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Russell K. Mathewson – 64

HALFMOON - Russell K. Mathewson, 64, of Halfmoon passed away Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Gordon and Barbara Mathewson.

Relatives and friends may call from 10am-12pm on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, Route 40, Schaghticoke. Memorial service will follow at noon in the church.  Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Hilda May Beecroft – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Hilda May Beecroft, 88, died peacefully at her home, Tuesday Sept. 24th.  A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born May 28, 1925, daughter of the late Gordon and Louise Smith, Hilda was a 1943 graduate of Mechanicville High School.  She retired from the NYS Dept. of Tax and Finance in Sept. 1990.

She was a member of the Mechanicville United Methodist Church for over 50 years.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 6 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St.., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Friday from 3-6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Seton Health Palliative Care, 1300 Massachusetts Ave., Troy, 12180 in Hilda’s memory. Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Saratoga Co. Animal Shelter – Pets for Adoption

Saratoga County
Animal Shelter
6010 County Farm Rd.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-4113

Baby, SF,DSH, Young Adult, Litter box trained, Older children, dogs ok, No cats

JJ, NM,DSH, Adult, Litter box trained, Good with kids, and cats, Dogs unknown

Devon, DLH, NM, Young Adult, Litter box trained, He a stray but is a very playful boy. Would be great with a dog as he loves to pay ball. Older Kids best

Marley, NM, Adult, Ridgeback Mix, Not good with dogs, Cat's, Kids, Unknown

 

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William F. Heslin, III – 59

SCHAGHTICOKE - William F. Heslin, III, of Casey Road passed away on Thursday, Sept.19,2013 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy with his loving family at his side. He was 59.

Born in Troy, NY on October 19, 1953, son of  the late William and Jane Wadsworth Heslin, II.

Bill worked for the Stephen Bader Company in Valley Falls as a machinist for 41 years.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00am on Tues., Sept. 24, in the family plot in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Argyle.

Memorial contributions in Bill's name may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Agnes McGure Collum – 85

MECHANICVILLE – Agnes McGuire Collum, 85, of J.S. Moore Homes, died Wednesday, Sept. 18th at AlbanyMemorial Hospital.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Monday morning from 9-11 AM.

Remembrances may be made to the Mechanicville Community Center’s Elder Care Program in memory of Agnes McGuire Collum.

www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Eleanor Pizen Lane – 81

HALFMOON- Eleanor Pizen Lane, 81, died Saturday morning, Sept. 21, at Glens Falls Hospital, after an extended illness.  Born in Troy, January 5, 1932, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Pizen, Ellie and her husband lived 42 years at their Route 236 address in Halfmoon, before moving to Pottersville,Warren County in 2002.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main ST., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM.  Burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery on Friday at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation, 9 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY 12804, in memory of Eleanor P. Lane.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Thomas Dennis Canary, Jr. 70

STILLWATER - Thomas Dennis Canary, Jr. passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. He was 70.

     Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday, September 26, 2013 at  All Saints on the Hudson North Church, (St. Peter's), 881 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Friday, September 27, 2013 at All Saints on the Hudson North Church. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, Stillwater.

Memorials may be made in Tom's memory to The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital c/o The Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Danelle Haner of Mechanicville Named to the Women's Soccer Team at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (09/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Danelle Haner of Mechanicville, NY is a participating member of the SUNY Delhi Women's Soccer Team. Haner is pursuing an associate's degree in Business Administration at Delhi.

SUNY Delhi's outstanding facilities have attracted the NJCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship, the NJCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship, and the NJCAA Division III Cross Country Championship. The Clark Field house features the Floyd L. Maines Arena, the CADI Fitness Center, and a mini-dome. The college's athletic facilities also include the Kunsela Hall Aquatics Center, The College Golf Course, an eight-lane 400-meter outdoor track, playing fields, racquetball/handball courts, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts.

Record Number of Students Take Part in SUNY Oneonta's Freshman Service Day

ONEONTA, NY (09/13/2013)(readMedia)-- A record number of SUNY Oneonta freshmen spent their first full day in Oneonta volunteering in the community. New students moved into their residence halls on Sunday, Aug. 25, and 202 of them participated in the college's sixth annual Freshman Service Day the next day.

Students worked at 19 volunteer sites in and around Oneonta, doing everything from painting and yardwork to helping elementary school teachers prepare classrooms for the new school year. Some students spent the day in canoes, helping the Otsego County Conservation Association to remove invasive water chestnuts from a wetland. The annual event is organized by the college'sCenter for Social Responsibility and Community. In addition to the 202 freshman volunteers, 30 upperclassmen and two faculty members participated as team leaders.

The following local students took part in SUNY Oneonta's Freshman Service Day on Aug. 26:

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Candace Haskell of Schaghticoke (12154), a graduate of Greenwich Central High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Biology;

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is English;

Jamie Wiener of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Mass Communications;

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Biology;

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is undeclared;

Kelli Gormley of Waterford (12188), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Biology;

Nathan Laing of Waterford (12188), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Geography;

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose SUNY Oneonta major is Chemistry;