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Luigi ‘Louie’ Squeglia – 76

MECHANICVILLE - Luigi “Louie” Sgueglia, 76, of Hudson Ave., died Monday, February 23, at Saratoga Hospital following a short illness. Born in Caserta, Italy, June 7, 1938, son of the late Nicolo and Rosina Mastoianni Sgueglia, Louie came to the United States at the age of 17.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 12 PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Luigi Sgueglia.

 

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Lorraine A. Salway Rubino – 75

MECHANICVILLE – Lorraine A. Salway Rubino, 75, of Railroad St., died Tuesday, Feb. 24th at home, in the loving company of her family.Calling hours will be held at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 N Main St., Mechanicville, on Thursday from 4-7PM.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM at the Church with entombment to follow in St. Paul’s Mausoleum.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospice of Saratoga, in loving memory of Lorraine A. Rubino.

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

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Hawks & Owls at Mechanicville Library – by S. McBride

More than 60 people, from toddlers to senior citizens, braved the cold February wind on Thursday to take the opportunity to meet up close and personal some fascinating birds of prey at the Mechanicville District Public Library.  Mike Gaylo of Hawks, Owls and Wildlife in Buskirk, a biologist, rehabilatator and licensed falconer with 35 years’ experience working with these beautiful birds, introduced four of them to the gathering in the library’s presentation room.

Entire article in the February 26 edition.

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Stillwater & Mechanicville Government News

Snow Emergency

MECHANICVILLE - In the event of a major snowstorm, the commissioner may call for a snow emergency. Also, if there are three or more inches falling there is a snow emergency and will most likely be in the media. To be notified of a snow emergency, go to the city's website and click on the tab saying 'notify me' and fill out the required information.

The entire article is in the February 26th issue.

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The Express Newspaper – February 26, 2015

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

SUNY Potsdam student athlete Madison Mahar earns SUNYAC Fall All-Academic Team accolade

POTSDAM, NY (02/13/2015)(readMedia)-- Madison Mahar, a resident of Stillwater, N.Y. was one of 42 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) All-Academic Team for the Fall semester, the conference announced Wednesday, February 12.

Mahar is a Freshman member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team. Players named to the all-academic team have a minimum of a 3.3 GPA for the Fall 2014 semester.

Local Residents Achieve Honors List at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (02/12/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Fall 2014 semester by achieving the Honors List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Honors List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher within the semester.

Brandon Gauthier of Clifton Park, NY - Carpentry and Building Trades

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park, NY - Nursing

 

Local Residents Achieve Honors List at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (02/12/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Fall 2014 semester by achieving the Honors List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Honors List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher within the semester.

Brandon Gauthier of Clifton Park, NY - Carpentry and Building Trades

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park, NY - Nursing

 

Katie Devoe Graduates from SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (02/13/2015)(readMedia)-- Katie Devoe of Clifton Park, NY, graduated December 2014 from the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi with BSN degree in Nursing .

Local Residents Achieve Honors List at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (02/12/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Fall 2014 semester by achieving the Honors List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Honors List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher within the semester.

Brandon Gauthier of Clifton Park, NY - Carpentry and Building Trades

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park, NY - Nursing

 

Hannah Kutny named to Saint Francis University Dean's List

LORETTO, PA (02/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Hannah Kutny, a Health Science (OT) major and resident of Clifton Park, NY, was among more than 690 students from Saint Francis University who were named to the Fall 2014 Dean's List.

Area Students Make the Dean's List at RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (02/16/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List for fall 2014-2015 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology:

  • Chelsea Schadewald of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the 3D digital design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Nathan Burrell of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the biomedical engineering program in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Kayla Wheeler of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the biomedical engineering program in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the business administration accounting program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Dana Wright of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the film and animation program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Kevin Cosgrove of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a second-year student in the film and animation program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Catherine Altenburger of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Samantha Herman of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a first-year student in the graphic design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Erika McCarthy of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the illustration program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Christopher Wong of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Cheryl Fang of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the mechanical engineering technology program in RIT's College of Applied Science and Technology.
  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a second-year student in the new media design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Meghan Connor of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the photographic and imaging technologies program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Miranda Joly of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the professional photographic illustration program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Clancy Morgan of Melrose, N.Y., (12121) is a first-year student in the film and animation program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Charles Ayotte of Stillwater, N.Y., (12170) is a fourth-year student in the chemistry program in RIT's College of Science.
  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford, N.Y., (12188) is a third-year student in the applied mathematics program in RIT's College of Science.
  • Ethan Koval of Waterford, N.Y., (12188) is a first-year student in the environmental sustainability, health and safety program in RIT's College of Applied Science and Technology.
Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (02/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park (12065) has been named to the 2014 fall semester Dean's List at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0. Albagli is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Local Students from Hudson Valley Community College Named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

TROY, NY (02/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Local college students studying at Hudson Valley Community College were recently honored by acceptance in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Those honored by Who's Who include:

Stephanie Berbrick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Curran Fahey of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jae Yun Ko of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Wendy Paquin Gladd of Waterford, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Eric Samaniego of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Arati Singh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Fall 2014 Dean's List at University of Delaware

NEWARK, DE (02/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester.

Students from the area include:

Sara Beidl of Clifton Park, NY

Christina Capobianco of Clifton Park, NY

Alaina Smith of Clifton Park, NY

Danielle daCunha of Clifton Park, NY

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“The Community Center is the Heart of Mechanicville” – Roger Grout

MECHANICVILLE FEBRUARY 12- One hundred and eighty people attended the Community Hearts Gala at the Fairways of Halfmoon on Thursday evening. The award recipients were all nominated by local members of the community who contributed short essays on their behalf.

Photos and article in the February 19 issue.

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Mechanicville Policemen Recognized

MECHANICVILLE - Police Chief Waldron recently awarded patrol officers Mark Sauter and Alex Dunn the “Life Saving Medal” for actions taken during an EMS call this past summer.  Both officers provided lifesaving care to a stricken female which had a direct impact on her survival.  Had it not been for their actions the outcome would have been much more dire.

Police Chief Waldron also presented patrol officers Anthony Toleman and John “Dee” Pugliese with certificates honoring them for 10 years of meritorious service.

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