Monthly Archives: June 2013

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Johnsonville FD Receives Brookfield Grant – By Christine Barton

Johnsonville-On Thursday June 6th 2013 the Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Company was presented with a check for $21,000 from the Brookfield Renewable Energy Group. This generous contribution will enable the Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Company, established in 1916, to purchase new swift water rescue equipment. The Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Company serves the towns of Pittstown and Schaghticoke.

According to Brookfield General Manager of New York East Operations, Thomas Uncher, the donation was made through Brookfield’s Community Investment Initiative. Brookfield Renewable Energy Group owns and operates 75 hydropower facilities throughout New York State, two of those being on the Hoosic River. The group proactively promotes year round water safety initiatives

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Battle of Midway Commemorated on USS Slater in Albany – By Sandy McBride

The Battle of Midway took place on June 3, 1942, and was the first significant American victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II.  Just six months after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor plunged the United States of America into war with Japan, our Pacific Fleet had only three duty-ready aircraft carriers with support craft and a limited number of pilots, planes and provisions.  Yet the US Navy took on a superior Japanese force at Midway Atoll and defeated them soundly.

It was a turning point for the United States, and each year for 71 years, that victory is remembered throughout the nation.

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Town Now On Course For Possible Beach Purchase – By Harold Wessell

 

TOWN OF STILLWATER, June 6 – "There isn't a person that hasn't come up to me and said, ‘When are we going to buy it?' ... ‘When is the deal done?'" Town Supervisor Edward Kinowski told Wednesday's Town Board Agenda Meeting. "There has not been a negative word from one person" about the prospect that the old Brown's Beach site on Saratoga Lake will soon become a facility of the Town of Stillwater in various ways. "We're taking a number of steps toward bringing us closer to a purchase agreement."

The Supervisor, stressing that he is addressing the prospect only to the extent he is entitled to at this stage, told Wednesday's Town Board Agenda meeting that it was unlikely there could be any community use of Brown's Beach this year; but at least its status should be should be established in 120 days or less.  That is the amount of time a prospective purchaser has to complete a closing after a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase has been signed – as it now has.

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City of Mechanicville Hearing on Charter – By Harold Wessell

MECHANICVILLE, June 5 – The City Council held the first of several public hearings expected over next few months   to update and make changes to the charter and city code.

The June 5 public hearing was on the charter portion of the project.

Accounts Commissioner Mark Seber pointed out that the Council considered a hearing at the next meeting, but that is July 3. While there will be a meeting as usual at 7PM, it was felt the coming holiday makes it not the best time for a public hearing. The next one accordingly will be at the first meeting in August, then in September and probably October.

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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

Adirondack Save A Stray
4880 New York 9N, Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-6220
11am - 6pm • adirondacksaveastray@yahoo.com

 

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Chip - Chip is a Siamese mix about 3 years old. He is neutered, Feline Aids and Leukemia tested and up to date on shots. Chip is a very sweet gentleman and gets along well with other cats. He reall would like to have a lap to call his own. Please call 518-654-6220 or come to the shelter for more information.

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Lab mix puppies - These babies are about 9 weeks old. They are up to date on shots and dewormed. They are adorable. For more info please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.

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Jeffrey G. Minick – 56

Jeffrey G. Minick of Graves Road passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was 56.  Born on February 24, 1957 in Saratoga Springs, son of the late James P. Minick and Natalie (Murray) Minick. He is the husband of Sharon A. Fitzgerald whom he married on March 16, 1982.

Jeff was a chemical operator for General Electric in Waterford for 29 years.

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Beverly J. Akin – 49

SCHAGHTICOKE – Beverly J. Akin, 49, of Madigan Road, died Sunday morning, June 9th, at home, after a 11 year battle with breast cancer, in the loving company of her family.

Born in Niskayuna, July 26, 1963, she is the daughter of Dominick DeCocco of Princetown and the late Rita Seuling DeCocco.  She was a 1981 graduate of Schalmont Central School.

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Marie Goodrow Moll – 78

MECHANICVILLE – Marie Goodrow Moll, 78, of No. Lincoln St., Hemstreet Park, died Friday, June 7th at her home, following an extended illness.

Born in Mechanicville, January 7, 1935, daughter of the late Kenneth and Marie Miller Goodrow,  she was a 1953 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

After raising her family, Marie had several jobs, lastly a cook for Cook’s Adult Home in Mechanicville for a number of years.

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