Monthly Archives: July 2013

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Doris Lawyer Valdeon -78

STILLWATER – Doris Lawyer Valdeon, 78, died Wednesday morning, July 24th, at her home, after a brief illness.

Born in Stillwater, Dec. 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Eva Bellinger Lawyer. Doris had graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in Albany.

A homemaker for all her married life, she was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed the company of her kids, their families and her siblings and families.

Survivors include her four children: Peter (Denise) Valdeon, Jr. of Stillwater, Deborah (Alan) Simmons of Los Angeles, Ca., Diana (John) Neeley of Malta and Paul (Tina) Valdeon of Clifton Park, 10 grandchildren and a great granddaughter, along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church Endowment Fund, in loving memory of Doris S. Valdeon.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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ADK – Pets For Adoption July 22

Adirondack Save A Stray

4880 New York 9N, Corinth, NY 12822

(518) 654-6220

11am - 6pm • adirondacksaveastray@yahoo.com

 

LillianIntroducing Lillian. Very sweet and in need of a wonderful home. She is a cuddle bug that has a very beautiful face. She has the most interesting markings that we have seen in a long time. She has a snow white coat with orange splashes. Please come meet her and give her the home she needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

KiwiMeet Kiwi, he is a beautiful snowshoe siamese. He is about 3-4 months old up to date on shots and dewormed. He will make someone special a very happy kitty owner. Please stop by or call the shelter if interested. He's fabulous!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

BabyMeet Baby! Baby is a Boston Terrier/Chihuahua mix. We know she looks like she is about to fly away with those ears but what a love she is! She is most definitely an inside dog or should I say princess. At 10 weeks old she has her foster mom wrapped around her little paw. She weighs about 10 lbs and will stay a small dog. She loves other dogs and will be a wonderful addition to any family. For more information please call the shelter 518-654-6220 or just come and give us a visit.

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Sandy Clark Greinet – 61

SCHAGHTICOKE - Sandy Clark Greinert of Pleasant Avenue passed away suddenly on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was 61.

Born on February 16, 1952 in Troy, son of the late Clark Robert and Joyce Madelyn (Fulner) Greinert. He is the husband of Jacquelyn (Hemmings) Greinert.

Sandy owned and operated Sandy Acres Farm and had been a farmer all his life. A past Chief of the Schaghticoke Fire Department, Sandy was a member of  both the Tobacco Roaders and Norseman Hot Rod Clubs.

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Carmella Izzo Cimino – 83

MECHANICVILLE – Carmella Izzo Cimino, 83, of Railroad St., died Monday, July 22nd at Schuyler Ridge Health Care, Clifton Park, after an extended illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Sept. 24, 1929, daughter of the late Dominick and Josephine Dagostino Izzo, Carm was a 1946 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

She owned and operated with her family, the former Commercial Hotel in Mechanicville for 48 years, a respite that catered to both young and old, and the railroad community, with great Italian food and friendly service.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the North Main St. Church on Wednesday from 4-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, or the Arthritis Foundation in loving memory of Carmella “Carmina” Cimino.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

 

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Robert F. Russell – 74

GREENWICH - Robert F. Russell of Route 74 passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was 81.

Born in Pittstown on December 8, 1931, son of the late Earl and Bessie (Gate) Russell and husband of the late Joyce Russell who passed away in 1996.

An Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was an auto mechanic working for various garages throughout his life. He enjoyed going to the Racino, dancing and was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved fishing and being outdoors and would watch the airplanes and boats. He was very meticulous about keeping up his home.

Survivors include his children Robert (Lori) Russell of Buskirk, Barbara (Scott) Havens of Fort Edward, Linda (Herbert) Kitchen of NC, his siblings, John (Georgia) Russell of Troy, Charlie Russell of Hoosick Falls, Evelyn (Hans) Stratton of CA and Charlotte Russell of Cambridge. Also, survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 5-7pm on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be conducted on Monday at 9am at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Gerald B. H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 in honor of Mr. Russell.     Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Brown’s Beach a Joint Effort? – By Harold Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, July 15 – Stillwater Town Supervisor Edward Kinowski told The Express that he's been extra busy since last Thursday in stepped-up conversations with the Town of Malta and GlobalFoundries toward a  potential intermunicipal redevelopment plan for Brown's Beach, using funds offered by Global.

Whether an agreement is forged or not, however, Stillwater is able to make the purchase on its own, according to its Supervisor.

The company has proferred a donation toward  Stillwater's desired purchase of the long-popular, but long idled beach facility at the south end of Saratoga Lake,  IF it can be part of an agreement providing both Towns with sufficient  "public benefit" from an approval of the Fab 8.2 project –  and be the final such concession expected of the company.

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This Month in the Civil War – July, 1863 New York City’s Draft Riots – By Sandy McBride

In the early days of July, 1863, thousands of Americans lay dead or dying while thousands more were suffering greatly as a result of two major confrontations in the Civil War.  With the Union finally able to claim two pivotal victories, one in the three-day battle in the Pennsylvania countryside at Gettysburg and another in the successful siege of the Mississippi River stronghold at Vicksburg, it would seem that the Federal government finally had the upper hand over the rebellious Confederate states.

It is said that “War is hell”, and for sure, a civil war is true hell.  Every family . . . every man, woman and child . . . on either side of a warring, divided nation is invested in a civil war in one way or another. Every facet of life is affected. By July, 1863, our divided nation was war-weary.  And the ugliness was about to get even uglier.

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First Round of GloFo- Stillwater Foundation – By Harold Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, July 9–

Two large "checks" were displayed at the front of the Stillwater Town Board chamber at a special meeting on this day.

One, explained Supervisor Edward Kinowski, was for $1 million, which had been received from GlobalFoundries.  "And thank God for GlobalFoundries as far as I'm concerned. They've done amazing things for our Town, by the money they've provided; and by the jobs and everything they've provided for Saratoga County, and our area."

The check to the right was the subject of the evening's meeting: for $242,482, the total amount of 27 grants awarded by the Stillwater-GlobalFoundries Foundation, inaugurated about two years ago. This was the first disbursement of grants by the Foundation.

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Book Review: “Mechanicville” By Dr. Paul Loatman, Jr.

Reviewed By: Sandy McBride

"Mechanicville" by Dr. Paul Loatman,Jr., city historian, is the latest in Arcadia Publishing Company's outstanding "Images of America" series.  This book, which will be released on July 22, is a visual treat as well as a thoroughly-researched story of the origins and the evolution of our town.

Paul Loatman is not a Mechanicville native. In his dedication, he says "To the people of Mechanicville whose saga keeps me endlessly fascinated and wanting to learn more."

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