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Mrs. Lucille Bisson Acerra – 87

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Lucille Bisson Acerra, 87, of South Third Ave., died Saturday March 5th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy after a short illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in Hudson View Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of NENY Chapter, 455 Patroon Creek Blvd, Albany 12206.

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

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Matthew P. Mitchell – 52

MECHANICVILLE – Matthew P. Mitchell, 52, of Mabbett St., died Monday Feb. 29th after a brief illness.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursdayevening from 4:30 – 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society,  3 Oakland Ave., Menands, 12204, in memory of Matthew Paul Mitchell.

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

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Juan Guzman Opens Stillwater’s Newest Business – by V. Gallagher

STILLWATER  FEBRUARY 27– Mayor Rick Nelson, members of the village and town board, and local officials gathered together on February 28 for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to welcome Elite Training to the community. Located at 751 Hudson Avenue, Elite Training is a new fitness center focusing on overall strength and conditioning.  However, as owner Juan Garzon explained, his goal is to make it more than just a place to lift weights.

Read the entire article in the 03-03 edition.

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GlobalFoundries Looks to the Future – by V. Gallagher

MALTA - GlobalFoundries has been defined as one of the largest and fastest growing semiconductor companies in the world. The manufacturing campus known as “Fab 8”, located in the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta, is also considered one of the most advanced manufacturing campuses in the world. Greg Connors, who oversees government relations and regulatory affairs at GlobalFoundries, discussed some plans for this success to continue

“Some of the projects that we’re going to be completing is our high voltage yard extension, the addition of our bulk gas yard and some sight infrastructure,” said Connors.

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Troop 1891 Recognizes Girl Scout Week – by C. Barton

Girl Scout Troop #1891 based in Schaghticoke has plans to recognize and honor the week that commemorates the history and mission of Girl Scout Troops across America. The Girl Scouts began in 1912 by founder, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. Low officially registered the organizations first 18 Girl Scouts in her hometown of Savannah Georgia on March 12th 1912.  Each year the Girl Scouts celebrate the week that includes March 12th with activities, events and projects that reflect the mission of the organization and Low's vision of, “building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.”

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Cohoes-Waterford Bridge – by H. Wessell

ALBANY and WATERFORD, February 24 –Cuomo announced that the $20.3 million project for the replacement bridge to carry Route 32 over the Mohawk River will begin today. The current built in 1932 is used by over 16,000 vehicles daily, will be  placed as part of New York State's Scour Critical/Flood Prone Bridge Program and is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of the governor's $518 million program to replace some 105 bridges around the State.

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World Day of Prayer – by Sandy McBride

In a gathering and tradition that is nearly 100 years old, our local churches will once again link hands around the world to celebrate World Day of Prayer on March 4 at 1 p.m. at the Stillwater United Church on North Hudson Avenue in the village.   The first World Day of Prayer service was held on January 9, 1920 in Canada, followed five weeks later by services held in the United States.  There are now 170 nations around the world that join in this moving ceremony that not only empowers women, but calls attention to the challenges, the problems and the trials they face every day.

Read the entire article in the 03-03 edition.

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Senator Marchione Hosts Leap of Kindness

Because 2016 is a leap year, "Leap of Kindness Day" is all about using the extra day to do something kind for someone else. On Leap of Kindness Day Senator Marchione was joined by several local officials to visit with, and thank, area senior citizens for everything they have done to help build our state and nation. Leap of Kindness Day is promoted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.