SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tigers Weekly Recap

The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) named 20 SUNY Cobleskill student-athletes the league's All-Academic Team for the Fall of the 2021-22 academic year. In order to be eligible for the award, these Fighting Tiger athletes earned a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) or higher during their semester of competition. 

SUNY COBLESKILL NORTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE 2021 FALL ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM HONOREES 

Name	Yr.	Sport	Hometown	Major
Nick Logan	So.	Cross Country	Queensbury, N.Y.	Plant Science
Eamonn Sullivan	Fy.	Cross Country	Wappingers Falls, N.Y.	Agricultural Equipment
Dillon VanDemortel	Sr.	Cross Country	Newark, N.Y.	Aquaculture
Jenna Swyers	Fy.	Cross Country	Peru, N.Y.	Agricultural Business
Charles Agle	Fy.	Soccer	Eden, N.Y.	Plant Science
Tyler Cinamon	Fy.	Soccer	Oceanside, N.Y.	Business Administration
Peyton Darling	So.	Soccer	Schenevus, N.Y.	Animal Science
Conor Flanigan	Fy.	Soccer	Troy, N.Y.	Canine Management
Wyatt Reed	Fy.	Soccer	Munnsville, N.Y.	Agricultural Engineering
Jeremy Rossi	Sr.	Soccer	Westport, N.Y.	Business Administration
Hannah Fitzgerald	Fy.	Soccer	McGraw, N.Y.	Canine Management
Hayleigh Girard	Fy.	Soccer	Fort Edward, N.Y.	Canine Management
Hannah-Rose Foote	So.	Volleyball	Richmondville, N.Y.	Agricultural Business
Samantha Grant	Jr.	Volleyball	Middle Grove, N.Y.	Animal Science
Mackenzie Larson	So.	Volleyball	Winterset, Iowa	Landscape Contracting
Kelley Miller	So.	Volleyball	Fort Mill, S. C.	Canine Management
Chase Mizell	Jr.	Volleyball	Seville, Ohio	Animal Science
Jillian Mueller	Jr.	Volleyball	Parish, N.Y.	Canine Management
Abigail Scheurich	So.	Volleyball	Oxford, Conn.	Animal Science
Emily Wisniewski	So.	Volleyball	Southbury, Conn.	Animal Science

 

SUNY Cobleskill has announced that due to the recent spike in Covid cases state-wide that until further notice no spectators will be admitted to Fighting Tiger scheduled home athletic contests. Fans can watch Cobleskill games on-line via the Fighting Tiger Sports Network at: https://fightingtigers.cobleskill.edu/sports/2017/9/1/The%20Fighting%20Tiger%20Sports%20Network.aspx.  

 UPCOMING HOME CONTESTS: 

Men’s Basketball vs. Thomas College 1/8, Maine Maritime 1/9, MCLA 1/11, SUNY Delhi 1/29  

Women’s Basketball vs. Thomas College 1/8, Maine Maritime 1/9, SUNY Delhi 1/29  

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UPDATE: Burglary Suspect Arrested After Firing at Deputies

As a result of the ongoing investigation into the incidents involving James  Hartley, age 38, of Ashland, N.Y. that ended in the early morning hours of  December 29th, Hartley was formally charged today with (2) counts of Attempted  Murder of a Police Officer in the First degree, a Class A-II Felony, (1) count of  Burglary in the Second Degree with a Deadly Weapon, a Class C Felony, (1) count  of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, and (1) count of Criminal  Possession of a Forged Instrument in the First Degree. 

Deputies who had been  searching for Hartley in regards to an unrelated Burglary, had observed footprints  in the snow leading to a vacant residence. It is alleged that Hartley fired several  rounds from a 30-30 caliber rifle at Deputies who were approaching the  residence. 

As Deputies took cover and were waiting for assistance, Hartley exited  the residence unarmed and was taken into custody. A search warrant was  subsequently executed at the residence which resulted in the recovery of the  aforementioned rifle. At the time of his arrest, Hartley was also found in  possession of a quantity of forged U.S. currency. 

Hartley was arraigned in the  Town of Catskill Court by Judge Jacobs and remanded back to the Greene County  Jail without bail pending further court appearances. The Sheriff’s Office was  assisted by The State Police, The Greene County District Attorney’s Office, and  Greene County Probation. 

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Snowshoe CANCELLED for January

Still scheduled for Sunday, February 13 and March 13

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Don’t let Old Man Winter keep you indoors! Join us for an invigorating afternoon of winter fun and learn how to “walk on snow.” We will teach you about the different types of snowshoes and all the basic skills you need to enjoy the serenity and unique beauty of winter on snowshoes. Adult and children’s snowshoes are available, so arrive early if you need them, or bring your own. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear a sturdy pair of boots. No snow? We’ll take a hike. Click here to register in advance using PayPal or a credit card, or pay at the gate.

Location: Meet at the Farm House Welcome Center; free parking in the lot across from the entry gates

Members: $5/person, $15/family. Non-members: $10/person, $25/family.

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National Seed Swap Day 2022

National Seed Swap Day 2022

The Schoharie Master Gardeners will be holding their annual seed swap on January 29, 2022, from 10am-Noon at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 173 South Grand Street, Cobleskill, NY 12043. Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring seeds to swap and there will be plenty for people to take home. Seeds will include vegetables, herbs, and flowers. There will also be gardening books to swap. Masks will be mandatory.

 

If you have questions, you can email Jessica Holmes at jmh452@cornell.edu or call 518-234-4303 ext. 119.

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Local SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 887 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2021 semester.

To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

The students included:

Isaiah-Eli Van Buren of Schoharie, NY, whose major is Music Education

Joshua Walther of Middleburgh, NY, whose major is English & Creative Writing

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Agricultural experts to share research, best practices, and recent trends virtually

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council, will be hosting the 19th annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference via Zoom from Tuesday to Thursday, January 11-13, 2022. Join farmers from around the region for this premier agricultural event. Our top-notch speakers will be presenting timely information about dairy, livestock, horticulture, grazing management, honey production and more.

Attendees can join in from the comfort and safety of their home or office. Participation is free. Registration is required to access the Zoom links. Attendees may choose to follow a single track or mix and match sessions that are of interest which include the following topics:

DAIRY: Fostering a Culture of Excitement and Motivation for the Farm’s Future, The Best Offense is a Great Defense:  Managing Dairy Cattle for Healthy Immune Systems, Transition Cow Tips to Win the Game

LIVESTOCK: Dealing with Dystocia:  Calving Emergencies and Newborn Care, Doctor, What Strange Love? Or How I Learned to Love the (dairy) Barn, Low-Cost Outdoor Beef and/or Small Ruminant Winter Shelter and Feed Management, Marketing Your Wool: production, Preparation, and Accessing the Market

GRAZING: Incorporating Annual Forages to the Grazing Plan, Pasture Soil Health Management, Managing Livestock Responsibly in Brush and Woodland Settings 

HORTICULTURE: What to Do When It All Goes Wrong, Please Stop Here!: The Successful Roadside Stand, From the Ground Up: Exploring Soil Health

HONEY: Introduction to Beekeeping and Marketing the Products of the Hive

For more information about the sessions, speakers, or the conference itself, please visit ccedelaware.org/crac or call Kim Holden at 607-865-7090, ext. 241. Pre-registration is requested by January 10th.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. The Watershed Agriculture Council is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and is funded by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Forest Service, U.S.D.A., and other sources.

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SUNY COBLESKILL ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAME VERSUS MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

The SUNY Cobleskill Department of Sport & Exercise announced today that the Fighting Tigers women's basketball away game versus Mount Holyoke College originally scheduled to be played on Wednesday January 5 at South Hadley, Mass. has been postponed due to recently enacted health and safety protocols.  

The Fighting Tigers and Lyons athletic departments will announce at a later date when the game will be rescheduled.   

For further information regarding Fighting Tigers athletic team schedule adjustments please check out the athletic program's website at http://fightingtigers.cobleskill.edu 

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2021 Leaderful Delaware Class Graduates

DELHI - On Monday, Dec. 20, the 2021 Leaderful Delaware Class completed a nine-month program which provided participants with tools and techniques to address critical issues facing Delaware County and their communities.

The program, an initiative of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce,  used lectures, discussion groups, personal introspection, and panel discussions featuring community leaders to assist participants in identifying potential opportunities for community development. The innovative curriculum used in the program is based on scientific theories of organizational and community leadership. 

Leaderful Delaware is an alternative to the traditional leadership model and calls on leaders to be concurrent, collective, collaborative, and compassionate.  Strategies included effective facilitation, dialogue skills, active listening skills, managing conflict, intercultural competence, leadership styles,  and peer coaching. 

All participants were selected for the program, based on their:

Commitment and motivation to community service.

Previous community service or desire to become involved in community activities. 

Interest in public service and desire to learn more about public policy.

Potential to advance to a leadership position within their companies.

Commitment to remain in Delaware County.

For information on enrollment in the 2022 Leaderful Delaware class, to begin in Spring 2022 call 607-746-2281.

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Upcoming at the Mountain Top Library

Tuesday, January 4th, 2 pm "Tai Chi Tuesdays":  Experience meditation in motion in this new weekly series. All skill levels are welcome.

Tuesday, January 4th, 2 pm - 4 pm: "Get Started with the Library's Free E-Resources." We want to help you with Hoopla & Overdrive. No appointment necessary, just bring your phone, laptop, or tablet, and you will be on your way to FREE e-books, streaming audiobooks, movies, magazines, music, and more!

Wednesday, January 19th,  10 am - 2 pm: "Senator Michelle Hinchey's Staff Mobile Office Hours": Meet one-on-one with Senator Hinchey's constituent services team, where local residents can get assistance with a problem or share their perspectives on issues facing our district. 

Weekly / Ongoing

FREE Face Masks Available at the Mountain Top Library, Courtesy of Greene County Emergency Services. Stop in and get your mask today!

Fresh off the Press! Pick up your copy of  "Simply Homemade," a community cookbook compiled by the Mountain Top Library. Your $15 donation will support the Mountain Top Library & will make a great gift to you or someone you love!

The Great Giveback is BACK! The Mountain Top Library Is Collecting Non-Perishable & Personal Care Products for the Tannersville Food Pantry! Bring Your Donations To the Library During Our Hours of Operation. If You Have Any Questions, Please Call Us @ 518-589-5707

The "Book & Tote Bag Sale" Continues! While supplies last - Fill a Stewart's Shops Tote Bag with books from the Mountain Top Library Book Sale for ONLY $8. 

Every Third Friday of the Month - "Get Assistance with Healthcare": A Representative from the Healthcare Consortium will be available to meet at The Mountain Top Library from 1 -4 pm. Please call to arrange an appointment at 518-822-9600 ext. 300

Community Recovery Group:  Fill up your empowerment tool box &  inquire about this opportunity for recovery, growth, and support, presented by the Mountain Top Cares Coalition. Contact Mary Ellen @ 518-410-4175 or Email MaryEllenHoltzman1@gmail.com

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Two Greene County Residents Arrested for Burglaries

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office arrested Maria Uvino, age 30, and James Hartley, age 38,

both of Ashland. Uvino and her boyfriend, Hartley, had been the suspects in several burglaries in the Ashland area over the last few weeks. 

On December 27th a home owner heard someone in his attached garage trying to forcibly enter his kitchen, when he yelled, the perpetrators fled into a wooded area behind the residence. A GCSO Deputy, who was nearby, arrived immediately thereafter and saw the perpetrators in the woods. The Deputy entered the woods and gave chase, ultimately apprehending Uvino. 

A search continued for Hartley, who had made multiple threats to shoot police officers via phone and social media, throughout the next two days. The search concluded at approximately 3:00am this morning, 12/29/21, when Deputies found tracks in the snow leading to a vacant house on CR 10 also in Ashland. As Deputies approached the house, Hartley fired several rounds through the windows at them. A perimeter was established around the house and contact was made with Hartley who subsequently surrendered without further incident. Uvino was charged with Burglary 2nd degree, 2 counts of Felony Criminal Mischief, and 1 count of Possession of Stolen Property- she was arraigned before Judge Jacobs, T/Catskill Court, and was committed to the Greene County jail in lieu of $50,000 bail/ $100,000 bond on 12/27/21. 

Hartley was arrested on a Warrant for Burglary 2nd and 2 counts of Felony Criminal Mischief and arraigned before Judge Lawyer, T/Ashland Court on 12/29/21 – Hartley was committed to the Greene County Jail with no bail. The investigation remains ongoing and multiple further charges with regards to the events this morning are forthcoming. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by The State Police, The Greene County District Attorney’s Office and Greene County Probation.

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Message of Hope by Sister Chirya: Keeping the Inner Light Bright

We have to think about how we can focus on and be instrumental for our own transformation.  To think about the transformation of others is a waste of time.  Remember, “When I change, the world changes.”  Transformation comes from keeping God’s company. He is not only the Supreme Soul; He is my Father, Teacher, Friend, Guide.  Keeping His company brings transformation in the self.  I must not waste my time getting caught up in concerns about the body, other people or anything of the world.  Let me be free from any kind of tension and pay attention to staying connected to God’s light. The inner strength and power I receive brings transformation within.  Seeing my transformation, others will have love for me.  

 

So let’s get started. Well-being is a skill. It needs cultivating. Get into the habit of exercising your mind in order to keep it healthy.  Everything, which means everything, in our life begins with our thoughts.  Every thought creates vibrations. Vibrations are like sound waves; no obstacles can stop their radiation. To exercise the mind means creating a pure positive thought and holding stable that feeling and thought.  This means if I need peace, I can emerge and hold on to that thought and feel the light of peace within for however long I want.  This daily practice prepares one to deal with difficult times.  

 

Get into the intermittent daily habit of simply closing your eyes and taking 10 deep breaths. Look within and increase your awareness - the capacity to know what your mind is doing. Stop now and then for a moment to practice and become aware of the quality of your thoughts.   Check and change them when necessary.  Daily, consciously choose the quality of your thoughts - accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative and throw away the waste.   As is my thinking, so are my actions and experiences in life.  Value what you have regardless of how little it may seem to you. Count your blessings. Who knows how long you will have them! 

 

Each day create and nurture good vibrations within and silently touch everyone with your bright inner light. We have received a very clear path. I simply have to walk on this path I see in my mind and show it to others.  When we do this the darkness of ignorance in the world now will be dispelled.

 

Contact: Yvonne Chirya Risely  bkchirya@gmail.com   chirya.risely@peacevillageretreat.org

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Roxbury Fire District Meeting Notice

Please take notice that the organizational meeting for the Roxbury Fire District of the Townof Roxbury, County of Delaware, NY, will be held on the 13th day of January 2022 at 7:00pm at the Roxbury Fire House, located at 53613 State Highway 30, Roxbury, NY 12474. 

This notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of NY by order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Roxbury Fire Department.

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New data show health care providers increasingly Ask, Advise and Assist smokers in quitting

Albany, NY: New NYS Department of Health data show an increase in health care providers working with patients to quit smoking. 

More than three-quarters of smokers who saw their provider in 2019 reported that their doctor advised them to quit smoking—a 12.5% increase from 2014. More than half reported that their doctor offered assistance to quit—a 23.3% increase from 2014. Smokers who receive assistance from their physicians double their odds of successfully quitting.

Dr. Ronald Pope, Columbia Memorial Health Vice President of Medical Services, Care Centers, said: “Helping patients to stop smoking is an important goal for our care team. CMH providers can offer several options to help smokers kick the habit and improve their health and quality of life.”

Despite the increased communication around the health effects of smoking, there is still more work to be done. The Twin Counties’ adult smoking rate was a third higher than the statewide average in 2018. Smoking rates are particularly high among New Yorkers of low socio-economic status, lower education and those with behavioral health issues. 

Columbia County Mental Health Center integrated questions about clients’ smoking status into their intake process in 2019. 

“Forty percent of all cigarettes in the United States are consumed by individuals who live with mental illness or substance abuse disorders,” Tobacco Cessation Specialist Rose Aulino said. “Because of that, nicotine dependence has been a real focus of treatment for us. The results have been encouraging.” 

Smokers that are interested in quitting are encouraged to talk to their healthcare provider about what nicotine replacement therapy and/or counseling options are available. You can also call the New York State Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866-697-8487 to receive free nicotine patches and be connected with a quit coach. 

Tobacco-Free Action of Columbia & Greene Counties is a nonprofit organization funded by the NYS Department of Health that advocates for policy change to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, make tobacco products less visible and accessible, and make tobacco use more expensive, less convenient, and less socially acceptable.

Columbia Memorial Health is an advanced multi-specialty healthcare system serving more than 100,000 residents in Columbia, Greene and Dutchess counties at more than 40 primary care and specialty care centers. In addition, CMH’s inpatient hospital, located in Hudson, has served our region since 1893 and is one of the most innovative and technically advanced facilities in the Hudson Valley. Columbia Memorial Health, Albany Med, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital are part of the Albany Med Health System, the largest locally governed health system in the region. Learn more at www.columbiamemorialhealth.org

To learn more about the Columbia County Mental Health Center and the services offered, please visit www.columbiacountymhc.com

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Review: New Braunfels Chocolate

Late this year, we received a request to review some chocolate from the New Braunfels Smokehouse. Chocolate? From a smokehouse? We were as surprised as you may be.

We said yes, and two weeks later some chocolate turtles arrived on our doorstep, sealed with a cooling pack to keep it from melting. The chocolate, almond, caramel combination is one that we've had quite a few times in the past, but these were good.

In fact, we were so impressed by the chocolate, we brought the individually-wrapped turtles to Thanksgiving where they became a sweet hit.

Find more info below:

https://www.nbsmokehouse.com/

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Middleburgh Library News

 

1/1 - New Years Day - The library will be closed to celebrate the holiday

 

1/4 - 1:00-4:00 PM - Mahjong - In our Community Room.  Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Come join our friendly group of players for a fun afternoon of conversation and Mahjong. Never played? Not a problem! They are happy to teach you. Meet in the Community Room. No registration required.

 Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs.  Also, don't forget our Facebook page.

Masks are now required for everyone coming into the library.  Vaccinated or Unvaccinated.  Thank you.

 

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Ashland Speaks by Lula Anderson

Happy New Year to all!  I hope and pray that 2022 will be a much better year.  We had so many hopes for this year and then ......... New illnesses, more deaths, car repairs, a tree falling in my back yard, need I say more?  We all keep hoping that the New Year will bring a change that is good.  Let us all keep our expectations high, and hope for the best that life has to offer.

I made several spelling errors last week for which I deeply apologize.  My spell check doesn't always work well.  I write phonetically, and sometimes I can't figure out names and places.  

Greetings from Jim Kelderhouse from South Carolina.  He is fine, but he's not in the Catskills.  Jim and family lived in Cornwallville and Windham.

The Pastor in Ashland has been doing a series on Going Home and the emotions felt when you return to the place of your youth.  On Christmas Eve, Jesus was home at the church.  Were you there, or on the outside looking in?  Have you found your home?  Did you spend your Christmas reliving memories of happier Christmases?  Have you started any new traditions for your family?  The end of the year is a time to remember while the New Year is a time to make changes.

I heard that Deacon Peter is finally slowing down a little.  Good for him.  

Prayers for Jerry Lawrence of Lexington and for Ken Smith who is in Florida.  Sympathy to the Holister family of Hunter.  Many are scheduled for surgery in the very near future.  Please keep them in your prayers.

It's time to make New Year's resolutions.  Have you made any yet?  

AS I REMEMBER IT

Christmas is a time for family celebrations and making memories.  I look around, and find this generation's families not even talking to each other.  Husband, wife, both in different rooms in front of separate televisions, playing video games.  Each child has his own bedroom with television and at least one game console.  A house full of people, with no communication.  No smells coming from the kitchen because it's easier to do take out.  We each have our our cell phone, so we text each other when we need something.  No personal interaction.

When we were young, we went outside and played with our siblings.  Father would harness the horses to the sled and we'd go to Creamery Pond to ice skate.  We had a huge bonfire to keep our feet warm.  We brought blankets to snuggle under.

Each town had a band and baseball team.  We would learn  to play together and have friendly competitions with our neighbors.  The churches all had a youth group and we would go roller skating, or have dances.  The Catholic Church had a basketball court and kids would gather there.  

Even at home, families would get together and while the adults talked and "did their thing" in the parlor, the kids would be upstairs playing and horsing around.  We would sleep 4 to 5 in a bed, or on sofas or on ;blankets on the floor.  We looked forward to being with our cousins.  Each would bring a toy to share and play with.  We would play hide and seek in the closets, attic and cellars.  We had scavenger hunts, family against family with things that were previously hidden.  We were always sociable.  We did family activities, we did church activities, we did activities with friends.  Sam Carpenter's father used to take a group of kids down to the bowling alley or the skating rink.  Families didn't sign a waiver for their child to get in his car, they just let the kids go.  We trusted our neighbors, and we had fun together.  Now everyone is scared to have their children out of their sight, except if they are home, in their room, playing video games, by themselves.

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