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Hoosick Falls Armory Upcoming Events

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Submitted by Mary Jackson
Did you know that September is Healthy Aging Month? What better way to improve your health through exercise. The Hoosick Armory has 3 pickleball courts that can be rented for private play, family get-togethers, or office team events. Another option is to join the Pickleball Club, which is a great way to learn if you are a beginner and a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends. The Club plays just about every day and you can drop in at any time to learn more or visit the Armory website for more information at hoosickarmory.org/pickleball.

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A Young Marine

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Written and submitted by Patricia Jennison McNally
Dedicated to Corporal Sean Jennison
A young Marine, among the honorable elite of our Armed Forces. The first of the United States military to be called in times of war. Qualifying by enduring and successfully meeting all of the excruciating rigors placed before him. Raising his hand and making the solemn promise to protect and defend his homeland at all costs. Putting his country first, putting his fellow Americans first. This young Marine, rising in the ranks, in charge of a platoon of his fellow Marines.

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Bark n’ Brew Fundraiser

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Grafton Lakes State Park is hosting Bark n’ Brew, a fundraising event that is open to local businesses to add some diversity to the mix, as well as locally crafted beer, with proceeds supporting regional rescue organizations. This event is on September 14th, from noon to 3 pm. The event is free with a $6 vehicle entrance fee. Food and beverages are available for an additional charge.

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Literacy Volunteers Awarded $10,000

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Submitted by LVORC
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) has been awarded $10,000 by The McCarthy Charities, Inc., a private foundation based in Troy. The grant will help LVORC with operating expenses and enable LVORC’s professional staff in Troy to administer literacy programs and services that are offered at no cost to adult learners in Rensselaer County.

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Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament

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Submitted by Bonnie St. Onge
The 25th annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 7th. We invite you to join us at The Sandbar to cheer on volleyball teams and participate in our ever-popular auction and raffles. Auction items will be on display, and ticket sales will be available from noon to 2 pm. All funds raised will benefit the Karen and Molly McGovern Fund.

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Repair Cafe

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Submitted by Cara Humphrey
On Saturday, September 14th, the Columbia NE Repair Cafe will hold its next event at the Columbia County Climate Carnival in the Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Ave, from 11 am to 3 pm. Community members are invited to bring their broken items to be repaired by skilled neighbors at no cost.

Expert repair coaches will be on hand to demonstrate how to fix a variety of items, including clocks, lamps, lawn mowers, other small motors, clothing, textiles, jewelry, small wood furniture, and more. Please note, all clothing or textiles must be clean, and one item per person.

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William S. Snyder – Obituary

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Grafton – William S. “Will” Snyder, 37, was taken away from us way too early from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on August 29th, 2024.

William was born November 22nd, 1986 to Rebecca (Burdick) Greene and Richard Snyder. William graduated from Berlin Central School in 2006. William started his working days at Seagroatt’s in Berlin and then at Berlin True Value and later at Mapledale Farms. Currently he continued his love for farming and enjoyed trucking at Wagner Farms part-time. Will was currently working full-time at VPS Control Systems in Hoosick, where he worked for the past 15 years. [Read more…] about William S. Snyder – Obituary

Luella M. Hoffman – Obituary

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Cherry Plain – Luella M. (Goodermote) Hoffman, 96, died Monday, August 26th, 2024 at The Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls.

She was born in Cherry Plain on July 22nd, 1928, the daughter of the late Lewis and Addie (Carr) Goodermote. A lifelong resident of Cherry Plain, Luella was employed by the Berlin Central School District as a custodian for several years before retiring. [Read more…] about Luella M. Hoffman – Obituary