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Mechanicville / Hoosic Valley Football – photos by Dan O’Connor
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Local Museum Celebrates Aviation History – by H. Wessell
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina may be the major icon of the history of flight in America; but a good deal of the further (and some prior) history of flight, including powered flight, is commemorated and celebrated by various museums in Central New York State and the Mid-Hudson Valley, such as the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum, in the Town of Red Hook.
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Patriot Guard Salutes Sheriff – by H. Wessell
BALLSTON SPA, October 20: About a dozen representatives of the Patriot Guard Riders organization came to the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors monthly business meeting to present a commendation to Sheriff Michael Zurlo – one that he had not anticipated until shortly before the meeting, he told the Express.
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The Express Newspaper – November 5, 2015
Joseph J. Kardas 98
VALLEY FALLS - Joseph J. Kardas of Kardas Road passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Schuyler Ridge Residential Health Care Center. He was 98.
Funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. John’s Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Luke Nightengale, caregivers Pat Hebert, Mel and Maggie, the staff at Samaritan Hospital, Albany Medical Center and Schuyler Ridge and all the family and friends that have supported them in these hard times.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider donations to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad or the Transfiguration Parish in loving memory of Joseph Kardas. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Dorothy Berlingieri Reitano – 88
MECHANICVILLE – Dorothy Berlingieri Reitano, 88, of Saratoga Ave., died peacefully at her home, Friday, Oct. 30th after battling heart and lung disease for some time.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main ST., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.
Remembrances may be made to the Albany V.A. Medical Center Volunteer Services Bureau in care of the Funeral Home.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The entire obituary will be in the 11-05 edition.
Rev. Henry Palmieri – 88
MECHANICVILLE– Rev. Henry Palmieri, 88, of South St., entered eternal rest Friday, Oct. 30th at Saratoga Center, Ballston Spa. Born in Kingston, March 13, 1927, eldest son of the late Madeline Nusco Capuano and step-father Serafino Capuano, (only father he ever knew), Henry lived in Mechanicville practically all of his life.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville will be Monday, Nov. 2nd from 4-7 PM. A Memorial Service will follow after 7 PM.
Burial with military honors will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at Noon at the SaratogaNational Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Pittstown United Methodist Church
45 Old Route 7, Valley Falls, NY 12185 or a charity of one’s choice in respectful memory of Rev. Henry Palmieri. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The full obituary will be in the 11-05 editon
Calendar of Events
Sunday, Nov. 1st 7:30 – 11:00 am
Monthly Breakfast ($)
JOHNSONVILLE - The Johnsonville Rescue Squad located on 4 River Rd. Menu consists of eggs, sausage, toast, pancakes, French toast, fried potatoes, juice, coffee, omelets and fruit. Price Adult age 12 and up $7 Children 5-11 $4. It's also a good time to drop off your returns and sign up to become a volunteer to help your community. Questions call 753-9549
Sunday, Nov. 1st from 8-11:30 am
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast ($)
CLIFTON PARK - Clifton Park Fire Department at Old Route 146, between Route 9 and 146 in Clifton Park. The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee, Juice and Milk. The costs for the all you can eat breakfast is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children 6 to 12 and FREE for kids under 6. Bring a New Unwrapped Toy for the Toys for Tots Convoy and receive a FREE adult breakfast.
Thursday, Nov. 5th 10-4:00 pm
Bridge Tournament ($)
CLIFTON PARK - The Patricia Ashline Memorial Bridge Tournament at The VISTA Restaurant in Clifton Park The event will benefit Care Links, a program which supports senior citizens by linking them with volunteers in the community for non-medical assistance. To register, please call Francine Rodger, at 518-331-4011 before November 1st.
Saturday, Nov. 7th from 8:30-10:30 am
FREE Community Breakfast Honoring Veterans
STILLWATER - Stillwater United Fellowship Hall, 747 Hudson Avenue. The time is extended this month to accommodate the Militia and their schedule for the day. Come and show your appreciation and support for their service to our country. Invite Veterans you know.
Saturday, Nov. 7th 8-11:00 am
VFW Breakfast ($)
VALLEY FALLS - the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 located on Poplar Ave. please note day change for only this month. Menu consists of eggs made to order, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, toast, hash browns juice, coffee and biscuits and sausage gravy. Veterans and active military eat FREE! Cost adult age 13 and up $7 5-12 $4.
Saturday, Nov. 7th from 9-4:00 pm
All Saints on the Hudson Craft Fair
MECHANICVILLE - All Saints on the Hudson Parish, 52 William St, Mechanicville. For vendor information please contact
Carmella Hein 518-810-3861, or chein@nycap.rr.com . Save the date for a great day with handmade crafts. Also home baked goods, and raffles and more.
Saturday Nov. 7th 9-6:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 8th 9-1:00 pm
Craft Fair at Corpus Christi
ROUND LAKE - Corpus Christi Church Hall, 2001 Route 9 and Ushers Road. Featured will be 32 vendors. NO admission fee. Lots of parking! The day will include a Bake Sale, Morning Café, light lunch with homemade soup and pizza, until 2 p.m. Raffles of unique prizes will also be occurring. For further information, contact Matt Duclos at 877-8506
Sunday November 8th at 9am
Waffle Breakfast
BUSKIRK - Buskirk Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2176 West Hoosick Road (NY 67 & County Route 103)
Sunday, Nov. 8th 11-4:00 pm
Christmas in the Valley
VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 on Poplar Ave. Come shop for Christmas gifts, baked goods and raffles.
Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8:00 am
Capital Region Kingdom Builders Networking
BALLSTON SPA - Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa. Dr. Tom Denham will be sharing tips on using social media to promote your business. For more information on Kingdom Builders please call (518) 301-0140 or email kingdombuilderscapitalregion@hotmail.com.
Friday, Nov. 13 at 8:00 pm
Comedic Fundraiser for After The Fire ($)
SARATOGA SPRINGS - "The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour" will perform at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, For advance tickets at $15.00, contact After The Fire member Maureen Smith at 581-1823, or tickets will be available at the door for $20.00.
Saturday, Nov. 14th 6-9:00 pm
Bicentennial Dinner Dance ($$)
STILLWATER – SACC, there is a FEE. Tickets maybe purchased at Stillwater Town & Village Hall, Historian Office at the Community Center. To purchase tickets: phone 664-1847 ext. 11 or 664-4614.
Saturday, Nov. 14 from 4-6:00 pm
Harvest Buffet ($)
BALLSTON LAKE – Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd. Soup, Beef Roast, Chicken Mole, Kielbasa & Sauerkraut, Stuffed Cabbage, Green Beans, Salad and Dessert.
Wednesday, Nov. 18th at 7:00 pm
Meet The Author
VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls Free Library will be hosting a local author, Dawn Lajeunesse.
Saturday, Nov.21 at 11:00 am
Friends of the Waterford Public Library to Meeting
WATERFORD - Discussion and planning 2015-2016 events and fundraising activities on in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, NY. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.
Saturday, Nov. 28th at 5:45 pm
CP Holiday Train
MECHANICVILLE – Parking lot adjacent to CP tracks at the corner of Railway St. and Park Ave. Donations - check with your local Food Bank or Food Pantry to see what is on their wish list.
Saturday, Nov. 28th at 6:00 pm
Waterford Christmas Parade
WATERFORD – Starts at 7th Street. It will proceed down Broad Street ending at Soldiers and Sailors Park. Welcome a special guest who will help fill the park with a beautiful display of holiday lights.
Saturday, Dec. 5th 4-6:30 pm
Annual Holiday Celebration/Tree Lighting
HALFMOON – Pictures with Santa, Face Painting, Balloon Making, Crafts, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Photo Booth, Refreshments and more. Sponsored by Halfmoon Celebrations
Thursday, Dec. 5th from 4-7:00 pm
"Afternoon at Ursula's" To benefit St. Mary's Waterford
WATERFORD - Shop at Ursula of Switzerland’s showroom and boutique, (31 Mohawk Avenue, Waterford) enjoy free refreshments, raffles, tours of the historic building which was once a major mill on the Mohawk River. Ursula will generously donate 20% of all sales from the event to St. Mary's Church. Come for a fun afternoon/evening - bring you friends!
Re-Elect Tom Richardson
Re-Elect
Tom Richardson
Mechanicville Supervisor
Tuesday, November 3
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Pets for Adoption – October 29, 2015
Mohawk Hudson Humane Saratoga
Gracie is a gentle and sweet momma who has just finished weaning her four kittens. In her foster home Gracie gets along with all the other cats - even ones that are typically less cat friendly….there is just something about her that other cats seem to love. Gracie loves attention and enjoys being picked up and snuggled but she is also happy to be independent and spend time lounging on her own. She can be very playful with interactive toys. Gracie is about 1.5years old. She would fit well into almost any home. Please call Mohawk Hudson Humane Saratoga at (518) 886-9646 for more information on Gracie.
Adirondack Save-A-Stray
Annie - The sad story of Annie to a happy ending! These pictures are of Annie before she had her splints and casts removed. She is ready to go to a forever home! Annie was was hit by a car and got dragged up under it, So sad! She had intensive veterinary care. Our rescue partners in Georgia found her and immediately took her in for medical attention. She ended up with a small fracture on her left hind leg and a clean break of the tibia and fibia on her right leg. The veterinarians worked very hard to save her leg and she healed beautifully. She now runs and plays, loves other animals, children and would make a great family pet. She did not come out unscathed however and has a slight paw deformity. No big deal as she is a happy girl and it should not matter to a family who really wants to rescue and make a difference in Annie's life. After-all, nobody is perfect. Her foster mother says that she is a total doll, is crate trained, and working on potty training. She is around 15 weeks old and around 16 lbs. The Doc says that she is a Rhodesian Ridge-back mix. For further information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Z Litter - These guys are the last 3 of the "Z" litter. They are beautiful babies and want a loving home of their own. These pups are about 9-10 weeks old and very playful and loving. Each one of them is a beauty in its own right. They are just waiting for someone to give them their forever home. They have all been vet checked, had first shot, worming and more. For more info please call the shelter at 518-654-6220 or just come by to see our furbabies.
Stray Kitties - Two beauties. These two baby boys are just waiting to be adopted. They are super sweet and playful kitties, about 8 weeks old. They are fully vetted and have been wormed and given first shots. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220 or come in to see them and all of our wonderful cats.