Photos on page 14 of the 05-26 edition.
Stillwater Seniors Pose at the Senior Prom
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Grand Marshall for Stillwater Parade
In Post 490’s continuing effort to recognize significant local veterans, Post 490 selects a member who displays patriotic spirit and has served their country to the best of their ability, to lead each year’s Memorial Day Parade as The Grand Marshall.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
Rock N’Derby – by C. Barton
Schaghticoke- The inaugural Rock’n Derby festival made its way to the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds from May 20th through May 22nd for this first, ever of its kind event in Schaghticoke. The festival sponsored by SLP Concerts and GameLoud was three days of a unique concert, camping and entertainment experience, suitable for the entire family. There is so much more to this event than just the music, says Carly Reyna, Manager of the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
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.
tug Urger Celebrates 25 Years – by V. Gallagher
WATERFORD - The New York State Canal Corporation announced that the 115-year-old Tug URGER is back in service as an educational teaching tugboat on New York’s Canals for the 25th consecutive year.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
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.
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)
The Express Newspaper – May 26, 2016
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
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