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There will be an informational meeting to update the public on the status of the Glass lake public access area. The meeting will be held at the Averill Park Firehouse, Eastern Union Turnpike on Tuesday, October 18th, at 7:30PM. All community members who have enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and canoeing on beautiful Glass Lake are encouraged to attend. There will be a question and answer segment following the presentation. ~David W. Hastings, Chairman - Citizens Seeking Access to Kayak, Canoe and Fish Glass Lake

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DFD THANKS, REMINDS RESIDENTS OF CALENDAR DRIVE Volunteers of the DeFreestville Fire Department extended thanks to residents and businesses in the community who supported the recent Department Annual Calendar Drive. The Department also reminded residents who were not at home during the Drive held on Sunday, September 25, to look for a fire safety calendar and donation mailing envelopes left by DFD members. Residents protected by DeFreestville who did not receive a calendar should call 286-3612.

Drive Chairman Dan Garab reported that support for the Calendar Drive has been very strong this year, and DFD can always count on significant support by mail.

The DeFreestville Fire Department in North Greenbush Fire District # 1 is a volunteer organization established in 1945 that provides emergency services 24 hours a day. The fire department always needs and welcomes new members and community support. DFD’s non-emergency number is 2863612. All emergencies in Rensselaer County should be reported by dialing 911.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR NASSAU TOWN BOARD The Nassau Free Library will sponsor a local candidate’s forum at Nassau Reformed Church hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 24th. The hall is located at 43 Church St. in the Village of Nassau. The following candidates have been invited to participate: David Fleming, Ron Sears, Lani Rafferty, Ray Seney and Guy Forte. They will each have the opportunity to make opening and closing statements, and members of the audience may submit written questions. The forum will be moderated by representatives of the League of Women Voters. For more information, please call the library at 766-2715.

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EXCITING ANDREW WOMACK TEACHINGS Faith & Love Fellowship, 85 Washington St., Rensselaer, will host EXCITING ANDREW WOMACK teachings by Judi Appleton, director of Bible College on October 15th, from 9:30am to approx. 6:00pm.

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Miller Animal Hospital will be hosting its 1st Annual Pet Adoption and Open House on Saturday, October 15th, from 10am-2pm at 380 N. Greenbush Road (Route 4). There will be up to 6 local rescue groups and shelters with many cats and dogs ready to be adopted into their forever homes. All families who adopt a pet will receive a free gift bag of goodies, including a gift certificate for veterinary services, to help welcome their new family member. Also, there will be great raffle and door prizes, including gift certificates to local businesses, veterinary services, animal supplies, custom dental whitening (for humans), an autographed poster from Paul Junior Designs, and MORE! All proceeds from the raffles will benefit local rescue groups and shelters. Refreshments will be served such as subs and fall favorites like apple cider and donuts. Kids are welcome to enjoy the bounce house! In addition, we will be holding a pet food drive at this event. Due to Hurricane Irene, shelters are in dire need of pet food. This will be an exciting day and we look forward to seeing you on October 15th!

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Magical Herbs of the Witch Best Herbal Treasures garden club meets the third Tuesday of each month. Membership is open to anyone interested in exploring the world of growing, using, and enjoying herbs and flowers. Visitors are always welcome. Witches have used herbs for eons. The October 18 meeting will explore the legends, superstitions, and the variety of ways witches use herbs depending on their intentions. Herbs have magical powers to be tapped into for spells and potions, rituals and cleansing, spiritual practices and sorcery.

Plan to join Best Herbal Treasures on Tuesday, October 18, at 7 PM, at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in North Greenbush.

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Our experienced hospital team values and respects each client and patient, and is committed to providing your pet with optimal veterinary care and personal attention. With 4 veterinarians on staff there is rarely a wait to be seen. We invite you to browse our new website at www.millerah.com where you will learn about us, find valuable coupons, up-to-date news and information, and a link to our Facebook page! We are excited to have another way of providing you with news, events, tips, and stories. Feel free to comment on our page and send us pictures of your pets!

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Saturday 10/29/11, 10am-2pm RAY TURNER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SAND LAKE TOWN BOARD Hello. I’m Ray Turner. I moved here 44 years ago with my wife, Dexie. Our son and daughter attended Averill Park Schools. I’m a retired teacher who taught for 33 great years at Algonquin Middle School. I now work part-time at Home Depot in the paint department, and I’m a member of the Sand Lake Kiwanis.

I am also a councilman on the Sand Lake town board and I love my work.

I am running for re-election this November and I am fortunate to be endorsed by my own Independence party, plus the Conservative and Republican Parties. Throughout my years as a councilman, I have listened to what people say, focused on what our town can afford, and guided town projects to their completion. I’ve attended meetings and workshops, met with county and state officials, and read volumes of paperwork so that I could make appropriate decisions for my one vote as a board member. I’m not a politician in the sense that I want to “run things” or move to a higher position in the future. I’m a town employee and I serve the people in my town. I’m a member of a four person town board plus our supervisor. We have various points of view, but we listen to each other and try to resolve our different opinions to create good choices and good government for our town. We live in a progressive and expanding community.

Our future will be full of difficult choices. We need people on the board who are fair, who will listen to what people say and be open minded. We need people on the board who have the time to attend meetings and workshops, meet with county and state officials, and read volumes of paperwork to be knowledgeable about what their vote means.

I work to make decisions that are in the best interest of the entire town. If you vote for me, I will continue serving you with my honesty, openness, enthusiasm, and love for our community.

HAUNTED HOUSE & FAMILY FUN NIGHT Saturday, October 22, 6-9 pm at the West Sand Lake Elementary School. Come walk through the Haunted House, if you dare!!

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HALLOWEEN PARADE AND PARTY AT WEST SAND LAKE FIRE HOUSE Calling all ghosts, witches, ghouls and goblins (and Pokémon’s and Princesses too)! The witching hour is at hand! Once again, the time has come to dress in all your spooky finery, and invade West Sand Lake.

The West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Co is sponsoring its annual Halloween party for kids of all ages on Sunday, October 30th.

As in previous years, we will be proudly featuring our communities’ costume creations in a parade from the West Sand Lake Elementary School to our Fire House.

If you would like to join the parade, please meet at the school at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th. We will step off promptly at 1:00 p.m. and proceed to the Fire House. The traditional Halloween party, with costume judging, prizes, games, refreshments and surprises will immediately follow the end of the parade. As always, admission to the party is free!

So, plan on joining us on Sunday, October 30th. It promises to be a fun time for all!!

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NORTHEND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING The Northend Neighorhood will be having a meeting on Thursday, October 13th, at the Northend Fire House Community Room at 7PM.

GIRL SCOUT LEADERS WANTED! Share your skills and talents, become a Girl Scout leader.

Leaders needed in the Averill Park area. You can make a difference.

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LANGLEY PREPARED TO RESTORE EFFICIENCY, INTEGRITY AND SOUND GOVERNANCE TO EAST GREENBUSH For the past few months we have been encouraged as we have met residents going door to door, doing our best to deliver a positive message for East Greenbush. At the same time it is important to be honest about the fiscal problems we have in front of us and identify a prudent course of action to address them. The current administration seems to boast about progress, but fails to be truly forthcoming with audits, our finances and representing the landscape of how the new tax revenue will reduce or eliminate the need for a tax increase. We need to be more proactive in how we govern and more honest with taxpayers. Our goal as a team is to do in office the job that is not being done by the current administration. Times are tough for everyone, including government and we cannot continue to pretend like everything is perfect. It is time for us to face the facts about where we are financially, so we can restore and invigorate everything we love about our Town. It’s not an easy job, but we are prepared to assume this responsibility and include the community as we prepare for a future we deserve. The only way we can ensure that taxpayers are represented by dedicated officials who will employ their full effort to the cause, is to elect new leaders who will review how our Town is run objectively and restore our Town Government to an efficient and productive system that serves the people it represents!

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MICHAEL DEREVLANY FOR NORTH GREENBUSH RECEIVER OF TAXES Michael Derevlany is a candidate for North Greenbush Receiver of Taxes. He and his wife Peggy live in the Snyders Lake area.

Mike has a B.A. in Economics, an MBA in Finance, and a J.D. Degree. He is an attorney admitted to practice in the N.Y. and other states. Mike is committed to efficiency and providing prompt, courteous service as Receiver of Taxes.

Mike wished the retiring Kyran Devery well after serving in this position for 26 years. “It is my intention to provide the best service to everyone,” stated Derevlany. He emphasized his professional qualifications and education, along with his experience, including his work with banks, as especially valuable in this important position. “I will build on what has worked in the past and make improvements where needed.”

Mike and Peggy are very active in their church and both sing in the choir at St. Jude the Apostle in Wynantskill. “This is a wonderful community which can achieve great progress with its strategic location to the Capitol and its talented work force.

We are proud to be a part of it,” stated Derevlany.

Mike pledged to continue current office hours and expand ways for easy payment of tax bills. He will explore ways to make the process convenient to residents of all parts of town, including Wynantskill, DeFreestville and Snyders Lake.

Derevlany will be running in the November election on Row A with a great team committed to progress in North Greenbush.

Running with him are Charles Smith for Supervisor, Ernest Kern and Andria Fisher for Council and current Highway Superintendent Mark Premo.

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RECEPTION HONORING RETIRING NASSAU CLERK RITA LABRUM The public is invited to attend a reception honoring and celebrating the service of Nassau Town Clerk Rita Labrum. Mrs. Labrum is retiring in December after 30 years as Nassau’s Town Clerk.

The event will be held on Thursday, October 20, at the Burden Lake Country Club in Nassau. A fantastic buffet dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and sponsorships are available at $100.

The Annual Pre-Election Dinner is sponsored each year by the Nassau Republican Committee and is held in October of each year to provide residents of Nassau and Rensselaer County the opportunity to meet with their elected officials and candidates in an informal setting.

Please contact Barbara Sears at 766-5427 for reservations and information.

ST. JUDE’S STUDENT at the INTERNATIONAL FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL St. Jude the Apostle School 1st grader Julia Miorin rode a pony at the recent International Fall Family Festival.

Hundreds of members of the Parish and school community, friends, and neighbors were in attendance.

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DO NOT MISS THIS SAND LAKE FORUM! The Sand Lake Business Association is hosting a forum featuring the candidates for Sand Lake Town Board on October 25, 2011, at 7:00 at the Sand Lake Arts Center.

We plan to end the discussions around 8:00, and the public is cordially invited. See you there!

SCHODACK REPUBLICANS DISAPPOINT POLITICS IN GOVERNMENT CLASS

CANDIDATE’S INTRODUCTION SERIOUSLY FLAWED Letter to the Editor: Ed Gilbert’s attempt to introduce himself to voters in East Greenbush (9/15/11 Advertiser) was seriously flawed on a number of levels.

Mr. Gilbert tried to not so conspicuously tell voters that his stepbrother is a judge. The only obvious reason for doing so is to try to use that judicial office for Mr. Gilbert’s own private benefit. It is as if Mr. Gilbert is saying, “Vote for me because my family already has political power or connections.”

Mr. Gilbert identifies his wife and other family members who live in East Greenbush, but he only refers to the “job” of his stepbrother, the judge. Is Mr. Gilbert not proud of his other relatives?

Is Mr. Gilbert aware that a judge is not allowed to use his office for anything that benefits that judge or his family? Maybe Mr. Gilbert used his stepbrother’s name and office without Judge Hummel’s permission, but someone must come forward and apologize for or explain this improper action, or explain how Mr. Gilbert is not using a judicial office for his own benefit.

If Judge Hummel allowed the use of his name in this manner in Mr. Gilbert’s article, then the judge should respond to or explain why this would be an exception to the rule regarding his family’s benefiting from the use of his name and office, and how and why this occurred.

Mr. Gilbert’s entry into local politics also attempts to persuade voters that his job helps “ensure student loans are available to those seeking a better life.” I am informed that these loans with the State are available based on State formulas and need, not on the subjective whim of Mr. Gilbert. As such, Mr. Gilbert is not responsible for students getting loans.

Rick Matters, from the same political party as Mr. Gilbert in East Greenbush, is a decent politician. I say this because this is not an attack on a political party. Politicians must be responsible and act responsibly, and they will not be if they are reckless and misinform the public during their pursuit of public office. ~John A. Aretakis, Troy Editor s Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of its contents.

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SCRAPBOOKING: 1-4pm Sunday, October 16, bring your materials and join in an afternoon of scrapbooking.

STORY TIME: 11:15am Thursdays, Miss MaryMargaret provides stories, songs, rhymes, and a simple craft.

Wii SPORTS FOR ADULTS: 1:30pm Thursday, Oct 20, choose from golf, tennis, baseball, or bowling. Bring your friends and participate in some low-key exercise … maybe even a little competition! Cider and doughnuts will be provided.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET: 6:45 pm Thursday, October 20.

The public is welcome.

HOME SCHOOL GAME DAY: Join the fun 11am Friday, October 21.

LOCAL AUTHOR: 11am-1pm Saturday, October 22, meet local author Norma Lasch, author of “Tassels of Blue: Weaving Threads of Devotion.”

VEGAN AWARENESS PRESENTATION: 1pm Saturday, October 29, learn about vegan diets and healthy eating during Vegan Awareness Month.

BOOK GROUP: November’s selection is “The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food and Love” by Kristin Kimball.

MUSEUM PASSES: The Norman Rockwell Museum pass is back!

This 3-day loan for the Stockbridge, MA museum is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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RENSSELAER CITY REPUBLICAN CLUB SEEKS NEW MEMBERS The Rensselaer City Republican Club distributed 500 State voter registration forms, together with a recruiting letter, to residents of the Northend Neighborhood known As “The Mansions” on Sunday, October 2nd.

The neighborhood is located north of Eastland Park near The North Greenbush Town border. In the accompanying letter, Chairman Lou Lourinia urged new residents to enroll for the first time and existing residents to consider changing parties.

The forms must be received by the County Board of Elections no later than October 19th in order for the resident to vote in the November 8th general election. ~Bill Lithgow, Member Rensselaer County Republican Committee

CASTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY FUN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS! • Lego Club meets the first Monday of the month at 6PM in the upstairs program room. Build with friends!

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Letter to the Editor: I was sorely disappointed to learn the three Republican candidates running for office this year in Schodack have declined to participate in a Meet the Candidates night that was slated for later this month. Their refusal is a slap in the face to residents who would have benefited from meeting those who want to continue to run the town; Supervisor Dennis Dowds, Councilmen Mike Kenney & Frank Curtis, and a blow to students in the Maple Hill High School’s Participation in Government (PIG) Class. PIG was helping organize this normally annual event at the high school.

The Schodack Planning and Development Association, a group that also sponsors these events, was told Monday, Oct. 3, that Republicans would not be attending. Weeks ago, Republicans were given a variety of dates from which to choose, but “were busy” each evening proposed.

Democratic candidate Linda Underwood was more than willing to work around the other three candidates schedules and has always been more than willing to speak with all residents.

Why have Mr. Dowds, Mr. Kenney and Mr. Curtis chosen not to participate in this public process. What are they trying to hide?

What questions do they not want to answer? It has made me, a voter and the mother of a PIG student, who now with her class has to scramble to figure out how to participate in a local government that seems to not want to participate in anything to do with the public.

Ms. Underwood, a lifelong advocate for this town and its people, has my vote and I sincerely hope others follow suit and elect a candidate who really cares about the town and the people in it.

Schodack Democrats will host a Meet the Candidates night October 25 at the VFW Post on Scott Avenue to which all candidates are invited. Unfortunately, the PIG class will have to find another venue in which to learn about town government.

It is very disappointing our town officials choose not to support the students they claim to hold in such high regard. ~Kristin Shaw, Schodack Editors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of its contents.

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AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR The Greenbush Reformed Church on Hays Rd and Columbia Turnpike will be holding an Autumn Craft Fair on October 22nd from 10AM3PM. There will be raffles, children’s activities, food and over 23 crafters/vendors that will be selling an assortment of items; including jewelry, candles, crocheted items, and seasonal crafts. There will be a bake sale that will have a variety of pies and breads and also a 50/50. Come enjoy this community event! For further information, please contact the church office at 477-6030.

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CLASS WARFARE Letter to the Editor: Republican leaders are now engaged in a coordinated attack against President Obama by accusing him of waging Class Warfare. What is he doing to deserve such an accusation? He’s seeking to raise taxes on the very wealthy to help balance the budget and ensure shared sacrifice in hard times. Their accusation is the latest example of Republican divisive politics, and also a diversion from the reality of income and wealth inequality in America. They promote the myth that ours is a classless society, but we all know better. The gap between the rich and the rest of us keeps growing.

It is now common practice that executives of big corporations pay themselves enormous amounts of money while unemployment grows and communities deteriorate. In 2004, the CEOs of many top U.S. corporations received 431 times more than the average worker in their companies. By comparison, the ratio in Britain is about 25 to 1; in Japan, about 11 to 1. Actual pay rose from about $2 million in 1990 to $11.8 million in 2004. In 2010, the top 25 U.S. corporations paid their CEOs more than they did in taxes. Verizon, for example, which earned $11.9 billion in pretax profits, received a $705 million tax refund and paid its CEO $18.1 million. How much has your pay risen in recent years? Of course, incentive is necessary in a free economy, but are there no limits to how much of our national wealth they take? The last time we saw such income and wealth inequity was just before the Great Depression in the 1930s.

Tea Party and middle class anger is misdirected at government because it is large corporations, aided by Republicans, that ship jobs overseas, don’t invest in the U.S. or for the long term, fight collective bargaining and all wage increases, fight financial regulations that protect average people, fight health insurance for all while enjoying it themselves, fix the tax code to their benefit, and drain public funds for corporate welfare.

And the middle class disappears. So who wages class warfare? ~Michael Roland, Nassau Editors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of its contents.

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The Nassau Free Library will sponsor a series of free classes designed to help people who want to break the smoking habit.

Sessions will take place at the library from 6:30-8 p.m. on October 18th, 20th, and 25th. These 3 classes will cover the misconceptions about hypnosis and also the experience of natural everyday hypnosis. In each class you will experience an induction, a form of deep relaxation, in which you will be able to enter that state called hypnosis. Suggestions will then be made that will assist you in achieving your goal of being an ex-smoker.

• The 1st class will strengthen your ability to believe that you can really reach your goal of being an ex-smoker.

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• The 3rd class will support your maintaining your ex-smoker credentials.

Accompanying the course is a complimentary supportive CD. Call the library to register: 766-2715.

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Letter to the Editor: As a disabled resident of Sand Lake, I find it astonishing that Steve Robelotto, Ray Turner and John Glasser would have the nerve to try to regain their seats on the Town Board. Because of their ineptitude and arrogance, taxpayers have an expensive federal lawsuit instead of the handicapped accessible van our State grant was supposed to buy and our community volunteers worked so hard to get. None of us are getting any younger, and it would have been nice to think that transportation for doctor’s appointments and other necessities could keep us in our own homes and out of nursing homes just a little longer.

Can you believe they are claiming that they put Sand Lake first?

Did Robelotto put our seniors and handicapped residents first when “he” alone decided to purchase a van that did not meet the requirements of the grant the Town received? Did Glasser and Turner put our residents first when they chose to waste thousands of tax dollars defending legal action rather than comply with federal law? The legal fees that town residents will now pay for cost more than the purchase of a van that would be in compliance. It is time to put Sand Lake first all right and vote them out! ~Sue Gersten, Averill Park

RELIGION AND POLITICS, DO THEY MIX? Sunday, October 16, 2011, is “Peace with Justice” Sunday on many Christian calendars. In worship at the Stuyvesant and the Nassau Reformed Churches, with focus on “Religion and Politics, Do They Mix?” In the sermon of that title, the Reverend Edward L. Van Kampen will look at the message in Matthew 22:15-22 where Jesus takes a hit from his critics in Rome. The Stuyvesant Reformed Church worships at 9 a.m. in its sanctuary at the corner of Church Street and Route 9J, in the hamlet of Stuyvesant. Young folk are welcome to worship; and they are invited to remain in the sanctuary following the children’s message to engage in self-study activities related to that message.

The Nassau Reformed Church worships at 11 a.m. in its chapel on the second level of the Church-School-Building, 43 Church Street (route 20). Christian Education begins with a “Ministry with the Young” in the sanctuary before adjourning to class.

Editors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of its contents.

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Q.U.I.L.T. MEETING Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, October 14, at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The general meeting starts at 9:45 AM; doors open at 9:15. There is a $5 visitor donation and we will have a lecture about multi-layered appli-qué by Jo Diggs, with show and share to follow. For information, call (393-2284) or check our website (www.quiltinc.org).

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BRUNS. CITIZENS PARTY NOMINATES JIM BREARTON The Brunswick Citizens Party has nominated Jim Brearton from Center Brunswick, a practicing attorney for over 35 years in the Capital District, to run for Town Justice. The Brunswick Citizens Party is a new independent political party established in 2011 by a bipartisan group of Brunswick residents. For more information, call Jessica at 429-4922.

TEXAS HOLD’EM Chandler Young VFW on RT 20 and Lyons Lake Road in Nassau will hold a Texas Hold’em on Saturday, October 15th. Doors open at 5PM and play begins at 6PM. For more information, call Claudia at 423-5957 or Charlotte 7663970. We also appreciate all the people who attended our pig roast.

Apple Bake Off on Saturday, October 15th, in Kinderhook Village. Do you have a winning apple recipe? Pies, Tarts, Turnovers, Crisps, Cookies, Cakes....Any dessert recipe celebrating the apple!

Bring your already baked dessert to the judging table on the Vanderpoel House lawn between 12:30 and 2PM on October 15th. Please label each recipe including your contact information. Winners will be chosen at 3PM. 1st Prize - $50 gift certificate; 2nd Prize - $25 gift certificate; 3rd Prize - $10 gift certificate.

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ST. HENRY’S St. Henry’s Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 12th, from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, November 13th, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The youth ministry will be running the Harvest Food Booth for pies, baked goods, jams and jellies and other harvest food goods. Lunch and dinner items will be available for sale on Saturday in the kitchen. Coffee and donuts will be available for sale Saturday and Sunday morning. Once again the Fall Festival will feature a Chinese Auction with hundreds of dollars in gift certificates and merchandise from area restaurants and merchants. Returning this year is the Craft Booth, featuring handmade craft items. As always, Christmas items, jewelry, books and videos and games for the kids will be available along with some new surprises. The annual raffle will have prizes of $1000, $500, $200, and $100, drawings will be held following the last Mass on November 13th. Tickets will be available for sale during the two-day event. If you have any questions about the Fall Festival or would like to volunteer to help, please contact Don or Nicole Heckelman at 283-5234.

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COME HELP US ROCK THE VALLEY A fundraiser to benefit local victims of Tropical Storm Irene will be held from noon-midnight Saturday, Oct. 15th, in downtown Schoharie.

The Schoharie Valley Rock’n’Roll Flood Relief Concert, sponsored by The Schoharie Kiwanis Club, and hosted by PYX 106, will feature many popular local bands, including Poor Dead Molly, Flashback, Shakey Ground, Bar Stool Orphans, Chicken Herders, M-16 and Erin Harkes. The event will also feature a beer truck, chicken barbeque, food vendors and 50-50 raffles.

A Children’s Fun Fair from 10 a.m. to noon will be sponsored by the Schoharie Promotional Association, with games, contests, pumpkin and face painting, a magician show, Halloween treats, toy drop to benefit children in Schoharie County, and child ID station. The fair will be held in the County Courthouse courtyard on Main Street. A large group of students from throughout Schoharie County will perform the song “We Can Rebuild,” written by Richie Phillips of WGNA, and students from Schoharie Elementary School,at 2:30 in the afternoon.

Donations will be accepted throughout the day, with proceeds to benefit the Schoharie County Community Action Program for Schoharie County flood victims. Donations can also be mailed to Schoharie Flood Aid 2011, c/o Schoharie Kiwanis, P.O. Box 305, Schoharie NY 12157. For information, go to http://www.schohariepromo.org, SCHOHARIE VALLEY ROCKN-ROLL RELIEF Face Book event page

TRINITY LITTLE DRESSES GROUP The Trinity Lutheran Church, West Sand Lake, T.L.C. (Tender Loving Care) community outreach group will resume the once a month meetings on Saturday, October 16th, from 1 to 3 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will continue to work on Little Dresses for Africa and Little Britches for Boys projects sent to a national charity for international distribution. Instructions and materials are provided for these simple dresses made from pillowcases, and shorts made from a yard of fabric. Besides sewing, there are many other jobs such as ironing, cutting, and pinning.

Volunteers of all ages from the community are welcome.

If knitting or crocheting is your thing, we have people who crochet afghans and shawls and knit mittens and hats for local distribution. Individual instruction, patterns, and some supplies are provided. Any questions, please call Gretchen Romanelli 479-3748, Evah Beck 674-3292, or the Trinity Lutheran Church at 674-5501.

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Independent and Proven Leadership On Election Day, Please Vote Row “B” SCHODACK DEMOCRATS SET MEET THE CANDIDATE NIGHT Linda Underwood, candidate for a seat on the Schodack Town Board, will be available for an informal Meet the Candidate Night on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Peter Andrews VFW Post on Scott Avenue in the Village of Castleton.

The event was organized after the traditional Meet the Candidates Night sponsored by the nonpartisan Schodack Planning and Development Association and moderated by the League of Women Voters was cancelled because the Republican candidates declined to participate.

“It is troubling that the incumbents refused to take this opportunity to speak with and listen to the residents of Schodack, but their decision will not stop me from following though with such an essential event,” Underwood said. “I welcome the opportunity to speak with community members because I feel the foundation of democracy is an informed electorate and responsive elected officials. It is important for residents to get to know the candidates, question their stands on the issues, and express their concerns about the direction the town is going in. Should the incumbents reconsider, they would be more than welcome to attend this event.”

The event will be informal with a brief statement from the candidate and plenty of time for questions and comments from all interested residents. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, go to the Schodack Democrats’ web page www.schodackdemocrats.com.

RENSS. COUNTY SHERIFF’S OPERATION SAFE CHILD EVENTS The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office will be offering parents the opportunity to create Free Child Id Cards for their children through Operation Safe Child on the following dates: • October 22, 2011: Poestenkill Elementary School Harvest Fest; 1 School Rd., Poestenkill; 9AM – 12PM. • October 22, 2011: Schaghticoke Town Hall; 290 Northline Drive, Melrose; 12PM – 4PM. • October 29, 2011: Christ Fellowship Church, 5 North Nassau Rd., Averill Park; 11AM – 4PM In addition, the Rensselaer County K-9 Unit will be conducting K-9 demonstrations at the October 22nd Safe Child Events.

An additional K-9 demonstration will also take place on October 22, 2011 at the Woodland Hill Montessori School, 100 Montessori Place, North Greenbush, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Possessing up-to-date photographs and detailed information about a child are important proactive measures that greatly assist law enforcement to quickly respond to a child’s disappearance.

OPERATION SAFE CHILD equipment uses digital fingerprinting technology and high resolution photography to produce SAFE CHILD cards for parents and guardians.

The cards contain a child’s name, biographical information (date of birth, gender, height, weight, hair color, eye color, etc.), and a fingerprint image of both index fingers.

The card is made in less than two minutes and can be easily carried in a wallet or pocketbook.

The information gathered is digitally recorded and stored in a database at the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

OLD DOG, STRAY DOG Every year animal control officers receive calls about old dogs who suddenly and mysteriously disappear. The dog may have stayed on the property for 10 years or more with no inclination to leave. Dog owners tend to feel comfortable as the dog ages. After all, if he hasn’t wandered off by now he isn’t likely to. Yet, one day the old dog is gone. Unfortunately, too many of these old dogs are never seen alive again. Most owners do not consider the fact that, as dogs age, they share some of the same changes as humans. Some dogs don’t see as well or hear as well as they used to. Arthritis is common as well as changes in behavior.

Cognitive changes may progress slowly and may be easy to miss. Like people, dogs vary greatly in how they age. When dementia occurs in dogs, it can involve subtle or dramatic behavior. A dog may appear disoriented at times. His sleeping habits may change, his housebreaking may suffer and he may not respond to circumstances as he used to. A dog may exhibit one sign of dementia or many. One of the most common behaviors is an old dog walking aimlessly. It is not at all unusual for an old dog to simply walk, putting one foot in front of the other, with no destination in mind. This behavior is not unusual in humans with dementia, as we know. In the case of a dog who always stayed on the property without use of a fence, we now have a dog walking aimlessly into the woods or roadway.

When these dogs get tired, they simply lay down wherever they are, in a ditch, in the road or in the woods. If and when they get up again, many of these poor animals have no direction of travel in mind. If they get too wet, too cold and too lost, the old dog may not survive.

It is important to pay close attention to behavior changes in aging dogs. If there are signs of disorientation, see your veterinarian. There are some drugs that may help. At the very least, the older dog should be safely contained in a fenced yard and watched closely. ~Catherine Crawmer, Animal Control Officer 477-8230

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CIRCLE THEATRE PLAYERS “TRYING”

Columbia County actors, Tracy Trimm of Chatham and Nellie Rustick of Claverack star in Circle Theatre Players season opener, ‘Trying’ by Joanna McClelland Glass.

Directed by Nancy Wilder, this richly scripted true story illustrates how strangers, at opposite extremes of life, can poignantly and humorously forever influence each other. Trying is about a “green” young girl, fresh off the Canadian prairie and an old aristocratic curmudgeon “trying” to negotiate and span the enormous differences of youth and age, and of class and culture. The author’s real-life experience in the mid-60’s the basis for the play, when she worked as a secretary for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, D.C. Judge Biddle had been Attorney General under Franklin Roosevelt. After the war, President Truman named him Chief Judge of the Tribunal at Nuremberg. Dates are Oct. 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 8pm and Oct. 16 & 23 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $16; under 18 $10 and reservations can be made at 518-674-2007 or www.slcactp.org. The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is located at 2880 NY 43, just 15 min. east of Albany.

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CCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will hold a Board of Director’s Meeting on Wednesday, October 19th, at 7PM in the Education Room of their offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. Phone 272-4210.

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CIRCLES OF MERCY ANNOUNCES IRISH NIGHT FUNDRAISER!!!

Circles of Mercy, a sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of Mercy NE Community Presents “Irish Night” fundraiser and celebration, Featuring the Music of Frank Jaklitsch and performances by Farrell School of Irish Dance on Saturday, October 15th, from 6PM until 10PM. To be held at Mercy Center, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany (across from St. Peter’s Hospital).

Proceeds to Benefit Circles of Mercy. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets available at Circles of Mercy, 11 Washington St, Rensselaer, Mercy Center, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, and at the door. Please call 462-0899 for information, tickets or table reservations.

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Rensselaer County Legislator Mike Stammel said he supports an effort by Rensselaer residents to have the city school district’s Board of Education to reconsider a decision to abruptly cancel bus transportation for many students.

City residents last week presented the school district with what is known as a 310 appeal. The appeal asks the State Education Department commissioner to also review the action taken by the school district and Board of Education.

“This sudden move by the school district has prompted real concern from many parents who, with little advance warning or notice, are being forced to scramble to get their kids to school,” said Stammel.

“I believe the move by the school district should definitely be reviewed by the State Education Department commissioner, and the best interests of the students be considered,” added Stammel.

Last week, Stammel noted that he had been contacted by many parents concerned that students living one mile or closer would not receive bus transportation during the 2011-2012.

Parents say the decision by the school district has created an inconvenience for their family and that sufficient notice was not given to families affected by the move.

Parents have also cited safety concerns and say the move also goes back on a promise made when parents were asked to support construction of a new school and were assured that bus transportation would be provided.

“Parents were told during the vote on the school issue that the new school would be safer because all students would be transported. You have to wonder if there was a bait and switch,” said Stammel.

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NASSAU FREE LIBRARY OCTOBER CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • Story-time on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join Pat for simple stories and a craft.

• Pumpkin Decorating on October 19th at 6:00pm - Space is limited. Registration required.

• Halloween Story-time on October 26th at 6:30pm. Join Kristine for Halloween stories and a craft followed by trick or treating in the library.

• Family Movie Night on October 28th at 6:00pm. Free popcorn and beverages served. Call the library for movie details.

For more information or to register for the above programs, please call 766-2715 or e-mail nassaufreelibrary@gmail.com.

AMY CLINTON ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR NO. GREENBUSH RECEIVER of TAXES I am very excited to introduce myself to the residents of the Town of North Greenbush. My name is Amy Clinton and I am a candidate for Receiver of Taxes for the Town of North Greenbush in this fall’s election. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve our town and to get to know all of you on an individual basis in the coming months.

My husband Neal and I have chosen to make a home and raise a family in North Greenbush. I was born and raised in Kinderhook, NY which has given me an appreciation for living in a small, close knit community. In 2001, shortly after my husband Neal and I married, we moved to North Greenbush to enjoy all the benefits this community has to offer. We have two beautiful girls ages 6 and 8 that are the light of our lives and who are educated in our local public school system.

I received my management degree from Johnson & Wales University, worked as a Sales Manager at a local hotel, and for the past six years as the executive director for the NY Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. In my professional career, I have gained considerable experience managing assets, meeting schedules and responding to the needs of our clients.

This experience has also prepared me to ensure any questions or concerns from residents are resolved promptly.

This commitment to constituent service will extend to the operation of the office of Receiver of Taxes. As receiver of taxes, I will make myself available at hours convenient for working families and seniors to drop off their payments. I will also be setting up a number of handy locations throughout the town to drop off those payments, and regularly reviewing other ways to expand services to our town.

In my candidacy for Receiver of Taxes, I am proud to have been endorsed by the Republican, Conservative and Independence parties. My candidacy has been supported by residents across the town, and I look forward to serving and working for our town.

EVENTS AT RENSSELAER LIBRARY •

Teddy Bear Picnic Rensselaer Public Library will have a special story-time for children and their bears on Saturday, October 15th, at 11AM. Bring your teddy for stories, crafts and a treat! For ages 2-7, please sign up.

• Every Kitty, Every City Thursday, October 13th, 6:30PM. A discussion of humane techniques to control feral cat overpopulation.

• Harry Potter Fun! Saturday, October 29th, at 1PM. Are you a wizard? Come make a magic wand, brew a potion, play wizard games and have treats! For ages 8-16, please call to sign up.

The Library is located across from the Amtrak parking lot on East Street in Rensselaer. For more information, log on to www.rensselaerlibrary.org or call 462-1193.

HOLIDAY ART FAIR AT SLCA On Sat. Nov. 5th, from 10 - 4pm; and Sun. Nov. 6th, from 12 - 4pm; the Sand Lake Center for the Arts will hold its very popular Holiday Art Fair! This unique boutique event showcases over 20 artists and artisans as they present gifts of distinction for your holiday shopping pleasure. The Center has plenty of free parking and is located at 2880 NY 43, an easy 15 min. east of Albany. Call 518-674-2007 or visit www.slca-ctp.org for more information.

MOVIE NIGHT AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF EAST POESTENKILL On October 15th, at 6PM join the First Baptist Church of East Poestenkill for “FLYWHEEL” a movie about cars and a character named Jay Austin, who begins the ride of his life as he learns to honor God with his business, his relationships, and his life.

Free family night out including refreshments. Sunday Evenings at 6PM we continue a video series entitled, “Answers in Genesis” with Ken Ham, followed by fellowship and refreshments.

Christians come join us as we discover blessings from the book of Genesis. We meet the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sunday evenings.Our Sunday Morning Service is at 11AM preceded by Sunday school for adults and children at 10AM. Pastor Jay Bucci is presenting an excellent series of sermons this autumn from the books of John I, II, and III entitled, “If We Walk in the Light”. Come build your Christian Character.

Find us at 12 Legenbauer Road in East Poestenkill - just four miles from the four corners in Poestenkill on Plank Road, RT 40. Questions? Phone 518-283-5186.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center is pleased to offer a digital photography class.

Classes will begin on October 18th at 1:00 and will run every Tuesday for three weeks. This is a beginner class, all are welcome.

Please bring your camera and equipment with you.

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The cost of the trip is $225.00 double occupancy, ($290 single) which includes hotel with breakfast, tours of all three venues, one dinner, one lunch, bus and tip for driver, plus additional surprises. For information. and reservations please call Helen Dolan at 674-3571.

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The October Meeting of the East Schodack Garden Club will be held on Friday, October 14th, at 7 p.m. at the East Schodack Firehouse on RT 150 in East Schodack.

The Speaker for the evening will be Judy Stacey, Albany City Gardener. The topic will be TULIPS!!!!

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“Join The Town Of Sand Lake #1 Good Candidates For Dinner” on Friday, October 21, 2011 at The Averill Park Firehouse from 5PM to 9PM - served Family Style and includes - Salad, Coffee, Tea, Soda, Bread and Homemade Apple Pie. The cost is $10 per person and 12 and under are free.

Bring a Squash to be donated to the Food Pantry to feed the poor. Make and dress a scarecrow, raffle drawing for TV, 50/50- and other raffles - (donation taken on behalf of Veterans Memorial Park).

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EGCSD BELL TOP FALL FESTIVAL & CHICKEN BAR-B-Q East Greenbush Central School District’s Bell Top Elementary School (located on 39 Reynolds Road in North Greenbush - Troy 12180 mailing address) will be holding its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 15th, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Festival, run by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will include games, bounce houses, a bonfire, raffles, and a bake sale.

In addition, there will be a Chicken Bar-B-Q, prepared by Olde Daley Inn, served between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The dinners will be available by pre-order only. It will include chicken, baked potato, roll with butter, and dessert - drinks will be sold separately. The cost of the dinner is $10.00. To pre-order, a check may be dropped of or mailed to the school. If mailing a check, please be sure to include your name and approximate time of pick-up. Checks should be made out to Bell Top PTO. The pre-ordered dinners may be eaten at the Festival or taken home. All proceeds from the Fall Festival will go to Bell Top’s PTO to support the school’s programs.

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The First Reformed Church in Wynantskill is again inviting anyone in the community who is looking for good food and warm fellowship to attend our Free Pasta Dinners that will be served on Tuesday evenings at 5:30PM. Dinner will consist of pasta with either plain tomato or meat sauce, tossed salad, bread, beverages and homemade desserts.

The dinners will begin being served on Tuesday, October 18th.

The other date for the month of October is Tuesday, October 25th.

The church is located in the village of Wynantskill on the corner of Main Avenue (Rt.66) and Church Street. Please join us.

PIG ROAST BENEFIT DINNER Pig Roast Dinner Benefit is being held for the Hoosick Falls Pownel family, Roy & Amy Squiers.

Amy is in her early 30’s and is losing a battle to a rare type of cancer. The money is going towards paying the endless bills of dealing with the illness!

Roy & Amy have a 2 year old son. Roy would like to spend as much time with Amy as he can, but has to keep working to pay the bills and keep health insurance.

Roy’s friends and co-workers will be holding this benefit to help him take time off to be with his wife. Date: Saturday, October 15th, from 2-7pm at the Petersburg Veterans Memorial Hall.

Dinner will be served at 4PM. There will be a 50/50 raffle and Chinese Auction. In addition to the Pig Roast dinner, the menu will include a salad, hamburgers, hotdogs, dessert, and a beverage. Cost: Adults/$20, Kids 12 & up/$10 and Kids under 12 are FREE. Donations can also be made at any Capital Communication Federal Credit Union: Roy Squiers Benefit. For more information, please contact Rich Reger at 279-0565 or NEMF at 464-1986.

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OKTOBERFEST BUFFET DINNER This public Oktoberfest dinner is belng held on Sunday, October 16th, from 12 to 5PM at the Towne Tavern in Sand Lake and is sponsored by Zion’s United Church of Christ of Taborton with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the church’s community ministries. Come celebrate the German ancestry and current German relationships of our congregation with fellowship, fun and good food. Zion’s United Church of Christ was founded in 1852 by local residents who had emigrated from Germany.

Menu will include roast pork, knockwurst and sauerkraut, fried cabbage, mashed potatoes with onions, apple crisp dessert.

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 1021 CHICKEN BBQ Sgt. Walter A. Adams American legion Post 1021 will be holding a Chicken BBq on Sat., October 15th. Please reserve your chicken by calling 674-2309 by 1PM. The cost remains at $5. Chickens will available for pick-up from 11AM until 4:30PM.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 522 ROAST BEEF DINNER St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in East Schodack will host a Roast Beef Dinner by Boy Scout Troop 522 on Saturday, October 15th, from 5pm to 7pm. Homestyle All-You-Can-Eat Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Rolls and Ice Cream for dessert. Cost: Adults/$9, Children 5-12/$5, Seniors/$8.

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All the Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, eggs, hash browns, fruit, and bagels that you can eat! All served with hot coffee and a smile by our Knights! We will have a box available to collect items for local vets who get service at the Albany VA hospital. See bulletin insert for details. Items that are needed for vets who are admitted as an emergency or are in need include coffee, disposable razors, denture cups, juice drink boxes, PB or cheese snack packs, creamora, suspenders, Wal-Mart or supermarket gift cards. Breakfast is served 8am to 11am. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 years old.

Children under 6 are free.

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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST AT W.S.L. FIRE HALL The West Sand Lake Fire Department will hold an AllYou-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday, October 16 th , from 8AM to 11:30AM. Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast, Cinnamon French Toast Sticks, Pancakes (Regular & Blueberry), Homefries, Toast, Jelly, Apple Sauce, Fruit Cocktail, Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, Orange & Apple Juice.

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PIZZA NIGHT AT SCHODACK VALLEY FIRE HOUSE SPAGHETTI DINNER The Son’s of the American Legion Gerald O’Neil Post #1683 located at 836 Broadway in Rensselaer will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on October 16th from 1PM to 6PM. Eat-in or Take-out. Cost is $9 a meal, $8 for Seniors and includes Salad, 2 Meatballs or Sausage and Bread. Help us help our Veterans.

TSATSAWASSA PROTECTIVE FIRE CO. BREAKFAST The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will resume their monthly breakfast on Sunday, October 16th, with servings from 8AM until noon.

Breakfast consists of your choice of French toast or pancakes, as well as bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, applesauce, beverages and eggs prepared to your specifications.

Support your local fire company while visiting with friends and neighbors and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day. The firehouse is located behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66 North in the hamlet of Brainard. For more information, call 518-7663815.

Come join the Schodack Valley Fire House for Pizza Night on October 15th from 5 to 9PM. Bring the family for Pizza, Antipasto, Wings and more. Additional seating will be available. Our featured Pizza’s this month will be Shrimp and Garlic. As always, you can eat-in or take-out. For take-out, call 477-4215.

CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER St. David’s Episcopal Church, 2647 Brookview Road, Castleton will hold a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Sunday, October 16th, between noon and 1:30PM. Included in the meal will be Salad, Chicken & Biscuit, 2 Vegetables and Pie. We also prepare for the glucose intolerant. Cost is $8 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12. For reservations, please call Gail at 766-4029.

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INDOOR GARAGE SALE Emmanuel Reformed Church, 1150 Maple Hill Road in Castleton is selling space at their indoor garage sale to be held on Saturday, Nov. 5th, from 10AM - 4PM. All are invited to buy a 10 ‘x 8’ space, including a table and chair, for only $25 in which to sell your new, used, and unwanted treasures. Primarily a used item sale. All Crafters are welcomed. Checks payable to ERC designated to Homespun Treasurers Sale. For details, contact Linda Adams (518) 479-7113.

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ST. HENRY’S CYO SIGN-UP Sign-ups for St. Henry’s CYO will be at the Averill Park High School in front of the gym on October 19th from 6 to 8PM. Please bring a copy of your birth certificate.

Registration is $50 and all boys and girls 1st grade thru the 8th grades are welcome.

DEVIL CAT 10U BASEBALL TEAM TRYOUT Devil Cat 10U tryouts for the 2012 baseball season has been rescheduled for October 16th at 10am. The location for the tryout will be Twin Town Little League on Williams Rd. Contact Eric Brown at 518225-2208 or empirenrg1@yahoo.com for more info.

BOWLING PARTY FOR TOURETTE SYNDROME The local Tourette Syndrome Support Group will host a family bowling party on Sunday, November 13th, from 2-4:30PM at Spare Time Lanes in Latham. The cost is $15 per bowler.

Bowlers must pre-register by calling Judy at 384-1765.

AVERILL PARK BOOSTER CLUB ALL SPORT T-SHIRT SALE The Averill Park Booster Club will be holding an ALL SPORT TShirt Sale to benefit Indoor Track. All shirts are NAVY with GOLD lettering; short sleeve and long sleeve are available. Orders will be available for pick-up after November 11th at the High School. Date and time will be announced. The front of the shirt will read PROPERTY OF AVERILL PARK ATHLETICS and the back of the shirt will be ALL SPORTS (represented on the back in a crossword puzzle design).

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“Run, run, as fast as you can!

You can’t catch Liz, she’s a running woman!” She hasn’t run across the country, but she has probably run more miles that it would take to get to California. Elizabeth Robert is a senior at Averill Park High School and is a dedicated Varsity Cross Country runner.

Robert is a captain on the team and a three year varsity runner. She started running cross country in 8th grade because it was something to do after school and a way to meet new people. Elizabeth was nominated by the head coach, Coach Glunk, because of her hard work, dedication to her studies and running, and determination to better herself in both school and cross country.

Elizabeth’s favorite part about cross country is the friendships that she has made and all of the people she has met. She finds it is also a very good way to de-stress after a full day of school. A highlight from her season so far is when the team went on an overnight trip to Rhode Island and got to go to the ocean. They got out of school early on a Friday afternoon and she really enjoyed this trip. This year Elizabeth is taking Participation in Government, Economics, Advanced Placement English, Wind Ensemble, French 5 and has a 91 GPA. “It really means a lot to me to be recognized as a scholar athlete because I try really hard with my school work and I try to get better at running every day.

I’d like to thank my parents for pushing me to succeed and Coach Glunk for giving me the hard medicine I need,” says Robert when she was interviewed. Elizabeth is a dedicated student, a Top 5 scorer on the team, and has trained through injuries and doesn’t give up. She utilizes study halls to get school work done and helps with afterschool tutoring for her teammates.

Next year Elizabeth would like to study Physical Therapy in college. She is looking to study at either Sacred Heart University, the University of Rhode Island, or St. Bonaventure University. She would like to continue running in college and beyond. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys running, swimming, and hanging out with her friends. This summer she helped organize summer runs for members in her team and really stepped into her role as a captain.

Congratulations to Elizabeth, and we hope to hear more great things about her and the cross country team this fall.

LEARN TO SPEED SKATE The Capital District Speed Skating Club has opened its 20112012 season. The Club skates Monday evenings from 6-7:30 at the Knickerbacker Arena in Troy.

Community members are encouraged to come try an introductory session at no cost. A limited supply of loaner skates are available. Helmets and gloves are required as well as basic ice skating ability. For more information, please contact Rob Stevens at 518-937-5880 or by e-mail at rsteven7@nycap.rr.com.

“AP’s Joe Marino breaks a tackle to go on for one of his two TD’s, while AP’s Axel Bryce blocks a Scotia defender.”

Averill Park went on to a 23-6 victory!

2012 POESTENKILL YOUTH SKI CLUB Come join the Town of Poestenkill’s 2012 Ski Club at Jiminy Peak starting January 8th. The program is held on Sundays from 3:00 to 7:30. Ski club is 7 weeks long, 6 of the sessions include 1 hour of instruction. Children and adults are welcome to join. You can pick up your application packet at the Town Hall, or for more information, please contact Tara Houser, the Youth Director at 283-5100 ex. 107 or tahouser@townofpoestenkillny.org. All fees and applications are due on November 15, 2011. *The Town of Poestenkill welcomes non-residents as well*

BOATING SAFETY CLASS There will be a Boating Safety Class at the Castleton Boat Club on Saturday, October 22, in Castleton. It is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a break for lunch. It is a basic boating safety class, which is required for anyone in New York to operate a PWC and is recommended for anyone who would like to learn basic boating skills. Anyone over age 10 is welcome, and there is no fee for the class for ages 10 - 18. Anyone over the age of 18 will be required to pay a $10 fee to New York State for the certificate. To register or for more information, please contact Rob at 518-784-3024.

NYS YOUTH SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE On Saturday, December 3, 2011, the Grafton Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host a snowmobile safety course for young people ages 10 to 18. Students must be at least 10 years old on the day of the course. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate.

The course will be held at the Grafton VFW Hall on South Road (581 County Route 85), Grafton, from 8:15am to approximately 5pm. The course will be taught by NYS certified volunteer instructor Jim Blessing. The course will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations, riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment, maintenance and repair, trailer safety, etc.

To register, call the Grafton Lakes State Park office at 2791155 or e-mail Elena.Shoemaker@oprhp.state.ny.us. Space is limited, so no walk-ins please. The course is free of charge and lunch will be provided.

MEMORIAL WALK 2011

NORTHEAST SPARTANS PLAYER DEVELOP. PROGRAM COACHING CLINIC

Angel Names Association (ANA) will hold its 6th annual Memorial Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs NY, to remember babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Registration begins at 12:00pm and the walk following at 1:15pm. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcomed to attend this uplifting, free family event to Walk and raise awareness of pregnancy loss and infant death.

For additional information, visit www.angelnames.org or contact Michelle Mosca at mgmosca@msn.com Walk with us on October 15, 2011.

The Northeast Spartans Player Development Program will host a coaching clinic with professional coach Brian McCormick. Coach McCormick has authored thirteen books, is the founder of the Youth Basketball Coaching Association and the creator of the Playmakers Basketball Development League. In addition, Coach McCormick has coached and trained players at all levels and holds numerous speed, strength and conditioning certificates.

The clinic will be held on Sunday, October 30th, at Maple Hill High School from 10-12 o’clock. The cost of the clinic is $30.

Email bdailey1@nycap.rr.com for a registration form.

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ICE SKATING LESSONS E. G. FALL AFTER SCHOOL BOWLING

EGCSD TO HOLD FREE TENNIS CLINIC FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-6 The East Greenbush Central School District’s students, in grades 3-6, are invited to participate in a free Tennis Clinic on Saturday, October 15th. The clinic will be held on the tennis courts at Columbia High School from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.

The students will be introduced to basic tennis strokes and racket skills by the District’s tennis coaching staff, and other selected area tennis professionals. Students should bring a water bottle and a tennis racket. Tennis balls will be provided.

Extra rackets will also be available for use during the clinic.

BRUNSWICK HOG CHAPTER TOY FOR TOTS RUN On Sunday, November 6th, the Brunswick Harley Owners Group (HOG) will hold its annual Toys for Tots Benefit Ride to raise funds and gather toys for the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Program. Registration begins at 11 AM at Brunswick Harley Davidson, 1130 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY. A guided parade of bikes, with police escort will take place at Noon. The parade will travel down routes 7 and 142, through Lansingburgh, Waterford, Crescent, Halfmoon, Niskayuna, Schenectady and end up at the Marine Recruiting Station at the Schenectady County Airport. Last year, excellent weather and an overwhelming biker response, resulted in over 400 bikes participating in the event. Last year’s parade was over 3 miles long. In addition to donating a bundle of toys, the event raised over $4,500 for this program. The price of admission to this event is one unwrapped new toy or $10 per person. Toys for older children are particularly needed. Complimentary coffee and donuts and a post ride gathering provided by LT’s Grill, Nott St., Niskayuna. Please direct all questions to Tom Hall at 279-1145 or 279-1040.

CROSS ICE/LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY PROGRAM Troy-Albany Youth Hockey Association (TAYHA) is accepting registrations for its Cross Ice/ Learn to Play Hockey program. This pro-gram, recommended for children ages 4-7 yrs, is a 16 week Cross-Ice Hockey development program for young skaters. Each session will include developmental skating skills, stick and puck handling and exciting cross ice scrimmages. Hockey equip-ment is provided free of charge to the first 30 participants in TAYHA’s Cross Ice/Learn to Play program. The program, meets on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am at the Albany County Hockey Facility in Albany.

The Learn to Skate program is offered on Saturdays at 12:30 pm at Frear Park ice rink in Troy. This 16 week program, taught

by Dave Randall of North American Hockey Systems is for children with little or no skating experience. Free loaner hockey equipment is available to the first 30 registrants for Learn to Skate. Both of these programs begin the weekend of 10/22/ 11. For information, or to register for either program, go to http://troyalbany.goalline.ca/ or contact Martha Mainello at kevinjcase1150@aol.com

The Town of East Greenbush Department for Community and Recreational Services in conjunction with Spare Time Lanes are happy to present the 2011 Fall After School Bowling Program. This program is open to 1st to 5th grade students at Green Meadow, DPS, Bell Top and Holy Spirit Elementary Schools. Green Meadow and DPS students will bowl on Mondays, October 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, and 14th. Bell Top and Holy Spirit students will bowl on Wednesdays, October 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th, and 16th. The program includes five weeks of bowling, shoe rental, transportation from school to Spare Time, trophies, and a pizza party on the last day of bowling. Due to space restrictions, sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration forms are available at the Town Hall located at 225 Columbia Turnpike as well as the Town website. For more information, or to request a registration form, call 477-4194.

Enjoy the Sport of Ice Skating!

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Lessons for all ages and skill levels ~ Hudson Valley Community College Ice Rink Mondays, starting NOVEMBER 7th Learn-To-Skate, for preschoolers: 6:45-7:10 pm Basic Skating Skills, 5 and up: 7:10-8 pm Over The Edge, Inc. Ice Skating School Pam Tallent, Director (518) 922-7652

Sunday Classes at the Albany County Hockey Facility Check out our website: www.overtheedgeiceskating.com

SACRED HEART SCHOOL HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

ARC IN THE PARK 5K RACE The Arc of Rensselaer County presents The “Arc in the Park 5K Race” which will be held on Sunday, October 16th, at the Rensselaer Tech Park in North Greenbush at 10AM. This is our second year of doing a 5K Race and we hope to raise money to support our programs and services for people with intellectual disabilities in our community.

We are looking for people to participate in the “Arc in the Park 5K Race”. You can walk, run or roll (use a wheelchair) in the 5K race. There will also be a 1/2 mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll that is free for all ages at 9:30AM. The race will start at 10AM and the cost if you pre-register is $20, and the first 100 people receive a T-shirt. If you want to register the day of the event, it will be $25. Registration is from 8AM to 9:45AM. Follow the signs for parking and check-in.

Come out and support The Arc of Rensselaer County’s programs and services that support people with intellectual disabilities. If you would like to sign up, volunteer or receive a registration flyer, pleas call Susan Streb at 274-3110, ext. 3003 or email arcinthepark@renarc.org.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK HOSTING FALL OUTDOOR FUN DAY & BARBEQUE Grafton Lakes State Park is hosting their second Fall Fun Day on Sunday, October 22nd. This year we’ll feature a barbeque from Brunswick Barbeque & Brew. There will also be live music from “The Stray Dogs”, a treasure hunt, bike ride and Foliage hike, and much more! Enjoy this beautiful time of year in the outdoors by adventuring in Grafton Lakes State Park for the day. For outdoor enthusiasts and families, events begin in the morning with a guided mountain bike ride at 10am. Then the park is offering a host of activities from during the barbeque from 12pm to 4pm. A family nature crafts program, face painting, and a treasure hunt using map and compass will be fun for the whole family. At 3 we’ll offer a short nature and foliage hike highlighting the Grafton landscape past and present.

“The Stray Dogs” will be performing from 1pm-3pm.

There is no charge for admission to this event. For more information about Fall Fun Day, please call Elena at 279-1155.

Information about park events may also be found online atwww.nysparks.com/parks.

FALL FOLIAGE HIKE AT OAKWOOD CEMETERY • A Fall Foliage Hike Along New Trails on Saturday, October 15, 9-11AM. Cost: $12.00 Warren Broderick has been hard at work this past year clearing more overgrown areas. The trails that he has discovered were mapped out in the original landscaping of the cemetery.

Enjoy trails that have not been traveled in years and years. Fall foliage should be near its peak and Oakwood’s trees are always spectacular. We will be hiking for 2-3 miles in natural areas as well as cemetery sections so hiking boots or shoes and water are recommended.

Call 800-556-6273 to register. Payable on arrival.

Tours and events are conducted as fund-raisers by the Friends of Oakwood Cemetery for the purpose of maintaining the grounds, the Victorian Queen Anne gatehouse, the upper gatehouse, and the historic Gardner Earl Chapel.

For more information, see our website at www.oakwoodcemetery.org

Parents and students listen to 5th grade teacher Mrs. Mooney and 6th grade teacher Mr. Camenga review the expectations for the school year.

Sacred Heart School held its annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 21st. Ms. Susan Holland, Principal, began the evening welcoming the parents and talking about 21st century learning skills and President Obama’s challenge to American Educators to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world.

Parents were given an opportunity to meet their children’s teachers and learn what the teachers’ expectations are for the current school year.

SAINT ROSE MUSIC ENSEMBLES CONCERTS A performance by The College of Saint Rose Wind Ensemble will kick off a full semester of concerts by the College’s many outstanding instrumental and vocal ensembles. All performances will take place in the Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall, Massry Center for the Arts, 1002 Madison Ave., Albany, at the times listed. Admission to all performances is free and open to the public.For more information about any of the concerts or the ensembles, visit www.strose.edu/ music or contact the Saint Rose Music Department at 518-454-5178.

(Note: Schedule is subject to changes and additions. For the most up-to-date listings, visit www.strose.edu/music.) Choral Showcase - Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.; Saint Rose Jazz Ensemble and Empire State Youth Jazz Ensemble - Friday, October 14, 7:30 p.m.; Saint Rose Orchestra - Sunday, October 16, 7 p.m.

HIGHLIGHT ACTING TROUPE PRESENTS ARSENIC AND OLD LACE The Highlight Acting Troupe will be presenting Arsenic and Old Lace written

by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Ron LeVan. Arsenic and Old Lace is a comedy about the sweet old Brewster sisters (Lucy Breyer, Georgia Visconti), who are beloved in their Brooklyn neighborhood for their many charitable acts. One charity which the ladies don’t advertise is their ongoing effort to permit lonely bachelors to die with smiles on their faces—by serving said bachelors elderberry wine spiked with arsenic. When the sisters’ drama-critic nephew Mortimer (A.J. Printsky) stumbles onto their secret, he is understandably put out—especially since he has just become engaged to Elaine Harper (Rebecca Hoffay). Given the homicidal tendencies of his aunts, the sinister activities of his escaped-convict older brother Jonathan (Mark Simpson) and the disruptive behavior of younger brother Teddy (Mark Strock)—who is convinced that he’s really Theodore Roosevelt, and runs around the house yelling “CHAAAAARGGGE”- he is hesitant to marry Elaine.

Further complications ensue when the murderous Jonathan Brewster arrives home, with his snivelling accomplice Dr. Einstein (Alan Angelo) in tow. When Jonathan learns that his darling aunts have killed twelve men, he is incensed—they’re challenging his own record of murders.

The show dates are Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 16 and 23 and 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. The performance will take place at the Brunswick Grange, Rt. 7 and Rt. 142 in Brunswick. For reservations, call Christine at 663-0007.

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“SILLY SEASON PART 2” SAYS SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE ROBELOTTO My opponent believes that she can manage town business, full time duties as a teacher and union president, not to mention her obligations to her family. She would not be able to conduct town business until after 4 pm. It would be very difficult to have contact with ANY town departments. Or will she be doing town business while being paid by BOCES? Double dipping, tax payers should not tolerate!

PART TIME, the work will fall upon other departments.

Although she states she will not “hire” anyone else, there is a “confidential secretary” in place. She will increase his salary to handle HER day to day duties and believe me, there are A LOT of those. Lets not make the same mistake twice.

The current Supervisor has not been able to handle the day to day decisions over the last two years. We had a full time Democrat Supervisor, a Democrat Deputy Supervisor and his personal “confidential Democrat Secretary” that cost the voters over $108,000. During this time we tolerated “incompetence, laziness and indecision” more than any other time. My opponent believes you are not smart enough to see through her empty promises and inability to do it all.

The residents deserve to know that there was incompetence, laziness and indecision when Flora’s longtime friend and confident, Chris Kronau was town clerk.

She kept my opponent apprised of my activities through email and by copying my mail (all illegally). So much time as a “Flora Spy”, that she was responsible for negligence in her job as Former Town Clerk. This resulted in a lawsuit which had our new zoning laws declared null and void. Former Town Clerk Chris Kronau worked on average less than 25 hours a week while collecting over $40,000 and reporting full time employment to New York State Retirement (costing the town more money) I have experience and leadership. Please vote for ME! ~Steve Robelotto, Candidate – Sand Lake Supervisor paid advertisement

“SILLY SEASON IS UPON US AGAIN” SAYS SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE ROBELOTTO JUST THE FACTS: When I agreed to run for Supervisor, I told my opponent to do the job right it would have to be FULL TIME. There was no agreement to work two different jobs. The Democrats changed the Supervisor position to full time in the 1980’s due to increased work load and obviously decided this was the RIGHT decision. I am also GIVING up my FULL-TIME position if elected to allow someone else the position.

The real reason the Democrats chose not to endorse me after 3 terms, was I worked hand and hand with my republican and conservative board members creating a working relationship and ELIMINATING politics and moving the town forward. My opponent ORDERED her committee not to endorse me AFTER the republicans approached the committee with the cross endorsement. I guess she doesn’t like to work together since it has always been her way or the highway. (If you don’t believe me just ask her former legislative members.)

The residents of this town should really ask my opponent why have three winning Candidates left the Democratic Party along with many Democratic supporters to run against them? Maybe because they felt that it was more important to serve the people than to be DIRECTED like puppets to fulfill the goals of “FASOLDT, FLEMING & CIOFFI”.

She also stated that she would do the job for $15,000 less. So then you do the math,that means she is still going to receive $29,000 for a part time job. She would make more than the Town Attorney and Two Town Justices, all people who devote more than part-time hours to the town!

Listen, when experience and leadership counts, you can depend on me to get the job done. Nobody is perfect, however, I have ALWAYS acted in the best interests of the town and the tax payers. Steve Robelotto, Candidate – Sand Lake Supervisor Editors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of its contents.

FALL CLEAN/UP EAST GREENBUSH RESIDENTS The East Greenbush Highway Department will be picking up bags of leaves and 4 foot bundles of brush on the following Monday’s: October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14 and November 21, 2011. If your bags/brush is not picked up on Monday, the Highway Department will be back the next business day.

ALL BRUSH MUST BE TIED IN 4ft LENGTHS, BUNDLES ONLY. No brush piles will be picked up.

Please DO NOT put brush/ bags in the ditch lines or on top of catch basins.

Any questions, contact the East Greenbush Highway Department at 477-6103. ~Dave Van Wormer, Commissioner of Public Works

BASKET MAKING CLASS AT NASSAU LIBRARY On Monday, October 17th, Anne Hunter will offer a free class in basket making at the Nassau Library. The class will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m., and participants will learn how to weave a lovely bread or multiuse basket. Space is limited to 10 students, so call the library at 766-2715 to register ASAP!

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SCHODACK REPUBLICANS SNUB LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CANDIDATES NIGHT Letter to the Editor: I don’t know what Schodack’s Republican candidates are afraid of. Lead by Rich Crist, they have declined participation in the Meet the Candidates Night, sponsored by the Schodack Planning and Development Association, and moderated by the League of Women Voters.

“Everyone’s busy”, was the excuse given, though several dates were offered weeks ago. Mike Kenney didn’t bother responding to either the invitation or any follow up inquiries as to his availability.

Just rude, in my opinion.

They hold all elected and appointed positions in town government, the Supervisor is running unopposed, and the Democrats are running one candidate for Council. The Republican incumbents had nothing to lose, yet still snubbed this event, which in the past has drawn crowds in the hundreds.

Does the Town Board not want to be questioned about the cronyism that has driven the last three appointments they’ve made?

Mike Kenney, never once spotted at a Town meeting before last year, was appointed to fill Ken Stinner’s Board seat last summer, under cover of darkness (i.e. not on that night’s agenda). His qualifications for office: being nephew to Legislator Alex Shannon and helping Green Meadow build a playground.

Connections over competence.

James Church, recent appointee to the Planning Board, was appointed on his credentials as a former Bruno operative. The planning vacancy was never advertised to the public.

Ex-Planning Board Chair Peter Goold was recently appointed Town Assessor, without serious competition or experience for the job.

The obvious conclusion: Schodack residents aren’t fairly considered for appointed or salaried posts in town government.

Do incumbent candidates fear questions about our taxes continuing to rise or the ongoing spending spree with our money they’ve voted to approve?

We’ll never know because they are too busy to talk to us or listen to concerns about issues we feel are important.

The nepotism, cronyism, and lack of transparency and accountability, rampant in our town have gotten us here: highest taxes around, unchallenged spending decisions, questionable appointments.

As an elected official, wouldn’t you want the opportunity to reach out to those you allegedly represent? Isn’t that what democracy is all about? ~Elizabeth Gable, Democratic Committee Chair www.schodackdemocrats.com Editor’s Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of its contents.

APHS CLASS OF 2001 - 10 YEAR REUNION The Averill Park High School Class of 2001 will hold a 10 Year Reunion at Burden Lake Country Club on Friday, November 25th, (day after Thanksgiving), from 7PM to 10PM. Cost is $25 per person and includes light appetizers, buffet dinner (Baked Ziti, Chicken Marsala, Roast Beef, Broiled Haddock, Vegetables, and Salad), coffee and dessert. Cash bar. Please make checks payable to “APHS Class of 2001 Reunion” and mail to P.O. Box 612, Wynantskill, NY 12198 no later than November 15th. Please indicate on the check your name, as well as the name of any guest you plan on bringing.

Also, find our event on facebook for more info.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS FOR RENT Averill Park, 2 BR, no pets, no smoking, $800 heat included 6740395 Brunswick, new, no pets, 1 br, huge, parking, lawn, heated, $700. (518) 271-7630 E. Greenbush, $750 all utils. included, 1 person, no pets.

(518) 477-9214

Home to a New Generation!

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

$375 studio apt, Nassau area, 1 lg. rm/eat-in kit/full bath. No smk, no pets, 766-3606, 596-0598

AP district. Large like new 2 BR, laundry room w/ hkups, deck off LR, ceiling fans, gas heat, bright and open, must see. $875+ util.

265-5984

$450 studio. Eat in kitchen, private entrance, o/s prkng. $350 2 rooms combined, shared bath.

Both furnished, heat and elec. included. 626-0664 before 6pm.

Averill Park 2 BR, w/d, no smoking, no pets. $900/mo. Heat and hot water included. 674-0395

$495 Schodack 1st flr studio apt.

Suitable for 1. All util’s incl, N/S N/P Ref’s required. 1st & last month required. 766-3305

EG $700/ $825. 1& 2 BR, heat, h/w incl. Well main., quiet complex. No pets, sec, refs, lease 449-2122

$590 1 BR loft in beautiful converted church, Main Street, Castleton 477-9100 ext 103

Halfmoon townhouse Ex. 8, $1,300/ $1,500. 2 BR & loft, 3 BA., high ceilings, 2 car garage, large deck, hardwood flrs, fireplace, 1/4 acre land, 1500 sq. ft plus maintenance package.

Pets OK. 389-5253

$595+ Nassau Village, 1BR + den. 1 parking spot. N/S, N/P. lease, security. 766-3905 $675+ 2 BR, N Grnbush, yard, EG/AP school, laundry, prking, great location, 447-9100 pin #301 $700-2BR., parking & laundry, EG schools, great location, yard.

Defreestvlle 477-9100 pin #303 $795- large 2 BR, eat in kitchen ht/hw, storage, riverfront property, Castleton, call 477-9100 ext. 103 $795-Lrg 2BR, NG/Troy area, HT/HW inc., laundry., o/s pkng. on bus line, 477-9100 pin #307 $895.- Lg 4 BR, 1st flr, hdwd flrs, w/d hookups, on bus-line, yard. $550-Large 1BR avail. 1st fl.

South Troy 477-9100 pin #202 $900, 3 br flat, Troy High, hospital, no pets.

330-7299, 271-7630 $900-3BR. heat incl, 1st flr. parking, yard, laundry, hdwd floors, great location, EGCSD, E. Greenbush, 477-9100 pin #204 $975-1st fl 3BR on 15th St., Troy, perfect for RPI students, O/S parking, laundry, porch, AVAIL. NOW 477-9100 pin 304 2BR Nassau Village area. Newly painted. Refurb, storage shed, use of yd, no dogs, trash incl. 5 min walk to bus to Albany.

Financially stable, mature individuals wanted. $725. 917733-7119

Large duplex apt., Castleton, 2 br, 1 ba, 1250 sf, hw flrs, eat-in kitchen, LR, DR, off st. park, 1st, last & sec. deposit required. $750 utils. not included. 256-5388 Nassau studio apt. $450. No pets, no smoking. Large front porch. Off street parking, w/d, a/c. 1 year lease. 376-5000 New Victorian style condo. Pets ok, 1 lg. BR. C/A, gas heat, priv. pkng, billiard room, laundry room, storage room. $850+, short term lease accepted. Cohoes/ Latham.

389-5253 One room efficiency. Pine View Apts. Rt. 66. $495/mo. heat included. 674-1111

EG $670 + util, 1 large br, updated w/double closets, mins to Albany, quiet dead-end st.

Parking, laundry, 1 yr lease w/ 1st mo. & sec req. N/S N/P Perfect for 1. Call 518-365-7896

REAL ESTATE WANTED "I Will Sell Your Home For ONLY A 3% Comm. Full Service RE! Dream Street 788-6381 2BR or small house for former 15yr. home owner, looking for long term rental due to divorce.

Please be pet friendly with washer / dryer hook-up. 763-4227 Buy home for cash. Fair price.

No fees Brk 928-1231

HOUSE FOR RENT 5 miles East of Averill Park. Large 3 BR, 1 BA, garage, $900+ util. sec. & lease, No pets, 766-5511 Furnished home $1,200, Crooked Lake, no pets 674-8440

Grafton, trailer for rent, 2 BR. 1 BA, on 1 acre. $800+ utilities.

812-3220 or 279-3670 Old Chatham area. Charming furnished/ unfurnished restored farmhouse. 3 BR, 1.5 bath on 35 ac. 794-7321 Quaint 1 BR cottage, in Schodack.

Adults, n/s, n/p, $775. + security.

766-2266

HOMES FOR SALE Old School Rd., Maple Hill sch., 5 room cottage, 2 ac., 2 car gar, $79,500 or rent $1,000/mo. w/option to buy. 1503 Schodack Valley Rd. Bryce 495-0095, 6748440 RPI 3 Unit. Fully Rented! $124,900 Call Sarah @ Bryce 428-5184

Snyders Lake, 1 BR apt. $595.

No pets. Security. 1 year lease.

283-4366

SCHODACK “OFFICE SPACE” 170 SF $260 OFFICE 204 SF $320 204 SF $320 306 SF SUITE$450 OFFICE $640$600 420408 SF SF Suite Everything included.

Call for specials!!

477-1438 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Waterfront Lot - 3 Acres, Rare Find, Crystal Lake Bryce 674-8440

2002 like new. 4 BR, 2 BA. LR, FR, fireplace, W/D, air, huge closets, deck, shed, yard, quiet neighborhood. Exit 8. Shen Schools. 371-9383 Brunswick-Troy area for sale. 3 BR sectional home. Large treed lot, off street parking, convenient to major highways. Ready to occupy. $79,900. Call 279-9572

Studio apt. Single person pref. $650/ mo + sec,. util incl. E. Poestenkill, new. No pets, no smoking. one year lease. 2835303

Sand Lake, secluded, on 8 ac., Av. Pk sch., cath. ceil., 3 br, 3 ba, hickory cab in kit. w/granite countertop, wraparound cedar deck, LARGE 2 car gar. $290,000.

PRICED REDUCED 794-7048

Wynantskill, 1 BR, 1 person, 2nd flr on country property 10 min E. of Troy 20 mins. from Albany 1 yr. lease. Averill Park sch. district. No dogs. $600., incl. heat. 813-6795

Waterfront home, Crystal Lake, Pikes Pond and Crooked Lake Bryce 674-8440 or 441-4353 Just Listed. Big Colonial + Inlaw, 3 Acres + Pond.

Bryce 674-8440

5+ acres of level land, quiet neighborhood, 12 min to Albany.

Add a beautiful new 4 bed, 2.5 bath colonial with all the fabulous qualities of Westchester Modular Home completely finished by Bradley Park Builders. Gorgeous kitchens, baths, HVAC fueled by propane. Garage, and okay for horses!

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Model Home Open Sundays at 1 Summers End, W. Sand Lake or by appointment. Now October Kitchen Cabinet Upgrade FREE!

www.bradleyparkbuilders.com bradleyparksub2@aol.com OPEN HOUSE 1st Time Open Sunday 12-2.

Brunswick $247k. Custom Ranch with Possible InLaw Suite!

Radiant Flrs, 3+BR, 3 Ba, 2 Car Gar Dir: 7E, R on S Lake to 11 Oxford Rd Call Sarah@ Bryce 428-5184 Open House, 10/ 16, 10-3.

Wynantskill. 28 Rhodes Ave. 3/4 acre lot, inground pool, lovely updated home. 272-6950 or 2832559

Nassau area. New manufactured home for sale. 3 BRs, 1.5 baths, quiet park, large sites, long deck.

Off street paved parking. $45,900.

Call 766-3572 Ravena for sale. Quiet cul-de-sac, new 3 BR manufactured home, storage shed, pets allowed, paved walkway & driveway, 2 decks. Nat. gas heat. $45,900.

Intererested call 756-3629 Selkirk- Ravena. New sectional 3 BR home for sale. Quiet park, large sites, 8’ factory porch, paved driveway. Convenient to shopping & major highways. $79,900. Call 767-9134 or 767-2367

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 2 bay auto repair shop. 9 and 20 Schodack $900+.

477-7789 or 506-1223 East Schodack- for rent. 2 BR manufactured home. No pets.

Long deck, convenient to major highways. $675 to $700/mo. plus security. Call 479-0607 Office space, 900 sq feet., Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, heat included. (518) 477-8453

South Schodack.1BR. unit, den, w/d hookup, private, nice $650.

N/S, N/P. 596-5979

Mini Farm, with room for a pony!

Ravena for rent. 2 & 3 BR manufactured homes.

Paved parking, storage, sheds & decks.

No pets. $700 to $775 month plus security. Call 756-3629 or 7567473.

Selkirk- for rent. New 3 BR sectional manufactured home .8’ factory porch, large sites, convenient to shopping, paved driveway. No pets. $1200/month plus security. Call 767-2369 or 767-9134

2 APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 Bdrm* $850 Includes Heat & HW

3 Bdrm* AVAIL. call for details

(518) 542-2120 * (info for both) • Off Street Parking • Walk to Playgound, Librar y & Post Office • AP Schools

HOMES FOR SALE AV PK $229,000-$499,000. 3-5 BR Inlaw.. & LAKEFRONT 2717630 Call BRYCE 1st!

Sun 10/16, 1-3pm. Bright sunny 3bd 2ba. Hdwd flrs, FP, deck.

Johnny Cake Ln, AP $189,900 www.forsalebyowner.com Sun. 1-3, Rent/buy, $1,000, Schodack, 3 br, new bath, kitchen, 2 car gar. 70 Seaman Ave off Rt 150, Castleton. Bryce 928-1231

RENTAL Office/retail space-$600/mo, heat incl. Main St., Castleton. 1500+sq ft, riverfront property w/plenty of parking. Will build to suit. email: dbiwaniec@msn.com for info.

ANNOUNCEMENT Bryce Property Management & Building Maintenance 518-9610060

Brunswick Reduced! Geo Thermal Htg Keeps Utility Bill LOW! 4 Br, 2.5 Ba. Ellen @ Bryce 495-0095 Burgh Just Listed - Move in for the Holidays! $80’s.

Maury @ Bryce 961-0060 Burgh Why Rent When You Can Own for Less! $99k.

Irene @ Bryce 590-9183 Deer Creek.Be 1st.Early American style saltbox. Pristine, dream hm for Mom & Dads place, 2 car gar.

Buy of the week. Bryce 488-0434 East Side, 2 family, $120s, “Big” Linden Ave. Bryce 330-7299 Great Starter Home Great Location - Greenbush Schls.

Irene @ Bryce 590-9183

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DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD? SOMETHING MISSING IN YOUR LIFE? Come join us in our in-depth, exciting Christian’s women’s Bible study. We are a non-denominational group of women, of any age, who seek to know all we can about God from the source He has given to us, the Bible. We are not affiliated with any church. We simply seek the truth and let God reveal Himself through the Bible.

Studies are every Thursday from 6:30-9:00p.m. at the East Greenbush Library and St. Mary’s Church on Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer, alternately. (St. Mary’s Church has graciously allowed us to use their facility.) Anyone interested is encouraged to call Sue at 432-9094 for more information. God is seeking you; are you seeking Him?

CHILD CARE Babysitter avail - aft sch. & on wkends - will help w/homework.

LaSalle student, 15 yrs old w exp. & references. 279-4205.

Quality child care for a reasonable price in my Schodack home. 1 FT & PT opening. 466-4477 Stay at home mom has child care openings. Call 577-4924

DFD ALARMS SOARED DURING IRENE Calls for flooded basements and other weather-related alarms caused the DeFreestville Fire Department’s emergency response total in August to spike at 74 according to the response report of Fire Chief Raymond Swart. In comparison, Chief Swart noted, DFD had answered 44 alarms in July, and had no more than 33 calls in any prior month of this year. With the August alarms, DFD has answered 297 total alarms for the year. Chief Swart said the alarms last month included 28 service calls, primarily to pump out basements, 11 emergency medical service calls in cooperation with the North Greenbush Ambulance Association, nine unintentional false alarms, nine false alarms with good intent, eight alarm system malfunctions, two rescue or motor vehicle accident calls, two hazardous condition alarms, a structure fire, a severe weather call, one outside rubbish fire, a grass or brush fire and one carbon monoxide alarm call.

The Chief noted that DFD volunteers dedicated more than 248 fire fighter hours at alarms in July, and more than 666 in August, for a total of more than 2,186 for the year.

The DeFreestville Fire Department in North Greenbush Fire District # 1 is a volunteer organization established in 1945 that provides emergency services 24 hours a day. The fire department always needs and welcomes new members and community support. DFD’s non-emergency number is 286-3612. All emergencies in Rensselaer County should be reported by dialing 911. You can visit the DFD web site at: www.defreestvillefire.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE To residents of the Schodack Center Fire District, Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, New York The Schodack Center Fire District, located in the Town of Schodack, will conduct a budget hearing on October 18, 2011, starting at 6:00 P.M. The hearing will be conducted at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, N.Y. Copies of the proposed Schodack Center Fire District budget may be obtained at the office of the Schodack Town Clerk or by contacting the Fire District Secretary at (518)477-4648.

Individuals may offer oral or written comments in favor of or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.

David C. Smith, Secretary Schodack Center Fire District

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Notice of Formation Limited Liability Company Name: Pellegrino Wine Cellars, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 25, 2011.

Office location: Rensselaer County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the process to the Limited Liability Company at 33 Rockery Terrace, West Sand Lake, New York, 12196. Purpose: for any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the limited liability company is CTNR ASSOCIATES, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on August 24, 2011 with the NYS Department of State.

The County within the State in which the office of the LLC is to be located is Rensselaer County.

The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this State to which the Secretary of State will mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is c/o Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea, 40 Beaver Street, Albany, NY 12207.

There is no specific date upon which the LLC is to dissolve. The purpose of the business of the LLC is any lawful purpose permitted of a limited liability company in the State of New York Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Pursuant to Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Law. 1. The name of the limited liability company is DELITEFULL CREATIONS, LLC. 2. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on July 14, 2011.

3.

The office of the Limited Liability company will be located in Rensselaer County.

4.

The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Limited Liability Company served upon him or her is: DELITEFULL CREATIONS, LLC c/o Salvatore D. Ferlazzo, Esq. Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C. 20 Corporate Woods Blvd.

Albany, New York 12211 5. The Limited Liability Company is formed for any lawful business purpose or purposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Center Square Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/12/2011. The latest date of dissolution is: no specific date.

Office Location: Rensselaer County, SSNY has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, C/O Deborah L. Lane at 1008 South Schodack Road, Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF G. PIVODA & SONS, LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: G. PIVODA & SONS, LLC. SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: RENSSELAER. THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 414 Main Avenue, Wynantskill, New York 12198.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limited Liability Company (LLC) The name of the LLC is FINKS Subway LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 30, 2011. The purpose for which the LLC has been formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LLC is to be located is Rensselaer.

The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom service of process against the LLC may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 50 Archer Drive, Clifton Park, New York 12065.

Name of Limited Liability Co.: Antfil S Realty LLC. Name Under Which Organized: Antfil S LLC. Date of Filing with Secretary of State: 4/7/2011.Date of Formation and Existence: 4/7/2011. Date of Filing of Certificate of Amendment of Name: 7/22/2011. County in which the office is located: Rensselaer County.

Street Address of principal business location: 8957 NY 66, Averill Park, NY 12018. The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Address to which the Secretary of State shall mail service of process: 8957 NY 66, Averill Park, NY 12018.

Registered Agent: NoneSpecific Date of Dissolution: None.

Purpose of business: any business permissible by law, initially to manage rental real property.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP OF Buskirk Land Development LLC Buskirk Land Development LLC has been formed as a limited liability company in New York. The Articles of Organization were filed on September 22, 2011 with the Secretary of State. The office is located in Rensselaer County.

The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served upon him/her to 425 Hunt Road, Buskirk, New York 12028, ATTN: Michael J. Marpe. The purpose of the business of Buskirk Land Development LLC is limited to the ownership of certain real property commonly known as 3167 Route 67, Buskirk, New York 12028.

Public Auction TAMARAC SELF STORAGE will sell at Public Auction for cash only all personal property stored in two (2) storage units, unit B11 and an outside storage unit at 10:00 AM on Saturday October 15, 2011 at Tamarac Self Storage at 4021 Route 2, Brunswick, New York.

Please call (518) 279-4406 with any questions.

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THANK YOU Thank you for prayers answered.

M.R.S.

SITUATIONS WANTED Quality home care available 24/7.

Excellent references, with experienced staff. 712-5049

Name of Limited Liability Co.: Antfil Realty LLC. Name Under Which Organized: Antfil LLC. Date of Filing with Secretary of State: 4/7/2011. Date of Formation and Existence: 4/7/2011. Date of Filing Certificate of Amendment of Name: 7/22/2011. County in which the office is located: Rensselaer County Street Address of principal business location: 8957 NY 66, Averill Park, NY 12018. The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served Address to which the Secretary of State shall mail service of process: 8957 NY 66, Averill Park, NY 12018.

Registered Agent: None. Specific Date of Dissolution: None. any Purpose of business: business permissible by law, initially to manage rental real property.

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TROY LIBRARY PRESENTS:

HELP WANTED

”Second Career Volunteer” The Troy Public Library is pleased to announce the program, “Second Career Volunteer,” presented by Barbara Traynor, author of “Second Career Volunteer: A Passionate, Pennywise Approach to Retirement,” at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, at the Main Library. Barbara will explain how it is possible to volunteer for organizations around the country while receiving benefits that include travel, low-cost living, new friendships, new life experiences and new learning opportunities. This program is appropriate for retirees, recent graduates, and others in transition looking for new challenges. The program is free and open to the public, but please call the library at 2747071 to register. The library is located at 100 2nd Street, Troy.

Exp.hairstylist, FT @ busy walk-in salon in E. Greenbush.

Guaranteed salary, generous commission, paid vac/holidays.

Fantastic Sams 479-4504. Ask for Beth FT counter help, apply in person Crown Cleaners 627 Columbia Tp Mechanic wanted. Leckonby’s Auto Works. West Sand Lake.

Please call 674-1111 refs needed Stylist wanted, booth rental only.

East side salon. 518-225-7276 We are seeking a PT worker for the post of bookkeeper payroll/pay receiver. Applicants must be computer literate with access to the internet. Contact korey001@gmail.com

DENTISTRY

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Readers Digest called Dental Assisting one of the “RECESSION PROOF” CAREERS in the March 2009 issue!

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WINTER SESSION STARTS IN DECEMBER Call Karen Today at 363-0008 and secure your place in our next class before it fills up!

ACCESS VR, WIA & MYCAA APPROVED! NYS LICENSED!

dbiwaniec@msn.com for info.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED ATTENTION: Water Tech. & Customer Service positions: Training provided. Must be a HS Grad Starting $535 wk. Benefits & bonuses. 899-5555 H2o Solutions

Greenbush Child Caring, Inc. is seeking energetic individuals who have experience working with children to work as Activity Leaders in before and/or afterschool programs in the East Greenbush and Averill Park CSD. Hours are 7:00-9:00 a.m. and/or 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Job duties include supervising children while leading recreational activities.

Interested applicants can download an emp. app. @

Become an AVON rep and earn money for the holidays! Only $10.

Call Marci (518) 209-3998 Become an AVON rep today!

40% comm. Only $10! Call Marci (518) 209-3998.

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or call 477-4125

Greeters/Customer Service. We need 45 to work Black Friday 1:30 am-9:30 am assisting customers @ Rensselaer loc. DT required.

Earn extra money for holidays.

Call 371-4343 or stop in Fridays between 9-3pm. Corepay, Inc. 2 Halfmoon Executive Park Dr. Clifton Park.

Live in PCA or HHA Are you interested in working 3 days a week & having the other 4 off?

Call Concepts of Health Care @ (518) 885-2020

Delivery drivers. Local routes. (I90 exit 12). Company box truck, no special license needed.

Excellent customer service. Free employee health/dental premiums, 401k. $30’s. Call Dutton 888-7860791 Dishwashers: Part time positions available immediately. Please apply in person at Paolo Lombardi’s Ristorante, 104 West Sand Lake Rd., Wynantskill.

Executive Woods Childcare off Everett Rd . Albany. P/T Cook.

Between 9am & 12 Mon -Fri. 459-7156 Executive Woods Childcare off Everett Rd . Albany. F/T head /assistant teacher. Between 7am & 6pm, Mon -Fri. 459-7156

STAFF NEEDED GREAT BENEFITS, PAID TRAINING & CAREER ADVANCEMENT AT LIVING RESOURCES ... Selected as the Not-For-Profit Business of the Year by The Business Review!

Start A New Career In A Growing & Truly Rewarding Field ...

Assisting People with Disabilities. PAY STARTING AT $9-$10.50/HR! FT, PT and Per-diem shifts in our 39 Residences.

7 Day Services, 7 After School Programs or In-Home Support.

1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available! NYS Driver’s License Required.

INTERESTED? APPLY ONLINE: www.livingresources.org or APPLY IN PERSON @ 300 Washington Ave Ext., Albany • M-F, 8:30am to 3:30pm For Inquiries: LRazanousky@livingresources.org or 518-218-0000 x5555 EOE

Landscape/construction. Looking for reliable, hardworking person, clean driving record a must, experience pref. but will train 6742444

PHOTOBOX WORKSHOP The Poestenkill Hills Home Bureau Photobox Workshop by Janice will be held on Wednesday, October 26th, from 10AM to noon at Judy G’s home (283-4620). Bring 3 sheets of heavy colorful card stock (printed on both sides), ruler, pencil, scissors and Elmer’s glue.

Out of Work? Retired? Stay at Home Mom? Looking to Supplement Your Income?

Independent Contractors Needed to deliver the Times Union and related products.

We currently have routes everywhere!Great part-time work.

Earn up to $1,300 per month.

Be Your Own Boss!

If you are a reliable adult with a good running auto and willing to work from 3-6 am you could make EXTRA CASH delivering the Times Union and other publications close to your neighborhood.

MAINTENANCE MECHANICS ELECTRICIANS, INSTRUMENT TECHNICIANS Momentive Performance Materials chemical plant seeks applicants for the following positions.

HS diploma or GED and driver’s license required. Excellent pay & benefits. Fixed shift and continuous shift. Evenings and weekend work will be required. Prefer Associates or Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent training/ability/knowledge/experience. Ability to work heights and in enclosed spaces. Applications only accepted online at www.Momentive.com.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE. Must be willing to submit to a background investigation and drug screening as part of the selection process.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC / MACHINE REPAIR Maintenance mechanics having mechanical applications experience (pumps, piping, HVAC, power transmission, hydraulics & pneumatics, print reading, lubrication & machining skills).

5 years documented experience as journeyman industrial mechanic preferred.

ELECTRICIAN & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN Electricians having experience with all types industrial motor control systems, AC/DC variable speed drives, HV substation maintenance; PLC troubleshooting. Instrument Technicians having experience with all types industrial instrumentation, electromechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment; DCS and PLC control systems. 5 years documented experience as journeyman in the applicable craft preferred.

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DUMPSTERS 10 -1 Ya 5-30 rd

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FISH REFUSE

ALL ABOVE SERVICES Bucket truck services.

Tree trimming, painting. 202-6114

TAMARAC HS CLASS OF’76 35 YEAR REUNION

•Hometown Garbage Man •Weekly Residential Service

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Just Call JEFF •AC •Heating •Plumbing •Electrical •Water Heaters All types of Home Repair SERVICE TECH/HANDYMAN

ear 20 Y earss Experience!

Year

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AVERILL PARK SEPTIC Portable Restroom Rentals!

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Tamarac High School - Class of 76 will be having a 35 year reunion on Saturday, November 26th, from 7:0011:00 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hoosick Street, Troy, NY. The cost will be $20.00 per person. Light hors d’oeurves will be served and a cash bar will be available. For your convenience, reservations for overnight rooms are available at the hotel by calling 518272-1700 or via the hotel website, www.troy.hgi.com.

Please contact: Kathleen Looney - klooney@nycap.rr. com 528-6725; or Cindy (Sipel) Pollock jpollock@ny cap.rr.com 279-1905 for all information.

LEGAL NOTICE

$100 - $500

CASH for Junk Cars, Trucks & Vans 365-3368

DUMPSTERS LOWEST

LANDMARK TREE & LANDSCAPE

SERVICE Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding Lot Clearing * Bucket Truck

BRUSH HOGGING Licensed / Insured • Charles Nagel

766-0995 • 610-0969

HM PLUMBING Remember us for all your plumbing needs.

rates possible 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30 yard sizes Ed LaPlaca - W.S.L. cell phone 378-1080

248-7327 www.hmplbg.com

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TO RESIDENTS OF THE AVERILL PARK - SAND LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 2, TOWN OF SAND LAKE, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, NEW YORK In accordance with Town Law section 181(3)(a), the Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District # 2, located in the Town of Sand Lake, will conduct a budget hearing on the proposed 2012 Fire District Budget on October 18, 2011 starting at 7 p.m. The hearing will be conducted at the District Office located at the fire station, 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park, NY 12018. Copies of the Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District's adopted proposed budget for 2012 may be obtained by contacting the Fire District Secretary at (518) 674-2565, or by contacting the Sand Lake Town Clerk. Individuals may offer oral or written comments in favor or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any items therein contained.

Also, in compliance with Public Officers Law section 104 which governs open meeting notification, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District # 2 will take place at the District Office located at the fire station, 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park, NY 12018 on October 18, 2011 immediately after the Budget Hearing, at approximately 7:30 pm, for the purpose of adopting the Fire District Budget for 2012.

Robert E. Blaauw Fire District Secretary Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District

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APPLIANCE REPAIR Most brands incl. Sears. Prompt service. Mike Horowitz 477-8378 ATV - MOTORCYCLE LAWN TRACTOR REPAIR ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles.

Only $45/hr. Free oil change on any repair over $200.

CycleCarPartsRus.com 766-6621 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR MILLER’S AUTOMOTIVE, Averill Park (518)674-5222 Autos Wanted: Cash paid. Junk cars/trucks/vans. Free towing. No title needed. Fast, same day serv.

John (518) 370-6166 BANKUPTCY Christian H. Dribusch 518-4361662 755 Columbia Tpke. E. Greenbush 12061 Free Consultations www.chdlaw.com We are a Debt Relief Agency which helps people file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code BATHROOM REMODELING New bathtub and wall set $2200.

Free estimates. Call 788-2069. bathremodelpro.com Blue Goose Chimney Sweep Cert. Sweeping-Insp.-Repairs New FP dampers. Senior disc.

Free est. 372-1664 www.bluegoosecleaning.com BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL Travel to your location, Siena Graduate, 20 yrs exp. 441-2210 BUILDING & REMODELING Summer’s over.

Get those projects done before the holidays!

Quality, guaranteed work, refs.

674-1969 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney cleaning & repairs, wood stoves installed.

Insured, experienced. Don Bradley 6742444 CHIMNEY REPAIR Chimney cleaning, and pointing up. 766-2479.

CLEAN-OUTS Specializing in residential and commercial clean-ups, attics, bs’mts, garages, estates, insured.

Simple Solutions - Mark 283-6527 CLEANING Residential house cleaning. Free estimates. 268-8641 or 772-0981 CLOTHING REPAIR Hand sewIng. Hems, buttons, & seams. 326-0330. Cash only .

Computer and Network Service All service, repairs, installs, upgrades, & more. We make house calls.

Call the Computerologist. 283-2331 CONCRETE Sidewalks & driveways, chimney repairs, retaining walls, drainage systems & basement waterproofing, free ests., insured.

Poestenkill Mountain Farms 6058392 CONTRACTING Masonry, general construction, landscaping. Ins., refs. 813-9887

NOLAND’S PAINTING, LLC

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Specializing In:

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INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING AND STAINING

Free Estimates • Fully Insured • 25 Years Experience FURNITURE REPAIR DEBRIS REMOVAL Attics/ B’ment / Garage, Cons. All types of wooden furniture repairs and new furniture. Cabinet cleanup. We take it all! 727-4068 door and drawer repair. 279-wood DIVORCE (9663) Uncontested papers prepared HANDYMAN , REMODELING $299(Incl. poor person app) and Carpentry services.

Separation agreements avai. 274Experienced. Careful attention to 0380 detail.

Insured.

Guaranteed DOG BOARDING int/ext. work. Call Ernie Mumford $18/ day 766-5103 669-4530 Stephentown, NY HANDYMAN DOG TRAINING Remodel,carpentry,masonry,deck In-Home. Day & evening appts. s porches, int/ext. paint, fences, Avail. 7 days per week. 326-0553 door/window, gutter, all repairs, free est. c 669-0814, 271-9161 DRAIN CLEANING Full service drain cleaning & HOME IMPROVEMENT repairs, incl. camera/video Roofs, siding, windows, kitchens, inspections. Emergency serv. baths, decks. New installs or 674-0908 repairs. 300-0935 DUMPSTER RENTALS HOME REPAIRS 6, 12, & 16 yard avail. Clean outs Painting, plumbing, sheetrock, attics, b’ments, etc. Ray Mason electric, masonry. 25 yrs exp., 573-1133 Steve Mason 573-7464 references. Ken (518) 857-7689 ELECTRICAL WORK HOUSE CLEANING Installations & repairs. Quality Using Green cleaners. Call for work, reas. rates. Steve 364-7231 price. Bonded. Jill 727-1342 ELECTRICIAN HOUSECLEANING Lammon Electric. Full lic. & ins. Free est., senior discount. No job 25yrs exp., res./comm. 274-5100 too small. Valerie (518) 235-3294 EXCAVATING HOUSECLEANING Small jobs, light excavating water GLEAM TEAM. Res./Office. lines, foundations & drainage.

Over 34 yrs local exper.

Poestenkill Mountain Farms 605FULLYINSURED Gift certificates 8392 (518)477-7566 FALL CLEANUPS JOEYJUNK.COM Lawn & Order Landscapeing.

Cleanouts, hauling, attics, Ins. Call Mike Miller at 858-8580 basements, garages, dumpsters available, Fully ins. 892-6354 FALL/ GARDEN CLEANUPS Dethatching, Call Dave at Big Dave’s Yard Care LLC 424-3667

FENCEWORKS Dog runs, inground pool packages, yard enclosures & repairs. Free est., fully insured.

283-7811

FIREWOOD Dry. Made in America. Cord, face cord, container - Delivered or pickup. Call for pricing 368-2545

FIREWOOD Seasoned, cut, split and delivered.

733-9020 or 424-2755.

FURNITURE REPAIR

CAPITAL GUTTERS GUTTERS CLEANED

9900 AVERAGE

$

GUTTERS

69000 AVERAGE

$

GUTTER COVERS

49900 AVERAGE 878-2799

$

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JUNK CARS We pay top dollars for all junk cars, trucks, vans, etc.

Call (518) 322-0654 JUNK CARS WANTED $100- $500 for cars, trucks. Cash.

Free pick-up. 365-3368 LAWN CARE Bob’s Lawn Service. Mow, fall property clean-up, aerate, dethatch, overseeding. Prof. & insured. Call for quote 852-3436

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SERVICES LAWN CARE Mow, mulch, fertilize. Fall cleanup. Stump grinding, brush hogging, dethatching. Free est. fully ins. Shawn Swartz, Schodack 857-7443 LAWN SERVICE Full lawn service and leaf cleanups. Free estimates. Call Zach 669-5734

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TREE SERVICE service 518 283-2331 Brush, tree, shrub removal & trimming. Also small building ROOF REPAIR Insured and No job too small. Fully ins., free demolition. experienced. est. Holland Roofing 451-9325 Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444 ROOFING Specializing in architectural, 3 tab, TREE & LANDSCAPE SERVICE metal, cedar shakes & repairs.

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PROCLAMATION DEDICATING SAND LAKE VETERAN’S MONUMENT Following is the text of the Proclamation delivered by Supervisor Burton Rounds dedicating the Sand Lake Veteran’s Monument.

Proclamation Whereas, brave citizens of the Town of Sand Lake have valiantly served in every branch of the armed forces of our country; and Whereas, from the beginnings of our great republic to the present day, those men and women have unselfishly placed their lives at risk in every conflict ever fought by and for our country; and Whereas, their courage, their sacrifice and their valor have safeguarded the freedom and security in which our democracy has flourished; and Whereas, many of these great men and women have fallen and many have suffered great losses in their service to us; and Whereas, the families and descendants of those who have fallen in these conflicts have borne an unfathomable burden of loss and remembrance; and Whereas, these men and women have honored us with their valor, and Whereas, we now seek to honor them in some small part by our dedication today of a monument to their legacy; now; therefore, on behalf of the Town of Sand Lake, I hereby Proclaim October 1 and 2 of the year Two Thousand Eleven to be the Sand Lake Veterans Memorial Park Dedication and Civil War Heritage Days and hereby Dedicate this monument to “The Common Men and Women who Proudly Served our Country with Uncommon Valor”.

Schodack Island State Park announces its annual Fall Festival which will be held on Saturday, October 15th, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. This year’s festival will feature apple cider and donuts, wagon rides, crafts people, games and giveaways for children and for adults, children’s crafts, Freckles the Clown, bouncy bounce, exciting exhibits, educators and community groups.

There is pick your pumpkin in the pumpkin patch to paint, fire prevention class, food, refreshments and more.

For more information about this program or directions, please contact the Schodack Island State Park Office at (518) 7320187 or kathy.meyer@oprhp.state.ny.us. Schodack Island State Park entry fee is $5 per car. For more information about New York State Parks, please visit us at our website at www.nysparks.com or Schodack Island on face book.

POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S PROGRAM ON THE CIVIL WAR. The Poestenkill Historical Society welcomes all to their Tuesday October 25th, 2011 program. Featured speaker will be Michael Barrett who will present a program on THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR or THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES. This being the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, the following are a few facts about the war. Date: April 12th,1861-April 9th, 1865.

Location:Southern Unites States, Northeastern United States, Western United States, Atlantic Ocean.Soldiers: USA2,100,000.CSA-1,064,4000.USA Casualties/losses-140,414 killed in action,365,000 total dead,275,200 wounded. CSA75,524 killed in action, 260,000 total dead, 137,000+ wounded.

The program is free and refreshments will be provided by Linda Sagendorf. The Poestenkill Historical Society’s program will be held in the Poestenkill Town Hall on RT 351, October 25th, at 7:00 pm. For Information, call Pat, 518-283-5223.

CASTLETON ELEMENTARY INVITES SENIOR CITIZENS FOR DESSERT HOUR Castleton Elementary School will hold its annual Senior Citizens Dessert Hour on Thursday, October 20th, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Castleton Elementary School.

Senior citizens in the Schodack Central School District are encouraged to come to this free event which will feature home baked desserts and beverages. Elementary students will also entertain our guests with songs and other entertainment.

For additional information, please call Castleton Elementary School at 732-7755. The district would like to thank the CES Parent Teacher Organization for organizing this annual event.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT VFW POST 7338 EAST GREENBUSH • October 22 & 23 - The Judy Peters Memorial Pick & Poke Donations are now being accepted at the Post TuesdayFriday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm for gently used or new clothing, shoes, coats, hats, gloves, boots, scarves, mittens and household items.

• November 5 - Flea Market & Bake Sale Vendors wanted for the Flea Market, which will be held indoors & outdoors on Nov. 5 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. For more info., contact the Post at 477-7770 or Lynda at 732-2111.

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RENSSELAER CITY REPUBLICANS SHOW ENTHUSIASM AT COUNTY RECEPTION

LEGISLATORS WELCOME DEDICATION OF SAND LAKE VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK

Rensselaer City Republican Chair Lou Lourinia led an enthusiastic delegation to the county committee’s autumn “March to Victory 2011” reception at the Franklin Terrace Restaurant on Campbell Avenue in Troy on Tuesday, September 20th.

At the reception, keynote speaker and Troy Mayoral Candidate Carmella Mantello spoke with confidence and clarity of vision when she said: “We are going to ring every doorbell in the city of Troy in coming weeks...we want to see our city continue to grow. WE are going to show that we are not only a great city in the capital region, but also one of the great cities across our state!”

Ms. Mantello promised to continue the waterfront development and re-development of the Congress-Front Street projects begun by outgoing Mayor Harry Tutunjian, who as host of the event had introduced her.

The event featured more than 90 contributing guests and was led by county chairman John Rustin. Guest of honor included County Sheriff Jack Mahar and District Attorney Candidate Joel Abelove. Mr. Mahar is seeking re-election this year. ~Bill Lithgow, Rensselaer City Committee Member

Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature welcomed the opening and dedication of the Sand Lake Veterans’ Memorial Park on the weekend of October 1 and 2. Legislator Judith Breselor is shown with Congressman Chris Gibson at the dedication ceremony on October 1.

Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature welcomed the opening and dedication of the Sand Lake Veterans’ Memorial Park on the weekend of October 1 and 2. The Legislature, at the request of Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reid, Legislator Alex Shannon and Legislator Judith Breselor, had contributed funding for the project. The project had been planned for several years and was accomplished with support from veterans groups, businesses and members of the community. The weekend of events to commemorate the opening of the Memorial Park also included a Civil War Heritage Days.

The Civil War Heritage Days included exhibits, period music and musket and cannon firing demonstrations.

“This Memorial Park is further proof that Sand Lake and Rensselaer do not and will never forget the enormous service and sacrifice of our veterans,” said Reid. “The community and many area businesses really stepped up to make this Memorial Park possible. Their generosity, and the work by veterans and others in the community to get the job done, is inspiring,” said Breselor. The event to dedicate the Memorial Park included a keynote speech by Congressman Chris Gibson, a veteran of four combat tours, and remarks by State Senator Roy McDonald and County Executive Kathleen Jimino.

The major contributors to the Memorial Park effort include: Steve Fiske Construction, Blair Construction, Bonded Concrete, George Brothers – Increte of Albany, Jeff Patanian, Grethen-Cahrenger Memorials, Averill Park-Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department, West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Bryce Funeral Homes, Sand Lake Garden Club, White Oak Construction, PJR Contracting, Cristo Demolition Inc., Ed Patanian, Andy Cytrynak, Lt. Perry Williams VFW Post 3025 and Sgt. Walter Adams American Legion Post 1021.

The Sand Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park Committee includes Chairman William Hoffay, Vice Chairman Daniel Holser, Secretary George Wright, Treasurer Duane Wehnau, Treasurer Robert Carpenter, Finance Committee Peter Sentz, Finance Committee Burton Rounds, Finance Committee William Glasser and Board of Directors John Wright.

“Thanks to an outstanding effort by the community, future generations of Sand Lake residents will be able to remember the historic contributions of our veterans and their families.

The Memorial is fitting to those who have done so much for our nation,” said Breselor.

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POLITICS OR PROGRESS IN NORTH GREENBUSH Letter to the Editor: I agree with a recent letter concerning the holding of multiple elective offices by one person as unhealthy for the town and government in general. While it’s clear that politicians like Mr. Desso and Mr. Spain appear willing to run on any and every line to hold onto power, it’s equally clear that voters prefer to have a choice and to make the decisions at the polls. Both of these politicians have now tried to run both as Democrats and Republicans in order to avoid an election and deny voters a choice.

When laws are changed to benefit a politician and enable him to hold a second conflicting elective office, politics and not people are the winners. The changing of the county laws by the Rensselaer County Legislature to permit legislators to serve on town boards was just another example of the arrogance that too many politicians acquire over time.

In North Greenbush, there are many issues voters should consider besides allowing a politician to have too much power. The current town board hired non resident attorneys as political favors rather than attorneys who live here and have a stake in our town.

They awarded a $30,000 no bid contract to unnecessarily redo the completed Comprehensive Plan to curry favor with friends and a vendor who got the contract. They have ignored a valuable State grant worth $35,000 to revamp Main Avenue and appear to have no plan to deal with the yearly flooding in Wynantskill, get the I-90 connector moving to bring new jobs and shorten our ever increasing drives back and forth to work, or do something about the FIVE year abandoned state of the corner of RT 4&43.

There is so much that needs to be done and can be done to improve the quality of life in North Greenbush. This will only come when people hold public office to bring progress to the town instead of power and politics.

Submitted by, John Hebert, Wynantskill Editors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of its contents.

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BEAT OLD MAN WINTER~ FREE Coolant and Battery Testing NORTH CHATHAM UMC TO HOLD 63rd ANNUAL AUCTION AND SALE On Saturday, October 15th, the North Chatham United Methodist Church will host their 63rd annual Lord’s Acre Auction and Sale. The sale is always on the Saturday after Columbus Day and the church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. The “White Elephant� department and cafeteria will open at 10:00 AM; the auctioneer starts at 11:00 AM under the tent and all other departments will open at 8:30 AM. There is lots of free off-street parking and food available all day, featuring their delicious homemade clam chowder. The featured items under the auction tent this year are a pellet stove with a 40-lb. hopper and barely used, plus a desk that was converted by an Amish family from a pump organ and is over 100 years old – definitely one of a kind! Please check our website (http://www.northchathammethodistchurch.org) for pictures of these items, any late additions to the list, directions to the church and information about church activities.

The church is very grateful for the generous donations of merchandise by area residents, the time and effort of members, family, friends & neighbors, and of course, the many loyal customers!

HaUNTED: There are some love stories where death isn’t an ending – it’s just the beginning. Destined lovers separated only by their time among the living. A union so strong that it actually presses the fabric of time and space. The perfect cap to your Halloween season, Columbia HS Gred Brendan McDermott brings his original play “HaUNTED: A Love Story/A Ghost Story� to the James L. Meader Little Theatre on the Russell Sage College campus in Troy this November, presented

by Class Act Productions. “HaUNTED� is the story of recently widowed Laura Aveyard, who has since inherited her husband’s house, his multi-billion dollar bottled water company – and his ghost. “HaUNTED� runs November 3 - 5 at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 at the door, $15 in advance.

Seniors and students with a valid student I.D. are just $12. To reserve tickets, please call 518-248-2618.

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CAR WASH TO SUPPORT APCSD INDOOR TRACK The Indoor Track athletes will be holding a CAR WASH on S a t u r d ay, October 15th, at West Sand Lake Elementary School from 10AM to 2PM. Cost is $5 and all donations will be used to reinstate Indoor Track for the 2011-2012 school year.

NASSAU FIRE DISTRICT #1 - 2012 BUDGET HEARING There will be a Public Hearing regarding the 2012 Budget of the Nassau Fire District #1 on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, at 7PM at the Nassau Firehouse, 26 Chatham Street, Nassau, NY. Copies of the budget are available at the Town Halls of Nassau and Schodack.

“WEDDING SECRETS�

PERFORMANCES The Village Stage and Starzyk Play Productions announce the November performance of Wedding Secrets. The hilarious comedy will be held on Nov 3, 4, and 5th at 7:30 PM. Performances will be at The Arts Center of the Capital District, 265 River St., Troy.

Tickets will be $15 for Adults and $12 for Seniors/Students.

Call 518-729-6128 for reservations, or order online at ticketleap.com/village stage.

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Cars on consignment, and we buy cars. Call for details. 286-3350

THANK YOU FROM NASSAU AMBULANCE Nassau Ambulance wishes to thank all of our friends and neighbors who graciously donated to our recent fund drive.

Because of your generosity we have achieved 95% of our goal to purchase an emergency generator for our building.

If you haven’t contributed yet, but still wish to, you may send your tax-deductible donations to: Nassau Ambulance, Incorporated, P.O. Box 757, Nassau, NY 12123 ~Frank Cellery, President Nassau Ambulance, Inc.

PENNY SOCIAL Women of the Moose Cohoes Chapter #1051 will hold their Annual Penny Social at the Cohoes Community Center on November 6th. Doors open at 11AM and Social starts at 1PM. Raffle, food and prizes.

The East Greenbush Central School District’s Continuing Education program announces its next available Six-Hour Insurance/Point Reduction and Five-Hour Pre-Licensing classes.

The Six-Hour Driver Training Associates Insurance/Point Reduction course reduces car liability, collision, and no-fault insurance premiums by 10% for 3 years and may remove up to 4 points off your license, as determined by the Department of Motor Vehicles. It will be held in two evening sessions: Tuesday, October 18th; and Thursday, October 20th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. both evenings.

The Five-Hour Pre-Licensing course is required before an appointment for a road test may be scheduled. It will be held in two consecutive Tuesday evening sessions: October 11th and Tuesday, October 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. both evenings.

Course registration for all classes must be made in advance, as no walk-ins will be accepted. Additional class information will be given at time of registration. For the public’s convenience, registration will be accepted by phone 24 hours a day. Please call: 207-2150 and follow the prompts.

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NYS DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS On Saturday, October 15th, from 9AM to 3PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class to Benefit the Boy’s & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & be eligible to receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines.

The class will be held at the Boy’s & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County, 544 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY. Fee is still only $35. Registration is required and can be made by calling the Club at 465-3403 or Raymond Frankoski at 286-3788.

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OK Fall Festival w/CCHS Music & Dance Festival on Saturday, October 15th, from 12:30 to 4:30PM (rain or shine) at the Kinderhook Village Vanderpoel House Lawn. Bring the family for a day of fun!

Activities include: Hay Rides, Civil War Era live music & dance, Pumpkin Painting, Scarecrow Making, Farmers Market, Craft Vendors, Tours, Apple Bake Off. Pumpkins decorating & scarecrow making supplies will be provided or bring your own.

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Ms. Carol Clifford of Nassau proudly announces the engagement of her daughter, Kelly Clifford to Brien Koepp of New Lebanon. A 2012 wedding is being planned.

Rensselaer Kiwanis presenting check to Rensselaer Senior Center for their share of the 50/50 during the Concerts in the Park. The check was for $769.00.

Standing L-R: Claire Dalton-Secretary Kiwanis, Joe Swahlan2nd Vice President Kiwanis, Bill Lyons-Treasurer Kiwanis, Opal Marciano Membership Club President Rensselaer Senior Center, Wayne Simmons-President Kiwanis, Pat Vallee-Board of Directors Kiwanis, Kathie Odie-Kiwanis, Seated L-R: Laura Heidlemark-Advisory Board Senior Center, Emily DeitzMembership Corresponding Secretary Seniors, Mollie ShookFirst Vice President Kiwanis and Heather Leddick-Senior Center Director.

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Lauren Smead and Erik Connors are pleased to announce their son, Liam Daniel Connors born on 9/13, weighing 8 lbs 8 oz., 20” long. Delighted grandparents are Diane & Tim Smead and Nancy & Dan Connors.

Students in Averill Park’s George Washington School presented Rensselaer County Sheriff, Jack Mahar, with a handmade thank you card after the Sheriff visited the school and read a book to the students written by one of his deputies.