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Joshua Allen Paquette – 22

Stillwater, NY - Joshua Allen Paquette, 22, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015.

Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 1pm Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

A Celebration of Life will be at 1pm at the funeral home and burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Immediately following, all are invited to a reception to honor Joshua’s life at Mama Mia’s Café, 185 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Calendar of Events

 

 

 logo2-01Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00 pm

SACC Paint and Sip

STILLWATER - The Stillwater Area Community Center is partnering with Saratoga Paint and Sip to bring you a new, fun way to help us raise money for the development of our Arts Programming here at the center! Grab your friends and join us.

 

urlFriday, Oct. 2 12-6:00 pm and Saturday, Oct. 3 10-4:00 pm

Art and Craft Show

MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, Dunning St. If you would like to be a vendor or would like additional information contact Jane Morrison applace@aol.com or 518-928-2655

 

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All You Can Eat Breakfast ($)

CLIFTON PARK - The event will at the firehouse on Old Route 146, between Route 9 and 146 in Clifton Park. The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee, Juice and Milk. Tours of the fire trucks and equipment will also be given to all who attend as we also kick off National Fire Prevention Week which is October 4th to 10th, with fire safety information.

 

French ToastSunday, Oct. 4th from 7:30-11:00 am

Monthly Breakfast ($)

JOHNSONVILLE - The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located at 4 River Rd. Menu consists of eggs, French toast, pancakes, hash browns, fruit, juice, coffee omelets, sausage and toast. Cost adults 13 up $7 children 5-12 $4 Bring your returns or sign up to volunteer and help your community

 

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Wednesday Oct. 7th 

WATERFORD - Join the Waterford Museum & Cultural Center on Fall Bus Trip. Return at 4:30 – 5 pm. For more information please call Emily Wilson at (518) 237-7122.

 

 

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Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner (Take-out Only) ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge on Route 67. The menu will feature pulled pork in a large bun with special sauce plus Cole slaw, baked beans, applesauce, and brownies. The public is invited to enjoy their meal at the lodge.   Refreshments and entertainment are being planned for those who decide to eat at the lodge. Reservations can be made by calling 753-0406.

 

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Sunday, Oct. 11th 8-11:00 am

Monthly Breakfast ($)

VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls VFW Aux 1938 located on Poplar Ave, will be having their monthly breakfast Sunday Oct. 11th 8-11 AM. Menu consists of eggs made to order, French toast, pancakes, toast, hash browns, bacon, sausage juice, coffee and biscuits with sausage gravy. Cost $7 for 13 and up children 5-12 $4. Rada knives for sale.

 

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Annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner ($)

STILLWATER - The Women’s Association of Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave., in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. The dinner consists of family style servings of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, winter squash, coleslaw, rolls, pie and beverage. Takeout available. Cost: $12 Adults; $5 Ages 5-10; Under 5 Free. For advanced tickets contact the church office 664-7984. Tickets may also be at the door. The historic designated church is handicap accessible.

 

urlFriday, Oct. 16th 10-2:00 pm

Round Table Discussion -The Industrial Revolution in the Champlain Canal Region

SCHUYLERVILLE - Roundtable discussion. Stories gathered at the roundtable will be used to develop exhibit panels for the new Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center in Schuylerville. The Saratoga Town Hall is located at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. The workshop is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided for a FEE. Registration is required, please contact Margaret Gibbs at mgibbs@lakestolocks.org.

 

thanksgiving_dinner_1280x1024Saturday, Oct. 17th at 6:30

A Walk Back In Time Dinner

MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning St. Cost: $7.00 Per person. Turkey Stuffing and all the fixings. Speakers on local history: Paul Perreault, Malta Town Historian, Linda Palmeri, Stillwater Town Historian and Curator for Stillwater Blockhouse.

Saturday, Oct. 17 4-7:00

Annual Turkey Dinner ($)

VISCHER FERRY - Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry. Take out orders will be available from 4pm to 6:30 pm.   Tickets will be $10.00 for adults, $5.00 children ages 6-12 and under 5 free may be purchased at the door.   Reservations not needed. Featured as always will be the bake sale of home made cakes, cookies, brownies and fruited breads.

 

Genealogy-TreeSaturday, Oct. 17th Starts at 8:45 am

October Genealogy Conference ($$)

SCHUYLERVILLE - Scott Andrew Bartley will be the speaker at the annual Heritage Hunters Genealogy Conference. The Conference at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, (12 Spring St. Included in the cost is a hot lunch, breaks and exhibits.. For information and registration - call 518-587-2978 or email: melfrejo@aol

 

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Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus

Monday Night Rehearsals ($$)

SARATOGA - Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19-December 7th, 7:00-8:15 pm. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women's 4-part a capela harmony and be a part of our " a ca CELEBRATION!" Show pm December 7th to benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Register on-line at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call 518-747-3823, or email saratogasoundtrack@gmail.com

 

Roasted-Pork-Loin-DinnerSaturday, Oct. 24, 5 & 6:30 pm

Roast Pork Dinner ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian Church Call Sylvia 753-4545 for reservations.

 

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Sunday, Oct. 25 1-4:00 pm

Saratoga County 4-H Offers Horse Club Open House

BALLSTON SPA— Saratoga County 4-H offers the First Annual “4-H Horse Open House” at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. This event is open to the public and seeks youth ages 8-18 with an interest in horses. You do not need to own a horse to attend! Come check out what we are all about. If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending, please contact Carter at the Saratoga County 4-H Office at co263@cornell.edu.

 

urlThursday, Nov. 5th 10-4:00 pm

Bridge Tournament ($)

CLIFTON PARK - The Patricia Ashline Memorial Bridge Tournament at The VISTA Restaurant in Clifton Park The event will benefit Care Links, a program which supports senior citizens by linking them with volunteers in the community for non-medical assistance. To register, please call Francine Rodger, at 518-331-4011 before November 1st.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Oswego announces August graduates

OSWEGO, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents completed their baccalaureate studies at SUNY Oswego in August 2015.

A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); and cum laude, with honor (grade averages of 3.30 to 3.59).

Anthony A. Barone of Damask Drive in Clifton Park earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration

Helen G. Krupski of Bayberry Drive in Clifton Park earned her bachelor of science degree in childhood education, magna cum laude

SUNY New Paltz Fall 2015 Enrollment

NEW PALTZ, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY New Paltz welcomes more than 1,800 students to campus for the 2015-16 academic year. Among the newest members of the New Paltz campus community are:

Morgan Clifford of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Eleanor Condelles of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Brandon Fiege of Waterford, N.Y. (12188)

Ariane Manolopoulos of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Julia Olson of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Sarah Sherman of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Jenna Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Alex Wollyung of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

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Rev. Dan Nolan Inducted into Hall of Fame – S. McBride

On August 1, one of the most esteemed athletes ever to play sports at Mechanicville High School was inducted posthumously into the Capital Region Football Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at Michael’s Banquet House in Latham.  Rev. J. Daniel Nolan played football at Mechanicville High School, graduated in 1954 and went on to star at Lehigh University where he led his team to 22 victories in 27 games over a three year career.  He was drafted by the Washington Redskins and signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Read the entire article in the Sept. 24th issue.

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Halfmoon Fall Festival – by M. LeMay

HALFMOON SEPTEMBER 19 - It was a beautiful breezy fall afternoon at the Halfmoon Town Park on Saturday, where the Halfmoon Celebrations Committee held their 7th Annual Fall Festival. Over forty five vendors and non for profit organizations filled the recreations building and the park grounds.

Read the entire article in the Sept. 24th issue.

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Brown’s Beach Attracts 75,000 Visitors – H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, September 17 – Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski extended a "HUGE Thank you to all those who visited and enjoyed the old style ‘fun in the sun' at Stillwater's Brown's Beach!   There is no doubt, with well over 75,000 visitors, Brown's Beach became a Mecca for beach goers in the Capital area and beyond.  Our park facilities offered a daily clean, groomed, sandy beach, two large picnic areas, a canoe and kayak launch area, a Marina for up to 120 slips, the delightful Dock Brown's Tavern and the elegant Nest for sleeping accommodations. "

Read the entire article in the Sept. 24th issue.