Monthly Archives: November 2015

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Paul J. Higgs – 55

MECHANICVILLE – Paul J. Higgs, 55, of No Main St., died suddenly on Wednesday, November 19th at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 25, 1959, he was the son of Kathryn Barthlow Higgs of Carrollton, GA and the late Paul Higgs. A self taught chef, Paul had worked at Roma Food Imports in Latham for the past 20 years and previously at the Ramada Inn in Schenectady.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 7:00PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Calling hours will be held prior to the service on Sunday from 4-7PM at the funeral home.

Those wishing to remember Paul in a special way are asked to help support his family in his absence by donating to Margaret Higgs, C/O Devito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Calendar of Events

 

genealogy1Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1:00 pm

Genealogy and Local History Meeting

SCHUYLERVILLE Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Field Horne, author and local historian, will be the speaker. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978

 

 

 

Waterford Library

Saturday, Nov.21 at 11:00 am

Friends of the Waterford Public Library to Meeting

WATERFORD - Discussion and planning 2015-2016 events and fundraising activities on in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, NY. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.

 

imageSaturday, Nov. 28th at 5:45 pm

CP Holiday Train

MECHANICVILLE – Parking lot adjacent to CP tracks at the corner of Railway St. and Park Ave. Donations - check with your local Food Bank or Food Pantry to see what is on their wish list.

 

Christmas+Parade5Saturday, Nov. 28th at 6:00 pm

Waterford Christmas Parade

WATERFORD – Starts at 7th Street. It will proceed down Broad Street ending at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Welcome a special guest who will help fill the park with a beautiful display of holiday lights.

 

blue-christmas-Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 pm

Community “Blue Christmas” Worship

MELROSE - At the Melrose United Methodist Church. This special time is for anyone who finds the Advent/Christmas season to be a difficult time. Blue Christmas is an opportunity gather together to begin the Advent/ Christmas season with a quiet time of worship and healing. Call the church for further information at 233-0044, do not hesitate to leave a message which will be returned promptly.

 


imagesFriday, December 4th from 7 pm - 9 pm

Book Release - “Images of America, Waterford”

& Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting ($)

WATERFORD - Celebrate the release of the new book on Waterford “Images of America – Waterford” and the Museums Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting at the Waterford Historical Museum, 2 Museum Lane in Waterford. For your $10. donation, you will receive a beautiful keepsake etched wine glass. For more information, please call (518) 238-0809.

 

holidaycraftfairSaturday, Dec. 5 from 10-3:00 pm

Stillwater's 7th Annual Holiday Craft Fair

STILLWATER - Stillwater Area Community Center, 19 Palmer St. Vendors Welcome, email: elessonqueen@yahoo.com for info.

 

Sunburst-Christmas-sale615Friday, Dec. 5 from 10-3:00 pm

Christmas Sale ($)

MELROSE - decorations new and used PLUS plates of assorted Christmas cookies at the Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street. To reserve cookies call Elsie at 235-4370.

 

 

annual-holiday-celebration-0Saturday, Dec. 5th 4-6:30 pm

Annual Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting

HALFMOON – Pictures with Santa, Face Painting, Balloon Making, Crafts, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Photo Booth, Refreshments and more. Sponsored by Halfmoon Celebrations

 

wBIyscQY_400x400Thursday, Dec. 5th from 4-7:00 pm

"Afternoon at Ursula's" To benefit St. Mary's Waterford

WATERFORD - Shop at Ursula of Switzerland’s showroom and boutique, (31 Mohawk Avenue, Waterford) enjoy free refreshments, raffles, tours of the historic building which was once a major mill on the Mohawk River. Ursula will generously donate 20% of all sales from the event to St. Mary's Church. Come for a fun afternoon/evening - bring you friends!

 

imagesSunday, Dec. 6 from 2-5:00 pm

The 19th Annual Holiday on the Avenue

SCOTIA - Mohawk Ave (Route 5). This free community event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, chili cook off, gingerbread contest, musical performances, vendors, and children's activities. For more information email holidayontheave@yahoo.com.

 

breakfast2Sunday, Dec. 6 from 7:30-11:00 am

Last Breakfast ($)

JOHNSONVILLE - The last breakfast for the Johnsonville Rescue Squad at 4 River Road. Menu includes eggs, French Toast, pancakes, sausage, omelets, toast, hash browns, juice fruit or coffee. Cost is adults 13- $7 children 5-12 $4. Questions call 753-9549

 

il_fullxfull.681359502_jf38Sunday, Dec. 6 from 4-6:00 pm

10th Annual Family Chanukah Celebration Menorah Mittens

CLIFTON PARK – Clifton Park Center. Please bring mittens, gloves, hats, socks, and scarves to help warm those in need. Menorah lighting, hot latkes, dreidels and donuts, crafts, face painting and raffles. RSVP       495-0772 or info@cliftonparkchabad.com

 

stylish_christmas_bannerMonday, Dec. 7th at 7:30

Christmas Concert

SARATOGA - Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd. with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus. All proceeds to benefit Code Blue. Admission payable at the door. Suggested donation: Cash or Canned Goods and/or Warm Outerwear such as Hats, Scarves, Gloves or Mittens. In the event of cancellation due to weather, our snow date will be December 14, 7:30 pm. Please check our website for updateatwww.saratogasoundtrack.org or call 518-747-3823.

 

lectureTuesday, December 8th from 7 pm - 8 pm

Winter Lecture Series Mary Liz & Paul Stewart

“The Underground Railroad: A New Interpretation of a Very Old Story”

WATERFORD - At historic Smith’s, 171 Remsen Street in Cohoes. Founding members of the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region and Scholars in Residence at Russell Sage College, the Stewarts will speak on “The Underground Railroad: Food and drink will be available for purchase. If you would care to have dinner, please make a reservation at Smith’s at (518) 237-9809.

 

potluck2Wednesday, Dec. 9th at 7:00 pm

Hoosick Grange Christmas Cover Dish Dinner

HOOSICK FALLS - There will be a special musical program – no grab bag.

 

Pictures 2 301Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10:00

Malta Presbyterian Church Annual Cookie Sale!

MALTA - A huge variety of cookies available sold by the pound including nut and gluten free varieties!!!! Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St.

5632ff05f15a8.imageSaturday, Dec. 12 at 6:30

Malta’s Holiday Revue ($)

MALTA - Dress in your holiday best and see talented area performers on a seasonally decorated stage at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr. singers, dancers, musicians and other performing artists entertain with a winter holiday theme! Tickets are on sale now. Call the Malta Community Center at 899-4411 for more information or purchase tickets at www.maltaparksrec.com.

 

lumberjack-breakfastSunday, Dec. 13 from 8-11:00 am

Monthly Breakfast ($)

VALLEY FALLS - The Ladies Auxiliary from Valley Falls VFW located on Poplar Ave. will be having their monthly breakfast and the menu consists of biscuits with sausage gravy, sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, pancakes, french toast, juice, fruit, coffee and hash browns. Cost children 5-12 $4 adults 13 & up $7.

 

Sunday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 am

Who Killed Christmas 2

BALLSTON SPA - Free Spirit fellowship West High St. in Ballston Spa This is an original play with a myriad of interesting characters that will be featured at Free Spirit Fellowship. Join with us as we determine who is the guilty party. For more info call 518-885-3149.

 

polarFriday, Dec. 18 from 6-9:00 pm

Polar Express Pajama Party ($)

STILLWATER - Drop your children off at the "train station" where they will embark on a magical journey to the North Pole. During their journey they will enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, craft, and a viewing of The Polar Express! All children grades K-5 are welcome! We encourage children to wear their pajamas, although it is not necessary. There is a FEE. RSVP to (518)664-2515 ext 10 or email saccassistantdirector@gmail.com

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Kevin Sally

CLIFTON PARK - Surrounded by family in Gloversville, on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Kevin went to be with God after a long struggle with the orphan disease, Superficial Siderosis.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A memorial service will follow at 7pm in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers kindly consider donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the charity of one’s choice in memory of Kevin Sally.

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Arrests for Nov. 19, 2015 Edition

Stillwater Police Department

Felony Arrest

Press Release

11/15/15

Stillwater Police have arrested Joseph W. Gethins (age 23) of Stillwater and Heather Schrimsher (age 23) of Stillwater and charged them both with Burglary 3nd degree (Felony) and Criminal Mischief 2nd degree (Felony) following an incident in Saratoga Hills Mobile Home Park located in the Town of Stillwater. It was determined during an investigation that the two defendants unlawfully entered an unoccupied dwelling and proceeded to vandalize the interior of the property before fleeing. The property sustained over $15,000.00 in damages. Gethins was also charged with Petit Larceny (misdemeanor) for an unrelated incident in which he shoplifted beer, food and paper towels from Price Chopper in Stillwater. The defendants surrendered to police and were arraigned in Stillwater Town Court. Bail was set at $20,000.00 bond for Gethins and $15,000.00 bond for Schrimsher. Both were transported to Saratoga County Jail. The investigation was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani and Ptl. Paul Pecor

                                                        

         Joseph W. Gethins                                                                                 Gethins, Joseph W. 15-4558 & 15-4559

Heather Schrimsher

Schrimsher, Heather E. 15-4559

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Pets for Adoption

Adirondack Save-A-Stray

sarah1Sarah - Sarah is around 7 to 8 weeks old. She was found wandering around a dumpster at a mall. She has been vaccinated and wormed.

Cox51Cox 5- They are 7-8 weeks old Shepherd mixes, have their age appropriate shots and have been vet checked. They are all very cute and loved to snuggle with the foster family they were staying with and enjoy taking an evening walk. Please come and give one of these sweeties a forever home. For further information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.

SoxSox - Meet Socks, he was an owner surrender and we just couldn't leave him to be put down. Socks is very calm and sweet as well as very cute, great with kids, cats, dogs, people and is housebroken. This little guy a 2 year old Feist mix, is under 25lbs and awaits a loving family to bring him home and give him a forever home. He is vet checked and has his vaccines, de-wormed, flea controlled and more! Come and rescue Socks and make him a happy boy once again. For further information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.

H.O.P.E.

SargeSarge

Sweet Black lab, 3yrs. old and neutered.

Sarge was seized from a homeless person in Warren county. He has had a rough start but we are finding out what a sweet dog he is. He likes to go on walks and rides well in a car. Sarge has met several dogs and has been good around them. (proper meet & greet is required). He is good with adults and older children.

If you are interested in fostering or adopting Sarge call 518-424-2878

BastBast

Bast is the Greek cat goddess and the kitty for adoption lives up to her name. Her long fur is glossy, silky and beautiful and her white whiskers stand out against it. She strolls around with a regal air about her, but will play when the mood strikes her. She can hold her own with other cats and dogs and loves to rub up on people. She would make a great companion and any cat lover proud. Bast is spayed, house trained and current on vaccinations.

For more adoptable pets, events and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org and call us @ 518.428.2994

"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."

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Mechanicville-Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk Raises $48,000

MECHANICVILLE NOVEMBER12- Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk President Amy Pickett announced that over $48,000 was raised this year. She made the announcement at the committee's annual banquet held Wednesday night at The End Zone.This total exceeds the previous year's total. She singled out the Mechanicville Girls Soccer team for raising $2,390.85.

Photos in the Nov. 19th edition.

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Mechanicville Students Honor Veterans – by Sandy McBride

The hallways all the way from the entrance to the gymnasium at Mechanicville Elementary School were a picture of patriotism last Wednesday as the students prepared to welcome honored guests to their annual Veterans Day celebration.  Drawings of flags and patriotic sayings, letters to and pictures of family military members and veterans, all hand-drawn and hand-lettered by the kids, presented a meaningful and colorful greeting to the arriving guests.

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Photos and article in the Nov. 19th edition.

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Stillwater Gears Up for Bicentennial

STILLWATER - On April 16, 2016, Stillwater residents will be celebrating the village's 200th birthday. While that\'92s still months away, there are several events in the works now leading up to this bicentennial celebration. A dinner dance has been organized at the Stillwater Community Center, and in February the village will be hosting their annual Winter Fest. Festivities traditionally include ice skating and ice hockey games at the village ice rink, downhill sledding, cross country skiing, music, food and more.

Photos and the article in the Nov. 19th edition.