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Richard “Dick” Ryan – 91

 

STILLWATER – Richard “Dick” Ryan, 91, of County Route 76, died at his home, Thursday January 21st, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Bennington, VT December 31, 1924, he was the son of the late William and Helen Blanchard Ryan and brother of the late Elinor Warzecha.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 7PM on Monday evening, January 25, at All Saints on the Hudson North Church, 885 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY 12170.  Calling hours prior to the mass on Monday from 4 - 6:45PM will also be at the church.  Inurnment service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Saratoga National Cemetery at 10AM.  Friends wishing to attend are asked to be at the cemetery’s visitor center at 9:45AM.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in memory of Richard T. Ryan.

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

 

 

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area Students Named to Morrisville State College Dean's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (01/21/2016)-- Morrisville State College recently announced the students who were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

Matthew Hartunian of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Olivia Logue of Johnsonville, NY (12094)

Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, NY (12185)

Amanda Morgan Pierre of Melrose makes Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute
of Technology

Boston, Mass. (Grassroots Newswire) Jan. 21, 2016 - - Amanda Morgan Pierre
of Melrose (12121) has made the Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of
Technology for the fall 2015 semester.

Local student earns dean’s list recognition at Norwich University

NORTHFIELD, Vt. (Grassroots Newswire) January 21, 2016 – The following
student from your readership area has been recognized on the dean’s list
at Norwich University for the fall 2015 semester:

Jacob Robert Keasbey of Schaghticoke (12154)Daemen College Student Honored for Dean’s List Achievement

AMHERST, N.Y. (Grassroots Newswire) January 21, 2016 - Daemen College Dean
Dr. Michael Brogan announces the following student achieved Dean’s List
status at Daemen College for the Fall 2015 semester.

Brittany Denton of Schaghticoke (12154)

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Andrea Fusco Saglimbeni -74

MECHANCIVILLE – Andrea Fusco Saglimbeni, 71, of Harris Ave., died Wednesday evening, Jan 20th at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy after being stricken several days before.   A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 1 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.

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

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Allison M. King of Clifton Park, NY (12065) Named to Fall 2015 President's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/19/2016)-- Allison King has been named to the President's List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2015. King is working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Fall 2015 Dean's List at University of Delaware

NEWARK, DE (01/20/2016)-- Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester.

To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Sara Beidl of Clifton Park (12065)

Christina Capobianco of Clifton Park (12065)

Grace Oliver of Waterford (12188)

Alaina Smith of Clifton Park (12065)

Danielle daCunha of Clifton Park (12065)

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Frank Edward Snow – 68

 

STILLWATER - Frank Edward Snow of Chestnut Lane passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital after being stricken at home. He was 68.

Relatives and friends may call from 11:00am-2:00pm on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of his family.

Kindly consider donations to the Eldercare Transportation Services, C/O Stillwater Area Community Center, PO Box 536, Stillwater, NY 12170 in memory of Frank Snow.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Baroness von Reidesel: Woman of Courage – by Sandy McBride

   While the debate goes on here in America on the roles of women in combat, it’s interesting to note that throughout history, women have often performed courageously in many roles in times of war.  One such fascinating woman became a hero of sorts right here in our area as Americans fought for their independence from Great Britain back in 1777.

The entire article is in the 01/21 edition.

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Pipeline Controversy in Rensselaer County – by C. Barton

Rensselaer County- Rensselaer County is currently faced with the potential for a natural gas pipeline proposal that will run through several towns in the county.  In late 2014, fracking, a widely used gas extracting technique, became illegal in New York State after legislation was put in place to prohibit this practice, however this law does not address the transporting of natural gas

The entire article is in the 01/21 edition

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Waterford & Saratoga Catholic Join Wasaren League – by V. Gallagher

WATERFORD - The Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District will be joining the Wasaren Sports League beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.  The district was invited to consider joining the Wasaren League several months ago and it was made official at the January 7, 2016 Board of Education meeting.

The entire article is in the 01/21 edition.