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Hoosick Grange News

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The Hoosick Grange had a food drive for the Food Pantry on April 10. The Grange had its business meeting first with Master David Cornell presiding. Norma Brenenstuhl was in charge of the Lecturer’s program. She told us how a person making an application for food has to give his or her name and address, proof of residence, how many people in family, infants, infants under 18 months, children over 18 months and under 18 years, adults 18 to 65 and seniors over 65. The amount of food they get relates to how many in the family. The applicant has to fill out the different food they could use for breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverage and etc. Service is limited to one food request per 30 day period. If extreme needs exist, upon a referral, further food may be provided. Bread and bakery goods and fresh fruits and vegetables, when available, will be given any day the Food Closet is open. Food Closet hours are Monday and Friday – 10 am to 12 pm and Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 8 pm.
Food is brought in from the Capital District – 4,000 pounds a month. Also, people bring in food. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, churches, organizations, school children who filled the bus with 6,000 pounds of food. They have about 100 volunteers who help unload the food and help in other ways. They did back packs for school and around 225 taxes for people. Norma had a word game on different foods. She closed her program with a saying, “The world is composed of givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.”
The Lecturer thanked Norma for a very informative program. Our next meeting is on April 24. It’s Grange Week all over the United States. It is awards night, and we will be having a covered dish supper at 7 pm.

Belle Comes To The Cheney Library

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The Friends of Cheney Library are bringing Belle from Beauty and the Beast to the Library on April 27 at 10 am. Belle will read and talk with the children. As a part of this exciting day all children who are currently five, six and seven years old will be able to get their own Cheney Library card. Because several children wondered why they couldn’t have their own card the Trustees of Cheney Library discussed the issue and voted to lower the age of getting a card from 8 years old to 5. Please be sure to bring your child to this wonderful event.
The following weekend, May 4,  at 10 am we will have a Master Gardener here at the Library to talk about and demonstrate The Beginner’s Garden. Marilou Town will talk about what is needed for a first garden, how to decide what to plant, how to plant the seeds and how to care for the plants. This program is aimed at older children and adults.
After this program you can head on over to the Hoosick Falls Fire House for Books are Fun. This event is also sponsored by the Friends of Cheney Library. Beverly White will bring a very nice display of books and spring items. Beverly will generously donate the proceeds of this sale to the Friends group. Mother’s Day is May 12 and this is a great time to buy something for moms and grandmothers.

Land View Farm Captures Friday National Bowling League

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Surdam Rolls Back To Back Perfect Games
The Land View Farm team captured the championship in the Friday National League at the Barbecue Recreation this past Sunday with a win over Sykes’ Store in the roll-off. Sykes’ Store earned a chance at the title by defeating the defending two time champs, The Hoosick Fire Department, in the first round of play by the total pintail score of 3040 – 3022. Land View defeated the Beck Farms team in their preliminary round by the score of 2873 – 2827.
In the first match, Jason Sykes rolled 217, 234, 226 for a 677 series, and Richie Bennett had 203, 207, 219 for a 629 for Sykes’ Store. The highlight of the day was when Steve Surdam Sr. rolled back-to-back perfect 300 games for The Hoosick Fire Department. Steve had a 215 his first game, finishing with the last six strikes in that game, and proceeded to throw twenty-four more in a row to finish with an 815 series!
In the Beck Farms vs. Land View Farm match, Rich Grey led Land View to the win with a 239 game and 607 series. Josh Case had 239, 657 and Don Goodermote shot 237, 633 for Becks in the loss.
In the championship round, it was Rich Grey leading the way once again with score of 205, 193, 222 for a 620 series. The remaining bowlers for Land View are Mike Stone, John Ruggles Sr., Jay Lacroix and Ray Gates. The final tally in the championship round was Land View 2808 and Sykes’ Store 2722.
The Friday National League will hold its banquet on Friday, April 26, at the Barbecue Recreation.

West Hoosick FD Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department announces an All You Can Eat Breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, April 21, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The local girl scouts will be on hand to collect food for the Hoosick Area Food Pantry. This is part of their annual girl scout food drive so please bring your non-perishables when you come to the breakfast.
The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. Please call the firehouse at 686-1814 with any questions.

Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

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On Sunday, May 5, the Brunswick Grange will hold its Annual Spring Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Routes 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants, flowers and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed  for  sale. A donation of $15 per vendor will be charged.
The event will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be available. For more information, please call 279-9113.

Perennial Sale At Hubbard Hall

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It’s time to give Spring a push start and what better way than with the Hubbard Hall Annual Perennial Sale! This year’s sale takes place on Saturday, April 27 from 9 am until noon (or until everything is sold!). Expert gardeners on hand will help you choose what works best for your garden location.
You’ll find lots of healthy divisions of perennials, some common old workhorses for the garden as well as some rare and special.
Donate and shop early! Contribute plants, tools, garden decor, etc. to the sale and you may begin shopping as early as 7 am. Donations may be dropped off behind Hubbard Hall anytime on April 26 or 27.  Shop early! Most items sell out by 11 am so don’t dally! It’s a great way for enthusiastic gardeners to exchange choice plants while supporting Hubbard Hall at the same time!
You may also arrange to have your donations picked up prior to the sale day by calling Bliss McIntosh at 518-677-3151.
It is not necessary to pot up your divisions if they are taken soon before the sale; just wrap the roots in damp newspaper and place them in plastic bags. We do ask you to label them accurately and clearly if possible.
Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge, NY.  For more information on this and all Hubbard Hall programs, please visit our website at www.hubbardhall.org or call 518-677-2495.

Voice Of A Vet

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by Bea Peterson
Gail Smith reported some interesting statistics at the Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, April 13. Hoosick Falls has 333 veterans, or about ten percent of its population. That is a large percentage compared to other County towns. Yet the majority of veterans services are located on the other side of the County.
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Edward A. Hanselman

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Hoosick – Edward A. Hanselman, 88, of Bovie Hill Road, Hoosick, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Bennington, VT. He was the husband of the late Jane (Lovell) Hanselman; they were married in 1945.
Born on September 10, 1924, Edward was the youngest child of William Hanselman Sr. and Regina (La Madeline) Hanselman. He was educated in Hoosick Falls schools. Edward enlisted in the Army Corps of Engineers in 1942 and spent twenty-two months 120 miles above the Artic Circle in Greenland with an engineer company assigned to the Air Force. He obtained the rank of Technical Staff Sergeant.
After discharge he was employed at the Noble & Wood Machine Company in Hoosick Falls, NY, and became a journeyman wood patternmaker. In 1958 he went to Eddy Valve in Waterford, NY, working as a patternmaker. By 1961 he was working for the original Dodge Fibers Company on John Street in Hoosick Falls. He stayed with the company until 1967 when he went to work for Dodge Machine Company. While there Ed, Ken Gifford, a company engineer, and the concept originator, John O’Rear, received a U.S. patent for the Aerovane.
In 1973 he was back to Oak Industries in Hoosick Falls and became Manager of the Extruded Tapes Department at Liberty Street. After seven years as Manager he returned to Dodge Machine as a design draftsman working on safety equipment until he retired in 1986.
Survivors include his children, Linda Horstmyer of Schenectady, NY, Caroline Hanselman of New Orleans, LA, and Michael Hanselman and his wife Priscilla and William Hanselman and his wife Mary Ann, all of Hoosick Falls, as well as eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by a sister, Mary D’Jneres, and two brothers, Henry and William Hanselman Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 19, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society in Shaftsbury, VT, through the funeral home.