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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Fall 2015 Dean's List

SYRACUSE, NY (02/29/2016)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List at Le Moyne College for the 2015 Fall Semester. To be named to the list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Jennifer Atkins of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Sophomore Marketing major

Eric Burdge of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Freshman Biology major

Gabrielle Lounsbury of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Sophomore Biology major

Mary Rizzo of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Freshman Biology major

Alyssa Paul of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Member of NCAA-Bound Women's Basketball Team

WORCESTER, MA (03/01/2016)-- Alyssa Paul is a member of the WPI women's basketball team that has been selected to participate in the 2016 NCAA Division III Championship tournament which begins later this week.

The Engineers will face host Scranton (Pa.) on Friday at a time yet to be determined. Friday will also see Marymount (Va.) and Cabrini square off in the other game of the doubleheader. Both winners will face each otheron Saturday.

Games times and ticket prices will be announced later Monday or early Tuesday.

Students named to the Le Moyne College Dean's List for the 2015 Fall Semester

SYRACUSE, NY (03/01/2016)-- The following students have been named to Le Moyne College's Fall 2015 Dean's List; to make the list a student had to achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. (NOTE TO EDITORS: PLEASE ADD THESE NAMES TO ANY LISTING YOU RECEIVED ON FEB. 29)

Justin O'Brien, a Sophomore Political Science major from Waterford, NY (12188)

Jenelle Powell, a Senior Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (03/01/2016)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on December 31, 2015:

Gene Messercola of Stillwater, N.Y., received a master of science degree in mechanical engineering.

Erin Strack of Waterford, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in biology & literature and the arts minor & humanities.

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The Express Newspaper – March 3, 2016

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John E. Landry – 57

MECHANICVILLE – John E. Landry, 57, of Route 67, died suddenly Sunday, Feb 28th at Albany Medical Center, after being stricken at home.

 

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints of the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the North Main St Church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave, Albany, 12208 or Mechanicville Fire Dept. in memory of John E. Landry.

To leave a message of for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

ALBANY, N.Y. – February 26, 2016 – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Matthew Higgs from Mechanicville, NY earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester.

Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 score.

Emerson College Announces Local Dean's List Honorees

BOSTON, MA (02/25/2016)-- The following local residents have been named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

Samantha Buntich of Clifton Park 12065

Sarah Gariepy of Halfmoon 12065

Willow Lautenberg of Stillwater 12170

Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (02/25/2016)-- Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park (12065) has been named to the 2015 fall semester Dean's List at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0.

Albagli is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Rensselaer Students Named to Fall 2015 Dean's Honors List

TROY, NY (02/25/2016)-- Approximately 2,000 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's Honor List for the Fall 2015 semester. The Dean's Honor List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.50 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Katelyn Angeliu of Clifton Park (12065)

Tatios Barkamian of Melrose (12121)

Luke Bateman of Schaghticoke (12154)

Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park (12065)

Pierre Fabris of Clifton Park (12065)

Sarah Farnham of Halfmoon (12065)

Aidan Gorby of Clifton Park (12065)

Jiyu Hu of Mechanicville (12118)

Aaron Kalish of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park (12065)

Harrison Ma of Clifton Park (12065)

Peter Matla of Melrose (12121)

Sydney Ruzicka of Waterford (12188)

Bilal Salam of Waterford (12188)

Daniel Sze of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrew Travis of Stillwater (12170)

Eric Tsui of Clifton Park (12065)

Colton Wicks of Mechanicville (12118)

Rensselaer Students Named to Fall 2015 Dean's List

TROY, NY (02/25/2016)-- Over 900 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Stuart Curtis of Clifton Park (12065)

Paul Horner of Waterford (12188)

Okan Kaya of Clifton Park (12065)

Rachael King of Mechanicville (12118)

Faith Marro of Johnsonville (12094)

Local Residents Named to RIT Dean's List

ROCHESTER, NY (02/24/2016)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for fall semester 2015-2016. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford (12188), who is studying in the applied mathematics program.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the business administration-accounting program.
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the computer science program.
  • Joshua Sangaline of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the computer science program.
  • Matthew McGarvey of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the electrical engineering program.
  • Ethan Koval of Waterford (12188), who is studying in the environmental sustainability, health and safety program.
  • Clancy Morgan of Melrose (12121), who is studying in the film and animation program.
  • Dana Wright of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the film and animation program.
  • Erin Logan of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the game design and development program.
  • Jason Myers of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the game design and development program.
  • Samantha Herman of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the graphic design program.
  • Daniel Bissett of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Jesse Cutler of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Schuyler Radliff of Stillwater (12170), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Cheryl Fang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the interior design program.
  • Yaohang Wang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the interior design program.
  • Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the mechanical engineering technology program.
  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the new media design program.
  • Meghan Connor of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the photographic and imaging technologies program.

Brooke Retell Inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society

ONEONTA, NY (02/24/2016)-- Brooke Retell of Mechanicville, NY, was inducted into SUNY Oneonta's Beta Eta Chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon national honor society during a ceremony on Feb. 17.

Erin Chan Named to Fall 2015 Dean's List at University of the Sciences

PHILADELPHIA, PA (02/24/2016)-- Erin Chan has been named to the fall 2015 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a "C" and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2015.

Chan of Mechanicville, NY (12118), is a health science student.

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Calendar of Events February – March 2016

 

 

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Friday, Feb. 26 at 6:00 pm

Pampered Chef Party

MELROSE-at Melrose Methodist church, 20 Church Street, Melrose.There will be food to share and prizes given out. Bring friends. For information call 235-4370.

Pork-tenderloin-wrapped-baconFriday, Feb. 26 4-7:00

Pork Loin Dinner ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE -American Legion $10.00, Eat in or Take out. 753-4188 04 753-4880

 

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Standup Comedy Comes To Schuylerville for Leap Year ($)

SCHUYLERVILLE – Schuylerville Community Theater (SCT) is hosting, the proceeds from this event benefit the SCT Scholarship Program. The show will be held at Clark's Steakhouse in Schuylerville on Leap Day- Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30. Tickets for this show are $10 each and can be reserved by calling 695-5480.

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AC60KWVA Meeting

SARATOGA - VFW building on Veterans' Way.  Veterans Way is located  off the arterial, just North of Saratoga Sprs.  For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Commander Roger Calkins at 584-3037.

CLIFTON PARK - The League of Woman Voters Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, Moe Rd. Clifton Park.

 

Antique SignSaturday, March 5 from 9-4:00 pm

Annual Antique Show

MECHANICVILLE - All Saints on the Hudson at the Parish Center at 52 William Street. Food will be available from the kitchen. Vendors wanted : call Maria Amann 664-6405 or email Anne Amann at Buffalo362@gmail.com.

 

Wednesday, March 9 7-8:00 pm

Family Wellness Series – Is Your Child at Risk? (FREE)

CLIFTON PARK - Dr. Joseph Gulyas, Director of Northeast Spine & Wellness Stresses & Environmental Concerns for all Children ”, at 1741 Route 9, Clifton Park, across from the Residence Inn. To register for this free seminar, go to CHIROGUL2@aol.com or call 518 371-4800.

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Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner ($)

MELROSE - The Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, take outs at 4:30 p m. Cost for adults $10.00, children 4-10 is $5.00.  We are handicap accessible. For more information or reservation call 235-4370

 

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Café Malta – Irish Style ($)

MALTA -  Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr. Seats $8.00 advanced; $10.00 after 3/11 or at the door. Coffee and dessert also available for purchase. Contact The Malta Community Center-899-4411 or www.maltaparksrec.com for advanced tickets.

vegetable-soupsSunday, March 13 4:30-6:00 pm

Souper Supper ($)

VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls United Methodist Church, 16 State Street. Featured will be a wide variety of soups plus bread, muffins, drinks, and dessert for only $7.00 – children under 6 free.  Tickets are available at the door.  The church is handicapped accessible.  For tickets and information, call 541-3039 or 753-6028 or check our website at www.valleyfallsunitedmethodist.com.

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Information Night

SARATOGA SPRINGS - State University of New York Empire State College will hold

information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Saratoga location, 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs on:  Tuesday, March 15, 2016. For more information, please call 518-783-6203.

 

Tuesday, March 15 at 11:30

KWVA CH. 60 March Luncheon ($)

SARATOGA - At the Parting Glass Pub - 40 Lake Ave.For reservations and further information, please contact the Nolan's at 893-3379, by March 15th.  Veterans who served in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend.  For an application to join the KWVA or other information, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037.

 

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Thursday, March 17 at 5:30

St. Patrick's Day Dinner ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian United Church of Schaghticoke, NY
Corned Beef, red potatoes, carrots, cabbage, rolls and cake. Take out only. Serving begins at 5:30 Tickets Liz Baker at 753-0265 to reserve your ticket for $12.00.

 

 

Easter BunnyFriday, March 18 from 6-8:00 pm

Dinner with the Easter Bunny

STILLWATER – Stillwater Area Community Center offering children’s activities, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

 

 

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Brooks’ BBQ & Chinese Auction ($)

STILLWATER - Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747 Hudson Ave. (across from Post Office). Reserve through the church office, 664-7984 or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3:00 p.m. with a scheduled 7:00 p.m. drawing.Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicap accessible.

 

Field_Kids_EggsSaturday, March 19 11:00 am

Egg Hunt at the Mechanicville Library

MECHANICVILLE - Mechanicville District Public Library will be hosting an Egg Hunt. Registration is required, so please give us a call at (518) 664-4646.

 

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Women’s History Month Presentation

STILLWATER – Saratoga National Historical Park. “In Their Own Words: Women in the Revolution,” at the park visitor center.  Located between Rt. 4 and Rt. 32 in the Town of Stillwater, NY. Event snow date: Sunday, March 26.

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A.L.S. Benefit Breakfast ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke. All the food has been donated so all the income from the breakfast will go to these charities.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker soufflé, bacon, sausage, home fries, eggs, juice and coffee.  Cost is $7.00 but greater donations appreciated.

 

G-ClefSunday March 30 at 3:00 pm

Cantata

MECHANICVILLE - Palm Sunday Cantata. Mechanicville UMC 7 North Main St. Mechanicville. Church office phone # 664-3095 Free

Wine Pull Photo 4Friday April 15th 6:30-9:00 pm

2nd Annual Wine Pull ($)

STILLWATER – Stillwater Area Community Center. Live entertainment, raffles, etc. Tickets available in the Main Office at SACC. 664-2515 ext 10 or 23 for more information.

 

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Daffodil Brunch ($)

TROY - Friends of Oakwood. Reservations are a must, and limited to 100 people/seating. Sells out fast. Call 1-800-556-6273 for your choice of time: 10:00 am or12:00 noon.   State name, phone, time, # of people. Children under 5 are free but must have reserved seats. Take a stroll among thousands of daffodils or experience a ride through the cemetery in one of Jack Byrne’s antique cars as you view Oakwood’s ornate monuments.

 

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April 15, 16 & 17

Fiddler On The Roof

SCHUYLERVILLE – Schuylerville Community Theater. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons, Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings.  For additional information or questions, contact Director, William Howard III at whh3draper@aol.com  or call 636-8444 or Producer, Lorraine Thompson at LorThomp@aol.com or 369-6558 or Bonnie Thomas at thomasbpc@hotmail.com or 798-5984.

Sunday, April 17 2:30-4:30 pm

zumbathonZumbathon Benefit

TROY-- Benefit Camp Bravehearts, a not-for-profit oncology camp for women, dedicated to enriching the lives of Cancer Survivors. The fundraiser will take place at Catholic Central High School gymnasium in Troy,

bus tripWednesday, May 4 8:15 am

Spring Day Trip to the Norman Rockwell Museum and Fort Crailo ($?)

WATERFORD - Waterford Museum & Cultural Center. Lunch will be at Michaels Restaurant in Stockbridge. After lunch, we travel to Fort Crailo State Historic Site in Rensselaer. Return at 4:30pm.  For more information please call Emily Wilson at (518) 237-7122.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Kathryn A. Jerwann of Clifton Park named to President's List at Clemson University

CLEMSON, SC (02/22/2016)-- Kathryn A. Jerwann of Clifton Park has been named to the President's List at Clemson University for the fall 2015 semester.

Jerwann is majoring in General Engineering.

Emily DePoy of Clifton Park Named to St. Lawrence University Dean's List

CANTON, NY (02/23/2016)-- Emily M. DePoy of Clifton Park has been selected for inclusion on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Fall 2015 semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.

DePoy is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in biology. She attended Shenendehowa High School.

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Heroin is the Drug of Choice – by H. Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, February 18– The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department has devoted much attention to heroin abuse, which has become a nationwide epidemic. That includes our area.

The Sheriff’s Department continues to face the epidemic through backing tougher laws.

At the County Public Safety Committee meeting early this month, Sheriff Michael Zurlo  asked the full board to go on record with other municipalities  to support Laree’s Law. This is named for an 18 year old Colonie woman who succumbed to a heroin overdose in 2014.

Read the entire article in the 02-25 Express.

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Dorothy Welch Choral 40 Years – by S. McBride

July 4, 1976 was a milestone in American history as the United States of America celebrated its 200th birthday.  Here in Mechanicville, as in communities all across the country, the festivities were well-planned long in advance of the day, and designed by the city’s Bicentennial Committee to be celebratory, reverent, respectful, loud and joyous.  The committee and the Mechanicville City Council honored a proposal by the Mechanicville Council of Churches to begin the day’s events with an ecumenical service of Thanksgiving in Tallmadge Park.

Read the entire article in the 02-25 Express.

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Mayor’s Secretary a Topic During Council Meeting – by T Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE FEBRUARY 17- A public hearing was scheduled for this date to discuss amendments in to City Code relating to the Mayor's secretary. Under the proposal the secretary or secretaries would will receive a salary determined by the Mayor and would serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

Read the article in the 02-25 Express.