BOE to Discuss Budget at Workshop Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a special workshop meeting on Monday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School library
April 20, 2012
Make Some Plans
- Brooks' Bar-B-Q
- Albany Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
- 2012 Downtown Albany Restaurant Week
- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
- Empire State Plaza Farmers Market
Earth Day 2012
What do you have planned for Earth Day 2012?
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Let’s do our part this earth day and join in
as we learn all about the wonders of nature while getting hands-on with
science. CMOST will have a variety of activities happening throughout
the day with workshops at 11 and 2, crafts, recycle stations and more.
Please check our website for more info. www.cmost.org.
The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology
250 Jordan Road
Troy, NY 12180
518-235-2120
www.CMOST.org
Earth Day Clean up in Castleton
Watch your speed on Main Street - especially on Sunday.
EARTH DAY, Sunday, April 22, Main Street will be filled with Girl Scouts in "safety" green shirts as they pick up trash and maintain the planters.
With the help of Becker's Farm, Scout Troupes 1370, 1238, and 1202 from Schodack maintain the planters on Main Street throughout the spring and summer months."Working by the road is hazardous, but with the donation of green safety shirts by Professional Services Industry, the girls will be easy to see as they give Castleton an Earth Day spruce up," said Kathy Misiaszek.
What to do ~ Check out the Go To Guide...
- calendar events
- restaurant ads
- movie schedules...and more!
April 18, 2012
Dick Clark, America's Oldest Teenager,' Dies at 82
Dick Clark,
the music industry maverick, longtime TV host and powerhouse producer
who changed the way we listened to pop music with "American Bandstand,"
and whose trademark "Rockin' Eve" became a fixture of New Year's
celebrations, died today at the age of 82.
Clark's agent Paul Shefrin said in statement that the veteran host died this morning following a "massive heart attack."
There's a new BBQ in Town
The KITCHEN IS OPEN at Smokin' Joes
Ribs,Pulled Pork, Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket.
Sides include Cole Slaw, mac/pot salad/corn bread, hand cut french fries.
Appetizers to get started: Wings, pot skins w/cheddar & bacon, homemade pot chips, topped
with anything you'd like.
Check out their FB page and "stop by n say Hi!!"
Go Wildcats!
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| Lori Van Buren / Times Union |
"We came in thinking they were going to blow us out. They didn't," Maple Hill senior pitcher Maggie Miller
said. "We played well, hung in and made the key plays when we needed
to. ... We can play with Taconic (Hills) and we can play with Chatham.
We're not bad — like some people say about us."
Saturday, the Wildcats rallied from a 3-1 deficit with three runs in the bottom of sixth to beat Voorheesville 4-3.
Read more...
April 16, 2012
Kathleen M. Jimino: A community supports a hero
For those interested in offering support to this cause, the opportunities are many. Trustco Bank
is accepting donations on behalf of the home building project at most
local branches, and various communities are sponsoring fundraisers
including the Town of Nassau’s event at the Hoags Corners Fire House on
May 4 from 5 until 8, and the Melvin Roads American Legion Post is
hosting an event as well May 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. And let’s not forget
the concert which will be held on April 28 at the Washington Avenue
Armory in Albany that will be headlined by the Lt. Dan Band, led by Lt.
Dan himself, Gary Sinise. Tickets are still available but may not be
much longer and can be purchased on-line at ticketweb.com
or by calling (518) 512-5203.
In addition, during the summer and fall
there will be a Harley Davidson Raffle and a Rolling Thunder “Bikers for
America’s Bravest” fundraising ride respectively. For a full listing
of events raising money for Staff Sgt. Joe Wilkinson please visit www.home4joe.com or visit the facebook page by looking up Tech Sgt. Joseph Wilkinson.
Read more...
April 15, 2012
The Maple Hill Lacrosse team recently spent their practice time practicing giving back.
Painting the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance garage is just a start.
"We want to give back to the community," said Lacrosse Coach
Kyle Randall. "The Maple Hill Community did so much for the boys to get
this team started.
April 14, 2012
My Valentine
'My Valentine': Johnny Depp & Natalie Portman Star In Paul McCartney-Directed Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Paul McCartney is fast approaching the ripe age of 70, but the former
Beatle and British knight is showing no signs of slowing down. Late
Friday night in Los Angeles, McCartney premiered the video for "My
Valentine," featuring some unknown extras by the name of Johnny Depp and
Natalie Portman.
Village of Castleton
April 11, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release:
EPA
Reaches Agreement with General
Electric Company and SI Group, Inc.
to Protect Drinking Water at the Dewey Loeffel Landfill Superfund Site
in Nassau, New York
April 9, 2012
Financial Planning Seminar
Tuesday, April 10th @ 6 PM at the Castleton Public Library
During the peak earning years of life we often set aside assets that are earmarked to provide for our retirement needs.
During the peak earning years of life we often set aside assets that are earmarked to provide for our retirement needs.
Schodack Democrats Scholarship
Press Release - Upcoming Deadline
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Submit Application To:
Schodack Democratic Club Scholarship
PO Box 145
East Schodack NY 12063
Schodack Democrats will be
awarding two $250 scholarships to college-bound students.
Applications and a complete list of requirements are available at Guidance Counselor’s office of each high school and at the Schodack Democrats’ website www.schodackdemocrats.com.
Applications and a complete list of requirements are available at Guidance Counselor’s office of each high school and at the Schodack Democrats’ website www.schodackdemocrats.com.
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Submit Application To:
Schodack Democratic Club Scholarship
PO Box 145
East Schodack NY 12063
A squeaky wheel, greased
"I found out what happens when you try to stand up to OFT," says former employee Leo LaMountain.
By James M. Odato Published 09:40 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012
ALBANY -— Leo LaMountain may not have been cut out to be a state employee.
His bosses ended his three-year stint at the Office For Technology in January when he was terminated for insubordination. So he's out $37,800 a year, and living on weekly unemployment checks of $393, a benefit the state appealed four times.
"I found out what happens when you try to stand up to OFT," he said.
His experience in the public sector introduced him to union and government bureaucracy, he said, and the pitfalls of speaking out about co-workers napping and watching videos, and managers joining in. His abbreviated state employment followed almost four decades in the private sector in sales, home construction and printer repair jobs during which he said he was never punished for disruptive behavior.
His bosses ended his three-year stint at the Office For Technology in January when he was terminated for insubordination. So he's out $37,800 a year, and living on weekly unemployment checks of $393, a benefit the state appealed four times.
"I found out what happens when you try to stand up to OFT," he said.
His experience in the public sector introduced him to union and government bureaucracy, he said, and the pitfalls of speaking out about co-workers napping and watching videos, and managers joining in. His abbreviated state employment followed almost four decades in the private sector in sales, home construction and printer repair jobs during which he said he was never punished for disruptive behavior.
April 8, 2012
Ludicrous: Lower bar, higher pay
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| Nice work if you can get it! |
Fred LeBrun, CommentaryPublished 08:10 p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012
Because most of us fervently believe a pay raise for state
legislators is utterly ludicrous and arrogant to the nth degree means we
should worry all the more. You bet they're going to try.
This remains, after all, Planet Albany, where ludicrous and arrogant are not deal killers, but merely challenges in public perception that need professional adjustment.
Granted, more public money in the pockets of state legislators who just lately stuck it big-time to the wages and benefits of fellow public employes while protecting their own job security through bogus redistricting might take more of a lift than can be done this year. But rest assured it won't be for the lack of trying, and not just by legislators.
This remains, after all, Planet Albany, where ludicrous and arrogant are not deal killers, but merely challenges in public perception that need professional adjustment.
Granted, more public money in the pockets of state legislators who just lately stuck it big-time to the wages and benefits of fellow public employes while protecting their own job security through bogus redistricting might take more of a lift than can be done this year. But rest assured it won't be for the lack of trying, and not just by legislators.
April 7, 2012
Call me Naive!
I never really believed it to be true
They say “It’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know.”
April 6, 2012
Next Week at the Library
- Financial Planning Seminar: Tuesday, April 10 @ 6:00 PM
- Teen Movie Night: Thursday, April 12 @ 6:00 PM
- Family Movie Night: Friday, April 13 @ 6:00 PM
- Tales By the River with Maple Hill Storytellers: Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 PM @ the Castleton Public
- LibraryStory Hour: Join us every Thursday @ 11:30 AM for stories and crafts! All ages are welcome to attend!Lego Club: Meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 PM
- Weight Loss Group: Meets every Thursday evening @ 6:00 PM in the library
April 5, 2012
From the Wanna Be Gardner
Thanks Angela for forwarding the newsletter
Take a look at the "What to Plant in April: Newsletter"
April 4, 2012
April 3, 2012
Draft Two of the SCSD Budget
School officials presented the second draft of
the preliminary 2012-13 budget at the March 15 Board of Education
meeting, a $20,065,160 budget that reduces spending for the fourth year
in a row.
With Governor Cuomo proposing to cut state aid to the district for the fourth year in a row, Superintendent Robert Horan said the district has little choice but to reduce spending.
Read more...
April 2, 2012
ICC closes budget gap with job cuts
Lee Bordick recommended over $400,000 in cuts to the Ichabod Crane school board at a special budget meeting Tuesday night. The budget reduction would mean the loss of eight bus drivers and a social worker and cutting the modified sports program.
He also recommended that the board apply $100,000 from the teacher retirement account to the spending plan and take money from the reserves to close the remaining gap in the proposed 2012-13 budget.
April 1, 2012
News in a Nutshell
- Mexican agents probe family in 3 ritual murders
- Trayvon Martin case exposes worst in media
- Ron Paul: 'I'm Trying To Save The Republican Party'
- Mitt Romney’s staff played an epic April Fools’ Day joke on their boss
- Financiers and Sex Trafficking
- Budget passes with smiles
- Police: Man bites off bartender's finger
- Schools: Aid too short
- Readers share favorite fish fry places
- Store security stop ends in a bite
March 31, 2012
Helping Schoharie
Continuing efforts to rebuild Schoharie following Hurricane Irene
Schodack Valley Fire Department held a fund-raising PIZZA Night 
to help raise money for the Schoharie Fire Department rebuild after the devastating effects of Hurricane Irene. Currently they run out of temporary quarters on the north end of town. Although they are still providing coverage for the town, they have no fire house in which to keep equipment.
to help raise money for the Schoharie Fire Department rebuild after the devastating effects of Hurricane Irene. Currently they run out of temporary quarters on the north end of town. Although they are still providing coverage for the town, they have no fire house in which to keep equipment.
"We lost our whole station," said Schoharie Fire Chief Marty Pierce. The Schodack Valley volunteer Fire Department called offering a benefit so Pierce figured he'd get a few guys to come up and introduce themselves.
"They gave a whole new meaning to brotherhood tonight," he said.
Almost There!
Lisa's fight! Let's help!
Lisa Harrington's Donation Page
"Regardless of your age. Regardless of any family history you may have. I want everyone to take their breast care seriously. Early detection is key. I want every woman to have the opportunity to get those monograms. For all of these reasons I am walking in this 3 day event. I will walk to pay it back for all of those who raised money before me for research that has made my treatment that much more successful. I am raising money to pay it forward for research to finally put an end breast cancer."
I love this woman.
Three Winners of the Largest Lottery Jackpot Ever
“AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!”
the Illinois Lottery posted on Twitter on Saturday morning. The ticket had been bought at Red Bud Motomart in Red Bud, Ill., the message said, about 40 miles from St. Louis.
the Illinois Lottery posted on Twitter on Saturday morning. The ticket had been bought at Red Bud Motomart in Red Bud, Ill., the message said, about 40 miles from St. Louis.
March 30, 2012
PIZZA NIGHT
Schodack Valley will host a Special Pizza Night on Saturday, March
31st from 4-9 p.m. to raise money to help the Schoharie Volunteer
Fire Dept recover from hurricane Irene.
March 29, 2012
Please come and enjoy some very talented Maple Hill Middle School and High School students as they perform some great storytelling!
The Maple Hill Storytellers will be presenting Tales by the River as part of the 10th Annual Riverway Storytelling Festival. The event will occur at the Castleton Public Library on Wed. April 18th at 6:30pm.
This is a free event. Come down and show your support!
This is a free event. Come down and show your support!
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