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A Hoosick Tradition: The Annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament

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by Bea Peterson
The 10th Annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 5 at The Sand Bar, 21 Lyman St in Hoosick Falls. This all day event and fund raiser celebrates the life of Karen McGovern and raises thousands of dollars each fall. The funds are used to support individuals and families currently dealing with catastrophic illnesses in Hoosick and the surrounding areas.
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Congressman Murphy Visits The Area On Labor Day Weekend

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Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) will attend a series of events across the Eastwick Area on Labor Day weekend.
Chatham
Congressman Murphy will visit the Columbia County Fair at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham at 1 pm on Saturday, September 5.
Petersburgh
The Congressman will hold a Congress-On-Your-Corner with citizens and local officials in Petersburgh at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center, 71 Main Street, at 11:30 am on Monday, September 7.
Schaghticoke
Congressman Murphy will visit the Rensselaer County Fair in Schaghticoke at 2 pm on Monday, September 7.

Hoosick Falls Central School Announces New Code of Conduct

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The gymnasium was filled with applause for Ken Facin, Superintendent of HFCS District, as he said, “Underage drinking parties will not be tolerated. Both parents and youth will be held accountable. Our goal is to raise our children in a safe and caring community to enable them to be the best they can be.”
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Scrub Board Laundromat And Car Wash Goes Green

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by David Flint
The flooding in Stephentown at the end of July caused disruption for a number of businesses, one of them being the Scrub Board Laundromat and Car Wash on Route 22. Elmer Stuart said that the overflowing Kinderhook Creek resulted in dirty water that forced the facility to shut down on the evening of July 29. They were finally able to re-open on the following Saturday afternoon.
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Hoosick Eateries Show Overwhelming Support For “A Taste Of Hoosick”

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Staying connected to the community and recognizing that going hungry is a reality for many local families, Hoosick area eateries are quickly signing up to showcase their favorite dishes at “A Taste of Hoosick” to benefit the Food Pantry of the Hoosick Area Church Association. The event will be held on Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 7 pm at the Hoosick Falls Country Club.
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Stephentown Historical Society Presentation On The Anti-Rent War

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Michael P. Barrett will present a talk on the Anti-Rent War of 1839 to 1869 at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, September 14.  The meeting is at 7:30 pm at the Heritage Center on Garfield Road (County Route 26) in Stephentown. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-5675.
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