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VFW’s Gift to MACSC – By Sandy McBride

They’ve served in all branches of the military.  They have seen action in World War II, the Korean conflict, the Viet Nam War, the Cuban missile blockade and the Dominican Republic. When the United States faced a perilous situation, they were there. They have given much of themselves to their country.  And on 11/12/13 our local veterans of Elmer E. Ellsworth Post #6328 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars gave once again for the good of their community.

Read the entire article in the Nov. 28th edition of The Express - now online.

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Daniel J. Rubino – 75

MECHANICVILLE – Daniel J. Rubino, 75, of Railroad St., died Monday, Nov. 18th at home, in the loving company of his family.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Oct. 19, 1938, son of the late John and Jennie D’Aloia Rubino, Dan was a 1956 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

The successful owner and operator of the former Rubino’s Pizzeria in Mechanicville beginning in 1984 until selling his business some of years ago.

Previously he had worked for the Norton Co. of Watervliet.

A faithful member of All Saints on the Hudson Church, he was a member of the church’s Holy Name Society.

A longtime member of the Mechanicville Fire Dept.’s Nielson Hose Co. #4, Dan and his family enjoyed traveling, stopping at the casinos, and enjoying life.

This past July, the Rubino family had a reunion which over 100 family members attended, and Dan was in his glory, having time with all his nieces and nephews.

Dan Rubino was family oriented, loved being with his wife, children, grandkids, siblings and their kids. Family and close friends made Dan’s life complete. 

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lorraine Salway Rubino, three children: Joseph (Colleen) Rubino of Melrose, Lisa (Lou) Ethier of Farmington, Ct and Daniel (Julianne) Rubino, Jr. of Columbia, S.C.., 7 grand, 4 step-grand and 2 great grandchildren.

Siblings: Lucille Laurenzo and Joseph (Marguritte) Rubino all of Mechanicville, Barbara Zecca (Joseph) Corsale of Saratoga Springs, his twin sister Donna (Richard) Matroni of Cypress, Ca. and Joanne (Bruce) Cuilla of Raleigh, N.C., along with nieces, nephews and their families.  Also his canine companion “Bandit”. Dan was predeceased by his sister Angela McCauley.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 21st at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson SouthChurch, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Entombment in St. Paul’s Mausoleum.

Calling hours at the No. Main St. Church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church or Community Hospice of Saratoga, in loving memory of Daniel J. Rubino.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Former City of Mechanicville Mayor Thomas J. Higgins

MECHANICVILLE – Former City of Mechanicville Mayor Thomas J. Higgins, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Born in Troy, on February 9, 1931, the son of the late Mechanicville Comm. of Accounts William E. Higgins, Sr. and Veronica Purtle Higgins, Tom was a 1948 graduate ofMechanicville High School.  Elected Mayor of Mechanicville in November 1993, Tom served 3 terms, leaving office in 2006. He had also previously served as Comm. of Finance and Chairman of the cities Civil Service Commission. A hard worker who maintained two jobs for most of his working life, Tom was a Postal Carrier for the US Postal Service in Mechanicville for over 30 years during which time he also worked for the B&M Railroad. Tom also worked as a licensed electrician, as a security guard at Saratoga Raceway, and spent the last of his working years at Clifton Park Toyota. A dedicated civic-minded resident, Tom was the longtime treasurer of the Mechanicville Fire Dept., and a life member of E.H. Strang Hose Co. #3. Tom also volunteered his time to Mechanicville Stillwater Little League, St. Paul’s CYO basketball, Meals on Wheels, and with his adopted greyhound visited hospitals and nursing homes through the Therapy Dog Institute. A member of All Saints on the Hudson Parish and a 42 year member of the Mechanicville Elks Lodge, Tom was known for his quick wit and sense of humor that served him well as toastmaster on the banquet circuit. A lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, Tom enjoyed watching the Red Sox recently win their third World Series in the last 10 years. Most of all Tom loved his family, and spending time with his 8 children, 14 grandchildren, and their extended families.

In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by his first wife, Annetta Grimes Higgins in 1976, and his brothers Jack and Bill.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Madeline Robens Higgins, who he married in 1979, his children: Michael (Judy) Higgins of Glenville, Meg Overocker (Gary Warren) of Delmar, Peter (Gina) Higgins of Stillwater, Tim (Theresa) and Joe (Karen) Higgins both of Mechanicville, Joe Robens of Weston Hill, Florida, Laurie (Thom) Tyrrell of Waterford, and Shaun (Grace) Robens of Clifton Park. Tom’s grandchildren are: Katie (Chris) Plume, Amity & Adam Higgins, Ryan & Shaina Overocker (Steve Salomon), Reid, Abby, Maggie, Kelsey, Eamonn, Skyler & Ashley Higgins, Salina & Madeline Tyrrell; sisters-in-law Marion Higgins & Rose Miller of Mechanicville and several nieces, nephews and their families. The Higgins family thanks Dr. Louis Ianniello & Dr. S. Patel and their staffs, and Community Hospice of Saratoga for their care, compassion and concern.

 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., with burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the North Main St. Church on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga in loving memory of Thomas J. Higgins.

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City Looking for New Fire Engine – By Harold Wessell

MECHANICVILLE. November 6 ñ The City Council will decide within a couple weeks whether to go in with another fire department to get the best deal on a needed new engine, or incorporate a financed purchase into the 2014 budget.

A resolution before the Council for the November 6 meeting had indicated that "The Mechanicville Fire Department is in desperate need of a new fire truck," and the Village of Hudson Falls is allowing the City of Mechanicville to piggyback with them to get a much better price, the current best deal being offered by Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for the particular apparatus. The resolution proposed to purchase a fire truck now, using the NYS Revolving Loan at a fixed percent of 2.5% and a bond not to exceed $486,545.00.

Full Story in the Nov. 14th Issue

 

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Mrs. Rose Sabatino Haskell – 90

Mrs. Rose Sabatino Haskell - 90

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Rose Sabatino Haskell, 90, of Kennedy Gardens and former longtime resident of Stillwater, died Saturday evening, Nov. 9th, after a brief illness.

A native of Mechanicville, born February 8, 1923, she was daughter of the late Phillip and Frances Zafonta Sabatino and widow of Louis T. Haskell, married for 53 years, who died exactly 14 years earlier to Rose’s date of death.  A homemaker, Rose had been a secretary for the General Electric in Schenectady for some years.  Rose had a soft and pleasant personality, kept a beautiful home, and loved looking after her children, grandchildren and her sibling’s families. She enjoyed card playing, golf and bowling, along with taking walks.  She was a faithful member and former longtime religious education teacher of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Stillwater.

Survivors include her two daughters Holly (William) Wray of Niskayuna, Patricia (Jack) Jordan of Clifton Park, son Louis T. Haskell, Jr. of Florida, grandchildren: John (Rachel),  Michael, Thomas, Anne Jordan and Allyson Wray, great grandchildren Dylan Louis and Alexis Rose, along with nieces, nephews and their families.  Rose was also predeceased by sisters Mary Russo, Ann Conley, Elsie Shields and Adeline Gilbert, and brothers Joseph, Charles and Sylva Sabatino.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson North Church (St. Peter’s) Hudson Ave., Stillwater.  Burial in the Saratoga National Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church Endowment Fund, in memory of Rose S. Haskell  Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Awards and Achievements – November 2013

Local Students Earn Scholarships at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (11/08/2013)(readMedia)-- Local students were among those honored Nov. 1 at the National Philanthropy Day® Celebration and Scholarship Reception at Hudson Valley Community College. The event honors and recognizes all HVCC Foundation scholarship recipients for the current academic year.

Amanda Done of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the John R. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship.

Kathryn Carola of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies program, was the recipient of the Women in Enterprise (WE) @ HVCC Scholarship.

Chelsea Smith of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the Abbott L. Wiley Scholarship.

Chelsea Smith of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the Rensselaer County Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Scholarship.

Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Human Services program, was the recipient of the Patty Walsh '92 Memorial Scholarship.

Richard Osborne of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology program, was the recipient of the John & Marguerite LaPan Memorial Scholarship.

Kristopher Briggs of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies program, was the recipient of the Otto V. Guenther Scholarship.

Leah Remington of Melrose, who is studying in the Early Childhood program, was the recipient of the NYS Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship-Saratoga.

Leah Remington of Melrose, who is studying in the Early Childhood program, was the recipient of the Women in Enterprise (WE) @ HVCC Scholarship.

Stephanie Gagnon of Melrose, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Micaela Inama of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Victoria Savallo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Kathryn Stead of Clifton Park inducted into college's Athletic Hall of Fame

OSWEGO -- Kathryn "Kat" Stead of Clifton Park, a 2004 alumna of SUNY Oswego, joined the ranks of 78 other accomplished individuals who have been voted into the SUNY Oswego Athletic Hall of Fame, forever solidifying themselves in the college's athletic history. Stead and three fellow Oswego alumni were officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony Nov.  2 in Sheldon Hall ballroom on campus. Others inducted were baseball player Bob Brutsch '71 of Crested Butte, Colo., wrestler Brian V. McGann '70 of Cutler Bay, Fla., and swimmer Anne Sarkissian DeRue '04 of Oswego.  "This year's honorees represent some of the best athletes in Oswego State's long athletic history," said event organizer Laura Pavlus '09, interim director of alumni and parent relations. "We are honored to recognize them today." Stead graduated as the school's premier scorer in women's lacrosse and among the top five scorers in women's soccer. She holds every career offensive record in women's lacrosse, having scored 304 points on 221 goals and 83 assists.

Abigail Lee member of SUNY Adirondack NJCAA Women's Volleyball 2013 Region III Championship Team

QUEENSBURY, NY (11/05/2013)(readMedia)-- The SUNY Adirondack women's volleyball team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 2013 Region III championship Sunday, Nov. 3 with a 3-2 win over defending champion Jamestown Community College at the regional tournament in Buffalo.  Abigail Lee, of Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the championship team. The win marks the first regional volleyball title in the history of the college. Karly Daly was named tournament MVP, and Kara Tecl and Madison Paquin were named to the All-Tournament Team.The Timberwolves will travel to Rochester, MN, to compete in the national tournament Nov. 15 and 16, 2013.

 

 

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Food For Fines at Mechanicville Library – By Jennifer Dugan

The holiday season can be particularly hard on food pantries as they struggle to keep up with demand. The Mechanicville District Public Library has stepped up to lend a helping hand with their unique Food for Fines programs. Throughout the month of November, library patrons may clear up library fines, return overdue materials and help line the shelves of the local food pantry, all at the same time.

 

Read the full story in the Nov. 7th issue of the Express.

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Hawley F. Waldron, Jr. – 89

MECHANICVILLE – Hawley F. Waldron, Jr., 89, of Hemstreet Park, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 5th, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, following an extended illness.

Hawley’s family thanks the staffs at Albany Medical Center, Samaritan Hospital and the Fennimore unit at Schuyler Ridge of Clifton Park for the care, compassion and concern shown to Hawley and his family.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 Am at St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, McBride Rd, Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the Church on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either St. Luke’s Church or the Hemstreet Park Fire Dept., in loving memory of Hawley F. Waldron, Jr.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.