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World Day of Prayer – by Sandy McBride

In a gathering and tradition that is nearly 100 years old, our local churches will once again link hands around the world to celebrate World Day of Prayer on March 4 at 1 p.m. at the Stillwater United Church on North Hudson Avenue in the village.   The first World Day of Prayer service was held on January 9, 1920 in Canada, followed five weeks later by services held in the United States.  There are now 170 nations around the world that join in this moving ceremony that not only empowers women, but calls attention to the challenges, the problems and the trials they face every day.

Read the entire article in the 03-03 edition.

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Senator Marchione Hosts Leap of Kindness

Because 2016 is a leap year, "Leap of Kindness Day" is all about using the extra day to do something kind for someone else. On Leap of Kindness Day Senator Marchione was joined by several local officials to visit with, and thank, area senior citizens for everything they have done to help build our state and nation. Leap of Kindness Day is promoted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Fall 2015 Dean's List

SYRACUSE, NY (02/29/2016)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List at Le Moyne College for the 2015 Fall Semester. To be named to the list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Jennifer Atkins of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Sophomore Marketing major

Eric Burdge of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Freshman Biology major

Gabrielle Lounsbury of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Sophomore Biology major

Mary Rizzo of Clifton Park NY (12065) a Freshman Biology major

Alyssa Paul of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Member of NCAA-Bound Women's Basketball Team

WORCESTER, MA (03/01/2016)-- Alyssa Paul is a member of the WPI women's basketball team that has been selected to participate in the 2016 NCAA Division III Championship tournament which begins later this week.

The Engineers will face host Scranton (Pa.) on Friday at a time yet to be determined. Friday will also see Marymount (Va.) and Cabrini square off in the other game of the doubleheader. Both winners will face each otheron Saturday.

Games times and ticket prices will be announced later Monday or early Tuesday.

Students named to the Le Moyne College Dean's List for the 2015 Fall Semester

SYRACUSE, NY (03/01/2016)-- The following students have been named to Le Moyne College's Fall 2015 Dean's List; to make the list a student had to achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. (NOTE TO EDITORS: PLEASE ADD THESE NAMES TO ANY LISTING YOU RECEIVED ON FEB. 29)

Justin O'Brien, a Sophomore Political Science major from Waterford, NY (12188)

Jenelle Powell, a Senior Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (03/01/2016)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on December 31, 2015:

Gene Messercola of Stillwater, N.Y., received a master of science degree in mechanical engineering.

Erin Strack of Waterford, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in biology & literature and the arts minor & humanities.

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The Express Newspaper – March 3, 2016

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John E. Landry – 57

MECHANICVILLE – John E. Landry, 57, of Route 67, died suddenly Sunday, Feb 28th at Albany Medical Center, after being stricken at home.

 

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints of the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the North Main St Church on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 139 S. Lake Ave, Albany, 12208 or Mechanicville Fire Dept. in memory of John E. Landry.

To leave a message of for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

ALBANY, N.Y. – February 26, 2016 – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Matthew Higgs from Mechanicville, NY earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester.

Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 score.

Emerson College Announces Local Dean's List Honorees

BOSTON, MA (02/25/2016)-- The following local residents have been named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

Samantha Buntich of Clifton Park 12065

Sarah Gariepy of Halfmoon 12065

Willow Lautenberg of Stillwater 12170

Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (02/25/2016)-- Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park (12065) has been named to the 2015 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.

Rensselaer Students Named to Fall 2015 Dean's Honors List

TROY, NY (02/25/2016)-- Approximately 2,000 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's Honor List for the Fall 2015 semester. The Dean's Honor List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.50 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Katelyn Angeliu of Clifton Park (12065)

Tatios Barkamian of Melrose (12121)

Luke Bateman of Schaghticoke (12154)

Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park (12065)

Pierre Fabris of Clifton Park (12065)

Sarah Farnham of Halfmoon (12065)

Aidan Gorby of Clifton Park (12065)

Jiyu Hu of Mechanicville (12118)

Aaron Kalish of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park (12065)

Harrison Ma of Clifton Park (12065)

Peter Matla of Melrose (12121)

Sydney Ruzicka of Waterford (12188)

Bilal Salam of Waterford (12188)

Daniel Sze of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrew Travis of Stillwater (12170)

Eric Tsui of Clifton Park (12065)

Colton Wicks of Mechanicville (12118)

Rensselaer Students Named to Fall 2015 Dean's List

TROY, NY (02/25/2016)-- Over 900 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Stuart Curtis of Clifton Park (12065)

Paul Horner of Waterford (12188)

Okan Kaya of Clifton Park (12065)

Rachael King of Mechanicville (12118)

Faith Marro of Johnsonville (12094)

Local Residents Named to RIT Dean's List

ROCHESTER, NY (02/24/2016)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for fall semester 2015-2016. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford (12188), who is studying in the applied mathematics program.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the business administration-accounting program.
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the computer science program.
  • Joshua Sangaline of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the computer science program.
  • Matthew McGarvey of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the electrical engineering program.
  • Ethan Koval of Waterford (12188), who is studying in the environmental sustainability, health and safety program.
  • Clancy Morgan of Melrose (12121), who is studying in the film and animation program.
  • Dana Wright of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the film and animation program.
  • Erin Logan of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the game design and development program.
  • Jason Myers of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the game design and development program.
  • Samantha Herman of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the graphic design program.
  • Daniel Bissett of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Jesse Cutler of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Schuyler Radliff of Stillwater (12170), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Cheryl Fang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the interior design program.
  • Yaohang Wang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the interior design program.
  • Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the mechanical engineering technology program.
  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the new media design program.
  • Meghan Connor of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the photographic and imaging technologies program.

Brooke Retell Inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society

ONEONTA, NY (02/24/2016)-- Brooke Retell of Mechanicville, NY, was inducted into SUNY Oneonta's Beta Eta Chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon national honor society during a ceremony on Feb. 17.

Erin Chan Named to Fall 2015 Dean's List at University of the Sciences

PHILADELPHIA, PA (02/24/2016)-- Erin Chan has been named to the fall 2015 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a "C" and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2015.

Chan of Mechanicville, NY (12118), is a health science student.

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Dorothy Welch Choral 40 Years – by S. McBride

July 4, 1976 was a milestone in American history as the United States of America celebrated its 200th birthday.  Here in Mechanicville, as in communities all across the country, the festivities were well-planned long in advance of the day, and designed by the city’s Bicentennial Committee to be celebratory, reverent, respectful, loud and joyous.  The committee and the Mechanicville City Council honored a proposal by the Mechanicville Council of Churches to begin the day’s events with an ecumenical service of Thanksgiving in Tallmadge Park.

Read the entire article in the 02-25 Express.

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Mayor’s Secretary a Topic During Council Meeting – by T Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE FEBRUARY 17- A public hearing was scheduled for this date to discuss amendments in to City Code relating to the Mayor's secretary. Under the proposal the secretary or secretaries would will receive a salary determined by the Mayor and would serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

Read the article in the 02-25 Express.

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The Express Newspaper February 25, 2016