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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.
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.
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.
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.
Great Years for Local Track Teams
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Valley Falls Grant for Thompson Mill? – by C. Barton
Valley Falls- the Village of Valley Falls with the assistance of the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) and the Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfield Assessment program for a grant that will test the old Thompson Mill property.
Read the entire article in the 02-25 Express.
New Stillwater Superintendent Reflects on New Role – by V. Gallagher
STILLWATER - Patricia Morris, who was recently appointed the new superintendent of Stillwater Central Schools, reflected on this moment in her educational career and also offered some thoughts for the future.
“It is an honor to be in this position and to be able to serve the district in this capacity,” said Morris. “I’ve had the privilege of serving the district over the past 19 years in various roles. This was an opportunity to lead by example and lead the entire district into the future.”
Read the entire article in the 02-25 Express.
The Express Newspaper February 25, 2016
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Local SUNY Potsdam Student-Athletes named to Fall SUNYAC All-Academic Team
POTSDAM, NY (02/12/2016)-- The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has named 53 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to its All-Academic Team for the Fall 2015 semester, the conference announced Wednesday, Feb. 10. Players named to the all-academic team have a minimum 3.3 GPA for the semester. Here is a list of the local athletes that compete for the Potsdam Bears.
Sarah Erno of Mechanicville (12118) is a Freshman member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team.
Madison Mahar of Mechanicville (12118) is a Sophomore member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team.
SUNY Potsdam athlete Madison Mahar earns SUNYAC Fall Commissioner's List recognition
POTSDAM, NY (02/12/2016)-- Madison Mahar, a resident of Mechanicville, N.Y. was one of 28 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Commissioner's List for the Fall 2015 semester, the conference announced Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Mahar is a Sophomore member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team. Players named to this list have carried a minimum 3.3 grade-point-average over three consecutive semesters at Potsdam.
Local Students from Hudson Valley Community College Named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
TROY, NY (02/16/2016)-- Local college students studying at Hudson Valley Community College were recently honored by acceptance in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
Who's Who students are chosen by a campus nominating committee for this honor based upon academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and continued potential for success.
Those honored include:
Stephen Hatalla of Clifton Park. Hatalla is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.
Abigail Radliff of Stillwater. Radliff is studying in the Business - Marketing academic program.
Matthew Roden of Johnsonville. Roden is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.
Erica Shudt of Melrose. Shudt is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Science academic program.
Robert VanNess of Clifton Park. VanNess is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List
WORCESTER, MA (02/15/2016)-- The following local residents were among 1,238 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester.
Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2017 majoring in mechanical engineering.
Mary Vierling of Waterford, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2018 majoring in aerospace engineering.
Local Student, Allison Reinhardt, Named to Dean's List at Saint Joseph's University
PHILADELPHIA, PA (02/12/2016)-- Allison Reinhardt, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the Fall 2015 semester. Reinhardt studies Professional Studies at the University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean's list status for a semester.
Clifton Park resident named to Merrimack College Dean's List
NORTH ANDOVER, MA (02/10/2016)-- John Bassett of Clifton Park has achieved the status of Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester at Merrimack College.
Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2015 Semester
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/10/2016)-- Local students named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester
Molly Costello of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.
Makala Foley of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education.
Dana Foucault of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Social Work.
Shannon McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Psychology.
Derek Rose of Mechanicville, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Communication.
Local Student Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Hamilton College
Clinton, N.Y. — Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, was recently elected to the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Hamilton College.Phi Beta Kappa, which established a chapter at Hamilton in 1870, is the oldest and most prestigious honor society in the country. Students are elected to membership in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement in fulfilling the goals and purposes of the college.Beamish, a senior majoring in classical studies and English, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.