The Hoosic Valley Community Church in Schaghticoke has participated in the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) program for many years now. Last year this program delivered 9.9 million Christmas gift boxes to children in over 150 countries and territories all over the world. The generosity of the local community contributed to making that number possible.
Read the entire article in the Nov. 13 issue of the Express
Twenty-two runners participated in the 3rd annual 5K Pumpkin Brigade on October 25th in Johnsonville. The results for the race have been calculated. The 2014 first place winner with a time of 24:06 was Megan Reynolds of Johnsonville NY. Jason Malm also of Johnsonville holds second place with a time of 24:48 and Ann Alessandrini of Johnsonville took third place with a time of 26:06.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 6th Edition of the Express.
Valley Falls- October 8th from 7-8:30pm the community of Valley Falls was invited to attend an informational session to learn if listing the village on the National Historic Register would benefit property owners in the village. William Krattinger of New York’s State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Erin Tobin, Regional Director of Technical Services and Grants for the Preservation League of New York State spoke to the community about the possibility of listing the Village on the National Register of Historic Places. “At the end of the day the community decides.” Krattinger and Tobin discussed with the many property owners who attended the informational session the pros and cons of nominating Valley Falls for the National Register. “Valley Falls is a beautiful place. I am sure you all are happy and proud to live here,” says Tobin.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 30th issue of the Express.
Karen Horton, a Melrose resident was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2002. She found herself being faced with having to find the words to tell her family about her diagnosis. 12 years later Horton is a breast cancer survivor, just as her grandmother and aunt were before her and her cousin after her. She tells her personal story keep other people informed and aware. “I have set my goal this year and every year forward to continue to be a Pacesetter until this disease has been eradicated,” says Horton. Her diagnosis is what prompted her involvement with the American Cancer Society and her work making strides against breast cancer.
Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 editon of the Express.
Capital District-On Saturday October 4th following a celebratory ceremony to kick off the day, the Leatherstocking Honor Flight set off for a trip to Washington D.C. The Honor Flight allowed many Capital Region Veterans to “experience and reflect together at their memorials.” The Leatherstocking Honor Flight was established in 2008. Leatherstocking is hub of the National Honor Flight Network, which serves the Greater Capital District of York, Western Massachusetts and Vermont. To date over 1,000 Veterans have been escorted to Washington D.C by way of the Leatherstocking Honor Flight. Currently there are hubs in almost all of the 50 states, each supporting the mission, “to recognize American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington D.C to see their memorials, at no cost to them.”
Read the entire article in the Oct. 9th edition of the Express.