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Local Students Named To Fall 2013 President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College

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A number of local students were recently named to the President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy for the Fall 2013 academic term.

Each fall and spring term, the College’s President’s List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0. Local students include:

Berlin

Clarice Derosia of Berlin – Derosia is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Judith Galusha of Berlin – Galusha is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.

Kazie Homiak of Berlin – Homiak is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.

Samantha Schmidt of Berlin – Schmidt is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the College.

Grafton

Joann Fowler of Grafton – Fowler is in the Accounting academic program at the College.

Hoosick

Lauren Giumarra of Hoosick – Giumarra is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Kaitlyn Snyder of Hoosick, – Snyder is in the Individual Studies academic program at the College.

Kayla Snyder of Hoosick – Snyder is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Petersburgh

Chantel Bink of Petersburgh – Bink is in the Individual Studies academic program at the College.

Tonya Brock of Petersburgh – Brock is in the Theatre Arts academic program at the College.

Matina Patsos of Petersburgh – Patsos is in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program at the College.

Erika Pelletier of Petersburgh – Pelletier is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.

Isaac Share of Petersburgh – Share is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Stephentown

Ryan Carpenter of Stephentown – Carpenter is in the Biological Sciences academic program at the College.

Tyler Chartrand of Stephentown – Chartrand is in the Automotive Technical Service academic program at the College.

Matthew Coleman of Stephentown – Coleman is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the College.

Kelsey Demick of Stephentown – Demick is in the Criminal Justice academic program at the College.

Taylor Hale of Stephentown – Hale is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the College.

Kali Rieman of Stephentown – Rieman is in the Nursing academic program at the College.

Kalina Swann of Stephentown – Swann is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.

Katherine Bakaitis Selected By The Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society

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The Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society has selected Katherine Bakaitis of Petersburgh for membership in the local chapter at The College of Saint Rose.

Delta Epsilon Iota was established in order to recognize and encourage academic excellence in all fields of study. The organization rewards outstanding students through financial scholarships, provides leadership opportunities to its members and promotes the principles of dedication, enthusiasm and initiative among students participating in higher education throughout the United States.

Students qualify on the basis of academic achievement. Prospective members must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university while maintaining a 3.30 cumulative grade point average or a scholastic ranking within the top 15% of their class.

Delta Epsilon Iota’s membership is comprised of outstanding scholars attending many of the finest colleges and universities in the country. Organizational vision and cutting edge resources have made the Society one of the leading academic development organizations, synonymous with leadership and excellence in academic life.

Katherine Bakaitis graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School in 2012. Her college major is Business Administration. She expects to graduate from The College of St. Rose in May of 2016 and plans on attending graduate school for a Master’s Degree in Accounting or Economics/Public Policy. She is the daughter of Peter and Wendy Bakaitis.

Adult Game Night At PVMCC

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The Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center will have an adult game night next  Friday, January 10, from 5 to 8 pm.  Bring a covered dish or snack at 5 pm if you wish to share a meal. Otherwise drop in anytime.

After the meal there will be corn holing (beanbag toss) games and card games of your choice.  Bring your own cards or other games if you wish. (Anyone up for a scrabble game?)  There is no charge to attend. Call Mary Lou Walters with any questions at  518-658-0136.

Petersburgh Town Board Action – Money’s Tight

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by Alex Brooks

Petersburgh Supervisor Siegfried Krahforst said there is $36,152 left in the Town accounts. He said money is due to come in from Federal Highway funds to reimburse the Town for money it has laid out on the Broken Wheel Bridge project. He is hoping that that money, and maybe also this year’s CHIPS money, will come in before the end of the year.

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Petersburgh Library News

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Book Discussion Group

The Petersburgh Public Library book discussion group is reading the book The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. The book will be discussed at the next meeting on February 12 at 7 pm. Copies of the book are available at the Library. New members are welcome.

Story Hour

The next pre-school story hour will be on Tuesday, January 7, at 11 am with the topic “N is for Numbers.” All pre-schoolers and their care givers are invited to join in stories, crafts, activities and snacks.

Fund Drive

The Library is currently in the midst of a fund drive to be able to purchase new books in 2014. End of the year donations would be greatly appreciated. We are two thirds of the way to our goal of $1,500. Donations can be dropped off at the Library or mailed to the library at P.O. Box 250, Petersburgh, NY, 12138. A tax deductible receipt will be given to all who donate.

George C. Jones

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Petersburgh – George C. Jones Jr. passed away on December 16, 2013, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, after being stricken at his home on Dayfoot Road in Petersburgh, NY. He was born in Troy, NY, on October 12, 1924, to the late George D. and Esther P. Snyder Jones. He married Barbara Wager on July 12, 1947; she passed away on April 22, 2011.

George attended Berlin Schools in Berlin, NY. He entered the United States Army at age 19 and with Company 1, 354th Infantry he traveled to central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. Upon being discharged he was employed in various positions at W.J. Cowee Inc. in Berlin, Warren Wire (General Cable) in Pownal, VT, Art Goodermote Carpentry in Berlin and Lawrence Church Logging in Petersburgh. He retired from the Greyhound Bus Company in Albany in 1981.

George was a Petersburgh Volunteer firefighter for 25 years and then served as Fire Commissioner for eight years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and ice fishing. He taught his grandchildren and great-grandchildren to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed woodworking, and his family truly enjoyed his handmade gifts.

George is survived by his two loving daughters, Sandra L. and husband David Hewitt and Susan M. Jones, both of Petersburgh, five grandchildren, Machelle and husband Jim Hurlburt of Hoosick Falls, NY, David Hewitt Jr. of Petersburgh, Gretchen Gundrum and Henry Quinones of South Burlington, VT, and Amanda Morse and Krystyn Denue, both of Bennington, ten great-grandchildren, Joseph Nusca, Anthony (“AJ”) and Ziena (“Z”) Hurlburt of Hoosick Falls, Joshua and Hannah Gundrum of Bennington, Eathan and Maeson Morse of Bennington, Tristan and Zachary Quinones of South Burlington and Ian Denue of Bennington, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

George is pre-deceased by his sister, Margaret Jones Maynard, a sister-in-law, Ruth Wager Woodcock, and his brothers-in-law, Raymond Woodcock and Frank Grant Sr.

Per George’s request there will be no services at this time. In the spring of 2014 there will be a Memorial Life Celebration for George and Barbara Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George’s memory to the Petersburgh Fire Department.

To leave a message of condolence for the family or to light a memorial candle please visit www.parkerbrosmemorial.com.