.org.

Letter To The Editor – Some Praising Instead Of Complaining

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To the Editor:

It’s easy for people do a lot of complaining but not a lot of praising!

We’ve lived in Hoosick Falls for seven years. Since Lou Schmigel took the job of Highway Superintendent for the Town of Hoosick he personally has taken my calls and solved my issues, starting on the Mechanic Street Extension, Sunrise Drive area and recently on Shingle Hollow Road after the last snow storm.

We were left with piles of unplowed snow around the cul de sac, preventing me from leaving the house. I placed a call to Lou and within 30 minutes he came with the plow truck. Not only was he sincerely concerned, he did a fantastic job cleaning a mess that was left by someone else.

We were lucky to have him. Lou, you will be greatly missed for all the help and hard work you’ve given this area.

A sincere thank you!

Dianne and Lonny Longe

Shingle Hollow Creek Road, Hoosick

Douglas R. Van Der Kar

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Hoosick – Douglas R. Van Der Kar, 81, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY. He had resided on River Road in Hoosick, NY, with his wife, Janet (Babcock) Van Der Kar.

Born on April 7, 1932, in Cambridge, NY, Doug was the son of the late John and Florence Van Der Kar. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Doug worked at Allied Signal in Hoosick Falls, NY. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Owlkill Rod & Gun Club. Doug was also a member of the American Legion in Hoosick Falls.

Survivors, other than his wife Janet, include their daughter, Vicki Hooks and husband Harold of Troy, grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Stowell and Ashlee Yavaniski, and great-granddaughter, Chole Stowell.

Services were private. Burial was at the Gerald B.H. Solomon/Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. Arrangements were by the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Owlkill Rod & Gun Club through the funeral home.

U.S. Congressman Gibson Visits Hoosick True Value

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by Bea Peterson

Congressman Chris Gibson arrived at Hoosick True Value in heavy snow on Tuesday afternoon, December 17. The Congressman was there to present the Bradley family with a flag flown over the U.S. Capital Building on July 1 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of J.A. Bradley and Sons, an electrical firm established in 1913. [Read more…] about U.S. Congressman Gibson Visits Hoosick True Value

The County Legislature Adjourns Its Meeting In Memory Of Thomas G. Restino

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by Kieron Kramer

The Rensselaer County Legislature adjourned its year end special meeting on December 17 in memory of the Honorable Thomas G. Restino. Restino was a Trustee for the Village of Hoosick Falls, Justice of the Peace for the Town of Hoosick and then served four terms as a Rensselaer County Legislator for District 5 from 1974 to 1989. After that he served  as Town of Hoosick Supervisor.

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Kathy Ann Numbers Graduates From Basic Training

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Kathy Ann Numbers graduated in 2012 from Hoosick Falls Central School and joined the Army National Guard in September 2013. She  graduated from Basic Training at Fort Sill, OK, on November 15, 2013, and is now stationed at Good Fellows Air Force Base in San Angelo, TX, due to graduate from Advanced Individual Training (AIT) in June of next year.

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