The Petersburgh Public Library book discussion group will be meeting on Tuesday, February 12, at 7:30 pm to discuss the book Arthur & George by Julian Barnes. Everyone is invited to attend. New members are always welcome, or if you have read the book and would like to come on a one time basis you are welcome.
Story Hour
Pre-school story hour is held Tuesdays at 11 am. Pre-schoolers and their parents or care-givers are invited to join us as we work our way through the alphabet. On January 29 the theme will be “The Letter I” and on February 5 we will be learning about “Jungle Jaguars.”
Children’s “Winter Break from School” Craft will be held on Wednesday, February 20, from 2 until 4 pm. Children are invited to stop by the Library during this time and make a bird feeder to help feed our feathered friends.
Subs, Soups And Sweets Will Be Sold At The Stephentown Library On Super Bowl® Saturday
The Friends of Stephentown Memorial Library are gearing up for Super Bowl® Sunday. They are changing the three R’s to the three S’s for Super Bowl Weekend. Don’t want to cook that weekend? Stop by the Library on Saturday, February 2, between 10 am and 2 pm and stock up on Soups and Subs and Sweets.
The talented cooks of the Friends group will be selling sausage, pepper and onion subs and an array of delicious soups served with a roll. The soup flavors so far are vegetarian black bean, split pea and ham, lentil with kielbasa, sixteen bean with sausage and chili. All will be pre-packaged and can be easily reheated the next day. There will also be an assortment of goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth, including cakes, brownies, cookies, cupcakes and more. Sweets will include gluten-free items.
Enjoy the weekend and leave the cooking to your Friends! All proceeds will be used to help with Library operation and programs. Spread the word to all your friends and help us make this fundraiser a success.
All proceeds go directly to support the Stephentown Memorial Library. For more information, call the Library at 518-733-5750.
Hoosick Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting
The Board of Directors and President Jim Martinez of the Hoosick Federal Credit Union at 28 Church Street in Hoosick Falls invite all to join them for the annual meeting and election of Board membersto be held on Wednesday evening, February 27, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Hoosick Falls Central School High School Cafeteria. Come enjoy a nice dinner, catered by the top notch HFCS dining staff, while you hear the “State of the Credit Union,” detailing what happened in 2012 and what we have in store for 2013. The meeting will conclude with an abundance of door prizes. Positive things are happening. Don’t miss this opportunity!
We hope to see you all there. Please RSVP to 518-686-4504 by Wednesday, February 20. Seating is limited to the first 125 who respond.
Greenway Gala
submitted by Shelly Stiles
The New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration held at the Hoosick Falls Country Club netted $2,145 for the Village’s Hoosic River Greenway initiative. Ninety-one tickets for the evening of dining and dancing were sold. Two raffles were held (Marcus Martinez donated his 50-50 raffle winnings to the Greenway). And the Hoosick Federal Credit Union and Thorpe’s Pharmacy each donated generously.
The Greenway steering committee thanks the Country Club, DJ Ric DiDonato and all those who attended the event for their support of the Hoosic River Greenway.
Community Easter Cantata Chorus
The Community Easter Cantata Chorus is beginning rehearsals on Sunday, January 27, at 1 pm at the Petersburgh Baptist Church under the direction of Karen Webster. All Singers are invited and welcome to come. Rehearsals will continue each Sunday at 1 pm until our performances on Palm Sunday weekend. March 23 and 24. For more information or to RSVP email judy@patsos.net or call 658-3147.
Christy Mae Brownell And David Paul Siau Are Wed
Christy Mae Brownell and David Paul Siau were married on May 27, 2012, at the Pompey Community Church outside of Syracuse, NY. Pastor Wendell Pfohl officiated. Friends and family from across the country came together to celebrate with the new couple. A night of food and dancing was held at Gilfillan’s in Camillus. Following the reception the couple left for a one week honeymoon in Costa Rica.
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Walter Callahan Promoted By The Bank Of Bennington
The Bank of Bennington has announced the promotions of two long time employees. Lisa M. Prosper has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at The Bank of Bennington and Walter W. Callahan has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Network Administration and Security.
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Brittany Dickhaus Named To The President’s List At Western New England University
Brittany N. Dickhaus of Petersburgh has been named to the President’s List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2012. Dickhaus is a freshman majoring in Pre-Pharmacy. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
Western New England University is a private, independent, co-educational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215 acre suburban campus in Springfield, MA, Western New England University serves 3,700 students, including 2,550 full time undergraduate students.
Local Students On SUNY Geneseo’s Dean’s List For Fall 2012
The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the fall semester 2012. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.
Students on the list from this area are:
• Clara Riccardi from Berlin, and
• Matthew Morse from Stephentown.
SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college recognized nationally for excellence in undergraduate education and for its professional and master’s level programs. The College combines a rigorous curriculum and a rich co-curricular life to create a learning-centered environment.
Local Students Named To The Fall 2012 President’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
A number of Eastwick area students were recently named to the President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. 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.
The President’s List
Judith Galusha of Berlin – Galusha is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.
Emily Olson of Berlin – Olson is in the Liberal Arts Honors academic program at the College.
Samantha Schmidt of Berlin – Schmidt is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the College.
Lauren Giumarra of Hoosick – Giumarra is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.
Chantel Bink of Petersburgh – Bink is in the Individual Studies academic program at the College.
Joseph Harrington of Petersburgh – Harrington is in the Criminal Justice academic program at the College.
Michael Schwabe of Petersburgh – Schwabe is in the Computer Information Systems academic program at the College.
Katie Tobin of Petersburgh – Tobin is in the Individual Studies academic program at the College.
Benjamin Roller of Petersburgh – Roller is in the Individual Studies academic program at the College.
Ryan Carpenter of Stephentown – Carpenter is in the Biological Sciences academic program at the College.
Matthew Coleman of Stephentown – Coleman is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the College.
Kazie Furcinite of Stephentown – Furcinite is in the Early Childhood academic program at the College.
Catherine Hing of Stephentown – Hing is in the Accounting academic program at the College.
Brandi Hoffman of Stephentown – Hoffman is in the Fine Arts academic program at the College.
Scott Iwanicki of Stephentown – Iwanicki is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the College.
Jennifer Kells of Stephentown – Kells is in the Human Services academic program at the College.
Kali Rieman of Stephentown – Rieman is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the College.
Daniel Shyer of Stephentown – Shyer is in the Electrical Technology academic program at the College.
Matthew Sowycz of Stephentown – Sowycz is in the Physical Sciences academic program at the College.
Samantha Spaniol of Stephentown – Spaniol is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the College.