The Express Newspaper May 30, 2103
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CITY OF MECHANICVILLE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS
Residential Rehabilitation Program In Search of Contractors
The City of Mechanicville is looking for contractors to participate in a grant program funded by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal known as the HOME program. The program will make grants available to improve owner-occupied properties that serve low and moderate income residents. As part of the program, the City must maintain a list of qualified contractors in the area. Contractors on the list will receive bid requests for residential rehabilitation projects from property owners that are participating in the program.
All contractors who are interested in being considered for work related to the HOME grant program must first submit their qualifications. The qualification form can be obtained at City Hall in the Accounts office. Contractors must meet insurance requirements, provide contact information, and provide three references in order to be considered.
Minority and women owned businesses are encouraged to submit their qualifications.
For more information on the City’s new HOME Program, contact Gina Kenyon at City Hall at (518) 664-7303. A detailed summary of eligibility criteria and other requirements of the program is available upon request.
Jean E. Wolff – 73
STILLWATER – Jean E. Wolff, 73, of Lake St., died Friday evening, May 17th, at Albany Medical Center, after being stricken with strokes several days ago.
Born in Stillwater, December 6, 1939, she was daughter of the late Albert D. and Bertha Smodell Wolff.
Jean operated the former Wolff’s Diner in Stillwater for a number of years. She also assisted her son’s Family Fun Amusement business over the years.
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Peter J. Belmonte, Sr. – 81
CLIFTON PARK – Peter J. Belmonte, Sr., 81, well known home builder in the Capital District, died suddenly at his CliftonPark home Thursday May 16th, of natural causes.
Born and raised in Mechanicville, February 4, 1932, son of the late Dominick and Mary DeVito Belmonte, he was a 1950 grad of Mechanicville High School and a 1954 engineering graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy. Following college, Peter served in the Officer Corps of the US Army.
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Calvin E. Agan – 75
STILLWATER – Calvin E. Agan, 75, of Hudson Ave., died at home Wednesday, May 15th, after combating respiratory problems for a number of years.
Born in Grafton, Sept 22, 1937, Cal had for the last several years had been the volunteer bartender at the American Legion Post 490 in Stillwater. Previously he had worked at Pollock’s and Andy’s Sporting Goods both of Troy for many years.
A sportsman, Cal enjoyed hunting and fishing, and the company of family and friends.
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RoseAnn Yusaitis – 53
MECHANICVILLE – RoseAnn Yusaitis, 53, of Van Buren Save., Riverside, died Tuesday morning, May 14th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Saratoga Springs, January 23, 1960, daughter of the late Edward and Vivian Halusic Gaida Yusaitis, she was 1978 graduate of Catholic Central High School, Troy.
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Heroes Rush in Ballston Spa – By Melissa LeMay
BALLSON SPA- Ellms family farm; 468 Charleston Rd Ballston Spa was the home of the second annual Hero’s Rush race on Saturday. It was a 4.7 mile race with 17 fire –related obstacles for participants of every age, gender and job title. You didn’t have to be firefighter that day to participate but after crossing that finish line you certainly knew what it was like to be one, for at least a little while.
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New Stewarts in Malta? – By Harold Wessell
MALTA, May 20 – "You don't have a quota," Stewart's real estate director Tom Lewis recalled former company head Bill Dake saying – when the company already had 189 stores. " If it doesn't make sense doing it... I don't just want more stores."
The company, accordingly he told Malta leaders at Monday's workshop, has walked away from a fair amount of sites "that might have been good for one reason or another."
In particular, as the proposal for a shop in Maltaville near the Rte. 67 entrance to Luther Forest Technology campus has evolved, Lewis acknowledged that in trying to find a specific "public benefit" – a crucial requirement for granting the Planned Development District rezoning of a property, it's all come down to water.
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Mehan Selected as Grand Marshal – By JoAnn Winchell
STILLWATER - Determined, dedicated, and dependable are just three of the many desirable characteristics this year’s American Legion Post #490’s Parade Grand Marshal John M. Mehan possesses. The legionnaire’s selection demonstrates their continued commitment to honor hard-working patriots with local ties that emulate life-long service to their country, state, and town and remain active in their endeavor to support the American Legion’s vision.
John Mehan is a life-long resident of Stillwater. He was raised in the ‘South End’ of Stillwater, the second son of Dave and Saraetta Mehan. Raised with siblings Dave, Tom, Fran, Mary Jo and Marty, John proudly graduated as a scholar athlete and member of the legendary Class of ’59.
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Nate Hatalsky Singed Letter of Intent – By Sandy McBride
MECHANICVILLE - Before a large gathering of teachers, friends and family at the Mechanicville High School Library on Monday, June 13, Nathan Hatalsky signed a national letter of intent to play football at the State University of New York at Albany in the 2013 season.
Nathan was introduced by high school Principal Kevin Kolakowski who congratulated the senior on his success both on the playing fields and in the classroom. He noted that in addition to his numerous honors for sports, Nathan is also a member of the National Honor Society as well as the All Saints on the Hudson Youth Council. He was also voted by his classmates to be King of the Senior Prom.
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