Many folks, especially in smaller communities, can still recall when much of daily business and even leisure activity was reduced, or even ceased, from Noon to 3:00PM on Good Friday in reverence for Jesus' suffering and death on the Cross. Particularly in Protestant congregations, services in those hours focused on the Seven Words from the Cross are still a cherished practice.
Read the entire article in the March 19th issue.
The Friends of the Mechanicville District Public Library are hosting a raffle to help “Chase the Winter Blahs Away.” This event features themed baskets designed to appeal to a variety of interests. Raffle tickets are available at the library or from Friends members and cost just $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at the Friends of the Library meeting. Winners will be notified and do not need to be present to win.
Read the entire article in the March 19th issue.
On Election Day in November 2014 New York voters approved the Smart Schools Bond Act. This act will provide $2 billion dollars in funding for classroom technology. Hoosic Valley is slated to receive an estimated allocation of $967,472 according to a New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) information source.
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On the morning of March 4, 1865, the day when Abraham Lincoln would be sworn in for his second term as President of the United States, it rained. In fact, it had rained nearly every day of the month just past. But the incessant downpour did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the 50,000 citizens who had gathered in front of the Capitol building in Washington, with its newly-completed dome topped by the statue of Freedom, to hear his inaugural address.
Read the entire article in the March 19th edition.
The Stillwater Area Community Center is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a special disaster preparedness class for children at 6pm on March 24. The Pillowcase Project is designed to help teach children what to do in the event of an emergency and focuses on helping them to prepare emergency pillowcases with supplies. Each child will also leave the program with a pillowcase courtesy of the American Red Cross. Registration is required and the program fee is $5 per child.
The entire article is in the March 19th issue.
ARATOGA SPRINGS MARCH 7- Leadership development is the goal of the Rotary Club's RYLA Program. Communication, problem solving, and community citizenship are some of the topics covered in the Rotary Club's RYLA Program. Summer Sheehan and Jason Schultz of Stillwater; and Michael Horan of Waterford were honored for completing this year's RYLA Program.
Entire article in the March 12th edition.
STILLWATER MARCH 3 - The second of three budget workshops for the Stillwater Central School district was presented to the Board of Education on Tuesday evening . The draft budget was presented by Superintendent Stanley Maziejka.
Entire article in the March 12th edition.
Mayor Martin:
I am most proud of the following accomplishments during my tenure as Mayor: Settled General Electric Law Suit for the Village of Stillwater, a long hard fight. Paid off all of the debt associated with the water project closing the USDA-RD Loan. Issued rebate money to the taxpayers of the Village in the sum of $187,335. Finally the village has obtained an A+ rating by the NYS Comptroller Office on its financial stability represented by its Annual Update Document review. This continues to demonstrate that the Village is in great financial shape.
Rick Nelson:
Rick is a third generation and lifelong resident of Stillwater. He is the son of Barney Nelson and Lenetta Aldrich, the grandson of Percy and Aileen Aldrich, and a 1973 graduate of Stillwater High School. For the better part of four decades, Rick has been the owner and operator of \'93The Works\'94, a local general contracting, landscaping, and snow-removal business.
Entire article in the March 12th edition.