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Drought in Southwest is worst since the Dust Bowl

 

 

Dear EarthTalk: Could it really be true that we are in the midst of the worst drought in the United States since the 1930s?

Deborah Lynn

Needham, Mass.

 

Indeed we are embroiled in what many consider the worst drought in the U.S. since the “Dust Bowl” days of the 1930s that rendered some 50 million acres of farmland barely usable. Back then, drought conditions combined with poor soil management practices to force some 2.5 million Americans away from the Great Plains, only...

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Sports Schedules

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:14am

Sports Schedules
Millbrook
Friday, May 3, at 4:15 p.m., Softball, Varsity, Millbrook at Dover, League.
Saturday, May 4, at Noon, Lacrosse, Varsity, Red Hook at Millbrook, League, Webutuck High School.
Monday, May 6, at 4:15 p.m., Spring Track, Modified, Millbrook at Webutuck, League.
Monday, May 6, at 4:15 p.m., Baseball, Varsity, Millbrook at Onteora, League, Onteora High School.
Monday, May 6, at 4:15 p.m., Softball, Varsity, Millbrook at Onteora, League, Onteora High School.
Monday, May 6, at 4:15 p.m., Baseball, Junior Varsity, Onteora at Millbrook, League.

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Bombers beat Warriors 2-1

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:11am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

amenia — On Monday, April 22, the Pine Plains varsity baseball team defeated Webutuck, 2-1.
The game was played at Beekman Park in Amenia as Webutuck’s field is out of commission due to septic issues.
Pine Plains pitcher John Wheeler threw 14 strikeouts, allowing only three hits to get through.
Mike Downing, Webutuck’s pitcher, only allowed four hits.
The winning run from the Pine Plains Bombers was scored in the seventh inning.
The loss drops the Webutuck Warriors to a 0-7 record so far in the season.

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Pine Plains Fitness Project’s successful SNAP Day

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 10:07am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

Pine plains — Runners from across the state gathered at the Lions Club Pavilion on Saturday, April 20, to participate in the Pine Plains Fitness Project’s (PPFP) Supports Nutrition & Activity Program (SNAP) Day.
PPFP was founded by three Stissing Mountain High School seniors: Nathan Badore, Zachary Badore and Adam Crick.
The three are working toward a scholarship by implementing local programs for a cause that has a national implication.
“We’re here to end childhood obesity and we believe very strongly in getting everyone active and having fun while being healthy,” said Crick.

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McCauley signs with the University at Albany

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 10:04am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

Pine Plains — A ceremony was held on Friday, April 19, in the Stissing Mountain High School gymnasium for senior Mikala McCauley.
Family, friends and teammates gathered to celebrate as she signed an official letter of intent to play volleyball for University at Albany in the fall.
“I want to first mention that it’s not too often that an athletic director has the direct opportunity to coach an athlete who is signing a letter of intent to play Division 1 athletics,” said Jeremy Weber, director of health, physical education and athletics.
Weber added that Mikala was a model athlete.

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Assessment tests

Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:24am

There are few absolutes in this world, but by and large most people dislike taking tests. That doesn’t mean, however, that there isn’t a time and a place for testing. The question is, is that time and place for New York elementary and middle school students here and now when it comes to the upcoming statewide assessments that have been drawing so much criticism as of late?

Honorees inducted into Wall of Fame

Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:06am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

Pine plains — Six new members were inducted into the Pine Plains Sports Wall of Fame on Friday, April 12, in a ceremony at the Stissing Mountain High School auditorium.
Bob Couse, Jim Spohr, Sid Osofsky, Jon Ruff, Billy Alm and Tom Shanley were all honored at a reception before the main ceremony.
The Wall of Fame was created by the Pine Plains Bomber Booster Club to honor student athletes, coaches, community members and teams.

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Wading for eggs

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 10:10am

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Millbrook sophomore recognized on national list for volleyball

Thu, 04/11/2013 - 10:06am
By
Arvolyn Hill
arvolynh@millertonnews.com

Millbrook Blazers varsity volleyball Coach Shawn Stoliker didn’t know what to expect when he nominated his player, 15-year-old Meredith Dignan, for Prepvolleyball.com Soph 79 list.
The Soph 79, under the auspices of the sporting company Topical Gear, lists 79 of the best varsity-playing sophomore high school athletes in the country.
Owner and CEO John Tawa of Prepvolleyball.com asked coaches to recommend a player to be on the list. Prepvolleyball.com evaluated the players and looked at their stats and, if possible, attended players’ games.

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Pine Plains Fitness Project: Three students making a difference

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 10:14am
By
Kayla Gangloff
kaylag@millertonnews.com

PINE PLAINS — Zach Badore, Nathan Badore and Adam Crick are three seniors at Stissing Mountain High School who are involved with track, cross-country and the drama program.
The boys, not having enough to worry about their senior year, have undertaken a tremendous project to help better their community and hopefully have a national impact.
“Every year the Fisher family awards a scholarship to a student, or group of students, who do a project that influences the community and has national implications as well,” said Zach.
The boys put their heads together to form a plan.

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Harlem Wizards wow Webutuck

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 2:23pm
By
Kayla Gangloff
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The Webutuck High School gymnasium was packed to capacity for the Harlem Wizards game on Wednesday, March 20.
A team of Webutuck All-Stars including alumni and gym teacher Kathleen Howard; alumni and Amenia Fire Company member Aaron Howard; alumni Matthew Hamm; 1,000-point scorer and alumni Jenn Najdek; Superintendent James Gratto; and gym teacher Mark Moren took on the infamous trickster team.

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