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Stephentown Contributes To The County Veterans Hall Exhibition At The Fair

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by David Flint
The former Freihofer’s Building at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds is now the Veterans Hall. During the Rensselaer County Fair which extended over Labor Day weekend it became one of the more popular sites to visit. “The turnout and the response from veterans and those who know or love them was overwhelming,” said Jody Luskin, one of those who led a small group of dedicated volunteers in refurbishing the hall and putting together the exhibits. “It’s been a huge, huge response,” she said, with a constant stream of people browsing through the exhibits.
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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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Granville Hicks – His Life And Work

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The Grafton Historical Society’s May meeting will be held at the Grafton Town Hall on September 19  at 7 pm. The program is an overview of Granville Hicks (1901-1982) – his life and work.
Hicks taught English at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1929 until his controversial dismissal in 1935. He continued to live in Grafton until the late 1970s. [Read more…] about Granville Hicks – His Life And Work

Cabaret To Benefit The Stephentown Memorial Library

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Berkshires-based cabaret performer Lisa Kantor will present “You Read Me Like a Book!” – an evening of love songs and love-gone-wrong songs at The Theater Barn in New Lebanon on Friday, September 28, to benefit the Stephentown Memorial Library. The unique fundraiser and musical program is organized by the Friends of the Library. Wine and light refreshments will be available at 7 pm, and the cabaret show follows at 8 pm. Tickets cost $45 each and are available by email at Debbie.Pentak@gmail.com or by phone at 518-733-0410 or 518-733-5750.
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Letter To The Editor – Please Allow Her To Have Her Dream

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Dear Editor:
She’s been shut out by a chain fence, watched her family mistreated, endured property damage and been betrayed by the modern members.
It was early summer in 1948 when Helen Ellett, an avid horsewoman had a vision. Many times she had thought about the joy of having a horse club, a club that consisted of great friends that shared horses and the joys of riding in common.
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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.

Sponsors Wanted For Berlin Community Harvest Bazaar

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Organizers of the third annual Berlin Community Harvest Bazaar, a fundraiser for the Berlin Community Food Closet (BCFC) are seeking sponsors and vendors for the October 28 event. This year’s activities will include a coloring contest, a donut eating contest, apple and pumpkin pie judging and a canned goods raffle. Event sponsors will provide or help purchase prizes for these activities and will receive recognition on event signage as well as a free vendor space during the bazaar. Additional vendor spaces are available for a nominal fee or a percentage of sales made at the event.
For more information about either opportunity, companies and individuals should contact BCFC Coordinator Trish Gerstel at growerarts@live.com.

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.