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The Our Towne Spotlight Shines on... Prestige Sealcoating From April to November, if the sun is shining, you can find Prestige Sealcoating working to beautify tired & faded driveways around Our Towne. Founded in 2005, Eric Piche had the dream to be the largest sealcoater in the Capital District. With roots right here in East Greenbush, Eric began a journey that would challenge him in more ways than he could ever imagine. Eric, his brother Adam, and a team of professionals can revive your blacktop and make it look new again. As any business owner will tell you, there isn't a day that goes by in those first few years that you don't learn many lessons and grow as a business owner. With the assistance of his brother Adam, he is thriving and continues to grow. After working as a manager for a large sealcoating company for a few years, he found himself without a job after the Albany division was closed. With his experience and desire to be his own boss, he founded Prestige Sealcoating. Starting without any financial backing, Eric maintained his strong work ethic and the value of dedicating ones self to a goal. You don't quit when things get hard. You open yourself up to knowledge from others and learn from your mistakes. His family instilled in Eric, and his brother, that from working hard and being persistent, success will follow. Eric says that “when you start with nothing, everything is an experience.” "We treat all of our customers the same. Residential & Commercial jobs get the same attention to detail, commitment to quality and ultimate goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Whether it is doing a commercial job like Kinderhook Bank, Adirondack Tire Centers, FunPlex and America’s Best Value in East Greenbush, a church in Kinderhook, Lansingburgh Little League in Troy or a neighbor in The Pastures, we take pride in big and small jobs. All of our work and dedication to each job is consistent and appreciated." They have maintained many businesses in the Capital District and beyond into other states. Their reputation has certainly gained them many referrals and repeat customers.

Eric notes that in this industry, customers should find a seal coater that has good references, updated equipment, is fully insured and uses good quality products. “The cheapest is not the best. You don’t want a cheap sealer, you won’t be happy with the product or outcome.” Wanting to support other local businesses, Eric only buys the best sealer from Copeland Coating in Nassau. What you can expect from Prestige Sealcoating is a professional, efficient team who will work harder for you than no other. They are very flexible with scheduling to accommodate your busy life. Working 7 days a week, they may be a little tired, but very grateful for the business. With several trucks they can fit you into the schedule in under two weeks (weather permitting). After 8 busy months of sealcoating, Prestige waits for the snow to fall so they can plow those driveways that they maintained during the summer. You can view many before & after photos on Facebook, and on their website: www.prestige-sealcoating.com. Call 518-477-6123 for an estimate today. Remember-“YOU CAN TURN YOUR DRIVEWAY FROM OLD AND CRACKED TO RICH AND BLACK” with one call. They guarantee that you will get a free estimate within 24 hours! Now that is a well run, efficient business that is certainly dedicated to customer satisfaction. Another great business that is established and operated in Our Towne. Support your local businesses!

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Local Authors Pen Ghost Story... It’s a ghost story...with a twist...inspired by true events.

There’s a grisly fatality on the railroad near Lake Champlain. The Road Foreman called to investigate the tragedy, is a woman by the name of Claire Montgomery, who also happens to be both a Witch as well as a Medium. When Claire arrives on the scene and climbs up onto the engine to interview the traumatized Engineer, the investigation begins to spiral out of control as the spirit of the girl who was hit appears inside and communicates with her. The exchange troubles Claire to her core as she begins to suspect a crime has been committed. With the help of her skeptical best friend, Teri Cooper, the two embark on a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the darkest regions of the spirit world to solve the crime. "A wonderful departure from the normal murder mystery... exciting, suspenseful, and edgy!" —Barry Kerch, Drummer for Shinedown

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HE'S COMING FOR CHRISTMAS 2018 "There is a line that exists within each of us. A line that separates those invisible things...The light and dark side of human nature.

And it exists just over there...hidden for centuries beyond a veil... What if one man discovered not only that very thin line... but wielded the power to destroy it altogether?"

J.E. Kross is a twenty year veteran Amtrak Conductor. She is the local author or three books: Hudson Run, The CrossingsInspired by true events and The Witness. She and Alan H. Botticher are currently writing The Green Asylum and will be in print by Christmas 2018.

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The Northern Columbia Little League (NCLL) has played an important role in our community since the early 1950’s, providing generations of kids and families with opportunities to enjoy the game of baseball while congregating with neighbors and friends at local parks. This year we continued the tradition of kicking off the season with an Opening Day celebration, with nearly 300 players and 1000 people overall attending. It was a huge success, including activities such as a parade, the singing of the National Anthem, the first pitch, snacks at the Lee Norton concession stand, raffle prizes and of course lots of ball games. This event would not be possible without the dedication of the many volunteers and local businesses who generously contributed their time and resources to coordinate the event. Chris’ Cafe made a significant contribution of breakfast and lunch foods to directly benefit NCLL. Additionally, many other businesses and residents donated various drinks, food, and raffle prizes to support the league. Thank you to everyone who contributed and participated. We look forward to seeing you all next year! Some upcoming events around Kinderhook: 6/2, 9-2 – Olde Kinderhook Fair 6/2, 9-1:30 – Tri-Village Rod & Gun Club Women's Day on the Range Donation $25, includes lunch. Register 518-758-2261 6/3, 11:30-2:30 – Kinderhook Reformed Church 3rd Annual Wee Care Baby Shower 6/4, 7-8pm – Kinderhook Town Board Mtg at MHG Municipal Bldg, Valatie 6/8, 3-7 and 6/9, 12-4 – Kinderhook Garden Club, Playground Floral Fantasies at MHG Municipal Bldg, Valatie 6/9, 9-3 and 6/10, 1-3 – Friends of the Kinderhook Library Annual Book Sale, McNary Center 6/9, 9-11 – 20th Annual OK 5k Race, Youth 1 Mile and Reading Ramble 6/13, 1:30-3 – Learn about K9 Corps, First Presbyterian Church Valatie 6/14, 9-5 – 4th Annual Sheriff Bartlett 2018 Golf Tournament at Winding Brook Country Club 6/16, 10-2:30 – East Coast Riders Scavenger Hunt, Car or Bike $20 for driver, $10 passengers 6/16, 1-6 – St. Paul's Strawberry Fest, McNary Center 6/21, 4-6:30 – Valatie Fire House BBQ Chicken Dinner, 518-758-7659 6/22, 5:30-6:30 – ICC Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Judith Bury, Chris Gibson, Gail Nadeem Helfer, and E. Joyce Gould Robinson 6/28, 7-9pm – Open Mic Night, Valatie Community Theater

I am a wife, mom & councilwoman in the Town of Kinderhook. My goal is to keep you abreast of interesting news coming out of our Town. I want to share the things that mean so much to us as a family and member of this great community. There are approximately 8,400 people in the Town of Kinderhook, which is comprised of Kinderhook, Niverville & Valatie. You can reach me at HoganForKinderhook@gmail. com or facebook.com\HoganForKinderhook and facebook.com\Town of Kinderhook.

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E a s t G re e n b u s h C o m m u n i t y L i b ra r y ww w. e a s t g re e n bu s h l i b ra r y. o rg ~ 5 1 8 - 4 7 7 - 7 4 7 6 WEEKLY Mon & Wed: ENL: English for New Learners @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – 6/4, 6/6, 6/11, 6/13, 6/18, 6/20, 6/25, 6/27 SUMMER VOLUNTEEN TRAINING DATES: Grades 7 and up Do you want to volunteer to help your community this summer? Come to a training to learn about our Summer VolunTeen Program! You must attend ONE of these sessions to be a Summer VolunTeen: Wed., June 6 @ 3:15pm Tues., June 12 @ 7pm Thurs. June 14 @ 3:15pm Sat, June 16 @ 11am. Training is drop-in (no registration required). Farmers’ Market GRAND OPENING is June 13th – Family fun with music, the YMCA Bounce House & Giffy’s BBQ. Tickets for Giffy’s BBQ are sold through the Greenbush YMCA. New vendors and crafters as well as your favorites. We have exciting programs & featured events to offer this year. Sun. June 3 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: An Afternoon with the Forgettable Four – A Cappella Singing. The Forgettable Four formed an A cappella quartet 3 years ago and are part of the larger Electric City Chorus. The group's repertoire is a mixture of popular songs as well as some traditional barbershop selections. Please register. Mon. June 4 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Monday Evening Book Discussion Tue. June 5 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Tuesday Ramblers Bluegrass Circle Jam It's a bluegrass circle jam for advanced beginner and up. Our music is usually from the PARKING LOT PICKERS book. If you want to play Bluegrass music, join us!! Wed. June 6 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Genealogy **Reserve your 30-minute appointment** with Alexis Graham, Genealogy Coach with 30 years of experience, is available for assistance starting a family tree, or to be an 'extra set of eyes' or brainstorming partner.

Fri. June 15 @ 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Writing Session with Sisters In Crime Join a non-critical, supportive environment to practice your creative writing. All genres and levels welcome. Individual prompts on request. Join the Mavens of Mayhem's (the Upper Hudson Valley's chapter of Sisters in Crime) Rhonda Rosenheck for these quiet writing and sharing sessions. Please register for this program. Mon. June 18 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Monday Morning Adult Book Discussion Group Tue. June 19 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Tuesday Ramblers Bluegrass Circle Jam It's a bluegrass circle jam for advanced beginner and up. Music is usually from the PARKING LOT PICKERS book. If you have a desire to play Bluegrass music, join us!! Tue. June 19 @ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: ICAN: What is it and how can it help me? ICAN is the Ombudsman program for people who need Medicaid long-term care services in New York State. It is a network of community-based organizations that assist New Yorkers in enrolling in and obtaining long-term care services through managed care plans. ICAN has been in operation since 2014 and offers free and confidential services to the community. Please register to attend. Wed. June 20 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Genealogy **Reserve your 30-minute appointment** Alexis Graham, Genealogy Coach with 30 years of experience, is available for assistance starting a family tree, or to be an 'extra set of eyes' or brainstorming partner. Registration will begin four weeks prior to the date of the appointment. Wed. June 20 @ 6:30 PM: Monthly Free Movie. Check website for details. Registration is required. Wed. June 20 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Farmers’ Market The Market is open every Wednesday, 4 pm – 7 pm, June 13 to October 3 (closed July 4th). This week the Cornell Cooperative Extension will be giving a food demonstration.Check out our new vendors as well as your favorites. Thu. June 21 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM: SCA Rapier Fencing Practice Join the Society for Creative Anachronism at this rapier fencing practice that is open to the general public. Audience members are allowed to watch or participate. Must be 18 years+ to fence. Drop-in program.

Thu. June 7 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: NY Connects: Dementia Conversation An education workshop offered by the Alzheimer’s Association and Rensselaer County NY Connects. It is primarily designed for working adults who have a family member or close friend beginning to experience Alzheimer’s or another dementia, but it is open to all. Please register for this program.

Thu. June 21 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: LOOK: Loving Ourselves & Our Kids (Drop-in) LOOK: Loving Ourselves & Our Kids Do you have a child in your life who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, or questioning, and want to connect with other adults for support? A collaboration between the East Greenbush Community Library and the Pride Center of the Capital Region.

Sat. June 9 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: CDPHP: Back Pain & Pregnancy Are you pregnant and experiencing lower back pain and/or sciatica? Join this class and learn about the different causes of back pain during pregnancy as well as stretches, exercises & home management strategies. Register for this program.

Fri. June 22 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Crafternoon Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, crewel, rug hooking, and any other portable craft you indulge in and join us at the library for an afternoon of good conversation and creativity. Coloring supplies will be set out.

Mon. June 11 @ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: AARP Smart Driver Course 6-hour classroom course. The cost is $20.00 per person for AARP members (must present AARP card). Non-members cost is $25.00. No credit cards, check preferred, payable to AARP and is due on the day of class. Please bring a bagged lunch. Please register, class is limited to first 35 adults. Please register for this course. Mon. June 11 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM: War, Sacrifice and Coming Home: a talk with John Ostwald Local Author and columnist for The Saratogian and the Troy Record, John Ostwald, will explore the emotional, moral, and spiritual wounds that often result from war and military service, as he explored in his recently published book: War, Sacrifice and Coming Home. This collection of articles, stories, and pictures is a reflection on and tribute to all Veterans past, present, and future. John is a Professor Emeritus (HVCC in Psychology), newspaper columnist, and Vietnam-era veteran of the US Navy (Inshore Undersea Warfare Group II). All proceeds for the sale of this book benefit Soldier's Heart. Please register for this program. Mon. June 11 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Drop-In Monday Tech Time Drop-in and ask Mary, one of our knowledgeable and skilled volunteers, your technology questions. She will be waiting for you at a table near the Circulation or Reference Desks. Tue. June 12 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Tuesday Ramblers Bluegrass Circle Jam It's a bluegrass circle jam for advanced beginner and up. Our music is usually from the PARKING LOT PICKERS book. If you have a desire to play Bluegrass music, join us!! Tue. June 12 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time Drop-In and ask our local technology expert, Sarah McFadden, your tech questions. Wed. June 13 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Poetry, Prose and Performance (Drop-In) As nigh grows long, come and sing a song, tell a tale, all in the name of fun and competition. Hosted by the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Shire of Anglespur, this Bardic competition will consist of pre-1600's dress and storytelling (and possibly singing with acoustic instruments!). Wed. June 13 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Farmers’ Market GRAND OPENING – Bounce House & Giffy’s BBQ. Tickets for Giffy’s BBQ are sold through the Greenbush YMCA. The Market is open every Wednesday, 4 pm – 7 pm, June 13 to October 3 (closed July 4th). Wed. June 13 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Legal Project Free Legal Consultants (By Appointment) Free legal consultations provided through our partners at the Legal Project, Inc. Consultations are by appointment only and are limited by the nature of legal matters. Please contact The Legal Project for more information and to make an appointment. 518-435-1770. Tue. June 26 @ 6:00 PM: Crafter Evening: PLARN This month’s craft is PLARN, making yarn from recycled plastic for crafts. Wed. June 27 @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Farmers’ Market The Market is open every Wednesday, 4– 7p, June 13 to October 3 (closed July 4th). It’s Crafts week, visit our VolunTeens to make crafts from 4-6pm. Music provided by everyone’s favorite bluegrass band – The Tuesday Ramblers.

Fri. June 22 @ 5:30 PM – 8:45 PM: Karaoke Kickoff Party (For students entering grades 6-12 in the fall) Kick off the summer with a library lock-in celebration. Enjoy a night of food, karaoke, and other fun activities! Find out more about this year’s Tween & Teen Summer Reading Challenge and sign up to participate. REGISTRATION REQUIRED & BEGINS JUNE 1. Mon. June 25: Where in East Greenbush is Sully? The hunt for Sully begins June 25th! Sully moves to a different area location each week. Check out the clues in the Children’s Room, figure out where Sully is hiding that week, and then go visit him to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win fun prizes at the end of the summer, including a gift certificate to Fun Plex! Mon. June 25 @ 1 PM or 3 PM or 7 PM: Ice Cream Sundae Kick-off! (all ages) Swing by the library to start off the summer right. There will be make-your-own sundaes donated by Stewart’s Shops, as well as crafts and fun for all ages! Register for our Summer Reading Challenge and start reading to earn prizes and rewards throughout the summer. Mon. June 25: Adult Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) begins (ages 18 and older) Pick up a game card at the Reference Desk, during Children’s SRC kick-off, or anytime through the end of July. Earn raffle tickets for fabulous prizes while you complete various challenges. Finale for Adult SRC will be Saturday, August 18 at 12:30pm. Mon. June 25 @ 2 PM - 4 PM: Drop-In Monday Tech Time Drop-in and ask Mary, one of our skilled volunteers, your technology questions. Tue. June 26 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Tuesday Ramblers Bluegrass Circle Jam It's a bluegrass circle jam for advanced beginner and up. Our music is usually from the PARKING LOT PICKERS book. If you have a desire to play Bluegrass, join us!! Tue. June 26 @ 4 PM – 6 PM: Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time Drop-In and ask our local technology expert, Sarah McFadden, your questions.

Wed. June 27 @ 2 PM: Cupcakes Rock! (For students entering grades 6-12 in the fall) Join us for a cupcake decorating party! All supplies will be provided. For students entering grades 6-12 in the fall. Registration is required and begins on June 18th. Wed. June 27 @ 6:30 PM: Outdoor Concert with Miss Lisa (ages 2-6) Come join Lisa Russo, of Miss Lisa’s Musikids for a sing-along on the library patio with lots of hands-on instruments for the kids to explore. Thu. June 28 @ 2 PM: Wildlife Bingo (ages 4+) Play bingo and win fun prizes! We are raising funds for The World Wildlife Fund and would appreciate donations for the event. Suggested donation per child - $2.00. Thu. June 28 @ 6 PM - 7 PM: Food for Thought Cookbook Club: Retro Night! Join us in a discussion of cookbooks, recipes, and food. This month is Retro Night! Bring a dish from your parents era to serve, if you wish, but it is not required. Mangia! Please register for this program. Fri. June 29 @ 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Writing Session with Sisters In Crime Join a non-critical, supportive environment to practice your creative writing. All genres and levels welcome. Individual prompts on request. Join the Mavens of Mayhem’s (the Upper Hudson Valley’s chapter of Sisters in Crime) Rhonda Rosenheck for these quiet writing and sharing sessions. Fri. June 29 @ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM: Red Cross Babysitting Course (Ages 11+) Earn a Red Cross Babysitting Certificate. $85/person fee is required at preregistration. Register in person with a librarian in the Children’s Room. No phone or email registrations accepted. Ages 11+ welcome. REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1.

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The Anchor Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Donations Need All Year

The Anchor food pantry is a 'gem' for our community. It provides a helping hand for families in need of assistance when times are tough. We help families in need of food & toiletries while also providing a clothing shop for men, women and children at a very reasonable cost. We also have housewares and linens as well as many other items rotating weekly with new items donated. Our hours are Monday's 5-7; Tuesday's & Thursday's 9-2 and the first Saturday of each month from 10-1. We are always looking for donations so please feel free to stop by and see our 'offerings' and how we make a small dent in our community's well being!

June Upcoming Events at the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center Tuesday 12th - Special Dinner W/ Donny Elvis Sponsored by Lyons Funeral Home. Call for Reservations 463-2166 Monday - Friday from 9-3 We are Located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets Thursday 21st - Special Dinner W/ Santa Lucia Call for Reservations 4632166 Monday - Friday from 9-3We are Located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets Tuesday 26th - City Picnic REC W/ Winchester And Young Sponsored By the City of Rensselaer Call for Reservations 463-2166 Monday - Friday from 9-3 We are Located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets LAKE GEORGE TRIP. New requirements for our Lake George trip. This trip will no longer be offered to Rensselaer residents first. To be eligible for this trip you must dine with us at least 12 times. Our trip is planned for July 11th so you still have time to become eligible. This will be strictly enforced. Call today and make a reservation to dine with us. We need your support: good food, good company, good fun. Sign Up is Tuesday, June 6th at 9AM The center is open Monday - Friday from 9-3 We are Located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Street across from train station. 518- 463-216

Pancake breakfast and "Indoor Plants" sale at the Kinderhook Reformed Church, 21 Broad St., Saturday June 2 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. for the benefit of the summer REACH program. Raffle for a hanging basket. For information call518-758-6401 or kinderhookreformedchurch.com.

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KINDERHOOK LIBRARY BOOK SALE AT MCNARY CENTER Kinderhook: The Friends of the Kinderhook Library Annual June Book Sale will be held at the McNary Center of St. Paul’s Church on Sylvester Street in Kinderhook, just steps from the Library. The sale will take place on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and buyers can return for the bargain sale by donation on Sunday, June 10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Reading Ramble of the OK5K Race will kick off the sale. Young runners will receive a free book from Library Director AnnaLee Giraldo as they cross the finish line at the Library. The Friends have been accepting donations of gently used books at the Library at 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, during regular hours. Because space at the Library is limited, please call the Kinderhook Memorial Library at 518-758-6192 if you have more than a few boxes to donate. Book collection will end May 24 and resume as we prepare for the September sale. The Friends of the Library provide thousands of dollars in materials, programs and direct support of the Kinderhook Memorial Library which serves the Towns of Kinderhook and theTown of Stuyvesant. We are also pleased to announce that our book sales and other Friends fundraising efforts will allow us to meet our Capital Campaign pledge of $25,000. Come see the progress on the spectacular new addition to the Library and help turn donated books into bricks! Friends of the Library are invited to a preview party on Friday evening, June 8. Members receive a complimentary book and delicious refreshments are served. To join the Friends and receive an invitation, stop by the Library or visit the library website at www.kinderhooklibrary.org and click on Friends for a membership form.

CALLING ALL VIETNAM VETERANS The Ft. Crailo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will place a new honor bench and dedicate it in Riverside Park, Rensselaer following the Memorial Day Parade on Sunday May 27th around 3:30pm. All Vietnam Veterans and members of the public are cordially invited to attend the ceremony. The art work on the bench was drawn by 17 year old Kyaw Lwin of Rensselaer High School, In the future the DAR hopes to have bricks around the bench honoring Rensselaer veterans.

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In keeping with the spirit of Flag Day every June, the Melvin Roads Post 1231 American Legion will hold its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Thursday, June 7th at 6:00pm. This solemn ritual will take place behind the East Greenbush Town Hall Offices, at the corner of Southern Avenue and Hudson Avenue in Hampton Manor. Commander Hugh J. Blake has extended an invitation to the public to attend and encourages everyone to bring any American, POW/MIA or New York State flags that are worn or in disrepair to be included in those to be retired. The ceremonies will be assisted by the Clinton Heights Fire Department under the direction of Chief Steve Bestler, and the Department of Public Works of the Town of East Greenbush; The Post is grateful for their presence and participation. Following the retirement ceremonies all are invited to the Post for light refreshments. The Post is located at 200 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush (across from the Hampton Avenue entrance to the Manor).

“Gazing Up & Looking Back” By Dennis DeLisle The planet Mars joins the evening planet parade at the end of June and will continue to brighten until July 26 when Mars will be at “opposition”; i.e., Mars and Earth are on opposite sides of the sun. Look to the southeast on June 29 and 30 to watch the nearly-full moon and a ruddy-red Mars, slightly lower and to the right, rise together about 3 hours after sunset. June also brings the end to the school year. I remember staying up very late to use my telescope or play basketball with friends in the road using a backboard nailed to the telephone pole across the street from my house. We would turn on every outside light on our homes and, thanks to our young eyes, we could play ball all night long. Baseball during the day. Hoops in the road late into the evening. Repeat all summer long. Extended time at the telescope came when the larger families went on their summer vacations, leaving us short-handed for team sports. On clear nights, I would be outside, teaching myself to recognize the constellations and understand how each one fit into the mythology of the skies.

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June Community Events East Greenbush Community Wide Garage Sale is Saturday, June 2nd from 9-3. Go to www.eastgreenbush.org to view a map. The Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market (COHFAM) will be held every Friday, June 1 to September 28, from 4:30-7:30 PM at the corner of Main Street (9J) and Scott Avenue (150). Support the local arts, crafts and farm economy and enjoy the beautiful Hudson River view! New vendors are welcome; visit COHFAM on Facebook or email castletonfarmersmarket@gmail.com Nassau Free Library | (518)766-2715 18 Church Street, Nassau, NY 12123 | www.nassaufreelibrary.org May 30th, June 1st & 6th at 6:30pm Nassau Free Library joins thousands of other cultural institutions around the world in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of one of America’s most renowned classical music celebrities-Leonard Bernstein. Three evening programs will celebrate the life, times and works of the Maestro through video presentations. On Wednesday, May 30th “Leonard Bernstein Larger Than Life” provides background on the early life and successes. Friday June 1st “The Making of West Side Story” featuring Kiri Te Kanawa and Jose Carrera in the title roles and finally Tuesday June 5th the 50th anniversary edition of “West Side Story”. Winner of Best Picture in 1961, Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno rose to star status after release of this film. All presentations start at 6:30pm. Admission is free, but please call the library 518-766-2715 to reserve your space. FRIENDS OF NASSAU FREE LIBRARY BOOK & BAKE SALE Fri. June 8th 5-8pm Sat. June 9th 9-3pm: Shop for books outside and in the library on the day of the Village-wide Yard Sale. 2018 SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF PARTY Friday, June 22nd 6-8pm: Join us for Stewart’s ice cream sundaes, crafts, bounce house, games, and more! Sign up for the summer reading program and hear about the great programs coming to the library this summer! PROGRAMS Storytime:Every Wednesday ay 10:30am Join Sarah for stories, songs, play and crafts geared toward our youngest friends. Beginner’s Yoga Class: Saturdays, June 2nd, 16th, 23rd& 30th, July 7th & 14th at 10:15am Suzannah Winn will introduce the benefits of Yoga for health, mind, body and spirit. Space is limited- RSVP and sign up for every class date that you can attend. $5/class suggested donation. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Fitness Fusion Mondays June 7 & 14 6:30pm snd June 21, 4pm Fitness Fusion includes a blend of Yoga, Pilates, toning exercises, cardio and Qi Gong (Tai Chi). Grab your mat and water and give it a try! All abilities welcome! $5/class suggested donation. RSVP LEGO Club Tuesday June 12th at 6 pm Theme: Minecraft. Join us for a Minecraft Lego building theme night and Lego Bingo. Projects will be displayed at the library. All ages! Family Movie Night "Sherlock Gnomes" Friday, June 15th at 6pm Garden gnomes, Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renowned detectives Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments. (IMDb) Rated PG. Popcorn and drinks will be served. RSVP. Protect Against Identity Theft: Safeguard Your Personal Information Monday, June 18th at 6:30-7:30pm Identity thieves steal someone’s personal information in this country every 17 seconds. Identity theft can cost you time, money, destroy your credit & ruin your good name. Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your family from this pervasive and insidious crime. This workshop will cover how ID theft happens and what you can do to deter, detect and defend against it. Presented by Theresa Mayhew, Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia & Greene Counties. RSVP VolunTeen Meetup on Wednesday, June 20th 6pm If you are 11 years or older and looking for a fun volunteering experience this summer, become a Volunteen! Play games, learn about the program, and make preparations for the Summer Reading Kick-off Party. Pizza will be provided. RSVP MEETINGS Friends: Mon., June 4th 6:30pm- Book Group I: Tues., June 26th 7pm

Bus Trip To Lancaster, PA The Ghent Chatham Area Senior Citizens Group is sponsoring a bus trip June 27- 29, 2018 to Lancaster, PA to see the Sight & Sound Theater Production of “Jesus”. Everyone is welcome to join us. For more information, please call Milly 518-392-3261.

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Computer Help: Tuesdays from 1-3 PM and Thursdays from 5:30-7 PM. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered. Anime Club- ages 13-19. Thursdays 5-7 Pre-K storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Gardening Class- Wednesday May 13 at 6 PM. Learn about straw bale gardening with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Call 462-1193 to sign up. Summer Reading 2018- Libraries Rock! Rock the Library! Sat June 23 from 11-2. Join us in starting off the summer with ice cream, music, balloon twisting and fun activities. All children who pledge to read 15 minutes a day will get a free reader’s kit and prize. Maker Lab- Wednesdays at 2 PM. Children ages 6-12 are invited to create, learn and explore with themed crafts and activities. Starts June 27th (no lab July 4th). Magic Show- Saturday June 30th at 1 PM. The Wizard of Books is putting together a band! For ages 4 and up. Each Saturday this summer we will have a special event, check our website for details. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page,http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.

FRIENDS OF THE RENSSELAER LIBRARY The Friends would like to thank everyone who attended our April Book and Basket Sale. We raise money to buy items for the library that are not covered in the library budget. The Friends are sponsoring a kick off entertainer at Van Rensselaer Elementary School on June 12th. Our official sign up day will be Saturday June 23rd at the library where children and teens can sign up for the reading program and enjoy our ice cream social from 11am to 2pm. We are always looking for new members and our next meeting will be Thursday June 21st. at 6:30pm.

Books & Bakery – June 8-9, 2018

Books & Bakery items in June! Don’t miss this event at the Nassau Free Library. Beginning Friday evening, June 8th (5:00 to 8:00 pm) and also on Saturday, June 9th (9:00 – 3:00 pm) the Friends of the Nassau Free Library will hold a Book & Bakery sale at the Library, 18 Church St., Nassau, NY 12123. We are now accepting donations of books, but only until June 4th. All donations should be delivered during regular library hours, Monday Friday 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & PLEASE, NOT LEFT OUTSIDE! We accept gently used paper backs, hardbacks and DVD’s in good condition, but no text books, encyclopedias or magazines. Bakery items will be gratefully accepted and can be delivered to the library on Friday, June 8th, 2018 or by 9:00 AM Saturday, June 9th.

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Professor: What do you know about the speed of light? Student: Nothing, sir, except it gets here too early in the morning. Teens brighten up a home. They never turn off the lights. At a lodge meeting, the Master of Ceremonies announced that the grand, invincible potentate would not be at the meeting. His wife won’t let him out of the house. George, you’ve been up to the buffet table 8 times! Aren’t you ashamed? Oh no, honey. I keep telling them it’s for you. A man was marries for 25 years. He wanted to buy his wife a bouquet of flowers. He asked, “What’s your favorite flower, honey?” The tired housewife said, “Pillsbury.” We meet the last Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. on the banks of the Valatie Kill on the southwest lawn. The address is 45A Elm St. in Nassau Village. Bring a potluck dish (no animal products). For more information call Glendora at 518-610-5810.

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In a continuing effort to keep residents informed and aware of my activities I submit to them this summary of my report for May of 2018. As always, the full report can be found on the Town’s website or it’s social media pages by searching for Town of Schodack on Facebook or Twitter. As I mentioned last month, the Town received a conceptual proposal for a project located on Route 9 slightly south of the 9&20 split. We continue to receive and review updates regarding this project. If any residents are interested in viewing these documents, they have been made available on our website at https://www. schodack.org/planning-and-zoning or residents can visit the Town Hall during regular business hours and review them. Please follow our social media pages or the Town’s website for continued updates and announcements. After what felt like several false starts it finally feels safe to say Spring is here and in full effect. Our highway crew has been busy working to repair lawns and patch roads damaged after the significant plowing this past winter required. Our road program for the year includes the repaving of Irish Hill Road, Shufelt Road, Sand Road and Maria Drive. Additionally, Lape Road, Beaver Road, Schoolhouse Road, Poyneer Road, Rice Road, Sagendorf Road and Knickerbocker Road are slated to receive a Crack Fill/Single Chip Seal treatment. We appreciate the hard work Supervisor Holmes and our Highway Crew are doing and all they did this past winter to keep our roads safe. With the return of warm weather, I’d like to invite & encourage our residents to come join us for our free “Music in the Park” series of concerts taking place at our Town Park. Concerts take place on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm with rain dates being the following Wednesday. Concert dates for June are as follows: June 5th: Peaceful Country Band (country from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s) June 12th: Gone Grey (Classic Rock 60’s/70’s) June 19th: Triskele-Traditional & Contemporary Irish Music June 26th: Play Back Band (Classic Rock & Roll) I look forward to seeing you there!

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Weekly Programs: Computer Help Learn the basics of computer use in a one-on-one setting. Offered by appointment to fit your schedule! Call 518-732-0879 to register. Monday Mile Community Walk Every Monday at 5:00 pm (6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25; 7/2) Location: Intersection of Main Street and Scott Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033 Let’s walk the Main Street Mile together every Monday (weather permitting)! Walk begins and ends at the intersection of Main Street & Scott Avenue. All ages are welcome (children age 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party Thu., 6/21, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm School is out and Summer Reading is in! Sign up for Summer Reading, enjoy some free ice cream, and take your photo in front of a special green screen. Can’t make it to the party? You can sign up for Summer Reading all summer long! Block Party Fri., 6/22, 10:00-11:00 am Join us for group play with wooden blocks every Friday this summer! Recommended for ages birth-6.

Foam Paint Fun Pajama Storytime Fri., 6/22, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Every Tuesday at 6:00 pm (6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26; 7/3) Feel free to wear pajamas or bring a stuffed animal to this evening storytime! Stop in and get creative with our fun foam paint! Ages 3 and up. Learn & Play Storytime Every Thursday at 10:30 am (6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28; 7/5) Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Saturday Storytime Saturday, 6/23, 10:30 am Join Miss Joelle for story time and crafts! Recommended for ages birth-6.

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Music Bookmarks Saturday, 6/23, 1:00-4:00 pm Get into this year’s Summer Reading theme by decorating a musicthemed bookmark!

After Dinner Book Club: American War by Omar El-Akkad:Mon., 6/4, 7:00 pm Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition Tue., 6/5, 10:00 am: Discover your family history with Ancestry Library Edition! Registration is required; call 518-732-0879. Maple Hill Middle School Storytelling Performance Tue., 6/5, 6:30 pm Come hear tall tales, spooky stories, and stories to make you laugh out loud, performed by MHMS students! Crafternoon Fri., 6/8, 2:00-6:00 pm We’ve got plenty of supplies – bring your imagination! Friends of CPL Pasta Dinner Saturday, 6/9, 5:00-8:00 pm Location: Castleton Fire House, 11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033 Enjoy a pasta dinner with salad, bread, & drink for just $8.00 per person! All proceeds benefit the library. Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog: Mon., 6/11, 4:00-5:00 pm Switchels & Shrubs: Wed., 6/13, 6:00 pm Learn to make these cooling and classic vinegar-based beverages, just in time for summer! For adults. Father’s Day Crafts Fri., 6/15, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Family Movie Night (call for movie title): Fri., 6/15, 6:00 pm Perler Bead Crafts: Saturday, 6/16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Afternoon Book Club – Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Tue., 6/19, 1:00 pm Summer Teen Volunteer Sign-Up Tue., 6/19, 4:00-8:00 pm Ages 12 and up can volunteer. If you can’t stop by today, that’s okay – just let us know you’re interested. Call 518-732-0879 or email youthservices@ castletonpubliclibrary.org for a volunteer application. Legal Clinic Tue., 6/19, 6:30-7:30 pm Free, private, and confidential consultation with an attorney. Appointment required; call 518-435-1770. Knitting Group (beginners welcome!) Wed., 6/20, 6:00-8:00 pm

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A Tale of Two Remarkable Girls In the veterinary practice, we meet many wonderful people, but recently, we met two young girls who walked into our clinic, and we have no doubt these young ladies will touch many lives to come. Once you know the details, you’ll agree, these are two remarkable people. We were having a staff meeting and, given the nature of our work, it was a trying day. As we were concluding, a pair of 10-year-old girls, Ella and Rayleigh, along with parents, stopped into the clinic. The girls were on a pay-it-forward mission. They left in our care just over a dozen books written by local television journalist and author John Gray. The book, God Needed a Puppy, was written to help guide children through the grieving process after losing a cherished family pet. Ella and Rayleigh wanted us to give one of the books to any child who had lost a pet. Rayleigh and Ella, we learned, are best friends. Ella’s mother, Heather, explained to us, they share the same birthday, February 8. “These girls are extremely kind and have the most generous hearts at such a young age,” she said. Three years ago, the girls decided to use their birthday to help others. At a joint birthday party, they asked for donations instead of gifts. The donations, the girls explained, would be given to two local animal rescue groups. Their families and friends supported the effort. That year, they collected $700 and gave $350 to each rescue group. Last year, the girls collected comfort items, like DVDs, toys, activity books and soft blankets, for hospitalized children at Albany Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital. And this year, as they planned their birthday celebration, they decided to do something to help children cope with the loss of a pet, and Gray’s book was the perfect solution. The book, we learned, was written after Gray lost a young puppy, Samuel. At only six months old, Samuel unexpectedly died, and Gray turned his grief turned into a children’s book. In an unexpected coincidence, the girls learned that February 10, the day they held their book-collecting birthday party, was a significant day for Gray. It was the birthday of Max, one of Gray’s other dogs who passed away late last year. Max would have turned 10 years old, the same age as Ella and Rayleigh.

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