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William L. Hinrichs – 69

CLIFTON PARK – William L. Hinrichs, 69, of Tanner Road, died peacefully at home Wednesday, May 20th, in the loving company of his family.

A gathering of friends to celebrate Bill’s life will be held Saturday, May 30th at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville from 11 AM till 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Community Hospice of Saratoga or to an animal shelter of one’s choice, in fond memory of Bill Hinrichs.

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

Read the entire obituary in the June 4th issue.

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Morris Named to Coker College Dean's List

HARTSVILLE, SC (05/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Morris, of Stillwater, NY, has been named to the spring 2015 Dean's List at Coker College for earning a 3.75 or higher grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Emily Rose Grey of Clifton Park graduates from Clemson University

CLEMSON, SC (05/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Emily Rose Grey of Clifton Park graduated May 8, 2015, from Clemson University.

Grey graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics .

Jack Loughran, of Clifton Park, NY, attained Dean's List status at Lehigh University in Spring 2015

BETHLEHEM, PA (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Dean's List status, which is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses, has been awarded to Jack Loughran of Clifton Park, NY, in the Spring 2015 semester.

Suzanna Dodd Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Suzanna Dodd of Clifton Park, N.Y., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Dodd was initiated at The Sage Colleges.

Area Residents Graduate from Marist College

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- The following residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 22.

Rachel Bridges of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Cailin Burke of Waterford, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.

Ian Dorset of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

Lauren Fodera of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Delaney Lydon of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.

Megan Romer of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry.

Marina Tanimoto of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media.

Cortney Robert of Melrose, NY received a Master's degree in Public Administration.

Carolyn Caponi of Waterford, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies - Organizational Leadership & Communication.

Rachel Hazleton has graduated from Bucknell University

LEWISBURG, PA (05/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Hazleton, Clifton Park, NY 12065, daughter of Samuel and Joani Hazleton and a graduate of Shenendehowa H S East, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Spanish . Rachel is a member of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society.

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Public Pre-Construction Meeting for Round Lake Road Project Malta, NY

 

MALTA - May 25, 2015 Construction work will soon begin on the Round Lake Road Traffic and Mobility Improvements Project. On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, there will be a public pre-construction meeting to present the proposed construction schedule, introduce Rifenburg Construction personnel and introduce the Creighton Manning construction inspection team. The meeting will take place at Malta Town Hall from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a brief project presentation followed by a question and answer session.

The final construction plans identifying existing features, proposed improvements, landscaping, lighting, and work limits will be available.

Throughout construction additional information related to schedules and detours will be posted on the project website: http://roundlakeroadproject.com/

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Brown’ Beach Reopens – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, May 21 – Supervisor Edward Kinowski called attention Thursday to This year’s  “main event” in town:  the grand re-opening of Brown’s Beach, now a Stillwater Town Park, this Saturday May 30 beginning at 11:00AM.  "It should be a nice day... even if it's raining... If raining, it's going to be under a tent – and it's a large tent, so it should hold all the folks that come. There’s free ice cream from Stewart's, free hot dogs being cooked by the Town Clerk; and a few others Mimosa trays will be put out [orange juice and sparkling water]."

Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.

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Camelot Project Changes – by V. Albert

STILLWATER MAY 19- The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, May 19, for its regularly scheduled meeting with Mayor Rick Nelson, presiding.

At this meeting, Camelot Associates, along with its architect, presented a rendering of its proposed development adjacent to Hudson Avenue.

Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.

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Autism Awareness – by C. Barton

Schaghticoke- April is recognized throughout the nation as Autism Awareness Month. For over 50 years the Autism Society has encouraged a nationwide effort to educate and work towards creating a society that is appreciative of the “true aspects of all people, including those on the autism spectrum.”  Promoting awareness, inclusion and self-determination for those with autism is one of the many goals of organizations that work to educate society about autism. The goal is to create a partnership with communities that will promote the national movement to ensure that those with autism can achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning – by Mario Vittone

   The new captain jumped from the cockpit, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the owners who were swimming between their anchored sport fisher and the beach. “I think he thinks you’re drowning,” the husband said to his wife. They had been splashing each other and she had screamed but now they were just standing, neck-deep on the sand bar. “We’re fine, what is he doing?” she asked, a little annoyed. “We’re fine!” the husband yelled, waving him off, but his captain kept swimming hard. “Move!” he barked as he sprinted between the stunned owners. Directly behind them, not ten feet away, their nine-year-old daughter was drowning. Safely above the surface in the arms of the captain, she burst into tears, “Daddy!”

Read the entire article in the May 28th edition.