Classifieds for June 9, 2016
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Local Businesses Donate to the Community Center and Police Department
MECHANICVLLE JUNE 1- The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center desparately needed a new van when their old van broke down. Anonymous donors and Mike Raucci, General Manger of Toyota of Clifton Park stepped up.They provided the funding to donate a mini-van to the MACSC.
Article in the 06-09 edition.
Where Are Our Flags ? – by Sandy McBride
We have just celebrated Memorial Day. Next week we will celebrate Flag Day. Less than three weeks after that, we will celebrate Independence Day. Mechanicville will soon rededicate its Veterans Monument, newly relocated to Tallmadge Park. The stars and stripes, the aura of patriotism, are very much front and center these days.
On Memorial Day in 2016, it was heartwarming to see so many people posting on Facebook their messages of respect and gratitude for our veterans who gave their lives for this nation in so many wars over so many years. It was inspiring to see so many messages of honor to our veterans on TV, at sporting events, parades and other gatherings.
Article in the 06-09 edition.
Vietnam Wall – by V. Gallagher
HALFMOON- A moving memorial for our veterans made it’s way into Halfmoon this past week as a tribute to those who served in The Vietnam War.
“The Moving Wall is an organization that goes across the United States so you need to put in for that and they evaluate your application,” said Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin J. Tollisen. “Halfmoon was chosen as a host location…we consider it to be a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Article in the 06-09 edition.
Jay Haney Helps Make-A-Wish Come True
Since Christin DiCintio was a little girl, she loved riding in her grandfather's golf car. The sense of speed and air rushing past made every ride an adventure for Christin, who was diagnosed with a nervous system disorder.On Saturday, May 21, 16-year-old Christin received her wish of her own golf car – one customized especially for her. “Now she can enjoy riding in her very own vehicle around our home's property,” said her parents.
Article in the 06-09 issue.
Community Nursery School Raises Money for St. Jude’s
Rick Nelson Reflects on First Year
Rick Nelson is inaugurated as Stillwater village mayor in April, 2015.
Mayor Nelson and crew sporting the village "uniform" at the Memorial Day parade May, 2015.
Mayor Nelson and other officials at the ribboncutting ceremony following the renovation of Major Dickinson Park in December, 2015.
Mayor Nelson reflects on his first year in office
'It was something I had secretly hoped to do some day'
Article in the 06-09 edition.
Elks Lodge Scholarship Winners
More Photos in the 06-09 issue.
Zim smith Trail to be Complete by 2017 ? – by H. Wessell
TOWN OF STILLWATER, June 2 – A 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
award of $97 million in federally funded construction projects just approved by the Capital
District Planning Commission includes $2.9 million that makes possible the long-awaited
extension of the Zim Smith county trail from its current terminus at Coons Crossing Road in
Halfmoon, into Mechanicville. An additional $400,000 was awarded for safety upgrades to the
crossing.
Schaghticoke Youth Commission – by C. Barton
Schaghticoke- The summer youth program funded and sponsored through the Town and Village of Schaghticoke offers a variety of opportunities for students after the school year comes to a close. In addition to providing activities for student campers, the camp supports local businesses, promotes valuable work experience for youth and offers job opportunities for district residents.
Article in the 06-09 edition.