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Guardian House: Struggle and Triumph in Ballston Spa: Guardian House: Struggle and Triumph in Ballston Spa

BALLSTON SPA – Deborah Dickerson was just one face in the crowd. A resident at the Guardian House in Ballston Spa, she listened intently to the dignitaries touring the shelter for female veterans on May 17.

After all the speeches, she had a chance to speak herself. Dickerson told a horrific story of a sexual assault that occurred on Christmas Day in 1981 while she was stationed in South Korea.

“I was so alone when it happened,” she said…

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Buckle Up, Ballston Spa!: Buckle Up, Ballston Spa!

The 2013 statewide Buckle Up New York Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization takes place this year from May 20 through June 2. The Ballston Spa Police Department will be aggressively enforcing New York State’s seatbelt laws as a part of the Buckle Up New York campaign. READ MORE>>>>
AIMing for Better in Ballston Spa: AIMing for Better in Ballston Spa

BALLSTON SPA – Over 50 volunteers from Ballston Spa National Bank and the local veterans’ shelters recently spent a day at the new AIM residential home renovating and upgrading the facility, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (RTSC) said in a press release. >>>>READ MORE

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AIMing for Better in Ballston Spa

May 21, 2013 By Ballston Journal

BALLSTON SPA -- Over 50 volunteers from Ballston Spa National Bank and the local veterans' shelters recently spent a day at … [Read More...]

Guardian House: Struggle and Triumph in Ballston Spa

May 20, 2013 By MARCI REVETTE

BALLSTON SPA -- Deborah Dickerson was just one face in the crowd. A resident at the Guardian House in Ballston Spa, she … [Read More...]

Ballston Spa: Do You Know Where This Sign Is?

May 13, 2013 By Ballston Journal

How many readers can identify the location of this historic sign welcoming visitors to our village? Ballston Spa House … [Read More...]

A Grand Day at Ballston’s Willow Marsh Farm

May 13, 2013 By MARCI REVETTE

BALLSTON -- The sun had just barely come up, but Chuck and Darlene Curtiss had already been up for hours at Willow Marsh Farm … [Read More...]

Creative Theatrical Performers WANTED!-Town of Malta

May 10, 2013 By Angela McFarland

MALTA- There are a lot of drama camps this summer for kids ages 9-15, but not like this one! In Malta’s Performance … [Read More...]

A Lifetime of Volunteering in Ballston Lake

May 8, 2013 By MARCI REVETTE

The first thing one notices about Herb and Joyce Jackson is their love and affection for each other. They look laughingly … [Read More...]



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Upcoming Events

May 6, 2013 (All Day)

VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE-List for free!

Unnamed Venue
Ballston Spa
May 20, 2013 (All Day)

What's Shakin' In The 12020

Various B. Spa Pubs
Ballston Spa
May 22, 2013 10:00 am

Non-Denominational Bible Study

Simpson United Methodist Church
1089 Rock City Road
Rock City Falls
May 23, 2013 4:00 pm

ZUMBA Fitness with Shannon Black@Stevens Elementary

Stevens Elementary School
25 Lakehill Road
Ballston Lake
May 23, 2013 6:00 pm

Dining with Diabetes Classes

Cornell University Cooperative Extension Saratoga County
50 West High St.
Ballston Spa

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The Saratogian

Saratoga 150: USS Saratoga decommissioned May 22, 2013
In the 47th edition of our Saratoga 150 Facts, learn about the decommissioning of the USS Saratoga. […]
Saratoga County schools see budgets approved May 22, 2013
SARATOGA COUNTY — Voters approved their 2013-14 school district budgets across the county Tuesday, including a nearly $113 million budget in Saratoga Springs and […]
USO show returning to New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs May 22, 2013
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Live music and a performance by the renowned Manhattan Dolls will headline a “Good Afternoon Vietnam” show to benefit Friends of the New York State Military Museum. […]

Times Union

Correction officers' contract approved May 22, 2013
Correction officers' contract approved Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:07 pm, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Saratoga County supervisors on Tuesday approved a four-year contract agreement with the union that represents its corrections employees. T […]
An inspirational trip to vet house May 18, 2013
An inspirational trip to vet house Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:39 pm, Monday, May 20, 2013 An Army major general who toured a facility for homeless female veterans heard firsthand Friday of the challenges women face in the military. In a rec […]
Driver's booze, LSD-laced 'time travel' crash lands prison term May 16, 2013
Driver's booze, LSD-laced 'time travel' crash lands prison term Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 8:08 am, Friday, May 17, 2013 Driver's booze, LSD-laced 'time travel' crash lands prison term In September, Rudes tried to […]

Ballston Spa Life

In the Schools: Ballston Spa principals' lists for third quarter releasedPublished May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013
The following students maintained a grade average of at least 95 percent for the third quarter marking period. […]
Author shares Maplewood Manor seniors’ life storiesPublished May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013
BALLSTON SPA — When people don’t share their life experiences, those memories can slip away. […]
In the Schools: Ballston Spa to offer summer campsPublished May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District is offering a variety of summer camp enrichment experiences with partners from throughout the region. […]
Home & Garden: Ask a Designer — Style in a small outdoor spacePublished May 19, 2013 May 19, 2013
Design magazines and home decorating catalogs tend to feature sprawling backyards with big wooden decks and room for everything from decorative fountains to artificial ponds. […]

The Express – Mechanicville, Stillwater

May and June Calendar of Events May 16, 2013
Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th STILLWATER – Village Wide Garage Sale 9:00 – 4:00 pm each day Saturday, May 18th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Chicken... […]
H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption May 15, 2013
H.O.P.E. ANIMAL RESCUE P.O. Box 2497 Wilton, NY 12831 (518) 428-2994 Info@HopeAnimalRescue.org Cal Cal is a very nice 2-year old brindle mixed breed boy. Upon 1st meeting, he’s a very... […]
Students Plant Flowers at Mechanicville Elementary – By Sandy McBride May 15, 2013
MECHANICVILLE – Beautiful flowers now grace the entrance to Mechanicville Elementary School and the area at the base of its flag pole thanks to students in Mrs. Elyse Pooler’s 2nd... […]
Don’t Let a Night of Happy Memories End In Tragedy – By Melissa LeMay May 15, 2013
WATERFORD- On Friday morning the 11th and 12th grade students of the Waterford-Halfmoon school got to witness firsthand what could happen when you decide to make one bad decision; have... […]

CN Weekly – Southern Saratoga County

Shenendehowa High School junior's billboard design warns of drinking and driving May 20, 2013
CLIFTON PARK - A billboard designed by a Shenendehowa High School junior is attracting attention for its straight forward words about drinking and driving. […]
Town employees beautify Clifton Park with flowers grown in town greenhouse May 20, 2013
CLIFTON PARK — Town Buildings and Grounds employee John Dworak moved swiftly about the small greenhouse, stepping carefully as he watered his plants, careful to not break any petals. After all, he has watched them bloom from seedlings. […]

The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County

Mother Teresa Academy voted the “BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL” by the Readers of The Community News May 17, 2013
Congratulations to Mother Teresa Academy on being voted the “BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL” by the Readers of The Community News & www.cnweekly.com. Readers of the Community News have voted Mother Teresa Academy the “Best Private School” in Clifton Park. For the Community News 2013 Readers Choice Awards, over 5000 readers marked ballots for “the best” in over 70 c […]
JOSEPH NICOLLA & COLUMBIA DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES TO BE HONORED WITH BEACON OF HOPE May 16, 2013
The American Cancer Society (ACS) will honor Joseph Nicolla and Columbia Development Companies at its annual black-tie event, the Gala of Hope. Columbia Development Companies’ remarkable dedication to raise money and awareness has reduced the burden of cancer throughout the Capital Region. The media is invited to join nearly 500 area businesses and communi […]