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Doris A. Tucillo – 97

MECHANICVILLE – Doris A. Tuccillo, 97, of Davenport Estates, died Sunday, August 9th at Wesley Health Care Center, following a brief illness. Born in Green Island, she was the daughter of the late Melville and Myrtle Powley.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10AM at the Mechanicville United Methodist Church, 7 North Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Contributions may be made to Mechanicville United Methodist Church in loving memory of Doris A. Tuccillo.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

 

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Dominick J. Alonzo – 67

Dominick J. Alonzo - 67

MECHANICVILLE - Dominick J. Alonzo, 67, former native of this city and the Capital District, died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Gentiva Hospice, Palm Desert, CA, after a brief illness. Born in Troy, NY, on June 28, 1948, son of Dominick Dan (Midge) Alonzo of Clifton Park and the late Dolores Vitrella Alonzo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1PM on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Clifton Park, followed by interment in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 15th from 11 AM to 1 PM at St. Edward’s Church, preceding the Mass of Christian Burial.

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

Local arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Rosemarie Bruno Provancher – 75

MECHANICVILLE – Rosemarie Bruno Provancher, 75, of Hemstreet Park, died Sunday, Aug 9th at Wesley Health Care, Saratoga Springs after and extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 12:30 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hemstreet Park Fire Dept., PO Box 667, Mechanicville, 12118.

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

 

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Arrest Report – August 13th, 2015 Edition of The Express Newspaper

Stillwater Police Department

Arrest Blotter

07/31/15

Stillwater Police arrested Adrianne E. Kent (age 31) of Ballston Lake and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Whitney Road. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Tom Sawyer.

07/31/15

Stillwater Police arrested Erin E. Oneal (age 29) of Rensselaer and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on County Route 76 for speeding. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Charles Rockwell.

08/04/15

Stillwater Police arrested Kelly A. MacDonald (age 46) of Mechanicville and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor), Operating with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Operating without Insurance (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Route 67. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

08/06/15

Stillwater Police arrested Michelle Sutton (age 45) of Stillwater and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Lake Road. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.

Waterford Police Arrest - Barton

On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at about 11:00 PM PO M. Dilbone observed a vehicle traveling at 67 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. Upon stopping the vehicle and through investigation it was found that the operator, William E. Barton, 34, of 406 Loudon Rd., Saratoga Springs had been drinking and was arrested. The defendant refused to submit to a chemical breath test. The defendant was charged with the following:

Consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle

Driving while intoxicated

Reckless driving

Speed in zone

The defendant was arraigned in Waterford Justice Court by Justice N. Sunukjian and was turned over to the Saratoga Springs Police on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.

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Marine Dick Varone at VJ Ceremony – by S. McBride

   On August 15, 1945, the welcome news resounded all across the world that the Emperor of Japan had agreed to terms of unconditional surrender to the United States of America, bringing World War II to an end.  And on August 15, 2015, the 70th anniversary of that day, Francis J. “Dick” Varone, formerly of Mechanicville, will be among three veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from our nation’s capital.

Read the article in the August 13th edition.

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Team Sydney Benefit – by Dan O’Connor

STILLWATER AUGUST 2- The 10th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser was held for Sydney Reichart at the Home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett. Sydney was diagnosed with CF as an infant. She is now entering her sophomore year at Stillwater high school. Sydney's grandparents have held this fundraiser for the past 10 years to both honor Sydney and to support the CF Community of NENY.

Read the entire article in the August 13th edition.

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Horse Pulls at Fairgrounds – by C. Barton

Schaghticoke Fairgrounds- On Sunday August 9th the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds hosted the first of its kind, a “Festival of HorsePower”at the fairgrounds.  The gates opened to the public at 11am. For a $10.00 adult and $5.00 children admission fee, an entire day of unique family fun activities were offered. The festival was centered on the concept of HorsePower in a variety of different forms. From the horses of all sizes to the equipment of all sizes; everything at the festival ran on HorsePower.

Read the article in the August 13th edition.

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The Express Newspaper August 13, 2015