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GlobalFoundries Looks to the Future – by V. Gallagher

MALTA - GlobalFoundries has been defined as one of the largest and fastest growing semiconductor companies in the world. The manufacturing campus known as “Fab 8”, located in the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta, is also considered one of the most advanced manufacturing campuses in the world. Greg Connors, who oversees government relations and regulatory affairs at GlobalFoundries, discussed some plans for this success to continue

“Some of the projects that we’re going to be completing is our high voltage yard extension, the addition of our bulk gas yard and some sight infrastructure,” said Connors.

Read the entire article in the 03-03 edition.

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Troop 1891 Recognizes Girl Scout Week – by C. Barton

Girl Scout Troop #1891 based in Schaghticoke has plans to recognize and honor the week that commemorates the history and mission of Girl Scout Troops across America. The Girl Scouts began in 1912 by founder, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. Low officially registered the organizations first 18 Girl Scouts in her hometown of Savannah Georgia on March 12th 1912.  Each year the Girl Scouts celebrate the week that includes March 12th with activities, events and projects that reflect the mission of the organization and Low's vision of, “building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.”

Read the entire article in the 03-03 edition.

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Cohoes-Waterford Bridge – by H. Wessell

ALBANY and WATERFORD, February 24 –Cuomo announced that the $20.3 million project for the replacement bridge to carry Route 32 over the Mohawk River will begin today. The current built in 1932 is used by over 16,000 vehicles daily, will be  placed as part of New York State's Scour Critical/Flood Prone Bridge Program and is funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of the governor's $518 million program to replace some 105 bridges around the State.

Read the entire article in the 03-03 edition.

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World Day of Prayer – by Sandy McBride

In a gathering and tradition that is nearly 100 years old, our local churches will once again link hands around the world to celebrate World Day of Prayer on March 4 at 1 p.m. at the Stillwater United Church on North Hudson Avenue in the village.   The first World Day of Prayer service was held on January 9, 1920 in Canada, followed five weeks later by services held in the United States.  There are now 170 nations around the world that join in this moving ceremony that not only empowers women, but calls attention to the challenges, the problems and the trials they face every day.

Read the entire article in the 03-03 edition.

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Senator Marchione Hosts Leap of Kindness

Because 2016 is a leap year, "Leap of Kindness Day" is all about using the extra day to do something kind for someone else. On Leap of Kindness Day Senator Marchione was joined by several local officials to visit with, and thank, area senior citizens for everything they have done to help build our state and nation. Leap of Kindness Day is promoted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

 

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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