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Weekend in review
Sep 15, 2014 7:33 am
Some of the stories that made the news, Fri., Sept. 12 through Mon. Sept. 15:
The New York Daily News reported health officials are warning parents statewide about the respiratory virus EV-D68, which has now been confirmed in more than a dozen children in New York state. The virus has no specific treatment or vaccination, and can result in hospitalization. EV-D68 can compromise infants, children with asthma and adults with weakened immune systems. The rare virus has spread to the northeast after infecting nearly 100 people in other states. The virus is transmitted through close contact with an infected person, or by touching the mouth, eyes or nose after touching a contaminated surface. Symptoms include runny nose, fever, sneezing, coughing and body aches. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following steps to prevent the spread of the virus: Avoid close contact with sick people; wash hands often; cover coughs and sneezes; avoid touching face with unwashed hands; clean and disinfect surfaces; and, stay home when you are sick.
Ryan Anglim reported in The Daily Mail Darlene Colandrea (CALL-and-reah), pre-K teacher at Hunter Elementary School, has been named the New York State Elementary Classroom Teachers Association's Pre-K Teacher of the Year. Colandrea has been with the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District for 33 years. She has taught pre-K for the past five years. Hunter Elementary School principal Melinda McCool said of Colandrea, “Her enthusiasm for instructing children and her passion for excellence is beyond remarkable."
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The fall foliage map at iloveny.com.[/caption]
The Daily Freeman reported the state tourism office has launched the season’s first fall foliage map. The map provides updated information on where the autumn colors are emerging across New York. The initial reports from field observers say fall colors are beginning to appear. This weekend, the site reported Greene County spotters in Lanesville predict a 20 percent color change "with greens becoming duller and lighter and shades of red beginning to appear." According to Empire State Development, 25 percent of all travel to New York state occurs in the fall. Updated foliage reports are posted every Wednesday afternoon at I Love NY [dot] com.
The Register Star reported Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties is seeking new members for its board of directors. One position would represent Greene Co. for a one-year term. The second would carry a term of three years and represent Columbia Co. The board meets once a month, alternating between the Acra and Hudson locations. Nominees must have their primary residence in Greene or Columbia counties and be 18 years of age or older. Applications must be received by Fri., Sept. 19 for consideration. For information or an application, call (518) 622-9820.
The New York Daily News reported health officials are warning parents statewide about the respiratory virus EV-D68, which has now been confirmed in more than a dozen children in New York state. The virus has no specific treatment or vaccination, and can result in hospitalization. EV-D68 can compromise infants, children with asthma and adults with weakened immune systems. The rare virus has spread to the northeast after infecting nearly 100 people in other states. The virus is transmitted through close contact with an infected person, or by touching the mouth, eyes or nose after touching a contaminated surface. Symptoms include runny nose, fever, sneezing, coughing and body aches. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following steps to prevent the spread of the virus: Avoid close contact with sick people; wash hands often; cover coughs and sneezes; avoid touching face with unwashed hands; clean and disinfect surfaces; and, stay home when you are sick.Ryan Anglim reported in The Daily Mail Darlene Colandrea (CALL-and-reah), pre-K teacher at Hunter Elementary School, has been named the New York State Elementary Classroom Teachers Association's Pre-K Teacher of the Year. Colandrea has been with the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District for 33 years. She has taught pre-K for the past five years. Hunter Elementary School principal Melinda McCool said of Colandrea, “Her enthusiasm for instructing children and her passion for excellence is beyond remarkable."
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The fall foliage map at iloveny.com.[/caption]The Daily Freeman reported the state tourism office has launched the season’s first fall foliage map. The map provides updated information on where the autumn colors are emerging across New York. The initial reports from field observers say fall colors are beginning to appear. This weekend, the site reported Greene County spotters in Lanesville predict a 20 percent color change "with greens becoming duller and lighter and shades of red beginning to appear." According to Empire State Development, 25 percent of all travel to New York state occurs in the fall. Updated foliage reports are posted every Wednesday afternoon at I Love NY [dot] com.
The Register Star reported Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties is seeking new members for its board of directors. One position would represent Greene Co. for a one-year term. The second would carry a term of three years and represent Columbia Co. The board meets once a month, alternating between the Acra and Hudson locations. Nominees must have their primary residence in Greene or Columbia counties and be 18 years of age or older. Applications must be received by Fri., Sept. 19 for consideration. For information or an application, call (518) 622-9820.