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The Karen McGovern Legacy Continues

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by Bea Peterson
Karen McGovern, a young vivacious woman, loved by friends and family, was stricken with cancer and put up a valiant, but unsuccessful battle against the disease. She passed away eleven years ago. Yet her memory lives on in Hoosick Falls almost every day and especially on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. That is the date of the Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament. This year it was September 4. [Read more…] about The Karen McGovern Legacy Continues

HFCS Varsity Field Hockey Wins Tournament

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by Bea Peterson
It was not an easy victory. On Friday, September 3, HFCS Varsity Field Hockey began its season with the Annual Hoosick Falls Tournament. HF played Mt. Anthony of Bennington and finally won, 1-0, in sudden death double overtime. The goal was scored by Amanda Lewsey, assisted by Samantha Skott.
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Matt Berish To Participate In Florida Baseball Showcase

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Berlin High School senior, Matt Berish, has joined an elite fraternity of college bound athletes from around the country.   Matt was recently chosen to participate in Coast to Coast Baseball’s Florida showcase event being held this December.  With a combination of excellent coaching, outstanding competition and unparalleled education, Coast to Coast Baseball prepares the nation’s top amateur players for success at the collegiate and professional level.
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EZ Mart: One Stop Shopping In New Lebanon

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by Lorri Parisi
The EZ Mart on Route 20/22 in New Lebanon is expanding its services, especially during the absence of a local grocery store in the valley. The Mobil Gas pumps have been replaced with Sunoco, and EZ Mart now offers fuel savings using your Price Chopper Card.  Cash or credit options are now available at the pump.
Shoppers can purchase groceries and beer, enjoy a cup of Green Mountain Coffee or have a breakfast sandwich or  a Boar’s Head sandwich  made fresh at the Deli.
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Grafton Man Earns Promotion

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submitted by Bob Fish
Timothy Etman from Grafton was recently promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt in a ceremony held at the Stephentown Town Hall. Etman’s rank is recognized by the following organization: John Izzo’s Okinawan Karate, Stephentown Self Defense Systems and Green Island Academy of Martial Arts. On behalf of the instructors and students of these organizations we wish to congratulate Mr. Etman on his achievement.
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Parade, BBQ, Muster And Kids Games In Stephentown

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Saturday September 18, and Sunday, September 19, are the Stephentown Fireman’s Muster & Community Days.  The Fireman’s Muster begins with the Water Polo competition at 6 pm Saturday night.  On Sunday, the parade starts at 11 am featuring the Shriners of the Berkshires. Floats and bicycle entries are encouraged with a Disney theme.
The Historical Society Giffy’s Chicken BBQ is from 12 to 2 pm. The Fireman’s Muster Competition resumes at 1:00 pm. There will also be a bouncy bounce and kids games on Sunday.
All events are at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road. [Read more…] about Parade, BBQ, Muster And Kids Games In Stephentown