The Pioneer Fish & Game Club on Route 7 and Potter Hill will be holding a Hunter Safety Course beginning September 18. All sessions must be attended. Sessions will be Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, September 20, from 8 am to 2 pm. You must pre-register by calling Gary at 686-4072 (after 6 pm) or Dan at 686-4767 as limited spaces are available.
Hoosick
Donald A. Niquette
Buskirk – Donald A. Niquette, 68, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Glens Falls Hospital. He had resided on the River Road in Buskirk, NY, with his wife Cynthia (Larson) Niquette.
Born on September 22, 1939, in Worcester, MA, Donald was the son of the late Joseph and Flora (Bellemore) Niquette. He was educated at schools in Worcester and was a machinist all of his life. Donald enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time with his dog “Ducky.”
Survivors other than his wife Cynthia include three daughters, Lorry Foster and husband John, and Kathy Kvinlaug and husband Douglas all of Eagle Bridge, NY, and Cindy Niquette and husband Chad Cook of North Hoosick, NY, and his sister, Lorraine Harrington and husband Brian of Jackson, NY. Donald is also survived by six grandchildren, Joshua, Rebecca and Jacob Foster, Somer and Kolumbia Cook and Gavin Kvinlaug.
A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, September 4, at 10 am at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. There were no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington County Community Hospice through the funeral home.
Pauline Simpson
Cambridge – Pauline Simpson, 86, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at her residence on the Whitecreek Shunpike Road in Cambridge, NY. She was the wife of the late James Simpson.
Born on March 13, 1922, in Wallingford, VT, Pauline was the daughter of the late Charles and Kattie (Waye) Sawtelle. She was educated at schools in Buskirk, NY, and Hoosick Falls, NY. Pauline worked at several area factories including the Undergarment and Barclays both in Hoosick Falls and at Reis Mill in Cambridge. She was a communicant of the former St. Monica’s Church in Buskirk and St. Patrick’s Church in Cambridge. She was also a member of the American Legion Post # 634 in Cambridge, where she would help with all the functions held there. Pauline enjoyed bingo and going to Foxwood Casino.
Survivors include a son, Gary Simpson and wife April of Eagle Bridge, NY, daughters, Marcy Bliss and husband David of Cambridge and Kathy Blair of Glens Falls, NY, a step-daughter, Irene Kayro and husband Alain of Bennington, VT, a step-son James Simpson Jr. and wife Connie of Bennington, sisters, Dot Brownell and husband Don and Gwen Waldron and husband Charles all of Schaghticoke, NY, a step-sister, Thelma Cumo of Hoosick Falls, and a step-brother, Thomas Way of Pownal, VT. Pauline is also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews grand nieces and grand nephews. She was pre-deceased by a brother, William, a step-daughter, Patricia Limoges, and a step-sister, Ruth Ropizky.
North Hoosick Fire Department Receives AFG Award
Chief Alan Bornt has announced that the North Hoosick Fire Department has been awarded $41,639 from the third round of the Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant. This award was announced and released on July 18, 2008.
With this award, the North Hoosick Fire Department will be replacing and updating all of its fire fighting hose, several adaptors, relief valves and nozzles. The new equipment will replace fire equipment that is over 20 years old.
The Fire Department is proud to announce that Kurt T. Bradley, professional grants consultant from Chiefs Grants in Auburndale, Florida, assisted the Fire Department to secure this award. Kurt has assisted many Fire/EMS agencies in securing funds through grants. Kurt can be contacted through his web site at www.chiefsgrant.com.
Lucy S. Moseley
West Hoosick – Lucy Springer Moseley, 54, of Buskirk-West Hoosick Road, West Hoosick, NY, died on Wednesday evening, August 20, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
Born in Bennington, VT, on April 29, 1954, she was the daughter of Hazel Surdam Springer of Eagle Bridge, NY, and the late Roland Springer. She was the loving wife of Harold M. Moseley, whom she married on March 6, 1971, in the West Hoosick Baptist Church.
Lucy attended Hoosick Falls Central schools. She and her husband were the owner/operators of Taconic Valley Truck Rental in Buskirk, NY. Lucy was a 4-H Leader and a member of the West Hoosick Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. The love of her life was that of her family. From watching them grow as individuals, enjoying the activities they participated in, which included high school sports, Lucy’s family was always her top priority. She also had a great love of animals. Lucy was pre-deceased by a son, Timothy Scott Moseley, who died on June 11, 1995.
Survivors, besides her husband and mother, include her children, Janette C. Moseley of Hoosick Falls, NY, Erika Repman and Hallie Moseley both of West Hoosick, her grandchildren, Nathaniel Moseley, Makayla and Tanner Ellis, Elora and Charles Repman and little Glenn Milliman who will be born soon. Lucy is also survived by her siblings, Charles Springer and Roland “Peanut” Springer both of Eagle Bridge, Patricia McGarvin of Hoosick Falls, Robert Springer of North Carolina, Richard Springer and Dorothy Dawley both of Hoosick Falls, Geraldine LaFlamme of Bennington, Joseph Springer of Buskirk and Sally Whittet of Hoosick Falls, her in-laws, Paul and Janette Moseley of West Hoosick, and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, August 30, at 11 am in the West Hoosick Baptist Church, 1339 Buskirk-West Hoosick Road, West Hoosick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY, 12144. Arrangements are under the guidance of the Robson-Reinfurt Funeral Home of Hoosick Falls.
Robert Charles Hall, Sr
Cambridge – Robert Charles Hall, Sr., 79, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at the Orchard Nursing Home in Granville, NY. He resided on Cambridge Woods Lane in Cambridge, NY, with his wife Wilhelmina E. (Tschumi) Hall.
Born on May 21, 1929, in Valley Falls, NY, Robert was the son of the late Wesley and Anna Mae (Hewitt) Hall. He graduated from Hoosick Falls High School. Bob was a Master Craftsman working throughout the Hoosick Falls, NY, area, building and remodeling houses. He also built the present Rescue Squad building in Hoosick Falls, built the church hall at the Raymertown Lutheran Church and did remodeling and updating at the Oak plants in Hoosick Falls. He especially enjoyed making cabinets and doll houses. Bob also built the first total electric house in this area in Valley Falls.
Bob enjoyed camping throughout his life. In his earlier years he and his family traveled across the United States, eventually camping in each state. In his later years he and his wife would go camping with their grandchildren.
Bob was very active in the community having served as the Exalted Ruler at the Hoosick Falls Elks # 178 for two terms. He was a Charter Member of the Lions Club, served on the Central School P.T.A., and was a volunteer for Rensselaer County Hospice. He was also involved with his church the First United Church in Hoosick Falls where he served as a Church Elder. Bob was also active in the Albany Presbytery and the Raymertown Lutheran Church where he served as the Superintendent of Sunday School.
Survivors, other than his wife Wilhelmina, include his children, Robert “Chuck” Hall Jr. and wife Cathy of Woodsville, NH, Brian J. Hall and wife Pamela of Cambridge, Karen R. Hall-Otero and husband Michael of Greenwich, NY, and Kathi Carknard of Hoosick Falls, and a brother, Malcolm Hall of West Hoosick, NY. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Eric C. Hall, Emily Rodriguez and Kenny, John McLucas, Brian McLucas, Carly Hall, Brian Hall and Ian Carknard. Robert is pre-deceased by three brothers, Forrest, Gilbert and Myron, and a son-in-law, Ed Carknard.
Funeral services were Thursday, August 28, at 10 am at the First United Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Committal services will follow the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.
Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York, 12090, on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad, the Rensselaer County Community Hospice, the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund or Camp Hebron, a camp for children, through the funeral home.
DEC’s Little Helpers
by Bea Peterson
In April young conservationists Colin King, Noah Abbott, and Michael Matatt helped stock fish in the Walloomsac River. The New York trout fishing season is winding down now and hopefully most fishermen had a good season due to the kids’ hard work.
For the past 50 years members of the Pioneer Fish and Game Club, along with their families and friends, have assisted DEC personnel in stocking local streams. That spring day over 5,000 brown trout were released into the River.
The Pioneer Fish and Game Club would like to thank all the landowners along the Walloomsac who generously allow fishermen to pursue their sport. The endeavors this year were overseen by the area’s new DEC officer Lt. James H. Hayes Jr.
The Hoag Family Receives An Out Pouring From The Community
The North Hoosick Fire Department along with several members of the community held a benefit chicken barbecue, ran several raffles and had a music concert for the Michael and Jackie Hoag family. Their 17 month old son has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. On Monday, August 11, members of the benefit committee presented the Hoag family with the proceeds from the benefit which totaled $13,490. It was an outstanding out-pouring from the community we live in. On August 16 the family met in Boston with physicians and are getting the medical attention they need for Luke.
The Largest Corn Maze On The East Coast
The public is invited to take part in making history in Hoosick and attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of the largest corn maze on the east coast on Saturday, September 6, at 11 am at The Corn Maze at Kettle Farms on the Troy-Bennington Road in Hoosick, NY.
Capturing Hoosick’s bond with farming and history, the 20-acre corn maze was designed to replicate the train on the old Corkscrew Railroad which ran through this very parcel in the early 1900s. There are four sections to the maze with varying degrees of difficulty. The engine consists of 2.3 miles of trails; the cab, 3.2 miles of trails. The coal car consists of .5 miles of trails and the caboose, 1.8 miles of trails. There is a total of 7.8 miles of trails for those daring enough to venture through the entire maze.
Other venues at The Corn Maze at Kettle Farms include pick your own pumpkins, hay bale maze, corn cannon, pumpkin slingshots and trike track.
On hand for the ribbon cutting event will be Assemblyman Roy McDonald, County Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, Town Supervisor Marilyn Douglas and Board Members Bob Ryan, Mark Cottrell, Kevin O’Malley and Mark Surdam. Other officials are also expected.
Town of Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas said, “The Corn Maze captures the spirit of the agri-tourism industry and provides a wholesome family experience on this 82-acre farm in the beautiful rolling hills of Hoosick.”
For further information and scheduling, call Tammy’s Candy Kettle and Kettle Farms at 518-686-0992 or the Town of Hoosick Town Clerk Susan Stradinger at 518-686-4571.
Hoosac School Hosts Girl Scout Day Camp
In early August the Hoosac School athletic fields became a campground for the Hoosick Falls Girl Scout day camp. Fifty area girls attended the camp. The theme this year was TV game shows. Girls made games, played TV game show games, hiked, made crafts, enjoyed the outdoors between storms, had a cookout, did a clean up project for part of Tibbits Forrest and concluded their experience by having an American Idol show with scouts being the performers and scout leaders being the judges. Everyone had a great time. Special thanks to the Hoosac School who hosted this event. This camp is usually held at HF Central School but because of construction at HFCS it had to be relocated. Thanks to all the volunteer leaders, helpers and first-aiders volunteering their time and talents so the program was affordable for the girls. This camp operates yearly under Rensselaer County guidelines and permits for all HF girls grades 1 through 6 to attend.