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John W. Roberson Sr.

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Cambridge – John “Jack” W. Roberson Sr., 64, passed away on July 2, 2014, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided at Lake Lauderdale in Cambridge, NY.

Born on April 18, 1950, in Troy, NY, Jack was the son of the late Harold and Bernice (Burgess) Roberson. He was a self-employed contractor in the Hoosick Falls, NY area. Jack enjoyed spending time at Lake Lauderdale with his family and friends. He was also a member of the American Legion in Cambridge, as well as an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his daughters, Renee Harrington, Melissa Bohmer, Shannon Roberson and Shelley Roberson, his son, John Roberson Jr., his significant other, Debbie Brahn, the mother of his children, Laura Roberson, his sisters, Barbara DeLuca and husband Albert, Sue Perovich and husband Gary, his brothers, Gene and wife Donna, Donald and William Roberson. Jack is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with their expenses.

The Life Of George Holcomb – A New Tenant In The Rodgers House

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Thursday, March 22, 1832:  Today our school master came to board with us. His name is Hiram Mattison.

Saturday I chopped wood to the door and on this evening I took the double wagon and went after my wife to the widow Booge’s, she was there on a visit.

Thursday, March 29: I walked to Pittsfield to try to market my calves. Today Amos Chapman moves into my Rodgers house for one year. He has hired the north half and garden and gives a month work in haying to begin the first Monday in July. Today Asa Sheldon moves out of my house.

Saturday, March 31: This evening I walked up to Spencer Carr’s to give him notice that the widow of Joseph Rodgers had noticed me that she had petitioned to the Surrogate for her right dower on the farm I bought of him.

Sunday, April 1: Today I walked to meeting to the select school house near Doc Elijah Graves.  After meeting I walked up to Squ Nathan Howard’s and took supper. I went there to see if my title on the Rodgers farm warrent and defend me. He told me my title was good.

Monday: I drew out manure. Today Lana Ostrander returned from the Shakers and a Shaker came with her by the name of David Tarre and told me he had liberty from her Father to take her, and while the Shakers was yet here, the girl’s Father came in haste and forbid the Shakers carrying his girl away. The Shaker took said Ostrander in private and wished him not to expose him for he had told me a falsehood concerning the liberty to take the girl. The girl is yet left with us.

Tuesday: Today Samuel and I rode to town meeting with brother Wm. The same Hackson town officers is elected as last year, good luck to our side. Paid 12 cts for brandy, town meeting to John Babcock’s Jnr.

Wedneday: I took my horses and went to brother Wm and got his double wagon. I stayed a good part of the day and towards night I walked to Lebanon to see if Lias Dike would buy my calves. I got no direct answer. This evening my wife and I went to the widow Betsy Wylie’s and bargained for her daughter Elizah to work for us this season at 62 cts per week.

Thursday: Today brother Sylvester moved in with Rowland Danford.

To Our Friends And Neighbors – Happy Fourth Of July

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Please note that we will not publish on July 11. Our next issue will be dated July 18. However, comments will be updated on the website periodically during our vacation.

In 1754, Benjamin Franklin published a drawing of a snake cut into eight parts (Georgia was not included). This was to show the members of the Albany Congress the danger of disunity. The rattlesnake had become a favored symbol among pre-Revolutionary War colonists.

If not now, when?

Congratulations To The Hoosick Falls Central School Class Of 2014

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HFCS Graduates 96

by Bea Peterson

“You match up against your peers anywhere in the country,” HFCS High School Principal Stacy Vadney told the 2014 graduating class on Friday evening, June 27. The class had a 93% graduation rate, compared to a National average of 76%. Eighty percent of them are going on to college. Three quarters of them received Regents diplomas. According to the latest statistics, HFCS ranks in the top 20% of high schools in New York State and in America. [Read more…] about Congratulations To The Hoosick Falls Central School Class Of 2014

TVHS Graduates Its Fourth Class

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submitted by Michael A. McCagg, TVHS Communications Coordinator

After four years of learning with the guidance of teachers, business leaders, experts and university professors, members of the Tech Valley High School Class of 2014 entered the “real world” during a ceremony on Saturday, June 21.

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Jen Steller And Katdoll Take Third At ILR Gathering

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by Bea Peterson

Jen Stellar has had llamas in her life since she was four. “They’re wonderful pack animals,” she said. “They’re fun to be around, and they will do anything for you.” Jen began showing her llamas in 4-H. In a couple of years she started showing them as an independent for the family’s Misty Maples Farm.

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