The Express Newspaper – November 20, 2014
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Sports November 2014
Classifieds November 13, 2014
Steve Dennis Awarded Well-Earned High School Diploma – By Tom Mahoney
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
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
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
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.
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
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