Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) back issues from December 2008:
Bianchino, Adrienne.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. Adrienne Grace Bianchino, died peacefully, with family at her side on November 24, 2008. Born Adrienne Biondo, in Hornell, N.Y. on October 3, 1909, the family moved to Albany shortly thereafter. She was the fourth of seven children, and the only girl. She and Anthony ...
REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP.(Portfolio)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NYSE: RGC Headquarters: 7132 Regal Lane, Knoxville, Tenn. Founded: Created in 2002 as holding company for three theater chains -- Edwards Theatres, Regal Cinemas and United Artists Theatres -- as they left Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Activities: ...
LOOKING BACK.(Capital Region)
Dec 01, 2008 ... On this date in ... 1908: One of the added attractions in Albany for a few days at least was dirty and dusty streets. The contract for the cleaning of the streets expired and the men employed by the contractors were laid off. The gang numbered about 48 and included eight teams ...
WELFARE FOR THE RICH ON A REAL GRAND SCALE.(Opinion)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Although I rarely agree with George Will's views, I do enjoy reading his articles because of his eloquent use of the English language (even though it's sometimes a bit overdone.) His Nov. 17 commentary caught me by surprise. I agreed with his views. In essence, he pointed out ...
BIG 3 AUTOMAKERS DON'T DESERVE BAILOUT.(Opinion)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The recent news about the Big Three looking for a federal bailout strikes me as too much rhetoric and too little action on the part of our country's carmakers. I run a small but profitable manufacturing business. We are careful with our resources -- people and money -- and don't ...
SOCIALISM NOT ANSWER TO STATE'S RECESSION.(Opinion)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The Nov. 18 letter from Peter LaVenia, co-chairman of the New York State Green Party, was truly frightening. I am a schoolteacher and definitely not rich, but I find his fiscal solution to New York's problems to be nothing but state-sponsored robbery. He wants to go back to the ...
MAKING THE CUT.(Life-Discovery)
Dec 01, 2008 ... This Christmas, more than 30 million families will have a live holiday tree in their homes. Live trees outsell the artificial variety by nearly 2-to-1, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, which represents the $1.3 billion annual industry. There are many ways to ...
CAPITAL PROFILE.(State)
Dec 01, 2008 ... James Tierney Assistant Commissioner for Water Resources State Department of Environmental Conservation Age: 48 Personal: A native of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County; lives in Albany's Pine Hills with his wife, Susan Kirchheimer, and daughter, ...
PATIENTS THINKING OUTSIDE THE RX.(Main)
Dec 01, 2008 ... When it comes to herbal supplements and alternative medicines, the federal government has a new motto: "Ask and tell." Recognizing the growing popularity of these therapies, the National Institutes of Health has launched a campaign to encourage doctors and health care workers ...
What is socially responsible investing?(Portfolio)
Dec 01, 2008 ... This investment strategy involves investing in companies to maximize return and social good. Socially responsible investors tend to buy into companies that are environmentally friendly and promote consumer protection, human rights and diversity. It's also ...
BACKYARD NATURALIST.(Life-Discovery)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Chickens are "chickens." Hatching's are called "chicks." Young females are "pullets," and become "hens" after one year. Young males are "cockerels," also called "cocks," from the Old English "coc," and become "roosters" after one year. The scientific name for the whole domestic fowl ...
REILLY BATTLES 'ULTIMATE FIGHTING'.(Main)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ALBANY -- Assemblyman Bob Reilly, at 5 feet 8 and 180 pounds, who last competed in the pole vault and long-distance races in high school track meets, is an unlikely foe battling the Ultimate Fighting Championship's fierce gladiators. But the soft-spoken Democratic lawmaker from ...
MORE OF THE SAME SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR INSIDERS.(Opinion)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Fred LeBrun says he was surprised about the Albany police getting a pass on parking tickets ("Scam hurts Albany police," Nov. 23). Is he kidding? Many of us have the impression that police get away with speeding, driving drunk and more. Prosecutors too. Remember back in 1997 ...
WRITER'S WRONG TO LABEL RIGHT-WING RADIO HATE.(Opinion)
Dec 01, 2008 ... I am writing in reference to K.C. Halloran's article on right-wing radio (Nov. 23). It started off innocently enough, with him admitting that he liked it, despite being a liberal. However, before I was halfway through, he had called right-wing radio, "hate radio," "vicious," "snarling" and ...
GRAND OLD GAMES.(Opinion)
Dec 01, 2008 ... In the language of political shorthand, elected officials are referred to, generally, with a "D" or an "R" after their names to designate Democrat or Republican. In New York, though, where the Republicans are about to lose their majority in the state Senate, both leters are in order. The ...
COMING UP.(Portfolio)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TODAY Government reports: Commerce Department releases construction spending for October. Other: Weekly treasury briefing, auction. The Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index. TUESDAY Earnings expected: ...
BIG BLUE MARBLE.(Life-Discovery)
Dec 01, 2008 ... In these recent blog posts, William Helmer, a lawyer specializing in environmental, energy and brownfield law, notices a pop-culture bias against environmentalists. Meanwhile, fellow Green blogger Brian Nearing, the Times Union environmental reporter, announces a green grant and delivers ...
AUTOMAKERS, CONGRESS EQUALLY IRRESPONSIBLE.(Opinion)
Dec 01, 2008 ... I agree that if we bail out the Big Three automakers that there should be conditions. But can someone explain to me how Congress, which approved a large tax credit for those that purchased ...
CALENDAR.(Capital Region)(Calendar)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TODAY BINGO American Legion Melvin Roads Post, 200 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush When: 7:30 p.m. Contact: 462-7006 Notes: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany When: 7:30 p.m. Contact: 456-3995 or ...
DO DRIVERS PUT A LITTLE TOO MUCH LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT?(Capital Region)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Q: There are more and more vehicles being sold today with auxiliary lights as standard equipment. Unfortunately, there are also more and more people who don't read their owner's manuals. If they did, they probably would realize that they are not supposed to drive around in ...
MUTUAL RESPECT EARNED IN DOME.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SYRACUSE -- The game was over, and most of the fans at the Carrier Dome had long since departed. Only a few media members, the Carrier Dome support staff and a couple of New York State Public High School Athletic Association officials remained in the championship home for state ...
KITCHEN FALLS QUIET AT GARCIA'S.(Capital Region)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COLONIE -- Rick Lamparelli sent them away hungry. The food just ran out at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant on Central Avenue Sunday night for the first time since it opened 25 years ago. Hundreds of people showed up for one last pollo fundido or chicken fajita or to slam down one ...
SHORT TURNAROUND FOR UALBANY MEN.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ALBANY -- University at Albany men's basketball coach Will Brown planned to be easy on his players during Sunday's practice. That's because the Great Danes, coming off an impressive victory over Pennsylvania on Saturday, had only one day to rest for tonight's rematch against Bryant at ...
VANDALIZED YET AGAIN, AND FED UP.(Capital Region)
Dec 01, 2008 ... TROY -- In the past several years, Sixth Avenue homeowner Chad LaBello has been a victim of vandalism more times than he can count. His neighbor, Robin Lutz, can be assured that her car will get broken into at least once a month. So it was nothing new for them this weekend when ...
SECURITY FOR THE CHOSEN.(State)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Senate Republicans bill this month's special return to Albany, called by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos for Dec. 15, as an important session for them to deal with the chamber's deficit-closing plan. Moreover, it will serve as a chance to hand out some going-away gifts to ...
HEAVENLY VOICES PRESERVE JOYFUL PAST.(Capital Region)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ALBANY - More than 200 residents filed into the Cathedral of All Saints on Sunday and listened intently as a sweet sound filled the expansive brick building. The voices, some young and piercing, captivated an audience that sat unmoving and awestruck. This was not your typical ...
SIENA WOMEN TUMBLE TO 0-6.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The Siena women's basketball team is still in search of its first victory, falling to 0-6 with a 72-49 nonconference loss to Harvard on Sunday at the Alumni Recreation Center in Loudonville. Forward Emma Markley had 15 points and nine rebounds, and Katie Rollins and Claire ...
SIENA VANISHES IN SPOTLIGHT EVENT.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Exhausted from playing his third game in four days, Oklahoma State guard James Anderson spent a portion of halftime Sunday in the bathroom, throwing up. Siena fans, you probably know the feeling. Was there a more fitting gastronomical ...
ST. ROSE WOMEN SUFFER FIRST LOSS.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The College of Saint Rose women's basketball team lost for the first time this season Sunday, falling to Pace 82-72 at Pleasantville. Pace shot 50 percent from 3-point range (11 of 22), led by sophomore forward Brittany Hughes (4 of 7) and junior forward Taylor Losey (3 of 5). ...
BIG MAN OFFERS A LITTLE CONSOLATION.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Siena sophomore Ryan Rossiter finished with a game-high 22 points on 9-for-13 shooting. He even went 4-for-5 from the free-throw line. Too bad the rest of the Siena men's basketball team couldn't follow suit. Instead, Rossiter's career day ...
TALKING POINTS.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... 1 Mark Mindel, Ballston Lake: Time for the Giants to cut ties with Plaxico Burress. Since making the game-winning catch in the Super Bowl, Plax has been nothing but a headache for coach Tom Coughlin. His latest gun-toting, self-inflicted injury should be the last straw. Place him on the ...
COPS AND COURTS.(Capital Region)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Police seek public's aid in finding hit-and-run driver GLOVERSVILLE -- Police on Sunday were looking for the public's help in finding the motorist who ran down a pedestrian early Saturday, critically injuring him. Michael J. Waldvogel, 29, was found shortly before 3 ...
UALBANY, SIENA BOTH HEADED WEST.(Sports)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The University at Albany and Siena women's volleyball teams are heading West for the NCAA Division I Tournament, the teams learned Sunday night. The Great Danes, champions of America East, and Saints, champions of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will play first-round ...
Presti, Gloria.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... PRESTI Gloria It's been five years and nothing seems to fill the void in our hearts and minds ....
Davis, Marie.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... DAVIS Marie Loving wife, mother, ...
Di Biase, Frances.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Di BIASE Frances We will never forget you and all the wonderful ...
Emma, Dorothy.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... EMMA Dorothy Five years have passed and not a day goes by that we don't think of you. You always loved the ...
Hough Burkins, Judith A.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... DELMAR Judith A. Hough Burkins, 72, passed suddenly and peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Katherine (Arnott) Hough. Judy was employed as a billing clerk with Albany Medical Center Hospital for ...
Minehan, Joan.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... MINEHAN Joan You're not forgotten, sister, dear, Nor ever shall you be; ...
Pelton, Patrick.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... PELTON Patrick It's been one year and still it feels like only yesterday. You will live ...
Bianchino, Adrienne.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. Adrienne Grace Bianchino, died peacefully, with family at her side on November 24, 2008. Born Adrienne Biondo, in Hornell, N.Y. on October 3, 1909, the family moved to Albany shortly thereafter. She was the fourth of seven children, and the only girl. She and Anthony ...
Campbell, Lenward.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CAMPBELL Lenward Happy Birthday! We miss you and your memory is forever ...
Bashant, Lester H. Sr.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... RENSSELAER Lester H. Bashant Sr., age 99 years, of Munger Street, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 29, 2008. He was born in Tupper Lake and has resided in Rensselaer since 1943. Mr. Bashant was employed as a fireman for the NYC Railroad and worked for St. John's ...
Kowalski, Maria (Wrona).(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... BALLSTON LAKE Maria (Wrona) Kowalski, 81, of Ballston Lake, N.Y., and formerly of Southbridge, Mass., died Friday, November 28, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y., following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Mieczyslaw "Mitch" Kowalski, who died in 2000. She is ...
Holbrook, Wallace W.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... REXFORD Wallace W. Holbrook, 86, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008. Survived by wife, Geraldine Holbrook; children, Susan (Thomas) Somerville, David (Toni), John ...
Rice, Gary S.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ALBANY, N.Y. Gary S. Rice, age 54, of Albany, died suddenly on Friday morning, November 28, 2008 at his residence. Gary was born in Albany and has been a lifelong resident. He was employed for many years by Schuyler Realty in Latham, and later was involved with real estate at the Port of ...
Rogers, Philip D.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CLIFTON PARK Philip D. Rogers, 19, of Tanner Road, beloved son of the late Colleen Anne Rogers, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Born in Schenectady, N.Y. on December 24, 1988 and was a graduate of Shenen-dehowa High School, class of 2007. Philip was employed by ...
Rice, Gary S.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias announces with deep regret the passing of their brother, Gary S. Rice ....
Calvano, Christopher.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... The officers and members of the Captain William Dale O'Brien Detachment Marine Corp League are requested to meet Monday at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, ...
Pardi, John J.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... SCOTIA John J. Pardi, 65, at rest Sunday November 30, 2008. Born in Schenectady, John was the son of the late John and Mary Viscusi Pardi. He was the former owner of Clark and Brown Furniture in Glenville. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Pat DeMarco Pardi. Beloved father of ...
Keyes, J. Warren.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NAPLES, Fla. J. Warren Keyes, 95, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Troy, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2008 at his residence in Tuscany Villa. He was the son of the late Michael J. and Margaret Quadt Keyes and husband of the late Margaret Keyes and father of the late Christine ...
Fountain, Irene.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COHOES Irene (Rene) Fountain, 59 of Ogden Mills, Cohoes at St. Peter's Hospital, Friday, November 28, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Albert and Irene Neiles. Loving mother of Tina Dombroski and Tammy Heffner; devoted grandmother of Kaleigh, Ariel, Jade and Meagan. Sister of Albert ...
St. Louis, Francis J. Sr.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... ALBANY Francis J. St. Louis Sr., age 84, entered into eternal life Saturday, November 29, 2008. Born in Maine, he lived in the Albany area most of his life. For many years he had been employed by the Church of the Sacred Heart and later, the N.Y.S. Office of General Services, from which he ...
Calvano, Christopher.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... GUILDERLAND Christopher N. Calvano, 90, passed away at Albany Veterans Hospital Thursday, November 27, 2008. Born in Amsterdam, July 4, 1918, he was the son of Joseph and Theresa Tessitore Calvano. He attended Amsterdam City Schools. He was a World War II veteran in the U.S. Marine Corps ...
Rice, Vivian H. (Wyszomirski).(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... NASSAU Vivian H. (Wyszomirski) Rice died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at her home. Vivian was born in Amsterdam, the daughter of William and Helen Wyszomirski. She graduated from Lynch High School in 1957. Vivian went on to work for New York State for 25 years and retired from Workers ...
Adelman, Betty L.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... DELMAR, N.Y. Betty L. Adelman, age 75, of Delmar, passed away on Sunday morning, November 30, 2008 at the Albany Medical Center after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Adelman was born in Boston, Mass. and has been a Capital District resident since the 1960s. Betty is the loving mother of Eric ...
Trimm, Mary R.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... COHOES Mary R. Trimm, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Eddy Villages in Cohoes. Daughter of the late Terem and Anna Spiak; widow of the late Ralph C. Trimm. Mother of ...
Wheeler, Ronald P.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... AVERILL PARK Ronald P. Wheeler, 52, of Hoags Corners Road died Saturday, November 29, 2008 surrounded by his family at Albany Medical Center Hospital after injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Born in Troy, he was son of the late Thomas C. Wheeler Jr. and Thelma (Austin) Wheeler ...
Gebert, William A.(Obituaries)
Dec 01, 2008 ... CARLISLE William A. Gebert, 90, of State Rt. 162, Town of Carlisle died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam after a short illness. William was born June 28, 1918 in Astoria, a son of William and Margaret (Grode) Gebert. He achieved his B.A. in Science from New ...
Livolsi, Robert M.(Obituaries)
Dec 02, 2008 ... LIVOLSI Robert M. Old Man, you are no longer by my side but the tears still don't ...
Agneta, Michael C.(Obituaries)
Dec 02, 2008 ... AGNETA Michael C. 11th Anniversary Remembering you ...
Rogers, Philip D.(Obituaries)
Dec 02, 2008 ... CLIFTON PARK Philip D. Rogers, 19, of Tanner Road, beloved son of the late Colleen Anne Rogers, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 29, 2008. Born in Schenectady, N.Y. on December 24, 1988 and was a graduate of Shenen-dehowa High School, class of 2007. Philip was employed by ...
St. Louis, Francis J. Sr.(Obituaries)
Dec 02, 2008 ... ALBANY Francis J. St. Louis Sr., age 84, entered into eternal life Saturday, November 29, 2008. Born in Maine, he lived in the Albany area most of his life. For many years he had been employed by the Church of the Sacred Heart and later, the N.Y.S. Office of General Services, from which he ...
Rice, Vivian H. (Wyszomirski).(Obituaries)
Dec 02, 2008 ... NASSAU Vivian H. (Wyszomirski) Rice died Saturday, November 29, 2008 at her home. Vivian was born in Amsterdam, the daughter of William and Helen Wyszomirski. She graduated from Lynch High School in 1957. Vivian went on to work for New York State for 25 years and retired from Workers ...
Wheeler, Ronald P.(Obituaries)
Dec 02, 2008 ... AVERILL PARK Ronald P. Wheeler, 52, of Hoags Corners Road died Saturday, November 29, 2008 surrounded by his family at Albany Medical Center Hospital after injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Born in Troy, he was son of the late Thomas C. Wheeler Jr. and Thelma (Austin) Wheeler ...