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Foster Parents Needed in the Area – by C. Barton

Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties- The signs “Become a Foster Parent” have been hanging in communities around the area. These signs have been seen at recent county fairs in Saratoga, Washington and Rensselaer County and are visible throughout communities in the area. We are lacking in families in Southern Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties at this time, says Kelli Reilly, Homefinder for the Foster Care Program at Berkshire Farm. Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth is a statewide agency that offers an array of services for children and families including foster care. The organization has been, “changing lives, changing futures, since 1886.”

Read the entire article in the Sept. 18th issue of the Express.

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Awards and Achievements/ Local College Students

Shenendehowa High School graduate Joshua Ellis receives Dean's Award recognition at Colgate University for spring, 2014

HAMILTON, NY (09/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Joshua Ellis, a Philosophy major from Clifton Park, NY, has been awarded the Dean's Award for academic excellence by Colgate University for the spring, 2014 semester.

Local Hamilton College Student Selected as Career Center Peer Advisor

Clinton, N.Y. – Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, and a junior at Hamilton College, has been selected as a peer advisor in Hamilton’s Career Center.

The peer advisors (PAs) are students who have been trained to critique cover letters and resumes. In addition to helping to write and critique resumes and cover letters, upon referral from a professional counselor PAs are trained to assist with learning how to network, how to help students to begin to look for career-related experience(s), and can offer advice on how to prepare for basic interviews.

Beamish, a classical studies and English major at Hamilton, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

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Norma Shoemaker Curtis – 75

Tomhannock - Norma Shoemaker Curtis was called home to the arms of her savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 after a long illness. She was 75.

 

 

Relatives and friends may call from 5-6:30pm on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the United Church of Cohoes, 132 Mohawk Street, Cohoes. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 at the church. There will be a gathering following the service downstairs in the Rev. Terrie Stine Tebordo gathering room.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The full obituary will be in the Sept. 18th issue of the Express.

 

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John L. Whitman, Jr.

 

John Leroy "Roy" Whitman, Jr., of Zephyr lane passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his residence. He was 68.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Peter's Church, 895 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10-11:00am prior to Mass. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Stillwater.

Kindly consider donations to the DAV Transportation Services, C/O Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208 in memory of John Whitman, Jr.

The full obituary will be in the Sept. 18th Express.

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Richard A. Marinello – 64

MECHANICVILLE - Richard A. Marinello passed away Monday, August 25, 2014 at his home. He was 64.

In addition to his mother Josephine, Richard is survived by his two uncles, Daniel and Paul Marinello; one aunt, Esther Laurenzo and her husband Abe and many cousins.

In respect to Richard's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway 9584-5373), Saratoga Springs, NY.

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

 

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Thousands Attend 2014 Tugboat Roundup – by M. LeMay

WATERFORD- Friday September 5th was the kickoff of the fifteenth annual Waterford Tugboat Round-Up. Twenty plus tugs of every shape and size made their way up the Mohawk River. The visitors cheered on the tugs, owners and passengers before they docked along the Erie Canal near the Waterford Visitors Center.

   Friday evening started the three-day festivities filled with vendors set up along the Erie Canal. There was something for everyone; fun & games for the kids, pony rides, petty zoo, plenty of food choices provided by many local non for profit organizations, music and vendors selling things from handmade crafts to pocketbooks. An added bonus this year up on Lock 2 was a boat show sponsored by The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, exhibitors where Anderson Boats, Smith Boys & Mohawk Valley Marine.

Read the entire article plus photos in the Sept. 11th Express.

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Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley – by S. McBride

General Philip Sheridan had his orders.

  “Give the enemy no rest.  Do all the damage to railroads and crops you can.  Carry off stock of all descriptions, and negroes, so as to prevent further planting.  If the war is to last another year, we want the Shenandoah Valley to remain a barren waste”.

   With these words, Union Commanding General Ulysses S. Grant made it very clear to Sheridan, recently appointed commander of the Army of the Shenandoah, that he expected the bounty of the fertile and productive Shenandoah Valley in Virginia to be destroyed, depriving the Confederate armies defending Richmond and Petersburg of food supplies and livestock.  Grant was determined to bring the American Civil War to an end by whatever means it took.

Read the entire article in the Sept. 11th issue of the Express.