The Express Newspaper June 25, 2015
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The Express Newspaper’s Pets for Adoption – June 11, 2015
Buster is a 2 year old Lab mix. He is neutered and up to date on shots. Buster is one very happy dog. Look at that smile! He has been in Doggie Day Care and has gotten along well with the other dogs that were attending. He loves to be around people. His goal in life is to make people HAPPY and he is very good at it!
Miss Stella is a rambunctious tortie kitten that is super entertaining. Stella is a bit of a talker - always chirping on about something. Stella likes to cuddle and sometimes snuggles deep under the covers at night to keep warm. She's full of energy but still well behaved. Stella was found abandoned with her mom at about 4 weeks old. Stella's mom has found a home and now it's Stella's turn. Stella loves other cats, is a bit feisty and is very petite for her age. She's never been around dogs but has a bold and friendly personality so she would likely adjust to any home. How could you resist this sweet face? Stella is 9 months old, spayed, up to date on her shots and negative for FIV and FeLV.For more information, please contact H.O.P.E. @ 518-428-2994.Online Adoption Applications and more adoptable pets are available @ www.hopeanimalrescue.org
"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."
Adirondack Save-A- Stray Pets for Adoption
Charlotte - This baby is a beautiful little Dachshund mix. She is learning to love car rides from her foster mom. She is about 5 Months old and weighs about 7 lbs. She is fully vetted, spayed and has 2 sets of shots. Her foster mom says "she is the sweetest little pup that I have ever seen. She loves to be held. What an adorable baby!!!" For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220 or just come by to visit.
Milo - Milo is a little Chihuahua Pomeranian mix and what a cutie pie he is. He will be a real velcro dog for some lucky person. Milo is 2 years old, about 5 lbs, up to date on shots and neutered. For more information please call the shelter 518-654-6220
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Area residents received degrees at SUNY Poly Commencement
UTICA, NY (06/16/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students received degrees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 41st annual spring commencement May 9 in the Wildcat Field House on the SUNY Poly campus in Marcy, N.Y.
Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Kutny named to Saint Francis University Dean's List
LORETTO, PA (06/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Hannah Kutny, a Health Science (OT) major from Clifton Park, NY, was among over 700 students to be named to the Saint Francis University Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester.
Local Students Named to SUNY New Paltz Spring 2015 Dean's List
NEW PALTZ, NY (06/16/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz has announced its Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.
The following students earned Dean's List designation for the spring 2015 semester:
Kyle Marra of Clifton Park (12065)
Chrisanne Pierson of Clifton Park (12065)
Joshua Falk of Clifton Park (12065)
Kathryn Christensen of Clifton Park (12065)
Frankie Dineen of Clifton Park (12065)
Tyler Adams of Johnsonville (12094)
Sara Vinciguerra of Mechanicville (12118)
McKenna Robinson of Mechanicville (12118)
Cassandra Goldman of Waterford (12188)
Melissa Scheibner of Waterford (12188)
Samantha Carlo Named to Castleton Dean's List
CASTLETON, VT (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke, NY was recently named to the Castleton College Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2014-15 academic year.
To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.
Nathaniel Parker studying abroad this summer in Union College program
SCHENECTADY, NY (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Nathaniel Parker, of Clifton Park, NY, will study abroad this summer as part of Union College's International Programs.
Parker, who is majoring in Political Science, will travel to U.S., Canada, England and the Netherlands, studying each country's health care system and the context of their historical development.
Waterford Resident Erin Dougherty Named to Assumption's Spring 2015 Dean's List
WORCESTER, MA (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Erin Dougherty of Waterford, NY, a member of the class of 2017, has been named to Assumption College's Dean's List, one of the school's highest academic honors. To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester.
Kelsey Kromer Awarded Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Kutztown University
KUTZTOWN, PA (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Kelsey Jo Kromer of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065), has been awarded a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Communication Design Cum Laude from Kutztown University.
Liangyu Tao Named to Dean's List at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, GA (06/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Liangyu Tao of Clifton Park, NY (12065) made the Dean's List for Spring semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Arrests for June 18th, 2015 Issue of The Express Newspaper
Waterford Town Police Arrest Report
On Saturday, June 13, 2015 at about 3:30 AM Sgt P. O’Connell observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner. Upon stopping the vehicle and through investigation it was ascertained that the operator had been drinking. The operator was arrested and upon being processed was found to have a B.A.C. of 0.15%. The defendant is identified as:
Kyrstie E. SHERIDAN, 23, of 7 Cindy Way, Cohoes, NY
SHERIDAN was charged with:
Failure to Keep Right
Driving while Intoxicated
Driving with more than 0.08% alcohol
The defendant was issued UTTs and is scheduled to appear if Waterford Justice Court on July 2, 2015 at 6 PM.
Waterford Town Police Arrest Report
On Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Police Officer Michael Dilbone responded to the Waterford School Age Child Care Program at the Waterford-Halfmoon School for a report of missing funds. Upon arriving and through investigation it was ascertained that $3,135.00 was missing. The funds were collected as tuition payments for the program from parents and are used for programs for the children and operating expenses. Two employees of the program were identified as suspects.
On Thursday, June 11, 2015 Police Officer Michael Dilbone arrested the two below listed defendant who were charged with:
Grand Larceny 3rd a class “D” Felony
Conspiracy 5th a class “A” Misdemeanor
Heather J. OLSEN, 27, of 12 Grace Street, Waterford
Trezure L. ROBERTS, 24, of 170 Remsen Street, Cohoes
Both defendants were arraigned by Town Justice David Fusco in Waterford Justice Court. Both were remanded to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $5,000.00/$10,000.00 bail/bond.
Horse Owner Sentenced to Jail for Failing to Provide Proper Sustenance to Horses
SARATOGA - Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen announced today that Duane D. Carpenter, dob 3/13/59, of 21 Brookline Avenue, Albany, NY, was sentenced today in the Greenfield Town Court by Hon. Michael P. Ginley, to serve 6 months of weekends in the Saratoga County Jail for his conviction of two counts of Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance to two horses in December, 2013. The horses lived at 131 Wilton Road, Greenfield, NY at a farm owned by Carpenter. Carpenter waived his right to ajury trial, and was convicted of two counts of violating Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353 by Judge Ginley who presided over the multiple-day bench trial.
Ginley sentenced Carpenter to serve 6 months of weekends of jail, the first weekend to commence this Friday, June 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Additionally, Carpenter was sentenced to pay restitution to the SPCA of Upstate New York in the amount of $2,403.00, together with a 5% surcharge of $ 120.15, for a total of $ 2,523.15. That restitution is to cover the expenses incurred by the SPCA of Upstate New York for the work and services they did and provided for the
horses during the pendency of the case. That amount is to be paid in full by June 9, 2016.
John F. Zink Sr. – 71
STILLWATER/Zephyrhills, FL - John F. Zink Sr., 71, of Stillwater died peacefully while in recovery from surgery in Land O Lakes, Florida on March 18, 2015.
Relatives and friends may call from 12 noon to 3pm on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Memorial will be conducted at 3pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow in St.Peter'sCemetery,Stillwater.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Read the entire obituary in the June 25th edition.
Classifieds for June 18, 2015 Edition of The Express
Hoosic Valley State Champions – Second Year in a Row…
The Hoosic Valley baseball team is state champions once again! In the first game of the state tournament went on two defeat Southold with a score of 2-0 in ten innings. Senior pitcher John Rooney capped off an incredible year on the mound by going the distance despite having to long three extra innings. He finished with 12 strikeouts.
Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.
The Three Bears and Traveling on Holidays – by S. McBride
When Tom and I gave up dairy farming with its 24/7 commitment 30 years ago and were at last able to travel, it didn’t take us long to make a vow that we would absolutely never travel on holiday weekends, especially Memorial Day.
We kept that promise for 29 years. Here in 2015, however, we found ourselves on a road trip to Alabama for our granddaughter’s high school graduation, ironically taking place the day the holiday weekend began. Oops!
Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.
Sheriff’s Priority: Safety on The Water – by H. Wessell
BALLSTON SPA, June 11 – A government's first duty is to the safety and security of its people.
Keeping people safe, not issuing tickets, is how Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo and his department see it – and any one of them says it, often: "Our biggest thing is safety. We're not just out there to issue tickets or arrest anybody."
Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.