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Ripe Tomato Continues a Long Dining Tradition – by Harold Wessell

 

The Ripe Tomato Restaurant, subtitled "An American Grill," at U.S. Rte. 9 and East High Street and its founder  Joe Gleason both turn eighty years old in 2014.  Neither has been in the restaurant all its/his life but a lot of it, in both cases.

   In 1934 when the building was erected,  Rte. 9  was  the major route from Manhattan to the Adirondacks and beyond.  Signs on the Northway, let folks know the restaurant is nearby. In 2013's web guide TripAdvisor, it was awarded the  Certificate of Excellence: a distinction that places it in the top-performing 10 percent of all businesses appearing worldwide on TripAdvisor .

The entire article is in the June 5th issue of the Express.

 

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Helen Tancredi Bruno -90

 

MECHANICVILLE  -- Helen Tancredi Bruno, 93, formerly of No 4th Ave., died Monday evening at St. Mary’s Hospital, just 1 day shy of her 94th birthday.  Born in Mechanicville June 3, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Stella Perone Tancredi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 6th at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church (St. Paul’s), 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours. Helen’s family would like to thank all the staff at Millville Assisted Living for the care, compassion and friendship provided to Helen during her time there. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times, PO Box 665, Mendon, NY 14506 in memory of Helen Bruno.

The entire obituary will be in the June 5th issue of the Express.

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HOPE Pets for Adoption

 

Joanne is a spunky, lively three-year old. She rules the roost, confident and unflappable, she's a true alpha cat. Joanne must know what is going on in her home at all times— you will often find her perched up high checking that everyone, including the humans, are ok. She loves to snuggle and play with her foster family — and a little ear scratching will maker her day. Check out her adorable extra toes and striking golden eyes. Joanne is good with other cats and dogs (4 of them are currently under her supervision). If you need some order in your household Joanne might be just the gal to help out.

Joanne is spayed, up to date on all her vaccinations and has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia.

 

Harper is a very confident 1 1/2 year-old little lady. She enjoys sleeping in the sun all day and curling up on soft bed covers. She loves playing with anything and everything left to her for toys. She enjoys chasing bugs as her little hunter self. Harper is a little shy and quite independent preferring the other cats to people, although sometimes she will follow you around until she gets what she wants (dinner or toys or a quick pet). She would be perfect for a family that is looking to find a companion for an existing pet or a family that would like to adopt more than one cat. Harper is up to date on her vaccinations, spayed and has tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia. 

 

 

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ADK Pets for Adoption

Sidetrack Litter - One of our Southern rescue coordinator's took these pups from a home on the side of the railroad track. They are helping the owner get the Mom spayed and we got the beautiful pups. They are about 9-10 weeks old and have had first shots, wormed and have been vet checked. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Chihuahua mixes - These are some very cute little babies. They are about 10 weeks old and have come from a high kill shelter in the South. They have had their first set of shots, wormed, and have been vet checked. For more information please call the shelter at 518 654-6220
Topaz - This beautiful girl was most likely part of a TNR program. She lost her home when her mother developed cancer. She is a LOVE!!! What a pet she is!! Topaz is about 6 years old, spayed, up to date on shots and ready to find a forever home. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220or come by to meet her.
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Dennis Latham Retires as Stillwater Police Chief – by Sandy McBride

 

On June 30, Dennis Latham will step down as Chief of Police of the Stillwater Police Department after 30 years in that position.  For Dennis, it will be a bittersweet moment.  It may be time to move on to the next stage of a busy and productive life, but leaving the department which he helped to found 38 years ago, and the fellow officers with whom he shares a mutual respect and sense of camaraderie after so many years of facing so many challenges, is not easy for him.

 

Read the entire article in the June 5th issue of the Express.

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Mechanicville’s D.A.R.E. Race – by Sandy McBride

 

122 runners and two dozen walkers gathered last Wednesday to participate in the 25th annual DARE race and fun walk in downtown Mechanicville.  Kevin Connors of the Connors Agency, an original sponsor of the event, was pleased to announce that Joe Kelly had run the race for the 25th time, the only entrant to do all twenty-five.  Mr. Kelly is more than 80 years old, and Kevin says he knocked two full seconds off his 2013 time!  He was beaten in his age division by fellow octogenarian Richard Schumacher by less than a minute.  And trailing by not a lot was the winner of the 90 plus division, Virginia Donahue.

 

Read the entire article in the June 5th issue of the Express.

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Hoosic Valley Stampede – by Christine Barton

 

Schaghticoke-The Hoosic Valley Stampede football and cheerleading program is a private not for profit sports program for kids in grades K-6 in the Hoosic Valley community. The program is also a member of the Northeast Youth Football League (NYFL). The NYFL also includes teams from the surrounding areas of Stillwater, Mechanicville Cambridge, Greenwich and Granville. The Hoosic Valley Stampede is sustained solely through fundraising efforts. The financial success of the program is supported heavily through the generosity of local volunteers as well as community and businesses donations. The Stampede program consists of Flag Cheer, Flag Football, Junior and Senior Tackle. While the Stampede program is independent of the Hoosic Valley School District, the sports programs in the area do work closely together.

Read the entire article in the June 5th issue of the Express.

 

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Malta Passes Right-to-Farm – by H. Wessell

MALTA, June 2 ñ The Malta Town Board on Wednesday adopted the Town's new Agricultural Protection Overlay District Law.

The law was several years in the making, in a collaboration of the Town's Open Space, Agriculture and Trails Committee, chaired by David Haight, and Town Parks and Recreation Director Audrey Ball.

Ball related how in 2009 the Town completed its Agricultural Enhancement Strategy aimed at preserving farmland; and on recommendation of the Open Space Committee, the Town Board adopted the State's new Right to Farm Law locally.

Read the entire article in the June 5th issue of the Express.