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James T. “Rip” Morocco – 68

MECHANICVILE – James T. “Rip” Morocco, 66, of Fourth Ave., died Tuesday, Dec. 1st at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany after being stricken on Thanksgiving Day,

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 AM at DeVito-Salvadore funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 in memory of James “Rip” Morocco. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Doris Retell Marsh – 72

MECHANICVILLE – Doris Retell Marsh, 72, of Willow Glen, died Wed, Dec. 2nd at home, following an extended illness.A Graveside Burial will be held on Saturday at 1 PM at Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke. There are no calling hours.Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Sartoga in memory of Doris Retell Marsh.Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville. To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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GlobalFoundries for Sale? – by Harold Wessell

MALTA AND STILLWATER, November 24 – A slump in its all important oil income has Abu Dhabi's investment arm reviewing state-owned companies: In particular, it is rumored, it may take up the slack by selling all or part of Global Foundries, best known in this area for its vast and spreading Fab 8 complex in Malta -- and already with plans forming to expand yet again in the near future.

Read the entire article in the Dec. 3rd issue.

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Radiant Peace Tree Lighting – by Christine Barton

Schaghticoke-The third annual Radiant Peace Tree Lighting Memorial ceremony took place on November 28th at the Schaghticoke Town Hall at 5pm. The Radiant Peace Memorial offers people a unique opportunity to decorate and dedicate a memorial tree in remembrance of those“ who can’t be with us this holiday season.”

Read the entire article in the Dec. 3rd editon.

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Advent to Epiphany – by H. Wessell

With both parents working full time in many contemporary households, there is less time to devote to the spiritual life of the family. It is a challenge for Christian parents to readjust our priorities and teach our children by living our faith, both inside and outside the home.

   Children love to anticipate, and to engage in ritual: when there are Nativity scene figures to move closer during the four weeks of traditional Advent; when Advent hymns are sung in the candlelight of a graceful Advent wreath, when blessing prayers are said around a Christmas tree.

Read the entire article in the Dec.