Monthly Archives: January 2013

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A Starry, Starry Night – By Sandy McBride

They called it “A Starry, Starry Night”, and it was indeed.  Even though the Appreciation Night Dinner was put on to honor and thank the individuals, businesses and organizations, the “stars” in the Mechanicville and Stillwater communities who unfailingly support the community service activities of the All Saints on the Hudson Youth Council, perhaps the real “stars” of the evening were the youth council members and leaders themselves.  The young people, teen-agers all, welcomed the guests as they arrived, ran the program, served the beverages, waited on tables, and cleaned up when it was over.

The South Campus Parish Center was beautifully decorated with bright stars on blue. As he began his invocation, Rev. Thomas Morrette, pastor of All Saints on the Hudson, commented that “this is a community of caring and sharing”.

Mikayla Gowett and Brianna Denier

 

 

 

 

 

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Saratoga Co. Animal Shelter Pets for Adoption

Saratoga County Animal Shelter
6010 County Farm Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-4113
(518) 885-2570 FAX

Fritz

 

Fritz is a 10 year old declawed neutered male. He is litter trained, good with kids, other cats and dogs. His original owner went into nursing home. A friend decided to take Fritz and their cat didn't like him.

 

 

 

 

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Oblio is a 11 month old neutered Labrador Mix. He is housebroken, good with kids, cats, and other dogs. He is a typical puppy that has lots of energy and needs to have daily exercise. Training classes might help to give him some structure.

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theresa Miller Demers – 92

MECHANICVILLE – Theresa Miller Demers, 92, native and longtime resident of Mechanicville, died Sunday morning in Haverhill, Mass, after an extended illness.

Born April 7, 1920, daughter of the late Joseph and Adeline Izzo Miller, Theresa better known as “Tessie” had worked for the former Korell Dress Co. in Mechanicville for over 20 years as a seamstress.  She was a member of the Mechanicville Senior Citizens and its bowling league. Member of the “Fighting 69th” Infantry Division Auxiliary.

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Saratoga County Animal Shelter Pets for Adoption

Saratoga County Animal Shelter

6010 County Farm Road

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 885-4113

(518) 885-2570 FAX

Benney +Ceaser

Hi our names are Benney & Ceaser. We are 15 year old declawed neutered brothers. We are litter trained, good with kids, and other cats. We are not fond of dogs. We are very loving boys. Since we have been together our whole life, we need to be adopted together.

 

 

 

 

Felix

Hi my name is Felix. I am a 2 year old neutered Pitbull Mix. I am housebroken, good with kids, and other dogs. I do not like cats. I was adopted and returned because the older dog in the home didn't like me.

 

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John M. Krochina – 83

BALLSTON LAKE – John M. Krochina, 83, passed away peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, January 16, 2013.  Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Michael and Bessie Krochina of Amsterdam.

John was a graduate of Wilbur Lynch High School in Amsterdam, and then Ithaca College and did his Masters Degree at Jacksonville State University in Alabama, where he was inducted into the College’s Football Hall of Fame.

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Dominick F. Zappone – 91

MECHANICVILLE – Dominick F. Zappone, 91, of Saratoga Ave., died Tuesday evening at St. Mary’s Hospital, after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born July 7, 1921, son of the late Michael and Mary Veraldi Zappone, and was a 1941 graduate of Mechanicville High School.  After high school, Dom enlisted during WWII in the US Army Air Corps and served in the Azores.

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PART II – EMANCIPATION AND THE “MUD MARCH” – By Sandy McBride

THIS MONTH IN THE CIVIL WAR - JANUARY 1863

News of the victory at Stones River was greeted with a sigh of relief by President Abraham Lincoln.  He wired General William Rosecrans “I can never forget, whilst I remember anything, that you gave us a hard earned victory which, had there been a defeat instead, the nation could hardly have lived over.”

The president had been under increasing criticism for the failures in the war, and many northerners were grumbling that it should be given up.  The victory in Tennessee gave Lincoln a small measure of support in his determination to save the Union.

 

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Arms Fair Draws Crowd and Controversy in Capital Region – By Christine Barton

The 30th year of the Arms Fair sponsored by the New East Coast Arms Collectors Associates (NEACA) and David Petronis, owner of Hudson River Trading Company, located in Mechanicville NY, drew a larger than ever crowd this year as the topic of gun control continues to spark national controversy. Thousands flocked to the Saratoga Springs City Center at 522 Broadway on Saturday and Sunday to be a part of the action in Saratoga. People in support of and in opposition to the Fair and gun control in general, came out this weekend. Some came to attend the Arms Fair that offers a host of collectibles including memorabilia, guns, knives and antiques, while others came out to support or participate in the peaceful demonstrations held outside the city center.

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Opposition to Maplewood Sale As Strong As Ever – By Harold Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, Jan. 9 ñ The crowd was much smaller that a recent public meeting, but the voices were as strong, for a public hearing before the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors in advance of their scheduled vote this Tuesday on the transfer of Maplewood Manor to a Local Development Corporation (LDC) that will manage its intended sale to a private operator.

 

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