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St. Mary’s Annual Cow Plop And Car Show

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It’s that time of the year again! Rain or shine, St. Mary’s Academy of Hoosick Falls will be hosting its annual Cow Plop and Car Show on Sunday, October 5, at the Town of Hoosick Athletic Field. 

The car show will begin at 10 am. Registration for the car show will take place that day, entrance fee is $10. There will 35 trophies given away this year to the top favorite cars, trucks and motorcycles. The car show is sponsored in part by DePaula Chevrolet and Hummer of Albany, WCW, Inc., and Tinkham Real Estate.

In addition to the car show, it’s the famous Cow Plop. Deeds to squares are $20 and are on sale now. If the cow “plops” in your square, you win $1,000. They sold out before noon last year, so buy early.

Throughout the day, the crowd will be entertained by music provided by friend of St. Mary’s, Joe Shaw.

There will also be a family fun festival from noon until 3 pm, including a children’s games and activities area, The Hoedown Express train ride, sponsored by Interface Solutions, food, bake sale, raffles, rides provided by Amyland Amusements, entertainment and more. Vendors are welcome.

For more information or to purchase a deed, please call Mary at 686-4314, x206.

HFCS PTA Events

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Buy Your Raffle Tickets Early And Mark your Calendars For The Annual HFCS PTA Fall Fest! 

 

HFCS PTA Fall Festival 2008 is just around the corner! Come spend time with your family playing games and doing craft activities, while shopping for all kinds of great gifts – from pies to puppets, from jams to jewelry, from soaps to sweets, from T-shirts to toys! You’ll also be entertained by the famous cake walk, a “funhouse hall,” build-your-own Animaland© buddy and much more!

Three kitty-cats enjoyed last year’s HFCS PTA Fall Fest.
Three kitty-cats enjoyed last year’s HFCS PTA Fall Fest.

And don’t miss out on the fabulous door prizes and raffle items – a custom framed Will Moses, a handmade quilt, four framed Warren Kimble prints and a Bennington Pottery bowl filled with gift certificates to local restaurants. Food and beverages, plus home baked goodies, will be for sale, too.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at Fall Festival or prior to the Festival at the community-wide open house on October 6 and at Grand Union on October 4, 5, 11 and 12, from 9 am to 3 pm. Tickets are $1 for one or $5 for six. Take a chance to win any or all of the prizes, and enter as many times as you’d like! Raffle items will be on display at the Hoosick Federal Credit Union from October 8 through October 17.

Don’t miss out on this fun filled day that benefits special programs and events sponsored by the PTA throughout the year. Mark your calendars for HFCS PTA Fall Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 9 am to 3 pm at Hoosick Falls Central School. For information, contact Shannon Wickenden, 518-686-7133 or email swickend@nycap.rr.com.

Vendor Spots Still Available

The PTA still has some vendor spots remaining for the Fall Festival. This fun filled day features vendors, crafts for kids, a bake sale, a cake walk and fabulous raffle prizes.

If you’re interested in being a vendor, contact Margaret Stevens at 518-686-1648 or email bhw6@aol.com. Don’t miss out on this great selling opportunity!

Next HFCS PTA Meeting

The next business meeting of the HFCS PTA will take place on Wednesday, October 15, in the Elementary School Library beginning at 6:30 pm.

As always, members and non-members are encouraged to join meetings to find out what the PTA is doing for our children and to share ideas for special programs and events to benefit the children and families of our school district.

If you’d like to become a member or to learn more about PTA and its programs, please attend this meeting or contact Membership Chair Shannon Wickenden at 518-686-7133.

Fourth Hoosic River Benefit Bike Ride A Success

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Lara Shore-Sheppard and son Ethan (age 6) participate in last month’s Hoosic River Ride completing the 34 mile route that passed through the Village of Hoosick Falls.
Lara Shore-Sheppard and son Ethan (age 6) participate in last month’s Hoosic River Ride completing the 34 mile route that passed through the Village of Hoosick Falls.

The Hoosic River Watershed Association announced recently that the Fourth Hoosic River Ride, a benefit bicycling event, netted at least $5,700 for the organization’s programs in education, research and advocacy. “This is a tremendous boost to our budget in a challenging fundraising environment,” said HooRWA’s President John Case. 

 

At final count, the ride boasted its highest number of riders, their families and friends, just over 150 participants. While the majority came from within a 50-mile radius, there were small groups from Montreal, Philadelphia and New York City. Steve Brown, one of the participants who made the trek from Pennsylvania, offered this comment about the ride, “ ╔it was pretty, challenging and just plain old fun. The whole event was very well-organized, and the people at the rest stops could not have been nicer and more helpful.” 

Fortunately, the people at the rest stops were also well qualified. EMT’s from

Bennington, Petersburgh, Hoosick Falls, Cambridge and Pownal all provided their services to those in need at the six rest stops located throughout the watershed. Two of the rest stops were hosted by local residents Denise and Paul Hoag of Hoosick Falls, and Jim and Leslie Prendergast of Buskirk. In addition, volunteers – including Shelly Stiles and Michael Batcher of Buskirk – manned the stations serving up the oranges, bananas, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and other fare to keep folks going. “We have to thank the volunteers who make the day possible,” said Case. “Without their dedicated efforts the riders would not have as pleasant experience.” Case notes that the Town of Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls need to be thanked, too, for working with organizers to ensure the success of the event.

C.H. McNally & Son, the Hoosick Federal Credit Union, the Stewart’s Shops and Trustco Bank were all local 2008 Hoosic River Ride sponsors. “Without the support of the region’s businesses this ride would not happen,” explained Lisa Carey-Moore, organizer of the ride. “We are very grateful to everyone who donated in these challenging financial times, especially since we understand that there are many worthwhile causes to support.”

The Hoosic River Ride intends to celebrate its fifth year back in Bennington next August. Those interested in helping to plan the 2009 event should contact Lisa Carey-Moore at 413-458-2241. For details on other HooRWA events and activities people can visit www.hoorwa.org.

Jiminy Peak Fall Festival Columbus Day Weekend

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The Annual Jiminy Peak Fall Festival will take place on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, October 11, 12 and 13. The Fall Festival features the Hancock Fire Department ski and snowboard sale, a craft fair, an outdoor barbecue and job fair. Mountain Sports by Potter Brothers will have sales on apparel and equipment throughout the weekend. The Just Jiminy logo store will also be open throughout the weekend. Turbine tours will be offered Friday and Saturday (reservations are required, call 413-738-5500 ext. 3760). The season ticket office will be open during the Craft Fair to take photos for 2008/2009 season passes. Festival hours are 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday and Monday from 9 am to 2 pm. Mountain Adventure Park will also be open throughout the weekend from 11 am to 6 pm. Visit jiminypeak.com for more information on the Fall Festival. 

Those who would like to sell items in the Hancock Fire Department sale, drop-off times are Friday evening 7 pm to 9 pm and Saturday morning 8:30 am to 12 pm. For more information, contact the Hancock Fire Department at 413-738-5446.

Autumn Events At Grafton Lakes State Park

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October

5, Sunday – “Stylish Times” Historic Fashion Show at the Barnett Homestead at 2 pm. Reproduction fashions from 1700s to the early 1900s will be modeled at this second annual fashion show. Call 686-8266 for more information.  Barnett Homestead is off Rte 67, across from Bennington Battlefield historic site.

8, Wednesday – Ready, Set, Sleep! Wee Naturalists (Pre K) Program at 10 am at Shaver Nature Center. Kids will learn how animals ready for winter with a fun story, craft, and short outdoor explore. Call to preregister by Tuesday, October 7. Shaver Nature Center is located at 194 Shaver Pond Rd. $1/person

11, Saturday – Signs of Fall Nature Hike around Shaver Pond at 10 am. Enjoy this easygoing 2.5k hike around Shaver Pond and enjoy the fall colors and autumn air.   Easy grade, ideal for kids.  Meet by playground on north end of main parking lot in Grafton Lakes State Park.  Please call to pre-register by Friday, October 10.  $1/person. 

15, Wednesday – Trail Advisory Meeting at 7 pm at Shaver Nature Center.  Like to hike, bike, horseback ride or ski on park trails? Join this group to discuss trail improvements to Grafton Lakes State Park.

25, Saturday – Star Party with Albany Area Astronomers at 6 pm.  Explore the night sky at Deerfield Pavilion in Grafton Lakes State Park.

30,  Thursday – Trick or Treat Nature Trail at 4 pm. Enjoy a hike along our Woodland Nature Trail looking for creepy crawly forest dwellers and some treats for those with good observation skills! Call to pre-register by Wednesday, October 29.  Meet in Main Lot at Grafton Lakes State Park. $1/person (GLSP)

Warner Benjamin Harrison

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Hoosick Falls – Warner Benjamin “Ben” Harrison, 79, died Friday, September 26, 2008, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. He had resided on Griffin Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY, with his wife of fifty-six years, Henrietta Ann “Hennie” (Demick) Harrison.

Born on November 14, 1928, in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Ina (Mason) Harrison. Ben graduated from Hoosick Falls High School. After high school, he worked in the family business, Harrison Vending. He later started Harrison Mobile Sales before starting his own vending business, now operated by his two sons, David and Doug. Ben retired in 1983. He was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the Army National Guard, the Derby Club, a life member of the St. Stanislaw Society and a charter member since 1961 of the Lions Club, all in Hoosick Falls. Ben enjoyed playing golf, spending summers at Hedges Lake, winters in Florida, boat parades at the lake and riding his scooter.

Survivors other than his wife Hennie include his children, Lee Ann Kilby and Kimberly Harrison, both of Tallahassee, FL, David Harrison and wife Heather, Doug Harrison and friend Sandy Trembly, all of Hoosick Falls, a brother, Ronald Harrison of Syracuse, NY, and two sisters, Shirley Moses of Eagle Bridge, NY, and Ann Gilfeather of Red Hook, NY. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Stephen, Lauren, Patrick, Emily and Evan. Ben is pre-deceased by three brothers, Harry, Malcolm and Mason Harrison.

Funeral services were Monday, September 29, at 10 am from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the service at Maple Grove Cemetery, Hoosick Falls.

Isabelle B. Marshall

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Hoosick Falls – Isabelle B. Marshall, 95, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2009, at her residence in the Wood Park Apartments in Hoosick Falls, NY. She formerly resided in Hoosick, NY, and was the wife of the late H. Rudolph Marshall. Isabelle and Rudolph had been married for forty-seven years at the time of his death.

Born on June 25, 1913, in Bennington, VT, Isabelle was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Belle (Rudd) Breese. She graduated from Bennington High School in 1931 and attended Simmons College and Burdett College in Boston, MA. Isabelle was employed at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY, as the Medical Record Librarian.

She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Hoosick, an honorary member of the Bennington Chapter of D.A.R., a member of the Cambridge Area Branch of the Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association, the Cheney Library Book Club, a volunteer at the Louis Miller Museum, Hoosick Falls, and a Genealogy Library volunteer at the Bennington Museum.

Survivors include her twin daughters, Sandra Phelps and husband Robert and Susan Lohnes and husband Robert, all of Hoosick, her sister, Jane Rydberg of Rochester, NY, her brother, Robert Breese of Hoosick Falls, five grandchildren Carol MacDonald, Gary Lohnes, Heidi Byrne, Betsy Seplowitz and Brenda Phelps, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Isabelle is pre-deceased by a brother, Alexander Breese.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 3, at 11 am from All Saints Episcopal Church in Hoosick. Burial will follow the service at Hoosick Rural Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, on Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls or the Hoosick Rural Cemetery Association through the funeral home.

Helen B. Eddy

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Eagle Bridge – Helen B. (Bartling) Eddy, 93, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. She had resided on Rt. 67 in Eagle Bridge, NY, and is pre-deceased by her husband Perry Eddy.

Born on November 24, 1914, in the Town of Pittstown, NY, Helen was the daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Quackenbush) Bartling. She was educated at schools in Pittstown and was a homemaker all of her life. Helen also owned the Owlkill Gift Shop in Eagle Bridge. She enjoyed reading, taking care of other people and playing with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Joan Gardner of Hoosick Falls, NY, a sister, Louise Splatt of Albany, NY, seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves her close friends, Debbie and Denny Brownell, Leslie, Jean and Lynn. Helen is pre-deceased by her daughter, Lois Sukuskas, sisters, Eva Gates and Lois Haner, and a brother, Walter Bartling.

Funeral services are Thursday, October 2, at 2 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial follows the service at Island Hill Cemetery, Buskirk, NY.

Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 pm until the start of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad through the funeral home.

Bertha M. Jost

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Hoosick Falls – Bertha M. Jost, 101, died Friday, September 26, 2008, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center in Hoosick Falls, NY, where she had resided since 2007. Bertha formerly resided on South Street in Hoosick, NY. She was the wife of the late Milford Strait and the late Casper Jost.

Born on May 5, 1907, in Petersburgh, NY, Bertha was the daughter of the late Guy and Fidelia (Church) Barber. She was educated at schools in the Town of Hoosick and was a homemaker all of her life. Bertha was a member of the Senior Citizens and enjoyed playing cards and bowling.

Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Hayes, and her grandson, Ron Bovie, both of Hoosick Falls, a family friend, William Hamlin of Saratoga Springs, NY, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were on Monday, September 29, at 2 pm from All Saints Episcopal Church in Hoosick. Burial followed the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Church through the funeral home.