Continuing Education Program

From the Schodack Central School District website

The Schodack Central School District provides Continuing Education opportunities to promote lifelong learning in the community. Continuing Education is self-supporting, with no bearing on the district's tax rate. It is only through the continuing support of the community that this program is possible.

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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!

Kimberly A. Santore

Cabela's in Schodack?

Retail watch: Cabela’s almost came to Schodack

January 19, 2011 at 1:26 pm by Chris Churchill, staff writer  Times Union

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Teens face weapons charges

From the Times Union

EGCS TO HOLD FEBRUARY INSURANCE/POINT REDUCTION AND PRE-LICENSING CLASSES

 

 

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Baby It's Cold Outside

A wind chill watch is in effect for some areas surrounding the Capital Region. Temperatures are expected to dip into the negative numbers by the end of the weekend.

YNN meteorologists say it could be as cold as 25 to 35 degrees below zero with the wind chill in some spots.

Matt Sager photos

Click here for tips from the CDC
10 Day forecast for Castleton from the Weather Channel   

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Welcome to Castleton

The Friends of the Castleton Library hosted a reception to welcome Amy Peker, Castleton Library's new Director.

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!

Friend’s of Schodack Island are lending ice skates on Friday nights.

There are not a lot of small sizes, so if you have skates no longer in use, consider donating them to the Friend’s of Schodack Island by dropping them of at the main office.

 

 Got Skates?

 

Castleton Kids Fund Raising Event

Sign up to Bowl with us!

Spare Time in East Greenbush

Saturday, February 12, 2011 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

$15 for 2 hours of Bowling  (shoe rental included)

There will also be a 50/50 raffle

To reserve a spot, see Scott Mocerine at Castleton Kids for a sign-up sheet.

RSVP by February 2nd to Castleton Kids, 80 Scott Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033
 
Call Scott Mocerine if you have any questions at (518) 732-2738.

Meet Amy Peker

The Friends of the Castleton Library invite the community to a welcome reception to introduce Amy and to enjoy some light refreshments.  

The reception is scheduled for   

Saturday, January 22 

from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. 

Sold

Sale of the old Town Hall Property 

January 20, 2011

The proposition presented to the electors for a yes or no was as follows:

Shall the action of the Schodack Town Board, by resolution number 2010-327, adopted October 14, 2010, authorizing the Town to enter into an option agreement with David Bryce for the sale of the former Town Hall property, located at the intersection of routes 9&20 and Route 150 for $300,000.00 be approved?

Yes - 293

No - 276

 

Originally Posted on the SCENE January 5, 2011

Barred Owl

A Barred Owl flew into the side of our house last week.

Fed Ex Moving in to East Greenbush

Company's developer has closed on property for new building
Chris Churchill Business Writer
Times Union.com
Published: 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011

EAST GREENBUSH -- Federal Express is a step closer to building a massive distribution center after securing an East Greenbush site -- despite deep-pockets retail competition.

Read more: at timesunion.com

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What to do

Learn about the Woodland Hill Montessori School

Montessori Madness!

Woodland Hill Montessori School Presents...

Trevor Eissler

i-Montessori: Making Montessori Personal

Friday, January 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Find out how Montessori principles that parents see in the classroom are relevant in your own, everyday, adult "real world" lives.

Montessori Madness! explains why the incremental steps politicians and administrators continue to propose are incremental steps 

in the wrong direction.   

Read more here: Woodland Hill Messenger 

Montessori Madness! follows one family with young children on their journey of determination, discovery, and delight. Learn the who, what, when, where, why, and how of Montessori education.

 Copies of Trevor Eissler's book will be available for $10 each

Your Vote Counts

Sale of the old Town Hall Property 

January 20, 2011, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Sale of the old Town Hall Property

Whether or not to sell the old Town Hall property at the intersection of routes 9&20 and Route 150 will be determined by a vote of the residents of the Town of Schodack.

Castleton Road Crew on WTEN

DPW interviewed on WTEN!

Be prepared.

 

Dessert Night cancelled

MHMS International Dessert Night Rescheduled – Wednesday, April 27

After postponing the event twice due to weather, Maple Hill Middle School will hold its annual International Dessert Night on Wednesday, April 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. We apologize for the delay for the event but due to the amount of preparation work involved for community groups and volunteers who make the event happen, we want to ensure weather is not a factor.

Lafarge's proposed modernization

Coming up THIS WEEK:

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a Legislative Public Hearing on Lafarge's proposed modernization for its Ravena cement plant this Thursday, January 20, 2011, 6 PM, at the RCS High School Auditorium.   The outcome of Lafarge's modernization may impact this region for decades.  This hearing is a critical step in the approval process.   All persons, organizations, corporations, or government agencies which may be affected by the proposed project are invited to attend the hearing to submit oral or written comments. 

Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue Dinner

Castleton Kiwanis Club Chicken Barbecue Dinners
 
The Castleton Kiwanis Club will be selling chicken barbecue dinners on Sunday, January 30, to raise monies for its community service programs.  The cost of the dinners is $8.50, and the dinners may be picked up from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M. at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company in Castleton.  For more information or to order the dinners, call 732-2225. 

More Snow on the Way

More Snow on the Way

Be prepared-As upstate New Yorkers - we all know about snow. We all know that people who should know better, sometimes forget that just a little bit of snow can make for dangerous conditions.  

Remember, if you don't NEED to go out, don't. Try to get your car off the road to help the plow operators with unobstructed passage.

AAA reminds us of some safety tips and common sense rules.  

Winter Fest

WinterFest 2011

 

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Castleton Kids Fund Raising Event

Help Support Castleton Kids After School Program.
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East Schodack Fire Co. Supports Bridge Project at Schodack Town Park

Press Release
East Schodack Fire Co.
Route 150, East Schodack, NY

Date: January 10, 2011

East Schodack Fire Co. Supports Bridge Project at Schodack Town Park

    The East Schodack Fire Co. has made a donation to support a project to install a second pedestrian walkway bridge at the Schodack Town Park, fire company officials announced.

    The fire company decided to donate $500 to the bridge project, following discussion by members of the company. The park is located a short distance from the fire company on State Route 150.

Schodack Republican Club Elects New Officers

Press Release
Schodack Republican Club
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Schodack Republican Club Elects New Officers

The members of the Schodack Republican Club elected new officers for the coming year at the January 6 meeting, following successful elections for candidates backed by the Club.

MHMS Dessert Night Postponed

International Dessert Night Postponed 
Due to Weather

Due to the snow storm expected tomorrow, the Middle School International Dessert Night has been postponed. 

The event will be held Tuesday, January 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria.

More Snow on the Way

Be prepared-YNN Forecast Center and all other local media are warning of a classic Nor'easter.  As upstate New Yorkers - we all know about snow. We all know that people who should know better, sometimes forget that just a little bit of snow can make for dangerous conditions.  

Remember, if you don't NEED to go out, don't. Try to get your car off the road to help the plow operators with unobstructed passage.

AAA reminds us of some safety tips and common sense rules.  

Saturday Means Pizza Night!

Schodack Valley Pizza Night Saturday, January 15

Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, January 15 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!



Pizza Night on Saturday, January 15, 2011. 
This month's featured pizza is Meat Lovers!

The next Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, February 19.

Omnivoracious

 Classic Novels - Going PC?

It's a classic, but some consider the language "offensive," and are determined to alter the text in some of the most beloved classic literary works ever written.  Let me know what you think about this censorship run amok!

Omnivoracious is a blog I follow, filled with news about the literary world.  Click on the link above to read more!

LaFarge Study Update

LaFarge Update

The Harvard University School of Public Health offered results of a screening of a group of residents near the Lafarge plant, testing for possible exposure to certain heavy metals. Neighbors of the plant are concerned about the presence of mercury and lead in the surrounding area. 

International Dessert Night at MHMS

Don't miss it! 

Scheduled for Wednesday, January 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. is the 17 Annual International Dessert Night at the Maple Hill Middle School. 

Breakfast - All You Can Eat!

 

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Castleton Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast Sunday, January 9, 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!

Town Hall sale vote

Sale of the old Town Hall Property

Whether or not to sell the old Town Hall property at the intersection of routes 9&20 and Route 150 will be determined by a vote of the residents of the Town of Schodack. 

Go to Schodack to read more

Castleton Library Names New Director

Castleton Library Names New Director

Amy Peker

By Catherine Sager
Castleton

Castleton Library names new director

Amy Lynn Peker will take the reigns of the Castleton Library beginning January 18, 2011.  Amy earned a MS in Information Studies with a concentration in library and information services from the State University of New York, at Albany, with a BS in Mass Communication concentrating in production from SUNY Oneonta.  She holds a New York Sate Public Librarians Professional Certificate. 

Free Lecture on Stress Relief

Guest Presenter Sr. Anne Bryan Smollen, CSJ, PhD, Internationally Acclaimed Author, Lecturer and Humorist

The discussion is FREE and open to the public.

For more information, call (518) 732-2155. Sponsored by the Parish Health Ministry of Sacred Heart Church, a collaboration with Seton Health.

Visit the Schodack Central School District's website

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HVCC offers college classes at MHHS

District officials finalized an agreement with Hudson Valley Community College to start offering some college courses at Schodack schools. HVCC has similar agreements with other area school districts.

HVCC will initially offer three courses starting in January:

• Personal Computer Concepts & Applications (Mondays from 6:00 – 9:20 p.m.)
• College Algebra with Trigonometry (Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:10 p.m.)
• General Psychology (Wednesdays from 6:00 - 9:20 p.m.)

posted on the Schodack School's website

To sell or not to sell

Schodack

By Catherine Sager
Schodack

Sale of the old Town Hall Property

Whether or not to sell the old Town Hall property at the intersection of routes 9&20 and Route 150 will be determined by a vote of the residents of the Town of Schodack.

In question is the sale of the property to David Bryce, as is, for the amount of $300,000 as a vacant lot. 

Castleton Library Names New Director

By Catherine Sager
Castleton

Castleton Library names new director
Amy Lynn Peker will take the reigns of the Castleton Library beginning January 18, 2011.  Amy earned a MS in Information Studies with a concentration in library and information services from the State University of New York, at Albany, with a BS in Mass Communication concentrating in production from SUNY Oneonta.  She holds a New York Sate Public Librarians Professional Certificate.  

Body Found in Nassau

By CATHERINE SAGER
NASSAU    

 Body found in Nassau

Klippert, who lived on Lenox Road in the village, has been missing since a September 22 accident on Columbia Turnpike in which a 19-year-old pedestrian was struck and suffered a broken leg. He was found in a tree in Nassau where he apparently hanged himself shortly after the accident. There was no question that Klipert hit the pedestrian because the victim's glasses were still caught under the car's windshield wipers.

Good Buy Books

Note From Councilwoman O'Brien:

Don't throw all your holiday cards away. Instead, recycle them for a great cause. Good Buy Books at 330 Columbia Turnpike (477-2665) will take these cards and recycle them for St. Jude's fund. This is a facility for neglected or abused children. They reuse the cards and make money for the children. Along with the holiday cards, Good Buy Books will recycle old telephone books.

Good Buy™ Books has been in operation since 2005. Lynne and Vinny Catelotti own and operate the store, which currently houses a unique blend of new and used books.

Benefit Concert

Show postponed NEW DATE, February 5,2010

Concert at MHHS 

Time - Saturday, FEBRUARY 5 · 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location - Maple Hill High School

Created By- Emily Nicole Fuller

Help wanted

Aerobic or kick-box instructor needed

 

HVCC twice weekly. Looking for a slightly experienced aerobic or kick-box instructor beginning immediately through August 31st.  

 

Training will be provided as well as the music, even a boom box. 

Person will be teaching Monday and Wednesday from  7 to 8 PM, $20/hour, 

 

email me at catherine.sager@yahoo.com for contact information. 

 

    

Newly Elected

By CATHERINE SAGER

TROY

Newly elected officials Sworn in on January 1, 2011

Steve McLaughlin

Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (R,C-Melrose), Senator Roy McDonald, (R, C, IP) 43rd Senate District and Troy City Civil Judge Matt Turner took their oaths of office in a swearing-in ceremony on January 1, 2011, at the Rensselaer County Courthouse in Troy.