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John Brian Beecroft “Jack”

EASTON - John Brian Beecroft “Jack” passed away quietly at his home after a long illness the morning of January 29, 2018. He was born in Stillwater on September 18, 1924 to John Arthur and Hazel (Conner) Beecroft.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:30-11:00am on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. A service will follow with burial in the Saratoga National Cemetery with military honors.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Edward J. Higgins

MECHANICVILLE - Edward J. Higgins of North Third Avenue passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital. He was 72.

Relatives and friends may call from 10-11:00am on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Saratoga Abundant Life Church, 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00am in the church. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville at the convenience of the family.

Kindly consider a donation to the U.S. COPD Coalition, 1140 3rd St NE, 2nd Floor, Washington DC 20001 in memory of Edward Higgins.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

The College of Saint Rose Announces Fall 2017 Dean's List

ALBANY, NY (01/30/2018)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., has named the following student(s) to its Dean's List for Fall 2017. Full-time undergraduate students who complete a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, and who achieve a semester average of 3.5 with no D, F or Incomplete grade, are eligible for the Dean's List.

Giana Anderson of Waterford, NY

Kira Barber of Mechanicville, NY

Kevin Bennett of Clifton Park, NY

Aileen Burke of Clifton Park, NY

Dalton Burrello of Mechanicville, NY

Allyson DeRusso of Clifton Park, NY

Lisa Ehman of Mechanicville, NY

Hannah Feldman of Mechanicville, NY

Stephen Healey of Waterford, NY

Joshua Heller of Mechanicville, NY

James Johnson of Clifton Park, NY

Kaile Kenyon of Mechanicville, NY

Nathanael Leece of Melrose, NY

Madison Manuel of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph McDade of Waterford, NY

Laura McGreevy of Waterford, NY

Nicolette Miciotta of Mechanicville, NY

Audrey Moylan of Waterford, NY

Jenna Rivet of Waterford, NY

Brianna Romeo of Waterford, NY

Giovani Saldana of Waterford, NY

Maria Savallo of Clifton Park, NY

Maria Savino of Waterford, NY

Jenna Smith of Clifton Park, NY

Jessica Sokol of Waterford, NY

John Van der Veer of Clifton Park, NY

Gregory Van Voorst of Clifton Park, NY

Nicolette Wagner of Clifton Park, NY

Lauren Wemett of Clifton Park, NY

Jake Zembrzuski of Halfmoon, NY

Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2017 Fall Semester

SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/29/2018)-- Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2017 Fall Semester.

Springfield College has named Kathryn Nafis of Clifton Park, NY (12065) to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2017 term. Nafis is studying Health Science and Pre-Physical Therapy.

Noah Hathaway named to dean's list at Becker College

WORCESTER, MA (01/25/2018)-- Noah Hathaway of Waterford has been named to the Fall 2017 dean's list at Becker College.

Southern Vermont College Student Caitlin Cooke of Waterford, NY Named for Dean's List Fall 2017 Semester

BENNINGTON, VT (01/25/2018)-- Each semester, full-time students who have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.65 are placed on the Dean's List. Those students included on the Dean's List have completed at least 12 credits of graded course work with no incompletes or grades below C at the close of the semester.

 

 

Caitlin Cooke of Waterford, NY achieved Dean's List for the Fall 2017 Semester.

SUNY Oswego recognizes area students on Deans' List for fall 2017

OSWEGO, NY (01/25/2018)-- Several area student's earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 appear on SUNY Oswego's fall 2017 Deans' List.

Olivia R. Castaneda of Gloucester Street in Clifton Park, a sophomore zoology major

Danniel Ismail of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park, a senior information science major

Allison J. Nelson of Tracey Court in Clifton Park, a freshman human resource management major

Bridget M. Nelson of Tracey Court in Clifton Park, a freshman adolescence education major

Nicholas Quigley of Gloucester Street in Clifton Park, a senior marketing major

Shawn M. Rousseau of Waite Road in Clifton Park, a senior finance major

Kirstin M. Swartz of Wilden Way in Clifton Park, a senior creative writing major

Jillian N. Travis of Ivy Court in Clifton Park, a senior human resource management major

Bryan M. Farrell of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, a sophomore finance major

Justin Akin of Madigan Road in Schaghticoke, a junior finance major

Oswego students achieving a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 earn President's List recognition.

Area Students Named to Morrisville State College President's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (01/30/2018)-- Morrisville State College recently announced those students who were named to the President's List for the Fall 2017 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a perfect 4.0 average for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

Riley Cepiel is majoring in Horticultural Business Management BT and a resident of Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Christine Kevan is majoring in Animal Science - Equine Science & Management - AAS and a resident of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Katherine Fish of Clifton Park named to the dean's list at James Madison University.

HARRISONBURG, VA (01/30/2018)-- JMU announces fall 2017 dean's list

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following student made the dean's list for the fall 2017 semester.

Cazenovia College Announces Students Named to Dean's List for Fall 2017

CAZENOVIA, NY (01/30/2018)-- More than 200 students were named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Cazenovia Collage. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average. The following local students made the list:

Rory Morgan of Melrose, NY majoring in Management - Fashion Merchandising.

Casey Russell of Clifton Park, NY majoring in Management Business.

 

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Doris R. Russom – 83

SCHAGHTICOKE - Doris R. Russom, 83 of Stillwater Bridge Rd. died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
A Funeral Home Service will be held Friday at 1PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville,NY with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home prior to the service from11AM-1PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer, NY 12144 in loving memory of Doris R. Russom. Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences.

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Leisetta “Sally” Bochette – 93

STILLWATER – Leisetta “Sally” Bochette, 93, entered into Heaven on January 28th at The Eddy Heritage House, Troy, after a short illness.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4-7PM at the Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave,Stillwater, NY 12170.  A Funeral Service on Friday at the Stillwater United Church will be held at 11AM with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Those wishing to remember Sally in a special way can make contributions to the Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Ave, Stillwater, NY in her memory.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.

 

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

 

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“Understanding Heroin and Opioid Abuse” will be held on Monday, February 5th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Mechanicville High School Auditorium.

An educational community forum

“Understanding Heroin and Opioid Abuse” will be held on Monday, February 5th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at Mechanicville High School Auditorium.

This educational community forum is sponsored by the Town of Halfmoon, City of

Mechanicville, Town of Stillwater, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, Mechanicville School District, the US Drug Enforcement Administration, Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, St. Luke’s on the Hill, and New Choices Recovery Center.

In an effort to provide an opportunity to inform and educate community residents about the risks of heroin and prescription opioid use, the signs of addiction and the resources available to help.

Halfmoon Supervisor Kevin Tollisen announced today that an educational community forum on heroin and opioid addiction will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Mechanicville High School Auditorium, Kniskern Avenue, Mechanicville, NY.

The community forum will feature a panel of experts including: Treatment Specialists, Physicians, Addiction Specialists, Law Enforcement, Community Partners and families of those affected. The forum will invite audience participation, input and provide real solutions to this problem. Sheriff Zurlo reports that last year there were 30 deaths from opioid overdoses in Saratoga County.

The Town of Halfmoon is proud to join together with the City of Mechanicville, Town of Stillwater, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, Mechanicville School District, the US Drug Enforcement Administration, Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, St. Luke’s on the Hill, and New Choices Recovery Center to sponsor this community forum. It will provide information, insight and resources that will help residents understand the heroin/opioid problem and how it impacts our community. This forum will educate individuals about the reality of this increasing issue in our community and provide real solutions. Addiction can happen to anyone,an y family, at any time. All residents are invited to join us for this free educational forum.

Other highlights of the evening include:

? Narcan training will be held from 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. anyone who wishes to receive free training on administering the drug, Narcan, must be present by 5:15 p.m.

? Prescription Take Back will be from 5:15 p.m.–8:00 pm. Residents can safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

For further details about the educational community forum held on Monday, February 5th, at 6:30pm please call Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen at (518)371-7410, ext. 2200.

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Joyce V. Becker – 89

MECHANICVILLE, NY – Joyce V. Becker, 89, a former longtime educator, died Thursday, Jan. 25th, at Saratoga NY Hospital, after an extended illness.

The family is planning “A Celebration of Life” gathering this Spring, to be held in Saugerties NY, where she lived and taught for many years.

A Burial Service will be scheduled this Spring at Spruceton Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in fond memory of Joyce Vredenburgh Becker.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences.