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Mechanicville School board Updates – By D. Coreno

NOVEMBER 6- At the School Board meeting Superintendent Dr. Michael McCarthy recommended and the Board approved the following coaching changes:

Tom Berigan resigned as the Mechanicville girls modified basketball coach. Jim Kenyon was appointed as the 8th grade girls basketball coach.
William Rabbit was appointed as 7th grade girls basketball coach.
Tom Richardson , formerly the boys modified basketball coach was appointed as the 8th grade boys basketball coach.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 13 issue of the Express

 

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Operation Christmas Child – By C. Barton

The Hoosic Valley Community Church in Schaghticoke has participated in the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) program for many years now. Last year this program delivered 9.9 million Christmas gift boxes to children in over 150 countries and territories all over the world. The generosity of the local community contributed to making that number possible.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 13 issue of the Express

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Sybil Luddington: Revolutionary Heroine – By S. McBride

   The United States of America has been blessed these past few centuries to have men and women and, in some cases, children who have stood up for our rights, our independence and our humanity despite the personal sacrifices to be made and dangers to be faced.  On November 11 each year we pause to honor and celebrate these selfless veterans who have served us in many wars, conflicts, natural disasters and periods of peace since our beginning in the 18th century.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 13 issue of the Express

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Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Thanksgiving Food Drive , sponsored by Mike Raucci of Toyota of Clifton Park , needs donations. Mike has bought 800 turkeys for needy families. Packaged foods of all kinds, packaged or canned are needed. There is a list of drop off boxes in the ad on page 5. This food will be dispersed to the community centers, town halls, food pantries, and churches in our area. Your donation will stay in this area and may help a neighbor.

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Town of Stillwater Budget Summarized – By Harold Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, November 6 - A public hearing available on the 2015 Stillwater Town Budget drew few residents.The $7,427,254 spending plan has been available through the Town Clerk. It is scheduled for an\
adoption vote on November 20.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 13 issue of the Express

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Mechanicville City Hall News – By Gerstenberger, Gowett & Coreno

At the City Council meeting three recommendations by The Mechanicville City Fire Department are being brought to attention after an audit by the NYS Comptroller\'92s Office. Section 6 of the point system is being amended from the service award program. This clarifies exactly how many points are earned for responding to a minimum of 10% Fire Department calls in the year. Resolution 93-14 clarified \'93Chief\'92s Call\'94 as any detail intended to assist an emergency/rescue squad. Said points are the result of a retirement program, LOSAP, for local volunteer firefighters. Stephen Higgins was inadvertently not given the correct number of points for service in 2012. He was awarded his service credit was included in the Volunteer Service award Program for the year 2012

Read the entire article in the Oct. 13 issue of the Express

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The Express Newspaper – November 13, 2014

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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

Dachshund mix puppies - The mother was surrendered when the puppies were three days old. She is a registered red long hair dachshund. She weighs about 9 lbs. (The father was a wire haired Terrier.) She had eight puppies. These are the males. The females and Mom have already been adopted with Mom going to the foster who took care of them. They were born July 23 and have had 3 vaccinations and wormed three times. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Amelia - This little cutie is a little lab mix who was brought in with 7 siblings. She was the last of her litter to find a forever home. She is up to date on shots, wormed and vet checked. For more information on Amelia please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Tubbs and Ash. Another sad story and way too long to get into. We can only say that these guys were thrown out of their home into the cold. I can't imagine the fear that they felt after being inside on their favorite chair to one day face the harsh reality that they could not be indoor kitties anymore. ASAS could not leave them outside. We are filling up very fast and need adoption of our older kitties or else we will not be able to take in and give safe haven to more babies left out in the cold. Please come and adopt. These guys are up to date on vaccines and spayed and neutered. For further information on how you can rescue a kitty you can call the shelter at (518) 654-6220. photo 1 Amelia Tubbs Ash

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Momentive Refurbishes MACSC – By T. Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE OCTOBER 30- Representatives from Omomentive, donors, and the MACSC staff were on hand for the ribbon cutting. Momentive from Waterford,provided 80 volunteers who worked for two months to improve the Community Center. Various companies donated equipment to help with the project. Momentive provided most of the man and women power.

Photos and article in the Oct. 6th edition of the Express.

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Mechanicville FD Fire Prevention Training

MECHANICVILLE - The Mechanicville Volunteer Fire Department has just completed its annual Fire Prevention Training Program for elementary school students, Grades K-5, at the Mechanicville Elementary School.  Over 700 students attended demonstration of fire safety practices for themselves and their homes and families.  The also got the opportunity to see and us a fire extinguisher simulator.  Several brave teacher volunteers also got the “thrill” of riding in tower truck’s 10 foot aerial bucket to the delight of their students.  At the conclusion of the training session, each student was given a Mechanicville Fire Prevention tee shirt and a personal calculator.  Member of the Hillcrest Fire Department assisted.

Article and photos in the Oct. 6th edition of the Express.