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27th Annual Run For The Roses At Grafton Lakes State Park – Winners And Local Finishers

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Runners headed off from a new “START” banner that recognized the race as a Tom Conklin legacy. Conklin was the manager of Grafton Lakes State Park for 22 years who passed away almost a year ago, having initiated the Run for the Roses during his tenure as well as many other park events.  His wife Leslie Conklin and his son Scott were there to start the race on Sunday. [Read more…] about 27th Annual Run For The Roses At Grafton Lakes State Park – Winners And Local Finishers

Stephentown Historical Society – The Troy Draft Riots

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by David Flint
“Sir: Your are hereby notified that on the 28th day of October you were legally drafted into the service of the United States for a period of three years…You will accordingly report on or before 5 December 1863 at the place of rendezvous in Albany, New York or be subjected to the penalty prescribed therefore by the rules and articles of war.”
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Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – July 28 to August 4, 2012

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Saturday, July 28 – 2:09 am – Gary Brust, age 23, of 45 South River Road, Valley Falls was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and unlawful possession of Marihuana. Christopher Wilber, age 22, of 92 Eddy Street, Greenwich was arrested for possession of Marihuana. Bodean Hunziker, age 25, of Carroll Road, Valley Falls was arrested for possession of Marihuana.
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Hoosick Artist To Exhibit Paintings In Cambridge

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“Studies and Contemplations” at the Small Gallery of the Valley Artisans Market, 25 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY, will feature oil paintings by Berta Burr of Hoosick. In this show closely related tonalities are used to create a sense of atmosphere. The goal is works that meet traditional standards and address a contemporary vision. By working in a highly resolved style Burr hopes to show her respect for both her materials and her audience.
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Plenty On Tap For Young People At The Columbia County Fair

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The county fair is one of the events every kid looks forward to during the summer. What better way to spend the days than outside, enjoying great food, midway attractions and souvenirs? And then there are all the free activities that are both entertaining and maybe – just a little – educational.
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Hoosick Grange News

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Hoosick Grange had a great fun night on August 8. We started out with a covered dish supper with hot dogs and corn on the cob and finished it off with Marion Cipperly chocolate cake with boiled frosting. Delicious! Then it was game time. We played Bingo with lots of prizes until we finished filling the card for fun. Then we had a balloon bust race, ring toss, peanut game and spoon tennis ball contest. The men and women playing did a terrific job, both winning games. We sang some rounds and had some jokes. The Lecturer thanked them for being such good sports.
Our next meeting is on August 22 and is election of officers. The refreshment Committee is C.F.A.