The Express Newspaper – August 28, 2014
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Mechanicville School Winter Sports Coaches Named
Blaine Goverski named as Girls Basketball Coach\
Michael Pugliese Boys JV Basketball Coach}
Raymond H. Quackenbush – 70
Raymond H. Quackenbush of Park Place in Mechanicville died on Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. He was 70 years old.
Born on November 21, 1943 in Troy, son of the late Raymond F. and Cletus (LaPointe) Quackenbush.
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, August 27, from 4 to 8 pm at All Saints on the Hudson, North Church, 881 North Hudson Avenue in Stillwater. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, August 28 at the Church.
Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery in Mechanicville.
The full obituary will be in the August 28 issue of the Express.
Children’s Museum at Saratoga – Sunday August 24th
The Children's Museum at Saratoga is getting ready for a special event this Sunday, August 24th entitled, “What makes me, me?” celebrating children and their uniqueness! This event which is being co-sponsored by Saratoga Mama was designed to help children celebrate what makes them unique. We have a great variety of activities planned which will all be complementary with the purchase of museum admission. I understand this is very short notice but if you could help us promote or cover this event in any way the museum would be very thankful! Please see attached items including our logo and event poster.
Route 40 Bridge in Schaghticoke to Close for Two Weekends Next Month
Motorists are advised that bridge carrying Route 40 (South Main Street) over the Hoosic River in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, will be closed to traffic during two weekends in September as part of the New York State Department of Transportation’s bridge replacement project there.
The bridge will close during the weekends of Sept. 5 and Sept. 12. On both weekends, the bridge will close at10 p.m. on Friday night and reopen the following Monday by 6 a.m.
The closures are necessary to allow adequate room to pour concrete for the decks of the new bridge, which is being constructed immediately adjacent to the old bridge.
A detour will be posted sending motorists to Route 67 into Mechanicville, then onto Routes 4 and 32 and then to Stillwater Bridge Road (Rensselaer County Route 125). Local motorists should follow the posted detour or otherwise use alternate routes.
Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license. It is imperative that motorists remember to drive carefully through this construction zone, for their own safety and the safety of workers.
For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.
Bruce Owen Martin
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL - Bruce Owen Martin passed away after a long illness in Saint Augustine, Florida on August 7, 2014. Born October 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Owen and Emily (Smith) Martin and a longtime resident of the Schaghticoke area.
Relatives and friends may visit from 9 to 11 am on August 30, 2014 at the Valley Falls Methodist Church, State Street, Valley Falls. A celebration of Bruce’s life will begin at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory to the Hoosic Valley Fire Department, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke NY 12154 would be appreciated. Bruce was the recipient of a liver transplant in June 2003. The greatest honor that could be paid to Bruce would be to become an organ donor. Those interested in making this pledge may visit www.donatelifeny.org
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Read the entire obituary in the August 28 issue of the Express.
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Area Residents to Attend Siena College
LOUDONVILLE, NY (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Siena College is delighted to welcome the following students to its Class of 2018.
Jimsheed Ahmad of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Michael Andrews of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Dominica Bleichert of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Kevin Boland of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Dana Daley of Waterford, NY (12188)
Emily De Lorenzo of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Joseph DeMarco of Stillwater, NY (12170)
Brianna Denier of Mechanicville, NY (12118)
Alison Digena of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Nicolas Dumas of Melrose, NY (12121)
Jillian Everts of Clifton park, NY (12065)
Cassidy Guy of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Christianna Halek of Mechanicville, NY (12118)
Yumi Kageyama of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Ryan Kelleher of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Richard Murphy of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Justin O'Brien of Waterford, NY (12188)
Samuel Occhiogrosso of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Rebecca Opitz of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Matthew Rebel of Waterford, NY (12188)
Connor Robertson of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Ryan Vancavage of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Marcel Garbos Makes the Spring 2014 Dean's List at Bard College at Simon's Rock
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Bard College at Simon's Rock announces that Marcel Garbos of Clifton Park, NY, has earned a place on the dean's list for the 2014 spring semester. To be eligible for this honor a student must carry 14 or more credits and achieve a grade point average of 3.5.
Garbos attended Shenendehowa High School East before leaving after 10th grade to start college early.
University of Rhode Island names more than 4,000 students to the Spring 2014 Dean's List
KINGSTON, RI (08/11/2014)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 4,000 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2014 Dean's List. The students represent all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, many other states and more than a dozen countries. More than half of the students are Rhode Islanders.
To be included on the Dean's List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average.
The following students from your area were named to the University of Rhode Island Dean's List:
Karl Eric Anderson of Clifton Park, NY
Alexa Brittany Guy of Clifton Park, NY
Caitlin V Runyon of Clifton Park, NY
74 SUNY Oneonta Student Athletes Named to Spring All-Academic Team
ONEONTA, NY (08/05/2014)(readMedia)-- 74 SUNY Oneonta student athletes were named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the spring 2014 semester. To be eligible, a student must be a varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 for the semester in which they competed. The following SUNY Oneonta students were named to the All-Academic Team for the spring 2014 semester:
Emily Carter of Clifton Park (12065)
Katie O'Gorman of Clifton Park (12065)
Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park (12065)
Rachael Shine of Clifton Park (12065)
Margaret Sanderson earns Spring Academic Honors from SUNYAC
ONEONTA, NY (08/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Margaret Sanderson, of Schaghticoke, NY, was one of 50 SUNY Oneonta student-athletes named to the State University of New York Athletic Conference All-Academic Team and Commissioner's List for the Spring 2014 season.
To qualify for the All-Academic Team, a student must be varsity athlete who has completed the entire season and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 for the semester in which they competed. In addition, to be named to the Commissioner's List, the student athlete must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 based on three semesters at the institution. (Does not have to be consecutive semesters). Sanderson, who is majoring in Elementary Ed., was a member of the Track & Field team.
Adirondack Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption
China & Pearl - These two older ladies are pure breed Pomeranian's. They came from an elderly couple who could no longer take care of their animals. They are around 8 - years old. They are both super sweet and follow you every where. They really want a forever home to live out their lives in. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Chihuahua mix pups - - These babies are about 10-12 weeks old, have their first set of shot and are vet checked. They have personalities to dream for. Each one is sweeter then the next. They are up to date on their first set of shot, wormed and vet checked. NOw they would love a forever home. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.Boot Scootin for the Cure……
Doris Thompson Sunkes – 74
MECHANICVILLE – Doris Thompson Sunkes, 74, of Saratoga Ave., died Monday, August 18th at her daughter’s home in Vernon, NY, following a brief battle with cancer.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at Noon at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers remembrances to Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413. visit devito-salvadorefh.com