Author Archives: Express Weekly

Posted on by

Gingko Trees in Round Lake – by Lauren Peterson

Ginkgo biloba – commonly known as the ginkgo tree – has become a familiar name in many American households in the past few years, along with a host of other eastern plants that promise medicinal benefits. It may surprise some residents of the area to learn that we have ginkgo trees growing around us. There are several young ones in Round Lake, some of them well-hidden, though the easiest one to locate is in the middle of the small park on the southeastern corner of the village where the museum used to stand.

Most people who know about Ginkgo biloba are thinking of the health supplement. It is believed by some to enhance memory and concentration, but scientific studies have thus far been extremely contradictory. It may have no effect on the body, or it may improve blood flow, protect against damage from free radicals and block the effects of many central nervous system disorders.

Read the entire article in the May 1st issue of the Express.

Posted on by

Boston Strong: Locals Run in Marathon – by Sandy Mcbride

When the results of the 2014 Boston Marathon came in, you couldn’t help but wonder at the irony of it.

Two brothers immigrated to the United States with their family in 2002 because of ethnic persecution in their homeland of Kyrgyzstan, one then a 16-year-old and the other a 9-year-old. They grew up in America, availing themselves of the chance to get an education, get a job and have a decent place to live.  In 2013, the brothers, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, blew up two bombs near the finish line at the Boston Marathon in an area crowded with spectators.  Whatever supposed political or religious statement they were trying to make against their adoptive homeland, all they succeeded in doing was to kill an 8 year old child, two young women and a police officer while maiming 264 others.

Read the entire article in the May 1st edition of the Express.

Posted on by

Saratoga Co. 4-H Robotics – by Harold Wessell

That's FIRST as in "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,"
an organization that created, a decade or more ago in partnership with Lego Group, designed to inspire young people aged 9 to 14 (Grades 4-8) to participate in science and technology. Children are engaged in a hands-on learning experience which challenges them to solve real-world problems using robotics. This experience teaches the children to experiment and overcome obstacles which builds self-esteem and confidence.

Read the entire article in the May1st issue of the Express.

Posted on by

Hoosic Valley’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – by Christine Barton

Schaghticoke-The Hoosic Valley Student Council hosted their first Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the schools athletic track on Saturday April 26th. It is estimated that throughout the day there were about 250 people in attendance. This is the first time that this event was organized and held at Hoosic Valley. Despite cool temperatures and a rainy start to the day the community came out to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association and “unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions.”

Hoosic Valley student, Leah O’Donnell originally inspired the idea as a tribute to her grandfather Art Crowe who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s over 3 years ago. Leah, with her grandfather by her side, shared her reasons for organizing the event with a heartfelt speech during the opening ceremony.

Read the entire article in the May 1st issue of the Express.

Posted on by

Rachel’s Challenge- How To Be A Better Person – by Sandy McBride

“I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same.”

These words were written by 18 year old Rachel Joy Scott in 1999.

Today’s high school kids are too  young to remember the feeling of horror and helplessness that gripped our nation on April 20 of that year when the news broke that two teen-age gunmen had gone on a shooting rampage at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.  Twelve students and one teacher died in that attack.

Read the entire article in the May 1st issue of the Express.

Posted on by

Vivian Perkins Sangil – 86

MECHANICVILLE – Vivian Perkins Sangil, 86, formerly of Park Place, died Thursday April 24, at Ellis Hospital after a long illness.

A longtime resident of Mechanicville, she was born June 5, 1927, daughter of the late Floyd and Gladys Lasher Perkins.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 6 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 3-6 PM.  Burial will be held in St. Paul’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Sjogrens Syndrome Foundation, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 325, Bethesda, MD 20817 or Parkinson’s Research Foundation at AMCH, 47 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208, in memory of Vivian Sangil. Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences.

The entire obituary will be in the May 1st issue of the Express.