Monthly Archives: August 2013

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Marion E. Austin – 93

WHITEHALL:   Marion E. Austin, 93, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at the Glens Falls Hospital following a short illness.

Born on June 26, 1920, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Brooks) Cunningham.

Marion retired from Sherwood Medical in Argyle, New York.

Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Austin, who died in 1987, a sister, Audrey Barbour, a grandson, Shawn Austin and a granddaughter, Katrina Lynn Austin.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Gries Austin and her companion, Dr. Robert Leather of Chatham, two sons, Charles Austin and his wife, Donna of Whitehall and Harold Austin and his wife, Marion of Whitehall; grandchildren, Tina Wilson and her husband, Jon of Minneapolis, Brenda Mahar of Whitehall, Harold Austin and his wife, Jennifer of Whitehall, Charles Austin, Jr. and his companion, Dulci Carr of Whitehall, Greg Austin and his wife, Jodi of Whitehall, Luke Rutten and his wife, Lorri of Gilbert, AZ and Ingrid McClay of Newtown, CT.; many great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  A special thank you to her nieces, Sharon Putorti and  Mary Balsam and her great niece, Kristy Putorti.

Family and friends may call at the Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams Street, Whitehall on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 4PM to 6PM.

A prayer service will be conducted on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Rendell Torres, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, officiating.

Interment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery.

A special thank you to the nursing staff at the Glens Falls Hospital 4 West and the staff at the Holbrook Adult Home in Granville.

 

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Halfmoon Plans New Layout, Image, and Future

By Michael Bielawski

Sim City, 1989. And you thought it was just a game…

Halfmoon – The Zoning Review Committee of Halfmoon met last Thursday to discuss issues that they believe will shape the town and its image for decades to come. Discussion among members included ‘big box’ (chain) stores vs. ‘mom and pop’ stores, high vs. low density housing, managing river fronts and hiking trails, and the town’s rural image.

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Saratoga Gun Show Attracts Attorney General

By Michael Bielawski

SARATOGA – One of the hottest debates these days without question is the gun debate.  And New York State is at the center of this debate especially since the passage of the Safe Act.  In a nutshell, the Safe Act limits rounds that may legally be loaded in a firearm at any one time (to seven rounds), among other provisions about sales and background checks.
At this gun show, largely to ensure the Safe Act was followed, was New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.  Some assumed the appearance might be awkward or even confrontational.  As it turns out, “The Attorney General was quite pleased with the way we run our shows” said David Petronis, the gun show operator.  He wasn’t there long, but he visited all the tables and embraced an atmosphere that was likely very different from his liberal base.

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This Month In The Civil War

By Sandy McBride

 

Bleeding Kansas, Bleeding Country

August, 1863

William Clark Quantrill was an enigma. He was raised in the state of Ohio, but in 1859, he went west, traveling to Lawrence, Kansas. At that time the pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in Kansas and neighboring Missouri were at often violent odds. He got a job as a teacher, but soon found more lucrative pursuits.  He joined a group of anti-slavery ruffians known as Jayhawkers.  They raided pro-slavery settlements, burning, looting and killing.

The community of Lawrence had been established in 1854 in Kansas territory by settlers who opposed slavery.  Whether new states would be admitted to the Union as slave states or free states was an ongoing debate in Congress.  Statehood for Kansas was being presented by both sides in 1856.

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County Opens New Veterans Counseling Center

By Harold Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, Aug. 14 and 20 – Saratoga County Supervisors announced a now-annual  fundraising event in support of services to military veterans, and a new counseling site in the County for combat vets.

The counseling location is to be a satellite of the Veterans Center in Colonie and

staffed five days a week – the schedule still to be worked out according to County Veterans Service Agency Director Felipe Moon. It is being provided by the Town of Saratoga.

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Mrs. Lucia M. Ryan

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Lucia M. Ryan entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 26, 2013 at her home in the Teresian House, Albany, NY. Born February 7, 1923, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Eleanor Bailey Marihugh of Mechanicville, NY where she was raised and lived most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years in 1992, former Mechanicville Mayor and longtime City Judge Thomas E. Ryan.

The family is deeply grateful to the sisters and staff at the Teresian House for their love, care and friendship during Lucia’s residence there.

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

There will be no calling hours.

For those wishing to remember Lucia in a special way, contributions may be made to the Teresian House, 200 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12203.

DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home (www.devito-salvadorefh.com) is in charge of arrangements.

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Tonko Statement on 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

ALBANY – Congressman Paul Tonko released the following statement in observance of tomorrow’s 50thanniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech.
 
“As a young person, I was inspired by MLK, JFK and RFK and I am proud of the significant progress our nation has made over the past 50 years in the way of civil rights, but our work is not complete. On this truly historic day of Dr. King’s I Have a Dream speech, let us remember the tireless efforts of civil rights champions past and present and work each day to make Dr. King’s message a reality. From the Voting Rights Act to unemployment to opportunities at higher education, we must remain vigilant in our pursuit of freedom, equality and social justice until it is fully realized by all of our friends and neighbors.”

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Red Raiders News

We are having a RED Raiders night on Sept 7th from 8-12 at the End Zone

This Friday August 30th we are having Meet the players night, with only 5 senior players this year... the smallest that we have ever had ... that starts at 6 in the High School gym

On August 31 we are scrimmaging in Cohoes High - not sure of time yet.

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Mechanicville City School District Campus Sign

Recently, the Mechanicville City School District honored the Alonzo Family for their very generous donation of a school sign.

The District would like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of Jay Haney, Nick and Matt Dunn,  Jarrad Garone,  Doc and Gus Burrello, and Bob LaVigna, who also played an integral part  in bringing the project to fruition.

Along with the donation made by the Alonzo Family, through the efforts of these various individuals, all coming together for one purpose, volunteering their time and sharing their own special talents, the Mechanicville City School District was the beneficiary of a new school sign which has greatly enhanced the entrance to our campus.  We wish to thank each and every one of you for the part you played in this wonderful community project.