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HUDSON — Martha McMaster and Sheldon Evans, two of the area’s most active community leaders, renowned for their volunteer work in the arts, historic preservation, education, conservation and healthcare, will receive the prestigious Columbia Memorial Health Clara Kellner Award for Public Service. The awards will be presented Feb. 3 at CMH’s annual Winter Blast at Club Helsinki. Created in 2017, the award is named for the late Clara Kellner who chaired the Hospital’s Board and was a long-standing benefactor. She was also known for her volunteer work well beyond the Hospital. “Columbia Memorial and numerous other community-focused organizations are able to offer critical, sustaining services precisely because of individuals in our community who dedicate their time and talent to help,” said Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation Chairwoman Patti Matheney. “Like Clara Kellner, Martha and Sheldon involve themselves in not one but many worthy causes, binding us together as a true community.” The Winter Blast is a fundraiser for the nonprofit health system and an annual tradition. “It is a thoroughly enjoyable evening of celebration for a particularly important cause,” Matheney added. “The Winter Blast is an opportunity to show support for the health care services [...]

CAPTION: Auxillary volunteers at a meeting: In the bottom row, from left to right: Mary Anuska, Dee Marotta, Shirley McThenia, Marcia Cole, Nancy Weaver. In the top row, left to right: Doris Miller, Rita Edwards, Marge Laurie, Marilyn McKay, Helen Wright Hudson, New York –Several upgrades have been made at the Hospital to enhance the patient experience thanks to the Columbia Memorial Auxiliary. The team of Auxiliary volunteers at Columbia Memorial recently helped the buy 10 patient recliners, 15 bedside tables and 12 new mattresses for a total of nearly $35,000. The equipment is now in use in rooms on three floors at the Hospital. “Our goal is to make the patients as comfortable as possible,” said Auxiliary Member Shirley McThenia. Columbia Memorial Auxiliary has four local branches and more than 100 members. Many members volunteer at the Hospital or help raise money for CMH.  While at the Hospital campus, Auxiliary volunteers work the main information desk and Blood Draw Center registration desk, while also providing office support.

(HUDSON, NY) Galvan Foundation is pleased to announce recipients of grantmaking round V. The Foundation committed a total of $191,500 to 19 groups providing services in the Hudson community reflecting the Foundation mission to improve the quality of life for all Hudson residents, especially those most vulnerable or economically disadvantaged. The foundation received 23 applications requesting just over $419,000. Galvan Foundation grants are small grants that support local organizations providing innovative and vital services in one or more of the foundation's areas of interest. Galvan grantees demonstrate innovation and a broad potential impact, leveraging small investments into significant and continuing projects. This Round's awards include: Historic Preservation: The Hendrick Hudson Chapter NSDAR - $25,000 General support to restore the exterior of the historic 1811 Robert Jenkins House. Environment: Columbia Land Conservancy - $11,300 General support to create the North Bay recreation and Natural Area in the City of Hudson. Health and Services: AIDS Council of Northeastern New York - $5,000 General support to provide cutting-edge HIV/AIDS prevention services in Columbia and Greene Counties, as well as support services for clients in the same region. Columbia County Department of Health - $10,000 General support [...]

By Jesse DeGroodt Special to Hudson-Catskill Newspapers HUDSON — With a generous helping of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus sprinkled throughout the evening’s proceedings, Winter Blast brought a bit of razzle-dazzle into the doldrums of winter on Feb. 2. For the third straight year, Hudson’s Club Helsinki was the venue for the fundraiser that supports Columbia Memorial Hospital and Kaaterskill Care Skilled Nursing & Rehab. Billed as a “Night of Wonder,” the Milling Smith Family served as the evening’s hosts. “When we moved here five years ago,” said Patrick Milling Smith, “we met Patti Matheney Schrom, chairman of the Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors.” Subsequently, he and his wife were given a tour of Columbia Memorial by Schrom. “We had our first child at the hospital 15 months ago, and we’ll be having our second there in June.” Milling Smith, a film, TV and theater producer who splits his time these days between Manhattan and Claverack, expressed the importance of giving back to the community. “I know that for us, being here is a much better experience for our children,” he said. Hospital President and CEO Jay Cahalan said Winter Blast serves as [...]

Event Supports Columbia Memorial Hospital & Kaaterskill Care (Hudson, NY)  New Orleans landed squarely in Hudson’s Club Helsinki on Saturday, February 4, when the Glen David Andrews Band straight from the Big Easy packed the dance floor and raised the roof at the 8th Annual Winter Blast to benefit Columbia Memorial Hospital and Kaaterskill Care Nursing & Rehab Center. The event was hosted by Denise de Diego and Kevin Delahanty, with AOW Associates, Inc., serving as presenting sponsor. Featured sponsors were A. Colarusso & Son, Inc., CDPHP, and Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. Thanks to the 250 in attendance, approximately $115,000 was raised for upcoming projects for the hospital and the Kaaterskill facility. “This is for a great cause,” de Diego said of the evening’s festivities, in presenting Richard and Deborah Oliver of AOW Associates with a plaque honoring them for their contribution. The proceeds from last year’s Winter Blast had been dedicated to the upgrade of room furnishings and decor, renovations which “turned out beautifully,” said Kaaterskill’s Director of Nursing Regina Doebler. This time around, she said, the plan is to update Kaaterskill’s rehabilitation area by separating it from the long-term care [...]