by Bea Peterson
The air was chilly, but the bright sun sparkled on the new pennies tossed in the air by members of the Hoosick Lions Club on Saturday, March 27. The Easter Bunny attended the event and was greeted with lots of hugs, posing for pictures with several youngsters. This was the 53rd annual Penny Hunt sponsored by the Club. Grandparents remember bringing their children to the event and now they watch their grandchildren participate in it. Great fun!
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Hoosick Grange News
What a great night of music we had. The Hoosick Falls Central School Jazz Band came to the Grange and played for us. The band leader is Mr. Billy Brown. The first song was the Muppets Theme then the band played “Tuxedo Junction” and everyone was keeping the beat. Then we heard “String of Pearls” and “Funny Valentine.” When they played “It Don’t Mean a Thing” we were keeping time, too. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Karaoke Contest At Kids Dance
The North Hoosick Fire Department is sponsoring its first karaoke contest at the Kids Dance this Friday, April 2, from 7 to 10:30 pm at the fire house on Rt. 22. Students ages 9 to 15 are welcome to attend the dance.
There are only two rules for the contest:
1) A maximum of two singers per performance, and
2) You must complete the song to qualify for the first place cash prize. The more performances the higher the prize.
Students who are participating should arrive early to sign up.
2010 Christian Action Award Nominations
The Hoosick Area Church Association is now accepting nominations for an award for a deserving senior graduating from Hoosick Falls Central School who has exhibited significant Christian attributes and service. The award consists of a monetary award and a certificate recognizing the student.
Nomination forms are available from any Church in Hoosick Falls and from the HFCS guidance office. The deadline for nominations is May 18.
Sportsman Education Class
The Pioneer Fish & Game Club in Hoosick Falls will be conducting a NYS DEC Sportsman Education class. Class will be Thursday, April 8, and Saturday, April 10. You need to attend both days and need to pre-register. For Information contact Don at 518-686-4767.
New Public Fishing Area Opens April 1
Rensselaer Land Trust in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announces the opening of a new public fishing access site on the Hoosic River located on Route 67. The site has parking for 8 to 10 cars. A car top boat slide will be built later this summer.
From Eagle Bridge travel ½ mile west on Rt. 67; the site is on the right. From Buskirk travel 1.4 miles east on Rt. 67 from the intersection of Rt. 67 and 103; the site is on the left just past Beck Road.
For more information go to http://www.renstrust.org or call 659-LAND (5263). Our Offices are located at 415 River Street in Troy.
A Visit To County Dispatch
by Bea Peterson
The Mayor and the Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees are currently investigating the possibility of eliminating the Village’s Dispatch System for cost reasons and replacing the service with the Rensselaer County Public Answering Point or “911.” “First we have to be one hundred percent positive the County can do it,” said Mayor Matt Monahan. Right now he feels fairly confident about that system, but some issues still have to be resolved, he said. On Tuesday they tested a dozen businesses and residences with excellent results, he added. If a change happens, it will be a few months yet before it materializes.
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Hoosick Lions Club Installs First Women Members
by Bea Peterson
While installing new members into the Hoosick Lions Club in December, Lions Club International District Governor Ed Stano, Jr. encouraged the group to invite women to become members. On Thursday, March 18, at the Falls Diner, three women, sponsored by their husbands, were installed. The new members, Bridget Pierce, Beverly White and Marie Lucey were installed by Lions Club Zone Chairman Loretta Saheim of Greenfield, NY. She is a Past District Governor and the first woman Lions District Governor in the state.
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Local Girls Earn Girl Scout Gold Award
Hoosick Falls Girl Scouts Kristin Bird, Somer Cook and Samantha Skott have each earned a Girl Scout Gold Award – an award that represents a girl’s accomplishments in scouting and in her community as she grows and works to improve her life and the lives of others.
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Fish Fry Friday Challenge is Met
St. Mary’s Academy parent and head fish fry chef, Jerry McAuliffe, challenged the students and families to help the school sell 150 fish fry dinners last Friday. That goal was exceeded so Mr. McAuliffe made good on his promise to shave his head and beard!
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