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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Hoosick

HAYC3 Receives National Recognition

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news release
HAYC3’s Community Coalition has received recognition from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) with the award of a major U.S. grant. HAYC3 was named as one of only nineteen community coalitions in the entire nation to receive a Drug Free Communities (DFC) Mentoring Coalition Grant. One of the notable and exciting aspects about the grant is that HAYC3 is the only rural coalition awarded this grant. All of the others were urban communities. [Read more…] about HAYC3 Receives National Recognition

Hunger Is Scary!

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This Halloween the Key Club of HFCS will be waging a battle against local hunger. After dusk on October 31 members of our high school Key Club will be going door to door in the HFCS School District to collect spare change for donation to the Hoosick Area Food Pantry. One hundred percent of the money collected will be given directly to the Food Pantry.
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Refill The Bus – Second Time’s A Charm

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by Samantha Brewer
The Fill the Bus Food Drive benefiting the Hoosick Area Food Pantry will get a second chance. The fundraiser was scheduled for the October 12 Homecoming football game, but, due to a forfeit by the opposing school, the game was cancelled.
Hoosick Falls Central School will again host the Food Drive bus on October 25 at the first sectional football game. A 32 inch TV is also being raffled off at the game. Please bring your non perishables and support our local food pantry.

Hoosick Grange News

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It was postcard night at the Grange on Wednesday October 9. It was also an open meeting. We were very fortunate to have Charles Filkins, a Granger, show us pictures he had taken and made bigger. He had us guess where the pictures were taken. Charles showed us the size of the old postcard and how he had enlarged it so we could really see the people. We had a little guessing game of where the picture was taken. They all had a historic background, like the First Baptist Church in Hoosick, the Bennington Battlefield, the Button Factory, the Trolley Barn and Trolley Bridge, a view of Hoosick Falls, the Wood Mansion and the Walter A. Wood Shop, maps and people. There were questions on the Wood Mansion and when the addition was added for the high school. That was in 1927. The maps brought a lot of interest, especially the one of 1862 of Hoosick. Everyone wanted to see where they live on the map and what it looked like then. Marion Hynick could remember that when she was four years old she didn’t want to cross the long bridge; she was afraid of the cracks between the boards. She could remember many things of that time. Charles was able to answer many questions and is very knowledgeable on the subject.
The Lecturer thanked Charles for a very interesting and historic program. Our next meeting was on October 23. We had a report of New York State Grange by David Schmidt. The program was by Louise Ciuk and Mary Remancus. David Schmidt was in charge of refreshments.

Hoosick Rescue Squad Halloween

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by Bill Gaillard
The Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad has decorated the outside of its building for Halloween. The outside will feature the usual inflatable decorations with two new ones this year. The newly formed Rescue Squad youth group (ages 12-15) will present a skit on the evening of October 31 at the Squad quarters on First Street.
While the Squad has a Junior Group (ages 16-17), it was felt that it needed to initiate a younger group to the EMS service. The Youth Group is the concept of Deb Lohnes, the Squad’s Vice President, and she is being assisted by Beth Cipperly and Bill Gaillard. Junior members Hollyann Devereese and Brandon Hodges are mentors to the group. Currently there are 14 members in the youth group.
Two of our newest members have achieved or will enter New York State training. Jessica Fisher has earned certification as a Certified First Responder (CFR) and will join other new members, Jane Swan and Melissa Davock, as they plan on entering the Emergency Medical Technician Program. The State of New York requires an EMT to be responsible for patient care in the ambulance.
A planning committee has been formed to move the Squad into the next decade with consideration being given to getting the squad the Advanced Life Support licensure. Currently the Squad depends on the Bennington Rescue Squad, Cambridge Valley or Mohawk Ambulance, depending on the patient’s needs and location. With an influx of younger applicants and some of the younger current members, this seems to be an appropriate plan.
Members are always needed, and those interested in only driving (CPR and some First Aid required) should call 686-9715 or 686-0810 for information.

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 November 1. 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 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 in Hoosick Falls. For more information, call 518-686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com or visit the HAYC3 website at www.hayc3.org.

Dessert Auction To Benefit Veterans

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On Saturday, November 2, at 1 pm, Voice of a Vet is sponsoring a Dessert Auction to help raise funds to support Veterans programs here in Hoosick Falls.
We have already received commitments of delectable desserts from some of your favorite local restaurants – the Falls Diner, Jean’s Place and the Big Moose Deli – and are waiting to hear from others. Plus, many folks have told us that they intend to bake their favorite dessert to support this worthy cause.
Items should be wrapped tightly and clearly labeled so there is no question as to what it is. Should you make cookies or bars, wrap them in packages of a dozen. Desserts should be delivered to 191 Main Street (formerly Patire’s) by noon on Saturday so folks have time to preview them. Ron Seifert will be our auctioneer.
On this same day, from 10 am to 3 pm, there will be a flea market, kids’ trivia and an adult trivia contest at noon. There will also be a clothing giveaway from 4 to 7 pm on Friday and all day Saturday.
Not a baker? Come on out anyway, have some fun and take home some goodies.
The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, to arrange dessert or clothing pick up or reserve a spot for the flea market, contact Gail at 817-7286.