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Bob Brown of D.C. Sports Honored – by T. Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE OCTOBER 16- Over one hundred people attended the Annual Economic Summit, sponsored by the Mechanicville - Stillwater Chamber of Commerce was held at the Elks on Thursday evening. Bob Brown, owner of D.C. Sports was honored as the Success Story of the Year.Congressman Paul Tonko, State Senator Kathy Marchione, Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski, and Mechanicville Supervisor Tom Richardson represented government. Mike Russo of Global Foundries, Mike Tucker, CEO of of the Center for Economic Growth, and Todd Shimkus , President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, represented the private sector.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.

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Diver Library Welcomes New Staff – by Christine Barton

Schaghticoke- Photo of new staff at the Diver Library. Nick Matulis, (Left) Library Director and Donna Baird, (Right), Associate Director. Their story was published in the October 2nd edition of the Express.  As promised, the staff is hard at work planning new and exciting programs. The Diver Library is currently offering several fall programs that are open to the community.

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History of Schools in Schaghticoke – by C. Kelly

Over the years I have written about settlement of the town of Schaghticoke, Native Americans, early European immigrants, churches, and industry. It’s time to talk about schools.

New York State has provided monetary support for schools since it enacted its first public education law in 1795. Early records of the town of Schaghticoke note the appointment of school commissioners in 1796.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 issue of the Express.

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Melrose Woman Inspires Others Through Her Strides Towards a Cure – By C. Barton

Karen Horton, a Melrose resident was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2002. She found herself being faced with having to find the words to tell her family about her diagnosis. 12 years later Horton is a breast cancer survivor, just as her grandmother and aunt were before her and her cousin after her. She tells her personal story keep other people informed and aware. “I have set my goal this year and every year forward to continue to be a Pacesetter until this disease has been eradicated,” says Horton. Her diagnosis is what prompted her involvement with the American Cancer Society and her work making strides against breast cancer.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 23 editon of the Express.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Dean's List at Bryant & Stratton College

Alicia Mero of Stillwater

Mindy Rogowski of Mechanicville

 

Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Enrolls at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (09/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Lafayette College welcomes Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park to the Class of 2018, the highest-quality academic and most diverse class in Lafayette's history. Kevin is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

34 SUNY Oneonta Students Studying Abroad in Fall 2014

ONEONTA, NY (09/30/2014)(readMedia)-- A total of 34 SUNY Oneonta students are studying abroad this fall through semester-long and academic-year programs in 11 countries.

SUNY Oneonta offers exchange programs in Ghana, Ecuador, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan through the Office of International Education, plus a variety of short-term, faculty-led programs. Oneonta students also have access to more than 600 study abroad programs through the SUNY network.

The following area SUNY Oneonta students are studying abroad this semester:

Rebecca Wichelns of Mechanicville is studying at Queen Mary College in the UK on a semester program through SUNY Brockport. Wichelns is a Senior majoring in Communication Studies.

Jamie Wiener of Clifton Park is studying at Kingston University in the UK on an academic-year program through SUNY New Paltz. Wiener is a freshman majoring in Mass Communications.

SUNY Geneseo Announces 2014-15 Presidential Scholars

GENESEO, NY (10/01/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has named 15 Presidential Scholars for the 2014-15 academic year. A presidential scholar is a top-achieving member of the incoming senior class who exemplifies Geneseo's institutional values and also serves as a student ambassador for the college.

To receive the honor, a student must hold a minimum grade point average of 3.6 and demonstrate an active involvement with the community. They are nominated by faculty members and reviewed by a panel of faculty and students before being recommended to the provost for final approval.

SUNY Geneseo Presidential Scholars for 2014-15 from this area include:

Sarah Nafis of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Yee of Clifton Park, NY

Kayla Wheeler of Clifton Park joins RIT's volleyball team

ROCHESTER, NY (10/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Kayla Wheeler of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) has joined Rochester Institute of Technology's volleyball team. Wheeler is studying biomedical engineering.

 

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Buffalo State Welcomes the Class of 2018

BUFFALO, NY (10/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Buffalo State is pleased to welcome the Class of 2018 to campus. This year's freshmen started class on August 29.

Emelia Dugmore of Clifton Park (12065)

Tatayana Gibson of Clifton Park (12065)

Shadeaya Venable of Clifton Park (12065)

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Momentive Makeover at MACSC – by T. Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE OCTOBER 10- Eighty Momentive Performance employees were at the Community Center to put finishing touches on their volunteer work . This day was called " The Day of Caring." Every year Momentive, located in Waterford, looks for a project where it can make a difference. Twenty projects were submitted to Momentive. Because of the diversity of work to be done and the fact that many employees live in Mechanicville, the Community Center was chosen.In July Momentive made the decision to do a "Home Makeover " type operation at the Community Center.

Read the entire article in the October 16th editon of the Express.