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William F. Sheehan – 94

MECHANICVILLE - WILLIAM F. SHEEHAN, 94, of 202 Park Place died on December 26, 2015 after a brief illness.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at All Saints on the HudsonChurch (North Church), 881 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater.  Burial will immediately follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Stillwater.  Calling hours will be at the Church on Tuesday from 3-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to "The University at Albany Foundation: Sheehan Scholarship," and mailed to The University at Albany Foundation, UAB 226, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222.  Donations can also be made at the University at Albany Foundation website at www.albany.edu/giving.  On-line donations should note “Sheehan Scholarship” in the Comments Section.

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

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Reverend Haig – New Rector at St. Luke’s – By Sandy McBride

On January 6, St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church will hold a Celebration of New Ministry, with the Institution of Rev. David Haig as rector of the parish.  Coinciding with the Epiphany of our Lord, the rite will be conducted by Rt. Rev. William Love, Bishop of the Diocese of Albany, at 7 p.m. at the church at 40 McBride Road west of Mechanicville.  A number of area clergy and officials, as well as members of St. Luke’s, will take part in the ceremony.

Entire article in the 12/24 issue.

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Hoosac Tunnel & RR – by C. Kelly

   This fall my husband and I had a wonderful train trip through the town of Schaghticoke. Every year Amtrak runs a fall excursion train one weekend. Train buffs from all over the country ride. This year the trip was from Albany to East Deerfield, Massachusetts…..with the centerpiece of the 10 hour day a journey through the 4.75 mile long Hoosac Tunnel. This was the first time a passenger train had been through the tunnel in at least thirty years. Yes, that was great, but for me as town historian, a trip by train through my town was the high point- twice, actually, as we retraced our journey on the way back.

Read the entire article in the 12/24 edition.

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The Express Newspaper – December 24, 2015

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Calendar of Events

 

Friday, Dec. 18 from 6-9:00 pm

Polar Express Pajama Party ($)

STILLWATER - Drop your children off at the "train station" where they will embark on a magical journey to the North Pole. During their journey they will enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, craft, and a viewing of The Polar Express! All children grades K-5 are welcome! We encourage children to wear their pajamas, although it is not necessary. There is a FEE. RSVP to (518)664-2515 ext 10 or email saccassistantdirector@gmail.com

Waterford LibrarySaturday, Dec. 19 at 11:00 am

Friends of the Waterford Public Library to Meet

WATERFORD - The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2015-2016 events and fundraising activities in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square,. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.

Breakfast_with_Santa-logoSunday, Dec. 20 from 7:30-11:00 am

Christmas Breakfast (4)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke Route 67 in Schaghticoke.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker soufflé, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes with and without onions, juice and coffee. Children are free and Santa Claus will be at the breakfast.

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NYSEG Opens CNG Facility on Central Ave.

MECHANICVILLE DECEMBER 9- The new compressed natural gas facility on Central Ave. was open to star and local officials on Wednesday morning. This is the only utility owned facility of its kind in New York State. NYSEG now delivers compressed natural gas by truck and it is injected into the local delivery system. By increasing capacity the three moratorium on providing natural gas to Mechanicville, Halfmoon, and Stillwater is now lifted.