The Express Newspaper – January 2, 2014
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Winter Concert at Mechanicville HS – by Sandy McBride
It was standing room only at the Paul N. Luther Auditorium last Wednesday evening for the annual Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School Winter Band Concert. Conducted by instrumental music teacher Michael Jeffery, three bands . . . the 6th grade band, the 7th and 8th grade band and the high school band . . . delighted their packed house audience as each of them in turn performed a selection of classics and holiday favorites. The show concluded with nearly 20 MHS alumni musicians joining the high school band on stage for a beautiful rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”.
Kim Thompson Chosen YNN Scholar Athlete of the Week – by Sandy McBride
Kimberly Thompson, a senior at Mechanicville High School, has been honored by Time Warner Cable’s YNN Sports as their Student/Athlete of the Week for the third week of December. In a new program instituted by the statewide news organization, each week a student who is outstanding in the classroom, in athletics and in the community will be featured.
Mechanicville’s Athletic Director Robert Young says that when he first learned of the new award program, he immediately thought of Kim Thompson and began the process of nominating her for the honor.
“She meets all the criteria,” he says.
Entire article is in the Dec. 26th issue of the Express.
Melrose FD Recognized for Hurricane Sandy Help – by Christine Barton
Melrose-On December 6th 2013 five members of the Freeport NY Fire Department, Patriot Hose Company No. 4, made the drive to the Melrose Fire Company to formally recognize the department for the assistance they provided during Hurricane Sandy back in October of 2012. The devastation brought about by the storm resulted in widespread damage to the eastern seaboard with extensive damage to many areas of New York and New Jersey. According to Robert Terry, former chief of the Freeport Patriot Hose Co. No.4, about two thirds of company sustained damage to their own homes as a result of the storm, making the ability to respond to emergency calls in the area that much more difficult.
Entire article is in the 12/26 edition of the Express.
Mayor Sylvester Reflects on eight Years – by Harold Wessell
How Anthony Sylvester came to be mayor of Mechanicville for the past 8 years is a long story.
It came about, as he related soon after his last City Council meeting on December 18, because he has been involved in volunteerism for some 30 years: He served as chairman of the Family Day committee, and the city housing authority. After the tornado he took a couple weeks off from his job and helped pick up debris on the streets; and organized dinners and brought food, also clothing, to different places ñ and was named the Chamber of Commere's Man of the Year.
Entire article is in the Dec. 26th issue of the Express.
Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati – 88
MECHANICVILLE – Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati, 88, of Saratoga Ave., died early Christmas Eve morning at Samaritan Hospital in the loving company of her husband and children. A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, she was born July 27, 1925, daughter of the late Dominick and Angela Giulianelli Forte.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the church on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 3-7 PM.
For those wishing to remember Lucy in a special way, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad, PO Box 669, Mechanicville, or All Saints on the Hudson Endowment Fund, 52 William Street, Mechanicville, in loving memory of Lucy A. Sgambati.
Entire obituary will be in the 01/02 edition of the Express.
James C. “Jim” Fox – 85
MECHANICVILLE – James C. “Jim” Fox, 85, of Ellsworth Ave, died Friday Dec. 20th at Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, Granville, in the company of his loving family. Born in New Britain, CT, January 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary McMahon Fox.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 12 PM at All saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville with military honors and burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 4-7 PM.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, NENY Chapter, PO Box 4091, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, 17 Madison St., Granville, NY 12832 in memory of James C. Fox.
Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.
Full obituary is in the December 26th edition of the Express.
Frederick Lewis Giaudette – 89
Frederick Lewis Gaudette of South Main Street passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Diamond Hill Nursing Center in Troy with his loving family at his side. He was 89.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Friday, December 27 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Saturday in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot in Stillwater Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Stillwater Fire Department PO Box 411, Stillwater, NY 12170 in loving memory of Fred Gaudette.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Full obituary will be in the Dec. 26th edition of the Express.
H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption
Brady is an active 3-year old neutered male Border Collie/Lab mix, who is up to date on his shots and micro-chipped. He is a very loving and loyal dog who needs room to run. Brady is house trained and if you place a small bell on the door, he will ring it when he needs to go out! He is good with kids and dogs and is crate trained.
Bentley is a 3-year old neutered male Pomeranian, who is up to date on his shots and micro-chipped. He likes to ride in the car and is good with older children and other small dogs, though he does not seem to be fond of cats. Bentley is house trained and walks well on a leash.
Marley is a playful, fun two year old tabby cat. She was discovered as a nine month old kitten on a country road riddled with fleas and starving. From the time she arrived at her foster home she has been a doll. She rubs against people, encouraging them to pet her. She loves to hitch a ride on shoulders whenever the opportunity arises. Marley enjoys being wherever people are. She loves to be around other cats and is great with dogs.
For more information about Marley, please contact her foster mother, Karla, at redefinedesign@excite.com.
For more adoptable pets, volunteer opportunities and to fill out an online Adoption Application, visit H.O.P.E. online at www.hopeanimalrescue.org. Call #(518) 428-2994.
"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E." FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!!
The Express Newspaper – December 26, 2013
