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Karen McGovern Volleyball Tourney Is Saturday

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The Karen McGovern Volleyball Tourney is this Saturday, September 6, at the Sandbar. Money raised from this tourney helps numerous families and individuals in our area cope with cancer or other life threatening or long term illnesses. Our funds provide money to help with travel, medical equipment or other living expenses associated with these illnesses.

This year we honor two very special people who were instrumental in not only this tournament but in Karen’s life as well – Isabelle McGuire and Matt Philpott. The Tourney begins around 9:30 or 10 am, and the awards and acknowledgements will be at noonish when we break for lunch. The Sandbar has been very generous over the years and provides food and the courts for the day. Hope to see you there!

Defensive Driving Course In Hoosick Falls

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The Northeast New York Safety & Health Council will sponsor the Defensive Driving Course at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, on Saturday, September 13, beginning at 8:30 am promptly.

Successful completion of this class allows for a 10 percent insurance reduction on collision and liability for 3 years as well as the reduction of 4 points from your driver’s license on points acquired in the prior 18 months.

The course fills up quickly, so please register early by calling 518-686-4854.

Pre-Licensing Course In Hoosick Falls

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The Northeast New York Safety & Health Council will sponsor the Five Hour Pre-licensing course at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls, on Thursday, September 11, beginning at 3:30 pm promptly.

This program requires a registration fee of $40 prepaid ($50 payment at the door) payable to NENY Safety and a valid NYS driver’s permit. Successful completion of this class, which includes passing a test, provides the student with the necessary paperwork (MV-278) to take the NYS Driver’s Test and is valid for one year.

You must pre-register at 518-686-4854.

Center Participates In Ice Bucket Challenge

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by Bea Peterson

On Friday afternoon, August 22, residents at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls had a real treat. Though the weather was cool, 13 brave souls stood in the Center’s garden courtyard and participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, much to the delight of everyone watching.

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HAYC3 To Unveil The Hoosick Barn Quilt Trail

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submitted by HAYC3

HAYC3 today announced the unveiling event for the Hoosick Barn Quilt Trail. A community-wide celebration of art, music and rural culture in Hoosick premiering the Barn Quilt art installation created by members of the community will start at 10 am on Saturday, August 30, at the HAYC3 Armory on Church Street in downtown Hoosick Falls. It will last until 12 noon. Thirty-one barn quilts have been hung throughout the Hoosick area, all built, painted and hung thanks to a coordinated community effort. This family-friendly event is free of charge and complimentary maps are being provided that show where all 31 of the barn quilts are displayed. Food will be available for purchase.

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Final Phase Of Hoosick Falls Solar Panels Happening Soon

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by Bea Peterson

Hoosick Falls Mayor David Borge pointed out that the Village has no control over when Monolith completes its projects in the Village. “It’s taken two years to get this far,” he said. The first Village building with solar panels was the Water Plant, and the Mayor said they have undoubtedly seen savings in electrical costs as a result. The panels are all in place, and all the work is done at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Mayor has a sign-off letter from national grid as well. What remains to be done is panels on the roof of the Municipal Building. [Read more…] about Final Phase Of Hoosick Falls Solar Panels Happening Soon

Hoosick Falls Summer Soccer Camp

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by Bea Peterson

Fifteen youngsters participated in the first ever locally organized and run soccer camp. The camp was held at the George Helft Soccer Complex in Hoosick for young people in the first through sixth grade. It ran from August 4 to 8, from 6 to 8 pm. “It was our first Camp with an in-house registrar and in-house coordinator,” said Hoosick Falls Soccer Club Board Member Laura Peabody. She hopes the camp will become a yearly event.

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