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A message from OUR TOWNE Dear Readers, It looks like we have skipped right over spring and here we are in summer! A great time to get outdoors after the long winter we have had. There are also so many fun events, fairs, farmers markets, festivals to take part in. Check out the community calendar for things to do and find more even more events as you go through this month’s Our Towne. Driving around Rensselaer county always is amazing with everything from cities and towns to rural areas, lakes and streams. There are so many beautiful areas to vest and explore. While you are out and about remember Shop Local! Help the small businesses stay in the communities. If you don’t receive Our Towne in the mail either email us to get on our email list or pick one up at any of our advertisers shops. Have a fun in the sun and we’ll be back in July! Look for us in the mail, at your favorite shop or restaurant, online or the newest...in your email. If you would like to be added to our email list to receive Our Towne each month, please email us at info@ourtownerensco.com Ginny, Linda, Debbie, Betsy, Sandy & Dino

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www.ourtownerensco.com COVER STORY There are so many beautiful parks in Rensselaer County. Some have a lot of activities and others are there just to be close to nature. You can find a list of all the parks, their hours and what they have to offer at http://www.nysparks.com

June is . . . .

Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month American Rivers Month Cancer In The Sun Month Dairy Month Turkey Lover’s Month National Accordion Awareness Month National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month National Ice Tea Month National Papaya Month National Pest Control Month National Rose Month Fight The Filthy Fly Month, and Zoo and Aquarium Month

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 18h, 10 am - 2 pm St. Augustine’s Church Hall 534 Fourth Avenue, 2 blocks east of US Route 4 Corner 114th Street and 4th Avenue, Lansingburgh, NY APPRAISERS Mark Lawson WMHT Antiques Road Show Sponsor (Saratoga, Colonie) Jewelry, Watches, Coins Currency, Oriental Rugs, Gold, Paintings Nancy Toomer (Niskayuna) – House of Rose Antiques Glassware, China, Table Linens, Silver, Dolls, Toys Dennis Holzman (Albany) – Rare Books, Maps, Prints, Paintings, Furniture, Decorative accessories, Autographs Donation $5 per item – 3 items for $10 Sponsored by the Lansingburgh Historical Society Light Lunch available For more information contact www.lansingburghhistoricalsociety.org email: lhssecretary@gmail.com

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www.theradiantstoreinc.com 10 Hermes Road Saratoga Tech and Energy Park Malta, NY 12020 1-888-767-5309 The big surprise about solar energy is that it is no longer as expensive as it was in the past. According to Terry Moag, owner of The Radiant Store, the average cost of a 2-panel solar energy system is as little as $2,250, after NYSERDA and F ederal Tax credits, and there is lowinterest financing available. In 2005, the Radiant S tore was launched when Terry decided to bring the relatively new technology of solar thermal to the area. The business has expanded quickly b y specializing in the installation of renewable power, thermal solar hot water systems, integrated solar and hydronic, and radiant heating systems. Terry Moag is part philosopher, part intellectual and part entrepreneur, with a desire to make a difference on a local lev el. Terry attributes some of his success as a small business w o ner to growing up in the rural community of Wyoming, New York. After college, he worked in the heating and cooling industry for seventeen years before branching out on his own with The Radiant Store. Terry’s business philosophy emphasizes a commitment to investing in his company through state-of-the-art, German or Dutch engineered equipment and the continual training of his emplo yees. Terry says he looks for people with intelligence and an excellent work ethic, and the rest can be taught. His employees are certified installers through NYSERDA. Terry wants his customers to hav e a str ess-free experience. The Radiant Store acts as a kind of general contractor for the solar energy installation process so that individual consumers do not have to wade through the red tape of tax cr edits and financing. The first step is an energy audit by trained, certified professionals who will provide a solution that is tailored to the needs of each home. It is that personal ser vice that gives The Radiant Store its edge. F or more information about ho w to finance your next solar energy project, visit http://theradiantstore. w o r d p r e s s . com/2011/05/23/letstalk-money/

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Enjoy an afternoon full of.... Goodies: Strawberry Shortcake, lemonade and coffee Music Performances By: Hoosic Valley Jr/Sr Jazz Band lead by Richard Johnson Fun Things To See and Do: Used Book Sale Face Painting 753-4344 www.diverlibrary.org info.@diverlibrary.org

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JUNE 11th 2011

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The Greenbush Garden Club is pleased to announce the 2011 winner of the J oAnn Lally M emorial Garden Club scholarship is R obert Bornhorst of Averill Park High School. He will be attending RPI in Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology He writes Biology combines all v arious scientific disciplines to giv e us a greater understanding of life, one of the most improbable events in the universe...and to us the most significant. He is 21 out of 267 students at Averill Park High and high honors in all fours. Robert is outstanding student for our Greenbush Garden Club selection.

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Religious or spiritual beliefs are always a potent subject. They affect all of us, both by their presence and absence, and whether we know it or not, we are always re-evaluating them and responding to them. Every occurrence in our lives makes us question: requires us to take note in some small way, and from there, base our future decisions. June is going to be a month of shaking out the “tried and true� beliefs and re-evaluating them against where we are now in our lives. Are these truly your beliefs or what was passed on to you? Are they something left over from another time and place that has long since left your life, but until now, you really hadn’t noticed that they were perhaps enslaved by them instead of empowered? June is a sturdy partner for rejuvenation. For redefining. For standing strong is the face of adversity and owning what you believe. And starting, June, these beliefs will truly be your own. They will be beliefs that work for you and you can live by and direct your life through. They will be beliefs that won’t be shackled by guilt but celebrated by our freedom to choose. To choose who to love, how to feel, where to focus our dreams and visions and maybe more importantly, what to believe in as this is the core essence of who we are in the world in our highest and most divine form.

A Poker Run and Family Barbecue Against Domestic Violence and For Healthy Family Relationships All proceeds from the Ride to Benefit: Unity House and The Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner

Saturday, August 13, 2011 1pm Registration, 2pm ride & 4:30pm Barbecue A fun motorcycle ride through Rensselaer County Collect your poker hand at 5 stops along the route: Brunswick BBQ, Bridgeway Bar, Brunswick Harley, Cumberland Farms and Always Stylin’ Application fee: Pre-registration $25 includes barbecue (Must be received by Aug. 6th),$30 day of Barbecue only option: $40 for Family of up to 4, $20 single, $8 children 5-10, children under 5 free Barbecue prepared by Teagan’s Catering Day of ride registration: 1:00pm at EGFD Park Station Pavilion, 68 Philips Road, Rensselaer NY (from Route 4– take right at routes 9 &20 to first left onto Phillips Road) **Application for The Ride for Help on back** Lots of fun to be had for all! Join us for the barbecue, music, a dunk tank and BOUNCY BOUNCE! Join the ride or stay and have fun, no motorcycles required to participate in the day of fun! Awards will be given to the rider with the best poker hand. Plenty of parking, restrooms and refreshments For further information visit: www.unityhouseny.org, www.RememberingLiza.org (or via e-mail) TheRunForHelp@yahoo.com Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner Association is not affiliated in any way with Liza’s Legacy Foundation

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Paul Czech, Esq. Paul Czech & Associates 518-203-1036 68 Indian Pipe Drive Wynantskill, NY 12198

www.paulczechlaw.com My mother-in-law, a real estate agent in suburban Boston, is also an avid reader. She keeps up with current events out of curiosity and for the sake of being able to communicate in a kno wledgeable way with her clients. S he knows that I am also inter ested in keeping abr east of the news so when she comes acr oss an article that she thinks will interest me, usually law r elated, she sends it to me. A fe w weeks ago she sent me this link: h t t p : / / w w w. b o s t o n . c o m / n e w s / l o c a l / m a s s a c h u s e t t s / articles/2011/04/17/boston_judge_known_for_leniency_faces_ complaint/?page=1 and she asked me to giv e her my thoughts about it. The article is about a Boston J udge who is being criticiz ed by the District Attorney for being way too liberal in his r ulings. Since Jean, my mother-in-law, likes me to send her these columns to r ead, I thought I would answer her question and put my thoughts down about it right here. Judges are given a tremendous amount of power and, for the most part, complete immunity when it comes to wr ongdoings. Most of them follow the law and if an issue comes up that they feel str ongly about they make the law fit their own personal preferences. In other words, just about all judges are prejudiced in one way or another. As a practitioner, you just get used to it and it becomes just another par t of your case analysis. It’s bad enough that you face it on the civil side, where dollar figures are affected and settlements pushed, but it’s another thing when criminals are being let out because some bleeding heart liberal managed to get himself a political appointment like this judge. But it’s not as simple as the ar ticle makes it seem. F or instance, you have the DA’s biases to consider. A judge who sends people away for many years for minor crimes is just as bad. Should shoplifting, usually a crime of the poor or of wayward teens, be punishable with 18 years in

prison? I think not. But I’ll bet you wouldn’t have a DA complaining about it because the judge giving those kinds of sentences is handing the DA a win. And good stats to gain r e-election. Which is probably why the Boston DA is complaining no w - his time to campaign must be drawing near. The bottom line is, bias in a judge is never good but it’s very, very hard to find a judge who isn’t in one way or another. But most judges stay in the middle of the road. This Boston judge is driving way too fast on the left shoulder near a ditch. Now I just want to make something quite clear: I do not make a habit of criticizing judges. That is, quite frankly, bad for business. A t least it is for my business. And I tr uly do feel that, for the most par t, all judges do their best to be fair and to r ule in accordance with the law. But you can’t take the humanity out of what these learned individuals have to do. And, I’m pretty sure we’re not supposed to . To remove every indicia of bias from the judiciary is to have a judiciary of robots who make rulings according to the law without taking into account the effects those rulings will have on our society as a whole. I am not a judge although I’ve sat as an arbitrator on numerous cases and I can honestly say that most of my decisions hav e come fr om a common sense approach to the matter befor e me. I s that bias? I don ’t think so. For the most part, the cases were so rudimentary that it was quite easy to see who was right and wr ong and who should pay and who shouldn’t. But keep this in mind: I work very hard to keep my clients from going to trial because y ou can never predict what will happen when you get before a judge or a jury. That is, quite simply, just a fact.

Paul Czech

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The Van Rensselaer Chapter of the D aughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10AM J une 11th at S t. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 First Street, Troy. This will be our annual genealogic wor kshop. Anyone interested in joining the DAR should bring their ancestor ’s names and any Vital records (birth, death and marriage cer tificates) they may have. Everyone should bring a bagged lunch and all are welcome. For more information about the DAR and eligibility, call Regent Carol Haid at 283-3159.

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Rensselaer Public Library June Events Friends of the Library meeting has changed from Monday to Thursday. The next meeting -Thurs., June 23 at 6:30 PM. Healthy Back Program- Suffer from back problems? Come to our free seminar on Wed. June 15 at 6:30 PM. Craft Time- our school-aged craft time, Tuesdays at 2, will start Tuesday, June 28th. Please call to sign up. Teen Movie Night- Watch a movie with your friends on Wednesday, June 29th at 6:30 PM. Tell us what you would like to see! Preschool Story-time- The summer session for our story-time will run from June 30 to August 18 and will be every Thursday at 11 am. It is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Younger siblings may come along, but it is designed for children ages 3 to 6, with stories and a simple craft. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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The Rensselaer Public Library is gearing up for the 2011 summer reading program. This year’s theme is “One World, Many Stories”. Young readers ages 5 through 12 will be able to “register” to read either on the computer or with the library staff. Once registered, they will receive a reader’s kit to help them “kick-off” their summer reading. Individual prizes will be awarded for reporting reading and there will be several group raffles during the summer too! The Rensselaer Public Library’s “kick-off” to summer reading will be held on Saturday, June 25th from 10 AM until 3PM. Registration will take place all day. From 11AM to 2PM, there will be special events such as face painting, a clown, craft activities, balloon twisting and more! In keeping with the global theme, the craft activities and snack foods will be representative of different cultures, countries and regions around the world. There will also be an “All-American Hot Dog Roast” at noon! The summer reading program-planning committee has been meeting every two weeks in preparation for the “kick-off” global fair on June 25th. They would welcome any new volunteers to help with organizing, planning, cooking, baking, crafting, etc. Volunteers will be needed to help on Saturday, June 25th. Please contact Michele Pollard-Foley at meremich@nycap.rr.com or leave your name and contact information with the librarian if you are interested in helping or have suggestions or ideas to share. The library is located at 676 East S treet in R ensselaer, across from the Amtrak parking lot. For more information or to sign up for a program, call 462-1193 or log on to www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

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Dear Miss Siggy,

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Sometimes I feel used. My friend played with me and hung with only me for a week. She acted like we knew each other forever. I think the only reason she did it was because her other friend was on vacation. Now that her other friend is back from vacation she has stopped talking to me completely. That made me feel used. We came to talk to you and after that she hung out with me for five minutes. Then everything went back to normal, as if we did not even talk to you. What should I do? From, Feeling Used in 4th Grade Dear Feeling Used, I am sorry this happened. Feeling used hurts. We feel mad and sad. It is an icky feeling to think that someone used you. If you feel used, and you feel like someone is not being a good friend to you, then chances are they are not a good choice for a close friend. You can still be kind to them, and polite to them, but I would not focus on their friendship as an important one. Keep them as an acquaintance not as a best friend. Wag your tail when you see them, smile, have good manners, but invite someone else to play. When I first moved here it took me a few years to really find some good friends. I knew a lot of dogs; we played fetch, and ran in a pack at the park. Some of them would then dig dirt in my face. They were a bit snooty. It took me a long time to realize that strong friendships take time to build. You have to get to know someone and see if you can really trust them. Be patient. You are easy to like, and very sweet. The kids will see that. Trust your feelings, 4th grader. They will guide you. Love, Miss Siggy Dear Ms. Siggy, This letter is embarrassing because I am in 5th grade but I need help. My friend Rose and I are always getting into fights these days because she gets mad when I hang out with my friend Susan. At home we don’t hang out with Susan so I don’t understand why she is so jealous. I don’t want Rose upset with me, but I also don’t want to lose Susan as a friend. Help! From, Embarrassed in 5th Grade Dear Embarrassed in 5th Grade, You are in a “ruff” spot. You are stuck between two friends. Having three in a friendship can be a challenge. Dog psychologists call this an unhappy triangle. It happens often. Try to encourage Susan and Rose to be better friends. Tell Rose the reasons you like Susan. Tell Susan the reasons you like Rose. Ask them both to hang out with you and tell them you want them to talk to each other and become friends. When Susan and Rose like each other more, then you can all play together. WOOF! You can help fix this one 5th grader. Write me back and let me know how your new happy triangle is doing. Love, Miss. Siggy P.S. - I will never let the girls know that you came to a typing dog for advice. Miss Sigmund, Canine Good Citizen and Ph.D.

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You’ve probably heard that your child isn’t getting enough sleep - How Much Sleep Do Children Need? The amount of sleep a child needs varies depending on the individual and certain factors, including the age of the child. Following are some general guidelines: 1-4 Weeks Old: 15 - 16 hours per day Newborns typically sleep about 15 to 18 hours a day, but only in short periods of two to four hours. Premature babies may sleep longer and colicky ones shorter. Since newborns do not yet have an internal biological clock, their sleep patterns are not related to the daylight and nighttime cycles. 1-4 Months Old: 14 - 15 hours per day By 6 weeks of age your baby is beginning to settle down a bit, and you may notice more regular sleep patterns emerging. 4-12 Months Old: 14 - 15 hours per day Establishing healthy sleep habits is a primary goal during this period, as your baby is now much more social, and his sleep patterns are more adult-like. 1-3 Years Old: 12 - 14 hours per day As your child moves past the first year toward 18-21 months of age he will likely lose his morning nap and nap only once a day. Most children from about 21 to 36 months of age still need one nap a day, which may range from one to three and a half hours long. They typically go to bed between 7 and 9 p.m. and wake up between 6 and 8 a.m. 3-6 Years Old: 10 - 12 hours per day Children at this age typically go to bed between 7 and 9 p.m. and wake up around 6 and 8 a.m., 7-12 Years Old: 10 - 11 hours per day At these ages, with social, school, and family activities, bedtimes gradually become later and later, with most 12-years-olds going to bed at about 9 p.m. There is still a wide range of bedtimes, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. 12-18 Years Old: 8 - 9 hours per day Sleep needs remain just as vital to health and well-being for teenagers as when they were younger. It turns out that many teenagers actually may need more sleep than in previous years. Now, however, social pressures conspire against getting the proper amount and quality of sleep.

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A message from the Vet

POOR RECEPTION I mean, poor r eceptionist. O f the 5 or 6 categories of jobs her e at Bloomingrove, our r eceptionists have it the worst. Their job has 10 million facets (each with it ’s own nuance) and they cannot possibly get it right all the time. The receptionist must hear y our words and understand their meaning--both direct and implied--of each client they meet. Every time. Sometimes it’s obvious to you and I, but when you just hung up with an hysterical mother who ’s cat is giving birth, you’ve got 2 lines on hold, and the lady in fr ont of you wants you to compare our prices with another v et hospitals...well, maybe your problem is less clear than it would seem to someone who lays do wn their coffee and looks over their crossword. I’m just saying that I wouldn’t want their job. And we get so annoyed when they screw up. I do. By now I half expect to get the meat bagged on top of the br ead or the sound the mechanic fixed to return. So, how do I make their job easier . How do I make them better. First of all, hir e enough people--right? N ow you’ve got to train the people pr operly...okay--we start slow and provide constant supervision and support--now you turn them loose. Sort of. I still occasionally overhear one of my r eceptionists say “why don’t you keep an eye on her and call us if it gets worse... ” What? What “gets worse”? Did she just give medical advice to a client? H eaven help us. Or, “I’m sorry, it’s our policy...” What? We have a “policy”? I don ’t have a policy---how could my hospital have a policy? Sure, there’s stuff I won’t do. There’s stuff that I will do under certain circumstances. And there’s stuff I do all the time. There are some protocols. No real policies. Stupid phrases that carr y so much weight. Phrases that suggest things that aren’t true. Like “we don’t care about you or your stupid problem.” And how easily it trips off the tongue. My Dr.’s office does it--so does my grocer, my mechanic, my politicians...these simple phrases that, when broken down, only serve as conversation enders. That’s not how we do things around here. Not supposed to anyway.

standard. I realize that there is a difference between a “summer job” and a career, but your dog doesn’t know that. You deserve excellent care every time you deal with me or my staff. My staff deserves your basic human respect. I cannot tell you the number of times my reception tells me that a particular client has been very hostile with them. Then, when I come into the room it’s hugs and kisses and sweetness. Please. If you’re pissed about something talk to someone who can do something about it--not the 22 y ear old $10/hr r eceptionist that just star ted her shift 5 minutes ago. Really. It never ceases to amaze me how 2 faced we are-and I mean all of us. Those who say they aren’t are probably the worst offenders. It’s like the people who bash the waitr ess. Really. Could be her fault but usually it isn ’t. Whatever it is. The waiter is the face to whom you can complain but they ar e usually the least r esponsible for your unhappiness. Easy target. Same is true for my reception. You tell me that your dog is limping again after y ou spent $400 on X-rays and medicine and I’m likely to say “why did you let him roughhouse with the dog next door right after surger y?” “Oh, yeah, you did say I shouldn’t do that...” you say that to a r eceptionist and their likely to say “I don ’t know, I’m really sorry to hear he ’s limping again, I’ m sure Dr. Stone would like to see him right away...” then you can retort “I’m not paying for another office visit---blah, blah, blah.” And then y ou bring him in and we fix it again and things go better this time because y ou decide to not let him play with the beast next door until he’s fully healed. Problem solved. And without the drama. M aybe that’s the problem--our lives are so boring that we need to make them more interesting/complicated? Not mine. Simple will suffice. Something you should know about me...my lo yalty is to my staff. I will correct, discipline, and fire them as seems appr opriate. I will not, however, tolerate abusive behavior toward them. I’ve fired several clients for such behavior. Your business is not wor th their integrity. I once worked for a Dr. who didn’t seem to mind much--he would council the crying receptionists to let it slide...I’m not okay with that. They weren’t either. It didn’t take long before they realized that their leader didn’t have their back. Here we try to treat people and each other with dignity. If you cannot, then go someplace where they “let it slide.” Final note: be kind, not rude.

David Stone, DVM I suspect the human desire to relax is the central battle. Any and ev ery from Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital chance we get we will opt for the short path. I don’t mean to be cynical but in Rensselaer at the corner of Routes 4 & 43. don’t you see it all around you? Just about any job is done to it’s minimal For more information call Bloomingrove at 283-2700.

The Fourth Annual Run For Help In Memory of Liza Ellen Warner Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner Association, Inc. is sponsoring The Fourth Annual Run For Help In Memory of Liza Ellen Warner on June 12th at Goff Middle School, Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, N.Y. This is a 5K Run/Walk which will benefit Unity House Domestic Violence Program and The Animal Protective Foundation. There will be a Youth Mile and a 50 yard dash for children which is free of charge. Each child will receive a medal. Day of Race registration begins at 8am and is $20.00. Pre registration is $17.00 by June 8th. Race applications can be found at www.rememberingliza.org, www.unityhouseny.org, www.active.com or www.theanimalprotectivefoundation.com .

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Meet the New Trainer... It was not until this morning while I was having my coffee that it occurred to me what I would write about. The perfect opening that would convince you to welcome me with open arms to y our monthly newspaper. The beginning of an epic dialogue between dog trainer and dog owner. I settled down in front of my lap top to answ er email and update Facebook. It did not take me long befor e I was distracted by a sound in my backyar d. The sound we all know and the sound w e all love. The sound of two dogs playing. Every 8 to 10 seconds I hear d the scratching of nails on the patio and the leap to the ground. When I walk to the window I find Lilly flat on the gr ound her head up and paws r eady to pounce. In a flash Devon bombs past her with his tongue following loyally behind him. I laugh out loud. Watching two dogs in a good solid game of chase is to me what watching college basketball is to my fiancé, a competitive sport that I never get tired of. Leaning forward over my sink I can just make out the outline of P.Nut who has settled nicely into her homemade dir t fort. She cannot be bother ed with such childless games so early in the morning. This is when it occurr ed to me. I thought I am just a dog owner. My business cards may say “Joni Bonilla- professional dog trainer” but really I am no different than you. I wake up ev ery morning to a lick on the face (y ou know the lick- the 5 minute warning lick that makes y ou jump out of bed in a flash because y ou know if y ou sleep in that extra 10 minutes you will be landing in a puddle on the floor)and I pull myself off the couch at 11pm and open the back door to allow them one last romp in the backyard. So I decided that today I will simply tell you about my dogs and next month y ou can decide what y ou would like me to tell y ou about your dogs. I currently reside with thr ee furry multiple br eed concoctions. When I look upon them laying around me I can describe them best as a canine patch work quilt. Each one with their o wn story, own sense of humor, own pattern to their temperament. I hav e had Devon the longest, about 6 y ears which puts him at appr oximately 7. H e is a black Lab thing with a boxy Pit Bull like head and small soft ey es. Spots of white fill his chest and speckle his feet. Devon is so obno xiously intelligent that he has made me a firm believer that there is something to be said for a dumb dog. Just a few weeks ago I came home to find that Devon had taken down the baby gate to the kitchen, opened the closet door in the living room, pulled out my back pack that I take to class, OPENED THE ZIPPER of the back pack, and pulled out the two containers of peanut butter that I keep in ther e. Hold on, I am not done. H e then proceeded to unscrew the jars and eat all the

annoying age appropriate habits of running around tables, stealing barbie dolls, and sleeping on my bed even though she is not allowed. I would never admit this to her but catching her on my bed is one of my most favorite parts of the day. You see Lilly is under the impression that she is able to flatted out her 60 pound frame to the point of becoming invisible. Walking into the bedr oom to find a pancake dog with two anticipating black ey es is just so funny! Sometimes I will hesitate for a moment before I yell “off!” because I know that each time she thinks this is the time I will not notice her. So there you have it, the thr ee awesome dogs in my. I walk all thr ee at the same time. Each one of them can reliably be let off leash and they are always happy to meet new people of all ages. To me there are no better bragging rights than to be able to say that I have three really nice dogs. Please email me with questions. E very month I will answer a question that you have and hopefully provide you with training tips to help str engthen the bond betw een you and y our family pet. Email jonisdoggietrain@yahoo.com or checkout my website for useful tips and links www . jonisdoggietrain.com

peanut butter. I was not home but I can guarantee he did not shar e with his pack mates. I flashed immediately in my head to Lilly and P.Nut sulking nearby, wishing that they head had been resourceful enough to open the backpack. Next to the household is P .Nut. Her true name is Priscilla Nut. No one ev er calls her P riscilla it is simply a name that my fiancé gave to her to make me feel like she wasn ’t named after food. S he is somewhere between 6-8 y ears old. S he is b y far my funniest, sw eetest, and most sickeningly lo yal dog. Her breed can only be described as a P rairie dog/Gizmo cross. Big Pappion ears sit on top her tiny head. A tiny head that houses two cherr y eyes and a crooked jaw with one of the most impr essive under bites I have ever seen. Her body sits low to the ground like a Corgi or D achshund. While she has all fours legs in tact she runs mostly on three (an old injury in her back left leg pr events it from making constant contact with the gr ound). Every single person who meets her comments on what a happy little dog she is. N othing warms my hear t more than to hear that. P.Nut was a foster whom I kept Joni trains at S hampoodle’s Doggie Day Camp in because she had so many behavior problems I could Clifton Park and also does priv ate lessons.Feel free not think of who to home her with. S he did not to email or call her for information and questions. like men, children, or other dogs and would readily attack to prove her point. That was a little o ver a year ago. These days she can be found sharing a bed with D evon, under the arm of my fiancé (a big guy with a beard-super scarey to men hating dogs), or being walked b y my 5 year old daughter . You might say she isn ’t trained because she has to be convinced to lie down on command but when I hear people call her “happy” I think she couldn’t be trained any better. Last is Lilly. She is the newest and y oungest member of our family . Covered mostly in white with giant black spots I have deemed her a Husky mix based on her double coat, curly tail, and the fact that she will willingly nap to benefit the MOHAWK HUDSON HUMANE SOCIETY in a pile of sno w. At REGISTER ONLINE AT www.mohawkhumane.org a year old she has the

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and we all know, I am not in need of her training, but her pawsativ e methods are best training! They are casting in the Tri-State area for her show, so if there are any “not too well behaved pups or pawrents� out there, send me an e-mail and I will put you in contact with them.

Bocker the LabradoodleŽ I is the fun time of the y ear and ther e It w will be lots of Bocker sightings! H ope to ssee lots of friends at the S econd Annual P Paws in the Park, Saturday June 11 at The C Crossings of Colonie. This is a fun ev ent iis in support of the Mohawk and Hudson R River Humane Society who do such gr eat work! I’ll also be taking part in the Wags and Whiskers Family Fun Fair Friendraiser on July 9 to benefit the Schenectady, Schoharie and Saratoga County SPCA. Makes me feel so special to hav e been invited back to head up Team Bocker again for the 8th Annual Walk and 5K Run for Autism to be held September 17th, once again to be held at Central Park in Schenectady. I’ve also been asked to take part in the Albany Capital D istrict Buddy Walk to Benefit Down Syndrome on October 2nd. More about these events coming up! Was out and about at the NY C Pet Show. What a fun time. Think I ate my way thr ough the entir e show and sampled every yummy food and tr eat I could. Also met Victoria Stilwell of “It’s Me or The Dog.� What a wonderful person

I am meeting up with the Mayor of New Rochelle, Noam Bramson, to kick off the Centennial Celebration for the New Rochelle Humane Society. What a terrific event it is going to be and I have some really good friends who will be taking part in the red carpet gala, including Prince Lorenzo Borghese, B randon Hannon (The Sopranos), and Jilli, the world’s only poker playing Yorkie! Will be getting my book, “Chasing Bocker ’s Tale� of to the printers very soon. We are hoping for a J uly release. It is going to be v ery exciting! On my walks, I have noticed several dogs roaming the streets. It can be very tempting to let your pet run free on the summer days. We all know we had a very tough winter and are craving the outdoors. More pets are lost or hit b y cars during the summer months. Also, y ou wouldn’t think so but if your dog has short fur or is white, they can get sunburn and skin cancer. Check with your vet about pr oper sunscreen to use and make sure your dog has a nice shady spot to relax in! Visit Bocker’s Doodleland at http://www .bocker. tv to keep up with my latest adv entures. You can find me on F acebook (facebook.com/bockerfans) 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. I’m always ready to lend a helping paw. Woofs and Licks, Bocker the Labradoodle.

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Help us find our fur-ever homes...Please! Purrrfect Kitty of the Month

Lea is a medium-length-haired dark chocolate brown kitty with silky fur, about 3.5 years old. Her dark brown color is due to her being part Siamese. Shy at first, she is a sweet & petite kitty, well-behaved, with a gentle personality. She will play alone, with people, or other kitties, as she gets along well with other cats. She loves to be petted and purrs her thank-you’s in return. She will even roll over for tummy rubs! She truly would be a joy to have as a companion and she would love to have a chance at a “forever home” with a good person or family. As with all Purrfect Companion kitties, Lea is up-to-date on routine shots, house trained and neutered or spayed. For more information on Lea, please contact one of the following Purrfect Companions’ representatives: Jane, at 4367450 or Maryann at 331-2221 or at kitties.purrfectcompanions@yahoo.com. Purrfect Companions is a non-profit, all volunteer rescue organization. We are always looking for good volunteers to help with the kitties or assist at our adoption clinics. If you’d like to donate a little time to these worthy animals, please give us a call at 463-8709. Our adoption clinics are held 12:30-4:00 most Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, Northway Mall, Albany NY. Stop by and see some of our other kitties! We know we have one that is just “PURRFECT” for you!

Aurora Just being with Aurora brings a smile to your face. She is a gentle and affectionate 2 year old girl who is a pleasure to take for walks. Please don’t pre-judge -come to the shelter and meet this lovely dog.

Spot Hello I’m Spot and though I know that’s usually a dog’s name, I promise I’m a cat. In fact, I’m a quite handsome long haired tiger boy. I was brought to the humane society because my owner was moving and couldn’t keep me anymore after 6 years of my life . I have very soft fur and am very cuddly once I get to know you. I hope you come and take the time to get to know me today and maybe even take me home where we can start our own tail together. If you would like to meet Aurora, Spot or any of our other wonderful pets available for adoption, please visit the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society at 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204.

CHARLES is a 6 year old Black Lab/ Cattledog mix. He is a great big lovebucket who would love to lose some weight on a healthy diet and exercise program. He is great with people and he ignores cats! With few exceptions (dogs getting into his face or challenging him), Charles is good with other dogs, living comfortably with two others and being very nice to occasional guests. We think he might be happiest as an only dog but that is not a requirement. He is very nice to children but gets frightened if they are too active or loud, so a quieter home would do best. He is housebroken, walks great on a leash, and loves to snuggle in his dog bed or on the couch. He is a sweet, gentle boy who would love a new forever home. If you would like more information about Charles, call Peppertree Rescue at 518435-7425. Please visit our website at http://www.peppertree.org.

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Six Tips for a Pet-Safe Summer With the carefree months of no homework and summer Fridays comes an increased risk for illness or injury for our furry pals. From unpredictable weather to unusual routines, our animals are exposed to all sorts of hazards during the summer months and your pet is counting on you to keep him safe. Here’s top six tips for keeping your animal secure all summer long. • • • • • •

Give your pet access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat. Avoid lathering your pet with any insect repellent or sunscreen not intended for the four-legged kind. Keep your pet away from matches, citronella candles and lighter fluid, which if eaten can irritate the stomach, lungs and central nervous system. Be cool near the pool. Don’t leave pets unsupervised around a pool, lake or high waters—not all dogs are expert swimmers! Never leave your dog, cat or any other animal friend alone in a car! The inside of a car can heat up very quickly—even with a window open. Be prepared! From tornadoes to floods, we’ve seen the devastation severe weather has brought to pets and their families ! Develop an evacuation plan well ahead of time in case you’re forced from your home in an emergency. Have a pet-safe summer!

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Music Hall Events Calendar June 13 7:30 PM The Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church Presents:

Our Towne’s first Woman Owned Business event was held in March at Jose Malone’s. A special “Thank You” to all who attended!

The Africa University Choir The Africa University Choir is a select group of international singers who perform sacred and secular choral music covering the Western and African repertoire of varying periods as well as contemporary compositions. Tickets $15

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Come go where no audience member has gone before! The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is offering a free, all access backstage tour of this historic building. The tour will be offered on the last Friday of the month, to coincide with Troy Night Out, and begins at 6 PM. The Hall is an acoustic marvel, and was named a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Given as a gift to the citizens of Troy from the Troy Savings Bank, it opened its doors in 1875 and has since hosted performances by numerous world-renowned artists including Marion Anderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Pete Seeger, Ella Fitzgerald, Isaac Stern, Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis and Dave Brubeck, among many others. The tour will be offered on the following Troy Night Out Fridays: June 24 July 29 August 26 Sept 30 Tours are limited to 40 people, on a first come, first served basis and will last approximately one hour. The complete tour requires the ability to walk up many sets of stairs and baby strollers are not permitted. Please call (518)273-8945 for more info.

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GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK JUNE 2011 24 Fri - Rare Plant Monitoring at Grafton Lakes State Park at 5:30pm. Join local ecologists in finding and documenting rare plants. For more information call David Hunt 279-4124.

24 Fri- Star Watch at Grafton Lakes State Park at 9:00pm. Join with members of the Albany Area Astronomers and come explore the night sky. Enter via Winter Entrance and follow signs. Meets at Deerfield. Rain date: Saturday, 6/25. Call 658-9144 to confirm.

25&26 Saturday and Sunday- Free Fishing Weekend. Enjoy fishing without a license at Cherry Plain State Park and Grafton Lakes State Park.

26 Sun – Go Fish! Free Fishing Clinic from 1-3pm with DEC Fisheries Educators. Meets at Long Pond dam, near boathouse. As part of free fishing weekend, no license is required, but kids can always fish freely if under 16 years of age. Fishing poles provided free of charge. (GLSP)

Please give the Park Naturalist a call with any questions or to register for an event at 518-279-1155.

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SETON HEALTH OFFERS PREVENTIVE SCREENING SERVICE FOR STROKE, ANEURYSM AND P.A.D. TROY, N.Y. – Seton Health is offering a preventive screening service called LiveWell™ on Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Seton Health’s Vascular Lab in St. Mary’s Hospital. The LiveWell™ program provides affordable access to vital information which may help identify undiscovered vascular diseases and other life threatening conditions including stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). An ultrasonographer and technologist will perform painless, non-invasive ultrasound and other screenings confirmed by Seton Health physicians who are specialists in these fields. Additionally, a registered nurse will check your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels to help identify hypertension or any other risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The LiveWell™ program is $109 and includes all three screenings. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call Colleen at (518) 268-6455. Seton Health is a comprehensive, not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system anchored by St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy. It provides healthcare services from more than 20 sites in Rensselaer, Saratoga and Albany counties. For more information, please visit www.setonhealth.org.

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Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Transform Your Writing: Business and Grant Writing for Maximum Effectiveness Featuring Jo Ann LeSage Nelson of Pierce Communications Ltd; and Linda London of London Associates Thursday, June 16 The Century House 7:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast; 8 - 10 a.m. Program Even with the vast amount of high tech communication available to businesses today, effective writing skills are still a must. In the fast-paced world of email and social media, the need to write with clarity and effectiveness has increased dramatically and your business writing skills directly connect to your long-term success. Learn the critical writing skills you need to deliver a powerful message.

NetworkingPlus Luncheon

Thursday, June 23, 2011 Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Avenue in Troy 11:30 a.m. Registration & Lunch; 12 - 1 p.m. Program $25 Members; $40 Non-Members & Walk-ins Get connected, develop leads, and build relationships at this NetworkingPlus Luncheon! www.renscochamber.com

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The Community Service and Youth Department have done a great job with their Easter program and Spotlight on Youth – a Congratulations for our recipients – Jared Stone, Nicholas Whitney, Lauren Stockli, Ciara Cristo, Catlin O’Neil and Katelyn Job. Thanks to Daniela Lanni and Anita Nero for a job well done! The Summer Festivities of Music in the Park and Bocci are in final presentation. Bocci begins on Thursday, June 2nd - 5:45 pm at Onderdonk Park. We look forward to an enjoyable summer of fun and friendship. Feel free to contact Carmela at 477-4775 with any questions. We have met with the Rensselaer County Legislature, and we are close to an agreement with a Sewer Line By Pass, which will help not only East Greenbush, but our surrounding neighbors.

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June 2011 Happenings at EG Library Free Adults Programs Music & Tales of the Erie Canal Sun, June 12 at 2 PM Hatha Yoga Sat, June 18 at noon Mixed level Hatha yoga for everyone from beginner to advanced. Please call the library, stop by or use our on-line website registration for the adult classes.

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TAG (Teen Advisory Group) TUESDAY @ 4 pm! * June 7 Plan teen events, suggest YA materials to buy, and then eat ice cream sundaes!

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5 Easy Steps for Creating an Outdoor Room designsensebydiane 518-330-3454 A big trend in the past few years has been the “Outdoor Room”, creating an inviting space for outside entertaining, dining or quiet contemplation. Here’s how in 5 easy steps: 1. Pick a Spot This can be an existing deck or patio or pick a nice shady spot with a view of your garden, home or distant mountain or cityscape. 2. Define the Space Lay the groundwork with a “floor” of smooth pea gravel, flagstone or pavers (no grass allowed, too buggy). Consider purchasing an outdoor area rug, they are extremely durable and have the look and feel of indoor carpet. Stringing lights overhead or in a few trees adds drama and definition. 3. Create a Backdrop An outside wall of your home, a privacy hedge or fence all work and can be decorated with outdoor art or lineup 5-6 large terracotta pots and plant with tomatoes, basil and marigolds. You’ll have the makings of a delicious bruschetta and a natural bug repellent all in one! 4. Add Furniture This can be a sensational outdoor sectional or just two Adirondack chairs, maybe a table and chairs for dining al fresco. You decide. A large market umbrella can add a pop of color and some welcome shade. 5. Set the Mood A portable fire pit or chiminea adds a focal point and serves our primordial call to gather around the fire. A wind chime in pleasing tones can sooth and relax you. Create instant ambiance with flickering candles in lanterns, votives or hurricane lamps. Add a water element with a birdbath or gurgling fountain. The only thing missing from this room is you, your family, your friends. Invite them over and ENJOY!

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Brownie Goody Bars 1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container) 1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped 2 cups crisp rice cereal 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 1/3 cups (8 oz) semisweet chocolate chips 1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan.) 2. Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely. 3. Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture. 4. Measure cereal into medium bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature or in refrigerator. Makes 16 bars

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Community Tues, June 7 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties are pleased to announce the “Spring Into Agriculture Day” at Liberty Ridge Farm of Schaghticoke with a rain date of June 8. This program is open to any 1st and 4th grade classroom including homeschoolers in Rensselaer and Saratoga County. The program will provide a hands-on experience to students to learn what springtime is like on the farm. For additional info, call Cornell Cooperative Extension Office of Rensselaer County at 272-4210 or email bw27@cornell.edu. Tues, June 7, 2011 (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) The Crossings of Colonie, 580 Albany Shaker Road,Loudonville 3rd Annual First Impressions Second Chances. An Extraordinary Evening to Benefit the Women of WERC. Ticket price: $30 per person -Includes light buffet, cash bar. For additional info.call 462-7600 x187. www.cdwerc.org Wed, June 8, 15, 22, 29 (3 - 6 p.m.) Farmers Market On Broadway between 3rd and 4th Street, Troy. Farmers Market-Join them every Wednesday, where there will be several local farmers, specialty foods producers. At the market you are buying directly from the producer, so you know it will be fresh and of the highest quality. Many of our producers foods are certified organic, pesticide free and naturally raised. Plus, when you shop at the market your dollars contribute directly to our local economy! www.troymarket.org Thurs, June 9, Fri, June 10, Sat. June 11 Music & Entertainment Sand Lake Center for the Arts-2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. Circle Theatre Players presents -Hart’s Tavern “Hart’s Tavern” For additional info call 518-674-2007. www.slca-ctp.org Thurs, June 9, Fri. June 10 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Education If you are Unemployed and a Displaced Homemaker (someone who has lost their primary source of support due to: Divorce, Separation, Widowhood, Job Loss or Disability of Spouse or Pending Loss of Public Assistance Benefits) and you have a strong desire to work in a customer service field, take advantage of a FREE training program! Please call 462-7600 ext. 184 for info and to register. Sat, June 11, 18, 25 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Farmer’s Market Town of Brunswick, Town Office Road & Route 7. Every Saturday-Farmers Market-Fresh, local, delicious and affordable. Featuring special weekly events. There will be Music, Artists and Community Organizations at the Market. www.townofbrunswickfarmersmarket.blogspot.com Sat, June 11, 18, 25 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Farmers Market 3rd Street between Fulton & Broadway and on Broadway between 4th Street and 2nd Street, Troy. Farmer’s Market-The lively downtown setting is complete with music, great food and activities to share with friends and family. It’s an easy way to enjoy Troy’s many shops, restaurants, historic and cultural sites! www.troymarket.org Sat, June 11 (6 p.m. - N/A) Community Event/Fundraiser Relay for Life is a community event held by the American Cancer Society with the goal of generating awareness, honoring survivors and loved ones lost, and uniting together in the fight against cancer. Participants will camp out right in the outfield of the ballpark, as the night comprises of a Survivor Dinner right before the Relay, A Survivors Lap recognize the brave and fortunate. If you wish to get involved in this year’s Rely For Life please visit their website. For additional info, call Manager, Andria Scarchilli at 518-454-4064. www.relayforlife.org/rensselaerNY

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Events Sat. June 11 (4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.) The First Reformed Church will be holding their Annual Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ. The church is located on the corner of Church Street & Main Avenue in Wynantskill. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund for our youth and to attend summer camp. 283-0230. Sat, June 11 (7 p.m. - 1 p.m.) Music & Entertainment SUMMER’S EVE BALL a waltz lesson at 7PM followed by dancing from 8 - 11PM. Champagne Jam will perform music. Light refreshments will be available, with wine and beer for purchase. Dancing will take place in the main gallery at The Arts Center 518-273-0551 x 231. www.theartscenteronling.org Sat., June 11 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Shopping The Lansingburgh Historical Society will be holding a Porch Sale at the Herman Melville House, southeast corner of First Avenue and 114th Street (#2-114th Street in the Lansingburgh. Hundreds of antiques and collectible items priced from 25 cents to $25. Proceeds benefit the historic 1786 Herman Melville House restoration. For additional info, 235-7647, 235-4041, 2354099, 235-3501 (record message). Sat, June 11 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Flea Market Isn’t She Lovely- A young ladies support group is sponsoring a Big Flea Market at Powers Park. All spaces Please contact Rosemarytina@aol.com and indicaate (flea Market) in the subject line. Sat, June 11 (6 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment Diner Theater hosted by the Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corner’s Road, Poestenkill. “Big Bad” by Alec Strum will be performed by the Highlight Acting Troupe. A family-style roast pork roast dinner 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Cost $15 - call 283-4728 or 279-9458. Sun, June 12 (1 p.m. - N/A) Parade The parade will step off rain or shine in South Troy and proceed north on Fourth Street, into downtown, Troy. - The 44th Troy Flag Day Parade. Sun, June 12(7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) Community Event The Ladies Auxiliary from the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 located on Poplar Avenue will be having their last all you can eat monthly breakfast this season. please call 753-7708. Sun, June 12 Music & Entertainment Sand Lake Center for the Arts-2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. Circle Theatre Players presents -Hart’s Tavern “Hart’s Tavern” is loosely based on Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona”. call 518-674-2007. www.slca-ctp.org Sun, June 12 (2 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Community Event/Fundraiser Brunswick Elk’s Lodge -- 665 Brunswick Road (NY Route 2), Troy. THE RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF’S PBA TO HOLD FAMILY FUN DAY FUNDRAISER FOR 10-YEAR-OLD ALEXANDER HOLCOMB who was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer. All are invited to come support the Holcomb family and enjoy carnival games, a dunking tank and a Bouncy Bounce. Food and beverages will be provided by the Brunswick Elks, Nichi’s Restaurant and the Coccadotts Cupcake truck. Mike DeAngelis of Hair of the Dog, the 3FOUR3 band, and Larraoke Entertainment will provide music and entertainment. Dream Catchers will do face paintings for children and the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 team will perform a demonstration. A 50-50 raffle and other raffle prizes will also be offered. For those who cannot attend this event but wish to make a donation, checks can be made out to Shane Holcomb and sent to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, 4000 Main Street, Troy, NY 12180. call: Deputy Jim Phelps at 266-2969.

Community Sun, June 12 (2 p.m.- 4 p.m.) Art The Arts Center of the Capital Region 265 River Street Troy Free Poetry & Prose -Open Mic - Hosted by Nancy Klepsch and Dan Wilcox, this is the Capital Region’s newest open mic venue for poetry and spoken word. call 273-0552. www.artscenteronline.org Mon June 13/ Tues June 14/ Wed. June 15/ Thurs, June 16/ Fri, June 17/ Mon. June 20/ Tues. June 21/ Thurs, June 23/ Fri, June 24 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Education If you are Unemployed and a Displaced Homemaker (someone who has lost their primary source of support due to: Divorce, Separation, Widowhood, Job Loss or Disability of Spouse or Pending Loss of Public Assistance Benefits) and you have a strong desire to work in a customer service field, take advantage of a FREE training program! Program Topics Include: The Role of a Customer Service Representative Workplace Expectations - Job Descriptions Employer / Guest Speaker Visits - Mock Interviews Developing Stronger Communication Skills Computer Literacy: MS Word, the Internet and E-mail Financial Management Job placement assistance will be provided during and after the completion of the training program. Class size is limited and enrollment ends on June 6, 2011! Please call (518) 462-7600 ext. 184 for information and to register. Tues, June 14 (10 a.m. - Noon) Rabies Clinic -Knickerbocker Ice Rink 191 103rd Street and Eighth Avenue Troy. Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinic 2011- which will take place at locations throughout Rensselaer County in 2011. Each of the eleven clinics will be staffed by representatives from the County Department of Health, who will provide the appropriate rabies vaccination and booster shots to cats, dogs and ferrets, mandated under the New York State Department of Health. Pets must be secured with a leash or in a carrier, and owners must bring their pet’s most recent immunization certificate. contact the Rensselaer County Department of Health at 270-2655. Wed, June 15 (N/A) Community Event Extension Seeks Local Gardens For Garden Tour-Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is seeking interesting gardens for the Rensselaer County Garden Tour. The tour will take place the evening of June 30. Gardens are needed on the north side of Troy, Lansingburgh, Pleasantdale, Speigletown, Melrose and adjoining areas. If you have a garden you would like to show off, or if you know of a beautiful garden in your neighborhood, please contact David Chinery at 272-4210 or dhc3@cornell.edu.

Events Sat, June 18 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Community Event - Monument Square, Troy. STREET PAINTING | sidewalk chalk competition -Street Painting is part of River Street Festival. This year, The Arts Center will be hosting its annual Street Painting Competition as well as the opening of the Fence 2011 Salon Exhibition. The event attracts dozens of regional artists to compete for the best chalk design on the sidewalks of River Street. Prizes totaling $1000 will be awarded to the various age groups. - call 518.273.0552 x231. -www.theartscenteronline.org Fri, June 24 (Community Event) 6 p.m. - N/A The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is offering a free, all access backstage tour of the building. The tour will be offered the last Friday of the month, to coincide with Troy Night Out. Tours are limited to 40 people on a first served basis and will last approximately one hour. The complete tour requires the ability to walk up many sets of stairs and baby strollers are not permitted. call 273-8945. Fri, June 24 (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Community Event. FENCE SALON | The opening reception will be on Friday June 24th from 5-9PM. Prizes will be awarded at 7PM, including a solo exhibition in the President’s Gallery next year. call 518.273.0552 x231. -www.theartscenteronline.org Fri, June 24 (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. Over 30 art events, 15 music venues, and over 20 fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Jump on the Troy Trolley as it makes the rounds of the city. The RPI Shuttle is available for RPI students only. Free parking is available on-street and in several city garages. www.troynightout.org Fri, June 24 (5:30 p.m. - N/A) Community Event Grafton Lake State Park. Rare Plant Monitoring at Grafton Lakes State Park at 5:30pm. Join local ecologists in finding and documenting rare plants. call David Hunt 279-4124. Fri, June 24 (9:00 a.m. - N/A) Community Event - Grafton Lakes State Park. Star Watch at Grafton Lakes State Park at 9:00pm. Join with members of the Albany Area Astronomers and come explore the night sky. Enter via Winter Entrance and follow signs. Meets at Deerfield. Rain date: Saturday, 6/25. call 658-9144.

Fri, June 17, Fri, June 24, Thurs, June 30 Shopping Seton Health Saint Mary’s Hospital 1300 Massachusetts Avenue Troy Auxiliary Sales-Books Are Fun- a variety of books, CD’s and assorted gifts for children and adults. In conference Rooms A & B. - call 268-5000.

Sat June 25, Sun, June 26 Sports Cherry Plain State Park and Grafton Lakes State Park. Free Fishing Weekend. Enjoy fishing without a license at Cherry Plain State Park and Grafton Lakes State Park. - call 518) 279-1155.

Sat, June 18 (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Community Event - Oakwood Cemetery, Troy. Oakwood’s Northern Millionaire’s Row Historian Michael Barrett guides an exploration of a section of the cemetery not normally covered in other tours, but filled with generals, lawyers, politicians, and founding families. $12.00 per person. call 274-8410.

Sun, June 26 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Sports -Grafton Lakes State Park. Go Fish! Free Fishing Clinic from 1-3pm with DEC Fisheries Educators. Meets at Long Pond dam, near boathouse. As part of free fishing weekend, no license is required, but kids can always fish freely if under 16 years of age. Fishing poles provided free of charge. (GLSP) - call (518) 279-1155.

Sat, June 18 (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Community Event - Monument Square at River Street, Troy. The River Street merchants formed the River Street Festival to help showcase all the great things going on in the downtown area, in particular the special places located up and down River Street. Unlike the commercially established festivals you see today, the River Street festival has a grassroots arts and antiques theme. The festival is a family oriented event that also offers food and entertainment. Cost: Free - contact Vito Ciccarelli (518) 279-7162, Jeff Pirro at (518) 279-7131.

Thursday, June 30, 2011 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Rabies Clinic Location: Grafton Firehouse, 2385 Route 2 Grafton. Description: Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinic 2011- which will take place at locations throughout Rensselaer County in 2011. Each of the eleven clinics will be staffed by representatives from the County Department of Health, who will provide the appropriate rabies vaccination and booster shots to cats, dogs and ferrets, mandated under the New York State Department of Health. Pets must be secured with a leash or in a carrier, and owners must bring their pet’s most recent immunization certificate. Contact: For additional information, please contact the Rensselaer County Department of Health at 270-2655.

Sat, June 18 (10 a.m. - N/A) Shopping St. Augustine’s Church Hall, Lansingburgh. Antique Appraisal Day -Appraisers Mark Lawson, Nancy Toomer, Dennis Holtzman, St. Augustine’s Church Hall, Sponsored by the Lansingburgh Historical Society.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TOWN HALL-CLERK’S OFFICE Brunswick..................................................279-3461 X103 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 Brunswick........................................................279-3878 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 Brunswick..................................................279-3461 X117 East Greenbush ..............................................477-6103 North Greenbush .............................................283-3921 Rensselaer ................................................462-5515 Schodack ..................................................766-4000 Troy ......................................................... 270-4579 LIBRARY Brunswick...................................................279-4023 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 Brunswick/Cropseyville...................................279-1220 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 NYS Troopers at Brunswick............................ 279-4426 East Greenbush ............................................ 479-2525 North Greenbush- main number .................... 283-5323 Rensselaer ................................................. 462-7451 Schodack .................................................. 477-8077 Troy ......................................................... 270-4411 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Brittonkill School District....................................279-4600 East Greenbush ............................................. 477-2755 North Greenbush ............................................ 283-6748 Rensselaer .................................................. 465-6871 Schodack .................................................. 732-2124 Troy ......................................................... 271-5200

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a world premier musical , opening June 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 8pm and June 5 & 12 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $16, under 18-$10, and reservations can be made at 518-674-2007 or www.slca-ctp.org. There is plenty of free parking. Special offer-Theater and Dinner at Arlington House on June 10 & 11 all for $30. Dinner at 6pm, show at 8pm.

Auditions: Circle Theatre Players will hold auditions for ‘Trying’ on June 7 & 8 at 7pm. This play needs two characters:a man to portray an 81 year old and a 25-30 year old woman. Production dates are October 14 - 23. Sundays at the Center presents a Batik Workshop with

Pat Smart on Sunday, July 3 at 1:30pm.$5 pp. (Adults and children 6 and up if accompanied by an Adult, otherwise 12 and up). Limit 16 persons

The Gallery presents from May 16 - June 30 the Averill Park Central School District Art Teachers Show. Showcasing the professional artwork of the arts faculty of the Averill Park Central School District . Summer Youth Programs: Classes are open for registration and offerings include Creative Movement, Building Blocks of Music, Filmmaking, Hip Hop and Zumba, and Creative Clay. Youth Theatre Players, open to ages 9 - 12 will present the world premier performances of ‘A Not So Grimm Tale’, written by Sue Frost and Val Kavanaugh. Visit www.slca-ctp.org to register. A Taste of Sand Lake will be on Thursday, August 18 from 6 -9pm. Sample fare from local restaurants, mingle with friends and support the arts! Holiday Fine Art Fair on Nov. 5 & 6 where over 20 regional fine artists and artisans will have their work offered for your buying pleasure.

The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is located at 2880 NY 43, one-half mile east of the blinking light in Averill Park, NY. Call 518-674-2007 or visit www.slca-ctp.org for more information and to make reservations. The SLCA has plenty of free parking and is only 15 min. from Albany.

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