The Schodack SCENE

March 17, 2012

Irish Proverbs

Savannah @ the Cliffs of Moher 2007

- Ageless Advice -

~You cannot put an old head on the young.
~A light heart lives long.
~Your feet will bring you to where your heart is.
~It takes time to build castles.
~Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom.

March 15, 2012

News in a Nutshell

Headlines that Caught My Eye

LOCAL

Maple Hill High School's Social, Economic, and Global Awareness class is asking for your support in the cause to help "Conquer Kids' Cancer" and make a donation on behalf of the Maple Hill High School Team.
- Shavee volunteers Join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement

Maple Hill High School's Social, Economic, and Global Awareness class are helping "Conquer Kids' Cancer"

CBC'S 10TH ANNUAL STRIPED BASS DERBY

STATE

Tier VI pension plan passes Legislature

Mistrial -

3 teens sickened by K2

NATIONAL

Why Ron Paul is still in the GOP race - what does he want?

Fortunes Turn, as Does Style, for Santorum

In New York, a Pep Talk to Big Donors

WORLD

Karzai asks NATO to leave Afghan villages; Taliban scrap talks

U.S. troops numb, uncertain after Afghan massacre

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March 13, 2012

A Home fit for a Hero

By Catherine Sager
NASSAU

Gary Sinise was in Nassau Monday. But he was not here to tout a new film or sign autographs. Sinise gathered with a motorcade from the Village of Nassau. Sheriffs Deputies and State Police Officers, in coordinated assistance and support provided by Village of Nassau Police and emergency responders from throughout the County. From the Village Commons they traveled to the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany. There, elected officials, dignitaries, local politicians, in suits and ties, stood side by side with about 300 bikers from Rolling Thunder and Patriot Guard Riders, dressed in leather jackets, boots and bandanas to paid homage to one of our heroic veterans.

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