The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Co. Breakfast Rescheduled

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Because of the weekend snow storm the Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company postponed its scheduled December breakfast until Sunday, December 22, during which Santa’s workshop will be held with Santa reported to be visiting.

Breakfast hours are from 8 until 11 am and the meal consists of pancakes or French toast, bacon or sausage, eggs and beverages at a cost of $6 for adults and $3 for those 5 to 12. Children under age 5 eat for free.

Also for sale will be a number of wreaths for those last minute decorations, especially for the gravesite of loved ones.

Cans For Cancer

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Tis the season of caring and sharing.  Please think about donating your cans and bottles to the Hoosier Hopefuls Relay for Life team, raising money for the American Cancer Society. Drop off your donations to the Nickelback Redemption Center on lower Carey Avenue in Hoosick Falls or call Terri Burdick, 518-686-7851, for pick-ups. An easy way is also to donate just one part of your own as you redeem.  It’s a great way to help a great cause.

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.

Richard G. Percey

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Hoosick Falls – Richard Grant Percey, 85, died on Friday, December 13, 2013, at the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, VT.

Born in Bennington on June 5, 1928, Richard was the son of the late Raymond F. and Alicia Armstrong Percey. He was a 1946 graduate of Bennington High School and served his country in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He later attended Perdue University. A resident of Hoosick Falls, NY, since 1967, Richard was employed for twelve years as a bartender in several area restaurants and clubs before taking employment with Norplex Division of Allied Signal in Hoosick Falls from where he retired in 1993 following 28 years of service.

Richard was a member of the Bennington Lodge of Elks and enjoyed wet fly fishing, photography, woodworking, downhill skiing, electronics and reading. He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls.

Richard was the husband of the late Stasia I. Miller Percey, father of Richard C. Percey of Westover, VT, Donald Percey of California and Darlene Knight of Washington. He is also survived by one grandchild

A funeral Mass for Richard was celebrated on Tuesday, December 17, at 10:30 am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Hoosick Falls. The Reverend Thomas Zelker, pastor, was the celebrant. Following cremation, inurnment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.

Contributions, in memory of Richard G. Percey, may be made to the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad. Arrangements are by the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home in Petersburgh, NY.

Please visit www.parkerbrosmemorial.com for additional information.

The Life Of George Holcomb – A Confrontation With A Thief

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Saturday, January 1, 1830: I walked nearly to Hancock with an iron pin that I bought of Rensselaer Sheldon, he says he found it in the road.  I could not find an owner.

Monday: Today I called to Ephraim Pierce’s and had him buy me send for Rensselaer Shelden and I went back to said Pierce’s, where before Pierce and family and R. Danford, I accused R. Shelden of stealing my money.  He first utterly denied it and called on God to witness his assertion.  I then told him he must confess the truth, for I had proof and some time reasoning to him the awful consequences if he did not let the truth come to light , and the rest that was present advised him to let the truth come to light for his own good.  He then acknowledged he had taken four dol of my money and stole 25 cts before my eyes.  Said Rensselaer Sheldon after he acknowledged the four dols and 25 cts that he had taken from me, I then made him own he had stole an iron bowl that he pretended he had found in the road one evening going to Hancock last fall with my cart and oxen with a load of cider.  He insisted on my buying said pin and I paid him six cts for it, accusing him of stealing it and advised him to go and carry it back, but he appeared to be highly offended at that time, and I said no more, but at convenient opportunities made great exertions for an owner for said pin.  He acknowledged he stole it out of a carriage standing in the highway where Jered Rifle lives and from me he will return said pin and make restitution and at the same time asking my forgiveness, appearing to be very penitent and willing to serve me for the money he had taken from me unjustly.  He then gave me up his gun in security until he could pay me.  I accused him of other theft, but he don’t acknowledge it nor have I proof of it.  On this evening my wife and I went to Mr. R. Danford on an evening visit and we reckoned all of our accounts.

Thursday, Jan 21: I tended to chores, chopped some wood to the door and mended the manger, the stable in the barn.  The horse tore it down last night.