Board-Wudget Cuts Budget Health Insurance Foster Grandparents Discussed
Hoosick Falls Central School Board reviews anticipated budget cuts due to reduced state aid. A teacher committee will meet April 13 and a budget executive session is set for April 20. The board accepts a donation offer of a Football Hall of Fame plaque and discusses a foster grandparent program funded by federal support to aid kindergarten readiness. Health insurance costs rise 27 percent prompting review of Blue Cross Blue Shield options with only one bid.
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Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls Central School
Phil Leonard
Leonard
Harry van Surdam
Hoosick Falls Central
Blue Cross
Chain Letter Savings Bond Scam Draws Local Inquiry
A reader asks if a savings bond chain letter is illegal and explains how the scheme works. The response notes the cycle of buying and reselling bonds to climb a list promising large returns and warns about potential illegality and exposure to penalties.
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T.M
U.S
Chain letter scheme questioned under U.S. code
The letter argues against using mail or phones to push a chain letter scheme. It cites Title 18 sections 1302 and 1341, explains legality of mailing bonds, and analyzes the math and human factors behind the scam. It notes the profit relies on others joining and the risk of the chain breaking.
St Mary's Auxiliary Food Sale and Local Events
St Marys Auxiliary hosts a parish hall food sale after masses on April 10 and 11 with Agnes Marcoux collecting donations. A rummage sale by American Legion Auxiliary runs April 9 and 10 behind Murphy's Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Greater Hoosick Association Chamber of Progress meets April 8 at 7 30 p.m. at the Elks Clubhouse. Randy Anderson leads a partnered square dance at the Latham Elks Lodge with Marie Powell and Med Auger guiding beginners and improvers.
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St. Mary's Auxiliary
Immaculate Conception Church
Agnes Marcoux
American Legion Auxiliary
Murphy's
3Rd
River Streets
Chamber OF Progress
Greater Hoosick Association Chamber of Progress
Elks
Hoosick Falls Community Events and Pancake Breakfast
Hoosick Falls discussions cover projects and a membership drive. St Marys Alumini sponsors a pancake breakfast April 11 at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall from 7 am with tickets at the door. The 90th annual Stag of the 32nd Separate Company is April 24 at the State Armory Church St with Major Gen John C Baker as speaker and Col James Kenney as emcee.
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St. Mary's Alumini
Immaculate Conception
State Armory
Church St
John C. Baker
James Kenney
Hoosick Falls
National Guard
Greenwich Rail Excursion Marks Bicentennial Events
Greenwich plans an August 7 rail excursion along the Greenwich and Johnsonville Railway from Thomson New York to Greenwich to Salem with return trips from Salem to Thomson. Two runs 9 AM and 1 PM cover 50 miles in about three hours each using D H No 1776 and G J No 4115 diesels plus coaches. Tickets available after April 15 via David F Nestle R D 2 Greenwich.
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Greenwich
Greenwich and
Johnsonville
Thomson
New York
Battenkill River Valley
Salem
David F. Nestle
R.D. 2
Fourth of July parade grows with bands and floats in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls volunteers plan a July 4 parade at 2 pm with four bands and twelve floats. Organizers include Andy Kipp and Joe Holloway and music by William Gaillard. Floats come from Hoosick Grange, St Mary's, Girl Scouts, VFW, Kings Daughters, local clubs and businesses. Two trophies will be awarded for best float and Bicentennial theme.
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Hoosick Falls
Andy Kipp
Joseph Holloway
William Gaillard
Hoosick Grange
Hoosick Falls Central School Jr. High
St. Mary’s Elementary
Elk's Auxiliary
Senior Citizens
Calhoun’s Farm
Kipp Family
Barclay Home Products
VFW
King's Daughters
Town of Hoosick
Main St
Helen Kipp
Dallas Chapones
Hoosick Falls Senior Citizens Awards May 26 Supper
The Hoosick Falls Senior Center announces the 60 plus awards for northern county residents to be presented at a May 26 supper. Nominations are due by May 14 to the Senior Center Box 18 Hoosick Falls.
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Hoosick Falls
County Board Set to Meet in Hoosick Falls
Rensselaer County School Board Association to convene in Hoosick Falls for the first time in about 14 years on April 12 at 7 p.m. School officials will attend a dinner directed by Susan Pleasant followed by a program on Parental Involvement in Our Schools led by Howard Vergon. A film Bridging the Gap in Home School Communications will be shown and discussed by county parents.
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Hoosick Falls
Rensselaer County School Board Association
Susan Pleasant
Howard Vergon
Lansingburgh
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Marie Powell
Med Auger
Latham Elks Lodge
Darlene Ward
Greenwich Rail Excursion
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Argyle
Ruby
Cambridge
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Grafton
Ruth Connors
Petersburg
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Cliff Thompson
Betty
Art Cox
Dot
Ed Vitalius
Colonie Elks
Mike McMahon
Town of
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Rensselaer County
Taconic
Central School Jr
Gene Avery
Holloway
Danforth Street
Health Center
George Durkee
Rocky Patire
Patire
Susan M. Topper
Department For the Aging
Hoosick Valley
American Legion Hall
June Bonneau
Mary O'Malley
George Rogers
Elks Card Party
Clifton Park
Elks Ladies Auxiliary
Northway Heights Golf Club
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