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Miss Vivian A. DeCrescente – 90

MECHANICVILLE – Miss Vivian A. DeCrescente, 90 of Kennedy Garden Apts., died Thursday evening at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after a brief illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at Noon at All Saints on theHudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

A gathering of friends will be held Tuesday from 11 AM till the Noon Mass at All Saints on the Hudson No. Main St. Church.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in memory of Vivian DeCrescente.

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

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Lori Jean Siciliano – 60

MECHANICVILLE, NY - Lori Jean Siciliano, 60, died Friday, March 11, at AlbanyMedical Center, in the loving company of her family after courageously battling a brief illness.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 -7pm at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville, NY followed by a Funeral Mass at 7:30 pm.  Burial will be Wednesday at 11:00am at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 983 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, NY.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Catie Hoch Foundation, 26 Arrowhead Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, in memory of Lori Siciliano.

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

 

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Spring Calendar of Events

Saturday, March 12 at 4:00corned1-710

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner ($)

MELROSE - The Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, take outs at 4:30 p m. Cost for adults $10.00, children 4-10 is $5.00.  We are handicap accessible. For more information or reservation call 235-4370

 

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Café Malta – Irish Style ($)

MALTA -  Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr. Seats $8.00 advanced; $10.00 after 3/11 or at the door. Coffee and dessert also available for purchase. Contact The Malta Community Center-899-4411 or www.maltaparksrec.com for advanced tickets.

vegetable-soupsSunday, March 13 4:30-6:00 pm

Souper Supper ($)

VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls United Methodist Church, 16 State Street. Featured will be a wide variety of soups plus bread, muffins, drinks, and dessert for only $7.00 – children under 6 free.  Tickets are available at the door.  The church is handicapped accessible.  For tickets and information, call 541-3039 or 753-6028 or check our website at www.valleyfallsunitedmethodist.com.

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Information Night

SARATOGA SPRINGS - State University of New York Empire State College will hold

information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Saratoga location, 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs on:  Tuesday, March 15, 2016. For more information, please call 518-783-6203.

 

Tuesday, March 15 at 11:30

KWVA CH. 60 March Luncheon ($)

SARATOGA - At the Parting Glass Pub - 40 Lake Ave.For reservations and further information, please contact the Nolan's at 893-3379, by March 15th.  Veterans who served in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend.  For an application to join the KWVA or other information, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037.

 

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Thursday, March 17 at 5:30

St. Patrick's Day Dinner ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian United Church of Schaghticoke, NY
Corned Beef, red potatoes, carrots, cabbage, rolls and cake. Take out only. Serving begins at 5:30 Tickets Liz Baker at 753-0265 to reserve your ticket for $12.00.

 

Easter BunnyFriday, March 18 from 6-8:00 pm

Dinner with the Easter Bunny

STILLWATER – Stillwater Area Community Center offering children’s activities, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

 

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Saturday, March 19 4-7:00 pm

Brooks’ BBQ & Chinese Auction ($)

STILLWATER - Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747 Hudson Ave. (across from Post Office). Reserve through the church office, 664-7984 or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3:00 p.m. with a scheduled 7:00 p.m. drawing.Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicap accessible.

 

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Egg Hunt at the Mechanicville Library

MECHANICVILLE - Mechanicville District Public Library will be hosting an Egg Hunt. Registration is required, so please give us a call at (518) 664-4646.

 

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Women’s History Month Presentation

STILLWATER – Saratoga National Historical Park. “In Their Own Words: Women in the Revolution,” at the park visitor center.  Located between Rt. 4 and Rt. 32 in the Town of Stillwater, NY. Event snow date: Sunday, March 26.

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A.L.S. Benefit Breakfast ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke. All the food has been donated so all the income from the breakfast will go to these charities.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker soufflé, bacon, sausage, home fries, eggs, juice and coffee.  Cost is $7.00 but greater donations appreciated.

 

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Easter Egg Hunt

MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, 116 Dunning Street.

 

 

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Cantata

MECHANICVILLE - Palm Sunday Cantata. Mechanicville UMC 7 North Main St. Mechanicville. Church office phone # 664-3095 Free

 

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Roast Beef Dinner ($)

VISCHER FERRY - Amity Reformed Church at 335 Riverview Road. The menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, carrots, rolls, assorted home made cakes for dessert, coffee and tea. Take out orders will be available from 4pm to 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Information call 371-8237.

 

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2nd Annual Wine Pull ($)

STILLWATER – Stillwater Area Community Center. Live entertainment, raffles, etc. Tickets available in the Main Office at SACC. 664-2515 ext 10 or 23 for more information.

 

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Spring Fling Fashion Show ($$)

HALFMOON - Halfmoon American Legion. This is a fundraiser to benefit veterans and community charities supported by the Legion Auxiliary. Tickets maybe purchased at American Legion Post 1450, 275 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon NY.  Deadline for ticket purchases is April 2, 2016.

 

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April 26 & 3 6-8:00 pm

Halfmoon Summer Camp Registration Dates

HALFMOON - Program dates are June 27 through August 5, 2016.  Programs are available for Halfmoon youths, ages 3 –15 .You must provide proof of residency & immunization records to register.  For more information, please see our website at www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov or contact the Recreation Department at 371-7410, ext. 2272.

 

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Daffodil Brunch ($)

TROY - Friends of Oakwood. Reservations are a must, and limited to 100 people/seating. Sells out fast. Call 1-800-556-6273 for your choice of time: 10:00 am or12:00 noon.   State name, phone, time, # of people. Children under 5 are free but must have reserved seats. Take a stroll among thousands of daffodils or experience a ride through the cemetery in one of Jack Byrne’s antique cars as you view Oakwood’s ornate monuments.

 

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April 15, 16 & 17

Fiddler On The Roof

SCHUYLERVILLE – Schuylerville Community Theater. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons, Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings.  For additional information or questions, contact Director, William Howard III at whh3draper@aol.com  or call 636-8444 or Producer, Lorraine Thompson at LorThomp@aol.com or 369-6558 or Bonnie Thomas at thomasbpc@hotmail.com or 798-5984.

Sunday, April 17 2:30-4:30 pm

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TROY-- Benefit Camp Bravehearts, a not-for-profit oncology camp for women, dedicated to enriching the lives of Cancer Survivors. The fundraiser will take place at Catholic Central High School gymnasium in Troy,

 

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HECUBA The American Premiere Production ($)

SARATOGA SPRINGS - At the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore College Campus. Tickets: $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens.?To reserve seats, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439, email boxoffice@skidmore.edu or

 

 

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Spring Day Trip to the Norman Rockwell Museum and Fort Crailo ($?)

WATERFORD - Waterford Museum & Cultural Center. Lunch will be at Michaels Restaurant in Stockbridge. After lunch, we travel to Fort Crailo State Historic Site in Rensselaer. Return at 4:30pm.  For more information please call Emily Wilson at (518) 237-7122.

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Treasure or Trash? Spring Antique Appraisal Show ($)

MALTA - Malta Community Center featuring Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques, there is a FEE. Pre-registration by April 18th. Don’t wait as space is limited. Please call 899-4411 for more information.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Ithaca College Students Named to Fall Semester Dean's List

ITHACA, NY (03/02/2016)-- Ithaca College congratulates students named to Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester.

Zachary Waldek of Clifton Park (12065)

Meryl Franzone of Clifton Park (12065)

Meghan Olenyk of Clifton Park (12065)

Sierra Vorsheim of Clifton Park (12065)

Christina Tudor of Clifton Park (12065)

Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (03/07/2016)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on August 31, 2015.

Alexander T. Slemp of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in engineering and management.

Matthew P. Konecnik of Waterford, N.Y., received a master of engineering degree in civil and environmental engineering.

Local residents graduate from RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (03/08/2016)-- More than 900 students received degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology at the end of the fall 2015 semester, including:

  • Sandeep Mohan of Clifton Park (12065) received a degree in Lean Six Sigma (Advanced Graduate Certificate).
  • Vineeth Raghavendra Patil of Clifton Park (12065) received a degree in materials science and engineering (Master of Science).
  • Jeremy Rossi of Clifton Park (12065) received a degree in electrical engineering (Bachelor of Science).

News from Colgate University

Fall 2015 Dean's Award

HAMILTON, NY (03/10/2016)-- The following students have earned a 3.30 or higher term average to receive the Dean's Award for academic excellence at Colgate University for the fall 2015 semester.

William LeRoy, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), a Economics-undeclared major in the Class of 2019, and a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Jonathan Zeosky, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), a Astronomy/Physics major in the Class of 2016, and a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

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Charles L. Keegan, Jr. – 80

MECHANICVILLE – Charles L. Keegan, Jr., 80, of Harris Ave., died Wednesday, March 9th, at Albany Medical Center, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 4 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours at Funeral Home on Saturday from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 2 Pine West Plaza, Albany, 12205, in memory of Charles L. Keegan, Jr.

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

 

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Honor Society’s Induction Ceremony at MHS – by Sandy McBride

Twenty-four Mechanicville High School juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony at the Paul N. Luther Auditorium last Wednesday evening, joining the twenty-six seniors who had achieved that honor last year.  Also inducted into their school honor societies for having maintained a scholastic average of 85 or higher were 23 sophomores named to Omega Honor Society; 28 juniors in Alpha Honor Society and 39 seniors who achieved membership in Aristoi Honor Society.

Read the article and photos in the 03-10 edition.

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Stillwater Trail System – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, March 3 – The long-discussed, North-South trail system in the Town of Stillwater should become a reality within this year. The Town Board study initiated in 2011, aimed to add segments to the Town’s own trail system; which in the process would help toward the finalization of a Champlain Canal Trailway.

The entire article is in the 03/10 edition.

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Vote on City Mayor’s Secretary

MECHANICVILLE MARCH 2- The City Council considered changes to the position of Secretary to the Mayor. Under the change to the City Charter the position or positions would be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. Dennis Baker said at the meeting that the other departments have control of their own deputies.

In the 03-10 edition.