Local Wounded Warrior and his adoptive ‘Momma’ featured in TIME magazine
Rensselaer, NY – TSGT Timothy McDonough was living in Ghent NY when he met the CEO of STRIDE Adaptive Sports for the first time. He wore dark glasses, barely spoke and was attached at the hip to his German Shepherd Service dog, Bailey. Mary Ellen Whitney gently and consistently lured him into getting involved promising results if he would just try to step outside his belief that he was permanently disabled.
McDonough signed up for the STRIDE Warrior Snowfest at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in March of 2012, and learned to snowboard with some adaptive assistance from the STRIDE program operated there. The experience opened the door for him, and he began healing through getting involved in other programs. That summer, McDonough fell in love with STRIDE Center for Outdoor Recreation & Education (SCORE) camp in Chatham, as his solace and safe place for recreation, relaxation and building relationships.
Fast forward to 2015, McDonough now lives in Spokane Washington with his family, where his wife’s family hails. He is connected with numerous Wounded Warrior organization that offer adaptive sports that he loves, such as swimming, archery and shooting. Something clicked for McDonough, and his talents became apparent. A few short months ago, he attended the very first Wounded Warrior Air Force Trials, and took a bronze on freestanding rifle shooting. More recently, he earned the first ever Recurve Archery Gold for the AF trials. He also become a mentor for others and was given the Care Beyond Duty Mentorship Award. Not only has he pushed himself, but has been inspiring and pushing other wounded, ill and injured airmen.
His story was profiled in TIME magazine – just hitting the shelves, www.time.com/wounded-warriors , and he credits STRIDE Adaptive Sports and Mary Ellen Whitney as his adoptive “Momma’ .
Mary Ellen Whitney, CEO of STRIDE, couldn’t be happier “I am enormously proud of Tim and many others who struggle daily with demons of war memories; and yet they dare to step forward to learn a better way, through helping others. Integrating our veterans with youth who have disabilities is a powerful tool for healing, Tim is a fine example of this STRIDE philosophy”.
More info can be found by calling 518-598-1279.
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June 25, 2015
June 18, 2015
Project Red uncovered
SCHODACK –
In a covert effort to blow the roof of the mysterious warehouse project proposed for the corner of routes 9 & 20 and 150, I went undercover, posing as an interested resident prepared to bypassed security and shed some light on the possibly scandalous actions of Project Red.
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June 16, 2015
Stop NY Fracked Gas Pipeline
Meeting tomorrow 7-9 PM at the senior center in Schodack. about the high pressure, fracked gas pipeline and compressor station proposed to be located in Schodack
For further information contact: John Serio, 518-733-0095Email: Lisa Zimmerman at lisaz11659@gmail.com
Why so mysterious?
Town officials are quiet on a mysterious warehouse project proposed for the corner of routes 9 & 20 and 150. Suspiciously quiet. |
| Site of a proposed warehouse, known as "Project Red," off Route 150 in Schodack on June 1, 2015. (Bob Gardinier/Times Union) |
"There is not much that we really know right now," Dowds said. "They were here with representatives from the county and said they really want a confidentiality clause at this time and we agreed."Perhaps the reason for secrecy is the neighbors past resistance to commercial business on a large scale. The site is considered prime for commercial development but there is great opposition that business would be a disruptive presence that would harm the rural town's character.
2001 a proposal to mine gravel from the southwest corner of the intersection on 9 & 20 and Rt. 150 failed
In 2012, Dollar Tree proposed a 1-million-square-foot distribution center with pressure from residents on Julianne Drive and Richwood Drive. Dollar Tree backed out.
Project Red has already come under fire from residents of the nearby neighborhoods.
The cloak and dagger approach isn't making the project very transparent.
June 11, 2015
SCHODACK LEADERS HIDE "PROJECT RED"
SCHODACK LEADERS HIDE "PROJECT RED"
The Public Hearing for the mysterious warehouse called "Project Red" will be 7 PM at the next Schodack Planning Board meeting on Monday June 15 at the town hall. I have never seen an applicant with a large project get such fast and secretive progress toward getting approval.
The Public Hearing for the mysterious warehouse called "Project Red" will be 7 PM at the next Schodack Planning Board meeting on Monday June 15 at the town hall. I have never seen an applicant with a large project get such fast and secretive progress toward getting approval.
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“Strides 4 STRIDE” 5K & 2K Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll
STRIDE Adaptive Sports celebrating Olympic Day with
“Strides 4 STRIDE” 5K & 2K Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll
Event to feature U.S. Paralympian Kim Seevers
ALBANY, NY – The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Albany, as STRIDE Adaptive Sports hosts a 5K & 2K Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll combined event in celebration of Olympic Day.
“Tall, Dark and Gruesome.”
Christopher Lee Dies at 93; Actor Breathed Life Into Nightmarish Villains
Christopher Lee, the physically towering British movie actor who lent his distinguished good looks, Shakespearean voice and aristocratic presence to a gallery of villains, from a seductive Count Dracula to a dreaded wizard in “The Lord of the Rings,” died on Sunday in London. He was 93.
Christopher Lee, the physically towering British movie actor who lent his distinguished good looks, Shakespearean voice and aristocratic presence to a gallery of villains, from a seductive Count Dracula to a dreaded wizard in “The Lord of the Rings,” died on Sunday in London. He was 93.May 26, 2015
Pancake Breakfast and Annual Plant Swap / Sale
Please join us at the Kinderhook Reformed Church for our annual plant swap/sale on Saturday, May 30th from 8-12 noon. We are located on route 9 in the village of Kinderhook. Here is partial listing of plants: Rhubarb, Jacob’s Ladder, Rose of Sharon, spirea, Bee Balm, Pholx, Sedums, hostas, Astilbe, Tansy, lugwort, iris, lilies, houseplants, heavenly blue morning glory vines... details and directions can be found on our website
May 23, 2015
May 22, 2015
Join our Team - Help Wanted
If working indoors all summer sounds just awful, our professional team of landscapers and property managers want to meet you!
Our satisfied customers are helping our Property Management company grow and grow!
Our satisfied customers are helping our Property Management company grow and grow!
May 20, 2015
Columbia Highl 1st Place Division C National Champions
TOP STUDENTS FROM COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL COMPETE IN THE 2015 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD NATIONAL TOURNAMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) hosted more than 5,000 students, educators and parents from all 50 states during the 31st Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament on May 15-16, 2015. A team of talented students from (Columbia High School in East Greenbush and coached by Diana Prout represented New York at the National Tournament.
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| Columbia High School National Champions |
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) hosted more than 5,000 students, educators and parents from all 50 states during the 31st Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament on May 15-16, 2015. A team of talented students from (Columbia High School in East Greenbush and coached by Diana Prout represented New York at the National Tournament.
May 19, 2015
His Mother Helped Him Realize His Music Abilities and other Sawyer Facts
Sawyer Fredericks,
‘The Voice':
5 Fast Facts
5 Fast Facts
You Need to Know
May 18, 2015
Pipeline opposition meeting Tuesday
Next meeting for pipeline opposition is Tuesday May 19th 7-9 PM at the Schodack senior center just north of 9&20 intersection on rte 150.
[We] will discuss our next plan for pipeline opposition and form committees to do so.
Many of you have already submitted some excellent ideas so we will try to formulate a plan and prioritize our next steps.
Presidant to ban Military-Style Equipment
"President Obama on Monday will ban the federal provision of some types of military-style equipment to local police departments and sharply restrict the availability of others, administration officials said, as he intensifies his push to ease tensions between law enforcement and minority communities in reaction to the crises in Baltimore; Ferguson, Mo.; and other cities." [NYT]
“I don’t think there’s a lot of trust,” Chuck Canterbury, the national president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said in an interview.
“I don’t think there’s a lot of trust,” Chuck Canterbury, the national president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said in an interview.
May 17, 2015
East Greenbush Pop Warner Run into Summer 5K Fundraiser & Garage Sale
EGPW Romer Field (29 Englewood Ave East Greenbush, NY 12061)
$20.00 Entry Fee until June 10th
Registrations received before June 1st will be guaranteed a T-shirt!
Discounts for Teams!
$20.00 Entry Fee until June 10th
Registrations received before June 1st will be guaranteed a T-shirt!
Discounts for Teams!
May 16, 2015
One note.
The Reverend Shawn Amos Writer Yahoo Music May 15, 2015
B.B. King possessed what every musician desires: a signature sound. One guitar note, one word from his mouth and you instantly knew it was B.B. King. He made his Gibson guitar sing. He made the world swing. But B.B. King matters for one reason beyond his musical prowess.
The music icon died in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, the Associated Press reports. He was 89.
May 14, 2015
Good News for Schodack!
Schodack Town Board says "Kinder Morgan, by its subsidiary Tennessee Gas Pipeline, LLC - no, thank you!"
2015-145) WHEREAS, Kinder Morgan, by its subsidiary Tennessee Gas Pipeline, LLC, is proposing a large natural gas pipeline to run through southern Rensselaer County, including the Town of Schodack, referenced as the Northeast Energy Direct (NED) pipeline project; and WHEREAS, Kinder Morgan is seeking approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for federal eminent domain status, to allow the project to proceed;and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Town of Schodack have expressed strong opposition to this project, based upon a series of concerns:
May 13, 2015
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Schodack
Cassidy, 65, was sentenced in town court in absentia for a 21-month-old arrest for driving while intoxicated.
Town Justice Bruce Wagner issued his 11-page ruling sentencing the former star of "The Partridge Family," who lives in Florida, to a $900 fine, suspending his driving privileges for six months and having an Ignition Interlock Device installed to prevent him from starting a car drunk. He also must do 50 hours of community service with the Children's Home Society of Florida and waive his right to appeal. Wagner's ruling allows Cassidy to avoid appearing in court.
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MAPLE HILL VARSITY SOFTBALL ARE PATROON CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2001!
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May 11, 2015
Community Budget Vote
Community Budget Vote – Tuesday, 5/19 from 6a to 9p
The community budget vote will be held Tuesday, May 19 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the High School gym. The proposed budget requires no cuts to programs or staffing. It increases the tax levy by an estimated 2.5%, which is below what New York’s Property Tax Cap allows. There are also two propositions, one to create a Capital Reserve Fund and one to purchase two school buses. The budget newsletter is available as a pdf here...
The community budget vote will be held Tuesday, May 19 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the High School gym. The proposed budget requires no cuts to programs or staffing. It increases the tax levy by an estimated 2.5%, which is below what New York’s Property Tax Cap allows. There are also two propositions, one to create a Capital Reserve Fund and one to purchase two school buses. The budget newsletter is available as a pdf here...
May 10, 2015
Spring Clean up days in Schodack
May 14-6 7a-3p
Town: Spring Cleanup Days
Reduced rate recycling at the Transfer Station
Read the rules: here
Town: Spring Cleanup Days
Reduced rate recycling at the Transfer Station
Read the rules: hereTown Board Meetings
Kinder Morgan and Tennessee Gas pipeline companies propose to build a 36 inch diameter gas pipeline through Schodack. The pressure in these pipelines will be 1460 pounds per square inch, which is more than twice the volume and pressure in the existing 3 pipelines that go through our town. A large 90,000 horsepower compressor station, to push the gas along the pipeline, with three Titan 250 gas turbines is proposed on the Schodack/Nassau border (the existing Malden Bridge compressor station is a little over 10,000 HP). This is an industrial structure that emits noise and light 24/7 and off-gases periodically to regulate the pressure. The proposed pipeline would carry fracked gas from Pennsylvania through Schodack, Nassau and Stephentown and end in Dracut, Massachusetts. In September 2015 Kinder Morgan plans to file its application for approval to build this pipeline from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
This week are the town board meetings with Schodack (Thursday) and Nassau (Wednesday) where we hope both towns will pass strong resolutions opposing the pipeline. If you can, try to attend these meeting so our town officials realize how important this is to us.
Submitted by Lisa Zimmerman
Submitted by Lisa Zimmerman
Stop NY Fracked Gas Pipeline
Town Boards
Schodack
THURSDAY May 14 2015 7pm
Regular Meeting Draft Agenda, when available
Public Hearing: 7:15 pm re Amending the Zoning Law to provide regulation of Solar Energy systems
Town Boards
Schodack
THURSDAY May 14 2015 7pm
Regular Meeting Draft Agenda, when available
Public Hearing: 7:15 pm re Amending the Zoning Law to provide regulation of Solar Energy systems
Nassau
THURSDAY May 14, 2015 - Monthly Town Board meeting starts at 7:00PM.
Proposed Gas Pipeline Information
Expansion of the existing Tennessee Gas Pipeline is proposed in our area. This page will be the place we try to consolidate all the information we have on the project.
May 9, 2015
May 7, 2015
Memorial Day. Castleton remembers our Veterans
The Castleton-Schodack Club will be having a pancake breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade in Castleton on Monday, May 25. The proceeds raise monies for its community service programs. The breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 10:00 AM at the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance building in Castleton.
The breakfast will be free for Veterans,
The breakfast will be free for Veterans,
$6.00 for other adults, and $4.00 for children. For more information call 732-4228.
May 4, 2015
Cinco de Mayo!
Tuesday, May 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Scarnato's Restaurant, 133 Scott Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033
Cost: $35.00 per person or $60.00 per couple.
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo and learn more about the Friends of Castleton Public Library! Join us for a buffet dinner and cash bar. RSVPs recommended; emailfriendsofcastletonlibrary@yahoo.comor call 518-732-0879.
American Girl Raffle
News from
Castleton Public Library
85 South Main Street, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York 12033
Special American Girl Raffle to Benefit Castleton Public Library
Castleton-on-Hudson, NY – During the month of May, the Friends of Castleton Public Library will be holding a special American Girl raffle to benefit the library. The raffle includes retired American Girl products that can no longer be purchased from the company. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Castleton Public Library from May 1st-30th. Tickets will be sold for $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00. All proceeds from the raffle will go toward the purchase of iPads for the library.
The first prize in the raffle drawing is the Kaya American Girl doll, including many of Kaya's accessories (total estimated retail value of $600.00). The second prize is clothing and accessories for the Julie American Girl doll (total estimated retail value of $100.00). The third prize in the raffle drawing is an American Girl doll nightgown with lace and ribbon trim with matching bonnet (estimated retail value $25.00). The drawing will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 4:00 p.m., following the library's American Girl Themed Tea Party. Winners need not be present to win. Details about the items for raffle can be found at www.castletonpubliclibrary.org or by calling the library at 518-732-0879.
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May 1, 2015
It's a trap!
GPS Leads Truckers to a 'Trap' in Schodack
By Katie EastmanThursday, April 30, 2015 at 06:25 PM EDT
By Katie EastmanThursday, April 30, 2015 at 06:25 PM EDT
SCHODACK, N.Y. -- Life as a truck driver means constantly avoiding getting stuck, and you'd think modern technology would help.
"It's not the truckers fault," said Rensselaer County Legislator Alex Shannon.
"It's not the truckers fault," said Rensselaer County Legislator Alex Shannon.
April 28, 2015
President Obama promised a thorough investigation into the death of Gray
Baltimore Riots
About 20 businesses and more than 140 cars burned as the mayhem spilled into Tuesday's early hours. From 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., the city's Office of Emergency Management reported 10 major blazes.
Demonstrators destroy the windshield of a Baltimore Police car as they protest the death of Freddie Gray. (Photo via Jim Watson/Getty Images)
Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said the young age of those who took to the streets with rocks and bricks -- high school students, many of them -- caused officers to take a measured initial response to Monday's violence.
About 20 businesses and more than 140 cars burned as the mayhem spilled into Tuesday's early hours. From 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., the city's Office of Emergency Management reported 10 major blazes.
Police Commissioner Anthony Batts said the young age of those who took to the streets with rocks and bricks -- high school students, many of them -- caused officers to take a measured initial response to Monday's violence.
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