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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

Swamp Puppies- There was a mama dog that was found in the swamp by some people when they were fishing. They found her pups hidden underneath the wet brush. These people knew that this was no place to raise a litter of pups and they rushed this family to safety.
Bartleby 01Bartleby - This handsome boy was an owner surrender to a high kill shelter in Georgia. 4-5 months old and weighs 25 lbs. He gets along with cats, children, dogs, and humans. He is house trained. Sweet puppy that knows how to sit and walk on a leash.
Pumpkin 01Pumpkin - Another day and another story. Pumpkin "supposedly" was abandoned at an apartment complex by his former owner. However, when the woman showed up to drop him in the door we were a little suspicious. When we turned around to have her fill out the paperwork (which is required) she threw the cat in the doorway and peeled out of the parking lot. This is stressful for us to say the least because we like to have a history and some information about the kitty and the circumstance in case an owner might step forward. However, if you recognize this cat then please step forward or if you can give this wonderful/confused purrbucket a home then please contact us at (518) 654-6220. Pumpkin awaits you.

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Joseph R. Izzo – 72

MECHANICVILLE – Joseph R. Izzo, 72, former resident of Mechanicville, died Monday Oct. 20th, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23rd at 2 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.A gathering will be held at the Funeral Home Thursday from 1 PM until the 2 PM service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the American Heart or Diabetes Assoc’s in memory of Joseph R. Izzo. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

The entire obituary is in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.

 

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Change the Culture to Change the Behavior – R. Cordani

STILLWATER- OCTOBER 20- Police Commissioner Ray Cordani conducted the annual Domestic Violence News Conference at the Town Hall. He appreciated the cell phones that are donated from the local community. He is grateful to receive them and sad that we still need them. Over 4,000 cellphones have been collected at the Stillwater PD. He said "we need to change the culture to change the behavior."

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.

 

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Letter to the Editor – Thank You – J. Falco

In December of 2006 my wife Tressy and I received a call from my cousin Anthony asking if I would like to meet with a nice couple named Dave and Megan Quillinan who were interested in opening a deli in the former Sal’s Place. They were looking for business partners and he thought we might be a good fit. It had been a dream of mine to open my own business for a long time and so we decided to meet. We hit it off right away. It was as if it we were meant to be partners. We talked for hours about what we wanted the business to be and we were on the same page. With my strength in the front of house and Dave’s strength of being an awesome executive chef we decided to give it our best shot.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.

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Ellsworth Commons Late on Rent – by H. Wessell

The massive Ellsworth Commons residential-commercial development opposite Malta Town Hall is behind on its rent, of $225,233.
It's over 90 days late. And that has some local leaders and townspeople worried.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.

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Bob Brown of D.C. Sports Honored – by T. Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE OCTOBER 16- Over one hundred people attended the Annual Economic Summit, sponsored by the Mechanicville - Stillwater Chamber of Commerce was held at the Elks on Thursday evening. Bob Brown, owner of D.C. Sports was honored as the Success Story of the Year.Congressman Paul Tonko, State Senator Kathy Marchione, Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski, and Mechanicville Supervisor Tom Richardson represented government. Mike Russo of Global Foundries, Mike Tucker, CEO of of the Center for Economic Growth, and Todd Shimkus , President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, represented the private sector.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.

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Diver Library Welcomes New Staff – by Christine Barton

Schaghticoke- Photo of new staff at the Diver Library. Nick Matulis, (Left) Library Director and Donna Baird, (Right), Associate Director. Their story was published in the October 2nd edition of the Express.  As promised, the staff is hard at work planning new and exciting programs. The Diver Library is currently offering several fall programs that are open to the community.

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History of Schools in Schaghticoke – by C. Kelly

Over the years I have written about settlement of the town of Schaghticoke, Native Americans, early European immigrants, churches, and industry. It’s time to talk about schools.

New York State has provided monetary support for schools since it enacted its first public education law in 1795. Early records of the town of Schaghticoke note the appointment of school commissioners in 1796.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.