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Spa Raceway Presents Grants – By H. Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, November 18 -'96 Saratoga County Supervisors presented twenty-six area nonprofit organizations with this year's grants issued\by the Saratoga Raceway and Casino Foundation.

Directors of the Foundation presenting the awards were its president,Supervisor Mathew Veitch; and board members; the facility's director "Skip" Carlson, Saratoga Springs mayor Joanne Yepsen, Thomas McTygue; and Malta Supervisor Paul Sausville. Sausville remarked that they had review some fifty applications for help from nonprofit foundations this year, but were able to provide for twenty six. The awards total $28.050.

Read the entire article in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

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Radiant Peace Tree Lighting – By C. Barton

Schaghticoke-The 2nd annual Radiant Peace Memorial Tree lighting ceremony took place on November 29th at the Schaghticoke Town Hall. Despite the wind and chilling temperatures, crowds of people filled the lawn to participate in the evening’s ceremony and tree lighting, which began at 5pm.  The Radiant Peace Memorial offers people a unique opportunity to decorate a light a memorial tree as a way to  “remember those who can’t be with us this holiday season.” This year, 53 trees, including the large community tree, showcased in the Gazebo, were simultaneously lit following the conclusion of a heartfelt ceremony of music, and poetry which offered a peaceful remembrance of lost loved ones.

Read the entire article in the Dec. 4 issue of the Express.

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Waterford Town Government Considers Going Solar – By H. Wessell

TOWN OF WATERFORD, November 25 -- Jack Honor  of  groSolar, a Vermont company, whom Supervisor John Lawler  had asked to visit the Town Board agenda meeting, explained that, in keeping with a  growing trend to build  large solar energy systems through a system known as remote net metering, the Town could achieve a significant saving in electricity costs for its facilities..

   (This would be for the Town government’s need,  not the Town as a whole, Lawler pointed out.)

   Read the entire article in the Dec. 4 issue of the Express.

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Troy Turkey Trot – By C. Barton

Troy- This years 67th annual Troy Turkey Trot was held on November 27th. The Troy Turkey Trot was founded in 1916 and has been running consecutively since 1964. The Troy Turkey Trot continues to be a Thanksgiving tradition for many families, one that extends far beyond the Capital District. According to race statistics, it is estimated that each year the event draws as many as 8.000 participants from 37 different states.

Read the entire article in the Dec. 4 issue of the Express.

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Puppet People to Perform Christmas Carol at Library – J. Dugan

The Puppet People will bring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to life at the Mechanicville District Public Library. The popular local puppet company will put their own spin on this beloved holiday classic with their handcrafted marionettes and vivid set design. The event, which is sponsored by the Mechanicville Friends of the Library group, will take place on Monday, December 8 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

Read the entire article in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

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Joseph M. Bango – 62

GANSEVOORT – Joseph M. Bango of Fairmount Drive died peacefully at home in the safe and loving company of his family on Friday, November 28, 2014. He was 62.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 11:00  AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours will be at the No. Main St. Church on Tuesday from 4-7 PM.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

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Irene R. Urkevich – 94

MECHANICVILLE –  Irene R. Urkevich, 94, of Pawling Ave, died peacefully early Friday morning at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home.  Born in Hoosick Falls on October 9, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Ignus and Stacia Krawkowski Bruzdowski and wife of the late John E. Urkevich, Sr., who died in 1988.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 1st at 12 PM at All Saints on the HudsonChurch, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville with entombment in St. Paul’s Cemetery to follow.

Calling hours at the Church on Monday, prior to mass, from 10-11:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, Po Box 758517,Topeka, KS 66675 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org in memory of Irene R. Urkevich.

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

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.

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Mary C. “Babe” Forino – 80

Mary C. “Babe” Forino - 80

Mechanicville - Mary C. "Babe" Forino of 8th Avenue passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Samaritan Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was 80.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Tuesday at 11am at All Saints on the Hudson, South Church, 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville.

Memorials may be made to the Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk, C/O Joyce DiVirgilio, 270 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 4th issue of the Express.