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Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati, 88, of Saratoga Ave., died early Christmas Eve morning at Samaritan Hospital in the loving company of her husband and children.  A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, she was born July 27, 1925, daughter of the late Dominick and Angela Giulianelli Forte.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the church on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 3-7 PM.

For those wishing to remember Lucy in a special way, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad, PO Box 669, Mechanicville, or All Saints on the Hudson Endowment Fund, 52 William Street, Mechanicville, in loving memory of Lucy A. Sgambati.

Entire obituary will be in the 01/02 edition of the Express.

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James C. “Jim” Fox – 85

MECHANICVILLE – James C. “Jim” Fox, 85, of Ellsworth Ave, died Friday Dec. 20th at Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, Granville, in the company of his loving family.  Born in New Britain, CT, January 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary McMahon Fox.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 12 PM at All saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville with military honors and burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, NENY Chapter, PO Box 4091, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, 17 Madison St., Granville, NY 12832 in memory of James C. Fox.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full obituary is in the December 26th edition of the Express.

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Frederick Lewis Giaudette – 89

Frederick Lewis Gaudette of South Main Street passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Diamond Hill Nursing Center in Troy with his loving family at his side. He was 89.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Friday, December 27 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Saturday in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot in Stillwater Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Stillwater Fire Department PO Box 411, Stillwater, NY 12170 in loving memory of Fred Gaudette.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Full obituary will be in the Dec. 26th edition of the Express.

 

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H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption

 

imageBrady is an active 3-year old neutered male Border Collie/Lab mix, who is up to date on his shots and micro-chipped. He is 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 is good with kids and dogs and is crate trained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

image-1Bentley is a 3-year old neutered male Pomeranian, who is up to date on his shots and micro-chipped. He likes to ride in the car and is good with older children and other small dogs, though he does not seem to be fond of cats. Bentley is house trained and walks well on a leash.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

image-2Marley is a playful, fun two year old tabby cat. She was discovered as a nine month old kitten on a country road riddled with fleas and starving. From the time she arrived at her foster home she has been a doll. She rubs against people, encouraging them to pet her. She loves to hitch a ride on shoulders whenever the opportunity arises. Marley enjoys being wherever people are. She loves to be around other cats and is great with dogs.

For more information about Marley, please contact her foster mother, Karla, at redefinedesign@excite.com.

For more adoptable pets, volunteer opportunities and to fill out an online Adoption Application, visit H.O.P.E. online at www.hopeanimalrescue.org. Call #(518) 428-2994.

"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E." FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!!

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Rev. J. Daniel Nolan – 75

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Rev. J Daniel Nolan, 76, unexpectedly went home to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, December 16, 2013.  He died at The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA where he compassionately served many who visited the Shrine.

Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11:00 am Saturday, December 21st in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am with The Most Rev. Howard J. Hubbard, D.D., Bishop of Albany, as Celebrant.

Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Donations may be made in his memory to The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, 2 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge, MA 01262 or to St. John the Evangelist School, 760 Main St., Watertown, CT 06795

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Saratoga Co. Animal Shelter Pets for Adoption

Saratoga County
Animal Shelter
6010 County Farm Rd.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-4113

IzzyIzzy, SF, 3yrs old, Owner could not keep, Catahoula Mix, housebroken, No cats/dogs, Good with kids, Microchiped

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CalvinCalvin,NM,5yrs old., St.Bern/Blood hound, weight 134.16lbs, He was brought in due to food aggression. Good with dogs but feeding will be an issue. No kids. Cats ok

 

StoneyStoney,NM,Adult, DSH, Litter box trained, Was abandoned by owner.

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local Students

Local Students from Hudson Valley Community College Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society

TROY, NY (12/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Local college students studying at Hudson Valley Community College were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for two-year institutions of higher learning.

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is indicative of academic excellence. Those inducted are matriculated students who have met standards including a grade point average of 3.71 or higher.

Local students include:

Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park, who is studying Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Christopher Dalpe of Waterford, who is studying Business Administration.

Samuel Gibbons of Johnsonville, who is studying Architectural Technology.

Joshua Hunt of Stillwater, who is studying Computer Information Systems.

Andrew Krupski of Clifton Park, who is studying Public Administration.

Bettina Martin of Waterford, who is studying Fine Arts.

Timothy Martin of Clifton Park, who is studying Computer Information Systems.

Anna Myers of Clifton Park, who is studying Criminal Justice.

Kevin Orlando of Clifton Park, who is studying Broadcast Communications.

Lisa Pelton of Stillwater, who is studying Chemical Dependency Counseling.

Lorna Prescillas of Waterford, who is studying Business Administration.

Eric Samaniego of Clifton Park, who is studying Business Administration.

Spenser Urdanoff of Clifton Park, who is studying Business Administration.

 

Coastal Carolina University honors December 2013 graduates

CONWAY 28528, SC (12/16/2013)(readMedia)-- More than 500 students were eligible to receive their degrees at Coastal Carolina University's commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the HTC Center.

They include:

Gregory Ducharme of Clifton Park NY, with a Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree in Marketing

Sarah Hart of Melrose NY, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology

 

Shawna Mason Named Member of SUNY Delhi's New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians

DELHI, NY (12/11/2013)(readMedia)-- Shawna Mason of Mechanicville, NY, has been named a member of SUNY Delhi's New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians for the 2013-14 academic year.

Mason is currently pursuing an associate's degree in Veterinary Science Technology.

Area residents studying abroad as part of Union College program

SCHENECTADY, NY (12/06/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are part of a group of Union College students studying abroad during the college's winter break.

Nolan Flike, of Stillwater, NY will travel to Cordoba, Spain, focuing on cultural diversity in the context of technology. Flike is a History major.

Mollie Gilchrist, of Johnsonville, NY will travel to New Zealand, focusing on electric power development and environmental management. Gilchrist is a Political Science major.

Michael Koberger, of Schaghticoke, NY will travel to Cordoba, Spain, focuing on cultural diversity in the context of technology. Koberger is a Mechanical Engineering major.

SUNY Potsdam Dance Student Molly Bonnier Featured in Student Choreographer Concert

POTSDAM, NY (11/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Potsdam will present performances of original dance works by student choreographers from Dec. 6 to Dec. 8 on campus.  Fourteen SUNY Potsdam students who are majoring or minoring in dance have created 20 dance works for the concert, which is entitled "Kaleidoscopic." The pieces run from the technically challenging to the thematically intriguing, from the highly kinetic to abstractly sculptural, and from laugh-out-loud comedic to highly dramatic. Stylistically, everything from jazz to ballet and contemporary to tap dance is represented.

The student performers and choreographers include Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY.

Performances of Concert A will be presented on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m., and Concert B will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. All performances will be offered in the Dunn Hall Dance Theater. Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance. Tickets are free for SUNY Potsdam students with ID and $5 for general admission. Tickets will be available at the door one hour before each performance. For more information, please call the Department of Theatre and Dance at (315) 267-2556.

 

Local athletes compete for SUNY Oneonta women's soccer team during fall season

 

ONEONTA, NY (11/26/2013)(readMedia)-- 25 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta women's soccer team during the recently completed fall season.

Karly DeSimone of Clifton Park (12065)

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park (12065)

A liberal arts college focused on teaching and learning, SUNY Oneonta ranks 16th among the "Top Public Regional Universities-North" in the 2014 U.S. News and World Report rankings, sits at No. 59 on the Kiplinger's magazine list of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" and has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for excellence in community engagement.

Christopher Braim of Stillwater Named to the Men's Golf Team at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (11/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Christopher Braim of Stillwater, NY is a participating member of the SUNY Delhi Men's Golf Team. Braim is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Professional Golf Management at Delhi.

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Cruise In Support HV Christmas Transportation Fund – Christine Barton

Schaghticoke-Every year the Hoosic Valley Transportation Department and the Tobacco Road Street Rod Club partner together to raise money for the “Christmas for Kids Fund.” The Hoosic Valley bus drivers set the fund up many years ago when they recognized that many families in the school district could use a helping hand during the holiday season. The goal is to raise money to purchase holiday gifts for kids K-12 in the district that may be in need during the holidays.

Entire article can be seen in the December 19th issue of the Express.

 

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Stillwater/Halfmoon Receive Grants – by Harold Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, December 11 – On the day of their monthly Agenda Meeting, Saratoga County supervisors learned that, after two previous attempts, Saratoga County communities or organizations garnered some share of the Governor's statewide economic development grant competition.

Receiving awards were several of the County's communities received awards.

– Saratoga Rowing Association, Inc, with the help of a $42,000 grant, aims to position Saratoga as a destination of choice for elite regattas and training, by expansion of its capital infrastructure, and improvement of race course equipment. A building for regatta planning and execution, and athlete training will be provided by renovating a neglected building located in the Town of Saratoga, NY, across Fish Creek from its main boathouse.

The entire article can be seen in the December 19th issue of the Express.