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NYMarket & Specialty Foods NYMarket & Specialty Foods has recently opened in East Greenbush. Owner Nicki Hindes can't wait to expand your palate with new foods from around the world. Nicki is the newest local resident that is pursuing her dream career, in the community she calls home. Originally from the Albany area, she moved to East Greenbush in 1984 where she and her husband, Tom Hindes Sr.,raised their family. For over 25 years they have been involved with Little League and Pop Warner football. Tom was involved with creating the first nationally recognized Pop Warner Challenger Division, providing children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play football. The team has received national recognition on TV and was featured on ESPN. They still manage the Capital District team as well as actively assist new teams that are forming across the country (www.challengerflagfootballeague.com). She felt that East Greenbush was the perfect environment to establish NYMarket & Specialty Foods Market.
Nicki has three goals for the NYMarket & Specialty Foods shop. First, to create a European style market featuring local and New York produced products; as well as import specialty foods from the countries of their origin. CHECK. The second goal (or phase) is to revitalize the bar area of the space to provide a tap room or microbrew filling station for community brewers, as well as New York wines. The final stage of the business development will be to use the outdoor balcony area to host seasonal farmers market. " I would like to afford local small farms and producers of exceptional food products the venue to bring their goods to the community, in a convenient and secure manner."
The market & specialty store carries an amazing selection of unique foods. From fresh spices to imported olive oils and balsamic vinegars (that you can taste test) and fill your own bottles. Prinzo’s Bakery delivers fresh Italian bread and rolls daily. If you are looking for local, grass fed and hormone free protein, you will be happy. They have original products from Nicki says that her "foodie" history stems from growing up in her area food artisans such as Fickle Pickles from J Gallup Farms Dad’s diner, the Miss Glenmont Diner. For 25 years, she grew up in Warrensburg. An old fashioned candy counter holds a large around the original fast food: comfort food/truck stop food in a chrome railroad car fabricated diner was the essence of authenticity. selection from around the world including black licorice and decadent chocolate truffles. Cookies, crackers and snacks from "My Dad taught me how to recognize fresh foods, how to prepare around the globe fill the aisles. Nicki is very excited about the them and how to keep them “clean & simple." Everything was large selection of heat and eat vegan and gluten free foods, made from scratch daily and included butchering meat, making baking and cooking ingredients like duck fat and herbs de pasta sauce from tomatoes grown in our garden. provence and stone ground mustards from France. Many British staples such as digestives, Branston pickle, Colemans mustard, As I meet small business owners across Our Towne, I always ask Piccalilli and Bisto Gravy mixes and teas fill the shop. Even what lead to opening their business. "Now that our children are German hot cocoa and fresh farm dairy, milk and yogerts from grown and busy making families of their own, it felt like it was our NYMarket & Specialty Foods will only carry time to focus on what makes us happy." After working for a jeweler Stoltzfus Dairy. produce when it is available locally in season. for 20 years, and then as an office manager in a local accounting office, Nicki started to think about her options. Not ready to retire, At any time you can special order proteins such as rabbit, Nicki found herself daydreaming about a new career. "Starting over at my age might sound silly, but I think it is the perfect time to whole pigs, elk, venison, lamb, alligator (yes alligator meat) or whatever your palate is craving. Nicki will bring in unique items evaluate how you pursue your bliss. I didn't want time to define me or restrict my possibilities." Nicki spent the two years after their from all over the globe to celebrate holidays. Nicki realizes you don’t need a million choices of every product to feed youngest graduated from college actively researching what she yourself or family every day. But if you can discover a gem, wanted to do with her knowledge, talents and energy. After soul and experience a delicious surprise, is like winning the foodie searching and self examination, her focus kept returning to food, lottery. She hopes the shop becomes a habit for local shoppers. flavor, discovery and invention. A place to browse, explore, sample. A place to enjoy that Guava Soda you liked so much on vacation in Cancun, or a source for Nicki recalls routinely traveling across the Capital District (and your favorite foods from home that you miss. beyond) to find new foods. Searching for the freshest dairy, produce, butcher quality proteins for my family meals was time Please stop in and explore the small shop at 346 Columbia consuming." It wasn’t easy to find these fresh foods in our Turnpike in East Greenbush and open up your world by community; food I wanted to prepare the same day I purchased discovering new and exciting foods. it. Food always tastes better when purchased at its freshest in the season grown. I began thinking that I couldn’t be the only person who wanted all these same things.” If you live in a big city or abroad, small markets such as this are on the corners of every neighborhood. This self-discovery gave birth to NYMarket & Specialty LIKE NYMarket & Specialty Foods on Facebook Foods. Nicki started researching the business, meeting suppliers, http://www.nymarket518.com actively pursuing new food and figuring out how to make it a reality.
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6 Pricing Mistakes Every Seller Can Avoid By Cathy Graziano
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you want to get the most money for your investment, right? One of the key factors that will sell your home is price, and having a sound pricing strategy is a must if you want to find the right buyer. Here are six common pricing mistakes all sellers should avoid. 1. Overpricing from the start – You might think your home is the best on the block and should command a price relative to the value you see. Wrong. You have to appeal to the value homebuyers see. Overpricing your home at the onset could leave out strong potential buyers, especially if recent sales and other factors in your neighborhood don’t justify your listing price. You also run the risk of needing multiple price reductions, which keep your home on the market that much longer. 2. Leaving out potential buyers in online searches – Entering a price range is the first search parameter most homebuyers use to narrow down their options. If a buyer’s price range is, say, $250,000 to $300,000, they won’t see your home if it’s listed at $305,000. It might make sense to list it right at $300,000 so that you capture potential buyers in the ranges above and below. Ultimately, this is up to you and your agent, but the range your home’s price falls into is certainly worth thinking about – especially if you’re teetering between price ranges anyway. 3. Not considering recently sold properties – To arrive at a listing price that will generate buyer interest, you can’t base your price solely on the prices of other homes in your area that are listed for sale. You also need to consider recent sales in your neighborhood and the final sale prices. An experienced agent can provide you with information on recent sales to help you see the bigger picture. 4. Getting too creative with your asking price – Make it easy for buyers and pick round numbers. Listing a home for $512,477, for example, will give potential buyers pause about your intentions and divert attention from your property to you, as the seller. Maybe it’s best to save the creative juices for the property description. 5. Not being open to negotiation – The quickest way to kill a sale is to dig in your heels on asking price before the for-sale sign even goes in the yard. Negotiation is a two-way street, and if you refuse to budge on pricing or other conditions, you might be in for very bumpy (and long) ride. Ask yourself: Is it more important to get full asking price, or can you make a few concessions to find common ground that will ensure a closed sale? 6. Ignoring your agent’s insights – The best route to the right price starts with picking a great agent and then listening to his or her advice. Your agent will look at your situation from all angles – your home’s features, the local market, recent sales and more – to help you make an informed decision about pricing. Remember, when you’re ready to start the process of selling your home, help is just a phone call or email away at RE/MAX Platinum. Give us a call at 720-3400. Cathy is a resident of East Greenbush and Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Platinum in North Greenbush with 26 years of experience in the real estate business. She is also a member of NYSAR Professional Standards and Education Management Committees. Email Cathy at cgraziano@remax.net Correction to the article in the Our Towne Magazine from February 2017: Cathy is a past, not current president of the East Greenbush Education Foundation. Steve Taylor is the current president.
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Dear Our Towne Readers, March is here and I am ready to welcome spring on the 20th! I find great joy in watching the snow melt away and new growth popping through the soil. As the buds appear on trees, there is a feeling of hope and excitement that fills my heart. Taking a walk and smelling the fresh air is a treat, after enjoying the comforts of home all winter. It was a bearable winter, but I am still very excited to see the green grass, attend track meets and open the windows. (Am I getting ahead of myself?) Over the next few months we will have pages devoted to Summer Camps and Programs for kids. Please e-mail details if you have one to be included. With my goal being to “connect the community,” I am always eager to promote local not-for-profit organizations,clubs and charities. With this said, I am willing to publish a 200 word article about how your community group or organization makes a positive impact in the community & your mission. Please submit articles via e-mail. Thank you for reading Our Towne Magazine. During the month I will share the content in this issue on Facebook, along with community news & events. Please LIKE Our Towne Magazine (Rensco) on Facebook, if you haven’t already. Enjoy the last stretch of Winter. Please shop local and support our small, family owned businesses. They need us to survive- and believe me, they appreciate your business and support!
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The Cross Eyed Owl Wins “Lift the Spirit” Award Patricia Varga, owner of the Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop was recently awarded the 2016 'Lift the Spirit' award from one of its gift vendors, Demdaco. As per Varga's request, the Valatie Food Pantry was the recipient of the prize, a check for $2500 from Demdaco. 'At its core, the statement 'Lift the Spirit' is about giving. Giving of one’s time, of one’s concern, of one’s care, of one’s love. “Lift the spirit” asks us to forget about our own lives for a bit, and try to somehow make someone else life a little better for a moment or a period of time', says by David Kiersznowski, Owner and Chairman.
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The Cross Eyed Owl was selected as the Northeast winner of the Lift the Spirit Award due to its involvement in the community and local charitable organizations such as The Valatie Food Pantry, The Capital City Rescue Mission, Stop Hunger Now, Wee Care, Christmas Pajama Promise, The Northern Columbia Little League and more. Varga believes in giving back to the community that has supported her business for the past 23 years. You can visit the Cross Eyed Owl Gift Shop at 3143 Route 9 in Valatie NY, find them online at www.crosseyedowl.com and facebook or call them at 518-758-6755.
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Castleton Public Library Calendar of Events 85 S. Main Street, Castleton, NY 12033 732-0879 | www.castletonpubliclibrary.org
Ongoing Programs: Computer Help: Learn the basics of computer use in a one-on-one setting. Offered by appointment- Call 732-0879 to register. Story Hour with Miss Linda Join Miss Linda for a story and a craft! For ages birth through 6. Thursdays at 10:30 am on 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30. March Programs: Monday, March 6, 7:00 pm After Dinner Book Club – The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History by John Barry. Join us the first Monday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. Wednesday, March 8, 4:00-7:00 pm Pipe Cleaner Crafts. Stop by to make a pipe cleaner animal buddy or any other pipe cleaner craft you can imagine! Saturday, March 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Perler Bead Crafts. Come make something awesome out of perler beads! Monday, March 13, 1:00 pm Monthly Monday Matinee. Join us the second Monday of each month to enjoy a movie for adults. Call 732-0879 to find out what's playing. Tuesday, March 14, 3:00-7:00 pm March Madness. Excited for March Madness? Make your own mini basketball hoop to take home and pick up a NCAA tournament bracket. Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 pm Friends of Castleton Public Library Meeting. Want to help support and raise funds for CPL? Come join the Friends! All are welcome. Friday, March 17, 6:00 pm Family Movie Night. Movie lovers of all ages are welcome at our family movie night! Call 732-0879 to find out what's playing. Monday, March 20, 7:00 pm Library Board Meeting. Monthly meeting of the CPL Board of Trustees. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Tuesday, March 21, 1:00 pm Afternoon Book Club: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Join us the third Tuesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk. Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 pm Pajama Storytime. Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime. Perfect before you head to bed! Tuesday, March 28, 4:00-6:00 pm Cool Science: Lava Lamps!. Discover how and why lava lamps work, and make one of your own to take home! Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 pm TED Talk Discussion Series: Mathematics. Join us the last Wednesday of each month for a viewing and discussion of two short TED Talks that share a common theme. March’s theme is “Mathematics.”
Glendora’s Jokes To Brighten Your Day... One snowman is talking to another snowman and says, "I haven't seen our friend around lately. Have you?" The other snowman said, "No, not since he left for Florida."
The doctor said to his patient, "There's nothing I can do for your disease. It's hereditary." The patient said, "OK, send the bill to my dad." Bill said to his friend, "I see spots before my eyes." His friend said, "Have you seen a doctor?" Bill said, "No, just spots." A man is walking down the street with a darling cocker spaniel puppy in his arms. He sees a friend and says, "What do you think of this cocker spaniel puppy I got for my wife?" His friend said, "That's not a bad trade!" The doctor said to Harry, "You mustn't shovel snow. You'll have a heart attack." Harry went home and said, "Son, will you shovel the snow?" His son said, "Yes, Dad, I'll start immediately." Harry had a heart attack. REMINDER: The Glendora Vegetarian Club will meet on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 6 p.m. at 45A Elm Street in the Village of Nassau. Please join us! For more information call (518) 610-5810.
March Community Calendar Events
First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush. Invites the Community to Worship at 8:30 a.m. at 1 Gilligan Road. Early worship service in our beautiful outside Chapel or indoors during inclement weather. At 9:30 a.m. Every Sunday, Worship and Sunday School; Communion on the first Sunday each month. Join us for coffee and fellowship following each service in Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact the Church office at 477-9693 or e-mail us at office@fumceg.org MARCH 24, 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Coffee House at 7:00 p.m. First United Methodist church of East Greenbush at 1 Gilligan Road“What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four leaf clover?” asks the Mistress of Chatter…a rash of GOOD LUCK! And that’s what you’ll get when you come to the St. Patrick’s Day Coffee House at the First United Methodist Church on March 24th The program is loaded with talented singers, dancers, instrumentalists, storytellers and jokes…lots of jokes. The food is delicious; the entrance fee collected in a basket at the entrance and donated to a local charity and the audience definitely “above average!”
Alleluia! He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed, Alleluia! …and so are you! Our celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord begins at 9:00 AM with Easter Breakfast and continues with Festival Easter Worship. Join us as we not only celebrate our Lord’s rising from the dead, but our own lives and resurrection begun through our Baptism into Christ. Pastor Henry leads worship with the sermon, “You Have Been Raised Up” based on Matthew 28:1, 5-7. Come and be our special guest this Sunday as we joyously declare; “He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!.” Love Lutheran Church is located at Middlesex Road and Pheasant Lane in East Greenbush. For more information, a summary of this Sunday’s sermon, or directions, please visit our web site: www.lovelutheran.net, or call 477-8685
Clinton Heights Fire Installs New Officers The Clinton Heights Fire Department recently held its Annual Installation Banquet. Those elected to hold office for the year 2017 were recognized. Installed as Chief of the Department was William K. O’Connor and as Assistant Chiefs Christopher M. Racine and Stephen J. Bestler. The Line Officers taking the oath of office were Captains Aaron Jennes and Thomas Penk and Lieutenants Timothy Kirsch, Marcus Kravitz, Nicholas Petramale, and Joseph Faranda. The Civil or Table Officers for the W. F. Bruen Hose Company are: President Tony Hazzard, Vice President Richard Hendrick, Secretary Dave Jordan, Treasurer Thomas Burns, Sergeant-at-Arms Stephen Moore and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Glokler. The newly installed Board of Directors for Bruen Hose are Tony Hazzard, Stephen Bestler, Dave Jordan, Thomas Burns, Frank Fiato, Richard Hendrick and William O’Connor. For the Community Hose Fire Company: President Nicholas Petramale, Vice President Kevin DeRusso, Secretary Paul Bednarczyk, Treasurer Edward Pratt, Financial Secretary John Farrell Jr., and Sergeant-at-Arms Charlie Higgins. The members of the new Board of Directors for Community Hose are Paul Bednarczyk, John Farrell Jr., Marcus Kravitz, Theodore LaPlante, Dave Caneen, Timothy Kirsch, Nicholas Petramale, Edward Pratt and Ronald Stark. The Officers of the Ladies Auxiliary newly elected are President Bernadette Hazzard, Vice President Chrissy Phillips, Secretary Leigh Newell, Treasurer Helene Reed and Chaplain Joyce Smith. Several Awards and Presentations were made during the course of the evening; outgoing Chief Seth Tracy was recognized as well as recently deceased firefighter Doug Noble. Fireside Chat with William Kennedy
Albany native. Newspaper reporter / journalist. Novelist. Screenwriter. Playwright. Chronicler of Albany history. Pulitzer Prize winner. Professor. Neighbor. These are words and phrases that just begin to describe long-time Averill Park resident William Kennedy. On Sunday, March 12, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., the Sand Lake Historical Society invites you to an Afternoon Tea and Fireside Chat with William Kennedy in the Great Room of The Old Daley on Crooked Lake. The Afternoon Tea will include a delicious Miniature Home Baked Sweets Station along with a Coffee and Assorted Tea Station. Hurry! Prepaid reservations @ $20.00 per person, on a first-come, first-served basis; seating is very limited! (Please note: there is no reserved seating.) Proceeds benefit the Sand Lake Historical Society. Please download, print and return the TEXT form or PDF form with payment to make your reservation. For more information, call Dee Erickson at 674-5143; please leave a message.
Save The Date
Saturday April 8, 2017 the East Greenbush VFW 7338 Auxiliary will hold their Spring Flea Market/Craft Fair, Raffle and Bake Sale from 10:00am 3:00pm. Please call Marilyn Peters-Houghtaling, Chairman at 817-8121 or for table rental information please call Lynda Essenter at 732-2111.
March Community Calendar
OPEN HOUSE WITH THE 19 SACRED DREAM CIRCLES Only once a Year we will have this Celebration with all the 19 seven foot Sacred Dream Circles and THIS IS IT!* All 19 will be coming out with the bridge connecting to the stars March 17th Friday Evening 6:00pm to 8:00pm at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Carney Road, Castleton, N.Y. During this time ALL 19 SACRED DREAM CIRCLES INCLUDING THE BRIDGE CONNECTING TO THE STARS will be on display allowing you time to view and sit with each Sacred Dream Circle and meditate as you wish. Contact: Zeldahotaling.com 518-732-7440 or e-mail pinetree444@msn.com TEACHING AND MEDITATION ~ 19 SACRED DREAM CIRCLES March 18th Saturday Afternoon 12:00- 3:00pm at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Carney Road, Castleton, N.Y. Contact: Zeldahotaling.com 518732-7440 or e-mail pinetree444@msn.com. Connect with each one of the Sacred Dream Circles as Zelda leads you through a Meditation and the process of how each one connects to bring you into a deep healing emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually. SPRING EQUINOX CELEBRATION ~ SACRED DREAM CIRCLES The power of unity everyone is welcome. March 18th Saturday Evening 6:30- 8:30 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Carney Road, Castleton, N.Y. Suggested Donation $20 Contact: Zeldahotaling.com 518-732-7440 or e-mail pinetree444@msn.com
FRIDAY FISH FRY DINNERS
The South Schodack Volunteer Fire Co. will be offering Fish Fry dinners on Friday evenings 5:15 to 7:00 p.m., at 1563 Bame rd., Castleton during Lent. Dinners will begin on March 3 and end Good Friday April 14. Hot dogs, Chicken, and Clam Chowder will also be served. Eat in or Take out. Phone 732-2082.
American Legion Birthday Dinner March 18 Join us at Melvin Roads POST 1231, to celebrate the 98th birthday of the American Legion with dinner, dance, drinks, and prizes. Since 1919 the American Legion has fostered camaraderie among American service members past and present. We celebrate our commitment to help fellow veterans, and the community. This birthday party helps us show what we have done this year and look forward to more next year. Continue “Wearing of the Green” as we keep St Patrick’s Day Weekend going with door prizes and raffles after the dinner. Our celebration starts at 6 pm March 18, 2017, at Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231, 200 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. Tickets can be purchased at the Bar and is open to every one Rensselaer Senior Center (518) 463-2166 McManus Center (old St. John’s school) East and Herrick Streets. Rensselaer, NY 12144 Mondays:Tai Chi- 10:00 & Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength Range 1:00 Tues.: Aerobics9:15, Line Dancing 10:15, Woodworking Class 12:30 Wednesdays: Line Dancing 10:15 & Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit Wednesdays 1:00 Followed by Yoga Stretch at 1:45 Thursdays: Tai Chi- 10:00 & Community Service 12:30 Fridays: Aerobic Classes 9:15 & Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength Range of Motion 1:15 Lunch at noon, Monday - Friday, suggested contribution of $3.00, but no one is denied a meal. For reservations, call 463-2166. March special events are: March 17th Special Dinner “Luck of the Irish” with Paul Sluser March 21st AARP Drivers Education Course 8-3 March 28th “The Spirit of Johnny Cash Live” with Harald Ford THREE HOUR NOTARY PUBLIC STATE EXAM PREP CLASS, offered at Chatham High School Room 110, 50 Woodbridge Avenue, Chatham NY 12037. Thursday March 30th 6PM to 9PM. $49 (all materials included). Taught by a college adjunct instructor with 25 years Notary experience. Instructor: Victor Bujanow: Call 518-392-1501 to register or email: flanagana@chatham.k12.ny.us THREE HOUR NOTARY PUBLIC STATE EXAM PREP CLASS. Hosted by Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, 1 North Front St. Hudson NY, Tuesday April 11th 1PM to 4PM. $49 Chamber Members, $65 NonMembers, (all materials included). Taught by a college adjunct instructor with 25 years Notary experience. Instructor: Victor Bujanow: vbujanow@ fairpoint.net/ phone: 518-784-5009 A DMV approved Defensive Driving 6 hour class will be held at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 25th 2017 between the hours of 9AM - 3PM at 1010 Kinderhook St. (Route 9) Valatie, NY. Pre-paid registration is $39. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first serve basis and the fee is $45. Please send checks or money orders payable to: Victor Bujanow, Chief Instructor , 24 The Concourse, Niverville, NY 12130 to reserve your seat. Questions call Instructor 518-784-5009. Note: Please do not mail checks to the Church.
The Greenbush Garden Club Offering GRANTS
Greenbush Garden Club is offering grants in the amount of $250 to support school gardening programs and non- profit community youth organizations that are developing or currently maintaining a garden with the goal of developing children’s interest in horticulture. The grant program, garden therapy sessions with the residents of Van Rensselaer Manor, and community beautification projects at Fort Crailo and the American Legion Memorial Garden in Ben Piersall Park are all funded with the proceeds of the club’s annual plant sale. The sale will take place on Saturday May 20 at the Elks Club on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush, so please save the date. For more information on the grants and an application, please contact greenbushgardener@gmail.com or pick up the application at the garden club meeting on March 7 or April 4 at the East Greenbush Community Library. Rensselaer City School Alumni Asso. Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
Saturday April 22th, 2017 at Troy Elks Club on Rt. 4 from 5-9pm. The Rensselaer City School Alumni Association will hold its Fifth Hall of fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Everyone is welcome, tickets are $45pp please make checks out to Rensselaer Alumni Association, 25 Van Rensselaer Dr. Rensselaer, NY 12144. Cocktail Hour 5-6pm hors d’ oeuvres & cash bar, Dinner 6pm Stuffed Chicken Breast, Roast Beef or Vegetarian Pasta Primavera $45/pp. Salad, Potato, Vegetable, Beverages, & Dessert, Induction Ceremony 7:00-9pm. Children under 12: $15/ pp Chicken Nuggets & Fries. Reservations required by March 10th No refunds. Reservation forms available at rensselaernyalumni.org, Facebook page Rensselaer Grade Schools & HS Alumni or Renss. City School Dist. Page –Alumni
Rensselaer Public Library Events: Maple Sugar Saturday March 4 at 1 PM. Learn how maple sugar is made, hear stories and try a sample! Ages 4-10. Computer Help. Every Tuesday from 1-3 pm at the Rensselaer Public Library, drop in to ask a question about your computer, tablet or smartphone, or learn from tips and tricks. No sign-up needed. More hours! Now also every Thursday from 5:30-7:30! Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary. chirgwinj@rensselaerlibrary.org for more information. FRIENDS OF RENSSELAER LIBRARY MEETING: THURSDAY MARCH 16 DONATIONS FOR THE BOOK SALE ACCEPTED The Friends of the Rensselaer Public Library will meet on Thursday, March 16th, at 6:30pm in the large meeting room of the library. All members and anyone interested in joining the Friends are welcome to attend the meeting. We will be electing candidates for president and treasurer. We will also be discussing our upcoming book sale and basket raffle scheduled from May 4-6th, so mark your calendars . This is our sixth annual book sale and our biggest fundraiser of the year, all proceeds go toward buying extras for the library and the children's summer reading program. Good condition books, children's books, puzzles, DVD's and CD's will be accepted during regular library hours until April 15th. No encyclopedias or text books please. The library is located at 676 East St. in Rensselaer across from the Amtrak parking lot.
The East Greenbush Library & Greenbush YMCA Farmer’s Market is NOW Taking Application For this Season (June–Oct) Call the Library at 477-7476 for details.
Rensselaer Land Trust is Seeking Public Opinion
Thursday, March 2nd from 6 - 8:30 pm at the East Greenbush Library What do you love about living in Rensselaer County? The Rensselaer Land Trust wants to hear from you. The Land Trust has received funding to develop a Conservation Plan for Rensselaer County that will identify the most important places to preserve for future generations. We are gathering local input from communities and residents on lands they value for recreation, scenic views, natural resources, wildlife, and quality of life. Landowners, business owners, hikers, cyclists, hunters, skiers, snowmobilers, realtors, and anyone interested in the future of Rensselaer County’s landscapes and resources are encouraged to attend. Pizza will be served. Please RSVP to the Rensselaer Land Trust:renstrust@renstrust. org or 659-5263. There will be 3 meetings in March. Can’t make a meeting? Check out our online survey later this spring at www.renstrust. org. The Community Values Meetings will be led in partnership with Cornell University Department of Natural Resources, with funding from the Hudson River Valley Greenway and from the Environmental Protection Fund through the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the NYS Conservation Partnership Program.
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On-Going Events around Our Towne
Monday
Family Resource Centers of Columbia County (FRC) is a non-profit organization that offers a free playgroup type setting, circle time and free snacks. frc@ familyresourcecenterscc.org. The group meets on Mondays & Wednesdays year round at Martin H. Glynn School, 3211 Church Street, Room 210, Valatie
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Free Reiki shares (for Reiki Practitioners who have completed Level 1 and above) the 3rd Tuesday 6.30 to 8.30 at Venture Inward, 568 Columbia Turnipike, #30 VanDenHouten Sqare in East Greenbush. Call 518-477-6566 or check www.ventureinwardcenter.com T.O.P.S. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: Low Cost, Self-Help Support group for weight loss. Meeting every Tuesday at the Rensselaer Library at 676 East Street. Weigh in at 5:30 & Meeting from 6:00-7:00. Caregiver Support Groupsare designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. Alzheimer’s Association meets at Hawthorne Ridge at 30 Community Way in East Greenbush, NY. Contact(518) 867-4999, ext. 209 on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
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Family Resource Centers of Columbia County (FRC) is a non-profit organization that offers a free playgroup type setting, circle time and free snacks. frc@ familyresourcecenterscc.org. The group meets on Mondays & Wednesdays year round at Martin H. Glynn School, 3211 Church Street, Room 210, Valatie. Melvin Roads Post Bingo is Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:30pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. $2,700 in prizes plus casinos. Storytime Every Wednesday at 10:30am at the Nassau Free Library. Drop in and join Colene for simple stories, songs, and a craft. Nassau Free Library, 18 Church St. Nassau NY. For more information. Call 766-2715 or visit www.nassaufreelibrary.org
Thursdays
Local Veterans meet informally for Breakfast at the Schodack Diner each Thursday from 8:3010. Please spread the word! Story Hour with Miss Linda at The Castleton Public Library. Story time and crafts! Open to all children and their caregivers; suggested age range 0-6. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
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Q: I am having a lot of difficulty hearing on the phone, which leads me to have several questions: 1. Is there anything available to help me hear on my cell phone while wearing my hearing aids? A: Hearing aid technology has improved greatly over the years. Hearing aid manufacturers recognize that even while wearing hearing aids, patients often still have difficulty hearing on the cell phone. More and more people are also now eliminating their landline home phones and strictly using their cell phones daily. In response to this need, manufacturers have enabled their hearing aids to stream phone calls wirelessly through Bluetooth technology. Some manufacturers require that the wearer uses an intermediate device worn around a patient’s neck, or attached to the phone, to pick up the wireless streaming from the cell phone. However, most newer devices can now stream directly from iPhones to the hearing aids. Unfortunately, direct streaming is only available on Apple iPhone products. 2. How exactly does this technology work? A: Wireless streaming of phone calls work directly with the cell phones Bluetooth technology. Currently iPhones work seamlessly with the direct audio streaming. Android phones usually require the use of an intermediate device that is worn around the neck, or attached to the phone. Your Audiologist will first “pair” the cell phone to the hearing devices. Pairing is essentially telling your phone to remember your hearing aids and work with them whenever they are present. After this is complete, your hearing aids are ready to receive phone calls.
The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club meets every Thursday, 6:00 PM at Quigley’s Restaurant, Routes 9 & 20 in East Greenbush, NY for dinner, discussion/speaker and friendship. Potential members and visiting Rotarians welcome. Call Pat at (518) 766-0215 with any questions.
When you answer the phone call on your cell phone it will stream to your hearing aids and into your ear canals. This means that if you are wearing two hearing aids that you will hear the phone call in both ears clearly. The sound you are hearing is automatically being adjusted for your specific hearing loss through the hearing aids computer chip.
Castleton Public Library offers computer help by appointment only. Learn the basics of computer use or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Please call the library during regular business hours to register. Fridays at 10:00 a.m. (except 1st Friday of each month).
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Fridays
FREE REIKI: Reduce stress and promote healing by balancing the body’s energy system. First Friday of the month at Venture Inward, 568 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush, NY. 6-6:45pm. Call 477-6566 or go to www.ventureinwardcenter.com for more information. Walk-In’s Welcome
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A: No, anything you are listening to on your cell phone will stream directly to your hearing aids, improving your speech understanding. For example, if you are watching a movie on your cell phone or iPad you can stream the movie directly to your devices and eliminate the use of headphones. If you are Facetiming a loved one you will be able to understand the conversation more easily and reduce your chance of incorrectly hearing. If you play music from your playlist, it will be delivered with the corrective factor for your hearing loss and in stereo.
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Schodack Valley Pizza Nights are held at the firehouse every 3rd Saturday from October through May 5pm to 8pm. Takeout or eat in. Phone number is 477-4215. New 3rd commercial pizza oven for faster service.
Sundays
Free Spaghetti Dinners at the Blooming Grove Reformed Church off Route 4 in Defreestville. Every fourth Sunday of the month (except December) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Open to all area communities. All are welcome. Come and enjoy pasta with a choice of plain or meat sauce, fresh tossed salad, bread, dessert and a beverage. The Castleton Fire Company located at 11 Green Avenue Castleton is starting their Annual Breakfast on the First Sunday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12Noon. Cost is $8 for Adults; $7 for Seniors; $5 for Children 6 yrs -12; and under 6 are free. Mark your calendars: November 6th (to benefit the Castleton VFW) December 4, 2016, January 8th, 2017, February 5, 2017, March 5, 2017, April 2, 2017 and the final breakfast of the season will be May 7, 2017.
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“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” - John Wooden Firstly (and perhaps this goes without saying), retain a paper copy or receipt of any tax-relevant transaction. Scan these documents and archive them electronically, or acquire them in an electronic format. If the purchase has a manual or warranty, store all the documents in the same electronic and physical location. Sadly, the IRS has ruled bank or credit card records to be insufficient documentation. As a result, just keep your statements long enough to reconcile your account. If the purchase was a business or tax-deductible expense, record the expense and why it justifies the deduction. Store this information with or on the receipts. Second, keep brokerage statements indefinitely for taxable accounts. You are responsible for reporting the cost basis of any security you sell to calculate the capital gains tax. Without knowing the cost basis, the IRS could argue that the entire value of the investment be treated as gain. If you have lost the record of how much you originally paid for an investment, you can use that investment as part of your charitable giving. Gifting appreciated stock avoids the tax owed and still qualifies for a full deduction. Many custodians keep several years of electronic copies of brokerage statements available. And they are now required to send any known cost basis electronically when you transfer securities to a new custodian. If your current custodian has the correct cost basis of your securities, you probably no longer need to keep brokerage statements. However, an approach of "better safe than sorry" is always advisable with the IRS. Third, keep IRA nondeductible contribution records forever. You may need those records every year that you withdraw money in retirement to show that a portion of the withdrawal is not tax deductible. Or to avoid the hassle, clear out nondeductible IRA contributions by converting all of your IRA accounts to Roth accounts. Fourth, keep partnership documents, contracts, commission or royalty structures forever. This includes property records, deeds and titles, especially those relating to intellectual property. It also includes any transfers of value for estate planning purposes. Finally, save all of your tax returns. After you file, save the paper and/or electronic copies with the rest of that year's financial documents. Tax returns and all the supporting documentation must be kept at least seven years. The IRS can audit your return for up to three years from your filing date. However, the three-year limit only applies to good-faith errors. If the IRS suspects you underreported your gross income by 25% or more, they have up to six years to challenge your return. And because you may file for an extension at the October 15 deadline, you must keep your records for at least seven years. Regardless of those rules, though, if the IRS suspects you filed a fraudulent return, no statute of limitations applies. Because the IRS is run and organized by fallible people (with all of their attendant biases, emotions, etc.), we suggest keeping your tax returns and documents forever. Call or email (tkubiak@owlviewtax.com) if I can help in any way. Thomas Kubiak | (518) 732-4010
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By Joseph R. Lapinski, D.D.S.
Tooth sensitivity is one of the most prevalent conditions I see in my office. Yes, even folks in the “No Cavity Club” complain of tooth discomfort, and sensitivity to temperatures. As I mentioned last month, the first line of defense when a patient complains of sensitivity, is always to look at daily brushing habits and the common causes. So we discussed brushing softly, using a soft toothbrush and avoiding whitening toothpastes. I suggested attempting to reduce symptoms by using a paste specifically designed to address sensitivity. Beyond that, there are definitely other common causes of sensitivity. One of the more prevalent causes is grinding. Most patients that grind do so at night and it can cause wear on the enamel and increased pressure to the teeth. The first line of defense, is to start using an occlusal guard designed to limit the effects of grinding. By wearing a mouth guard, it reduces your ability to grind, distributes force on the teeth, and lets the mouth relax. Sometimes, over the counter guards that are purchased in pharmacies are all you need. The downside is that these guards tend to be soft and the consistency can cause you to want to chew on it. That can be stressful, and not solve the grinding problem. If the OTC guards don’t work, you can get a one made by a dental professional. These custom devices are made of a harder material that makes it more difficult to grind. Another cause of sensitivity are acidic foods and drinks, like soda, sports drinks and juice. Since these are common drinks for kids, it is setting the stage for sensitivity in the future. Brushing immediately after using an acidic product can make it worse. If possible, wait at least 30 minutes before brushing and rinse with water. When I was younger, we were encouraged to suck vitamin C tablets, and while I don’t see that very often anymore, I think it is where my own tooth sensitivity began. If sensitivity is persistent or worsening see your dental professional as a bigger problem (i.e cavity or dying nerve) may be the issue. Common things happen commonly - if you’ve tried the brushing changed your toothpaste and changed your diet - it may be time to address it with your dentist. As always, if you have any concerns, please ask your dental professional. We can’t help you if we don’t know about it. DrJoe@LapinskiDental.com
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East Greenbush Community Librar y www.eastgreenbushlibrar y.org~ 477-7476 The East Greenbush Library & Greenbush YMCA EVENTS FOR CHILDREN: Farmer’s Market is NOW Taking Application For this Season (June – October). Call the Library for Information Spring Storytimes & Early Literacy Programs EVENTS FOR ADULTS: Baby Bookworms (babies up to 18 months) Thursdays @ 11:00 am; March 9 – April 13 All programs are free and open to the public. Due to limited space, and caregivers participate with their babies in this program that registration is required for all programs, concerts & movies. Call 477-7476 or Parents emphasizes songs, rhymes, bounces and short stories. visit our webpage and use our online registration. Toddler Time (18 months +) Tuesdays @ 10:00 am: March 7 – April 11 OR Musical Entertainment Wednesdays @ 10:00 am: March 8 – April 12 Triskele Sing, dance, and learn though songs, and simple stories for toddlers and Sunday, March 12 at 2:00 pm parents/caregivers. Perfect for children not yet ready for Preschool Triskele, [pronounced Tris-Kay-lee] is an all female Celtic band out of Albany their Storytime. NY. They are known for their stunning harmonies, singing in the Gaelic language and for their Irish wit. These ladies perform traditional, original and Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) some modern Celtic/Irish music. PLEASE REGISTER. Wednesdays @ 11:00 am; March 9 – April 12 This storytime features longer books, flannel stories, songs, activities and Arts & Crafts a craft based around a theme. Crafternoons @ 1:00 pm Friday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 28 on the Move (ages 3-5) Urban Dictionary defines Crafternoon as, “An afternoon solely devoted to the Munchkins @ 10:00 am; March 9 – April 13 joys of craft.” Please bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, crewel, Thursdays Join us for a fun time of stories, music, and movement. We’ll emphasize rug hooking, and any other portable craft you indulge in and join us at the motor play each week. Come dressed comfortably & bring a towel or library for an afternoon of good conversation and creativity. Coloring supplies gross will be set out for those wishing to join the conversation. NO REGISTRATION yoga mat. NECESSARY. Saturday Storytimes @ 11:00 am March 4 – March 25 Historical Programs All ages can enjoy stories, songs, and crafts at our family storytime. 10 Essential Websites for Irish Genealogy Thursday, March 16 at 6:00 pm Storytime (all ages) @ 6:30 pm There has never been a better time for discovering your Irish ancestors than Pajama March 14 & 28 NOW! Join genealogist-in-residence for the Irish American Heritage Museum Tuesdays, us for stories, songs, and a simple craft. Feel free to wear your in Albany, Lisa Dougherty, for a practical guide to where you can access these Join pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal friend! resources for documenting your family story! PLEASE REGISTER. Greenbush Historical Society presents Phyllis Chapman as Anne Sullivan Sunday, March 19 at 2:00 pm Phyllis Chapman in costume will portray Anne Sullivan, the teacher of Helen Keller. Nearly blind herself, Anne was an unlikely candidate to help sevenyear-old Helen Keller learn about and explore the world. PLEASE REGISTER.
1,2,3 Play With Me (18 months – 3 years old) Fridays from 10:00 - 11:15 am: March 3 – March 31 Children enjoy free play time, an art activity, and circle time. There also will be several different early childhood specialists available to answer informal questions about speech, development, and health.
State Names from Native American Languages Kids Science at the Library! Monday, March 27 at 7:00 pm “Huff and Puff” Engineering Storyteller Gil Payette will present how the Native American languages March 9 @ 6:30 pm become part of the language of this land including some of the names of the Thursday, Use a variety of building materials to construct 3 houses and find out states. PLEASE REGISTER. which one is strong enough to stand up to the wind power of the Big Bad Wolf. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Greenbush Garden Club presents “Vegetable Gardening ABC” Tuesday, March 7 at 7:15 pm Spring Fun Join several Rensselaer County Master Gardeners for a discussion on St. Patrick’s Day Fun (K-2nd grade) vegetable gardening just in time to help make your selections from seed March 17 @ 4:15 pm catalogs. We’ll run through the alphabet from artichokes to watermelons and Friday, everything green and Irish with stories and crafts. share our experience as to the best varieties to plant, techniques, problems Celebrate REGISTRATION REQUIRED. that are encountered and some solutions. PLEASE REGISTER. Literary Programs Poetry Conversation #5: American Voices Wednesdays at 7:00 pm: March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5 Whitman, Dickinson, Frost, Stevens. This conversation led by retired English teacher Kevin McCann will look at these poets as reflecting the experience of America. Dickinson and Frost, because their shorter lyrics are best suited to our ‘conversation’ format, will be the focus with Williams and Stevens at the beginning and end. As with all our conversations, the focus will be on the shared reading of poems. PLEASE REGISTER. Introduction to Memoir Writing March 31 at 2:00 pm This introduction to memoir writing will discuss your reasons for writing a memoir, identify challenges to writing in the genre, read an excerpt from one by Mary McCarthy, and write–in class–to a prompt. Join Paul Lamar, English teacher and a theater reviewer for The Daily Gazette, to learn about the art of memoir writing. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY FOR THIS PROGRAM. Health & Wellness Food for Thought Cookbook Club & Recipe Swap Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 pm Join the Library’s own Marion Pierson and Lois Papp in a discussion of their favorite cookbooks and recipes - all while trying out some of these recipes. Bring your own favorite dish to share along with recipes. Recipe cards and eating utensils will be provided. PLEASE REGISTER. Legal Information The Legal Project presents Free Legal Consultations Wednesdays, March 15; 7:30 pm Free legal consultations provided through our partners at the Legal Project, Inc. Consultations are by appointment only and are limited by the nature of the legal matters. Contact The Legal Project for information and to make an appointment, 518-435-1770. FREE Movie Night: Jackie Wednesday, March 22 @ 6:30 pm
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