SKYLER MISIASZEK BEGINS GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD PROJECT

SKYLER MISIASZEK BEGINS GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD PROJECT

Maple Hill Sr. High School

Skyler Misiaszek is beginning her Girl Scout Gold Award Project “PIT STOP”, which has been approved by the Girl Scout Regional Board. 

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the equivalent of Eagle. Though the name has changed over time (it was originally known as the Golden Eaglet of Merit), it has always been the highest accomplishment for Girl Scouts. 

Skyler is starting a Can and Bottle Drive on Monday, August 3 to raise funds to achieve her goal of purchasing at least one set of bleachers for the Maple Hill High School track.

These bleachers will provide a place for elderly and/or physically challenged patrons to sit as they cheer on their Maple Hill Wildcats!

Maple Hill Wildcats or town residents can email Skyler at pkmisiaszek@nycap.rr.com  to arrange for a pick-up. She will go to the person’s house, or place of business, to pick up the cans and bottles and deliver them to the recycling center. Participants can also deliver the cans or bottles themselves to The Bottle & Can Company of East Greenbush at 594 Columba Turnpike in East Greenbush. Be sure to let the receiver know that the items are for “PIT STOP”.

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New York schools will open in fall, Cuomo says

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) - New York schools have been given the go ahead to open in the fall.

"They are all authorized to open," Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a conference call Friday.

 WWNY

Districts have been planning for months on how to adapt to new safety guidelines. That includes classroom learning, virtual learning, health screenings, as well as transportation on school buses.

“If any state can do it, this state can do it because we’ve been smart since day one,” Cuomo said. “We can bring the same level of intelligence that we brought to the economic reopening.”

For the districts that have submitted plans, Cuomo said they will be asked to more specifically address three elements of their plans: remote learning, COVID-19 testing for both students and teachers, and contact tracing. Those expanded plans will be submitted to the state and posted on the district websites.

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School Reopening Plans

Districts Information for Reopening Schools this Fall

The East Greenbush Central School District, after reviewing guidance from the New York State Education and Health Departments, and discussing plans with the district’s Reopening Task Force throughout the summer, announced its preliminary reopening plan on Monday afternoon which includes a hybrid model of in-person, remote and live virtual instruction. PLEASE READ THE PRELIMINARY REOPENING PLAN HERE.

The Schodack Central School District has formed a Reopening Task Force, including four Advisory Committees, which are helping to develop plans to reopen schools in the fall. As we create these plans and submit them to the state for approval, we will be sharing information regularly at the links here:  Reopening Information | State Guidance

At last night’s special meeting of the board of education, the Administrative Reopening Task Force presented the preliminary reopening plans for Ichabod Crane Central Schools. The complete Ichabod Crane 2020-2021 Reopening Plan document will be publicly available on this page tomorrow (July 31, 2020)

Click here to see the full preliminary reopening plan presentation from July 29, 2020

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$1 trillion coronavirus relief bill

Republicans far from agreement on their own $1 trillion coronavirus relief bill

Senate Republicans are having trouble coming to grips with the new coronavirus relief bill outlined by their own party leaders Monday afternoon.

Many want to see changes, still more think the price tag is far too high and all of it is pointing to a major, uphill slog as the party attempts to craft a possible compromise with Democrats -- this as millions of Americans lose crucial benefits in the face of inaction in Washington.

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Clashes continue in Portland

Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes.

Mayor Ted Wheeler, a Democrat, said it was the first time he'd been tear-gassed.

It was the 55th straight night of protests in Portland. It wasn't immediately clear if the federal agents knew Wheeler was in the crowd when they used the tear gas.

I can tell you with 100% honesty I saw nothing that provoked this response," Wheeler said to the Times camera. "I'm not afraid but I am pissed off."

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Nutshell

House of Representatives Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said: “With this commutation, Trump makes clear that there are two systems of justice in America: one for his criminal friends, and one for everyone else.”

Attorney General William Barr earlier intervened in the case to scale back the Justice Department’s sentencing recommendation, leading four career prosecutors to quit the proceedings.

One of them, Aaron Zelinsky, told lawmakers on June 24 that his supervisor in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Washington was told to go easy on Stone for political reasons.

Stone was convicted for lying to the House Intelligence Committee about his attempts to contact WikiLeaks, the website that released damaging emails about Trump’s 2016 Democratic election rival Hillary Clinton that U.S. intelligence officials have concluded were stolen by Russian hackers.

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Advisory issued after three Rensselaer County residents test positive after flight

RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Rensselaer County Health Department has issued an advisory after they say three county residents tested positive for COVID-19 after a flight. The flight landed in Albany on Monday departing originally from Georgia. The flight was Delta Air Lines flight 4815.

2020 Document Shredding Schedule

https://www.schodack.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif1186/f/pages/updated_2020_document_shredding_schedule.pdf

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EDEN RENEWABLES ANNOUNCES 2020 GREEN STEM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Troy, NY - Troy-based community solar developer Eden Renewables has awarded $5,000 in Green STEM Scholarships to three local students: Jack Holmes from Duanesburg High School, Madison Houser from Fonda-Fultonville High School, and Emily Smith from Maple Hill Junior-Senior High School. Each student receives $2,000, $2,000, and $1,000 respectively, towards funding their college education.

[Emily Smith, 18, of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, will be attending Hope College with a double major in Mathematics and Environmental Science. She is active in the

community promoting environmental conservation and protection, exploring the Adirondacks to learn about biodiversity, and volunteering at Camp Fowler in Speculator, NY, to teach young children about sustainability. Last year, she repurposed 3,000 single-use plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats which she donated to a local homeless shelter, preventing it from entering landfills and oceans.

Maple Hill Junior-Senior High School Principal Jacqueline Hill said, “Our partnership with Eden Renewables allows students to gain hands-on experience and exposure to the field of renewable energy. The scholarship winner this year, Emily Smith, is committed to studying environmental sciences next year. She is a student who has demonstrated a genuine desire to get involved and make a difference. We are proud of her and wish her continued success next year at Hope College. Thank you to Eden Renewables for your continued support.”]

Class of 2020

Congratulations MHHS class of 2020!

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Dr. Gupta's tips for how to stay safe at the office CNN

How to stay safe at the office
As more people return to work, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates how to stay safe at the office during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read more...

Dr. Gupta's advice: Act as if you might be carrying the virus
What you should be doing to make sure you don't contract or spread novel coronavirus. Dr. Gupta recommends that you act like you have the virus to help you take proper measures.Source: CNN
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What are we teaching? What have we learned?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNu_rzzsRw

The song is a showtune from the 1949 musical South Pacific. At the time, South Pacific received scrutiny for its commentary regarding relationships between different races and ethnic groups. In particular, "You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught" was subject to criticism, judged by some to be too controversial or downright inappropriate for the musical stage. Sung by the character Lieutenant Cable, the song is preceded by a line saying racism is "not born in you! It happens after you’re born..."

Upstate regions won't move to Phase 2 of reopening Friday

Upstate regions won't move to Phase 2 of reopening Friday

Mohawk Valley, North Country believed they could move forward

Cayla Harris

ALBANY – In an 11th-hour decision, the state advised local officials Thursday evening that five regions of upstate New York would not be eligible to move into the second phase of reopening on Friday, angering local leaders who had planned on such a move for days.

As confusion has surrounded the reopening process across the state, the upstate regions that have been in Phase 1 of reopening since May 15 had looked forward to opening hair salons, retail stores, real estate businesses and other services on Friday. But as of Thursday afternoon, the five regions that would be eligible to move forward had not received firm instruction from the state about the rules and regulations for the second phase — or even confirmation that they could move into Phase 2 as planned.
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Nurse says staff members don’t feel safe at The Grand at Barnwell

Nurse says staff members don’t feel safe at The Grand at Barnwellby:Mikhaela Singleton
VALATIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Kinderhook Town Supervisor Patsy Leader says for more than two weeks she’s been hearing the horror stories that allege unethical and even negligent practices towards patients at The Grand at Barnwell.

Cuomo reopening Albany region

Cuomo reopening Albany region, allowing small Memorial Day gatherings
By Bernadette Hogan and Aaron Feis

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced more reopening measures Tuesday, including a loosening of coronavirus restrictions with regard to hospital visitors and allowing small Memorial Day gatherings of up to 10 people as he said Albany can also start getting back to normal.

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STRIDE “ADAPTS”

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS” TO COVID-19 CRISIS WITH VIRTUAL SUMMER FITNESS EVENT

West Sand Lake, NY – May 18, 2020 – Starting now and hitting the finish line on June 20th, STRIDE Adaptive Sports is helping people around the Capital Region to stride toward an empowering response to the COVID-19 crisis. According to STRIDE founder and CEO, Mary Ellen Whitney, the organization will be holding a virtual event where both people with disabilities and the able-bodied can run, walk, or roll their way toward fitness and health while social distancing. As Whitney explains, people can choose a “Competitive 5k” option where they run at a local track of their choice and submit their times against other remote competitors, or a “Casual Run, Walk ‘n Roll” registration where participation and a positive attitude are the name of the game.

Virtual Open Mic Night

MAY17

Virtual Open Mic Night

Public
Hosted by Castleton Public Library

Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM EDT
3 days from now
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*****Good News******Update*******

*****Good News******Update*******
We are happy to report that Vincent has been found and is at a local Hospital being treated. After Vincent's bicycle was located our Community mobilized and an all out search was conducted. The search consisted of steep ravines, muddy fields, dense woods and small streams. Everyone working together in a race against darkness lead to us finding Vincent alive and able to be reunited with his family.

Valatie farm offers hand sanitizer made from apples

Valatie farm offers hand sanitizer made from apples

Kumi Tucker Updated: May 07, 2020 06:55 PM Created: May 07, 2020 04:01 PM

VALATIE - At Harvest Spirits Farm Distillery, until the pandemic they were focusing on creating things like vodka made from their apples, and now they're filling apple cider jugs with hand sanitizer.
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May Snowstorm?

In addition to snow, 75 million people will wake up to below freezing temperatures Saturday. For many cities it will be colder than it was on Christmas Day.

May snowstorm 2020: Historic weather could hit Northeast
A May snowstorm is in the making for this weekend, and it could bring historic snow totals to parts of the interior Northeast and New England.
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More than half of Barnwell residents have virus

More than half of Barnwell residents have virus
May 6, 2020 by STAFF

HUDSON—The number of positive Covid-19 cases among residents of The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Barnwell, 3230 Church Street, Valatie jumped to 112 Wednesday, May 6, up from 70 just yesterday.

Columbia County Department of Health (DOH) Director Jack Mabb reported in the May 6 county-issued Covid-19 update press release that an additional 42 Barnwell residents have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of infected residents to 112 out of 216. More than half the nursing home residents are currently in the positive category, with more than 20 staff also having tested positive.

All residents and staff are being tested. The State Department of Health sent a team to assist with that process.

“The state has complete authority over all nursing homes,” said Director Mabb in response to recent inquiries regarding what authority the county DOH might have. “We help out where we can because they’re part of our county, but we have no authority over them,” Mr. Mabb said in the release.

Scam Alert

North Greenbush police, National Grid issue scam warnings

Emily Burkhard Updated: May 07, 2020 12:37 AM Created: May 06, 2020 10:57 PM

NORTH GREENBUSH - Earlier this week a North Greenbush resident reported being scammed out of thousands of dollars in a driveway paving scheme. National Grid is also warning customers about scammers who are threatening to turn off power if a payment isn't made immediately.

National Grid addressed the scam reports in this statement released Tuesday:

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What's happening at the Library?

Virtual Events & Meetings - Live

Teen Time: Let's Talk Books!

Thursday, May 14, 4:00 p.m.

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to talk about what you're reading, and to get some book recommendations! Please email youthservices@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

Virtual Open Mic Night Sunday, May 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Musicians and poets -- come share your talents! All ages are welcome to perform and to watch. Please email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information.

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$5,000 Green STEM Scholarship Program

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Eden Renewables Now Accepting Applications for $5,000 Green STEM Scholarship Program

High School Seniors in Duanesburg, Glen, and Schodack Pursuing a Career in Green STEM are Invited to Apply by June 5th

New York - Troy-based community solar developer Eden Renewables is calling for applications for its 2020 Green STEM Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors, valued at a total of $5,000. Students pursuing a career in fields that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources are invited to apply before the deadline of June 5th.

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS”

STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS “ADAPTS” TO COVID-19 CRISIS WITH VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS

West Sand Lake, NY – May 1, 2020 – Although virtual can be used to describe anything that exists in effect, but not in fact, it is often used to describe things created in a computer or online world. So how does a regional adaptive sports non-profit survive this pandemic, when one-to-one instruction or team sports are the very essence of what they do for people who have special needs?

As CEO and Founder, Mary Ellen Whitney always has said, “We Adapt.” As Whitney explains, “There have been several obstacles, bumps in the road, and true boundaries that have been in the way of getting the organization to where it is today and since we are accustomed to having to adapt, we will do it one more time.”

Perfect Ten makes 1,500 masks to give away

HUDSON – Since the beginning of April, Perfect Ten Afterschool Program’s team of three has made more than 1,500 cloth face masks and distributed them for free across the county. The sewing operation continues to meet the ongoing demand.

“We started making masks for the girls and their families, but within days we were fielding requests from other organizations as well as hundreds of individuals,” said Perfect Ten Director Tina Dipper in a press release. From the start, we wanted to offer them free of charge because we are committed to helping the Hudson community.

From the start, we wanted to offer them free of charge because we are committed to helping the Hudson community.

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April is all about Trout

The shelves may not be stocked but the streams are. 
April is trout stocking month around Columbia County. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and County Federated Sportsmen have teamed up for the annual DEC Region 4 stocking of rainbow and brown trout. Jackson Moon poses with a 13-inch brown trout, which he later released, along the Claverack Creek, Saturday, April 18. 
Columbia Paper

Photo by Chip Moon 

Earth Day 2020

Earth Day 2020 could mark the year we stop taking the planet for granted

The 50th annual call for environmental reform falls at a time when the health of people and nature has never been more urgent

Mental health challenges during the coronavirus pandemic

Mental health challenges during the coronavirus pandemic

Even if they haven't been infected with the coronavirus, hundreds of millions of Americans have had their lives upended by the pandemic. John Dickerson reports on the toll the virus taken on our mental health.

This is what dedication looks like.

Dino Petrocelli

http://www.givetostpeters.org

I was asked Friday at 12 noon if I could go to St. Peter’s and photograph some nurses showing emotion and compassion towards each other for a full page ad in the Sunday paper. Being a client of mine for years I was more than happy to say yes. Oh one hitch u have to be hear by 1pm😳! 

Gone fishing!

‘Tis the season. The month of April in New York brings the opening of trout fishing season. In this unique time, fishing seems like a good way to be outside and also far away from other people. Alianna Borgos was fishing with Ariel Soler and her father Angel Borgos. They came down from Defreestville to this beautiful favored fishing spot on the Kinderhook Creek north of Malden Bridge. Angel is a member of Trout Unlimited, but he wasn’t fishing on Monday because with government offices closed, he was unable to get a license for himself. His job was to keep the lines untangled. (L-r): Angel Borgos, Aliana Borgos and Ariel Soler. Photo by David Lee

https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-google-doodle-april-6-doctors-nurses-health-workers-researchers-1496258

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Telescope Casual Furniture in Granville

Granville furniture company seeking permission to reopen, make medical supplies

by WRGB STAFF

Friday, April 3rd 2020

GRANVILLE NY (WRGB) - A furniture factory right here in our area is trying to get back up and running to make needed equipment for healthcare workers.

“We can hit the ground running we dont need more machinery or equipment,” said CEO Kathy Juckett. “I can do lots of things. I can pretty much do anything except build a ventilator.”

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Time for work

 Before work...

After work...
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0idWiHiasKg

Simply ingenious

https://twitter.com/i/status/1244652162958925824

Eric Biehler

@coachbiehler

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21h

This activity is a gem. It takes some creativity and some set up time but my kids have been going for almost 30 minutes with no end in sight. Hope you enjoy!

@CastletonES

@SchodackCSD

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Corona virus onslaught

The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort enters New York Harbor during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, Monday, March 30. Read more...

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In the middle of the coronavirus crisis, some hospitals fear financial ruin

By Olivia Rubin and Soo Rin Kim March 30, 2020, 4:04 AM