SCHAGHTICOKE - Doris R. Russom, 83 of Stillwater Bridge Rd. died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A Funeral Home Service will be held Friday at 1PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville,NY with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home prior to the service from11AM-1PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer, NY 12144 in loving memory of Doris R. Russom. Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences.
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Mechanicville Library-A Good Place to Go – by Sandy McBride
Article on page 5 of the 02-01 Express.
Mechanicville Basket Ball Seniors
Page 14-15 in the 02-01 Express.
Interim Business Manager for Stillwater School – by Terrie Gifford
Article on page 8 of the 02/01 Express.
Leisetta “Sally” Bochette – 93
STILLWATER – Leisetta “Sally” Bochette, 93, entered into Heaven on January 28th at The Eddy Heritage House, Troy, after a short illness.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4-7PM at the Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave,Stillwater, NY 12170. A Funeral Service on Friday at the Stillwater United Church will be held at 11AM with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Sally in a special way can make contributions to the Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave, Stillwater, NY in her memory.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.
Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences.
“Understanding Heroin and Opioid Abuse” will be held on Monday, February 5th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Mechanicville High School Auditorium.
An educational community forum
“Understanding Heroin and Opioid Abuse” will be held on Monday, February 5th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Mechanicville High School Auditorium.
This educational community forum is sponsored by the Town of Halfmoon, City of
Mechanicville, Town of Stillwater, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, Mechanicville School District, the US Drug Enforcement Administration, Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, St. Luke’s on the Hill, and New Choices Recovery Center.
In an effort to provide an opportunity to inform and educate community residents about the risks of heroin and prescription opioid use, the signs of addiction and the resources available to help.
Halfmoon Supervisor Kevin Tollisen announced today that an educational community forum on heroin and opioid addiction will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Mechanicville High School Auditorium, Kniskern Avenue, Mechanicville, NY.
The community forum will feature a panel of experts including: Treatment Specialists, Physicians, Addiction Specialists, Law Enforcement, Community Partners and families of those affected. The forum will invite audience participation, input and provide real solutions to this problem. Sheriff Zurlo reports that last year there were 30 deaths from opioid overdoses in Saratoga County.
The Town of Halfmoon is proud to join together with the City of Mechanicville, Town of Stillwater, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, Mechanicville School District, the US Drug Enforcement Administration, Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, St. Luke’s on the Hill, and New Choices Recovery Center to sponsor this community forum. It will provide information, insight and resources that will help residents understand the heroin/opioid problem and how it impacts our community. This forum will educate individuals about the reality of this increasing issue in our community and provide real solutions. Addiction can happen to anyone,an y family, at any time. All residents are invited to join us for this free educational forum.
Other highlights of the evening include:
? Narcan training will be held from 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. anyone who wishes to receive free training on administering the drug, Narcan, must be present by 5:15 p.m.
? Prescription Take Back will be from 5:15 p.m.–8:00 pm. Residents can safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
For further details about the educational community forum held on Monday, February 5th, at 6:30pm please call Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen at (518)371-7410, ext. 2200.
Joyce V. Becker – 89
MECHANICVILLE, NY – Joyce V. Becker, 89, a former longtime educator, died Thursday, Jan. 25th, at Saratoga NY Hospital, after an extended illness.
The family is planning “A Celebration of Life” gathering this Spring, to be held in Saugerties NY, where she lived and taught for many years.
A Burial Service will be scheduled this Spring at Spruceton Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in fond memory of Joyce Vredenburgh Becker.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences.
The Express Newspaper – February 1, 2018
Awards and Achievements – Local College Students
Local Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, NY (01/23/2018)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2017 semester at Clarkson University:
Jonathan Askew of Valley Falls, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Adam Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Brian Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Sarah Duclos of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Jonathan Frutschy of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering.
James Homan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in engineering and management.
Evan Laing of Waterford, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Zaen Manzoor of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in biology.
Madison Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering and management.
Fred Tracy of Stillwater, N.Y., a senior majoring in civil engineering.
Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
Ithaca College Students Named to Fall Semester Dean's List
ITHACA, NY (01/24/2018)-- Ithaca College congratulates students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester.
Joseph Fraser of Halfmoon (12065), a Accounting major, was named to the Dean's List in the School of Business.
Andrew Cornell of Clifton Park (12065), a Accounting major, was named to the Dean's List in the School of Business.
Meghan Olenyk of Clifton Park (12065), a Occupational Therapy major, was named to the Dean's List in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Olivia Normandin of Clifton Park Achieves Dean's List at Nichols College
DUDLEY, MA (01/25/2018)-- Olivia Normandin, a/an Business Communication major from Clifton Park, has achieved Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester at Nichols College in Dudley, Mass.
SUNY Oswego names area students to President's List for fall 2017
OSWEGO, NY (01/25/2018)-- SUNY Oswego has named high-performing students from the area to the President's List for fall 2017 for earning grade point averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale.
Ryan T. Mchale of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park, a senior public justice major.
Kayla M. Wheeler of Muirfield Lane in Clifton Park, a sophomore meteorology major.
Audrey K. Meany of Anthony Road in Halfmoon, a junior wellness management major.
Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a senior journalism major.
Kayla J. Peterson of Silo Drive in Waterford, a senior communication and social interaction major.
Students achieving a GPA of 3.30 to 3.79 earn Deans' List recognition at Oswego.
William R. Campbell, Jr., – 83
MECHANICVILLE – William R. Campbell, Jr., 83, of Lee St., died Monday evening, Jan 22nd at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, after a long illness.
A Private Service will be held at the convenience of Bill’s family.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Luke’s on the Hill Building Fund.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com









