Like Lions roared to a first place tie in the Battle of the Bands!
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.Read more ...
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.
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| Gino Albanese's box full of books |
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| Nina Martino with Kathy and Adam Lisosky |
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
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
Village Library Board Elections
A reminder for Village residents that Village Elections will be this Tuesday from 12pm-9pm.
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
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
Following a successful year in which the team won sectionals, but graduated most starters, we had a lot of work to do to live up to the previous accomplishments. From the beginning, our success for the year was ultimately dependent on the ability of Tyler Shorey and Brian Pulikowski to step up to the challenge of controlling our offense as setters. The improvement those two have show as setters and as leaders of the team throughout the season is immense. Brian was an easy candidate for team captain, always keeping a level head, and being a strong positive voice on the floor. Tyler's leadership and winning edge proved to be great in times of need. He really put the team on his back during the first round of sectionals against number 1 seed New Lebanon.Read more...
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.
Read more...
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.
Read more...
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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
Castleton Kiwanis Club Chicken Barbecue DinnersMarch 13at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company in Castleton.
For more information or to order the dinners, call 732-2225. 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
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
click to read more
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.
February 28, 2011
Blood Drive MHHS
Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Maple Hill High School. The blood drive is organized by Maple Hill's Key Club. Walk-ins are welcome.
Budget Meeting Thursday
Community Budget Advisory Team Meeting
click to read more
See the Power Point Presentation of the First Draft of the Budget.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Maple Hill High School Library
See the Power Point Presentation of the First Draft of the Budget.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Maple Hill High School Library
February 27, 2011
Fresh Air Fund
By Catherine Sager
East Greenbush, NY
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has been affording inner-city children the joy of a summer vacation with volunteer host families and at Fund camps, creating unforgettable memories and extraordinary possibilities. Fresh Air kids get away for a few weeks every summer to live with a host family. More than 65% of all children are re-invited to stay with their host families, year after year.
A paperwork glitch made the Hansen's first fresh air child unavailable the following year and although they were very disappointed, another boy was hoping for a host family and was matched with the Hansens. The very first meeting between Noah Hansen and Troyvon Young, seemed to make the upsetting snafu easier to handle. "The boys just hit it off immediately," says Tenniel Hansen, Noah's mother. "They have so much in common."
Really?!?
"It's no different to me than watching democracy spread across the Middle East," said Mark Walsh, president of the Troy Teachers Association,
"I strongly believe that the right to collectively bargain is an American fundamental basis for our democracy," said Mary Sherwood of West Sand Lake, a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy Comparing union bargaining rights to fundamental rights under an oppressive dictatorship in a place where people die for speaking their minds? Really?!?
Should our founding fathers have refused to cross the Delaware in the dead of winter with rags around their feet because they weren't contractually obligated to do so? Really?!?
I understand when a child has a fit because someone won't let her have another cookie, and another cookie, and another cookie. And if that child cries long enough and loud enough, some parents will just "give in, because it's easier."
Bargaining rights for teachers include being protected by the powerful Teachers' Union when they are requested to perform tasks for which they are not "contractually obligated," for instance chaperoning a dance or meeting parents after hours. "I don't have to and you can't make me!"
February 26, 2011
What cuts will tax payers support?
How much of a tax increase will voters approve?
Notes to Self
Budget WoesSchodack School District
The Schodack Central School District presented the first draft of its 2011-12 Budget at the February 17 Board of Education meeting, a $21,072,866 budget that would require an estimated 4 percent increase in the tax rate. Details are outlined in this Power Point Presentation.
Be sure to attend the next Budget Advisory Meeting March 3.
There are tough decisions to be made. The Board of Education wants your input.
Perfect Weather for Skating!
The Schodack Island State Park ice skating rink is open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily, weather permitting. On Friday nights there is a Bon Fire and refreshments are also available. For more information, call 732-0187 or see Ice Skating Information.
February 25, 2011
March Madness Book and Tag Sale at the Castleton Public Library
The Friends of the Castleton Public Library will host a March Madness Book and Tag sale at the Castleton Public Library on Saturday, March 19th from 10am-2pm.
Free Pancakes
The F Word
You can get the free pancakes between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Tuesday. In exchange, IHOP asks that you leave a donation for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Last year, IHOP guests raised more than $2.1 million. This year the goal is to raise $2.3 million. Since the charity freebie began in 2006, IHOP has given away more than 10.1 million pancakes!
NY Winters
The Good News is - there's no school and it's perfect Snowman Snow!Today
Steady Wet Snow or Rain
Highs: Mid/Upper 30s
Tonight
Precip. WInds Down
Turning Less Windy, Clearing Out
Lows: 0s/10s
Saturday
Clouds Slowly Increase
Much Colder
Highs: Low/Mid 20s
Meteorologist Ryan Finn
February 23, 2011
Schodack
Budget Season is under way!
See the Power Point Presentation of the First Draft of the Budget.
See the Power Point Presentation of the First Draft of the Budget.
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