Dear readers,
Rest assured, I am safe and sound in Schodack. I know that many of you have received an email telling you I am in SPAIN and asking for money.
I wish I was vacationing in Spain, however, I am not!
As you may know...if you received this message, that means that my CONTACT LIST has been hijacked!
I'm sorry for any trouble, but it may not be a bad idea to update passwords...
Thank you and please keep reading the Schodack SCENE...
Catherine
September 21, 2012
September 20, 2012
Community Calendar
- SEE THE FULL CALENDAR HERE
- Giffy's BBQ to benefit Renss. Co. 4-H - 9/21
- MASS MoCA -FreshGrass Bluegrass Festival 9/21-23
- Averill Park Farmers' Market Saturdays till 10/22
- 1st Friday - all summer
- Adirondack Balloon Fest 9/20-9/23
- Castleton's Fall Clean-up Day 9/22
- EG Saturday In the Park 9/22
- CES PTO Community Fair 9/22
- A Softball Tournament in Memory of Officer Edward L. Witko # 29REGISTRAION DEADLINE 9/23
- Schodack Island Audubon Event 9/29
- AIDS Walk 9/29
- Garlic Fest 9/29 & 30
- Groupon Deal of the Day
September 17, 2012
Debra Young County Court
September 16, 2012
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September 15, 2012
Food Drive Benefits the Anchor
The Schodack Democrats’ Annual Picnic was held at the
Schodack Town Park off Route 150, Schodack on Saturday, Sept. 15 from
noon to 5:00 p.m.
The annual picnic is always a great time to socialize with friends and neighbors and it is a wonderful opportunity to meet the
Democratic Candidates. As always, lots of food, music, a silent auction
and more!
The Schodack Democrats’ Annual Picnic is free and all are welcome. The group was also accepting donations of non-perishable food items that will be donated to The Anchor’s Food Pantry in Castleton.
Take a look at some photos of the event. Click here!
The Schodack Democrats’ Annual Picnic is free and all are welcome. The group was also accepting donations of non-perishable food items that will be donated to The Anchor’s Food Pantry in Castleton.
Take a look at some photos of the event. Click here!
LarkFEST 2012 - September 15, 2012
ALBANY NY – The 31st Annual LarkFEST is New York’s largest one day street festival! It is one of Albany's most anticipated events with 80,000 people expected to attend this year.
September 14, 2012
PIZZA NIGHT - Saturday, September 15! Photos
Schodack Valley Pizza Night is back! Saturday, September 15 from 4-9 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, fully loaded, freshly made, antipasto and side
salads all available! This month pizza special is Chicken Parm!
Eat in or Take out (518) 477-4215. Pizza, wings with home-made
wing sauce (mild, hot, BBQ and Garlic Parmesan), mozzarella sticks, fully loaded, freshly made, antipasto and side
salads all available! This month pizza special is Chicken Parm!September 13, 2012
Village-Wide Garage Sale
Check out photos from last year!
September 12, 2012
EDITORIAL: In Senate race, McDonald deserves nod
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| Written by PARRY TEASDALE |
| Thursday, 06 September 2012 10:52 |
| THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY for the 43rd Senate District pits incumbent
Roy McDonald against Saratoga County Clerk Kathy Marchione, with the winner appearing on the November ballot against Democrat and Claverack Town Supervisor Robin Andrews. |
Breaking News
US ambassador killed in consulate attack in Libya
By ESAM MOHAMED and MAGGIE MICHAEL
Associated Press
September 11, 2012
9/11 Photo From the Space Station
The Huffington Post
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Posted: 09/11/12 03:33 PM ET | Updated: 09/11/12 03:56 PM ET
Frank Culbertson On 9/11: Astronaut Remembers What He Saw From Space On September 11, 2001 (PHOTO)
While almost every American can recall where they were and what they were doing during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, no other person shares astronaut Frank Culbertson's story.Chicago teacher strike poses test for unions
The district proposed a 16 percent raise over four years and the two sides have essentially agreed on a longer school day. But job security and a new teacher evaluation system remained in dispute.
September 10, 2012
The man behind the laptop design
Bill Moggridge, a British designer credited with creating the very first laptop, died Saturday of cancer. He was 69
Bill Moggridge, a British designer credited with creating the very first laptop, died Saturday of cancer. He was 69
September 7, 2012
September 6, 2012
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September 5, 2012
August 31, 2012
Ways you can help! It's easy!
Save Box Tops for Education to Help MHMS
Box Tops for Education, which help benefit MHMS, can be brought into the school's main office this summer or when school starts in September. For questions, please e-mail Brenda Nixon.
Tools for Schools website for more information and to enroll by clicking here.
August 30, 2012
Abandoned structure catches fire in East Greenbush
August 28, 2012
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Saturday in the Park – September 22nd 2012
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**Vendors Wanted** The Town of East Greenbush Department for Community and Recreational Services is proud to present this year's "Saturday in the Park Fall Festival" to be held on September 22nd at the Hampton Manor and Onderdonk Memorial Parks. The event is rain or shine and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family oriented festival will include: Live music from local Albany band “The Schmooze”, games, pony rides, bouncy bounces, a raffle, craft vendors, food vendors, chair/table massages and much more. Admission is FREE for all! If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this event, contact the department office for more information or print out the link below for suggestions on how to become involved! Hope to see everyone there! |
Music in the Park
Music in the Park is located in Onderdonk Park, Hampton Ave across from Hampton Manor Lake from 6-8pm.
August 27, 2012
August 25, 2012
First man on moon Neil Armstrong dead at 82
Armstrong had his first joyride in a plane at age 6. Growing up in Ohio, he began making model planes and by his early teens had amassed an extensive aviation library. With money earned from odd jobs, he took flying lessons and obtained his pilot's license even before he got a car license.
As commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. As he stepped on the dusty surface, Armstrong said: "“That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind."
Those words endure as one of the best known quotes in the English language.
Read more...
Jerry Nelson, Count of 'Sesame Street,' dies at 78
In this June 2012 publicity photo released by "Sesame Street," puppeteer Jerry Nelson is shown with "Sesame Street" character Count von Count in New York. Sesame Workshop announced that Nelson, who suffered from emphysema, died at age 78 on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in his Massachusetts home on Cape Cod. (AP Photo/Sesame Workshop, Gil Vaknin)
‘‘Every description of his characters describes Jerry as well,’’ said
‘‘Sesame Street’’ executive producer Carol-Lynn Parente. ‘‘Silly, funny,
vulnerable, passionate and musical, for sure. That voice of his was
superb.’’
‘‘We’re having a rough day on the Street,’’ she said.
August 23, 2012
August 22, 2012
August 20, 2012
~ The Schodack SCENE ~: Hooliganism
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Hooliganism
Pussy Riot Trial: Feminist Punk Band Guilty Of Hooliganism, Motivated By Religious Hatred
Comedian Phyllis Diller, 95
August 18, 2012
August 17, 2012
Thomas W. Prevost Obituary
Prevost, Thomas W. CASTLETON Thomas W. Prevost, 67, of Castleton, died suddenly on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his residence.
August 16, 2012
No public comment in the State Capital
1st hearing on 45% Thruway toll hike to be held Thursday
BUFFALO
-- The first of three public hearings on the Thruway Authority's plan
to raise truck tolls by 45 percent will be held in Buffalo.
Julia Child: America's 1st Top Chef would be 100 today...
Julia Child, who turned the art of French cooking into prime-time television entertainment and brought cassoulet to a
casserole culture in the two volumes of her monumental "Mastering the
Art of French Cooking," Mrs. Child was not the first dedicated cook to turn cooking into a
spectator sport - James Beard preceded her on television in 1945, Dione
Lucas in 1948 - but she brought a fresh, breezy approach to daunting
material, expressed in her up-the-scales signature signoff, "Bon
appétit!"August 13, 2012
The Original Cosmo Girl
Helen Gurley Brown gave women permission to succeed in the office and the bedroom.
August 12, 2012
Headlines that caught my eye
- Fund Raiser held for local hero
- Pat Tiernan Tribute concert to be held
- Schodack missing man found dead
- Hunting Licenses on sale August 13, 2012
- New York raids its attic and finds US history
- 12 Fictional Products That You Can Now Actually Buy
August 11, 2012
The Team U.S.A Military Men’s Team
HOEVELTE, Denmark – A few more Gold medals are coming home to the U.S., but they won’t all be from the Olympics in London.
The Team U.S.A Military Men’s Team won Gold Medals in the Novice category at the NATO Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers’ Military Skills Competition held here. Thirty-five three-person teams from 14 countries participated. Out of 6000 possible points, the U.S.A team edged out the Silver Medal winners by 8.7 points.
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The Team U.S.A Military Men’s Team won Gold Medals in the Novice category at the NATO Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers’ Military Skills Competition held here. Thirty-five three-person teams from 14 countries participated. Out of 6000 possible points, the U.S.A team edged out the Silver Medal winners by 8.7 points.
Read more...
Summer food drive benefits the Anchor
Schodack Democrats' summer food drive on
Saturday, July 28 brought in hundreds of pounds of food and helped fill
the shelves of The Anchor Food Pantry in the Village of Castleton.
August 6, 2012
World's First Website - 21 years ago today!
World Wide Web
The WorldWideWeb (W3) is a wide-area hypermedia information retrieval initiative aiming to give universal access to a large universe of documents. Everything there is online about W3 is linked directly or indirectly to this document, including an executive summary of the project, Mailing lists , Policy , November's W3 news , Frequently Asked Questions .August 2, 2012
For Immedate Release
Results of air samples in the area of the TCI of New York fire on state route 9H in the Town of Ghent returned negative for PCB's. The tests are being conducted by State Officials and US Environmental Protection Agency. Ad
Rensselaer County Shelter In Place Advisory
"Shelter in Place" order in effect because of toxins in the air because of a fire in Ghent. NO SUMMER DAY CAMP TODAY.
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has issued a Shelter in Place advisory for the southern portion of the County due to the fire TCI Inc located in the Town Ghent in Columbia County. Due to this hazardous materials fire residents in the towns of Schodack, Nassau, and Stephentown are being advised to “SHELTER IN PLACE” and limit any outdoor exposure.
To shelter in place residents should:
- Close all windows and doors
- Shut of all air conditioners and fans that draw in outside air.
- Stay indoors as much as possible
Residents seeking additional information can call the County’s Emergency Operations Center at 518-266-7684 or 518-266-7686.
Due to the emergency condition at TCI, all persons living or working in the Towns of Nassau, Schodack, and Stephentown, should shelter within, close all windows, shut off all air conditioning units, and devices that draw in outside air. Residents should be prepared to shelter within for the next 12 hours, and are advised to spend as little time, if any, in the outside environment as possible.
Due to the emergency condition at TCI, all persons living or working in the Towns of Nassau, Schodack, and Stephentown, should shelter within, close all windows, shut off all air conditioning units, and devices that draw in outside air. Residents should be prepared to shelter within for the next 12 hours, and are advised to spend as little time, if any, in the outside environment as possible.
Breaking News
Fire engulfs Ghent recycling center
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The Columbia County Sheriff's Dept. said at 7 a.m. that anyone within a
15-mile radius of the incident should cancel outdoor activities and
remain indoors until further notice, while state officials conduct air
quality tests. This includes Nassau and Schodack.
August 1, 2012
Online School For Undocumented Immigrants
With help from professors in California, undocumented immigrants are closer to accessing an affordable college education.University of California, Los Angeles professors formed a collective they call "National Dream University,"
The library is using Pintrest
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July 31, 2012
Head down to the library
July 26, 2012
A high school diploma with the click of the mouse?
Gregg Weinlein is a retired English teacher. He lives in East Greenbush. greggw97@aol.com
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