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Linda Dalaba Hicks – 62

MECHANICVILLE – Linda Dalaba Hicks, 62, of Hudson River Road, died Sunday, August 10th, at St. Peter’s Hospice after a brief illness.

A Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial inStillwater Union Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from Noon till 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to WTEN Pet Connection, 341 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY 12204.

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

The full obituary is in the Aug. 14th issue of the Express.

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“From Ashes to Arches” McDonald’s in Waterford Reopens – by M. LeMay

 

WATERFORD- On Wednesday August 6th Roger Grout owner and operator of the Waterford McDonald’s held his re-grand opening of his newly built restaurant along with a huge crowd of supporters and local dignitaries from both Saratoga County and Albany County.

On December 7, 2013, fire destroyed the prior restaurant that was originally built in 1976. The fire left 50 people out of work, and a community without a three decade old restaurant. Grout stated, "We knew we were going to come back, it was never a question and now it's back, bigger, and better than ever.” Grout stated “we maintained 37 out of the out 50 prior employees and now have a total of 90 employees over all to run the store. We operate 24/7 and our lobby is open those hours with WIFI”.

Read the entire article in the Aug. 14th issue of the Express.

 

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Johnsonville Ambulance Celebrates 50 Years – by C. Barton

 

Johnsonville- The Johnsonville Volunteer Ambulance Service (JVAS) held a celebration on Sunday August 10th at the River Road squad house to celebrate 50 years of service to the community. The ambulance service was started in September 1963 by a group of area residents for the purpose of providing emergency medical services to the community. The first formal business meeting was held on September 9th 1963. Prior to the JVAS being formally established, the community was served by neighboring Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad. Many of the members of the newly formed JVAS had been affiliated with Hoosic Valley and the first ambulance owned by the JVAS came from the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad (HVRS).

Read the entire article in the August 14th issue of the Express.

 

 

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Veterans Hall Open House – by C. Barton

 

Schaghticoke-On August 9th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm the Veterans Hall located in the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds hosted an open house for the community as a “Salute to All Veterans Past and Present.” The open house allowed for visitors to view the abundant collection of memorabilia and the significant improvements to the hall. Veterans Hall has undergone major physical plant improvements over the last year. The time talent and donations of community members have made this hometown tribute the successful memorial that it has become.

 

Read the entire article in the August 14th issue of the Express.

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Stillwater Gets Second Shot at FEMA Aid – by H. Wessell

OWN OF STILLWATER, August 6 - A meeting of the Town of Stillwater officials and a bevy of state and federal officials related to disaster recovery, as well as aides to congressional representatives, gathered at the Town Hall on Wednesday to revive the effort to get enough funding for a large culvert seriously undermined by Hurricane Sandy.

Read the entire article in the August 14th issue of the Express.

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Grand Opening of Hospitality Building on the Hudson – by T. Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE AUGUST 8- The Grand Opening of the Hospitality Building at the City Dock was held on Friday morning. This structure has showers and bathroom facilities for visiting boaters. Free water is available to boaters as well. This is one of the few facilities of its kind on the Upper Hudson River.The lights on Terminal St. from Main St. to the dock were donated by Stewart's Corp. Supervisor Tom Richardson reiterated that Gary Dake, on behalf of Stewart's donated the last $20,000 " without hesitation."

Read the entire article in the August 14th issue of the Express.

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WWII Vet Stephen Dennis Receives Medals – by S. McBride

 

Stephen Dennis celebrated his 92nd birthday this past weekend.  Somehow it is fitting that just two days before that birthday he was presented with a long-overdue gift . . .  the medals he earned for his service to our nation in World War II seven decades ago as a sailor in the United States Navy.

In a ceremony at Lt. Fred H. Clark Post 91 of the American Legion, to the cheers and cries of “Thank you!” from the friends, family members, officials and Legionnaires in attendance, Steve was presented with the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with Two Bronze Stars, the Navy Occupation Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon and the Combat Action Ribbon.  He was also presented the New York State Senate’s Liberty Medal, and the Saratoga County Veterans’ Service Medal from the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors.

 

Read the entire article in the August 14th issue of the Express.

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Patricia T. Booth – 89

MECHANICVILLE - Patricia T. Booth of North Main Street in Mechanicville passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Bennington Vermont. She was 89 years old.

Relatives and friends may call from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, August 14 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street in Schaghticoke. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Read the entire obituary in the Aug. 14th issue of the Express.