MECHANICVILLE DECEMBER 7- Post Chaplain Bill Wicks read the name of the 53 Mechanicville servicemen who lost their lives in WWII at the Pearl Harbor Remembrance at Lt. Fred Clark American Legion Post #91.Robin Ringlet=r read the poem , "Do you remember me?" written from the perspective of one of the 2,335 who died on December 7th at Pearl Harbor. She led everyone in singing "Remember Pearl Harbor"- written shortly after the event.
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MECHANICVILLE DECEMBER 3 - Commissioner Higgins stated at the city council meeting that the bridge is about 1 week behind due to the weather. Saratoga County Department of Public Works informed him that because of recent temperatures under 45 degrees the concrete could not cure.
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STILLWATER AND BALLSTON SPA -- According to a document provided to Maplewood Manor employees, presumptive purchaser of the facility Zenith Healthcare proposes to cut 27 full- and part-time nurse and sixty full- and part-time nursing aide positions — along with about nine food service related workers; and thereby to save more than $1.8 million – this, as well as proposed pay cuts, many reaching well over forty percent for various positions.
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Troy-On Sunday December 7th, the city of Troy was transformed back into the Victorian era during the 32nd annual Victorian Stroll held in downtown Troy. The Stroll is estimated to draw a crowd of over 20,000 visitors to the city each year. The event is organized by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce and privately funded through contributions with operational support provided by the City of Troy.
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Ginger : Chihuahua, 5 years old and she weighs 5 lbs. She was an owner surrender with her boyfriend Spud. They were brought in to the high kill shelter since living a a home since they were puppies. We pulled them immediately to safety and brought in t o ASAS. They are Heart worm negative, fully vet checked, all shots and ready for their new home.
Spud : Yorkie mix, He is about 2-3 years old and weighs 8lbs. These babies will make wonderful companions to a warm and loving home. For more info please call the shelter at 518-654-6220 or just come to see all our furbabies.
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MECHANICVILLE – Patrick J. DiSiena, 61, of Hemstreet Park, died Monday, Dec. 8th, at home, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9:30 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville. Entombment in St. Paul’s Mausoleum.
Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on Thursday from 4-7 PM.Remembrances may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., Pine West Plaza, Bldg 2, Suite 204, Washington Ave Ext,Albany, 12205.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
The entire obituary will be in the Dec. 11th issue of the Express.
Charles F. Yarter of County Road 54 passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014at the Vermont Veteran's Home in Bennington, Vermont. He was 90.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-6pm on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 in the funeral home. Kindly consider memorials to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad in memory of Chuck Yarter.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
The entire obituary will be in the Dec. 11th issue of the Express.
VALLEY FALLS – Mrs. Betty Castle Carknard, 81, of Charles St., died Thursday morning, Dec. 4th, at Albany Medical Center, after being stricken at home. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Dec. 8th at Noon at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Betty Carknard.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devioto-salvadorefh.com
MECHANICVILLE – Frank A. “Butch” Koper, 67, of Brickyard Road, died Monday Dec. 1st at Albany Medical Center, after being stricken Sunday at home.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Hudson View Cemetery.Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Capital Dist. Humane Assoc., PO Box 11330, Loudonville, 12211, or For the Love of Cats, c/o Ken and Marie Adair, 3602 Gifford Church Rd., Duanesburg, NY 12056.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The full obituary is in the Dec. 4 issue of the Express.