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James R. Lowell – 82

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 1st at 11 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So.Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hour at the Funeral Home on Wednesday morning from 10-11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Northeastern Chapter American Lung Assoc., 8 Mountain View, Albany, NY 12204.

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

The entire obituary will be in the Oct. 2 issue of the Express.

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Timothy J. Keyes – 64

 

SCHAGHTICOKE -Timothy J. Keyes of Stillwater Bridge Road passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014. He was 64.

Relatives and friends may call from 11:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday, September 30 at the Transfiguration Parish, 17 South Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12:30pm. Burial will be in the family plot in St. John's Cemetery, Schaghticoke.

Kindly consider donations in lieu of flowers to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad in memory of Timothy J. Keyes.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The entire obituary will be in the Oct. 2nd edition of the Express.

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College Awards and Achievements

Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY, Earns Nazareth College's Athlete of the Week Honor

ROCHESTER, NY (09/25/2014)(readMedia)-- Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY, earns Nazareth College's athlete of the week honor for the week ending September 22, 2014. Lachell, member of the women's golf team, finished fourth individually at the William Smith Invitational over the weekend as she posted rounds of 84 and 92 for a 176 total. Her 84 on Sunday was the second-lowest round in the field of 37 golfers.

Lachell is a senior marketing major at Nazareth and is competing in her fourth season as a Golden Flyer. Her honors include second-team all-conference honors in the Empire 8 Conference all four years as well as individual medalist at the Nazareth College Spring Invitational in 2014.

More than 500 Transfer Students Enroll at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (08/21/2014)(readMedia)-- Approximately 560 new transfer students will continue their studies at SUNY Oneonta this fall. Classes start on Monday, Aug. 25. The SUNY Oneonta fall 2014 transfer class has an average cumulative grade-point average of 3.2.

The following area students have enrolled at SUNY Oneonta as transfer students:

Madeline Gribben of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School who will major in Communication Studies;

Elizabeth Hill of Johnsonville (12094), a graduate of ** Institution Unknown ** who will major in Mass Communications;

Dakota Kaplan of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School who will major in Human Ecology;

Ella Maloney of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Catholic Central High School who will major in Art;

Monica Marra Named to University of Dallas Dean's List

IRVING, TX (08/27/2014)(readMedia)-- Monica Marra, a Theology major from Clifton Park, NY, has been named to the University of Dallas Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester for earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

1,100 Freshmen Enroll at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (08/21/2014)(readMedia)-- Approximately 1,100 new freshmen, selected from 11,589 applicants, will begin their studies at SUNY Oneonta this fall. Classes start on Monday, Aug. 25. The SUNY Oneonta Class of 2018 has an average high school grade-point average of 91 and an average combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1127.

The following area students have enrolled at SUNY Oneonta:

Amanda Briell of Waterford (12188), a graduate of Waterford-Halfmoon Jr-Sr High School whose major is Childhood Education (1-6)

Christopher Bruton of Waterford (12188), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Adolescence Education: Mathematics

Connor Chapman of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Niskayuna High School whose major is Meteorology

Taylor Cox of Melrose (12121), a graduate of Hoosic Valley Jr-Sr High School whose major is Communication Studies

Alexandra DeCarlo of Schaghticoke (12154), a graduate of Greenwich Central High School whose major is Psychology

Maria Favaron of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Catholic Central High School whose major is Dietetics

Austin Hughes of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Business Economics

Connor Killane of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Business Economics

Sydney Krastins of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is English

Peter Laquidara of Mechanicville (12118), a graduate of Stillwater Central School whose major is Music Industry

Emma Larkin of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Psychology

Ashley Lefebvre of Waterford (12188), a graduate of Waterford-Halfmoon Jr-Sr High School whose major is Biology

Megan Louden of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Dietetics

Alyssa Moran of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6)

Alexandra Partridge of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Psychology

Katherine Sanderson of Schaghticoke (12154), a graduate of Hoosic Valley Jr-Sr High School whose major is Communication Studies

Kathryn Shufon of Johnsonville (12094), a graduate of Tamarac High School whose major is Dietetics

Hannah Smith of Clifton Park (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School whose major is Political Science

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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

The cat thing was a typo on our part. I just snatched the picture and text off of our Facebook page and did not read it first. My bad. I am so sorry if it created a problem for you.
Min Pin mix puppies - How cute are these little guys? They were an owner turn in to a very high kill shelter. They have all been vet checked, wormed and given shots. They have wonderful little personalities.
One of these babies would be perfect if you don't want a larger dog. For more information on these puppies please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Kirby Chihuahua mixes m- First pic is the girl. Second pic is the special needs boy. He's deaf and born with minor neurological problems and so will be adopted out as a special needs puppy. He has the best personality, in my opinion, and  LOVES cats!!! The third(black) is a little boy. They are all precious and have been vet checked, wormed and given first shots. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
 

 

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Joyce E. Fear – 61

Wilton, NY - Joyce E. Fear, 61, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, peacefully in her home after a 6 ½ year courageous battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer.  She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, optimism and everlasting spirit in the hearts of all those who were blessed to have known and loved her.

Please join us in celebrating Joyce’s life from 6 to 8pm Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10am Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

The entire obituary is in the Sept. 25th issue of the Express.

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Malta Native Sworn in as DA – by H. Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, September 19 ñ "Well, look at this," said new Acting Saratoga County District Attorney after her swearing in ceremony Friday and her brief, upbeat address afterwards. "It's the quickest press conference that you've had in this office... I promise efficiency and accountability ñ just like we're doing today."

Read the entire article in the Sept. 25th issue of the Express.

 

 

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Who Was Mrs. Cats? – by S. McBride

On a cold December night in 1906, when the Champlain Canal still bisected the village of Mechanicville, a 61-year-old woman living alone in a second-floor apartment on Canal Street heard a cry for help.  Going out onto her porch overhanging the not-yet-frozen waterway, she saw a man floundering in the stagnant water.  She leaped over the railing into the canal below and swam to the man’s side.  Her cries for help, along with his, did bring help and the man’s life was saved.

  Read the entire article in the Sept. 25th issue of the Express.

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Hoosic Valley Passes Elementary School Referendum – by C. Barton

Hoosic Valley- District residents were asked to vote on a $2,200,000 bond referendum relating to repairs needed in the elementary school building on September 16, 2014. The referendum for the roof and energy management system replacement presented at the polls was approved. Votes came back with 100 yes votes and 59 no votes. The project cost is estimated at $2.200,000, the estimated interest cost is $1,069,500 for a total ending cost of $3,269,500.  Revenues to support the project include state building aid which is estimated at $2,433,750 and local tax share of $835,750 which will be spread over 16 years.

Read the entire article in the Sept. 25th edition of the Express.

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Halfmoon Fall Festival – by M. LeMay

Celebrations Committee Annual Fall Festival:
HALFMOON - It was a beautiful, but breezy fall afternoon at the Halfmoon Town Park on Saturday, were the Halfmoon Celebrations Committee held its 6th Annual Fall Festival. More than 30 organizations, town councilmen, businesses and fire departments kicked of the celebrations with a parade down RT. 236 starting at Knox Woods and ending in the Town Park. The Halfmoon Celebrations committee this year went with the Wizard of Oz theme; it was a big hit with the kids and helping doing a little sing along to get the crowd into was done by The Clifton Park Halfmoon Fire Department’s Chief Arthur Hunsinger. Grand Marshal this year was Norma Morris life-long resident and supporter of the Town of Halfmoon.

Read the entire article in the Sept. 25th issue of the Express.