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Hazel Dodd Flatley – 90

STILLWATER – Hazel Dodd Flatley, 90, of Hudson Ave., died Thursday evening, Jan. 8th at Van Rensselaer Manor, after an extended illness. Born in Quaker Springs, Feb. 24, 1924, daughter of the late Percival and Harriet Griffen Dodd, and wife for 48 years to the late William Flatley, who died in 2009.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 7 PM at Stillwater United Church, Hudson Ave.,Stillwater.  Burial to be scheduled in the spring. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 PM at the Stillwater United Church.   In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, Alzheimer’s Assoc. or a charity of one’s choice. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

Read the entire obituary in the Jan. 15th issue of the Express.

 

 

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Mrs. Ida Nutting Elting – 83

STILLWATER – Mrs. Ida Nutting Elting, 83, of Meehan Road, died Friday, January 2nd, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy after a brief illness.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Jan 10th from 2-3 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main ST., Mechanicville. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, in memory of Ida M. Elting.

The full obituary will be in the Jan. 15th issue of the Express.

 

 

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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.)-January 9th, 2015

On Friday, January 9th, Rensselaer County Sheriff Jack Mahar asks residents to show their support to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities. Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (C.O.P.S.) and partnering organizations will unite in support of law enforcement officers nationwide to promote a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.).

On this day, citizens are asked to show their support for our nation's law enforcement officers. County residents can demonstrate their appreciation by wearing blue clothing. Folks are encouraged to share a positive story about an experience involving law enforcement. Sending a card or thanking one of them in person will also be greatly appreciated.

Can you imagine going to work each day and wondering if you’ll survive your shift and see your family that night? Most people can’t. But in law enforcement, this is a fact of life. Each day 780,000 police officers across our country put a badge on and go to work knowing they may face extremely dangerous situations. Yet, they go to work anyway. Being a law enforcement officer is not just a job, it is a calling. The pay is low, the hours can be terrible, and there is sometimes little appreciation for what you do. Yet, they do it anyway. According to C.O.P.S..

Another way is to participate in “Project Blue Light” by replacing your porch light with a blue bulb. Blue lights are a silent way of responding positively in the wake of all the negativity shown toward law enforcement agencies in recent weeks.

According to the C.O.P.S. website, between 105 and 203 officers will lose their life n the line of duty each year. Upwards of 50,000 officers are assaulted while another 14,000 officers are injured in the line of duty each year. Sadly, over 300 officers commit suicide each year. The numbers are grim as there are very few professions in the world, where you will find these kinds of statistics.

“By showing your support on January 9th, you can make a difference” said Mahar.

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Adirondack-Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

Little - This is Little. she is...chi mix??? We think she is about 4 months old. She was found, crying, in a dumpster. She is a JOY!  She has been vaccinated, wormed & had revolution. She will be a blessing to the family that is chosen to be hers!
Elfie - This is Elfie.....she is a precious bulldog girl who got left at a grocery store in town, down south. Someone at the store knew exactly how to get her to rescue even tho it was 10 miles out in the country. But at least she is safe now! Her foster Mom fallen completely in love with this girl! She has gained 10# in the week since she went into rescue and really blossomed! She is going to be a LARGE dog! I would guess she weighs about 18#
The little Rascals - These four handsome little men are about 8 weeks old and ready to go to a rescue. They have very sweet and playful personalities.Their story: From what we know, their mother was hit by a car and they were attacked by some unknown animal. They had multiple wounds to their heads. They were luckily brought into rescue and are now being cared for and treated . They have been dewormed, vaccinated and treated for fleas. They are thriving.
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Year of Positive Transition for Saratoga Board of Supervisors – by H. Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, January 2 – New Chairman of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Matthew Veitch showed his readiness to get to work when, escorted by colleagues into the Board Chamber at the annual organizational meeting on Friday, he went directly to the Chairman‘s seat and was about to conduct business, when he was reminded he first had to take the oath of office.

Read the entire article in the Jan. 8th issue of the Express.

 

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College Flunky: Rehab & Recovery – Book Review by C. Barton

Jed Donavan, a Vermont native, shares with readers his journey from addiction to sobriety in his second personal memoir, College Flunky Rehab and Recovery. His first memoir, Army Flunkies and Colorado Junkies was released in 2013. He released his latest memoir, College Flunky in 2014. Both books allow readers to feel an emotional response to Donavan’s personal journey towards his recovery. His accounts, unrefined with descriptives, allow readers to fully experience what he was experiencing through his writing. While both books nicely compliment each other and paint his picture, it is not necessary to have read one to understand and enjoy the other, in either order. The story and the messages in each of Donavan’s memoirs are very much as standalone as they are consistent and complementary of each other.

Read the entire article in the Jan. 8th issue of the Express.

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Schaghticoke at Fort Fisher – by C. Kelley

Last week I wrote about the amphibious assault by the Union Army and Navy on Fort Fisher, North Carolina, defender of the last access point for supplies to the Confederacy in the Civil War. The Confederates surrendered on January 14, 1865, and the fort’s ammunition store blew up the next day, killing 200 men.

Read the entire article in the Jan. 8th issue of the Express.

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Geoghegan Saves New Jersey Man

ISLAND HEIGHTS – A 28-year-old man remains under medical care following a suicide attempt on the public dock in Island Heights on Christmas night. At 7:33 pm, county dispatch directed Island Heights Ptl. Timothy Geoghegan to the Central Avenue pavilion and public dock area on the riverfront and to be on alert for a male subject driving a blue Lexus who was en route there to harm himself, according to Al Dellafave, public affairs director at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Read the entire article in the Jan. 8th issue of the Express.

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