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Hoosick Falls Country Club Is Expanding Services

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Country Club is offering the community more than a golf course this year. Besides the bar, it now has a full service restaurant. After its membership meeting on September 14, the Club may be working to winterize the facility so it is open all year.
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The Hoosick Irish Open

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The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade committee will host a half-way to St. Patrick’s Day event – the Hoosick Irish Open Crazy Pin Golf Scramble. The Scramble will take place on Saturday, September 22, with a 1 pm shotgun start. Each team will consist of four players. The fee is $50 per player.
Come and test your golf skills at some of the craziest pin placements. Golfers and non-golfers are welcome to attend and take a chance on great raffles. Come and enjoy the scenic views, music, bagpipes and food on the Hoosick Falls Country Club porch. Come take part in the fun.
Sign up at the Hoosick Falls Country Club or call Kevin O’Malley at 518-894-5035.

HAYC3 Offers Before School Program

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HAYC3 is offering a before school program beginning on Thursday, September 6. The program will begin at 5 am and end at 8:15 am. Bus transportation will be provided to school. Parents are welcome to send a bag breakfast with their child if they wish to do so. This program will cost $45 a week. Please contact HAYC3 at 518-686-9050 for more information and registration.

HAYC3 Asks For Nominations For Outstanding Young People

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HAYC3 is seeking nominations for its annual Youth Recognition Ceremony. Outstanding young people in the Hoosick community are recognized by HAYC3 each year for their volunteer service, community spirit and positive leadership abilities. The recognition ceremony will take place during the 4th Annual Pumpkinpalooza. Recipients will be presented with an award certificate at the gazebo in Wood Park on Saturday, September 29, at 11:30 am. The public is welcome to attend to help honor these outstanding young people.
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Hoosick Republican Giffy’s Bar-B-Q

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The Town of Hoosick Republican Committee will host a Giffy’s Bar-B-Q on Thursday, September 20, at the Grand Union Parking Lot on Route 22 in Hoosick. Meals will include a ½ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, dessert and beverage. Pick up will be from 4 to 6 pm.
Tickets cost $10 each and can be purchased from any Committee member or by calling 518-322-8685 or 518-686-5992. A limited number of tickets will be available on the day of the Bar-B-Q.   Get that one last Giffy’s Bar-B-Q Chicken dinner in for this season before the leaves turn and the snow begins to fall.

Johnsonville Rescue Squad Annual Ham Dinner

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The Johnsonville Rescue Squad, located at 4 River Road, is holding its annual ham dinner on Sunday, September 23, from 3 to 6 pm. The cost for adults is $10, $5 for children 5-12. The menu consists of ham, potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, homemade pies, pickles and applesauce. Reservations can be made by calling 753-7518. Take out is available, or you can eat in.

Patire Closes Up Shop

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by Bea Peterson
“The time was right,” said Bruce Patire on Monday, August 20, as he sat in his office in the now closed Patire Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Buick, Inc. “The impetus was when Tinkham Real Estate became part of Prudential Commercial and they approached me. They have a tremendous network.” He noted that spring and fall are the most active real estate times. “I could have tried to hang on until next spring, but this is better.” [Read more…] about Patire Closes Up Shop