A reception was held in the Mechanicville High School library on Wednesday afternoon to honor Megan Billert, valedictorian, and David Coreno, salutatorian, of the class of 2016. Called “. . . two of the finest young people I’ve had the good fortune to teach . . .” by English teacher Michael Daley, Megan and David were presented with plaques commemorating their achievement.
Article in the 06-16 edition.
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School Vice Principal Craig Forth welcomed a throng of student/athletes to the gym on Thursday morning to what he termed “an awesome event”. It was the presentation of New York State Public High School Athletic Association pins and certificates to the members of the nine Red Raider winter and spring sports teams which have achieved Team Scholar Athlete status according to the standards required by the state organization.
Article in the 06-16 Edition.
Schaghticoke- While the official days of summer have not hit yet, June is traditionally known as strawberry season in New York State. Strawberry festivals are one way that communities celebrate and recognize June as the best month to pick and enjoy one of the staples of the season.
Article in the 06-16 edition.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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