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Linda Blake

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Petersburgh – Linda Suzanne Blake, first born child of John R. Blake and Carol (Goodrich) Blake, was called home to the Lord on March 2, 2015 from complications of adrenal cancer. She was born on January 1, 1964 and is survived by both parents, three sisters Karen (Gary) Blake-Kittle, Melissa (Tab) Eigenbrodt, and Rebecca (Adam) Martin; her beloved step-son Kyle Montag and his father, Hans; as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours and further arrangements will be made privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks you to simply remember her infectious smile and warm, generous personality. Honor her life by sharing the same unending happiness and kindness that she did, to those you meet. Spread love and joy with the same sweetness of spirit that she carried within her.

For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com.

Taconic Hiking Club Activities

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Friday, March 20: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA

Celebrate the first day of spring in this Massachusetts Audubon Sanctuary. Up to seven miles of trails wind through over 1,000 acres of Berkshire upland, old fields, and beaver swamps.  Slow pace so we can search for early wildflowers and migrating birds. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Call Susan to confirm meeting time and place.

Contact:  Susan Roberts at 518-766-4170

Length:  3-5 miles depending on group

Road Distance:  Approximately 60 miles RT from Schodack Park & Ride

Friday, March 20: TCT–Petersburgh Pass to Rte. 346, Petersburgh, NY

Rescheduled from February. This trip will require snowshoes and/or microspikes. The ridge is windy in winter. After initial climb from Petersburgh Pass up toward the Snow Hole, we walk along the ridge and gradually down to the terminus of the trail at Rte. 346. Wear your warm clothing and bring lunch, water and snacks.  Contact: Mary MacDonald at mmacdonald003@nycap.rr.com or 518-371-1293.

Length: 8 miles

Road Distance: To be determined.

Learn To Make Tamales In Petersburgh

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Everyone is invited to “Learn to Make Tamales” sponsored by the Petersburgh Public Library on Saturday, March 21, from 10 am until noon.  A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa (a corn meal) which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper.  Adrian Fox Dunn will lead a hands-on demonstration which will be held at the Petersburgh Veterans Community Center.  Please sign up at the Library or by calling 658-2927 during Library hours so that there will be enough for all.

Africa Trip

The Petersburgh Public Library will present Ariel Dunn showing pictures and telling about her three week trip to Africa, her safari and her climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.  She will be talking about how she planned the trip, chose the company and what it was like on the mountain.   She will also be describing her safari, the parks visited and animals seen and just a little about what it was like to be there, her impressions of how people live and how it is different.  She can answer questions on her decision making and assist if someone is interested in going on such a trip.

This program will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 pm at the Library.  Everyone is invited to attend and see another part of the world through photography.

Garrison And Palmer On Dean’s List

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Paul Garrison of Petersburgh, who is majoring in Environmental Studies, and  Llewellyn Palmer of Berlin, who is majoring in Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management, were named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College during the fall 2014 semester. They earned semester averages of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Eric Mace Re-enlists In The New York Army National Guard

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Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announced the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Staff Sergeant Eric Mace from Petersburgh has re-enlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Support Company, 42nd Infantry Division.

“The New York Army National Guard has sustained our force at or above 100 percent strength for the better part of seven years now,” Murphy said. “New York is ready to provide forces for state missions here at home, as we saw during the Buffalo Snow Emergency last year, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 or for sustaining our support to federal missions for our nation around the country and around the world.”

Petersburgh To Build A Courtroom

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Petersburgh has received a grant  from the Justice Court Assistance Program, a State program which provides grants to assist local courts with equipment, training, and facilities.  The grant is for $26,650, to be used to convert the meeting room in the Northwest corner of the Town Hall into a courtroom. This includes construction work, furniture, security cameras, and other things necessary to a proper courtroom.

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Petersburgh Library Activities

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Submitted by Sharon Hodges

The Petersburgh Public Library will present Ariel Dunn showing pictures and telling about her three week trip to Africa, her safari and her climb up Mount Kilimanjaro.  She will be talking about how she planned the trip, chose the company, and what it was like on the mountain.   She will also be describing her safari, the parks visited and animals seen and just a little about what it was like to be there, her impressions of how people live and how it is different.  She can answer questions on her decision making and assist if someone is interested in going on such a trip. This program will be held on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 pm at the library.  Everyone is invited to attend and see another part of the world through photography.

Story hour continues on Tuesday mornings at 11 am for preschoolers and their caregivers.  March 10 will feature the wind and the month of March.  March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day and that will be celebrated at story hour.  March 24 will be “Animals Everywhere” and March 31 it will be “Build, Drive, Ride – Cars and other Machines”,  There will be no story hour on April 7 due to school vacation.

The book discussion group will meet on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 pm to discuss the book The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert.  Copies of the book are available at the library and new members are welcome.  If you have read the book please join us for the discussion.

Irene M. Gundrum

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Grafton – Irene M. Gundrum, 73, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy.  Born in Petersburgh on February 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence Church Gundrum.  Irene was a resident of Petersburgh for most of her life before moving to Grafton 15 years ago.

She was employed by the Berlin Central School District as a bus driver for eight years, General Cable in North Pownal, VT, Tansitor in Bennington, VT and for over 20 years by the Troy Housing Authority as a maintenance worker before retiring in 2007.

Irene had a big heart and loved kids whether in her own family or looking out for the kids in the projects at the Troy Housing Authority.

She is the beloved sister of Retta Dunlop of Berlin and the late Clifford Gundrum and Wesley Vars; loving aunt of Cynthia (Charles) Minkler of Petersburgh, Bonnie (Vickie Squires) Dunlop of Bennington, VT and is survived by many other nieces, nephews and family members that loved her; her best friend since childhood, Gloria Arya of Cupertino, CA and longtime friend, Pam Eggsware of Petersburgh.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held in the spring at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh at a time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org.

Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh.  Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.