Cremation rise changes burial costs and practice in Troy
In Troy the use of cremation is growing rapidly since 1890 with 3,404 of 17,499 cremations since 1800 in the last five years. Oakwood Cemetery’s Earl Gardner Memorial Chapel notes demand for expansion as clergy discuss lower costs and land limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Earl Gardner
Oakwood Cemetery
Elbert A. Hoffman
Oakwood
New England
National Funeral Directors Association
Charles Lightwell
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
Borthwick
New York City
Brooklyn
International Medical Congress
Florence
Micahel Farano
Albany
Mike McMahon
Capital District
Green Sabres weekend parade and crowning in Schuylerville
Thousands gather for Green Sabres weekend August 1 in Schuylerville featuring a seven division parade a street dance and a Drum Corps competition. Miss Green Sabres to be crowned at Grand Union Parking Lot with first Susan Stark and runners up Alice Teeling and Terry Holcomb noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuylerville
Miss Green Sabres
Grand Union
Susan Stark
Debbie Fields
Saratoga Springs
Alice Teeling
Terry Holcomb
John Petralia
Carl Nardelli
Cambridge Band
Pearl Street
Creamery Hill
Broad Street
Tony Petralia
Miss Green
Green Sabres
D.M
Community groups and parade plans noted in Albany column
D.S. of Menands asks about the Guys and Dolls singles group led by Marion Hamilton in Troy and Mae Black in Albany with meetings at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. The column also lists local recipes for a “low mood Plant,” a queen contest, and a large seven-division parade with Grand Marshalls and marching units from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hamilton
Troy
Mae Black
St. Timothy's Lutheran Church
Winter Street
Angelo M
Mary McG
Quay Construction wins Schenendehowa school contract
The Schenendehowa School Board awarded a $47,454 renovation contract to Quay Construction Co of Schenectady after a bidding process for partial upgrades at Arongen Elementary and Middle schools. The district plans about $92,000 total for upgrades over 10 years to address overcrowding and enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Park
Quay Construction Co
Schenendehowa
Schenectady Company
Arongen
Karigon
Orenda
Skano
Tesago
Chango
Okte
Michael Giaquinto
Okie and Chango
Impasse in Shenendehowa CSEA negotiations files charges
The Shenendehowa Unit of CSEA and the Shenendehowa Central School Board reach an impasse with Public Employee Relations Board involvement. An improper practice charge and a grievance are also filed over longevity and increment payments. Also notes change of address for publicity and local community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenendehowa
CSEA
Shenendehowa Central School Board of Education
Public Employee Relations Board
Board of Education
Saratoga Craft Fair Draws 100 Exhibitors at Racecourse
The third annual Saratoga Craft Fair will bring over 100 exhibitors showcasing wood leather and ceramic goods to the Saratoga Racecourse this weekend. It runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm rain or shine with free admission and parking. The event supports the Saratoga Arts Workshop, a nonprofit cultural and educational group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Racecourse
Saratoga Arts Workshop
Cornword Puzzle No 1101 Announces 8 Semifinalists
Semifinalists named for Cornword Puzzle No 1101 include Liz Bentley Green Island LA Collette Stillwater A J Foley Watervliet E Glogowski Wynantskill Dot Marine Troy Jenny Roberts Elnora Nga Turcotte Latham Vannucei Mechanicville. A winner, if any, will be announced Saturday as contestants aim to identify five keywords to win a $25 jackpot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.h.weldon
RD Troy
C.f.decker
Latham
Helen “Mohan
Stillwater
Maye Pokeda
Ella Lesson
Schaghticoke
M.H.S
East Greenbush
Stanton Broderick
Watervliet
Jenny Roberts
Elnora Nga Turcotte
Latham Vannucei
Mechanicville
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Wilbur E. Hogg
Albany Episcopal Diocese
Episcopal Church
New Jersey
George Borthwick
First United Presbyterian Church
15Th Street
Father Farano
Mordecai Kieffer
Temple Beth el
Hoosick Street
David E. Fass
Berith Sholom
Third Street
Fass
Church of Latter-Day Saints
Brant Gardner
Mormon Church
Loudonville
Times Record
N.Y
E.L.K
Berlin
State Insurance Dept
Motorcyclists Insurance Company
State Insurance Dept., Consumer Services
Frank Sherry
Lester L. Grimmell
State St
D.S. of
Menands
Guys and Dolls
Georgiana Zeller
Kennedy Towers
Maye I. Pokeda
A.Q
Victory Mills
Eugene Brown
Kay Young
Rose Bruce
Golden Marauders
Port Henry
American Legion Color Guard
Little League
Cub Pack
West Glens Falls
American Legion
Koble - Aires
Cobleskill
Malta Ambulance Corps
Malta
Catherine Schuyler Homemakers
Green Mountain Boys
Manchester
David Nevins Fire Department
Washington County
Volunteers
Green Island
Racing City
Theatre Tavern
Corinth Fire Department
St. Mary's
Schuyler Hose Company
Old Betsy
Saratoga County
Robert Goodman
School At
Impasse
Kari Kristine Krute
Edward S. Krute
Fellows Road
Halfmoon
New York State
Kari
Disney World
Florida
Hadassah
American Legion Hall
Grooms Road
Roberta Moses
Elaine Lowenberg
Jayecees
Michael Lockhard
Nottingham Way
Dianne Issacson
Silver Maple Drive
Beth Couchman
Acorn Grove
Ballston Lake
Jaycees
Jack Knowlton
Halfmoon Area
Pat Wright
Joe Baran
Carl Malo
Ed Lipa
al Tervalon
Mike Peacock
Charles Gates
John Gorcesky
Gorcesky
Patrick Wright
Ruth Carrigan
Liz Bentley
A.J. Foley
E. Glogowski, Wynantskill
Dot Marine
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