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Anthony Luciano Retires from City Service – By Harold Wessell

"There's a little error there," quipped Luciano, bringing laughter after Sylvester read and presented the official proclamation: "– 38 years, seven months."

The mayor got out his pen and offered to make the correction on the spot..

"Thirty eight years and seven months," repeated Luciano with a smile. "There isn't much else to say that's left over. I just want to  appreciate you guys coming.... I never knew this was going to happen," he told  officials and a group of friends and relatives... This is probably my fifth retirement party. People ask me ‘How come you don't get another job?'  The reason is, I don't want another retirement party!"

He never knew they were planning it. "I was very surprised. So I'll probably see you all at the End Zone?"

But for that reason, not expecting anything very special, he admitted, "I have to apologize to my wife... I never knew she was supposed to come."  When he first arrived,  someone "asked ‘Where's your wife?' ‘I left her home.' I apologize, honey -- I'll make it up to you!"

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Dominic DePaul Saluted – By Harold Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, April 16 – Saratoga County's monthly recognition of deceased veterans "came home" to Mechanicville on this day. The honoree was World War II veteran Dominick A.  De Paul.

De Paul was born March 27, 1916.  Employed by the D&H RR as a freight handler, With his wife Theresa, now also deceased, he raised two children.

Dominic served in the US Army in World War II from 1941-1944, achieving the rank of Corporal with the 62nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion; and serving in Southern France, Algeria, French Morocco, and Tunisia. He was an instructor, and operator in fire control.

Seriously wounded in August 1944 in battle of St. Lo, France, he was honorably discharged on July 22, 1947 at the Tilton General Hospital, Fort Dix, NJ. Although he recovered from life-threatening injuries after extended hospitalization, the injuries, including a bullet never removed from his hip, plagued him for the rest of his life.

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Cobb Speaks at Mechanicville Highschool – by Sandy McBride

So said former pro football player Michael Cobb speaking to students in Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School last week.  Mr. Cobb talked to the boys and girls about goals, dreams, success, love, communication, commitment, dedication and making good choices.  The imposing but personable 6 foot 5 inch athlete wandered through the auditorium as the classes came in, talking with many of the kids as they took their seats.

After being introduced to the students by high school principal Kevin Kolakowski, Mr. Cobb.  took the stage to begin his remarks.  He asked the boys and girls how many of them had hugged their parents that morning before they left for school?

“Stop and take the time,” he said, “it only takes a few seconds to tell someone you love them.”

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Mechanicville CYO Girls Basketball – 50th Reunion – by Sandy McBride

Catholic Youth Organization. It is an organization for children that is more than a half-century old.  It gives kids the opportunity to play both fun basketball with their hometown friends and also to play competitive basketball against kids from other communities.
But here in Mechanicville and Stillwater, CYO has always been a whole lot more than that.
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City Participation in Champlain Canalway – by Harold Wessell

MECHANICVILLE, March 6 – The City of Mechanicville, has already promoted the concept of the Champlain Canalway Trail Waterfront Revitalization Plan and other planning efforts.

The Council has voted to continue to participate in collaborative planning and implementation efforts for the CCT, and to serve on the Action Plan's "Working Group,” regularly reporting back to the City Council regarding the progress toward achieving the goals of the Action Plan.

The Champlain Canalway Trail  is one of four in New York State's Canalway Trail System and  at 58 miles (when completed) is the second longest – Erie, 365 miles; Oswego, 37 miles; Cayuga-Seneca 22 miles. Its purpose is to complete and promote an attractive and continuous route for the Champlain Canalway Trail from Waterford to Whitehall, including: historic towpaths, community attractions, on-street bicycle routes, as part of a regional trail network

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Mechanicville Statistically A Low-Crime Area – By Harold Wessell

MECHANICVILLE, Feb. 20 – Crime activity in Mechanicville decreased by a small percentage in 2012, according to Chief Joseph Waldron's annual report, presented at the Feb. 20 City Council meeting.

The only notable exception was in domestic violence cases. Arrests were up 4 percent along with a 32 percent increase in incidents.

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Lance Corporal Anthony Dernier

Lance Corporal Anthony Dernier

Mechanicville native Lance Corporal Anthony J Denier was killed Sunday while on foot patrol in the Marjeh district of Afghanistan. He had joined the marines nearly two years ago. He called his mother every Sunday. This past Sunday she was waiting for his phone call . Instead 2 Marines in full dress uniform appeared at her door to deliver the sad news. He will be buried at the Gerald Solomon National Cemetery next week.

Corporal Denier's mother related that Anthony had always wanted to be a Marine. He had to overcome all the obstacles to be a Marine and he overcame them. He felt very strongly that the need to protect his country, family and our freedoms. At the time of his death he "was doing what he wanted to do. For all of us " Mrs. Morgan said.

Anthony's mother wants everyone to know how supportive the Marine Corps have been. They have helped with all of the details that must be attended to. "They stand by a Marine's family."

Tom Salvadore and the United States Marine Corps will take care of funeral arrangements. American Legioin Post 91 in Mechanicville will hold a service for Anthony. He will be buried with full military honors at the Geral Solomon National Cemetery.

He had been in Afghanistan only since October 26th.

Mrs. Morgan wants everyone to know how very proud his family is of Anthony.

Besides his mother he is survived by sisters Maria Betts and Amy Denier.