Mechanicville-Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk Raises $48,000

MECHANICVILLE NOVEMBER12- Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk President Amy Pickett announced that over $48,000 was raised this year. She made the announcement at the committee's annual banquet held Wednesday night at The End Zone.This total exceeds the previous year's total. She singled out the Mechanicville Girls Soccer team for raising $2,390.85.

Photos in the Nov. 19th edition.

Mechanicville Students Honor Veterans – by Sandy McBride

The hallways all the way from the entrance to the gymnasium at Mechanicville Elementary School were a picture of patriotism last Wednesday as the students prepared to welcome honored guests to their annual Veterans Day celebration.  Drawings of flags and patriotic sayings, letters to and pictures of family military members and veterans, all hand-drawn and hand-lettered by the kids, presented a meaningful and colorful greeting to the arriving guests.

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Photos and article in the Nov. 19th edition.

Stillwater Gears Up for Bicentennial

STILLWATER - On April 16, 2016, Stillwater residents will be celebrating the village's 200th birthday. While that\'92s still months away, there are several events in the works now leading up to this bicentennial celebration. A dinner dance has been organized at the Stillwater Community Center, and in February the village will be hosting their annual Winter Fest. Festivities traditionally include ice skating and ice hockey games at the village ice rink, downhill sledding, cross country skiing, music, food and more.

Photos and the article in the Nov. 19th edition.

Peace Trees Will Shine in Schaghticoke – by C. Barton

SCHAGHTICOKE - The 3rd annual Radiant Peace Memorial Tree lighting ceremony will take place again this year on Saturday November 28th at 5pm at the Schaghticoke Town Hall. The Radiant Peace Tree Memorial offers people a unique opportunity to purchase, decorate and personalize a memorial tree as a way to “remember those who can’t be with us this holiday season.” This year, 70 individual trees, including the community tree, will fill the lawn of the town hall this holiday season; this is an addition of almost twenty trees from prior years. The Schaghticoke Highway Department prepared the lawn making it possible for more trees to be added to the memorial.

Rediscover Christmas: Rediscover Advent – by H. Wessell

The Advent Season, still a distinct period in the Church Year especially for Christian bodies that follow a liturgical calendar,  has unfortunately been replaced in many secular societies  by what is often called the "Christmas Season," but really means the "Christmas Shopping Season."

Read the entire article in the Nov. 19th edition.

The Express Newspaper – November 19, 2015

Pets for Adoption

EmanuelEmanuel - 1 year old male Chihuahua. Has first vaccines and weighs around 6 lbs. He is just as sweet as Aleta

AlitaAlita - 1 year old + female chi. She is not altered. Has first vaccines and weighs around 6 lbs. She has a cute and sweet personality and she is probably the mama to Electra. What a delight!!!

Morgan6-3Morgan 6 - These 6 puppies are approx 8 weeks old.  They received their first booster.  They are 3 to 5 lbs each.  They will be medium sized dogs.

Arrest Report November 12, 2015

Stillwater Police Department

Arrest Blotter

10/26/15

Stillwater Police arrested Anthony E. Deschaine (age 22) of Mechanicville and charged him with Petit Larceny (misdemeanor) following a shoplifting complaint at Price Chopper. The subject stole beer and snacks from the store. He was issued an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

10/29/15

Stillwater Police arrested Laurie L. Thrane (age 46) of Johnsonville and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on County Route 76. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

10/30/15

Stillwater Police arrested Jason R. Bink (age 46) of Stillwater 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. Wade Schoenborn.

11/03/15

Stillwater Police arrested Debbie L. Crandall (age 64) of Mechanicville and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

11/04/15

Stillwater Police arrested Grace E. Hale (age 17) of Glenville and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) and Operating without Insurance (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

11/05/15

Stillwater Police have referred a 15 year old to Saratoga County Probation for what would have been the misdemeanor charge of Aggravated Harassment if the individual was an adult. The referral followed an incident at Stillwater Central School in which a student was harassed. The investigation was handled by Ptl. Tom Sawyer.

Carol Ann Lavertue – 77

STILLWATER - Carol Ann Lavertue of Hudson Avenue passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Saratoga Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Ballston Spa. She was 77.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00pm on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon on Monday morning in the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.

Kindly consider donations to the ASPCA, 588 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804 in memory of Carol Lavertue.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com