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Patricia Polacco Visits Mechanicville School – By Sandy McBride

She was learning-disabled.  She could not read until she was 14 years old. She had dyslexia and was unable to sit still. She could not do math. She was teased, laughed at and humiliated.  In her own words, she “had a dazzling array of tricks to hide what I was going through from my teachers.”

But today Patricia Polacco is the author and illustrator of 95 books for children.  She has won numerous prestigious awards for her writing and her art. And she is an amazing public speaker.  On Thursday of last week, she delighted the students and teachers at Mechanicville Elementary School with her story of how she got to that place.

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Rep. Giffords Attends NEACA Gun Show – Michael Bielawski

Saratoga – Two years ago, former US Representative Gabrielle Giffords was victim to a gun-shot wound to the head at a shooting near Tucsan, Arizona.  This past Sunday, she and her husband former astronaut Mark Kelly, attended the Saratoga Springs gun show.  As NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman put it “Our two national heroes who are walking into space where there are not a lot of folks that are brave enough to try and bring the two sides together.”

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Brown’s Beach – A Work In Progress – By Harold Wessell

STILLWATER, October 14 --The Stillwater Town Board is looking for a few ... more ... good men – and women, to make the revival of Brown’s Beach the community’s accomplishment, says Town Supervisor Edward Kinowski. He envisions the same kind of effort that went far toward the creation of Hollow Town Park, where citizens made new things happen.

"Our Board is making progress with the Brown's Beach restoration," Kinowski told the Express in a conversation this week. "Over the past four weeks, following the final purchase on 16 Sept., a variety of tasks was accomplished by volunteers and contractors.  Most of the work to date

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H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption

Ginger is a smaller 4+ year-old spayed husky mix. She's up to date on vaccinations, very sweet and playful. Ginger likes to play with other dogs and she's housebroken. She will make a fine companion!

Sweet Savanna is a lovely 2 year old female German Shepherd who's good with other dogs. She is timid with people and is more comfortable with women. She is a smart girl and is likely to gain confidence from training activities. A confident, gentle lady to help her learn that people aren't so scary would be a good match for Savanna. She will warm up to considerate men too. She is up to date on vaccinations and spayed. Savanna is a beauty!

Daisy is an extremely sweet black and white 1-year old female, who is soft as a bunny. She is very affectionate but still a bit shy. She wants to be held and cuddled but she's not sure who is safe just yet. Daisy is a purring machine and very playful! She loves catnip mice and likes hiding in a cat tunnel. She's very good at using the scratching post and hasn't scratched any furniture. Daisy gets along well with other cats and has lived with a large dog. She likes to rub against people and other cats.

Patches LOVES to be petted and is a very affectionate, cool cat. He's a big-headed, beautiful boy with caramel eyes! Super playful, he likes to toss his toys and plays hard! Patches favors the lady-critters, he is not so keen on male cats or dogs. He was found living outdoors but, even at 6 years old, has transitioned just fine to being an indoor cat (required for all HOPE cats). All HOPE pets are spayed/neutered and up to date on shots.

 

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Pamela May (Kipp) Gailor – 45

STILLWATER - Pamela May (Kipp) Gailor passed away  suddenly at her home on Friday, October 11, 2013 . She was 45.

Born on April 16, 1968, she was the daughter of Marvin B. Kipp and the late Hazel (Russell) Kipp of Stillwater.

Pam was a 1986 graduate of Stillwater High School. She lived in and around the area for many years. She was employed in many area restaurants. Pam enjoyed everything in nature and all living things. Above all she enjoyed the love of her daughter who was always there for her.

In addition to her father Marvin B. Kipp she is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Gailor of Mechanicville, her companion Barry Gronczniak, her brother Rick Pine of Schenectady, her first husband and long time friend Victor Gailor of Mechanicville and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Pam is predeceased by her mother Hazel Kipp and her brother, Marvin Kipp, Jr.

Relatives and friends may call from 5-7pm on Tuesday, October 15 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will follow at 7pm in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center, 125 High Rock Avenue , Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 in loving memory of Pam.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Saratoga County Animal Shelter – Pets for Adoption

Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 885-4113

 

Ra, DLH, 10yrs old, Flame Point Himalayan, Declawed, indoor only

Olivia, DSH, Adult, Good with cats,kids, dogs OK, indoor only

Pebbles, DSH, 2yrs old, Good with kids,cats, dogs OK, indoor only

Tasha, DSH,  2yrs old, Good with kids,cats,& dogs, indoor only

Luna, SF, Adult, Terrier Mix, Stray, Very happy girl

Foxy,To be Spayed, Older Adult, Shepherd Mix, Needs a nice home

Frank, NM, 1yr old, Hound mix, Good with dogs, kids/cats OK

 

Noah, NM, Adult, Shepherd Mix, Stray,  Very nice boy

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NY National Guard Job Fair – Wednesday Oct. 16, 2013

LATHAM, -- The New York National Guard hosts a job fair for veterans, military family members and members of the National Guard and Reserve at the Latham Armory on Wednesday, October 16.

Members of the media are invited to attend the event.

WHO: Veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves and employers ready to offer them jobs. Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York, will make remarks opening the job fair.

WHAT: Job Fair designed to allow National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, military Reserve members, Active Duty service members, veterans and military spouses to submit applications to prospective employers and also learn how to use job-hunting tools. The event is co-sponsored by the New York National Guard, New York State Department of Labor, Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Employer Support of the Guard & reserve (ESGR), NBC News, the US Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), US Department of Veterans Affairs, and The American Legion.

WHEN: Wednesday October 16, 2013 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

WHERE: Latham Armory,330 Old Niskayuna Rd,Latham, New York 12110

 

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Maureen J. “Deni” Patenaude – 78

STILLWATER – Maureen J. “Deni” Patenaude, 78, of Neilson Ave., died Wednesday evening, Oct. 9th, at home, after an extended illness, in the loving company of her family.

Born in Mechanicville, April 1, 1935, daughter of the late Philip and Jane Montgomery Walsh, Deni graduated from Stillwater High School in 1953.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 2 PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, Saturday morning from 10 AM till 1 PM.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., in loving memory of Maureen “Deni” Patenaude.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full Obituary will be in the Oct. 17th Issue of the Express -