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Richard J. Ciuk

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Petersburgh – Richard J. Ciuk, 78, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014, at Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany, NY. He had resided on Toad Point Road in Petersburgh, NY, with his wife Marie (Matte) Ciuk.

Born on August 2, 1935, in Hoosick Falls, NY, Richard was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Levandowski) Ciuk Sr. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls and served in the Navy Reserves. Richard was employed at the former Columbia Box as a supervisor until retiring. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a champion archer in New York and Vermont. Dick was a member of the Eagles, the St. Stanislaw Society and was a former Captain of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad.

Survivors, other than his wife Marie, include his daughters, Lynn Shahinian of Ballston Lake, NY, and Deborah Carkner of Sand Lake, NY, his sons, Todd Ciuk of Georgia and Richard P. Ciuk of Cameron, NC, his stepdaughter, Melissa Counter of Gansevoort, NY, his stepson, Michael Schneider of Hoosick Falls, five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

There will be a time of sharing and remembrances held at the St. Stanislaw Society building on Mechanic Street in Hoosick Falls on Saturday, February 15, at 2 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Petersburgh Rescue Squad or the Petersburgh Fire Department through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.

Stephen Colvin

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Hoosick Falls – Stephen W. Forrest Colvin, 21, on February 4th, one very loved shining star left us with his brilliant smile on his face, doing one of the things he loved so much. Stephen was skiing with friends and teammates of the Husson University football team when the accident occurred.

One of the happiest, funniest, most beautiful persons on earth, he was able to put a smile on the faces of all those he met with his very own smile.

Stephen was most of all an athlete who believed in himself. His work ethic in the gym was an inspiration to everyone who ever played football with him. His intensity on and off the field earned him leadership responsibilities among his band of brothers. Stephen touched the lives of all he met as mentor, teammate, friend, cousin, brother, nephew, grandson and, most of all, son. He leaves a community with a trail of broken hearts. He was the most wonderful son and brother a family could ask for. He was his family’s pride and joy.

Stephen loved and cherished the family he leaves behind to cherish his memories. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, hiking, swimming, camping, canoeing, spelunking and, of course, being with his friends. All just fragments of a wonderful life. Words cannot describe the loss so many feel today.

Survivors extend so far beyond his immediate family, mother Melissa Colvin-North (Scott Goldstein), father Craig Colvin (Polly Harrington), sisters Cala and Brooke Colvin, paternal grandparents Milt and Dottie Cross, Gary and Diane Colvin, maternal grandparents Linda North (Robert Sheldon), Richard North Sr. (Laurie), aunts Kim Colvin, Jessica North, uncles Ron Colvin (Julie), Richard North Jr. and many cherished cousins.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 8, at 10 am from the HAYC3 building (the former Armory) on Church Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the service at the Hoosick Rural Cemetery, Hoosick, NY.

Relatives and friends called at the HAYC3 building on Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen W. Forrest Colvin Scholarship Fund through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.

Forever in our hearts, our blonde haired, blue eyed, smiling, beautiful, wonderful young man.

Karen Lehmuth Huff

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Berlin – Karen Lehmuth Huff, 62, passed away on January 24, 2014, at her home in Brookside Park in Berlin, NY. She was the daughter of Margaret and the late Harold Lehmuth of Stephentown, NY.

Karen worked for W.C. Cowee, Inc. in Berlin and Seagroatt’s Roses in Berlin until it closed and then she worked at Seagroatt’s in Colonie, NY.

Besides her mother, Margaret, Karen leaves three sisters, Margaret Mosher, Nancy Stollsteimer and Janet Van Rijsewijk, and two brothers, Walter and William Lehmuth.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berlin Ambulance Squad.

Hugh W. Harrington

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White Creek – Hugh W. Harrington, 64, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at his residence on County Route 68, in White Creek, NY. He was the son of the late Howard Harrington and Jean (Moses) Harrington of White Creek.

Hugh was born on March 15, 1949, in Cambridge, NY. He graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School. Hugh was formerly employed at the Carpenter’s Union in Albany, NY. He also operated the family farm in White Creek. Hugh enjoyed hunting and was a member of the St. Stanislaw Society in Hoosick Falls, NY.

Survivors, other than his mother Jean, include his son, Nathan Harrington of White Creek, his daughters, Rebekah Harrington and Sarah Harrington, both of Hoosick Falls, his sister, Susan Burke of Buskirk, NY, and his brother, Peter Harrington of West Hoosick, NY. Hugh is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by a son, James Harrington, a sister, Glenda Hamilton, and a brother, Mark Harrington.

Funeral services were Wednesday, February 12, at 10 am from the White Creek Methodist Church. Burial will be in the spring at the Center White Creek Cemetery. Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls on Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 pm.

The Life Of George Holcomb – Visits With The Shakers

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Monday, July 5, 1830: We began to hay. I mowed. Asa Shelden began to work for me by the month to pay his rent as is before agreed to work every other week.

Tuesday: Today I am unwell with the disentery.  I worked some at the hay towards night, said Shelden continues at haying.  Today a load of Shakers men and women called and put their horses in our pasture and gathered Elder Blows.  They fetched their dinner and we made them tea. Amongst them was cousin Adanilla Potter.  She made a present to my wife a cotton handkerchief and a present of a sauce basket for my daughter Charlotte.

Sunday, July 25, 1830: We rode over to Doc Elijah Graves with my son Geo P, but said Graves was not to home.  We returned and towards night we rode to Lebanon to Doc Right’s with my boy.  He ordered us to puke and then phisic the boy.  He said the complaint was on the lungs and bowels.  Tonight we puke the boy and I am up from my rest.

Tuesday: This forenoon I mowed and then I took the single wagon and my wife and I rode to Lebanon to Doc Right’s with our son Geo P and got some medicine for him.  I called to Elem Tilden’s store and paid six cents for Jesuit’s Bark for Mother Holcomb and I paid one cent for liquorish ball for my sick boy.  This afternoon we drew in hay on my Rodgers Farm that we cut last week.

Thursday: I mowed and the boys hoed corn.  Tonight I rode over after brother Sylvester to come and reap spring rye.  I called to I. Newton’s.  Aseneth is sick with a fever.  Today Mr. Waner Merrels buried a daughter about eight years old, the complaint water in the chest.

Monday, August 2: We hayed and pulled flax and today Mr. Asa Sheldon works with us.  It is his week to work to make out his month to pay his rent.

Tuesday: We hayed and said Asa with us and brother Sylvester reaped spring rye for us towards his rent.

Thursday: This afternoon I went into my Rodgers swamp to look for my cattle that was missing.  I found part of them.  On this evening I rode over to brother Sylvester’s to see if my young cattle had come.  They had.

Saturday, Aug. 7: Today my wife went with the single wagon to the Shakers and carried the two hind quarters of veal, 42 pounds at 3½ cents per and hide 9½ pounds at ten cents per pound and said Munson credits the same to my account.  My wife stayed the day and made my cousin Potter girls a visit.  Charlotte and Angeline went and the cousin Shaker Potter girls made them some small presents.

Monday: On this evening brother Sylvester came and told me my cattle had broken out of the pasture, and I rode over and he helped me get them back into my lot.  We found them in the highway.

Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community

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by Bea Peterson 

A group of more than 30 people, plus members of the Town and Village Boards, attended a meeting on Thursday, January 30, to discuss the future of the Hoosick Community. Many of those attending were part of the recently established Community Revitalization Committee. [Read more…] about Hoosick And Hoosick Falls Boards Work To Promote Community