MECHANICVILLE - It was standing-room only at St. Luke’s on the Hill on January 6 when family, friends, parishioners and visiting clergy gathered for the Celebration of New Ministry for Reverend David Haig as he was installed as the rector of the church.
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MECHANICVILLE JANUARY 20- Mechanicville Mayor Dennis Baker announced that Mechanicville has received $4 million in grants and loans for work on the reservoir. These monies come from the New York State Department of Health. The grant is for $2 million.
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The Common Core State Standards that have been the subject of many debates since implementation will soon be getting an overhaul. A task force set up to review the standards was formed after New York students in schools across the state were boycotting academic tests associated with the new standards.
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When Erin Mastropietro’s first ball of the tenth frame rocketed into the pins, a three pin split remained standing at the end of the alley. A wave of groans followed by enthusiastic applause sounded from the crowd gathered at Hometown Lanes to watch the bowling match between Mechanicville High School and Cohoes High School on Thursday afternoon.
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TOWN OF STILLWATER, January 21 – The Stillwater Town Board has passed a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids to purchase or lease the old Town Hall, in its current condition.
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MECHANICVILLE JANUARY 19- Pete Bardunias, President of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, announced that Saratoga County will be part of the Fireball Run this fall. Fifty teams will be competing on rod rally which will start in western New York . continuing to Saratoga County, Dutchess Coutny, Massachusetts , and ending in Maryland.
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In accordance with New York State Department of Education section 57.17 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law:
“He or she will make an annual report in the month of January to the local appointing officers or officer and to the State Historian of the work accomplished during the preceding year."
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MECHANICVILLE – Thelma A. Hmura, 76, of Round Lake Ave., rose with the angels, from her home, on January 23rd,while in the company of her loving family. Born in Rantoul,IL, April 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Brown.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:30 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in loving memory of Thelma A. Hmura.
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STILLWATER – Richard “Dick” Ryan, 91, of County Route 76, died at his home, Thursday January 21st, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bennington, VT December 31, 1924, he was the son of the late William and Helen Blanchard Ryan and brother of the late Elinor Warzecha.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7PM on Monday evening, January 25, at All Saints on the Hudson North Church, 885 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY 12170. Calling hours prior to the mass on Monday from 4 - 6:45PM will also be at the church. Inurnment service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Saratoga National Cemetery at 10AM. Friends wishing to attend are asked to be at the cemetery’s visitor center at 9:45AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in memory of Richard T. Ryan.
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