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Thursday, May 15, 2014 local almanac

May 15, 2014 12:01 am
Weather right now


[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="128"] Cairo: High 75F; low 61F.[/caption]

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="125"] Catskill: High 73F; low 62F.[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READ TEMPERATURE IN HUDSON: On thermometer in Studio A.

FAR LEFT: The temperature on the far left is from the Hawthorne Valley Farm Weather Page.
MIDDLE TEMP: Cairo from Weather Underground page.
FAR RIGHT: Catskill from Weather Underground page.

Local weather forecast
Today’s forecast is specific to Catskill, in Greene County:
Today:
Patchy drizzle before 11 a.m., then a chance of showers after 11 a.m. Cloudy. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms also possible after 9 p.m. Mostly cloudy. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Forecast for the next three days:
Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Friday night, showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy. Low around 54.
Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny. High near 70. Saturday night, partly cloudy. Low around 51.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny. High near 70. Sunday night, a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 50.


Sunrise today: 5:33 a.m.
Sunset today: 8:10 p.m.
Length of the day: 14:36 hrs.


Town meetings
Today is the third Thursday of the month.
WGXC suggests calling ahead to confirm time and location.


ANCRAM Board meeting at 7 p.m. in Town Hall at 1416 County Rte. 7, Ancram (329-6512).
CHATHAM Town Board meeting at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 488 State Route 295, Chatham (392-3262).
COPAKE Comprehensive Planning Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 230 Mt. View Road, Copake (329-1234).
DURHAM Town board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Town Building, 7309 State Rt. 81, East Durham.
GREENE COUNTY Finance Audit Committee meeting at 5 p.m. at County Building, Suite 408, 411 Main St., Catskill (719-3270).
GHENT Town Board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. with an executive session on pending litigation; the public meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m., at Town Hall, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent (392-4644).
HUDSON Common Council Economic Development Committee meeting at 6 p.m. is cancelled (828-1030).
KINDERHOOK Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 4 Church St, Niverville (784-2233).
WINDHAM Town board meets at 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 371 State Rt. 296, Hensonville (734-4170).


The day ahead on WGXC 90.7-FM
5 a.m.: Overpowered Martin Blank discusses his book "Overpowered," which outlines what science tells us about the health effects of electromagnetic fields and offers guidelines for prudence while using wireless devices. From Pacific, "Your Own Health and Fitness" hosted by Layna Berman.

6 a.m.: Background Briefing with Ian Masters Inside breaking international and national news. A radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers and critics with analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural and social issues. This program goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard in the American media.
7 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show News, weather, events, music, and more. Live from the Hudson studio. Hosted by Noah Reibel, for Philip Grant.
8 a.m.: Democracy Now! hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
9 a.m.: WGXC Morning Show continues.
10 a.m.: We the People: Ken Flood, Ann Muller, Shawn Morse Ken Flood, Columbia County Planning/Economic Development Commissioner, and Ann Muller of the New York State Broadband Availability Task Force will discuss the broadband survey being conducted by the county Board of Supervisors in partnership with U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson. Plus, Shawn Morse, the labor elations representative for the United Public Service Employees Union, will talk about the Columbia County-owned 120-bed Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Philmont. Hosted by Tom DePietro.
11 a.m.: One Size Fits All: 20140515 An hour-long investigation into the idea of amplified sound, beginning with Alela Diane and concluding with Colin Stetson, with Your Host. Playlist at www.facebook.com/OneSizeWGXC.
2 p.m.: Between the Lines: Terry Schaff, John McInerney Terry Schaff, yogini and medical yoga therapist based in the Hudson Valley, explains the philosophy behind this latest medical and yoga therapy, which is set to explode with the greying of the baby boomers. Plus, John McInerney talks about being accountable and how individuals can make a difference. Produced by Ann Forbes-Cooper.
3 p.m.: Radio Theatre: The Four Just Men The Four Just Men, Part 2, The Scale of Justice Must Balance . An anthology series of dramas and comedies for radio. Each week a program will be made up of one radio play. Produced at KSVR Studios at the radio station KSVR-FM in Mount Vernon, Washington. The actors are from the Skagit Radio Repertory Company. The producer is Joseph C McGuire. Based on stories written by L.T. Meade and Robert Eustace; Adapted for radio be Heather Elliott. Written by Edgar Wallace; Adapted for radio by Barry M Putt Jr. Edgar Wallace, an early 20th century thriller writer, writes a story about a group of four men who decide when justice fails that must they step in to re-balance the scales. Using threats, terror, ultimatums and death they attack the elite rich and politicians who attempt to grind lower class under their heel. Two Washington DC women Metropolitan cops are are out to stop the The Four Just Men before they attack again. The Scales of Justice Must Balance. Produced by Joseph C McGuire. Edited by Jay Charles. Performers: The Skagit Radio Repertory Company. Made with a grant from the Corporation For Public Broadcasting. From Pacifica Radio.
3:30 p.m.: Kid's Brain Radio Live from the Catskill Community Center. Hosted by Matt Bua and Sam Sebren.
4 p.m.: WGXC Afternoon Show
6 p.m.: Feature Story News