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This Month in the Civil War: Andersonville – by Sandy McBride

Here in February of 2014, I will step away from my established pattern of “this Month in the Civil War” in order to tell the story of Andersonville.

My interest in the history of Andersonville Prison in Georgia was piqued long ago.  As a teenager, I read the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Andersonville” by MacKinlay Kantor. My father, noticing the book, commented that his mother had relatives who died there, but that was all he knew. It would be many years before I learned the story of the Blair brothers, Hiram, David and Joseph, great-uncles of my grandmother, Gladys Holden Hosley, and many more years before I would finally be able to make the trip to the site of the prison where David and Joseph died and the cemetery where they are buried.

The entire article is in the January 30th issue of the Express

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William S. Grozzo – 70

MECHANICVILLE – William S. Grozzo, 70, of No. Main St., died Sunday, January 26th at Livingston Hill Nursing Center after an extended illness.    A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1st at 3 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. A gathering of friends will commence at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the ELKS National Foundation, c/o Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge 1403, at PO Box 649, Mechanicville, 12118.  To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

The full obituary will be in the February 6th issue of the Express.

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Frank E. Gemmiti – 75

STILLWATER – Frank E. Gemmiti, 75, of County Rte 70, died Thursday, January 23rd, at Wauchula Hospital, Florida, suddenly after being stricken. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, January 31 at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Spring burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Quaker Springs Fire Dept.,

in loving memory of Frank E. Gemmiti.  To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

The full obituary will be in the February 6th issue of the Express.

 

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Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

!cid_tie_8D0DADECC3BECF9_D94_32AB0Jelly, Jam and Lucy - This furry dish of candy is absolutely gorgeous. They are 8 weeks old, vaccinated & vet checked. Jelly, Jam & Lucy are Shepherd/Collie mixes. How can you resist those gorgeous faces.
BuddyBuddy..black and white shithzu mix - Buddy is a 16 month old ShihTzu/Poodle mix. Absolutely adorable. Buddy is vetted and health checked.

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

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Carmella Adeline Sgambati Izzo – 98

MECHANICVILLE – Carmella Adeline Sgambati Izzo, 98, of Park Place, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Mechanicville on June 9, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Emilia Sgambati and wife of the late Sanford L. Izzo, Sr.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad in loving memory of Carmella A. Izzo.

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

Entire obituary is in the January 30th issue of the Express.

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The Express Newspaper – January 30th, 2014

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H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption

imageHenry is a distinguished 10-year old neutered male Schnauzer/Lab mix. This handsome fellow is up to date on his shots and micro-chipped. Henry has spent his life with an elderly couple and their cat. He's doing well in his foster home and is very loving. Henry gets along well with their dog, is housebroken, and seems to prefer women.

image-1Brady is an active 3-year old neutered male Border Collie/Lab mix, who 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 is good with kids and dogs and is crate trained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

image-2Gabby is an 8-month old, black and white female kitten with beautiful golden eyes! She's a sweet, independent, calm little lady. Gabby enjoys hiding in boxes, surprising her friends as they walk by and having you throw a ball that she can chase. At night she insists on snuggling right up next to you and you will wake up having her stare at you until you get up and give her a treat. Gabby gets along with other cats and still plays with her dog friends. Gabby is spayed and up to date on her shots.

 

image-3Joanne is a spunky, lively two-year old cat. She is one of the cats that rules the roost. Joanne must know what is going on in her home at all times. She loves to snuggle and play with her owners. Joanne is good with other cats and dogs as well. Please contact Karla, at redefinedesign@excite.com for more about Joanne.

 

For more info on these H.O.P.E. pets and others, visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org and be sure to check out our events calendar, volunteer opportunities & low cost spay neuter info! Call us @ 518.428.2994

"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."

 

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Halfmoon Historical Society Receives Charter – by Michael Bielwski

Halfmoon – This past Jan 13 the Halfmoon Planning Board meeting was packed with residents to take part in the meeting to consider the town’s latest development project.  The project under discussion was Princeton Heights, a major residential subdivision planned for off of Princeton Avenue and Manchester Drive.  Princeton Heights has been in planning for at least eight years.

For almost two hours, one resident after another took to the podium to voice opposition to the project, citing traffic, noise, water runoff, and the general erosion of Halfmoon’s rural image as their primary concerns.  Resident Margaret Sautter, whom was among the project’s most vocal critics, took some extra time to speak with The Express.

Entire article on page 17 of the January 23rd issue of the Express.

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Waterford School Takes on Bullying – by Michael Bielawski

Waterford – This past Jan 10 Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free Jr/Sr High School held the second of three assemblies on bullying.  The speaker was Officer Jeremy Connors of the Waterford Police Department.  “The main objective was to open the eyes of the students as to what goes on in the school and other forms of social media” he said.

Connors stressed that with today’s new media technologies such as smart phones and tablets, bullying has taken on new forms.  “I think bullying is not just in the halls of the school anymore, it’s starting to resonate throughout the community via social media and individuals personal lives.  With the fact that everyone has smart phones and Internet access, it’s almost instantaneous that the information gets put out onto the Internet or made public and it can ruin a person’s name or image in an instant.”

Entire Article on page 16 of the January 23 issue of the Express.