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Letter To The Editor – Petersburgh Seniors Suck It Up

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Mr. Editor,

I am writing to clarify a point regarding the Petersburgh budget as reported in last week’s Eastwick Press.  The 10% cut in contractual services that was reported was actually on top of the cuts already made in previous budget workshops. For instance, the budget for the Seniors was actually dropped 40% from $4,230 to $2,500.

We Seniors are willing to tighten our belts for a year. This financial crisis was primarily caused by the damage from the May storms, and, keeping it in perspective, it could have been worse. Folks elsewhere have lost their  homes, incomes or lives from natural disasters. So we are proud to suck it up and do our part.

We also stand behind our youth who took an even larger cut (from $7,665 to $3,000). We will support them wherever we can if their parents take on the task of fundraising, and we urge others in the community to do the same.

Mary Lou Walters,

President Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors

Andrew P. Bowes

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Petersburgh – Andrew P. Bowes, 50, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. He had resided with his wife Debbie (Messier) Bowes and his daughter Helen Bowes in Petersburgh, NY.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Andrew was the son of the late John W. and Helen (Yankowskas) Bowes. He graduated from Averill Park High School. Andrew enjoyed ham radio and was a member of the Troy Amateur Radio Association and the SOVARC radio group in Bennington, VT.

Survivors, other than his wife and daughter, include a brother, John Bowes of Florida, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also pre-deceased by a brother, George Bowes.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, at 11  am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy Amateur Radio Association through the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, who are handling the arrangements.

Petersburgh Highway Superintendent Race Was Close

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by Alex Brooks
In Petersburgh the most hotly contested race was that for Highway Superintendent. Although incumbent Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison was endorsed by both Republicans and Democrats, Independent candidate Gene Kluck made a close race of it. Harrison was re-elected by a vote of 265 to 203.
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Hard Work Holds The Petersburgh Budget To A 6.3% Tax Increase

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by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board has come to agreement on its budget for 2014. Bill Seel and Duane Goodermote had spent a good deal of time over the weekend revising the budget, and the budget they presented would have resulted in a 5% tax levy increase, as requested by the public at the last budget hearing.
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Art At The Petersburgh Library

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Since renovating its building, one of the many valuable programs the Petersburgh Public Library has offered the community is a public access gallery space to exhibit art. Numerous local and regional artists – from pre-schoolers, to art students putting on a group show, to recognized professionals – have exhibited a wide variety of inspiring works in many media. [Read more…] about Art At The Petersburgh Library

Petersburgh Veteran’s Day Covered Dish Supper

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All are invited to this annual supper at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center at 71 Main Street, on Monday, November 11, at 6 pm. Please bring a covered dish to share and a dollar or two for the 50/50 raffle to support the Hall. Doors open at 5:30, and beverages will be provided.
Martha von Shilgen, Floyd Smith and Ken Hallenbeck will play some lively tunes for us on fiddle and guitar. Come and share a good dinner with your friends and family and honor our veterans. For more information, call Jeanne at 658-3953.