We are living in a period when our country has been embroiled in various wars across the world for over fifteen (15) years. At times, we fight the human tendency to avoid watching the nightly news and to become numb to the sacrifices that our military has been making on a daily basis. Our mission, in one small way, is to maintain a constant awareness and appreciation for those sacrifices. Accordingly, the members of Phoenix Rising have created a program to commemorate our Veterans who have served or are serving in the defense of our country. The program will proudly display banners along Main Street of Hudson Falls which depict the name and photograph of the Veteran, and his or her branch of service.
Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify, Honorees must meet the following requirements:
(1) either born in Hudson Falls or Kingsbury, or is a past or current resident of Hudson Falls or Kingsbury, and,
(2) has served or is currently serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard.
As an ongoing program, applications will be accepted at any time by those who wish to sponsor a banner, provided that the consent for the recognition has been given by the Veteran or by the family of the deceased Veteran.
How to order a banner:
Complete and submit this application form to Hudson Falls Village Hall, 220 Main Street, Hudson Falls, New York, together with a check in the amount of $195.00 payable to Phoenix Rising to cover the cost of the hardware bracket, the banner, and installation and removal. It is recommended that the sponsor provide a photo (digital image preferred) of the Honoree in uniform.
Display Procedures:
Brackets will be attached to light poles along our Main Street. Banners will be displayed every year from mid-May until mid-November for as long as the banners will last (typically three years). All banner locations shall be determined by Phoenix Rising. A banner sponsor cannot select a specific location. If more banners are ordered than available poles, banners will be installed on a year-to-year rotating basis.
Thank you for your help in commemorating our Veterans.
Photos courtesy of the Post Star Newspaper www.poststar.com
On April 29, 2017, the Hudson Falls High School will host over 1500 athletes from more than 25 area schools for the annual Luciano Track Invitational. In addition, many spectators will visit the Village to cheer on their favorite athletes.
The Tiger Trackers Booster Club will run the concession stand throughout the day and will offer a variety of selections from snacks, breakfast and lunch choices.
The Village of Hudson Falls is proud to host the event and welcomes all visitors, some who will drive over an hour to participate in the event. Our Village businesses and restaurants are ready to meet and greet all visitors.
For more information on the event, click here and for a list of our businesses click here.
Village Historian Paul Loding talks to visitors at a presentation in Baker Cemetery in October of 2010. (Todd Lemery photo)
Upon motion made by Trustee Cook, seconded by Trustee Timms and carried.
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees wishes to express its sincere condolences over the passing of longtime Village Historian, Paul R. Loding; and
WHEREAS, Paul Loding faithfully and conscientiously served the people of the Village of Hudson Falls as the Village Historian from June 1993 to June 2016; and
WHEREAS, Paul was the author of Images of America Kingsbury and Hudson Falls and spent his lifetime pursuing the history of this region of New York, and
WHEREAS, Paul was a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls and was very proud to say he was also a lifelong resident of 81 Maple Street.
NOW THEREFORE in recognition of Paul R. Loding’s contribution to the community of the Village of Hudson Falls and it’s citizens, the Village Board of Trustees hereby expresses our deep appreciation for his service to this community and extend to his family our sincere sympathy upon his passing.
The Hudson Falls Central School District will once again participate in the free breakfast and lunch summer program. Meals will be provided free to any child 18 years and younger with breakfast from 7:45 am – 8:30 am each weekday. The lunch program will run from 11:45 am – 12:15 pm each weekday. Check the flyer below for full details.
