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Bruce Owen Martin

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL - Bruce Owen Martin passed away after a long illness in Saint Augustine, Florida on August 7, 2014. Born October 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Owen and Emily (Smith) Martin and a longtime resident of the Schaghticoke area.

Relatives and friends may visit from 9 to 11 am on August 30, 2014 at the Valley Falls Methodist Church, State Street, Valley Falls. A celebration of Bruce’s life will begin at 11 am.   In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory to the Hoosic Valley Fire Department, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke NY 12154 would be appreciated.  Bruce was the recipient of a liver transplant in June 2003. The greatest honor that could be paid to Bruce would be to become an organ donor.   Those interested in making this pledge may visit www.donatelifeny.org

St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Read the entire obituary in the August 28 issue of the Express.

 

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area Residents to Attend Siena College

LOUDONVILLE, NY (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Siena College is delighted to welcome the following students to its Class of 2018.

Jimsheed Ahmad of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Michael Andrews of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dominica Bleichert of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kevin Boland of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dana Daley of Waterford, NY (12188)

Emily De Lorenzo of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Joseph DeMarco of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Brianna Denier of Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Alison Digena of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Nicolas Dumas of Melrose, NY (12121)

Jillian Everts of Clifton park, NY (12065)

Cassidy Guy of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Christianna Halek of Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Yumi Kageyama of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Ryan Kelleher of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Richard Murphy of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Justin O'Brien of Waterford, NY (12188)

Samuel Occhiogrosso of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Rebecca Opitz of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Matthew Rebel of Waterford, NY (12188)

Connor Robertson of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Ryan Vancavage of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Marcel Garbos Makes the Spring 2014 Dean's List at Bard College at Simon's Rock

 GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Bard College at Simon's Rock announces that Marcel Garbos of Clifton Park, NY, has earned a place on the dean's list for the 2014 spring semester. To be eligible for this honor a student must carry 14 or more credits and achieve a grade point average of 3.5.

Garbos attended Shenendehowa High School East before leaving after 10th grade to start college early.

University of Rhode Island names more than 4,000 students to the Spring 2014 Dean's List

KINGSTON, RI (08/11/2014)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 4,000 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2014 Dean's List. The students represent all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, many other states and more than a dozen countries. More than half of the students are Rhode Islanders.

To be included on the Dean's List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average.

The following students from your area were named to the University of Rhode Island Dean's List:

Karl Eric Anderson of Clifton Park, NY

Alexa Brittany Guy of Clifton Park, NY

Caitlin V Runyon of Clifton Park, NY

74 SUNY Oneonta Student Athletes Named to Spring All-Academic Team

 ONEONTA, NY (08/05/2014)(readMedia)-- 74 SUNY Oneonta student athletes were named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the spring 2014 semester. To be eligible, a student must be a varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 for the semester in which they competed. The following SUNY Oneonta students were named to the All-Academic Team for the spring 2014 semester:

Emily Carter of Clifton Park (12065)

Katie O'Gorman of Clifton Park (12065)

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park (12065)

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park (12065)

Margaret Sanderson earns Spring Academic Honors from SUNYAC

ONEONTA, NY (08/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Margaret Sanderson, of Schaghticoke, NY, was one of 50 SUNY Oneonta student-athletes named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team and Commissioner's List for the Spring 2014 season.

To qualify for the All-Academic Team, a student must be varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 for the semester in which they competed. In addition, to be named to the Commissioner's List, the student athlete must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 based on three semesters at the institution. (Does not have to be consecutive semesters). Sanderson, who is majoring in Elementary Ed., was a member of the Track & Field team.

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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

IMG_1041 - Copy (1) IMG_1046 - CopyChina & Pearl - These two older ladies are pure breed Pomeranian's. They came from an elderly couple who could no longer take care of their animals. They are around 8 - years old. They are both super sweet and follow you every where. They really want a forever home to live out their lives in. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Chihuahua mix puppiesChihuahua mix pups - - These babies are about 10-12 weeks old, have their first set of shot and are vet checked. They have personalities to dream for. Each one is sweeter then the next. They are up to date on their first set of shot, wormed and vet checked. NOw they would love a forever home. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.

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Doris Thompson Sunkes – 74

MECHANICVILLE – Doris Thompson Sunkes, 74, of Saratoga Ave., died Monday, August 18th at her daughter’s home in Vernon, NY, following a brief battle with cancer.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at Noon at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.   Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers remembrances to Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413. visit devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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Denise M. Canary – 51

MECHANICVILLE – Denise M. Canary, 51, former longtime resident of Mechanicville died Saturday, August 16, at Albany Medical Center, in the loving company of her family, following a courageous fight against Leukemia. Denise’s family would like to thank her doctors and nurses at Albany Medical Centers NYOH and the staff on AMCH’s D4East.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, Ma 01202 or Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 Co. Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, in loving memory of Denise M. Canary.

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

 

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Edward E. Zoszak – 53

SCHAGHTICOKE - Edward E. Zoszak of Madigan Road passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his residence. He was 53.

Relatives and friends may call from 5-7pm on Thursday, August 21 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Read the entire obituary in the August 28th issue of the Express.

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H.O.P.E Pets for Adoption

imageMargo is a super sweet petite 2-year old girl. Margo is an excellent and entertaining hunter making sure the house is completely bug free; jumping in mid-air to catch flies is one of her specialties. Margo is playful, gets along with all the other cats in the house and is friendly and lovable. She likes to sleep on the bed, loves to be petted and is sure to thank you with lots of purring. Margo has an unusual medium length tiger coat with some orange "highlights" and a beautiful black fluffy tail. Margo has had one litter of kittens and was a really great mom, but is now spayed (check out her cute babies on our website, Celia, Dodie and Benson) and looking forward to relaxing in her new furever home.Margo is spayed, current on her vaccinations and negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.

 

image-1Check out Fiona's "Bette Davis Eyes" - a truly stunning 8 month old girl with bunny-soft fur. Fiona's favorite thing is "window shopping" for birds and squirrels. When's she's not stalking the wildlife from behind glass she is typically napping (yes, in the window and probably dreaming of squirrel soup). Fiona is very independent - happy to hang out on her own during the day she just wants a little bit of attention morning and night - except if you've got out the interactive toys which she absolutely goes crazy for! Fiona would do best if she is adopted by a family with a quiet home and would do great with a kitty companion. Because she was born wild she is cautious to accept new humans into her personal space and will need a loving new family willing to earn her trust— the rewards once you win her over are great — a massive purr, bedtime sleeping companion and lots and lots of leg rubs. Fiona has lived with other cats and dogs. If you have a busy life or work long hours this low-maintenance lady might be just the beautiful face to welcome you home each day.For more adoptable pets and low cost spay/neuter information, please visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org and call us @ 518.428.2994"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."

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Paul Tonko Takes Walking Tour of Waterford – by M. LeMay

 

WATERFORD AUGUST 14 –Congressman Paul Tonko, Chamber of Southern Saratoga County President/CEO Pete Bardunias, Chamber Ambassadors, and members of the Waterford Community Business Alliance took a stroll down Broad Street to see firsthand the hardworking businesses and business owners of downtown Waterford. First stop on the tour was The Dessert Tray, owned and operated by Tracy Zordan. Tracy has owned The Dessert Tray for a little over a year now but has been making desserts (her passion) for years. She chose Waterford as the location for her business because of her ties to the community. Tracey has lived in Waterford most of her life and is also a kindergarten teacher at the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School.

Read the entire article in the August 21 issue of the Express.