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WORDS TO THE WISE for May By Shanon of Seraphim’s Keep
For the most part we are programmed to believe that our family and close friends are who ultimately want what is good for us. When you need advice, ask your parents, your sibling, that favorite uncle or aunt, and in many cases, that is most certainly true. But interesting enough, the very attraction of turning to those “who know us best” for help is because they know and understand you and want what is good for you, based on, who they know you to be. But what if the “you” that they know, isn’t working for “you” now? Those closest to us, and I think this in on unconscious level for the most part, want us to stay the “person they know” as a way to keep us safe. I don’t know how many times, even now, family will say to me, “oh you are getting so thin!” I know I need to lose another 20 lbs, but those comments affect me and at some level I stop doing what I know I need to do, to calm them. It’s lonely taking things on by yourself, and family and old
friends are an easy support system but sometimes tuning to others who don’t know you, for guidance, is a much better solution if you are trying to change. They will see you as a “clean slate” not their “daughter/friend who has had such a tough life and is doing so well, considering.” This May, reach out to the support system you have within the structure of your community for input and help. Reach out to those who are not emotionally invested in your staying the same, but more in you being the best you can be, for yourself. You will always be you, at your core. Change doesn’t change “you” it only creates opportunity for “you” to find new ways of living your life and leading the way for those you love, to do the same. HAVE A HAPPY MAY!!
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TOWN HALL-CLERK’S OFFICE East Greenbush ........................................ 477-7145 North Greenbush ..................................... 283-4306 Rensselaer ................................................. 462-4266 Schodack .................................................. 477-7590 Troy ......................................................... 270-4541 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE .............. 274-7020 Gas Emergency .............................. 1-800-982-2345 FIRE EMERGENCY .........................................911 In East Greenbush .................................... 479-1212 FIRE DEPARTMENTS-NON EMERGENCY East Greenbush-main number .................. 479-4168 DeFreestville ............................................. 286-3612 Wynantskill .............................................. 286-5506 Rensselaer ................................................. 463-2883 Schodack .................................................. 477-4215 Clinton Heights Fire Dept. ....................... 465-3990 Best Luther non-emergency ...................... 283-5641 Troy ......................................................... 270-4471 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT East Greenbush ........................................477-6103 North Greenbush .....................................283-3921 Rensselaer ................................................462-5515 Schodack ..................................................766-4000 Troy ......................................................... 270-4579 LIBRARY East Greenbush ........................................ 477-7476 North Greenbush ..................................... 283-0303 Rensselaer ................................................. 462-1193 Schodack .................................... 766-2715 (Nassau) Troy ........................ 235-5310/274-1822/274-7071 POISON CENTER .....................1-800-336-6997 POST OFFICES East Greenbush ........................................477-5212 Wynantskill ..............................................283-5678 Rensselaer ................................................449-5012 Schodack ..................................................732-2017 Troy .........................................................272-7300 POLICE EMERGENCY ..................................... 911 IN EAST GREENBUSH ......................... 479-1212 POLICE NON-EMERGENCY East Greenbush ........................................ 479-2525 North Greenbush- main number .............. 283-5323 Rensselaer ................................................. 462-7451 Schodack .................................................. 477-8077 Troy ......................................................... 270-4411 SCHOOL DISTRICTS East Greenbush ........................................ 477-2755 North Greenbush ..................................... 283-6748 Rensselaer ................................................. 465-6871 Schodack .................................................. 732-2124 Troy ......................................................... 271-5200
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A message from OUR TOWNE Dear Readers - May brings us so many things - great weather, outside fun, gardening, plans for the summer and for Our Towne a new look! We have updated our look with not only a new logo and super graphics, but also more community information than ever! Rensselaer County has so much to offer that every month we are growing with information, readers and advertisers! We will keep bringing our readers good news and our advertisers great prices and results! We are dedicated to help our locally owned businesses to keep going in this tough economy and afford to advertise! We are also determined to bring our readers the best information about the local community - things to do... where to shop...interesting articles - all from local people. Our Towne has added a Woman Owned Business page this month that features a short article from businesses that are locally owned. As Our Towne is also Publisher a locally owned business, Ginny Siciliano we too feel the effects of 522-0575 or 439-1731 the economy and know the ginny@ourtownerensco.com struggles small businesses gmp@nycap.rr.com are going through...that’s why Graphic Design we are here for you! Have a Dino Rigatoni Happy Month of May and we Our Towne Mailing addresses will be back in your homes and Our Towne businesses next month. See Suite #153 you in June! 596 Columbia Tpke Ginny, Linda, Dolores, Sandy, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Betsy & Dino or PO Box 356 Delmar, NY 12054
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May is... National Cancer Research Month Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) Awareness Month National Arthritis Month Heal The Children Month Meditation Month National Stroke Awareness Month Bicycle Safety Month High Blood Pressure Education Month Clean Air Month Get Caught Reading Month National Teen Self-Esteem Month Family Wellness Month Mental Health Month National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Older Americans Month Better Hearing and Speech Month National Motorcycle Safety Month Healthy Vision Month
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Eat in or Take Out Spaghetti Dinner The Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary will be sponsoring their annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sat, May 8 from 4 to 7 pm. The dinner will consist of spaghetti, homemade meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. You may eat the dinner at the firehouse on Route 32 or you can take it with you. Adult tickets are $7 and children under 5 years old are $4. Contact 273-3847.
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On May 16 - June 30 the gallery will exhibit the paintings of Lisa Weinblatt. Artist reception will be held on Sun, May 30 from 1 - 3pm. Regular gallery hours are Wed. and Fri. 10am - noon and Sundays from 1 - 3pm and by appt. Sundays at the Center: On May 2 at 1:30pm Linda VanAlystyne will present a needle felting workshop. Register at www.slca-ctp. org or 518-674-2007. On June 6 at 1:30pm magician, Jim Snack, brings his talents to the SLCA. Reg is needed for this free show. A 45 min. workshop will follow the show for $5. Summer Youth Programs: Sign up now for summer youth workshops. July 5 -Aug 1. Spaces are limited - sign up now!
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On April 30th RCSD held the Relay for Life Purple Day. All proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Relay for Life this year will be June 5-6 at Rensselaer High School- festivities start at 6:30pm. If you would like to participate in the Relay for Life contact Denise Wright in the high school or register at www.relayforlife.org/rensselaerNY. The cost is $10 and that includes the price for a t-shirt. __________________________________________
At the 2010 Rensselaer County Outstanding Student & Educators Awards’ Ceremony, Rensselaer High School nominees: Ma Nada Khaing, Ms. Jennifer Drautz, and Kathleen Kopaskie were honored for their contributions to their school and their community. Each year, the Greenbush Area and Troy Family YMCAs sponsor an annual ceremony where each high school in the area can highlight the accomplishments of their students and educators. Ma Nada Khaing (nominated by Mrs. Tricia Steck), was honored for her many volunteer accomplishments including her work within the Burmese community teaching English to children and adults. Ma Nada is a member of the National Honor Society and consistently carries an academic average in the high 90’s. Ms. Drautz (nominated by Mr. Stephen Rees) was honored for her many contributions to Rensselaer Middle and High Schools. Most notably, Ms. Drautz was recognized for starting the tradition of ninth grade students attending the Presidential Inauguration. Kathleen Kopaskie (nominated by Mrs. Denise Wright) was recognized for her leadership skills and her involvement in many volunteer opportunities both at school and in the community including: the Albany City Rescue Mission and the Rensselaer’s First Presbyterian Church. Kathleen is the President of Key Club and a member of the National Honor Society. _____________________________________________ CASDA’s Scholars’ Recognition Program This Business Education Partnership recognizes outstanding graduating seniors from Capital Region and are invited on the basis of scholarship and service to attend the annual Scholars’ Recognition Dinner. Each student chooses as a guest the one elementary or secondary school teacher who has had the greatest influence on that student. Rensselaer High School was proud to recognize Tiffany White, senior, for her outstanding academic achievement. At the time of this award, Tiffany had a cumulative high school average of 98.39 and was ranked #1 in the class of 2010. In addition to her academic achievement, Tiffany is a well-rounded student who has participated in Key Club, Masterminds, S.A.D.D., Student Council, and National Honor Society. Tiffany has been accepted to The College of St. Rose in the fall. Tiffany chose as her guest Ms. Linda Kennedy, a high school mathematics teacher and high school team leader. Tiffany, wrote a short statement , “Ms. Kennedy is the type of teacher who not only challenges her students mathematically, but also encourages them to strive for academic excellence.” Tiffany, her family, and Ms. Kennedy attended the Scholars’ Recognition Dinner on April 21st.
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Rensselaer Public Library Preschool story-time is every Wed at 11 am. No reg. Friends of the Library Book Sale- May 14-15. Fri 1-8 PM, Sat 9-3 PM. Call for details. Daytime Computer Class- Intro to computersThurs, May 13 at 2 PM. Call to sign up. Computer Class- Social Networks- Thurs, May 20 at 6:30 PM. Learn about what social networks are and how you can use them. Call to sign up. Create a Movie- May 17-21 from 3-4. Help create a commercial for the library's summer reading program and learn about making videos. Family Story-time- Sat, May 22 at 1 PM. kids age 2-8 families Daytime Movie- Fri, May 28 at 2 PM. Movie to be announced. The library is located at 676 East Street in Rensselaer, across from the Amtrak parking lot. For more information or to sign up for a program, call 462-1193 or log on to Http://www.uhls.org/Rensselaer/blog.
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We (Michael Cristo and Ann Taylor) have created a blog devoted to YOU--East Greenbush residents! Please visit us at eastgreenbushblog.blogspot.com. Make comments; you can remain anonymous and still weigh in on the town's events and issues. It truly is the "Good, the Bad and the Ugly" of East Greenbush! Read what your neighbors are saying and learn what concerns them about East Greenbush. So pull up the East Greenbush blog and talk to us. We look forward to hearing from you! Ann Taylor & Michael P. Cristo, Jr.
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ASK THE It's easy to blame lawyers for the glut of frivolous lawsuits that clog the calendars and dockets of judges in courtrooms across the nation. That blame, however, would be misplaced. My practice experience has taught me that the public is far more responsible for this crisis than the legal profession ever could be. Think about it - lawyers act on what they are told by their clients. And let's not imagine that clients don't lie to their lawyers because they do. All the time. If you want to fault lawyers (and I know you do) you can criticize them for not removing the cases from the Courts quickly after they find out that their lawsuit has no merits. And, honestly, that's not entirely their fault either. Once we attorneys take on a client's representation and file a complaint on their behalf, removing yourself from the case can only be done with the Court's permission. That means that a petition has to be drafted and filed with the Court and a hearing must be called so the Judge can hear evidence before granting the lawyer's request to withdraw from the action. And, of course, the lawyer is bound by attorney-client privilege or confidentiality which prevents the lawyer from disclosing anything that he or she learned during the course of the representation he or she is looking to get out of. The process can be a slow and tricky one to say the least.
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insurance and they left the scene before the police could arrive to write up a report. None of this is unusual, particularly for an inner-city auto accident. But what was unusual is that my clients passenger wasn't corroborating her story. She described everything in the same way except that she described my client as responsible for the entire collision. According to her passenger, my client was on her cell phone with an appointment calendar opened in front of her while she was driving at the time that she hit the rear of the vehicle in front of her. The passenger did confirm that they were hit in the rear by a vehicle that later fled the scene. So why did I take the case? I had represented the client before so she got points from me as far as credibility was concerned. And she told a very convincing story as to why the passenger was making her side of things up citing a long rivalry at work with the passenger looking to get her hands on my clients higher paying job. It's true, things were starting to smell a bit funny, but there wasn't enough to flat out call my client a liar just yet so we proceeded with the case. Which all seemed to be going well. Depositions were taken, statements were given, papers had been filed and we got to the point where settlement should be discussed.
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All lawyers have been duped at one time or another, by a client who was particularly good at misrepresenting the truth. I had a client a few years back who was involved in a car accident while travelling between two of her employers work locations. The client, who was driving a co-worker from one place to the other, claimed that she was hit in the rear while waiting for a light to change. She claimed that immediately after the accident took place the car that hit her fled the scene. She also claimed she was pushed into the car in front of her by the rear-end impact but the person in the car she hit advised that they had no auto
And it wasn't. The Defense Attorney just kept avoiding the issue. So I got impatient after months of delay and I pushed him on the issue. That's when he disclosed to me that he had concerns about my clients educational background. This was old news to me - the issue came up early on in the case and I had my client get a letter from the Dean of the school at the university she attended who verified that my client had graduated and earned a Masters Degree. Now I was hearing that the Defense Attorney was not satisfied with the written proof I had supplied. We
exchanged words, I got off the phone and immediately pulled the Dean's letter from my file. And then I called the Dean. The Dean was familiar with my client but not because she had graduated with a Masters Degree, but, rather, because she had worked in her office as an administrative assistant some years ago. After checking my client's academic record, I was advised by the Dean that she had never graduated from that university with any kind of a degree let alone a Masters Degree. Her only academic involvement with the university was through one solitary class she had taken and dropped out of midsemester. Clearly, as an admin, she had access to the dean's stationery which she had stolen and had been using to fabricate an educational background she simply never had. Needless to say, that case was settled for a nominal fee (nuisance value as they refer to it in insurance circles) and I parted ways with that client for good. Why did anyone pay out anything on this claim? That's easy - even liars are injured in car accidents. The client's problems with truthfulness didn't change that there was an auto accident. What it did do was make it hard to believe that a Judge or a Jury would ever believe her, making her chances of getting a suitable recovery for her damages virtually impossible. And that is how it should be. So remember - it's not a good thing to lie to your lawyer. And if you are and you haven't been discovered yet, rest assured, you will be. My experiences have proven that to be the case every time. Next month, more interesting tales about the practice of law.
Paul Czech, Esq. Paul Czech & Associates 518-203-1036 68 Indian Pipe Drive Wynantskill, NY 12198
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Flex Budget Programs With winter behind us it’s the time of the year we all come out of hibernation. Everywhere you look people are trading their shovels for lawn mowers and every evening the smell of burgers on the grill permeates the air. However, before you break out the patio furniture, it is important to remember that now is the time to start preparing for next year’s heating season. We are currently preparing our price protection programs for next year’s heating season. Be sure to enroll in a program! We have already started enrolling customers in our Flex PrePay and Flex Budget programs. Flex program customers get great discounts up to $0.15 off per gallon for every delivery with no enrollment fees! With oil prices climbing, now is the time to get the benefits of a good discount. On the Flex Budget, not only do you receive $0.10 off every gallon, but your payments are evenly spaced out over 11 months so you don’t have to worry about large winter payments. Combine this with a service contract for worry free maintenance, and you get the total protection you deserve! Our capped programs will be coming out soon, and unlike other companies, Polsinello allows our Flex program participants to switch to a capped plan if they choose. We at Polsinello Fuels strive to give our customers the TLC (Total Lower Cost) they need!
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Satchel, at 147 Remsen Street in Cohoes, is a boutique that sells handbags and accessories. The bags are locally-made, fair-trade, recycled or consignment. Satchel provides a place for “bag ladies” to go when they need a bag “fix.”because the locally-made bags are handmade and because the recycled items are not mass-produced there are many variations on many themes.518.854.0711
Chiloe Hunt, owner of The Animal House, Professional Pet Groomer Hunt, 35, was born and raised in Cohoes. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from SUNY Oneonta and is certified by the New York School of Dog Grooming. In 1999, Hunt opened The Animal House pet grooming salon in Cohoes, where she has built a very successful business in the growing community.
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All passenger vehicles will be allowed at no cost on this day. A $10 fee for pickup trucks & a $20 fee for any vehicle with a trailer. A $50 fee for any UHAULs. May 17 "Around the World in Cohoes" - Children of Tibet 6 – 7:30PM One woman's journey alone into the Himalayan Mountains of Northern India and her experience of the Dalai Lama and some of the more than 17,000 Tibetan refugee children who live in India. May 17 Memorial Day Parade 7PM The parade will commence at West End Park and will finish at Canal Square. May 22 Benefit in Memory of Zachary Hill Where: Ukrainian Park 1 – 7PM The picnic fundraiser will be $20 upon entrance with food from 2 – 5 PM, drinks and entertainment all evening. All proceeds will benefit Zach’s newborn daughter, Briana.
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to check out my store! You can find me on Facebook and Twitter too. If you have any questions for me or would like to contact me about booking an appearance, please e-mail me at: bocker@bocker.tv.
Woofs and Licks, Bocker the Labradoodle® With the preview of Summer, mom broke out my backyard wading pool and did I have fun! Great way to cool off. Swimming in the lake can't be far behind. Thanks to my friends at the Boys and Girls Club for inviting me back to visit during their after school program. I even came face to face with their pet chinchillas, who weren't too sure about b t my big face staring into their cage. Paws for a Cause at the Empire State Plaza was another fun event. Glad I could help out my friends at the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society by signing some pawtographs and raffling off a Bocker plus puppy for donations. Gave a lot of kisses too and got to visit all the great exhibitors there. Our friend Bill Berloni was there and put on an exhibition of how he trains dogs to be in Broadway Shows. All his dogs are rescues and they have appeared in such plays as Annie and Legally Blond and Wizard of Oz. What fun!
What a great book party for our friend, Sheryl Matthys' new release "Leashes and Lovers, What Your Dog Can Teach You About Love, Life and Happiness. I'm included in the book as well as a photo of me and one of my Tail Wagging Tutor students! Of course, I pawtographed a copy and sent it to her as a surprise. This is the time of the year for lots of Walks for causes support..am glad to be supporting The Autism Connection, Bark for Life (American Cancer Society), the Humane Society and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. I know I'll be making lots of new friends along the way! OK..so it's time for all my pals to get their humans to enter them in a really cool contest. As you know, I am SpokesDog for Dogs In Party Hats. My gelato (ice cream) flavor, Bocker's Labradoodlicious Swirl, has been the biggest seller so far this year and it is YUMMY! It's now time for dog owners across the country to “unleash” their imaginations in a whimsical contest called “Dogs in Party Hats” that doubles as a fundraiser for the internationally accredited nonprofit guide dog school Guiding Eyes for the Blind. The event, now in its second year, represents a unique and innovative partnership between contest creator and sponsor Via Vanti! Restaurant & Gelateria and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. So I'm asking all my friends to have their humans take a photo of them in their "party" attire; think of an ice cream flavor that best represents you, and upload the photo at the Dogs In Party Hats website, http://www.dogsinpartyhats.com. Contest will be open until November, and then twelve winners will be picked, one for each month of 2011 and their gelato flavors will be created and featured at the restaurant. Their photos will also be featured on the website and on Facebook for all to admire. Visit Bocker’s Doodleland at http://www.bocker.tv for more information and photos on all that's going and don’t forget
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Bocker the Labradoodle Are You Ready for a Puppy or Dog? 1) Time Commitment: How much time each day do you have to devote to the animal? you willing to commit to the dog for the dog's life? Puppies require far more work than adults. 2) Human Medical Issues: Are there any allergies or medical conditions in your family that could cause issues resulting in having to get rid of the dog? No breed is truly hypoallergenic 3) Cost: Can you afford a dog? Getting the puppy or dog is not the big expense. It is what follows that can drain your wallet: training, supplies, food, vet bills, etc. 4) Housing: Can you properly house the dog? Being chained in the back yard with a hut and water is not proper housing. If you cannot make a dog a family member, keep him safely inside when you are not home and let him have plenty of exercise in a safely fenced area, reconsider. 5) Lifestyle: What is your lifestyle like? Are you an active family that spends time hiking and camping or going for long walks? Are you more sedentary? Some breeds require a lot of exercise daily – both physical and mental. 6) Grooming: What about grooming? All dogs need grooming – even hairless breeds! Think about this before you choose your breed - long or short coats. 7) Need: Why do you want a dog? Companionship, participating in sports, protection? You must research the breed or cross in regards to what you want 8) Experience: Are you an experienced dog owner or is this your first one? There are many breeds that are not appropriate for a novice for one reason or another. 9) Long Term: What will happen to the dog if you start a family?What if you have to move? 10) Golden Years: What when the dog ages? Are you prepared to cope with the onset of old age. A dog will spend his life trying to please an owner. The least we can do is make their Golden years truly golden. http://www.my-dog.info/getting-a-dog/ready-for-puppy.asp
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Pet Adoption ASHLEY is a 10 year old shepherd-husky mix. She came to Peppertree because her owner was moving and was going to bring her to a shelter where her chances of being adopted were slim. A neighbor took her in but could not keep her and she was brought to Peppertree. Ashley is a bit confused with all the changes but is very good with people and loves older kids (10+). She is a bit of a dominant/alphawanna-be dog, so she does not do well in a home with other dominant dogs. She would do best in a home with more docile dogs or as an only dog and should be placed without cats. Ashley is housetrained and besides being so beautiful, she Rescue me! is a very smart girl and responsive to training.
Hi! I`m Abby, a lovely young Shepherd mix . Even though my previous owners found me to be well-behaved and good with older children, they didn`t have enough time for me so they brought me here. The assessment team also said that I`m a good girl, but perhaps too active for small children. g Please come and visit me! I`ll sit up smartly for you P and a maybe you`ll take me home!
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"Help us find our Fur-ever homes.... we want to spend our lives with Lots of Love!!!" I might be a tiny bit shy when I first go to a new place (because I was born to a feral Mom but I learned how to like people), and I don’t especially like being picked up and carried around (you humans are so TALL!!), but I’m very affectionate and love to sit on your lap and get cuddles. I like to snuggle with my foster mom on the couch or the bed, and will follow her around to keep her company. I’m playful and like the other cats in my foster home, but I’m also very good at relaxing and hanging out on the cat tree. I haven’t been around kids dogs!) and may be a little shy for really Rescue me! (or young children, but should be fine with older kids as long as they don’t chase me. I would be better in a home with a feline buddy to keep me company – I get lonely by myself. If I’m a little shy when I first go to your house, just give me about 24 hours to adjust and feed me some treats a couple of times, and I’ll soon be your new best friend! To find out more about me or to arrange to meet me, please call Heather at 339-3315.
Howdy, I’m big Basil and I sure am an armful. My coat is grey with pale orange, and you can call me a tortoiseshell. I have lovely pale green eyes. My former family brought me to the shelter but I have no idea why. I’m a friendly puss who enjoys company and being petted. I’ll happily purr for you e and rub around. I’m a bit too large to enjoy being picked up, a sso you can just scratch my cheeks. For a gal my age of 8 I adjust to changes well, so I know we will all be happy when a I go home with you! If you would like to meet Basil and Abby or any of our other pets available for adoption, please visit the Mohawk & Hudson p River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY R 12204. If you have questions, please call 518/434-8128.
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A message from the
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I Am Your Dog (Authors note: A friend shared this with me, and I just had to pass it on.)
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I am your dog, and I have a little something I’d like to whisper in your ear. I know that you humans lead busy lives. Some have to work, some have children to raise. It always seems like you are running here and there, often much too fast, often never noticing the truly grand things in life. Look down at me now, while you sit there at your computer. See the way my dark brown eyes look at yours? They are slightly cloudy now. That comes with age. The gray hairs are beginning to ring my soft muzzle. You smile at me; I see love in your eyes. What do you see in mine? Do you see a spirit? A soul inside, who loves you as no other could in the world? A spirit that would forgive all trespasses of prior wrong doing for just a simple moment of your time? That is all I ask. To slow down, if even for a few minutes, to be with me. So many times you have been saddened by the words you read on that screen, of others of my kind, passing. Sometimes we die young and oh so quickly, sometimes so suddenly it wrenches your heart out of your throat. Sometimes, we age so slowly before your eyes that you may not even seem to know until the very end, when we look at you with grizzled muzzles and cataract clouded eyes. Still the love is always there, even when we must take that long sleep, to run free in a distant land. I may not be here tomorrow; I may not be here next week. Someday you will shed the water from your eyes, that humans have when deep grief fills their souls, and you will be angry at yourself that you did not have just one more day with me.
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Because I love you so, your sorrow touches my spirit and grieves me. We have NOW, together. So come, sit down here next to me on the floor, and look deep into my eyes. What do you see? If you look hard and deep enough we will talk, you and I, heart to heart. Come to me not as “alpha” or as “trainer” or even “Mom or Dad”. Come to me as a living soul and stroke my fur and let us look deep into one another’s eyes and talk. I may tell you something about the fun of chasing a tennis ball, or I may tell you something profound about myself, or even life in general. You decided to have me in your life because you wanted a soul to share such things with. Someone very different from you, and here I am. I am a dog, but I am alive. I feel emotion, I feel physical senses, and I can revel in the differences of our spirits and souls. I do not think of you as a “dog on two feet?” I know what you are and who you are. You are human, in all your quirkiness, and I love you still. Now, come sit with me, on the floor. Enter my world, and let time slow down if only for 15 minutes. Look deep into my eyes, and whisper into my ears. Speak with your heart, with your joy, and I will know your true self. We may not have tomorrow, but we do have today, and life is oh so very short. So please . . . come sit with me now and let us share these precious moments we have together. Love, on behalf of canines everywhere, Your Dog (Author Unknown)
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Health & Wellness Hospice Office at 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer. Wave Riders Program for Grieving Children. Thursdays starting April 15 through May 20 the program of peer support groups, for children in grades K through 8th grade will take place. Call Will Hannah at 285-8100. Thurs, May 06,(10a.m.- 12 p.m.) History Sand Lake Center For the Arts Advances in camcorder and computer technology have made it possible for family members to professionally document and edit their history. call 674-2007. www.slca-ctp.org Fri, May 7 (6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Community Event/Fundraiser The Sage Colleges – Troy Campus Aggie Stillman Room in the Robison Athletic Center Division and First Street, Troy ARKFEST ‘10-A FUNDRAISER TO KEEP THE ARK AFLOAT. Tickets: $25.00 per person Enjoy an evening of open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, silent & live auction, a chance on a great DOOR PRIZE and good company! Sat, May 8 (8 p.m. - N/A) Community Event 110 8th street, EMPAC Building, Troy, NY. Concert Hall SOLOS2. In the SOLOS2 series, a diverse array of performers will guide listeners through aural space, using strings, brass, percussion, amplification, and voices to fully explore the potentials of timbre and musical directionality. all 518.276.4135. http://empac.rpi.edu/
Sat, May 8, May 15, May 22(9a.m. - 1p.m.) Farmers Market Riverfront Park, Front Street Troy More than 50 local farmers, specialty foods producers, bakers and artisans provide the Capital Region's freshest local meats, eggs, fruits and vegetables, naturally raised meat and poultry, artisan breads, cheeses, baked goods, New York State wine, handmade soaps, pottery, crafts and much more! ! Local community groups, kids events and music at every market. www.troymarket.org Sat, May8,(8 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment Sand Lake Center For the Arts Description: Squire Jacob Concert-Bob Franke- call 6742007. www.slca-ctp.org Sat, May 8, 2010 (7 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Saturday, May 15 Sat, May 22 Sat, May 29 Shopping Market Place in Troy Little Itlay, (Hill Street between Washington and Liberty). Spring into Action! City Wide Garage Sale every Saturday in May. call Andrea 470-7369 or All Blues at 272-4972. Mon, May 10 (4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) Community Event Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1 Maple Avenue, Corner of Rt 2 and Maple Avenue in Troy will be holding a Chicken - - Biscuit Dinner. contact 518-279-1588.
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Community Wed, May 12 (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) Community Event East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, Rensselaer. Town of East Greenbush Seniors will now have a meeting place to socialize and have a couple of hours of fun. This is a brand new “happening”! Thurs, May 13, (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Tues, May 18(3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Thursday, May 27, 2010 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) History Sand Lake Center For the Arts Description: Advances in camcorder and computer technology have made it possible for family members to professionally document and edit their history. call 674-2007. www.slca-ctp.org Fri, May 14, (8 p.m. - N/A) Sat, May 15, (8 p.m. - N/A)Sun, May 16 (2:30 p.m. - N/A)Friday, May 21, 2010 (8:00 p.m. - N/A) Saturday, May 22, , Sun, May 23, 2010 (2:30 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment Sand Lake Center for the Arts. “The hound of the Baskervilles” For additional information, please call 518-674-2007. www.slca-cpt.org Fri, May 14, (5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Fri, May 28, 2010 (5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.) Community Event-Fundraiser The Stephentown Valley Rod and Gun Club on Rt. 43 in West Stephentown will be holding Fish Fry and More 766-5350.
Sat, May 15, (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Community Event Striped Bass Fishing Tournament Each year a multitude of fishermen from around the world make their way to the City of Troy to fish for striped bass in the Hudson River. w w w. t r o y n y. g o v / v i s i t t r o y / fishingtournament.html
Sat, May 15, (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Community Event Oakwood Cemetery. Please use their Oakwood Avenue Entrance on Oakwood Avenue (Rte. 40). Tour Oakwood’s natural areas with Warren F. Broderick as he introduces you to common and unusual native and escaped plants call 800-556-6273. www.oakwoodcemetery.org Sat, May 15 (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Education 146 Speigletown Road, Troy, NY 12182 Speigletown District VolunteerFire Company -6 Hour Defensive Driving Class. NYS approved – call Kim Franklin at (518) 4707477 or email at kfranklin8958@ nycap.rr.com. Sat, May 15(11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Community EventSgt. Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021 will be holding a Chicken BBQ. The cost remains at $4. call the Post at 674-2309. Mon, May 17 (9 a.m. –N/A) Sports/Fundraiser The Commission on Economic
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Events Opportunity will hold its first Spring Swing Golf Outing at Burden Lake County Club. The proceeds from this event will go for the soon-to-be built Southern Rensselaer County Family resource Center which will be located in the Schodack/Nassau area. Entry fees will be $125 for individual golfers and $500 for foursomes. please contact Nancy Rice at 272-6012, ext. 274 or go to www. ceo-cap.org. www.ceo-cap.org Community Event The Averill Park High School Orchestra annual benefit chicken barbecue. call Sharon at 542-8890 or email Sharon at sbisner@aol. com. Thurs, May 20 (7p.m. - 8:30p.m.) History Rensselaer County Historical Society 57 Second Street, Troy READING BETWEEN THE LINES BOOK GROUP: call 518-272-7232 x17. www.rchsonline.org Fri, May 21(7:30 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment First United Presbyterian Church, 1915 Fifth Avenue, Troy. Neighbors Establishing Support in Troy (NEST) presents: 3rd Annual Gospel Benefit Concert. call 518-272-2771 Ext. 14 www.unitedprestroy.org Fri, May 21 (4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.) Community Event The Kiwanis Club of Troy will
be hosting a Giffy’s Chicken BBQ at St. Michael’s Church at 175 Williams Road off Route 4 by Hudson Valley Community College. Eat in or take out. call 729-6866 for tickets. Sat, May 22 (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.) Community Event Oakwood Cemetery. Please use their Oakwood Avenue Entrance on Oakwood Avenue (Rte. 40). Spring Bird Walk Enjoy Oakwood’s remarkable mix of birds as they return to the cemetery’s varied habitats for spring nesting. call 800-556-6273. www.oakwoodcemetery.org Sat, May 22 (12 Noon - N/A) Community Event-Fundraiser Troy Bowl, Troy. "Bowling for Recreation". South Central Recreational Center Summer Program. call 326-0415 or contact LittleItalyVistorCenter@gmail. com Thurs, May 27 (8:30a.m. - 1p.m.) Health & Wellness SPEIGLETOWN FIREHOUSE 146 SPEIGLETOWN ROAD ROUTE 40, TROY Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of CPR! Free CPR Course.
Nina Pattison at 274-5933 or Cleo Mook at 326-6413. Fri, May 28 (8 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment 110 8th street, EMPAC Building, Troy, NY. Concert Hall Steve Lehman Octet-A trailblazing young saxophonist and composer whose thrilling, multilayered work stands at the frontiers of contemporary music. call 518.276.4135. http://empac.rpi.edu/ Fri, May 28 (5 p.m. 9 p.m.) Community Event Troy Night Out is a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place the last Friday of EVERY month in downtown Troy from 5 9 PM. www.troynightout.org Sat, May 29 (9 a.m. - N/A) Community Event Oakwood Cemetery. Please use their Oakwood Avenue Entrance on Oakwood Avenue (Rte. 40). Memorial Day Ecumenical Service Join Oakwood Cemetery and the Veterans of Lansingburgh for their annual graveside Wreath Laying Ceremony, and the placement of flags on the gravesites of Veterans in the Soldier’s Plot. call 800-556-6273. www.oakwoodcemetery.org w w w. t r o y n y. g o v / v i s i t t r o y / memorialdayparade.html
Thurs, May 27 (4 - 7 p.m.) Community Event Historic Sage, Washington Park & Pottery Districts of downtown Troy. The Friends of Prospect Park Invite all to the 11th Annual Hidden Garden Tour. contact
Mon, May 31 (11 a.m. - N/A) Speical/Holiday Memorial Day Parade. The Memorial Day Parade will be held in Lansingburgh, NY. and sponsored by the Veterans of Lansingburgh. Parade steps off at 11am, rain or shine. Parade route 124th and 5th ave to 115th and 5th ave, turns down 115th street. Heads north on 2nd ave and the reviewing stand is located on 123rd street in front of Standard Manufacturing Company. Open house at the Veterans of Lansingburgh after the parade. visit www.troyny.gov/visittroy/ memorialdayparade.html Wed, June 2, (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Farmers Market The Market will be held on Hill St. between Liberty and Washington St., right off Fourth Street, Troy.
The Farmers Market will be every Wednesday, rain or shine until October 13,. The Farmers Market is a wonderful place to get together with your neighbors as well as pick up fresh and wholesome food from local sources. Food Stamps and WIC benefits are accepted as well as Rensco senior fresh checks and similar government food vouchers. Vendors are sought for produce, prepared foods and crafts, contact troyneighborhoodmkt@ gmail.com.
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Recipe of the Month Crunchy Banana-Strawberry Parfaits Here's a layered treat that combines bines sweet, smooth and crunchy in every bite! Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 min Makes: 4 servings 1 1/3 cups Yoplait速 99% Fat Free strawberry yogurt 2 cups Cocoa Puffs速 cereal 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower nuts 2 bananas, sliced 4 fresh whole strawberries 1. For each serving, spoon 1/3 cup yogurt into dessert dish or parfait glass. Add 1/2 cup cereal. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the sunflower nuts, 1/4 of the banana slices and 1/4 of remaining yogurt. 2. Sprinkle with remaining sunflower nuts. Top each with strawberry. How-To Use plastic cups and spoons for a "to go" treat. Substitution Try raspberry or peach yogurt and use sliced or slivered almonds instead of the sunflower seeds.
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As we honor mothers this month, here are two thoughts for you….
“It was when I had my first child that I understood how much my mother loved me.” -- From "For Mother - A Bouquet of Sentiments" “A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” ~Tenneva Jordan Stop by Blue Fiddle and pick up something to remember Mom on her day…May 8th. (Bring the kids….they’ll find some treasures for Mom also.)
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From the Desk of
Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
President
RENSSELAER COUNTY CHAMBER of COMMERCE
Chamber Launches
“Executive Dialogue”
TUES, MAY 04 'Intellectual Property- Important to Your Business and Our Region's Economic Growth' Join us for the Chamber's "Intellectual Property-Important to Your Business and Our Region's Economic Growth" presentation presented by David Miranda of Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. Scheduled for Tues, May 4, from 8:30-9:30am at the Chamber offices. No cost but RSVPs requested. Location: *CHAMBER OFFICES, 255 River Street, Troy
THURS, MAY 13 Annual Dinner with a Twist: A 110th Celebration Celebrate with the Chamber at Annual Dinner with a Twist: A 110th Celebration on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom, Troy. Location: The Franklin Plaza, Fourth & Grand Streets, Troy
THURS, MAY 13 Register for your Expo Booth at the 110th Annual Dinner! It's that time of year to reserve your booth at the Business Expo Showcase. Call for the registration form to return to Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager. Don't forget your booth comes with one complimentary dinner reservation, adding to the value of this offer! Final deadline for all Expo Booths is Thurs, April 15. Location: The Franklin Plaza, Fourth & Grand Streets, Troy
TUES, MAY 18 GBN Event: Business Opportunities in the Southern Cone of Latin America
THURS, MAY 20 Business Education Series: 'Expert Marketing Solutions: Your Plan for Success' The Chamber's Business Education Series presents a panel of Marketing experts including John Stage, owner of Dinosaur BBQ, John DeCelle, Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for SEFCU and Allison Lauenstein, Brand Strategist and owner of Branding Centric, LLC. Don't miss this opportunity! Time(s): 7:30am Check-in & Breakfast; 8am - 10am Panel Location: The Century House , Route 9 - Latham
Contact for all these events is: Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager 518.274.7474 kollier@rensochamber.com
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Linda Hillman
The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present “Executive Dialogue,” a new forum for business owners, CEOs, and mid to senior-level executives to meet, support, and consult with one another in a frank and confidential environment. In this peer-to-peer program, groups of non-competing professionals will meet regularly for candid discussions, assistance, and mentoring. Each group has the capability of acting as a board and consultants for its members on a wide variety of real-life business topics. By posing questions, sharing practices, and exploring concepts, participants work together to find solutions to problems and strategically tackle common and uncommon challenges, leading to their growth & success. Initiated by the Chamber Board of Director’s Education Committee, Executive Dialogue responds to the needs and requests of our membership, particularly requests made during various Focus Groups hosted in 2009. The new forum also fulfills our Strategic Plan which calls for enhanced, cost-effective opportunities for the professional education and personal development of members. “Make no mistake, this is not a networking group, and participants do not spend their time selling to one another,” said Chamber President Linda Hillman. “This is a professional support network for experienced professionals to set aside valuable time, share their experiences, gain valuable insight, and propel themselves towards their business goals.” The mission of Executive Dialogue is to foster open and confidential communication among small groups of business owners, mid-management and senior level executives. Each group provides its participants with support and consultation on business issues such as increasing profitability, recruiting and retaining quality employees, human resources, marketing plans, and more. The group may function as an unpaid board of directors for your business, providing you with a place to build trusted relationships. Additionally, the groups will have access to MBA students at The Lally School of Management & Technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The pooled experience, expertise and talents of the group can often point to solutions for everyday problems, as well as long-range challenges. The Chamber is seeking professionals to take part in Executive Dialogue as group participants, mentors, and advisors. If you would like to join other professionals in a collaborative and inspiring environment, contact Ryan Silva, Director of Business Development, at 518.274.7020, ext. 14, or by email at rsilva@renscochamber.com.
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As April quickly passed us by, the anticipation of warm sunny days of May are approaching just as quickly. Could there be a more perfect time to do some decorating? I am convinced that the sunny days not only bring a smile to our faces but it also gives us ambition and inspiration to get things done. We've been working vigorously to bring you some new and exciting ideas by using what you have and adding something new to create a beautiful transformation . We will also be working hard on our beautiful "Country Garden". As always it is very, very exciting to watch it all evolve.Birdhouses, garden accents and so much more.
Remember "MOM" on May 9th (Mother's Day). Gift certificates, throws, candles and jewelry are just a few ideas for your gift giving. Our Annual Tent/Warehouse Extravaganza will take place on JUNE 3, 4 & 5. You truly won't want to miss this one..... BBQ, lots of savingss and give-a-ways. Stop by real soon. I'm sure you'll be glad you did, cause it truly gets better every single day. Have a Wonderful May!!!! www.kraftbykim.com
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At Christina’s you will enjoy a private, quiet, relaxing atmosphere. For all your skin care needs I hope you will visit and experience the difference.
Melvin Roads Sons of The American Legion to Hold Second Annual
Spring Spaghetti Dinner
The Melvin Roads Sons of The American Legion Squadron #1231 will host its Second Annual Spring Spaghetti Dinner on May 16 from 4 to 7PM. This event is a fundraiser to support the volunteer activities of the Sons of the American Legion of Melvin Roads Post # 1231. The Melvin Roads American Legion is located at 200 Columbia Tpk, just east of Kmart, at the Corner of Rts 9 & 20 and Ridge Rd, East Greenbush , NY . The dinner is an “All you can eat dinner, and Adults are $7, Children under 12 are $4. For more information or if you would like to make a donation to support this fund raising event contact Paul Rossello, Dinner Co-Chairperson at 518-462-7006 or email prossello@nycap.rr.com .
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Supervisor's Update Town of East Greenbush
“Christmas in May!” Seniors are welcome to attend movie time at the East Greenbush Library on Wednesday, May 12th at 1. The movie “Chevy Chase’s Christmas Vacation” will be playing. Popcorn will be served. Please call Carmela Hicks at 477-4775 to reserve a spot if you would like to attend!
I would like to update the residents on what has been going on in regards to our deficit and bond rating. -The Town has engaged the services of Fiscal Advisors & Marketing as our Financial Advisors. -The Town has approved an audit The Town is also considering the following actions: -Hiring Freeze -Review of used fees -Review water & sewer rates -Unpaid parking tickets -Consolidating and shared services with: A. Dispatch B. EG School District C. Rensselaer Co. Services -Limit overtime expenses -Out source non-critical positions -Limit new purchases -Implement internal controls -Review all policies A-1 B-1 C-1
East procurement cash handling expenses, conferences, travel
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Regarding negotiations of all contracts this year -Review current contracts A. IT Support B. Energy C. Payroll D. Treatment Plant The town is also considering for 2011: A. Increased Sales Tax Revenue B. Review health insurance coverage C. We have started a long term capital plan
We all are undergoing difficult times. The administration has been busy and working with experts from many fields to alleviate our problems. As we work together, we will succeed. Thank You, Rick McCabe
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Greenbush Garden Club Annual Plant Sale The Greenbush Garden Club annual plant sale will be held on Sat, May 15, at 9 am until sold out - Rain or Shine! Our members offer you a great selection of perennials, herbs & shrubs from their own gardens. Proceeds will help fund the Greenbush Garden Club Scholarship. Pick up something new for your garden at the Rensselaer Elks Pavilion, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush For further information call Bernice at 429-9118 or by email @ maxicats6@ yahoo.com .
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Miss Sigmund Speaks About
Divorce
Dear Miss Siggy,
It’s spring at last! The kids are clamoring for something fun to do. Putting aside your housework for a while, you decide to join them for a family venture. 1. Climb aboard. Get on your bikes, roller blades, or skateboard and get moving. 2. Head for the hills. Join an organized nature walk or form your own family group when you visit a park. 3. Enjoy the season's first root beer, frozen custard, or hot dog at a local drive-in restaurant or spring fair. Everything tastes better in the wide-open spaces! 4. Be a sport. Head for a favorite fishing hole, play softball, go hiking enjoy the outdoor activities after a long winter! 5. Plant a garden. Give each family member a small plot of their own for favorite veggies or flowers. Spring is not the time for sitting in front of the television or playing video games. Head for the great outdoors to enjoy this season of new life and promise as you spend quality time building lasting bonds and memories.
My parents are divorcing. I am sure I can stop them. I am trying to get them back together. I keep talking to them about times that they loved each other. My mom says I have to stop. I don’t want to stop. I want them to remember. Do you think it will work? Sincerely, Desperate for Family
Dear Desperate, You sound so sad, sweetie. It is very painful to watch your family break up. Many kids try to get their parents back together, and all kids dream that their parents will remarry. I am sorry to tell you this, but in all of my years as a psychologist, I have never seen that happen. I think you should join a Banana Splits group at school. You can talk with other kids who feel just like you do. And remember, no matter how things change, your family is your family for life. Sincerely, Miss Sigmund, CGC, TDI, Ph.D.
Fitness for kids: Getting your children off the couch For many children, biking to the playground and playing kickball in the backyard have given way to watching television, playing video games and spending hours online. But it's never too late to get your kids off the couch. Use these simple tips to give your kids a lifelong appreciation for activities that strengthen their bodies.
Set a good example~ If you want active kids, be active yourself. Go for a brisk walk...invite your family to join you or to play catch.
Miss Sigmund Speaks About
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Dear Miss Siggy,
Limit screen time A surefire way to increase your children's activity levels is to limit the number of hours they're allowed to watch television each day. You might limit screen time — including television, video games and computer time.
Two of my friends said that curly hair is better then straight hair. My hair is straight. I know it is dumb, but I was so sad I started to cry. Help.
Establish a routine Set aside time each day for physical activity. Get up early with your children to walk the dog or take a walk together after dinner
Straight and Sad
Let your children set the pace For many kids, organized sports are a great way to stay fit. But team sports or dance classes aren't the only options. If your child is artistically inclined, take a nature hike to collect leaves and rocks that your child can use to make a collage. If your child likes to climb, head for the nearest neighborhood jungle gym. If your child likes to read, walk or bike to the neighborhood library for a book. Or simply turn on your child's favorite music and dance in the living room. Promote activity, not exercise To keep your kids interested in fitness, make it fun! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness
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Love,
Dear Straight and Sad, Reading letters like this makes my hair curl. I growl and get mad when I hear kids competing over foolish stuff like hair. Curly hair is not better than straight hair and straight hair is not better than curly hair. All of this is just silly. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Love your hair, and let your friends like curly hair. If your classmates say one is better than the other say “Silly Goose, you prefer curly hair, but that doesn’t make it better than any other hair!” Love, Miss Sigmund, CGC, TDI, Ph.D.
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This Months
Book Review The Art of Racing in the Rain By Garth Stein In Garth Stein’s touching story, the appealing narrator is a dog named Enzo, who (of course) cannot communicate as he'd like to, by talking with his family. Instead, he pours his considerable heart and spirit into this book, sharing his experiences and reflections with readers. Although Enzo is frustrated with his limitations as a canine, he comforts himself with the fact that, according to a documentary he watched about Mongolia (Enzo is a dedicated television viewer), he will be reincarnated as a human. And he knows a lot about being a human after watching his master Denny Swift, who is a hero to him. him At the beginning of the book, Enzo is just barely clinging to life, so he spends time reflecting upon his past. As Denny, who is a race car driver, has told him, drivers cannot contemplate their moves while they make them. Racing is like living; you can only do it and then remember it at a later date. For Enzo, in these last days he immerses himself in memories. His reminiscences begin with the day Denny chose him out of a heap of puppies, taking him from a country farm to an apartment in Seattle. Although Enzo doesn't enjoy living there, he adores Denny and thus looks on this as a good life. He later develops a fondness for Eve, "the interloper," who Denny falls in love with and marries. He stands in literally for Denny on the day that his daughter, Zoë, is born. Denny is off racing in Daytona, Florida while Enzo is at the new mother's side. For Denny, the joyous day of Zoë's birth is overshadowed as his racing career takes a beating. After a year of obtaining sponsorships in order to enter the race, he loses this hard-won opportunity to shine when a driver on his team has an accident. Denny returns to his day job as a customer service representative at a luxury auto shop. Shortly after giving birth, Eve asks Enzo to promise to protect the little girl, and the dog's feelings of commitment to his family are intensified. Enzo's role in the family becomes that of caretaker and watchdog. He takes his role of protecting his loved humans seriously --- and faithfully not only watches over them, but also manipulates their lives, often in humorous ways, to ensure that they are taken care of. This loyalty will be needed as their lives are about to unravel. When the family moves to a small house, Enzo enjoys a cozy backyard and sunny spots to lounge in. Eve chooses to go back to work, so Zoë enters daycare, which leaves Enzo at home, bored, until Denny begins leaving the television set on for him. But his happiness is short-lived, for he is the first one to realize that something is seriously wrong with Eve; his acute sense of smell has detected a decaying odor emanating from within her head. When Denny is away from home at his next race, Eve wakes up with a terrible pain. It's so bad that she gathers Zoë and goes away, leaving Enzo alone for days. While this is unfolding, Denny's team has won first place, and he's had an offer from a big-time team, but he must turn his back on the racing he loves as he has more urgent matters on his mind. Eve suffers an increasing array of terrible symptoms, such as mood swings, vertigo and nausea. She sometimes screams from pain yet refuses to seek medical care. And when she inevitably receives the worst diagnosis possible, the family is torn apart, beginning an intense emotional rollercoaster ride. Through it all, Enzo supports them in every possible way.
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THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is getting all kinds of buzz, and it deserves every accolade. Readers will be moved by this warm hug of a story (and may find themselves looking searchingly into the eyes of their own canine companions). Enzo is a charming and witty narrator. His tale, while hilarious at times, is quite often heartbreaking, but it is ultimately uplifting and heartwarming. And I found the ending to be oh so very satisfying! --- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon
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MAY Calendar of Events Sunday, May 2 1:45 PM
Victorian Tea Tea and treats with the queen. Learn about Victorian gardens, toys, dress etc. Reservation required. $6.00 Admission ************************************* Wednesday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo One day sale ALL porch books only 55 cents!!! ************************************ May 6 - 12
Nurse Appreciation Week Hugs and kisses to my favorite nurse, Angela Garner. Gift certificates available for your angel of mercy. **************************************** Sunday, May 9th
Mother’s Day Gift certificates available ***************************************** Saturday, May 15th 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Greenbush Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Held at Elk’s Club Pavillion corner of Greenwood Ave and Columbia Turnpike Proceeds to benefit scholarship fund No early birds *************************************** Monday, May 17th 7:00 PM
I Never Would Have Read That Reading and Discussion Group The Art of Racing in the Rain All Programs Are FREE and open to the public
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Open House at your Library! On Sun, May 16 from 1-4 pm, the E.G.Library invites you to an Open House to see what’s new in the library. Stop in to see our changes and updates. These changes are made possible by a generous endowment left to the library from Thomas Cummings, who was a frequent library user. Adult tours will be given every 15 minutes. There will be ongoing demos of our new website and our online resources. Maps will be available of the library for both the main library and the children’s room to assist in locating materials. Refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon. Rowdy the Clown will be entertaining the kids with pocket magic, balloon sculptures, and silly fun from 1-4 pm. Stop in and enjoy a tour, a scavenger hunt, and crafts in the children’s section.
Adult Programming Wings of Love – Mon. May 3 7:15pm Using Trained Doves for Special Occasions Doris LeBlanc of “Vermont Wings of Love” will discuss responsible releases of trained doves for special events. Birds of Prey Fri, May 7 at 7 pm Beth Bidwell from the Wildlife Institute of Eastern NY explores the fascinating world of hawks, falcons, & owls. Walking to Wellness Mon, May 10 at 11 am Learn all the benefits of walking, guidelines for injury prevention, simple warm up and cool down exercises, and how hitting your stride can help you take on life and live well. Personal Editor Lab Mon, May 10 at 1-5 pm OR Thurs, June 10 at 1-5 pm Work one-onone with professional writer/editor Debbie Sgroi to review and edit your writing. 1/2 hr. appoints avail. Interviewing Tips Tues, May 11 at 1-3 pm The WERC’s Employment & Training Coordinator, Marjorie Adams PHR, will present an inter-active workshop discussing Interviewing Tips. LIMIT OF 30. Women and Investing: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities Mon, May 17 at 6:30 pm This seminar will help women identify their needs and overcome the unique obstacles they face when planning for their financial futures.
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Children’s Programs Drop-in Family Storytimes: Thurs @ 11 am OR 6:30 pm May 6 – May 27 Family Movie Night Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Fri, May 14 at 7 pm Teen Programs Teen Café Fri @ 2:30 pm May 7, 14, 21, & 28 TAG (Teen Advisory Group) @ 4 pm Thurs, May Anime Club @ 4 pm Thurs, May 13 Teen Book Group @ 4 pm Thurs, May 20 FREE MOVIE NIGHT Wed, March 10 at 6:30 pm “The Blind Side” East Greenbush Community Library / 10 Community Way East Greenbush, NY 12061 Ph. 518-477-7476
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Q. Describe your business and how you got Q. What do you want the community to know started. about you? A. Satchel is a boutique that sells handbags and accessories. The bags are locally-made, fair-trade, recycled or consignment. I started this business because I have an obsession with bags and was hoping to channel this into a for-profit obsession. I recognize that there are many women like me so I wanted to provide a place for “bag ladies” to go when they need a bag “fix.” Owner ~Mel Quinlan
A. I am working on a new website that I plan to launch over the summer. This will be a website that will better showcase what I have for sale and will allow you to buy products directly. Is there anything else you’d like to say? No, but thanks for asking. : swer n A r e Satchel Teas 147 Remsen Street, Brain ter M
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Q. Are you known for any Q anything special? A. I think I’m becoming known for having unique, oneof-a-kind bags. Because the locally-made bags are handmade and because the recycled items are not mass-produced I’d say that I have many variations on many themes. If you see a bag in my shop and like it, you should probably grab it because it may not be there the next day.
Q. What do you like most about your business? A. I like the different women (and men) who come into my shop. Each person has a story to tell and each is looking for something different. I especially like the men who come to buy a gift and how they can choose a bag in record time. It makes the day far from dull.
Q. What do you feel is your biggest challenge with your business? A. Right now the hardest challenge is getting people to reach into their bags to buy more bags. With the economy the way it is having a new bag is a luxury. To help those who still have the need I have prices ranging from $9 - $250.
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