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Joseph Earl Hurd – 51

MECHANICVILLE - Joseph Earl Hurd of East Street passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was 51.

Relatives and friends may call from 3-6pm on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A memorial service will follow at 6pm in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in memory of Joe Hurd.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Ryan McBride,  Mechanicville High School graduate, dean's list SUNY Cortland.  Ryan, the son of Steve and Vicki McBride, is spending his final undergraduate semester in Dublin, Ireland on an internship with the Nutrition and Health Foundation.
Erika Kemble,  Winfield High School, Winfield Alabama graduate, dean's list University of Alabama.  Erika is the daughter of Scott and Bonnie Kemble formerly of Mechanicville.
Martin McBride, Morgan High School graduate, Clinton CT., dean's list Siena College. Martin is the son of Marty and Ella McBride, formerly of Mechanicville.

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Dan Pickett Honored – by Sandy McBride

   Us old-time Red Raider basketball fans still remember going to games five and a half decades ago when a sharp-shooting guard named Dan Pickett was racking up the points on driving layups, quick jump shots and long-range bombs.  In his three year varsity career from 1958 through 1961, he was always one of the top scorers on his team.

Read the entire article in the 02/04 edition.

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Stillwater Principal Fernandez Resigns – by V. Gallagher

STILLWATER - After nine years of service, Stillwater High School Principal Mario Fernandez is leaving the district on February 5 to take on another leadership position for Poughkeepsie City School District. The board of education accepted his resignation at a special meeting on January 12.

Read the entire article in the 02/04 edition.

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New supervisor in Pittstown – by Christine Barton

Town of Pittstown-Newly elected Town of Pittstown Supervisor Verna Hansen was sworn in on January 3rd at 1pm along with several other newly elected town government officials that will begin their terms on January 1st 2016. Ed King held the position of town supervisor for the last four years.  King was 75th supervisor of the Town of Pittstown, and according to Hansen, “he put his heart and soul into this town.”

Read the entire article in the 02/04 edition.

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Death Wish Coffee Wins Contest – by V. Gallagher

ROUND LAKE - Even though Super Bowl 50 isn’t even here yet…one local company has already scored big in the game. ”Death Wish Coffee” competed against other small businesses and ultimately won a 30-second spot to air during the third quarter of the big game. It’s part of Intuit’s “Small Business, Big Games” contest this year.

Read the entire article in the 02/04 edition.

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The Express Newspaper February 4, 2016

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Daniel G. “Boomer” Baisley – 86

MECHANICVILLE – Daniel G. “Boomer” Baisley, 86, of Brickyard Road, died Fridaymorning, Jan. 29th at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 5 PM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours at Funeral Home precede from 2-5 PM.

Burial services with military honors will be held on Monday at 10 AM at the SaratogaNational Cemetery.  Attendees are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:45 AM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of the Funeral Home.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com