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January 1st Not Always New Years Holiday – by H. Wessell

This Thursday January 1,  millions of Americans mark a holiday that has become virtually worldwide over a long road covering more than two thousand years, but made stops at several other dates along the way.

   Observance of New Year’s Day as a national holiday on that  date  – in America and other societies, mostly celebrated the night before – now marches from timezone to timezone around the globe.

   The celebration of the new year on this date developed over many centuries, indeed from several centuries BC/ BCE; but it became virtually worldwide  by the late 16th century, mainly as the Gregorian Calendar superseded the Julian Calendar in most parts of the world, with a few more countries adopting it even as late as 1941.

Read the entire article in the January 1st edition of the Express.

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Anthony F. DeSieno – 93

MECHANICVILLE – Anthony F. DeSieno, 93, of Saratoga Ave., passed away Friday evening, Dec. 26th, at Wesley Health Care in Saratoga Springs, after a brief illness.

A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Tuesday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville. A burial, with military honors, will take place at the Saratoga NationalCemetery.
Calling hours will be at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 South Main St., Mechanicville, on Monday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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Mrs. Hazel Westfall Valetta – 86

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Hazel Westfall Valetta, 86, of Broadway, died Saturday Dec. 27th after a short illness.

Private Services held at the convenience of the family.

Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.

There are no calling hours.

Remembrances may be made to Patients Activity Fund, Glendale Nursing Home, 59 Hetcheltown Rd,Glenville, NY 12302. Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Percilla Jayne (Aldrich) Bryan – 81

 

STILLWATER - Percilla Jayne (Aldrich) Bryan, lifelong resident of Stillwater, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy. She was 81.

Relatives and friends may call from 2-4pm on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the Stillwater United Church, Hudson Avenue. Funeral service will be conducted at 4pm in the church.   In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Stillwater United Church in memory of Percilla Bryan.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Stillwater Senior Time – by J. Dugan

IMG_0704_13971Stillwater Senior Time hosted its third annual holiday party on Friday, December 19 from 11am to 2pm at the Stillwater Area Community Center. The event featured games, food, a cookie and gift swap and great conversations for all who attended. The event was offered to all area seniors free of charge thanks to a sponsorship by the Village of Stillwater.

Read the entire article in the December 25th issue.

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H.O.P.E Pets for Adoption – December 25, 2014

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Jasper is a Boxer/Hound mix about 3 years old who weighs 40 pounds. He is a fun loving high energy dog! Jasper loves to run around and play with other dogs, go for car rides, and meet new people. Because of his high energy it is best he is with older children. Jasper would do well with another dog and a fenced-in backyard. He would make a great addition to an active family.

Jasper is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.

For more information, please contact us at 518-424-2878

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Meet Princess Leia, an ~ 5 years-old grey tiger with dilute orange highlights and absolutely stunning green eyes. Princess Leia was rescued from the outdoors with her five kittens and has been very busy being a good mom taking care of them. Now her kittens are weaned and its her turn to be cared for and spoiled. Princess Leia is a little shy when you first meet her but once she gets to know you she loves attention. She has extremely soft fur, is gentle and relatively quiet. Princess Leia is good with both dogs and cats and would do well with older children.

Princess Leia is spayed, up to date on her shots and negative for FIV and FeLV.

For more information please call 518.428.2994

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Corrine

This sweet, very unique, female ginger tabby has her eye on you...she's shy but always looking for someone to pet her. Corrine is a really lovely kitty that needs a special family with the patience to let her get to know them. Once you earn her trust you will have a steady bedtime companion and will know just how much she loves to be petted when she arches up to you and flicks her tail. Corinne was abandoned with her siblings and had to fend for herself with her 4 brothers before she was rescued by HOPE. If you are looking for a cat that really needs saving and that rewarding feeling of gaining the trust of an animal that's not always had the best experiences with people then consider Corinne. She's come a long way, is loving and sweet with her foster family who she's been with many months, and is ready to meet her new forever family. Do you have a big enough heart to welcome in Corinne? We promise she's worth it if you just have a little patience. Corinne has a few favorite housemates - Crowley, Ace & Abbie, she gets along with all the other cats and also is fine with dogs.

Corinne is spayed, up to date on her shots and negative for FIV and FeLV.

For more adoptable pets & low cost spay/neuter info, visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org

"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E"

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Mrs. Frances McAvoy Bartlett – 70

CLIFTON PARK ? Mrs. Frances McAvoy Bartlett, 70, of Dennis Drive, died Saturday Dec. 20th at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness, in the loving company of her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 27th at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South 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 Friday from 4-7 PM.Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be made to the Fran Bartlett Memorial Scholarship, c/o Capital District Insurance Community, PO Box 13291Albany NY 12212

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

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Central Avenue Bridge is Now Open

MECHANICVILLE DECEMBER 18- At 6:30 PM Central Ave was open to all traffic. An hour earlier Central Ave. had been open to north bound traffic only. Mayor Dennis Baker expressed his thanks that Central Ave. was now open. He hoped that the merchants in Mechanicville would begin to see an increase in business now that Central is open, The bridge project on Central began on June 18, It was slated for a completion date of November 28. Completion dates were postponed to a skeptical public. The last date offered for completion by The Saratoga County DPW was "sometime the week of December 15th." This time they got it.}