MECHANICVILLE AUGUST 14 & 15- Despite thunderstorms on Friday night the 112th Feast of the Assumption continued. People came when out rained and people came when it din't rain. On site there was musical entertainment from La Banda Rossa on Friday night and Quantum on Saturday night. Italian food, children's games, raffles, games of chance, wheels, Italian pastry, and of course the Virgin Mary. Congressman Paul Tonko attended on Saturday night.
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My husband Tom was born and raised on a dairy farm. By the time he was twelve years old, he was milking cows twice a day, before school and after school, 365 days a year. We got married in 1961 and had a one-day honeymoon, leaving his brother to handle the farm till we got back the next day. We raised our six kids on the farm, with life geared to being home every day at milking time. No vacations, just day trips. But it was a good life, and we accepted the sacrifice. The kids grew up to be responsible, hard-working adults, which we attributed to their days working alongside us on the farm.
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BALLSTON SPA, August 11 – The Saratoga County Public Safety Committee has made recommendations on two matters to the full Board of Supervisors for its consideration at the August 18 Board business meeting.
Committee Chairman and Clifton Park Supervisor Philip Barrett noted that the committee meeting had just been preceded by a joint meeting of the Body Camera and Sheriff's Staffing subcommittees.
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Due to my travels and circumstances beyond my control, I am very late recommending that you see a very interesting exhibit of paintings at the Rensselaer County Historical Society, 57 2nd Street in Troy, open from Thursday-Saturday from noon to 5. This exhibit of paintings by Rudy Helmo only runs until the end of August. But the society also has a great exhibit of landscape views of Rensselaer County, which will be on view until the end of the year, so your trip in September would still be worthwhile!
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AUGUST 13- The Town of Halfmoon is known for its population growth as a bedroom community. Manufacturing is part of the town's economic base. Congressman Paul Tonko toured some of these businesses on Rt.32. Pete Bardunias, President of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, helped to organize the tour.
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STILLWATER - The Village of Stillwater has begun the first phase of renovations on a new playground at Major Dickinson Avenue. The village obtained a $50,000 park and recreations state grant with the help of Senator Kathleen Marchione to give the area a complete overhaul and new look. Former village mayor Ernie Martin, who originally pushed for the grant, is happy to see this all starting to come together.
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STILLWATER – Kimberly A. Rivers, 46, died late Friday evening at SaratogaHospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Ronald C. and Sharon King Keefer.
Calling hours will be held at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St, Mechanicville, on Monday, August 17th from 5-7 PM with a funeral service to follow at 7PM.
Remembrances may be made to Kim’s family, in care of the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, in her memory.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has made Deans' Awards to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.
The scholarships are $6,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $38,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.
Adam Knapp of Nadeau Road in Clifton Park, a freshman majoring in adolescence education who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.
Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in journalism who last studied at Stillwater Central School.
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded Merit Scholarships to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.
The Merit awards are $3,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $35,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.
Alexandria F. Willard of P.O. Box 435 in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in zoology who last studied at Stillwater Central School.
Matthew V. Pugliano of Copperfield Drive in Waterford, a freshman majoring in chemistry who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Ryan T. Mchale of Clifton Park. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.
POTSDAM, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Nearly 250 SUNY Potsdam students completed internship placements at companies, non-profits or campus departments in Spring 2015.
SUNY Potsdam's internship program places students with employers whose interests align with their studies. Each student intern has a faculty sponsor, and earns between 1 and 12 credits toward their degree requirements.
Last semester's successful student interns included: