Dems in the news:

Schodack Dem's food drives gather 400 lbs in donations The Schodack Democrats' food drives in May and July were extremely successful, with more than 400 pounds of food collected along the Maple Hill Road corridor, Castle Ridge, Glaz Estates and Maple Crest in May and in Clearview, Old Post Road and Tina Lane. The driving force behind the food drive is Committeeman Ed Prevost (ED 10), who made the suggestion several months ago as a way of helping the community. Club members jumped on the idea. Volunteers for this food drive were Ed Prevost, Elizabeth Gable, Joe and Mary Ellen Grimaldi, Matie Flowers, Ray Ludwig, Olaf Stackelberg, Caroline Leising, Steve Roth and Linda Underwood. "We would like to thank the community for being so generous and helping their neighbors who are going through a hard time." said Elizabeth Gable, town chair. "All the food donations are staying right here in Schodack, at the Anchor's Food Pantry." The Anchor Food Pantry is located at Trinity Lutheran Church on Green Avenue in the Village of Castleton. Schodack Democrats will hold four food drives a year, each in a different area of town. The next one is planned for November.

Maple Hill senior Payne Morgan receives Schodack Democratic Club Scholarship On Thursday, May 19 Linda Underwood, Democratic committee member and former Schodack Central employee and board member, had the pleasure of awarding the Schodack Democratic Club's annual scholarship to the Maple Hill High School winner.  Payne Morgan was chosen for his essay on American government and the recommendation of Maple Hill faculty. "In recommending him, Mrs. Hebert and Mr. Frese said Payne exemplified leadership, respect for others and hard work," Underwood told those at the ceremony. "Our country needs citizens and elected officials with these characteristics." Each year the Schodack Democratic Club awards a scholarship to one Maple Hill High School and one Columbia High School senior who is going on to college.