January 31, 2011

Saturday at MHHS

Benefit Show Saturday~

Postponed show rescheduled
NEW DATE, February 5,2010


 

 Time - Saturday, FEBRUARY 5 · 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location - Maple Hill High School

Created By- Emily Nicole Fuller

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Castleton Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast Sunday, February 6, from 8 - noon (11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY). Come down for some great food. Eggs cooked to order, home fries, bacon, sausage, french toast, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice!

"Weather" we like it or not

Winter Storm Warning
  Issued: 541 PM EST MON JAN 31 2011
  Expires: 600 AM EST THU FEB 03 2011
 

February Events at CPL



Blotter

SCHODACK 1/1-1/3, 2011

January 29, 2011

Superbowl Sub Sale

Castleton Volunteer Ambulance
Sub Sandwich Sale

 

For many football fans in the area, the superbowl just wouldn't be the same with a stop by the The Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Superbowl Sub Sale.

The Ambulance company will again be having their sub sandwich sale on Super Bowl Sunday, February 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cathy Jensis has been making subs for this event with in Castleton for more than 10 years.  
"For 20 years before that," she said, "we made subs at the NYS Jaycees."  

The 12 inch subs are $5.00 each, and are available with ham, turkey, roast beef, or Italian mixed. Call Cathy at 732-2722 to pre-order. Drive through the ambulance garage, to pick up your order before you head to the game!



Northwest Green Bay Packers Gridiron Fleece ThrowPittsburgh Steelers Light Weight Fleece NFL Blanket (Grid Iron) (50"x60")

Ice Skating

SCHODACK ISLAND STATE PARK

1 Schodack Island Way
Schodack Landing, New York 12156
FREE

Chicken Dinners

Castleton Kiwanis Club Chicken Barbecue Dinners
 
The Castleton Kiwanis Club will be selling chicken barbecue dinners on Sunday, January 30, to raise monies for its community service programs.  The cost of the dinners is $8.50, and the dinners may be picked up from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company in Castleton.  For more information or to order the dinners, call 732-2225.

January 28, 2011

Election to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Legal Notice - Village of Castleton

The Board of Trustees designates the following offices vacant at the end of the current official year, to be filled at the Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, for the following terms.


Click here to read more

January 27, 2011

International Dessert Night Rescheduled

MHMS International Dessert Night Tonight

  Wednesday, April 27.

Continuing Education Program

Continuing Education Program

From the Schodack Central School District website

The Schodack Central School District provides Continuing Education opportunities to promote lifelong learning in the community. Continuing Education is self-supporting, with no bearing on the district's tax rate. It is only through the continuing support of the community that this program is possible.

Read more 

January 25, 2011

January 23, 2011

January 22, 2011

Welcome to Castleton

The Friends of the Castleton Library hosted a reception to welcome Amy Peker, Castleton Library's new Director.

Schodack Island State Park

 Free Ice Skating

The Ice Skating rink at Schodack Island State Park in now open seven days a week. Free admission!
Friend’s of Schodack Island are lending ice skates on Friday nights.
There are not a lot of small sizes, so if you have skates no longer in use, consider donating them to the Friend’s of Schodack Island by dropping them of at the main office.
 
 Got Skates?
 
Castleton Kids Fund Raising Event

Sign up to Bowl with us!

Spare Time in East Greenbush
Saturday, February 12, 2011 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
$15 for 2 hours of Bowling  (shoe rental included)
There will also be a 50/50 raffle

To reserve a spot, see Scott Mocerine at Castleton Kids for a sign-up sheet.

RSVP by February 2nd to Castleton Kids, 80 Scott Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033

 
Call Scott Mocerine if you have any questions at (518) 732-2738.

Meet Amy Peker


The Friends of the Castleton Library invite the community to a welcome reception to introduce Amy and to enjoy some light refreshments.  


The reception is scheduled for   
Saturday, January 22 
from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. 

Sold

Sale of the old Town Hall Property 
January 20, 2011

The proposition presented to the electors for a yes or no was as follows:

Shall the action of the Schodack Town Board, by resolution number 2010-327, adopted October 14, 2010, authorizing the Town to enter into an option agreement with David Bryce for the sale of the former Town Hall property, located at the intersection of routes 9&20 and Route 150 for $300,000.00 be approved?
Yes - 293
No - 276
 

Originally Posted on the SCENE January 5, 2011

January 21, 2011

Barred Owl

A Barred Owl flew into the side of our house last week.

Fed Ex Moving in to East Greenbush

Company's developer has closed on property for new building
Chris Churchill Business Writer
Times Union.com
Published: 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011

EAST GREENBUSH -- Federal Express is a step closer to building a massive distribution center after securing an East Greenbush site -- despite deep-pockets retail competition.


January 20, 2011

What to do

Learn about the Woodland Hill Montessori School

Montessori Madness!

Woodland Hill Montessori School Presents...

Trevor Eissler

i-Montessori: Making Montessori Personal
Friday, January 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Find out how Montessori principles that parents see in the classroom are relevant in your own, everyday, adult "real world" lives.

Montessori Madness! explains why the incremental steps politicians and administrators continue to propose are incremental steps 
in the wrong direction.   

Montessori Madness! follows one family with young children on their journey of determination, discovery, and delight. Learn the who, what, when, where, why, and how of Montessori education.

 Copies of Trevor Eissler's book will be available for $10 each

Montessori Madness! A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education

January 19, 2011

Your Vote Counts

Sale of the old Town Hall Property 
January 20, 2011, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Sale of the old Town Hall Property

Whether or not to sell the old Town Hall property at the intersection of routes 9&20 and Route 150 will be determined by a vote of the residents of the Town of Schodack.

Castleton Road Crew on WTEN






Be prepared.


Keep It Green KIG40 Snow and Ice Melter, 40-Pound Bucket Suncast SC3250 18-Inch Snow Shovel/Pusher Combo with Ergonomic Shaped Handle And Wear Strip, Green Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower

January 18, 2011

Dessert Night cancelled




MHMS International Dessert Night Rescheduled – Wednesday, April 27

After postponing the event twice due to weather, Maple Hill Middle School will hold its annual International Dessert Night on Wednesday, April 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. We apologize for the delay for the event but due to the amount of preparation work involved for community groups and volunteers who make the event happen, we want to ensure weather is not a factor.

Lafarge's proposed modernization

Coming up THIS WEEK:

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a Legislative Public Hearing on Lafarge's proposed modernization for its Ravena cement plant this Thursday, January 20, 2011, 6 PM, at the RCS High School Auditorium.   The outcome of Lafarge's modernization may impact this region for decades.  This hearing is a critical step in the approval process.   All persons, organizations, corporations, or government agencies which may be affected by the proposed project are invited to attend the hearing to submit oral or written comments. 

January 17, 2011

Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue Dinner

Castleton Kiwanis Club Chicken Barbecue Dinners
 
The Castleton Kiwanis Club will be selling chicken barbecue dinners on Sunday, January 30, to raise monies for its community service programs.  The cost of the dinners is $8.50, and the dinners may be picked up from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company in Castleton.  For more information or to order the dinners, call 732-2225

More Snow on the Way

Be prepared-As upstate New Yorkers - we all know about snow. We all know that people who should know better, sometimes forget that just a little bit of snow can make for dangerous conditions.  

Remember, if you don't NEED to go out, don't. Try to get your car off the road to help the plow operators with unobstructed passage.

AAA reminds us of some safety tips and common sense rules.  

January 12, 2011

East Schodack Fire Co. Supports Bridge Project at Schodack Town Park

Press Release
East Schodack Fire Co.
Route 150, East Schodack, NY

Date: January 10, 2011

East Schodack Fire Co. Supports Bridge Project at Schodack Town Park

    The East Schodack Fire Co. has made a donation to support a project to install a second pedestrian walkway bridge at the Schodack Town Park, fire company officials announced.

    The fire company decided to donate $500 to the bridge project, following discussion by members of the company. The park is located a short distance from the fire company on State Route 150.

Schodack Republican Club Elects New Officers

Press Release
Schodack Republican Club
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Schodack Republican Club Elects New Officers

The members of the Schodack Republican Club elected new officers for the coming year at the January 6 meeting, following successful elections for candidates backed by the Club.

January 11, 2011

MHMS Dessert Night Postponed

International Dessert Night Postponed 
Due to Weather

Due to the snow storm expected tomorrow, the Middle School International Dessert Night has been postponed. 


The event will be held Tuesday, January 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria.

More Snow on the Way

Be prepared-YNN Forecast Center and all other local media are warning of a classic Nor'easter.  As upstate New Yorkers - we all know about snow. We all know that people who should know better, sometimes forget that just a little bit of snow can make for dangerous conditions.  

Remember, if you don't NEED to go out, don't. Try to get your car off the road to help the plow operators with unobstructed passage.

AAA reminds us of some safety tips and common sense rules.  

January 10, 2011

Saturday Means Pizza Night!

Schodack Valley Pizza Night Saturday, January 15




Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, January 15 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Eat in or Take Out (518) 477-4215. Pizza, wings with home-made wing sauce (mild, hot, BBQ and Garlic Parmesan), mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, fully loaded, freshly made, antipasto and side salads all available!



Pizza Night on Saturday, January 15, 2011. 

This month's featured pizza is Meat Lovers!

The next Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, February 19.

January 9, 2011

Omnivoracious



It's a classic, but some consider the language "offensive," and are determined to alter the text in some of the most beloved classic literary works ever written.  Let me know what you think about this censorship run amok!

Omnivoracious is a blog I follow, filled with news about the literary world.  Click on the link above to read more!

January 8, 2011

LaFarge Study Update

LaFarge Update


The Harvard University School of Public Health offered results of a screening of a group of residents near the Lafarge plant, testing for possible exposure to certain heavy metals. Neighbors of the plant are concerned about the presence of mercury and lead in the surrounding area. 

January 7, 2011

International Dessert Night at MHMS

Don't miss it! 


Scheduled for Wednesday, January 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. is the 17 Annual International Dessert Night at the Maple Hill Middle School. 

January 6, 2011

Breakfast - All You Can Eat!

 

Castleton Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast Sunday, January 9, from 8 - noon (11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY). Come down for some great food. Eggs cooked to order, home fries, bacon, sausage, french toast, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice!

January 5, 2011

Town Hall sale vote

Sale of the old Town Hall Property

Whether or not to sell the old Town Hall property at the intersection of routes 9&20 and Route 150 will be determined by a vote of the residents of the Town of Schodack. 
Go to Schodack to read more

Castleton Library Names New Director

Amy Peker
By Catherine Sager
Castleton

Castleton Library names new director

Amy Lynn Peker will take the reigns of the Castleton Library beginning January 18, 2011.  Amy earned a MS in Information Studies with a concentration in library and information services from the State University of New York, at Albany, with a BS in Mass Communication concentrating in production from SUNY Oneonta.  She holds a New York Sate Public Librarians Professional Certificate.