Mary O’Brien – Pillar of RPI

Mary Alice O’Brien, director of integrated administrative computing services and acting manager of business support and application services, says that she has always appreciated the Pillar of Rensselaer Award, and what it stands for as a staff member. A Rensselaer employee for 36 years, O’Brien is the recipient of the 2015 Pillar of Rensselaer Award.

Read the entire article in the 10-15 edition.

The Express Newspaper October 15, 2015

Mechanicville Takes The Indian Bowl – Photos by Kim Henes

STILLWATER OCTOBER 2- Jacob Henes scored 3 touchdowns and Marc DeBates scored 2 touchdowns to lead the Raiders. Henes scored on runs of 65 and 14 yards, and caught a 65 yard touchdown pass. He scored on a 2 point conversion run and kicked all 4 extra points. As a result he scored 24 points and was named Player of the Game.

See all the photos in the Oct. 8th edition.

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The Express Newspaper October 8, 2015

Mechanicville Red Raiders – photos by Dan O’Connor

MECHANICVILLE SEPTEMBER 25- Jacob Henes caught a pass in the flat from Giovanni D'Ambro and ran 77 yards to score a touchdown. In the 2nd half Voorheesville scored a 4th quarter touchdown to tie the game. Mechanicville's Dan Motta made an interception with 2 minutes left in the fame. Mark DeBates scored from 3 yards out to win the game.

The Raiders are now 3-1 for the season.

St. Luke’s Prayer Shawl Ministry – by Sandy McBride

When Deacon Lynne Curtis of St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church came upon an article describing an interesting ministry several years ago, she thought she’d bring it to the attention of some of her parishioners and see if they agreed.  They did. Thus began what continues to grow in the local church today, the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Read the entire article in the Oct. 1st issue.IMG_4177