Article on Page 14 of the 06/30 issue.
Flags Installed at Tallmadge Park
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The Express Newspaper – June 30, 2016
Stillwater Wrestling – photos by Dan O’Connor
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Courtney Luskin Named to Morrisville State College President's List
MORRISVILLE, NY (06/24/2016)-- Morrisville State recently announced that Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, NY was named to the President's List for the Spring 2016 semester.
Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT (06/24/2016)-- Some 2,329 students were awarded a variety of bachelor's degrees during the University of Vermont's 215th commencement ceremonies on May 22. Approximately 502 advanced degrees were awarded by the UVM Graduate College, and 106 took the oath of Hippocrates following the awarding of their M.D. degrees at ceremonies of the UVM College of Medicine.
The following local students were among the graduates:
Kendra Mazza of Mechanicville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Abigail Weiskopf of Clifton Park graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education
Class of 2016 graduates from Union College
SCHENECTADY, NY (06/21/2016)-- Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker offered some practical advice for the Class of 2016. The class included 550 students at Union's 222nd Commencement.
Brandon Jones, of Mechanicville, NY, received a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biochemistry magna cum laude
Nathaniel Parker, of Clifton Park, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science
Erin Wade, of Waterford, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English summa cum laude
Jeffrey Williams, of Waterford, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Economics
BUFFALO, NY (06/21/2016)-- Students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the dean's list at Buffalo State. We are pleased to recognize the following students who attained this honor in the Spring 2016 semester.
Ashley Maggiacomo of Clifton Park (12065)
Tatayana Gibson of Clifton Park (12065)
Western New England University Congratulates More Than 700 Students at the Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony
SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/23/2016)-- The following local students were welcomed as alumni on May 21, 2016 at Western New England University's Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations graduates!
Emily Eddy of Schaghticoke (12154) graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Pharmacy .
James Eberle of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Sport Management and Arts and Entertainment Management.
Sarah Marois of Waterford (12188) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting and Finance.
A. Nancy Lupo – 84
MECHANICVILLE - A. Nancy Lupo, 84, of County Route 75, Mechanicville, NY died Thursday morning after a brief courageous battle with cancer in the company of her loving family to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Stillwater, NY February 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Barbolt Bull.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main ST . , Mechanicville on Sunday from 5-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM at The Church at Newtown Road,142 Lower Newtown Road, Waterford, NY 12188 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice of Saratoga County and The Wesley Evergreen in Ballston Spa, NY in loving memory of A. Nancy Lupo.
To leave condolences and for directions, please visit devito-salvadorefh.com
Nancy C. Caswell – 68
STILLWATER – Nancy C. Caswell (nee Notro), 68, of Stillwater, formerly of Albany and a Mechanicville High School graduate, died peacefully at her home on June 23rd.
In lieu of flowers, friends and family are being asked to make a donation in Nancy's name to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospice of Saratoga.
There will be no services; instead, we ask family and friends to gather at daughter Kim's house at 36 Russell Drive on Saturday, June 25 at 1:00 to celebrate Nancy's beautiful life.
Please visit devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions to the home.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Patricia J. Helnarski, 89
MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Patricia J. Helnarski, 89, former native of Mechanicville and longtime resident of Hemstreet Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17th at her home in Safety Harbor, Florida.
Private services will be held on Saturday, June 25th from 11AM - 1PM with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Organization, in memory of Patricia J. Helnarski.
To leave condolences or for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Charlotte Bullis Pickett
Mrs. Charlotte Bullis Pickett
MECHANICVILLE - Mrs. Charlotte Bullis Pickett, of West Palm Beach, Florida, and long time resident of Mechanicville, died Wednesday, June 8th in Florida, after an extended illness.
A gathering of family and friends has been scheduled for Sunday, June 26th from noon to 2 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville, NY.
Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.
Mechanicville Library Celebrates 50 Years – by Sandy McBride
The Mechanicville District Public Library celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday with a gathering in the Angelo and Jake De Crescente Reading Room at the library. Trustee Tom Golden introduced Congressman Paul Tonko of the 20th Congressional District who presented a Proclamation from the House of Representatives congratulating the library on reaching this milestone.
Article in the 06-23 Express.
Craig Forth & His Homework Academy – by Sandy McBride
At 7 feet tall, Craig Forth is an imposing but friendly presence as he walks the halls of Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School. The students look up to him, both literally and figuratively. And so it is, that in chatting with the boys and girls between classes last fall, the assistant principal learned that some of the junior high kids were struggling with their classes, some of them were even faced with potential failing grades.
Article in the 06-23 edition.