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Texas Hold’em Tournament

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A Texas Hold’em Tournament will be held Saturday, June 12, at 6 pm at he North Hoosick Firehouse to benefit Kassidy Hitt, a ninth grade student at HFCS.  Kassidy was selected to participate  as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to China this summer.  This program promotes international understanding while building leadership skills among America’s youth.  Kassidy will leave on July 5 for 17 days.
Call Pamm Powers at 518-810-2256 for more information.

Republican Party At The Bridgeway

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The public is welcome to attend a party sponsored by the Stephentown Republicans at the Bridgeway in Cherry Plain on Friday, June 18. Appetizers will be served at 6 pm and dinner begins at 6:45 pm. This social event will be a chance to see your friends and neighbors and enjoy good music. Tickets are available for $10 per person and can be purchased from Janet Atwater, 733-9042, Tammy Madden, 733-5700, Susan Gardner, 733-5351, or Lorri Parisi, 733-6455.
Please join us for an evening to see old friends and meet new ones. This event welcomes local people or visitors from out of town. Call to purchase your tickets early before they are sold out.

West Hoosick FD Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department announces an All You Can Eat Father’s Day Breakfast at the firehouse on Sunday, June 20, from 7:30 to 11 am. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Treat your father to a nice breakfast while supporting your local volunteers. The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. If you have any questions please call the firehouse at 686-1814.

Summer Solstice Celebration In Stephentown

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On Sat, June 19, at 1 pm the Wyomanock Center for Sustainable Living of Stephentown will have a Summer Solstice celebration and potluck dinner to mark its ground-breaking, rain or shine. We will start building our cob-wood home at 1 pm – attendees are all invited to help mix the natural building medium of clay/sand/water/straw then join us for afternoon activities, a pot luck dinner at 5 pm (please bring a dish for a few), followed by live music and bonfire. Overnight camping in our field is welcome. A $5 donation is requested. For more information, please visit www.WyoCenter.org.

Elks Father’s Day Breakfast

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The Brunswick Elks, 665 Brunswick Road, Troy will be holding its annual Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, June 20, from 8 am to noon. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 and free for children under 5. Reservation for large parties is preferred, call 279-1244.

Grafton VFD Breakfast

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The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, June 26, from 8 to 11 am at the Grafton VFW – Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Belgian waffles, pancakes, French toast, eggs (made to order), bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee and milk are on the menu.  The cost is $8 per adult, $4 for kids 5 to 12 and under and free for kids 5 and under. We look forward to serving you.

GLSP To Host Outdoor Survival Skills Series

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Grafton Lakes State Park will offer a Survival Skills Series this summer with monthly programs offered through August. Over the course of the summer, volunteer instructors will cover everything from lostproofing your children to making debris shelters in the woods. On Saturday, June 19, Grafton Lakes kicks off its Outdoor Survival Skills Series with “A Dozen Ways to Light A Fire Without Matches” at 2 pm.
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Rollover On Route 7

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by Pete Gregory

An 18-wheeler traveling west on Route 7 in Hoosick ran off the road and rolled on its side around 6 pm on Tuesday, June 1. The trailer spilled its contents onto a front yard after failing to negotiate a turn. The driver was fortunate to avoid hitting any houses or trees as his truck slid to a halt on the side of the Route 7, just west of Hobson’s Choice, in Hoosick. Emergency crews were on the scene immediately to assess the situation. The driver of the truck was able to climb out of the cab prior to the emergency crew’s arrival. Although shaken, he didn’t appear to sustain any injuries.

Photo by Pete Gregory.