March 30, 2011
March 28, 2011
Student Artists from Schodack
Students From Schodack Schools Honored for Artwork
Students from all three Schodack schools celebrated their artwork with family and teachers during a reception in their honor on March 2 at the 21st Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibition.
Students posed for photos with family members alongside their artwork which was selected for the exhibit, held at the Legislative Office Building in Albany. Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin also met with students and congratulated them on their work.
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Posted on Schodack's website 3/17/2011
March 27, 2011
Advertise on the SCENE
The SCENE was designed to be a geographically focused site for residents in and around Schodack and Castleton. If you own a business here, you already know... your neighbors make the best customers.
If you'd like to catch the attention of visitors to the SCENE, consider placing an ad. The site is still new but attracting more followers every day.
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March 26, 2011
Castleton Fire Company
The Castleton Fire Company hosted the graduation of firefighters from companies in and around Schodack.
Congratulations to our newest firefighters for completing the 29 week NY State Firefighter I class.
March 23, 2011
29 Libraries Boycott Harber Collins
UHLS to Boycott Major Publisher’s E-books
Albany, NY - The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) announced today that the 29 public libraries serving Albany and Rensselaer Counties have decided to boycott all future electronic content purchases from HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. The decision to boycott is in reaction to a recent HarperCollins policy change in the sale of their e-book titles that establishes a license limit of 26 checkouts per title on all e-books purchased for library use.
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Albany, NY - The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) announced today that the 29 public libraries serving Albany and Rensselaer Counties have decided to boycott all future electronic content purchases from HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. The decision to boycott is in reaction to a recent HarperCollins policy change in the sale of their e-book titles that establishes a license limit of 26 checkouts per title on all e-books purchased for library use.
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Schodack's BOE Special Meeting Scheduled
District Presents Second Draft of Budget
Two meetings this week.
Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Community Budget Advisory Committee Meeting #4
March 22, 2011
East Greenbush Budget Development
EAST GREENBUSH
East Greenbush Board of Education hears from parents.
Cutting Kindergarten is not an option.
Wednesday's Board of Education's Budget Workshop has been moved from the Administration Center's conference room to the Genet Elementary School's Auditorium. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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East Greenbush Board of Education hears from parents.
Cutting Kindergarten is not an option.
Wednesday's Board of Education's Budget Workshop has been moved from the Administration Center's conference room to the Genet Elementary School's Auditorium. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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Students join the protest |
5 minute limit for comments |
March 20, 2011
Eat at I Hop to support CHS Athletes
EAST GREENBUSH IHOP IS GIVING COLUMBIA ATHLETICS 20% OF ALL CHECKS FROM MARCH 21ST TO THE 26TH WITH A COLUMBIA ATHLETIC FLYER.....
GO TO IHOP FOR BREAKFAST LUNCH OR DINNER THIS WEEK!!!! :)
Click the link below, download this flyer, print it out, and go EAT!
I-HOP All Sports Club Fundraiser
March 19, 2011
Castleton Public Library Director
CASTLETON — The Castleton Public Library has a new director: Amy L. Peker, who took over in January. She holds an master’s degree in information studies, earned at the University at Albany-SUNY.
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March 18, 2011
Bargains Galore at the Caslteton Public Library
March 19: Book and Tag Sale! 10 AM – 2 PM
The Castleton Public Library has a LOT of books….for cheap . Fill a bag-$2 (Adult Fiction/Nonfiction).
Children’s books-10 cents/book!!!! Many tag sale items as well.
Gino Albanese's box full of books |
Battle of the Bands Tomorrow!
Check out all the bands playing at the Battle of the Bands! Like Lions (ALBANY,NY), Karma's Choice, Do Not Attempt, In The Eyes Of Her, Upon the Sky
Schodack Valley Pizza Night Saturday, March 19
Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 19 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!
This month's special Hawaiian Pizza!
The next Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, April 15.
March 17, 2011
Free Portrait
Free Photo Portrait and Sitting
Mar 17th 2011 at 10:30AM
Get a free photo portrait, either 10" x 13" or 8" x 10", at Picture People through May 16, 2011. The photography studio has no sitting fees and you will get your picture taken and photos developed in about an hour. Sweet!
Arthur W. Nebe Arrested
EAST GREENBUSH — A town man was arrested for a host of vehicle and traffic violations after smashing into two cars and fleeing from police Wednesday.
March 16, 2011
March 14, 2011
Notes to Self
CSEA Defends Developmental Disabilities State Workers
This came out earlier today, but I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight an amazing investigation by NY Times Capitol Bureau Chief Danny Hakim that revealed widespread problems in the more than 2,000 state-run group homes.
Free Frozen Yogurt
Free TCBY Frozen Yogurt With Signup
Get a free TCBY frozen yogurt coupon when you join the chain's email list. The coupon is valid with any purchase so it basically amounts to a buy one get one free coupon. Not bad! Expires Mar. 26, 2011.
TCBY Windsor Plaza, Albany, NY 12209
(518) 438-8229
Student Artists' Exhibit
Student Artwork Selected for Exhibit
Artwork by Schodack students Anna Curtin, Franco Fettucia, Matthew Fiebke, Michelle Garcia, Alex Grossman, Mary Hadden, Zach Hays, Aaron Herr, Alyxe Perry and Katherine Zink was selected for this year’s High School Juried Regional Art Exhibition.
Bus Accident CES Field Trip
Update on School Bus Accident
All Students Released from Hospital After Precautionary Checks
Several elementary school students from Schodack were taken to Albany Medical Center to be evaluated Monday after an accident between two buses during a field trip to Albany.
All Students Released from Hospital After Precautionary Checks
Several elementary school students from Schodack were taken to Albany Medical Center to be evaluated Monday after an accident between two buses during a field trip to Albany.
March 13, 2011
Third Annual Battle of the Bands
Check out all the bands playing at the Battle of the Bands! Like Lions (ALBANY,NY), Karma's Choice, Do Not Attempt, In The Eyes Of Her, Upon the Sky
March 9, 2011
Budget Woes -
The Schodack Central School District is working and re-working the budget for the upcoming school. Right off the bat, talks of cuts strike fear into the community;
The possibility of a 2% Property Tax Levy Cap Could Impact Our Educational Program with:
- Higher student class size
- Fewer course offerings and electives
- Less instructional support across the District
- Reduction in non-instructional support positions
- Reduction of non-mandated programs and services
- Greater reliance on the use of one-time reserves and fund balance to support the budget
- While tax relief is always a sweet indulgence for politicians during troubled economic times, imposing a property tax cap will have significant implications for local school districts, which have already shed programs, jobs and even buildings for the last two years.
- Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/Is-tax-cap-a-budget-buster-959438.php#ixzz1ERTDTsgY We are not alone in this struggle
March 8, 2011
Volleyball Team Wins 2nd Class C Championship
Letter from MHHS Varisty Volleyball Coach Jake Colwell
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Free Mascara
Here's another great makeup freebie from Sephora.
Stop by the Sephora makeup counter inside any JCPenney, ask for a free Express Service, and you'll get a free Sephora mascara, called 7-in-1 Full Action Mascara. The deal expires April 7, 2011.
Cut Staff to fund raises for Administrators?
EG School District proposes to raise administrator salaries
EAST GREENBUSH - About 40 to 50 school staff positions are slated to go away in the proposed 2010-2011 budget. The arts and sports are also being slashed. And some parents in the East Greenbush School District are angry school officials want to take away full day kindergarten to save money.
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Next Budget Meeting is Monday, March 21, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Genet - every tax payer is encouraged to attend.
EAST GREENBUSH - About 40 to 50 school staff positions are slated to go away in the proposed 2010-2011 budget. The arts and sports are also being slashed. And some parents in the East Greenbush School District are angry school officials want to take away full day kindergarten to save money.
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March 7, 2011
Maple Hill High School
Community Budget Advisory Team Encourages Residents to Learn About Budget
As school officials consider how to cut $800,000 from the 2011-12 budget, members of the Community Budget Advisory Team are stressing the need for the community to get involved in the budget process.
See School Budget Draft #2
Check out The F Word
Free Tomato Seeds Through Heinz
Get free tomato seeds from Heinz and Red Robin when you share a little info about yourself. If you don't immediately see the offer, it is the first of three scrolling promotions.
State of Emergency in Renesselaer County
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino has declared a state of emergency for Rensselaer County due to the severe weather.
March 4, 2011
Castleton Kiwanis
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
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The Goff Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
After months of preparation, 70 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will present three shows this weekend at the newly remodeled Genet School Auditorium.
Under the direction of Lorraine LaVoie and assistant director and choreographer, Rebecca Schongar the show will run for three days; March 4 and 5 at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday matinee on March 6, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.
The Goff Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
After months of preparation, 70 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will present three shows this weekend at the newly remodeled Genet School Auditorium.
Under the direction of Lorraine LaVoie and assistant director and choreographer, Rebecca Schongar the show will run for three days; March 4 and 5 at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday matinee on March 6, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.
Community Budget Advisory Team Encourages Residents to Learn About Budget
As school officials consider how to cut $800,000 from the 2011-12 budget, members of the Community Budget Advisory Team are stressing the need for the community to get involved in the budget process.
East Greenbush Pizza Hut is participating
Free Breadsticks at Pizza Hut With Online Order
Get FREE bread-sticks (worth $3.99) from Pizza Hut when you do two simple things: "Like" the Pizza Hut Facebook page, and place a food order through its website. The freebie is to celebrate Pizza Hut accumulating more than 3 million Facebook fans. The deal ends Mar. 6, 2011.
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Castleton Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast Sunday, March 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!
March 2, 2011
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!
Friday night skating will start January 14. On Friday nights the snack bar will be open from 5 to 8 pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, pork chop on a stick, and more hot foods.
Food by the Schodack Landing Fire Company!
Movie Night at CPL
Family Movie! Head to the library to watch Megamind and enjoy some snacks!
Friday, March 11, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Jason Burnash charged with Child Pornography
Child porn found on Rensselaer man's computer.
RENSSELAER, N.Y. -- A Rensselaer man was arrested after police said he had thousands of images of child pornography on his computer. Jason Burnash, 30, was charged with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, a felony, following a year-long investigation by Rensselaer police detectives, with the assistance of the FBI.
RENSSELAER, N.Y. -- A Rensselaer man was arrested after police said he had thousands of images of child pornography on his computer. Jason Burnash, 30, was charged with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, a felony, following a year-long investigation by Rensselaer police detectives, with the assistance of the FBI.
March 1, 2011
Community Budget Advisory Team Meeting Thursday
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See the Power Point Presentation of the First Draft of the Budget.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Maple Hill High School Library
See the Power Point Presentation of the First Draft of the Budget.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Maple Hill High School Library
Goff Drama
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The Goff Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
After months of preparation, 70 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will present three shows this weekend at the newly remodeled Genet School Auditorium.
Under the direction of Lorraine LaVoie and assistant director and choreographer, Rebecca Schongar the show will run for three days; March 4 and 5 at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday matinee on March 6, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.
The Goff Drama Club presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
After months of preparation, 70 students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will present three shows this weekend at the newly remodeled Genet School Auditorium.
Under the direction of Lorraine LaVoie and assistant director and choreographer, Rebecca Schongar the show will run for three days; March 4 and 5 at 7:00 p.m. and a Saturday matinee on March 6, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.
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