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Hoosick Falls

Robert R. Blinstrub Sr. – Obituary

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Robert R. “Rudy” Blinstrub Sr., 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 6th, at Albany Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Theresa A. Blinstrub (Schmiegel).

Rudy was born on June 5th, 1936, in Hoosick Falls, NY, the son of the late William and Sophie (Couch) Blinstrub. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy high school and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as a salesman for Casa Imports in Utica, NY. Rudy was a simple, loving, hardworking man who loved to laugh and joke. He enjoyed reading, taking walks with his dogs, and time spent with his family. He spent much of his time attending his grandchildren’s many sporting events. He also was an avid Yankees and Giants fan. [Read more…] about Robert R. Blinstrub Sr. – Obituary

Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show

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Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show will be here before you know it. This year’s show will be on Saturday, October 7th, from 9 am to 4 pm, and vendor spots are filling up fast. If you would like to sponsor this year’s show, or enter, contact Kevin O'Malley at 518-894-5035 or hoosickkid@gmail.com.

We are looking for crafters or farmers for this year’s event, no direct marketers. We would love to have them be tractor or agriculture themed or inspired, but this isn’t required. This will be set up in the park where the tractors will be. If you’re interested, please email Cindy at woodtractorevent@gmail.com. The FAA Cow Plop will take place at the town park with food and vendors. Join us for a fun-filled day of hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, and music.

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ASA Provides Funding to Attend Regenerative Farming School

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Submitted by the ASA
New York’s Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) will provide tuition support for area farmers to attend a soil health and regenerative farming school taking place October 3rd through 5th, at the Ziehm family’s High Meadows of Hoosick farm.

“We are very excited to partner with the Soil Health Academy (SHA) and help provide opportunities for our local farmers to learn more about soil health principles and practices,” ASA Executive Director Renee Bouplon said. “Providing this financial support will allow local farmers to attend this world-class regenerative farming school tuition-free.”

SHA announced last month that U.S. military veterans will receive tuition support to attend the school and that veterans with New York state residency will receive additional tuition support, lodging, and a $300 stipend to offset attendance-related costs, provided by the Cornell Small Farms Program’s Farm Ops project.

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Quackenbush Selected for State Softball Hall of Fame

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Courtesy of HFCS Communications
Rachel Quackenbush, an alumnus from the class of 2012, has been selected as a member of the New York State Softball Hall of Fame.

Quackenbush played varsity softball for five years, racking up 1,499 strikeouts and a 0.72 earned run average in 766 innings from 2008-2012.

The 1,499 strikeouts is good for third all-time in New York state history. She also was named to either the first or second team all-state list four seasons in a row from 2009-2012.

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Donald P. Lohnes – Obituary

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Canon City, CO – Donald P. Lohnes, 64, passed away suddenly, Saturday, June 17th, 2023. He was born in Bennington, VT on May 9th, 1959, the son of the late Donald R. Lohnes and Shirley M. (Adams) Goodermote. He lived in Hoosick Falls until 1974, when he moved to Cherry Plain. He was a 1978 graduate of Berlin Central School.

Donnie served 14 years in the United States Navy. He enjoyed all of the places his travels took him. [Read more…] about Donald P. Lohnes – Obituary

County Legislature Approves Purchase of Former Dollar Tree

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The plan to purchase the former Dollar Tree on Route 22 in Hoosick Falls was approved by the Rensselaer County Legislature at their Tuesday, August 8th meeting, with planning and construction work expected to begin in the coming weeks. The Dollar Tree closed earlier this year. The property, which was purchased for $575,000, includes the 8,000 square foot building and 80 parking spaces.

Hoosick Falls is one of five senior centers operated by the county, including Troy, Grafton, Schodack, and Rensselaer. With the county senior center in Troy opening this past April, and work set to begin in Hoosick Falls, the county will continue its efforts to find a new home for the county senior center in Rensselaer, which is located in rented space that is set to be developed for apartments in the coming months.

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Ronald Seifert – Obituary

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Ronald Seifert left us peacefully on Sunday, August 13th, 2023 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Ron was born in Ravenna, Nebraska on July 8th, 1938 to parents Adolph and Clara (Krause) Seifert. On his ninth birthday he left Nebraska with his parents and sister Elaine for a two-week visit with his sister Nat in Hoosick Falls. His mother fell in love with the area and Ron never returned to Nebraska (for a visit) until he was 30. [Read more…] about Ronald Seifert – Obituary

Dr. Marcus Edward Martinez – Obituary

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Dr. Martinez was born December 4th, 1971 to proud parents Dr. Philip and Gloria Martinez. Gloria once referred to Marcus as her change of life baby. And oh, how he changed her life. It all started shortly after his arrival home from the Putnam Memorial Hospital. An allergy to pine trees (discovered after he had been home for two weeks) necessitated a change in tradition from a family outing when the family would cut down a tree to purchasing an artificial tree. Six years later, he was at it again having life-saving surgery in Boston by the renowned pediatric surgeon Dr. Hardy Hendren. Yes, life was never dull with Marcus in the house. After graduating from Hoosick Falls Central School in 1990 [Read more…] about Dr. Marcus Edward Martinez – Obituary

County Seeks to Purchase Property as Home for New Senior Center

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Submitted by Rensselaer County and the Village of Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees
Rensselaer County is seeking to purchase property on State Route 22 in Hoosick as the new home for the county senior center in the Hoosick area, County Executive Steve McLaughlin and members of the County Legislature recently announced.

The county is seeking approval by the County Legislature to allow for the purchase of the former Dollar Tree store located at 21299 State Route 22. The county has been seeking to find a new location for the senior center as the Murphy Building owned by the county has become outdated.

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HACA Food Pantry Struggles to Meet Increased Demand

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The Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA), 26 John St, served the local community through the pandemic, but the mission is even more challenging now as the organization faces a steep increase in demand for its food pantry and other services. This is attributed to the increases in need from inflation and supply chain issues hitting the economy at the same time. Requests for help soared more than 50% in June compared to a year earlier. So far in 2023, HACA has served 41% more people than for the same period in 2022.

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