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Charles Cahoon will give an illustrated talk on the Hoosac Tunnel, on Sunday, August 7, at 2:00 p.m. The tunnel, a straight run of 4.75 miles between North Adams and the Massachusetts town of Florida, is the longest active railroad tunnel east of the Rockies. This Stephentown Historical Society program meeting will be held at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road, Stephentown, New York. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010. The construction of the Hoosac Tunnel produced a shorter and lower elevation rail route from Boston to Troy, New York. The work took nearly 25 years and cost the lives of 196 workers. Drilling and
TROY — Hudson Valley Community College says it is beginning to see results from several international trips officials have taken, efforts that they say have brought in hundreds of additional students after some criticism about the expensive travel. Top administrators have traveled to China, Germany, Aruba, Costa Rica, Israel and other countries in recent years, including 10 trips in
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the last four years. Spouses came along last year on the trip to Israel, sparking criticism that it looked like a vacation trip. The spouses paid their own way, and it was the only trip they attended, HVCC President Roger Ramsammy said. But he acknowledged it left a poor impression. For many years, he has said the trips would lead to more students, and thus more revenue for the college. After the Israel trip, Democrats in the Rensselaer County Legislature called him on it, demanding to know the return on investment. Now Ramsammy says has numbers to give them. The college just signed an agreement with the Costa Rica Ministry of Public Education to teach 1,000 high school teachers, he said. The teachers will learn, in live lessons, how to teach English effectively. The program starts with 90 teachers this fall. He estimated that would bring in $200,000 to $500,000 a year. In Aruba, the college is also linking up with American University School of Medicine, a medical school. “Our students will be able to go straight to a medical school,” Ramsammy said. “And their students can sign on to take our classes.” The college has about 200 full-time-equivalent international students taking classes virtually now, and he hopes that will grow with the Aruba initiative. About 50 percent of the graduates of Caribbean medical schools “match” for a United States medical residency, a crucial step to
becoming a doctor here. Many others stay in the Caribbean and become physicians there. About 90 percent of the graduates of American medical schools get “matched” after graduation. Those who go to Caribbean schools are encouraged to apply for a match in a less competitive specialty, such as family medicine, for which matches are much more likely. In Germany and Denmark, HVCC officials toured commercial sites so they could build classrooms with the exact equipment big companies need their employees to use. They just finished building a lab that looks like the modern wind turbines Welcon of Denmark uses for its offshore wind farms, including one Welcon is about to build at the Port of Albany. Now students use that lab in Troy to learn to weld those turbines. Ramsammy is also working with Israeli officials to craft agreements in which HVCC would train high school teachers who will teach workforce training classes. “We’re not anywhere yet, we’re just starting this one,” Ramsammy said, but the proposal is for teachers to come to HVCC, get training in a specific workforce development program, and Please see TRIPS 8
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Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, July 14 Several residents complained about a common noise problem in town and asked why it was not being addressed. The discussion focused on possible enforcement actions to solve the problem. It was determined that Councilman Wohlleber would research the issue further and report back to the Town Board with his recommendations. Councilman Wohlleber brought the board up-to-date on the refreshing the Town’s website and questioned if we should be employing an outside resource to perform the updating and shared a Requests For Proposals (RFP) with the Town Board. The Board will provide feedback and the RFP. The Town Board voted unanimously to honor the Averill Park Boys Baseball team on winning the 2022 Class A New York State Championship. The Town Board voted unanimously to honor Ethan Jamison on earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Motion made by Councilman Wohlleber, seconded by Councilwoman Butler to refer the proposed Senior Housing PPD project on NYS Route 351 to the Planning Board, passed 4-1, with Councilman Van Slyke voting no. New roof for the library – this item was tabled. Councilman Van Slyke asked for additional time to consider another proposal. A motion made by Councilman Hass, seconded by Supervisor Hammond passed 3-2, to approve $126,481 to the Highway Department for the paving of three roads in town. This money will come from the American Rescue Plan Act. Councilmen Van Slyke and Wohlleber voted no.
Sustenance and Style: 17th Century Foodways in the Hudson River Valley Join us at the Troy Public Library, on Monday, August 29th at 6:00pm for this history talk presented by Crailo and Schuyler Mansion State Historic Sites. The Dutch arrived on Manhattan and the Hudson Valley very early in the 17th century. Here they found some familiar foods, but many were entirely new to the Dutch palate and grew in a landscape vastly different from the one they left in Europe. Learn how colonization changed Dutch dining
The 2022 Tax Grievance Night is scheduled for August 11, at 7pm. Motion made by Councilman Hass and seconded by Councilman Van Slyke to approve Lawrence Howard as the Planning and Zoning Board attorney, passed 4-1, Councilman Wohlleber voted no. These minutes to be approved at the next Town Board Meeting on Thursday, April 14 at 7pm. Please note that Town Board Meetings are now held on the second Thursday of each month. Submitted by Councilman Eric Wohlleber
Poestenkill ARPA Federal Funds July Public Meetings The ARPA listening team of Poestenkill recently held the second in a series of public meetings to solicit further project suggestions from residents. These sessions met at the Poestenkill Evangelical Lutheran Church and the First Baptist Church in East Poestenkill. The ARPA team gave a brief overview of the federal funding and the Board’s desire to use the funds for projects that Poestenkill could not otherwise afford and which would have long-term, lasting impact. Town Supervisor Keith Hammond and Highway Superintendent David (DJ) Goyer attended both meetings and led informative conversation with residents about town services and operational issues raised at the March meetings. Many of these concerns have already been addressed. Residents came prepared with new, thoughtful, and innovative project suggestions. Those ideas will be added to the March suggestions. All suggestions will be considered for feasibility, cost, and merit. There will be future discus-
habits – both in the foods available and in the way these foods were prepared and consumed. Additional insight into Native American and African dining experiences will be included as well. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
Attention Seniors The Southern Tier Senior Center located at 1800 East Schodack Road in Castleton, is pleased to announce that our special Dinner this month will be
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sions by the Board to review those suggestions and decide how the monies will be allocated. These meetings proved important not only because of the ideas put forth, but also and of equal importance is the value placed on listening to each other – leadership and community. Attendees at both the March and July public listening sessions expressed their appreciation for the Town’s outreach efforts, the openness of the discussions, and the mutual respect and appreciation of all the participants.
Church of the Redeemer Christmas in July continues on Thursday, July 28 from 3-6. Candles, décor, gift boxes, and serving dishes are available for your holiday celebrations. This is the last day of this special event. Thrift Shop will be open Thursday, August 4 from 3-6 and Saturday, August 6 from 9-2. Sunday service, July 31 is at 9:00. Join us and stay following the service for coffee hour and socializing. Hot Mess Crafters meets on Wednesday at 10 AM. We have what you need to get started on a new project, and we are always looking for crafters, new and experienced. Bible Study is on Wednesday at 4:00. We are studying Max Lucado’s “You Were Made for the Moment” which explores the Book of Esther. The Church of the Redeemer is an Episcopal church located on CDTA bus route #214 at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets. There is handicap parking, a ramp in front, and a parking lot in the rear. Fr. Robert Haskell may be emailed at rhaskell2@nycap.rr.com
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Sand Lake Senior Club The Sand Lake Seniors meet on the second Thursday at noon of each month at the Averill Park/Sand Lake Firehouse. The August 11th meeting is BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) and dessert will be provided as well as coffee, lemonade, and tea. If you intend on attending the SLS Picnic on the 18th of August the payment is due by the August 11 meeting; see Kathy Schreiner-Smith with your check payable to
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Poestenkill Business Association Annual Auction The Poestenkill Business Association, (PBA), will hold our annual benefit Auction on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the Sullivan-Jones VFW Post on Main St/Route 355 in Poestenkill. The Auction has a New START TIME of 10:00 AM, with viewing to begin at 9:00 AM. Assorted items such as loads of Top Soil, Crusher Run, Stone and Fire Wood donated by local businesses will be available for bid as in previous years along with previously owned but highly sought after household treasures. Each Bidder must obtain a Bid Card in order to be able to participate in the Auction. The Kitchen will be open throughout the Auction to provide liquid refreshments and fine cuisine from the grill for your dining pleasure. Activities will be available to amuse the Kids. All net proceeds will enable the PBA to discreetly provide assistance to Poestenkill Residents who experience emergency situations during the year. Please note our new start time of 10:00 AM. So come early and stay for the entire Auction, your interest & participa-
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Columbia HS ‘50s ‘60s Reunion It’s back! The Columbia HS classes of the ‘50s and ‘60s will hold their annual reunion September 10 from 4 until 9 at the Phillips Road Firehouse outside pavilion. A food truck from Little Big Fatz will be on site and a cash bar with beer and wine will be available. This is a popular, informal gathering of classmates. A $5.00 donation is requested. For more information or questions contact Valerie Figel Femia (pfemia@ nycap.rr.com).
Children’s Book Reading of “I Can and I Will” The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) will host a reading of “I Can and I Will” with children’s author Ta-Sean Murdock on Friday, July 29 at 3 p.m. at the Humane Society, located at 3 Oakland Avenue in Menands. The book delivers the important message that kids can be anything they want to be if they put their minds to it. Dreams and aspirations are within arm’s reach with hard work and a positive mind-
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Indoor Yard Sale at Church of the Covenant UM Due to the tremendous response to our request for donations Church of the Covenant is extending our Indoor Yard Sale for another weekend, July 29 & 30, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, with $3 bag sale all day on Saturday.
Golf Tournament to Benefit Joseph’s House and Roarke Center 14th annual OLV K of C golf tournament will be held at Windy Hills golf course on August 19, 2022 to benefit Joseph’s House and Roarke center. To be sponsor or get golf application or more information see Facebook @Council14164 or @14164. Golf.Tournament or email kofc14164@gmail.com asking for application or more information.
Creative Writing Program for Young People with Val Kavanaugh Dates: Mondays, 8/8 to 8/29 Location: The SHAC Community Center, 27 Lake Ave, Averill Park. Time: 2:00PM-4:00PM Age Group: Middle/ High School. Capacity: 12 Cost: $60 per student Summer is the perfect
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Latham-Colonie Columbiettes Annual Fall Craft Fair Latham Colonie Columbiettes will be hosting their Annual Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, September, 17th, 9 am to 3:30 pm! Rain or Shine! Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110 Vendor Space available both Indoor and Outdoor Undercover and Outdoor Areas for your own popup display.
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Columbia High School Annual 70’s Reunion Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 13, for the annual CHS 70’s Reunion party, noon to dusk, at Schodack Island State Park, Route 9J, Schodack Landing. 1970-1979 graduates/attendees/teachers - but all CHS alumni are welcome! Join our Facebook group Columbia High School 70’s Reunion - for additional information and updates or message Caroline Lynch Zeyak on FB or at elvis628@fairpoint.net. Spread the word!
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Hands-on Jewish Workshop of How Things Were Done Long Ago On Sunday, July 31st, from 1pm until 3pm, Beth Tephilah synagogue located on 82 River street will have a hands on event about the foods and spices of the first and second Temples in Jerusalem that were destroyed over a
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The Anchor Food Pantry The Anchor Food Pantry in their efforts to keep the citizens of the Town of Schodack informed announce folowing hours of operations. Mondays-4:30 pm-6:30 pm , Tuesday and Thursday 9am-1:30 pm , and the first Saturday of every month 10am-12:30 pm. As per past practice we ask that you call ahead when requesting food at 518-732-4120 so staff can
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North Greenbush Public Library Update Calling all five-yearolds and older! Head on over to the library on Monday, August 1, at 2:30 PM, for some fun with Magic Sand and Ocean Slime. Don’t forget to bring a parent and some friends! For something a little more nuanced, join our Outdoor Storytime on Tuesday, August 2, with Ms. Donna at 11 AM on the lawn by the library entrance. Experience stories, crafts, and games. Then teens and tweens are invited to join us on August 4 at 5 PM, for a craft event making an Ocean Tea Light craft to take home. Don’t miss out on what the library is doing! Attend
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Upcoming Events at Poestenkill Library Saturday, 7/30 - 10:30 - 12:30. Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at the library! We’ll have cupcakes, Harry Potter coding activities, a scavenger hunt, trivia (at 11:00) and more! Wednesday, 8/3 - 6:30. LEGO Club! Please call the library at 518-283-3721 to register or sign up in the library. Thursday, 8/4 - 6:00. Sea Glass Art. Adults and teens are invited to join us at the library to make your own wall art using sea glass and simple line drawings. We’ll supply the sea glass, glue, and mat board - you supply the creativity! Monday, 8/8 - 11:00. Ocean Bingo. This event is perfect for elementary aged children, but all ages are welcome. Small prizes will be awarded to all winners. Saturday, 8/13 - 11:00 - 1:00. Family Tie Dye and Community Day! Bring your own garment to dye. We’ll also have lawn games, bubbles, face painting, raffles, and more. Kona Ice will be also be on-site selling shaved ice to help keep everyone cool! For more details about these, or any of our upcom-
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Kiwanis Summerfest Benefit Tennis Tournament Registration If top spin, back hand, drop shot and volley are part of your sport, then the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake has a racket for you. Saturday August 27th, at Averill Park HS courts. Registration fees: $20.00 for singles; $40 for doubles team for each category entered DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SATURDAY AUGUST 20th. For additional information call Joe Behson at 6748407 or Bruce Perry at 674-2475.
Events at Castleton Public Library, 7/31-8/6 CPL is located at 85 S. Main St., Castleton, NY. All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879. Events & Take-Home Kit: Cool Science: Flying Bird Balloons - Kits available 7/258/6 Take & Make Craft: Emoji Faces - Kits available 7/25-8/6
Guided Storywalk- Mon., 8/1, 10:30am - Join us (weather permitting) to explore the newest StoryWalk book together, Twilight Chant by Holly Thompson. Emoji Pillows - Tues., 8/1, 12:00 - 4:00pm -Create and decorate your own special emoji pillow! No sewing required. Recommended for ages 5 and up. After Dinner Book Club - Mon., 8/1, 7:00pm - The Black Hand: The Epic War between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History by Stephan Talty. Books available for checkout at the front desk Pajama Storytime - Tues., 8/2, 6:00pm - Feel free to wear your pajamas to this evening storytime! For ages birth to 8 years. Yoga - Tues., 8/2, 6:00pm - Indoor, 45-minute yoga session with Patricia McCarthy. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up. New York Raptors - Wed., 8/3, 6:00pm - Meet birds of prey! Live hawks, owls and falcons will come for a faceto-face exploration of what it takes to be a raptor. Clown Storytime - Thurs., 8/4, 10:30am - We will read a story together, and then Zippy the Clown will tell us
funny jokes and show us how to make balloon animals. Cool Science: Ice Cream Science - Thurs., 8/4, 2:00 4:00pm - We’ll learn about chemistry while we create a tasty treat to eat when our experiment is finished! Snow in August - Fri., 8/5, 11:00am - 2:00pm - Make your own “snow” to take home! Held outdoors. Flower Wreaths - Sat., 8/6, 10:00am - 4:00pm - Use styrofoam egg cartons to make a pretty pastel flower wreath to decorate your home! Movies in the Park - Sat., 8/6, 8:15pm - Join us for a family movie under the stars at Schodack Island State Park! Call 518-732-0879 for movie title.
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Storytime with South Paw of the Valley Cats – Thursday, July 28, 1pm! Writing Class for adults – Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00pm. LEGO Tuesdays – Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 6:00pm to build with our LEGOs. Book Club – Wednesday, August 3, 7pm. Family Storytime – Thursdays at 1pm. Pizza Party and Virtual Author Visit with Lauren Wolk, author of this year’s Read It Forward book for tweens & teens, Wednesday, August 10 at 6pm. Registration required. Submit questions for the author by August 5th. Free copies of the book still available. Organizing Computer Files with Delia Hubbard, CCE Digital Literacy Educator, Thursday, August 11, 11am – 12:30pm. Wrap up summer reading with Field Days & Ice Cream on Saturday, August 13, 1 – 2pm. Fun & games, plus ice cream sundaes! Paint the Sound online art class with the Pollock-Krasner Estate, Wednesday, August 17, 1pm. Join us here at the library or participate at home – just be sure to pick up your class kit beforehand. Letterboxing – pick up instructions at the library circulation desk. SLTL Friends Summer Reading for Adults and Teens – simply add a book that has inspired you to our “sea wall” to participate in a drawing to be held at summer’s end. Museum passes to The Clark, the USS Slater, MASS MoCA, Albany Institute of History and Art, and Hancock Shaker Village are available for loan. Located at 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park. Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 – 4; Sat 10 – 2. Masks encouraged. Call 518674-5050 with questions.
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Latham-Colonie Columbiettes Book Sale The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting a Book Sale on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. 9 am to 3 pm Rain or Shine! Book Donations will be accepted beginning July 30th at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. (Back of building) **Please No Textbooks, Magazines or Encyclopedias. Information www. lathamcoloniekofc.com/ (formally known as Evergreen Country Club) dinners-events
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Drive Thru/Take Out. Friday August 26, 2022 4pm – 6pm. Cost $15 per Dinner Last Day to Order is Sunday, August 21, 2022 Dinner Includes: 1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Roll, and a Brownie. Pre-order by Calling or Texting Jack Rogers, 518-8570424. Prepared by Giuliano’s Catering. Pick Up at St. Jude’s Parking Lot, 42 Dana Avenue Wynantskill.
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Hope’s Kitchen, a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church and Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh, will be serving a free take-out community meal at Cornerstone Church, 570 3rd Ave Troy, Thursday, August 4 from 3:00-6:00 PM. Tues.-Thurs. 12:00-8:00pm; Fri. & Sat. 12:00-9:00pm; On the menu: Chili con Carne, Tossed Salad with Sun. 12:00-8:00pm; CLOSED MON. Italian dressing, Corn Bread, and Brownies. This dinner is Pick-Up only. Free will donations gratefully accepted. Reservations required by Saturday, July 30. Please leave your name, number of dinners www.PaoloLombardis.com needed, and time you will Sign Up for Paolo’s Preferred Club Today! pick up the dinner(s). Call Cornerstone Church at 518-283-0202 518-235–3851. If you can’t August 3 August 2 August 4 get through, call 518-248Wednesday Tuesday Thursday 5914 and leave a message CHICKEN BBQ CHICKEN with the information. STUFFED
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Zion’s United Church of Christ of Taborton Summer Festival Come join us on August 6, 2022, for our 113th annual Summer Festival and Chicken BBQ at Zion’s United Church of Christ in Taborton (741 Taborton Road in Sand Lake). Booths are open from 11:00am to 8:00pm and music by Cannonball Express with Gloria & Punky from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Games for both kids and adults include the fishpond, ring toss, milk bottles, duck float and dart booths. Enjoy our fair food, fancy booth and local crafters. Also, visit the raffle table with prizes from many local businesses. Taborton Treasures offers our version of a large yard sale and there will be an auction in the early afternoon. Chicken BBQ ($15.00) will be served at 4:30 and 5:30pm. For reservations call Diane Hoffman at 674-2746 or Jane Weber at 258-4307.
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Thursday, July 28th • Donna Tritico Band Wednesday, August 3rd • Darryl Daley Thursday, August 4th • The Big Idea Band Wednesday, August 10th • Michael Miner Thursday, August 11th • Phil Casey
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637 3rd Ave. Ext. • East Greenbush • offshorepier.com Young Musicians Music Program at the SHAC Center July 22, 6-8pm We are promoting youth music in the community by providing a space for musicians to collaborate, rehearse, and perform. Attention all young musicians, and their parents. SHAC is becoming the new place for youth bands to rehearse, perform and even showcase their talents. Come out and take time to see the rehearsal and performance spaces and learn how to sign up for summer band practice times. The space includes a PA system including speakers, a mixer, microphones and stands, and necessary cables. Music opportunities will include: Rehearsal/jam space for young musicians two afternoons a week to rehearse or just jam together. We can accommodate one band at a time so advanced sign up will be required. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments to the sessions although we we have two pianos and may have some other instruments available on site as we move forward.
Friday night open mic performances: where youth musicians can showcase their talents. There will be performance opportunities about once a month for bands to perform live in front of an audience on either the Sky High Community Center’s indoor or outdoor stage.
3rd Annual Car Wash to Benefit Stephentown Historical Society The Stephentown Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Car Wash on Sunday, August 14, will also include the Stephentown Federated Church’s SonShiners Garden and Bake Sale. The Car Wash, a fund raiser for the Stephentown Historical Society, will run from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Scrub Board Laundromat and Car Wash located on Route 22 just south of Route 43 in Stephentown. For a mere $20, you will get your car lovingly washed ($10) and dried ($5) by hand as well as 6 raffle tickets ($5) for a chance to win half of a 50/50 Raffle! In addition, you will find various historical albums, t-shirts, and other Historical Society merchandise and memorabilia for sale. At the same time and location, be sure and stop at the
Stephentown Federated Church’s tent for the SonShiners Garden and Bake Sale. You will find freshly baked goodies like cookies, cupcakes, and banana bread as well as vegetables picked from local gardens. The great bakers and gardeners of the SonShiners are raising funds for the Stephentown Federated Church. In case of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Adult Color & Unwind Evenings at the Troy Public Library Join us for this series of adult color and unwind evenings. Participants will be provided coloring pages and materials to work with while listening to relaxing music or being read aloud a variety of funny, heartwarming, or thrilling short stories by the hosting librarian. Refreshments will be provided. This event will be held Monday evenings on August 15, September 19, and October 17, 2022, 6:00-7:00 pm. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or register online at www.thetroylibrary. org.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Important Election - August 23rd August 23rd is a special election to fill the Congressional seat for the 19th Congressional District left vacant when U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado was chosen to the statewide office of Lieutenant Governor. Pat Ryan has my vote. Rep. Delgado has been an outstanding Representative who led with integrity, listened with respect, worked for bipartisan progress, and made himself available to all his constituents. His strong endorsement of Pat Ryan to fill his seat is important. I have followed Pat Ryan’s work and am impressed by his leadership. From West Point, to serving in Iraq, to Ulster County Executive, Pat Ryan has successfully served his community. Please take time now to understand your choices in this election before August 23rd. Your vote is important. Our democracy depends on it. Priscilla Fairbank, East Poestenkill
Take This Dump and Shut It! The Dunn Landfill in Rensselaer began operations in 2015. Each weekday morning, up to 100 long-haul tractor trailers bring construction and demolition waste to the facility. The haulers come from at least 7 different Northeast states beginning at 6:30 in the morning. A convoy of trucks backs up work traffic on Broadway near Dunkin’ Donuts as they head North on Broadway before making the steep climb up the hills of Partition Street to the dump.
The disturbing part is that the dump operates 200 feet from Rensselaer’s Pre-K – 12 school campus. What is shocking is the facility has been operating on an expired permit since July 19th while their permit is being reviewed for renewal by the state DEC. Residents of Rensselaer and surrounding communities continue to be assaulted by the diesel fumes of trucks, load noise and hydrogen sulfide odors at the facility. Something needs to be done fast to protect our livelihood and health. How much more should we be forced to endure? Where does the Governor stand on this issue? Now is the time to take immediate action. It shouldn’t be up to the people of the City of Rensselaer and surrounding areas to make change; it should be up to our state representatives. DEC needs to take charge and shut this facility down before something bad happens. David Ellis, Rensselaer
Will DEC Protect the Public This Time from the Dunn Landfill? In 2012 They Did Not! When the application for a permit for the Dunn Construction and Demolition Landfill in Rensselaer was approved by DEC in 2012, its location next to the Rensselaer City School was ignored. The predicted problems of truck traffic from C and D trucks in the residential community were dismissed as an issue. Now the renewal of the operating permit is being considered again by DEC and the major portion of the renewal application is based on the 2012 approval. So the
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then return to Israel to create that program. “Soon, all of that is going to pay off for us, too,” he said. The details will be worked out via Zoom, but he said he has to travel to places in person at times to make connections. “If I can sit in my office and never go on one more airplane I would be happy, because it’s the worst thing I ever do,” he said. “I hate travel. It irks me because I wish I never had to travel and I could Zoom everything. It just doesn’t work in business.” Last year, the college spent $69,000 on international travel. This year, it’s budgeted at $137,000 and next year the budget calls for spending $186,000, which is 0.2 percent of the operating budget. The minority Democratic members of the Rensselaer County Legislature’s Education Committee asked for those figures before voting on the 2023 college budget. HVCC told them they had to submit a Freedom of Information request, and that they wouldn’t receive the data before the scheduled vote. Legislator Cynthia Do-ran, who asked for the figures, said she was glad to hear through a reporter that the college was seeing a return on its investment. But she said the college should have given her that information. “If it can bring revenue to Hudson Valley while revenue is declining, hallelujah,” she said. “But I would still like to know (before a vote). We’re asking for a budget line on a budget we’re going to vote on and we can’t be given the information? How much did it cost you to go and what did you receive as a result, I don’t think that is unreasonable.” She still has questions about whether it’s truly necessary to travel. “Do we always have to go on these trips? We have Zoom capability,” she said. She added that she isn’t trying to hurt the college. “I’m a supporter of Hudson Valley. It’s an amazing community college. The programs are creative, they’re relevant. This is not a situation where I’m trying to make things difficult for people,” she said. “I asked information and I was denied it.”
flawed decision made in 2012 is the basis for the renewal in 2022. PFAS chemicals at the landfill which are winding up in the Hudson River also need to be addressed since they were not know about in 2012. DEC is well aware of the inadequacies of the original approval because they have been provided a 10 page detailed review with supporting documents regarding the original application and their subsequent review and approval. There is no excuse for the agency not to do the right thing this time. The Governor has been requested, in a published letter, to become involved. The school community, the city, the county and the Town of East Greenbush have all requested disapproval of the application. At the community meeting at the school conducted by the landfill and the multi-billion dollar corporate owner, Texas based Waste Connections, on June 14, 99% of the public’s comments were for closure of the landfill. DEC region 4 Staff were present at the meeting and witnessed those comments. Public demonstrations in opposition to the landfill have been held and will continue. The public can make their feelings know to DEC by calling 518-357-2096 or sending an email to brian. magliente@dec.ny.gov, or writing the Regional Office in Schenectady at 1139 North Westcott Road, 12306-2014 The NYSDEC needs to declare a full environmental review so the entire application is considered as new as if the landfill was never approved. They have an opportunity to protect the people this time. Robert Welton, Rensselaer
McLaughlin raised $47,290 during the six-month period that ended July 15. He began the period with $109,855 in his treasury and ended with $107,318, according to the financial
report. The latest round of legal expenses came at a time when McLaughlin’s defense filed motions in an unsuccessful effort to dismiss the criminal charges. Pretrial motions also were filed, according to county court records. A trial date has not yet been set in the case and there are currently no other matters scheduled for hearing by Judge Jennifer Sober, who is handling the case, according to court officials. McLaughlin isn’t the only elected Rensselaer County elected official to turn to his campaign coffers to cover legal bills in a criminal case. Former State Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, R-Brunswick, did the same thing when he was tried twice in federal court on corruption charges. Bruno, who died in October 2020, used $2.4 million in funds from his campaign committee, the Committee to Re-Elect Senator Bruno, and a special legal fund, the Joseph L. Bruno Legal Defense Fund, to pay his legal bills. The campaign committee provided $1.2 million. Bruno was convicted at trial in 2009 with those charges later dismissed due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Bruno was retried in 2014 and acquitted. Bruno was repaid the money by the state as a result of laws that permit a public official to be reimbursed for legal costs connected to official duties.
2nd Annual Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Veterans & First Responders TROY - The 2nd Annual PTSD & SERVICE DOG AWARENESS RIDE, organized by local non-profit Ibi Semper Training, Inc., will be held on Saturday, August 6th in Troy, NY. “This event promises to be outstanding with
vendors, raffles, food, and of course, a scenic ride to bring awareness and support to our local Veterans and First Responders with Post Traumatic Stress injuries and their PTSD Service Dogs,” shared Sonya Ward, organization founder. She further explained, “Engaging, improving, and helping Veterans and First Responders with PTSD and rescue dogs
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is our mission, and this fundraiser directly supports training the teams and covers the cost of dog adoptions.” Pre-registration is now open and recommended for $20 per rider and $10 for passengers, though onsite registration is also welcomed that morning at 10 am. Kick starts up (KSU) at 12 noon, taking place at Brunswick Harley Davidson, 1130 Hoosick Road in Troy. The ride will conclude at Brunswick BBQ & Brew, 3925 NY-2 in Troy. Both local businesses have been long time supporters of this organization and event. Crazytrain DJ will provide this year’s entertainment. Sponsors to date include Hannoush Jewelers, UTRS (Universal Technical Resource Services), La Torre Orthopedic Laboratory, Riverside Heating Services., Bob’s Auto Parts of Hoosick Falls, Abelove Law, PC. General donations to support the event have come in from Bee Bog Farm and Impulse Tattoo. “We invite the community to join us for this worthy cause and to meet some of the teams we have helped along the way,” concluded Ward.
Senior Bowlers Wanted! The Rensselaer Senior Center Bowling League is looking for new senior bowlers for the upcoming 2022-23 season starting on Tuesday, Sept. 6th. We bowl every Tuesday starting at noon for 27 weeks at the East Greenbush Bowling Center on Columbia Turnpike. Individuals have to be 60 years or older to join the Rennselaer Senior Center. This is a fun, relaxed, no-pressure bowling league. All bowlers are welcomed from beginners to experts. For more information, please contact Frank Putallaz at (518)477-4412 or e-mail at solarstamps@ aol.com
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The name of the limited liability company is Business Stuff LLC. The date of the filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State was 06/13/2022. The County in which the office of the LLC is located is Rensselaer. The agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served is the Secretary of State and such shall mail a copy of any process to 150 Ida st, Troy, NY 12180. The business purpose of the LLC is any lawful business purpose or purposes.
The name of the limited liability company is The Sold Team LLC. The date of the filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State was 05/26/2022. The County in which the office of the LLC is located is Rensselaer. The agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served is the Secretary of State and such shall mail a copy of any process to 2 Mara Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144. The business purpose of the LLC is any lawful business purpose or purposes. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF EAST GREENBUSH DANCE CENTER LLC a domestic LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 07/ 06/2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to 749 Columbia Tpk, East Greenbush NY 12061 There is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose.
The name of the limited liability company is 39 Bellemead Associates LLC. The date of the filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State was 12/02/2020. The County in which the office of the LLC is located is Rensselaer. The agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served is the Secretary of State and such shall mail a copy of any process to 144 Tempel Ln, East Greenbush, NY 12061. The business purpose of the LLC is any lawful business purpose or purposes. NOTICE OF FORMATION of JSW RE HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. were filed with the Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/24/2022. Office in Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 589 3rd Ave. Ext., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
North Greenbush Summer Concert Series Our UPDATED Summer Concert Series is here and we are excited about some returning acts and looking forward to hearing some new musical groups. All concerts are held on Sundays starting at 6pm behind town hall in the gazebo at 2 Douglas Street in Wynantskill (weather permitting). Hope to see you there! 7/31 The Donna Tritico Bank 8/7 Harmonic Duo 8/14 Kyle Bourgault Band
Grafton Senior Center News Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Cropseyville, will be open with limited hours. State and County Guidelines will be posted and must be followed at all times. The center is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 3:00 with congregate lunch and activities. Mondays and Fridays the center will be open 9:30 to 11:00 for our 10:00 Chair Yoga class. On Tuesdays, there will be Senior Yoga Plus class at 10:00. Both are low impact classes that ALL seniors can do at their own pace. July 28th we will have Movie Day with Root Beer Floats following lunch. August 2nd is the Grafton Senior Meeting at 11:15. All residents 60 and over should plan
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: TAKK Maintenance LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/17/2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 995 Stony Point Rd, Castleton-on—Hudson, NY, 12033. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Renovate Rensselaer 2 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 9, 2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 19 Holly Hill Road, Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Diva Decor Events LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/4/2022. Offfice location: Rensselaer County SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 4 Florence Place, Apt 2, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Cooper 287, LLC, Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 10, 2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 5 Clinton Square Albany, New York 12207. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CONSTANCE & CLAIRE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 2, 2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 36 Stacey Way, Troy NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: Shwe Burmese Restaurant LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 30, 2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 1135 Broadway, Floor 2, Rensselaer, New York 12144. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
to attend and give ideas for events and activities at the center. August 9th is the monthly birthday celebration with trivia. August 16th is Special Luncheon day with music by John Hill. August 18th the Senior Center will be close so all can attend the Northern Tier Senior Picnic at the St. Stanislaw in Hoosick Falls. Congregate lunch is served at the senior center Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon for a suggested donation of $3. Grab-n-Go meals are also available on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call early to be added to the lunch list at (518) 279-3413 so we can be sure to have enough food pre-pared.
Shorts out Loud! The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a contemporary short story read out loud, on Thursdays from July 7th through August 18th at 6:00 PM, with dates at both our locations. Shorts out Loud at Troy Public Library, Main Library: Reader Musician August 4th Sid Fleisher Mike Gregg August 11th Sandra Rouse William Simcoe Shorts out Loud at the Lansingburgh Branch: Reader Musician August 18th Fredda Merzon Connor Armbruster
NOTICE OF FORMATION of THE ALTERATION STUDIO BY ANGELA’S BRIDAL, LLC. Arts. of Org. were filed with the Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/28/2022. Office in Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 1418 Regent Street, Niskayuna, NY 12309. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of VANGUARD FACADE CONCEPTS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 15, 2022. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 102 South Waldron Lane, Wynantskill, New York 12198. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
Round Table Art Group The East Greenbush Community Library will host a mixed media art show of the Round Table Art Group for the entire month of August 2022. The show will display a range of mixed-media pieces including paintings, photographs, travel journals and paper and needle crafts. The Round Table Art Group includes artists from around the Capital District. Member experience ranges from years to decades of making art. Some members are formally trained while others are self-taught. The show at the East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061 will be open for viewing during Library hours. For more information about the show or the Round Table Art Group, contact Ellen Hughes at element.9@gmail.com.
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The Troy Public Library’s Main location is at 100 2nd Street. Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy. This program is free and open to the public. It has been funded through the support of The Friends of the Troy Public Library. Weather permitting this is an outdoor event. Please bring your own chair or blanket to sit upon. Registration is suggested. To register, call 518-274-7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org
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Democrats should take yes for an answer on Electoral Count Act reform
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By Jennifer Rubin
Without a doubt, the climate-obsessed green movement is the most stupidly self-destructive force in the world today, leaving a trail of irrationality and folly wherever it goes. Consider its recent record of destroying the country of Sri Lanka, making Western Europe needlessly vulnerable to Vladimir Putin's energy blackmail and stoking higher energy prices in the U.S. that have contributed to the fastest decline in real wages in 40 years. The greens are rapidly making up ground on the socialists as the modern world's foremost economic and social saboteurs (and, of course, the two now work hand in hand). If a hostile actor were to consider the best way to harm a society from within, it would unquestionably be to increase the sway of climate alarmists and other environmentalists who believe it is their righteous duty to make it harder and more expensive to power a modern economy, as well as to build and grow things. They seek to throw the gears into reverse on the millennia-long human quest for cheaper, more abundant and more reliable sources of energy, while putting new obstacles in the way of other human endeavor. Since they are fired by a quasi-religious vision of an existential climate crisis on the verge of ending Planet Earth, they reject cost-benefit analysis, not to mention basic realism. The resulting wreckage is all around us. Sri Lanka achieved one of the highest ESG, or Environmental, Social and Governance, scores in the world and destroyed its economy in the process. The country banned chemical fertilizers in April 2021 as it hurtled toward becoming the world's first all-organic country. It proved one small step ahead for environmental pieties and a giant leap backward for Sri Lankan farmers. A large proportion of land went dormant, and production of rice, tea and other crops dropped precipitously. The resulting economic calamity has led to the collapse of the government.
(c) 2022, The Washington Post Democrats have tried multiple avenues to strengthen voting rights. They tried to block Republican bills to suppress voting or subvert elections. They tried to correct the Supreme Court's egregious mistake disabling the "preclearance" provisions of the Voting Rights Act. They tried to replenish democracy, such as by attempting to end gerrymandering or ban dark money. The Republicans would have none of it. Nevertheless, a sliver of opportunity remains. Congress now has a chance to correct the legal ambiguities exploited in the coup attempt after the 2020 election. We're about to find out if even that minimal election reform is possible. A bipartisan bill negotiated under the leadership of Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would make some needed changes in the Electoral Count Act, the vague and problematic law that Donald Trump and the defeated former president's allies tried to exploit to remain in power. The Post reports: "Collins and Manchin's proposal is expected to set a deadline for when states can change their rules, clarify that states cannot choose their electors after Election Day, create more stringent requirements for Congress to object to the certification of a state's electors and clarify that the vice president's role is ceremonial with no power to reject electors." It's fitting that the bipartisan team rolled out their proposal this week, just as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection wraps up its hearings that have exposed Trump's conspiracy to install phony electors and strongarm the vice president. The proposal would go a long way to prevent that from happening again. It would also amend rules governing the presidential transition (which Trump delayed as he pursued his scheme to steal the election) and make changes to on how the U.S. Postal Service operates in an election. There are plenty of other items that should be included, such as robust protections for election workers. But even if the bill contains only the limited provisions listed above, it will be more than worthwhile. As David Becker, executive director of the Election Center for Innovation & Research, tells me, "Anything that strengthens the guardrails of democracy and creates a stable and predictable process is a good thing." Some voting rights lawyers are disturbed by the proposal's provision that would provide an expedited process to resolve disputes in federal courts. But there must be an option for expedited court review somewhere, and disputes would likely wind up in federal court anyway. State court resolution is no panacea. The sole test for the ECA reform bill should therefore be whether it makes the current system less vulnerable to abuse, fraud and coup plots. By limiting the vice president's role in counting electoral votes, raising the bar for members of Congress to challenge electors and preventing mischief from state legislators, it meets that test. However, if these items are not in the bill - or if it creates more ambiguities - then the Senate should try again. Democrats can preach all day about the need for a broader bill, and they would be right. But until they control the presidency, the House and a Senate majority sufficient to alter the filibuster, they are not going to obtain more than this. Taking a win and coming back for more when they have the votes are the essence of democracy - the very thing Democrats are striving to protect. Civil and voting rights have always been attained incrementally (and lost abruptly). So it must be with reforms to make it harder for a replay of the coup attempt. That Republicans are willing to entertain this sort of bill speaks volumes about their own concern that Trump might try his tactics again. Democrats would be wise to take yes for an answer - if the bill really is as good as advertised.
By Rich Lowry (c) 2022 by King Features Synd., Inc.
This is basically the Green New Deal in miniature. Sri Lanka is a small island nation in the Indian Ocean; Germany is a powerhouse in the middle of continental Europe. But the green disease doesn't discriminate on the basis of size or wealth. For years, Germany pursued a policy of making itself dependent on Russian oil and (especially) gas, while congratulating itself on its great environmental virtue as it closed down nuclear power plants and ramped up renewable sources. Berlin can't say it wasn't warned of the risks of this approach. Such is the faddish grip of climate orthodoxy that it blew past all the blinking red lights. Sure enough, now Russia may well cut off the supply of gas this winter, at the same time that renewables have proved not ready for prime time (they are too intermittent, among other technical problems that won't be solved anytime soon). In its wisdom, Germany decided to shut down the source of energy that is clean, reliable and doesn't require dependence on an authoritarian state hostile to the West -- namely, nuclear power. It fell prey to the environmental left's superstitious hostility to nuclear. Even now, Germany is going ahead with shuttering its last three plants. It is turning again to coal to try to fill the gap this winter, underlining its disastrous mistake in prematurely eschewing such proven sources of energy in the first place. Here in the U.S., of course, Biden pledged to "end fossil fuel" back in 2019, a promise -- given our prodigious reserves of oil, gas and coal -- that would make almost as much sense as Russia or Saudi Arabia pledging to do the same. Even as inflation, with energy prices leading the way, destroys Biden's presidency, he and his supporters are determined to pursue a climate agenda that will drive up costs and create inefficiencies at home while doing next to nothing to affect global temperatures. It makes no sense, but for the greens, that's never been a particularly important criterion.
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Thank you to ever yone who made the Book Nook’s $5 Bag Sale during the parish-wide garage sale, so successful! We sent a lot of books out the door, and raised $920 for the church. Thank you so much. The last weekend for the $5 Bag sale will end on Saturday, July 30 from 9-12. Please stop by and fill a bag of books, CD’s and DVD’s for just $5. Still a great selection available. We will again start taking donations of clean, lightly-read books on Saturday, August 6, when the regular Book Nook will be open aga in. T he Book Nook is located in Speigletown at Transfiguration Parish on Hillview Road.
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August 16th 1977 was a very sad day for many people throughout the world. “The Day Elvis Died” Or Did He?” Join the Rensselaer County Senior Center Tuesday, August 16th 2022 as we celebrate Elvis Presley’s life with “Donny Elvis.” Lunch is served at noon and consists of Sausage, Peppers and Onions w/ pasta and a special birthday cake w/ ice cream (Celebrating Donny Elvis’s Birthday). Call early to make luncheon reservation at (518) 463-2166 this should be a sellout. Special thanks to Gerald O’Neil Post #1683. We greatly appreciate your support of our senior programs. We are located at East and Herrick Streets in Rensselaer and are open Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm. Must dine with us to enjoy the show.
You Have Been Unbelievable in bringing in jewelry gift boxes. We have filled and donated approximately 35 boxes. We are now looking for clip on earrings and over the head necklaces to fill the beautiful gift boxes remaining. We could also use magnetic jewelry for our seniors in the nursing home. Anything easy to put on by themselves. If you are looking for a rewarding experience become a volunteer or sponsor a show for our less fortunate seniors. Call for more information (518) 463-2166.
Happy Birthday Billie Labrie; 90yrs Young Thursday, August 25th Billie is a remarkable lady. She never misses line dancing and always dances in her heels. A fashion statement wherever she goes. She’s very proud of her Irish heritage, loves her lap dog Mazie her beautiful Great Dane and a cup of tea! We are planning a afternoon of good food, conversation and dancing to Paul Slusar the “One Man Band”. We guarantee a good time! Menu consists of Chicken Marsala, Baked Potato, Broccoli and Billie’s favorite cake w/ Stewarts Ice Cream. Call to make a reservation. Suggested contribution for lunch is $3. No one is denied a meal in due to inability to contribute. We are looking forward to serving you. Call (518) 463-2166 Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm.
Card Game Thursdays Thursdays at the Rensselaer County Senior Center there is Pinochle games. Like to play pinochle? Join us for lunch and a card game or two. This is great mental stimu lation a nd a good time. Laughter is the best medicine. All are welcome! Are there any other games you would like to lead?
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