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Craft Sale At Church of the Redeemer RENSSELAER - On Saturday, November 13 from 10-2, Hot Mess Crafters is holding a craft sale in the Hearth Room where you may purchase handmade gifts for yourself and your loved ones. Sunday service on November 14 is at 9:00 with coffee hour following. We continue to are collect non-perishable food items. You may bring donations whenever the Church or Thrift Shop is open. At 9 am on Sunday, November 21, we will host an ecumenical Thanksgiving service for all the people in our community followed by a special coffee hour. Bible Study is on Wednesday at 4:00 in the Hearth Room. Thrift Shop is open every Thursday in November (except Thanksgiving) from 3-6, and on Saturday, November 20 from 9-2. The Church
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of the Redeemer is an Episcopal church located on CDTA bus route #214 at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets. There is handicap parking, a ramp in front, and a parking lot in the rear. Fr. Robert Haskell may be emailed at rhaskell2@ nycap.rr.com
Doors of Hope Adopt-a-Family Christmas Project 2021 SAND LAKE - Each year Doors of Hope Food Pantry sponsors a project in which people from our community adopt a needy family and provide Christmas gifts for them. D.O.H. provides a list of family members and a wish list for each person. D.O.H. coordinates this effort, but it is the community and local organizations who provide this generosity. We have been blessed over the years by many warm-hearted generous donors. It is
an excellent project for groups, organizations, and places of employment who would like to sponsor a family together. Gifts need to be in the store by early December, so it is important to plan now. Nancy Rockwell, our volunteer coordinator may be reached at the store (5i8-674-4048) for particulars. Nancy is in the store Tuesdays and Thursdays (9:00-4:00). If Nancy is not in, leave your number, and she will get back to you. Doors of Hope is located in the 43 Mall, W. Sand Lake.
Boy Scout Troop 41 EAST GREENBUSH - Boy Scout Troop 41 of East Greenbush will be conducting a Food Drive in December. We will be passing out flyers on December 4th and will be picking up food on December 11th. This will help local pantries restock their shelves. If for some reason we missed you donation
on December 11th by one PM, you may drop off your donation to the pavilion at the Elks club on Columbia turnpike.
Public Notice Best-Luther Fire District WEST SAND LAKE NOTCE IS HERBY GIVEN that a special vote of the Best-Luther Fire District will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2021, between the hours of 6:00pm and 9:00pm at the Best-Luther Fire House located at 303 Old Best Road, W. Sand Lake NY 12196 for the purpose of voting on the following proposition: Shall the resolution of the Board of Fire Commissioners adopted on the 14 day of November 2021, ESTABLISH A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, be approved, Only residents registered to vote with the Rensselaer Board of Elec-
tions on or before November 14, 2021, or registered with the Best-Luther Fire District on or before November 14, 2021 shall be eligible to vote.
Deck the Halls! SCHODACK LANDING - Neighbors in Muitzeskill and Schodack Landing, celebrate the holidays and decorate your home to spread holiday cheer. Hang a wreath, light a candle or more for all to see between Nov. 26, 2021 - Jan. 1, 2022. Register your street address to be included on a list of decorated homes and to win prizes. The list of street addresses will be publicized. To register, email your street address to muitzeskill@gmail.com by December 5, 2021. To be eligible to win prizes, your street address needs to be registered. Prizes will be awarded by random drawing from those registered. This event is hosted by the Four Corners Partner-
ship. The mission of the Partnership is to promote and provide quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional and social well being of our community. Like us onFacebook @ FCPcommunityhouse.
Want to Expand Trails in Sand Lake? SAND LAKE - The Town of Sand Lake Planning Oversight Committee is seeking citizens who are interested in serving on a task force to expand our trail systems in the town. No prior experience is necessary; just your enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity to become involved in improving our great town! If you wish to learn more, please reach out to the Planning Oversight Committee by emailing David Post, Planning Oversight Committee Chairman at SLPOC@ sand-lake.us.
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Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild Holds 43rd Annual Show & Sale NORTH GREENBUSH – The Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild invites the public to its 43rd Annual Show & Sale, held Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14. Big changes are in store for this year’s event, as the Show & Sale moves to Pat’s Barn in the Rensselaer Tech Park in North Greenbush. After going virtual for the 2020 Show & Sale, the Guild is thrilled to be back in person at a new, larger venue. After outgrowing its previous home, the event moves to an equally historic, new location of Pat’s Barn, which offers better accessibility (including an elevator), more space, and ample free parking. More than 40 handweavers will exhibit and sell their work at the Show & Sale, making it the largest display of handweaving in the Northeast. Guild members work all year to prepare over 2500 items for sale. Pat’s Barn, a 200 year old landmark, serves as the new home of the event, with two full floors of exhibits. The Show & Sale will include housewares such as rugs and table linens, garments including scarves, shawls and jackets, as well as holiday gifts such as cards and Please see SALE 3
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Water income slowed by rain Officials point to summer showers for city’s shortfall By KENNETH C. CROWE II
TROY - When it pours in Halfmoon, Troy’s water revenues slow to a trickle. City officials confirmed that Friday, pointing to the state Comptroller’s Office findings in its review of the proposed city’s proposed 2022 budget of $77.97 million. But the $700,000 shortfall in the city’s 2021 income from selling water to Halfmoon comes down to more than suburban residents not needing to turn on their sprinklers during a wet summer. The Saratoga County town has signed contracts with its county water authority for water and with nearby Cohoes, the comptroller noted. were impacted by unsea-
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The city saw the heavy cycle of rains this summer inundating the Capital Region and made budgetary adjustments, the mayor said. This is the state’s next-to-last review of the city budget proposal as required by the legislation establishing Troy Municipal Assistance Corp. to issue bonds of about $87 million to bail the city out of its 1990s debt. The Troy MAC debt was $11.17 million at the start of 2021. That’s the final two years-worth of debt payments. This was perhaps the most benign review the state has conducted under its authority over the last three decades. The state advised the city to watch its water revenues, noting the 2021 water income from
Halfmoon would drop to $1.2 million from $1.9 million. The city has budgeted $1.5 million from Halfmoon for 2022 which the state called reasonable. The state also warned the city about borrowing to buy vehicles instead of paying for them out of the general fund revenues. This has been an ongoing criticism about the city’s budgeting practices. Madden said the city has been moving toward relying on the annual budget for buying vehicles and has begun buying certain vehicles such as heavily used police cars with annual revenues. The city is underneath the state tax cap for 2022. The City Council is reviewing the mayor’s budget. Please see WATER 6
Mayoral race is still undecided Campaigns challenged most of the 212 absentee ballots cast in Rensselaer contest By STEVE HUGHES
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2021 Veterans Toy Drive WYNANTSKILL - The American Legion Post 1489 in Wynantskill is pleased to announce our annual Veterans Toy Drive party will be held on Sunday, November 28th from 1pm to 5pm at 111 Main Avenue. Admission is $7, or donation of a new unwrapped toy. There will be food, raffles, and a DJ. If you are unable to make the party but wish to donate a toy, drop boxes are located in the following locations: M&J Barber Shop, LaBella’s, and Hannaford in Wynantskill; Green Island Bowl and Grimm’s Building Material in Green Island; and Carol’s Eatery and the Italian Charitable Foundation in Troy. Our toys stay in our local communities to help veterans and their families, so please consider supporting this worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Town Hall Closes for Veterans Day SCHODACK - Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that the Schodack Town Hall Offices and Highway Department will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 for Veterans Day. The Transfer Station will have standard business hours. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 477-7590, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.
Sand Lake Town Hall Will be Closed on Veterans Day SAND LAKE - Sand Lake Town Hall will be closed on Thursday,
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Thank you to everyone who came out and voted to keep our county moving in the right direction. We will continue to work hard for our constituents and look forward to seeing what the next 4 years brings for Rensselaer County.
November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday. Happy Veterans Day to all of our Vets. We appreciate your service. Thank you. Barbara Hansen, Town Clerk
Aquatic Mammal Walk at Dyken Pond EEC GRAFTON - Saturday, November 13: 10am - Hike to Newcomb Pond, one of Dyken Pond’s prettiest and most secluded wetlands. Learn about the otters and beavers who live in this special area. Preregistration required. All ages welcome but must be able to hike about 3 miles at a moderate pace. Approximately 2 hours round trip. $2 per person. 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. Please visit our website www.dykenpond. org to learn more about the Center and for a complete schedule of our fall events.
Tremendous Trees Day: Homeschool Series with Dyken Pond EEC GRAFTON - Friday, November 19: 10am12pm - Get to know the trees of the Rensselaer Plateau. Make a tree identification booklet, learn how to age trees, why they grow in so many different shapes and hike to the oldest/largest tree at Dyken Pond EEC. $5 suggested donation per youth. 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. Please visit our website www.dykenpond. org to learn more about the
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Mindful Nature Walk at Dyken Pond EEC GRAFTON - Saturday, November 20: 10am12pm - Join Sandy Wilson from Spirit of Dragonflies, LLC to celebrate the wonders of the outdoors! Called Shinrin-Yoku where it originated in Japan, it is the wellness practice of being in the present moment and opening up our senses. This type of slow walking ‘sauntering’, deep breathing, presentcentered awareness, and observation in nature is shown to reduce stress, boost our moods, and strengthen our immune systems. Donations accepted if you are able. Suggested donation: $10, but truly any amount is welcome. Preregistration is required for all programs at (518) 6582055 or dykenpond@ gmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center. Please visit our
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Sand Lake Seniors Club 2022 SAND LAKE - The 2022 officers for the Sand Lake Seniors have been elected and will assume office on January 1st, 2022. The new officers are: President – Stephanie Weiss. Vice-Presidents – Pat Lane and Anna Church. Secretaries – Gina Provenzano and Theresa Schmid. Treasurer – Jean Hayes. Chaplain – Candy Budesheim. Chairman for Trips – Barbara Chesnut. Chairman for Luncheons – Rosemary Stahlman. Chairman for Hospitality – Kathy Schreiner-Smith. All three Chairman have assistants! We look forward to a very busy 2022 with new ideas and new members. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Averill Park/Sand Lake Firehouse on Eastern Turnpike in Averill Park at noon.
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shopping list. Over 500 people are expected to attend this year’s event. The show draws attendees from a wide radius, with visitors coming from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and even Ohio. Admission and off-street parking are free. The Show & Sale is staffed exclusively by Guild members, giving the public a chance to meet the makers and learn more about this craft. Daily fashion shows give visitors the opportunity to see how these unique handwoven items can be styled and feature both men’s and women’s fashions. Guild members will also continuously demonstrate both handweaving and spinning using a range of equipment types. For a preview of the event, check out the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild Youtube channel, which includes interviews, demonstrations and other content produced for the 2020 virtual Show & Sale. COVID-19 NOTICE: Proof of vaccination and masks required for all attendees. Event Hours - Friday, November 12 from 2 - 8:30 pm; Saturday, November 13 from 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, November 14 from 10 am - 4 pm Event Location- Pat’s Barn, 110 Defreest Drive, Troy NY 12180.
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Schofield said the board intends to examine the challenged ballots beginning 10 a.m. Friday. The State Police recently launched an investigation into allegations of widespread absentee ballot fraud in Rensselaer County, including allegations in the race between Stammel and Mooney. Both Republican and Democratic camps have made accusations. A campaign volunteer for Mooney initially filed the criminal complaint that began the probe. The state allowed for no-excuse absentee voting due to the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in an extraordinarily high number of “release to” ballots — a term that describes the practice of someone authorizing another person to pickup and submit their sealed absentee ballot to the board of elections. Almost a third of all absentee ballots received by elections officials in Rensselaer as of Nov. 3 were released to third parties on behalf of voters, and at least 53 of the 64 ballots in this category were given to GOP operatives for distribution. While absentee ballots have to be walked in or postmarked by Election Day, the local Board of Elections will continue to accept those arriving by mail until Nov. 9. State Police are asking anyone with information about election fraud in Rensselaer to contact investigators at 518-786-2440. Stammel and the all-Democrat seven-member Common Council have been at odds politically since he was elected in 2019 to fill the remaining two years of former Democratic Mayor Daniel Dwyer’s term. Dwyer died in November 2018. Mooney succeeded Dwyer as Common Council president in 2018 before losing the 2019 special mayoral election to Stammel by 164 votes. CONTINUED FROM 3
Poestenkill Area Food Insecurity POESTENKILL - Any greater Poestenkill area residents currently experiencing temporary or long term food insecurity can turn to The Bread of Life Food Pantry at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poestenkill for supplemental food assistance. We provide basic nutritional foods and related items the first and third Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in a very discreet, nonjudgmental manner. We offer drive-thru service where each guest receives a product list to form your order, we then fill your order and bring the completed order back to your vehicle. Delivery service to Poestenkill Seniors unable to visit our Pantry is also available. Please try us, we are here to help. Our phone number is: 518-283-6045 to leave a message. Thank you.
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In Troy, a small park causes big problems CHRIS CHURCHILL
Barker Park should be an oasis in downtown Troy. Those who live and work nearby say it’s anything but. They say the park at Third and State streets, home to downtown’s only playground, is a place where drugs are openly sold and consumed, as the used needles found there and in a nearby alley demonstrate. They say Barker Park is often rowdy and intimidating, with those who dare walk by enduring aggressive harassment. “I don’t know why it has been acceptable to write this park off,” said Emily Menn, a downtown resident and property owner newly elected to the Troy City Council. “It has been a choice to let it go.” The issues in the park are not new. Nearly 20 years ago, an article in the Times Union said Barker Park “has long been known as a hangout for the homeless, for drug dealers and for prostitutes waiting for clients.” It’s tempting, then, to think today’s problems are just more of the same. But Menn and others say Barker Park has changed — for the worse. They say that the atmosphere at the park began going downhill last year and has continued to decline, in large part because the city turned a blind eye to its problems. Now, they say, Barker Park is too often a menace. Fr. Richard Donovan of St. Anthony of Padua Church, which is adjacent to the park, said he can sometimes see drug users shooting up outside the doors of the sanctuary as he delivers his homily. Parishioners, Donovan said, are increasingly wary of attending Mass at the church, which may erect fencing to keep people from urinating and defecating alongside the building. The priest added that the Roman Catholic church believes in compassion toward those who need help, and many who spend time in the park clearly do. But some, Donovan added, “can be very aggressive. They don’t have any respect for people or property.” Last year, the city removed benches from the park in an attempt to thwart rampant drinking and drug use,
late-night noise, and regular public urination. Mayor Patrick Madden, in an email to City Council members, discussed drug overdoses at the park and said it “has become a public health nuisance.” But the controversial removing of the benches may have worsened the park’s atmosphere by making it less hospitable to those, including the homeless, who used it peacefully. And there has been no noteworthy follow-up from City Hall or the police department to address the problems, neighbors said. (Madden and Police Chief Dan DeWolf did not return requests for comment.) “The police really need to step their game up,” said Menn, noting that the police station is just two blocks from a park where passers-by, women especially, are openly harassed and threatened. “(Police) should be embarrassed. They should be mortified.” But Menn also pinned some of the blame on New York’s contentious bail reform law and other changes that have might be discouraging police departments from targeting nuisance crimes. “How many times do you arrest the same person before, as a police officer, you’re like, why are we doing this?” asked Menn, a Democrat. “There are not that many people in the city of Troy who create the majority of the crime. But if you can’t remove them from the streets, then there are no consequences, and if there are no consequences, why change your behavior?” Quang’s Vietnamese Bistro was a few doors up from Barker Park, but the restaurant recently closed when its owner, Quang Tran, decided to work instead at a restaurant in Green Island’s Starbuck Island development. Tran didn’t blame crime or bad behavior on Third Street for the closing, but he told me conditions on the street were a factor in his decision. Drug dealing in the neighborhood and crowds congregated in front of the restaurant were routine headaches that discouraged customers from coming in, and his family often worried
Colwell says holstered weapon fired bullet into, out of left leg A Troy police officer who suffered a severe gunshot wound in June, saying his semiautomatic handgun fired a round while holstered, has filed a federal lawsuit against the gun’s manufacturer, SIG Sauer, Inc., which has faced other lawsuits from law enforcement officers and others injured in similar incidents. Detective Sgt. Michael Colwell’s lawsuit said his department-issued P320 semiautomatic pistol was loaded with live rounds when he was at the department’s range and
taking part in a training exercise in which he and another officer were “clearing” rooms. During the drill, he holstered the weapon, reached across his body to arm himself with a simulated Taser and the gun fired a round without the trigger being pulled. “Colwell never touched the P320’s trigger. Colwell’s finger could not have touched the P320’s trigger while it was holstered,” the lawsuit states. “The bullet struck Colwell in his upper right thigh, traveled through his quad muscle, and exited above his right knee, causing sub-
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about his safety. “It was a tough block to work on,” Tran said, “and I saw it getting worse by the day.” Menn worries rising crime is threatening to undermine the The atmosphere at Barker Park in downprogress downtown Troy worsened last year and has town Troy has continued to decline, in large part because made in recent the city turned a blind eye to its problems, decades. She’s says a newly elected Troy City Council member and others. vowing to make cleaning up Barker Park a focus of her time on the City Council, even, she said, if doing so gets her targeted by the loud activists who seem to think any police enforcement is immoral. Children, Menn said, should be able to play on the park’s playground without fear of needles on the ground. Parishioners should be able to go to church without fear of being harassed. And restaurant owners should find Third Street an agreeable place to run a business. Those shouldn’t be big or controversial things. They’re just the basics for a decent and civil city.
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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 COVID-SAFE drive-thru drop-off location: Nassau Village Commons Pavil-
The Seeds and Fruits of Interfaith Work Under the Tent of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar Zoom story circle CAPITAL DISTRICT The Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area (IFSC) announces its November 2021 program on Thursday, November 18 from 7:00 to 8:45 pm via Zoom. The Tent of Abraham program was initiated in 2006 to celebrate the confluence of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy days that year and continues fifteen years later as a way to build interfaith bridges in the Capital Region. Rabbi
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Arthur Waskow, along with his life-partner, Rabbi Phyllis Berman of the Jewish faith, Father Chris DeGiovine of the Catholic faith and Dr. Mussarat Chaudhry of the Muslim faith will share stories of the seeds and fruits of their interfaith work. The Circle is free and open to the public. For more information or to register and receive a Zoom link to join the Circle email ifsc@withourvoice.org before 11 am on Thursday, November 18, the day of the program. The link will be emailed to you at 12 noon that day.
Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair: Vendors Needed AVERILL PARK - Girl Scout Service Unit 151 and Sky High Adventure Community Center is holding a Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 9am - 3pm at the Sky High
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Capital Region Social Happenings November 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. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible.
CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Friday Night, November 12: Donna Lee returns to our stage and will be performing an array of songs which will include her famous tribute to Janis Joplin. Donna Lee has performed at numerous venues throughout the Capital District with many talented musicians. She is best known for portraying Janis Joplin in Groovin - A Musical Journey which performed regularly in Atlantic City, as well as locally at the Palace and Proctors. She will be joined by Tony Schettino, Guitarist and Performer. Their performance starts at 7 pm. Friday Night – December 3: SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT FOR ALL -- The event starts at 5:30 pm with finger foods and meet the Board in our newly renovated Community Room and Stage. DON “THE SOUL MAN” HYMAN returns to our stage to entertain us with music and stories at 7 pm.
CTP Presents “The Thanksgiving Play” at Sand Lake Center for the Arts SAND LAKE - Join us for this one-act satirical comedy about four white people trying to devise a politically-correct First Thanksgiving play for Native American Heritage Month to be performed in the schools. These characters have to find their way through a crazy thicket of privilege, historical accuracy and school district rules. Directed by Brian and Melanie Sheldon. Rated PG13. Fri. Nov. 12 and Sat. Nov. 13 at 8pm, Sun. Nov. 14 at 2:30, plus Fri. Nov. 19 and Sat. Nov. 20 at 8pm and Sun. Nov. 21 at 2:30pm. Reserve your seats today at slca-ctp.org.
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AVERILL PARK - Congratulations to the boys varsity soccer team for winning the Section II, Class A championship! The team defeated La Salle in the final game, to win its first title since 2013. Way to go Warriors! West Sand Lake Elementary School held its first Harvest Run recently. Students brought in donations of food items to be donated to local food pantries. The event was used to raise awareness about food insecurities in school communities. Great job by everyone involved! Algonquin Middle School student Maggie Choquette competed in the Great Britain Irish Dancing Championships in London and brought home two medals! Congratulations Maggie! 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
POESTENKILL - I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all the Residents of Poestenkill who unselfishly gave me their time and/or consideration as I toured the Town this Campaign season in my effort to become your Town Supervisor. It was a very positive experience as I knocked on every door in Town, missing only about 6 homes, because most Residents I met were friendly, talkative, welcoming to a stranger and willing to at least consider my candidacy. I am most appreciative of the votes I received in this Election, which was my first attempt at elected office. Thank you again for your time and best wishes for a most enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday to you as you gather with your respective families! Tom Russell
Elmwood Hill Cemetery Update TROY - Fall cleanup began November 1st. In order to continue to maintain our beautiful cemetery your donations are greatly appreciated. Donations offset the rising cost of lawn maintenance and cemetery operations. Checks may be mad payable to: Elmwood Hill Cemetery, 51 Belle Ave, Troy NY 12180. Thank You for your continued support.
Do you Love Grafton Lakes State Park? GRAFTON - Do you have great memories of building sand castles as a kid, going on a hike or participating in a nature program? Do you use the park for ice skating, fishing, biking or cross-country skiing? Was Grafton your place to escape during Covid? We are looking to add to our volunteer list. What does a volunteer do, you ask? We have plenty of opportunities ranging from one-time events which last a few hours to long-term commitments like becoming a docent. Activities involve maintaining the trails, gardening, helping out with events in the park, picking up trash, etc. There is even help needed inside. Maybe you like to do paperwork or would
like to work with children alongside an educator. Every little bit helps and all help is appreciated! We even have a volunteer reward program. If you are interested in finding out more, send an email to graftonlakesspvolunteer@gmail.com. Please include your name, email, phone # and the type of volunteering you prefer to be notified about. But you don’t have to wait for us to contact you. There is a volunteer table in the foyer of the visitor’s center. Feel free to drop by, add your name to the volunteer sheet and get started. If you plan to do trash pick-up, supplies are available in the foyer. Need other supplies? Please let us know what you are up to and what we can do to help. If you need ideas, we can supply those too!
Poestenkill “Bread of Life” Food Pantry POESTENKILL - We are open two times each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays beginning at 4:30 pm and ending at 6:30 pm. Bring proof of your current residence and grocery bags for your food request. Starting in November 2021, we will now greet our guests inside the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, side entrance. Please wear a mask and check the extra’s tables. Two guests at a time, fill out food selection forms while waiting in your car. We will continue to practice social distancing and safety for our volunteers and guests. Delivery service to Poestenkill Seniors unable to visit our pantry is available. Call and leave your name and number at (518) 283-6045.
Our newest program offers infant and baby items (food, diapers and wipes) for those who reside in the Poestenkill area. Pre-orders only by a phone message at (518) 4280124, a private Facebook message, or email: breadoflifepoestenkill@gmail. com. We do not currently stock these items in our pantry as selections are very individualized.
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 518-322-0826. All monies go to children’s causes locally!!!
Looking for Ways to Help The Anchor Food Pantry? RENSSELAER - Return your recyclable cans and bottles to The 6 Cent Redemption Center 550 South Street-Rensselaer - Rt9J. Just inform the staff you are donating to the Anchor Food Pantry account and account will be credited automatically. This method will aid the Pantry for the upcoming Holiday giveaways at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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COMMUNITY Rensselaer County 4-H General Interest Banquet Recognition RENSSELAER COUNTY - The Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County 4-H program held their General Interest Recognition event at the East Greenbush YMCA pavilion. At the event, 4-H volunteers and members were recognized for their leadership, dedication and outstanding achievements. 4-H member, Grace Huffam of Troy was awarded a county medal for Public Speaking. 4-H members recognized for their participation at the 2021 Schaghticoke Fair were: Luke Giglio and Bret Giglio of Petersburg, Shepherdship award for sheep. Cristian Abate (Troy), Daylynn Byas (Averill Park), Brielle Chapko (Valley Falls), Kevin Cooper (Poestenkill), Nessa Corcoran (Cropseyville), Emma Deerfield (Averill Park), Mackenzie Diamond (Wynantskill), Ava Helou (Rensselaer), Glendora Kilmer (Troy), Abigail Meissner and Lila Meissner (East Nassau), as well as Lillian Sliwinski (Waterford) Goat Herdsmanship award, and Aaron Cipperly (Hoosick Falls), for the Swine Herdsmanship. Honor Club awards were presented to: Stablemates (Schaghticoke), Clover Kids and Critters (Hoosick Falls), Rensselaer County 4-H Trailblazers (Averill Park), and the Green Earthlings (Averill Park) 4-H clubs. Honor clubs are 4-H clubs that go above and beyond to help out during the year when needed planning and assisting at events. Additionally, the Clover Kids and Critters and Stablemates 4-H clubs were recognized for National 4–H Week displays.
The afternoon concluded with the installation of new club officers and a celebration of the year. For more information about the Rensselaer County 4-H program, please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County 4–H at 518-272-4210.
Trinity Lansingburgh Holiday Fair LANSINGBURGH Trinity Church Lansingburgh will hold its Holiday Fair in the Parish Hall, 585 Fourth Avenue, Troy, from 9 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Holiday hand-crafted items and homemade baked goods will be available for purchase. Three raffles will be held: basket, turkey and 50/50. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Masks are required within the Parish Hall. For more information call (518)237-7831 or visit www.trinitychurchlansingburgh.org
Zion’s UCC of Taborton Holiday Bazaar SAND LAKE - Join us from 10am to 3pm on Saturday November 13th for our annual holiday bazaar at 741 Taborton Road, Sand Lake, for many of your holiday needs, including holiday décor & gifts, Christmas wrapping paper, cards, and supplies. Visit our baked goods table, children’s craft table and enjoy our homemade soups, sandwiches, hotdogs, and slice of apple pie for lunch. Whole apple pies are available to take home. Raffle items include a holiday quilt by Linda Bondi and gift certificates to local businesses.
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Community Caregivers’ Lunchtime Chat Schedule November 2021 RENSSEALER COUNTY - All are welcome! Please dial-in to hear about interesting topics – it’s free and easy to join! Simply call 518992-6661. Or let us know if you want us to dial you in! Friday, Nov. 12, 1 pm - Travel to Normandy, France Tues, Nov. 16, 1 pm The Legend of the Lost City of Atlantis Friday, Nov. 19, 1 pm Old Time Radio: Our Miss Brooks Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1 pm - Thanksgiving Traditions (and some not-so-traditional!) Friday, Nov. 26, NO LUNCHTIME CHAT – Thanksgiving Weekend Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1 pm - Amelia Earhart, American Aviator
Holiday Balsam Fir Wreath Sale to Benefit Friends of the Dyken Pond Center GRAFTON –The Friends of the Dyken Pond Center are selling holiday balsam fir wreaths. Proceeds from sales are used to support the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center activities, such as
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scholarships for school classes to attend field trips and trail improvements. Each lush 18-inch wreath will be crafted with aromatic balsam fir, pine cones, berries, a large red bow and a collectible handmade nature ornament to be cherished for years to come. This is a pre-order sale and all wreaths must be ordered by November 14th. Cost is $30. Larger wreath sizes available upon request. Wreaths can be picked up at Roxborough Holdings (former Grafton Elementary) 13 Babcock Lake Rd., Petersburg, NY on Nov. 20 from 11-1pm or in Troy on Nov. 22 from 122pm. Pay on line or order forms can be downloaded from our website at www. dykenpond.org. You may also request order forms by contacting the Center at 658-2055 or wreaths@ dykenpond.org. Dyken Pond Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, fishing and non-motor boating.
Give the Gift of Food this Holiday Season! Wildflower Vibes CBD Store is accepting food and toy donations. Now through December 31st we will be donating non-perishable foods to our local food pantries and churches. There is a high demand for food in our communities. Every little bit helps. Please bring your donations to our store’s location: 1607 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, NY 12033. Wildflower Vibes CBD Store is also accepting new toy donations for Toys For Tots. Thank you for supporting local families this holiday season! For more information call (518) 650-8646 or follow us on Facebook @wildflowervibescbd.
Friends’ Annual Harvest 2021 NASSAU - The Friends of the Nassau Free Library invite you to our annual Harvest Fest, Saturday November 13, 2021. This year the event will be held at the Chandler Young VFW Hall Rt. 20, Nassau, NY. Once again we are offering per-ordered, frozen pies which can be picked up at the Harvest Fest. This year 8-10 vendors will offer goods for sale. Artisans and Crafter’s offerings will include; candles, knitting goods, ornaments, wreaths, paintings, baby items, table runners, crocheted items, jewelry and quilted items just to name a few. Music will be provided by a variety of our talented neighbors. Cider and donuts will be available for a small price. Doors open at 9:00 AM and close at 3:00 PM and lots of parking is available along with handicap accessibility. To pre–order pies: pick up an order blank at the Nassau Free Library, or online at www.nassaufreelibrary.org or from a member of the Friends. Pies must be prepaid at time of order and deadline for orders is November 7th. If pies cannot be picked up on November 13, prior arrangements must be made. This year we have: 10” pies: Apple, Apple crisp, Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry, Cherry, Very Berry and 6” Strawberry Rhubarb pies. We will also be holding the drawing for the winner of our Winter in Upstate quilt at this event (last chance to buy a raffle ticket!). We request that all vendors be vaccinated and all participants wear masks unless eating. Come join the fun!
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AVERILL PARK - The fall sports season officially wrapped up for AP last week with teams competing in sectionals. The football team lost 48-35 against Queensbury in the Class A semifinals on 11/5. Gavin Giordano threw for two touchdowns and ran in for another while Ryan Heffner had two touchdowns on the ground. Congratulations to the football team on the impressive season! The boys soccer team fell 2-0 to East Syracue Minoa high school in the first round of regionals on 11/3. Congratulations goes out to the boys soccer team on the tremendous season and sectional title! The girls volleyball team was defeated by #1 seed Burnt Hills 25-5, 25-7, 25-15 in sectionals. Congrats to the volleyball team on a great season! The girls cross country team placed 5th in the Class B championships on 11/5. Logan Barslow who placed fifth in the race with a time of 19:09.43. This time qualifies her for the NYSPHSAA championships next Saturday at Chenango Valley State Park. The boys cross country team placed 4th in the Class B championships. Congrats to the cross country teams on excellent seasons! The Troy-AP girls swim and dive team competed at the Section 2 championship on 11/6. Reagan O’Brien placed second in the 100 backstroke with a time of 58.89, which also set a team record. This time qualifies her for the NYSPHSAA championship in the 100 backstroke. Congratulations and good luck Reagan! We now move on to winter sports with practices beginning next week. I will be back again to report scores and highlights. Go Warriors!
AP Youth Basketball Senior League 2021-22 Season AVERILL PARK - Averill Park Youth Basketball is excited to announce that we plan on participating in the Capital District Boys CYO Sr League 21-22 Season for Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12. The team selections/evaluations will take place on Saturday November 20th at Algonquin Middle School. Grade 9-10 will be from 2:00 - 3:30 and Grades 11-12 will be from 3:30 - 5:00. It’s important we get a gauge as to how many boys are interested, so please send us an email at apyouthbasketball@gmail.com with your sons’ information. Games will start the weekend of Dec 4-5 and will be played on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evenings throughout the Winter. Locations and times of games have yet to be determined. We are in need of a Coach for the 9-10 team so please email us if you are interested. We will not be able to field a 9-10 team without a Coach. Any updates can be found on our website www.averillparkyouthbasketball.org.
AVERILL PARK - This week’s Scholar Athlete is Mason Buttaci. Mason is a captain on the Varsity soccer team, where he plays as a center defensive midfielder. Mason began playing soccer with Averill Park’s recreational league when he was five years old. Mason has not stopped playing since then, and has now been playing for 12 years. To prepare for Averill Park’s soccer season, Mason went to team practices four times a week over the summer. Even when not in his school season, Mason plays soccer all year with Alleycats and East Greenbush. Mason’s favorite part about his sport is being a part of a team. Practicing with the same people every day quickly forms camaraderie between teammates, and Mason loves being able to celebrate successes as a team. However, Mason also noted that working as a team requires more practice and communication than what is needed in an individual sport. Mason also shared that the team did well by not allowing themselves to get discouraged. Even if they fell behind in a game, they managed not to panic and make a comeback in the second half. This year, Mason’s goal was to win the sectional championship with his team. Despite a change in coaching in the middle of the season, this goal was accomplished when Mason scored against LaSalle in the Section 2 Class A sectional championship, leading his team to a 2-0 victory. In addition to his athletic success, Mason excels academically. Mason has a 97 GPA while taking three Advanced Placement courses: Advanced Placement Biology, Advanced Placement Government and Politics, and Advanced Placement Statistics. To balance school and sports, Mason plans out his time to ensure that he has enough time for schoolwork and athletic events. Mason also does his best not to procrastinate; he does homework whenever he has the opportunity between classes or before practice to help reduce his workload. Mason is also a member of the National Honor Society, and in his free time Mason enjoys skiing and spending time with friends and family. Mason’s parents help inspire him to work hard by constantly pushing Mason to put his all into everything he does. Mason also claimed that he could not excel in his sport if he did not have a multitude of people supporting him: Mason’s teammates constantly pushed him to succeed, his parents and sister always came to Mason’s games to help support him, Mason’s various coaches all helped his teams improve every day, and his brother always played soccer with Mason, and was constantly there as support. Mason would advise a younger athlete to “put 100% into every practice and match, and make sure to practice on your own outside of your scheduled practices”. Next year, Mason plans on attending a four year college and majoring in the STEM field. We wish Mason the best as he finishes his senior year and prepares for college.
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
AP Youth Basketball Hoop Camp 2021-2022 AVERILL PARK - APYB is pleased to announce that Hoop Camp is back for the 2021-2022 season! Hoop Camp is for boys and girls in Grades K-3. It will start on Saturday Dec 4th and end on Saturday February 19th.(see schedule below) Hoop Camp is a fundamental Basketball program that will include skills, drills, contests and fun games. During one of the Saturday sessions, Hoop Camp will be run by the AP Varsity and JV teams! Each participant will receive a basketball and an APYB dri-fit T-Shirt. Cost is $100. There is a family discount for multiple participants from the same family. If financial assistance is needed, please contact us. APYB is an all volunteer organization. We are in need of volunteers to either lead or help with every level of Hoop Camp. If you can help in any way, please either note in your Registration or send an email to the address listed below. Also a great way for HS Students to gain valuable volunteer experience! Schedule Algonquin New Gym (on left) Grade Level: K-1 Boys 10:00am - 11:15am Grade Level: K-2 Girls 11:15 - 12:30 Algonquin Old Gym (on right) Grade 2-3 Boys: 10:00am -11:15am Grade 2-3 Girls: 11:15am - 12:30pm Hoop Camp Dates: Dec 4, Dec 18, Jan 8, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 19 NO HOOP CAMP: Dec 11, Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 15, Feb 5 Registration and Hoop Camp schedule will be available online at www. averillparkyouthbasketball. org or http://apyb.sportssignup.com/ Please direct any questions to apyouthbasketball@gmail.com
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Our Northeastern Bats at Rensselaer Plateau Alliance RENSSELAER COUNTY - Who they are, how we protect them, and the tragedy of the White Nose Syndrome, via Zoom— Thursday, November 18, 7 pm. Emily Davis and Mike Warner have worked with New York State DEC on bat counts for many years. Both have worked as technicians for private companies studying bats and gating caves to protect the bats that hibernate there. In addition, they are office managers for the Northeast Bat Working Group - all while running a bat-themed specialty business selling worldwide. Pre-registration required. Register at www.rensselaerplateau.org.
Leaf Raking for Veterans 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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one of this year’s wreath making workshops at Pineridge Cross Country Ski Area in Petersburg. Come learn to make a fragrant balsam wreath to last the entire season with a variety of fresh evergreens. Learn about local trees - is this a balsam, a white pine, or a spruce? and celebrate local forests. A note on Covid precautions for these workshops: weather permitting, weather permitting, there will be a table outside for people who prefer not to be indoors. Masks will be required inside the building. Learn more/register at www. rensselaerplateau.org.
Poestenkill Town Resident’s Only…. The Town of Poestenkill is Sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Program POESTENKILL - Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event will be held at the Poestenkill Town Hall, located at 38 Davis Drive. We will be accepting anything with a Board or a Cord and any Scrap Metal The following items are FREE: Computers, Docking Stations, Tablets, MP3 Players, Servers, Cable/Wiring, Office Equipment, Projectors, Computer Speakers, Radios, Routers, Cell Phones, lead acid & lithium ion batteries (no rechargeable batteries), SD cards. TV’S ARE NOT ACCEPTED. This service is being provided by Capital Region Electronics Recycling. For more information, please call Sue Horton, Town Clerk at 518-283-5119 or visit crerecycling.com
The Pittstown Historical Society has Planned the Following Event PITTSTOWN - “The Real Natty Bumppo” is
the topic of a lecture to be held on November 18th at the Pittstown Town Hall in Tomhannock at 7:30 PM. The story of how a long standing dispute about the identity of the real Natty Bumppo will be presented by Joyce Brewer and Corinne Eldred of the Hoosick Township Historical Society. You will learn about the competitive spirit that existed between Hoosick Falls and Cooperstown, NY in claiming Natty as their own. Natty is the protagonist in James Fenimore Cooper’s novels, the Leatherstocking Tales. Back in 1865 it was reported that the citizens of Hoosick Falls were starting a movement to erect a monument marking the grave of Nathaniel Shipman, who locals believed to be the original “Natty Bumppo” buried there in 1809. The century long, unresolved dispute has most recently been addressed by the town of Hoosick, giving Mr. Shipman his rightful place in history. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Pittstown Historical Society. For further information,
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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 raf-
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Stephentown Lighted Parade STEPHENTOWN - Kick off the holiday season with the Stephentown Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 27. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus by decorating a tractor, side-by-side, float, fire truck, or car with lights and parade through town from Stephentown Fire Hall to the Veterans Park. Or line the streets to watch the parade! The parade steps off at 5:30 PM. The parade will culminate with the Annual Tree Lighting at the Veterans Park at 6 PM followed by carols, cookies, and cocoa. If you’re interested in participating in the lighted
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Holiday Book Bonanza EAST GREENBUSH To all children’s book lovers: Meet several authors and find a special book for your loved ones at the Holiday Book Bonanza on Nov. 27 (Small Business Saturday). Visit the Country Trunk, 705 Columbia Tpk, East Greenbush, NY. Shop local in the holiday spirit for children’s books and other gifts from 10a4p. Get your books signed, enjoy complimentary gift wrapping, and a warm beverage and treat. Give the gift of reading! For more info, contact cath.zampier@gmail.com.
65th Annual Greens Show at The Hart Cluett Mansion TROY - This year, the Van Rensselaer Garden Club is delighted to announce the 65th Annual Greens Show! 12 rooms inside the Marble House at the Hart Cluett Museum, 57 Second Street, Downtown Troy, will be decorated for the holidays with a Children’s Holiday Storybooks theme.
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ConsciousnessRaising Book Discussion CAPITAL DISTRICT - Sunday, November 21 at 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine by Larry Dossey, M.D. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork. org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup.com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.
Community Caregivers November 2021 Volunteer Orientation Sessions RENSSELAER COUNTY - Can you spare an hour or two a month to help your community? Our volunteers make friendly phone calls & visits, grocery shop and drive our neighbors* to medical appointments. Orientation is a first step in volunteering with us. Please allow 45 minutes. Please register at the email below or by calling 518-456-2898. Individual sessions are available upon request by emailing Meredith Osta at: meredith@communitycaregiv-
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Thanksgiving Pies by the VFW Auxiliary to Sullivan Jones Post 7466 POESTENKILL - Holidays are busy so let the VFW Auxiliary to Sullivan Jones Post 7466 bake your pies for you! 9” pies, blueberry, apple, cherry, pumpkin and are $15.00 each. Call Nancy 518-283-6197 to place your order. Pick up you pies at 25 Veterans Street, Poestenkill on November 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 or November 24th from 12:00 to 5:00.
Elvis to visist Hoosick Falls Senior Center HOOSICK FALLS The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church Street, will hold a special event at the center on Friday, Nov 19th. We have invited Donny ‘ELVIS’ to come and share some of his favorite songs with us. All county residents 60 and over are invited to come take this walk down memory lane. We ask that all attend lunch at a suggested donation of $3. The meal will be a turkey dinner with mashed potatoes and broccoli. You must call to sign up for this event. State and County Guidelines will be posted and must be followed at all times for the safety of our seniors. Please call the Center to sign up at 518686-7561.
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Lake George’s Festival of Lights Grows in 2021 GLENS FALLS, NY - Events to a T reprises its successful Holiday Festival of Lights, growing significantly this year to take place along Canada Street in Lake George, New York, from November 27 to December 31, 2021. Visitors and locals alike can get in the holiday spirit by enjoying decorated storefronts on Canada Street and a huge light display in Shepard’s Park in Lake George. There is no cost to enjoy the lights. The festival also features several standout events which are ticketed: Royal Snow Sisters Holiday Princess Show, Ha-Ha-Holiday Comedy Show, a Holiday Artisan Market, and live family-friendly music. Advance tickets are required. Tickets can be purchased and information can be found at www.eventstoat.net. Live Entertainment: Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 -
Family-friendly live music, dance performances, entertainment and more, Saturdays in Shepard’s Park from noon to 4 p.m. Free to attend. Royal Snow Sisters Holiday Princess Show: Saturday, Dec.4 - Watch as your favorite sisters perform familiar songs you love as well as some holiday tunes. There will be time for photos and autographs, crafts, singing and dancing. Showtimes are at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Tickets: $15 per person. Royal Snow Sisters Holiday Princess Dinner Theater and Meet & Greet: Saturday, Dec. 4 - Enjoy the performance, singalong, and table-to-table exclusive meet-and-greet. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos and autographs and even a dance party. The ticket price includes an entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. The show starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person. Ha-Ha-Holiday Com-
edy Show: Friday, Dec. 10 - This event features a hilarious line-up of some crazy talented comedians who are sure to bring the holiday cheer. For ages 18 and up, the comedy show takes place at the Marriott Hotel. Showtimes are at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Cost: $20. Holiday Artisan Market: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18 & 19 - Shop the holiday market at Fort William Henry Resort Carriage House, with more than 50 artisan vendors offering handmade items and beautiful and unique gifts. Sample delicious food, take a FREE picture with Santa, enjoy free arts and craft activities for kids provided by local nonprofits as well as live entertainment and more. There is a small fee to attend with proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations. A few vendor spaces remain, at $100 for both days. Contact Letizia at eventstoat123@ gmail.com to inquire as a vendor. “The lights are best enjoyed when it’s dark out,
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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
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THANK YOU, EAST GREENBUSH It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as a member of the East Greenbush town board; to have had the opportunity to work with colleagues of outstanding character who look to improve the lives of fellow residents; and, toward that end, to walk away with the hope that I was able to make at least a small contribution. Beyond my appreciation for the support and patience of my wife, Mary Ann, and a few close friends, I’m grateful to the current members of the town board for having brought out the best in me during the time that we’ve served together, and consider myself to be a better person as a result. While I haven’t been successful in every election over the years, it is by far most important that the residents of East Greenbush always remain winners; such will be the case with the new town board as good government continues under its direction. Congratulations to Hollie Kennedy as she returns, and to Ed Nestler as he joins the effort, to keep East Greenbush growing. Happy holidays to the residents of East Greenbush; please be well! ~Rick Matters
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How to care for fresh holiday wreaths Majestic Christmas trees garner the lion’s share of the decorative fanfare when the holidays arrive. Trees may be the focal points of holiday decor, but the humble wreath adorning the front door is the first decoration guests are likely to see when visiting a home. Wreaths may need some care to maintain their beauty all month long. Here are some tips to help holiday wreaths last as long as possible. Choose a wreath wisely When shopping for a wreath, choose freshly cut greenery that you assemble yourself; otherwise, look for wreaths made from freshly cut boughs with their foliage intact. Make sure not too many needles or leaves are falling off. Heavily decorated, preassembled wreaths may be convenient, but ornaments can make it challenging to give the wreath the moisture it needs to survive. Moisture/water Access to moisture will help to keep the wreath fresh. While a Christmas tree trunk may sit inside of a stand filled with water, wreaths require a little ingenuity. According to the wreath and garland retailer Club Botanic, if you will not be hanging a freshly purchased wreath right away, keep it in a plastic liner in a cool, dark place to help it retain moisture. Just make sure you don’t seal that liner closed. Before
hanging, lay the wreath in a couple of inches of water for about an hour or up to a day so that the cut stems can soak up water. Once the wreath is hanging on a door or elsewhere, spritz it with water every few days to prevent it from drying out. Location, location, location Where you hang the wreath is key to its longevity. Wreaths and garlands hung indoors likely won’t last as long as those hung outside, advises the floral retailer Bouqs.com. Evergreen boughs tend to require a colder climate to thrive, and indoor heat can prematurely zap moisture from the wreath. Using a humidifier indoors or misting the wreath may help. It’s probably best to hang fresh wreaths outdoors, but avoid direct sunlight, which can dry out the greenery. Slightly shaded spots are best. If your front door is bathed in full sun for hours, hang an artificial wreath here instead of a fresh one. Maintain airflow Another factor that can affect the wreath’s longevity is an ample flow of oxygen. Wreaths tend to last much longer when kept on an outer door, indicates Harbor Farm in Ellsworth, ME. Wreaths sandwiched between a front door and a storm door will probably perish faster due to lack of
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Dining & Entertainment Glendora Vegetarian Club 2012 cycling silver medalist Dotsie Bausch went vegan when she was 36 years old. Dotsie became a vegan after watching a video and realized animals were not being
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treated humanely by the animal agricultural system. She changed her eating habits based on her ethics. Dotsie is the founder and executive director of Switch4Good. Switch 4Good’s goal is to spread the dairy-free message JOKES 1. Daddy is in the living watching football on TV. Mommy is in the kitchen working hard when the son comes to her and asks what does” NFL “ stand for? Mommy says, “National Foolishness Live”. 2. You know a man really loves his wife when he calls her his “ first round draft pick.” 3. The football fan is holding the TV remote in his hand and calls into the kitchen, “Hey, Helen, is there anything you want to say before the football season begins?” For more information, visit americanvegan.org. Contact Glendora’s Vegetarian Club at 518 931-0266 in Albany NY.
Veterans Day Dinner
Nassau Reformed Church Annual Pork Roast Dinner NASSAU - The Annual Roast Pork dinner sponsored by the Nassau Reformed Church will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It is with pride that we have been serving this dinner to Nassau and surrounding communities since 1955. Dinner is $15 and includes; roast pork, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, 2 vegetables, applesauce, rolls, and homemade desserts. Due to the continued COVID issue. Dinner will be TAKE OUT ONLY. Please call Melissa at 518653-5141 to reserve your dinner. The Church is located at 43 Church Street in the Village of Nassau, Rensselaer County.
Wreaths Across America Roast Beef Dinner
SAND LAKE - The Sand Lake Kiwanis Club wants to invite all to participate in the next Pasta Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, November 13th from 4PM to 7PM at the Sand Lake Veterans Hall on Rt. 43. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for Kids (10yrs. & Younger), or $25 Special for a Family of 4. Meals will consist of pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, & dessert. All Meals are Drive-Up/Take-Out. Pre Orders may be made starting at 2 PM (on the day of the event) by calling (518) 421-1339. Pasta Dinners will continue to be held every second Saturday of each month. All proceeds support Kiwanis community projects.
WYNANTSKILL - The American Legion Post 1489 at 111 Main Ave. In Wynantskill will be holding our 5th annual roast beef dinner to benefit Wreaths Across America on Saturday, November 13th from 2-6pm. Once again, this year’s event will be takeout only. Dinner will include roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and dinner roll for $15. We will be taking pre-orders until Wednesday, November 10th. This event sells out every year, so please place your order well in advance as walk-in orders will not be guaranteed. You may call 518-227-7438 to reserve your dinner. All proceeds will be used to purchased wreaths which will be placed on veterans’ graves at Saratoga National Cemetery on Saturday, December 18th. If you wish to make a donation to help us meet this year’s goal of 600 wreaths, you may make donations at the post or go online to WreathsAcrossAmerica.org and use our fundraising group ID# NY0160. We hope to see you there, and thank you in advance for your support!
East Greenbush Fire Company Pizza Night
Nassau Fire Spaghetti Dinner
VALLEY FALLS - VFW Post 1938, Poplar Ave, Valley Falls will serve a roast beef dinner on Friday, November 12 from 5-7 p.m. to honor Veterans. Dinner is free for Veterans and active duty, $10 for ages 13 and over, $5 for children 5-12.
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EAST GREENBUSH - The East Greenbush Fire Company will be holding a pizza night on November 13, 2021 at 68 Phillips Road fire station .The night goes from 4pm - 7:30 pm - call in orders starting at 2 pm. We have wings, mozzarella sticks.and garden salad . The pizza has the usual toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, peppers, onions, olives and bacon. Remember that it is takeout only. So come and enjoy and Thank you for your support.
NASSAU - Nassau Hose Company take out Spaghetti Dinner on November 13th, 2021 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Fire House, 26 Chatham Street, Nassau. Spaghetti, Meatballs, & drink for $10 in a takeout container. Please drive in from the Nassau Village Park on John Street, through the Fire House Driveway. You will not even have to get out of your vehicle. Help support the Nassau Hose Company with a great dinner.
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Dining & Entertainment VFW Post #7338 East Greenbush Pancake Breakfast EAST GREENBUSH - Help Support your local Veterans! The Public is welcome! VFW Post 7338, East Greenbush, 100 Hayes Road Sunday November 21, 2021, 9 am to 12 noon. Eat in or take-out. Breakfast includes Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausages, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Water and Assorted Juices. Adults - $10.00, Children 6 to 12 - $5.00, Children Under 6 – Free. We will also have raffle tickets for sale. Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated! Please order in advance for take-out by emailing us at VFWpost7338@ gmail.com or calling 518-477-7770. Must call before Sunday’s Breakfast (Sat) and leave Name and Pick-up time in voice mail message. There is no one available at the Post to answer the phone. Thank you for your Support!
Schodack Valley Fire Co. Pizza & Wing Night CASTLETON - It is with great pleasure to announce that our Saturday, November 20th pizza and wing night will allow indoor dining in addition to the usual take out. After a long absence , you will again be able to join friends and family in a comfortable and spacious safe environment. Our special pie of the month is our crowd pleasing “meat lovers”. We also offer delicious antipasto
salads, mozzarella sticks and a full array of beverages. Hours for this fundraiser are 4 to 7pm. Please call 518477-4215 for take out orders. Our firehouse is located at 1553 Schodack Valley Rd. Castleton NY.
Roast Pork Dinner Take-Out CASTLETON - After a one-year hiatus The Emmanuel Reformed Church Roast Pork Dinner is back! Instead of dining-in, it will be take-out. The dinner on November 20 includes pork loin, mashed potatoes, squash, green beans, applesauce, and dessert all for $14. When you call 518-7327766 to reserve your dinner(s) please let us know what time between 5 and 6 pm you will be picking your meals up. The church is located at 1150 Maple Hill Rd., Castleton adjacent to the Maple Hill High School tennis courts.
Pawling Ave United Methodist Church Thanksgiving Dinner TROY - Pawling Ave United Methodist Church, 520 Pawling Ave,Troy, NY, will once again hold our free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Take out only from 12 noon to 2 pm. Dinner includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade bread, choice of homemade pie slice - apple, pumpkin or mincemeat. Reservations required NLT November 20 - call Melanie at 518-779-6004. Indicate your choice of pie when placing your reservation. If you would like to help out, we will be prepping the meal Monday through
Rt. 66 Meats & Smokehouse Will Be Offering Thanksgiving Meals Don’t Feel Like Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner? We Will Have Dinners Available Upon Request!
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A variety of Stuffing; Cranberry Walnut, Bacon & Cheddar, Sausage Stuffing & Regular Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Green Bean Casserole, Assorted Pies & Appetizers Available Too!
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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.
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 20 Colonial Drive, Knox
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR My Town is a DEC Toilet That the NYSDEC never intended to protect our environment or our health, well-being and quality of life in the now-blighted area of Poestenkill surrounding the DEC-permitted Poestenkill transfer station, said blighted area a DEC “Black Air” zone where human occupation is not deemed worthy of protection, that being a classic example of environmental injustice, defined as the disproportionate exposure of the poor to pollution, and its concomitant effects on health and environment, it is only necessary to return to the 29 October 1993 decision of Hon. Robert C. Williams, JSC, in The Matter of the Application of Paul R. Plante For a Judgment Pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules against New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Thomas C. Jorling as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Benson Bros. Disposal, Inc. wherein was stated as follows concerning DEC’s intentional negligence in issuing that permit, to wit: The Court next addresses the DEC’s motion to remand the permit for further proceedings. The DEC has admitted that it issued the permit in reliance on an incomplete application and in violation of applicable statutes (Affirmation of Kathleen Liston Morrison in Support of State Respondents’ Request for Remand [“Liston Aff.”], para. 2]). Because it acted with an intent to turn that area of Poestenkill surrounding the Poestenkill transfer station into the essence of the regional toilet it became with its slime-covered ground outside the transfer station, a slime composed of emulsified garbage of all descriptions including human excrement from adult diapers, the DEC totally ignored the law, and wrote us all off as expendables, those of us unfortunate enough to be included in the area of the “Black Air” zone, notwithstanding it was a residential zone by Poestenkill Code, and thus,
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in Poestenkill, we now have to live with the ugly future bequeathed us by the DEC. Paul Plante, Poestenkill
New Housing Opportunities in Poestenkill My son Chip and I, residents of Poestenkill since 1968, are proposing a new type of residential development in the town that consists of 16 townhomes in what is currently an existing gravel mine off of route 351 adjacent to the Deer Creek community. There are several reasons for the proposal of this project. However, probably the most important is that our town population is aging. There are more seniors in our town now than ever before. Many of these people (as well as others) have approached us requesting such a project because the maintenance and ownership of their existing homes and properties have become a financial or physical burden to them. A majority of these people have lived here most of their lives and are residents that have been or currently are involved in town activities and organizations. They have made valuable contributions to our town and community through their knowledge and resources and would like nothing more than to remain a resident of the town they have been a part of for so many years. The location of the proposed project is hardly visible from route 351 or the residents in Deer Creek and would maintain the rural/residential character of our town. The project will actually decrease the noise and improve the visual aesthetics in comparison to the current use. As with any proposed new residential community, it has to be designed to meet all applicable local and state regulations such as building codes, etc. These regulations are considerably more stringent now than they were when the Deer Creek community was constructed. A public hearing with the town board for this proposed community has been scheduled for November 18, 2021 at
7 p.m. It will most likely be held at the Poestenkill Town Hall or the Poestenkill firehouse. If you are interested in this project or know someone who may be, please contact the town board members and please attend the public hearing and show your support. Kevin W. Kronau, Poestenkill
Poestenkill Business Association Meet the Candidates: Take Two In Steve Valente’s Letter to the Editor from the October 28 issue of the Advertiser, he openly mocks the name of the Democratic Candidate for County Executive by referring to her as Ms. Right. For the record, her name is Gwen Wright…W-R-I-G-H-T….and he clearly knows this because he was the moderator at the recent Meet the Candidate’s Night Sponsored by the Poestenkill Business Association. Why he chose this crass and petty act, I am at a loss to understand…and I won’t spend much time trying to figure out. The Meet the Candidates Night was billed as “an opportunity for you (citizens) to question your candidates”, not as a debate for which winners and losers would be declared, yet Steve Valente, as the event moderator and President of the Business Association chose to declare a “win for republicans” in the public media. I for one, wonder if this action has violated the prohibition on non-for-profit organizations chartered in New York from endorsing political candidates, but I’ll leave that up to the NYS Charities Bureau. More than one speaker at the Meet the Candidates Night made a point to express how proud they are of the positive values they and their families see demonstrated over and over in our community here in Poestenkill. I guess there’s always an exception to every rule. Bob Crowley, Chairman, Poestenkill Democratic Committee
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OPINION
Energy! We Got It! Let's Keep It!
Gary Franks, Tribune Content Agency
Today the USA is being asked to stop using one of our God-given treasures -- our natural resources that produce energy, the driving force to our economic engine. Who is asking us to do this? Countries led by European nations that do not have a significant number of energy-producing natural resources of their own. Hmm. America has been blessed with rich soil and natural resources that can produce a variety of delicious foods and energy, respectively. We should be most thankful. When I was in Congress, if they had been polled, I think many Americans would have held the belief that God determines the temperature for all parts of the world. Starting in 1997 with the Kyoto Protocol, a new industry/movement developed predicated on the claim that man can significantly and dramatically affect the temperature or weather. Republicans do believe in science and do believe in protecting our environment. We all believe and understand that man can cause problems to our environment -- air pollution, smog, toxic landfills, oil spills and their environmental impact, fouled rivers and oceans, tainted drinking water, are all evidence of man-made problems that, to a degree, we have solved. But the other side, I would facetiously say, would probably profess that the floods that Noah had to deal with were caused by global warming. And the parting of the Red Sea, the destruction of Gomorrah, and I could go on, were all likely caused by man. They would be right to a degree. As a devout Christian, however, I would believe it has more to do with the acts of man toward his fellow man that caused those things to occur. To not use the God-given resources that have helped to make our nation great and provided millions of jobs seems irrational. It would be like playing a game of cards and turning in all your aces because people and countries that lack aces have convinced you that aces are evil. The outcome? We lose if other countries fail to give up their aces. Leaders from a couple of the biggest producers of greenhouse gas emissions, China, and Russia, decided not to attend the latest big Climate Summit in Glasglow, Scotland. What message does that send? Without a truly dedicated China, Russia, India, Brazil, and other large industrialize countries alongside the United States, the desired climate change objectives cannot be met. The willingness to spend hundreds of bil-
lions of dollars to alter the nation's economy is a huge gamble when you can neither control the actions of other countries nor establish an enforcement mechanism to penalize those countries that fail to develop and implement a realistic plan to get to net zero emissions by a certain date. Since the signing of the Paris Accord in 2015, the grade the accord would likely get from objective observers of the first five years would be an F for failure. Yet, the Build Back Better plan would seek to spend a half-trillion dollars partially via corporate welfare spending toward the goal of fighting climate change by seeking to phase out fossil fuels and establish new means to produce much needed energy for Americans. We cannot forget the federally funded and botched $570 million renewable Solyndra energy investment made when Biden was vice president. During 2019 and 2020, America became a net energy exporter, but now we are begging other nations for fossil fuels and crude oil as prices at the pump soar. On energy, we should be all in. We should not try to destroy or kill our fossil fuels industries. We should implore them to do better as they have over the decades. They should continue to keep and increase nuclear and hydropower. We have been doing both for decades without the Build Back Better plan. There are zero carbon emissions in nuclear energy. It is the largest source of clean power in the country, and it already supplies more than half of the nation's emission-free electricity. Here too, we need to make improvements and keep their cost down while speeding up the construction of smaller nuclear-production systems. We are America. We do not need to follow those whose agendas may not be in accord with promoting America's greatness. Lastly, we must not give China, or any other nation, any competitive advantage. We are not so good that we can win with one hand tied behind our backs. We are number one in the world in the production of energy, and nothing should be allowed to remove us from that position. Gary Franks served three terms as U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th District. He was the first Black Republican elected to the House in nearly 60 years and New England's first Black member of the House. Host: podcast "We Speak Frankly." Author: "With God, For God, and For Country." @GaryFranks
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New T-shirt slogan for Democratic members of Congress as President Joe Biden headed out for the G-20 and U.N. climate change summits: "My Grandpa Joe went to Europe, and all I got was this lousy framework." Last week, when Biden flew off to conquer the economic, climate and pandemic worlds, he left Congress behind to fill in the blanks of his own domestic economic social program. Now, with a price of $1.75 trillion (that's with a "T"!), it can hardly be called bare bones. But it had already been stripped from $3.5 trillion by abandoning major progressive goals like paid family leave and many aspects of climate change. The combined infrastructure legislation and what's left of "Build Back Better" social infrastructure rebuilding are being finessed with compromise promises to revisit the rejects in the months ahead, before the midterm elections, when the president's party might lose control of Congress and it all goes kablooie for him. He effectively has lost control of Congress anyway, with a few "moderates" able to gum up the liberals' hopes. The names Manchin, Sinema and Gottheimer are not about to set the lefties' hearts a-flutter, but hey, that's what legislation is all about. President Biden made his decades of Washington experience a major selling point, and his own party might fail with a thud to deliver the goods beyond the face-saving stage. He might end the year with nothing more than the knowledge that when you reach for the stars, you can get badly burned. The new political year will be cluttered with hundreds of midterm campaigns, which are more about control of the House and Senate and less about governing. Between now and then, we are treated to the venomous debate over whether to govern at all, as some federal agencies will flat shut down if the Republicans and Democrats can't figure out some cease-fire in their war to agree to a spending plan for the year. Not only that, but the "it'll never happen" rejection of the nation's borrowing authority could, in fact, happen in about six weeks if some sort of kamikaze group of House members or senators recklessly miscalculates and causes all manner of fiscal chaos worldwide by not voting to raise the debt ceiling, irretrievably embarrassing the United States of America, as if Donald Trump wasn't enough. I wouldn't want to be Joe Biden as he travels to summits overseas. Other world leaders will relish being able to remind him that the USA was a former world power. Those other world leaders being, for instance, the prime minister of Luxembourg or Prince Albert of Monaco. But while Joe has been testily negotiating to repair the international damage of the Trump administration, accompanied by first lady Dr. Jill Biden, Trump trumped him in the photo op competition by dragging former first lady Melania to a World Series game in Atlanta, and even persuaded her to join the crowd in the bad taste Tomahawk Chop. Democrats and Native American advocates would never participate in that. Advantage Trump (I realize that's a mixed sports metaphor). Trump showed that in Deep South Georgia he doesn't have to be as invisible as he needs to be in suburbanized Virginia, where Glenn Youngkin's strategy has been to deny that Donald Trump exists. So while Grandpa Joe has been cavorting around Europe, the Democrats have been hard at work collecting souvenirs for his return ... slogging through the details of the skeletal framework Biden left behind. No matter how successful they have been in avoiding the pitfalls of climate change, for instance, they face a political climate that is full of headwinds. Bob Franken is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who covered Washington for more than 20 years with CNN
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FULL TIME Property Management General Contractor - East Greenbush Reliable individual to perform light contracting work, painting, landscaping, demolition. It will consist of visiting apartment buildings throughout the Capital District. $18+ Flexible Hours. F/T, P/T. Benefits Included for F/T employee. We will provide transportation. (518) 477-9100
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 Job Opening / Help Wanted Part-time Hydro Plant Operator/Technician (Capital District ) Ampersand NY Operations Co. is seeking a part-time plant operator who will be responsible for all operation and maintenance activities of an automated hydroelectric generating station located in the Capital District. Entry level candidates with a mechanical aptitude and the motivation and ability to learn new subject matter from our experienced field staff are encouraged to apply. Duties include inspection and operation of a hydroelectric generating facility and associated maintenance work. On call rotation is required. We are looking for a candidate with: --Experience with rotating machinery (five years experience) --Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electro-mechanical systems --Ability to read schematics. -- PLC knowledge a plus ANYOC is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a safe, positive and productive working environment. Please send resume and hourly salary requirements with the subject “Part-time Hydro – Oper. ” to dcrandell@nycap.rr.com. Job Posting: Clerk – Full Time The Town of East Greenbush is currently seeking applications to fill the position of Full Time Clerk – Water and Sewer Department. This position is responsible for maintaining the records of the Water and Sewer utility customers within the Town of East Greenbush which include the processing, mailing, and posting of customer bills/payments, as well as, assisting the Receiver of Taxes with the collection of payments when needed. The Clerk within the Water and Sewer Department communicates with customers to provide information and resolve inquiries pertaining to charges and services, and also works closely with the Receiver of Taxes, Assessor and Building and Planning departments. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Public Works. The Clerk position within the Water and Sewer department is a unionized position affording the incumbent collective bargaining rights under the CSEA Local 842/Unit 825700. This is an excellent opportunity to join and make contributions to a busy municipal buildings/Water and Sewer department within a growing community. For minimum requirements and a full job description, including application submission details, please visit the Town Website at www.eastgreenbush.org. The Town of East Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer. P/T HANDYMAN To start up two Lincolns every month. $100 to charge batteries, change fluids and drive the cars in the yard. Located in Nassau Village. (518) 931-0266 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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FORD Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is accepting bids for the following Properties: 2009 Ford Focus (4 door - @67,000 miles) and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (@78,000 miles). Only sealed bids will be considered. Bids will be opened and the decision to accept or reject will be made by the extension association treasurer. Only definite and specific amounts in terms of dollars will be accepted as an offer. A certified check must be delivered to the extension association before the property is removed. Any or all bids may be rejected by the extension association. No guarantee on the property implied. The property must be removed within 10 days of the acceptance of the bid offer. All bids must include the dollar amount of the bid, name, address and signature of the bidder and date. All bids must be submitted to Marcie Vohnoutka, Association Treasurer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 on or before 3:30 PM on Monday, November 22nd, 2021. If you have questions please reach out to Marcie at 518-272-4210.
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$$CA$H$$ FOR JUNK CARS $100-$1000. FREE PICKUP (518) 914-8633 CASH FOR METAL/CARS We buy farm equip., metal, cars. We have the equip. to take care of big jobs. Highest prices paid. Demolition. Towing & transport avail. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-3369 CHEAPER THAN DUMPSTERS Old appliances and furniture REMOVED FROM YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. Small or Large jobs. CLEANOUTS. Call Bill the Junkman at (518) 256-6124. Credit cards accepted. DIVORCE $389.00 - Uncontested Make Divorce Easy – only 1 Signature, Inc. poor person app. Info: (518) 274-0380 DOG TRAINING CLASSES Now offering two classes: Basic Obedience 7 week class (6 months & older)- $170 and AKC Canine Good Citizen 6 week class-$150. Classes held at Nassau Reformed Church, 43 Church St, Nassau, 12123. For class information and registration email: Suzanne Bunney, CPDT-KA at sbunney64@gmail.com DUMPSTER RENTALS 12yd. & 14yd. available. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133 DUMPSTERS Lowest rates possible 6, 8,10,12, 15, 20, 25, 30 yard sizes. Ed LaplacaW.S.L. Cell (518) 378-1080 FAST FIX HEATING and PLUMBING LLC 24 hr. service, fully ins. 26 yrs. exp. Installs/ replacements, tuneups, trouble shooting. Fixing all your heating & plumbing needs. (518) 256-1346 GLASS/SCREEN REPAIR Broken glass, torn screens repaired. Home repairs. Makes house calls. (518) 203-8595 GUTTER CLEANING SPECIAL BUY 1 GET 1 - 1/2 OFF. $80-$120. INSURED!!! TEXT/CALL (518) 450-9357 HANDYMAN Remodeling, carpentry, decks, porches, masonry, int./ext. paint, fences, doors/windows, gutters, all repairs. Free est. 518-669-0814 or 518-271-9161
HOUSE CLEANING Call today for an estimate on a one-time deep cleaning or regularly scheduled cleanings. Excellent references. Linda (518) 222-9734 HOUSE CLEANING Perfect Premises House Cleaning since 1988. Jill (518) 727-1342 JUNK REMOVAL & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, fence & retaining wall removal, yard cleanup. Res./comm. clean out & organize. Fully equipped to handle any job. (518) 339-3369. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. LANDSCAPING Comm./Res. Tree removal & Stump grinding,. Shrub & Tree installation. Shrub & hedge trimming. Fall cleanups. Curb side pile p/u avail. Free est. CALL SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING (518) 813-5787 Lawn/Landscaping Fall Clean-ups, Mowing, Snow-plowing. Will also buy scrap cars and metal. Ron @ Yard Art Landscape Concierge, (518) 674-0817 MASONRY - Redden Masonry All phases, new & old. Brick, block, concrete, stone work. Fully ins. Shawn 518-577-0962 PAINTER, VACCINATED 32yrs exp. Custom colors. Small jobs or new drywall. Free est. 518-203-7166 or 618-8051 PENTAGON SEWER DRAIN CLEANING & REPAIR Comm/Res. Fully insured & bonded. (518) 428-7230 PROPERTY SERVICES Fall cleanup, snowplowing, lawn care, tree trimming & carpentry. Insured. (518) 447-9303 P.W. PAINTING All phases of painting & staining. Your int/ext painting residential specialist. Excellent workmanship. Great prices & reas. rates. Free est., fully ins., ref’s. (518) 396-0898 ROOFING All phases of roofing & repairs. Shingle, Slate Repairs, Torch Down/epdm, Flat Roofs, Chimney Repairs & Rebuilds and Rooftop Snow Removal. 24/7 Emergency Repairs. Accepting Credit Cards. Fully licensed & insured. Call DEPENDABLE ROOFING for a FREE Estimate. (413) 281-5655, (413) 441-1380 SEPTIC CLEANING SAND LAKE SEPTIC Tanks cleaned, repair, new installation. (518) 674-3000 SEPTIC SERVICES Pumping, repairs, installations. Sewer & drain cleanin. A.P. Septic. (518) 674-0908
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HOUSE RENTALS RESIDENTIAL WANTED ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING? Call BRYCE for a Fair Price and Top Price. (518) 928-1231
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2Fl, 2BR house. Garage, W/D hookup. $1400/mo. West Sand Lake. Credit check. No pets, No smoking. Jim LaPorte, Venture Realty. Cell (518) 588-6755
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T.L. Cannon has successfully operated Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across Upstate NY, CT, and PA for more than 30 years!
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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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A Blue Star Mothers Veteran Benefit Concert, The Blue Star Mothers Capital Region NY 2 Present “Legends Of Rock, Blues & Soul” ALBANY - The EGG Hart Theatre, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 7:30pm. Come celebrate a magical journey back to the “Sixties” with this live concert recreating a variety of Classic Rock Legends and their hit songs. Our very own Capital District ensemble has been performing for 12 years throughout the Northeast. This Classic Rock Production is arguably the biggest and most believable tribute concert in the US today. This year you’ll enjoy the memories in a live concert setting of, Joe
Cocker (Lenny Thomas), Santana, Neil Young(Scott Garling), Linda Ronstadt (Fran O’Neill), Janis Joplin (Alison Jacobs), David Clayton, Thomas (BS&T), Eric Burdon (Kris Coleman), Aretha Franklin (Mercedes Williams), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Mick Jagger (Tommy Love), Jim Morrison (Gary Weinlein). Classic Rock Productions always support our veterans. Proceeds from this performance will benefit the Capital Regions “Blue Star Mothers of America”. Information: Gary Weinlein / Director at 518859-6063 / garyweinlein@ nycap.rr.com Donna Abare / Blue Star Mothers President at 518-852 8145 donnav@ ymail.com
Poestenkill Seniors POESTENKILL - Our weekly meetings are held
every Tuesday at 1:00 in the afternoon at the Sullivan Jones Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. We have catered lunches, pizza, clam steams, fish fries and luncheons that are held at various restaurants and best of all bus trips to casinos, theaters and points of interest. Informational talks on senior safety and health are given from time to time. Dues are $15.00 a year. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting followed by Bingo and cards. Come join the fun and a afternoon out. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. Hope to see you there. Attendees must wear a mask until seated and social distancing is encouraged
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF RENSSELAER --------------------------------JAMIE FLAHERTY AND ANN FLAHERTY, Plaintiffs, -againstJ.M. MCALLISTER ENTERPRISES L.L.C. AND JUSTIN M. MCALLISTER, Defendants. SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Index No.: 2019-263328 To the above-named Defendant(s): You are hereby summoned and required to serve a notice of appearance or a demand for a complaint on the plaintiffs at the address stated below. If this summons with notice was personally delivered to you in the State of New York, you must serve the notice of appearance within 20 days after such service, excluding the day of service. If this summons was not personally delivered to you in the State of New York, you must serve the notice of appearance within 30 days after service of the summons is complete, as provided by law. Notice: The nature of this action is for breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment and misrepresentation. Defendants fraudulently induced Plaintiffs into entering into a contract with Defendants, was paid under the terms of the contract, and Defendants breached the contract with Plaintiffs by failing to perform any work under the contract and failing to return any monies received from Plaintiffs for work to be done under the contract.. The relief sought is monetary damages. The sum of money for which judgment may be taken in the case of default is $19,967.00, plus interest, attorneys’ fees and the costs of this action. If you fail to serve a notice of appearance or a demand for a complaint within the applicable time limitation stated above, a judgment will be entered against you by default for the sum of $19,967.00, with interest thereon from the date of entry of judgment and the costs of this action. Plaintiffs designate Rensselaer County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is Plaintiffs’ address as they reside in Rensselaer County and the contract was signed and to be performed in Rensselaer County. Dated: May 22, 2019 Albany, New York O’CONNELL AND ARONOWITZ, P.C. Graig F. Zappia Esq. Attorney for Plaintiffs 54 State Street, 9th Floor Albany, New York 12207 Tel. (518) 462-5601 gzappia@oalaw.com TO: Justin M. McAllister, Defendant 179 River Street, Apt. B Troy, New York 12180 J.M. McAllister Enterprises LLC, Defendant 77 Glendale Road Latham, New York 12110
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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. 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.
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 NOTICE OF FORMATION of 76 NORTH GREENBUSH, LLC. Arts. of Org. were filed with the Sec’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/07/2021. Office in Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 359 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180. 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.
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 LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY. NAME: TiFe Executive Consulting. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 21, 2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 13 Kestner Lane Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For 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.
Sand Lake Town Library News SAND LAKE - SLT Library will be closed Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Access your account online to request or renew library materials; or leave a message at 518-674-5949. The SLT Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, November 18 at 6:45pm in the program room. If you’re looking for ways to get involved in your community, we’re looking for new trustees for 2022. Come help us build a stronger library to meet the community’s present
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: RnR Bagel & Coffee. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/7/2021. 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 Joseph Begany, 1302 Schodack Valley Rd, Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: - LEIKA LLC. Articles or organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 09 2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 256 Washington St 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 (LLC) The name of the LLC is 44 Sherwood Ave, LLC. The Articles of Organization of the LLC were filed with the NY Secretary of State on May 19, 2021. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Rensselaer County. The Secretary of State is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 206 Washington Ave, Albany, New York 12210.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FSM Contractors LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/16/202. 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 6 Birch Drive West Sand Lake NY 12196. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TWISTED SYNERGY MOTORSPORTS LLC a domestic LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 10/28/2021 Office location: RENSSELAER County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to 466 HAYS RD, EAST GREENBUSH NY 12144. There is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose.
and future needs. The book for SLTL Book Club’s December discussion will be “Animal, Vegetable, Junk” by Mark Bittman. Pick up a copy at the library. Intro to Cloud Computing Tuesday, November 30 at 6pm. Is your cell phone clogged up and displaying “low storage” alerts? Want to email large batches of photos without a hitch? Need to access your files on the go? Worried about online data safety? We’ll explore the mysterious “Cloud” and learn how to get files and photos moving automatically between your various devices. This class is a lecture with demonstrations, taught online, via Zoom. Skill Level: Intermediate Check the Community Calendar at sandlaketownlibrary.org for events around town. Submit events to info@ sandlaketownlibrary.org. Library Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 – 3; Sat 10 – 2. Call 518-674-5050 for more information.
Nassau Community Connections Community Center Volunteer Training Presentation NASSAU - As we get set to open the Nassau Community Connections Community Center, Volunteers are needed to staff it! We are looking for Volunteers to help fulfill the purpose of the Center: a place for people to build a sense of community, provide fellowship, engage in activities, and be referred to the resources they need. Volunteers will staff the Community Center starting from the hours of 9am-12pm during weekdays, with the intention of expanding these hours as time goes on.
Shortsleeve Plumbing LLC Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: Shortsleeve Plumbing LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 28, 2021. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against is may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 7 Summit Way Apt C Troy, NY 12180: 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.
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
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Election of the East Schodack Fire District will take place on December 14, 2021 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p .m. at the East Schodack Fire House located at 3071 NY 150, East Schodack, New York 12063, for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2026. Only East Schodack Fire District residents registered to vote with the Rensselaer Board of Elections on or before November 16, 2021 shall be eligible to vote.
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.
LEGAL NOTICE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE EAST SCHODACK FIRE DISTRICT ON DECEMBER 14, 2021
Candidates for District Office shall file their names and the position they are seeking with the Secretary of the East Schodack Fire District, at 3071 NY 150, East Schodack, New York 12063, no later than November 24, 2021.
Volunteers will assist community members and help oversee operation of the space, always with another Volunteer at their side. Join us for this Volunteer Training Presentation on Friday, November 12th at 7pm and get acquainted with everything you need to Volunteer and help the community of Nassau! Presented by Nassau Community Connections Officers Chaplain Michael Needham, Secretary John Imhoff, plus Treasurer Lori Clark and Joe Gil, our Communications Officer!
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Back by Popular Demand Rockin’ Rob at the Rensselaer Senior Center RENSSELAER - Thursday ,November 18th noon lunch celebrating Thanksgiving with turkey and all the fixins. There will be no nap with Rockin’ Rob in the house. Dance off the pumpkin pie with music and laughter. You will leave at the end of the day with a smile on your face and fond memories. Don’t sit home alone come rock with us at the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center. Reservations needed call early. We are located on East and Herrick streets in Rensselaer suggested donation for lunch is $3
we can’t wait to see you! Call (518) 463-2166 for more information and for reservations.
North Greenbush Public Library Update NORTH GREENSBUSH - To honor all who have served our country, today, Veterans Day, November 11, the North Greenbush Public Library will be closed. And in preparation for our national feasting day celebrating the harvest, Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25, we will close at 5 PM the Wednesday before, November 24, and remain closed through Friday, November 26. The library will reopen on Saturday, November 27 at 10 AM. The November pick for
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our Virtual Book Club is “Northern Spy” by Flynn Berry. A thriller and mystery, the book’s protagonist, Tessa, a young mother, is drawn into working as a double agent in the Irish Republican Army. Join this heart-stopping discussion on Monday, November 29, at 6:30 via Zoom. Email library@ northgreenbushlibrary. org for a copy of the book or the meeting link. Involvement in our community following a year of tumultuous change can open doors of healing and growth. The North Greenbush Public Library is asking you to help further the purpose of the library to the community and become a trustee Board member. As a trustee you will help create and develop the mission of the library.
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Among the areas a trustee is involved with are the planning and evaluation of the library’s service programs; helping secure funding; exercising fiduciary responsibility for the use of public and private funds; maintaining a Library that strives to meet the needs of the community, and promoting the library to the local community. Our trustees come from
all walks of life, each with their own strength, which together creates a voice of the future. Please join our future. Contact Kenneth G. Bogdan, Board President, at drkbogs@gmail. com, with your questions about the activities of the Board of Trustees. Library hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM-7 PM, and Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM. Library patrons are
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