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The Express Newspaper June 11, 2015
Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Katelyn E. DiBenedetto Receives 2015 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
BATON ROUGE, LA (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Katelyn E. DiBenedetto of Clifton Park, N.Y., recently was awarded a Love of Learning award worth $500 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi--the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. DiBenedetto is one of 80 recipients nationwide to receive the award.
DiBenedetto, a Ph.D. student in anthropology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, plans to use funds from the award to alleviate travel costs to Cornell University to utilize their stable isotope laboratories.
Clifton Park Resident Rachel Harrison Returns from Zurich Following Intensive Research Project
WORCESTER, MA (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Harrison of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Zurich. The project was titled WPI Analyzing Industrial Service Businesses 2015.
Local Students to Attend Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY (06/08/2015)(readMedia)-- Read the following about the new students who will attend Clarkson University as members of the Class of 2019:
Austin Gregory Beyer of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in engineering studies.
Sarah Emily Duclos of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in mechanical engineering.
James Ellis Homan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in engineering and management.
Alexander Lavigne of Waterford, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in business studies.
Bradley Thomas Pearson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in business studies.
Andrew Travis of Stillwater, N.Y., a graduate of Stillwater Central School, is majoring in aeronautical engineering.
Rhein T. Zeronda of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Mekeel Christian Academy, is majoring in engineering studies.
Mechanicville Resident Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Dean College
FRANKLIN, MA (06/05/2015)(readMedia)-- Anna McKenzie from Mechanicville has been named to the Dean's List at Dean College for the spring 2015 semester.
The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Zachary Stewart of Clifton Park, N.Y., was awarded a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering.
Senthil Jayaseelan of Mechanicville, N.Y., was awarded a master of business administration degree.
Kenneth Angeliu of Clifton Park, N.Y., was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.
Mr. Edward Vega – 97
MECHANICVILLE – Mr. Edward Vega, 97, 0f Hudson Ave., died Friday,
June 5th, at Stratton VA Med Ctr., Albany, after an extended illness.
A Funeral Service will be held 4 PM Sunday at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home Sunday from 2-4 PM.
Burial with military honors will be Monday at 10 AM at the Saratoga National Cemetery; those planning to attend arrive at the Cemetery Visitors Center at 9:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hospice program at Stratton VA Medical Ctr, 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208.
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 (06/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State College recently announced the students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 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.
Olivia Logue of Johnsonville, (NY)
Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, (NY)
Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University:
Brian P Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in computer science and mathematics.
Madison Irene Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering & management.
Fred Heyl-Allen Tracy of Stillwater, N.Y., a junior majoring in engineering & management.
Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List
POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University:
Robert Matthew Benson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.
Vincent J. DeChiaro of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in biology.
James Greg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Victoria Hathaway of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering.
Eric Lavan Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Alyssia Marsal of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in innovation & entrepreneurship.
Ryan Arthur McHerron of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mathematics.
Erin N. Strack of Waterford, N.Y., a senior majoring in biology.
Aaron H Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in biology.
Taylor Welch of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in chemical engineering.
Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a freshman majoring in environmental engineering.
Dominick Tironi graduates from Paul Smith's College
PAUL SMITHS, NY (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Dominick Tironi of Waterford, N.Y., graduated from Paul Smith's College in May 2015. Tironi earned a bachelor of professional studies degree in culinary arts and service management from Paul Smith's, which is located in the Adirondack Park of New York state.
Kelsey Jo Kromer Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Kutztown University
KUTZTOWN, PA (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Kelsey Jo Kromer of Clifton Park, NY (12065), has been named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60. More than 1,700 students were named to the list.
Amber Howe of Stillwater named to Harding University dean's list
SEARCY, AR (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Stillwater resident Amber Howe, a senior accounting major at Harding University, is among more than 1,200 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2015 semester.
Rachel Hazleton Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Bucknell University
LEWISBURG, PA (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Hazleton, Clifton Park, NY (12065), was named to the dean's list at Bucknell University for the spring semester of 2014-15 academic year. Dean's list students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0.
Classifieds June 4, 2015
Brown’s Beach Makes a “Splash” Once Again – by V. Gallagher
STILLWATER - It's official after being closed for nearly ten years, the Town of Stillwater re-opened Brown's Beach Saturday, August 30. Town Supervisor Ed Kinowski has been working on this project for years, and he says it\'92s a true example of teamwork that made this mission a reality.
Read the entire article in the June 4 edition.
Many On Hand to Welcome The New Brown’s Beach – by H. Wessell
SARATOGA LAKE, May 30 --There were free hot dogs, free cool mimosas and hors-d'oeuvres provided by Panza's. There was face painting And at the end of the day, as Stillwater Supervisor Edward Kinowski said in his introduction, finding "gold pieces" by kids, and at the end of the game they got drinks or prizes or “real gold dollars... We’ve got a hundred of ‘them to pass out.”
Read all the articles about Brown's Beach in the June 4th edition.
Schaticoke Residents Express Concerns Over EMS – by C. Barton
An active public hearing took place in the Town of Schaghticoke on May 28th 2015 at 6:35pm. The public hearing was set for the purposes of “hearing all persons interested regarding the proposed contract with the Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps.” This proposed contract would assign the Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps as the contracted Emergency Medical Service that will provide emergency response to the Hemstreet Park fire district.” The John Ahearn Rescue Squad, which is no longer in operation, formerly served this district. For approximately a year the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad has been responding to the area previously covered by John Ahern.
Read the entire article in the June 4th edition.