Maddie - She is a 20 week old Jack Russell Terrier mix. She is a very good girl and loves to play with the other puppies here at the shelter.
Bulldog - Hound mix - This super sweet girl is outgoing and very loving. She gets along great with other dogs and loves people. She is about 14 weeks old , up to date on shots and ready for her forever home.
MECHANICVILLE – Philomena Fabio LeBarron McClenning, 80, former longtime resident of Mechanicville, died Sunday, August 11th, in Lake Wales, Florida, after an extended illness.
A native of Mechanicville, born April 29, 1933, daughter of the late James and Anna Colucci Fabio, Phil and husband lived in Lake Wales for the last 19 years.
A former bookkeeper at Montgomery Wards in Menands, Phil had been a homemaker.
Phil was a woman who had an outgoing personality and quick wit, someone that was fun to be near. She loved to dance, sing and have a good time with all. Along with her deceased sister Marcella, those two were like a comedy act, lighting up people with jokes and wonderful stories.
She had been a member of Assumption-St. Paul Church in Mechanicville.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Ted LeBarron, who died in 1989, along with sibling brothers Camillo and Dominick Fabio and sisters Marcella DeMicco, Theresa Mariano and Josephine Groncznaik.
Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Jack McClenning, son Joseph LeBarron of Ballston Spa and daughter Mary Ann Stefanik of Glens Falls. Also two grandsons Luke and Logan Hoffis. Step-children: Richard McClenning of Argyle, Mary Reid of Amsterdam, Judy Jackson of Burlington, Linda Compuesto and Lisa Aggrawal both of Colorado, and in-laws Ida Fabio of Mechanicville and George Gronczniak.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 5-7 PM.
Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. in loving memory of Philomena McClenning.
www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.
DELHI, NY (08/09/2013)(readMedia)-- Peter Thomsen of Stillwater, NY, graduated May 2013 from the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi with AOS degree in Plumbing and Refrigeration.
TROY, NY (08/07/2013)(readMedia)-- Students who earned degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- May, 2013
Samhita Bhat of Clifton Park earned a BS in Biology (12065)
Michael Chaszczewski of Stillwater earned a BS in Elect Media, Arts, & Comm (12170)
Nathan Hofgesang of Clifton Park earned a BS in Chemical Engineering (12065)
Andrew Janucik of Clifton Park earned a BS in Electrical Engineering (12065)
Mahwish Khan of Clifton Park earned a MS in Chemistry (12065)
Daniel Kimball of Clifton Park earned a MS in Computer Science (12065)
Matthew Klompas of Clifton Park earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (12065)
Ming Ma of Clifton Park earned a PHD in Materials Engineering (12065)
Kyle Moise of Clifton Park earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (12065)
Patrick Nelson of Clifton Park earned a MS in Finl Engr and Risk Analytics (12065)
Kristen Petty of Clifton Park earned a ME in Nuclear Engineering (12065)
Joseph Saia of Clifton Park earned a BS in Physics (12065)
Kyle Wright of Clifton Park earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (12065)
COLCHESTER, VT (08/06/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local high school students were awarded the 2013 Saint Michael's College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience:
Toluwanimi Akinyemi of Clifton Parks, a student at Shenendehowa High School.
Joseph Davila of Clifton Park, a student at Shenendehowa High School.
Audrey Moylan of Waterford, a student at Catholic Central High School.
Allyssa-Mae Quick of Stillwater, a student at Stillwater High School.
ALBANY, NY (08/01/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area residents are among the 1,617 students who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the Class of 2013 at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY:
Anja Barnes of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Domonica Crawford-Farley of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Edward Falzo of Johnsonville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Shelbi Messick of Melrose, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Barbara Hoenzsch of Stillwater, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Christopher Cushing of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Andrew Ouimet of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Nicholas Hulse of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Ryan Lansing of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Amanda Amyot of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Antonio Caban of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Leah Snyder of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Colleen Hanlon of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Lauren Bergeron of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Michael Hickey of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Alexis Doin of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Nicholas Johnson of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Brittany Burns of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Arielle Lanzillo of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Sarah McKinney of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Rebecca August of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Hannah August of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Mary Claeys of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Anne Halloran of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Malana Jojo of Melrose, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Jennica Showalter of Schaghticoke, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
David Dickinson Jr of Schaghticoke, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Jessica Pipino of Schaghticoke, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Adam Forshey of Stillwater, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Carlee Chapko of Valley Falls, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Paige Maguire of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Steven Stargensky of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Allyson Faroni of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Pamela Dudoff of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.
Catherine Brewer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.
Jeffrey Palmer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.
Karen Sciolino of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.
Wayne Grignon of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.
Caitlin Brauer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.
Caitlin Brauer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.
Margaret Armenia of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Arts degree.
Kelly Deerfield of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Ross Pancoe of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Catherine Brewer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Jodie Murray of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Stephen Booth of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Danielle Godin of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Leonard Ashley of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.
Joseph Bachinsky of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science degree.
Holly Martin of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Deborah Dixon of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Erika Erano of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Brittany Fitsik of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
KellyAnn Olsen of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Crystal Jones-Howe of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Meaghan Brauer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Lindsey Clinton of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Esma Simohamed of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Rachael Dickinson of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Shedaya Keels of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Heather Garcia of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Jenine Butler of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Caitlin Fort of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Stacie Defruscio of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Mallorey Carpenter of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Kristelle Everts of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Carla Calicchia of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Katie Brammer of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Nicholas Toole of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
Sarah Bouchard of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.
OSWEGO, NY (07/31/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded merit scholarships to more than 600 incoming students, including $18,800 Presidential Scholarships to the following local residents. They are, with the high school name in parentheses, if applicable:
Bernard A. Thibault of Saxony Street in Clifton Park (Shenendehowa High School)
Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville (Mechanicville High School)
Dylan K. Lavigne of Lape Road in Waterford (Shenendehowa High School)
TROY, NY (07/30/2013)(readMedia)-- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students named to spring 2013 Dean's List for academic achievement
Jamila Balooch of Clifton Park (12065)
Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park (12065)
Kirthana Bhat of Clifton Park (12065)
Samhita Bhat of Clifton Park (12065)
Christopher Carr of Clifton Park (12065)
Thomas Carter of Waterford (12188)
Robert Centore of Clifton Park (12065)
Michael Chaszczewski of Stillwater (12170)
Andrew Choi of Clifton Park (12065)
Georgeanna Foley of Melrose (12121)
Brandon Galluppi of Clifton Park (12065)
Jonathan Harrison of Clifton Park (12065)
Nathan Hofgesang of Clifton Park (12065)
Brendan Howell of Clifton Park (12065)
Colin Hughes of Clifton Park (12065)
Adam Kalish of Clifton Park (12065)
Andrew Kalish of Clifton Park (12065)
Okan Kaya of Clifton Park (12065)
Matthew Klompas of Clifton Park (12065)
David Krupanich of Clifton Park (12065)
Shivanthi Narendran of Clifton Park (12065)
Zysnia Osepa of Melrose (12121)
Monica Patel of Clifton Park (12065)
Joseph Saia of Clifton Park (12065)
Bilal Salam of Waterford (12188)
Kyle Wood of Mechanicville (12118)
Kyle Wright of Clifton Park (12065)
ONEONTA, NY (07/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 998 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2013 semester. The college's commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 18.
Emily Defeciani of Clifton Park, NY. Emily earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.
Anna Donnelly of Clifton Park, NY. Anna earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.
Alyssa Labrecque of Clifton Park, NY. Alyssa earned a BA degree in Anthropology.
Noel Letourneau of Clifton Park, NY. Noel earned a BS degree in Mass Communications.
Raychele Kirker of Mechanicville, NY. Raychele earned a BS degree in Geography.
Amy Nicholas of Stillwater, NY. Amy earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.
Nicholas DeMarco of Waterford, NY. Nicholas earned a MA degree in History Museum Studies.
Amanda Lee of Waterford, NY. Amanda earned a BS degree in Sociology.
Jean Nielsen of Waterford, NY. Jean earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.
Carly Stargensky of Waterford, NY. Carly earned a BS degree in Sociology.
MORRISVILLE, NY (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Jessica Young, a resident of Clifton Park, NY graduated from Morrisville State College in May with a degree in Human Perfrmnc & Health Promot.
MORRISVILLE, NY (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State College recently announced those students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.
To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.
Christopher Walrath, a resident of Clifton Park, NY
Joseph Snyder, a resident of Clifton Park, NY
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have been named to the spring 2013 dean's list at St. Bonaventure University:
MECHANICVILLE AUGUST 5- In a ceremony held at American Legion Post 91 Mert Anatriello was named as American Legion Fire Fighter of the Year.
By Christine Barton
SCHAGHTICOKE - The Hoosic Valley Community Church is located at 2024 Route 40 in Schaghticoke. The longtime food pantry housed at the church will be changing dates and times of operation beginning in August. The pantry will be open on August 14th and 28th from 5pm-7pm. Going forward, the pantry will be opened on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month beginning on August 14th. The times of operation for the pantry will be from 5pm –7pm.
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By Harold Wessell
STILLWATER AND MALTA, Aug. 1– The Malta Town Board at its late July agenda meeting included a special meeting in which it deemed complete the most recent update of environmental impact studies on GlobalFoundries' emerging Planned Development District.
On August 1, the Stillwater Town Board, Planning Board leadership and engineer likewise reviewed the four requested amendments to the project, and can schedule action on them after Malta, as lead agency in this PDD process, holds a public hearing and special meeting and rules on the requests, scheduled for August 19 starting at 6:30PM. (Stillwater's regular business meeting will have been on Aug. 15, so that it would presumably set a special meeting.)
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By Sandy McBride
Mechanicville’s venerable John H. Ahearn Rescue Squad is planning to merge with the neighboring Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps in 2014 according to a recent announcement by the squad’s Board of Directors. With the approval of the Mechanicville City Council and the State of New York, the merger could become effective on January 1.
Larry Whalen, president of the board, says “We have always prided ourselves on giving our best to the community. We feel that going with Clifton Park & Halfmoon will maintain that standard.”
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CLIFTON PARK – Virginia LeClair Ciccarelli, 83, of D & R Village, died suddenly, Monday August 5th, at Albany Memorial Hospital, after being stricken at home. Born in Troy, April 4, 1930, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Alice Goyette Leclair. Virginia grew up and was educated in Troy. She was predeceased by her husband Carmen J. Ciccarelli in 1990.
She was a clerk for the New York State Taxation and Finance for over 20 years, retiring in the year 2000 at the age of 70. She enjoyed taking scenic rides with her family along with making several trips to the racino and playing her scratch-off lottery tickets. She also enjoyed solving puzzles on her free time.
Survivors include her daughter Marie A. Parkis, a son Carmen J. Ciccarelli II, both from Clifton Park, along with several nieces and nephews. Virginia was predeceased by a son-in-law, Raymond Parkis, Sister, Rosemary Jeske, and Brothers Vincent and Robert LeClair,
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 12 noon, at All Saints on the Hudson, South Church, Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in fond memory of Virginia M. Ciccarelli.
www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.
