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Donald L. Marotta – 75

ALBANY --  Donald L. Marotta, 75, of Washington Ave., died April 28 after an extended illness at AlbanyMedical Center.  Born and raised in Amsterdam, August 9 1940, the son of the late Ralph Marotta and Rose Marotta Zullo & stepfather, Robbie Zullo.  Don was a 1958 graduate of Amsterdam High School and later continued his education at Fulton-

Current services are being held at the convenience of the family, with a Memorial Celebration to be scheduled at a future date.  Remembrances may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,  Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA  01202 or online.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Elmira College Dean's List for Term II, Winter 2016

ELMIRA, NY (05/03/2016)-- Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for Term II, Winter 2016. The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

Carolyn Corcoran of Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Mikayla Gowett of Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Amanda Campbell of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Kendra Mazza, of Mechanicville, Named to Phi Alpha Honor Society

BURLINGTON, VT (05/04/2016)-- Kendra Mazza, of Mechanicville, NY, has been named to the University of Vermont chapter of the national Phi Alpha Honor Society for social work students. Members have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work, as they promote humanitarian goals and ideals.

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Dora E. (Fantauzzi) DeCasperis, 86

SOUTH WINDSOR , CT - Beloved wife of the late Anthony DeCasperis, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 11, 1930 in Troy, NY, daughter of the late Damiano and Maria (Vellucci) Fantauzzi.

Her family received friends on Friday, April 29, 2016,  at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial,  at St. Margaret March Church in South Windsor.

Burial was at Wapping Cemetery in South Windsor.

Please visit us at www.CarmonFuneralHome.com for online condolences and guest book.

http://www.carmonfuneralhome.com/

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Stillwater Village/Town Wide Garage Sales -Saturday, May 7 and Sunday May 8

Saturday, May 7 and Sunday May 8

Stillwater Village/Town Wide Garage Sales will be held on  Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 from 9 AM-4 PM.  There will be residents conducting sales on their property.  Watch for signs.  In addition to the residents sales we will be having vendors set up on The Blockhouse lawn that includes Primitive Country Crafts, jewelry, pocketbooks, flea market type items, SACC will be selling food and Stillwater Senior Time will be having a bake sale. Rain or Shine! For questions call Judy @ 664-2008.

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Mrs. Rose DiFucci Miller, 87

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Rose DiFucci Miller, 87, longtime resident of Mechanicville, died at her home early Monday morning, May 2nd, after a brief illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 2:30 PM at All Saints on The Hudson Church, 121 North Main St, Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on Wednesday from Noon to 2 PM.IN lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the HudsonChurch, in loving memory of Rose M. Miller.

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

 

 

 

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Claire Haizlip Honored by Stillwater Library – by Sandy McBride

Friends, neighbors, colleagues and family gathered last Saturday at the Fellowship Hall at Stillwater United Church to wish Claire Haizlip a fond farewell.  The Stillwater Library, on whose board of directors Claire has served since 1994, hosted the event, complete with a beautiful cake and refreshments.  After living in Stillwater for more than 75 years, Claire will be moving to Canandaigua to be nearer to her son William.

Article in the May 5 edition.

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Rensselaer County Selects New Dairy Princess – by C. Barton

Rensselaer County- On April 30th 2016 the 53rd annual Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Banquet and Pageant took place at the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corps.  The panel of judges who select the Dairy Princess candidate look for a young woman who best epitomizes the wholesome quality of milk, and will act as a responsible and dedicated spokesperson for the New York State Dairy Industry.

Article in the May 5th edition

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Halfmoon Solar Project

HALFMOON – On Wednesday April 20th Hillcrest Fire Department put together a joint training along with neighboring departments; Halfmoon – Waterford Fire Department and Hemstreet Park Fire Department to educate their firefighters on how to handle a solar panel emergency situation.

The firefighters took a tour of the 13 acre solar panels on Cary Road followed by a two hour educational training at Hillcrest’s station.

Article in the May 5th edition

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Dorothy Welch Choral Celebrates 40 Years – by Sandy McBride

It’s a rite of spring here in the Mechanicville area, as it has been for forty years!  On Saturday, May 14, at Mechanicville High School’s Paul N. Luther Auditorium, the Dorothy Welch Choral Society will present their annual concert rich in patriotic songs, with emphasis on honoring our four branches of the military service. The choir is directed by Vern Hellijas with piano accompaniment by Kathy Funaro.

Article in the May 5th edition