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Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Petersburgh

Fred A. Humphrey

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Petersburgh –  Fred A. Humphrey, 76, of Russell Road, Petersburgh, NY, died on Thursday, April 14, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY, under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.
Born August 14, 1934, in Troy, he was the son of the late Floyd A. and Ruth Hakes Humphrey. He was the loving husband of Lenore Jones Humphrey, whom he married on August 13, 1989, in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Fred A. Humphrey

A Memorial Service For Mabel A. Klein

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Petersburgh – Mabel Alice Klein passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 10, 2011, in Lehigh Acres, FL. A memorial service for Mabel A. Klein will be held at the Petersburgh United Methodist Church, Petersburgh, NY, on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Visitation starts at noon followed by the service at 1 pm. Contributions may be made to the Petersburgh United Methodist Church, c/o 133 East Hollow Road, Petersburgh, NY, 12138, or to the Petersburgh Rescue Squad.

Pinewood Derby: Flippin’ Fast Fun

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by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
Cub Scout Pack 911 held its 16 double-elimination Pinewood Derby at the Petersburgh Baptist Church on Saturday, March 12. Over 65 people attended the event, nearly doubling last year’s attendance. One could feel the excitement in the air as each young cub weighed in with his handmade masterpiece while diligently sizing up their competition. [Read more…] about Pinewood Derby: Flippin’ Fast Fun

Season Of Promise

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submitted by Sylvia Thompson
Ten years ago, Judy Patsos, Choir Director of the United Methodist Church, Berlin, got some Easter music in the mail. Christmas being so honored with music, Judy wondered if the same could be done with the holiest of Christian holidays, so she invited singers from churches in Berlin, Petersburgh, Stephentown and Grafton to join together to perform an Easter Cantata.
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Petersburgh Library Needs Donations

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Mark your calendars! The Petersburgh Public Library will be holding its annual Plant, Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 21, from 9 am to 1 pm. Generous donations of plants, books and baked goods will be gratefully accepted the day prior or morning of the sale. If needed, pots will be available at the Library to assist with the transport of donated plants.