STILLWATER – The Stillwater Free Library is now a position to recharter as a school district library. A public vote on May 17 had decided this in order to increase funding. Library director Sara Kipp reflected on what this means for both the library and the community.
Article in the June 02 edition.
ALBANY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society, founded in 1776. It celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities. The Alpha Alpha Chapter of New York at the University at Albany invites seniors who have a high GPA and who have taken courses across the arts and sciences to become members of this prestigious honor society.
Adam Opitz-Leewe of Clifton Park (12065)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.
Alexandra Payne of Schaghticoke (12154)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.
TROY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic scholarships recently. The scholarships celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.
Those receiving scholarships include:
Lauren Brodeur of Clifton Park, who was given the Otto V. Guenther Scholarship. Brodeur is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.
Brianna Castracani of Waterford, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Castracani is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.
Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the Aimee Lynn Pyskadlo Memorial Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.
Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.
Jamie Raucci of Halfmoon, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Raucci is studying in the Human Services academic program.
Sarswoti Shrestha of Clifton Park, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Shrestha is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.
William Stevenson of Clifton Park, who was given the HonorScholar Scholarship. Stevenson is studying in the Business Administation academic program.
Stephen Urban of Clifton Park, who was given the New York Propane Gas Association Scholarship. Urban is studying in the Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.
Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Michael J. Torello and Janet Atwater Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.
Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans and Gold Star Mothers Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.
WORCESTER, MA (05/25/2016)-- Assumption College has announced that 561 students were named to the College's undergraduate Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester.
To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dean's List is announced twice every academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester.
"The Dean's List is a recognition of students who have attained significant academic achievements," said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. "The College is proud to formally recognize its top scholars whose dedication, hard work and commitment to their studies, are forming them to become effective leaders whom others will seek to emulate.
Local students named to the Dean's List were:
Gabriella Beamish of Melrose, NY, a member of the Class of 2019
Erin Dougherty of Waterford, NY, a member of the Class of 2017
Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY (05/25/2016)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on May 7:
Ryan Arthur Mcherron of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics .
Aaron Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in biology .
Curtis Benson Taylor of Johnsonville, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering .
Joseph M. Rooney of Melrose, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering .
Evan M. Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering .
Zachary Ryan Willard of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in computer engineering, with a software engineering minor .
Logan James King of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in mechanical engineering, with a mathematics minor .
GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Grove City College.
Kaitlin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..
Kristin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List with High Distinction for the Spring 2016 semester. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..
Julie Fijal, a junior Exercise Science major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Julie is a 2013 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fijal (Elizabeth) from Clifton Park, NY..
GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following local residents were among the 595 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 14, 2016. Delivering this year's Commencement address was Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate. The Class of 2016 was the second largest class in Grove City College history, coming in just shy of the 596-member Class of 2010. In recent years, the Grove City College's four-year graduation rate has climbed to 78 percent, while its six-year graduation rate has reached 85 percent. The average graduation rate in the U.S. is 59 percent.
Kaitlin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology-BS. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .
Kristin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .
Stillwater Police Department Arrest Blotter
05/13/16
Stillwater Police arrested Logan P. Dundon (age 18) of Stillwater and charged him with Forcible Touching (misdemeanor) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misdemeanor) following an incident in the Village of Stillwater involving a juvenile. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and released to the Department of Probation Pre-trial services pending prosecution. He was also served with an order of protection barring all contact with the victim. The investigation and arrest was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani and Ptl. Zachary Warriner.
05/13/16
Stillwater Police arrested Jennifer L. Tenney (age 31) of Clifton Park and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) and Operating without Insurance (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
05/16/16
Stillwater Police arrested Christopher R. McNall (age 23) of Mechanicville and charged him with Petit Larceny (misdemeanor) following a shoplifting complaint at Price Chopper in which the defendant stole items. He was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
05/18/16
Stillwater Police arrested Cody Letourneau (age 19) of Mechanicville and charged him with Petit Larceny following an investigation involving the theft of several blankets from the porch of a residence. He was located several days later in Mechanicville and taken into custody. The blankets were recovered by police and returned to the owner. The defendant was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The investigation and arrest was handled by Ptl. Clayton Brownell. Stillwater Police were assisted by Mechanicville Police.
JURY FINDS CLIFTON PARK WOMAN GUILTY AFTER TRIAL OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OFA FORGED INSTRUMENT IN THE 2ND DEGREE IN SARATOGA COUNTY COURT
Paula F. Gretzinger, doh 10/11/74, of 6 Hawthorne Court, Clifton Park, New York was found guilty today by a Saratoga County Jury of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 170.25, a D Felony, following a three day trial before Saratoga County Court Judge James A. Murphy, III. The defendant was convicted for possessing an insurance check with a forged signature on July 30, 2013 at the Saratoga National Bank in Clifton Park, New York
The jury heard testimony from four (4) witnesses over a three day period. Evidence consisted of testimony from bank employees, the New York State Police Investigator and the victim. Assistant District Attorney John D. Leggett, with assistance from Assistant District Attorney Debra A. Kaelin, tried the case.
District Attorney Karen A. Heggen praised the work of law enforcement and the bank employees in this case indicating the importance of detecting fraud.
The Defendant, Paula F. Gretzinger, was remanded without bail to the Saratoga County Jail until her sentencing date of July 21, 201·6. She faces a maximum period of incarceration of two and one third to seven years in prison.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, May 19 – The Stillwater Town Board approved a new contract with Time Warner Cable when the company was on the brink of becoming part of a new company, also including Bright House Networks, called Charter Communications. The merger took effect when okayed by the Federal Communications Commission on May 6.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
Photos on page 14 of the 05-26 edition.
In Post 490’s continuing effort to recognize significant local veterans, Post 490 selects a member who displays patriotic spirit and has served their country to the best of their ability, to lead each year’s Memorial Day Parade as The Grand Marshall.
Article in the 05-26 edition.
In other announcements or discussion, the Board and public heard a presentation by Ed McClements – a son of 107 year old Dorothy McClements, who, as reported in last week’s issue, was just honored by the VFW post.
McClements related that he and more family members were just relocating to Stillwater... after many years "coming home." A member of the Stillwater High graduating class of 1959, he lived in the Town thirty-seven and a half years, then in southern California 37 years, and now is back home.
Article in the 05-26 issue.
NEWTON, MA (05/24/2016)-- Lasell College in Newton, MA recently named Rebecca Gifford of Schaghticoke, NY to the Lasell College Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester.
Gifford, whose major is Entrepreneurship, is a member of the class of 2019 and was among 760 students honored in the Spring 2016 semester.
CONWAY 28528, SC (05/24/2016)-- Madison Fama, a sophomore majoring in sociology, from Clifton Park, NY, (12065) was among approximately 1,940 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the Spring 2016 Dean's List.
Hamilton awarded 489 diplomas in the ceremony. American entrepreneur Peter Thiel, co-founder of worldwide online payments system PayPal, delivered the Commencement address.
Nazareth College Announces 2016 Graduates
ROCHESTER, NY (05/19/2016)-- Nazareth College undergraduate students earned their bachelor's degrees at the 89th Annual Commencement ceremony that took place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, on May 8, 2016.
Sophie DeCastro of Mechanicville (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work .
Jessica Slivienski of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences .
Michael Stanley of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology .
KEENE, NH (05/20/2016)-- On Saturday, May 7, Keene State College's Commencement honored the graduating class of 2016.
Maureen Fay of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a BA in Sociology.
Jenna Ziobrowski of Clifton Park (12065) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Nursing - Pre-Licensure.
PAUL SMITHS, NY (05/23/2016)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the spring 2016 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
Kyle Salway of Stillwater, N.Y.
Adam Snyder of Clifton Park, N.Y.
For more information contact: Geoff Hassard, (607) 436-2016, geoff.hassard@oneonta.edu
Local athletes compete for SUNY Oneonta softball team during spring season
ONEONTA, NY (05/23/2016)-- 14 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta softball team during the 2016 spring season.
Alyssa Garrison of Clifton Park (12065)
Ashley Lefebvre of Waterford (12188)
Katie O'Gorman of Clifton Park (12065)
KEENE, NH (05/23/2016)-- Keene State College is pleased to announce that 1,323 students have been named to the spring 2016 dean's list. To qualify for the dean's list, Keene State College undergraduate students must be enrolled in a degree program, and must have completed a minimum of six credit hours in the semester, receiving no failing or incomplete grades. Students must achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point average, on a 4.0 scale to earn dean's list honors. Congratulations to the students below who made the list.
Aubree Williams of Stillwater (12170)
Jenna Ziobrowski of Clifton Park (12065)
