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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Dunn Landfill up for renewal
Upcoming hearing is chance for residents to offer public comment By KENNETH C. CROWE II
EAST GREENBUSH- Town residents were vocal in March speaking against the S.A. Dunn Landfill in the neighboring city of Rensselaer. They’ll have another chance to comment at an upcoming public hearing. The Town Board has scheduled a hearing for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 29 at Town Hall, 225 Columbia Turnpike, to hear public opinion on the enhanced renewal operating permit the state must issue for Dunn to operate beyond July 2022. “Its current operating permit expires in July 2022, and the Dunn Landfill must apply for an Enhanced Renewal Operating Permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation,” the town said Friday in announcing the hearing. “This is an opportunity for residents to learn about the Dunn Landfill and have the chance to comment about their experiences with
the landfill while also expanding public awareness that DEC is in the process of reviewing the (landfill’s) application. ... ,” the town said. The Dunn Landfill is the largest construction debris landfill operating in the state. Its location at 315 Partition Road in Rensselaer has drawn opponents to its continued operations from Rensselaer and East Greenbush. The dump is on the city-town line. In March, town residents opposing the WILL WALDRON / TIMES UNION dump’s continuing operations said the only way to get rid of odors, dust, litter The S.A. Dunn landfill is seen from above Partition Street and other issues emanating from the site Extension June 15 in Rensselaer. The Town Board has is to shut it down. scheduled a hearing to hear public opinion on the enhanced renewal operating permit for the landfill. The Town Board has no jurisdiction over the Dunn Landfill as it’s across the County and state elected officials in standing border on city land. against the landfill. The dump is a contentious issue for many DEC has said previously that it has increased town and city residents who oppose its operations. They’ve been joined by local, Rensselaer enforcement at the landfill.
Plan to address bus driver shortage Hochul’s effort will reach out to licensed commercial drivers By LAUREN STANFORTH
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office Sunday announced what it calls a multi-agency plan to try to get desperately needed drivers into school buses across the state. The effort includes reaching out to already licensed commercial drivers to gauge their interest in being hired by school districts and independent bus companies, as well as using Department of Labor information to possibly recruit drivers who are currently unemployed. Also, the state Department of Motor Vehicles is expediting the process for CDL completion by removing the 14-day waiting period between the permit test and the road tests, and will work with county DMVs to increase capacity to administer written exams and road tests. Traditionally, it can take up to 12 weeks for a new candidate to be able to drive a bus. Hochul’s office also said New York will also open up new CDL driver testing sites by partnering with SUNY, the Thruway Please see SHORTAGE 6
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East Greenbush CSD to Start New Pre-K Program this Fall EAST GREENBUSH - The East Greenbush Central School District Board of Education endorsed a projected timeline to start a new full-day Pre-K Program in partnership with Questar BOCES for eligible 4-year-old students. The program, which is free for families, is tentatively scheduled to start Monday, October 18 for students selected through the lottery process. There will be two sections of 18 students (a total of 36 students) located at Red Mill Elementary School and operated by
Questar III BOCES. Students must be 4 years old as of December 1, 2021 and must be district residents. The Pre-K Program will follow the East Greenbush CSD school calendar and the school day will run 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Transportation will not be provided. A Pre-K application is now available at www. egcsd.org and can be submitted online. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. All applicants will be entered into a lottery, which will be held Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Genet Elementary School auditorium. Independent auditors will conduct the
lottery and each applicant will be assigned a number prior to the lottery draw. The first 36 students drawn will receive spots in the new Pre-K Program and all other applicants will be added to a wait list. There will be no tax impact for this program. It is being funded by a state grant with the balance being funded by the American Rescue Plan.
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Authority, New York Racing Association, and the Office of General Services to use large lots on their various sites for the road test. For school staff who currently hold a CDL, the state will set up expedited testing to obtain a permit to drive vans and buses temporarily. The shortage of bus drivers, which is part of overall employment shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, has greatly impacted some school districts and their ability to once again provide full in-person school in the wake of the pandemic shutdown in March 2020. One of the most dramatic fallouts was in Rochester city schools, where the first day of school had to be delayed while local and statewide leaders scrambled to come up with a plan that would get all students to school in-person. In the Capital Region, Bethlehem schools sent out a parent survey in late August asking people to be honest about their transportation needs - and to drive their children to school if they could. State Assemblyman Michael Lawler, R-Pearl River, Rockland County, recently advocated for activating the National Guard to bus students, as Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker did. “Our schools and public health officials have moved mountains to ensure our children receive an in-person education this year, and we are leaving no stone unturned to make sure schools have adequate bus service to bring students to school and back,” Hochul said in a statement. The state is also looking at alternative licensing entities and expanded partnerships with other state agencies to help train and recruit drivers. Hochul also put some suggestions to school districts themselves, like encouraging schools “to pursue creative and innovative ways to offer a wide array of benefits for school bus drivers that were previously not considered,” including signing and retention bonuses and expansion of benefits to the drivers. The governor’s office said schools can use federal funds to provide extra benefits, “and are in a position to offer more competitive pay without absorbing the full cost at the local level,” although Hochul did not explain in detail what federal funds would be used for driver enticements.
HVCC’s Cultural Affairs Program Announces Noontime Concerts TROY - The Cultural Affairs Program will present A Celebration of World Music, featuring four local groups well known to many in the Capital Region, during the Fall 2021 semester at Hudson Valley Community College. Plans call for each program to be presented in-person in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center on the Troy campus, as well as live streamed from that location. Visit www.hvcc.edu/culture for the access link for each hour-long program. All are open free to the public. Taína Asili y la Banda Rebelde – Thursday, Oct. 21 at noon - When Puerto Rican singer Taína Asili takes the stage, whether solo or with her faithful la Banda Rebelde, she can’t help but attract attention. Raucous and rhythmic, the music emphasizes the strong messages of freedom and social justice in Asili’s powerful lyrics. This concert promises an energetic fusion of Afro-Latin, reggae and rock music that exudes spirit and inspiration. HEARD – Thursday, Nov. 4 at noon - Heard is a handful of extremely-talented musicians, who bring together their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvisation to create irresistible grooves set in a unique, sonic tapestry. The group’s vibrant sound has grown to incorporate influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Energetic and upbeat, Heard features Composer Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius (keyboards/vocals), Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums) and Zorkie Nelson (percussion/vocals). Golfstrom – Thursday, Nov. 11 at noon - Golfstrom performs an eclectic mix of 1930’s to 1960’s folk and pop songs that originated in France, Italy, Germany, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Israel, Mexico, Argentina and beyond. Golfstrom features Jonathan Greene on clarinet, Bobby Kendall on string bass, Sergei Nirenburg on accordion and vocals, and Brian Melick on percussion. Contact Debby Gardner at d.gardner@hvcc.edu for more information.
Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? Consider Attending PD SELF – Parkinson’s Self-Efficacy Learning Forum CAPITAL DISTRICT - A national program being offered in Albany. The program provides people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s with an in-depth understanding of the disease and the tools to manage it with confidence. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required. Space is limited. Care partners are encouraged to attend. This year the program, starting in September, has been adapted to be fully online. Find out more at www.cdparkinsons.org/pd-self
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AROUND TROY YOUR LOCAL NEWS & ADVERTISING SECTION Prescription to modernize Troy City allocates COVID rescue funds to invest in rebuilding downtown By KENNETH C. CROWE II
The plan to transform downtown around the Congress Street Bridge is getting a $2 million push with the city allocating a portion of its federal $42.8 million American Rescue Plan funds to demolish the long-vacant John P. Taylor 1 and 2 public housing apartment buildings. Razing the two apartment towers owned by the Troy Housing Authority will open the way to extending River Street south, revamping the Congress Street Bridge and spurring new public housing and real estate investment. The plans have needed money to get the Taylor buildings out of the way. “This project will assist the Troy Housing Authority to undertake a major modernization and revitalization of our community’s affordable housing stock to help meet demand and provide quality housing opportunities for local families,” Mayor Patrick Madden said about using the COVID-19 relief funds this way. “This will make way for a transformative development of the waterfront site offering modern housing for THA tenants as well as many new amenities and support services. The diverse housing complex will open Troy’s waterfront to affordable housing and mixed- use,” said Sue Steele, chairwoman of the THA board and a Democratic City Council member. The $2 million to knock down the buildings is part of a $4.5 allocation made by the city’s American Rescue Plan Steering Committee. The city will also use $1 million to demolish blighted buildings around the city and $1.5 million to upgrade city accounting and payroll computer systems including $250,000 for cybersecurity. “These proposals begin to build the foundation for healthy neighborhoods and parks, restoring infrastructure, and creating opportunities for investment and partnerships
in our community,” said City Council President Carmella Mantello, a Republican and member of the steering committee. The City Council must approve spending the ARP funds and is expected to conduct the review when it meets as the Finance Committee Thursday night in preparation for the October council meeting. Councilman Ken Zalewski, the council’s ranking Democrat and a steering committee member, said the ARP funds would “assist in Troy’s economic recovery from COVID-19.” WILL WALDRON / TIMES UNION The city intends to set up advisory Troy will demolish the long-vacant John P. Taylor 1 committees to work on community and 2 public housing apartment buildings with an outreach to develop plans for spending allocation of $2 million from its federal $42.8 million the remaining ARP money to improve American Rescue Plan funds. the city. The cities of Troy and Watervliet have been working on a joint $5.9 million project to transform the Congress Street Bridge and to make the approaches on either side work better for moving people into their respective communities. The Taylor Apartments complex would be rebuilt in Troy to aid accessibility to the bridge, improve the connections south of the bridge to the rest of downtown and provide new affordable public housing.
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When you hear the words “marriage retreat,” you probably catches a glimpse in your mind of the “Couples Retreat” scene of Vince Vaughn holding a wooden donkey, telling his wife he’ll be the “biggest ass” for her and their marriage. Or maybe you don’t. Corey Jamison and Julie Bush, co-founders of the DIY (Do-ItYourself) Marriage Retreat in a Box, have put a different spin on traditional marriage retreats, far different from what you’d see in movies or television. Jamison, who runs a corporate consulting firm and has a doctorate in psychology, worked with Bush in creating the packaged marriage retreat for couples to use at home or anywhere. The $72 box gives couples guidebooks, conversation starters and acknowledgment note cards to facilitate a retreat-like experience. Working in the corporate world, Jamison said, clients often asked her the same question: How do they connect and communicate with their families or partners at home as successfully as they do with others at work? “What we know about human beings is that we’re only as healthy and well as the worst part of our lives,” Jamison said. “We developed this product as a way for couples and families to really develop the alignment, strength, and cohesion that our clients were developing PHOTO BY LORI VAN BUREN / TIMES UNION in the office.” Corey Jamison and her business partner, Julie Bush, The conversation starters work as playful ice breakers for couples have created a DIY “marriage retreat” box to help to reflect in five areas: communication, conflict, financial matters, couples who might be struggling to connect.
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The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Announces the Forests Forever Campaign The Forests Forever Campaign Will Conserve Land and Establish an Endowment for Continued Land Management and Stewardship on the Rensselaer Plateau
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to be responsive to conservation opportunities. With development pressure rising in Rensselaer County, and the effects of climate change increasing, now is the time to be primed and agile as an organization.” Jim Bonesteel, Executive Director The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance works with the community to promote and facilitate the conservation of the Plateau’s forests and important wildlife areas. An alliance of diverse organizations and individuals, we share a common vision that 100 years from now the Plateau remains a large forest that provides clean water for thousands of people, habitat for wildlife, and support for the local economy. Learn more about the Forests Forever Campaign at www.rensselaerplateau. org/ForestsForever or by calling Jim Bonesteel at 518-712-9211.
Walter A. Wood Tractor Show HOOSICK FALLS - It’s time to enter. The 8th annual Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show is coming soon to Hoosick Falls. Antique and vintage tractors, horsedrawn farm equipment and implements as well as contemporary machinery and hit and miss engines will be on display in Walter A. Wood Park on Saturday, October 2nd from 8:30 AM to:3:30 PM. The Walter A. Wood Reaping and Mowing Company made wooden horsedrawn farm equipment right here in our town from 1865 to 1924 and sold machinery to farmers on Hoosick and around the world, as far away as the Middle East and Russia. It was Wood’s company that made Hoosick Falls a boomtown in the 19th century. Following his lead, many other businesses came into town, bringing people and money with
them. Because of this, the Wood Company is often credited with building Hoosick Falls back in the day. Another fun part of the day is the Burton Luke Tractor Parade. Tractors of all makes, models,years and colors will wind through the streets of Hoosick Falls at 12:00 Noon. New this year are pony rides and a small petting zoo for the kids. As always you won’t go hungry with food vendors on site. The show is also looking for vendors of agricultural based products and hand made products.This unique event is a great place to showcase your products. Kevin O’Malley is organizing this event and is looking for folks from Hoosick and the surrounding communities to enter their equipment in the show. He is interested in people showing all different makes and models and years, but most especially, he is hoping for vintage Walter A. Wood equipment and memorabilia For more information or to register,call Kevin at 518-894-5035 or email him at hoosickkid@gmail.com. Can’t wait to see you (and your tractors) there!
Refugee Welcome Center Volunteers Needed ALBANY - The Refugee Welcome Center, located at 104 Ontario St., Albany, is in need of volunteers for our playgroup. During our English classes for refugees and immigrants, we offer a playgroup for preschoolers while their mothers learn English. This would be a 2-4 hour/ week commitment. We have 7-9 children in the playgroup and have 3 volunteers for each class. Class days/times are Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 and 11:30-1:00. Right now
we are closed due to the spike in the Coronavirus but we are planning to be prepared when it’s safe to open. Please call Sue for more information at 518428-3291. Thank you.
Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts CAPITAL DISTRICT - In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.
New York State Commission for the Blind CAPITAL DISTRICT - The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) provides free vocational rehabilitation and other services to legally blind New York State residents, including children, adults, and older adults. NYSCB assists participants in achieving economic self-sufficiency and full integration into society. Call toll-free (866) 871-3000 or visit our website: visionloss.ny.gov
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CAPITAL DISTRICT September 2021 - All are welcome! Please dial-in to hear about interesting topics – it’s free and easy to join! Simply call 518-9926661. Or let us know if you want us to dial you in! Friday, Sept. 24. 1 pm - The Life of Jane Goodall and Her Work to Save the Chimpanzees Tuesday, Sept. 28. 1 pm - The Amazing Adventures of Mark Twain Friday, October 1. 1 pm - Five Rivers Environmental Center: A Local Gem - Carolyn Dunn, De-
BRUNSWICK - Auditions for the Highlight Acting Troupe’s production of Christmas Quarrels, written and directed by Paula Hoffay, will be held on October 1st at 7:00 PM, and October 3rd at 2:00 PM, at the Center Brunswick Methodist Church, 990 Hoosick Rd. in Brunswick, NY. There are roles for children and adults, with lots of Christmas songs to get everyone
in the spirit of Christmas. Christmas Quarrels is about a girl named Marcy, who starts ignoring her friends to spend time with the “new girl in town”. That doesn’t sit well with her friends, or with her parents, who worry about what Marcy is up to as she continuously sneaks off with her mysterious new friend Are they up to no good? Would Marcy really start acting out so close to Christmas? Show dates are December 3 & 4 at 7:30 PM and December 5 at 2:00PM at the Brunswick Grange. Come and be a part of the Christmas fun with the Highlight Acting Troupe! For more info, contact Paula Hoffay at 518-368-6341.
Drug Take-Back Event POESTENKILL - Rensselaer County is holding a Drug Take-Back Event at the Poestenkill Town Hall on Saturday, September 25th from 10 am – 2pm. Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal. This event has been organized by Sue Horton, Town Clerk and Rensselaer County Sherriff, Pat Russo. “We are committed to working to get as many harmful substances off the streets as possible. These drug take-back events allow residents to get rid of prescription drugs that may have built up over the years in a friendly, con-
venient and no questions asked way,” said Sheriff Pat Russo. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 518283-5119.
Thrift Sale EAST GREENBUSH - The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush is having their Fall Thrift September 24, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and September 25, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday is bag day. There will be many different items from household, clothing, and toys.. All proceeds go to our mission projects. Please wear a mask. The First United
Methodist Church is located at 1 Gilligan Road, off of 9&20, in East Greenbush.
Rummage and Food Sale PITTSTOWN - Rummage Sale on Friday, October 1 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturday, October 2 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall located just off NY Route 7 in the village of Pittstown, NY. Bag Sale on Saturday, $2.00 per bag, buy 2 bags and get 1 free. Food/Bake Sale on Friday, October 1 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For information call Herb at 518-7534427 or 518-593-0003.
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• Improve and expand recreation facilities • Improve safety and traffic flow • Support emergency services • Promote equal justice for all
• Address negative impacts of mining, oppose expansion, defend zoning • Better protect flood-prone areas • Seek clean energy initiatives to lower costs, qualify for grants
• Keep expenditures low • Deliver quality public services • Support economic development • Invest in technology to improve delivery of services
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Hello Warrior fans! Averill Park had another huge week full of wins as the fall sports season carrys on. The football team beat Queensbury 27-14 on 9/17, moving to 2-1 on the season. Queensbury started off the game with the first touchdown, taking a 7-0 lead, but Averill Park quickly jumped ahead in the second quarter with a rushing TD from Dan Milanese and a spectacular catch by Jack Adams from quarterback Gavin Giordano to put the Warriors ahead 14-7. Ryan Heffner had a clutch interception at the end of the second quarter in the endzone to keep the lead at seven going into the half. AP stayed hot, with toucdowns from both Giordano and Milanese to extend the lead to 27-7 and ultimetly bring home the win. The football team will look to move the win streak to 2 games on Friday 9/24 against Troy. The boys soccer team defeated South Glens Falls on 9/13 with a 3-1 final score. Kyle Almeida scored twice while Carter Morse added the third goal in the winning effort. The boys moved to an impressive 5-0, beating Troy 2-0 on 9/18. Kyle Almeida scored twice, the first goal a header off a corner assisted by Hayden Kiehl, and the second one coming off an assist from Mason Buttaci. The soccer team hopes to remain undefeated in their next match against Shenendehowa on 9/23. The girls soccer team shutout Troy 6-0 on 9/18. Ally Bendett led the team with 2 goals while Bailey Ouimet, Madison Locci, Mary Bryant, and Macenzie Slattery all scored in the win. The soccer team will travel to Shenendehowa on 9/23 for their next game. The volleyball team defeated Lansingburgh 25-14, 25-11, 25-13 on 9/16. Molly Eaton had 5 kills and 5 blocks. Olivia Kronau had 10 service points, 3 aces and 13 assists and Bella Mahar had 7 kills for the Warriors. The volleyball team will face Shenendehowa in their next game on 9/23. The boys cross country team came in first place at the Queensbury-Adirondack invitational on 9/18. Colin Brunelle came in second place out of 125 runners, followed by Evan Sweet in seventh place and Jacob Hanlon in ninth place. The cross country team will travel to South Glens Falls on 9/25 for their next meet. The girls tennis team took down Troy 9-0 on 9/18. Singles winners were Nicole Wing, Sydney Ferguson, Gwen Jamison, Dayna Densmore, Dani Lapier, and Avery Kittleson. Doubles winners were Lilly Vrsalovic & Libby Bulmer, Ella Lindheimer & Lilli Vanderkar, and Zara Cole & Sophia Maddalone. The tennis team will travel to shaker for their next match on 9/27. The Troy-AP girls swim meet lost their home opener to Bethlehem 63-31. The swim team will take Shenendehowa in their next meet on 9/27. Congratulations to our Averill Park atheles on their amazing victories this week. I will be back next week to report on AP scores and highlights. Go Warriors!
AVERILL PARK - The Averill Park Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Averill Park Athletic Booster Club, is pleased to announce that the nominating period for the Averill Park Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is now open. The Hall of Fame recognizes former athletes, coaches, teams, and contributors who have made significant contributions to the Averill Park athletic program through their service, performance, dedication, commitment, and accomplishment. The Hall of Fame committee is comprised of administrators (past and present), coaches (past and present), and community members. For information regarding the committee, Hall of Fame guidelines, and nomination forms please see the Hall of Fame link on the Averill Park Athletics page at www. averillpark.k12.ny.us. Any member of the public can nominate an athlete, coach, team, or contributor for induction assuming the criteria as outlined in the guidelines are met. Nomination forms are available by going to the Hall of Fame link on the Averill Park Athletics page at www.averillpark. k12.ny.us or by contacting the Athletic Department at (518) 674-7010. The nomination period will run through November 15th. The 2022 induction ceremony and dinner will be held on Saturday, April 30th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy.
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2021 Pink Bows on Broadway to Benefit Non-Profit floydwarriors.com CAPITAL DISTRICT Floydwarriors.com, Inc. ‘Helping Families Cope with Cancer, One Household at a Time” is currently selling pink satin tribute bows for its 9th Annual ‘Pink Bows on Broadway’ Campaign. This only annual fundraising drive by floydwarriors.com, gives individuals ($50 donation) and businesses ($250 donation) the opportunity to recognize heroes who have battled cancer or fought
alongside someone who has. Three very special “MAIN EVENT SPONSORSHIPS” ($1,500) are open, as well. All pink bows will be prominently displayed on Broadway in Saratoga Springs October 1st thru October 31st. Each bow is accompanied by a tribute card that allows the sponsor to celebrate individual heroes including survivors, lost loved ones, physicians, fundraising warriors, special caregivers, family/friends, and any other person that deserves recognition for their involvement in the war against cancer. All proceeds from the
campaign will benefit floydwarriors.com, a 501 (C3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide real help in the home for families undergoing cancer treatment mainly by the way of meals, cleanings and support of childcare. Floydwarriors.com started in 2010 and for the past 11 years delivered its mission, “Dinner is Done, Dishes are Clean, and The Kids are OK!” Your purchase of a ‘Bow of Support’ will help floydwarriors.com to continue providing families battling cancer real help in the home and beloved Easter Baskets. All sponsorships are due by
September 25 so be sure to reserve your bow today! To purchase a bow online visit Eventbrite’s 2021 Pink Bows on Broadway campaign or download and mail the order form. Requests for bows also may be sent directly to floydwarriors.com c/o 582 Rt. 9P Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Be sure to include your name/business name, the individual your donation is in honor of and how you would like your tribute acknowledged on the sponsorship card that accompanies the bow. Additional information may be obtained visiting www.floydwarriors.com or
sending a request to info@ floydwarriors.com.
Curtis Lumber’s PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day! CAPITAL DISTRICT - Whether you currently own a pet or are looking to adopt, we invite you to join us for a day of fur and fun at Curtis Lumber’s 11th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day! Saturday, October 2, 2021. Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family, and your current pets at select Curtis Lumber retail store locations. Dogs, Cats,
Birds, Rabbits, Horses and more will be available for adoption. (Selection varies per store) Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Steve Caporizzo’s WTEN Pet Connection, Abby’s Lemon-Aide Stand For Animals, Benson’s Pet Center and will also have a 50/50 raffle and food trucks available. Bring your family and your pets and enjoy a great day of pet adoptions, fur and fun! Last year’s event resulted in over 250+ pets finding forever homes! For full details visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza
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Friends of the Nassau Free Library - Artisans & Crafters Needed NASSAU - Attention Artisans, Crafters and Vendors in the areas of Nassau, Schodack, East Greenbush and other local areas; The Friends of the Nassau Free Library are holding our annual Harvest Fest and Pie Sale on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Chandler Young VFW hall on Rt. 20 in Nassau. We expect to have room for about 10 vendors, tables will be available and we hope to offer a variety of handmade items for sale. Please submit samples and /or photos of your crafts to the
Friends at the Nassau Free Library by October 13th to our email (friends@ nassaufreelibrary.org ) or to the Nassau Free Library, P.O. Box 436, Nassau, NY 12123. Include a brief description of your crafts and how many people you will bring. As space is limited we reserve the right to select which vendors we will include. Hours for the sale will be 9:00 – 3:00 (set up at 8:30) and the vendor fee is $25 to be paid on the day of the event. All vendors must be vaccinated. This is a benefit for the Nassau Free Library so please join us and help support the library, Questions? - call 518-766 -2715 or email friends@nassaufreelibrary.org
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Fall Book Sale Coming Soon! SAND LAKE - The Sand Lake Town Library Friends will be holding their Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 16th from 10a.m. to 2:00p.m. at the library. We’ve got books for all ages and tastes, so come check it out! Perhaps you are planning to attend “Amazing Graves” (a program by the Sand Lake Center for the Arts) that weekend as well -- you could do both since they take place on Rt. 66. The SLTL Friends are seeking new community-minded members to help us help the library by sponsoring activities and events, as well as helping it
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grow. We recently wrapped up our “Explore AP” companion activity to the summer reading program. Many people enjoyed visiting some new and well-known places in our community. Support us in whatever way works best for you: visit sandlaketownlibrary.org/friends/ or the library to join with our brochure, purchase a Friends tote bag for $20, join us the second Tuesday of each month, and come to the Book Sale on October 16th.
Voters Approve 2022 Budget for North Greenbush Public Library NORTH GREENBUSH - The Board of Trustees of the North Greenbush Public Library thanks the voters of the North Greenbush Library District for their overwhelming support of the 2022 budget. Visit our website at http://www. northgreenbushlibrary. org/ or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/NGreenbushLibrary/. The Library is located in the North Greenbush Municipal Building, Main Avenue, Wynantskill. Our phone number is 518-2830303.
East Greenbush Community Library EAST GREENBUSH The library is open! Come in, browse and borrow M-F, 10-8; Sat 10-5; Sun. 1-5. See COVID service level metrics at https://eglibrary. org/service-updates/. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Kids who get their first library card in September will receive a goody bag and can add their name to our Jedi Reader Display! Library programs & registration (*): https://events. eglibrary.org. Check our events page for the status of in-person kids and teen programs. 9/23 & 9/30: Virtual
Storytime*, 10a 9/24: Friday Mashup* (grades 6-12), 3p; Virtual Bingo for Kids*, 6:30p 9/ 24, 28 & 29: Outdoor Storytime, 10a 9/27: Monday Night Book Chat (Facebook), 7p 9/28: Social Security: Strategies For A More Enjoyable Retirement with John Kalil*, 6p; Selling on Etsy* (via Zoom), 6p 9/29: Wireless Wednesday Drop-In Tech Help (in library), 4-6p; Farmers’ Market, 4-6:30p Tuesdays, starting 10/12: Writing Workshop: Telling Life Stories (5-sessions) with Susannah Risley*, 2p 10/13: Music Concert: “As Iz” with Izzy Singer*, 6p Readers Advisory Services: https://eglibrary. org/adults/recommendations/ Kids Book Bundles: https://eglibrary.org/children/book-bundles/ Borrow laptops, hotspots, kids’ tablets, movies-on-the-go & audiobooks from Playaway. Tech & Other: https:// bit.ly/egtechtalk, https:// eglibrary.org/digital *New* Ancestry, America’s News, Black Life in America, Consumer Reports, Heritage Hub, and Times Union. Learn more at https://eglibrary.org/ digital/.
Events at Castleton Public Library, 9/26-10/2 CASTLETON - CPL is located at 85 S. Main St., Castleton, NY. All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! A library card gives you access to free books, movies, magazines, museum passes, digital collections, and more. Don’t have a library card yet? Come sign up this month and we’ll give you a special welcome gift! Signing up for a library card is easy – adults need valid photo ID and a
piece of mail showing your current address. Youth under age 16 need to bring their parent/guardian to sign them up. Events & Take-Home Kit: Take & Make: Origami - Kit available for pick-up through 10/2 - Learn how to make fun folded origami creations! Yoga - Tue., 9/28, 6:00pm - With instructor Rachel Toolan. Held outdoors. Bring your own mat. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 & up. Salt Painting - Wed., 9/29, 3:00-6:00pm - Create unique artwork using salt, glue, and food coloring! Held outdoors. Learn & Play Storytime – Thu., 9/30, 10:30am - Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills! Held outdoors. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Friends of CPL Can & Bottle Fundraiser - Ongoing. Location: 6 Center Redemption, 550 South St., Rensselaer, NY 12144. This fundraiser is super-simple -- when you take your returnable bottles & cans to 6 Center Redemption, let them know that you’d like to donate to the Friends of Castleton Public Library.
East Side Seniors WYNANTSKILL - Our next meeting, will be on Sept. 28, at 12:30 at the Legion Post, 111 Main St.,Wynantskill. Please bring your lunch and a drink. Our officers for the up coming year are: Barbara Bonesteel President, Helen Skiba vice President, Carol Lee Jasiewicz, Tresuerer, Lynn Gould, Secretary.We are looking forward to planning future events and trips. New members are always WELCOME.
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Grafton Senior Center News CROPSEYVILLE 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. Van transportation to and from the center will be available on limited days. Please call to be placed on the list. The center will also be open Monday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 am for Chair Yoga. There is also Yoga class on Tuesday. Chair Yoga is a low impact class that all seniors will be able to do. We have members in their 90’s enjoying the class. All are welcome. A nutritious congregate meal will be served at noon every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a suggested $3 donation per meal. Sept 28th the lunch will be Eggplant roll with pasta and Sept 30th the meal will be Fish filet with rice and broccoli. Seniors are encouraged to visit other senior centers that are open on days Grafton’s center is closed. If you have questions, or want to be added to the lunch list, please call (518) 279-3413.
Good News, Grab and Go Lunch is Available Five Days a Week RENSSELAER - The Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center are offering nutritious meals Monday through Friday. Pickup is at 11:30. Please call the day before to order your lunch and enjoy a hot homemade meal 5 times a week. Must be 60 years old to participate in this
great program. Suggested contribution is $3 per meal. No one is denied a meal due to inability to contribute. Call 518-4632166 for more information. Located on East and Herrick Streets.
Sand Lake Town Library News SAND LAKE - September is Library Card SignUp Month at Sand Lake Town Library! All kids getting their first library card at SLT Library can also select a free book to keep. You can also pick up a weekly pre-school craft kit at the front desk. Looking for something to do this fall? Pack up the kids and the snacks and hit the road on a StoryWalk™ Expedition! Find StoryWalks™ on library grounds or in places libraries have partnered with, like our own Butler Park here in Sand Lake. Visit sandlaketownlibrary.org or uhls. org websites for details and a printable list. Or you can borrow one of our museum passes for MASS MoCA, The Clark, the U.S.S. Slater or the Empire Pass (good for most NYS Parks). And remember to check the Community Calendar at sandlaketownlibrary.org for a calendar of events happening around town. Save the date! -- SLTL Friends Book Sale coming October 16, 10am - 2pm at the library. Library Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 – 3; Sat 10 – 2. Call 518-674-5050 for more information.
Meditation Group TROY - The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, through September 28th at 2PM at our Lansingburgh Branch. Are you interested in learning how to relax your mind and body? Come to a safe place to let go of your
cares and worries. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, all are welcome. Bring your ideas and suggestions to the group! Contact Ray Reuter at the Empowerment Exchange at 518-235-2173 for more information. This program is free and open to the public. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy, New York.
CDSC Big Game Butchering Class with Mike Cardis GRAFTON - Capital District Sportsman Center (CDSC) of Grafton, NY. - “Mike the Butcher,” will focus primarily on how to break down a Whitetail Deer from A - Z. You will learn all the cuts and how to process your harvest. CDSC will serve venison Chili & more. A good time with lots of laughter & learning to be had by all. 13 Babcock Lake Rd, Grafton NY. Friday, October 22, 2021, 5 - 9 pm. Space is limited to 40 registrants. Adults $25 & under 18 free. To register, visit our website at http://cdsc. education.
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Vendors Wanted, for Our Craft Fair! LATHAM - On Saturday, October 16th 2021, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are your hosts for this event, we are looking forward to seeing everyone again! Vendor space; Indoor
displays with additional space outside on the grounds, both open and covered. For Rates and further information; www. lathamcoloniekofc.com/ dinners&events, or email klmajer@outlook.com or 518-783-0572.
The Anchor Food Pantry SCHODACK - The Anchor Food Pantry in an attempt to keep the residents of the Town Of Schodack apprised during these Covid 19 times has an update regarding hours of operation and procedures. The Pantry is open on the following days for servicing clientele and the
general public. Monday Evenings5pm-7pm, Tuesday and Thursdays -9am-2pm, and the first saturday of each month 10am-1pm. We ask to call ahead at 518-7324120 for food calls so staff can prepare order for delivery to your vehicle. New clients are asked to provide proof of residency on their initial visit. Donations are currently being accepted clothing wise for fall /early winter apparel preferably during business hours. As always we thank the citizens of Schodack for their present, past, and future support of aiding those in need during these seemingly never ending difficult economic times.
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Poestenkill Area Food Insecurity POESTENKILL - Any greater Poestenkill area residents currently experiencing temporary or long term food insecurity can turn to The Bread of Life Food Pantry at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poestenkill for supplemental food assistance. We provide basic nutritional foods and related items the first and third Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in a very discreet, nonjudgmental manner. We offer drive-thru service where each guest receives a product list to form your order, we then fill your order and bring the completed order back to your
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AROUND YOUR News from Averill Park CSD AVERILL PARK - On Tuesday, October 12, Averill Park Central School District residents will vote on a proposed Capital Project that focuses on the health and safety of our students and staff. Be on the lookout for a newsletter, which will be mailed to each household in the District. More information can be found on the District website and on our social media platforms. The District will also be holding community forums on September 29 (virtually) and October 6 (in-person). Congratulations to the 12 new members of the Averill Park Athletic Hall of Fame! Due to the pandemic, the Class of 2020 induction ceremony was postponed and combined with the Class of 2021. The Class of 2020 includes Doug Childrose (‘83), Kevin L. Nichols (‘81), Rebecca Ortolano Clark (‘00), Deb Prendergast-Sanderson (‘81), Deborah Springer (‘91), Morgan Wheeler (‘09) and Mike Malenfant (‘86). The Class of 2021 includes Jenna Brooks (‘06), Michael Collopy (‘04), Katie Duma (‘10), Thomas Mangan (‘89) and Susan Spierre Clark (‘01). As always, for the latest news from the District, please visit our website – averillpark.k12.ny.us. You can also follow AP on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Submitted by Dr. James Franchini, Averill Park CSD Superintendent Mission: Meeting the needs of and creating opportunities for every student every day. #AP_ EveryStudentEveryDay
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Van Rensselaer Awardees Honored at Rensselaer County Regular Meeting RENSSELAER COUNTY - The Rensselaer County Legislature was pleased to present a resolution to the 2021 Van Rensselaer Awardees at their Regular Meeting on September 14, 2021.
Crossroads Center for Children Announces 2021 “Dare to Be Different Gala” to be Held on October 23 CAPITAL DISTRICT – Tickets are now on sale for Crossroads Center for Children’s 2021, “Dare to Be Different Gala, a night of celebration in support of Crossroads programs for children in the Capital District (or Northeastern New York). This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, October 23, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Terrace at Waters Edge in Glenville. Each year at the Gala, Crossroads Center for Children chooses to honor someone with the “Connecting the Community Award” in gratitude for their help over the past year, which is always a
meaningful and challenging review, as the center truly appreciates the contribution of everyone in the Crossroads community. This year, both Capital District Physicians Health Plan, (CDPHP) and the CAP COM Community Foundation were chosen. “This year, though, we have two honorees, and both were easy selections for their assistance not only to Crossroads but to others in our community” said Young. In fact, that is the nature of this award – “Connecting the Community Award”. Heather Morrison from Spectrum News 9 will serve as Emcee throughout the evening’s presentation again this year, and LeGrande Serras will again serve as live auctioneer. Gem Behind The Mic will add a special song to the festivities.
Students come to Crossroads for the applied behavior analysis and specialized services that Crossroads provides in the school and clinic. Any school district or county may refer students and the organization has worked with up to 30 school districts and 10 counties surrounding the center, located in Rotterdam. In the 2020-21 school year, Crossroads Center for Children served schoolage children from the following school districts in the greater Capital Region: Greenbush, Fonda Fultonville, Ft. Plaine, Gloversville, Greenville, Guilderland, Hoosic Valley, Menands, Mechanicville, Niskayuna, N. Colonie, Oppenheim-Ephratah, Schenectady, Shenendehowa, Troy, and Watervliet. Preschool students from the following counties were also served: Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady. All proceeds from this event will bring vital funds and support to Crossroads Center for Children’s programs and services. Find ticket registration, other opportunities to get involved, and more information here : http:// crossroadcenter.org/crossroads-gala-2021/
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training RENSSELAER COUNTY - American Red Cross Babysitter’s training with CPR class for ages 12 and older will be held on September 25 from 8am3pm at AMS, and Babysitter’s training without CPR class for ages 10 and older will be held on September 25 from 8am-12pm at AMS. For more information contact Brenda at brendaleigh7@gmail.com
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COMMUNITY Did You Receive an IRS Notice About Changes to Your Tax Return? CAPITAL DISTRICT The IRS has been sending “math error” notices to taxpayers. The notices list changes the IRS has made to the amount the taxpayers owe in tax or how much they will receive as a refund. If you receive this type of notice, it does not necessarily mean there was a math or computational error on your return. There are time limits to act if you think the notice is incorrect. So far this year, the IRS has sent about 11 million math error notices. This is many times more than in past years. The IRS sent most of these notices to taxpayers who filed a return seeking the Recovery Rebate Credit. Taxpayers claimed this Credit on their tax return if they did not receive the full amount of the Covid-19 economic stimulus payments they believed they were entitled to. The IRS used these notices to advise taxpayers that it believed they were wrong and that all or part of their Recovery Rebate Credit was not allowed. If you receive a math error notice and do not agree with it, you have sixty days from the date on the notice to contact the IRS and let them know you disagree. The phone number to contact the IRS is provided in the notice. There are still limited things you can do even if you miss the deadline. Some math error notices the IRS sent taxpayers in early 2021 did not have any information about the sixty-day deadline. The IRS is therefore correcting that problem by issuing new
Legislature Honors East Greenbush K-9 Police Officer Josh Witko RENSSELAER COUNTY - Vice-Chair of the Legislature Kelly Hoffman and Legislators Rob Bayly, Leon Fiacco, and Tom Grant were honored to recognize East Greenbush Police Officer Josh Witko for bringing back a K-9 program back to East Greenbush. Officer Witko took it upon himself to raise nearly $100,000 to fund the cost of the K-9 program. The K-9 unit in East Greenbush was discontinued in 2007, but thanks to the tireless efforts of Josh Witko, and all of the donors and sponsors, the K-9 unit was made possible once again. Officer Witko’s father, Ed Witko, passed away tragically in 2010, and had always wanted to revive the department’s K-9 program. Josh followed through on his father’s dream and made it happen. The East Greenbush K-9 is named “Bear” in honor of Josh’s father who was nicknamed “The Dancing Bear”. Officer Witko and his partner Bear have been hard at work in East Greenbush and have already participated in several high profile investigations. The Legislature was proud to welcome Officer Witko, his mother Amy, and Assistant Chief Jon Reickert to the September meeting of the Legislature to thank Josh and recognize him for his efforts to keep our community safer.
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Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale SCHAGHTICOKE - On Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 Brunswick Grange will hold their Annual Fall Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Rt. 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, NY. From 7:30am.-12:30pm.More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, veggies, plants & other agricultural animals. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys or kittens will be allowed for sale. A donation of $15.00/Vendor will be charged at the gate. Spectators free. Masks maybe required and there will be food vendors on the grounds. Event will be held rain or shine. For more information please call 518-279-9113.
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Girl Scouts Open House - Date Change EAST GREENBUSH/ RENSSELAER - Interested in joining Girl Scouts and live in the East Greenbush or Rensselaer school districts? Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, September 29th from 6:30-8:00pm outside at the Rensselaer Elks Club Pavilion, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. Find out more about Girl Scouts in East Greenbush and Rensselaer and register for the 2021-2022 year. We have openings in troops for girls of all ages! Leaders will be there to answer questions about Scouts. Can’t attend? Email su136girlscouts@gmail.com for more information.
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A Blessing of the Animals at Brunswick Church TROY - St. Francis of Assisi recognized that the animals of God’s creation inhabit our world and take part in our human lives. He called the world’s animals, wild and tame, his brothers and sisters. In honor of St. Francis and his appreciation for the animals in our lives, Brunswick Church invites you to bring your animals (on a leash or in a carrier) for a Blessing of the Animals, Saturday, October 2,
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Golf Tournament for the Benefit of NF2Biosolutions CAPITAL DISTRICT Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Schuyler Meadows Country Club, 17 Schuyler Meadows Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. 518-7858558. Neurofibromatosis 2 is a neurological disease in which tumors form on the nerves of the central nervous system and peripheral nerves throughout the body. The tumors can do significant damage. Surgery is the only treatment which can reduce the tumors, but surgery can cause serious collateral damage. NF2Biosolutions was formed to support research to find treatment options. NF2Biosolutions is a 501(c)(3) charity. Contributions are tax deductible. Registration is $200/ golfer. Schedule: 8:00 AM Registration; 9:00 AM Shotgun start – scramble; 1:00 PM Awards luncheon. Ultimate sponsorships (There will only be one sponsor in each of these categories and sponsors may distribute products at breakfast, lunch and/or on the course.) Golf Sponsor - $10,000 - Sponsor the golfing portion of the outing and receive greens fee, cart, lunch for four; extensive on-course signage; special recognition in program; and recognition at the breakfast and luncheon. Lunch Sponsor - $5,000 - Includes greens fee, cart and lunch for four; on-course signage; special recognition in program; and additional recognition at the breakfast and luncheon. Prizes Sponsor - $5,000 - Includes greens fee, cart and lunch for two; oncourse signage; special recognition in program; and additional recognition at the breakfast and
luncheon. Breakfast Sponsor $3,000 - Includes greens fee, cart and lunch for two; on-course signage; special recognition in program; and additional recognition at the breakfast and luncheon. Additional Sponsorship Opportunities - (multiple sponsorships available in these categories) Chairman Emeritus$1,000 - Includes greens fee, cart and lunch for four; multiple on-course signage; recognition in program; introduction at awards luncheon. Chairman of the Board Level- $600 - Includes lunch for two; introduction at awards dinner; oncourse signage; recognition in program (full page advertisement- 5”x7”). Chief Executive Officer Level-$250 - Sponsor of golf carts. Includes on-course signage and recognition on golf carts; 1/2-page (3.5”x4.5”) advertisement in program. Tee Box Sponsor - $150 Signage at a tee box; listing in the program. Flag Sponsor - $100 Name on flag; listing in the program. President Level- $75 Name displayed on sponsors listing on-course and in program. Vice President Level $50 - Name displayed on sponsors listing on-course and in program. To reserve a sponsorship email: Vito Grasso at Vgrasso1@nycap.rr.com
Poestenkill “Bread of Life” Food Pantry POESTENKILL - NEW HOURS - Since September 2015, the Poestenkill “Bread of Life” food pantry has been offering staple food items to individuals and families in Poestenkill and surrounding communities who need food for themselves and their families. Beginning on May 1st, 2021 our NEW HOURS
will BEGIN at 4:30 pm END AT 6:30pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of every month. We thank our friends, community and many organizations who continue to support this effort through their most generous donations of time, resources and staple foods. Our new volunteers are the best, most kind, compassionate individuals. We are so grateful they have joined our pantry. We are located at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140. If you have an urgent need for food, please call us at (518) 283-6045 and leave a message. This year, we have begun a new program with the pantry by offering baby food, diapers and wipes for the youngest in the Poestenkill community. The pantry does not currently stock baby supplies, but can provide select items upon request. If you are experiencing difficulty affording these items for your baby, please reach out to us. Please send a private Facebook message, email breadoflifepoestenkill@ gmail.com or leave a message at (518) 428-0124.
the St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus. • They do the rest, that’s it! • Thank you for your support!
Book Nook News at Transfiguration Parish SPEIGLETOWN - The Book Nook $5/bag sale at Transfiguration Parish in
Speigletown has been very well received. It seems a lot of people have been waiting for us to reopen! We continue to receive new donations by the boxes so our stock keeps refreshing weekly. If you haven’t stopped in, please note you only have one more Saturday to take advantage of the $5/Bag Sale. Stop in on Saturday, September 25
from 9:00 until noon. The regular Book Nook will be open on Saturday, October 2 but the $5/ Bag Sale will be gone until spring. We are located in the parish hall to allow for additional browsing space. We ask that masks be worn while browsing. Thank you again for your continued support and see you at the Book Nook!
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St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus Bottle & Can Donations WYNANTSKILL - Help Support Local Charities - St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus has teamed up with 6 Center Redemption located at 461 Main Avenue in Wynantskill to accept bottle and can donations that have a NYS deposit. This is to support local charities and those in need. • Bring your clean, NYS deposit empties to 6 Center Redemption in Wynantskill. • Say they are to support
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Dining & Entertainment Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Breakfast is Back!! NASSAU – Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting its First Sunday of the Month All You Can
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Eat Breakfast, October 3, from 8am to 11am at the Hoags Corners Fire Station, 7237 State Route 66, East Nassau, NY 12062. Our Buffet-Style All You Can Eat Breakfast includes: Scrambled eggs-Plain or with Ham & Cheese, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast, Pancakes-Plain and/or Blueberry & Apple. Plus: Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail, English Muffins, Coffee, Tea, Milk-Regular and/or Chocolate, and Orange Juice. Cost is Adults $10; Children (6-12yrs) $5; 5yrs & younger are FREE. Eat in or Take out. Phone 518-7665474. Come and enjoy a delicious meal, friendly atmosphere and bring your neighbors & friends.
Takeout Chicken Barbecue CASTLETON - The Emmanuel Reformed Church at 1150 Maple Hill Rd. in Castleton will be having a Takeout
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Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4-6 pm. This takeout dinner will include chicken prepared with Clements old fashioned sauce, baked potato, coleslaw, baked beans and dessert for only $13. Please call 518-732-7766 to order your takeout dinner and give us a time between 4 & 6 pm that you would like to pick your dinners up. The proceeds will go toward the Cooperative Christian Ministries of Schodack (CCMS) Puerto Rico Mission Trip planned for Spring 2022.
Armenian Festival TROY - Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church is having their annual Armenian Festival at 255 Spring Avenue, Troy, on Saturday, September 25 from 12pm to 7pm and on Sunday, September 26 from 11am to 4pm. Delicious shish kebab dinners will be available for eatin or take-out. A variety of Armenian pastries will also be offered. Orders for Lahmajoun (Armenian meat pie) can be placed by calling the church at 518-274-1477. Come and enjoy delicious Armenian cuisine and live Armenian music by John Berberian and ensemble, plus children’s activities!
VFW Post 7338 Pancake Breakfast EAST GREENBUSH - We are back! Help Support your local Veterans! VFW Post 7338, East Greenbush, 100 Hayes Road. Sunday September 26, 2021, 9 am to 12 noon. Breakfast, Dine In or Pick Up! Breakfast includes Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausages, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Water and Assorted Juices. Adults - $10.00, Children 6 to 12 - $5.00, Children Under 6 – Free. We will also have raffle tickets for sale. Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated! Please order in advance for pick up or by emailing us at VFWpost7338@gmail.com or calling 518-477-7770. Thank you for your support!
Glendora Vegetarian Club For more information, visit americanvegan.org. Contact Glendora’s Vegetarian Club at 518 931-0266 in Albany NY.
Fresh Seafood • Shrimp • Haddock • Cod OFF Sole • Swordfish • Clams & More! SHORE PIER Fish Market & Restaurant 518-283-9880 Restaurant Open for Dining & Take-out!
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Dining & Entertainment Gilead’s Body and Soul Pantry September 30, 2021 CENTER BRUNSWICK - Pantry hours change this month. The hours return to 3:00-6:00 PM. I guess that means it is time for us to fire up the ovens again. As of this writing we will be forced to do take out only meals for now. The menu is mac & cheese with ham, mixed vegetables, and dessert. Gilead’s Body and Soul Pantry is located in Gilead Lutheran Church. We’re located at the intersection of routes 7 & 278 in Center Brunswick.
The Harvest Dinner Series Begins on September 29th
Fall 2021 Chicken Bar-B-Q
Pittstown Fire Dept Annual Chicken Barbeque Dinner PITTSTOWN - Saturday, October 2, 2021 3:00-5:00 PM. Take Out only. Price: $14.00. Meal includes: Half Chicken, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Roll, Cookies, Cranberry Jam. Pick Up at: 134 Parker School Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094. Suggest you pre-order to 518-424-1995 (name, phone no. and # meals desired)
Brooks’ Bar-B-Q Take Out Dinner EAST GREENBUSH - The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush located at 1 Gilligan Road, are having a Brooks’ Bar-B-Q Take Out Dinner on Saturday, October 9th from 4-6:00 p.m. The menu will include: a ½ chicken with all the fixings for $13.50, and just chicken for $7. Reservations preferred and can be made by calling 518-477-9693 by Friday, October 8th.
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POESTENKILL - The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140 will hold our Fall 2021 Chicken Bar-B-Q on Saturday, October 2nd at the church with a DRIVE-THROUGH, TAKE-OUT ONLY dinner. The meal consists of: ½ chicken, baked potato, green beans, Cole slaw, cranberry sauce, roll and choice of homemade Apple or Pumpkin pie for dessert for a donation of $13 per meal. Pick-up time begins at 4:30 pm & ends at 6 pm. We strongly encourage you to pre-order your meals EARLY by calling (518) 283-1447. Walk-in meals ONLY IF AVAILABLE, as our Spring 2021 dinner sold out early. Thank you for your support. Choice of wearing face coverings is optional or if a state mandate is issued. Outdoor social distancing will be practiced.
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Tonight, Thursday 9/23 is the FINAL Night of Our Summer Dining Menu! Diva and the Dirty Boys: Live Tonight, Thursday 9/23 *stay tuned for Harvest Dinner Series – the menu will be introduced Next week on September 29th*
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
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EAST GREENBUSH - Takeout Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at the Best-Luther Firehouse at 303 Old Best Road, on Saturday. October 16th. All dinners are pre-ordered reservations. Please call 518-283-5641 to reserve your dinner. Pick-up times are from 4pm-7pm. Menu: Chicken, gravy, biscuits, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and homemade dessert for $12.00.
RENSSELAER - We, at the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center, thank you so much for responding to our request for spring and summer gently used clothing we are still accepting donations and are still in need of shoes pocketbooks and costume jewelry. For those of you who have thought of cleaning your closets but haven’t gotten around to it you still have time. we are also accepting fall and winter clothing as well. Call the center at 518463-2166 for more information or to make a donation. Located at East and Herrick Streets. Again thank you.
The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill Annual Turkey Dinner SCHODACK - The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding a Take-Out Only version of its Annual Turkey Dinner . The dinner will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, with three pick up times being offered starting at 4 pm, 4:45pm and 5:30pm. The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children, ages 12 and under. The dinner will include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, green beans, cranberry sauce, a roll and a piece of pie, for dessert. No special requests please, with the exception of gluten-free. Reservations Are Required. Please call 518-732-7345 OR 518-732-7500, to reserve your dinner. If no answer, please leave a message.
Rensselaer Kiwanis - Save The Date! RENSSELAER - Rensselaer Kiwanis Pre-Election Day Pancake Breakfast is back! Sunday, October 31, 2021 8:00AM - 11:30 AM, Rensselaer Boys and Girls Club, Rensselaer, NY. Tickets go on sale October 1, 2021. Adults $8.00, Children ages 5-12 $4.00 under 5 Free. More Information to follow.
Rensselaer Senior Center Boutique RENSSELAER - Rensselaer County Corner Boutique open by appointment. We are so Thankful for the generosity of all of the people that donated to our boutique. We have beautiful clothes (Loft, Talbots, Anne Klien, Alfani, J.Jill, Alfred Dunner, Eddie Bauer, LL Bean Etc.) designer shoes, pocketbooks, jewelry, household Items all priced to go home with you. All proceeds go to senior functions. All are welcome to come and shop. Call today for an appointment 518-463-2166 Monday through Friday 9-3pm. Rensselaer County Rensselaer Center East and Herrick Streets
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Blend of the day: Incognito Grande
Shortage issue forcing Stewart’s to switch to logo-free coffee cups By KENNETH C. CROWE II
SCHODACK - A key detail will soon be missing from every one of the 70,000 cups of coffee sold daily by Stewart’s Shops. The paper containers are losing their iconic branding — the maroon Stewart’s insignia and swoosh — that makes them handheld advertisements. The touchstone feature of upstate life is a victim of a supply shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic that’s wiped away the lettering like a teacher erasing a whiteboard. The supply problem has left the store chain to rely on white cups topped with white lids. As the 348 Stewart’s stores go through the remaining stock of printed cups, clerks are putting out stacks of the anonymous white containers by the coffee pots. The blank ones are all that remain at the company warehouse. “It’s bland without the decoration,” said John Hauenstein, walking out of the Stewart’s at 1540 Columbia Tpke., with a white cup in each hand. Stewart’s coffee is a staple of the Capital Region’s morning
commutes and a go-to for anyone looking for a daily dose of caffeine. The chain’s top coffee seller is the store on Fulton Street in Gloversville where 3,400 cups are rung up weekly. “Between COVID’s ripple effects and a short labor market, we are experiencing supply shortages across the board. The latest shortage is our coffee cups,” said Erica Komoroske, director of public affairs for the Saratoga County-based chain. Stewart’s coffee cup supplier can’t print and make the traditional Stewart’s cup due to paper shortages, Komoroske said. The company has turned to another supplier who’s been able to provide the “plain unbranded cups,” she said. At an average of 70,000 cups a day, Stewart’s goes through 25.55 million cups annually. Aleksandra Kovacheva, assistant professor of marketing at the University at Albany business school, said Stewart’s coffee cups are quickly recognizable wherever it has shops. “This cup serves as a reminder for customers. You’re seeing something with a Stewart’s logo on it. The appearance is reassuring,” Kovacheva said. (Cont. on Next Pg.)
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A view of coffee cups at the Stewart’s Shop at the corner of Route 9 and Miller Road on Wednesday in Castleton-On-Hudson. The business is now using plain cups because of a paper shortage and an inability to get printed cups.
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(Cont. from Previous Pg.) But the new cup’s blank canvas may provide an opportunity for Stewart’s to connect with customers in a more personal way, Kovacheva said. Stewart’s employees could write personal messages on the cups that may resonate with those buying and drinking the brew, the professor said. As a brand, the consumer’s perception of the quality of Stewart’s coffee is reinforced each time it’s poured into the cups with the logo. A plain cup will not resonate with some, especially those who are not loyal supporters of the brand, Kovacheva said. It’s startling to see the stacks of all-white cups in the stores’ coffee stations. There’s a mix of white and printed cups in many stores. Some locations still have the traditional cup. Komoroske said those stores probably were able to secure orders from the warehouse before supplies were depleted. The disappearances has occurred over the last three weeks. When they’re all gone, Stewart’s could be looking at a few months of blanks. “Stewart’s Shops” with a swirl around the wording dominates the front of the cup. But each vessel is also
packed with marketing messages. There’s the cute anti-littering reminder around the bottom saying, “I’d like to retire in the trash not on the roadside, please!” Plus the number of ounces and the advisory, “I’m not refillable.” It finishes with the Stewart’s website address. On the reverse comes a sales pitch in maroon and black usually with a play on words. Recent cups read, “Donut know what to get with your coffee? Eggwich would you prefer?” or “Muffin goes better with your coffee than a Fritter!” or “Your Summer Adventures Start at Stewart’s Shops.” Komoroske said Stewart’s is urging customers to buy and use refillable mugs. Coffee in a refillable cup is cheaper than in Stewart’s disposable cups. She added that Stewart’s has been holding the line on coffee prices for customers even though it costs more to buy it from suppliers. “Between COVID’s ripple effects and a short labor market, we are experiencing supply shortages across the board. The latest shortage is our coffee cups.” Erica Komoroske, director of public affairs for Stewart’s Shops
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and people who enjoy hiking and the outdoors in general who wish to help people in need. The team will provide training and complete support as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Applicants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If interested, please call 518-237-6744 or visit our website at www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org
CAPITAL DISTRICT the Tri-State Emergency Team is recruiting volunteers to provide wildland and underwater searches within a 100 mile radius of Waterrford, NY. This includes all aspects of field and underwater search. The Tri-State Emergency Team responds when requested by NYS Forest Rangers and other police agencies throughout New York State, Western Vermont and Massachusetts. We are looking for certified scuba divers, experienced boat handlers,
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 16 Kings Road, Gansevoort
Photos by Christy B Photography The house was built in 2000 and has Arts and Crafts architectural features.
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his week’s selection is a home in Wilton, in the hamlet of Gansevoort. Built in 2000, the one-floor home has a deep porch inspired by Arts and Crafts style architecture and an open layout inside. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main house and another bedroom and bathroom in a gest cottage on the 1.42-acre property. The main house has 3,100 square feet of living space. Highlights include a stone fireplace and a screened deck in the back, as well as landscaping replete with LEIGH stonework and perennials. HORNBECK The property also includes an in-ground pool and a garage. HOUSE OF Saratoga Springs schools. THE WEEK Taxes: $5,499. List price: $859,000. Contact listing agent Dona Federico of Select Sotheby’s International Realty at 518-421-6753.
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Accepting Pelosi's Challenge
PFOA in Poestenkill, Part V
As to Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin, who has no public health credentials, intruding Cal Thomas, Tribune Content Agency into a public health matter in Poestenkill, a town in an established Health District pursuant to the who NYS are Public Responding to Democrats in her party trouHealth where Steve has no authority jurisdiction bled byLaw, the massive$3.5 trillion spendingor bill that would pursuant to Local Law No. 2,into 1971,a A Localnation, Law Adoptforever transform America debtor Speaker ing a County The County Ofwould Rensselaer in Nancy PelosiCharter asked a For question: "Where you cut?" Accordance With carries The Provisions The Municipal Her question with it aofconceit held byHome many contemporary every proRule Law of The politicians State of Newthat York, he isgovernment the same Steve gram is sacred and not be touched. Even suggesting McLaughlin who onmust 2 March 2020, 54 days AFTER the that issued a decrease in the8,rate of spending increases can get CDC a January 2020 Public Health Alert about a member trashed those withofficers, vested or ideological COVID to state andby local health state and localinterests in big government. Every government program epidemiologists, state and local laboratory directors, sometimes immediately, but inevitably - attracts public information officers, HAN coordinators, andpeople cliniwithorganizations, personal or political in maintaining it. The cian but notinterests Steve, notwithstanding, Steve programs become likerelease barnacles onown a ship - useless, issued a political press of his to the people but of difficult toCounty, remove.many of whom are now dead, entitled Rensselaer Where toCounty cut? I have long promoted the idea “Rensselaer Officials Working with Statethat andwhat is needed is an outside auditor to comewhich to Washington, Federal Officials on Coronavirus Issue,” press reD.C.,informed and review everythat program and agency,cases recommendlease people with confirmed of coroing which ones to keep and more importantly navirus in the nation and the state, Rensselaeridentifying County whichofficials ones have outlived theirinusefulness, or were never health had taken part calls with the Centers useful. for Disease Control and the New York State Department While awaiting which likely never come, I of Health regardingthat theday, issue, and at thatwill time, Federal accept Pelosi's challenge. It isn't difficult to find places and state health officials had termed the spread of the to cut. Virtually everyone that programs illness nationally and inknows the state asentitlement “isolated” cases so must be reformed. Instead, Pelosi and many of herand fellow that there was no need for undue concern or worry that Rensselaer County officials had been informed that New York State remains at a low risk for coronavirus, this just before old people in Rensselaer County started dying like flies and New York state became the epicenter for the COVID outbreak that killed 54,271 people in the state with 12,913 COVID cases in Rensselaer County alone, so believe in Steve regarding this PFOA matter in the town of Poestenkill at your peril. As for me, I’m taking a pass. I want to hear from a real professional, not Steve! Paul Plante, Poestenkill
Working Families Depend on Troy Sand and Gravel I am a life time resident of the Town of Sand Lake and a 2006 Averill Park High School graduate who has been employed by Troy Sand and Gravel for the past 15 years. I have recently been promoted to the position of quarry superintendent. I take exception to Mr. DeGraff’s recent letter to The Advertiser regarding Troy Sand and Gravel. First, he criticizes Troy Sand and Gravel for challenging a recent sizeable increase in their assessed value and then he criticizes them for discontinuing their challenge to the assessment. Mr. DeGraff’s critique is long on speculation and short on facts. I frankly don’t understand Mr. DeGraff’s animosity towards Troy Sand and Gravel. Mr. DeGraff
seems to be unaware that Troy Sand and Gravel has been the major employer in the Town of Sand Lake for over 65 years creating and maintaining hundreds of solid middle class jobs like mine community, addition to Democrats want to within expandour them, addictinginmore people being a major community benefactor. to Washington, apparently hoping that out of gratitude In spite of this historical record, Mr.making DeGraffAmerica for somea they will always vote for Democrats, reason Troy Sand and Gravel needs to be villainvirtualbelieves one-party nation. ized. Last March, two reports on the economy were pubMr. DeGraff’s letteroftothe theglobal editor should havethey disclosed lished, but because pandemic were that he was seeking to advance his campaign mostly ignored by the media. One was from as thethe nonparDemocrat candidate for Sand Lake Supervisor. tisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). InHeitsshould 2021 have also disclosed that he is one of those high priced Long-Term Budget Outlook, the U.S. received its lowest attorneys thatjust he lamented in his letter. ranking ever, 20th in the world in overall economic Personally, I am of politicians who seek to divide freedom. It said thetired reason was a dramatic decline in fisus and who focus on the narrow interests of elites. We cal health. We are worse in that ranking, CBO said, than need a government unites us andthat doesn’t forget 150 other countries.that CBO concluded because of overabout the needs of harddebt working, blue collar, middle spending, the national has already eclipsed theclass size families like mine. of the economy and if it continues, we will reach 202 perJohn Butwell, Sand Lake, NY cent of GDP by 2051. If ever there was a case for "we can't go on like this," this is it. WMHT The other report came from The Heritage Foundation, I’m writing to respond last week’s letter to the editor a conservative think tanktobased in Washington. It noted, stating that WMHT decertified its labor union. In fact, "The primary drivers of the increases in spending are our employees chose to decertify their which union. require sigunsustainable entitlement programs, WMHT would support our employees’ whether nificant reform not only for the sake of thechoice taxpayers, but it was to stay with the union or leave it. WMHT is proud also to allow better results for Americans in need. Unless of the work our employees do, particularly their work substantial reforms are implemented, Medicare's Hospiduring the pandemic when health concerns required tal Insurance Trust Fund will be exhausted in 2026. The many of us to work remotely. Our services continued without missing a beat and in fact expanded to address the needs of our community during this extraordinary time. Additionally, the decertification did not result in fewer jobs at WMHT. In fact, we are hiring at our North Greenbush facility! Please visit us at WMHT.org to see more of the exciting things happening and consider joining our team as an employee, volunteer or supporter! Robert Altman, North Greenbush
North Greenbush needs bike trails In the past month, I have used bike trails in Albany, Troy, Cohoes, Delmar, and East Greenbush. Many of these trails link to the Empire State Trail. Each time I was on the trails, I encountered many other New Yorkers out biking, running, and walking. Everyone I passed on the trails were happy and enjoying the benefits of the trails. A 2006 study by the Delaware Center of Transportation, “Property Value/Desirability Effects of Bike Paths Adjacent to Residential Areas”, reviewed other previous studies and conducted additional analysis. In general, there are positive benefits associated bike paths including an increase in the sale price of the homes or the trails influenced some to move to the residential areas. Imagine being able to easily bike to the RPI Tech Park trail in North Greenbush.
In 2004 a study was conducted for a Rensselaer County Trail that involved some interesting ideas for North Greenbush. We need to explore these and other ideas. Social Trust Fund is projected tocan be depleted by With aSecurity little hard work, North Greenbush be like the 2032, cause reducother which towns could and cities inacross-the-board the area and havebenefit bike trails tions forto allthe retirees 11 years from now." linking largerjust network. Bike trails can help imIn 2009, Brian Riedlprovide of Heritage listed examples prove property values, options for50 our childrenof to government waste. The list was notplaces exhaustive and argusafely ride bikes, and provide new to exercise and ably has become longer in subsequent years. Cuts could get outdoors. begin with those spending programs to build public trust. Michael Myer, North Greenbush Included are billions of dollars in improper governAmazon wants build another ment payments ($72to billion in 2008); $92 warehouse billion on corporate welfare; government auditors five years in Schodack. Let’s get this onespent right. examining all federal programs and concluded that 22 Amazon wants to build a second warehouse in Schopercent of them failed to show any positive impact on the dack off Route 150, also known as Schodack Valley Road. populations they served, at an annual cost to taxpayers of We should ask ourselves -- what is Schodack getting -- or $123 billion; unused or vacant federal properties cost $25 not getting -- from Amazon’s investment in our Town? billion a year to maintain. Similar to the first Amazon warehouse on Route 9, this There is so much more, but the list answers Pelosi's site is again located outside of Schodack CSD and will see question about where to cut. She sets up a strawman by little to no tax benefit as a result, despite serving most mentioning childcare and other emotion-driven proof the surrounding community Amazon has chosen to grams, as if these were allowed by the Constitution and locate in. Developing the local tax base and thus lowerthe responsibility of the federal government. She should ing residents’ overall tax burden including school and read the 10th Amendment, which says: "The powers not property taxes is badly needed, which is why I urge a delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) be reached to prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States direct additional revenue to Schodack CSD as done in respectively, or to the people." other Amazon projects, or that an alternative location be considered within Schodack CSD’s boundaries. Moreover, local taxpayers and working people should not be footing the bill to give Amazon huge tax breaks -the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) paid out $41M in tax incentives just in 2019. Economic development funds should be spent with more oversight and prioritize supporting small businesses, not a company that already pays $0 in federal taxes. Any tax breaks or incentives should be rejected in their entirety for this project. Lastly, not only did taxpayers subsidize an out-of-state workforce on Amazon’s last project, but our local economy missed out on what would’ve been tens of thousands of dollars in wages and economic multiplier effects should local union labor have been used. The proposed 56-acre site will also require the construction of 441 new parking spaces for cars and 370+ for commercial trailers, causing major disruption to residential traffic on one of the Town’s most-traveled roadways. Unabated commercial development continues to threaten Schodack’s rural character, particularly along Routes 9&20. This begs the question -- what kind of community do we want Schodack to become -- and at what cost to taxpayers? Alexander Flood, Castleton-on-Hudson
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OPINION Why Democrats Can't Pay for Their Ambitions By Rich Lowry
Benjamin Franklin was right about death and taxes, but new taxes only become inevitable when a Democrat is elected president, and here we are. The House Ways and Means Committee released an outline of tax proposals to offset President Biden's jaw-dropping spending plans, and it's the expected assortment of tax increases on business and the affluent that Democrats like to pretend can fund a social welfare state of the sort that Bernie Sanders has long pined and advocated for. The individual tax rate would increase from 37% to 39.6%, the capital gains rate from 20% to 25%, and the corporate tax rate from 21% to 26.5 %, among sundry other provisions befitting the hideously complex U.S. tax regime. It's a sign of the scope of Biden plans that the committee version represents a step back from his tax proposals, yet still clocks in at an enormous $2.2 trillion in estimated new revenue over ten years. The corporate taxes are particularly noxious. Democrats love the politics of taxing corporations, based on the lazy and wrongheaded idea that the corporate tax is the way to stick it to executives and shareholders. To the contrary, if businesses are taxed at a higher rate, they have less resources available the capital investments that improve worker productivity over time. This ultimately means lower wages for workers. It is telling that no one is talking about going back up to the pre-Trump rate of 35%. According to the Tax Foundation, a top corporate rate of 28%, the level that Biden favors, would once again give the U.S. the highest rate in the OECD at 32.3% once state level corporate taxes are factored in as well. France currently has the highest rate but is set to reduce it next year. What's the sense in instantly making the business environment in the United States less favorable and giving a competitive advantage to foreign countries? While the Way and Means draft rejects Biden proposals such as taking the
capital gains rate all the way up to 39% (!), it does everything it can to try to hold anyone making less than $400,000 harmless. As The Washington Post puts it, "The efforts are designed to avoid even the appearance of affecting middle- and lower-income households." This is where the Democrats are willing to talk the talk about a cradleto-grave welfare state, but not walk the walk. There can be no European-style welfare state, at least not sustainably so, without European-style taxes. The dirty secret about the Scandinavian countries that the left constantly holds up as a model is that they aren't afraid to tax the middle class. These alleged models of social justice tax more than we do and tax much more broadly, realizing that taxing the rich and corporations isn't enough to fund extensive and generous social programs. The Tax Foundation calculates that if the U.S. had a tax system comparable to Denmark, we would be taxing all income over $70,000 at 55.9%, Denmark's top rate. The Ways a nd Mea ns ta x hi kes wou ld , su re enoug h , create Denmark-like rates. As Robert Frank of CNBC notes, the combined state and federal top tax rates in New York City would be 61.2%, in California 59.7%, and in New Jersey 57.2%. But the rates wouldn't reach down into the middle class. In fact, Democrats from high state taxes are determined to raise the cap on federal tax deductions for state and local taxes -- limited in Donald Trump's tax reform -- to reduce the tax bite on their relatively affluent constituents. Maybe don't increase taxes in the first place? Indeed, rather than trying to spend historic amounts of money while their slender majorities last, it'd be better for the country if Democrats sought to fund their priorities by reallocating dollars within the already vast federal budget. But standing the aforementioned Benjamin Franklin on his head, they believe that a trillion saved is a trillion wasted. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
By Bob Franken
The Lead
Where were you the day Elvis died? If you a re you nger t h a n 4 4 you were just a gleam in your daddy's eye, or your momma's, but back in the day, those of us in TV news biz used to amuse ourselves by debating the lineup, the order of stories, of the evening broadcasts on the three networks. That's back when there were just three who carried the prestigious (translate pompous) national and international news, with their 800-pound gorilla anchors Walter Cronkite at t he "CB S E ven i ng News," John Chancellor of " N B C Nig ht ly News," ABC's grand experiment with Barbara Walters and Harry Reasoner. They were called 800-pound gorillas because as highly paid anchors they got their way, except for Waters and Reasoner, who didn't get along at all. As a personal aside, I inter v iewed for my first network job in 1979 at NBC with the news d i v i s i o n's p r e s i d e nt Bill Small, who had a well-deserved reputation wavering between hard-nosed and downright nasty. I expected the question: "What did you think of the 'Nightly' lineup last night?" And I expected he'd respond that whatever I said was wrong. So rather than giving a tactful, wishy-washy interview critique, I was fully honest and argued point by point w ith Small. We parted on what I thought
were bad terms, but a week later I got the job. The point is that the network shows' lead story often made for a lively discussion. It was sometimes obvious, but not necessarily. On Aug. 16, 1977, in late afternoon, the word seeped out and then was confirmed: Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll," had died of a heart attack at age 42. By today's cable news reality, it would have been a no-brainer. Not only would that be the lead story, but it would have been the ONLY story. But back in yesteryear, 1977, those who ran the broadcasts considered themselves journalistic saviors. And while NBC and ABC led with Presley, the lah-di-dah news lords at CBS led with some microscopic, inside-the-beltway development in the debate over the Panama Canal Treaty. Fast-for ward to today's high-tech 24-hour cycle and social media where each and every one of us is a news lord, and a bitter argument between conspiracy theorists who strenuously argue that Elvis never died and those who don't give a damn. In modern times, the conspiracy theorists are represented by QAnon, and their Elvis is Donald Trump. But even after his loss at the polls ( he really did lose) and Joe Biden's victory (he didn't really steal the election) there still is a network nightly newscast and producers and anchors who decide
the lineup. These days, it's a difficult choice or an easy one - - t he y c a n't b e wrong. On any given day this week, the lead can be Afghanistan, where Joe Biden's sudden withdrawal of troops was either a success story or an unmitigated calamity, or a weather disaster, hurricane high winds, followed by massive floods, forest fires or stif ling heat waves -- some sort of climate change apocalypse. There's a global pandemic, where in the United States, COVID has resurged just when we ex pec ted it to be tamped down because of a vaccine. It's consuming us once again because of American paranoia over shots. Occasionally there's a gruesome shooting massacre, and infrequently, there is something particularly outrageous about Donald Trump. Oftentimes, it's what happens last. When Elvis died late in the day, technica l limitations made it impossible to fully give it the network treatment. So if it occurs too late, the nets will turn to local news "happy talk" reporters, and their "if it bleeds, it leads" mentality. It's not all that absolute, but the next time a rock 'n' roll superstar dies or a significant political event occurs, CBS will lead with the rock 'n' roll star. Bob Franken is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who covered Washington for more than 20 years with CNN.
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P.W. PAINTING All phases of painting & staining. Your int/ext painting residential specialist. Excellent workmanship. Great prices & reas. rates. Free est., fully ins., ref’s. (518) 396-0898 ROOF REPAIR No job too small. Fully insured, free estimates. Holland Roofing (518) 451-9325 SEPTIC CLEANING SAND LAKE SEPTIC Tanks cleaned, repair, new installation. (518) 674-3000 SEPTIC SERVICE Tanks cleaned, group rates avail. Call a neighbor! Gene (518) 674-5223 STUMP ’N GRIND Stump grinding service, big or small, insured & backyard accessible. (518) 301-5712 TOPSOIL, STONE, MULCH Free delivery shale, sand, fill, dirt, gravel, colored stone, natural & colored mulch. Installation & hauling avail. (518) 339-3369 TREE SERVICE Brush, tree, shrub removal & trimming. Also small building demolition. Insured and experienced. Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444 or (518) 312-8005 TREE SERVICE C & S Tree and Property Services. Free ests. Insured. Sean Finn (518) 491-4206 TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Brush hogging available. Free Estimates. Fully insured. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133 TV & STEREO REPAIR Vintage & new stereos repaired & recycled. TVs repaired & installed. Antennas installed. Small appl. In home service. 30yrs. exp. (518) 272-0475 Paul
WINDOW CLEANING Ken’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured. Comm./Res. 40-yrs. family exp. (518) 766-4975
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280 9th Street LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/02/2021. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 253 9th Street, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Capital Brew Marketing, LLC. Notice of formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State (“NYSS”) on 6/7/2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. NYSS is designated the LLC’s agent against whom process may be served, and shall mail a copy of such process to: Nicholas Lee, 147 Seventh Avenue, Troy, New York 12180. Purpose: any lawful act. C & H BUILDERS LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/17/2021. Office loc: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: R Shalom LLC, 135 Western Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. JMB Heights, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/5/2021. Cty: Rensselaer. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to PO Box 151, Mechanicville, NY 12118. General Purpose
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company. Name: Ravenseye Bead Designs. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the SSNY in 05/27/2021. Office location Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to 165 Sheer Road, Averill Park, NY, 12018. Purpose, for any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 59 McAlpin Street LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/3/2021. 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 59 McAlpin Street, LLC, 77 Troy Road, Suite 4, East Greenbush, NY 12061. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. “NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 47 Paine Street LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/3/2021. 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 47 Paine Street, LLC, 997 Tamarac Road, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.”
Brooks BBQs at Newtonville United Methodist Church NEWTONVILLE NUMC is located at the
Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Excavation Services LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 04/17/2021. Office location: Renssalaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process toPO Box 32 Castleton NY, 12033. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. Notice of formation of CAPITAL REGION TRACTION LLC Arts of Org filed with the SSNY 7/8/21, Office in Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process to: Steven Banis, 74 Edgewood Dr, Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. Notice of formation of East Oak Avenue, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/22/2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. Principal Business Location: 41 Plaza Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144. 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 East Oak Avenue, LLC, 41 Plaza Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Thursday, October 7. We offer a chicken dinner for $11 or a rib dinner for $13. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce
NOTICE OF FORMATION of Every Falling Sparrow LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 8/26/2021; Office in Rensselaer Co.; SSNY designated agent of LLC for service of process & shall mail to: Angela Sheil, 1213 Jacob Street, Troy, NY 12180; Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of formation of limited liability Co. Name: Red Dog Homes LLC. Art. of Org. were filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/31/2021. 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 4541 NY Highway 150, West Sand Lake, NY 12196. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: Udder Hand LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 26, 2021. 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 process to 422 Momrow Road, Sand Lake, NY 12153. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat – a half chicken for $8 or a half rack of ribs for $10. The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM
Notice of formation of limited liability company. Name: Uncle Dom’s American Pizza LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of state of New York on 7/14/21. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to 121 4th St., Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: for any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Steady Hands LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 22nd, 2021. 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 340 Shaver Road West Sand Lake NY 12196. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Brickselated Toys, LLC. Articles or organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/29/2021. 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 the process to the LLC, RYAN COAKLEY 22 OVERLOOK DR. AVERILL PARK, NY 12018. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ECLIPPS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/22/2021. 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 the LLC, c/o Eclipps LLC, 317 Pleasant St. Troy, NY 12182. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. Notice of formation of limited liability company. Name: BCB Matthews, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/14/2021. 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 Accumera LLC, 911 Central Ave., #101, Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: - 55 STATE LLC. Articles or organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/04/21. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 55 STATE LLC, 106 Liberty Rd, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
until we sell out. Masks and social distancing will be required. Please see our church website NUMC.net for additional COVID protocol.
Saratoga Automobile Museum Screening New James Bond Film SARATOGA SPRINGS -Join the us for an early screening of the new James Bond film, No Time To Die on Thursday, October 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 and includes admission (per person) and will be handed out at Bow Tie Cinema the evening of the event. The private screening will be shown in Theater 3. The event will be at Bow Tie Cinemas 11 & BTX on 19 Railroad Place in Sara-
Notice of formation of Miner’s Landing, LLC filed with SSNY 7/23/2021. Business located in Rensselaer Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 176 Pershing Ave, Wynantskill, NY. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY Mobile MYO, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) 7/30/21. Office loc: 1528 Columbia Tnpk, Ste 101, Castleton, NY 12033. 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 Registered Agent 4 Adams Court, Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. R ROMAN CONSULTING LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/08/2021 Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1003 Spring Avenue, Ext., Troy NY 12180. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
The Bell House Project LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/03/21. Off. loc.: Rensselaer Co. SSNY des. as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1 Maple Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: General.
toga Springs. For more information contact Megan Hennessey at (518) 401-5185 or via email at megan@saratogaautomuseum.org
LEGAL NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE AVERILL PARK – SAND LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 2, TOWN OF SAND LAKE, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, NEW YORK 2021-22 Snow Removal Proposals Request for Bids The Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District #2, invites the submission of bids for snow removal for the 2021-22 season. The District will be seeking full-season proposals to be paid in eight equal monthly amounts (not per plowing), PLUS the cost of sanding/ salting provided in the prior month. Copies of the Bid Specifications and any questions shall be directed to the District Secretary at RBLAAUW @ NYCAP.RR.COM. Bid proposals shall be submitted to the Averill Park – Sand Lake Fire District # 2, 2021-22 Snow Plow Bids, PO Box 116, Averill Park, NY 12018 by 6:00 pm, Tuesday October 12, 2021. Proposals will be opened and read aloud during the regularly scheduled Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on that date. The Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District #2 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Robert E. Blaauw Fire District Secretary Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District # 2
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Merriman and Pfister’s Marketplace DELMAR - Merriman and Pfister’s Marketplace, in Delmar, is hosting local artist, Lynda Spielman, for a temporary Pop-Up Show and Sale. The show runs through October 1. Lynda Spielman is an established watercolor painter and instructor. She is the current President of the Bethlehem Art Association. Lynda has studied privately, and with notable artists at the Hudson Valley Art Workshops and at the National Art League in Douglaston, NY. Her work has been recognized in many shows and her artwork is owned by private collectors, locally and internationally. Her art reflects her mature use of watercolor skills and traditional techniques, sometimes with the exciting addition of rice paper or ink. She also works in acrylics on paper, often attaching them to a wood panel support. Lynda claims her art has always been a journey to “expressive-ness.” Her subjects are also diverse, ranging from landscapes, to florals, horses, musicians or abstracts. As a committed lifelong learner, she has now added journaling to her portfolio. This exhibit is presented as “An Art Journey,” and features her recent “virtual travels,” which are small works of “ink and blobs.” Lynda has a Ph.D. degree in history and retired from a career as an international Human Resources professional and academic. In addition to painting, she enjoys her family, her volunteer work, and sometimes, dancing. Merriman and Pfister is located at 388 Kenwood Avenue. The shop focuses on handcrafted wares and its mission includes connecting an artist, their works and the community For more information, call 518-588-7268. The website is www.merrimanpfister. com
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Vendors Sought For Carrot Festival NISKAYUNA - Crafter and vendor table space is available for the 43rd annual Carrot Festival scheduled for Sunday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. It will be held at Congregation Agudat Achim, located at 2117 Union Street, Niskayuna. The Carrot Festival also includes: a children’s area, food and “famous” carrot cakes, a farmer’s market with locally grown produce (from Schoharie County) a community service area (including a “stuff the CDTA bus” opportunity to donate much needed supplies for five community organizations, a “touch-a-truck” area and a pet adoption clinic. For more information, please visit the Carrot Festival’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/CarrotFestival/, or visit http://www.agudatachim.com/carrot-festival. Please contact the Agudat Achim office at (518) 3939211 for more information or send a message to carrotfestcrafters@gmail. com.
Local Art Show and Fundraiser Showcases Patients and Caregivers SARATOGA SPRINGS - Tickets are now available to this year’s “Art with
Heart & Hope” at Universal Preservation Hall. Now in its third year, “Art with Heart & Hope” is a pop-up exhibition, fundraiser, and celebration of patients and caregivers who channel complex feelings into expressive creations, using their craft to cope with the many challenges of life with illness or disability. “Art with Heart & Hope” combines the healing power of art with the equally powerful component of storytelling. Works are displayed alongside written statements from the artists, who share the ways art helps them move beyond their personal battles with illness or disability. It is an evening full of inspiration, awareness, and community partnered with food, drink, live music, and lots of exciting raffles. This year’s major sponsors include Fingerpaint, Times Union, and Vanahian & Associates Financial Planning Inc. The event will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Tickets can be purchased online at BeyondMyBattle.org/ tickets for $48 or at the door for $50. All proceeds benefit Beyond My Battle,
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Annual Autumn Carillon Concert ALBANY - Sunday, September 26 at 3pm. Bring a friend and a picnic and enjoy the bells of Alba-
ny’s City Hall from one of the nearby parks. Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY. Contact albanycarillon@yahoo.com for more information.
Car Show & Festival at Maple Ski Ridge SCHENECTADY - Saturday, October 9, 2021 (rain or shine) 9:00 - 3:00. 2725 Mariaville Road, Schenectady, NY. So much
more than a car show. Enjoy your interest in cars while other members of your family enjoy different festival events. Activities include a small engine display, chair lift rides, and a craft show. Twenty five trophies awarded with specialty picks. Car registration is $15. See event link for details. http:// www.capitalcarshows. com/MapleSki.html
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