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Pumpkinpalooza Chili Cook-off Winners

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The Third Annual Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza Chili Cook-off, sponsored by Stewart’s Shops, Big Moose Deli and Contessa Racing, was held on Saturday, September 24. The crowd favorite for 2011 was “Wick’s Apple Chili” entered by Ken Wickenden of Hoosick Falls. Ken took home a trophy and bragging rights. The judge’s choice was “Cajun Seafood Chili” entered by Matthew Amphlett, also of Hoosick Falls. Matt received a cash prize and trophy. [Read more…] about Pumpkinpalooza Chili Cook-off Winners

HFCS PTA 2011 Fall Festival

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HFCS PTA is proud to announce its featured raffle items for the Eleventh Annual Fall Festival being held on Saturday, October 22, from 9 am to 3 pm at Hoosick Falls Central School.
Each year, the featured raffle items are always an event in themselves, and 2011 will be no exception. The public can get a sneak peek at them prior to the Festival now to October 21 at the Hoosick Federal Credit Union.
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West Hoosick F.D. Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department will hold an “All You Can Eat” breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, October 9, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. This will be our last breakfast for the year. We appreciate the support we receive from the community and other fire departments. The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. Please call the firehouse with any questions at 686-1814.

Pittstown Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Barbecue

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The Pittstown Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Chicken Barbecue Dinner on Saturday, October 8, at the Pittstown Fire House, 134 Parker School Road, serving take-outs from 3 to 5 pm. The price is $10 per dinner. At the same time a Fire Prevention Open House with fire safety information and hands on fire extinguisher demonstrations will occur.

Cans For Cancer

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Terri Burdick, member of the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay For Life team, collects cans and bottles for the American Cancer Society all year long. Call her at 686-7851 for pick-up of your donations or bring them to the Nickelback Redemption Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls and add to our account! When bringing your own recycling, why not donate a few to our team? It’s a great way to help a great cause!

Hoosick Town Board Mulls Over Four Options For Town Hall

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by Jan Shields
Preserve a “great old building” or construct a new energy efficient Town Hall is the question the Hoosick Town Board mulled over Monday during a workshop meeting.
Toss in two other existing buildings that could be retrofitted for a Town Hall and the choice becomes even more difficult.
After discussing choices with William L. Cottrell, an engineer with Cottrell Associates of Hoosick Falls, for more than an hour, the workshop was adjourned without the Board choosing an option or even narrowing the field.
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Grand Fun At The Pumpkinpalooza

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2011 5k Run/Walk Results

submitted By Beth Dillard
James Preite, 47, of North Adams, was the winner of the Third Annual Pumpkinpalooza 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. He finished the course in 18 minutes and 24 seconds. John Guzzi, 34, of Pownal, took second with a time of 20:06. Katherine Danforth, 16, of Hoosick Falls was the first female finisher with a time of 25:50. Michael Rosenthal, 68, of Arlington, VT, won the Walker category.
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