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Molly McGovern-Hoyt

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West Hoosick – Molly McGovern-Hoyt of West Arlington, VT, 40 years old, beloved wife of Wayne Hoyt, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her wonderful step-children, Ashley, Lindsay, Kylie and Logan Hoyt, her parents, William and Barbara McGovern of West Hoosick, NY, her grandmother, Helen McGovern, and her aunts and uncles, Barbara and George Arakelian and Christine and Richard Catlin. Molly is pre-deceased by her sister, Karen McGovern.
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Esther Andrew

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Hoosick Falls – Esther Lorraine Andrew, 88, of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013, at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls in the company of her family. She had resided on the River Road with her husband of 67 years, Ralph E. Andrew.
Esther was born on September 22, 1924, in Bennington, VT, the daughter of the late Leslie and Esther (Keeler) Fleming. Esther enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as her trips to the Racino and her many years of league bowling.
Survivors, other than her husband Ralph, include their two daughters, Donna Adler and husband Rick of Hoosick Falls and Tina Berish and husband Stephen of Petersburgh, NY, their three sons, Chip Andrew and wife Jane of Hoosick Falls, Keith Andrew and wife Kim of Wilton, NY, and Andy Andrew and wife Alice of Tampa, FL, her sister, Barbara Pierce and husband Frank of Hoosick, NY, and her brother, Ken Fleming and wife Ann of Hoosick Falls. Esther is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by three sisters, Virginia Bartholdi, Betty Hynick and Mary Sears, as well as her brother, Leslie (Timer) Fleming.
Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday, August 12, from 4 to 7 pm. The funeral service was held from All Saints Episcopal Church in Hoosick on Tuesday, August 13, at 10 am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Activities Fund through the funeral home.

Jane V. Morgan

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Bennington – Jane V. Moon Morgan, 73, of 326 South Street, Bennington, VT, died on Friday morning, August 9, 2013, at River’s Edge Community Care in Bennington where she had resided for the past two weeks.
Born in North Adams, MA, on June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Marjorie Hosley Moon. She was the loving wife of the late Amos E. Morgan, who died on November 4, 2000. They had been married in Albany, NY, on October 8, 1956. Jane attended the Walter A. Wood High School in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was employed for over 28 years at W. J. Cowee, Co., Inc. in Berlin, NY, before retiring in 2002.
Survivors include her two daughters, Frances I. Morgan of Bennington and Cynthia M. Dockery of Chicopee, MA, her siblings, Diane Moon of Troy, NY, Helen Burdick of Burlington, VT, Arthur Moon of Berlin, Edward Moon of Wynantskill, NY, Rosemary Strack of Lake Placid, NY, Arlene Taylor of Plainfield, MA, Nancy Miles of Westfield, MA, and Lynn Bass of Troy, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by a sister, Shirley Campbell.
Funeral Services were held on Tuesday evening, August 13, at 7 pm in the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home, 66 Armsby Road, Petersburgh, NY, with Rev. Scott DeGiorgio officiating. Burial will be private in the Hoosick Rural Cemetery. Relatives and friends were invited to the funeral home for visitation on Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm.
Memorial contributions given to the Berlin Rescue Squad would be appreciated.

The Final Run

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by David Flint
About 100 bikers roared out of Gardner’s field on Route 22 in Stephentown on Saturday morning starting on the tenth and final Ryan & Courtney Memorial Motorcycle Run. The Run through three states, and the Pig Roast that follows, has been a tribute to Ryan Gardner and Courtney Carelli whose young lives ended prematurely in 2004 in a tragic auto accident. [Read more…] about The Final Run

Hathaway’s Drive-in In Jeopardy

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by Bea Peterson
Duane and Betsy Greenawalt have been working hard this season to find ways to raise the $70,000 necessary to purchase digital equipment to keep the Hathaway’s Drive-in in North Hoosick open. Movie studios are phasing out film. Next year, all theaters will be required to have digital projection equipment to play first run movies. [Read more…] about Hathaway’s Drive-in In Jeopardy

New Lebanon CSD Announces Leadership Changes

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Changes in leadership are already in place at the New Lebanon Central School District for the 2013-14 school year. The District welcomes Rick Arket as the Assistant Principal of the Jr./Sr. High School. Leslie Whitcomb transitions to the elementary school, and Matthew Klafehen to the Principal position at the Jr./Sr. High School.
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Riot At The Rink; Wrestling Tournament Draws Hundreds

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by Steve Bradley
On Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, a major wrestling event was held in Hoosick Falls, the fourth year of what is now called “Riot at the Rink.” According to organizer Mike LaPorte and his assistant Walter Sass, 14 teams, consisting of more than 245 wrestlers, came to wrestle at the wrestling tournament. [Read more…] about Riot At The Rink; Wrestling Tournament Draws Hundreds

Boy Scouts Visit The Petersburgh Town Court

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by Andy Zlotnick
On Tuesday evening, July 13, a small group of Boy Scouts from Troop 222 in Petersburgh had an opportunity to see how government works by visiting a town court and seeing real live cases being brought before the court. The Scouts are working on the “Citizenship in the Community” Merit Badge, an Eagle Scout required Badge. [Read more…] about Boy Scouts Visit The Petersburgh Town Court