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Christmas Hang-Ups at Hoosic Valley – by C. Barton
Schaghticoke –The Hoosic Valley Community Church hosted the children’s musical, Christmas Hang-Ups, a work of Dennis and Nan Allen, on December 14th at 6pm at the church site. This “humorous and engaging story,” had upbeat holiday songs, an engaging cast and a message relevant to the holiday season. The musical showcased for the community the true talent of the children’s cast.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 18th issue of the Express.
Ensure Happy Holidays for Your Pets – by J. Dugan
Pets play an important part in their families and it’s natural to want to include them in all of the holiday fun. However, it’s important to remember that some of our favorite holiday sights, like festive decorations and rich holiday foods, can actually pose a danger to our furry friends. Dr. Pamela Nelson of Homestead Animal Hospital in Mechanicville offers some tips to help make sure our four legged friends have a healthy holiday season.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 18th issue of the Express.
United Methodist Church Cantata Choir – by S. McBride
Here in our small town world in the cold and snowy northeast, Christmas is a season of evergreen trees, decorations, bright lights, frenzied shopping, great food, family love and togetherness . . . and music.
Ah, music. Some of the most beautiful music ever written has been written to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ more than 20 centuries ago. If you are looking for a way to make this Christmas more special, for a chance to hear beautiful music in live performance close to home so you don’t have to navigate crowded interstates to hear it, you might consider coming to the United Methodist Church here in downtown Mechanicville on Sunday afternoon, December 21.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 18th issue of the Express.
Epiphany: The Rest of the Story – by H. Wessell
In the Irish half of this writer’s lineage, it’s often called “Little Christmas;” but it is much more than that. (Nor is it little.)
The feast of the Epiphany, or "appearance" of the Christ, traditionally on January 6, in Western Christendom not only predates Christmas Day as a celebration of the coming of a Savior into history, by at least a hundred years. What is more, that “Little” is a bit ironic: because in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar the feast in a way “outranked” December 25 for centuries until our own time, in 1970. The feast is still of about equal dignity.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 18th issue of the Express.
The Express Newspaper – December 18, 2014
Mechanicville Basketball
MECHANICVILLE NOVEMBER 29- After a loss to Lansingburgh the previous night the Red Raiders redeemed themselves with a win over Ravena in the Annual Thanksgiving Invitational. This game was won on the foul line. Mechanicville took 43 foul shots, and made 35 while Ravena made 9 of 13. Evan Dunn led the way with 36 points for the Raiders followed by: D'Ambro 22, Nick Vermilyea 16, Pickett 5, Tironi 3, and Henes 2 points each.
Arthur B. “Pete” Canavan – 76
MECHANICVILLE – Arthur B. “Pete” Canavan, 76, longtime resident of Mechanicville, died Wednesday, Dec. 10th at home, after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Private services are being held at the convenience of the family. Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County. Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The full obituary will be in the December 18th issue of the Express.
Santa Joins the 3rd Annual Halfmoon Celebration – by M. LeMay
HALFMOON DECEMBER 6 -On a rainy evening the Halfmoon Celebrations Committee held its 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration event at the Halfmoon Town Hall. This was a free event open to the public and put on by the volunteers of the Halfmoon Celebrations Association and their supportive sponsors. Hundreds of people filled the town hall to capacity over a couple of hours.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 11 issue of the Express.
Val’s Sporting Goods Relocates – by Sandy McBride
In spite of a cold December drizzle, Val’s Sporting Goods enjoyed a well-attended Grand Opening on Saturday in its new location at 42 Hudson Avenue in the former DeCrescente Distributors Fitness Center, an expansive building overlooking the Hudson River. Owned and operated by Val Serbalik’s grandson Josh Phelps for the past seven years, Val’s will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2015.
Read the entire article in the Dec. 11th issue of the Express.