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Gateway House of Peace Announces Ribbon Cutting for Official Opening

BALLSTON SPA, NY – The time has finally come for the ribbon cutting ceremonies which will recognize the official opening of Gateway House of Peace, a local charitable hospice dedicated to serving terminally ill residents of Saratoga County who are diagnosed with three months or less to live and can no longer safely remain in their homes.  The home will provide around the clock care in a home-like setting to individuals who need a safe and comfortable place to spend their final days.

There will be two separate ribbon cutting ceremonies: the first will take place with the Ballston Spa Business Association on April 1 at 1 p.m. The second ceremony will be with the Southern Saratoga Chamber on April 8 at 11 a.m. Both cutting ceremonies will take place at the Gateway House of Peace, located at 479 Rowland Street in Ballston Spa. Members of the media are welcome to cover either or both of the ceremonies.

The Gateway House’s first resident will be moving into the home on April 16th.

Though the home is finally open, Gateway House is still operating an appeal campaign in an attempt to raise awareness and funds to staff the home, which has been completely renovated through generous donations and volunteer work.  Funding to continue operating the home will rely heavily upon community donations, with opportunities ranging from sponsoring a resident or a room, to having the house named after the donor.

For more information on the ribbon cutting ceremony or to make a donation to Gateway House of Peace, please visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org" www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org.

 

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The Express Newspaper – February 27, 2014

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The Express Newspaper – February 20, 2014

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Saratoga County No To SAFE Act – by Harold Wessell

BALLSTON SPA: January 15 th Saratoga County Supervisors anticipate voting on Tuesday Jan. 22 to deny the State government permission to associate its name in any way implying it is sponsoring the unfolding next phase of the SAFE Act.

The County will refuse the State permission to use its County name, letterhead, address, logo or seal, nor of the County Clerk or Sheriff, for purposes related to enforcement of the Act.

Page 10 in the January 23rd issue of the Express.

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Robert J. Taylor, Sr. – 68

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Robert J. Taylor, Sr., 68, of Myrtle Beach and
formerly of Ballston Spa, NY died Wednesday, August 14th, in Myrtle
Beach, from complications after heart surgery.
Born in Troy, NY May 2, 1945, son of the late John and Ann LaPietro
Taylor, he was a graduate of LaSalle Institute in Troy, and served in
the US Army during the Vietnam War. Bob was a machinist at the
Watervliet Arsenal and later was self-employed as a general
contractor. For several years Bob and his wife operated the clubhouse
restaurant at Mechanicville Golf Club.
Bob lived to golf and took great pleasure in arranging early tee times
for his foursome. A diehard NY Giant fan and avid NY Yankee fan, he
collected memorabilia for both teams. He was a people person who loved
hosting parties for family and friends.
Bob is survived by his wife, Carla Catman Taylor, daughter Tina, son
Robert, Jr., step children Trista (Gary) Haydon and David Rockwell,
grandchildren Karissa (Church) Heran, Zachary and Austin Church, sister
Donna (David) Turco, aunts Theresa and Gail Downing, uncle Richard
Hawthorne, along with a niece, a nephew and several cousins.
A gathering of friends will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19th from 5-7 PM
at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.
A Memorial service will follow at 7 PM at the Funeral Home.
Burial with military honors will be Friday at 10 AM at the Saratoga
National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in fond memory of
Robert J. Taylor.
www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.