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Milne
Alumni May Newsletter Dear Milne Alumni and Supporters, In this issue: * Dr. Theodore H. Fossieck Scholarship Update * Bethlehem Grange #137 Community Service Awards Ceremony * Sad News DR. THEODORE H. FOSSIECK SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE From Charlie Mirella, '73: "We spoke a couple years ago about my daughter (Carissa Mirella) and the Dr Fossieck scholarship process. My daughter did take advantage of the scholarship for a semester. She will graduate this May with honors from UAlbany with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration on Marketing and Management. I cannot be more proud of her." BETHLEHEM GRANGE #137 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS CEREMONY From Carol Fila Carpenter: "On Sunday, April 14, 2019, Carol Fila Carpenter was the coordinator and presenter for the Bethlehem Grange #137 Community Service Awards ceremony. The day began with an opening prayer, followed by the presentation of the Proclamation declaring April as National Grange Month to Carol Fila Carpenter, Master, by NYS Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy. Patricia Fahy told us a lot about her personal history and knowledge of the work of the Grange and congratulated us for our 145th year in continuous operation as Bethlehem Grange #137. She also recognized the fact that our building is on the National Historic Registry and all of our hard work that goes into maintaining such an old building. "Carol Fila Carpenter then presented the Community Service Award to Capt. Shaun Wagner of the Glenmont station of the Selkirk FD for his work as a fireman and for potentially saving the life of a gentleman at the Town Park while there at a group party by performing the Heimlich maneuver on the gentleman. Shaun was supported by the Chief, the other Captains, and many other firemen, all in their dress blues. In attendance were also many of the Fire Auxiliary members. "The Community Awards Ceremony included the presentation by Carol Fila Carpenter of the National Grange awards in Appreciation to Veterans for their service to Veterans Edward F. Deyoe, Carol's father-in-law, for his service in WWII as General Patton's number two man, known as "Shorty," and John E. Deyoe, Carol's husband, for his service in the Vietnam war. "This was climaxed by the presentation of the two Quilts of Valor to the two Veterans by Kerry Barnes of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. These quilts are all handmade and personally presented to Veterans to thank them for their service. Father and son, Edward F. Deyoe and John E. Deyoe, were each presented their own quilt with a certificate from the QOVF, and the quilts were then wrapped around each Veteran's shoulders. The QOVF has handmade and presented over 250,000 quilts to date to Veterans in the United States and Canada. "This was followed by lots of pictures of all of the award recipients and refreshments. A cake congratulated all of the Community Awards recipients and recognized Bethlehem Grange's 145th birthday, which was on 3/17/19. The Community Awards Ceremony was only made possible by many of our members putting in lots of hours in preparation of our ceremony and during our ceremony." SAD NEWS Rebecca Pool Button, mother of Nancy BUTTON Nathan, '64; Sarah "Sally" Button, '67; and Daniel Button, '71 (non-grad), passed away on April 25, 2019. Norma ROGERS Haddad, '54, passed away on April 27, 2019. Eileen DUNN Cultrera, '59, passed away on May 6, 2019. Thanks to all of you for your interest in Milne Alumni activities. Judy (Koblintz) Madnick, '61 For contact information, see the Milne Alumni homepage: www.albany.edu/~milne/ |