It was a fitting beginning for Holy Week when the United Methodist Church’s Cantata Choir presented their annual Palm Sunday Cantata, featuring once again the works of Pepper Choplin. This year’s presentation was “Our Father; A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer”.
Read the entire article in the 03-31 issue.
Schaghticoke- On March 26th from 2-3:30pm the Easter Bunny made his way to the Presbyterian United Church in Schaghticoke. The Schaghticoke Community Builders sponsored this event. Snacks, crafts and a variety of different activities were set up for the kids during the afternoon.
Is this going to be another year like 1816?I found this story in the file that Mrs. Earl Hayner wrote in 1969 and thought you might enjoy it. I just hope this doesn’t come true again!
Linda Sanders, Town and Village Historian.
Eighteen hundred and froze to death is an expression heard now and then in speaking facetiously of a year whose date cannot be recalled, but that year in reality was no subject for joking. Weather wise it was probably the worst year this section of the state has ever experienced. New England, Eastern New York, and Pennsylvania all suffered from the freak weather. Records are lacking for it was before the Weather Bureau had been instituted.
Read the entire article in the 03/31 edition.
Arms Fair at Manchester Center, Vermont 05255
Riley Rink, 410 Hunter Park Road
Saturday, April 9 and Sunday April 10, 2016
For Immediate Release for Local News and Events Calendar
Press and cameras are invited for our Friday evening Preview from 4:00 to 8:00 PM or throughout the show Saturday only.
Hi, I’m David Petronis, President of NEACA, Inc., and I would like to inform you that our New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates and NEACA Arms Fair will be in the Riley Rink at Hunter Park in Manchester Center, Vermont this Saturday and Sunday, April 9 & 10. Last September we were invited by the new director at the Rink in Hunter Park to stage our very first Arms Fair there. The Rink is situated just a mile north of the Route 30 and Historic Route 7A traffic circle intersection in the center of town. This will be our second event at Riley Rink and we were quite pleased with our first show there. However, we still need to find additional exhibitors so we can fill the 275 table capacity of this fine venue. We still have space left and do invite all exhibitors who are in the outdoors sporting industry or hunting, shooting, trapping or fishing sports to come and display at our Second NEACA Arms Fair & Sportsman’s Expo. We will continue with two more during 2016.
We also invite outdoor photographers, artists, duck carvers, Adirondack lore makers, fly rod builders and dealers in vintage Americana or sporting goods. And, of course, this is an Arms Fair, where all sorts of militaria, edged weapons, or antique and modern firearms, ammunition and accessories can be found. With Revolutionary War and Civil War artifacts, swords and guns on hand plus collector and investment firearms to be seen this will be a walk thru history but also where you can not only view items but perhaps buy and take home a piece of history. From research books to antique traps to a wall hanger gun for over your fireplace our Arms Fair is the place to find that certain piece you may have been searching for.
And our exhibitors and dealers not only wish to sell their items but also need to replace their inventory with things you may wish to bring in to our show. Plus our collectors may want to purchase your collection; one piece or the whole amount. Arms Fairs are a great way for the public to buy, sell or trade with our dealers and collectors. We may not fill all of our proposed table capacity but this will probably still be the largest Arms Fair in the State of Vermont since NEACA promoted some at the Green Mountain Racetrack in Pownal nearly two decades ago. We have others planned at the Riley Rink for July 16, 17 and October 8, 9, 2016 where we hope to build this event to full capacity with fine exhibitors from throughout the northeast. To download our flier from the web go to HYPERLINK "http://www.neaca.com/docs/2016/Manchester-VT-Gun-Show-April-2016.pdf" http://www.neaca.com/docs/2016/Manchester-VT-Gun-Show-April-2016.pdf .
NEACA has been conducting Antique Shows and Arms Fairs throughout the northeast since 1982 and this past March was our 102nd Arms Fair produced with 250 tables at the Saratoga Springs City Center in NY State which is straight west of our new Manchester Center Arms Fair location. We can only hope our new event will be as successful as we are in Saratoga.
Doors are open for the public to browse at 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Admission is $8.00, Seniors over 60 is only $7.00 and Children under 14 are Free with an adult. NEACA Membership info can be found on our HYPERLINK "http://www.NEACA.com" www.NEACA.com website at $50.00 for 12 months with $45.00 renewal. NEACA Members get Free entry to all of our shows plus get in early as well as discounted table space rental. See our Gun Show page or call NEACA in Mechanicville, NY at 518-664-9743.
Thanks, David Petronis, NEACA President
38 North Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118
MECHANICVILLE – Anthony J. “Chet” Fiacco, 88, of Round Lake Ave., died Saturday, March 26th, at home, in the loving company of his family.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at SaratogaNational Cemetery.Calling hours at the North Main St. Church on Tuesday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Fund, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
To leave ca condolence or for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Stillwater Police Department
Arrest Blotter
03/07/16
Stillwater Police arrested Constance L. Rock (age 52) of Vermont and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave for speeding. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. David Devito.
03/07/16
Stillwater Police have arrested Lisa W. Czuwala (age 38) of Stillwater on a Bench Warrant for Mechanicville Police. She was turned over to their agency. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
03/13/16
Stillwater Police have arrested Justus J. Cassidy (age 21) of Stillwater and charged him with Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor), Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misdemeanor) and Aggravated Harassment (misdemeanor) following a domestic incident at a residence. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and released with an order of protection served against him. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Paul Pecor.
03/15/16
Stillwater Police have arrested Paul J. Sicko (age 70) of Clifton Park and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Tom Sawyer.
Arrest Records of the Mechanicville Police Department
2/29/2016-3/6/2016
02/29/16
Elizabeth P. Moshier, 33, of Mechanicville was charged February 29th, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree.
02/29/16
Gregory K. Miller, 44, of Stillwater was charged February 29th, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree.
02/29/16
Ryan M. Diggs, 33, of Stillwater was charged February 29th, 2016 with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 7th degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, a felony.
03/01/16
Ryan W. Garrity, 34, of Troy was charged March 1st, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 2nd degree.
03/02/16
Christopher M. Alvarez, 26, of Mechanicville was charged March 2nd, 2016 with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.
03/02/16
Cody J. Letourneau, 18, of Mechanicville was located March 2nd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
03/02/16
Frank N. Diaco, 51, of Mechanicville was located March 2nd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
03/02/16
Thomas D. Burns III, 23, of Mechanicville was located March 2nd, 2016 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
03/06/26
Nicholas A Matos, 18, of Mechanicville was charged March 6th, 2016 with unlawful possession of marijuana.
Waterford Town Police Department
Arrest - Fernet
On Monday, March 14, 2016 PO Mike Dilbone while on South Street in the Village of Waterford arrested MICHAEL E. FERNET, 21, OF 2 SOUTH STREET, WATERFORD, knowing that a felony warrant of arrest had been issued for Desertion from the Military. FERNET was processed and then taken to the Saratoga County Jail where he is being housed until he is taken into custody by the Military.
Waterford Town Police Department
Arrested - Rosario Capasso
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016 PO Dan McGreevy arrested ROSARIO CAPASSO, 20, OF 15 SARATOGA AVENUE, WATERFORD, NY and charged him with SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD. The defendant allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse on numerous occasions with a 15 year old female and allegedly provided alcohol to the 15 year old female. CAPASSO was arraigned in Waterford Justice Court by Justice Nancy Sunukjian and was released.
On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at about 3:30 AM Sgt. P. O’Connell observed a vehicle commit several VTL violations. Upon stopped the vehicle and through investigation it was ascertained that the operator, TIMOTHY J. PICHE, 29, OF 75 HUDSON RIVER RD., WATERFORD, had been drinking. The defendant was arrested after a chemical test showed a B.A.C. of 0.13% alcohol. The defendant was charged with:
Improper right turn
Failed to keep right
Driving on the shoulder
Driving with .08 of 1% or more alcohol
Driving while intoxicated
The defendant was issued UTTs and released and is scheduled to appear in Waterford Justice Court on April 7, 2016 at 6 PM.
On Friday, March 18, 2016 at about 2:15 AM PO Matt Gibbins conducted a traffic stop after observing violations of the VTL. Upon investigation it was determined that the operator, MELEAH LAUREN WRIGHT, 34, OF 12A PHEASANT RUN, WATERFORD, had been drinking. PO Gibbins advised the defendant she was under arrest at which time the defendant resisted by refusing to be handcuffed. Eventually the defendant was brought in and refused to submit to a chemical test for intoxication. The defendant also refused to be processed as required by law. The defendant was charged with the following:
Driving while intoxicated
Resisting arrest
Obstructing governmental administration
Reckless driving
Refusal to take a breath test
Failed to keep right
Driving on the shoulder
Failed to comply with a lawful order
The defendant was arraigned in Waterford Justice Court by Justice D. Fusco who remanded the defendant to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $500.00 bail/$1000.00 bond.
It was only a matter of time before I would address Election Rage 2016 and how it may impact the outcome of the 2016 presidential as well as the other national elections. How did we go from being a relatively civil democratic campaigning society to an all out, fist bared, knuckle punching, slug fest in order to select our respective candidates. Where did the smiling, baby kissing politician of yesteryear go?
Entire article in the 03-24.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, March 17 – Chazen Companies engineers Vice President Joseph Lanaro shared with Town Board members a provisional drawing of the pavilion that has been the desired next step in the revival of historic Brown’s Beach on Saratoga Lake, now a Stillwater Town Park.
Entire article in the 03-24 edition.