Band-aid repairs to the sewage treatment facility at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation aren't cutting it anymore Chief Kimberly Bressette told Sarnia News Today the facility has two rotating biological contractor (RBC) systems She said one had been out of service for a while and the other has been doing all of the work to service the community's capacity on its own "We've had an application in to Indigenous Services Canada for close to two years for the funding for a new system," said Bressette [the current equipment] is failing more often." The infrastructure concerns prompted a state of emergency which will elevate the need for a new system and allow the First Nation to access additional resources and support while awaiting the project's approval "It's a very emergent situation and it can be an environmental catastrophe if the system does fail," Chief Bressette said "We might have to ship the waste out of the community a few times a day We're just trying to work out what that looks like right now to be proactive in the event that something does happen while we're waiting." Chief Bressette said they've already received a response from the federal government the emergency management team has reached out They're going to provide the support for any emergency plans that we put together just incase there is a failure of the system," she said which applies to anyone who uses their sewage system Chief Bressette said the RBC replacement to repair the current infrastructure -- which took eight months to manufacture -- is expected to arrive within the next two weeks "This repair/replacement project is expected to take two to three months to complete as there are many electrical and mechanical components that require repairs and replacement in tandem for the new RBC to be fully operational in our sewage treatment facility," she said Chief Bressette is asking community members not to flush wipes -- baby wipes paper towels or feminine products -- down the toilet and they are a current serious stress to our sewage treatment facility," said Bressette A meeting was held in Dresden where officials with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent shared what's being done to fight back against the project A fatal crash on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent has claimed the life a motorcycle rider CK Public Health has reported four more measles exposure sites in Chatham and Dresden Chatham-Kent police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 14-year-old girl Emergency Preparedness Week is underway and Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue is asking the public to be prepared to protect themselves in case of an emergency Chatham-Kent police say it was a drink and not a dog that caused a Sarnia woman to drive into a ditch in Dover Township The first standalone Sephora south of the river is set to debut this week The cosmetics retailer officially opens the doors on its location at 3002 Stony Point Road Suite B in the Trader Joe’s-anchored Stony Point Village shopping center this Friday at 10 a.m The new store will bring the chain’s regional location count to six adding to its spot at Short Pump Town Center in western Henrico and four store-within-a-store concepts at area Kohl’s locations Sephora’s 5,800-square-foot Stony Point Village space occupies half of a larger storefront that was divided in early 2024 after being vacant for at least eight years which moved in after relocating from elsewhere in January 2024 Signage outside the Sephora store at Short Pump Town Center Other tenants in the shopping center include Gelati Celesti Sephora did not respond to a request for comment on the opening or if there are further locations planned for the area or whether the Stony Point store would be a replacement for an existing store The nearest Kohl’s Sephora to the Stony Point Village location is at 11331 Midlothian Turnpike Thalhimer broker Jim Ashby handles all leasing at Stony Point Village Sephora slotted into one of the last available spots in the shopping center which currently has just 3,600-square-feet available at 3032-3036 Stony Point Road Sephora currently has over 2,700 locations across 35 countries This story is for our paid subscribers only Please become one of the thousands of BizSense Pro readers today Renew now by choosing a subscription below YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM ALL CHARGES FOR MONTHLY OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE EACH MEMBERSHIP WILL ONLY FUNCTION ON UP TO 3 MACHINES ACCOUNTS ABUSING THAT LIMIT WILL BE DISCONTINUED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM Jackie joined Richmond BizSense in January 2025. 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Update my browser now × A Stony Point teenager was killed after the car he was riding in went through a traffic circle in Woodbury and crashed head-on into a tree was sitting in the back of a 2017 Nissan traveling eastbound on Route 6 in Woodbury on Wednesday Police say the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed at around 10:53 p.m and failed to successfully navigate the curve at the Long Mountain traffic circle The vehicle went through the center of the circle and struck a tree head-on and an unidentified 21-year-old male passenger whom public records indicate was the victim's mother and the unidentified passenger were treated at the scene by first responders and later transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries Xavier Egger succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene State Police say the investigation is ongoing Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact the State Police Monroe Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300 How to watch Texas high school softball: Stony Point vs Stony Point High School will host Dripping Springs High School How to watch DSHS vs. Stony Point softballDSHS and Stony Point will take the field on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. CT. 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All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at NFHS Network and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and TV Apps for ROKU Dallas South Oak Cliff has hired Antoine Thompson to be the next boys' basketball coach Thompson was 102-9 in three years at Round Rock Stony Point He won three district titles with a 54-0 mark in District 25-6A The Tigers went to the Class 6A finals in 2023-4 Stony Point was 32-5 and lost in the Class 6A Division II regional finals to San Antonio Harlan Thompson was a two-time Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference all-conference pick at Austin College as a player At South Oak Cliff, he will be replacing James Mays II, who retired after 32 years Mays was the head boys basketball coach since 1999 and led the Golden Bears to the playofs 26 straight years and won four state titles — 2005 to 2008 He was the District 13-5A coach of the year this past season Mays II was 634-226 in his tenure at South Oak Cliff He has also been the athletic coordinator for the past 13 years the football program has become one of the top in the state The Golden Bears were 16-8 this past year and qualified for the Class 5A Division II playoffs They beat Dallas Woodrow Wilson in the bi-district but lost in the area round to Waco University Oak Cliff graduates co-offensive MVP Landen Simington newcomer of the year Carson Texada and all-district pick Barok Jones are returning guards for next year for Thompson Texas UIL strips Dallas Highland Park boys soccer team of state title; Liberty Hill named champions Texas High School Football: Prosper announces 2025 spring, fall schedule Vote: Who should be Texas high school Athlete of the Week? (04/09/2025) National Player of the Year Aaliyah Chavez anchors High School On 'SI Six' girls basketball 2025 All-American team Texas high school baseball player rankings: Top 20 freshmen infielders CODY THORNCody Thorn is a veteran journalist who covers high school sports across the state of Texas and Missouri He is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has covered sports and news since 1999 © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER People with longstanding ties to the Hudson River Valley facility return to remember and share their love for a special place Stony Point Center celebrated 75 years of its ministry to mission co-workers people living on the margins and Presbyterians who’ve enjoyed SPC’s radical hospitality deep inclusion and delicious food over the decades during their retreats and other getaways Stony Point Center is a year-round, 32-acre retreat facility in New York’s lower Hudson Valley about 30 miles north of New York City. On Friday, celebrants gathered in the Penguin Repertory Theatre in Stony Point to share stories sing and thank the people on whose shoulders they stood Friday’s celebration began with a recorded history of five generations at Stony Point Center SPC was home to the Missionary Orientation Center which offered extended training and orientation to missionaries from seven denominations SPC reopened in the mid-1970s as an International Conference Center for Justice and Peace and celebrants on Friday recalled its Global Village events from that era By the mid-1990s, SPC was considered a “go-to” retreat center for racially and culturally diverse communities of faith from the New York metro area. In 2008, SPC again restructured under the guidance of Co-Directors Rick and Kitty Ufford-Chase, whose vision led to a multifaith Community of Living Traditions The Covid pandemic of 2020 brough a sudden end to the momentum building at SPC The size of the staff was dramatically reduced as well as the size of its hospitality services under the leadership of Chelsea deLisser and Brian Frick Stony Point Center continues to host retreat groups whose sense of calling inspires them to contribute to the work of healing and repairing the world SPC also focuses on strengthening and supporting community-based organizations and congregations Friday’s celebration was long on both stories and music, with longtime friends of Stony Point Center Bill Carter and Warren Cooper performing songs including “Welcome Home” and “Take 5: Stop the Violence!” Past SPC directors or their family members shared their memories of the place said they have “fond memories that go way back.” “The biggest role of my life was playing Baby Jesus back in the 1961 production of the nativity scene here at SPC,” Margie recalled The sisters described a place where “liberation theology flourished leaders of the Apartheid movement came and spoke and leaders of the peace movements came and led workshops It was a place where feminism was revered and racial justice was celebrated.” Healthy food from the SPC garden was served up daily “We feel very fortunate to have grown up in the special community that is Stony Point Center It’s always been a beacon of light,” the sisters said “We are excited to see what the future will bring as we go forward.” Frank Sole with The Folk Project performed a pair of original songs shared what made Stony Point Center special to him “Students from around the world came here to do their ministry and their work you could come and do something in the community,” Pindar said “These sacred grounds were truly fertile for developing my mind Zach had landed a job as a stagehand at the Penguin Rep Theatre Dressed in black head to toe made him feel cool He and his wife were married in SPC’s Meditation Space a couple of years back “This place planted seeds of social justice in me that have blossomed,” he said “I can go anywhere and sit down with anyone and feel like family He and Kitty came to Stony Point Center with a vision of building “a remarkable intentional community,” and that became the Community of Living Traditions “we were 25 people living here on the campus modeling nonviolence and peacemaking and radical acts of hospitality “There were as many hard days as good days If we had not been cut short by the pandemic I suspect that witness would be enduring in ways we can’t imagine.” After the massive Superstorm Sandy struck in October 2012 Stony Point Center opened its doors to people who needed housing and the last family stayed for six months,” Ufford-Chase said “Volunteers showed up from everywhere to help feed them and the kitchen bent over backward” to put enough food on the table “It made us put our money where our mouth was.” “I am grateful to Chelsea and Brian and Ingerlene [Frick] and the new staff you have hired,” Ufford-Chase said “I know a vision will continue to emerge to reshape the reality of church.” Broadway singer Tim Shew sang next. He included in his set a gorgeous “Bring Him Home,” which he sang about 2,400 times playing Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables.” Shew said he started coming to Stony Point Center 50 years ago when his brother was attending nearby Union Theological Seminary Shew found a gig driving people from the New York and Newark airports to Stony Point Center “Thank you for sharing your stories,” Brian Frick said “I hope you find this a healing weekend for your soul The Spirit who pulls us together has been here before and will be here again.” On Saturday, Stony Point Center held a Social Justice Summit. That evening, the Rev. Jihyun Oh, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and Executive Director of the Interim Unified Agency, delivered the keynote address. Read about both in upcoming Presbyterian News Service reports Use this form to sign up for any one or multiple blogs and/or newsletters at once If you would like to learn more about each A fire destroyed a home on Highway 90 East in Stony Point early Monday morning (March 10) Alexander County 9-1-1 began dispatching units to 9076 Highway 90 East The home was fully involved in flames when Firefighters arrived and Wittenburg fire departments all responded as did units from West Iredell and Monticello Interim Fire Marshall Garrett Huffman says the structure is a total loss The cause of the fire has yet to be determined Morganton Public Safety responded to a vehicle accident… Catawba County agencies and organizations will commemorate Juneteenth with celebrations,… A home sustained heavy damage in a fire Sunday night (May 5) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page the Hudson Valley consisted of a network of isolated towns and fortresses connected by one main thoroughfare: the Hudson River The Hudson River was not only the primary trade route connecting Canada and the Great Lakes to New York City but also decisive terrain in military operations throughout the colonial era – particularly during the American Revolution the Hudson Valley was famously referred to by George Washington as “the key to the continent.” The purpose of this project is to represent this era of the Hudson Valley's history in a series of interactive story maps participating cadets and faculty will compile and consolidate historical maps and eventually employ unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to improve some existing products and leverage them in support of education and outreach This series will explore Hudson Valley battlefields pertaining to the Revolutionary War to provide a platform representing each of them as part of a whole the disciplines of GIS and history will come together to provide students and researchers a consolidated venue where they can better understand and visualize the struggle to control the Hudson Valley during the Revolution the research of the Stony Point battlefield began as a test case for instructors and cadets to form an ongoing Revolutionary-era project The successes of that event led to a long-term campaign plan in support of the 250th anniversary of each of the key events along the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War Look for continuing StoryMaps to be added each year as cadets of the American History Division collaborate with GENE and others to present detailed and updated stories of the American Revolution NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that the Stony Point Fire District has been awarded a $50,000 state grant for the purchase and maintenance of critical firefighter turnout gear including specialized equipment designed for combating wildfires all of which will help ensure the safety and effectiveness of the town’s first responders The State Senate grant was funded through the Community Resiliency administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).  Harckham has so far secured a total of $3.1 million in grant funding for the Town of Stony Point libraries and non-profit organizations serving the community since the town became part of the 40th Senate District in 2022 “Our volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities and they deserve the best tools and equipment to do their jobs safely,” said Harckham “This CREST grant will provide the Stony Point Fire District with updated turnout gear which are increasingly necessary as we face more extreme weather and fire risks due to climate change I’m proud to deliver this funding to support our firefighters and ease the burden on local taxpayers.” The grant will enable the Fire District to equip its firefighters with modern which includes protective clothing such as jackets A portion of the funding is earmarked specifically for specialized wildfire gear designed to withstand the intense heat and rugged conditions of wildland firefighting This investment ensures that firefighters are prepared to respond to a wide range of emergencies from structure fires to the growing threat of wildfires in the region “On behalf of the Stony Point Fire District we extend our gratitude to Senator Harckham for securing this critical funding,” said Kevin Huslinger chair of the Stony Point Fire District Board of Commissioners “This grant will allow us to outfit our firefighters with the latest protective gear including specialized equipment for wildfires which is essential as we work to keep our community safe in an ever-changing environment Senator Harckham’s support strengthens our ability to serve and protect.” Stony Point Fire Chief Kurt Mulligan added our firefighters can face both structure fires and wildfires with the appropriate safety equipment each of which is designed for the specific nature of those calls It’s not just about equipment—it’s about bringing our team home safely after every call We’re incredibly thankful for this investment in our district and fire company members.” Harckham has delivered more than $30 million in State Senate grant funding to municipalities first responders and nonprofits in the 40th Senate District worshipers head outside to walk the site where a memorial grove is planned Breyer used James 2:14-18 and Micah 6:6-8 as her preaching texts Breyer recalled how in the years before the Covid pandemic ICNY would hold its social justice retreats at Stony Point Center She called those retreats “a chance for us to bring together so many faith leaders from so many backgrounds on shared social concerns which is how the Interfaith Center has done the work that we do — not so much in the dialogue among the hierarchy of our faith traditions on-the-ground faith leaders coming together around issues” including health care Breyer labeled Micah “the man of the hour.” “He really has come into his own at this point in our country’s history,” she said despite there being “a great distance” between the 8th century BCE and today “all trying to speak a word of truth into a society that did not want to hear that.” Micah has “specific axes to grind,” Breyer said including the corruption of both religious authorities and the ruling class “specifically the greedy landowners who are taking the land of the poor.” “I wonder if there’s been a time when the words of the prophets — specifically the complaint they have against the greed and corruption of the governing class and the political authorities of Judah — has ever ben as true and as closely resembling the current political arrangements of the United States?” Breyer asked “This whole situation of unaccountable authority would have been familiar to Micah.” we have to ask: just what is required of us “The question that Micah poses to his people … can also be asked of us,” Breyer said “You faith leaders are doing such important work in your congregations That’s something for all of us to remember.” Zachary Brook Bouder Pindar offered a reflection based in part on the poem “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.Our deepest fear in that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our Light “As we let our own Light shine,we consciously give other people permission to do the same.As we are liberated from our own fear,our presence automatically liberates others." Stony Point Center co-directors Chelsea deLisser and Brian Frick talked about the planned memorial grove which is supported by seed money from longtime supporter Jane MacDonald ‘I want to help fund a memorial grove garden on this campus.’ We thanked her for answering our prayers,” deLisser said “This will be a space where we can honor all of these folks together in a way that maintains itself without having to remember every other day to turn the water on and off Frick put in a good word for both MacDonald and the Rev “amazing supporters of this place.” He said Stony Point Center staff members are compiling a “list of trees the deer don’t like.” “As we walk over” to the site of the future memorial grove “think of the intention you’d love to put into this garden,” deLisser suggested “If you feel  inspired,” deLisser said Frick reminded those in worship the weekend started with a theme based on a Mexican proverb: “They tried to bury us Learn more about Stony Point Center here Texas — Round Rock ISD's Stony Point High School was briefly placed on lockdown following a report of a suspicious student on campus possibly carrying a weapon Tuesday afternoon All students and staff are safe and the lockdown was lifted around 5 p.m. Round Rock ISD said the school was placed into lockdown out of an abundance of caution while Round Rock ISD Police and Round Rock Police searched for the student Officers eventually located the suspicious student and determined that there was no threat ALSO| Juvenile arrested in Washington for San Marcos High School swatting hoax Students were dismissed as normal and buses resumed drop-offs and families can now pick up their students "We are grateful to the student who reached out to share this information and we are thankful for the support of our law enforcement partners," a Round Rock ISD spokesperson said in the letter "We take the safety of our students and staff very seriously Round Rock ISD officers will remain on campus and at all exits while students are being dismissed Stony Point boys basketball coach Antoine Thompson is leaving the Austin area who led the Tigers to three straight district titles a Class 6A state runner-up finish in 2024 and the Class 6A Division II regional finals this past season is taking the South Oak Cliff job in south Dallas he confirmed Thursday to the American-Statesman “I’m forever grateful for the opportunity Stony Point provided me,” said Thompson, who was this season's Central Texas boys basketball coach of the year "The ultimate goal in coaching is to not only have success on the floor but also cultivate relationships and a positive environment off the court and we’ve seen high character from our players and a 100% graduation rate.”  More: Texas high school boys basketball: 2025 All-Central Texas UIL team Stony Point didn’t lose a district game during Thompson’s three-year tenure who grew up in the Austin area and played at Manor was an assistant for the Tigers and at LBJ before becoming Stony Point’s head coach in the summer of 2022 he said his family was a big reason for heading to the Dallas-Fort Worth area “At the end of the day I had to make the best decision for my family,” Thompson said Palisades Mall Is Hosting The Rockland Arts Festival February 9th Don’t Miss: “Steel Magnolias” A Story Of Strength Resilience And Friendship February 7th “The Death Of King Shotaway” A True Story In Celebration Of Black History Month February 1st At Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House “Steel Magnolias” A Story Of Strength Resilience And Friendship “Significant Other” A Funny Bittersweet Rom-Com At The Elmwood Playhouse Nyack January 17th – February 8th Clarkstown High School Seniors Celebrate College Decisions on 2025 Decision Day Lakewood Students Walk the Runway for a Greener Planet CBS Sports Reporter and Clarkstown North Alum Tracy Wolfson Visits Alma Mater Give Back – Donate Gently Used Items and Help Reach 1,000 Bags for a Great Cause A Message From “Dom Togo” New City No One Should Go Hungry – We’re Here to Help Nyack Chamber of Commerce Presents Spring Fest Street Fair April 13th Happy National Puppy Day Shower Your Furry Friend with Love and Consider Adoption American Cancer Society Relay For Life Rockland County Dominican University April 11th Bold Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day March 21st Rockland Community College Your Gateway to a Career in Construction March 27th Free Breast Cancer Screening Montefiore Nyack Hospital May 9th Stay Cool This Summer with HEAP Cooling Assistance – Apply Today Rockland County Legislators Approve Firefighters’ Memorial George Hoehmann Shares Update: West Nyack Road Temporarily Reopened as Project Nears Next Phase PHOTOS: Rockland County Executive Ed Day Hosts Fundraiser Announces Re-Election Bid to Enthusiastic Supporters Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann Announced His Re-Election Campaign New City Attorney Nabeela McLeod Announces Candidacy for Rockland County Family Court Judge Senator Bill Weber Sworn in for a Second Term New City Attorney Nabeela McLeod To Run For Rockland County Family Court Savor the Flavor: Nyack Restaurant Week Returns April 23 – May 1 Turiello’s in Nyack is Celebrating 45 Years in Business Supervisor George Hoehmann Talks Construction At New Site For “Chick-fil-A” In Nanuet Down to Earth Living Is Offering Free Workshops To Get Your Garden Ready For Spring Down To Earth Living The Many Benefits of Indoor Plants for Health Don’t Miss: North Rockland Verse The Harlem Wizards Charity Game May 8th Haverstraw Police Join Forces with Community for Annual Sports and Law Enforcement Day Officer Genito and The Ramapo Police Department Were Honored for Excellence in Impaired Driving Prevention Car Crashes Into Webster Bank in Nanuet for Second Time in Recent Months; No Injuries Reported Rockland County Sheriff’s Marine Unit Upgrades Fleet with New High-Tech Patrol Boat Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and Consumer Protection Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest in Fraud Case Haverstraw Police Department Arrests Pomona Man on Weapon and Drug Charges Stony Point Police Department Needs Your Help in Identifying This Individual Rockland County Teams with NYS Police to Take Down Online Child Traffickers in Bold Operation RCDAO Arrest a New City Man for Possessing a Ghost Gun and High-Capacity Magazines More Than a Game: North Rockland Lacrosse Stands for Mental Health May 3rd Tommy Linehan Makes History with 300th Point Becomes Tappan Zee Lacrosse’s All-Time Leading Scorer Suffern High School Hockey Team Are New York State Champions North Rockland Varsity Girls Bowling Team Capture The Division 1 Championship with Thrilling Final Victory Sacred Heart CYO Girls Basketball Team Wins Rockland County CYO Championship Clarkstown Police Department is Offering Free Child Car Seat Inspection April 27th Stony Point Police Department is Participating in The No Empty Chair Campaign April 21 – 25th Volunteer Firefighters Save New City Home from Fire on Scott Drive to William and Susan Muchler in Fredericksburg Kayleen was homeschooled and graduated high school in 2011 where she graduated in 2016 with a degree in elementary education Kayleen met David Rankin at Asbury University; they were united in marriage in 2015 in Rock Hill Kayleen was predeceased by her paternal grandparents: William Henry Muchler Sr She is survived by her husband David; sons Daniel and Caleb; parents William and Susan Muchler; sisters Melanie (Mark) Strickland Grace (Charles) Turner; and maternal grandparents Norman and Doris Douglas Visitation will be held at New Sterling A.R.P The family will conduct services at New Sterling A.R.P on February 13 the family asks for donations to Project Linus or New Sterling A.R.P Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Kayleen Michelle Muchler Rankin Given the recent changes in policy affecting so many vulnerable people and work in the social justice arena, Stony Point Center is pivoting from a weekend-long celebration of its 75th anniversary in April The weekend will now be free (freewill offerings accepted) and centered on inspiring and connecting the social justice and congregational groups who currently use the safe space at Stony Point Center The social justice focus at the heart of the gathering will be in the form of a summit held from 9 a.m Bookending the summit is the more traditional celebration of Stony Point Center's first 75 years through an evening of music and stories honoring the Generation of SPC on Friday April 4; a celebratory gala on Saturday evening April 5; and worship and groundbreaking of a memorial grove on Sunday morning Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and Executive Director of the Interim Unified Agency will be keynoting during the gala on Saturday evening The Social Justice Summit on April 5 will focus on immigration Issues, institutional racism and gender justice. It will feature leadership from the Rev. West McNeill, executive director of the Labor-Religion Coalition, who will deliver a keynote address highlighting the challenges of these times, and Mark Duncan, leader of The Fund Coach who will speak about providing opportunities for funds development successes Stony Point Center is in talks with additional leadership for the event. Check for updates (website, social media There is still time to sign up to attend all or parts of the weekend in person or virtually Stony Point Center is at 17 Cricketown Road in Stony Point, New York. A hybrid link for weekend events will be announced soon. Learn more here 60-year-old James Henry Hall of Stony Point has been arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies on one count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious bodily injury He was charged in connection with a shooting this morning (February 6) Alexander County 9-1-1 Communications took a call regarding a shooting victim at a residence on Mt Deputies arrived on the scene and found a white male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his lower leg transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries Deputies learned that the shooting occurred at 1056 Johnny Martin Lane in Stony Point The shooting was the result of an argument between several subjects Hall was taken into custody and jailed under a $75,000 secured bond A first appearance in District Court was set for February 10 Participants hear from organizers on immigration gender justice and other contentious issues LOUISVILLE — As keynoter for Saturday’s Social Justice Summit held online and at Stony Point Center, the Rev. West McNeill, director of the Labor-Religion Coalition of New York said they hope the day together “can help us plant and nurture seeds of solidarity that can continue to bear fruit in this period.” King’s example “is still so relevant,” McNeill said. The year before, on April 4, 1967, the civil rights leader had delivered his “Beyond Vietnam” speech to more than 3,000 people at the Riverside Church in New York City That speech “was one some friends and allies did not want him to give They thought it would provide a backlash,” which it did He did it because he knew there was no other choice how much farther has the nation traveled down the road to spiritual death?” McNeill asked when “the narrative said poor people lived too well on the taxpayer’s dime,” they said President Clinton signed the welfare reform bill that “helped eliminate benefits and added more strings to the ones that remained” attached to welfare programs Meanwhile, the wealth and income of the nation’s very richest people “have exploded,” McNeill said. The U.S. is now home to more than 800 billionaires, while almost 140 million of the nation’s 347.3 million residents are low income King’s “triple evils lead to destruction and death and cause a spiritual death as well,” according to McNeill “That leaves people lonely and isolated and fighting each other to survive.” Just weeks before King was assassinated on April 4 he told a multiracial group of leaders he had a dream where people came together and recognized the problems they faced “This dream — that the poor and marginalized of the nation would come together and realize our common problems — has never been fully realized,” McNeill said The work of strengthening the fabric of society is among the most challenging we face “Our people and our communities are hurting and we can expect conditions are about to get worse.” But “we can also expect more and more people will be compelled to act.” the report points to the example of the Underground Railroad “where everyday people offered what they could to facilitate their fellow human beings’ passage to freedom,” McNeill said “It helped topple the slaveholding aristocracy.” “People are coming together around common problems Some are stocking shelves in a neighborhood food pantry Some are hiding an immigrant student activist from ICE agents,” McNeill said “Each of you is a part of an organization or project that in some way is helping bring people together.” McNeill said they’d heard “great insights and experiences I will take with me.” As a student at Union Theological Seminary McNeill and others used to wear sweatshirts bearing a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: “Action springs not from thought “Is this the best Bonhoeffer quote you could find?” “Now I think it is a question for these times,” McNeill said are we ready and willing to take responsibility for what comes next “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?”: “When people are mired in oppression they realize deliverance when they have accumulated the power to enforce change … The call to prepare programs distracts us excessively from our basic and primary task … We are being counseled to put the cart before the horse Our nettlesome task is to discover how to organize our strength into compelling power so that government cannot elude our demands.” “It’s going to take millions of people taking actions together to do what needs to be done,” McNeill said That calls for what the Kairos Center has labeled “permanently organized communities,” including congregations “It’s people who are sticking together not because of an election cycle but people sticking together for the long haul,” McNeill said “We need these organized communities to develop a set of values and vision for the world.” The second part is “believing that it is possible,” according to McNeill “It’s not possible to continue going the way we are going now,” McNeill said “If we believe all that’s possible is incremental tweaks and it’s incumbent on us to do what we can to bring it about Read previous reporting from Presbyterian News Service about Stony Point Center’s 75th anniversary here and here Stony Point High School was on lockdown Tuesday afternoon as police investigated reports of a suspicious student possibly carrying a weapon according to a statement from the Round Rock school district Police officers found the student and determined there was no threat to the campus Police didn't find a weapon or make an arrest adding that all students and staff are safe but the bus schedule and dismissal resumed as of about 5 p.m With Westwood bringing its gaudy 23-0 overall record into Friday’s matchup against Stony Point which hadn’t lost a district game in nearly three years the Austin area saw its first major battle in a boys district title race And while the Warriors remain Central Texas’ surprise team — and Westwood coach Brad Hastings continues to demonstrate he’s one of the area’s top coaches — Stony Point gave everyone a reminder that it’s still the measuring stick when it comes to the Austin area’s UIL teams More: Texas high school boys basketball: 35 Austin-area players to watch this season Using a tenacious defense and getting out on the break whenever possible the Tigers extended their district winning streak to 45 games with an 88-59 home win to take sole possession of first place in District 25-6A “I liked the team effort today,” said Stony Point coach Antoine Thompson the American-Statesman's coach of the year last winter who has yet to lose a district contest in his three years as a head coach “For us to come out and execute like that collectively was an exceptional thing.”  The usual suspects played well for Stony Point Uzziah Buntyn — a two-time all-Central Texas selection — poured in 25 points to lead all scorers including a four-point play in the second quarter while Landon Short hit five 3-pointers on his way to 22 points But it was the defensive play of Elijah Clemons that stood out A senior who may be getting overlooked by small Division I schools Clemons’ effort caused havoc for Westwood’s guards “I definitely take pride in the defensive side of the ball,” said Clemons I’m pretty sure they think of our defense.”  Stony Point (20-4, 7-0) is slightly different than the team that finished runner-up in Class 6A a year ago With former post and two-time Central Texas player of the year Josiah Moseley now at Villanova the Tigers are more guard-oriented in their half-court offense and take more shots from behind the arc And while the offense mostly runs through Buntyn and Short Clemons and Courtney Ratcliffe are dangerous options and Devin Lineberger provides a presence in the paint which allowed them to turn the game into a blowout in the fourth quarter “I don’t think (Westwood) has played a team that plays as fast as we do,” said Short who will play at Division II Pittsburg State next year “Driving into the paint and playing fast worked well today.”  6-1) prevented Stony Point from scoring for the game’s first four minutes but after Short’s first 3-pointer put the Tigers ahead 14-11 and though the Warriors got back within 47-38 the Tigers quickly pushed their lead back to double digits Stony Point’s best defense and fast breaks may have come in the fourth quarter when its players still looked as if they had fresh legs “Our offseason (workouts) are terrible,” Buntyn said with a laugh Westwood, which is the last school to hand the Tigers a district loss back on Jan. 12, 2022, entered the season as mostly an afterthought after a young Warriors team missed the playoffs a year ago But Hastings brought back three starters — including do-it-all guard Thomas Burke who led Westwood on Friday with 14 points — and his team has done nothing but impress through the first two months of the season which included a win over Round Rock on Tuesday to set up Friday’s showdown Stony Point players said they took note of Westwood’s record entering the contest “It added something to the game,” Short said “But it wasn’t a huge thing or emphasis.”  Westwood will get another shot at the Tigers in a month and Stony Point still has two matchups with a Round Rock team that has plenty of size “But that’s not something we aren’t supposed to do with how hard we work.”  of Stony Point pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon He entered the plea during the recent session of Alexander County Superior Court Morgan was sentenced to 19-32 months in prison The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office arrested Morgan early on the morning of April 1 Morgan is listed a felon as the result of a drug possession conviction in 2020 Morgan was incarcerated at the Granville Correctional Institution in Butner 30-year-old Peter Grant Catoe of Knollwood Drive in Boone has been arrested by Boone Police… 42-year-old Christopher Scott Woody of Antioch Road in Morganton was arrested by Burke County Sheriff’s… 33-year-old Kayly Renee Allman of Glen Powell Avenue and 41-year-old Dustin Ray McCurry of Hawkins… Stony Point Ambulance Corps Joined North Rockland for Their No Empty Chair Campaign Town of Ramapo Police Department is Participating in The No Empty Chair Campaign April 21 – 25th The Stated Clerk/Executive Director takes a clear look back and a hopeful look ahead LOUISVILLE — The Rev. Jihyun Oh helped Stony Point Center celebrate 75 years of ministry Saturday with a speech filled with appreciation for the work that’s gone on in decades past and confidence that God will not abandon the church “I will be doing a bit of a deep dive of nerdiness tonight,” joked the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and the Executive Director of the Interim Unified Agency “to talk about where the church is and what the church can do in the time such as we live in now.” “We are in a time when working together will be more important than ever,” Oh said “I hope that will mean that those of us in the PC(USA) will find ways to work closely with ecumenical and secular and civil society partners in our efforts to enflesh God’s love and justice in the world.” Oh said she hopes that will also mean that “organizations of all sorts will reach out to those of us in the PC(USA) and find welcome partners in the work of justice in the days ahead.” For her talk, Oh drew from a letter she and the Co-Moderators of the 226th General Assembly (2024) “after the election and as we were headed into the new year knowing what was likely to come,” she said The PC(USA) “is a denomination shaped by our Christian biblical roots and our Reformed theological roots both of which gave shape to our Constitution,” she said “It’s also a denomination shaped by our General Assembly-discerned social witness policies.” Oh took those in attendance on a brief tour of the Book of Confessions Reformation-era confessions like the Heidelberg Catechism and the Second Helvetic Confession “speak to an era a long time ago as folks were figuring our what it means to be church when the church had in some ways stopped being church,” she said “Those confessions all taken together remind us that in every season the body of Christ in and for the world,” Oh said “worshiping God and gratefully serving and acting in response to God’s grace.” “we are being asked to give allegiance to human leaders to unjust ideals of dominance and nationalistic perversions of Christian faith over and against faithfulness in God,” Oh said “In and through these confessions we join other Christians and traditions declaring that the God we know in Jesus Christ is sovereign “Part of what this means is when our theology and practice of faith differs from what others might believe it should look like and on behalf of the General Assembly it is declared that we are called to welcome the stranger to include all in the life of the church regardless of who they are or how they are embodied,” Oh said “To lift up the voices of those long silenced to work toward equity in all areas of life and faith and to care for Creation — it is done out of the conviction that God alone is Lord of the conscience.” “No person or institution can compel our faith to look different than we have discerned God is leading us through the Holy Spirit,” Oh said We are compelled through the Holy Spirit the way God leads us,” and not “by how those human leaders or that institution compels us “We believe the Christian call is not to seek political power for ourselves and for our own good that we don’t seek political power to maintain dominance,” Oh said power and authority we can muster in order that we are working toward God’s wholeness and peace in the world.” As “a possession of God,” the church “must stand where the Lord stands namely against injustice and with the wronged,” Oh said “The church must witness against all the powerful and privileged who selfishly seek their own interest and thus control and harm others.” Presbyterians join with other Reformed Christians “in recognizing that all believers are called to the vocation of discipleship,” Oh said The church is “not about the pastor doing all the work … or the people who have long years of experience or the people who have always belonged to the church It means that all who are part of the church are called to the work of discipleship.” “It will take all of us and each of us — the whole church and all of society working together — to imagine how to enflesh God’s love and justice as good neighbors and to live this out,” she said Another report “that has been re-emerging as an important policy statement for the current time” is “Peacemaking: The Believer’s Calling,” approved in 1980 by the 192nd General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America That report says the church is faithful to Christ when it is engaged in peacemaking political institutions and cultural patterns fail to meet the needs of our time.” “It is in some ways — in many ways — true today.” “We meet in committees to discern God’s will because we believe a single individual cannot fully” do that “because we can see only part of what God is doing We need the diverse lens each person brings through their life and their experiences and the ways they have engaged the world in different relationships and with God That’s how we can discern God’s will more fully.” Doing all this “will involve both recovering and rediscovering the wisdom of the past something I think we’ve been doing this weekend as we’ve been sharing the stories and the wisdom and the past of Stony Point Center,” Oh said “I think it will also mean opening ourselves to imagine something new for the future even when the way forward seems hopeless and that future looks so very far away.” and “being for love and justice in the world” — will involve forming “good partnerships and being good neighbors,” Oh said “The church will entrust ourselves to God and place our hope in God even as we discern and plan for the days ahead.” “I hope that communities and partners will continue to reach out,” Oh said “and that we will reach out to do this work together Join the Stony Point PAL 5K Color Run/Walk Family Event April 27th How to watch Texas high school boys basketball: Stony Point vs Judson High School will host Stony Point High School How to watch Stony Point vs. Judson playoff high 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Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties RadarStony Point Art Studio opens new inclusive location in Fairportby WHAM — A new art studio is helping expand creativity in the area Stony Point Art Studio hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at its new location on North Main Street in Fairport The studio is part of the New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation's On the Canals Accessibility Education Program which works to ensure more equitable access to recreation for people of all abilities the women-owned business offers a wide range of art classes and a gallery space to support and promote local artists the more I understand the need for self-expression," said Pelusio "I really just want to open the doors for anyone who wants to create." CLICK HERE to apply to display work at the gallery Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A 32-year-old off-duty New Jersey police officer charged with resisting arrest in a home invasion burglary last week was allowed release from jail by a judge Friday Rebecca Sayegh may leave the Ocean County Jail provided she enters an in-patient mental health treatment facility, enrolls in an anger management program, and undergoes mental health/substance abuse evaluations as first reported by the Asbury Park Press and confirmed by the prosecutor's office Sayegh must also comply with all treatment recommendations As previously reported by Daily Voice Sayegh was off-duty when prosecutors say she smashed the front glass door of a home in Berkeley Township and then assaulted and threatened two victims inside on Friday night The affidavit obtained by NJ Advance Media alleges that Sayegh used a baton to smash her way into her ex-boyfriend's home through the front door and began arguing with her ex and a woman at the house Sayegh was restrained by the victims in the living room before she "broke free," smashing more items in the house and knocking photos off of the walls Sayegh also damaged the hood of a vehicle belonging to one of the victims which was parked in the driveway of the home Sayegh was taken into custody at the scene after having resisted efforts to peacefully place her under arrest Sayegh allegedly made a threat about burning down the house while being escorted by police down the driveway Sayegh faces charges of home invasion burglary Click here for more from NJ Advance Media.             Esker Eugene Elder left this earth holding the hand of his beloved daughter “Punkin” with his loyal dogs Sam and Willie by his side on Tuesday He was ready to go see his loving wife Mary that was waiting on him to join her at their home in Heaven             Esker was born September 1 the son of the late Dewey Elder and Mable Sprinkle Elder             He was a man of many talents and he believed in doing a job the right way the first time He was very strong willed and very independent but also the best teacher and loving father that his baby girl could ever ask for Shawn and always enjoyed his company and working on many tasks together and said many times that Shawn and Punkin made a great team He will surely be missed but he has taught Punkin enough that she will be able to live the rest of her life knowing that her daddy and momma will be watching over her “Daddy is smiling when he sees me teaching his granddaughters what he had taught me.” We love you             Including his parents             Those left to cherish and honor his memories include: his daughter Kellie “Punkin” Elder Marlowe and husband             The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Pastor Jerry Rogers and Pastor Jeff Carson will officiate             The family will receive friends from 11 a.m             Pallbearers include: Shawn Marlowe             Honorary pallbearers include: Wade Shoemaker             Memorials may be made to Union Cemetery             Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com             Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Esker Eugene Elder 29-year-old Joshua Allen Williamson of Stony Point was arrested by Alexander County Deputies Thursday (February 20) on a series of outstanding warrants from Iredell County The charges include felony possession with intent to manufacture & deliver methamphetamine; felony maintaining a vehicle or place for a controlled substance; felony possession with intent to manufacture and deliver marijuana; a felony probation violation Williamson is being held without bond pending transfer to authorities in Iredell County