SUNY Cobleskill Women's Swimming & Diving Places Third at NEAC

The SUNY Cobleskill women’s swimming & diving team closed their season over the weekend by finishing third overall at the 2017 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Championships hosted by Cazenovia College.

The Fighting Tigers posted a team score of 324 points which saw team members individually: capture two conference individual championships, earn three second place individual finishes along with two third place individual efforts. Cobleskill also posted strong showings in the relay events with two relays finishing in second place and two additional relays bringing home third place finishes.

Sophomore Emily Sugrue, Long Island City, N.Y., The Renaissance Charter School, was the team’s top individual performer winning the 100-yard butterfly in a time of 1:04.48 and the 100-yard freestyle in a time of 56.03 seconds to earn All-NEAC First Team honors in each event to go with a second place finish in the 50-yard freestyle in 25.61 seconds to earn All-NEAC Second Team honors.

Cobleskill also received strong individual efforts from junior Danielle Hoyt, Wolcott, N.Y., North Rose-Wolcott High School, who placed second in the 200-yard individual medley in a time of 2;26.81 and the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:41.09 to earn All-NEAC Second Team honors in each event along with a third place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:12.46 to earn All-NEAC Third Team honors while senior Mackenzie Cross, Queensbury, N.Y., Queensbury High School, place third in the 50-yard freestyle in a time of 26.94 seconds to earn All-NEAC Third Team honors.

In the relays, the team of freshman Ashley Maye, Westport, N.Y., Moriah Central High School, Danielle Hoyt, Mackenzie Cross and Emily Sugrue earned All-NEAC Second Team honors with second place finishes in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:46.94 and the 200-yard medley relay in 2:00.68 while garnering All-NEAC Third Team honors in the 400-yard medley relay with a time of 4:30.76 to place third in the event.

The Fighting Tigers also received a third place finish in the 800-yard relay from the team of senior Erin Fitzgerald, West Milford, N.J., West Milford High School, freshman Michelle Moffett, Staten Island, N.Y., Saint John Villa Academy, sophomore Sydney Ficarotta, Pearl River, N.Y., Pearl River High School, and Ashley Maye, in a time of 9:54.34 to earn Third Team All-NEAC honors.

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SUNY Cobleskill Men's Swimming and Diving Wins 2017 NEAC Championship

The SUNY Cobleskill men’s swimming & diving team captured their second North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) championship in the last three seasons in dominant fashion over the weekend at the 2017 NEAC Championships hosted by Cazenovia College. The Fighting Tigers posted a team total of 621 points to finish 237 points ahead of their nearest competitors by winning six individual event titles and all five of the relays at the meet.

Junior Anthony McGorsik, East Hampton, N.Y., East Hampton High School, was the team’s top individual finisher winning: the 50-yard freestyle in 22.71 seconds, the 100-yard freestyle in a conference record time of 49.45 seconds and the 200-yard freestyle in 1:50.20 to earn All-NEAC First Team honors in each event.
The Orange & Black also received strong individual performances from: sophomore Sam Datri, Ravena, N.Y., Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, who won the One Meter Diving with a score of 403.65 points to earn All-NEAC First Team honors while placing second in 100-yard individual medley in 1:00.12 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:07.48 to earn All-NEAC Second Team honors both races, sophomore Mike Girolamo, Waverly, N.Y., Waverly High School, who won the 1650-yard freestyle in 19:30.29 to garner All-NEAC First Team honors to go with a second place finish in the 200-yard freestyle in 1:57.44 to earn All-NEAC Second Team honors and a third place finish in the 500-yard freestyle in 5:24.08 to take All-NEAC Third Team honors, and from junior Joslen Pettit, Gloversville, N.Y., Gloversville High School, who won the 200-yard butterfly in 2:19.33 to take All-NEAC First Team honors to go with a third place finish in the 100-yard butterfly in 1:01.16 to bring home All-NEAC Third Team honors in the race.
Sophomore Mick Fryer, Ravena, N.Y., Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, was also a major factor at the meet for the Fighting Tigers earning All-NEAC Second Team acclaim in the: 200-yard individual medley in 2:13.94, the 400-yard individual medley in 4:43.13 and the 200-yard breaststroke in 2:30.11 with second place finishes in each event as was freshman Doug Campbell,  Montgomery, N.Y., Valley Central High School, who placed second overall in the 100-yard butterfly 1:00.85 and the 200-yard backstroke in 2:17.36 to take All-NEAC Second Team honors. Freshman Jon Feil, Guilderland, N.Y., Guilderland High School, was also a multiple All-NEAC honoree with a second place finish in One Meter Diving posting a score of 323.90 points to earn a spot on the league’s Second Team then finishing third in the 100-yard freestyle in 53.58 to earn Third Team all-conference honors.

The team’s final All-NEAC Team individual honorees were Third Team selections: sophomore Ben Henry, Wallingford, Conn., Lyman Hall High School, who finished third in the 50-yard freestyle in 25.67 seconds and freshman Roy Garrett, Remsen, N.Y., Holland Patent High School, who placed third in the 200-yard backstroke in 2:55.32.

In their championship relays the Fighting Tiger team of Mike Girolamo, Sam Datri, Doug Campbell, and Anthony McGorsik won league titles in the: 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:33.67 and the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:27.71. The team of Mick Fryer, Sam Datri, Joslen Pettit and Mike Girolamo took the 400-yard medley relay in 4:03.54 while the team of Doug Campbell, Sam Datri, Joslen Pettit and Anthony McGorsik won the 200-yard medley relay in 1:46.83. The 800-yard freestyle relay of Anthony McGorsik, Doug Campbell, Mick Fryer and Mike Girolamo were also winners in a time of 7:47.47.
All of the Fighting Tiger relays earned All-NEAC First Team honors with the 800-yard freestyle relay setting the conference record in the event.

Reflecting on his team’s impressive performance second-year head coach Chis Brown spoke in glowing terms of Cobleskill’s championship effort.

“I think this was a great accomplishment for our guys; they clearly were the fastest team in the water this weekend. Being this was our second title in the last three years and coming after last year’s heartbreaking finish, I’m extremely proud of our team and what we were able to accomplish.”


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Cobleskill Police Blotter

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

At 5:14 a.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Garrett A. Wilty, 26, of Sharon Springs, NY, for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd.  He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on February 21st at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

At 5:35 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Roger Graham, 21, of Cobleskill, NY, on an Arrest Warrant for Criminal Mischief.  He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and remanded to the Schoharie County Jail $1000 Bail / $2000 Bond.  He is to return to Cobleskill Town Court on February 14th at 5:00 p.m.

At 7:50 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Jeffery A. Britten, 44, of Cobleskill, NY, for Petit Larceny.  He was issued and appearance ticket and released.  He is to return to Cobleskill Town Court on February 28th at 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

At 10:40 a.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Thomas Hartman, 28, of Cobleskill, NY, for Criminal Contempt 2nd and Petit Larceny.  He was arraigned in Cobleskill Town Court and remanded to the Schoharie County Jail on $1000 Bail / $2000 Bond.  He is to return to Cobleskill Town Court on February 14th at 5:00 p.m.

Friday, February 10, 2017

At 7:25 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Christopher P. Douville, 20, of Victor, NY, for Violation of the Village Noise Ordinance.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on March 16th at 5:00 p.m.

At 7:25 p.m Cobleskill Police arrested Kevin M. Hassan, 19, of Merick, NY, for Violation of the Village Noise Ordinance.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on March 16th at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

At 12:45 p.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Brandon M. Burrell, 22, of Bronx, NY, for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on February 21st at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

At 1:20 a.m. Cobleskill Police arrested Myles  B. Foster, 20, of Brooklyn, NY, for Violation of the Village Noise Ordinance.  for Violation of the Village Noise Ordinance.  He was issued an appearance ticket and released.  He is to appear in Cobleskill Town Court on March 16th at 5:00 p.m.

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Esperance Woman to Lead Finance and Admin at St. Rose

The College of Saint Rose announces the appointment of Debra Lee Polley of Esperance, Schoharie County, as vice president for finance and administration.

                In her new role, Polley will be responsible for strategic financial planning and overall management of the College’s financial resources and operations.  She also will oversee the College’s human resources, security, technology, and facilities and housekeeping offices, as well as all treasury, accounting and business operations.

Polley has been with Saint Rose for more than two decades, having joined the College as an accountant in 1994.  Her other roles have included associate director of financial services, director of financial services, comptroller and associate vice president for finance.

A native of Newburgh, Polley holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta and is a licensed certified public accountant.

“Debbie has served Saint Rose with distinction for 22 years. She is a consummate professional and a trusted and deeply knowledgeable colleague with an unwavering commitment to the best interests of our students and the College.  I am so pleased that Debbie will lead this all-important area,” said Saint Rose President Dr. Carolyn J. Stefanco.

Prior to starting at Saint Rose, Polley was a manager at UHY LLP in Albany and a senior accountant at Vanacore, Debenedictus, DiGiovanni & Weddell LLP in Newburgh.

Polley holds membership in the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

In the community, Polley has been deeply involved in the Schoharie Little League.  For more than a decade, she has served as a member of the Little League board and as treasurer, helping the organization obtain grants and raise funds, and pitching in to operate the concession stand.

                Polley and her husband Phil have two sons: Joseph, 17, and John, 13.

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March 2017 Roxbury Library Association Tuesday Forum Program

For the Tuesday, March 14, 2017, Roxbury Library Association Tuesday Forum
Program, at 1:00 p.m., at the Roxbury Library, Manhattan Country School
Farm Program Coordinator and Farm Teacher Catherine Cammer will offer a
slide presentation on Manhattan Country School Farm, with Manhattan
Country School Farm 7th graders reflecting on their experiences at the
farm.

Regular RLA Tuesday Forum attendees will provide refreshments following
Ms. Cammer's program.

The Roxbury Library Association welcomes the public to all RLA Tuesday
Forum programs, activities, and gatherings, which are free of charge.

For information about upcoming RLA Tuesday Forum programs, activities, and
gatherings, please contact Roxbury Library Director Dian Seiler or Roxbury
Library Clerk Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly
opposite the town's United Methodist Church on Main Street.

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Hobart Man Arrested for Obstructing Government Administration

On Friday, February 10 th 2017 at about 8:00pm, Delaware County Sheriff’s

Deputies arrested 59 year old Jeffery C. All of Hobart, New York on one

count of Obstructing Government Administration in the second degree, a

class A misdemeanor. Deputies allege the defendant used physical force in

attempting to prevent law enforcement from performing an official function.

All was later arraigned in front of Judge Lamport at Stamford Town Court

and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $500 bail.

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Meredith Man Arrested for Child Endangerment

On February 9th , 2017, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Korey B.

Fisher 18 years old of Meredith NY, following an investigation into a NYS child

abuse Hotline referral. It is alleged that Fisher provided two 15 year old children

with marijuana, smoking marijuana with the children and then driving both

students to Delaware Academy in Delhi.


Fisher is charged with two Misdemeanor counts of Endangering the Welfare of a

child. He was processed and released on an appearance ticket directing him to

appear in the Town of Meredith Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Fighting Tigers Weekly Recap

The SUNY Cobleskill men’s swimming & diving team posted a dominate effort to claim the 2017 North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Championship with a team total of 621 points at the league’s championship meet hosted by Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, N.Y. over the weekend. The Fighting Tigers were led by junior Anthony McGorsik, East Hampton, N.Y., East Hampton High School, who won the: 50-yard freestyle in 22.71 seconds, the 100-yard freestyle in a conference record time of 49.45 seconds and the 200-yard freestyle in 1:50.2.

The Fighting Tiger women’s swimming & diving team posted a score of 324 points to finish third overall at the at the 2017 NEAC Championships hosted by Cazenovia College over the weekend. Sophomore Emily Sugrue, Long Island City, N.Y., The Renaissance Charter School, won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:04.48 and the 100-yard freestyle in 56.03 seconds at the meet for Cobleskill.

In their quest for a bid to the NEAC tournament the Cobleskill women’s basketball team won one-of-three conference road games during the week defeating Morrisville State College on Wednesday evening 74-63 prior to a weekend road trip to Pennsylvania which saw the Fighting Tigers lose at Penn State Abington on Saturday 65-60 then fall at Bryn Athyn College on Sunday by a 78-71 margin to drop to 13-10 overall on the season including a 9-7 record in conference play. Freshman guard Addy Lawson, Milford, N.Y., Milford High School, averaged 10.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest during the week.

Freshman thrower Thomas Coene, Ontario, N.Y., Thomas Webster High School, was the men’s indoor track & field team’s top finisher at the 2017 Class of ’32 Meet hosted by Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. on Saturday. Coene took second overall in the 35 lbs. weight throw with a mark of 45’ 11 ¼” as the Fighting Tiger posted a team score of 44.50 points to place ninth in the field of 11 teams.

The women’s indoor track & field team posted a team score to place ninth in a field of 10 teams at the 2017 Class of ’32 Meet hosted by Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. on Saturday. Senior hurdler Emily Belewich, Ava, N.Y., Adirondack High School, was the Fighting Tigers’ top performer at the meet finishing second overall in the 60-meter hurdles in a time of 10.09 seconds.

The men’s basketball team dropped three NEAC road contests during the week losing to Morrisville State on Wednesday 75-68 then falling at Penn State Abington on Saturday 75-62 and Bryn Athyn College 59-54 to fall to 3-19 overall on the season including a 3-13 mark in conference play. Senior swingman Brian Jackson, Bronx, N.Y., Global Enterprise Academy, scored 13.0 points and grabbed 5.0 rebounds per contest during the week for the Fighting Tigers.

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In Our Own Voice Presentation on Mental Illness Feb 23rd

On Thursday, February 23 rd , NAMI Delaware County will present In Our Own Voice, at 6 PM at

United Ministry of Delhi, 46 Church Street, on the Courthouse Square.


Snow date is March 2nd at 6 PM.


In Our Own Voice is a program in which NAMI trained speakers share compelling stories about

living with mental illness and achieving recovery and transformation. Audience members are

encouraged to offer feedback and ask questions, and to come to an understanding of what it is

like to live with a mental illness and maintain recovery and hope.


Speaker: Tammy Burrows is a trained presenter for NAMI, and a Mary Ellen Copeland Center

certified Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator. She is a member of NAMI of Otsego.

The presentation is offered free of charge, and there will be light refreshments.


In Our Own Voice is a Signature Program of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the

largest grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country, which provides support,

education, and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families and loved ones,

as well as information for everyone in our communities.


This event is co-sponsored by the Delphic Fraternity of Gamma Sigma Tau of SUNY Delhi.

For event information: namidelawareco@gmail.com or (607) 326-4797

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Winter Storm Warning Through 7pm Monday

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* locations... southern Adirondacks, Lake George Saratoga region,
  Mohawk Valley, capital region, Schoharie Valley, central and
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  and southern Vermont.

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  accumulations across southern Vermont, and higher elevations
  of the southern Adirondacks.

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  afternoon and evening.

* Timing... snow will overspread the region this morning, and
  continue, moderate to heavy at times, through this afternoon
  and evening. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity
  late tonight. Additional periods of snow or snow showers are
  expected on Monday.

* Impacts... snow covered roads and poor visibilities. Winds will
  increase becoming strong and gusty late Sunday night through
  Monday causing considerable blowing and drifting of snow. Some
  wind gusts could approach 50 mph Monday, leading to some
  downed tree limbs, trees, and scattered power outages.

* Winds... southeast at 5 to 15 mph today, with gusts up to 25
  mph possible across higher terrain of the southern greens,
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  late tonight and increase to 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35
  mph. West to northwest winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph
  with gusts up to 50 mph possible Monday.

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Guest Column: Russia's Secret War against Fracking

By Drew Johnson

Recent intelligence reports show Russia is interested in influencing more than just America's elections. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his cronies have taken aim at undermining the U.S. energy industry.

Buried within the U.S. intelligence community's report on Russian activities in the presidential election is evidence the Kremlin is financing and choreographing anti-fracking propaganda in the United States.  By targeting fracking, Putin hopes to increase oil and gas prices, destabilize the U.S. economy and threaten America's energy independence.

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a drilling technique in which water and sand are pumped through rock at high pressure to release deposits of oil and natural gas.

Thanks to new technologies which make the process more efficient and environmentally friendly, fracking supports 4.3 million jobs and generates half a trillion dollars in economic benefit to the United States annually.  Natural gas prices have dropped in half, saving American families $200 a year on average.

Fracking is the major reason why the country is on pace to become completely energy independent by 2020.   America relies on fracking to produce more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil yearly -- over half of total U.S. oil output.

Russia sees all this as a threat.

The Russian government, relying heavily on energy exports for revenues, is concerned "about the impact of fracking and U.S. gas production on the global energy market. "Increased U.S. gas exports create "potential challenges" for the profitability of Russia's state-owned oil and gas monopoly.

In response to America's growing fracking industry, RT, Russia's government-funded international media outlet, aired air a slew of dubious attacks against fracking -- ramming 62 anti-fracking television stories down viewers' throats in seven months.

This isn't the first time Russia has been accused of anti-fracking activism.

In 2014, intelligence information led then-NATO secretary general to conclude Moscow conspired with environmental groups to block fracking activities in Romania, Lithuania and Bulgaria.

A U.S. Senate report found the Sea Change Foundation funneled over $43 million to environmental causes, financing anti-fracking organizations like the League of Conservation Voters and the Sierra Club.  The foundation is heavily funded by a Bermuda-based shell corporation with direct ties to Putin and Russian oil interests.

Russia's propaganda and money funneled to America's most extreme environmental outfits explains why anti-fracking attacks continue even though science confirmed fracking poses no public health threat.

The EPA could "not find evidence that [fracking] led to widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources."

The U.S. Geological Survey and the Groundwater Protection Council found fracking caused no groundwater contamination.  A three-year study at the University of Cincinnati found fracking had no impact on local water supplies.

Fracking created millions of jobs, spurred the economy and created a path to energy independence -- without posing a risk to people or the environment.

It seems the only folks left attacking fracking are puppets of the anti-science, anti-American Russian propaganda machine. They hope lies about fracking can weaken the United States, dry up the supply of oil and gas, drive up energy costs and force European countries to pour money into Putin's coffers.

As the U.S. intelligence report proves, Russia is willing to go to great lengths to destroy America's fracking industry. But the United States should stand firm against this threat. The battle over fracking is one fight America can't afford to lose.

Drew Johnson is a senior fellow at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to a smaller, more responsible government.

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Cuomo Statement: Support College Program

When it comes to higher education in New York this much is clear: A student's access to a quality education shouldn’t depend on what their parents make.

That’s why I kicked off the Excelsior Scholarship Campaign this week, to talk to people about my plan to offer tuition-free college at our state universities to middle class New Yorkers. This initiative is the first-of-its-kind in the nation and will enable thousands of bright, young students to pursue their dreams of higher education -- without the pressure of crushing student loan debt.

Can I count on you to help me make college a reality, not a dream, for all New Yorkers? Share your support for this proposal now.

Far too many young people today are deprived of access to the quality education they need to get ahead and succeed in today’s economy. This proposal will change that.

Through the “Excelsior Scholarship” program, students will be able to realize their dream of  higher education no matter how much money is in their pocket or the neighborhood that they come from. Together we can place more students on a path to financial security, improve our graduation rates and eliminate the burden of student debt. But only if New Yorkers like you step up in support.

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Winter Storm Warning Thursday

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What to Do After a Car Accident

By Michael Ehline

Options in a Time of Stress

The aftermath of a car accident can be among the most difficult circumstances for any family. Faced with a crash, injury, and loss of a vehicle, the trauma can be too much for an individual to handle. This is why it's important to consider what to do in case your family is ever in that situation.

First, it is important to seek medical attention. Too many accident victims think that they feel alright in the immediate aftermath of a crash and then find out later that adrenaline was masking pain.

Secondly, you should always file a police report. This will give you documentation you need about how the accident occurred and should be done as a matter of course.

Thirdly, seek as much information as you can. Document everything. Take photos of the scene, the condition of the car, and if possible interview witnesses. These all help show who may be at fault and if there are any factors in the roadway that helped cause the accident.

Lastly, make sure that you notify the most qualified individuals. Make sure that your insurance company knows what happened but don't accept any offers for settlement before talking to an attorney. A skilled attorney can help you take on this large burden and sort through the legal minefield that may be in front of you. This can be the most important call you make.

Next column we will discuss how a law firm can help get you and your family back on its feet, including paying for medical bills and back pay. See you soon!

Michael Ehline is an expert on auto accident and personal injury law. Michael is the lead attorney at Ehline Law. He can be contacted at michael@ehlinelaw.com.

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C-GCC's Edge Named Athlete of the Week

Columbia-Greene Community College women's basketball standout Tanisha Edge,
of Cementon, has been named NJCAA Region III Athlete of the Week, for Feb.
7, 2017.

Edge led the Twins to an upset win over #1 nationally-ranked Roxbury
Community College on Feb. 2, scoring 43 points with six rebounds and three
assists.  On Feb. 4, she followed up by scoring 24 points in a loss to North
Country Community College.

The citation marks the third time this season the freshman was named NJCAA
Region III Athlete of the Week.

For more information on athletics at Columbia-Greene, including teams
rosters, stats and schedules, visit http://www.cgcctwins.com/landing/index.

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Stamford Man Charged With DWI After Dropping Child Off At School

Brenten R. Bryan, 37, of Stamford, was charged Feb. 6 under Leandra’s law after state police stopped him along state Route 10 in the town of Stamford.

He is charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child passenger less than 16 years old (Leandra’s law), the misdemeanor of aggravated driving while intoxicated with a B.A.C. result of .24 percent and other traffic violations.

The arrest occurred after Bryan was observed speeding and then pulling into the South Kortright Central School parking lot on state Route 10 at 8:35 a.m., according to the release.  The trooper waited down the street and conducted a traffic stop just after the vehicle left the school.  An investigation determined that the Bryan was driving while highly intoxicated and had just let a child less than 16 years old off at the school.
He was issued tickets to appear in Kortright Town Court on Feb 21.

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SUNY Cobleskill to Host Discussion of Schuyler Flatts Archeology Project and Slavery in New York State

Cobleskill, NY — In honor of Black History Month, SUNY Cobleskill is hosting a presentation and forum about the Schuyler Flatts Burial Ground Project, an archeological examination of the remains of 14 people enslaved by New York’s Schuyler family that offers a glimpse into colonial-era slavery in America. The forum will feature Project Manager Evelyn Kamili King as well as Lisa Anderson, Curator of Bioarcheology at the New York State Museum.

The Schuyler Flatts discovery was first made in 2005 during a construction project in Menands, when archeologists found several graves containing, in all, 14 individuals. Investigation revealed that the remains were of African descent and roughly 200 years old. That and other data led to the conclusion that they were likely enslaved by the prominent Schuyler family.

The forum, to be held on February 16 at 7 p.m. in the Bouck Auditorium at SUNY Cobleskill, will cover the discovery and analysis of data, the story of the reburial of the remains last year, and the topic of slavery in New York State.

In addition to managing the Schuyler Flatts Burial Project, Evelyn Kamili King has spent many years working in the public education sector with a focus on advocating for at-risk African American youth. She holds a master’s degree from the College of St. Rose and a bachelor degree from California State University.

Lisa Anderson, Curator of Bioarchealogy at the New York State Museum, researches the biological effects of behavioral and cultural changes on populations in New York before and after the time of European contact.

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Cobleskill Woman Arrested for Alleged Animal Cruelty, Horse Put Down

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, Kalie Petrone, 19, was arrested on charges of animal cruelty. The Cobleskill resident allegedly did not feed or provide water for her horses. The arrest press release states that Petrone did not provide food or water for a period of 48 hours. She was arrested last Friday and issued an appearance ticket for February 23rd at the Charleston Town Court.

According to officials, the horse was brought to a veternarian but needed to be euthanized Saturday.

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Weather Advisory Possible Sunday

For more information please check our always updated weather site.

NWS has issued a Winter Weather Outlook for our area.  As a strengthening low pressure system moves across southern Quebec on Wednesday, some strong gusty west to northeast winds are possible Wednesday morning into early evening.  A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is possible Sunday into Sunday night.

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Pet Talk: "Selecting the Right Pet for You"

By Lorraine Fancher, LVT



Hello and welcome!. Did you know this month is National Responsible Pet Owner Month? For good reason too.

 According to APPA (American Pet Products Association) 65% of US households; an estimated 79.7 million families, own a pet. That 65% of households spent an estimated $62.75 billion dollars on pet products and services, with the predominance of it being spent on dogs and horses (dairy/beef cattle not counted in the survey) according to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association 2016). According to APPA, the volume of expenditure was spent on food and vet care. The unfortunate thing is in 2016, 7.6 million companion animal pets entered the shelter with only 35/37% of them being adopted out, the rest were euthanized or other (not described). This number isn’t taking into account the strays that are found and rescued. Twice as many strays entered shelters in addition to the relinquished pets last year. The American Humane Society states “the  main reasons for relinquishment of pets is; their place of residence doesn’t allow pets, not enough time, divorce, death, behavior issues, and allergies.These figures alone stress the importance of responsible pet ownership and the need to educate the community as this number will continue to grow.

Pet ownership is a privilege and like anything else; comes with responsibility. The most important decision you will make in being a responsible pet owner, is the proper selection (or not) of your pet. Deciding on and selecting a pet is an exciting process which generally involves a lot of emotion and research. Given the fact that many pets will be joining your family for 15 plus years, it’s vitally important to think about all the positive and negative consequences of owning a pet; not just now; but for years to come. It’s important to think about a 1 year, 5 year, 10 year plus plan. Sounds ridiculous, right? But it’s not. Let’s say you pick out a horse for your 13 year old. You will need to plan out what things may be like at the age of 14, 18, 23, 28, etc. No, we cannot plan or predict our futures, however we can make the very best decision based on what our futures may be like. In this scenario; the horse will likely still be exciting to your 14 year old. At the age of 18 or before, your 18 year old has graduated, is driving, probably dating and has other interests now; maybe even college or moving. Is there time for a horse or are you, the parent, going to take over care? Is that something you would be willing to do if able? Now, the age of 23. If you/your child decided to keep taking care of the horse and you get to age 23, what now? The plans may involve continued college, a job, marriage, etc. Who knows. Are you ready to take on that continued care or the responsibility of finding a caring owner for the horse’s remaining life? Now, what if instead, you chose a hamster to give to your 13 year old? Their average lifespan is 3-5 years, which at the very latest, gets you to the age of 18. It’s a pocket pet and easy to transport or even care for. So, the moral of the story is to choose wisely and consider all factors. Some of the factors to take into consideration are; living environment, family dynamics (health, age, children), financial status (even if someone gets sick), accessibility to veterinary care/products, and desired pet’s lifespan, care and continued maintenance. A pet becomes an integral part of the family and rightly so. Please take the time to choose wisely. Please share any questions or stories to pettracks@outlook.com.  
 
Lorraine Fancher, LVT

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