Ray Manzarek, 'Doors' Founding Member Dead at 74

Ray Manzarek -- who co-founded "The Doors" with Jim Morrison in 1965 and played keyboard -- has died, this according to the band's official Facebook page.

Manzarek was 74.

Free Summer RPI Program Offers Opportunities for Female Students

Female students attending Maple Hill High School next year who are interested in exploring science and engineering are encouraged to register for the Engineering Institute for Young Women Summer program hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This free, week-long program running from July 22-27 will provide opportunities for students to learn about engineering disciplines through presentations by female scientists and hands-on projects. Register early as spaces are limited by calling Lisa Smith-Auer at 732-2297. Click here for a flyer with more information… This opportunity was made possible through Superintendent Bob Horan’s partnerships with RPI and the Northeast Advanced Technological Education Center. Posted 5/16/13.

 

Budget Vote Tuesday

Community Budget Vote on Tuesday, May 21; Budget Newsletter Available

On Tuesday, May 21, the Schodack CSD community will vote on a $20,773,047 proposed 2013-14 budget that largely preserves student programs with no increase in class sizes. The budget increases spending by 2.6% and requires an estimated 4.49% increase in the tax levy, which is within New York State's property tax cap. For more information, click here to download a .pdf of the budget newsletter, which was mailed to district residents on May 10. Posted 5/14/13.

NASCAR'S Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

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Steve McLaughlin Visits CES

This morning, I was a guest reader in Mrs. Donnelly's kindergarten class at Castleton Elementary School.