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SUNY DELHI ANNOUNCES SPRING WATER AEROBICS CLASS SESSION 1
Written By Editor on 1/24/23 | 1/24/23
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Written By Editor on 1/23/23 | 1/23/23
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Thomas Cole National Historic Site to Receive Grant Award from the National Endowment for the Arts to Support New Exhibition “Women Reframe American Landscape”
Written By Editor on 1/22/23 | 1/22/23
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Commends the Thomas Cole Site
Catskill, NY – January 19, 2023 – The Thomas Cole National Historic Site announced today it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support the new special exhibition “Women Reframe American Landscape.” The groundbreaking project will open at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, NY, where it will be on view from May 6 to October 29, 2023, and travel to the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT. This grant is one of 1,251 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling nearly $28.8 million that were announced by the NEA as part of its first round of fiscal year 2023 grants.
“The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support arts projects in communities nationwide,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “Projects such as this one with the Thomas Cole National Historic Site strengthen arts and cultural ecosystems, provide equitable opportunities for arts participation and practice, and contribute to the health of our communities and our economy.”
“I have visited the gem that is the Thomas Cole National Historic Site many times, and I am always pleased to learn about the new stories Betsy Jacks and her team uncover,” said Senator Schumer. “This federal funding will support a new exhibition to reinsert 19th-century female artists like Susie Barstow into the rich history of the Hudson River School and explore the works of contemporary female American landscape artists. I am proud to deliver this funding that will bolster the unique and educational programming at Thomas Cole Site, that continues to capture the fascination of visitors to the Catskills year-round.”
“This prestigious recognition and critical financial support from the National Endowment for the Arts brings our exhibition ‘Women Reframe American Landscape’ to even broader audiences,” said Betsy Jacks, Executive Director of the Thomas Cole Site. “The prevailing narrative of the art movement that Thomas Cole founded, now known as the Hudson River School, represents only a portion of our cultural heritage. This project will reclaim the accomplishments of women that exhibited and hiked mountains in the 19th century, featuring the highly accomplished artist Susie Barstow (1836-1923). Visitors will see extraordinary historic landscape paintings by women artists and mind-opening installations by contemporary artists, presenting new approaches to land and art today. We are tremendously grateful to Senate Majority Leader Schumer for his continued support and encouragement, which has a big impact on what we can do for our community.”
For more information on other projects included in the NEA’s grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is an international destination presenting the original home and studios of the artist and early environmentalist Thomas Cole (1801-1848). Cole founded the early major art movement of the United States, now known as the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Located on 6 acres in the Hudson Valley, the site includes the 1815 Main House; Cole’s 1839 Old Studio; the reconstructed 1846 New Studio building; and panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains. It is a National Historic Landmark and an affiliated area of the National Park System. The Thomas Cole Site’s activities include guided and self-guided tours, special exhibitions of both 19th-century and contemporary art, print publications, lectures, extensive online programs, school programs, the Cole Fellowship, free community events, and innovative public programs such as the Hudson River School Art Trail—a map and website that enable people to visit the places in nature that Cole painted—and the Hudson River Skywalk, a scenic walkway connecting the Thomas Cole Site with Frederic Church’s Olana over the Hudson River. The goal of all programs at the Thomas Cole Site is to enable visitors to find meaning and inspiration in the full historic context of Thomas Cole’s art and ideas. The themes that Cole explored in his art and writings—such as landscape preservation—are both historic and timely, providing the opportunity to connect to audiences with insights that are highly relevant to their own lives.
Visitor Information
Visit thomascole.org/visit for information on ticketed Sunday Tours and by appointment Private Tours. The grounds are open every day for free from dawn to dusk. Keep in touch on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @thomascolesite.
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THE STATE OF PINBALL BOUNCES BACK
The Best Players in North America Face Off To Crown a Champion
It has been a year of transition but the venerable pinball machine has managed to not only endure but also thrive. The growing allegiance of competitive players has stepped up to showcase their skills across the country in more than 7700 tournaments and leagues in an attempt to qualify for the North American Championship.
The International Flipper Pinball Association is pleased to announce the 8th Annual IFPA State Championship Series finale. With these 7700 tournaments and leagues taking place from coast to coast, more than 21,000 players competed to earn their spots in the final field.
On Saturday, January 21, 2023 over 1000 of the best of the best representing 47 states and the District of Columbia will face off in a survival of the ‘flippest’ to crown champions all across the country, battling for their share of the $170,000 prize pool.
The allure of pinball and the challenge of controlling the movements of a 2 ¼ inch silver sphere has captured the attention and interest of men, women and children around the globe. There are now over 95,000 ranked players who are showcasing their individual skills in more than 8,400 different events and leagues being staged annually. And these numbers keep increasing at a dramatic rate.
New for 2023 the IFPA will also be hosting the 1st Annual IFPA Women’s State Championship Series finale with over 500 players representing 40 states and the District of Columbia. These will be scheduled for the following day, Sunday, January 22, 2023.
In just sixteen years, the International Flipper Pinball Association has been able to provide support, guidance and a structure for so many of the organized leagues and tournaments thanks to the tireless efforts of over two dozen different IFPA country directors.
The International Flipper Pinball Association was created with the express purpose of encouraging, supporting and endorsing competitive pinball throughout the world. The organization provides oversight and assistance to not only establish pinball leagues, but also tournaments, and other promotional activities.
“It is remarkable to see what the IFPA has been able to achieve and the emergence of new locations globally which have opened their doors to pinball. The result is that more and more people are getting the opportunity to play the latest and greatest releases from a growing number of manufacturers. Through it all, pinball has managed to stay relevant as a major part of leisure time entertainment”, states Josh Sharpe, President of the IFPA.
The IFPA Diamond and Platinum sponsors include Stern Pinball, Chicago Gaming Company, Betson Enterprises, Raw Thrills, Planetary Pinball Supply, Bay Area Amusements, Zen Studios, Player One Amusement Group, Color DMD, Tilt Amusements, Little Shop of Games, Comet Pinball, CoinTaker, Operation Pinball, PinStadium, Captain’s Auction Warehouse, Scorbit, The Pinball Company, Mezel Mods, PinShades, Pinball Universe, Flip N Out Pinball, Wizard’s World, Outlaw Pinball and Pinball Monk.
For more information regarding the IFPA or any of its participants, please contact International Flipper Pinball Association Vice President Zach Sharpe (ifpapinballPR@gmail.com) or check the organization website: www.ifpapinball.com.
Written By Editor on 1/17/23 | 1/17/23
Healing Waters Presentation at Sharon Springs Historical Society
Written By Editor on 1/16/23 | 1/16/23
Let’s get together
We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for The Healing Waters of Sharon Springs, NY, January 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM (New York Time).
The Village of Sharon Springs gained international fame through the popularity of its mineral waters. Unlike many other spa resorts, Sharon Springs boasted five different types of mineral waters - white sulphur, blue sulphur, magnesia, Chalybeate, and blue stone water.
Health spas were renowned as much for their picturesque surroundings as for their waters. Sharon Springs had the luxury of the highest quality mineral waters and exceptionally beautiful grounds, bustling with activity, as well as the fresh mountain air. Here, visitors found relief from a myriad of ailments.
Register soon because space is limited at https://bit.ly/3w5RHIi
We hope you’re able to join us!
Ravena Author Publishes Science Fiction Novel
Go Amongst The Stars To Learn That We Can All Live In Harmony With Our Diversity | ||
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IALFs, Humans, and RAHs, a new book by Jay Fullum, has been released by RoseDog Books. The journey to another world begins with Pam's first encounter with an alien. Shortly after she is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Pam goes to her family's camp in an attempt to clear her head and improve the time she has left on this earth. A couple of weeks later, while taking one of her short walks, she begins to feel dizzy. Seconds before passing out, she thinks she sees a little man staring at her. The little man is actually an IALF, an Intelligent Alien Life Form. Near death, the aliens stabilize Pam and transport her to their home planet. Minutes after her arrival on Dandor, Pam is put under Doc's care. His advanced medical abilities make it possible for the alien doctor to fix Pam's little problem. During the time that Pam spends with Doc during her treatment and future checkups, their relationship grows from friend-ship to something more serious. Months later they decide to make it official; they pair. Their hybrid son proves he has skills beyond that of either parent. The IALFs are telepath-ic with other members of the same species. Humans communicate verbally. Shortly after he arrives, Bob proves he had a voice. At the same time, Bob begins to spend more and more time staring at his father. Pam knows that they are communicating telepathically. Bob has another skill that is a total surprise. Weeks later, they realize that Bob can also read Pam's mind. Shortly after Pam comes to Dandor, a small group of higher life forms are rescued from a dying planet. The strange life forms have long hind legs and waddle when they walk. The RAH do a lot of nodding and waving when they are approached, but both the IALFs and humans are unable to communicate with them. The three higher life forms have a few problems to solve, but the new residents of Dandor follow the IALF's lifestyle as a caring, loving species. This is the story of how three species come together and share a planet in peace and harmony. About the Author Jay Fullum is a retired artist and magazine and newspaper columnist, who had a grand time dreaming up the interactions between the IALFs, humans and RAHs. It was also quite a surprise when the author within the book found out that an alien hybrid actually helped him with the illustrations and text. IALFs, Humans, and RAHs is a 320-page hardbound with a retail price of $35.00 (eBook $30.00). The ISBN is 979-8-88527-547-7. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at https://dorrancepressroom.com/ |
FIGHTING TIGER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MAULS MAINE-FARMINGTON 62-42
Cobleskill, N.Y.: The SUNY Cobleskill women’s basketball team returned to the Iorio Gymnasium on Friday afternoon to down the visiting Beavers of the University of Maine-Farmington 62-42 in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) action. With the victory the Fighting Tigers improve to 9-7 overall on the year including a 5-1 mark in conference play while the Beavers fall to 1-12 overall with a 0-5 record versus NAC opponents.
After a slow start that saw the Fighting Tigers take a 29-27 lead into the half, Cobleskill dominated the third quarter outscoring the visitors by a 19-to-4 margin to take a 48-31 lead moving into the fourth quarter from which they never looked back.
The Orange & Black dominated the backboards by a 54-39 margin while limiting the Beavers to only 15-of-61shooting from the field, 24.6%, including only 4-of-19, 21.1%, from three-point range.
First-year guard/forward Audriana Hollister, Mooers Forks, N.Y., Northeast Clinton High School, turned in an impressive effort off the bench with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots with first-year guard Talia Washington, Schenectady, N.Y, Schenectady High School, adding 10 points and eight rebounds to the team’s victory totals.
Cobleskill also received strong outings from senior center Jordan Finch, East Meredith, N.Y. South Kortright High School, with eight points, four blocked shots, three rebounds and two assists and from first-year forward/center Emily Satterday, Latham, N.Y., Shaker High School, with eight points, 10 rebounds.
The Fighting Tigers will conclude their weekend NAC homestand on Saturday January 14 when they host the Hornets of Northern Vermont University-Lyndon with tip-off scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Me.-Farmington at SUNY CobleskillJanuary 13, 2023
Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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Me.-Farmington (1-12/0-5 NAC) | 16 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 42 |
SUNY Cobleskill (9-7/5-1 NAC) | 15 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 62 |
Box Score
PLAYER | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
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STARTERS | |||||||||||||
24 - Jacqui Hamilton - f | 28 | 5-12 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
31 - Rosalie White - f | 20 | 0-7 | 0-0 | 2-6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
12 - Ruby McMinis - g | 31 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
20 - Jaycie Stevens - g | 33 | 3-13 | 0-3 | 2-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
21 - Grace Dwyer - g | 31 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
RESERVES | |||||||||||||
02 - Maddy White | 15 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
04 - Jalyn Stacey | 27 | 1-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
23 - Mikayla Rioux | 6 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
34 - Emily Small | 9 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
TM - TEAM | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
TOTALS | 15-61 | 4-19 | 8-12 | 10 | 29 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 42 | |
24.6% | 21.1% | 66.7% |
PLAYER | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
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STARTERS | |||||||||||||
20 - Jordan Finch - f | 18 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
33 - Emily Satterday - c | 23 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 2-5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
03 - Talia Washington - g | 25 | 4-13 | 2-8 | 0-0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
14 - Taylor Meacham - g | 23 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
21 - Annie Canales - g | 20 | 2-10 | 2-9 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
RESERVES | |||||||||||||
04 - Eva Norris | 11 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
11 - Audriana Hollister | 15 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
12 - Sierra Goodson | 12 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
15 - Hannah Cater | 16 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
22 - Samantha Hansen | 8 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
25 - Amber MacNeil | 7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
31 - Kayleigh Bryant | 8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
40 - Sierra Delaney | 14 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
TM - TEAM | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
TOTALS | 23-68 | 6-25 | 10-16 | 17 | 37 | 54 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 62 | |
33.8% | 24.0% | 62.5% |
Date/Time: | January 13, 2023 - 3:30 pm |
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Location: | Cobleskill, NY |
Technical fouls: | Me.-Farmington-None ; SUNY Cobleskill-None . |
Officials: | Jonathan Patrick Putman,Kevin Thompson Jr,Michael Ornosky |
Attendance: | 61 |