Local First Twin Bridges Edition 052523

The Alplaus United Methodist Church

Report: Capital Region is the top place to live in N.Y.

Survey slots

Albany

area into 17th place on list of best places to live in U.S.

By MIKE GOODWIN

ALBANY

— The Capital Region is the best place to live in New York state, according to U.S. News and World Report’s most recent annual rankings.

The survey places Al-

nation. The rankings take into account a number of factors, including average salaries, home prices and culture.

The report touts Albany’s proximity to the Adirondack Mountains and the Hudson Valley as popular selling points.

The magazine’s summary does include some head-scratching statements, including the notion that Albany and the

shifting every time a new governor takes office.” Except at the highest levels, the vast majority of the state workforce is protected by civil service rules and remains static despite political changes.

The write-up also contends, “Locally, Albany is known as the Tri-City Area.” (It isn’t.)

Vendor

Flea Market/ Yard Sale

Event

ALPLAUS - Saturday, June 3rd 2023, 9 – 3pm

The Alplaus United Methodist Church, 1 Brookside Place, Alplaus 12008 would like to invite you to come shop local small business vendors & yard sale spaces set up on the church’s back lawn and items donated by our church family for the rummage sale in the church lower level, which is handicap accessible by an elevator. Please come whether rain or shine!!

The Church is also selling:

Baked Goods, Grilled Hot dogs and Hamburgers (outside if weather permits), and beverages. This event features a variety of vendor’s products: Pampered Chef; Mary Kay; Norwex; Quilting and Embroidery items; Lands’ End & Miracle women’s swimsuits in size 2 – 26W, plus gemstone bracelets and necklaces; Custom-made Stainless-Steel tumblers, wind spinners, car coasters and earrings; Vendors are still signing up, and we plan to have more shopping options to make your shopping experience even better!

bany and its surrounding communities as the 17th best place to live in the

surrounding area “can be a transient region, with the working population

“With New York state’s Finger Lakes wine region to the west and Massachusetts’ Berkshire Mountains to the east, the region is a springboard for foodies and outdoor enthusiasts alike,” it says. With the Finger Lakes located about three hours from Albany/ the Tri-City Area, they will have to hit that springboard pretty hard.

The survey touts Albany’s “lively downtown” and its relatively inexpensive real estate.

“The region doesn’t have the crowds or costs of a major metro area, and Albany has an old-world appeal to it,” the report states. “There are rows of colorfully painted, turnof-the-century brownstones, the historic state Capitol building and the iconic Empire State Plaza.”

The news isn’t so great for those nearing the end

Mohawk Hudson gets $700K amid sheltering crisis

Office and the city of Schenectady.

Kennel capacity to be expanded in Schenectady, at Albany County Sheriff's Office, officials say

By MELISSA MANNO

MENANDS — As the stray dog population in the Capital Region grows, funding announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to alleviate the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and other shelters overextended by a worsening animal welfare crisis.

Hochul has allocated $7.6 million to animal shelters across New York as part of the Companion Animal Fund, including $700,000 that will be utilized to increase sheltering capacity for Mohawk Hudson through partnerships with the Albany County Sheriff’s

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of their time in the workforce: The magazine ranks the Albany area as the 61st best place to retire.

Green Bay, Wis., took the top spot in the overall survey, with Huntsville, Ala.; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; Boulder, Colo.; and Sarasota, Fla., rounding out the top five.

Syracuse finished 22nd, Rochester landed at 26 and Buffalo at 27.

Mid-sized American metro areas dominate the top of the list with places like Ann Arbor, Mich.; Boise, Idaho; and Portland, Maine, finishing far ahead of major metros like Boston, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Some statistics about the Albany area cited in the report:

METRO POPULATION: 898,265

MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $287,608 (the national average for 2021 was $365,616.)

MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT: $1,094

MEDIAN AGE: 40.3 years old

AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY: $61,560

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 7.7 percent

The report notes that 83 percent of the region’s commuters rely on cars, slightly above the national average of 81.8 percent. Just 3 percent of commuters use mass transit, slightly below the national average of 4.2 percent.

The average commute is 23 minutes.

The report notes the region has a significant Catholic population with nearly 30 percent of residents claiming an affiliation. Slightly less than 45 percent of the population identifies as religious.

U.S. News says 47.6 percent of area residents are married and 52.4 percent are single, which mirrors the national numbers.

“With a more than 38 percent increase in stray and seized dogs in the first quarter of this year, this funding comes at a critical time for our community,” Mohawk Hudson CEO Ashley Jeffrey Bouck said in a statement. “We’re extremely grateful to our partners who have been working with us on plans to increase sheltering capacity, as well as to Governor Hochul for the funding to make it happen.”

There are 135 dogs in the humane society’s care, split between 85 dog kennels and 14 foster homes, Marguerite Pearson, humane society director of marketing and communications, said. At the same time, adoptions are down by 20 percent.

A $500,000 grant was awarded to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office to create an auxiliary shelter that will include 12 large, long-term housing kennels for dogs that are part of court cases. The facility, which will provide protection and space to dogs in protective custody from cruelty, neglect and other criminal cases, will feature indoor and outdoor pens, an animal kitchen, laundry and administrative space.

Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said the

agency has been exploring ways to help relieve the region’s overpopulation crisis for the past year. “Based on the success of our past partnerships with MHHS, notably the STAR program, which gave model inmates the chance to live with and train dogs, we knew we could come up with a meaningful way to provide more lifesaving kennel space using shared resources and expertise,” he said.

The city of Schenectady has also received $200,000 for updated, larger kennels and renovations to the existing facility to make it safer and more humane for short-term stay dogs waiting to be retrieved by their owners.

An improved shelter will better help the city collaborate with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and serve companion animals in the community, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy said.

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U.S. News & World Report ranks the Albany area as the 17th best place to live in the U.S. Thousands of people came to the 2023 Tulip Festival on Saturday to visit vendors, listen to music, and check out tulips in Washington Park in Albany.

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Se nior Se rvice Centers

COLONIE - Join us for a hot meal at The Beltrone Living Center

Monday-Friday at Noon. This program is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, NYS Office for the Aging, Administration for Community Living, Town of Colonie and participant contributions. Suggested participant contribution is $3.00 Registration and Reservations are Required for this program. Call Liz at 518-459-2857 Ext. 303 for Reservations by the business day before.

Friday, June 9th at Noon: Come listen to Rick & Ron

“Never Too Late Duo” and enjoy lunch with the community Enjoy the sounds of jazz, pop, classic American standards, Latin favorites and rock n’ roll oldies. Lunch served will be Chicken Cacciatore, Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Spinach, Carrot Raisin Salad, Fruit & Sherbet. Friday, June 16th at Noon: Come enjoy lunch with the community and enjoy a Lunch & Learn event with the “Friends of Chamber Music” board member

Se nior une ining Events t olonieCharles Kruzansky. The Friends of Chamber Music has presented world-class performances featuring groups of national and international repute and breakout performances by up-and-coming ensembles since its founding in 1949. A recording of a performance will be played. Lunch served is Vegetarian Antipasto

Salad & Italian Wedding

Soup.

Monday, June 19th at 5:00PM: Come enjoy dinner and the sounds of Levi and Lucia! Levi’s lead guitar, tenor sax, vocal skills, and 50 years of musical experience, combined with Lucia’s bluesy vocals, outgoing personality, harmonica licks and keyboard skills, consummate with a diverse and entertaining Duo. Dinner served will be Pot Roast, baked potato, carrots, spinach & mandarin salad, and chocolate cake!

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6/20 Mediterranean Baked Cod over Orzo Salad

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6/22 Swedish Meatballs over Egg Noodles

6/23 Stuffed Shells

6/26 Grilled Chicken w/ Pineapple Salsa

6/27 Pasta Fagioli w/ Sausage

6/28 Parmesan Encrusted Chicken

6/29 Cheddar Broccoli Soup + ½ Rst Beef Sandwich

6/30 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles w/Gravy

5K Ru n nd Mi le Walk lanned for Me morial ay Weekend

DELMAR – RUNforVETS.com on May 28-- a chance to give to those who have given so much.

The Sons of the American Legion Blanchard-Currey Post 1040 and the Bethlehem Memorial VFW Auxiliary Post 3185 host their first 5K race followed by a 2-mile walk. The Run starts at 9 am and the 2-

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mile walk at 10:30 am with the start and finish lines at the American Legion, 16 W Poplar Dr, Delmar.

“All proceeds of this event will support veteran groups in the area,” said Sons of American Legion Commander Joe Benoit. “This is the first year of the event, which we will become an annual tradition in conjunction with the Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade, which is sponsored by the Legion and the VFW. Help us remember those who have passed and support our current veterans.”

There’s a $40 registration fee for runners and walkers, with all proceeds supporting veteran activities in the area. Donation and sponsorship information can also be found online at RUNforVETS. com. The site also includes a map of the race.

Runners/walkers who register by May 13 are assured a custom sized commemorative T-Shirt (a camo pattered shirt with saluting soldier silhouette and cut out of runner).

Those who need to register manually, can do so in person on Friday and Saturday at the Bethlehem Memorial VFW Post, 404 Delaware Ave, Delmar between Noon and 6 pm. Questions can also be directed to Keving McCaffrey at 518-475-7895 or Joe Benoit at 518-339-0854.

The Bethlehem Memorial Parade is a fun and important community

event jointly sponsored by the American Legion and VFW and will be held at 11 am, Monday, May 29, the day after the run.

Colonie Me morial Day arade

Cancelled

COLONIE - The Town of Colonie has cancelled the annual Memorial Day Parade on Thursday May 25th at the Colonie Mohawk River Park.

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ALBANY – On Monday, June 26th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Colonie Senior Service Centers will be holding its 5th Annual Car Show on the grounds of The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle in Albany, as part of the organization’s SUMMERFEST, a senior community block party complete with live music, ongoing games, an active aging fair and food/ beverage which is open to the public. Those attending are asked to bring their lawn chair, dancing shoes, appetite and love for the automobile.

CSSC’s Car Show, also known as a motor show or auto show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics.

Attendees to SUMMERFEST will be asked to vote to choose “Best of Show.” Several prizes will be awarded. The fee to Preregister a vehicle is $10. Day of Show Registration is $20. For further information or to register your vehicle, please contact Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.

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Brooks BQs at Ne wtonville UMC NEWTONVILLENewtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its BROOKS BARBECUE dates for 2023. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Our dates for 2023 are: Thursday, June

8; Thursday, August 3; Thursday, September 14; and Thursday, October 5. We offer a chicken dinner for $13. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat – a half chicken for $9 . The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out.

Diocesan Charismatic rayer Mo nthly Me eting

LOUDONVILLE - 4th

Saturday of each month Christ Our Light RC Church, Parish Hall 1 Maria Drive, LoudonvilleTime: 11:00am SHARP!

Until: 12:30pm May 27, June 24, July

22, Aug. 26, 2023

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SARATOGA - May

27th, from 9am to 1pm, at the Saratoga Farmers Market, 112 High Rock Road. Saratoga Springs.

Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early

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CAPITAL DISTRICT

- To Love A Child, Inc.

announces the launch of its June fundraising campaign – the “June

Dollar-for-Dollar Match”. Each dollar that is donated to To Love A Child, Inc. will be matched by an anonymous donor dollar-for-dollar during the month of June up to a total of $10,000!

Donations during the month of June will help to support our local programs; Thyme to Thrive educational programs, field trips and school break camps; and our international projects in Zimbabwe – clean water and wells, the building of a medical clinic, education, a piggery, food forests; and Haiti –educational support for teachers’ salaries. Please visit www. toloveachild.net for more detailed information and to make a secure donation through PayPal or checks may be sent to To Love A Child, Inc., PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Thank you for your support. Together we will make a difference in the lives of many. Established in April of 2009, To Love a Child, Inc. is a local nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization.

Bethlehem range

137 hicken BQ

Take-Ou t inner

SELKIRK - Saturday, June 17 3-6 there will be a Chicken BBQ Dinner, Take-Out Only. To Pre-Order, Call Carol @ 518-421-1384. Bethlehem Grange 137 is located at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158

voting, absentee voting , and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.

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Om elet St ation

WATERFORD - Buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes (Plain or Blueberry), French toast, Sausage, Bacon, Seasoned Home Fries, Toast, coffee, tea, orange, and apple juices.

Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing.

Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast!

Irish Coffee and Mimosa’s now available!!

WHEN: Sunday, June 4th, 2023, 8am – 11am

Every 1st Sunday of the Month

WHERE: K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford waterfordkofc.org or call 518-237-9330

$12.00 adult - $6.00

children (Children under 4 free)

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June , 023

DELMAR - Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. is a not-for-profit guild of quilters interested in learning about the art of making quilts. Members live in the Capital Region and surrounding communities. All levels of quilters are welcome. Meetings are held at the Delmar Reformed Church the second Friday of each month (Sept-June).

For the June meeting, a brief business meeting begins at 9:45 followed by a general meeting and potluck luncheon. We will

have a Quilting 101 presentation and two challenges, Half Squares Are So Cool! and the 2nd Annual UFO Challenge. All are welcome. Please visit our website https://www.quiltinc.org/ for more details.

Charismatic Pentecost Celebration

ALBANY - May 28th,

2023

Location: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Eagle and Madison, Albany, NY

Time: 4:30pm Prayer and Praise - Holy Mass

5:00 pm

Presider: Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger DD

Music: Joyful Heart

ALL are Welcome, Bring a friend!

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Ha lfmoon Am erican Legion

HALFMOON - Post

Commander, John Lepine is pleased to invite the public to attend our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held at the American Legion’s Covered Pavilion at 275 Grooms Road on Monday, May 29th, at

11:00 AM. The public is urged to attend and participate in this patriotic event to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our freedom.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.

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Prayer Me eting

LOUDONVILLE - 4th Saturday of each month. May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug. 26, 2023

Christ Our Light - Parish Hall, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville

Time: 11:00am Sharp!

11:00am - 12:30pm

All Are Invited!

Fr iendship SI ngers

Sp ring oncert

DELMAR - The Friendship Singers of Delmar, local women’s chorus, is pleased to announce our spring concert for 2023, to be held at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, at 7:30 on Friday, June 9. Fresh off a tour of nursing homes and senior venues, we will be offering a free public concert of show tunes, novelty songs, and old favorites. We hope you’ll join us as we make a joyful noise! Donations can be made that evening

for Family Promise of the Capital Region, an organization which supports the homeless and those on the verge of becoming homeless.

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WATERVLIET - Saturday, June 10th at 7PM. Our Lodge is located at 501 4th Ave. , Watervliet NY. Doors open at 6PM, with the show beginning at 7PM. There is a $5.00 cover charge. Food will be available.

For more information, contact Ed Quackenbush at 518-810-9961.

A ath hrough

Hi story

COHOES - On June 10, 2023, between 11 am & 4 pm, journey with reenactors to the American Revolution, from the Van Schaick Mansion to the Breastworks of Peebles Island and learn about the role that they played in the planning of the Battle

of Saratoga. Hear from a Native American storyteller about the earliest inhabitants of the area. Step through time as Playhouse Players discuss the Shipyard and learn about the history of Delaware Avenue, Cohoes, NY and the busy business corridor it once was. All events are free. Self-guided brochures and a trolley will be available. Full schedule on Facebook under Delaware Avenue –A Path Through History. Bethlehem utheran Church o Ho st

13-Week rief

Su pport roup

DELMAR - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave, Delmar will be hosting a 13-week Grief Support Group beginning Monday, June 12th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. If you or someone you know would like to attend, please contact Deacon Melissa at derenches@blcdelmar.com or sign up at bit.ly/blcgriefshare. More information can be found at www.blcdelmar.com/ griefshare

Loudonville resbyterian hurch

Fo od Sh elf s Op en

LOUDONVILLE - Loudonville Presbyterian Church invites any one in need of food assistance to drop in at our Food Shelf Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. We have dry and canned goods, personal care items and toilet paper. We do not have grocery gift cards or perishable food items. We do have cereal, canned meats, pasta and all kinds of canned foods. And we have a very welcoming volunteer ready to help you. If you or someone you know needs a little help please share this information and phone number 518-465-7277 for directions or more information. 22 Old Niskayuna Rd, Loudonviile, NY 12211.

The th An nual atriot olf ournament Will e He ld t he Fa irways f Ha lfmoon

MECHANICVILLE - 17 Johnson Rd. Mechanicville

N.Y. Saturday July 22nd . Registration will begin at 8:00

a.m., shotgun start 9:00 a.m., 4-person scramble, $500 per team/$125 per individual which includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, buffet dinner; raffles, team and individual prizes. Any participant who brings five donated items for the program will receive five free raffle tickets (excludes grand prize). See http://www.operationadoptasoldier.org for a list of items needed.

All proceeds will go to Operation-Adopt-a-Soldier, a non-profit volunteer organization in Saratoga Springs who send packages to our service men, women and families stationed overseas as well as helping veterans at home. Their motto is “YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN” All reservations must be received no later than Wednesday, July 12th. For more information contact Louise Maynard 518-728-7610, email lpmaynard348@ yahoo.com or Jackie Capone 518-649-6709 email jcapone@nycap.rr.com. Reservations are on first come, first serve basis as the response last year was tremendous. Thanks to all who participated as an abundance of donated items were brought in and over $7,000 was raised.

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HALFMOON – The Town of Halfmoon is excited to announce the Zim Smith Trail Walk & Picnic in the Park, a fun and healthy outdoor event for the whole family, on Saturday, June 3, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Participants should arrive at the Zim Smith Trail Head on Coons Crossing Road by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3. A shuttle will transport them to the Zim Smith East Trail head on Elizabeth Street Extension to begin the walk at 11:00 a.m.

The trail walk is approximately 2.42 miles and should take about an hour to complete. A free picnic lunch will be provided back at Zim Smith Trail Head around noon. Golf carts will be available for those unable to walk the trail.

As noted on Saratoga Plan’s website, the Zim Smith Trail is a paved, 11.5-mile multi-use trail that connects Ballston Spa to Mechanicville through scenic woodlands, wetlands, and villages. It also is one of the US Department of Interior and National Park Service’s designated National Recreation Trails, and part of Saratoga PLAN’s system of trails and preserves.

For more information regarding the Town of Halfmoon’s Zim Smith Trail Walk and Picnic in the Park event taking place on June 3, call (518) 371-7410, extension 2200.

Did ou now?

Home renovations can improve a home in many different ways. Modifications to kitchens and bathrooms have long been popular projects, but are they the most popular renovations? According to data from Realm, which analyzed the top 10 most popular projects from roughly 2.8 million listings and permit filings in the United States in 2022, certain projects are more popular than others. Nationally, the most common home renovations include interior painting, exterior painting, finishing a basement,

installing or replacing windows, and bathroom remodeling. Houzz polls have unveiled that renovating kitchens and bathrooms, new windows and porches, balcony and deck projects are among the most popular. According to the Canadian lifestyle resource Icy Canada, which culled various data points and sources, window and door upgrades, kitchen and bath remodels and deck projects are the most popular renovations in Canada.

11Park Alley North, Saratoga Springs

This Victorian-inspired home in Saratoga Springs was custom-built in 2005.

This week’s House of the Week is a custom-built home that throws out Victorian vibes by blending bits from the era — turrets, dormers, and an ornate foyer — with modern design and a host of highend amenities. Built by Witt Construction in 2005 and located near Skidmore College, this home has been meticulously and professionally updated inside and out. The home sits on less than a quarter-acre of land, but offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. There are two primary bedrooms — one located on each floor. The second-floor suite is elegant and lofty, with soaring ceilings and built-ins that separate the sleeping area from the massive, spa-like master bathroom.

The gourmet kitchen features granite counters, along with high-end cabinetry, appliances, fixtures and lighting. A curved wall in the adjacent living room leads to two fluted glass doors that open to an airy sunroom that overlooks a bluestone patio and some of the home’s many lovely floral gardens.

List price: $1,999,900. Taxes: $14,864. To learn more, contact Valerie Thompson with Roohan Realty at 518-421-7264 or vhtrealtor@gmail.com.

SHELTER CONTINUED FROM 1

Society announced it was ending its stray-dog sheltering agreements with 16 municipalities to provide relief for its over-capacity kennel. But six months after cutting back the partnerships, the society continues to face a staggering spike in stray and animal cruelty cases despite only taking in canines from Albany, Troy, Watervliet, Schenectady and Colonie.

The grim situation at Mohawk Hudson underscores a larger crisis burdening shelters nationwide. The organization attributes the increase in numbers to the state of the economy, increased evictions, lack of pet-friendly housing, abandonment, cruelty cases and other arrests which leave animals with no one to care for them, and an worsening veterinary shortage.

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Friday June 2 from 9-3 pm at 8 Berkshire Drive, Clifton Park. There will be a variety of perennial sun and shade plants, and baked goods for sale.

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Circle ill Ho st its 5th An nual Jewish omen s Gala

MALTA - 5pm on Sunday, June 11th at the Hyatt Place, Malta.

The Hakhel themed event will feature a gourmet kosher dinner, raffle auction and guest speaker

Mrs. Elisheva Liberman.

The event committee is Rivi Bahir, Beverly Fox, Alyla Goldman, Irina Feygin, Debi Rous and

Layne Zagorski.

Courvert is $20 before June 4th, and $25 after. RSVP and raffle ticket purchases can be made at www.cliftonparkchabad. com. For more information, contact Leah at cliftonparkchabad@gmail. com or 518-495-0779.

St illwater Su mmer Concert Se ries

STILLWATER - The series will kick off 6/22 and will be every 2nd and 4th Thursday all Summer long. Come check out the jams on the pavilion at Stillwater Post 490 Legion; 1 Legion Road, Stillwater NY! Start time is 6:30PM. Bring a lawn chair, a snack, sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes. Doc Benson Band (6/22), Hale Mountain (7/13), Washington County Line (7/27), Bale Kicker (8/10), Sean Lyons (8/24)

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CLEANOUTS-JUNKREMOVAL Cellars-Attics-YardsBasements-GaragesRealEstateCleanouts-etc. NochargeforTV’sw/paidjob. Alwaysrecycle.Nojobtoo smallorlarge!Pleasecall Dennis(518)466-3116

C.L.HOMEIMPROVEMENTS Takingcareofallyourwindow andremodelingneeds.Neat& dependable.Fullyins.Freeest. Rich(518)528-7173

CUSTOMSTONEWORK Patios,firepits,retainingwalls, newsidewalks,sidewalkrepair.Anykindofmasonry/ concretework.(518)423-0946

DENTALINSURANCE from PhysiciansMutualInsuranceCompany.Coveragefor350plusprocedures.Realdentalinsurance-NOT justadiscountplan.Donotwait! Callnow!GetyourFREEDentalInformationKitwithallthedetails!1855-434-9221www.dental50plus. com/44#6258

Don’tPay ForCoveredHomeRepairsAgain!AmericanResidential WarrantycoversALLMAJORSYSTEMSANDAPPLIANCES.30DAY RISKFREE/$100OFFPOPULAR PLANS.833-928-1051

DUMPSTERRENTALS

Allsizesavailable.Also,dump trailerforthetrickyspots.Laboravailablefordemo&loading.Partoftheproceedsgoto theveterans.(518)339-8710

EXCAVATION,TRUCKING, STONE&TOPSOIL Waterdiversion,driveways,brush hog,landclearing,oiltankremovals,septics,grading,digging, lawns,poolfill-ins,siteprep.Partof theproceedsgototheveterans. (518)339-8710

FASTFIXHEATING andPLUMBINGLLC 24hr.service,fullyins.32yrs. exp.Installs/replacements,tuneups,troubleshooting.Fixing allyourheating&plumbing needs.(518)256-1346

FENCING

I.C.E.Contracting.Alltypesof fencing.InstallandRepair.Free estimates.(518)451-0531

FIREWOOD&MULCH Green-$250/cordcut&split. Mulch-allcolors$40/yd.Honest &dependableservice.Call/Text Harvey(518)338-5898

FRIDHOLMPAINTING INTERIORPAINTING-Oneor multi-roomprojects.Popcorn andCathedralCeilings.2-story foyersandkitchencabinets. Exteriorpaintingprojects,too. Freeestimates.CALLUSAT (518)330-9507orvisitusat www.FridholmPainting.com. WeLoveWhatWeDo!

LIB RAR Y EVENTS

CLIFT ON PARK /HAL FMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library rustee andidates So ught or 24

CLIFTON PARK – The Board of Trustees of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library are seeking candidates for two library trustee positions to begin January 1, 2024, due to the expiring terms of two incumbents, both representing the Town of Clifton Park.

The annual Library Budget and Trustee Election is scheduled for Thursday, September 14. It will take place at the Library from 7 am-9 pm.

WATERFORD UBLIC IBRARY

WATERFORD - The 2024 Library Budget Vote will take place on Wednesday, June 7th from 10am-6pm at the library. 2 seats on the Library Board of Trustees will also be on the ballot. Copies of the proposed budget are available upon request. All residents of the Waterford-Halfmoon School District are eligible to vote. The library is located at 117 3rd St. Call 518-237-0891 or email

Vocal Sc holarship ompetition

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Saratoga Voices will hold its 26th annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two scholarships will be awarded to the top two competitors along with an opportunity to sing in a Saratoga Voices concert. Applicants need not plan a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study of singing in college. This year’s audition will be held on Friday, June 2 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. Details and applications can be found at https://saratogavoices.org/ vocal-scholarship/

GENERALCONTRACTING Int/Ext,Additions,Kitchens,Baths, Flooring,Electrical. Freeest.(518) 378-6298.essenter-inc.com

GLASS/SCREENREPAIR Brokenglass,tornscreensrepaired.Homerepairs.Makes housecalls.(518)203-8595

HANDYMAN/PAINTER Framing,roofing,newdecks& repair.Allflooring,fence,sheetrock,trim,paintingint/ext. Freeest.Call518-833-4608

JOBSTOOSMALL? Professionalint/extpainting, kitchen,baths&basements! Roofing,siding,electrical, plumbing.Giveusacall,wedo itall!Avail.forafterhours emergenciesBob518-275-7731

JUNKREMOVAL&DEMO Oiltanks,hottubs,pools, sheds,barns,houses,fence& retainingwallremoval,yard cleanup.Res./comm.cleanout &organize.Fullyequippedto handleanyjob.(518)339-8710. Partoftheproceedsgotothe veterans.

KLDrywall,Inc. Smalljobspecialist:Sheetrock, taping,waterdamage&plaster patching.Kenny518-947-9443, kldrywallinc1@gmail.com. Albany,Slingerlands&Delmar

LANDSCAPING&PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Treeservice,clearing/cleanups, drivewayrepairs.Del.stone, topsoil,mulch.(518)451-0531

LICENSEDELECTRICIAN Everythingfromnewserviceto switchorreceptaclerepair.All typesoflightinginstld.Nojob toobigorsmall 518-782-1473

MACK’SPOWERWASHING Insuredandfreeestimates. Housecleaningandtrucking. RESTORE-REFRESH-RENEW (518)888-6990

In order to qualify for trustee, candidates are required to be registered voters residing in Clifton Park, within the boundaries of the Library Tax District. The trustee positions are five-year terms. Employees of the Library, contractors, and vendors to the Library are ineligible. Residents will vote for the trustee candidates from their respective town of residence. Trustee packets will be available beginning June 1. Interested candidates may pick up a packet in person, or download one from the Library website: www.cphlibrary.org.

director@waterfordlibrary.net for more information.

Author Karen DeBonis will visit the library on Saturday, June 10th to discuss her new book “Growth: A Mother, Her Son and the Brain Tumor they Survived”. Copies of the book will be available for sale. The program will take place at 1pm at the library, where seating is lim-

MASONRY&LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

HIGGINSBUILDERS-New installations&oldrestorations. CallJohn(518)269-6804

PAINT/PRESSUREWASHING Decks,housepainting/alum siding,concrete.Weclean& paintanythingTown/Country. JJ518-618-8051

PJ’SCONSTRUCTION Windows,doors,remodeling,roof repair,smalljobs.Qualityworkfor qualityprice.Ins. (518)527-3067

POOLFILLING Willfillyourpoolwithclean water.Delivery7days/wk. Jack(518)279-9451or (518)256-3778Lvmsg

PROFESSIONALPAINTER Interior/exterior.25yearsexperience.Insured,references. FreeEstimates.(518)373-7982

ROOFING Specializinginarchitectural, 3tab,metal,cedarshakes&repairs.Freeest.(518)378-6298

STARROOFING AlltypesofResidentialRoofing.26Yearsinbusiness.Fully Insured,Bonded,Factoryand OSHAcertified.(518)449-3422 orstarroofing.net

STUMP’NGRIND Stumpgrindingservice,big orsmall,insured&backyard accessible. (518)301-5712

THERELIABLEHANDYMAN Aperfectionist.Nojobtoo small.Allphasesofhomerepair.Freeest.Iwillshowup! CallJoe(518)261-0265

TOPSOIL,STONE,MULCH Freedel.shale,sand,fill,dirt, gravel,coloredstone,natural& coloredmulch.Installation& haulingavail.518-339-8710

TREE,SHRUB,STUMPSRVC Bucket,crane,chipper,stump removal.Smalljobstomega. Truckingavail.Wesellwood. (518)339-8710

TREE&STUMPREMOVAL Brushhoggingavailable.Free Estimates.Fullyinsured.Call RayatN&RTreeandProperty Services(518)573-1133

UNSEASONEDFIREWOOD 7(+/-)cordload,cut,split&delivered.$1575.Callforareadiscount. Smallerloadsavail. 518-692-2109

WANTED-AllAntiques,comic books,musicinstruments,vinylrecords,pocket,watches, oldtoys,oldcoins,oldsigns, artwork,fishingitems,old tools.(518)801-4673

RESIDENTIALWANTED

IwillsellyourhouseforONLY a3%commission CallYvonneCostanza@Dream StreetProp.561-654-4134

UNFURNISHEDAPARTMENTS

AdultCommunity.Minimum55 yearsold.MohicanHillApts, BallstonSpa.Spacious1BR. Washer,dryerhkups.Lowheat costs.Startingat$825.No pets.(518)885-4232

CliftonPkApartment2BR $1,600.00+,2Bath,W/Dhook up,CentralAir/Heat,Newflooring,FP,ExcellentLocation, MustSee!!Avail6/1/23.Please call(518)308-9973.

CliftonPkTownHouse3BR $2,400.00+,1+1/2Bath,1 Car Garage,Allwoodfloors,FP, Patio,Backyard,NoPets,ExcellentLocation,MustSee! Avail6/2/23.Pleasecall(518) 308-9973.

The Library Board consists of 11 trustees; seven representing Clifton Park and four representing Halfmoon. Trustees attend monthly board meetings, serve on assigned committees, and contribute their expertise to benefit the Library and the served community.

The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, located in Southern Saratoga County, provides materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. The Library at 475 Moe Road in Clifton Park is open seven days a week and can be reached by phone at 518-371-8622 and online at www.cphlibrary.org.

ited. Please call 518-237-0891 for more information.

The library is loaning out fishing poles! The Department of Environmental Conservation has gifted the library with 3 fishing poles and gear that patrons can check out with a valid library card. Please visit the library or call 518-237-0891 for more information.