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Vietnam veterans recognized for service heavy enemy fire. During his two tours in the Vietnam War as a helicopter crew chief he earned the equivalent to 53 Army Air Medals. He earned seven of those awards for his duty performance during missions while under heavy enemy fire. He also earned 54 awards of the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross and five New York Conspicuous Service Stars. “I earned a Strike Flight Award (Air Medal) for each of 20 sorties, including many while under enemy fire,” he recalled. He had to successfully complete 20 helicopter sorties in the combat zone in order to earn a Strike Flight Award. By the time he left South Vietnam for good, he logged more than 2,800 flight hours and more than 2,200 sorties. Fox’s aircraft transported Marines and Army soldiers to and from remote jungle sites including artillery fire bases, did resupply missions, re-conned, rescued downed pilots, and evacuated the wounded. Those missions included the Khe Sanh, Demilitarized Zone, Laos, Cambodia and the Ashau Valley, he said. The Lansingburgh High School graduate attended Corning Community College and Carolina University before he enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1967. After he completed rifle and aviation machinist training he deployed to DaNang, South Vietnam. Afterward he was assigned to a helicopter unit at a base on Marble Mountain. He became a crew chief aboard H-34 and H-46 helicopters. As a crew chief he was responsible for preventive maintenance and performing pre-flight checks. He also was a door gunner, manning a 50-caiber machine gun,
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Former Marine Sgt. David Terry Fox of Voorheesville, who earned an astonishing 53 Marine Strike Flight Awards for Aerial Combat, received a New York State Senate Liberty Medal for his exemplary service as a Marine in the Vietnam War. Fox also received a Rev. Francis A. Kelley Military Honor Society Medal of Freedom for military and community service as a Troy Fire Department paramedic before he retired. Retired Army Col. John Brownrigg of West Sand Lake, a Vietnam War veteran also received a New York State Senate Liberty Medal during a Gen. Peter Gansevoort Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon at the Century House. Former Marine Sgt. Kenneth Wells of Feura Bush, a Vietnam War veteran, received a shadow box displaying all the medals his grandfather, Pvt. George Van Buren earned in World War I. The medals include the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest medal a soldier can earn for combat heroism. Meredith Legg, assistant head of Emma Willard School, received the DAR’s Women in History Award on behalf of the women’s school in Troy. “The Kelley Medal of Freedom Award reflects Fox’s exemplary service on and off the battlefield,” said John Mullen of Troy, chairman of the Kelley Society, after the presentation. In Vietnam, Fox earned a Distinguished Flying Cross for his brave efforts as a helicopter crew chief and door gunner during the rescue of an embattled and trapped Marine recon team off a 4,000 foot cliff while under
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Retired Army Col. John Brownrigg of West Sand Lake, a Vietnam War veteran, receives a New York state Senate Liberty Medal during a Gen. Peter Gansevoort Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon at the Century House in Latham.
during sorties. After he redeployed home, Fox went to work in a hardware store, a concrete firm and Altech before he went to work for the Troy Fire Department. He retired as a captain after 25 years of service. Brownrigg served with the 101st Airborne Division. He earned a Silver Star, two Bronze Star Medals, two Purple Hearts, three Army Commendation Medals, a Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm, two Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Unit Citations, a Combat Infantry Badge, a Parachute Badge, and a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal.
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NORTH GREENBUSH - A 27-year-old town resident who threatened last Wednesday to shoot a man and a woman if they hit his car, who then struck a police car when officers attempted to arrest him, surrendered last Thursday, town police said. The man’s alleged actions, which led to felony and Please see AUTHOR 12 misdemeanor weapons and drug charges, started at 1 p.m. last Wednesday in the Raizada Fuels gas station parking lot on Main Any Price, Area or Condition Avenue in Wynantskill, FAST, FAIR OFFERS and led to the deployment of a SWAT team when he was believed to be holed P.O. Box 1831, Albany NY 12201 up in a house just down 518-441-6376 • rdrehabllc@aol.com the road around Rhodes Avenue, Chief David Keevern said. The suspect did not know the woman he
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County hikes nursing home pay Rensselaer County move seeks to ensure adequatstaffing level By PETE DEMOLA
Rensselaer County has approved pay raises to shore up staffing levels at the county-run nursing home in anticipation of a winter coronavirus surge. The increases adopted by legislators will help position the county to better deal with ongoing staffing shortages that are now typical in the medical and health care professions, county officials said. Certified nursing assistants are due for a $2 an hour increase; licensed practical nurses, $2, and registered nurses, a $10 an hour increase. Van Rensselaer Manor hasn’t
been alone in struggling to retain staff during the pandemic. “Like all care institutions, the Van Rensselaer Manor is facing staffing challenges,” said Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin.” We hope this move helps retain current staffers and bring new employees to the VRM.” The county has already reduced intake of residents as a result of shortfalls: Van Rensselaer Manor has a capacity of 362 beds, but has reduced the number by several dozen during the staffing shortage, county officials said. The pay incentives are in addition to the previously negotiated 2 percent increase per the contract. A separate incentive program for nursing staff includes bonus amounts of $100 for less than fulltime nursing staff, and $200 for full-time staffers.
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New York lawmakers are considering scheduling a legislative committee hearing to revive a push for more funding for dam safety after a Times Union investigation revealed gaps in oversight of the structures across the state, many of which are in poor condition. The newspaper’s reporting found 147 large and potentially dangerous dams in New York are in “unsound” condition, while thousands of others haven’t been inspected in 20 years or more. In the wake of the story, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for more to be done to ensure the state’s dams are safe before a flood occurs. “We have some sort of climate-related disaster every day around the nation,” said Assem-
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Town Hall Closes for Christmas Holiday SCHODACK - Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents of Schodack that the Town Hall Offices will be closed on Friday, December 24th, and Monday, December 27, 2021 for the Christmas Holiday. The Town Hall offices will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, December 25, 2021 and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. The Highway Department will be available for any and all emergencies. The Town Hall offices will also be closed on Friday, December 31, 2021 for the New Year Holiday. The Town Hall Offices will resume regular hours on January 3, 2021. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 518-477-7590, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Concerned Citizens For Clean Drinking Water Meets with Supervisor Hammond POESTENKILL – On December 10, 2021, several members of Concerned Citizens for Clean Drinking Water (CCCDW) met with Poestenkill Town Supervisor Keith Hammond to discuss the current water issues in the area surrounding homes near Algonquin Middle School. The members shared their goal to restore safe drinking water to their community and stressed that the members’ interest is to work with town offi-
cials as the investigation goes forward. During the meeting, CCCDW and Supervisor Hammond agreed to maintain an open dialog regarding the status of well testing and efforts to find the source of the PFAS contaminants. In particular, CCCDW requested that the results of private well testing be incorporated into updates that are provided to the public by Rensselaer County. CCCDW also shared information regarding alternate laboratory testing facilities that could speed up test results. CCCDW is an ad-hoc group of area residents formed to share information and advocate at all government levels regarding the PFAS contamination found at Algonquin Middle School and nearby homes.
From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk NORTH GREENBUSH - Please be informed that the Town of North Greenbush Town Hall will be closed on Friday, December 24th and Monday December 27th, in observance of The Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Thank you for your kind attention. Have a happy and healthy Holiday Season!
Holiday Hours NASSAU - Sandra Rings, Nassau Town Clerk, would like to wish everyone a safe and blessed holiday season and to inform residents of the Town of Nassau that the Transfer Station will be open on Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve and Friday, December
31, New Year’s Eve. The Transfer Station will be closed however on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Nassau Town Hall will be closed on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Sycaway Seniors BRUNSWICK - The Sycaway Seniors will have only one meeting in December, that will be their Christmas party with reservations only. Members and visitors are welcome Monday, January 3, 2022 and Monday January 17, 2022. Music Entertainment, Bingo, 50/50 and refreshments. We will have a “Meet and Greet” each meeting. We have 36 members, men and women. Call Nancy McCloskey 518279-0847 for info. Meetings first and third Mondays of the month. Keyes Lane, turn at Howie’s Jewelry on Hoosick St., Brunswick Recreation Center. Handicap entrance and restrooms available.
East Greenbush Town Hall, Highway Garage, and Transfer Station Closures for Upcoming Holidays EAST GREENBUSH - Ellen Pangburn, Town Clerk, and Michelle Eckler, Deputy Clerk, extend their warmest wishes to you and your family & friends for a joyful holiday season. They would like to remind Town residents that the East Greenbush Town Hall and Highway Garage will both be closed on Friday, December 24th and Friday, December 31st in observation of the upcoming holidays. The Transfer Station will be open at 8:30 on those Friday’s, however, closing at 3:00. Note the Transfer Station will be closed on both Saturday’s, December 25th, 2021 and
January 1, 2022 for the holidays. If you need to reach someone during town closures, please call Dispatch at 518.479.2525. Regular business hours for the Town of East Greenbush Town Hall and Highway Garage will resume on Monday, January 3, 2022. Regular hours for the Transfer Station will resume on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. Please reach out to the Town Clerk’s Office if you have any questions at 518.477.7145, between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30. Ellen or Michelle would be happy to help you. Continue to keep safe and enjoy the holidays!
Grafton Senior Center News CROPSEYVILLE Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Cropseyville, will be open with limited hours. State and County Guidelines will be posted and must be followed at all times. The center is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 3:00 with congregate lunch and activities. Van transportation to and from the center will be available on limited days. Please call to be placed on the list. On Dec 28th there will be Scratch Off Bingo with a Rootbeer Float social time following lunch (Beef Patty with gravy, mashed potato and vegetable). There will be Yoga at 10:00. Dec 30th we will have games and toast in the New Year following lunch (Swedish meatballs with Noodles). The center is also open on Monday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:00 for our 10:00 Yoga class. There is a $3 suggested donation for all lunches at the center. All other activities are free to residents 60 and over. Please call the center
at (518) 279-3413 to be added to the lunch list. The staff at the Everett Wagar Senior Center wishes everyone an enjoyable and safe Holiday, and a Happy New Year.
Sand Lake Seniors 2021 SAND LAKE - As we close 2021, the Executive Board wish to thank everyone that participated and helped in our Club activities this year. We had a very memorable Christmas party thanks to many, many businesses donating gifts, and to the excellent efforts of our Hospitality and Party Committee led by Judy and Tom Riston. Thank you to the Averill Park/Sand Lake Firehouse for the beautifully decorated hall and to Guiliano’s Catering for the delicious meal. The Club will meet on January 13th with the newly elected Board presiding. Remember please, if the Averill Park/Sand Lake Schools are closed due to weather, the Club will not be meeting. If you are 55+ and are looking for an active senior club, we meet on the second Thursday of each month at the AP/SL Firehouse. The dues are $15 for 2022 and payable by check only with a completed application which can be obtained at a meeting. Thank you and Happy New Year everyone!
Calling All Knitters BRUNSWICK - Are you someone who likes to knit, but you’ve already made everything you need for yourself and your family? We have a great opportunity where you can use your skill to help others! You are welcome to participate in our Prayer Shawl Knitting Group every first and third
Thursday at 12:30 PM in the lobby at Brunswick Church. Shawls are made to share and bring comfort to those who are ill or suffering, and they have always been very much appreciated. For more details about joining the group, or if you know of someone who could use a prayer shawl, please call the church office at 518-2793792. This is a ministry of Brunswick Church at 42 White Church Lane (just off Rt. 351). Our worship services are Sundays at 9:30 AM and all are welcome; however, church attendance is not required to join the knitting group or to request a prayer shawl.
Merry Christmas From Church of the Redeemer RENSSELAER - Christmas Eve service is at 4 PM on Friday, December 24. On Sunday, December 26, service is at 9 AM followed by coffee hour. Hot Mess Crafters will meet again on Wednesday January 5 at 10 AM. Come and learn to use a Knitting Jennie, a round loom that dates back to the 1700s. We have looms and yarn to get you started. Bible Study is suspended until Wednesday, February 2 at 4 PM. Thrift Shop is now closed until Thursday, February 3 from 3-6’, The Church of the Redeemer is an Episcopal church located on CDTA bus route #214 at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets. There is handicap parking, a ramp in front, and a parking lot in the rear. Fr. Robert Haskell may be emailed at rhaskell2@nycap.rr.com
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CENTER BRUNSWICK - We would like to thank the community for participating in our recent food drive We delivered two cars full of food to the Grafton Food Pantry and we able to provide 5 full Thanksgiving Dinners to families in need. Our Giving Tree was a huge success providing toys and clothing for 22 children. The Mitten Tree is filling up with scarves, hats, gloves and mittens which will be donated to local children. Pet food and supplies are being collected throughout the month to donate to local shelters. Christmas Eve Service of Lessons, Carols and a short message will be December 24 at 7:30 pm. We continue to collect greeting cards to be donated to St. Jude’s Ranch where they have an entrepreneur program for youth and clean pill bottles with caps for Matthew 25 Ministries. Brooks Bar-B-Q will be January 8, 2022 from 2-6 pm. $ 13 full dinner - $6.00 1/2 chicken only. Call Jill at 518 258-2164 for tickets.
BRUNSWICK - We would like to extend a warm invitation to the community to attend one of our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services. We will be offering two identical events of carols, lessons, and candlelight at 3:00 and 6:00 PM. Both services will be held on December 24th in the worship center at Brunswick Church (42 White Church Lane, just off Rt. 351). We would love to have you join us!
What is Domestic Abuse and What Can We Do About It? CAPITAL DISTRICT - Domestic abuse, also called domestic violence (DV) is one or more of these behaviors by one intimate partner towards another: threats, intimidation, emotional abuse, physical assault and sexual assault. It is a pattern of coercive control and exercise of power. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In New York state alone, the DV hotlines receive over 19,000 calls a day. DV is a culturally learned and socially tolerated public health problem which is like the proverbial elephant in the room which we don’t feel free to discuss. Myths about Domestic abuse dispelled * DV is a private matter between the partners. No. Domestic abuse is a crime, according to the Violence Against Women Act 1994/96 which offers equal coverage to women and men. Left unchecked, it creates chronic stress in all the family members including the children and adversely affects their mental and physical health. * Only women are victims of DV - False. DV is the number one predictor of child abuse. Also, one in four men are abused by their partners but most don’t reveal it. Everyone in the abuser’s household, not only the victim, would be walking on egg shells, apprehensive of being abused any moment
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on flimsy grounds. In extreme cases, the abusers killed the entire family and then killed themselves. * DV happens only once or twice in a relationship. False. It happens repeatedly. Abusers usually escalate violent behaviors in frequency and severity. * The abusers can’t control their anger. - False. Angry abusers stop the violence when they hear a knock on the door and exercise restraint until there are no witnesses. They don’t abuse their coworkers or people at the stores. They behave well outside and strive to maintain a positive public image. * DV is caused by alcohol or drugs. - False. Most men who abuse their partners don’t drink or abuse drugs. Alcohol and drugs don’t cause abusive behavior but they reduce the inhibition of the abuser which may increase the severity of abuse. * DV happens to those with lower income/education. - False. The DV Hotlines receive calls, chats and texts from people of every socioeconomic class and religion, including the wealthy and highly educated. * If the abuser shows remorse and promises to behave, the abuse will stop. - False. Remorse and begging for forgiveness are ploys to temporarily pacify and perpetuate the control over the victim. The abuse mostly gets worse. * Boys who witness DV will grow up to be abusers - Only one in three boys who witness abuse become adult abusers. The majority of abused children raise their own children without violence. * The victim can just leave. - Abused women are in the greatest danger of severe or lethal attacks when attempting to leave or after leaving. They might have no safe place to go, can’t support herself and children, feels humiliated about the abuse, fears that her friends, family and community will blame her and for emotional or religious reasons. A survivor believes the partner’s promises to change and hopes for an abuse-free life. Safely ending a violent relationship requires a well though-out plan and preparation. The DV agencies offer help in this regard. What can we do about domestic abuse? - Each of us can take simple steps like: # 1 Empowering the victims by believing their experiences. They very rarely tell lies. # 2 Searching online for “Domestic Violence agencies near me” under quotes for their contact information and making it widely available at libraries, waiting rooms, restrooms etc.; learning from videos and articles on “bystander intervention techniques” online and applying the techniques to stop abuse if it happens in our presence. #3 Discussing media reports on domestic abuse with our friends and family, to bring awareness and eliminate the stigma around it. For FREE, anonymous, 24/7 help, you can contact one or more of the local DV agencies (refer #2 above) or the national ‘Domestic Violence Hotline’ at 1-800799-SAFE (7233), TEXT ‘START’ to 88788 or CHAT at https://www.thehotline. org/.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service DEFREESTVILLE - All are welcome to join us for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Friday, December 24th at 10:00 PM at Blooming Grove Church located at 706 Bloominggrove Drive, DeFreestville 12144 located across from Rt. 4 CDTA Park and Ride parking lot.
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY News From Averill Park CSD AVERILL PARK During the holiday season, students at all levels volunteer their time and give back to those in need. Among the many events students participated in, the APHS Key Club spent time volunteering at the Latham Regional Food Bank, organizing food items for distribution. The Builder’s Club at Algonquin Middle School created homemade dog toys and donated them to the Mohawk Valley Humane Society. Elementary students participated in the ninth annual Toys for Tyler toy drive, bringing in many presents that will be shared with children regionally. Great job everyone! A change to the 202122 school calendar was adopted by the Board of Education during its meeting on Monday, December 13. Two full days have been changed to half days to accommodate Superintendent’s Conferences. Tuesday, February 15, and Thursday, April 7 will now be half days for all students in grades K-12. 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
Christmas Eve on the Mountain SAND LAKE - Come join us at Zion’s United Church of Christ for our annual Christmas Eve service on Friday December 24th starting at 6:30pm, 741 Taborton Road, Sand Lake, NY 12153. We end the service with everyone given a candle and leave with the lights out.
Gilead at Christmas CENTER BRUNSWICK - Gilead Lutheran Church in Center Brunswick will be holding an outside carol sing and bon fire on Christmas Eve at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24th. Please join us and bring hot coffee and/or chocolate and a chair as we gather to prepare for the birth of Christ. Our candlelight service will begin at 7:30 when we tell the Christmas story with scripture and song. Our regular Sunday service is December 26th at 10:30 a.m. We also want to mention that our Sunday School is holding their classes on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The children will be singing at the service on December 19th. As part of our community outreach, our monthly food pantry and takeout dinner will be held on December 30th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The dinner will be beef stew, tossed salad and dessert and is always a free-will offering. We also have collected Christmas gifts from our wish list of families who could use a helping hand at Christmas time. Gilead’s web site is
www.gileadlutheran.org. Any questions, please call and leave a message at 518279-9270. The services are live streamed through Facebook and You Tube which can be accessed through our web site. Tune in to our previous service on December 12th.
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2021 Christmas Services POESTENKILL/TROY - Our two churches are delighted to share our wonderful new minister to present our Christmas season services, Pastor Kate Drefke. Please come and join us at either church as we celebrate Christmas. At Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, NY 12140 - 772 Route 351, Poestenkill – Friday, December 24, 2021 at 9 PM. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – and Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at 9 AM. Lessons & Carols to refresh & renew our Christmas Peace & Hope. At Faith Lutheran Church. Troy - 50 Leversee Road, Troy, NY 12182. Friday, December 24, 2021 at 7 PM - Christmas Eve Service – and Sunday, December 26, 2021 at 10:30 AM - Christmas Peace & Hope. Hope to see you at either church.
Christmas Eve Services at First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush EAST GREENBUSH Christmas Eve Services at First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd. East Greenbush 518477-9693 - 5 pm Family Service. 7 pm Candelight Service - will also be live streamed on Facebook . 9 pm Candlelight Service, with communion after the service. Attendance may be limited. Face masks are required.
Join us on Christmas Eve at Church of the Covenant UM AVERILL PARK Please join us on Christmas Eve for two services at Church of the Covenant United Methodist. 7:00 pm is a Story & Carol service with organist Ruth Jackson. 10:00 pm is the tradition Festival of Lessons and Carols with the COC Choir, accompanied by Joanne Mensching. We are “The Round Church” at 3055 NY 43, Averill Park, NY 12018. In accordance with the NYS mandate, masks must be worn at all times inside the building.
Historical Calendars NORTH GREENBUSH - The 2022 North Greenbush Historical Calendars are now available for purchase. They contain old time pictures including Tess Alber’s 1930’s ice cream stand, the Killmen Drum and Bugle Corps, the St.Jude’s Horse Show and much more. Calendars are for sale at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town Hall on Main Avenue Wynantskill (518) 283-4306. The cost is $12.00 (exact change or check made
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Sky High Adventure Center Fundraiser Success Thank you to Lexi Lane, Meg & Rachael Strickland, the Girl Scouts, Crafters, Kiwanians, Elected Officials, Veterans, Community Leaders, Bob Pasquarelli, Jim Snack, Tim & Kim Murdick, Paul Koniowka, John Giannone, Wolfy Balga and David Johnson for making our first Holiday Craft Fair a big success. - John Slyer
SAND LAKE – UPDATE: Through the help of the community, Wolfy has made great strides in achieving the first funding benchmark for the platform where the pavilion will rest. Although there is more work to be done, he thanks you all for your support in getting to his goal. When Rensco town budgets are strapped by flood repair and Covid relief, one aspiring Eagle Scout is finding a way! There is no secret that Rensco has been challenged by thousands of dollars in flood damage and of course, the Covid crisis. Unfortunately, when this happens, community projects take a back seat to road repair and other critical needs. This is where the aspiring Eagle Scout Wolfgang Balga comes in. Wolfy, in partnership with the newly established Skyhigh Community Center in Sand Lake, has committed to an ambitious project of building an impressive, much needed pavilion for community use. If that isn’t notable enough, he is doing it all through donations, volunteers and old fashioned elbow grease. This is what he says on the gofundme page: “Hello, My name is Wolfgang Balga. I am a boy scout from troop 2526 out of Averill Park and I am organizing the staged construction of a pavilion to be built at the Skyhigh Community Center. By donating your time, expertise, materials or money to this project, you are helping to provide the community with a great outside area for any and all activities, whether it be a for a nice place to meet outside during the summer, or a stage for a concert or other performances, this pavilion is a must for everything that goes on at the community center.” The deadline for completion of the first phase of the project is spring of 22 because Wolfy will be leaving this lifetime legacy to go to college. For more information about this project please visit the gofundme page by scanning the attached image with your phone or visiting https:// gofund.me/d902147c - Check back here for continued updates on the project. out to the Town of North Greenbush.) If you want it mailed the cost is $15.
Christmas Eve Service STEPHENTOWN - Join us at Stephentown Federated Church 1513 Garfield Road, Stephentown, NY as Pastor Chris Garrison leads us in a family friendly service of carols and candles on Friday, December 24th at 7:30. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible. Masks required.
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Volunteers Needed Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association is recruiting volunteers to become new members. We welcome honorably discharged veterans to join the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association and Color Guard. The Honor Guard also joins directly with all active duty branches sharing in the ceremonial procedures. If you are interested in exploring membership, please go to www.snchga. org and read about our organization. If you feel the Honor Guard may be a good fit for you, complete an application and mail the required forms to the address on the application. If you would like to talk to someone before applying for membership, please email mjoly@nycap.rr.com with your information so you may be contacted or call 518-383-3214 (Mark Joly) or 518-253-3202 (Art Dutcher) to discuss your questions with an Honor Guard member.
Rensselaer County 4-H Mitten Tree RENSSELAER COUNTY - The weather is getting colder, and we want to support members of our community by providing cold weather gear to those in need. We are taking donations of items such as new gloves, hats, scarves, coats, etc. at our office to distribute. The building is currently closed to visitors, please call the CCE office at 518-272-4210 to have a staff member meet you at the door to take your donation, or to assist you with picking up some winter clothing items. Items will be available from the Mitten Tree beginning December 1st. If you or someone you
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Notice of Annual Organizational Meeting NASSAU - Please take notice that the organizational meeting for the Nassau Fire District #1 of the Town of Nassau, County of Rensselaer New York, will be held on the 1st day of January 2022, at 9:00 am on that day at 26 Chatham Street, Nassau, NY 12123 This notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Nassau Fire District #1.Mary WrobelAdministrative OfficerNassau Fire District #1
Love Lutheran Church Christmas Schedule EAST GREENBUSH - O Come, All Ye Faithful... Come Worship with us this Christmas! Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Friday, December 24th at 7 PM. Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th at 10 AM. Love Lutheran Church is located at Middlesex Road and Pheasant Lane, East Greenbush. For more information or directions, please call (518) 477-8685.
Capital District Fly Fishers Annual Fly Tying Class CAPITAL DISTRICT - 8 Sessions Various Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm - Jan. 12th, 26th, Feb. 2nd, 9th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 23rd, March 30th Makeup Session. Location: 5 Locust Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Learn to Tie the following flies: Streamers Nymphs, Wet Dry, Terrestrials Caddis & Leaches, Deer Hair. Course Includes: ALL materials to tie 70 flies (5 each of 14 flies). Material give a way at the classes. Must have own tools, which are covered at the 1st session. Class size limited (First Come First Serve). For Information or Gift Certificate,Contact: Rodney Priddle (518) 421-6762 or flyrod@nycap. rr.com Paul Sinicki at (518)8858257 or cdflyfishers@ nycap.rr.com For Registration go to https://parksrec.egov. basgov.com/cliftonpark Or call (518) 371-6651.
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by Isaac Joseph
AVERILL PARK - Hello Warrior fans! We had a wonderful week of successful competition. Every varsity team had wins in last week’s competition! The boys basketball team picked up their first win of the season over Saratoga on 12/14, with a 49-44 final score. Dan Coiteux led the way with 24 points and Nicholas Galuski added 14. The boys team will travel to South Glens Falls on 12/23 for their next game. The girls basketball team stayed undefeated, beating Saratoga 64-49 on 12/14. Amelia Wood scored 25, followed by Taylor Holohan with 13 and Michelina Lombardi with 11. The girls will face Pittsford Mendon in their next game on 12/29. The hockey team defeated CBA 7-2 on 12/17. Cole Davidson scored twice and Kyle Millington added another. Brendan Walsh and Millington also had assists in the winning effort. The Jets then went on to win their match against Burnt Hills on 12/18, with an 8-1 final. Kyle Millington scored in the hockey team’s win. The Jets will take on Bethlehem on 12/28 for their next game. The wrestling team beat Guilderland 57-18 on 12/15. Austin Rouleau, Reese Bunney, Jet Warland, Jacob Hanlon, LJ Welcome, Jacob White, Luke Hempel, Nick Tempel, Mike Steen and Eli Goosmann all won their matches. The wrestling team will compete in the Cooperstown Invitational on 12/29. The boys bowling team remained undefeated, beating Albany 27-5 on 12/14. Mike Angrisano had a 586 triple and Joe Minehan had a 242 single in the win. The boys moved to 5-0 on 12/16, defeating Shenendehowa 26-6. Jake Keller, Hunter Willett, and Mike Angrisano had high triples of 662, 647, and 623 respectively. The bowling team hopes to remain undefeated in their next match against Shaker on 12/23. The girls bowling team defeated Niskayuna 25-7 on 12/13. Laney Brown had a 525 triple and a 200 single. The girls stayed hot on the week, beating Ballston Spa 17.5-14.5 on 12/15. Laney Brown had another big match, boasting a 224 single and 624 series. I will be back next week to report on AP scores and highlights. Go Warriors!
Looking For New Baseball Umpires CAPITAL DISTRICT - Capital District Baseball Umpires Association is looking for new members for the 2022 season. If you think you have what it takes to be a baseball umpire, training classes are now forming. For more information, call Bob Umholtz at 518-986-5987 or go to cdbua.com
AVERILL PARK - This week’s Scholar Athlete is Danielle LaPier. Dani plays on the Varsity tennis team where she is fifth on the singles ladder. Dani began playing tennis in her freshman year when looking to switch sports from soccer. She quickly fell in love with tennis because of her bond with her teammates and Coach Minkler’s willingness to help her become a better player. To prepare for her season, Dani went to the tennis courts over the summer to play with her friends as much as possible. Dani’s favorite part about her sport is the chance to spend time with her friends and practice with them. “Whether we were hitting, serving or practicing tiebreakers, we were having fun. Since it was my senior season, I really appreciated the time I spent with my teammates.” Dani also loved the adrenaline she got from close matches, and enjoys playing against opponents who are evenly matched. For Dani, the most difficult part about her sport is maintaining focus and keeping calm throughout her match. Dani said that she can easily get into her own head, which only makes her more frustrated and more prone to make mistakes. In her sophomore year, Danielle dislocated her patella (kneecap) during the tennis preseason. She was unfortunately unable to play that year, but after surgery and physical therapy Dani continued her tennis career. This year, Dani managed to win her match at sectionals in the final tiebreaker and earned the Scholar Athlete Award. She also met her goal of playing on the singles ladder, and next year hopes to play for a club tennis team. Dani succeeds academically as well as athletically. Dani has a 97.98 GPA while taking a difficult course load including Advanced Placement Statistics, AP Government and Politics, and AP Biology. Dani is also ranked fourth in her class of 225 students. To balance school and sports, Dani pays attention in class to ensure she understands the material and practices tennis to keep her skill consistent. Dani is also the Vice President of the National Honor Society and the secretary for the senior class. In her spare time Dani tutors other students in math and enjoys hiking or walking her dog. Dani’s parents serve as her role models and inspire her to work her hardest at everything that she does. Dani also noted that Coach Mink, Coach G, and Coach Ab all help her improve her skills and that she is grateful for all of the time they dedicated to the team. Dani would advise a younger athlete to “Keep practicing and improving your skills especially serving, work on being consistent, and most importantly have fun and enjoy it.” Next year Dani plans on majoring in nursing at a four year college, and hopes to later continue into the nursing field. We wish Dani the best as she finishes her senior year and prepares for college.
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Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center CAPITAL DISTRICT - The addition of mobile sports betting in New York State has brought access to gambling to everyone’s pocket. Anyone in New York with a cell phone can now gamble 24/7 from anywhere. With the increase in access to gambling opportunities will inevitably come an increase in individuals, families and communities impacted by negative consequences. In response to increased access to gambling in NYS, NYCPG has launched a brand new, solution-focused resource in NYS that’s designed to highlight all of the ways New Yorkers can work together on this cause to reduce these negative consequences. StrongerThanYouThinkNY.org has something for everyone, whether you’re in need of treatment, have a loved one struggling, or want to be a part of the solution on a community level. Problem gambling can impact anyone, and its effects go far beyond the individual. Relationships, employment, finances, and mental health all take a hit when gambling is no longer entertainment. Often the symptoms are invisible to others until they can’t be hidden any longer. It’s never too late to get help or become an advocate
36th Annual Ice Fishing Contest at Grafton Lakes State Park GRAFTON - Grafton Lakes State Park will host its 36th annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Join in on the fun as several hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several of the park’s ponds. Registration begins at 5:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM (or 12:30pm for youth) on January 15th in the park’s maintenance building, accessible via the Main Entrance. There is a $10 entrance fee required for all participants age 16 or older, with no fee for children under 16. All participants 16 and older must have a valid NYS fishing license to fish in the park at any time, including during the contest. Big cash prizes are awarded for adults with 1st place fish and the longest length catch in all three categories of trout, walleye/chain pickerel, and yellow perch. Winning entries will receive gift cards and other prizes. Tournament areas are located on Second Pond, Mill Pond, Dunham Reservoir, Shaver Pond, and Long Pond. Please note that due to preparations for Cabin Fever (January 22nd), ice fishing is not permitted adjacent to the beach on Long Pond. In the case of soft ice, the Ice Fishing tournament will be postponed until Sat., Feb 12th. Grafton Lakes State Park is located off of Route 2, twelve miles east of Troy, New York. Please use the park’s main entrance on Grafton Lakes State Park Way for this event. There is no entrance fee for this event. For more information, please call the park at 518-279-1155.
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond EEC GRAFTON - Every Tuesday 12:30 - 2:30 Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in December to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. This program is for adults and older teens. 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.
Snowshoe Rentals at Dyken Pond EEC GRAFTON - Rentals are available when there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. Please call ahead to reserve your shoes as rentals may not always be available. $5 ½ day rental. Guided snowshoe hikes also available with advance notice. For info call (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@gmail.com.
Pine Bush Grab and Go: Scavenger Hunt Adventure ALBANY - Tuesday, December 28, 2021, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Stop by and visit us at the Great Dune Trailhead (#8). Today we will have a scavenger hunt available for you to grab and take with you on the trail. Chat with an educator, grab the activity, and go on a self-guided hiking adventure! Suitable for all ages. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events for directions and details. Fee: Free
Pine Bush Grab and Go: Nature Journaling Adventure ALBANY - Wednesday, December 29, 2021, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Stop by and visit us at the Blueberry Hill East Trailhead (#4). Today we will have a packet of nature journaling prompts available for you to grab and take with you on the trail. Chat with an educator, pick up an activity and go on a self-guided hiking adventure! Suitable for all ages. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www. AlbanyPineBush.org/events for directions and details. Fee: Free for this cause. For help with problem gambling, please reach out to the Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center at 518-801-1491 or email us at NortheastPGRC@ NYProblemGambling.org
Anchor Food Pantry SCHODACK /CASTLETON - The Anchor Food Pantry would like to make the citizens of Schodack aware of additional food donation drop offs within the Town of Schodack. Both Municipal government buildings at Schodack Town Hall-Town Clerk’s Office and Castleton Village Hall lobby area have boxes available for donations to be accepted. Please if you choose these facilities wear a MASK when conducting this practice during their regular business hours. We Thank the citizens of the community for their continued generosity during these pandemic and uncertain economic times.
Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers CAPITAL DISTRICT TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1
to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. Volunteers typically participate one day per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate volunteer availability. No experience is required, but computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers who do not wish to prepare returns are also needed to greet taxpayers and confirm appointments. Training is provided for all positions. Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For more information on how you can join our team in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties contact Communications Coordinator [your name], [your phone number or] at [your email address]. For further information, visit www.nytaxaide.org
New York State Commission for the Blind CAPITAL DISTRICT - The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) provides free vocational rehabilitation and other services to legally blind New York State residents, including children, adults, and older adults. NYSCB assists participants in achieving economic self-sufficiency and full integration into society. Call toll-free (866) 871-3000 or visit our website: visionloss.ny.gov
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Challenges dog Troy redevelopment project Work to prepare site at 1 Monument Square may begin in January By KENNETH C. CROWE II
A city agency and the developer of the proposed $64 million plan for 1 Monument Square will share the costs of hiring a Saratoga Springs law firm to create a condominium at the 1.1-acre site, so they can navigate the project’s complex financing challenges. The Troy Local Development Corp. will own the parking structure located below River Street while Hoboken Brownstone Co. will have the structure built up from River Street, the Troy Industrial Development Authority heard Friday. “It’s a very hard place to develop,” city Planning and Economic Development Commissioner Steven Strichman told the IDA. Walsh & Walsh will write the condominium plan to submit to the state Attorney General’s Office at a cost of up to $45,000 with the IDA and Hoboken sharing the expense. It’s part of the IDA’s Monument Square Waterfront Initiative, which is to be known as the MS Waterfront Project with a budget of $80,000 for hiring engineers and professional services for work related to the development. Mayor Patrick Madden sat in on the meeting, describing the redevelopment of the vacant parcel where City
Hall once stood as complex in accomplishing the “best public and private use of funds.” Hoboken’s proposal is the fifth attempt to get the site redeveloped over the last decade and has spanned three mayoral administrations. The previous four projects failed to move ahead due to public complaints about its appearance, funding issues and being suburban designs set down in an urban area. What’s become clear with each project proposal is that the work on the land between River Street and the Hudson River at the south end of Riverfront Park is not easy. “There’s a lot of balls in the air right now,” Madden said. After delays, the city’s work to prepare Rendering of pedestrian view from River Street and Broadway of the proposed 1 Monument Square project. City of Troy the site for construction, including utilities work, is expected to begin in January, Strichman said. officials previously. Hoboken is now forecast to appear before the city The public funding would cover redevelopment costs Planning Commission in January or February to begin of $5.5 million for Riverfront Park and $18.5 million for 1 the approval process of its plans to erect a six-story Monument Square, including the garage. mixed use building above the parking garage. Strichman said the IDA would be involved in the The public portion of the project has been estimated to funding of the project. This would mean tax breaks on cost $24 million with Hoboken’s private section coming with a price tag of around $40 million, city property taxes, sales tax and mortgage fees.
Search for City Hall site begins anew Troy allocating rescue plan funds for current, future locations By KENNETH C. CROWE II
City officials are putting down $500,000 in American Rescue Plan cash to reconfigure the currently rented municipal office space on River Street and to determine whether the city should finally own a City Hall property for the first time since it began demolition of its last building on Dec. 31, 2010. City Hall is now in its second location — the Hedley Building’s fifth floor at 433 River St. — since leaving its former home at 1 Monument Square, which was razed to make
room for a redevelopment project. Eleven years later, the Hudson River location is still a hole in the city streetscape while planning takes place for the fifth try at building something there. The city’s American Rescue Plan Act Steering Committee has proposed allocating $500,000 for the “City Hall Present & Future” project. The City Council is expected to approve it Thursday at a special meeting. “This funding is split into two components, with the first being used for a third party to look at locations and viability throughout the city for a permanent city-owned City Hall site. The remaining funds will be used to repurpose the various departments within City Hall and the actual layout to better accommo-
date operations within the current building,” according to the explanation provided to the City Council. “We don’t need a huge City Hall,” City Council President Carmella Mantello said Tuesday. Mantello has long pushed for a new City Hall site. The city rents about 36,000 square feet of space in the Hedley Building where its operations have been located since the end of 2012. The city previously rented the former Verizon building on Sixth Avenue for two years after moving from 1 Monument Square. The annual rent is around $360,000. In his 2021 state-of-the-city speech, Mayor Patrick Madden talked about studying a relocation of City Hall. Madden and Mantello are on the Please see TROY 12
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Troy City Hall is in its second location since its former home at 1 Monument Square, seen here in 2018, was demolished in 2010.
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HOME SOLUTIONS How to reduce risk of home fires this holiday season Safety might not be the first thing people think of as the holiday season approaches. Faith, celebrations, decorations, and holiday dinners all come to mind when considering the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean safety should be left out of holiday planning. Fire safety bears special consideration during the holiday season, when the prevalence of fire hazards like Christmas trees, holiday lighting displays and other decorative items increase the risk for home fires. Such tragedies can be averted with a few simple safety measures. • Tend to your tree. Live Christmas trees are awe-inspiring, but they also pose a significant fire risk. The National Fire Protection Association urges celebrants to purchase only healthy trees with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Such trees are less likely to dry out, especially when well-watered throughout the season. Dry trees can catch fire more easily than healthy trees if embers from nearby fireplaces or candles drift in their direction. • Recognize that location matters when decorating. The NFPA notes that Christmas trees should always be placed at least three feet away from any heat source, including fireplaces, space heaters, heat vents, candles, and
even overhead lights. If decorating with candles, never place them on the tree or on tables where other flammable decorations have already been placed. Chanukah menorahs should never be placed near curtains or other decorations. • Turn off all lights and extinguish all lit decorative items when leaving the home or going to bed. Lit candles and menorahs should never be left unattended. The NFPA recommends turning tree lights and exterior decorative lights off when leaving the home or going to bed. • Utilize a fire screen on fireplaces. Embers can catch on trees, decorations or anything else that’s flammable if they escape the fireplace. Fire screens prevent that from happening by ensuring embers from burning logs stay in the fireplace. Like candles and menorahs, fires burning in a fireplace should never be left unattended. Make sure all embers have been extinguished before leaving the home or going to bed. • Keep discarded trees away from your home. A 2014 analysis from the NFPA found that none of the ten days with the largest share of Christmas tree fires were before Christmas. Dried out trees still pose a fire risk even after they’ve been removed from a home. When discarding
a tree at the end of the holiday season, place it at the curb or keep it a safe distance away from your home and garage until you can. Fire safety measures are an important component of the holiday season that can prevent this joyous time of year from turning tragic.
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Averill Park Fire Department Breakfast Sandwich Fundraiser AVERILL PARK - Need a break from the holidays? How about letting us prepare breakfast sandwiches for you and the family? Please support our Breakfast Sandwich Fundraiser being held Sunday, December 26,, 2021 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the Averill Park Fire Station located at 35 Eastern Union Turnpike. Drive up and order your choice of ham, bacon or sausage on this 2-egg delicious sandwich for just $6 each!! Proceeds are used to offset costs for equipment that is used in our communities. We really appreciate your support and invite you to stop in and see what we do. This is a very rewarding activity for someone who would like to volunteer to help others in their community. We would love to talk to you more about the opportunity.
Gilead’s Bods and Soul Pantry CENTER BRUNSWICK - We are sorry, but we still cannot open up the fellowship hall for in house dinning, but we are still providing take out dinners for you. Our pantry hours are 3 to 6 pm. Now let’s answer the big question. What’s for dinner? We had a couple of ideas but settled on beef stew, tossed salad, roll, and dessert. The date is Thursday, December 30th 3-6pm and the location is Gilead Lutheran at the intersection of Routes 7 & 278 in Center Brunswick.
Valley Falls VFW New Year Breakfast VALLEY FALLS - Start the New Year with breakfast at VFW Post 1938, Poplar Ave, Valley Falls, NY on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 8-11a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, french toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $10 (age 13 and over), $5 (children 5-12), free (children under 5).
Hope’s Kitchen Dinner TROY/LANSINGBURGH - Hope’s Kitchen, an ecumenical outreach of Hope Lutheran Church, Troy, and Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh, will be celebrating te beginning of New Years 2022 with a free pick-up community dinner, Thursday, January 6, at the Cornerstone Community Church, 370 3rd Ave., Troy. This will be a take-out only meal served from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. On the menu: Baked ham, Scalloped Potatoes, buttered corn, tossed salad, rolls and butter, with peaches for dessert. Call Cornerstone Community Church with your reservation at 518235-3851 by December 23. Free will offerings gratefully accepted.
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provide proof of residency on their initial visit. Donations are currently being accepted clothing wise for fall /early winter apparel preferably during business hours. As always we thank the citizens of Schodack for their present, past, and future support of aiding those in need during these seemingly never ending difficult economic times.
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“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
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Biden's Democracy Summit Suggests That Things Are About To Get A Lot Worse For Democracy Rachel Marsden, Tribune Content Agency
PARIS -- How precious is it that President Joe Biden still seems to genuinely believe that the United States is the ultimate guardian and arbiter of democracy worldwide? It's not like the U.S. itself isn't struggling with the concept - and Biden really isn't making things better. American voters have long realized that those who are ultimately elected have the kind of financial hurdles to overcome that make it incredibly difficult for the Average Joe to participate, let alone win. Then, once they get to Washington, these elected representatives often succumb to the seductive siren song of special interests with deep pockets and an agenda that serves the elites to the detriment of the average citizen's interests. The average voter ends up feeling like the democratic process and those selected through it are serving other masters. They sense that there's an ever-growing discrepancy between the daily lives of the people and the focus of those who are supposed to represent them. They've grown skeptical of lawmakers' motivations. All of this bears out in the hard data. As Biden himself pointed out in his opening remarks at his inaugural "Democracy Summit" last week, "more than half of all democracies have experienced a decline in at least one aspect of their democracy over the last 10 years, including the United States." It's no thanks to Biden himself, frankly, that democracy in the U.S. has taken a hit. Consider, for example, the COVID-19 vaccine mandates that Biden tried to unilaterally foist on private-sector workers -- a move that was ultimately clawed back by the U.S. courts. Thankfully, Republican-appointed judges seem to be acting as the true gatekeepers of U.S. democracy and its associated freedoms these days. But instead of giving himself a spanking for his own attempt at undermining democratic freedoms, or admitting that Washington hasn't done itself any favors when it comes to inspiring confidence in the American system of governance, Biden found a scapegoat for the current failures of democracy, both in the U.S. and abroad: "outside pressure from autocrats." Seriously. "They seek to advance their own power, export and expand their influence around the world, and justify their repressive policies and practices as a more efficient way to address today's challenges," Biden said, in what actually sounds like a pretty accurate description of Washington's own foreign policy. Washington has advanced and expanded its own power worldwide to the point of provoking endless foreign wars in attempts to ultimate-
ly upend the apple carts in various countries enough to hoard and sell all the apples. And Biden has used his own unilateral COVID mandates as a means of imposing his own will on those who deviate from the official Washington narrative, using necessity and efficiency of pandemic management as justification for these repressive measures that infringe on basic rights and freedoms. So how about cleaning up your own room first before tackling the rest of the world, Joe? Biden used his "Democracy Summit" as a sort of in-crowd slumber party, divvying up the world into bad guys and good guys (strictly according to Washington ethos). Except the world is far more complex and interconnected than that. For example, uninvited Russia is a bad guy, except apparently for all those times when their government space agency was needed to carry American astronauts to and from the International Space Station. China is also a bad guy, except for when it's needed to make, say, iPhones that make U.S. shareholders rich. Turkey, a NATO ally that was also left on the other side of the velvet rope outside the Democracy Summit, is apparently good enough to purchase U.S. weapons, but not good enough to be included in Biden's virtual sleepover. And if all this isn't hypocritical enough, Biden didn't miss the chance to announce more spending of U.S. taxpayer money -- $424 million of it, to be exact -- on what sounds a lot like propaganda and interference initiatives. Biden said that the funding, which would be funneled through organizations and agencies close to the federal government, would all happen "in the next year to shore up transparent and accountable governance, including supporting media freedom, fighting international corruption, standing with democratic reformers, promoting technology that advances democracy, and defining and defending what a fair election is." Look, the average person doesn't need or want their reality filtered or denatured by and through government agencies, arms-length proxies, or "reformers" as part of some misguided effort to save democracy. Biden, apparently, however well-intentioned he may be, doesn't understand that it's exactly the sort of interference that he's proposing that has fueled the skepticism that caused this western democratic crisis in the first place. And as long as Washington keeps playing the people for fools, "democracy" still has many miles of rough road ahead. Rachel Marsden is a columnist, political strategist and host of an independently produced French-language program that airs on Sputnik France. Her website can be found at http:// www.rachelmarsden.com.
Peace Through Strength
Gary Franks, Tribune Content Agency
Earlier this month we commemorated the 80th a nniversa r y of Japa n's attack on Pearl Harbor. It was deemed a surprise attack - killing over 2,400 soldiers - that started our involvement in World War II. But was it really a surprise or the result of sanctions gone too far? At the time Imperia l Japan sought expansion t h r ou g hout S out he a s t Asia much like Russia is attempting to do in Europe today. It is very possible that a miscalculation in the use of sanctions resulted in more than 111,000 dead or missing American soldiers and the U.S.'s use of the
atomic bomb. All together the deaths on the Japanese side - soldiers and civilians - were over 2.5 million. In some people's eyes, the use of sanctions has supplanted the use of fists, or a club, knife, gun, bomb, missile, or nuclear weapon. It has become the "go to" means of resolving international disputes. But I would argue, not so fast. For starters, we are rarely told what is in a "package" of sanctions. The goal is to deter bad behav ior by potent ia lly bringing opponents to their knees. It can cause a slow death to a people or a country. Sanctions on medical supplies, fuel or food can cause grave hardship, resulting in
thousands of deaths. The conventional wisdom is that those who are sanctioned must suffer. And, yes, if you're under such a threat, you could die a slow death. While your country is going through turmoil an adversary could ignite hatred and distrust of your government, maybe to the point of initiating a domestic coup. A ll these things may bring satisfaction to the folks applying the sanctions. The main reason they use them is to avoid any harm coming back to them. In all the aforementioned ways of settling a conflict you could get cut by the knife, take a bullet from a gun, and get bloodied from someone's fist.
Trump's Clout With Republican Voters Seems To Be Slipping Away Jonah Goldberg, Tribune Content Agency
Like a lot of people, I get a ton of thirsty emails from Donald Trump. On Saturday, he sent this note: "See you in Sunrise, FL, in a little while and tomorrow, Orlando. Big crowds!" He was referring to the first installment of his road show with former Fox host Bill O'Reilly. Attendance was lackluster. It would be silly to read too much into this. While I would consider tickets to an O'Reilly-Trump roadshow expensive at any price, including free, these tickets -- at least prior to last-minute discounts -- were pretty steep. But other evidence suggests Trump's appeal is becoming more selective -- to borrow a term from "Spinal Tap." His ability to draw big TV viewership started to crater back in June. Trump's clout with GOP voters, while still significant, seems less formidable all the time. Sean Parnell, his handpicked candidate in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate primary, dropped out of the race. Prominent Trump toady Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks, who opposed certification of Biden's victory, is falling behind his Republican primary opponent Katie Britt despite Trump's endorsement of Brooks. Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama recently raised eyebrows by attending a Britt fundraiser. Sen. Lisa Murkowski may have a tough reelection fight ahead of her, but Murkowski, not her Trump-backed opponent, will have the support of the national Republican Party. Trump still polls well among Republicans, but according to a Pew survey in October, about half don't want to see him run again. In November, the Des Moines Register's widely respected Iowa Poll found that 61% of Iowa Republicans said they are more aligned with the party than with Trump, while only 26% said they were more aligned with Trump than with the party. And, of course, there was the big GOP victory in Virginia last month, led by gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin. The message for Republicans in competitive states: Don't repudiate Trump, but don't embrace him too much either, and larger numbers of Trump-hostile Republicans and independents will return to the GOP fold. Some of this is Trump's own fault. He reserves most of his passion for his bogus claims about the election being stolen. And while he's persuaded a dismaying number of Republicans to tell pollsters they believe that the 2020 election was "rigged," the only pundits and politicians still talking about it are fringe characters, like pillow magnate Mike Lindell, bilking the true believers for donations and clicks. Trump's new social media startup looks like a similar effort on a larger scale. Even Rupert Murdoch has told him to move on. Now, it's easy to tell the opposite story -- that Trump remains the leader of the Republican Party and the presumptive nominee if he runs. We hear it constantly because there's a weird convergence between Trump-friendly media and Trump-hostile media; they share an obsession with Trump's stranglehold of the GOP. The anti-Trump outfit the Lincoln Project is virtually begging Trump to run again. The thing to keep in mind, however, is that the Trump-addicted audience is a smaller slice of the electorate than either side would like to admit. It's big enough to drive cable news coverage (and donations), but those outlets service a very thin slice of the public. Perhaps the most telling sign is that even Trump himself doesn't think it's a foregone conclusion he could secure the nomination. He's reportedly livid with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for not publicly declaring he won't run for president if Trump does. Part of that is Trump's ego-driven desire to demonstrate his dominance, but it's also a sign that he feels the need to clear the field rather than compete in it. He could certainly be goaded into running again, just as he was in 2016. But the more likely scenario is that Trump will continue to keep everyone guessing until the last minute to maximize attention and profit. The best way to ensure he doesn't run again is for Republicans like DeSantis to signal he'll have to work for it and thus risk looking like a loser -- twice. The next Trump chapter in American politics probably won't be satisfying to either his passionate supporters or opponents. The anti-Trump folks aren't likely to get to see him in an orange jumpsuit and his cultists won't live to see some sort of coronation. He'll fade away, leaving his nominal party and country worse off for him ever having come down that escalator in the first place. Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and the host of The Remnant podcast. His Twitter handle is @JonahDispatch.
Wit h sa nctions you simply apply pain and get none back. Or do you? We w e nt too far with sanctions in 1941, I would argue. And in doing so, President Roosevelt was not all that surprised by Japan's response. He had applied crippling sanctions against the Japanese for far too long, well before the attack on Pearl Harbor. A s a result, he gave the Japanese no other choice than to fight in the conventional manner: inflicting physical pain and harm on the United States. We shouldn't expect extreme sanctions to work to the degree we may like. But I do concede there is a place for them. However, I prefer the traditional way of fighting. It's more courageous and usually gets you quick and positive results. If you demonstrate massive military strength like what former presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush did decades ago while facing foes in the Soviet Union, Iraq, and other hot spots, you get peace. We ended the Cold War without a shot. This is peace through strength. Our armed forces know what they signed up for. They're comprised of brave
men and women who are prepared to do whatever is necessary. We should not fear fighting for and defending what is right. No country should be invaded by a foreign country. Period. When I first got elected to Congress, I voted to use force to remove Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. Other like-minded countries joined us. We deployed 400,000 troops to the region and handled the matter in a matter of weeks, and with just a handful of casualties on our side. Today, we're at a crossroads. A fghanistan and Iran face crippling sanct ions. T hese cou nt r ies could grow more desperate, making a bad situation worse. Conversely, on South Korea's border with North Korea we have a sizeable m i lit a r y presence. For more than 60 years it has been effective in preventing an invasion from the North. Maybe that should be the model instead of sanctions. It demonstrates strength.
Today, we are contemplating stricter sanctions against Russia should they invade Ukraine, a tactic that failed in 2008 and 2014. W hy do we think the same policy will work a third time? We should learn from the past. It should be noted that no one even thought about taking aggressive steps against the U.S. with Reagan, H.W. Bush, or Donald Trump at the helm. Adversaries never thought about it. Again, peace through strength. Those presidents were very willing to display and use our military strength to its fullest potential. Gar y Franks ser ved 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 Countr y.” @GaryFranks
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PFOA Saga No. 3 - The “Bug-Out Boogie” As the most inept and slipshod “public health” investigation in the history of slipshod investigations, described by myself in a December 12, 2021 letter to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State, as a comical, farcical and insulting clown show, comes to a close in Poestenkill, a town that mockingly calls itself “safe,” which it is if you are a polluter, and the DEC, DOH and RCHD get ready for the “Big Bug-Out,” where they pull their tent stakes and clear camp, getting out of town as quick as they can skedaddle, in the latest dose of gibberish we received from DEC on 10 December 2021, titled “Poestenkill Assessment Area, Protecting Poestenkill’s Drinking Water & Investigating Sources of PFOAs,” where we were falsely informed that the DEC and DOH, working with the Rensselaer County Department of Health (RCDOH), are providing this web site to share progress on the agencies’ efforts to ensure the protection of drinking water in Poestenkill, which is a crock given that they didn’t protect our drinking water and never intended to, in the “Summary of Private Well Test Results - Poestenkill Assessment Area,” we see repeated over and over the words “No Further Action”
East Greenbush Community Library EAST GREENBUSH - Hours: Mon-Fri 10-8; Sat 10-5; Sun. 1-5. Closed all day on 12/24, 12/25 & 12/26. Closing at 5pm on 12/31; Our digital library is always open: https://eglibrary.org/digital. 12/29, 7p: Wednesday Night Book Chat (no registration required). Join us on our Facebook page to chat about what books you’ve been reading lately. 1/7, 11a: Open Knitting & Crocheting begins! Bring your projects and join others to chat, create and knowledge sharing. This program is held every Friday, 1/7 thru 2/18. No registration required, just drop in! 1/10: Winter Reading Challenge begins for all ages. This year’s theme is 22 in 2022. Register online via Beanstalk or stop in. The challenge runs through February 27th. 1/10, 1-6p: Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the library. See the library calendar for details. Ap-
pointments are recommended, walk-ins are also welcome. 1/15, 11a: Planners 101 with Julie Ann. Get organized in 2022! Julie Ann demystifies the use of planners. You’ll define your goals, develop planning habits and learn different types of planners to find the one that works best for you and that you’ll stick to. 1/17, 1p: Join us for a film showing of “Selma” to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. on this national holiday. Please register. For a complete program listing for adults, teens and kids or to register, go to https://events.eglibrary. org or call 518-477-7476. Friends Mini Book Sale in the library is available year-round and is filled with books for all ages! Shelves are restocked often. Adult/Teen book sale case is in the main library next to the public computers and kid’s books are near the Children’s room entrance.
for properties including mine that have been adversely impacted by PFOA or PFOS through no fault of our own, other than trusting Poestenkill, Rensselaer County and the state of New York to actually do their jobs and protect our drinking water. So what does that mean when the DEC, DOH and RCHD and Poestenkill tell those of us with contaminated wells “No Further Action?” And the answer means exactly that - we have been abandoned and are on our own with respect to providing potable water for ourselves, don’t call back, they’re too busy, and the word “potable” means safe to drink, and despite what we have been told by the DEC and DOH and Poestenkill, that PFOA levels in Poestenkill do not pose a significant health risk, water with PFOA in it is not safe to drink, and thus is not potable. Paul Plante, Poestenkill
Keep Opinion Pages I recently read two Letters to the Editor saying the letter`s authors didn`t want the Opinion section included in the Advertiser. They stated that they didn`t feel the Opinion articles belonged in a local publication. I have
Wills & Healthcare Proxies Educational Seminar TROY - Join us at the Troy Public Library on January 11th, at 6:00pm for this free seminar. Do you know that a WILL and a HEALTHCARE PROXY are two of the most important legal documents you could have? What does each document do for you? Well, it’s SIMPLE. THEY PROTECT YOU! A will can help keep your hard-earned assets, like your home, so that it would be left to your family members of your choice. A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions. It ensures that your medical treatment instructions are carried out. Not having a will and healthcare proxy can be added financial and emotional burdens to your family during a difficult time. A LEGAL SERVICE PLAN can provide you the Will and Healthcare Proxy that YOU need! Prepare
for your legal needs today! Attend this FREE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP the importance of Wills & Healthcare Proxies. It’s our pleasure to explain the importance of Wills & Healthcare Proxies. Have the proper protection in place so your family doesn’t have to pay in the end. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
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to disagree with that. I happen to read the Opinion pages first. I noticed that usually both sides of the isle are represented in each article. I`m a Conservative but read both articles to hear both sides. The writers stated if one wants world news they can buy a major publication. The only major publication for our region is very Left leaning and one would be hard pressed to find a Conservative viewpoint in a newspaper that endorses Democratic candidates every time. The advertiser comes in my mailbox free of charge. I`m not spending money on a paper that disagrees with me politically from cover to cover. One of the authors stated that they felt the Opinion section was of little value to people who want to read local news. The advertiser has an Averill Park sports section. I don`t have any grandchildren in our school district, so I don`t read it. I certainly understand many area residents do have kids and grandkids in Averill Park schools. I guess my point is this: If you don`t like a certain section of a paper, skip over it. Maybe someone else is reading it when you`re not. Merry Christmas and may God bless every one of us. Mark Maddalla, Averill Park
on New Years Day! Join Josh Pulito on an easy paced 2 mile hike to start the New Year off in the outdoors. Burn off holiday calories while taking in the winter woods! For all ages who can walk 2 miles. Preregistration required. Please visit our website www.dykenpond.org to learn more about the Center and for a complete schedule of our events. We encourage you to follow our Facebook page and/ or website where we will post new events when the conditions are just right for getting outdoors. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing, birding and snowshoeing. Preregistration is required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@ gmail.com. Your registra-
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Pine Bush Grab and Go: Winter Signs and Tracking Adventure ALBANY - Thursday, December 30, 2021, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Stop by and visit us at the Madison Avenue Pinelands Trailhead (#7). Today we will have a winter signs and tracking booklet available for you to grab and take with you on the trail. Chat with an educator, grab the booklet and go on a self-guided hiking adventure! Suitable for all ages. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events for directions and details. Fee: Free
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in oncology, end-of-life care, and death and dying. She was encouraged to share her story about finding hope in grief, written from a child’s perspective, which brought great comfort to her following a family death. Heaney is visiting classrooms, support groups, and book events, virtually and in-person, to share her story. Navigating grief during the holidays is challenging and begins with a willingness to acknowledge our grief. This honest portrayal of feelings in The Cardinal’s Gift, provides an opportunity to open the door to healing conversations. Heaney has also written a FREE Guide on “Mindfully Navigating the Holidays As You Grieve”. Go to healingpress.net to get your copy. The Cardinal’s Gift is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart and Target, local gift shops, or directly from the author at healingpress. net
steering committee to determine how Troy’s nearly $45 million in federal ARP funds are spent. How the $500,000 is to be split between a study for a new City Hall and reconfiguring the rental space to deal with some added staff is not yet clear. Mantello said the city should not waste funds retrofitting the rental space but should focus on finding a new location. In 2017, a City Hall Special Committee organized by Mantello concluded “that exploration for a new municipal structure should be focused on repurposing existing buildings.” Redevelopment downtown has eliminated some potential locations. The study cited the Italian Community Center, the Verizon Building, St. Augustine’s School, 2001 Fifth Ave., the Troy Atrium and the Troy Savings Bank as some possibilities back then.
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When the suspect wasn’t found in a building near Rhodes and Main avenues, police were able to contact him, but he refused to surrender. He then came into police headquarters and turned himself in. “This peaceful outcome was the best we could hope for from a violent encounter,” Keevern said. The suspect was arraigned in town court and sent to the Rensselaer County jail in lieu of $25,000 bail. The investigation of the case continues. Rensselaer, East Greenbush and Schodack police, in addition to State Police, assisted. CONTINUED FROM 1
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deficiencies” by engineers, while 90 percent have not had their condition formally assessed. DEC said it focuses its efforts on making sure the most dangerous dams in New York — those likely to cause fatalities if they failed — are in good condition through monitoring and enforcement activities, when necessary. The Times Union found some of those high-hazard dams, including those regulated by federal authorities, have not been inspected on time and others do not have required emergency plans on file. Several lawmakers said more must be done to address the state’s aging dam infrastructure in the light of the findings. Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay called dam safety “a decades-old issue that state regulators have struggled to stay ahead of.” “The recent Times Union report certainly raises questions on whether the proper priority is being placed on the condition and inspection of New York’s dams,” Barclay said in a statement. “Year after year, we’ve seen state money sent to the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) while upstate infrastructure gets shortchanged. Our roads, bridges and dams have needed upgrades for years. Achieving greater parity in infrastructure funding would go a long way toward alleviating a dam safety issue that needs to be addressed.” Utica-area Republican state Sen. Joe Griffo represents the area around Hinckley Reservoir, where a violent 2019 cloudburst caused a dam to overflow, with flooding and damage downstream. “It is imperative that the state’s dams be up to modern standards and that financial resources be made available — through the recent federal infrastructure bill or any other means — to address any deficiencies and shortcomings to ensure safety and functionality,” Griffo said. Fahy questioned if the current dams and impoundments are adequate, given the apparent increase in torrential rainfalls and storm events.
State Sen. Dan Stec, a Republican from Queensbury, said the state could consider using additional funding to produce a comprehensive statewide evaluation of New York’s dams. “I’d like to see a risk assessment and a prioritization of which dams need attention,” Stec said. “Of all the infrastructure that we have in our communities, I would guess that dams are probably thought of least often. But if something goes very wrong, there’s little that you can do other than evacuate and wait for the damage to be done.” Englebright said that DEC has been understaffed for years and that some commissioners at some agencies, including DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos, have not advocated for the staffing and resources needed to fully complete their missions. Englebright recounted asking commissioners each year if they have adequate staffing. “I don’t believe he has been allowed to answer in a truthful manner,” Englebright said of Seggos. Seggos said Monday that DEC has consistently provided accurate information about staffing, legislative mandates and regulatory requirements. “Each year, I note DEC continues to meet the increasing demands of its mission with the staffing levels authorized in the budget. We are constantly evaluating the needs for the agency, including growing needs around climate change and clean water, while communicating them to the Executive and Legislature.” DEC will be announcing new grants for improvements to high-hazard dams soon, a spokesperson said. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, said the federal infrastructure law includes $585 million for the most hazardous dams in the nation and $148 million to support state dam safety offices. Tonko, Rep. Grace Meng, D-Queens, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-Cold Spring, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and other federal lawmakers also back proposed legislation to invest an additional $21 billion in modernizing, repairing or removing dams across the country.
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istration. Please call the park for more information: 518-279-1155. Grafton Lakes State Park is located off of Route 2, twelve miles east of Troy, New York. Please use the park’s main entrance on Grafton Lakes State Park Way for this event. There is no entrance fee for this event. For more information, please call the park at 518-279-1155.
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GRAFTON - Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host a Cabin Fever event on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Due to COVID-19, many of the indoor exhibits will be offering hikes and scaven-
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ger hunts outside throughout the day. The event will include a polar plunge, food vendors, and family-friendly recreational activities. The event is free of charge and runs from 11:30 AM-3:00 PM. Cabin Fever will include activities such as its popular snow bowling hill, snowshoe races and a snowball toss, as well as guided snowshoe outings. Other outdoor offerings this year include free snowmobile rides, sensory walks, and an ice dive demonstration. Registration for the hikes will open in January. The Polar Plunge kicks off the main events at 11:30AM (registration from 11-11:30am). As always, the Plunge includes a playful prize for the silliest costume offered by the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park, so start planning your January beach attire! To pre-register for the Plunge, please call Ray Dozois for more information at 518-663-5648, or call the park office at 518279-1155. For visitors who need to warm up there will be many large fires outside by the Welcome Center and the beach. Live animals will also be present at the festival in the welcome center. Visitors will not be disappointed with the refreshments available both inside the welcome center and outside by the main parking lot. Note that this year’s Ice Fishing contest is being held on the weekend before, on Saturday, January 15th. Registration will take place the morning of the 15th. There is no pre-reg-
Sand Lake Town Library News SAND LAKE - Sand Lake Town Library will be closed December 24 – 26 and December 31 – January 2 for the holidays. Meanwhile, stop in to pick up take-home crafts for the kids – a different one each week. There’s still time left to explore your family history with Ancestry.com from home through your public library. Remote access remains available until December 31 and access at the library will be available through June. The SLT Library Book Club meets Wednesday, January 5 at 7pm on zoom to discuss ”Mary Coin,” a novel set in the depression, by Marissa Silver. Contact the library if you are interested in joining. Save the date: January 18, 2022, 7 – 8 pm Informational meeting for Medicare beneficiaries on how to maximize healthcare benefits. We’re still looking for a few good people to help direct the future of your library. Come join us as a trustee for 2022. We’d love to have your insights and ideas; help us build a
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Power Lunch Reading Mentors Needed at School 14 RENSSELAER COUNTY - Do you enjoy reading? Do you have an hour a week to spare? Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County needs a few more reading mentors for the Everybody WINS! Power Lunch program at School 14 on Wednesdays. Everybody Wins! is an innovative reading and mentoring program that increases children’s prospects for success in school and in life. Power Lunch pairs elementary school children one-to-one with volunteers from nearby businesses, colleges and the community. Once a week, reading partners enjoy conversation together at the school, and the adult reads a book aloud to the child while he/ she eats lunch. Reading mentors will be required to wear a mask while in the school and while reading. The children will not be masked while eating lunch. A one-hour required training will be held on Tuesday, December 28th, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the LVORC Office, 71 First Street, 3rd floor (Hart Hall). To register or for more information, call (518) 244-4650 or email litvoldirector@aol.com
Johnsonville Thrift Shop JOHNSONVILLE - The thrift shop at the Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9-12. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s fall and winter clothing, coats, boots, shoes, purses, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, toys, linens, household and decorative items. Christmas decor is now on display. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books available.
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PART TIME Planning and Zoning Clerk (Part Time), Town of Poestenkill The planning and zoning clerk will be responsible for but not limited to maintaining records of the planning and zoning office, assisting residents with town code, preparing and attending planning and zoning meetings. This position is for 10-12 hours a week, with some hours being evening hours. Completed resumes and three references may be sent to Tiffany Buker at tbuker@ poestenkillny.com or mailed to PO Box 210 Poestenkill NY 12140.
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THANK YOU The family of Andrea Scanu would like to thank everyone from the Averill Park/Sand Lak e/West Sand Lake community for the support that they provided to Andrea throughout her illness since Nov 2015. APCSDfinancial contributions, raffles, fundraisers, gift cards and meals Girl Scout troop 1727-gifts for Andrea and Emily, meal train, gift cards Poppytree floral-fall decorations at the house, flowers for the service, and play dates for Emily AP staff for their understanding with time off for treatments and doctor appointments Special thanks to the Red Caps who helped with the train going to and from Sloan Degraff-Bryce funeral home for their wonderful guidance with the final arrangements Father Tom and Linda Banker from St. Henry’s for their care and the beautiful service and for everyone else that sent beautiful cards expressing their prayers and love for our entire family, we are truly grateful. It takes a village and we have a great one! ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Siena Grad. 25+ yrs. exp. No job too small. (518) 475-8782. www.accountingdave.com APPLIANCE REPAIR Washers, dryers, fridge, ranges, etc. Prompt, guaranteed repairs. Mike Horowitz (518) 477-8378 $$CA$H$$ 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 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 EXCAVATION, TRUCKING, STONE & TOPSOIL Water diversion, driveways, brush hog, land clearing, oil tank removals, septics, grading, digging, lawns, pool fill-ins, site prep. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-3369 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 FIREWOOD Peter Howard Firewood. $300/ cord. Seasoned hardwood. Local del. inc. (518) 279-1367 GLASS/SCREEN REPAIR Broken glass, torn screens repaired. Home repairs. Makes house calls. (518) 203-8595
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LEGAL NOTICES 517 COLUMBIA TURNPIKE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 12/ 3/2021. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 102 Upper Hemlock Ridge Way, Stephentown, NY 12168, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ALLEGANY ASSETS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/30/21. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 15 Chaundry Ln., Averill Park, 12018, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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CEL Properties LLC (“LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NY Sec. of State (“SSNY”) on 7/2/21. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail a copy of process to PO Box 431, Nassau, NY 12123. Purpose: any lawful activity.
Notice of Authority to do business in New York of Pennyroyal Family Holdings, LLC, a foreign limited liability company (the “LLC”). Application of Authority filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on 11/30/2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. Jurisdiction of organization of LLC is Florida. Date of organization is 6/3/2020. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 940 Macewen Drive, Osprey, Florida 34229. Purposes: any lawful activity.
Notice of formation of limited liability company. Name: TEDFORD ODD JOBS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/11/2021. 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 Kevin Raymond Tedford, 286 Schodack Dr., Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
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
Attention Closet Cleaners RENSSELAER - We, at the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center, thank you so much for responding to our request for spring and summer gently used clothing we are still accepting donations and are still in need of shoes pocketbooks and costume jewelry. For those of you who have thought of cleaning your closets but haven’t gotten around to it you still have time. we are also accepting fall and winter clothing as well. Call the center at 518463-2166 for more information or to make a donation. Located at East and Herrick Streets. Again thank you.
Team “Knocking Out Alzheimer’s” Bottle Drive, The Fundraising Continues ... WYNANTSKILL/RENSSELAER - Team “Knocking out Alzheimer’s” is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association. Return your bottles and cans and help the Northeastern New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Through an arrangement with: Six-Center Redemption Two Locations: 461 Main Ave Wynantskill (Corner of Sharpe and Main Ave) & 550 South Street Rensselaer. No need to count the cans or bottles, no waiting or standing in lines to feed your cans or bottles into a machine.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Pursuant to the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York, notice is hereby given that the limited liability company with the name “BROWE REAL ESTATE, LLC” has been formed. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSSNY) on November 2, 2021. The office of the LLC is to be located in Rensselaer County, New York. The SSSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSSNY shall mail a copy of any process served is: BROWE REAL ESTATE, LLC, 529 W. Sand Lake Road, Wynantskill, New York 12198. The nature of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: CAPITAL ELECTRIC LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/15/2021. 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 Joel Ferguson, 9 Teliska Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: RP Nutrition & Fitness, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 27th, 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, 52 Robin Lane Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Eggelhoefer K9, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 5, 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 253 Lape Road Nassau, NY 12123. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Dunham Hollow Flower Farm, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/07/2021. 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, 1771 State Route 43, Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
The Alzheimer’s Association will receive six cents for every container you donate to the cause. Simply drop off your containers and say: “These are for the Alzheimer’s Association.” The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The first survivor of Alzheimer’s is out there, but we won’t get there without you. Join the fight with your bottles & cans! Check us out on face book - Knocking out Alzheimer’s
Search and Rescue Volunteers Needed CAPITAL DISTRICT - the Tri-State Emergency Team is recruiting volunteers to provide wildland and undewater searches within a 100 mile radius of Waterrford, NY. This includes all aspects of field and underwater search. The Tri-State Emergency Team responds when requested by NYS Forest Rangers and other police agencies throughout New York State, Western Vermont
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Phaze 3 Capital LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/1/2021. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 23 Crimson Court, Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. RICHARD WEBER PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/06/2021. Office loc: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Richard Weber, 449 Beck Rd, Eagle Bridge, NY 12057. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. The HF Arbor Company LLC. Filed 6/1/21. Office: RENSSELAER Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 483 Bovie Hill Rd, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Registered Agent: Diane Magazanos, 1344 Babcock Lake Rd, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Purpose: General.
Nassau Fire District # 1 Po Box 704 Nassau, NY 12123 Office of the Commissioners Please take notice that the organizational meeting for the Nassau Fire District #1 of the Town of Nassau, County of Rensselaer New York, will be held on the 1st day of January 2022, at 9:00am on that day at 26 Chatham Street, Nassau, NY 12123 This notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York. By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Nassau Fire District #1. Mary Wrobel Administrative Officer Nassau Fire District #1
and Massachusetts. We are looking for certified scuba divers, experienced boat handlers, and people who enjoy hiking and the outdoors in general who wish to help people in need. The team will provide training and complete support as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Applicants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If interested, please call 518-237-6744 or visit our website at www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org
Rensselaer Senior Center Boutique RENSSELAER - Rensselaer County Corner Boutique open by appointment. We are so Thankful for the generosity of all of the people that donated to our boutique. We have beautiful clothes (Loft, Talbots, Anne Klien, Alfani, J.Jill, Alfred Dunner, Eddie Bauer, LL Bean Etc.) designer shoes, pocketbooks, jewelry, household Items all priced to go home with you. All proceeds go to senior functions. All are welcome to come and shop. Call today for an appointment 518-463-2166 Monday through Friday 9-3pm. Rensselaer County Rensselaer Center East and Herrick Streets
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State looks to reduce wood smoke Climate council says cutting would save lives and money By ROGER HANNIGAN GILSON
ALBANY - The council working on the beginning stages of a plan to dramatically reduce greenhouse gases in the state is looking into how reducing wood smoke could benefit the health of upstate New Yorkers. The 22-member Climate Action Council is in the midst of a year-long study of how to achieve the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), an ambitious law passed in 2019 mandating the state reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent when compared to 1990 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. During the October council meeting, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Director of Energy and Environmental Analysis Carl Mas made a presentation predicting reducing wood
smoke by 40 percent upstate could reduce non-fatal heart attacks, asthma-related hospital visits and deaths significantly. Wood smoke upstate comes from home heating methods, such as wood stoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces, as well as campfires and industrial production. The council is looking at two scenarios for decreasing greenhouse gases, one of which includes the use of biofuels and green hydrogen. The second scenario envisions transitioning to renew-ables without biofuels. Both call for reducing wood consumption by 40 percent “relative to business as usual” by 2050, according to NYSERDA. This reduction would have the greatest health benefits in upstate New York, according to Mas’ presentation, because more wood is burned here. Reducing wood burning would have two health benefits, according to Mas, though only one of them has to do with climate change. The first is reducing the small, inhalable particles produced by burning wood.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies President Emeritus William H. Schlesinger, a biogeochemist and expert on wood smoke, said burning wood produces large amounts of tiny particles called aromatic compounds, carbon-based molecules that can cause cancer. It is also “increasingly believed by the medical profession” that breathing particles from wood smoke can lead to increased rates of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, Schlesinger said. Wood smoke produces far more of these inhalable particles — some of which are carcinogenic — than all other forms of combustion in the state combined, according to Mas’ presentation. Reducing wood consumption by 40 percent in New York would have quantifiable benefits, according to Mas’ presentation, with per capita health benefits from 20202050 of between $3,000 and $4,000 for Albany County and much of the Catskills. Reducing wood burning would also reduce the amount Please see SMOKE 16
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of nitrogen oxide released into the atmosphere. Though burning wood only produces a tiny sliver of all the nitrogen oxide released into the state’s air, the chemical has a drastic effect on climate change. A pound of nitrogen oxide has as much of an effect on the atmosphere as 265—298 pounds of carbon dioxide, according to the EPA. Burning wood produces more nitrogen oxide than burning oil or natural gas, according to NYSERDA. The council has not released its recommendations on how to reduce wood smoke upstate, but the task appears challenging, as wood, unlike other fuels, can be gotten for free by just foraging for it. Kyle Morrison, who took over Gem Stove and Fireplace Company in Greene County from his grandfather a year ago, said wood stoves and pellet stoves are attractive to people because their fuels are cheap. “Recently, with times changing and fuel prices going up, a lot of people are getting into wood,” he said. “Our wood stove sales have been absolutely through the roof this year — pellet stoves as well were through the roof — we’re up about 230 percent in sales compared to last year.” Morrison said his business has never recommended heating a home only with a wood or pellet stove, but that people requested it anyway. For many who aren’t on municipal gas lines, choosing an alternative heat source like wood, oil or propane is a necessity. A ton of wood chips costs $330, and most homes only need two to three tons to get through a winter, making it cheaper than propane, Morrison said, adding that those with access to firewood could essentially heat their homes for free. New York isn’t the only state to set climate goals. Vermont released its draft Climate Action Plan in November, which has similar goals to New York’s but CONTINUED FROM 14
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different methods. Notably, Vermont’s plan actually endorses burning wood as a way of cutting emissions. “Efficient wood heat — whether with efficient stoves or automated boilers and furnaces — both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and can save consumers money compared to fossil heat,” according to the plan. Vermont’s plan endorses switching “from fossil-fuel dependent heating systems to cleaner and more efficient systems” including efficient wood stoves and heat pumps. Though New York’s Climate Action Council has not yet made its recommendations, it is considering models where all new heating systems installed after 2035 would be heat pumps — low-energy systems that pull air from the surrounding air or ground to heat and cool homes. State Sen. Daphne Jordan, whose district includes Columbia County and part of Rensselaer, Saratoga and Washington counties, said her initial question was “if anyone at the council has reached out to, or even considered, the estimated hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, the vast majority of whom live in upstate and rely on wood to heat their home, to gauge their thoughts and concerns about this potential proposal?” “…Wood remains a reliable, affordable, accessible fuel source,” Jordan’s statement continued. “Before Albany rushes forward with potential new mandates on the use of wood for home heating — mandates that would appear to target upstate — the Council should carefully consider the potential negative impact of such a proposal on family budgets.” The council’s recommendations are due at the end of the year.
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10 organizations were chosen from results in an online poll By SHANIECE HOLMES-BROWN
George Hearst III, publisher and CEO of the Times Union, speaks at an event last Wednesday held to showcase the 10 nonprofits that were winners in the $100,000 advertising giveaway connected to Capital Region Gives at the Hearst Media Center in Colonie.
Ten nonprofits have each been awarded $10,000 dollars worth of advertising from the Times Union in 2022. The gift was announced last Wednesday at the Hearst Media Center by George Hearst III, publisher and CEO of the Times Union. “I just want to recognize the great work each and every one of your organizations, yourselves personally, and the teams that you have assembled that carry out their mission. It means a lot to this community,” said Hearst during the announcement to representatives of the 10 organizations selected. “Your newspaper here at the Times Union is the community partner of yours. We will do everything we can to help you connect to your memberships, associations and those that you serve.” The gift is a portion of the Big $100,000 Giveaway, an online contest where 52 nonprofit organizations were eligible to win and share the $100,000 grant. Capital Region Gives is a special section of the Times Union that highlights the work of local nonprofits and businesses. Residents were able to vote for their favorite nonprofits on the website, and voting took place between Nov. 21 through Dec. 10. The 10 organizations that received the most votes were selected to win the contest. The recipients of the gift are: The Boys and Girls Clubs of The Capital Area; Capital District YMCA; Capital Roots; Captain Community Services; Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc.; Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York; Mohawk Hudson Humane Society; Northern Rivers Family of Services; RISSE — Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, and USCRI — U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. “Epilepsy affects over 45,000 people in our community, and we are so grateful for an opportunity like this to be able to spread awareness in the community,” said Jeannine Garab, executive director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York. “A lot of people don’t talk about it despite the fact that one in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in our lifetime. So with a gift like this, we can spread awareness, reach new people, hopefully get new volunteers, and just really broaden our base.”
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During this holiday season, let’s work together to keep our communities safe, if you see something, say something.
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