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Kickball for MACSC

Four teams kicked it for kids at McBride Fields Saturday in the first annual Mechanicville Area community Services Center’s kickball tournament to raise funds for their many programs benefitting families, especially children, here in our community.  And when the dust cleared, it was the Kona Kickers team that hoisted the Kick it for Kids trophy.  It was a fun afternoon, with laughter and teasing, hustling, running after and diving for the elusive ball as the teams, which also included Butler’s Clients, Legends Barbershop and TD Bank, gave their all.

Article in the 05-26 edition.

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New Owner of Fiber Mill – by Harold Wessell

In other announcements or discussion, the Board and public heard a presentation by Ed McClements – a son of 107 year old Dorothy McClements, who, as reported in last week’s issue,  was just honored by the VFW post.

McClements related that he and more family members were just relocating to Stillwater...  after many years "coming home." A member of the Stillwater High graduating class of 1959, he  lived in the Town thirty-seven and a half years, then in southern California 37 years, and now is back  home.

Article in the 05-26 issue.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Rebecca Gifford Named to Lasell College Dean's List for Spring 2016

NEWTON, MA (05/24/2016)-- Lasell College in Newton, MA recently named Rebecca Gifford of Schaghticoke, NY to the Lasell College Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester.

Gifford, whose major is Entrepreneurship, is a member of the class of 2019 and was among 760 students honored in the Spring 2016 semester.

Madison Fama makes the Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University

CONWAY 28528, SC (05/24/2016)-- Madison Fama, a sophomore majoring in sociology, from Clifton Park, NY, (12065) was among approximately 1,940 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the Spring 2016 Dean's List.

Local Resident Graduates from Hamilton College

Clinton, N.Y. -- Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, received a bachelor of arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 22, at the Commencement ceremony concluding the college's 204th year.

Hamilton awarded 489 diplomas in the ceremony. American entrepreneur Peter Thiel, co-founder of worldwide online payments system PayPal, delivered the Commencement address.

Nazareth College Announces 2016 Graduates

ROCHESTER, NY (05/19/2016)-- Nazareth College undergraduate students earned their bachelor's degrees at the 89th Annual Commencement ceremony that took place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, on May 8, 2016.

Sophie DeCastro of Mechanicville (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work .

Jessica Slivienski of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences .

Michael Stanley of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology .

Keene State College Celebrates 960 Graduates

KEENE, NH (05/20/2016)-- On Saturday, May 7, Keene State College's Commencement honored the graduating class of 2016.

Maureen Fay of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a BA in Sociology.

Jenna Ziobrowski of Clifton Park (12065) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Nursing - Pre-Licensure.

Area students named to Dean's List at Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, NY (05/23/2016)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the spring 2016 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Kyle Salway of Stillwater, N.Y.

Adam Snyder of Clifton Park, N.Y.

News from SUNY Oneonta

For more information contact: Geoff Hassard, (607) 436-2016, geoff.hassard@oneonta.edu

Local athletes compete for SUNY Oneonta softball team during spring season

ONEONTA, NY (05/23/2016)-- 14 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta softball team during the 2016 spring season.

Alyssa Garrison of Clifton Park (12065)

Ashley Lefebvre of Waterford (12188)

Katie O'Gorman of Clifton Park (12065)

Keene State Announces the 2016 Spring Dean's List

KEENE, NH (05/23/2016)-- Keene State College is pleased to announce that 1,323 students have been named to the spring 2016 dean's list. To qualify for the dean's list, Keene State College undergraduate students must be enrolled in a degree program, and must have completed a minimum of six credit hours in the semester, receiving no failing or incomplete grades. Students must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average, on a 4.0 scale to earn dean's list honors. Congratulations to the students below who made the list.

Aubree Williams of Stillwater (12170)

Jenna Ziobrowski of Clifton Park (12065)

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John A. Rooney – 87

MECHANICVILLE – John A. Rooney, 87, of Broadway and formerly of Albany, died Saturday, May 21stat Saratoga Hospital.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors follow at Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Tuesday from 4-7 PM.   In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. in memory of John F. Rooney.

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

 

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Miss Ann F. Cafararo – 71

MECHANICVILLE – Miss Ann F. Cafararo, 71 of Leonard St., died Thursday evening May 19th at St. Peter’s Hospice, Albany after health complications these past months.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 3-6 PM.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or a local Community Hospice, in fond memory of Ann F. Cafararo.

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

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Area Graduates at Commencement 2016

POTSDAM, NY (05/18/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College's Bicentennial Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21. The graduating Class of 2016 will be honored at a special ceremony befitting SUNY Potsdam's 200th anniversary.

This year's graduates include:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Megan Yattaw Recognized for Community Service

ONEONTA, NY (05/18/2016)-- Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY, was among the 39 members of the SUNY Oneonta Class of 2016 who received Senior Service Awards recognizing their commitment to volunteerism. Students who completed at least 350 hours of service through the college's Center for Social Responsibility and Community (CSRC) were recognized during a reception on May 13.

Amber Howe of Stillwater named to Harding University dean's list

SEARCY, AR (05/18/2016)-- Amber Howe, accounting major at Harding University from Stillwater (12170), is among more than 1,300 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2016 semester.

Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, Earns Graduate Degree from Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, NY (05/17/2016)-- Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, graduated from Nazareth College with a master of science degree in Music Therapy during the 89th Commencement ceremony at the Blue Cross Arena on Sunday, May 8, 2016.

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Sharon Lee Holmes – 68

MECHANICVILLE – Sharon Lee Holmes, 68, of Hudson River Rd., died Tuesday, May 17th at Albany Medical Ctr, after battling with cancer for some years.

A Funeral Home service will be held on Saturday at 1 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in the family plot at the local Hudson View Cemetery.Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.   In lieu of flowers, Sharon requested remembrances be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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

 

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“A Home Is” – by Sandy McBride

Local author and freelance writer Sandy McBride has published a book featuring a collection of some of the best articles she has written for The Express Weekly newspaper over the past nine years.  The book, entitled “A Hometown Is . . .”, has four sections including Hearts, Hands, Heritage and Heroes, with a total of 35 articles.

Article in the 05-19 Edition.