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Rensselaer County 4-H Member Projects Selected for the New York State Fair RENSSELAER COUNTY - Several Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County 4-H members had their outstanding projects that were entered at the 2021 Schaghticoke Fair selected for evaluation at the
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New York State Fair. The following 4-H members and projects were selected: Emilee Roadcap (Quilt and Chicken Mix Feeder), Troy; Lucy Haynes (Record Book), Hoosick Falls; Glendora Kilmer (Decorated Cookies), Troy; Karina Schmid (Drawing), East Greenbush; Daylynn Byas (Zucchini Bread), Averill Park; Amelia Pello (Dress), Hoosick Falls; Ava Helou (Recycled Feed Bag), Rensselaer; Star Whydra
(Bleached Applique Shirt), Valley Falls; Bridget Denley (Overalls), West Sand Lake; Elizabeth Campenella (Painting), Johnsonville; Maddy Galese (Photography), Hoosick Falls; Allison Michel (Photography), Valley Falls; Cristian Abate (Photography), Troy; Amber MacNeil (Photography), Hoosick Falls; Scarlett Gearwar (Photography and Painting), Troy; Maya Melendez (Photography), Niskayuna;
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Halloween Trunk or Treat Drive Thru (Covid Safe) RENSSELAER - Blooming Grove Reformed Church in the Parking Lot, 706 Blooming Drive, Rensselaer N.Y (Rt.4). Friday, October 29th. 4:30
pm to 6:00 pm. We ask families driving through to bring non-perishable food items such as canned soups, fruits, vegies, peanut butter, raviolis, that will be donated to Door of Hope in exchange for candy bags.
3rd Annual Trunk ‘N Treat CASTLETON - You are invited to the 3rd Annual Trunk ‘N Treat at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Castleton. Our celebration will be held on Saturday, October 30 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Invite your family and friends to don a costume (or not) and head on over to 1150 Maple Hill Road in Castleton, NY to enjoy the fun of Trick
or Treating among the decorated vehicles in our parking lot. Kids of all ages are welcome.
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West Sand Lake Vol. Fire Company Halloween Party/ Parade WEST SAND LAKE - Calling all ghosts and witches and ghouls and goblins (and Pokemon and Princesses, too)! The witching hour is at hand! Once again, the time has come to dress in all your spooky finery, and invade West Sand Lake. The West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Co. is sponsoring its annual Halloween party for kids of all ages on Sunday, October 31. As in previous years, we are planning a special treat for all our trick-or-treaters, and their parents. We will be proudly featuring our community’s costume creations in a parade from the West Sand Lake Elementary school to our Fire House. If you would like to join our parade, please meet at the school at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 31st. We will step off promptly at 1:00 p.m., and proceed to the Fire House. The traditional Halloween party, with costume judging, prizes, games, refreshments and surprises will immediately follow the end of the parade. As always, admission to the party is free! Please NOTE: Masks or appropriate face coverings will be required at all times. So, plan on joining us on Sunday, October 31st. It promises to be a fun time for all!
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PFOA found in more wells Toxin recorded at five sites; two surpassed state limit By KENNETH C. CROWE II
POESTENKILL - Two more residential wells have tested positive for PFOA contamination, Rensselaer County officials said Friday. This brings to four the number of homes near the Algonquin Middle School that have seen drinking water supplies exceed the state level of 10 parts per trillion for PFOA since testing began this summer. “We received results for the second round of testing yesterday afternoon and are providing this information as soon as possible
for residents. We continue to test wells in the town and continue to seek the source of this contamination,” County Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas said Friday The county and state health departments, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation are seeking to determine the source of the contamination. A third round of testing is taking place, and the DEC is examining the closed Poestenkill landfill. The DEC is providing drinking water to the two homes that tested positive while filtration systems are installed.
The county is testing for PFOA, the acronym for perfluorooctanoic acid, and PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid. PFOS has been used in stain-resistant fabrics, fire-fighting foams, food packaging and other processes. PFOAs have been a serious issue in Rensselaer County since 2014 when municipal water supplies and private wells were found to have been contaminated by the substances in Hoosick, Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh. The issue arose in Poestenkill after the Averill Park Central School District discovered the wells at Algonquin Middle School
were contaminated. This was found out after the district conducted state required testing in January. The second round of testing occurred at seven sites south and southeast of the middle school. One site had no detection, three had detections of the chemical below the state limit of 10 ppt, two were above the state limit and one sample at Algonquin Estate, a nearby development, had no detection. The county so far has tested 17 wells with four positive results. Testing is voluntary.
Warriors slip past Cadets Averill Park extra point in overtime ruled good in narrow Class A win over La Salle By JAMES ALLEN
Emotions were already running high all evening during a crucial Class A Capital Division football game between Averill Park and La Salle. Add in a 45-minute thunder-and-lightning delay, a second deluge of hard rain, overtime and controversy and you have a game people will be talking about for some time. La Salle took the lead in the untimed extra session as senior JJ Thompson scored his third touchdown of the night on a 1-yard run. The Cadets, however, were unable to get off an extra-point kick as the snap was fielded cleanly. Averill Park, on third-and-8 from the 18, scored a tying touchdown as senior quarterback Gavin Giordano connected with junior receiver Nicholas Galuski. The Warriors lined up for the extra-point boot to win it. Averill Park kicker Luke Hempel hit on a long drive that was close to the left upright. He slapped his helmet believing he had missed and the Cadets celebrated as if a second overtime was coming. Instead, the two officials underneath the goal post signaled the kick was good as the Warriors prevailed 21-20. Please see WARRIORS 12
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Come to West Sand Lake for A Christian Concert WEST SAND LAKE - October 24, 2021 at 11:00 am come to First Bible Baptist Church of West Sand Lake for a concert by Christian Band ‘4 ever 1’ led by Fred and Brenda Korkosz. The congregation is celebrating ‘Round Up Sunday’ a time of gathering together from a busy summer. Everyone will be wearing their Western Wear. If you don’t have Western Wear come anyway. Love offering will be taken. ‘Bring A Dish Luncheon’ will follow at Adrian Hall.
Address: 4331 Rt. 150, West Sand Lake,NY Questions? Pastor George Hadden (518) 3663714.Visit church Web Site at http://www.firstbiblebaptistchurchwsl.com. Join us for our typical services: Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. - Sunday School for adults and youth 10:00 a.m. - Wednesday Prayer 7:00 p.m.
Food Collection at Church of the Redeemer RENSSELAER - Sunday service is at 9:00. Coffee hour follows. We are having a food collection until the week before Thanksgiving. You may bring in a
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non-perishable food item whenever the Church or Thrift Shop is open. You do not have to be a member of Redeemer to participate. On Wednesday, October 27, Hot Mess Crafters will meet at the Schodack Senior Center at 10:30 for crafting. We will stay for lunch at noon. Call 518477-6591 to make a lunch reservation. Bible Study is on Wednesday at 4:00 in the Hearth Room. We will be watching Pastor Max Lucado speak on choosing to worry or not to worry. Thrift Shop is open on Saturday, November 6. The Church of the Redeemer is an Episcopal church located on CDTA bus route #214 at the cor-
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CENTER BRUNSWICK - Gilead Lutheran Church is returning to worship services inside the sanctuary. We appreciate the support we’ve received while we held services outside. COVID guidelines will not be as strict as the past year, but we ask that parishioners wear masks and remain social distanced. Please join us as we return to some normalcy, and we will conduct services to keep us as safe as possible. We will also be continuing our food pantry and our free monthly dinners, but the dinners may remain take-out only. Please join us and take time to reflect on this past year-and-a-half and spend an hour remembering that God lifts us up and walks beside us in trying times. Gilead is located at Route 7 East and Route 278 in Center Brunswick. Our
TROY - Sunday services continue in person: Holy Communion, Rite I is at 8 am, and Holy Communion, Rite II with music is at 10 am followed by coffee hour in the garden, weather permitting. A Thanksgiving Service will be celebrated at 7 pm Wednesday evening, November 24th. For livestreaming information and access, visit the church website at www.stjohnstroy.org. The Basement on 1st Street Thrift Store is open from 9 am to noon Wednesdays and Saturdays to shop and drop things off. Come bring your treasures and find a few more! On Saturdays, coffee is also served. Masks required. The first Saturday of each month, Saint John’s Shepherd’s Storehouse food pantry offers fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and toiletries. No identification is required. Emergency non-perishable provisions are also available during the week. The next Food Pantry Day will be Saturday, November 6, from 10 am to noon. Recovery groups: Sundays, Narcotics Anonymous, 7 pm (Open); Mondays, Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 pm (Open), Thursdays at noon (Closed). An open meeting can be attended by anyone; a Closed meeting is for those who are on the recovery journey themselves. Christian Education opportunities for children and adults are available throughout the week. For more information, visit the church website. Saint John’s is located
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Cancer Support Group BRUNSWICK - There are very few of us who have not been affected by cancer, either as a patient, family member, or friend. If you are dealing with the stress of this disease for whatever reason, talking with others in similar circumstances can be very beneficial. A warm invitation is extended to attend a Zoom cancer support group, led once a month (the third Monday) by retired pastor Ted Wright, he himself a cancer patient. If you have any questions or would like the zoom link, please contact Ted at twright@brunswickchurch.org. This is a ministry in conjunction with Brunswick Church at 42 White Church Lane (just off Rt. 351). Our worship services are Sundays at 9:30 AM and all are welcome. Church participation is not required to have cancer support.
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MATTERS: MUCH DONE, STILL MORE TO DO REGARDING TOWN ASSETS AND PUBLIC-WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE The residents of East Greenbush know that their town is thriving when they can see demonstrable progress made in the delivery of their basic services and when they know that their elected representatives are advocating for them in the way of continued improvement of those services. To the benefit of East Greenbush residents, my townboard colleagues and I have worked as a team on a number of key initiatives, including the expansion of town assets and the improvement of public-works infrastructure:
MUCH DONE:
3 Significantly enhanced the town-park improvements with the new Red Barn community facility, updated recreational equipment, and upgraded dog-park amenities.
3 Properly invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into the town’s road, water, and sewer systems using funds dedicated exclusively for these purposes and funded largely by developers so as to save town taxpayers the expense. 3 Shepherded new and improved sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian paths throughout town, including the new Rail-trail, the Columbia Turnpike sidewalks, and the upcoming Gilligan Road pedestrian path to provide for greater walkability of, and connectivity within, East Greenbush.
STILL MORE TO DO:
H Move to establish a comprehensive capital-asset inventory and improvement plan as a tool with which to bolster the proper and regular maintenance of road, water, and sewer systems through better anticipated and more stable budgeting.
H Seek targeted construction of additional sidewalks (along Hays Road, from Phillips Road to Columbia Turnpike; along Phillips Road, from Start Avenue to Columbia Turnpike; and along Sherwood Avenue) to expand the town’s “Complete Streets” program.
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Looking ahead, the progress realized on behalf of residents will serve as a springboard for continued improvement; together, they will ensure a legacy of good government in East Greenbush. Although challenging, I believe that we are up to the task. Indeed, the members of this town board endeavor to put progress over politics, strive to improve the quality of residents’ lives in our town, and are eager to keep East Greenbush growing! If you have any questions or issues, please call or text me at 518-330-9110 or e-mail me at rkmjr@verizon.net. Also, visit me on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ Matters4EG. ~Rick Matters
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Risky Relationships: The Link Between Domestic Violence & Problem Gambling CAPITAL DISTRICT - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While problem gambling may not be something you associate with domestic violence, the link between the two makes it important to bring awareness to this volatile relationship. Domestic violence is defined as violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner, which may include physical
violence; sexual, psychological, social, or financial abuse; harassment; and stalking. A recent study of help-seeking gamblers found that forty-nine percent of participants reported being a victim of violence and 43% had perpetrated violence (Bellringer et al., 2017). A person with a gambling problem may experience intense mental and emotional distress which may be expressed through restlessness, irritability, or violence. Someone’s gambling problem may also elicit similar distress from a loved one. The person
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gambling may be the perpetrator or victim of domestic violence. Furthermore, there is already evidence that domestic violence increases during professional sporting events due to the emotions experienced from a “home team’s” upset loss, citing issues like consumption of alcohol, increased interactions with family members during games, increased expectations for a positive outcome, and increased stress and anxiety. Our community, the state and the country are seeing increased availability and prevalence of sports gambling, daily fan-
tasy sports, and the like. What happens when those high stakes are further intensified by having large sums of money on the line, potentially for multiple sporting events? Problem gambling and domestic violence can impact anyone. If you are experiencing domestic violence or problem gambling, confidential services are available: Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center: 518-801-1491 The Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) is a program of the New York Council on Problem
Gambling dedicated to addressing the issue of problem gambling within New York State. Visit www. NYProblemGamblingHELP.org
Johnsonville Thrift Shop JOHNSONVILLE - The thrift shop at the Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9-12. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s fall and winter clothing, coats, boots, shoes, purses, spe-
cial occasion and career clothes, jewelry, toys, linens, household and decorative items. Christmas decor is now on display. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books available.
Rensselaer Co. Home Bureau Open Board Meeting RENSSELAER COUNTY - Rensselaer Co. Home Bureau will hold its Open Board Meeting and Workshop Hop Monday, Nov. 1, 9:30 am, First Reformed Church, Wyn. Due to Covid restrictions no food can be served.
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St. Paul’s Center Holiday Wreath Sale is Back
must be received by November 8th, 2021. Call us at 518-434-2910 and ask for Charlee.
RENSSELAER - Give the gift of shelter this season, and decorate your home for the holidays with a handcrafted, locally sourced, fresh wreath. For just $30, you’ll get a beautiful, double-sided, 22”-24” wreath topped with a gorgeous bow. Wreaths make great gifts for your family, friends, and coworkers, all while providing life-changing shelter and support to local families experiencing homelessness. All payments are due at the time of order. Orders
Town of North Greenbush Halloween Parade NORTH GREENBUSH - The Town of North Greenbush Halloween Spectacular will be held on Sunday, October 31st. First, we will kick-off the events with our annual parade starting at 2pm from the Family Dollar parking lot on Main Ave. The parade will proceed down Main Ave to Town Hall. There will be lots of new and exciting events planned includ-
ing a “Trunk or Treat” at town hall. For those who don’t know, the “trunkor-treat” event will have participants decorate their vehicles and park them in one central location at town hall. The cars are just as decked out as the kids and then everyone goes from decorated trunk to decorated trunk to pick up some treats while having fun looking at all of the decorations. There will be a contest for the “best tricked-out trunk” so let your imagine get the best of you and decorate! There will be cider and donuts for the kids and many more surprises in store. This event is being or-
ganized by Councilwoman Jessica Merola, Chair of the town youth committee. For more information, please contact Councilwoman Merola at the town supervisor’s office at (518) 283-5313, x-5.
Brunswick Community Library BRUNSWICK - Haunted Trail - A socially distanced Halloween event - Friday Oct. 29 - Sunday Oct. 31 Donations of candy before hand is greatly appreciated. Would you like to help decorate our spooky trail? Call (518) 279-4023.
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Capital Region Social Happenings October Event and Concert Series CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com. Friday Night Events at 7 pm – Picnic at noon at 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance. Open to the public. Inside seating is limited. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible.CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Call 518-4526883 for more information. Friday Night – October 22: Doc Horton and
the Jay Street Band will keep the house rockin’ with music. This is guaranteed to be an enjoyable evening. Performance starts at 7 pm. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Friday Night – October 29: If Magic is your thing, this is the night for you. Jonathan Downer will wow us with his illusions. This is guaranteed to get you in the mood for Halloween. Performance starts at 7 pm. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks.
Columbia NE Repair Cafe This Saturday in New Lebanon! NEW LEBANON - Got
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a toaster that won’t toast? Jeans with a torn seam? Chair with a loose leg? Toss it? No Way! Over the past three months, Climate Smart Committees from New Lebanon, Chatham, Canaan, Austerlitz and East Nassau have collaborated to bring Repair Café to our region, Saturday, Oct.23, 2021, 10-4 pm at the New Lebanon Fire House, 523 US 20, New Lebanon, NY. Covid protocols for indoor gatherings will be observed. A Repair Café event is a free for all community and volunteer-run activity, in which people try to fix their broken items with the help of a
skilled volunteer. Whether you have a broken lamp, or a chair leg that needs mending, a Repair Café can help divert items from going to the landfill, teach valuable fixing skills and bring neighbors together to help one another. The volunteer fixers for the upcoming Repair Café are skilled in sewing, darning, carpentry work, basic electrical repairs, bikes, computer software, shoes, jewelry, ceramics, and leather goods. Ben Jose who is a volunteer fixer said, “I’m a fixer, and happy to help people with their cherished but broken belongings.” The idea of a community event where volunteers
fix their neighbors broken items for free was born 12 years ago in Amsterdam when Martine Postma, was troubled by the amount of trash that was filling landfills. Instead of throwing broken items away, she started a movement where handy neighbors fixed broken items at regularly scheduled events. The first Repair Café to hit New York was in 2013 in New Paltz (http://www. repaircafehv.org/new-paltz) Now, there are more than 30 Repair Cafes in communities throughout the Hudson Valley. For more information, contact: Adelia Moore (adeliamoore@gmail.com) New Lebanon or Cara
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The Brunswick Seniors Traveling Again BRUNSWICK - Join us as we travel to Holyoke Ma. to a luncheon at the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House and a show “Country Legends of the Past”. After the show we will visit the Christmas Store for a bit of shopping, then we will board our bus and head for home. Cost is $65.00 pp. For information call Jean at 518-273-7906. Checks are made out to Brunswick Ways and sent to: Jean Krokenberger, 626 23rd St. Watervliet, NY 12189.
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Hoffman Car Wash Bolsters Food Pantry Supplies Ahead of Holiday Season - Free Car Wash with Food Donation on October 23-24 CAPITAL DISTRICT - For the second time in 2021 and the 10th consecutive Fall, the staff at Hoffman Car Wash will be collecting non-perishable food items to support local area food pantries. On Saturday, October 23rd, and Sunday, October 24th, Hoffman Car Wash will provide a free Ultimate car wash with a food donation.
“Both our staff and customers look forward to the Food Drive every year,” said Hoffman Car Wash CEO Tom Hoffman Jr. “Each year we collect thousands of pounds of items, and our hope is this fall’s food collection will be more successful than ever before.” Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with 14 different food pantries to provide much-needed assistance for families and individuals in need. Each Hoffman location will donate the collected items to a food pantry in its neighborhood. This year’s pantries include: The Anchor Food Pantry (East Greenbush), Bethlehem Food Pantry
(Delmar), Captain Community Human Services (Clifton Park), Columbia Opportunities (Hudson), The Food Pantries of the Capital District (Colonie), Franklin Community Center (Balston Spa), Fulton Community Action Agency (Amsterdam), Hope 7 Food Pantry (Troy), Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (Albany), Loaves and Fish Food Pantry (Binghamton), Northeast Regional Food Bank (Latham), People’s Place (Kingston), South Glens Falls Moreau Community Center (Queensbury), The Wilton Food Pantry (Saratoga). Suggestions of non-perishable food items to do-
nate include canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, canned soup, hot or cold cereal, canned 100% juice, and peanut butter and jelly. To participate, individuals simply need to donate one non-perishable food item at any Exterior or Full Service location. Individuals wishing to participate can find a complete list of locations at HoffmanCarWash.com. The event is part of Hoffman Car Wash’s “Practice Kindness” initiative to spread positivity and goodwill in the communities it serves. Within the last year, Hoffman Car
Wash has supported Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), American Red Cross, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and First Responders and Hospital Personnel. Later in 2021, Hoffman Car Wash will continue its Veteran’s Day tradition, which includes a free car wash for active and retired military members and/ or a $9.99 Hoffman Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change. Hoffman Car Wash also supports many non-profits and youth organizations through its Helping Hands Fundraising program.
Fresh Florida Fruit Fundraiser CAPITAL DISTRICT The Kiwanis Club of Troy is once again conducting their Annual Florida Fruit Sale!! 20 lb. cases of Navel Oranges; 20 lb. cases of Ruby Red Grapefruit; or 20 lb. cases Half Oranges/Half Grapefruit. Only $25 Each. We have not raised our prices in years!!! Picked fresh from the Florida groves and shipped directly to Troy for your enjoyment!! All orders are needed by November 21st!! All will arrive in Troy about December 10th. Call Dean today at 518322-0826. All monies go to children’s causes locally!!!
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Local Author Pens 3rd Book In Memory of 2004 AP Grad Kasie Collins AVERILL PARK - The family of Kasie Collins is excited to announce the release of the third children’s book in the series “Adventures for Kasie”, written by Jennifer Barbic of Colonie, in memory of her cousin, Kasie Collins, who passed away in 2018. A graduate of Averill Park High School, SUNY Geneseo and UMass Amherst, Kasie became a respected environmental scientist, a fierce dog lover, and a zealous adventure seeker. She lived life to the fullest and loved with her whole heart, leaving a legacy of compassion and selfless service to others. Each year since her passing, Jenn and her son, Jake, have written a fantastical children’s book that follows young Kasie’s outlandish adventures with her friends and her dog, Luna. The stories are illustrated by children who knew and loved Kasie, including her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The newest book, Schmergola’s Pergolas, follows books one and two, Luna Moona and The Great Mona Caper. All proceeds from sales of the Adventures for Kasie books are donated to the AFSP in Kasie’s honor, and are matched, dollar for dollar, by Kasie’s former employer, GZA Geoenvironmental. Books are available at Barnesandnoble.com.
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Following the ruling of Hempel’s kick being good, several coaches and players protested the call to no avail. La Salle coach John Audino did not believe the conversion was successful. “This was a huge win. No one wants to play in a crossover game,” said Giordano, who completed five passes from 87 yards and tossed three touchdowns. “It was an eventful game the whole time and we came out with a win,” said Galuski, who turned both of his receptions Friday into touchdowns. Averill Park’s players certainly understood the gravity of Friday’s game and its result. “It was definitely in our minds all week. I don’t think coach (Zach Gobel) even mentioned it to us,” Galuski said regarding the playoff scenarios. A loss would have crushed Averill Park’s playoff hopes having previously dropped a 29-28 decision at Amsterdam in Week 4. The win keeps the Warriors (5-2 overall, 2-1 Capital) in the playoff race along with Amsterdam (5-0, 3-0) and La Salle (3-3, 1-1). The Cadets play host to Amsterdam next week and play at Troy in Week 8. “This is definitely a big ‘W’ moving on for the rest of the season. We knew we had to come out here and get this one,” Giordano said. La Salle’s offense opened the game with a superlative drive covering 87 yards over 10 plays. It ended with a 4-yard touchdown run by Thompson. Averill Park answered back with a pair of huge pass plays on designed rollouts to the right by Giordano. On the first, he connected on third down with Jake Rizzo for a 12-yard TD. The second scoring pass came on a fourth down when Galuski executed a double move to score from 34 yards out. “We run that play all the time in practice. Me and Rizzo run that play a lot,” Galuski said. “It is a quick fake and we are open every time.” Thompson answered back for the Cadets with an 84-yard touchdown on the ensuing kickoff as the teams went to halftime tied at 14. “He plays great. He runs the kickoff back and played great on defense,” Audino said of Thompson. Averill Park consumed nearly 10 minutes on one drive that began with 26 seconds left in the third quarter, stretched into the fourth and endured the long delay. The Warriors’ series did not result in points and La Salle appeared poised to score in the final minute of regulation, but a long pass from quarterback Eddie Yamin to Nick Tobin was negated by a penalty. La Salle limited the Warriors’ rushing attack all night but gave up another passing touchdown in overtime. “How do you play an offense that is geared toward the run and we give up three touchdown passes? I don’t know if I’ve ever seen it, and I don’t have an answer for it,” Audino said. “Obviously, we have to do a better job of covering people. It was a heck of a football game and a tough way to lose.” CONTINUED FROM 3
Events at Castleton Public Library, 10/24-10/30 CASTLEON - CPL is located at 85 S. Main St., Castleton, NY. All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879. All in-person events are outdoors unless otherwise indicated. If you’re unsure of the impact of weather on an outdoor event, give us a call at 518-732-0879 before you travel to the library. Events & Take-Home Kit: Take & Make: Pumpkin Paper Lantern - Kit available for pick-up through 10/30 Make a paper jack-o’-lantern to get ready for Halloween! Halloween Crafts - Tue., 10/26, 3:00-5:00pm - make Halloween crafts and decorate a paper bag for trick or treating! Preserving Family Photographs & Documents - Tue., 10/26, 7:00pm - Learn about free & low-cost ways to preserve your family photographs and documents in this online workshop. Email director@castletonpubliclibrary.org for Zoom connection information. Learn & Play Storytime – Thu., 10/28, 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! Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on. Halloween Car Parade - Sat., 10/30, starting at 2:00pm - This year we’re bringing our annual Halloween parade to you! Stand along the parade route to show off your costume. Firetrucks and cars will travel the parade route with Halloween greetings and candy! Held rain or shine. The parade route will be posted on the library’s website the week prior to the event. Co-sponsored by CPL, Castleton Fire Department, and Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association.
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Annual Walking Tour of Forest Park Cemetery
CDSC Big Game Butchering Class with Mike Cardis
BRUNSWICK - Please come join the Brunswick Historical Society for our Annual Walking Tour of Forest Park Cemetery. Saturday, October 23 at 1:00PM. Please call 518-279-4024 for reservations. There is no admission charge for this tour; however, a donation in any amount to the Society’s Forest Park Tombstone restoration project will be appreciated. Gates open at 12:45PM; parking will be inside the gates. There will be no parking along Pinewoods Ave or on nearby streets.
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,
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October 2021 Meeting for the Capital District Genealogical Society CAPITAL DISTRICT - Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET - Online Zoom Meeting. CDGS meetings are presently held on Zoom. Registration is free and will open to the public on October 16, 2021. See www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org under meetings and events. There is a 100 person limit. Topic: Understanding and Using Fulton History. Dennis Hogan will explain how
www.fultonhistory.com/ works. The Fulton History website provides free of charge an index with images for over 49,000,000 pages of newspapers. Most newspapers are from New York State, however papers from other states are being added to the collection. Tips will be presented on how to use this site including search and navigation techniques.
Paper Shredding Event in the City of Rensselaer RENSSELAER - This event is for the residents of the City of Rensselaer, Town of East Greenbush and Town of Schodack. Please bring up to 3 boxes
of paper to be shredded to the Visitor’s Parking Lot across from Rensselaer City Hall, 62 Washington St., Rensselaer between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm on Saturday, October 23, 2021. There will be City and Town employees to direct and help you. For more information call or email Rensselaer City Clerk Nancy Hardt at 518-462-4266 or nancy. hardt@rensselaerny.gov or go to our website at www. rensselaerny.gov - Thank you to the City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works and the Public Works Departments in our neighboring communities for making this event possible.
East Bank Arts Alliance Show at Sand Lake Center for the Arts SAND LAKE - The East Bank Arts Alliance was established a few years ago as a collaborative of creative people on the east side of the Hudson River in upstate New York, home of the famous Hudson River School. This show features a variety of mediums and styles, and runs through October 24th. The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 3pm. eastbankarts.com.
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AVERILL PARK - AP had a very busy week of action as we turned into the latter half of the fall sports season. The football team had a stunning 21-20 win against Lasalle on 10/15. Lasalle scored on their opening drive to take a 7-0 lead, but the Warriors answered back with Gavin Giordano finding Jake Rizzo in the endzone for a 12 yard TD. AP was able to extend their lead to 14-7 in the second quarter thanks to a 36 yard touchdown pass from Giordano to Nicholas Galuski. Lasalle tied the game on the ensuing kickoff making it 14 all at the half. The score didn’t move in the second half, resulting in overtime, even after a 45 minute rain delay in the fourth quarter. Lasalle got the ball first in OT, taking it to the end zone but failing to convert the extra point. The Warriors got the ball back and scored via another Giordano-Galuski endzone connection. Senior Luke Hempel converted the extra point to edge out Lasalle by one point in the thriller. The football team hopes to carry this momentum into their next game against Albany on 10/22. The volleyball team beat Schenectady 22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 16-25, 25-19 on 10/12. Molly Eaton had 16 kills, 3 aces, and 4 blocks in the winning effort. The girls beat Colonie on their senior night on 10/14 with a final score of 22-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-17. Madi Rose had 16 digs and 24 service points. Bella Mahar had 12 kills and 21 service points and Olivia Kronau had 18 assists. The volleyball team will face Saratoga on 10/21 for their next game. The golf team placed second in the Class B tournament with a score of 275 on 10/12. David Moordadian led the boys shooting 88 which advanced him to the Section 2 ABCD playoffs. On 10/16, Mooradian shot 85 to place 13th in the playoffs. This score allowed Mooradian to play in the Section 2 state qualifier. The girls tennis team fell 4-3 to Holy Names in sectionals on 10/12. Avery Kittleson and Dani Lapier picked up singles wins while Libby Bulmer & Lilly Vrsalovic won on the doubles end. The girls soccer team defeated Schenectady 2-0 on 10/12. Gianna Pietrafesa and Emily Bauer scored their first varsity goals to lead AP to victory. The girls ended their senior night game on 10/14 with a 1-1 draw against Colonie. Bailee Lange scored the Warrior’s lone goal off a header while Michelina Lombardi had 5 saves in goal. The soccer team ended their game against Niskayuna in a scoreless tie on 10/16. The boys soccer team defeated Schenectady 4-0 on their senior night on 10/12. Mason Buttaci and Kyle Almeida each scored twice while Nate Bourgault had the shutout in goal. On 10/14, the boys lost to Colonie 2-0. They then fell 1-0 to Niskayuna on 10/16. The Troy-AP swim and dive team beat Ballston Spa 8980 in their meet on 10/13. I will be back next week to report on AP scores and highlights. Go Warriors!
AVERILL PARK - This week’s Scholar Athlete is Evan Sweet. Evan is on the Varsity cross country team. In the spring, Evan does hurdles and the pentathlon for the track and field team. Evan’s father had run cross country his senior year, so when Evan was in seventh grade he decided to sign up for the sport. Evan has continued running and tried to beat his father’s times ever since. Over the summer, Evan worked as a lifeguard and swam a mile each day by the end of the season. Evan also ran uphill to practice for cross country, and goes on distance runs in the little time between cross country and track and field. Evan’s favorite part about cross country is the scenery you pass by as you run. Evan also noted how much he enjoys cheering on teammates. For Evan, the most difficult part about running is the mental aspect to the sport. You have to put in tremendous amounts of effort into practice every day, and be ready for competitions when it is time for your race. Last year, Evan placed sixth in Sectionals for the 110m hurdles, despite being seeded eighth. This year, Evan wants to run a sub 16:30 5k (3.1 miles) in cross country, and hopes to get top 5 hurdles for Averill Park. While Evan runs for his school, he also manages to maintain academic excellence. Evan has a 97.16 GPA and is in the New Visions STEM course, which includes college-level physics at RPI. Evan noted that part of his success in school comes from being busy with sports. Having less time for homework, Evan finds his mind wandering less and better able to focus on the task at hand. Evan enjoys running and maintains a positive mindset, which helps him excel at his athletics. In his free time, Evan likes playing around with computers, and recently managed to build his own personal desktop. Evan is also an Eagle Scout with 91 merit badges, a member of the strategy and gaming club, a member of the National Honor Society, and is an avid reader of fantasy books. Evan also enjoys playing video games with friends, including more competitive video games such as cs:go or osu!. Evan drives himself in school by striving to do better than his parents did. Fellow Eagle Scout Michael Beskid also helped set Evan on the path he now follows. Evan would advise a younger athlete to work hard in preseason. “You will mostly get faster from preseason workouts you do, not in season workouts.” Evan also noted that focusing on a working mindset will allow you to do well in any running sport. Next year, Evan hopes to attend RPI, RIT, or WPI and get a degree in chemical engineering with a computer science minor. Evan also hopes to continue running on his school’s cross country and track and field teams throughout college. We wish Evan the best as he finishes his senior year and prepares for college.
St. Henry’s CYO Basketball Registration AVERILL PARK - St. Henry’s CYO basketball will hold registration in front of the Averill Park High School Gym on Wednesday, October 27th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for its 43rd season. Boys and girls grades 1 thru 8 are eligible to register for our In house and travel teams. Cost is 75.00 for the entire season. APHS mandates masks be worn at all times. Please adhere to all district rules when participating. Contact Jim McCormick (518-588-5746 or email lbfoods@att.net) for more information.
Girls November/ December Lacrosse CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Lacrosse will be running girl’s lacrosse programs this winter on Sunday mornings starting on November 14, 2021 & ending on January 2, 2022 at the All Star Academy in Latham. Levels include: • Leagues for youth grades 4 – 6th, & modified/JV grades 7-9th & a Varsity league. • An advanced skills and drills program designed for players who want to take his game to the next level - grades 6 – 8th and 9 – 12th. • Instructional programs for novice players’ grades 4 – 6 & 7 – 11 • Instructional programs for beginner grades 4 – 6, & 7 – 11 • A co-ed k-5th learn to play program. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Girls November/ December Field Hockey CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Field Hockey will be running girls Field Hockey programs this winter on Sunday mornings starting on November 14, 2021 & ending on January 2, 2022 at the All Star Academy in Latham. Levels include: League for modified/ JV grades 7-9. • An advanced skills and drills program designed for players who want to take his game to the next level - grades 6 – 8th and 9 – 11. • Instructional programs for novice players’ grades 5 – 7 & 8 – 11 . • Instructional programs for beginner grades 4 – 6, & 7 – 11 • Learn to play beginner program grades K - 3: for all young players who want to learn how to play in a friendly fun atmosphere. The Emphasis is on Fun. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
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Boys November/ December Lacrosse CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Lacrosse will be running boy’s lacrosse programs this winter on Sunday mornings starting on November 17, 2021 & ending on January 2, 2022 at the All Star Academy in Latham. Levels include: Levels include: • Coaches’ corner grades 4 – 6, & 7– 9 advanced skill program that has varsity-level coaches recreate a set of advanced-level practices full of skills & drills that players need to for the next level. • Instructional programs for novice players’ grades 6 – 9, & 2 - 5th .
• Instructional programs for beginner grades 6 – 10, & 2 – 5th • A co-ed k-5th learn to play program. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Prescription Drug Take Back Day in the City of Rensselaer RENSSELAER - October 23, 2021 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and the Rensselaer Police Department along with the Rensselaer Drug Awareness Reality Coalition is sponsoring a Drug Take Back collection site at the North End
Firehouse, 2 St. Anthony Ln, Rensselaer between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please do not bring hazardous wastes, sharps such as used needles or illegal drugs. For more information or for additional collection sites go to www.deadiversion. usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/ takeback Or contact Sgt. John Mooney at john. mooney@rensselaerpolice.org - Thank you to the DEC, Rensselaer City Fire Department, Rensselaer City Police Department and the R.A.D.A.R. COALITION for making this event possible. Nancy Hardt, Rensselaer City Clerk
Rensselaer Plateau Alliance launches Nature Book Club RENSSELAER COUNTY - You are warmly invited to RPA’s new Nature Book Club, with Rama Hamarneh, PhD. The book club provides a space to discuss books related to nature, together as a community! One evening a month, we will meet on Zoom to discuss a book we have read, and the work’s relationship to nature. We will explore multiple aspects of nature in literature - represented through multiple genres and authors from around
the globe. The next book club meeting will be on Tuesday, October 26 at 7pm, when we’ll discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass. The book club is free to attend, and all are welcome, but registration is required. Please visit www.rensselaerplateau.org to learn more.
Tag Sale at the Rensselaer Senior Center RENSSELAER - Grandmas treasures and Uncle Joes junk. You are sure to find something you just absolutely need at prices so low we are practically
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AVERILL PARK - On October 12, a Capital Project referendum was approved by a vote of 411 (yes) to 343 (no). This $28.5 million project will address critical safety needs and building deficiencies. Over the coming months, architects will finalize plans for the project which will be submitted to the State Education Department for approval before work can begin. We will update the community as work progresses on this project. The Reading League worked with our elementary school teachers recently. The Reading League is a nonprofit led by educators and reading experts, featuring the latest instructional practices. This organization will help give our teachers new skills that they can share with our students immediately. Thank you to our local fire departments and its volunteers who visited all three Elementary Schools during Fire Prevention Week. Students learned about fire safety, had the chance to speak with firefighters, and got a tour of fire trucks. 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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Triskele Concert at Sand Lake Center for the Arts SAND LAKE - Saturday, October 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $18. Triskele, (pronounced Tris-Kay-lee) is an all~female Celtic band out of Albany NY. They are known for their stunning harmonies, singing the the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit. These ladies perform traditional, original and some modern Celtic/Irish music. Triskele not only revitalizes the Gaelic language, but weaves history and traditions about growing up in Ireland lending to a deeper appreciation of aural history. Tickets are $18. Reserve yours now at slca-ctp.org.
The Reformed Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill Trunk or Treat SCHODACK - The Reformed Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill, located at 902 Schodack Landing Rd., will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 31st, between 4-6 PM. Come check out the Halloween decorations while enjoying some cider and donuts...and candy, of course! All are welcome! We will be collecting canned goods/dry food items for our local food pantry, The Anchor. Please consider making a donation. Hope to see you there! (Due to COVID, donuts and candy will be pre-bagged)
Trunk or Treat at Saint John’s Episcopal Church TROY - Saint John’s is hosting its second annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Sunday, October 31, from 2:00 - 4:00pm. Come bring kids up to age 12 to receive “treats” as they visit the elaborately-decorated “trunks” of cars, truck, and vans, parked in the parking lot of Saint John’s, directly across from the church. It promises to be a fun time for all, and a chance to enjoy the creativity of the trunks on display as well as the imagination of the children’s costumes. Saint John’s is an Episcopal Church located at 146 1st Street in Troy. For more information, please contact our Director of Children’s Ministries at Kbrillat@stjohnstroy.org
STEPHENTOWN - 1574 Garfield Road, Stephentown. 518.733.0427 - The Stephentown Players are proud to announce their premier production; Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, Krapp’s Last Tape with Toby Wherry as the brooding Krapp who sits alone in his den listening to a recording of himself at an earlier time, while reflecting on his aspirations, purpose and lost love. The production runs on Saturdays, November 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7PM at the GYM at Four Fat Fowl, 473 Rt. 43 in Stephentown. Admission is Free. For reservations call: 518-7330427.
Holiday Fair at Cornerstone LANSINGBURGH - A Holiday Fair will be held at Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh on Friday November 5 (4PM to 6PM) and Saturday, November 6 from 9AM to 2PM. The church is located at 570 Third Avenue (corner of Third Ave and 115th St.).Preview Friday night will feature the sale of takeout Lasagna. Saturday lunch will be Chili, also sold as take out only. Items for sale include holiday decorations, toys, jewelry, collectibles and much more. The Corner Shoppe (thrift store) will also feature a huge sale and be open Friday evening from 4-6 and Saturday 9-2. For further information please call 518-235-3851.
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COMMUNITY Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County Hosts Llama and Alpaca Parasite Management Workshop RENSSELAER COUNTY - October 26th 2021 at 6:30 P.M. Sweet & Savory Farmette- 2082 Buskirk-West Hoosick Rd, Buskirk, NY 12028 Learn how to keep your camelids healthy, happy, and free from parasites! Aside from a short tour of our host farm, our speaker, Emaly Leak of Autumn Hill Llamas and Fiber, will briefly discuss ways to prevent parasites through management, how to tell if our llamas or alpacas have parasites, and strategies on how to treat them. The main focus of this workshop will be how to collect your own samples and run a fecal analysis with a centrifuge and microscope. All materials will be provided minus fecal samples (please provide from a llama or alpaca on your farm). We expect the program to be no more than 2 hours. Due to space, materials, and time we will be capping the program at 10 people (first come-first serve basis) and we will not be accepting walk-ins. There is a registration fee of $10 per person and you must register in advance. This can be done by contacting the CCE of Rensselaer County Office at kls342@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210. If anything changes due to COVID-19 regulations, those who have registered will be contacted as soon as possible.
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Hold On Honeys Concert at Sand Lake Center for the Arts SAND LAKE - Hold On Honeys is an indie folk minimalist vocal trio offering tight knit harmonies to nourish the soul and invigorate the senses. The three members of the group are Emily Curro, Raya Malcolm and Shannon Rafferty. The concert will be on Oct 30th at 7pm. Tickets are $18. Reserve yours now at slca-ctp.com.
Grafton Lakes State Park to host Fall Fun Day GRAFTON - Do you love fall? So do we! Come out the day before Halloween to enjoy fall activities at Grafton Lakes State Park. Activities will include a “build-a-bat”, s’mores, crafts, pumpkin painting, costume contest, and more! All festivities will begin at 3pm at the Welcome Center and run until 5:45pm. A family friendly movie will start at 6pm in the parking lot. Do you have a favorite family friendly Halloween movie? Find us on Facebook to vote on which movie we should select! Bring snacks, your favorite chair, and warm layers for this unique event. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct 30th. The festivities will be from 3-5:45pm. The drive-in movie will start in the
parking lot at 6pm. $3 per person, ages 3 and under free. No registration. Grafton Lakes State Park is located off of Route 2, twelve miles east of Troy, New York. Please use the park’s main entrance on Grafton Lakes State Park Way for this event. There is no entrance fee for this event. For more information, please call the park at 518-279-1155. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 78 million people annually. A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $5 billion in park and visitor spending, which supports nearly 54,000 jobs. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit parks.ny.gov connect with us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.
EAST GREENBUSH The Town of East Greenbush Community and Recreation Department is proud to host Leaf Raking for Veterans this year on November 11th. Any Veteran within the Town of East Greenbush can contact the Community and Recreation office to sign up for this event and have their lawn raked and cleared by our team of volunteers this Veterans Day. To sign up, or if you have any questions, please contact Recreation Supervisor Mike Martin at MMartin@eastgreenbush. org or by calling the office at 518-477-4194.
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Election Day Dinner TROY - The Polish American Club, 507 1st St. Troy, is having their Annual Election Day Dinner, Nov 2, 2021. 2pm-7pm. Dinners for Take out or Eat In. Polish Plate $13 or Spaghetti and Meatballs $11. Call 518-272-2676.
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AROUND TROY YOUR LOCAL NEWS & ADVERTISING SECTION ‘From Ground Up:’ Troy gets ready to start composting Pilot program, funded with federal money, set to run for two years By KENNETH C. CROWE II
The city is conducting a federally funded citywide composting pilot program that will start this fall and run for two years. The city received a $88,425 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Resource Conservation Service’s Community Composting and Food Waste Reduction Project to carry out the residential food scrap collection and composting program called “From the Ground Up: An Environmental Stewardship Initiative.” “Using food scraps to create compost supports efforts to promote sustainability and urban agriculture here in Troy. We are excited to collaborate with the USDA, FoodScraps360, and the Town of Bethlehem on this wonderful opportunity to increase residents’ access to composting,” Mayor Patrick Madden said in a statement announcing the program.
The materials are being taken to Bethlehem’s composting facility. The two-year-long pilot program would see food scraps picked up at the curb of city residents. Those signing up to take part will be expected to participate for the length of the program. Those taking part will receive a five-gallon lidded bucket, countertop food scrap pail, compostable bags, and a list of accepted items. “This is a small, but important step toward building a greener, more sustainable future for our community, and I encourage interested Troy residents to sign up today. Your participation and feedback will help create a longer-lasting, sustainable model to keep food scraps out of local landfills and reduce costs for local taxpayers,” Madden said. City residents may sign up through the city website at www.troyny.gov/composting.Only city residents with a
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valid city address are eligible. Post office boxes cannot be used for the sign up. Questions about this pilot composting program may be given to city recycling coordinator Renee Panetta and city recycling specialist Naomi Pitkin via email at recycling@troyny.gov or by calling 518-279-7313.
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Volunteers help paint design made by local artist By SHRISHTI MATHEW
The Arts Center of the Capital Region has collaborated with the city of Troy to organize the Uniting Line project. The goal of the first phase of the project is to create a mural on the abutments that support a 500-foot stretch under the Collar City Bridge along Hoosick Street. The mural was designed by local artist Jade Warrick and on Saturday mornings of this month, local residents age 14 and above can get involved and volunteer to help paint it. According to Belinda Colon, curator of the Arts Center, the project comes under a greater public arts plan that the center conceptualized in 2017. A call was put out for
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Artist Chloe Harrison adds outline to a section of mural under the Collar City Bridge on Wednesday on Hoosick Street in Troy. The mural was designed by local artist Jade Warrick.
The Uniting Line. The second phase, scheduled for 2022, is the $500,000 “Lighting the Night,” which aims to highlight the artworks and bring light to the underpass. The final phase, which will cost $500,000, is “Building Connections” in 2023, which envisions performance areas, such as an amphitheater, sitting and other attractions to drawing in residents and visitors. The mural project has been sponsored primarily by a $25,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
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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.
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.
You Don’t Have to Dine Alone RENSSELAER - The Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center is open 5 days a week for lunch. We have wonderful people at the center and
we have room for more. So please join us for lunch. The food is great and the atmosphere is cheerful and the company is enjoyable call for reservations. We are located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick streets. Call for more information Monday Thru Friday 9am to 3pm
Nassau Scout Food Drive NASSAU - Attention Nassau Residents, Please mark your calendar now! BSA Troop 166 of Nassau Food Drive Saturday, November 13 - BSA Troop 166 of Nassau is participating in the Scouting for Food Drive. Our goal is to collect as many items of non-perishable food as
possible to help our hungry neighbors. The need is greater now than ever! Donations may be dropped off on Saturday, November 13, from 9am-2pm at the following COVIDSAFE drive-thru drop-off location: Nassau Village Commons Pavilion, John St. (next to Post Office). Scouts will be available to remove donations from your car. Please have donations in bags or boxes in your trunk. Please help if you can! Thank you for your support!
Hope 7 Community Center’s Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair TROY - Join Hope 7 Community Center on November 21, 2021, from
11:00-4:00pm, at Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Ave, Troy, for our annual vendor & craft fair. This event will have 60+ crafters & vendors for all of your holiday shopping needs. The first 100 shoppers through the door will be entered into a special door prize drawing. There will also be a variety of raffles, 50/50, bake sale, free admission & ample parking. Food will be available to purchase. Proceeds from this event to benefit Hope 7’s food pantry. Bring an unwrapped toy for our pantry’s Santa Shop and receive 5 free raffles tickets! For further information please contact mhouser35@aol.com or lauratbev@aol.com.
Meet the Candidates JILL KEHN – ONE OF OUR MOST EXPERIENCED JUDGES, FOR ONE OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT COURTS. The decisions made in Family Court greatly impact the families and children of our community. That is why we need Jill Kehn serving us as our next Family Court Judge. Since 2015, Judge Kehn has been a trusted member of the judiciary serving as Troy City Court Judge and Acting Family Court Judge in Rensselaer and Columbia counties. “My experience as a judge and parent enables me to make decisions that are fair, compassionate, and thoughtful. I am committed to protecting the legal rights, safety, and well-being of all those who come before me, often the most vulnerable of our county.” Jill Kehn AS TROY CITY COURT JUDGE, Judge Kehn was tasked with creating a speciality court exclusively for domestic/intimate partner violence, and has effectively handled hundreds of cases. EXPERIENCE
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Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center Proudly Presents “Christmas at Staatsburg” RENSSELAER COUNTY - Thursday, December 2nd 2021 - Board our Yankee Trails Motor Coach at 10am. First stop Beekman Arms a beautiful Inn established in 1766, rich in history and a wonderful reputation for great food. Lunch is served at 11:30am. Menu Choices consist of Grilled Sirloin
w/ red wine mushroom sauce or Roasted Salmon. Desert is NY Style cheesecake, Coffee/Tea. After lunch we are off to the Staatsburg Mills House to enjoy a beautifully decorated mansion located on the Hudson River in Hyde Park. This 65 room mansion was used for six weeks a year when the high society went to the country. The Staatsburg State Historic Site preserves a beaux arts mansion. The mansion is considered a fine example of the great estates built during the Gilded Age. Join us as we enjoy a very memorable day of History, Great Company, and Delicious Food. Call for more info at (518) 463-2166 9am to 3pm we are located at East and Herrick streets. Sign
up date is 9am Tuesday October 26th.
East Side Seniors WYNANTSKILL - Our next meeting will be on Oct. 26, to begin at 12:30, in Wynantskill, at the American Legion Post, Main Av. New members are welcome to join us. Any member who wants to be a sub for BOCCE, ask any member. We enjoy Monday mornings, at the ICC. All are engcoured to give it a try. Remember to bring your lunch, a drink, and stay for BINGO. Hope to see you!
SLTL Friends Book Sale October 23rd SAND LAKE - Due to the inclement weather last weekend, the Sand
Lake Town Library (SLTL) Friends Book Sale was moved to this Saturday. It will be held at the library from 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday, October 23rd. We have a lot of great books for readers of all ages, DVDs and music CDs, plus a few puzzles as well. Take advantage of our low prices for some great finds! It’s one way you can support the SLTL Friends so we can support the library. Be on the lookout for our next raffle in mid-November! Email jill@bonesteel. com or go to sandlaketownlibary.org/friends/ if you’d like to learn more about the Friends.
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North Greenbush Report from Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo NORTH GREENBUSH - Since I joined the town board in 2018, I have pressed for transparency and an end to cronyism in town government. At my urging, the town has advertised vacancies for committees on the town website and in the Advertiser. I was very disappointed when the majority on the town board voted to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals without publicizing the vacancy in the newspaper or even on the town website such as neighboring towns do. I am sure that there are residents with
backgrounds in planning, architecture, land use or real estate who may have wished to apply for this vacancy who were not even aware of it. My “no” vote was not a vote against the candidate who was chosen, it was a vote in favor of a more transparent, accessible process for finding the best people to serve North Greenbush. If you travel frequently through the intersection of Winter Street Ext. and Bloomingrove Drive, you know that many serious crashes occur there. For the past 4 years, I have spoken with many nearby residents, the police chief and the former county engineer about possible solutions. It appears as if a four way stop is being considered as a short term
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fix. A public hearing will be held on November 4, at 6:35 p.m. to consider this option. Finally, as the Town of North Greenbush continues efforts to become a certified NYS DEC recognized climate smart community, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is providing support for a Climate Smart Resiliency vision document. All North Greenbush residents are encouraged to take the short and easy to navigate survey which will be a critical means to gather input from as many stake holders as possible for the vision document. You can access this link at the town website. If you are unable to access the online survey to provide input please contact Bernie Wiesen at
bw27@cornell.edu or at 518-272-4210. Deadline to take the survey is October 27th.
Rensselaer County Minority Office October 2021 Meeting Highlights RENSSELAER COUNTY - Opioid Settlement – After declaring the opioid epidemic a public health crisis, Rensselaer County in concert with other Counties initiated a lawsuit against three opioid distributors. An agreement for settlement was reached and the legislature unanimously approved a resolution to accept funds from this lawsuit as restitution for its expenses resulting from the opioid
epidemic. This litigation is by no way final, as other distributors may still be litigated. Health – The legislature authorized the Health Department to purchase PCR Covid-19 testing machines, printers and testing kits for county school buildings to assist in the rapid identification and monitoring of Covid-19. This purchase is 100% grant funded and will help schools maintain in person learning and support prevention strategies to curtail the spread of Covid-19. Education – The legislature supported the funding of design and engineering costs for a Hudson Valley Community College expansion project. This project proposes to build an Applied Technolo-
gy Education Building (ATEC) in order to support and expand the training for needed skilled and technical trade jobs in the manufacturing industry. NEXT MEETING – Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in the Rensselaer County Chambers located on the 3rd floor of the Ned Pattison Government Center, 1600 7th Avenue, Troy. Residents are welcome to contact our office at 518 270-2890.
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Meet the Candidates Steve McLaughlin – Leadership When It Counts Rensselaer County is rising to new heights thanks to effective leadership by County Executive Steve McLaughlin. Steve just announced his 2022 budget proposal which includes a 10 percent property tax rate reduction. Great news for taxpayers and residents! 3 The 10 percent county property tax rate reduction for 2022 is the biggest in county history. 3 Budget is fourth consecutive budget by Steve to reduce county property taxes. 3 County taxes have been lowered by 18 percent during the four consecutive property tax reductions. 3 County tax rate is now comparable to county tax rate 20 years ago. 3 Effective management helped create record county surplus, now being used to help youth, veterans and emergency services. 3 County bond rating at highest level ever. 3 Rensselaer County has remained under the state tax cap every year since the cap was introduced over a decade ago. Steve’s record on property taxes comes as the county is completing a record number of road miles improved, with over 165 miles paved in just four years. Steve has guided the county’s effective and compassionate response to the pandemic, including expansion of needed services for seniors, with plans for new senior centers.
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East Greenbush Fall Cleanup Fall Cleanup will begin Monday, October 25th, 2021, and resume for the next 4 Mondays. The leaves must be in biodegradable bags and brush must be tied up into 4 foot bundles, placed out alongside of the roadway, but not in the road. The dates are as follows: October 25th, 2021; November 1st, 2021; November 8th, 2021; November 15th, 2021. Please be advised that these are the “ONLY” dates the Department of Public Works will be performing Fall Cleanup. If you miss these dates, you may bring these items to the Transfer Station, located at 246 Ridge Road, Town of East Greenbush. Residents must provide proof of residency, or a Transfer Station permit, and are allowed to bring these items all year long at no cost.
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Town of Schodack 2021 School Tax Collection SCHODACK - All school tax payments are due by October 29, 2021. Schodack School tax payments must have the penalty included with payment. All East Greenbush school tax payments paid after October 15, 2021 must also have penalty included in payment. Payments received without the penalty added will be returned as unpaid. No payments can be accepted thru this office after the October 29th due date. All unpaid bills will be handed over to Rensselaer County to be re-levied on the 2022 Property Tax
Bills. Please mail all payments to PO Box 436 East Schodack, NY 12063 or place in the secure green drop box located to the right of Town Hall entrance door. A stamped receipt will be returned if the entire bill is included with payment. Please add your phone number on your check so we can contact you with any issues with your payment. Current and past bills can be viewed, printed or paid on the town website, schodack.org. You can reach the office at 518-4777935 with any concerns. Office hours during October will be Monday and Friday from 9:30 to 4:00, Saturday’s 10/16 and 10/23 from 9:00 to 12:00.
North Greenbush Update from Supervisor Bott, Deputy Supervisor Hoffman and Councilwoman Merola NORTH GREENBUSH - As we enter Fall. Supervisor Joe Bott’s 2022 budget calls for a 0% tax increase. This is due to the conservative policies developed by Joe and Deputy Supervisor Kelly Hoffman many years ago. We wish to thank our town employees for all they do to keep expenses down while providing the best services to our residents. The town is
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entering into an agreement with Rensselaer County for interoperable backup communications dispatch of emergency services in the event normal 911 and dispatch operations are interrupted. Kelly worked with Chief Kevern and Rensselaer County Public Safety to negotiate no cost to the town and in return, the North Greenbush Police Department will receive licensure from the county and replace our call tracking system which will saving the town $40,000. Our first First Responders Community Day was a success and thank Bonnie Pangburn and Len Johnson for coordinating what
will be an annual event, as well as the Ladies Auxiliary, DFD, WFD, NGPD, NG Ambulance, State Police, County Search and Rescue and Sheriff. Welcome Marie Barbara as Secretary to the Town Court. We thank Felicia Dickinson for her years of service to the town. Michael Masone was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the remaining term of John Dalmata. We thank John for his service. Mike has demonstrated his expertise, previously serving as a member of the ZBA, Town Board, Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, Codes
Revision Committee and Youth Makes a Difference volunteer and serves as Ambulance Commissioner and Public Safety Committee member. Councilwoman Merola has been working toward obtaining credits for the town Climate Smart Communities Certification. Jessica reminds residents our Annual Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat will be held on October 31st at 2pm. Please reach out to her at jmerola816@gmail. com if you would like to participate in the Trunk or Treat event. Our friends at Benetech will also be hosting theirs next door!
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Taste of Troy Food Tours Again Offering Holiday Boxes of Local Love CAPITAL DISTRICT - Taste of Troy Food Tours LLC is supporting small, local business and entrepreneurs again with its 2021 Holiday Boxes of Local Love. With guaranteed delivery dates in time for Thanksgiving, Chanukah and/or Christmas, the Boxes are an easy way to express your love while supporting eight different local businesses and the South End Children’s Café. Each Box of Local Love offers you a chance to personalize the specially curated items from seven Capital Region business-
es. Boxes contain six items, and purchasers are offered choices for five of the items. Every box will include an authentic, sweet taste of New York: a maple leaf-shaped bottle of Wells Maple Farm’s Grade A syrup. A portion of proceeds from each sale will be donated to South End Children’s Cafe located in Albany, New York. South End Children’s Cafe’s mission is to impact food equity and food justice, enhance academic success and positively influence the physical and mental health of children residing in the South End of Albany. Currently the Cafe provides to-go meals to children and families in need.
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• Short and Stout Tea: Choice of 1-ounce bag of Blue Moon Tea, OR • Stack’s Espresso Bar: Choice of a 12-ounce bag of Lark Street House Blend coffee; • Wells Maple Farm: Grade A maple syrup in leaf bottle; • Taste of Troy Food Tours: $15 coupon toward any tour; • Meet our Vendors guide and Amy’s favorite recipe this holiday season; • Your Personal message; • Domestic shipping via US Postal Service Priority Mail OR curbside pickup option *Slight selection variations may be made due to product availability. The Holiday Box of Local Love is on sale now. Order by November 9 to ship in time for Thanksgiving and/or Chanukah, and by December 9 to arrive in time for Christmas. Price: $95 including taxes and domestic shipping; or save curbside pickup
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Youth Outdoor Photography Contest - Capital District Sportsman Center 2022 Calendar CAPITAL DISTRICT - To enter the contest: One entry per contestant, with the Photographers’ name, age, and county in which the image was taken All photos must be taken in New York State. The subject can be anything to do with Nature, wildlife, fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, gardening, etc. The top 12 winning photos get a spot in our Calendar with Photo
Credit and the age of the photographer, location (county only). Must be 18 or under (parental permission required) Submit all photos to cdscrobin@gmail.com no later than November 7, 2021. Sponsored by: HANYS Printing Services, Rensselaer NY.
Men Senior Bowlers Wanted! EAST GREENBUSH - Men’s Senior Bowling League (60 years & older) is looking for new bowlers. We bowl every Friday starting at 12:15 PM at the East Greenbush Bowling Center on Columbia Turnpike. This is a fun, relaxed league. All bowlers, beginners to experts, are welcomed. If interested, stop by on any Friday to join the league. For more information, please contact David Parrish at (518) 821-3146 or Mitch Walsh at (518) 847-9116.
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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 with congregate lunch and activities. Van transportation to and from the center will be available on limited days. Please call to be placed on the list. A nutritious congregate meal will be served at noon every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a suggested $3 donation per meal. On Oct 26th there will be Scratch
Off Bingo following lunch with Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast, Rice and Spinach. There will a Halloween Costume Party on Thursday, Oct 28th with Special music by Sal Graziano. Come in costume to receive a prize. There will be games starting at 11, and following lunch (Potato Crunch Pollock, potatoe and Carrots) we will have dancing and singing. All residents 60 and over are encouraged to attend. The center will be open Monday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 am for Chair Yoga. There is also Yoga class on Tuesday. All are welcome to attend the classes. If you have questions, or want to be added to the lunch list, please call (518) 279-3413.
Rocking Rob Carson at the Rensselaer Senior Center Halloween Party RENSSELAER - Friday, October 29th - Ghouls, Ghosts, Goblins, Fairy Princesses and Three Old Bags. We have had them all. Join us for a rocking good time. Lunch is served at 12 noon, Manicotti w/ meat sauce. After lunch we will have a costume parade and prizes will be given to the most original, scariest, prettiest and funniest. You have plenty of time to be creative and party with us. Just remember the best thing you can do for yourself is to laugh. I can guarantee you will do plenty of that. Call today (518) 463-2166 for reservations.
Rocking Rob Carson will definitely rock us. We are located at East and Herrick Streets in Rensselaer.
Roast Pork Dinner – Drive Through-Take Out Only WYNANTSKILL - Fall has arrived and it is time for our annual Roast Pork Dinner on November 6, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the First Reformed Church, 415 Main Avenue in Wynantskill. The menu will include Roast Pork from the Route 66 Smokehouse, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cole slaw, butternut squash, applesauce, rolls, butter, and for dessert pie. Price for a ticket is $14.00 for adult,
$6.00 for children 5 to 12 and under 5, free. This is DRIVE THROUGH TAKE OUT ONLY. The Church is located at the corner of Main Avenue and Church Street in Wynantskill. Reservations can be made by calling the Church Office at 518-283-4420 and leave your name, phone number and number of dinners needed.
VFW Post 1938 Valley Falls Breakfast VALLEY FALLS - The monthly breakfast at VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY 12185 will be held on Sunday, November 7 from 8-11 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, french
toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $10 (age 13 and over), $5 (children 5-12), free (children under 5).
Nassau Fire Spaghetti Dinner NASSAU - Nassau Hose Company take out Spaghetti Dinner on November 14, 2021 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Fire House , 26 Chatham Street, Nassau. Spaghetti, Meatballs, drink, for $10 in a take out container. Drive in from the Nassau Village Park on John Street thru the Fire House driveway. You won’t even have to get out of your vehicle.
Meet the Candidates ELECT THE TEAM WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD SCOTT GALLERIE N WAYNE GENDRON STEPHEN CLEMENS N BARBARA HANSEN SCOTT PAUL
Vote for the team of professionals with a proven ability to accomplish the job. • Scott Gallerie has over four decades of expertise in helping residents negotiate the ins and outs of government, manage complex projects, and recover from natural disasters. Additionally, he has put thousands of hours of volunteer service into Veterans Groups, Scouting Programs, and a Fire District and Company, to do his part to support a great quality of life for town residents. • Wayne Gendron provides technical and hands-on skills in the area’s of project management and budgeting, and serves on the Town Zoning Board of Appeals. He volunteers many hours with Kiwanis, Doors of Hope and Sand Lake Center for the Arts. • Stephen Clemens is a financial planner, and will bring important technical skills to the Town Council. He has an MBA from Siena College and is a specialist in strategic management. • Barbara Hansen is our incumbent Town Clerk and assumed the office under difficult circumstances. She has not missed a beat. She has not only provided the high level of service that the residents of Sand Lake have come to expect from the Town Clerks Office, but has initiated improvements and additional programs. She is the heartbeat of the Town Hall. • Scott Paul believes that victims’ rights are as important as criminals’ rights, recognizes that drugs - especially opioids and fentanyl use - are destructive to families, that reckless driving is unacceptable, that good code enforcement is crucial to a good quality of life in the community, and that an even temperament is important in a Judge. Scott is a graduate of the Hudson Valley Law Enforcement Academy and a former Captain in the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office. WE ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR THIS HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEAM, AND ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2ND Sponsored by the Sand Lake Republican Committee
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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/. Library programs & registration (*): https:// events.eglibrary.org. Check our events page for the status of in-person kids and teen programs. 10/21: Virtual HandsOn Cooking with Felisha Chandler*, 6p 10/23: Games on the Library Lawn! 10a (weather permitting – check website) 10/27: Wednesday Night Book Chat (library Face-
book channel), 7p; Jewelry Making with Marcia*, 6p Friends Fall Book & Media Sale November 5-7 (see sale entry requirements) 11/5: Adult Book Sale Only, 3-7:30p* 11/6: Adult*/Teen/Kid Book Sale, 10-4:30pm (reservations for adult sale only) 11/7: Adult/Teen/Kid Book Sale (Bag sale only), 1-4p *Entry requirements: Masks, social distancing, and reservations for adult book sale days (11/5 & 11/6). To make a reservation go to eglibrary.org or call 518-477-7476. Readers Advisory Services: https://eglibrary. org/adults/recommendations/ Kids Book Bundles:
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NYS Snowmobile Safety Class GRAFTON - On Saturday, November 13th, the Grafton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club will host a NYS Youth Snowmobile Safety Class for youth ages 10-17. Students must be at
least 10 years old the day of the class. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate. The course will be held at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on South Road from 8:15 to approximately 4:30pm. The course will be taught by NYS certified volunteer instructors Jim Blessing and Dominic Jacangelo. The course will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations, riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment, trail etiquette, maintenance and repair, trailering, etc. To register on-line, go to the club web site: graftontrailblazers. com. Space is limited, so no walk-ins please. The course is free of charge and lunch will be provided. Masks required.
Valley Falls Free Library VALLEY FALLS - The following new titles are available for circulation at Valley Falls Free Library: Fiction Lynn Austin, Chasing Shadows Terri Blackstock, Aftermath Louise Erdrich, The Night Watchman Suzanne Woods Fisher, A Season on the Wind Irene Hannon, Labyrinth of Lies Beverly Lewis, The Beginning T.I Lowe, Under the Magnolias Liane Moriarty, Apples Never Fall Sally Rooney, Beautiful
World, Where Are You? Beth Wiseman, Home All Along Beth Wiseman, A Picture of Love Beth Wiseman, An Unlikely Match Jennifer L. Wright, If It Rains Nonfiction Tucker Carlson, The Long Slide: Thirty Years in American Journalism Tammy Duckworth, Every Day Is a Gift Mirin Fader, Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP Rebekah Tausig, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body
Meet the Candidates Only one team has a record of effective management of your tax dollars on the county and town levels. That record of fiscal responsibility is one that Schodack residents can count on during these challenging times. CHARLES PETER is seeking to serve as Supervisor with an outstanding record of working to lower taxes. Chuck is supporting the 2022 budget proposal by County Executive Steve McLaughlin to reduce county taxes by 10 percent, the largest reduction in county history. As Legislator, Chuck has supported county budgets that have lowered county taxes by 18 percent over four years. That work has brought county taxes to a level comparable to the county tax rate in 2002.
A Record of Protecting Taxpayers and Providing for the Future CHARLES PETER FOR SUPERVISOR SCOTT SWARTZ & JIM BULT FOR TOWN COUNCIL
Town Councilmembers SCOTT SWARTZ and JIM BULT have ensured Schodack has stayed under the state tax cap every year while improving needed services. They opposed an effort to raise taxes in 2016, and will always put taxpayers first. Others talk about stable taxes and being fiscally responsible but are in reality endorsed by political parties supporting taxpayerfunded giveaways and new regulations that end up costing you money. Schodack Taxpayers: Chuck Peter, Scott Swartz and Jim Bult are the only candidates who have a real record of standing up for Schodack taxpayers time and time again.
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The following is what the American Quarterly said about Jay Dinshah, American Vegan Pioneer: H. Jay Dinshah (1933-2000) is regarded as the father of the modern vegan movement in the United States. In 1960 he founded the American Vegan Society which publishes a widely read magazine and influential books. A dynamic speaker, Jay lectured across the United States and around the world. He was the force behind landmark conferences. Hom “Jay” Dinshah Ghadiali was born on November 2, 1933, in Malaga, New Jersey, the sixth of seven sons and a daughter born to Dinshah P. Ghadiali (a Parsi from Bombay, now Mumbai, India, who, as a young man had stopped eating meat and drinking alcohol to regain his health) and Irene Hoger Dinshah (an American of German heritage). The family ate a vegetarian diet that included cow’s milk but no eggs. Jay’s father had told his children how animals are killed for food; he had toured Armour’s slaughterhouse in Chicago in the 1920’s. But the boys questioned, “Was it really so bad?” They were told, “Go and see!” So Jay, at age 23, and brother Noshervan, 20, witnessed cows, including dairy cows, being slaughtered at Cross Brothers on Front Street in Philadelphia. The sounds, smells, and sights horrified them. Departing, they left their bloodsoaked shoes on the city sidewalk, and upon arriving home burned their clothes. But the memory never faded. It prompted Jay’s mission in life: to work every day until the slaughterhouses are closed. About that time in 1957, Jay was receiving information from The Vegetarian Society of Manchester, England. Geoffrey Rudd’s new book, Why Kill For Food? was a textbook of vegetarianism and included an explanation of veganism. Impressed, Jay imported copies of WKFF to sell by mail-order and in person. The physiological, health, nutritional, economic, aesthetic, and moral rationales expressed then are much the same today. But now the necessity of adopting a kinder healthier lifestyle has become vitally urgent. In discussing motives for veganism in May 1960, Jay shared this comment by Rudd: “The movement is entirely ethical and is a recognition that all living creatures have a basic right to live without human interference.” Jokes 1. Patient: Doc you still haven’t pulled the right tooth. Doc: No, but I’m getting closer.
2. A dentist married a manicurist, and now they fight tooth and nail. 3. The judge said to the dentist, “Do you swear to pull the tooth, the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth?” 4. A man was worried about his 4th daughter getting married. His 1st daughter married a man from Singleton, NH, and they had 1 child. His second daughter married a man from Twin Oaks, MO, and they had 2 children. His 3rd daughter married a man from Three Rivers, MI, and they had 3 children. So why are you worried about your 4th daughter getting married? She’s going with a fellow from the Thousand Islands! For more information, visit americanvegan.org. Contact Glendora’s Vegetarian Club at 518 931-0266 in Albany NY.
Roast Beef Supper at Pittstown Methodist Church Hall PITTSTOWN - Roast Beef Supper at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall (located just off NY Route 7 in the village of Pittstown) on Saturday, October 23 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Take Out Only. Menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, cole slaw, homemade bread, brownies. Price: adults $15.00; children 5-12 $6.00; under 5 free. Reservations suggested.....Call Kim at 518-663-8320.
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.
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Dining & Entertainment CENTER BRUNSWICK - Just like we all love to see the colored leaves in the Fall, we are sure you will “Fall” in love with this month’s menu. How about a nice pork loin roast with mashed potatoes, gravy, butternut squash and apple sauce? Sound good? But wait there is more! How would it be if we added apple crisp for dessert? You can only have this meal as a takeout. Thursday, October 28th. We would like nothing more than to see all of you sitting in the dining room enjoying this meal but covid restrictions will not allow it to happen yet. Remember we are back to our normal hours of 4:006:00PM and we are still at Gilead Lutheran Church located at the intersection of Routes 7 & 278 in Center Brunswick.
West Sand Lake Fire Company BBQ WEST SAND LAKE - The West Sand Lake Fire Company will be holding another Iron Works BBQ at our fire hall on Thursday, October 28th from 4-6pm. Dinners are Chicken for $13 and Ribs for $14. Both will come with baked potato and cole slaw. This time it will be first come, first served. No reservations will be accepted, so please come early. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. Any questions - please call the station at 518-674-5757 ext 300 and leave a message.
Brooks BBQ at Schodack Valley Fire Department CASTLETON - The Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Co. is hosting a take out Brooks BBQ on Saturday, October 30th from 3-6pm. Price is $13.00 which includes half chicken with baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Please reserve your dinners by calling 518-929-9061 or 518-466-4008 Please leave message if no answer with name ,phone number and number of dinners needed. You can also email your order at SVFDBBQ@gmail.com . Our fire station is located at 1553 Schodack Valley Rd. Castleton NY.
Roast Pork Dinner EAST GREENBUSH - Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star in East Greenbush is holding a Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, November 6th from 4:30–6 p.m. TAKE OUT ONLY.The cost is $15 and reservations with money are required and binding. The menu includes: roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, apple sauce and dessert. Reservations must be placed by calling Nancy at 518477-7101. Deadline for reservations is October 30th. Orders can be picked up at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th.
Rensselaer Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast RENSSELAER - The Rensselaer Kiwanis Pre-Election Day Pancake Breakfast is Back ! Sunday, October 31, 2021 8:00 AM -11:30 AM at the Rensselaer Boys and Girl’s Club, 544 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY. Costume Welcomed ! Treat Bags ! Raffles ! 50-50 Drawing ! Adults
$8.00, Children 5-12 $4.00, under 5 Free. Advanced Ticket Sale: Contact us at kiwanisrensselaer@gmail.com, call or text 518-288-7232 or feel free to just come and join us that day. Help Us to Continue to Help our Community. Hope to see you there!
Italian Community Center “Drive Thru” Spaghetti & Meatball Supper TROY - The Election Eve tradition continues – The ICC Spaghetti & Meatball Supper to benefit the ICC Soup Kitchen and local food pantries, will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 4 – 7 pm at the Italian Community Center (ICC), 1450 Fifth Avenue, Troy NY. The event will feature a takeout-drive-up menu only consisting of spaghetti, meatballs, bread and dessert. Cost is $10 donation adult / $3 children (correct change appreciated). No pre-ordering needed. For more information contact Kellie, at 518-262-6819 between 2-6 pm M-F. Please follow all COVID-19 guidelines when picking up orders. Thank you as always for supporting this event and the soup kitchen at the ICC.
Salad and Strawberry Cream Pie for Dessert. Please call 518-477-3366 to reserve your dinner and pick up time. If voting, pick up inside at kitchen window or can pick up at kitchen door if only doing take out.
BSA Troop 522 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser EAST SCHODACK - BSA troop 522 of East Schodack will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sat. Nov. 6 from 4-7pm at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church on route 7 in East Schodack. Come support the troop and enjoy homemade meatballs and sauce, pasta, bread, salad, and dessert. Eat-in or take-out. $12 for adults, $7 for children under 12.
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St. Michael’s Church Election Day Soup Sale TROY - The Women’s Guild of St. Michael’s Church located on Williams Road Troy are sponsoring their Election Day Soup Sale. We will be selling varieties of homemade soups.(Beef Barley Beef chili, Turkey chili, Butternut Squash, Chicken Vegetable, Tomato, New England Clam Chowder, Minestrone, Broccoli Cheddar, Pasta Fagioli ) November 2, 2021, Take-Out only from 9am until sold out. Also preorder is available call Veronica at 518-2834742. Thank you for your support.
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 4 Summit Avenue, Troy
From top: Living area, featuring one of two gas fireplaces; the kitchen.
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Hope’s Kitchen Free Thanksgiving Dinner LANSINGBURGH - Make your reservations now to guarantee your preferred seating time as Hope’s Kitchen, a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church, Troy, and Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh, is serving a free sit down only early Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 4, at Cornerstone Church, 570 3rd Avenue, Troy. On the menu: Roast turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash, rolls and butter, coffee, hot and iced tea. Reservations are required for the sit- down dinner with your choice of seating at 4 PM, 5 PM or 6 PM. Masks required until seated. To make your reservation, call Nancy at 518-235-3851. Free will donation gratefully accepted.
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55. Traveled rapidly 56. Long-winged aquatic bird 58. Prickly husk 59. Expressed pleasure 60. Exclamation of surprise 61. Most irritable 64. Virginia 65. Optimistic 67. Humorous works 69. Arranged systematically 70. Emerges CLUES DOWN 1. Wives of a polygamous man 2. Where hurt ballplayers land 3. Single-celled animal 4. Rhythmic pattern 5. One from Utah 6. A group of seven 7. Refrains from inflicting 8. Light brown 9. Humanistic discipline 10. Emits coherent radiation 11. It says who you are 12. Roundworm 13. Group of Native Americans 15. Makes wider 18. Headgear
21. One who sets others free 24. Form of communication 26. A Brit’s mother 27. Title of respect 30. Famed modernist painter 32. One-time province of British India 35. Prosecutors 37. Motor vehicle 38. Non-religious 39. Native Americans of Colorado and Wyoming 42. Pouch 43. Touch gently 46. Chose 47. Actress Tomei 49. Former Broncos coach Dan 50. Icelandic poems 52. More decent 54. Grillmasters use it 55. Self-immolation by fire rituals 57. Expression of annoyance 59. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 62. Consumed 63. Body part 66. Thus 68. Rupee See answer in back of paper.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It’s the Economy, Stupid! “It’s the economy, stupid!”...James Carville coined this famous phrase as a blatant reminder for those in power to address and prioritize the ‘kitchen-table’ and ‘pocketbook’ issues that affect ordinary, working families and communities. A strong economy means strong towns, and strong towns mean strong families, and strong families mean a brighter future for generations to come. Throughout Rensselaer County, small towns are facing economic challenges as they seek ways to rebuild local assets, invest in aging infrastructure, support small businesses, and provide a better quality of life for residents - all while reducing the overall tax burden. Likewise, our rural areas are facing rapid growth on the edge of an emergent metro region, declining rural populations, and loss of farms and working lands. Intergovernmental partnerships can help position our communities for ‘smart growth’ by utilizing state and federal grant opportunities that maximize cost-effectiveness and comprehensive community planning. Strategic planning can help our communities establish practices where small businesses can thrive and families can live closer to their daily destinations — rather than sparse, sprawled, unplanned development. It is essential that communities, with the support of government leadership, establish local policies that preserve our rural character, protect air and water quality, provide places for recreation, and create historical, cultural, and tourist attractions that bring investments into the local economy. Research supports that when communities come together and initiate ‘smart growth’ planning strategies, it helps towns and villages develop strong economic opportunities, with studies showing a marked increase in the quality of life for local residents. Think about it; planning decisions made at the local level of government with genuine public participation affect more of the kitchen-table and pocketbook issues that touch our everyday lives - our homes, our health, our children’s schools, taxes we all pay, daily traffic commutes and our environment. Now, more than ever, Rensselaer County must implement smart economic planning and development policies that are research based and data driven as a path to the future. We need to strive to protect our communities while at the same time provide the growth needed to thrive as communities. Alexander Flood, Resident of Schodack
Fact-checking NYSDEC’s PFOA propaganda To establish a proper historical context with respect to understanding how we are being intentionally misled by the recent spew of slick, professionally-published political propaganda on PFOA in Poestenkill’s ground water and the on-going search for the “evasive” source of the PFOA which is stumping all the experts, sent out to all the residents of the affected zone in Poestenkill by NYSDEC, a state agency with a well-established criminal history with regard to issuance of fraudulent permits as well as a documented history of “regulatory insufficiency,” a euphemism for gross negligence, a history that includes PCB’s in the Hudson River, the famous Storonske Cooperage case in Schodack and PFOA in Hoosick Falls to name but a few, we need to go back to March 25, 1999
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and a Times Union article by Michelle Morgan Bolton entitled “Residents denounce DEC’s trash deal - Waste Management’s fine fails to satisfy townspeople, who vow further action in state court,” where we were informed as follows concerning NYSDEC burying a laundry list of environmental crimes at the NYSDEC-permitted Poestenkill transfer station, to wit: “They’ve given the company a get-out-of-jail-free card,” said Paul Plante, one of the residents who claims the company is violating its permit. “For $20,000, the DEC will keep its back turned.” “We have been severed from any protection of the law whatsoever.” Waste Management denied the violations named in the consent order, yet signed it and paid the fine. All pending action against the company, including citations issued by the town’s code enforcement officer, along with the DEC’s criminal and administrative actions, are now null and void, the order states. POOF! All records of those crimes were buried by DEC in a cover-up, and now, giant Waste Management has a clean record as if those environmental crimes had never happened, which is why DEC can’t find the source of the PFOA without incriminating themselves as well. Paul Plante, Poestenkill
Defreetsville needs North Greenbush Govt. Attention In September, I many fellow North Greenbushians in the Defreetsville area. One item my fellow towns people raised was a sewage lift pump at the end of California Avenue. This pump sits on a concrete pad adjacent to a ravine. The land near the pad is eroding away. Snow from the streets during the winter is pushed to this area increasing the potential for even more erosion. There is only probably 6 feet of land left near the pump pad. It is very possible that further erosion could cause the pump to fail and ultimately fall into the ravine. If this happens, the Town of North Greenbush could be fined. There are already problems with this system where storm water is infiltrating the system. Standing near the pump, you can see exposed PVC pipe that is already possibly broken. This is a serious issue that needs to be proactively addressed to avoid major costs if the area further erodes and the pump system further fails. Per the residents of this area, they have reached out to the town multiple times. I am seeking via a FOIA request the number of times that the residents have contacted the town and the responses from the town. I have reached directly out to the Town Supervisor and Town Council Members about this issue. I am requesting that it be discussed at a town meeting. Problems in one section of North Greenbush can result in greater costs for all of us. Working together, we can make North Greenbush even better. Michael Myer, North Greenbush
Free Well Tests in Poestenkill - Now At the October 21st Town Board meeting, I will ask my fellow town board members to join me in supporting a motion to provide free testing of private wells for Poestenkill residents in the vicinity of the Algonquin Middle School. This is in response to the fact that the middle school and private wells nearby have tested posi-
tive for PFOA’s. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and NYS Department of Health have paid for testing of wells in the past in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh when PFOA’s were discovered there, and Poestenkill should be no different. Testing these wells should have already occurred. To-date these agencies have stated that the levels are not high enough, that there is no obvious source, they may never be able to find the source, that they are following the science, this is not Hoosick Falls, and there is different bedrock in the area, among many other excuses. But they are clear and consistent when it comes to digging test wells and paying for our residents to test their wells. That answer is no. The right thing to do is to provide tests, for free, for residents who want them, in the vicinity of the middle school and the contamination plume. The state has set a precedent in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh in providing free tests, yet they are currently unwilling to do the same in Poestenkill. The Poestenkill Town Board should not follow the state and other officials in these ongoing delays and excuses. We should help our residents and provide these tests at no cost. Some level of government needs to step up and do the right thing. Our residents need testing now. Our elected officials and leaders should test more wells now and not at the current slow pace of ten tests every few weeks or months. Our residents need to know if their drinking water is safe. In the absence of leadership at the state level, the town should step up to the plate. Eric Wohlleber, Poestenkill Town Council wohlleber.eric@gmail.com
In Response to Sikirica shut out of hospitals Normally under HIPPA laws it would not be anyone’s business who have or have not a vaccination. And for a lawyer to call out Dr. Michael Sikirica, saying he is not following the science is truly the “madness” at hand. What actually is the science behind covid shots Mr. Shane Hug? Please explain it to me in a scientific way, since science makes sense and covid shots do not. Do you know how many people have died following a covid shot? Do you know how many have had horrible reactions including enlarged hearts, blood clots and neurological issues after a covid shot? Do you know how many law suits are presently going on regarding covid jabs? As far as I know these shots are for emergency use and still experimental! Is it so crazy that a doctor may not want to hurt himself by following this such an insane mandate? I think the county should applaud this man’s intelligence and provide him a place in which to do his work. To date at least one million doctors do not approve of these “vaccines”. We all know someone who is “unvaccinated” who has gotten quite sick with Covid from someone “vaccinated” and also quite sick with Covid. These shots are not working. Nobody should be forced to take them. Hurray for you Dr. Sikirica, stand tall and stay brave! I am so sorry that your business made the news. Let’s be praying for Liberty and Justice for all in this Great country we call America and our HIPPA rights to be activated! Susan DiNova, Brunswick
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National Divorce Is A Poisonously Stupid Idea By Rich Lowry
Divorce usually isn't a good idea, and that's especially true of a nearly 250-yearold continental nation. A cadre of apocalyptic writers on the right, who believe the country is too far gone to save, has become obsessed with a Secession 2.0 that would cleave red America from blue and allow the former to escape the ever-rising tide of woke insanity. There is no doubt the country is deeply riven along political, cultural and religious lines. Yet, a national divorce has nothing to recommend it. The practical obstacles are insuperable, and the likely effects would be very unwelcome to its proponents. If an insufficient patriotism is one of the ills of contemporary America, then a national divorce would prescribe arsenic as a cure. It would burn down America to save America, or at least those parts of it considered salvageable. A disaggregated United States would be instantly less powerful. Indeed, Russia and China would be delighted and presumably believe that we'd deserve to experience the equivalent of the crackup of the Soviet Union or the Qing dynasty, respectively. The economic consequences could be severe. The United States of America is a continent wide free trade zone, creating a vast domestic market that makes us all better off. Exchanging that for a market Balkanized by state or region would be a major loss. Finally, the United States foundering on its domestic divisions would be a significant blow to the prestige of liberal democracy. Abraham Lincoln worried about this effect the first time around, and it might be even worse now, with a long stable republic unable to survive internal dissension. Then, there's the question of how this is supposed to work. Lincoln warned of the physical impossibility of secession when the Mason-Dixon Line was a more-or-less ready line of demarcation. How would it play out now, with conservatives and progressives amply represented in every state in the Union?
If there were to be sovereign pure red and blue places, this wouldn't look like the relatively neat split of the United States into two in the 1860s, but more like postPeace of Westphalia Europe, with hundreds of different entities. Some proponents of national divorce say not to worry -- it can all be worked out amicably. But if we are going to split up because we can't even agree on bathroom policies or pronouns, how are we going to agree to divvy up our territory and resources? It would matter, obviously, who gets control of the federal government, the most powerful organization on Earth. It has 1.3 million people under arms and a stockpile of 3,800 nuclear warheads. Whether it accrues to red or blue America would, to understate it, be a matter of considerable haggling. On top of all this, red-state secession would be self-defeating. Let's say Texas left. That's 40 electoral votes off the national map for Republicans. In 2020, with no Texas, Trump could have won Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, and still fallen short of an electoral majority. On the other hand, Texas isn't quite as ruby red as it used to be. It could secede and still find itself governed by the very Democrats it hoped to leave behind. Besides, would the rest of the country really be willing to watch a state of 29 million people that represents the ninth-largest economy in the world go its own way? Meanwhile, red-state secession might not actually stem the cultural tide. Would the college professors in these places be less woke? Would the newsrooms be more conservative? Would people in the state stop using social media? The real impetus for the talk of a breakup is despair. It constitutes giving up on convincing our fellow Americans, giving up on our common national project, giving up on our birthright. This is an impulse to be resisted. Breaking up is hard to do and quitting on America is -- or should be -- unforgivable. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
Getting Kicks By Bob Franken
"The (plug in random NFL team) play Radio City Rockettes offense. One, two, three, kick." That's an old football joke. If you don't understand the finer points of the game, ask your wife. And if you don't get how Washington deals with crises, it's the same thing. The politicians just punt the ball a short d ist a nce aw ay. T h is way, they keep attention on themselves by never leaving crisis mode. Every game they play ends in overtime. The congressional and W hite House gladiators have done it again, taking their back st abbi ng match beyond regulation and into December. I should say "matches," since they have managed to combine two budgetary shambles into the same holiday month: December, the month of Christmas, Hanukkah and now the month of fiscal drama. First off, there is the traditional nail-biter over a federal government shutdow n. Remember that one? The original deadline for funding operations was supposed to be the end of September, but the tradition now includes the punt that stretches the boundary to Dec. 3, just when some federal employees were worrying about being able to afford holiday inflation this year because of supply chain issues c au sed by t he ye a rround fear of COVID.
He ad coac he s Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell have their work cut out for them. Will their strategy include still another kick of the ball (called a "can," as in "kick the can down the road")? Note that I said Head Coach Biden, who's running the administration team with McConnell leading the congressional unit. "But he's the Senate minority leader," you say. "How could he be controlling the Capitol Hill unit?" Chuck Schu mer a nd Na nc y Pelosi manage the majority Democrats. Because there are actually too many Democratic squads to control, Mitch assumes his accustomed role of puppeteer on behalf of GOP team owner Donald Trump. T r u mp pr e t end s he should be running the W h it e Hou s e t e a m . If he were in charge, they would be named the Autocrats, and we wou ld n't h ave to go through all these games -- by now he would be President for Life and he'd rule by decree, just like those he admires so much, his buddies Vlad and Xi and Kim. Until then, it's Mitch versus Joe. While the advantage would seem to be held by Joe, it's Machiavelli Mitch who runs this show. Says a competing senior Senate Democrat, "Mitch McConnell loves chaos." Note the way Mitch played Pelosi and Schumer into December w it h t hat even
bigger fiasco, the debt ceiling vote. Sometime in December the United States of A merica will welch on its debts, near $30 trillion worth. That is, unless Congress votes to raise the debt limit. Mitch managed to somehow snap the ball at the last minute -- being the holder and kicker at the same time -- and send it through the uprights, contriving the current overtime situation. Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and all the rest are little more than spectators. Biden could initiate a change in the Senate rules and get rid of the filibuster (if you don't understand the Senate rules, ask a parliamentarian). But he doesn't want to get rid of the filibuster. As a former senator, for decades he maneuvered through the incomprehensible maze of the U.S. Senate, dealing with people like Mitch. He loves the Senate, as does McConnell, while a sane person finds it boring. Paradoxically, that experience of moving through quicksand is how the two of them and most of the players will find some way out of this mess. Just when everybody throws up his or her hands and screams "It's hopeless!" someone may find an obscure way out and the game will kick off still again. Bob F ranken is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who covered Washington for more than 20 years with CNN.
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Sand Lake Town Library News SAND LAKE - The SLTL Friends book sale has moved to the rain date of Saturday, October 23, 10am – 2pm on the library lawn – lots of books, DVDs, & CDs. We will also have pumpkin decorating for the kids thanks to a donation of lovely pumpkins by Mill Pond Alpacas! – All happening outdoors. If you can’t come on October 23 to decorate a pumpkin, pick one up to take home and decorate. Then submit a photo by noon on Friday, October 29 to info@sandlaketownlibrary.org (Subject: Halloween Contest). We will judge the photos and announce winners Saturday, October 30. Prize: a Stewart’s ice cream coupon. Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be Thursday, October 21 at 6:45pm in the library. We are looking for a couple of new trustees for 2022 – it’s a great way to meet people and get involved in your
community. Check the Community Calendar at sandlaketownlibrary.org for events around town. Library Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 – 3; Sat 10 – 2. Call 518-674-5050 for more information.
EG Library hosts Local Author Talk: Susan Petrie EAST GREENBUSH - The East Greenbush Community Library is hosting a Local Author Event with Susan Petrie on Thursday, November 4th at 7 pm via Zoom. Susan Petrie will read from her book and share her insights on the creation of Hundred-Mile Home: A Story Map of Albany, Troy, and the Hudson River. Her writing is an intimate portrait-a story map-of Albany, Troy, and the Hudson River that slows time and challenges us to reconsider what we choose to remember and what we choose to forget about the places we call home.
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Inspired by the story of New York’s capital region, Susan Petrie uses poetry, prose, photos, and drawings to uncover a place of intense natural beauty, legendary people, and remarkable events. As a work of art, Hundred-Mile Home moves between past and present. Her words revive a sense of wonder for what we speed past on our way to somewhere else and reanimates the forgotten history and often-overlooked natural beauty of the mid-Hudson region. The library will be raffling off a free copy of Hundred-Mile Home: A Story Map of Albany, Troy, and the Hudson River to program attendees. This event will occur on Zoom. You will be sent the Zoom link before the event. Registration at https:// eastgreenbushlibrary. librarymarket.com/localauthor-talk-susan-petrie. Contact Jody Squadere at 518-477-7476 extension 107 for questions.
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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 518-463-2166 for more information. Located on East and Herrick Streets.
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 cur-
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To Love a Child to Host 12th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration - The Spirit of Adventure CLIFTON PARK - To Love a Child, Inc. announces its 12th Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 6:00pm at Longfellows Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Spirit of Adventure themed event will feature a Silent Auction, the Circle of Love Awards presented to Mary Ann Kermani, Rilla Langley Schulte, Laurene Sheppard, Mary Passaretti and The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/ Grace Endowment Fund. In addition our 6th Annual Kids Helping Kids Auction to support local children in their efforts to help children who are less fortunate. Come join us for a unique evening of fun and celebration and help support our many programs for children and families. Ticket prices are $100 per person for dinner tickets, $50 per person for Students, $125 Honorary Committee and $150 for Super Honorary Committee. Invitation and sponsor opportunities can be found on our website. RSVP by November 11th. Learn more about the work we do in our local community, Haiti and Zimbabwe and how you can make a difference in the lives of severely impoverished children. Visit our website at www. toloveachild.net or call 518-859-4424.
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PART TIME BARTENDER Part Time. 2 years minimum experience. Fast paced restaurant. Must be available evenings & weekends. Email: thetownetavern2850@yahoo.com or Call (518) 674-3040 FLEXIBLE HOURS P/T Housecleaning. No nights or weekends req. THE GLEAM TEAM has a loyal client base & a spotless reputation for 42yrs. Our recent growth has us looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Reliable vehicle a must. (518) 477-9266 Help wanted: Female, $15/hour, 20 hours/week, M-F. 6am-1pm. Duties include but not limited to light housekeeping, personal care & meals. Nassau Village. (518) 931-0266 Homecare worker needed P/T To help with medication reminders, diabetic support & housekeeping for pleasant gentleman with memory loss. South Troy area, on bus route. Covid vac req. Send background, availability & hours desired to family at: garyhcare@gmail.com TOWN OF POESTENKILL JOB OPENINGS Bookkeeper (Part Time- 8 hours per week) The bookkeeper will be responsible for but not limited to management of bills and invoices, monitor financial transactions and reports and completing monthly and yearly reconciling of bank statements. The bookkeeper would have experience with quickbooks and an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field. This is an excellent opportunity to join and make contributions to the town. Completed resumes and three references may be sent to Tiffany Buker at tbuker@poestenkillny.com or mailed to PO Box 210 Poestenkill NY 12140 by November 3rd. Planning and Zoning Clerk (Part Time) The planning and zoning clerk will be responsible for but not limited to maintaining records of the planning and zoning office, assisting residents with town code, preparing and attending planning and zoning meetings. This position is for 10-12 hours a week, with some hours being evening hours. Completed resumes and three references may be sent to Tiffany Buker at tbuker@poestenkillny.com or mailed to PO Box 210 Poestenkill NY 12140 by November 3rd. Wine & Liquor Store, East Greenbush - 2 positions available ASAP. Nights and weekends. Flexible hours. Call Bob between the hours of 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. (518) 477-9242
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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER – TD BANK, N.A. formerly known as TD BANKNORTH, N.A., Plaintiff, -vsDAVID K. GREENSLET, KEITH JOHNSON if living, and if he is dead, any and all persons who are husbands, wives, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees or successors in interest of each of them, who may be dead, and their respective husbands, wives, heirs, devisees, and successors in interest with respect to the real property being foreclosed and described in the complaint in this action, all of whom, and whose names and residences are unknown to plaintiff, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants.-Index No. 2019-263859. Plaintiff Designates Rensselaer County as the Place of Trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance, on Plaintiff ’s attorneys within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In the event the United States of America is made a party Defendant, the time to answer for the United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated June 28, 2021. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE; New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this Foreclosure Action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney of your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY, YOU MIGHT BE ENTITLED BY LAW TO TAKE ADDITIONAL DAYS OR WEEKS TO FILE AN ANSWER TO THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY FOR MORE INFORMATION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ATTORNEY PLEASE VISIT http://ww2.nycourts.gov/admin/OPP/foreclosures.shtml OR https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/Homes/foreclosures.shtml AVISO A DEMANDADO DURANTE LA EMERGENCIA DEL CORONAVIRUS, ES POSIBLE QUE USTED TENGA DERECHO POR LEY A TOMAR DÍAS O SEMANAS ADICIONALES PARA PRESENTAR UNA RESPUESTA A ESTA PETICIÓN POR FAVOR CONTACTE A SU ABOGADO PARA MAS INFORMACIÓN. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, VISITE http://ww2.nycourts.gov/admin/OPP/foreclosures.shtml OR https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/ Homes/foreclosures.shtml The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Patrick J. McGrath, J.S.C. dated June 28, 2021. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 4967 Route 67, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 located at Section 18 Block 1 and Lot 13.1 Filed: September 21, 2021 Dated: August 30, 2021 Duane Morris LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Patrick Holston, Esq., 1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 (212) 471-1827.
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INDEX NO. EF2020-265424 Plaintiff designates RENSSELAER as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 8 RABBIT COLLEGE ROAD PETERSBURGH, NY 12138 District: Section: 68 Block: 1 Lot: 2.1 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF RENSSELAER _________________________________________________ REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. LINDA M. BOVIE, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. _________________________________________________ To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $234,000.00 and interest, recorded on July 18, 2012, at Instrument number 2012-00413390, of the Public Records of RENSSELAER County, New York, covering premises known as 8 RABBIT COLLEGE ROAD PETERSBURGH, NY 12138. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. RENSSELAER County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: March 17TH, 2021 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff MATHHEW N. MALTESE, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675
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2251 BURDETT AVENUE, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC 2251 Burdett Avenue, LLC Art. of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 09/30/2021. Office Location: Rensselaer Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 1 Ross Court, Loudonville, NY 12211. 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.
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Notice of formation of Bergmann Camp, LLC, a limited liability company ( the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on 1/12/21. Office location: Rensselaer County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 40 Morgan Road, East Greenbush, New York 12061. Purposes: to own, manage, lease, develop, operate a camp located at 864 Burden Lake Road, Nassau, New York and to buy, sell exchange, finance, refinance, and otherwise deal with real estate and personal property, as the Managers may from time to time deed in the best interests of the Company; engage in such other activities as are related or incidental to the foregoing purposes.
Notice of formation of B, M & Co. Tax Service, LLC, a limited liability company ( the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on 9/21/21. Office location: Rensselaer County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 1819 Fifth Avenue, Troy, New York 12180. Purposes: to provide tax planning and tax preparation services; to enter into and perform contracts and agreements of any kind necessary to, in connection with or incidental to the business of the Limited Liability Company. 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.
ELLE POTENTIAL LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/08/21. 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, 82 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Notice of Formation of Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name: DAWUD SOTO, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/12/2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 10 1/2 Munro Court, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.
Illumine Hair Studio LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/27/2021. Cty: Rensselaer. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to The Towne Law Firm, P.C., 500 New Karner Rd., P.O. Box 15072, Albany, NY 12212. General Purpose
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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 D&A Troy Property LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/27/2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC c/o David Moonan, 12-14 Virginia St, Springfield, MA 01108. Purpose: 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. 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 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 COMPANY. NAME: Upstate Kitchen Witchery LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/28/2021. 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 Kimberly Jensen 14 Roberts Drive, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Next Chapter Fitness and Nutrition, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/10/2021. 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 Deborah A. Lawrence, 14 Cobblestone Ln., Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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. Shree Megha, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 9/20/2021. Cty: Rensselaer. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 56 Haywood Ln., Rensselaer, NY 12144. General Purpose SPORTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/06/21. Latest date to dissolve: 12/31/2120. 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, PO Box 124, Berlin, NY 12022. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Wood and Paint Workshop LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 5/25/2021. 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 24 Manning Way, Sand Lake, NY 12153. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE AVERILL PARK – SAND LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 2, TOWN OF SAND LAKE, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, NEW YORK Permissive Referendum Resolution The Board of Fire Commis-
sioners (Board) of the Averill Park – Sand Lake Fire District No. 2 (District) has determined a need to expend up to $4,000.00 for parts and labor to address unanticipated repairs on fire district apparatus. The necessary repairs on the apparatus will allow for the safe operation of these apparatus in the performance of the protection of lives and property protected by the District. The Board has determined that adequate funds exist in the Repair Reserve Fund to support this $4,000.00 expenditure and proposes to withdraw that amount for this purpose. This Resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum of the qualified voters of the District, pursuant to section 6G of the General Municipal Law. Robert E. Blaauw District Secretary Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District # 2 TOWN OF EAST GREENBUSH HYDRANT/WATER MAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE OCTOBER 2021 Mon, Oct 25th - 3rd Ave Extension & All Streets off of it; Governors Sq, Cedarcrest, Plaza View, Birchwood Development / Valentine Dr, Deer Run, Mill Run, Flora Cir, Robin Ln. Tue, Oct 26th - Route 4 (Troy Rd) & All Streets off of it; Thompson Hill Rd, Tech Valley Dr, Paul & Glaz St, Luther Rd, Donna Lynn, Old Troy Road Ending At Iroquois Pl, Columbia Dr, Old Red Mill Rd, Red Mill Estates, August Gate Development, Olcott Ln, Rysedorph
ment, Ln, Rysedorph Ln, Oriel Ln, Upper Areas of Hampton Manor / Eastern Ave To Summit Ave. Wed, Oct 27st - All Streets on North Side of 9/20 Between Elliot Rd & Schodack Town Line; Albany Pl, Tamarack Ln, Greenwood Dr, Electric Ave, Horizonview Dr, Includes Huntswood Estates. Thurs, Oct 28th - All Streets on South Side Of 9/20 from Schodack Town Line; Middlesex, Van Buren, Bloomingdale, Hays Rd, Taylor Estates, Kriss Krossing, Short End of Phillips Rd, Wyatts Cir, Gilligan Rd, Ternan Ave, Sherwood Park, Woodland Park, Forest Point. Fri, Oct 29th - 9/20 & Barber Dr, Celeste Dr, Ridge Rd / Prospect Heights, Sherwood Ave / Clinton Park Lower Area Of Hampton Manor Below Summit Ave Including Lakeview Ave to Rensselaer City Line. Flushing will begin at 8:00 am. During flushing, water pressure will be reduced. Water may become discolored due to iron and manganese deposits in the mains. Residents should limit their use of water for cooking and laundering during flushing in their areas. Thank you for your cooperation. East Greenbush Water Department (518) 477-9367
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Rensselaer County Legislators Honor Hi-Way Recreation Bowl Owner Art Hoffmann
RENSSELAER COUNTY - Vice Chair of the Legislature Kelly Hoffman honored Hi-Way Recreation Bowling Alley and owner Art Hoffmann and his family during the October meeting of the Legislature. Hoffman praised Art and his family for providing a safe and friendly place for families to gather and enjoy the sport of bowling. Many generations of children were introduced to bowling at HiWay Recreation and have created a lifetime of memories and friendships. From birthday parties for children, to bowling leagues, and recreational bowlers, Hi-Way was the place to go for a great time. Vice Chair Hoffman congratulated Art on his retirement and thanked him for his dedication to the community on behalf of her colleagues Leon Fiacco, Tom Grant, Rob Bayly, and the entire Legislature.
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Capital District Fly Fishers Annual Fly Tying Class CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Capital District Fly Fishers is holding their annual fly tying class starting the 2nd Wednesday of January, ending in late March. Come learn the art tying flies. During the 8 session course that runs over 3 months, you will learn the tools needed, receive 14 kits with materials to tie 5 flies in each kit (for a total of 70 flys). You will also receive a host of handouts and participate in free raffles of materials. Space is limited. Date: Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 23, 30* (*extra date for weather). Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Site: Locust Lane Clubhouse – 5 Locust Lane Clifton Park, NY 12065. Fee: $85.00. Instructors: Members of Capital District Fly Fishers. Face Mask may be required, Hand Sanitizer available.
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For information about the class contact Paul at (518) 885-8257, Rodney Priddle (518) 421-6762 or cdflyfishers@gmail.com. To Register: Go to https://parksrec.egov. basgov.com/cliftonpark select adult classes or call (518) 371-6651
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 518-732-4120 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.
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond EEC GRAFTON - Every Tuesday 12:30pm - 2:30pm Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in October to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration is required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@gmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center. This program is for adults and older teens.
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