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Elizabeth “Betsy” J. Warren – 79

MECHANICVILLE - Elizabeth “Betsy” J. Warren of Mechanicville, formerly of Johnsonville, passed away at The Grand at Pawling Nursing Center on Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was 79.

 

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday at 8:30am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

Kindly consider donations to the Humane Society or the Valley Falls VFW Auxiliary in memory of Betsy Warren.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Anthony C. Fruci – 89

 

MECHANICVILLE – Anthony C. Fruci, 89 of Saratoga Ave., died Thursday, May 26th, at Albany MedicalCenter, of injuries sustained following a head-on collision on Route 146 west of Mechanicville.

A Funeral Mass will be Monday at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., and Mechanicville. Burial to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on Sunday from 4-7 PM.

In lie of flowers, remembrances may be made to a non-profit eye macular degeneration assistance service GOOD DAYS, 6900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Plano, Tx 75024, in respectful memory of Anthony C. Fruci

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

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Sophie Mary Delano – 91

 

SCHAGHTICOKE – Sophie Mary Delano, 91, of Knickerbocker Road, died Wednesday morning at the Saratoga Care Center, Ballston Spa, after a brief illness.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 31st, at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Monday from 3-7 PM.   In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Saratoga Center, General Council Fund, 149 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa, NY12020 in loving memory of Sophie M. Delano.

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

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts University at Albany Students

ALBANY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society, founded in 1776. It celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities. The Alpha Alpha Chapter of New York at the University at Albany invites seniors who have a high GPA and who have taken courses across the arts and sciences to become members of this prestigious honor society.

Adam Opitz-Leewe of Clifton Park (12065)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.

Alexandra Payne of Schaghticoke (12154)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.

Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Students

TROY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic scholarships recently. The scholarships celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Those receiving scholarships include:

Lauren Brodeur of Clifton Park, who was given the Otto V. Guenther Scholarship. Brodeur is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Brianna Castracani of Waterford, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Castracani is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the Aimee Lynn Pyskadlo Memorial Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Jamie Raucci of Halfmoon, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Raucci is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Sarswoti Shrestha of Clifton Park, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Shrestha is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

William Stevenson of Clifton Park, who was given the HonorScholar Scholarship. Stevenson is studying in the Business Administation academic program.

Stephen Urban of Clifton Park, who was given the New York Propane Gas Association Scholarship. Urban is studying in the Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Michael J. Torello and Janet Atwater Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans and Gold Star Mothers Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Demonstrating Academic Excellence, Local Students Named to Assumption College Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (05/25/2016)-- Assumption College has announced that 561 students were named to the College's undergraduate Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester.

To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dean's List is announced twice every academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester.

"The Dean's List is a recognition of students who have attained significant academic achievements," said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. "The College is proud to formally recognize its top scholars whose dedication, hard work and commitment to their studies, are forming them to become effective leaders whom others will seek to emulate.

Local students named to the Dean's List were:

Gabriella Beamish of Melrose, NY, a member of the Class of 2019

Erin Dougherty of Waterford, NY, a member of the Class of 2017

Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (05/25/2016)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on May 7:

Ryan Arthur Mcherron of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics .

Aaron Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in biology .

Curtis Benson Taylor of Johnsonville, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering .

Joseph M. Rooney of Melrose, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering .

Evan M. Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering .

Zachary Ryan Willard of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in computer engineering, with a software engineering minor .

Logan James King of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in mechanical engineering, with a mathematics minor .

Students named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Grove City College.

Kaitlin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..

Kristin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List with High Distinction for the Spring 2016 semester. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..

Julie Fijal, a junior Exercise Science major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Julie is a 2013 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fijal (Elizabeth) from Clifton Park, NY..

 

Local residents graduate from Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following local residents were among the 595 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 14, 2016. Delivering this year's Commencement address was Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate. The Class of 2016 was the second largest class in Grove City College history, coming in just shy of the 596-member Class of 2010. In recent years, the Grove City College's four-year graduation rate has climbed to 78 percent, while its six-year graduation rate has reached 85 percent. The average graduation rate in the U.S. is 59 percent.

Kaitlin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology-BS. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .

Kristin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .

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Arrest Report for May 26, 2016 Edition

Stillwater Police Department Arrest Blotter

05/13/16

Stillwater Police arrested Logan P. Dundon (age 18) of Stillwater and charged him with Forcible Touching (misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misdemeanor) following an incident in the Village of Stillwater involving a juvenile. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and released to the Department of Probation Pre-trial services pending prosecution. He was also served with an order of protection barring all contact with the victim. The investigation and arrest was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani and Ptl. Zachary Warriner.

05/13/16

Stillwater Police arrested Jennifer L. Tenney (age 31) of Clifton Park and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) and Operating without Insurance (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

05/16/16

Stillwater Police arrested Christopher R. McNall (age 23) of Mechanicville and charged him with Petit Larceny (misdemeanor) following a shoplifting complaint at Price Chopper in which the defendant stole items. He was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.

05/18/16

Stillwater Police arrested Cody Letourneau (age 19) of Mechanicville and charged him with Petit Larceny following an investigation involving the theft of several blankets from the porch of a residence. He was located several days later in Mechanicville and taken into custody. The blankets were recovered by police and returned to the owner. The defendant was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The investigation and arrest was handled by Ptl. Clayton Brownell. Stillwater Police were assisted by Mechanicville Police.

 Gretzinger, Paula - Mugshot copy

 JURY FINDS CLIFTON PARK WOMAN GUILTY AFTER TRIAL OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OFA FORGED INSTRUMENT IN THE 2ND DEGREE IN SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Paula F. Gretzinger, doh 10/11/74, of 6 Hawthorne Court, Clifton Park, New York was found guilty today by a Saratoga County Jury of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument  in   the Second Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 170.25, a D Felony, following a three day trial before Saratoga County Court Judge James A. Murphy, III. The defendant was convicted for possessing an insurance check with a forged signature on July 30, 2013 at the Saratoga National Bank in Clifton Park, New  York

The jury heard testimony from four (4) witnesses over a three day period. Evidence consisted of testimony from bank employees, the New York State Police Investigator and the victim. Assistant District Attorney John D. Leggett, with assistance from Assistant District Attorney  Debra A. Kaelin, tried the case.

District Attorney Karen A. Heggen praised the work of law enforcement and the bank employees in this case indicating the importance of detecting   fraud.

The Defendant, Paula F. Gretzinger, was remanded without bail to the Saratoga County Jail until her sentencing date of July 21, 201·6. She faces a maximum period of incarceration of two and one third to seven years in  prison.

 

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Mechanicville Vets Memorial to Get New Home – by Sandy McBride

On Veterans’ Day in 1963, city and county officials, national veterans’ leaders, members of the Lt. Fred H. Clark Post #91 of the American Legion, Elmer E. Ellsworth Post # 6328 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Peters Purcell Post # 21 of the Italian American War Veterans, along with many local residents, including many veterans of World War II and the Korean War, gathered on the narrow lawn at the north side of the High School on Main Street.  They were there to dedicate a newly-erected granite monument honoring the men and women of our community who have stepped up to protect and defend our nation over the past two centuries.

Article in the 05-26 edition.

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Moving Vietnam Vets Memorial Coming to Halfmoon

HALFMOON– In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, Senator Kathy Marchione (R,C,I-Halfmoon), Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, and member of the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee, is sponsoring The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall when it visits the Halfmoon Town ParkJune 2-6.

A half-size replica of the Washington, D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall has toured the country for nearly 30 years, affording millions of Americans the opportunity to personally experience this special, powerful and moving tribute to the nation’s fallen Vietnam War veterans.

Article in the 05-26 edition.

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Changes at Brown’s Beach – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, May 19 – The Stillwater Town Board approved a new contract with Time Warner Cable when the company was on the brink of becoming  part of a new company, also including Bright House Networks,  called Charter Communications. The merger took effect when okayed by the Federal Communications Commission on May 6.

Article in the 05-26 edition.