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Town Of Hoosick Democrats And Hoosick First Committee Spaghetti Dinner

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by Margaret Casey
The Town of Hoosick Democrats and Hoosick First Committee held a wildly successful Meet The Candidates dinner at the Polish Hall on Friday, September 27. “The enthusiasm for electing a new Town Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, two new Town Council members and County legislator was electric tonight,” said Bob Ryan, Committee Chair. “People are so eager to get a Town government with integrity, we sold out of everything!”
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WW II Veterans Recognition

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by Gail Smith
The public is invited to join us on Saturday, October 26, from 10 am to 12 noon at the Armory on Church Street (note change of venue) as we recognize and honor heroes from Hoosick Falls who served in World War II.
There will be a presentation of service awards to WW II veterans or family members representing deceased loved ones, a display by the Hoosick Falls Historical Society, appearances by local, County and State elected officials and the Patriot Guard Riders. A light lunch will be served following the program.
We invite you to come out and help us honor these men and women. Please make reservations by October 12 so we will have ample seating and food for those in attendance.
This event is being sponsored by Voice of a Vet, Heroes at Home and the American Legion Hoosick Falls Post.
If you have any questions, would like to make a reservation, or have a family member from Hoosick Falls who served in WW II, please call Gail at 686-9888.

Fill the Bus Food Drive October 7 -13

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by Samantha Brewer
The third annual Fill the Bus Food Drive, benefiting the Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) Food Pantry will take place in Hoosick Falls from October 7 to the 13th. The students of Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary’s Academy are encouraged to bring food throughout the week. On Friday, October 11, at the HFCS Homecoming football game the bus will be open for the public to fill up. A raffle will be held this year at the football game for a 32” flat screen T.V.
On Sunday, October 13, from 9 am to 12 pm a truck will be parked on Main Street near the Baptist Church to collect food. Meanwhile the school bus will be at the Cow Plop Giveaway & Car Show being held at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Fields from 9 am to 3 pm.
The HACA Food Pantry serves the greater Hoosick Falls community by supplying food and toiletries to over 1,697 households per year. In 2012 42,273 meals were given to those in need, and that number keeps growing. This year the Food Pantry has served over 23,000 meals thus far and the holidays are quickly approaching. Please come celebrate Homecoming and support those in need at the same time by helping to Fill the Bus.

Local 4-H Participation In The Schaghticoke Fair

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submitted by Bernie Wiesen
Labor Day to many in the area is synonymous with the Great Schaghticoke Fair. This couldn’t be truer for roughly 300 Rensselaer County 4-H members who participate at the Fair. 4-H is much more than cows and cookies, even though we see plenty of those at the fair. 4-H is all about growing kids!
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North Bennington Master Printmaker To Show at 120Gallery90

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The 120Gallery90 at The Armory in Hoosick Falls is proud to present a new exhibition featuring Recent Prints by Bennington printmaker Alexandra Eckhardt and new work by the Hoosick Artist Guild.
Eckhardt is the Design Director and full time artist at the Engraved Papers Collections for Cartier, North America. She has also worked with Cartier for many years as an engraving specialist.
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Never Ending? – Eagle Bridge Reduced to One Alternating Lane

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by Bea Peterson
According to a press release from Byron Viggiani of the NYS DOT, motorists are advised that the Route 67 bridge over the Hoosic River, locally known as the Eagle Bridge, in the hamlet of Eagle Bridge, Town of Hoosick, has been reduced to one alternating lane of traffic. [Read more…] about Never Ending? – Eagle Bridge Reduced to One Alternating Lane

HFCS Students Invite Candidates To Forum: Republicans Decline

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by Bea Peterson
At the start of the school season HFCS Government teacher Sara Kreiger contacted the Town of Hoosick Democratic and Republican committees to ask their Town Supervisor and Town Council candidates to participate in a forum where students would ask the candidates student created questions. The public would be invited to attend, but they would not be asking any questions. As the students regularly attend Town and Village Board meetings, they are familiar with the rudiments of local government. Similar forums have happened in the past but certainly not in recent years.
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Pioneer Fish And Game Club Annual Banquet

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submitted by Edward Sukuskas
The Pioneer Fish and Game Club celebrated its 67th year with the annual election of officers and banquet at the Club grounds in Potter Hill on Sunday, September 15. A great time was had by about 40 members, their families and guests.
Elected as President was Ed Sukuskas (Peaser), Vice President was Rodd Post, Secretary was Gary Sargood and Treasurer was Dick Ogden.