tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-193379792024-03-08T10:38:22.947-08:00Visit Scotia, New YorkAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-1750234568788127472014-10-06T20:56:00.001-07:002014-10-06T20:56:17.726-07:00How Did Someone Get My Email Password?<p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">All your friends are saying you’ve been hacked because you emailed them malware. <br /><em>In some circles I’m known best for my knowledge and experience with computer security. Occasionally I find a topic that is so important yet easy to understand I want to share it with friends and neighbors in Scotia. This is one of those topics. <br /></em> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SZiJGdoRnO0/VDNkUOKi62I/AAAAAAAAA8A/aSLvntNk99k/s1600-h/pier%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="pier" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="pier" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BIS0VqG8Dmg/VDNkUt_VpnI/AAAAAAAAA8E/J8yK1-mag1g/pier_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="427" /></a> <br />Interested in hacking into the Email account of Charlie Sheen, Rob Lowe, Sean Penn or Carson Daly?  You’ll want to know they attended Santa Monica High School. Want access to the CEO of a large retail corporation?  Keep reading.</font></p> <font size="3" face="Segoe UI"> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MJnomHMQPIQ/VDNkU_uV7YI/AAAAAAAAA8M/nFffZbY36pg/s1600-h/highschool3.jpg"><img title="highschool" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="highschool" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pHK0bUjQ7pg/VDNkVZ31EmI/AAAAAAAAA8U/wZYcK_9JD5k/highschool_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="114" /></a> <br /><font size="2">Simple question used by Yahoo to verify your identity.</font></font></p> <font size="3" face="Segoe UI"> </font> <p> <br />Truth is we’re all screwed but having good password habits will keep out the amateurs. It may save you from emailing people on your contact list to say, “<em>I’ve been hacked, if you received email from me don’t click on the link.” </em></p> <font size="3" face="Segoe UI">My security expert friends will advise you to use…</font></font> <blockquote> <p><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">1) Strong Passwords <br />2) Unique passwords for each of your password protected websites <br />3) Two-step verification </font></p> </blockquote> <font size="3" face="Segoe UI"> <p align="justify"> </p> <font face="Segoe UI"><font size="3"><strong>Important Advice to Share From BillP</strong> <br />My most important tip to family and friends is “Use fake information when asked for answers to security questions.” </font></font></font> <p align="center"> <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vtqlboP2SGY/VDNkVnitLQI/AAAAAAAAA8c/KXeJK4VTvLU/s1600-h/securityquestions16.jpg"><img title="Security Answers" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Example of Fake Security Answer" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0X6msx40C8g/VDNkWKCV70I/AAAAAAAAA8k/kSVRf9-9ypY/securityquestions_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="496" height="273" /></a> <br />Example of making up your own unique answers to security questions.</p> <p align="justify"> <br /><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">I had plenty of time this summer to research malware and identify the first step in the infection process.  </font><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">The most common way to get hacked is someone using the small amount of public information needed too reset your email password. Once they have one of your email addresses it’s not hard to receive a new password on other services. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">I recommend creating easy to remember jokes to use when asked for answers to security questions.  Some examples may be “What high school did you attend?” Pick something like <strong>Jefferson High School</strong> (Happy Days) or <strong>Rydell High</strong>(Grease). I won’t tell you what it is but people often laugh out loud when they see what I use for my mothers maiden name. Yes, some company’s still use it. <br /> <br /></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Segoe UI"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aEGcXsXptNY/VDNkWsRhrxI/AAAAAAAAA8w/FFADrtpeT7w/s1600-h/maidenname4.jpg"><img title="maidenname" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="maidenname" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zAuq7kRe9Kg/VDNkXDgGHDI/AAAAAAAAA84/PXAhme_a_O0/maidenname_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="515" /></a> <br /> <br /><strong>Target’s Easy Target</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">Using real data is dangerous. In less than 15 minutes I was able to find information about “former” Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel. His mother’s maiden name was </font><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">Schreindl</font><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">. He graduated from<strong> </strong>Homestead High School.<strong> <br /></strong>His first job was at Steinhafel's Furniture and he attends Wayzata Community Church. Born in Milwaukee, Steinhafel graduated from Carroll University in 1977 and earned an MBA from Northwestern University two years later. I could say more but for the safety of his wife and three children I’ll stop here.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">When a high school kid gained access to Sarah Palin’s email he wasn’t a computer genius. He just looked up the answers to the security questions used by Yahoo. Even though that was way back in 2008 this method has continued to grow as the number one way to steal personal data. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ay7CKDCoDr4/VDNkXsGySVI/AAAAAAAAA88/Qvdkc6_kUTA/s1600-h/yahoovalidate3.jpg"><img title="yahoovalidate" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="yahoovalidate" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-enwrAYBjXBo/VDNkYE6iE3I/AAAAAAAAA9E/OI_Ln_h7n3Q/yahoovalidate_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="218" /></a> <br /> <br /><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">I’ve also noticed a set of quizzes common on Facebook specifically designed to collect personal data used in security questions.  I am currently investigating the background of the companies who spread these quizzes. Most created their domain within the last 30 days. I will share any information in the future.</font></font></p> <font size="3" face="Segoe UI"> <p align="left"> <br /><strong>Some Security Advice May Be Outdated</strong> <br /><font size="4"><em>Complicated passwords:</em> </font> <br />Some may recommend a complicated password like “hfY4df$dhEW_!cvrh3H7D&d.” It’s safer than 123456 but isn’t very easy to remember. A complicated password may be useful to beat programs which try every possible combination but most systems will lock you out after a handful of incorrect attempts. <br /> <br /><font size="4"><em>Unique passwords:</em> </font> <br />Using different passwords on different services is good advice but unless you’re using a program that remembers your passwords it’s too easy to forget unique passwords. If you’re like me you’ll just end up resetting your password using security questions. <br /> <br /><font size="4"><em>Two-Step Verification</em> </font> <br /></p> <font size="3" face="Segoe UI">The two step verification process is a step in the right direction For banking or any service where real harm could be done it’s worth the extra step. If someone gains access to your cell phone or one of your email accounts the benefit is lost. Unfortunately, you’re trusting that the company is not going to take advantage of having more of your personal data like your cell phone number or alternate email address.</font></font> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI"><strong> <br />Some Advice Will Never Change</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">As far as recent failures by Home Depot, Lowes and other large companies the advice hasn’t changed much in 20 years. When your bill comes, check all your charges and make sure they’re legitimate. Most likely you can access your credit card online and see charges as they come in. If you haven’t already, register an account connected to your credit card and review charges regularly. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">Reviewing your bills doesn’t just apply to credit or bank cards. Keep an eye on any charges like your cable or phone bill. Legitimate companies have been known to add bogus charges. Verizon wireless added a monthly charge for ring tones on Cindi’s phone. They claimed she agreed to the monthly charge by not responding to a text message. They removed the charge when I explained her cell phone at the time didn’t support test messaging.</font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-60671620634553717742014-08-26T10:21:00.001-07:002014-08-31T23:09:40.685-07:00Sunnyside Road Bridge Construction & Detour<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5ABbuIhFGlE/U_zB8QcS60I/AAAAAAAAA4k/AxEm7zuySmw/s1600-h/sunnyside13.jpg"><img title="sunnyside1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="sunnyside1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yJ8iLDRA1MM/U_zB8xdkZVI/AAAAAAAAA4s/fwlN7NcFadg/sunnyside1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="404" /></a> <br />Leaving the Village of Scotia via Sunnyside Rd.</p> <p>Starting on <strong>Tuesday, September 2nd</strong> the Glenville section of Sunnyside Road will be closed to all but local traffic accessible from Freemans Bridge Rd.  Just inside the Village of Scotia the Sunnyside Road Bridge will be resurfaced and closed to all traffic. <br /> <br />Unlike recent construction on the Western Gateway Bridge to Schenectady, both lanes of the Sunnyside Rd Bridge will be closed to traffic. The closest access to Freemans Bridge Rd and routes to Alpaus or Schenectady will be via Route 50 and Dutch Meadow Lane. <br /> <br />Indicated in green on the Google map below are roads which will be open and provide a replacement route.  In red is the east end of Sunnyside Road which will be closed to all but local traffic. No vehicles will be able to cross where the bridge currently brings traffic over the railroad tracks used by Amtrak.  No exceptions, including emergency vehicles. <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eIJqifWfTV8/U_zB-rm--OI/AAAAAAAAA40/7F1b0_nvM7Q/s1600-h/SunnysideDetour%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="SunnysideDetour" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="SunnysideDetour" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aW06_wdsb8s/U_zB_d-ruNI/AAAAAAAAA48/mfZE-YgMYCw/SunnysideDetour_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="424" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-giBMRPi2Fg4/U_zCAEhnp1I/AAAAAAAAA5E/xG6u6PJLMbI/s1600-h/sunnyside23.jpg"><img title="sunnyside2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="sunnyside2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ggBNFjtWOcg/U_zCBJ3bRyI/AAAAAAAAA5M/Cxhxg0i-WLc/sunnyside2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="404" /></a></p> <p>The Sunnyside Road Bridge as it currently appears when entering the Village of Scotia.  If your GPS bring you here during September and October 2014 turn around! <br /> <br />The Sunnyside Road bridge has been around for many years and passed over a major train yard called “<a title="https://www.facebook.com/steve.myers.54738/media_set?set=a.1305850080026.2043712.1043752140&type=3" href="https://www.facebook.com/steve.myers.54738/media_set?set=a.1305850080026.2043712.1043752140&type=3">Sandbank Yard</a>” which has been documented  by our friend and Scotia-Glenville alumni, <a title="https://www.facebook.com/steve.myers.54738" href="https://www.facebook.com/steve.myers.54738">Steve Myers</a> with his photos and many provided by Ed Wittekind a Union College student in the 40’s. <br /> <br />Growing up in the 60’s I remember calling it “Switcher Bridge”.  We would pack a lunch, ride our string ray bikes down to the bridge and watch as the trains changed to different rails. </p> <p>While I am not looking forward to the closure for two months, it closed for almost two years when I was in high school.  The bridge had deteriorated and for safety the bridge was closed around Thanksgiving 1971.  It remained closed until August 29th, 2971.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9pvIrsqWRlo/VAQNoGApZvI/AAAAAAAAA5c/JkTxtohSJ8M/s1600-h/closed2years%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="closed2years" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="closed2years" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PsmxVPAj7wI/VAQNo0MbIrI/AAAAAAAAA5g/mp-ErdU2rso/closed2years_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p>The Village had expected some help financing the replacement of the bridge but according to then Rep Samuel S Stratton, the U.S. Transportation Department approved funding but it was held up by the state.. Apparently New York State  Transportation department officials were uncertain as to the  future of the Sandbank yard or any train traffic.  The Penn Central Railroad closed their Sandbank yard in 1978. Currently, the main rail activity is from Amtrak passenger service.</p> <p>I can’t imagine what really held things up for two years. While, they weren’t the same tracks, one of the first railroads in the United States was nearby and <a title="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2014/jun/30/0630archaeo/" href="http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2014/jun/30/0630archaeo/">used horses to pull the train cars</a> across the bridge connecting Scotia and Schenectady Washington’s Avenues.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-30818931788888430452014-08-06T23:31:00.001-07:002014-08-06T23:31:29.754-07:00Yard Sale on Sunnyside Road<p><font face="Segoe UI"><strong>Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th</strong> there will be a large <font size="3">Yard Sale from<strong> 10AM to 3 PM at 32 Sunnyside Road.</strong>  <br /> <br /> The sale is in preparation to down size and sell items we’ve accumulated at the <a title="http://www.visitscotia.com/forsale/index.html" href="http://www.visitscotia.com/forsale/index.html">3+ acres  of Pytlovany  Point.</a>  Additional items from friends & family will also be available. <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q4elaN5_Ly0/U-MdMRn0KUI/AAAAAAAAA1I/DKLX4hup7Qg/s1600-h/garagesale2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="garagesale2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="garagesale2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DX76UnoOBUQ/U-MdNHUQi3I/AAAAAAAAA1Q/6vwrn6fGgNA/garagesale2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="724" height="364" /></a></font></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">NO EARLY BIRDS.   Anyone arriving before 10 AM will be asked to leave.  Street parking is available but we ask you not park on our neighbors lawn or driveways. </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">A variety of items will be available including books, DVDs, clothes, computer accessories including cables( USB, Firewire, Audio/Video, phone, Ethernet )</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gtWc8oYeiSM/U-MdNqG4D8I/AAAAAAAAA1U/hjMsySFzxTE/s1600-h/garagesale1%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="garagesale1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="garagesale1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZLfFnuJ8pvk/U-MdOP-yKqI/AAAAAAAAA1g/20Fx67RNGjw/garagesale1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="724" height="436" /></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">Games, toys, holiday decorations especially Halloween and Christmas. Craft supplies, garden supplies, pavers, animal cages, baby items and more.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1a7sTwxJ7i8/U-MdO4EOVVI/AAAAAAAAA1k/bF1YPXY-QIU/s1600-h/garagesale3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="garagesale3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="garagesale3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--lG3yd_w4Wg/U-MdP-Y0PNI/AAAAAAAAA1w/4L3MDjZD6EQ/garagesale3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="724" height="436" /></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-15985691269479877352014-06-20T09:36:00.001-07:002014-06-21T15:26:14.123-07:00Boil Water Advisory<p><strong>Update June 21st, 2014 <br /><font size="3">Advisory HAS BEEN LIFTED</font></strong></p> <p align="justify"><font size="3">Boiling your water is no longer required. <br /></font> <hr /> <br /> <br />A water main value break is being repaired or has been repaired near Mohawk Avenue(Rt 5) and Ballston Avenue(Rt 50).  This has caused possible contamination of the local water supply. The Schenectady County Department of Environmental Services has issued directions to boil water for a full minute and allow to cool before drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food. <br /> <br />The properties directly affected are: <br />#1 – #101 Mohawk Avenue (NYS Route 5) excluding #32 and #40; <br />#104, 106 and 108 North Ballston Ave (NYS Route 50); <br />#102 Glen Ave.; <br />#2 – #22 Schonowee Ave.; <br />#3, #5 Livingston Ave.; <br />#7 – #73 Washington Ave. <br /> <br />Even after being repaired the contaminated water must be flushed through the system so continue boiling until notified it’s safe. <br /> <br /></p> <a href="http://www.villageofscotia.org/news/boil-water-order/"><u><font size="3">Click for more info</font></u></a> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-22395258772926558022014-05-25T15:45:00.001-07:002014-05-25T15:45:42.025-07:00Memorial Day Remembrance 2014<p>Every year the Village of Scotia has a Memorial Day Parade on the Wednesday evening before Memorial Day. It’s a popular event with families arriving early to pick a good spot or to enjoy a chicken barbecue, another tradition of the Scotia Fire Department. <br /> <br />What many residents miss follows the parade and occurs next to the Scotia Library in Collins Park. Each year many organizations take this time to pay tribute at our own veterans memorial.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hwl6nb25uCc/U4Jygv7k7uI/AAAAAAAAAtk/IPq3_uXMtv0/s1600-h/arememberance2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="arememberance2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="arememberance2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Rz5odPZv8dY/U4JyhddBK5I/AAAAAAAAAto/KtJ3AVa6ED8/arememberance2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="414" /></a> <br />Scotia resident Kurt von Maucher picture here with Grand Marshal: Commander Vincent Perry, Jr. and Co-Honorary Grand Marshal: William A. Wragg, Jr. <br />Kurt has been organizer of our Memorial Parade and Remembrance more years than I can count. The event is now in the hands of John Eaton pictured on the right below.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pKKafSvKCLg/U4Jyh61FLPI/AAAAAAAAAtw/ok23y0Jqu7w/s1600-h/arememberance1%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="arememberance1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="arememberance1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MWIdfr-iGZY/U4JyiB22qPI/AAAAAAAAAt4/SbWSJ1yKGts/arememberance1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="335" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v7HYaqxmXHM/U4JyigLj2JI/AAAAAAAAAuE/5A0lt-Z_Q1E/s1600-h/arememberance0%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="arememberance0" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="arememberance0" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l7fcppYcboQ/U4JyjPnYtQI/AAAAAAAAAuM/EGtD4RbE1Ls/arememberance0_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="311" /></a></p> <p> <br /></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RI5OWhA-nw8/U4JyjlqkngI/AAAAAAAAAuU/jr8HSo2x76Y/s1600-h/arememberance3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="arememberance3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="arememberance3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zHFDOgMB3vw/U4JykEvONDI/AAAAAAAAAuc/4ztI5AEcsQM/arememberance3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="414" /></a> <br />A new participant of the 2014 Memorial Day Parade was the Federation & New York State Basketball Champions. Representing Scotia-Glenville Schools the boys varsity team generated a great deal of excitement and community-wide pride.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XvIoq3HMti0/U4JykoAa-dI/AAAAAAAAAuk/K0ELb_7MTi8/s1600-h/arememberance4%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="arememberance4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="arememberance4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--93cE0Bgdqs/U4JylNAv9KI/AAAAAAAAAuo/eq7vkOlF9MM/arememberance4_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="311" /></a> <br />Excitement doesn’t come close to describing this Scotia-Glenville’s fan pleaser. The <a title="http://sgppppb.weebly.com/about-us.html" href="http://sgppppb.weebly.com/about-us.html">Scotia-GlenvillePerfectPitchPrecisionPepBand</a> also made their first appearance at this years parade. This group of ambitious musicians doesn’t just rally fans at boys football or basketball games. You’ll find them at Baseball, Women's Basketball and any athletic and/or school event when enough band members are available. It wasn’t hard to find members wanting to march in honor of the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-82478611141246180802014-04-14T16:11:00.001-07:002014-04-14T18:59:13.450-07:00Community Garden at the Flint House<p><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">The following information from Mayor Kastberg is from the Village of Scotia’s announcements.</font></p> <blockquote> <p><em><font size="3">”The Village has developed a community garden located on the Flint House property at the end of South Reynolds Street. This garden is for Village residents only, and interested persons can apply at Village Hall. Applications are available either at the Clerk's Office at Village Hall or on the Village web site at </font></em><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Q0qKrKg_N6pU9L5CfqcCkogGP52XJ-CcygSfmtGK67k9Aq4CjD_ahjD6MANT2g4ESLclT3DYq33kSWdM8x-0wovx-S960x-kzicA3VSx_QM0oML88lK-UXev7tnpPw5d8C8XMKFLCSYOnKX5bYzmOwAqOkEFRrhnVv1vSbNRS0FOsczfVUQ3mw==&c=F2cxsgj09Hs3LEj4zLcqLHDguPAJncT_Em3pNvk_skrwVqyqlkkE7Q==&ch=i4WrFhEx9-z8eXAXS9gCFHFN0v_v1Ad33IUBq9y73PaCVP8i5uj2eQ=="><em><font size="3">www.villageofscotia.org.</font></em></a><font size="3"><em> A small fee is attached to each reservation according to plot size, a 4' x 4' plot is $15.00, an 8' x 8' plot is $25.00, and a 10' x 10' plot is $35.00. Plots are assigned on a first come, first served basis. applicants will receive garden rules and be contacted by the garden coordinator when planting can begin <br /></em> <br />Sincerly,</font></p> <p><font size="3"></font><strong></strong> <p><font size="3"><em>Mayor Kris Kastberg <br /></em>Village of Scotia</font></p> <em><font size="3">”</font></em></p> <em></em></blockquote> <p><font face="Segoe UI">To sign up for the announcements see the option on the bottom of </font><a title="http://www.villageofscotia.org/contact/" href="http://www.villageofscotia.org/contact/"><font face="Segoe UI">http://www.villageofscotia.org/contact/</font></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-38172321331454794712014-03-25T12:31:00.001-07:002014-03-25T12:31:07.890-07:00Volunteers Needed for Local Dog Park Plan<p align="justify"><font face="Segoe UI">The Village newsletter announced a search for volunteers interested in serving on a new steering committee. The committee will help develop a plan for a proposed dog park. If this sounds like something you’d like to devote your time review the information below and Email your name, address, and a contact number to </font><a href="mailto:info@villageofscotia.org"><font face="Segoe UI">info@villageofscotia.org</font></a></p> <p><b><font size="5" face="Segoe UI">Scotia Dog Park Steering Committee</font></b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b> <br /><font size="4">Charge to the Committee:</font></b></p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><font face="Segoe UI">Whereas the Village of Scotia is interested in establishing a Dog Park for use by its residents, the Board of Trustees establishes a five member steering committee to develop and implement a plan and procedure for the construction and operation of such a park. The specific charges to this committee are as follows:</font></p> <ol> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Produce a list of needs and requirements for the establishment of a viable dog park. </font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Review possible locations for a dog park and develop a preference rating for those locations based on needs and requirements.</font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Compile a set of rules and regulations for use and operation of the dog park.</font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Develop a design and construction budget for the park at the preferred location.</font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Identify and pursue sponsors and funding options for the construction cost of the park.</font></li> </ol> </blockquote> <p><b><font size="4" face="Segoe UI">Timeline (Tentative):</font></b></p> <ol> <ol> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Needs and Requirements - 2 Months</font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Location Review - 1 Month</font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Rules and Regulations - 2 Months</font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Design and Construction Budget - 3 Months</font></li> <li><font face="Segoe UI">Sponsors and Funding - 3 Months</font></li> </ol> </ol> <p><b><font size="4" face="Segoe UI">Implementation:</font></b></p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"><font face="Segoe UI">Upon completion of the charges to the Dog Park Steering Committee, and depending upon funding availability, the Village would construct, own, and manage the dog park so long as it was viable.</font></p></blockquote> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-49188295224668845082013-12-09T11:10:00.001-08:002013-12-09T11:10:54.254-08:00STAR Tax Facts You Need to Know<p align="justify"><font face="Segoe UI">In the past, most of us could sign up just once to receive tax relief from the New York State STAR program. Due to abuse by multiple property owners and failure to detect these abuses all New York property owners need to re-apply for the STAR program.  </font></p> <p align="center"><iframe height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BcVX7F8yFRQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="480" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p align="center"><a title="https://www8.tax.ny.gov/STRP/strpStart" href="https://www8.tax.ny.gov/STRP/strpStart"><u><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">Click Here to Register Online</font></u></a> <br /> <br /><font size="3" face="Segoe UI">You can also register by calling <br />(518) 457-2036</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Lth7KCnlctU/UqYVt9TArnI/AAAAAAAAAgI/oT85YvPOZ_g/s1600-h/starprogram1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="starprogram1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="starprogram1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K8Wn0esyi-c/UqYVuYEEVXI/AAAAAAAAAgM/SeD8TXm74Q0/starprogram1_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="843" /></a> <br />Click on document for larger view</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0GopxZAsdS4/UqYVukHi3QI/AAAAAAAAAgU/XPg9mnvosnc/s1600-h/starprogram2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="starprogram2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="starprogram2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-j874lqm5odc/UqYVvNDTeZI/AAAAAAAAAgc/q4N9_4EHxuw/starprogram2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="843" /></a></p> <p align="left">Click <a title="http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star13/default.htm" href="http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star13/default.htm"><font size="1" face="Segoe UI"><u>http://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star13/default.htm</u></font></a><font size="1" face="Segoe UI"> </font>for more information and for the forms you’ll need to apply.</p> <p>Follow New York State news on our taxes on Twitter: <a title="https://twitter.com/NYSTaxNews" href="https://twitter.com/NYSTaxNews">@NYSTaxNews</a> or <a title="https://www.facebook.com/NYSTax" href="https://www.facebook.com/NYSTax">Facebook</a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-31787339956541389442013-12-05T13:53:00.001-08:002013-12-05T13:53:22.196-08:00Gingerbread Contest Gets Better Each Year<p align="center"><font face="Segoe UI"><font color="#ff0000" size="4"><strong>Christmas Around The World</strong></font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FT3Kh6Q22xc/UqD1vz0KQEI/AAAAAAAAAew/Zs-Pca_6OF4/s1600-h/2013emmahouse%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2013emmahouse" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Created by Emma Roylance & Juliann Vadney" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-D_Ktzrrjv_Q/UqD1wjyDG_I/AAAAAAAAAe0/DYaw7D3rhyo/2013emmahouse_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="324" /></a></font></p> <font face="Segoe UI"> <p align="left"> <br />If you enjoy making or admiring great Gingerbread creations we have good news.  The </p> <a title="http://www.visitscotia.com/index2013-12a.html" href="http://www.visitscotia.com/index2013-12a.html"><font face="Segoe UI"><u>17th Annual Holiday on the Avenue</u></font></a><font face="Segoe UI"> will again include the popular Gingerbread Contest. The theme this year is “Christmas Around The World.”</font></font> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vZk9V7mN4Sk/UqD1xDOz1bI/AAAAAAAAAe8/JUDvsuBaghs/s1600-h/2013GingerbreadContest%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="2013GingerbreadContest" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2013GingerbreadContest" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uo8h3gxOV_U/UqD1xsRwZtI/AAAAAAAAAfE/XmllH5X3ECU/2013GingerbreadContest_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="646" height="832" /></a></p> <font color="#0ac27d" size="5" face="Segoe UI"><strong> <p> <br />2012 Gingerbread Masterpieces</p> </strong></font> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TZErX7No8LU/UqD1yJRCE_I/AAAAAAAAAfM/9AgboPjknsU/s1600-h/2012gavinhouse%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="2012gavinhouse" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2012gavinhouse" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-COJLsTwolKM/UqD1yd9guhI/AAAAAAAAAfU/_6i3zYdPc30/2012gavinhouse_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="324" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fnpsyMbP6UI/UqD1y4e6lCI/AAAAAAAAAfg/pV8T0Y9uBvE/s1600-h/2013whoville%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="2013whoville" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2013whoville" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rEzaAqCUQ8A/UqD1zYe3RqI/AAAAAAAAAfk/Sfzmvq3LfG0/2013whoville_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="384" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fQIECrsn9oA/UqD1z8OnkhI/AAAAAAAAAfs/BS090LO6Khg/s1600-h/2012gracehouse%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="2012gracehouse" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2012gracehouse" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BvzZsdHejIU/UqD10DmGyUI/AAAAAAAAAf0/I_4y5dkjkK0/2012gracehouse_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="354" /></a></p> <p align="left">Thanks to everyone responsible for Village Special Events. Holiday on the Avenue provides a classic example of what makes the Village of Scotia such a popular community.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-23527108645157768252013-09-19T16:15:00.001-07:002013-09-19T16:15:37.902-07:00Schenectady County Pedal-Paddle-Run 2013<p>The fun starts Saturday morning <strong>September 21st.</strong> in Collins Park when the first race  takes off at 8:30 AM. Races will end and begin in the park.</p> <p align="center"><a title="http://schenectadycounty.com/ppr" href="http://schenectadycounty.com/FullStory.aspx?m=756&amid=7032"><img title="pprlogo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="pprlogo" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QqyLvrHA4pI/UjuFb-trnMI/AAAAAAAAAY0/ENb-HSz4vj8/pprlogo5.gif?imgmax=800" width="364" height="178" /></a>Click logo for more info </p> <blockquote> <p align="left">Residents and visitors to the area should be aware of road closures along with intersections manned by police or volunteer flagman directing traffic to keep everyone <strong>safe</strong>.   Be patient and follow directions. If you do live on one of the affected streets come out and cheer on event participants.  Take photos and share them with your friends online. <br /></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hNa5ckFIpkA/UjuFc1XbnVI/AAAAAAAAAY8/PXcy6eyhWqw/s1600-h/runners%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="runners" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="runners" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sLphsvvITDM/UjuFeGd8zWI/AAAAAAAAAZE/ATBI8n4qeHU/runners_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="364" /></a> <br /><a title="https://www.facebook.com/SchdyCountyPPR" href="https://www.facebook.com/SchdyCountyPPR"><u>Pedal-Paddle-Run on Facebook</u></a> <br /></p> <p align="left">The <a title="http://www.scotiapolice.com/" href="http://www.scotiapolice.com/">Scotia Police Department</a> and the <a title="http://www.townofglenville.org/Public_Documents/GlenvilleNY_Police/index" href="http://www.townofglenville.org/Public_Documents/GlenvilleNY_Police/index">Glenville Police Department</a> have issued the following streets closures/altered traffic patterns for the day (maps below): <br /> <br />•<strong> Vley Road</strong> in both the Village of Scotia and the Town of Glenville will be CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC between <strong>8:30am and approximately 10:30am</strong>. Traffic will be allowed to cross Vley Road at the discretion of police and/or flaggers. <br /> <br />•<strong> Cuthbert Street</strong> in the Village of Scotia will be CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC between <strong>8:30am and approximately 10:30am</strong>. Traffic will be diverted to Fifth Street, where vehicles will be allowed to cross Vley Road at the discretion police and/or flaggers. <br /> <br />•<strong> Washington Avenue</strong> between Sunnyside Road and Schonowee Avenue will be open to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY between 8:30am and approximately 10:30am. <br /> <br />• <strong>Schonowee Avenue </strong>(between Mohawk Avenue and Kiwanis Way) will be closed to traffic beginning at approximately 8:30am, and will re-open after the running portion of the race is over, at approximately <strong>11:00am.</strong></p> </blockquote> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vX1p9kU1ONE/UjuFfBhvLRI/AAAAAAAAAZM/FBpoQeb087w/s1600-h/pprpedal20134.jpg"><img title="pprpedal2013" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="pprpedal2013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7I4d48JYZJA/UjuFgFq1VsI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/drGdkU6Jahw/pprpedal2013_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="430" /></a></p> <p align="center">Approx 6.8 miles through the Village of Scotia and Town of Glenville.</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-x6WsaqGYvNw/UjuFhYrN2FI/AAAAAAAAAZc/7ux_L8P9C3I/s1600-h/pprrun20133.jpg"><img title="pprrun2013" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="pprrun2013" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-G7293rLg82k/UjuFiYPhwvI/AAAAAAAAAZk/kaqc3w6Mtk8/pprrun2013_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="424" /></a> </p> <p align="center">5K Run (3.1 miles) in Collins Park and around Collins Lake </p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZSR16m1KwYw/UjuFjD47_gI/AAAAAAAAAZs/Jd4A8uB4bPI/s1600-h/pprpaddle20133.jpg"><img title="pprpaddle2013" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="pprpaddle2013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ycJRxuyzOjM/UjuFkn0vR3I/AAAAAAAAAZ0/cazRJZ2QPEI/pprpaddle2013_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="544" /></a></p> <p align="center">2 laps(approx 1.6 miles around Scotia Island in Collins Lake</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-8414069885933342042013-07-06T08:27:00.001-07:002013-07-06T08:27:36.367-07:00Mohawk Valley Antique & Flea Festival<h3><font color="#ff0080">Mark Your Calendars for September 21,2013! <br /></font></h3> <p> <br />Our friends at Aunt Katie’s Attic are continuing to attract vendors and customers to experience what Scotia-Glenville has to offer.  This year the  Mohawk Valley Antique & Flea Festival is expected to start the fall season off with a bang.</p> <p>If you’re interested in being a vendor please contact us at the above phone or emails.</p> <p align="center"><font size="3">Vendor Space Rental Pricing is as follows:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">10 by 10 pop up space $35</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">10 by 10 park and pop space (park your car in your space) <br />$50 <em>(oversized vehicles and trailers extra)</em></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">10 by 10 set up under the pavilion $55</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">Spaces are selling quickly. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">We have 11 acres to fill so spread the word!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WuDsrFrH1eM/Udg3ZbrhysI/AAAAAAAAAQU/ocpBqZOl_DM/s1600-h/September_Flea1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="September_Flea1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="September_Flea1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-x4pq7MQsmOs/Udg3ZwYfJFI/AAAAAAAAAQc/TUanUAxgp54/September_Flea1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="364" /></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-15397210197461012652013-06-28T10:59:00.001-07:002013-06-28T10:59:24.989-07:00Jumpin’ Jack’s Fireworks Postponed<p>The Annual Jumpin' Jack's Fireworks scheduled for tonight in the Village of Scotia has been postponed. </p> <p> <br />Not wanting to disappoint anyone they have rescheduled the popular event for <strong>Friday, July 12th</strong>.  Visit their website <a href="http://www.jumpinjacksdriveininc.com">http://www.jumpinjacksdriveininc.com</a>  and/or their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jumpin-Jacks-Drive-In-Inc/166095419527">Facebook page</a> for more information.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D_KxvlN3z2I/Uc3O-RJEgvI/AAAAAAAAAP0/LMmW8z33cv4/s1600-h/fireworksjj%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="fireworksjj" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline" border="0" alt="fireworksjj" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0gf3XOXcEHQ/Uc3O-6bFxhI/AAAAAAAAAP8/gOsA5BfgzXA/fireworksjj_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="244" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.freedomparkscotia.com/">Freedom Park</a> will also be rescheduling its performance so keep an eye on the new <a href="http://www.freedomparkscotia.com/">Freedom Park web page</a> for details.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-68348675816655777262013-01-27T12:09:00.001-08:002013-01-28T09:10:26.211-08:00Scotia-Glenville Community Safety Forum<p><font size="3"><font color="#ff0000">* Note: Date Change due to icy weather <br /></font> <br />Join your friends and neighbors, <strong><font color="#ff0000">February 4th,</font> 2013 </strong>at the Scotia-Glenville Middle School cafeteria at <strong>6 PM.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="3">A forum will be held to discuss safety procedures and possible changes at the six Scotia-Glenville schools. Let the board know how they can make your schools and children as safe as possible without losing the welcoming atmosphere we currently enjoy. <br /></font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1Lsi_vLrXWc/UQWJaC2-GlI/AAAAAAAAAKw/A7CJz9qeo9k/s1600-h/school%25255B6%25255D.gif"><font size="3"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="school" border="0" alt="school" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XXUaOiTgVVs/UQWJaah59PI/AAAAAAAAAK4/h4jTnD9r-fY/school_thumb%25255B2%25255D.gif?imgmax=800" width="320" height="240" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="3">Safety audits have already been conducted at each school building. The results of those audits will be presented and will be incorporated into future safety plans along with valuable feedback provided by the community. This is your opportunity to share your experiences and offer suggestions so they may be incorporated in future safety plans. <br /> <br /><strong>When</strong>: 6 PM., Monday, <font color="#ff0000"><strong>February 4th</strong></font>, 2013 <br /><strong>Where</strong>: Scotia-Glenville Middle School cafeteria <br /> <br /></font><em><font size="3">The regular Board of Education meeting previously scheduled for Sacandaga School will follow at the Middle School, 10 Prestige Parkway <br /></font></em><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A-HXsMoMbww/UQWJa3CEJKI/AAAAAAAAALA/jz-7KygEaDU/s1600-h/middleschool%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="middleschool" border="0" alt="middleschool" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NGwOnA_SOxA/UQWJbFvIHRI/AAAAAAAAALI/q_2Hnt4M_-Y/middleschool_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="274" /></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-79026378098414426412012-12-21T10:24:00.001-08:002012-12-21T10:24:06.035-08:00Scotia-Glenville Proactive in Student Confidence and Safety<p align="justify">Like many schools, Scotia-Glenville Central School District has done what they can to implement a proactive, common sense approach to recent events. On Sunday afternoon, administrators met on their own time to review <u><a title="http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/News/2012_13/newtownctevent.cfm" href="http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/News/2012_13/newtownctevent.cfm">safety measures</a></u> making sure staff, parents and students all experienced a normal level of comfort in our schools. <br /> <br /><em>"The tragedy in Connecticut is heart wrenching and has all of us thinking about school safety," </em>said Superintendent Susan Swartz.<em> "Keeping our children safe is my first priority....and the priority of our staff and all employees." <br /> <br /></em>For those families without access to the district website <a title="http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/News/2012_13/parentletter12_20_12.pdf" href="http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/News/2012_13/parentletter12_20_12.pdf"><u>the following letter</u></a> has been sent home with all students. </p> <p align="center"> <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_s9HKdLOLHw/UNSpQesJ_hI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/e3tdUot6i20/s1600-h/schoolletter%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="schoolletter" border="0" alt="schoolletter" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tIfCo1N9Ngg/UNSpRPvuU4I/AAAAAAAAAKY/NwXYmBRWQw0/schoolletter_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="624" height="775" /></a> <br />On Windows use Ctrl  key and Plus sign to enlarge or Ctrl and Minus to shrink.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Parent resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/talking_kids_about_school_violence">Talking to Kids about School Violence</a>,   NYU Child Study Center</p> <p><a href="http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/talking.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=PBS#.UMt024mgE6U.twitter">Talking with Kids about News</a>,   PBS Parents</p> <p><a href="http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/News/2012_13/newtownct12_12/TalkingtoChildren.pdf">Talking to Children about Violence</a>   (PDF), National Association of School Psychologists</p> <p><a href="http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/News/2012_13/newtownct12_12/NYSSchoolSafetyGuide.pdf">New York State School Safety Guide</a>   (PDF)</p> <p><a href="http://usny.nysed.gov/newtown-ct-tragedy.html">Resources for Supporting Students and Staff Following the Newtown , CT Tragedy</a>, State Education Department</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-30114941675801462632012-11-24T20:15:00.001-08:002012-12-01T09:29:13.304-08:00Holiday on the Avenue – Gingerbread Contest<p>Mohawk Avenue will be especially festive again this year on Sunday, December 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 PM<em> (Note new times) <br /></em>Come down and stroll the Avenue with your family, friends and neighbors. <br /> <br />Thanks to sponsorship by <a title="http://www.frankandsonsbodyworks.com/" href="http://www.frankandsonsbodyworks.com/">Frank and Sons Body Works</a> check out the annual Gingerbread Contest and see Santa and Mrs. Claus in the former Roy Matthews Appliance Store. <br /> <br />Just across the street you can shake, rattle and roll with “Little Elvis” at the new Scotia Diner from 2:45 to 3:30 pm.  (<em>Updated Time</em>) <br /> <br />The <a title="http://www.travelingmuseum.org/" href="http://www.travelingmuseum.org/">Scotia-Glenville Children's Museum</a> will be hosting a free craft activity at the <a title="http://www.gatewaydrivingcenter.com/" href="http://www.gatewaydrivingcenter.com/">Gateway Driving Center</a>. <br /> <br />It’s only a week away so start thinking of your design ideas and stop by the <a title="https://www.facebook.com/HolidayOnTheAvenue2012" href="https://www.facebook.com/HolidayOnTheAvenue2012">Holiday on the Avenue page on Facebook</a> for details.  See below for more activities.</p> <p> </p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-o9baCvM_VCY/ULGbSGAXvuI/AAAAAAAAAJw/azQESdA-hfI/s1600-h/gingerbread%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="gingerbread" border="0" alt="gingerbread" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7VwbAf3yFBU/ULGbSgljG0I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/1J_VbeKV23U/gingerbread_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="524" height="679" /></a> <p> <br /><a title="http://fbcsny.weebly.com/" href="http://fbcsny.weebly.com/">First Baptist Church</a> will be hosting a craft activity in their downstairs room.</p> <p><a title="http://scotiarotary.org/" href="http://scotiarotary.org/">Scotia Rotary</a> will be sponsoring the fire pits and s'more making that you will see along Mohawk Ave. <br /> <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Puppet-People/146853495377">The Puppet People</a> will be preforming their show The Christmas Carol at 2:00 in the <a title="http://scotiamotors.com/" href="http://scotiamotors.com/">Scotia Motors</a> building. <br /> <br />Glenville Rotary will be sponsoring the Castle Maze which will be located in the <a title="http://www.firstscotia.com/" href="http://www.firstscotia.com/">First National Bank of Scotia</a> parking lot <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-46z-DE5VYZw/ULGbTHulkoI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/OG7zAgrbW4M/s1600-h/maze1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="maze1" border="0" alt="maze1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HMXc_OMEa-M/ULGbTohtK_I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/ce-aPZD05Sk/maze1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="284" /></a> <br /> <br /><strong>Best Chili in the Village?</strong> <br />Is it <a title="http://www.gabfoods.com/" href="http://www.gabfoods.com/">Gabriel's supermarket</a>, <a title="http://thenewsansoucirestaurant.com/Home_Page.html" href="http://thenewsansoucirestaurant.com/Home_Page.html">San Souci Restaurant</a>, <a title="http://www.olearysinscotia.com/" href="http://www.olearysinscotia.com/">O'Leary's Pub and Grill</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Scotia-Diner-INC/222779167733806">The Scotia Diner INC.</a>, <a title="http://www.turftavern.com/" href="http://www.turftavern.com/">Turf Tavern</a>?  Come and help us find out at our Chili Tasting Contest. <br />Winner will be announced at 4:00</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-29060444256080947642012-10-23T15:46:00.001-07:002012-10-23T15:46:21.744-07:00Western Gateway Bridge Construction–Single Lane Traffic<p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/09b9d567a059_F2E2/EnteringScotia.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="EnteringScotia" border="0" alt="EnteringScotia" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/09b9d567a059_F2E2/EnteringScotia_thumb.jpg" width="514" height="291" /></a> <br />From the Village of Scotia:</p> <blockquote> <p><em>The Western Gateway Bridge will be having the entire deck replaced this year. Work is scheduled to begin October 23, and the entire project is expected to take more than 12 months to complete. During construction traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. This should result in a significant slowing of traffic across the bridge and it is recommended that alternate routes be used when possible. </em></p> <p><em>The Village was informed of the construction schedule only today, so further information will be forthcoming as we receive it. Please do not call Village Hall, this is a New York State DOT project and we do not have any information other than what is in this email.</em></p> <p><em>Mayor Kris Kastberg <br />Village of Scotia</em></p> </blockquote> <p>To register to receive E-mails from the Village of Scotia <a title="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001ij2LuZv1dpb9YQLGAh2HHVFGmx08oQoiLp-OQJKsjZWjzpUN6jD1ZPqVmTnNB8YNg1pRFaf5R_SLU4AK4Uzr4g%3D%3D" href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001ij2LuZv1dpb9YQLGAh2HHVFGmx08oQoiLp-OQJKsjZWjzpUN6jD1ZPqVmTnNB8YNg1pRFaf5R_SLU4AK4Uzr4g%3D%3D">Click Here</a> <br /> <br />More information will become available from New York State on their website <br /><a href="https://www.dot.ny.gov/news/traveler-advisories/2012">https://www.dot.ny.gov/news/traveler-advisories/2012</a> and <a title="http://www.511ny.org/" href="http://www.511ny.org/"><u>511NY</u></a>.  The 511NY is a service that provides real-time traffic alert via E-mail, Facebook( <a href="https://www.facebook.com/511NY">https://www.facebook.com/511NY</a> ) and Twitter ( @511nyAlbany ) </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-43477430993903964312012-09-21T19:36:00.001-07:002012-09-21T19:41:32.421-07:00FIREBALL RUN® – Have Fun, Help Find Missing Children<p>Join your friends, neighbors and fantastic visitors as the <a title="http://www.fireballrun.com/" href="http://www.fireballrun.com/"><strong>Fireball Run</strong></a>® comes to Schenectady and Scotia. It’s called “The Most Epic Adventurally in America”.  The fun starts Wednesday, September 26,2012.  Come to <a title="http://www.glensandersmansion.com/" href="http://www.glensandersmansion.com/">Glen Sanders Mansion</a> and meet the participants.  Wish them well as the rally begins Thursday morning at 10 AM. <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/4d8c70dfde1b_138CF/rally.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="rally" border="0" alt="rally" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/4d8c70dfde1b_138CF/rally_thumb.png" width="644" height="918" /></a> </p> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>“<a title="http://www.fireballrun.com/" href="http://www.fireballrun.com/">FIREBALL RUN</a></strong>® is the most riveting and original live point-of-interest & <strong>destination based </strong>expedition in America. <br /> <br />Headquartered inside Studio 22A at Universal Studios <strong>FIREBALL RUN is adventure meets motoring</strong>; a live streaming and motion picture production series starring YOU as part of an ensemble cast of dynamic characters.</em></p> <p><em>The FIREBALL RUN is NOT a road race and is <strong>unlike ANY rally competition in the world</strong>. Using more brain power than horsepower driving teams must solve clues & accomplish missions in order navigate the route and score.” <br /> <br /></em></p> </blockquote> <center><strong>FIREBALL RUN       Northern Exposure</strong><iframe height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XDl6UdQKh6g" frameborder="0" width="640" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-11020532465812480072012-09-12T09:11:00.001-07:002012-09-12T10:16:33.939-07:00Schenectady County 2nd Annual Pedal – Paddle - Run<p align="center"><a title="www.SchenectadyCounty.com/ppr" href="http://www.SchenectadyCounty.com/ppr"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="pprun" border="0" alt="pprun" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/55fd945e3bc5_13960/pprun.gif" width="480" height="242" /></a> <br /><strong><font size="4">BE PREPARED – BE PATIENT or PARTICIPATE!</font></strong></p> <strong></strong> <p>On <strong>Saturday</strong>, <b>September 22, 2012</b>, Schenectady County will host the second annual Pedal-Paddle-Run team relay race.   The event is open to the public so even if you’re not an athlete you can come cheer on your favorite team.  <strong><u>Residents should be aware</u></strong> of street closures between 8:30 AM and approximately 10:30 AM.  Crossing streets will be at the discretion of police officers and/or volunteer flaggers. Please be patient for everyone’s safety. <br />Race starting lines and event headquarters will be located in Collins Park. </p> <ul> <li><i>9:30 am – Kids’ Fitness Fun in Collins Park, near the pavilions (ages 13 and under); Bouncy-bounce, Face Painting, Chair Massages, Sports & Fitness Expo</i> </li> <li><i>11:45 am – Pedal Paddle Run Awards and Recognition</i> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a name="OLE_LINK1"><b>Pedal-Paddle-Run       Bike Course</b></a>  (approx 7.5 miles) <br /><b><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/55fd945e3bc5_13960/clip_image002.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002" border="0" alt="clip_image002" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/55fd945e3bc5_13960/clip_image002_thumb.jpg" width="644" height="442" /></a></b></p> <p align="center"><b><font size="3"> <br />Pedal-Paddle-Run          Running Course</font>  5K <br /></b></p> <p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/55fd945e3bc5_13960/clip_image0026.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="clip_image002[6]" border="0" alt="clip_image002[6]" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/55fd945e3bc5_13960/clip_image0026_thumb.jpg" width="644" height="284" /></a></p> <p align="center"><b></b></p> <p>The Scotia Police Department and the Glenville Police Department have issued the following streets closures/altered traffic patterns for the day:</p> <ul> <li><a name="OLE_LINK3"><i>Vley Road in both the Village of Scotia and the Town of Glenville will be CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC <b>between 8:30am and approximately 10:30am. Traffic will be allowed to cross Vley Road at the discretion of police and/or flaggers.</b></i></a> </li> <li><i>Cuthbert Street in the Village of Scotia will be CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC <b>between 8:30am and approximately 10:30am. Traffic will be diverted to Fifth Street, where vehicles will be allowed to cross Vley Road at the discretion police and/or flaggers.</b></i> </li> <li><i>Washington Avenue between Sunnyside Road and Schonowee Avenue will be open to LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY <b>between 8:30am and approximately 10:30am.</b></i> </li> <li><i>Schonowee Avenue</i><i> (between Mohawk Avenue and Kiwanis Way) will be closed to traffic beginning at approximately<strong> 8:30am</strong>, and will re-open after the running portion of the race is over, at approximately <strong>11:00am</strong>. </i></li> <li><i>Motorists should be aware that bicyclists and runners will be using town and village streets; extreme caution should be exercised while the race is ongoing.</i> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Kayak/Canoeing will be two laps around Collins Lake (approx. 1.6 miles)</strong> <br /><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/55fd945e3bc5_13960/kayaks.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="kayaks" border="0" alt="kayaks" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/55fd945e3bc5_13960/kayaks_thumb.jpg" width="644" height="424" /></a> <br /> <br />Additional information about the race course, fees and rules of the race can be found on the Schenectady County website (<a href="http://www.schenectadycounty.com/ppr">www.SchenectadyCounty.com/ppr</a> ), or you may call Wendy Voelker at (518) 388-4603. For more information about the street closures, please contact either the Scotia Police Department (518-374-3110) or the Glenville Police Department (518-384-3444)</p> <p align="center"></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-59692054206162650872012-07-17T10:59:00.001-07:002012-07-17T11:17:27.654-07:00Hurricane Irene keeps Collins Lake Beach Closed<p>The Village of Scotia officially announced the beach at Collins Lake will be closed for the season.  Chemicals treatments have failed so far to clear up this popular regional swimming hole.  </p> <blockquote> <p>The official statement from the Village says: <br /><em>”The beach at Collins Park will be closed for this swimming season. The Department of Health requires four feet of visibility in the water in order to allow public swimming. The flooding caused by hurricane Irene has left a significant amount of suspended clay in the lake, reducing visibility. The Village treated the lake with alum this spring to clear the water, but any wind, wave, or swimming action stirs up the clay from the bottom to reduce visibility to unacceptable levels. The answer seems to be to let the lake naturally recharge through the springs that feed it and wash the sediment out through the outlet. It is unclear how long this process will take, but until we can meet DOH standards, there will be no public swimming in Collins Lake.”</em></p> </blockquote> <p>Luckily, the clay silt is not a contamination so boating is still welcome and no restrictions have been announced to fishing which is a year round activity. It’s simply a visibility issue which impacts the safety of young swimmers.  In fact, the Scotia branch of Schenectady County Library has fishing poles & tackle equipment kids can sign out just like they would a book! <br /> <br />As you can see from the photo below flooding due to Hurricane Irene caused the nearby Mohawk River to overflow into Collins Lake. The springs which are very active on the north side of the lake held the Mohawk off briefly but eventually the entire lake and Collins Park become part of the river.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/HurricaneIrenekeepsCollinsLakeBeachClose_AFE5/irenemeetscollins.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="irenemeetscollins" border="0" alt="irenemeetscollins" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/HurricaneIrenekeepsCollinsLakeBeachClose_AFE5/irenemeetscollins_thumb.jpg" width="504" height="342" /></a> <br />Flooding in progress in Collins Lake as seen from Pytlovany Point</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/HurricaneIrenekeepsCollinsLakeBeachClose_AFE5/collinsparkflood.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="collinsparkflood" border="0" alt="collinsparkflood" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/HurricaneIrenekeepsCollinsLakeBeachClose_AFE5/collinsparkflood_thumb.jpg" width="504" height="304" /></a>  <br />Collins Park in August 2011 after Hurricane Irene flooding</p> <p align="left"> <br />In addition to the river particles settling in  the lake bed, damage was done to the two pumps used by the <a title="http://www.clean-flo.com/restoration-basics/water-restoration-process/" href="http://www.clean-flo.com/restoration-basics/water-restoration-process/">lake aeration system</a>. The lake bubbler system, installed in 2006, has been instrumental in keeping the water healthy for swimmers and especially for the fish.</p> <p align="left"><a title="http://visitscotia.blogspot.com/2006/03/tiny-bubbles-in-collins-lake.html" href="http://visitscotia.blogspot.com/2006/03/tiny-bubbles-in-collins-lake.html"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="bubbler" border="0" alt="bubbler" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/HurricaneIrenekeepsCollinsLakeBeachClose_AFE5/bubbler.jpg" width="484" height="358" /></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-6216610222129900032012-05-31T09:32:00.001-07:002012-05-31T09:32:28.740-07:00Relay for Life Presents: RAVE 4 LIFE 2012<p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/RelayforLifePresentsRAVE4LIFE2012_8BD7/raveforlife.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="raveforlife" border="0" alt="raveforlife" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/RelayforLifePresentsRAVE4LIFE2012_8BD7/raveforlife_thumb.jpg" width="644" height="830" /></a> </p> <p>You’re never to young to stay up past your bedtime at least one or two nights a year. Join your friends and neighbors at Scotia-Glenville Senior High as they “Fight Back Against Cancer" with <strong>RAVE 4 LIFE 2012</strong>. <br /> <br />This pre-event, event is just $15 for Adults( 19 & over) at the door on June 15th, Midnight to 3 AM at Scotia-Glenville High School.  Under 19 may participate by using their energy to raise $125 and submitting an ACS Youth Participation Agreement. For registered Relay participants it’s only $5 and free to qualified participants under 19. <br /> <br />Email <a href="mailto:Cookju518@gmail.com">Cookju518@gmail.com</a> for more information. <br /> <br />After you get some healthy sleep come on back and join survivors, those currently fighting and those there in our memory as we plan for a future where cancer is just something mentioned in our history books. <br /><a title="http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12EA?fr_id=36860" href="http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12EA?fr_id=36860"><u>Click here for more Relay For Life event information</u></a><u>.</u></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-40714434169677910592012-05-19T17:57:00.001-07:002012-05-19T17:57:32.754-07:00Meet me at the Fishin’ Hole<p>Winter, Summer all through the year folks rave about the fishing in our own Collins Lake.  Don’t call it a pond because you’ll find swimming, boating, wild life and obviously some great fishing.  Just ask Matt Grimes as he shows off his recent 30 inch Carp that weighed in 13.5 lbs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/MeetmeattheFishinHole_1217E/carp1.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="carp1" border="0" alt="carp1" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/MeetmeattheFishinHole_1217E/carp1_thumb.jpg" width="424" height="529" /></a> </p> <p>Matt said this certainly isn’t his biggest catch but like his past experiences, “<em>they put up a great fight!!!</em>”.</p> <p>As someone who grew up swimming at the Collins Park beach I thought perhaps this giant had come from the Mohawk River during last years flood caused by Hurricane Irene. Matt says, the fish is native to the Lake and he’s caught a bunch over the years. <br />He says it’s a bottom feeder so I think all the kids learning to swim at the beach can rest easy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/MeetmeattheFishinHole_1217E/flood1.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="flood1" border="0" alt="flood1" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/MeetmeattheFishinHole_1217E/flood1_thumb.jpg" width="484" height="328" /></a> <br />In this photo you can actually see the Mohawk River taking over the north side of Collins Lake where you’ll find the majority of springs that feed the lake.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-77521927363146144882012-05-09T11:19:00.001-07:002012-05-09T11:19:58.251-07:00Salvation Army Spud Night<p>One of the local events I always recommend is coming up on Thursday, May 17, at the River Stone Manor, 1437 Amsterdam Rd. <br /> <br />You might not think a meal centered around a giant baked potato makes sense but if you attend the Salvation’s Army Annual Spud Night I guarantee you’ll have a great meal. You won’t regret the $10 cost for this unique dinner especially since any profits go towards the Army’s <a title="http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_schenectady.nsf/vw-text-dynamic-arrays/3BB1D38E24AD44C18525762B000B82AD" href="http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_schenectady.nsf/vw-text-dynamic-arrays/3BB1D38E24AD44C18525762B000B82AD">Youth Program</a>. <br /></p> <p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/SalvationArmySpudNight_BFD6/potato.gif"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px 30px 0px 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="potato" border="0" alt="potato" align="left" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/SalvationArmySpudNight_BFD6/potato_thumb.gif" width="141" height="192" /></a> <strong><font size="4">Thursday, May 17th, 2012 <br />4 PM to 7 PM</font> <br /></strong> <br /><a title="http://riverstonemanor.com/about.html" href="http://riverstonemanor.com/about.html"><font size="3">River Stone Manor</font></a> <br /><a title="http://riverstonemanor.com/contact.html" href="http://riverstonemanor.com/contact.html"><u><font size="3">1437 Amsterdam Rd.</font></u></a> <br /><font size="3">Glenville, NY 12302</font></p> <p><strong>$10 per person <br />Over 20 Delicious Fixings & Toppings <br />Music & Fun</strong></p> <p>Bring your friends, family and share this link with everyone you know in the capital region.  They’ll thank you for the experience and you’ll be helping a great cause. </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-38759105205118432592012-03-23T19:49:00.001-07:002012-03-23T19:49:02.594-07:00Scotia Rotary - Brooks Chicken and Rib BBQ<p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ScotiaRotaryBrooksChickenandRibBBQ_13CC5/rotarychicken1.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="rotarychicken1" border="0" alt="rotarychicken1" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ScotiaRotaryBrooksChickenandRibBBQ_13CC5/rotarychicken1_thumb.jpg" width="484" height="232" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="6">Eat In or Take Out</font>  <br />It’s time again for the annual Scotia Rotary BBQ at the Glenville Senior Center. <br /> <br /><font size="5"><font size="6"><font size="5">Wednesday, April 4th</font> <br /> <br /></font>4 PM to 7 PM <br /></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.townofglenville.org/Public_Documents/GlenvilleNY_CommServices/seniors/index"><font size="5">Glenville Senior Center</font></a> <br /><font size="3">32 Worden Road - Glenville</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"> $10.00 for complete Chicken Dinner <br />$13.00 for complete Rib Dinner <br /></font></p> <p align="center"><b>TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR !</b></p> <p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ScotiaRotaryBrooksChickenandRibBBQ_13CC5/rotarychicken3.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="rotarychicken3" border="0" alt="rotarychicken3" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ScotiaRotaryBrooksChickenandRibBBQ_13CC5/rotarychicken3_thumb.jpg" width="484" height="226" /></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-32780874333301170062012-03-20T15:35:00.001-07:002012-03-20T15:35:10.473-07:00Scotia-Glenville School Community Budget Forums<p>School district’s across New York State have been challenged to continue their high quality education while having their hands tied by NYS mandates and a new levy restricting increases to local tax payers.  For Scotia-Glenville Central Schools the tax levy calculation comes out to 2.93% maximum. To raise taxes beyond this number would require a super majority of 60% Yay votes on May 15th.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ScotiaGlenvilleSchoolBudget20122013_ADD3/budget2012.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="budget2012" border="0" alt="budget2012" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ScotiaGlenvilleSchoolBudget20122013_ADD3/budget2012_thumb.jpg" width="484" height="252" /></a> <br />School Board Meeting  May19, 2012</p> <p align="left">Interest by the community has been strong with many suggesting they would gladly pay higher tax rates than lose any of the excellent services currently offered. Many residents, parents and teacher used the opportunity to address the school board with their ideas and requests to try going after a higher rate requiring the 60% vote.</p> <p align="left">During the last three Monday school board meetings District Supervisor Susan Swartz  outlined the cuts required for Scotia-Glenville. If you weren’t able to make these meetings there’s still time to get the facts straight.</p> <p align="left">Scotia-Glenville will host two Community Budget Forums to discuss the 2012-13 school budget. Come and hear explanations of proposed reductions and the issues surrounding the state of education in New York today.</p> <p align="left">Forums will be held at the Middle School cafeteria on <br /><strong>Wednesday,  March 21,   7 PM to 9 PM <br />Saturday,  March 24,  10 AM to 12 Noon</strong> <br /></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/">http://www.scotiaglenvilleschools.org/</a></p> <p align="left"></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19337979.post-71654944912312033612011-12-08T10:42:00.001-08:002011-12-08T10:42:11.895-08:00Choralaires Sign-A-Long<p>Special Treat.  Get the spirit! <br /> <br /> The Scotia-Glenville Choralaires will host a free Sing-A-Long at  7 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at the SGHS auditorium.   Trust me, you don't want to miss this performance.  These kids are fantastic.</p> <p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ChoralairesSignALong_BC17/chor.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="chor" border="0" alt="chor" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ChoralairesSignALong_BC17/chor_thumb.jpg" width="484" height="324" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ChoralairesSignALong_BC17/glee.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="glee" border="0" alt="glee" src="http://www.billp.com/blog/images/ChoralairesSignALong_BC17/glee_thumb.jpg" width="484" height="264" /></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06125680988914445547noreply@blogger.com0