Monthly Archives: June 2014

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Claeys & VonFricken Honored at MHS – by Sandy McBride

 

 Jesalyn Claeys and Leah Von Fricken were honored on Wednesday as the top honor graduates at Mechanicville high School for 2014.  Jesalyn, with a weighted average of 99.137 and a total of 31 college credits already earned, will be the valedictorian.  Leah, whose weighted average is 97.238 and who has earned 10 college credits, has been named salutatorian.

   High school principal Kevin Kolakowski welcomed the gathering, which included the girls’ parents and siblings along with administrators, teachers and friends, saying that “This is the fun part of what we do.  This day has been thirteen years in the making.”

   Dr. Michael McCarthy, Superintendent of Schools, told the girls’ parents, William and Mary Claeys and Ronald and Jacqueline Von Fricken, that their daughters have earned phenomenal averages, and that as parents, they should be very proud.

 

Read the entire article in the June 12th issue of the Express.

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Round Lake Boat Launch Opens – by L. Peterson

 

This weekend lake-happy residents were out in droves just east of Round Lake to enjoy the brand-new boat launch for the sunny weather. In construction since last year, this is the first proper boat launch since the original boat house was torn down two decades ago, and a victory for many people who have long argued that a properly maintained site to launch motorboats on the lake will help prevent traffic accidents from boat owners parking on the shoulder of busy Route 9.

 

 

Read the entire article in the June 12th Express.

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Heroin Enforcement a New Reality – by H. Wessell

 

 Some people should know that the person who might literally stop the death from heroin overdose of a friend, relative or oneself might be the policeman or policewoman just coming around the corner.

   It can be done with a little object that can be carried in a pocket a nasal spray, but no ordinary one, called Narcan (Nalaxone).

   Stillwater Police Sgt. Raymond  Cordani,  who becomes also Town Police Commissioner in a few weeks,  and who in an earlier story in this paper said better and better ongoing training of officers will be a priority, noted how there is an upsurge of training on use of  Narcan,

 

Read the entire article in the June 12th issue of the Express.

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Route 7 Paving in Rensselaer County is Under Way

Motorists are advised that paving is under way on sections of Route 7 in the Rensselaer County towns of Pittstown and Hoosick.

Paving work will involve alternating single lane closures controlled by flaggers. Work and lane closures will occur along various stretches daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is expected to last approximately six weeks.

Paving will occur on the following segments of Route 7:

  • Just east of Lake Shore Drive to 1,000 feet west of Parker School Road in Pittstown
  • 1,500 feet east of the easternmost intersection with Route 22 to 600 feet west of the Bennington Connector in Hoosick
  • 800 feet east of the Bennington Connector to 1,000 feet west of the stateline with Vermont

Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license. It is imperative that motorists remember to drive carefully through this construction zone, for their own safety and the safety of workers.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.

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Ripe Tomato Continues a Long Dining Tradition – by Harold Wessell

 

The Ripe Tomato Restaurant, subtitled "An American Grill," at U.S. Rte. 9 and East High Street and its founder  Joe Gleason both turn eighty years old in 2014.  Neither has been in the restaurant all its/his life but a lot of it, in both cases.

   In 1934 when the building was erected,  Rte. 9  was  the major route from Manhattan to the Adirondacks and beyond.  Signs on the Northway, let folks know the restaurant is nearby. In 2013's web guide TripAdvisor, it was awarded the  Certificate of Excellence: a distinction that places it in the top-performing 10 percent of all businesses appearing worldwide on TripAdvisor .

The entire article is in the June 5th issue of the Express.

 

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Helen Tancredi Bruno -90

 

MECHANICVILLE  -- Helen Tancredi Bruno, 93, formerly of No 4th Ave., died Monday evening at St. Mary’s Hospital, just 1 day shy of her 94th birthday.  Born in Mechanicville June 3, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Stella Perone Tancredi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 6th at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church (St. Paul’s), 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours. Helen’s family would like to thank all the staff at Millville Assisted Living for the care, compassion and friendship provided to Helen during her time there. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times, PO Box 665, Mendon, NY 14506 in memory of Helen Bruno.

The entire obituary will be in the June 5th issue of the Express.

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HOPE Pets for Adoption

 

Joanne is a spunky, lively three-year old. She rules the roost, confident and unflappable, she's a true alpha cat. Joanne must know what is going on in her home at all times— you will often find her perched up high checking that everyone, including the humans, are ok. She loves to snuggle and play with her foster family — and a little ear scratching will maker her day. Check out her adorable extra toes and striking golden eyes. Joanne is good with other cats and dogs (4 of them are currently under her supervision). If you need some order in your household Joanne might be just the gal to help out.

Joanne is spayed, up to date on all her vaccinations and has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.

 

Harper is a very confident 1 1/2 year-old little lady. She enjoys sleeping in the sun all day and curling up on soft bed covers. She loves playing with anything and everything left to her for toys. She enjoys chasing bugs as her little hunter self. Harper is a little shy and quite independent preferring the other cats to people, although sometimes she will follow you around until she gets what she wants (dinner or toys or a quick pet). She would be perfect for a family that is looking to find a companion for an existing pet or a family that would like to adopt more than one cat. Harper is up to date on her vaccinations, spayed and has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.