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12/25/20
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Video of Esperance NY Flooding Christmas Day 2020
Written By Editor on 12/25/20 | 12/25/20
12/22/20
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING NOTICE
Written By Editor on 12/22/20 | 12/22/20
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors will be holding their organizational meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 5:00 pm at 284 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Schoharie County Office Building, Board of Supervisors Chambers, Schoharie, New York 12157.
Sheryl Largeteau, Clerk of the Board
Schoharie County Board of Supervisors
284 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Schoharie County Office Building
Schoharie, New York 12157
(518) 295-8347
12/18/20
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Deputy Arrested for Alleged DWI
Written By Editor on 12/18/20 | 12/18/20
Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced that a Deputy Sheriff employed by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and Official Misconduct. While his innocence is presumed as an accused, the former member has been terminated from employment as a Deputy Sheriff because his actions created the appearance of impropriety. A Deputy Sheriff employed by this agency is held to the highest ethical and professional standards and this type of impropriety will not be tolerated by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
Anthony Shields, 25, of Colchester was arrested on December 17th by Sheriff’s Deputies for reporting to work in an alleged intoxicated condition. Shields recently graduated the Police Academy in November and was previously employed at the Sheriff’s Office as a Corrections Officer since 2017.
Shields was subsequently processed and released on appearance tickets reportable to the Delhi Town Court on January 26, 2021.
Speaking on the arrest, Sheriff Craig S. DuMond remarked, “I am extremely disappointed and exasperated by Mr. Shields conduct. His actions discredited himself, his peers, and the honor of the Sheriff’s Office. Let these charges and his immediate termination from service demonstrate to the public that no one is above the law and that similar matters will always be dealt with swiftly and openly to ensure the continued public trust which every member of the Sheriff’s Office cherishes”.
12/15/20
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Enroll Your Dog in College with SUNY Cobleskill’s Canine Training and Management Program
Written By Editor on 12/15/20 | 12/15/20
The SUNY Cobleskill Canine Training and Management Program is seeking dogs for its canine classes, and enrollment, training, and daytime care are all free of charge. Dogs should be at least one year old (some exceptions are made); can have little or no training; must be social to humans and other dogs, and; must be current on typical vaccinations.
Temperament tests are performed with dogs prior to their acceptance into the program. Once accepted for the spring semester, dogs may daytime board at the Campus Kennels (space dependent) or commute from home to each class at specific times of day. Interested dog owners should contact Instructor/Coordinator Kyle McCraith at mccraikj@cobleskill.edu.
SUNY Cobleskill’s Bachelor of Technology degree program in Canine Training and Management is the only program of its kind in the country providing a comprehensive canine training and management curriculum. The degree prepares students for a wide range of professional opportunities, including working dogs, service dogs, and therapy dogs.
The SUNY Cobleskill campus is home to dedicated canine-specific training facilities, and the College supports a student-run canine club.
HCR Home Care Employees and HCR Cares Give Generously to 61 Families This Thanksgiving
Sixty-one families in need received food for the Thanksgiving holiday, as a result of donations from HCR Cares and HCR Home Care.
HCR employees and HCR Cares generously donated food items to fill gift bags for families in the Catskills, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions. HCR’s CEO, Louise Woerner, and her husband, Don Kollmorgen, personally donated funds to provide turkeys for the families. This annual tradition is one of the employees’ highlights throughout the year – to be able to give back to families in the communities they serve.
bout HCR Home Care
Founded in 1978, HCR Home Care (hcrhealth.com) is a leading provider of home health services to patients, physicians and other health care professionals across New York state. The company’s quality and services are routinely recognized nationally and statewide, including being named in the top 25 percent of agencies by HomeCare Elite™ and receiving the Rochester Business Ethics Award. HCR is certified and approved for Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans. A top-ranked woman-owned business headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., the company operates in 22 counties across the Catskill, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country regions.
About HCR Cares
Founded in 1979 and based in Brighton, N.Y., HCR Cares is a 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to address barriers to independent living through research, education and programs. Dedicated to ensuring quality home-based health care that is safe and successful, HCR Cares’ research and educational activities foster best home-care practices and identify new ways to serve those whose independence is challenged. A partner of HCR Home Care, HCR Cares has received funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Greater Rochester Health Foundation.
Middleburgh R&G Youth Archery Program Postponed
After a meeting with the supervisors of the MIDDLEBURGH ROD AND GUN CLUB'S Youth archery program..the decision was made ..( WITH HEAVY HEARTS ) to postpone the program until further notice. Due TO the UNCERTAINTY of state restrictions and regulations ...PLEASE NOTE the MIDDLEBURGH ROD AND GUN CLUB. REMAINS COMMITTED TO OUR YOUTH. AND COMMUNITY...JOE KOPACZ PRESIDENT....
Sidney FCU Provides Remote-Learning Financial Literacy Program for Local Schools
Local students are getting a free education in how to manage their money. Sidney FCU is working with Banzai, a national award-winning financial literacy program, to make online, remote-friendly curriculum available to 27 schools in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties completely free.
"Banzai is a web-based financial literacy program. Kids get their own accounts, and they work through assignments that are based on real life," Morgan Vandagriff, co-founder of Banzai, said. "But because Sidney FCU is sponsoring it, local schools get it for free. More than ever, it's important that kids develop sound financial skills to prepare them for the real world, and Sidney FCU realizes that and they're doing something about it."
Banzai is an interactive, online program supplemented by printed workbooks and aligns with New York state curriculum requirements for personal finance education. The course work can be completed on any internet enabled computer or mobile device, and teachers are able to monitor student progress remotely. It has become the largest program of its kind, servicing more than 60,000 teachers nationwide.
Sidney FCU has offered time, money, industry experience, and a variety of credit union resources to help local schools teach personal finance in the classroom. Students using the program are exposed to real-life scenarios where they learn to pay bills and balance a budget – but it’s not always easy. Students must learn to manage unexpected expenses such as parking tickets, interest charges and overdraft fees. The educational program also introduces students to auto loans, bank statements, entertainment costs, savings and more.
Teachers interested in using the Banzai program can visit sfcu.teachbanzai.com or call 888-822-6924
12/4/20
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Legal Notice: Windham Fire District Election
Written By Editor on 12/4/20 | 12/4/20
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Windham Fire District No. 1 will be held at the Windham Town Hall, 371 State Route 296, Hensonville, New York, on the 8th day of December, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on said day, during which time the polls will be open for the receipt of ballots for the election of a Fire District Commissioner for the term of five years commencing January 1, 2021 and expiring December 31, 2025 and for the election of a Fire District Commissioner for the term of three years commencing January 1, 2020 and expiring December 31, 2023.
Dated: November 18, 2020
By Order of
Windham Fire District No. 1
Sandra Allen
12/1/20
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DelCo Chamber Partners with U.S. Chamber
Written By Editor on 12/1/20 | 12/1/20
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to provide its members with valuable new programs and services. Through the U.S. Chamber’s Federation Partnership program, small business members in good standing with the Delaware County Chamber will now receive the benefits of U.S. Chamber membership. This new member benefit is provided at no additional cost to members.
By joining the Federation Partnership, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is helping the U.S. Chamber’s effort to build the nation’s largest grassroots advocacy network. The Delaware County Chamber will continue to focus on local issues and programs. The U.S. Chamber will alert and mobilize Delaware County members on national issues ranging from taxes to technology to transportation. This ever-growing coalition of small businesses allows the U.S. Chamber to present a strong, unified voice for business in Washington, D.C.
In addition to the Delaware County Chamber’s benefits members already enjoy, U.S. Chamber membership provides access to members-only sections of www.uschamber.com, including thousands of small business tips and tools; discounts on services; uschamber.com weekly e-newsletter; the U.S. Chamber’s monthly flagship publication, uschamber.com; and timely communications alerting small businesses to pressing legislation or policy initiatives.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce represents more than 350 businesses.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region. Learn more at delawarecounty.org.
11/30/20
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Police Investigate House Explosion in Seward
Written By Editor on 11/30/20 | 11/30/20
Troopers were called to 5700 State Route 145 in the Town of Seward shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving after the home exploded. Troopers assisted the Schoharie County Fire Coordinator and his team at the scene. The residence is unoccupied and no one was inside at the time of the explosion. No injuries resulted from the blast. The Sharon Fire Department responded to the scene. The investigation into the incident is continuing.
11/25/20
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BOCES Students Aid the Joshua Project
Written By Editor on 11/25/20 | 11/25/20
SCHOHARIE -- Capital Region BOCES students, faculty and staff volunteered to make Thanksgiving a little brighter for residents of Schoharie County.
The students, members of the SkillsUSA chapter on campus, joined Criminal Justice teacher Gerald Place, Teaching Assistant Andrea Rea and Business Liaison Nancy Liddle in preparing food baskets at the Fusion Church in Cobleskill as part of The Joshua Project.
Students taking part in the Friday afternoon and evening charitable work included Hunter Bouck, a criminal justice student from Schoharie, Destiny Honsinger, an automotive trades technology student from Cobleskill-Richmondville and Jillian Schoenherr, a culinary student from Schoharie.
Earlier in the day, culinary students on the Schoharie Campus led by teacher Chris Snye prepared dozens of cookies to go into the food baskets.
“I'm very proud of the leadership that our SkillsUSA students are showing your fellow-students here at Schoharie CTE and am happy to see so many participants helping at the church. They are truly making a difference in the community,” said Principal Mindy Iannotti.
SkillsUSA is a national organization for career and technical education students that promotes personal and professional growth and offers them the opportunity to compete at the local, regional, state and national levels.
SkillsUSA bolsters students skills, character at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School
ALBANY/SCHOHARIE/ROTTERDAM – Ask graduates of the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School what their favorite memory is and many you will give you the same answer – their time in SkillsUSA.
Whether it be the comradery of competing in regional, state or national competitions or the skills they learn, students who take part in the SkillsUSA program say it was one of the best decisions in their young lives.
“My time in SkillsUSA gave me priceless leadership, professionalism, and communication skills. SkillsUSA made me the leader I am today,” said Class of 2020 Diesel Tech graduate Aidan Enders of Duanesburg.
Saratoga Chef and Food Network TV series Chopped Champion Michelle Hunter also credits SkillsUSA with sharpening her skills while she was a student at Capital Region BOCES.
“I did a lot of competitions in BOCES for SkillsUSA and I did a few after that and the all taught me to prepare and over plan to make sure the timing was right,” said Hunter, a 2007 BOCES graduate.
SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school and students. The organization promotes personal and professional growth and offers students the opportunity to compete at the local, regional, state and national levels. Locally, a competition drawing hundreds of students from across the region and beyond takes place each March in Schenectady with the winners competing against peers in Syracuse in April. Winners of the state competitions advance to nationals in Kentucky each June.
Enders, who served as New York State president of the national organization, said he learned numerous professional skills from workshops and training offered in the program, as well as through the interactions and mentoring he received.
Meet people, make friendships, network
But it’s not just the skills taught through mentoring and workshops, it’s the passion engrained in students and the ability to meet and work with other like-minded people their own age.
“It’s a good opportunity to meet new people and see how you are compared to others,” said Class of 2020 culinary graduate Taylor Lang from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk.
“Competing was a great experience. You can learn a lot by watching others and meeting new people,” added fellow 2020 graduate Chelsey Manor of Cohoes.
Building skills
New SkillsUSA officers were recently installed at the Albany and Schoharie campus chapters. Many of them said they are looking forward to the entire experience the organizations affords its members.
“I am looking forward to expanding my leadership abilities and learning new skills, as well as just meeting new people,” said Albany Campus afternoon session Co-President Melody Francis.
“I look forward to expanding my leadership skills and promoting the program and BOCES,” said Schoharie Campus President Hunter Bouck from Schoharie Central School District.
While building skills and experience is one aspect of SkillsUSA, so is giving back to the community. Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School SkillsUSA students regularly take part in community service offerings, such as collecting toys and food for local organizations around the holidays to volunteering their time Concerned for the Hungry, Inc. and other charitable groups.
“It’s nice to be able to help people who are working and just can’t make it all the way to the end of the month without a little help,” said Emily Simon, a senior in the criminal justice program from Schalmont.Any student attending the career and technical school is eligible to join the SkillsUSA organziation. For more information, go to https://www.skillsusa.org/.
11/24/20
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Carlisle Man Arrested for Allegedly Peering into Houses Nude, with Crack
Written By Editor on 11/24/20 | 11/24/20
On November 22, 2020 , Troopers in Cobleskill arrest a 57-year-old Carlisle man for Class B Misdemeanor of Public Lewdness and the Class A Misdemeanors of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th.
Troopers charged Steven E. Janesky of Carlisle following calls from neighbors which reported Janesky was peering into area homes while nude. During the subsequent investigation, Janesky was found to be in possession of a small quantity of crack cocaine which resulted in the additional charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th..
Janesky was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Carlisle Court on 12/09/20.
Senator Jen Metzger Concedes in Race for the 42nd District
Three weeks after Election Day, most of approximately 30,000 absentee and affidavit ballots have been counted in the contest for New York’s 42nd State Senate District, and Senator Jen Metzger has conceded the race. Metzger picked up a majority of the votes counted after election day, and the final margin will be less than one percentage point when the remaining ballots are counted.
Senator Metzger has issued the following statement:
“Serving the people of the Hudson Valley and Catskills as State Senator these past two years has been the great honor of my life. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to bring about positive change that improves people's lives in this unique place we all love. I want to thank my dedicated and hardworking staff, as well as my campaign team and the hundreds of volunteers who made our people-powered campaign a purposeful and steady force down to the very end.
“In January, Mike Martucci will take this seat in the State Senate, and I wish him the best in his new position, because we all deserve good representation, regardless of our political point of view. Until then, I will serve the remainder of my time in office with the same energy and commitment I've given this job for the last two years. We cannot stop fighting for the dignity and well-being of all people in our communities. Whatever positive change we make in the world, we make together."
11/23/20
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Daily Schoharie County Emergency Services Report
Written By Editor on 11/23/20 | 11/23/20
From the Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services:
Current Incidents: - 08/24 – 11/20/2020: Interstate 88 (Richmondville/Cobleskill) East/West; Concrete Pavement Repair; Alternating Long Term single lane closures.
- Schoharie County State of Emergency (March 16, 2020) is still in effect due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Schoharie County Buildings are open to the public by Appointment Only. (06/15/2020)
Hydrological Outlook:
· Outdoor Flood Warning Sirens
o Wed 11/18/20: Silent testing of the Outdoor Flood Warning Sirens complete, nothing significant to report.
· Stream Gauges
o Gilboa Dam elevation: 1125.62’. Notch crest gate is OPEN (down); both syphons off; Water IS Spilling.
o Individual Stream Gauge Graphs Attached.
Road Closures & Repairs:
· NYS DOT
o 08/24 – 11/20/20: I88 (Richmondville/Cobleskill) East/West; Concrete Pavement Repair; Alt lane closures.
· County DPW
o Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
· Town/Village DPW
o Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
Utility Outages:
· National Grid
o Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
· NYSEG
o Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
· Water/WWTP
o Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
· Pipelines
o Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
OES Fire Branch:
Fire Danger Risk for Schoharie County is Low.
USDA Drought Conditions for Schoharie County normal.
OES EMS Branch:
· Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
OES Safety Branch:
Nothing significant to report (NSTR).
Law Enforcement:
· The Sheriff’s Office has created a Tip Line in effort of battling ongoing issues in our county. If you SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! Law enforcement can’t do it alone – they need your help! 518-295-2295.
Department of Health (DOH):
For the latest information and guidance on the COVID-19 Pandemic, please see:
Schoharie County Department of Health Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SchoharieDOH/
New York State Department of Health: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
New York Forward: https://forward.ny.gov/
Governor Cuomo Executive Orders: https://www.governor.ny.gov/executiveorders
Legal Notice: Windham Fire District Annual Elections
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the Windham Fire District No. 1 will be held at the Windham Town Hall, 371 State Route 296, Hensonville, New York, on the 8th day of December, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on said day, during which time the polls will be open for the receipt of ballots for the election of a Fire District Commissioner for the term of five years commencing January 1, 2021 and expiring December 31, 2025 and for the election of a Fire District Commissioner for the term of three years commencing January 1, 2020 and expiring December 31, 2023.
Dated: November 18, 2020
By Order of
Windham Fire District No. 1
Sandra Allen
Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum Celebrate #GivingTuesday!
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum will celebrate Giving Tuesday with nonprofits across the nation. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the U.S. and in close proximity with the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.
Those interested in joining Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum’s #GivingTuesday initiatives can visit FenimoreArt.org or FarmersMuseum.org. In addition, every donation made will be matched up to a total of $10,000 by a generous anonymous donor, doubling the impact of each contribution. This match will be applied to all gifts received by both museums from now until #GivingTuesday ends (midnight on December 1).
“We are proud of what we were able to accomplish this year despite the many challenges, and we cannot thank our donors enough for their continued support,” said Dr. Paul S. D’Ambrosio, Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum President and CEO.
Funds raised for both museums will directly support educational programming–which includes Distance Learning and Virtual Programs. Distance Learning takes the place of in-person student field trips and provides free content to teachers everywhere. Virtual Programs continue to offer a rich slate of activities throughout the winter. Both programs are essential for students during the ongoing pandemic.
For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org).
Follow both museums on Instagram and Facebook or sign up for e-newsletters to keep up with the latest information. For more, visit FenimoreArt.org or FarmersMuseum.org.
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