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Changes in Brown’s Beach – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, April 16 – As the announced May 30 grand reopening of the beach at Brown’s Beach Town Park to public use draws nearer, Town Supervisor Edward Kinowski first expressed appreciation for the Highway Department has done a wonderful job cleaning up the area there for the spring. He noted a crew is working on the upper pavilion building, that will house the marina operations for the coming season. He said they were “talking with Mike Menneto, and he is ready to jump into it as well;” and he would be meeting with him the following day, for his potential layout.

   Read the entire article in the April 23rd edition.

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Meet The New Dairy Princess of Rensselaer County – by C. Barton

Rensselaer County- The 52nd Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Banquet was held at the Pittstown Ambulance Hall on April 18th 2015.  The evening held a schedule of events that concluded with the coronation of the 2015-2016 Dairy Princess candidate, Isabella Wiley. Wiley is a 15-year-old sophomore at Hoosic Valley Central School and a resident of the Town of Pittstown.

Read the entire article in the April 23rd issue.

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Poet and Oral Memoirist to visit Waterford Public Library – by J. Dugan

On Sunday, May 3, the Waterford Public Library will welcome poet and oral memoirist Michael Czarnecki as he presents “Journey on US 20: The Longest Road in America.” This event will feature photographs from his adventures, as well as poems, prose and stories. The program kicks off at 2pm and is presented free to the public, thanks in part to a sponsorship by Poets & Writers, Inc.

Read the entire article in the April 23rd edition.

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Elk’s Announce Spring Honor Students

As part of the Elks mission to promote and support young people in our communities, the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge recognizes outstanding students at each of the local schools. For the Fall, Winter, and Spring months a student is named an Elks Honor Student at Hoosic Valley, Mechanicville, and Stillwater Schools.

Read the entire article in the April 23rd issue.

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The Express Newspaper – April 23, 2015

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Yellow Ribbon Day at Halfmoon – by M. LeMay

April 9th New York State Yellow Ribbon Day

HALFMOON – On Thursday April 9th The Halfmoon Town Hall held a Yellow Ribbon Day Ceremony commemorating the service of military personnel who keep us free and our way of life secure. This event is held annually to honor U.S. military personnel and veterans.

The entire article is in the April 23rd issue.

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Frank “Nick” Perrotta, Jr.

MECHANICVILLE – Frank “Nick” Perrotta, Jr. of Dewey Ave., died unexpectedly at home Sunday, April 19th of natural causes.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 12:30 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Read the entire obituary in the April 30th edition.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Students Raise Nearly $70,000 at 2015 Relay for Life

ONEONTA, NY (04/20/2015)(readMedia)-- Students from SUNY Oneonta and neighboring Hartwick College teamed up to raise $67,293—a record amount—for the American Cancer Society during a Relay for Life event April 17-18, and donations are still coming in. More than 1,500 students camped out all night in SUNY Oneonta's Alumni Field House, with team members taking turns walking laps around the gym from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. The annual event was organized by the Colleges Against Cancer student groups at the two colleges with support from SUNY Oneonta's Center for Social Responsibility and Community (CSRC).

The following area students helped organize the event:

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park (12065), NY, a member of SUNY Oneonta's Colleges Against Cancer chapter and Childhood Education (1-6) major.

Dakota Kaplan of Clifton Park (12065), NY, a member of SUNY Oneonta's Colleges Against Cancer chapter and Human Ecology major.

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Adirondack – Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

unnamedAllison & Esmeralda - DOB 5-28-14. Weight 11 lbs, dachshund/beagle.  These two babies are about a year old and were rescued from a hoarding situation and went into one of our fosters. They are safe now , are very social and love attention. They do not have to go together and we would love to find them a forever home, as they deserve the very best. They have age appropriate shots, have been vet check and are ready to go. For more information please call Save-A-Stray at518-654-6220 or just come by the shelter to see them and the other furbabies we have.
unnamed-1Marie - Lab mix - Meet Marie. She is a 4 month old Lab Pyrenees mix. She has bee microchipped, has all her shots and spayed. She is 90% house trained and walks well on a leash. She love other animals and kids and would make an outstanding addition to any family. She has been in foster for 2 months and is now ready to go into a furever home. For more information please call the shelter at 519-654-6220 please make her life complete and come by to visit her and our other furbabies.
 

Marie 01Cassie - Cassie came to us from a local kill shelter. She is beautiful and sweet. She is a little over a year old, spayed, up to date on vaccine and vet checked. She would love to find a home with a nice warm window to curl up in and a lap to sleep on. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.