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Alric W. Jones Sr.

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Petersburgh – Alric W. “Mike” Jones Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at the Bennington Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on Smith Road in Petersburgh, NY, and was the husband of the late Betty (Thomas) Jones.

Born on November 5, 1935, in Berlin, NY, Mike was the son of the late Adolf and Nora (Brown) Jones. He attended schools in the Berlin area. Alric was employed at W.J. Cowee, Inc. in Berlin for forty years until retiring. He then worked at the Berlin Transfer Station. Mike enjoyed gardening and working on cars.

Survivors include his children, Peter and wife Joyce Jones of North Petersburgh, NY, Gary and wife Joyce Jones of Cherry Plain, NY, Edward and wife Michelle Jones of Stillman Village, Petersburgh, Brian and wife Tracie Jones of Eagle Bridge, NY, Michael Jones of North Petersburgh, Alric W. Jones Jr. of Petersburgh, Tammy and husband Edmund Spizowski of Florida and Sandra Betits. Alric is also survived by a sister, Dorothy, two brothers, Howard and Harold, fifteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his dog, Snickers. He is pre-deceased by two sisters, Ruth and Agnes, a brother, George and a grandchild, Kyle.

Funeral services are Friday, July 18, at 12 pm from the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main St. in Hoosick Falls, NY. Burial will follow the service at the Berlin Baptist Cemetery in Berlin. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10 am until the start of the service.

Malcolm F. Townsend

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Petersburgh – Malcolm F. Townsend, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT. He had resided on the Petersburgh Junction Road in Petersburgh, NY.

Born on January 16, 1948, in Bennington, Malcolm was the son of the late Floyd Townsend and Florence (Burch) Townsend. Malcolm attended Hoosick Falls Central School and was employed at several area farms. He enjoyed fishing and bike riding.

Survivors include his sisters, Sally Webster and husband Bob, Peggy Morin and husband Tom, all of Hoosick Falls, NY, Judy LaFond of Hoosick Falls, Joyce Ellsworth and husband Bill of Easton, NY, Jeanette Chaffee and husband Norm of Pownal, VT, Nancy Coulter and husband Ed of Pownal and Molly Labonte and husband Don of Petersburgh. Malcolm is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were at 11 am on Friday, July 11, from the Mahar Funeral Home. Burial followed the service at Hoosick Rural Cemetery, Hoosick, NY. Relatives and friends called at the funeral home on Friday morning. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bennington Health & Rehabilitation Center through the funeral home.

Virginia R. Green

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North Hoosick – Virginia R. Green, 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at her residence on Route 67 in North Hoosick, NY. She was the wife on the late Joe Robertson, her first husband, and the late James Green, who died in 2002.

Born on July 14, 1932, in Shaftsbury, VT, Virginia was the daughter of the late Irene and Perle (Cross) Gulley. She attended the one room school in White Creek, NY, and Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls, NY. She worked for twenty-one years at Keough Brothers Furniture and then twenty-three years at Johnson Controls in Bennington, VT, until retiring.

Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Green of North Hoosick, her sisters, Phyllis Ruggles of Shaftsbury Hollow, VT, Doris Lucas and Teresa Livingston, and her brother, Edward “Sonny” Cross, all of White Creek, and a very special girl Virginia raised from the age of three months, Emily S. Zirbik of Pownal, VT. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Virginia is pre-deceased by a daughter, JoAnn Robertson, and a brother, Perle Cross.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls.

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.

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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