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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.

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Hillcrest & Mechanicville FD Team Up – by M. LeMay

HALFMOON OCTOBER 5 – On Sunday Hillcrest Fire Department held their long awaited and well deserved open house of their new station. Their doors were open to the public from noon – 5:00 and throughout the day over two hundred people walked through to get tours of the new station, see the apparatus, ask questions and even get a great meal catered by The Ugly Rooster. Town officials spoke and congratulated the Chiefs, Commissioners and members for 50 yrs. of service to their community and thanked them for all that they do on a daily basis for our community. Being a volunteer firefighter isn’t a part time thing were you pick and choose when you leave your home for a call, these men and woman volunteer their time and miss family parties, holidays and get out of bed in the middle of the night to rush off and put their own lives in danger at times to save the lives of complete strangers.

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

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Local Fire Departments Open Houses – by C. Barton & M. LeMay

WATERFORD OCTOBER 8 – October is Fire Prevention Month and on Wednesday evening The Waterford Fire Departments teamed up with Northside Fire District, the Waterford Police Department, the Waterford Rescue Squad and new this year; Momentive Performance Company’s Fire Brigade to hold their annual open house at The J.W. Ford Hose Fire House for an evening of informative Fire Prevention.

Read both articles in the October 16th edition of the Express.

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This Month in the Civil War: Cedar Creek – by S. McBride

   Union General Philip Sheridan had been chosen to lead the Army of the Shenandoah in an effort to sever the lifeline sustaining the south, the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, as General Ulysses S Grant put a stranglehold on the Confederacy with the siege of Petersburg and General William T. Sherman closed off Atlanta. In September of 1864, Sheridan had won two major battles at Winchester and Fisher’s Hill.

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