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GlobalFoundaries Receives Pentagon Contract – Vince Gallagher

The Pentagon has chosen GlobalFoundries to supply the most advanced microchips used in U.S. spy satellites, missiles and combat jets. The agreement is an example of the Pentagon’s effort to protect military systems from cyberattacks and other tampering.

“This new contract is great news for GlobalFoundries and it’s employees in the Northeast Tech Corridor,” said corporate communications manager Steven Grasso. ”It builds on our investments to keep the EFK and BTV sites competitive.”

IBM had been the supplier of the chips to the Pentagon for over a decade, then decided to pay Globalfoundries to take over.

Article in the 06-16 edition.

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The Express Newspaper June 16, 2016

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Raymond George Morby – 92

STILLWATER - Raymond George Morby of Hudson Avenue passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Van Rensselaer Manor. He was 92.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00pm on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral services will be conducted at 10am on Friday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot in Memory’s Garden, Colonie.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Stratton VA Medical Center, Attn: Adult Day Healthcare Program, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 or the Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Mrs. Charlotte Bullis Picket

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 is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 26th from Noon to 2 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville, NY.

An extended obituary will appear in a future edition

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Korey Lepage Participated in Student Research and Creativity Celebration

BUFFALO, NY (06/07/2016)-- Korey Lepage of Schaghticoke, NY took advantage of an opportunity provided by the Undergraduate Research Office at Buffalo State to present original research to the campus community and the public.

Katherine Traver Graduates from Castleton University

CASTLETON, VT (06/07/2016)-- Katherine Traver of Waterford, NY graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Castleton University following the successful completion of the spring semester in May 2016.

Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (06/07/2016)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2016 semester at Clarkson University:

Brian P Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Sarah Emily Duclos of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

Eric Lavan Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.

James Ellis Homan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering & management.

Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in computer science and mathematics.

Madison Irene Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in engineering & management.

Fred Heyl-Allen Tracy of Stillwater, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering & management.

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/07/2016)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester at Clarkson University:

Robert Matthew Benson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering.

Austin Gregory Beyer of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.

James Greg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Alyssia Marsal of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in innovation & entrepreneurship.

Evan Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a senior majoring in chemical engineering.

Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

Owen Jarem of Clifton Park earns degree

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (06/07/2016)-- Clifton Park (12065) resident Owen Jarem earned a Master of Science in Accounting in at Merrimack College at the college's 66th Commencement Exercises in May 2016.

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Brinley Rose Galerie

MECHANICVILLE – Brinley Rose Galerie, newborn daughter of Francis Philip Galerie and Brittany Amber Austin of Mechanicville, whose delivery into this world, Thursday, June 2nd at Albany Medical Center, was hastened when her parents were struck head on during a motor vehicle accident on Route 146 in Halfmoon, Thursday evening, died Friday morning after fighting for her life for 9 hours and 51 minutes.  Brinley is one of Heaven’s angels now, a perfect little star.

A Funeral Service will be held on 4 PM Thursday at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 PM. Burial in Dunning Street Cemetery, Malta.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Neo-Natal Unit of Albany Medical Center Hospital, 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, 12208, in memory of Brinley Rose Galerie and her family.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local Residents Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (06/02/2016)-- The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Heather Brown of Clifton Park (12065) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Christopher Dunham of Valley Falls (12185) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Gregory Dunham of Valley Falls (12185) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Amanda Griffiths of Stillwater (12170) initiated at The Sage Colleges

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 370 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2016 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Kiersten Dice of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Rebecca Emmerick of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Art History
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is History

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 920 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2016 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Forest Ashley of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Creative Writing (Bachelor of Fine Arts program)
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Margaret Carroll of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Speech Communication
  • Sarah Erno of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exploratory/Undeclared
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exercise Science
  • Emily Moniere of Halfmoon, NY, whose major is Biology
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Mathematics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration

SUNY Oswego names area students to President's List

OSWEGO, NY (06/06/2016)-- SUNY Oswego has named several high-performing students from the area to the President's List for spring 2016 for earning grade point averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale.

Megan C. Adelman of Monmouth Way in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in human development

Simone R. Duscha of Christine Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in public relations

Ryan T. Mchale of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park, a sophomore majoring in public justice

Zachary Melite of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in human resource management

Kelsey L. Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in marketing

Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a sophomore majoring in journalism

Oswego students who achieve GPAs of 3.30 to 3.79 are named to the Deans' List.

Clifton Park Native Christina Tudor Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

ITHACA, NY (06/06/2016)-- Christina Tudor of Clifton Park, N.Y., a Writing major at Ithaca College, was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, one of the country's oldest and most selective honor societies.

SUNY Oswego recognizes area students on Deans' List

OSWEGO, NY (06/06/2016)-- Several area students at SUNY Oswego achieved Deans' List recognition for earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 in spring 2016.

Leah E. Goodcoff of Avenue of the Oaks in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

Daniel B. Hoang of C Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in information science

Morgan J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in childhood education

Theodore J. McCarthy of Friar Tuck Court in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in business administration

Jillian K. McGrath of Carriage Road in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in chemistry

Jeffrey M. Sitko of Willowbrook Terrace in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in business administration

Kirstin M. Swartz of Wilden Way in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in creative writing

John P. Trawinski of Fallentree Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in applied mathematical economics

Taylor N. Macdougall of Shafer Drive in Halfmoon, a senior majoring in wellness management

Katelyn Pingelski of Johnson Road in Mechanicville, a junior majoring in information science

Alyssa M. Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville, a senior majoring in anthropology

Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, a senior majoring in political science

Perry Kennedy of Franklin Court in Stillwater, a senior majoring in zoology

Oswego students earning a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 were recognized on the college's President's List.

Brandon Vianna named to Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester

LYNDONVILLE, VT (06/06/2016)-- Brandon Vianna, of Stillwater, NY, has been named to Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Lyndon State College. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 while enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.

Bryant & Stratton College

Kelly Liberatore of Mechanicville, daughter of Mary and William Root Sr., in the medical assisting program, summa cum laude; and Sherri Marshall of Saratoga Springs, daughter of Mary and William Root Sr., in the medical assisting program, magna cum laude

Associate of Applied Science degrees were awarded to:

Mark Callahan of Stillwater, in the accounting program, cum laude; and Lisa Stewart-Green of Stillwater, in the medical administrative assistant program, magna cum laude.

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Arrests for June 9, 2016

Arrest records of the Mechanicville Police Department 5/9/2016-5/22/2016

05-09-16

Clayton D Allen, 28, of Schaghticoke was charged May 9th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-10-16

Sherri L. Marshal, 37, of Mechanicville was charged May 10th, 2016 with Assault 3rd degree and criminal obstruction of breathing.

05-12-16

Diane D. Snay, 51, of Mechanicville was charged May 12th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-12-16

Jennifer R. Johnson, 28, of Malta was charged May 12th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-12-16

Tanner W. Hebert, 27, of Cohoes was charged May 12th, 2016 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

05-13-16

Savannah L. Mahay, 29, of Gansevoort was charged May 13th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.

05-13-16

Jeremy L. Mahay, 36, of Gansevoort was charged May 13th, 2016 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

05-13-16

Jonelle M. Harbour, 32, of Mechanicville was charged May 13th, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.

05-13-16

Eric D. VanVorst, 18, of Mechanicville was charged May 13th, 2016 with unlawful possession of marijuana, 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree, 2 felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree and 2 felony counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree.

05-14-16

Ronald F. Kramer, 55, of Eagle Bridge was charged May 14th, 2016 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

05-14-16

Henry L. Schindler III, 31, of Mechanicville was charged May 14th, 2016 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.

05-15-16

Robin A. Garber, 19, of Mechanicville was charged May 15th, 2016 with aggravated harassment 2nd degree.

05-17-16

David N. DiSiena, 37, of Mechanicville was charged May 17th, 2016 with criminal contempt 2nd degree.

05-18-16

Philip A. DiSiena, 74, of Mechanicville was charged May 18th, 2016 with having an unattended burn in violation of Mechanicville City Code.

05-19-16

Caleb E. Michaloski, 26, of Albany was charged May 19th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-19-16

Jessica L. Furgason, 34, of Ballston Lake was charged May 19th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-19-16

Nicholas J. Fredette, 25, of Cohoes was charged May 19th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.

 

05-20-16

Salvy J. Prisco, 31, of Albany was charged May 20th, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.

05-21-16

Erin E. Adams, 36, of Clifton Park was charged May 21st, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree.

05-22-16

Mena M. Little, 28, of Mechanicville was charged May 22nd, 2016 with harassment 2nd degree.

05-22-16

Austin J. Kinisky-Duffney, 20, of Waterford was charged May 22nd, 2016 with the felony of criminal possession of a forged instrument 2nd degree and the violation of obtaining alcohol while being less than 21 years of age.

05-22-16

Justin T. Pariseau, 25, of Schaghticoke was charged May 22nd, 2016 with criminal obstruction of breathing, criminal mischief 4th degree and the felony of burglary 2nd degree.

05-22-16

Kristen A. English, 37, of Scotia was charged May 22nd, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-22-16

Kimberly A. Grant, 45, of Cohoes was charged May 22nd, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-22-16

Theodore DiGuiseppi, 68, of Latham was charged May 22nd, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

05-22-16

Derek J. Bridger II, 33, of Cohoes was charged May 22nd, 2016 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

Stillwater Police Department

Arrest Blotter

05/23/16

Stillwater Police arrested Cory D. Romriell (age 48) of Broadalbin and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Route 75. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Clayton Brownell.

05/30/16

Stillwater Police arrested Marquanne S. Green (age 17) of Albany and charged him with Assault 3rrd degree (misdemeanor), Criminal Obstruction of Breathing (misdemeanor) and Menacing (misdemeanor) following an incident in which he assaulted a person and threatened a neighbor. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and released pending prosecution. He was issued an order of protection barring all contact with the victims. The investigation and arrest was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani and Ptl. Tom Sawyer.

05/30/16

Stillwater Police arrested Freeasia R. Riggsbee (age 17) of Troy and charged her with Assault 3rd degree (misdemeanor) and Criminal Mischief 4th degree (misdemeanor) following an incident in which she caused injuries to a person and vandalized a vehicle. She was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court abd released pending prosecution. She was issued an order of protection barring all contact with the victim. The investigation and arrest was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani and Ptl. Tom Sawyer.

05/30/16

Stillwater Police arrested Linda J. Topka (age 61) of Waterford and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Route 67. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

05/31/16

Stillwater Police have referred 2 juveniles, one age 12 and other age 13, to Saratoga County Probation following an incident of vandalism on Town of Stillwater property, in which sections of fence railings and post were damaged along the bike/walking path south of Halfway House Road. The investigation was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani and Ptl. Paul Pecor.

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