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Elvis Has Been Seen in Mechanicville
Mule Day’s Magnificent Mules – by S. McBride
All of us who grew up in this area a few years back know that song which was written by Thomas Allen back in 1905. We sang it in school. It was Americana. For us in the Mechanicville-Stillwater-Waterford-Halfmoon area, it was our own history. We live in an area where a century and a half ago the Erie Canal and the Champlain Canal were both life-giving arteries that made transportation, settlement and commerce possible throughout northern and central New York in the days before there were planes, trains and automobiles, big trucks and superhighways. The barges and passenger boats that plied the waters of these amazing canals in the 19th and early 20th centuries were for the most part powered by mules walking the towpaths.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 9th issue of the Express.
Halfmoon-Waterford FD Open House – by M. LeMay
HALFMOON- Sunday October 5th The Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No.1 held their annual fire prevention open house. October is fire prevention month so this was a great event to show families and kids what their volunteer fire department does on a daily basis to protect them and our community. This year’s theme is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Test Yours Every Month”.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 9th edition of the Express.
Local Heroes Take Flight of Honor – by C. Barton
Capital District-On Saturday October 4th following a celebratory ceremony to kick off the day, the Leatherstocking Honor Flight set off for a trip to Washington D.C. The Honor Flight allowed many Capital Region Veterans to “experience and reflect together at their memorials.” The Leatherstocking Honor Flight was established in 2008. Leatherstocking is hub of the National Honor Flight Network, which serves the Greater Capital District of York, Western Massachusetts and Vermont. To date over 1,000 Veterans have been escorted to Washington D.C by way of the Leatherstocking Honor Flight. Currently there are hubs in almost all of the 50 states, each supporting the mission, “to recognize American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington D.C to see their memorials, at no cost to them.”
Read the entire article in the Oct. 9th edition of the Express.
The Express Newspaper – October 9, 2014
Garrett J. Geurtze, III – 82
MECHANICVILLE – Garrett J. Geurtze, III, 82 of Saratoga Ave., died Tuesday, Sept. 30th at Saratoga Hospital, following an extended illness.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5th at 5 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-5 PM.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, NY, NY 10001, in memory of Garrett J. Geurtze, III.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.
The entire obituary will run in the Oct. 9th issue of the Express.
Jacqueline M. Ronda – 56
MECHANICVILLE – Jacqueline M. Ronda, 56, of No Main St., died suddenly Monday, Sept 29th, at home, as a result of a fall in her residence.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Hudson View Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Friday from 5-7 PM.Remembrances may be made to the Mechanicville Fire Dept. 36 No. Main St, in memory of Jacqueline M. Ronda.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The entire obituary will be in the Oct. 9th edition of the Express.
H.O.P.E Pets for Adoption
Vinny is a neutered male Shepherd mix. Vinny is a gentle old soul who just wants to hang out with you. He's good with older children and dogs, house-trained and likes to go for walks. Vinny would be best in a home with another dog he can be friends with.
As Vinny is a Senior, he is free to any seniors through our Senior-to-Senior program.
Vinny is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.
For more information, please call us at 518-424-2878
Spencer is a 2-year old neutered male Scottie/Border Collie mix who weighs 28lbs. He's a stray from Warren County who is a sweet boy once he gets to know you! Spencer loves to ride in the car, is good with dogs and he's housebroken. His foster has found out that he will jump in your lap and fall asleep. Every day we are learning more about Spencer and he is showing us what a good dog he can be!
Spencer is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.
For more information, please call us at 518-424-2878
Crowley is an absolutely gorgeous green eyed 1-year-old boy that was rescued as a kitten from a woodpile and a life of fending for himself outdoors. Crowley is very affectionate and loves attention but has not been adopted yet because he is a "scaredy-cat" ...waiting for a family patient enough to give him the time he needs to trust. He's great with his foster family and with many others that have taken the time to get to know him. Once Crowley gets to know you he's a really amazing guy that will be so grateful to have a forever home. Crowley is great with other cats and dogs. Are you willing to give this regal boy a chance?
Crowley is neutered, up to date on his shots and negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.
Benson is all black except for a little tuxedo white splash on his chest. As of June 6, he was 10-weeks old. Benson is energetic, friendly and playful.
All HOPE cats are spayed/neutered, up to date on their shots, and have tested negative for Feline Leukemia and FIV.
For more information, please contact HOPE @ 518.428.2994 or, to fill out an Online Adoption Application, visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org
"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."
Adirondack Save-A-Stray
Rose - She was brought in to the shelter as a stray. She became the shelter favorite and they just did not want her her put to sleep so they arrange for rescue to pull her. She is a pointer terrier mix about 9 months old. She has been vet check, is up to date on her vaccines and wormed. Please come and meet this really wonderful girl. For more info you are welcome to call the shelter at 518-654-6220.Heather's puppies - These little cuties are Min pin and Dachshund mixes. They are not going to be very big. They were brought into rescue by their mothers owner because he wanted them safe. They have been in foster care for two weeks, vet checked vaccinated and wormed. These babies are around 7 weeks old. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220 or come by to meet them.
Mommy(tiger) & Buddy(Bl & Wht) -This is one of those stories as to why we get angry. This woman moved September 1st and threw her cats out after raising them since they were kittens. We only got 2 and kind of demanded her to go back and find the third. We are updating them on vaccines, flea control,and rabies, but the thought of them having a home one day and not the next makes us cringe. We do not understand, but no matter they are safe now. We are getting overloaded again in our cat room so if someone is looking to adopt a new kitty then please consider coming to ASAS shelter. We want to get our numbers down so ALL OF OUR OLDER CATS ARE JUST A DONATION APPRECIATED. The phone calls will not stop with the oncoming cold weather and we need to make room. Please consider giving them a purrfect home.