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Roosevelt Returns: October 1940 – by P. Loatman

Tuesday, October 7, marked the seventy-fourth anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second and final trip to the Mechanicville area. Things had changed dramatically since his initial trip here on October 17, 1929. Then, the newly-elected Governor was pre-occupied helping Mechanicville Mayor George O. Slingerland organize ceremonies marking the transfer of Saratoga battlefield properties to the State. Yet, a few days later, the New York Stock Market crashed, ultimately plunging the nation into the Depression and thrusting the young Empire State governor into the White House where he would spend the rest of his career confronting both domestic economic devastation and the rise of fascist dictatorships abroad.

Read the entire article in the October 16th edition of the Express.

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Waterford Museum’s 50th Anniversary – by H. Wessell

Also Tuesday, the Board honored the Waterford Museum and Cultural Center at its 50th anniversary. Director Paul Archambault, who began his position in July, spoke and the following is taken from his remarks.\
"What we're celebrating this year is really an historic preservation story. It's not only the founding of a museum, but also of saving a house:" the 1830s Hugh White house, home of a prominent Waterford Citizen, located at 2 Museum Lane, an historic Federal style revival house that is now home to the center.

Read the entire article in the October 16th edition of the Express.

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Valley Falls Library Offers Anti-Bullying Program – by C. Barton

Valley Falls-The Valley Falls Free Library hosted a community education program for adults relating to the topic of bullying. The educational workshop was offered on September 23rd and October 6th.  The support of the Town of Pittstown, State Senator Kathleen Marchione and the Valley Falls United Methodist Church allowed this program to be free of charge for the community.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 16th issue of the Express.

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The Express Newspaper October 16, 2014

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Yolanda M. Palmer – 76

Yolanda M. Palmer - 76

MECHANICVILLE – Yolanda M. Palmer, 76, of County Route 75, died early Saturday morning, October 11, 2014 at Samaritan Hospital as a result of pancreatic cancer.  Born May 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Madalena Palmer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 N Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.  A Calling Hour will be held prior to the mass from 10-11AM at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 in loving memory of Yolanda M. Palmer.

Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions to the church and to leave condolences.

The full obituary will be in the Oct. 16th edition of the Express

 

 

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H.O.P.E Pets for Adoption

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Hi my name is Scooby. I'm a 2-1/2 year old, purebred Golden Retriever. I'm neutered (ouch!), up to date on vaccines, tested negative for heartworm and lyme and microchipped. I was surrendered from my previous home because I didn't like the other dogs going near my food dish and bones. I need to go to a home where I am the ONLY dog, please! In my former home I lived with cats and kids and my foster family has cats and kids too (the kids are all over 10 and I really LOVE them). I'm OK with the kitties, but they need to stay out of my food bowl and away from my bones (but, if you have kitties for me to live with, I'd be OK with giving up bones).

I LOVE people - I LOVE attention - I LOVE to play! I'm a great dog!

Scooby is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.

For more information, please contact Kara @ hondamen@aol.com

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Scout is an ~ 4 year old Golden Retriever who is a a really nice dog. Scout who needs a special family - please read all about him!
Scout is a lone wolf - he needs to be the only four-legged child in the home (no cats or other dogs). If you have kids (the two-legged variety), he's great with them. His foster mom says he's great with her kids (all age 10 and over). A fenced yard is a must - Scout can't be out loose as he doesn't like other dogs. So if you have little ones who may let him out, he's probably not the dog for you. Please read on.........
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, please don't give up on him! Scout is a really a loving dog - LOVES people and LOVES playing football - and will toss the ball back and forth to you. Swimming? YAY! Playing drop the football in the pool and swimming combined is the best! Scout will be a super companion in the right home!

Scout is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.

For more information, please contact Kara @ hondamen@aol.com

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Hi I'm Bernie and I'm 15 weeks old! I'm a lap kitty - I just love being on and near my foster people....do you need a sweet little soft fur ball curled up on your knee? - then pick me!! I love to snuggle and I especially like to get my belly rubbed. I love the company of people - while never underfoot I always like to be close no matter what you are up to - cooking in the kitchen, watching TV, brushing teeth....I'll be hanging about just to be near you. When its dinner time I come running for my kibbles - can't miss a meal, and with all my playing got to keep the energy up!

Bernie is neutered, up to date on his shots and negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.

For more information please call 518.428.2994

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Biscuit is a mellow and easy going young man (he was 12 weeks old on Oct. 1) that loves affection. Biscuit was born outdoors in a barn but his mom and litter-mates were brought indoors for a better life and he has thrived. He is a real sweet character that enjoys people. Biscuit enjoys playing fetch with his red fluffy ball and is extremely entertaining. Biscuit is currently being fostered in a home with children, dogs and other cats....even a guinea pig...and gets along great with everyone.

Biscuit is neutered, up to date on his shots and negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.

For more information please call 518.428.2994. For online adoption applications, more adoptable pets and volunteer opportunities, visit  www.hopeanimalrescue.org

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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

Lola - This beautiful girl just LOVES everybody!. She is about the friendliest girl ever. The people down in the rescue just fell in love with her so how could we say no. Lola is about a year old, vet checked, up to date on shots, spayed and HW tested. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Chi/Papillon mixes -How can you resist these cute Chihuahua/Papillon mixes? If you're looking for a smaller dog then this fits the bill. They are already 12 weeks old, have 3 sets of shots, vet checked, wormed, and come with flea control. They are ready to start their journey with you. Please come and meet them and pick one that steals your heart. For further information please call the shelter at (518) 654-6220.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Information contact

Meg Myers, Director, Domestic Violence and Family Resource Programs, MACSC

(518) 664-8322 x314

Mechanicville, NY September 26, 2014…National news stories appear about the explosion of domestic violence. From professional athletes, to local offenders, domestic violence affects men, women, and children on a daily basis. Whether or not it’s referred to as battering, family abuse, or intimate partner violence, domestic violence is a physical, emotional and/or psychological behavior that one person uses to gain power and control over another in a relationship.  In Mechanicville alone, a small city of one square mile, there was a 32% increase in domestic incident reports filed by police officers in 2012.  Throughout the country, there are millions of stories about the abuse of real people. According to the Allstate Foundation Poll on Domestic Violence, 74 percent of Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 9th edition of the Express.