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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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“Doc” Brown Gets His MD

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by Bea Peterson
William Brown, III graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 2000. He received his undergraduate degree from Houghton College in Western New York. He majored in Biology with minors in Spanish, Psychology and Chemistry. Brown went to St. George’s University in Grenada obtaining a Master’s in tropical medicine and then his MD. [Read more…] about “Doc” Brown Gets His MD

Local Businesses Show Support for First Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza

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Community support for the first Hoosick Pumpkinpalooza has been very strong, judging from the number of local businesses who have decided to sponsor the event. Most major sponsorship opportunities have been taken and additional support in the form of donations and volunteers continues to be received daily. The festival is being planned for the weekend of September 26.
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Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week

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On Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, The Backyard History Video for 2009 will be broadcast on cable Channel 16 at 7 pm. This year’s topics include Charles Cheney, local banker and philanthropist who donated the money to build our public library, William Thomas, Congressman and Pharmacist, and  Henderson Van Surdam, musician, coach and sports writer. [Read more…] about Backyard History Video To Be Aired Next Week