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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.

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June 5th, 2014 Express Newspaper

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Mrs. Carol J. LeBlanc – 67

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Carol J. LeBlanc, 67, of River Road, Hemstreet Park, died Tuesday, May 27th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after being stricken at home.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 1st at 5 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM. Remembrances may be made to the Hemstreet Park Fire Dept.

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

The entire obituary will be in the 06-05 issue of the Express.

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Stillwater Area Community Center Board of Directors

 

All interested community center members who reside in the greater Stillwater area (including school district) that are 21 years and older: there are five (5), board of director positions that need to be filled.  We will be holding a Special Election on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 to elect the new positions.

We ask that all interested candidates please submit a cover letter and biography highlighting you professional skill set and why you would enhance our Board of Directors.  Please understand the commitment of time that is required to fill this important position.  Candidates must possess a commitment to volunteerism and the promotion of the community center and its programs.

Interested candidates are required to turn in their cover letter and bios by 4:00pm on the 6th of June, 2014.  Submissions will be turned into a nominating committee and candidates will be contacted during the week of June 9th.  Voting by all community members 18 years of age and older will take place on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 7:00pm.

 

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ADK – Pets for Adoption

Buddy - Buddy lost his home due to severe illness within the family. He was always loved and well cared for but the family feel they cannot provide the attention he needs and won't be able to receive. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and good with kids. He is approximately 6 years old, Shitzu Pom, super friendly. Please give buddy a new future.
Backyard Litter - This guy is the last of his litter to be adopted. He is a bit shy at first but comes around quickly. He has the best disposition when you get to know him. He is definitely a favorite around here. He is listed as a Lab X Hound mix abut looks to be very Lab. Whoever gets him will have a wonderful and brilliant companion. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Kittens, Kittens, Kittens - We have kittens coming out of the woodwork. Please come and adopt. Now is the season. All colors, coats and temperaments available.
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