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H.O.P.E Pets for Adoption

imageRed is a very handsome and well-mannered Bloodhound. He is a fit 'n trim 90 pounds and is believed to be 3-5 years old. Red is neutered, up to date on his shots, and micro-chipped. Red's foster was told by his previous owner that Red was trained in Search & Rescue. He knows all of the standard commands and likely others related to S&R. He seems to get along with everyone: people/kids, cats, and other dogs.

Red is available for adoption or for foster (his current foster home is 1 hour away from us, which makes it harder to get him to adoption events).

 

 

 

 

 

image-1Gus is an 8-year old Border Collie mix who is neutered and up to date on his shots. He is a smart, active dog who would love someone to run or hike with. Gus loves to be with his owners the most. He enjoys going for long walks, hiking, and playing fetch with any type of ball. He is a very loyal and protective dog who is under voice command. He loves to herd his family while running off his leash. He enjoys playing fetch and learns very quickly. He understands the words- come, sit, stay, wait, down, bed, and outside.  After a long active day, Gus will curl up next to you at night; he loves taking naps by the fire. He will also put himself to bed if he gets too tired! He sleeps on either a dog bed, human bed, or by the bedroom door and loves to sleep in!

Gus is good with other dogs and would do best in a home without young children.

 

 

image-2Sam is as friendly as he is fluffy (and he is VERY fluffy), is neutered, and up to date on his shots. This 8-year old handsome Maine Coon mix is a charming, well-mannered companion who loves headbutts and being scratched under the chin; in return, he will gently lick your hand. He is very active, clean, and a purr machine. Sam will warm your heart and your home!

 

 

image-3Marcy is a 3-year old, gray long-haired spayed female who is up to date on her shots. Marcy is small for her age, causing many to consider her a kitten. She gets along with everybody and can fits in any environment. Marcy has a very small tail that seems to be only half as long as it should be. She loves attention and will just curl up in your lap and hang out with you. For the last few years, Marcy had been living outside in an abandoned barn with a colony of other cats. She welcomed the chance to come inside and be fed and cared for by her foster family. Please give Miss Marcy the great life she deserves.

 

Visit H.O.P.E. online at www.hopeanimalrescue.org for more adoptable pets, adoption clinics and volunteer opportunities! Call us @ 518.428.2994.

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

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Robert W. Carknard – 84

VALLEY FALLS –  Robert W. Carknard, 84, of Charles St., died Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born in Valley Falls, January 29, 1929, he was the son of the late Irving “Reed” and Lorraine Jones Carknard.

A Funeral Service will be held at Noon on Monday, Dec. 16th at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St., Mechanicville 12118 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday at the funeral home from 2-5PM. In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 507 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 in respectful memory of Robert W. Carknard.  Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

The full obituary will be in the Dec. 19th issue of the Express.

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H.O.P.E Pets for Adoption

imageTiger Lilly is a gentle, 7-year old, 15-pound Italian (mini) Greyhound mix, who will make some family a wonderful pet. She has the coloring and body type of a baby deer! She's vaccinated, spayed and is ready for adoption. If you are a senior citizen, the adoption fee will be waived through our senior to senior program!

For more information, please call Linda @ 518.383.3115

 

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Tippy is a neutered 4-month old male who is up to date on all his shots. He has the coolest coat: he looks black until you look closely and see that he is a black tiger! Tippy is a shy, but friendly, little guy. He is happy to cuddle in your lap and loves belly rubs. Tippy's foster reports that he purrs and plays a lot! He was found living in a parking lot with his Mum and 2 siblings (see adoptable HOPE cat Mum).
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Joanne is a spunky, lively two-year old cat. She is one of the cats that rules the roost. Joanne must know what's going on in her home at all times. She loves to snuggle and play! Joanne is good with other cats and dogs as well. For more information, please contact her foster mother, Karla, at redefinedesign@excite.com.

To fill out online Adoption Applications, volunteer or see other adoptable pets, visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org. For low cost spay/neuter appointments, call Jeanette @518.248.0355

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

 

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Mechanicville High School Variety Show – By Sandy McBride

The Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School Drama Club does it all. They are aspiring writers. They choreograph their own dances. They sing, they play guitar, they do monologues and pratfalls. They are adept at improv. They can operate lights, sound systems, set up a stage. They run a snack bar, sell raffle tickets, and greet guests. If it needs to be done, they get it done.

The entire article is in the Dec. 12 issue of the Express.

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McDonald’s In Waterford Destroyed by Fire – LeMay Page 2/Wessel Page 18

WATERFORD - An early morning fire broke out on Saturday at The McDonald’s on Saratoga Ave in Waterford. The 911 call came in at approximately 3:20 am from the McDonald’s employee. Four employees were in the store at the time working and a patron at the drive through. All employees were able to exit the building and no injuries were reported. The fire is believed to have stared in the fryers and extended into the ventilation system. Store owner Roger Grout stated “the fire suppression system was successfully discharged but did not reach the source of the flames do to the fact that the flames had made their way into the ventilation system.” Four local fire departments fought the early morning blaze.

The entire article is in the Dec. 12 issue of the Express

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John H. Ciulla, Sr. – 86

MECHANICVILLE – John H. Ciulla, Sr., 86, of West St., Riverside, died Monday morning, Dec. 2nd, at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Oct. 31, 1927, son of the late Anthony and Gaetanina Ciulla, John who was affectionately known to family and friends as “Blackie”, left high school, Class of 1946, and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps during WWII, and was honorably discharged in 1946.

A production foreman with the General Electric’s Silicone Prod. Division in Waterford, for many years, retiring in 1987.  Previously he worked at the former WESVACO in Mechanicville.

A charter member of the Riverside Fire Dept., and longtime member of the Henry F. Lefko American Legion Post of Riverside, John was an active member of the Mechanicville Golf Course, where he was the originator of the club’s youth program, and was longtime member of the Frog Island golf league and the president and secretary of the Old Timers league for years.  John welcomed any child who wanted to learn the game of golf, with open arms and a lot of patience.

He also bowled in the Frog Island bowling league for years.

A loving husband, proud father, and caring grand and great grandfather, John instilled getting an education to his family, encouraging and sacrificing when needed, to see all his children fulfill their lives, thru education and/or service to their community.

A handyman at heart, John was always willing to assist his family and friends with any home improvement project.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sylvia D’Avignon Ciulla, sons: recently retired Saratoga County Public Defender John and wife Linda Ciulla, Jr, Robert and Janet Ciulla both of Mechanicville and Dr. Richard (Kathy Wisoff) Ciulla, MD of Halfmoon, daughters: Joann and Gary Noxon of Malta and Cathy (Mike Miller) Dunn of Mechanicville, grandchildren: Lisa Capasso, Jennifer Van Ort, Michael, David, Stephen, Alex, Matthew, Emily and Stephanie Ciulla, Samantha Noxon, Heath and Seth Dunn, along with great grandchildren Allison Capasso, Kyle and Shawn Ciulla.  Also his two sisters Patricia Tanski Wiltsey and Agnes Woodin both of Halfmoon, along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

John  was predeceased by his brothers Sam and James Cuilla, Sr. and brother-in-law Charles D’Avignon.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10 AM Thursday at St. Luke’s on the Hill Church, 40 McBride Rd, Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at St. Lukes on the Hill Church on Wednesday from 4 PM till 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either St. Luke’s Church or Arvin Hart Fire Dept with Riverside Scholarship Fund written in the memo section.

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

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.