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Sign Up Now For NYS Youth Snowmobile Safety Course

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On Saturday, December 1, the Grafton Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a snowmobile safety course for young people ages 10 to 18. Students must be at least 10 years old on the day of the course. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate. The course will be held at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on South Road from 8:15 am to approximately 5 pm. The course will be taught by NYS certified volunteer instructor Jim Blessing. The course will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations, riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment, maintenance and repair, trailering, etc.  To register, call the Grafton Lakes State Park office at 279-1155 or email Elizabeth.wagner@parks.ny.gov with the parent’s name, student’s name and age and your phone number. Space is limited, so no walk-ins please. The course is free of charge and lunch will be provided.

Patricia Lohnes

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Hoosick Falls – Patricia Lohnes, 70, formerly of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012, at her home in Canon City, CO, after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic and lung cancer.
Born in the “old” Hoosick Falls Health Center on Hall Street on February 27, 1942, she was the daughter of Ralph and Ida (Domonic) Davendonis. She spent her childhood and early life in Hoosick Falls, graduating from St. Mary’s Academy in 1959. Pat worked at the “old” Grand Union which was on the site of the present day Rite Aid. Many will remember her as an avid bowler for many years as one of the Sharkettes team.
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Flying Deer Tracking Club

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The newly formed Flying Deer Tracking Club will meet on Saturday, October 20, from 9 am to noon at a location to be announced. The Tracking Club is an opportunity for adults 18 and older to further their nature education and enjoy time in the fields and forests. We hope to offer a similar program for kids and/or families in future. Members will learn to identify animals by their tracks, recognize scat and other signs left by animals, recognize animal gaits and track patterns, follow trails through varying landscapes and uncover mysteries.
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First Open Meeting On The Future Of The Village Of Hoosick Falls

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To Dissolve Or Not To Dissolve
by Bea Peterson
At least 60 people attended the first in a series of meetings regarding the future of Hoosick Falls. Mayor Matt Monahan opened the meeting stating there are misconceptions floating around about this process. He was emphatic that no decisions have been made at this point. He said, “Times are hard, taxes are up, there are not a lot of businesses in the Village and New York is a rough state taxwise.” He added that in the Village the economy is in tough shape and the Village has an aging population. He noted there are over 100 homes for sale in the Hoosick area and many have been for sale for more than a year. Many other homes are in foreclosure. [Read more…] about First Open Meeting On The Future Of The Village Of Hoosick Falls

County Legislature Requests DOT To Review Safety Conditions Of Route 2 Overpass In Petersburgh

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TV Channel 6 Covers The Story
by Kieron Kramer
On Tuesday, October 9, the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution requesting the State Department of Transportation review safety and travel conditions on State Route 22 in Petersburgh in the area where State Route 2 is carried via bridge over State Route 22. The resolution was introduced by District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, and was joined by the entire Legislative body. After the meeting a broadcast journalist from TV Channel 6 and his cameraman showed up to interview Brownell and Goodermote in the anteroom of the Legislative Chamber about the traffic problem in Petersburgh.
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A Stephentown Firefighter Suffers Smoke Inhalation At Powder Hounds Fire

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by David Flint
Seven fire companies responded to a fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Powder Hounds Restaurant situated at the base of Jiminy Peak. Hancock, MA, Fire Chief David Rash said that the fire of unknown origin started about 2 pm. By 4 pm the fire was under control, but firefighters were still in the process of dousing hot spots. Rash expected they would continue to do so into the night hours.
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Hoosick Town Board Action – Town Pool Cost Is An Issue

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by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Board meeting was held on Tuesday, October 9, instead of Monday in deference to the Columbus Day holiday.
Mid-meeting Councilman Bruce Patire asked residents for their patience and understanding as the Board deals with the upcoming budget. “Businesses are asked for more from less people,” he said. “It is difficult for us. There are only so many things we can do in the next year or two.” He said they want to hold taxes down, but there are decisions to be made to save the Town Pool and to fix roads. “We’re looking at a health insurance increase of ten percent, minimum,” he said. “We have to make hard decisions.”
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