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Saratoga Growing Drug Problem – by Harold Wessell

ALBANY AND BALLSTON SPA, March 7 – “Heroin was big back in the ‘60s, but it’s making a comeback because of these prescription pills,” says the Sheriff’s officer who has assumed leadership of his department’s narcotics division. “People are getting hooked on the opiates.”
He – who sill be referred to here as simply “the chief” for obvious reasons, tells how confidential informants ring his and he partners’ cell phones at any time of day or night, during some dozen years he has worked only in narcotics investigation and enforcement.

Full Article in the March 13th issue of the Express.

 

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Marie Michele Falco – 75

MECHANICVILLE – Marie Michele Falco, 75, of Ellsworth Ave., died Monday, March 10th, at St. Mary’s Hospital,Troy, after an extended illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born August 13th, 1938, daughter of the late Angelo and Margaret Ricci Michele, Marie worked for most of her life at her family’s former business, Michele’s Grocery and Deli on No.Main and Saratoga Ave, in the city.

In recent years, Marie assisted her son’s business, Faldoni’s Delicatessen of Mechanicville, making their popular rice pies during Easter season.

She loved traveling, making stops at casinos and the local racino, but her most treasured time was spent with her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Philip “Buzz” Falco, who died in 2002, her son Wayne M. Falco in 1982 and her brother Pasquale “Pat” Michele in 1995.

Survivors include her four children: Michele and Mike Holmes, Robert and Meg Falco, Diane ( Michael Scavuzzo) Alderman and John and Tressy Falco.  Grandchildren: Margaret and John Wortz, Marie (Brandon Coreno) Holmes, Robbie, Nicky and Jenna Falco, Derek (Kristen) and Ian (Jessica) Thomas, Rev. Thomas Pettigrew and Katherine (Howard Moyer) Pettigrew, along with great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Hailey, Liliana, Sofia, Eva, Cameron and Jack.

A Funeral Service will be held  Wednesday evening at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in loving memory of Marie Michele Falco.

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

 

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James A. Gilchrist – 65

MALTA - James A. Gilchrist, more commonly known as “Jimmy”, passed away March 7, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 65.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373).

Graveside services with military honors will be 1pm Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road.  Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Full Obituary will be in the March 13th issue of the Express

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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

LanierLanier - Terrier mix, sweet, up to date on shots, vet checked and dewormed. Lanier is a real lover boy he is about 1.5 years old and ready for his forever home.
Brittany baby Billie Brittany baby EmieBittany's pups - Emie, Flint and Billy. These babies are about 9 -10 weeks old shepherd mixes, up to date on shots, vet checked and de-wormed. They are going to be beauties when they grow up. They would love to find a family to call their own.

Adirondack Save A Stray
4880 New York 9N, Corinth, NY 12822
(518) 654-6220
11am - 6pm • adirondacksaveastray@yahoo.com

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H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption

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Calvin is 5-year old St.Bernard/Bloodhound mix who is a very happy and playful boy! He's good with both dogs and cats and is housebroken. Because of his large size (120+ lbs), it is best that he not go to a home with small children. For more information, call 518.424.2878.

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Seymour is a 3 yr. old scruffy looking fellow with a heart of gold. He is neutered and simply lives to be near you and follow you around. He has "cauliflower" ears following a bad ear infection. Severe scratching caused blood to harden between the cartilage of his ears and they are permanently hard and curled. Seymour was brought to HOPE in a trap as part of a feral colony. It was apparent that he was a lost pet since he was already neutered and was extremely friendly and hungry for affection. He has turned into a wonderful house cat who loves to eat and play and be petted. He lives with several cats but we are unsure how he is with dogs.
Visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org for more adoptable pets, low cost spay/neuter appointments & exciting fundraisers! Volunteers welcome!
Call us @ 518.428.2994
"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."

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H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption

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Brady is an active 3-year old neutered male Border Collie/Lab mix. He is up to date on his shots and micro-chipped. He's a very loving and loyal dog who needs room to run. Brady is house trained and if you place a small bell on the door, he will ring it when he needs to go out! He's good with kids and dogs and crate trained. He would make a family a wonderful companion!

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Mum is a beautiful spayed ~ 2-year old female who is up to date on all her shots. Mum is very friendly and gets very excited to see her people (could be you!). She is ok with other cats, though she can be a bit grumpy with them. She and her 3 babies were rescued from living in a store parking lot. Her babies have found homes and Mum now deserves a loving family of her own!

For more adoptable pets, volunteer opportunities and low cost spay neuter info~ visit H.O.P.E. online at www.hopeanimalrescue.org!

 

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Schaghticoke in 1824 – By Chris Kelley

Over the past month, I’ve discussed the entry for Schaghticoke in Horatio Spafford’s 1813 “Gazetteer of New York.” Mr. Spafford, strapped for money, had ambitions to write many more Gazetteers, covering a wider geographical area, but was only able to produce one other edition, another New York Gazetteer in 1824. He died in 1832.
As one would expect, much of what Spafford published in 1824 was a duplicate of the 1813 edition. Things such as history and land types would be unchanged, one would think, but let’s see what had changed in the entry for Schaghticoke. To begin with, Schaghticoke was now 16 rather than 20 miles from Albany, though still 10 miles north of Troy. My GPS tells me that it’s 19 miles from Schaghticoke to Albany, though who knows where the measurements would begin or end, then or now.

Full article in the February 27th issue of the Express.

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Transfiguration Parish Prepares Meal – Christine Barton

Winter vacation week is traditionally a time for rest and relaxation, but for many local students and Transfiguration parishioners it was a time for giving. A group of volunteers from both sites at Transfiguration Parish spent time during the school break preparing and serving a meal for Bethany House in Troy. The Bethany Hospitality Center merged with Unity House in 2012 and is now known as Bethany @ Unity. The resource center serves a diverse population of people affected by financial struggles. Additionally, they offer community meals and a variety of other human service resources for area residents.