Our Towne Rensco - July 2012 Edition

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Great Summer Day Trips Art in the Garden Birthday Party Planning Guide Local Food & Farmer’s Markets Christmas in JULY Cover Art by Local Artist Lynn Huntington Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ 518-641-9330 ~ debbie@ourtownerensco.com

Table of Contents Our Towne O T Rensselaer R l County C t July 2012 In Every Issue Community Calendar (20-21) East Greenbush Library Calendar (22) Wellness (34-36) Message from the Vet (24) Your Home Guide (4-8) Kids Pages JULY Features Great Summer Day Trips (4) Effortless Summer Beauty (15) Birthday Party Planning Pages (26) Summer Camps & Enrichment Programs (37) The Sounds of Summer (13) Eating Local Natural Food (15) On the Cover Jill’s Garden by Lynn Huntington Lynn is one a group of local artist who will show their art at the Robert C. Parker School this month at the ART IN THE GARDEN event see pg. 38

HAPPY 4th of JULY From OUR TOWNE!

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EDITOR’s NOTE Dear Reader, When I was a kid summer time meant riding my bike around Castleton, swimming every day, going to the elementary school for rec (we were allowed to come and go as we pleased) and playing hide and seek at night with my friends. We played jump rope games, hopscotch...packed picnic lunches and ate them in the back yard. We went camping in the Catskills, and spent one glorious week on Cape Cod or at Mad River Glen in Vermont. Summer time was the best. I never felt bored or wanted to watch television (except “I Dream of Genie” reruns in the afternoon), and no one had home computers or even cable. We made our fun using our imagination. I remember spending hours choreographing dance numbers to Mickey Mouse Club songs with my best friend Lisa C. Then we would invite neighbors and parents to watch the show on my front steps. Even though my own children have a lot of distractions with iPod’s, computers, Kindles and cable, I still see them spending hours using their imaginations. I am thankful my kids still receive the gift of summer vacation, with its hours and hours of freedom. I love it when they surprise me with a new game they invented or something they built, or when out of the blue they clean their rooom and reorganize their toys without being asked. (Well, there’s always hoping- right). As always, enjoy this issue & tell our advertisers you saw them in OUR TOWNE!! Thanks Debbie Gaylord, Publisher

Contributors Darren Rosenbaum, Dr. David Stone, DVM, Lynn Catelotti Dr. Patrick Bergmann Dr. Joe Lapinski Nicole Wagnor

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Great Summer D ay Tr i p s CLOSE... CLOSER.... CLOSEST!

by Nancy Shanley of AAA of t h e H u d s o n Va l l e y

LAKE GEORGE, NY

Need to get away for just one day? Here are three options not too far away.

CLOSE Lake George, NY Drive time from Troy: about one hour

arrange a tour. A tip to help you plan an enjoyable tour: there is a rest room on shore, but none on the ship. Hours and information: www.ussslater.org Docked on the Hudson River Intersection at Broadway and Quay Streets, Albany 518-431-1943

If you’re looking for a great destination with a variety of activities, choose Lake George. Sun worshipers will want to spend some time at the Million Dollar Beach. Plus, don’t miss a scenic ride on an authentic PaddleWheeler, the Minnie-Ha-Ha.

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Back on land, spend some time at the outlet stores in town. When you’re done shopping and ready for excitement, head to The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom Six Flags Park. One ticket covers all rides and water slides.

A museum? EEEWW! That’s no way to spend a summer day! Don’t worry, THIS museum is different. There are plenty of hands-on exhibits. Kids can visit “Light, Optics and Vision” to learn about light and experiment with optical effects.

It’s an easy trip to Lake George. Pack some patience for when you get there though. Like many summer hot stops, the main road gets busy. Watch for outlet shoppers crossing the road too! Pack comfy shoes and sunscreen.

Another must-see exhibit is “Weather Front” where little ones can do their own forecast in front of a green screen, just like the pros! A visit is not complete without a trip to the “Butterfly House” to learn about the lifecycle of these majestic little creatures.

More information: www.visitlakegeorge.com www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com www.sixflags.com/greatescape

CLOSER USS Slater, Albany, NY Drive time from Troy: about 20 minutes History buffs can tour the only World War II Destroyer Escort still afloat today: the USS Slater. Deck by deck tours begin about every 20 minutes. The USS Slater website promises that you’ll “Experience the teamwork, attention to detail, and honor that are crucial to the safety of sailors and your ship.” Note that tours are given rain or shine. Walkways can be tight and you’ll want to wear non-slip shoes. Anyone with mobility issues or subject matter requests is encouraged to call ahead to 4

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The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) Drive time from Troy: it’s right in town!

There are a lot more fun exhibits, plus animal shows, planetarium shows and workshops throughout the day. Even better, you don’t have to fight traffic at all to get here. CMOST is right in your backyard. Hours and information: CMOST in the Rensselaer Tech Park 250 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180 518-235-2120 www.cmost.org

AAA members can get custom TripTik directions and discounted Great Escape tickets at any office or at AAA.com. CMOST also offers AAA members a buy one get one free ticket offer at the box office with a valid AAA card, one free admission per visit.

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The Sounds of Summer by Daryl Bart

Back in the spring, I heard it for the first time this year, the unmistakable sound of summer arriving. Allison came running in yelling , “Ice Cream Man!!! Can I have Ice Cream Man?” I’m guaranteed to hear this request every day for the next 4 months, as the distant melody comes closer. No matter which song is playing, Yankee Doodle, the Entertainer, Greensleeves, the music is always a little off, a little sick sounding, but it nev er fails to make me smile . A r eminder of one day, back in my uber-poor, very sparse college days, when I was given an offer I couldn’t refuse, to be the Ice Cream Man. A friend called t o say the leftover ice cream from his summer route had to be sold and if I could help, I could keep profit. Words to my ears. Without skipping a beat, I said yes and made plans for the next day. I showed up to a note taped to the door that read “Sorry, Family Emergency, Follow map, Truck needs gas, Unplug from house, thanx!” My orientation was over. I used my last $5 for gas, found the X on the map, flipped on the music switch and started driving this big huge loud whit e truck. I went several blocks with nothing. Not a person, not a wave, and bo y, was I ner vous. What had I gotten myself into? Then it happened. There was a family waiting patiently at the curb half a block ahead. Well, the adults seemed patient but the kids were jumping up and down in a pseudo-frenzy. They ordered as I rummaged thr ough icy cardboard boxes and started to make sense of the contents. I made my first sale and knew that my rent was only a few (hundred) bomb pops, sno-cones and chocolate eclairs away. Things got easier after that. I got into a groove. I was excited. My confidence was building and so I tossed the map, enjoyed the beautiful sunny day and relied on my own sense of direction. Even though I had lived here for 4 years, I was seeing, really

seeing Albany for the first time. I found tree lined streets, row houses and urban apartment projects. I drove through areas dominated by college students and gentrified areas with carefully manicured lots and lawn ornaments. I saw beautiful homes near the hospitals that I hoped I could live in one day, and warehouse areas nestled behind the busy avenues. I drove through Washington Park, ignoring the sign saying “no commercial vehicles” and gleefully watched as hoards of children came running from all directions. I felt lucky on so many levels. Sure it would make a great story to tell. But I got to know the city I would call home; I felt relief for the serendipitous opportunity to make some money when I really, really needed it, but a local blog most of all, I think I felt a sense of connection after meeting the Schodack Castleton Everyday News & Events people in the city I would call home and a confidence in trying An online publication something new that up until yesterday I didn’t know I could do (It was a very big truck). S o as Allison c omes running “Can I ha ve money f or Ice Cream?” And I hear the melodic version of “pop Goes the Weasel” heading m y way, for the thir tieth time this y ear, I smile , Catherine Sager, Managing Editor and remember that long ago da y, rummage for some money say “get me one t oo”. I mean r eally, who doesn’t love the Ice (518) 732-0382 Cream Man? catherine.sager@yahoo.com

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Effortless Summer Beauty By: Nicole Wagner, Nicole’s Mobile Spa

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EATING LOCAL NATURAL FOODS FOR YOUR HEALTH by Laura Higgins of The Living Well

In Michael Pollan’s book ‘In Defense Of Food’, he states” Eat real food, not too much, mostly plants.” What better time than summer to adopt this philosophy. We have an abundance of wonderful farms and farmers markets, many of whom provide us with sustainably grown fruits and vegetables and pasteur raised, well cared for animal products. Fast and/or processed food is not real food; rather a food like substance that masquerades as food. They are calorie rich and nutritionally poor so our bodies continue to search for nutrition leading us to eat more and more while feeling worse. The same is true of exercise. Our bodies are built to move but if it’s a chore and a bore that we abhor at best we will abandon the exercise and at worst it will cause damage. Summer is a great time to get out and play. Exercise programs that work do so because there is no work. Pools and parks are great places for playful exercise so this summer eat well and play well so you will feel well, be well and live well. Make “The Living Well Your Path To Living Well” (ad pg. 33)

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Dear Dr. Lapinski: I’m missing 2 molars. My old dentist talked about implants or partial denture. I’m only 42 and don’t know what’s the right thing to do? There was a big cost factor. Peter R. Rensselaer

Dear Peter: The first step in any big dental plan is an evaluation with options that give both pros and cons, like you have had. Filling in the spaces helps keep teeth aligned, makes chewing easier and completes your smile. There are several factors to consider when choosing the ideal option, including price, which teeth are involved, improving function (chewing), esthetics, and time. After considering these factors you have basically 3 main ways to replace missing teeth. Partial Denture: A removable appliance is often the most cost effective and good option if you are trying to replace several teeth in the same arch (all upper or all lower). The partial is made to fill in the missing teeth and quickly restore your smile. There is often an adjustment period since you “wear” it and take it out daily. You often need to have certain teeth present to be used as anchors to hold the partial in place and ensure it is functional enough to eat with. Fixed Prosthetics: A bridge is a great option if you have stable teeth on either side of the space, but usually is not an option if you are missing the very last tooth in the arch. For one-several missing teeth, a bridge spans the gap. It’s a single unit made of 2 crowns supporting the false tooth (pontic) and is cemented permanently in place. Newer ceramic materials allow for very beautiful natural looking replacements for both front and back teeth, eliminating dark lines. General & Cosmetic Dentistry Implants: Small titanium screws placed in the jaw bone, heal over 3-6 months, act like the root of a missing tooth and are used to support crowns or bridges that are cemented permanently in place, is very secure, and solves the problem withProviding heathly, beautiful smiles out affecting the adjacent teeth. Plus, titanium can never decay. for your entire family As always, please discuss your concerns with your dentist or hygienist. We can’t help you or treat the problem if we don’t 114 Troy Road ~ East Greenbush, NY know about it. Refer to ADA.org for many dental topics.

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Community Calendar ~ July 2012 Sunday, July 01, 2012 (2:00 p.m. - N/A) Blast at Bennington 2pm. Meet at Bennington Battle Field. Join the park naturalists as they explore the history in your back yard through the eyes of the youth during the revolutionary war. Come geared up for games, crafts, and perhaps a history lesson or two! (BB) Contact: For additional information, please call 279-1155. Monday, July 02, 2012 (N/A) The Country Club of Troy is sponsoring and hosting a Club Day on July 2 to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, a not-forprofit organization that assists wounded veterans and their families. Details on golf and tennis openings and prices for golf, tennis, pool and steak roast-only are available by calling the Club at 274-1000. For those wishing to participate, contact, Greg Mardigian. Golf tournament openings are limited. Tuesday, July 03, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - N/A) Schodack Music In The Park July 3-Tri-Country Banjo Band Tuesday, July 03, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) The Brunswick Family Community Center. Farmers Market-5:00 p.m. -Concert Series -6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 04, 2012 (12:00 p.m. - N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park. and Sculpture Contest. Registration at 12pm at Long Pond Beach. All participants receive a prize! (GLSP) Contact: For additional information, please call 279-1155. Saturday, July 07, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Flea Market - River Street between Broadway and State. 20 Vendors of vintage furniture and clothing, antiques, and handmade artisan crafters to the streets of Downtown Troy every Saturday in the summer. Saturdays in June, July, August 9am-2pm. Sunday July 8th… GE’s Kids Day! Our new date but same location. Empire State Plaza Time: 12 PM till 5 PM GE science lab experiments guided by GE employees. Check out the schedule on www.empirestateplaza.org or become a fan on Face book at facebook.com/empirestateplaza

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Location: In the Green Island Bridge Parking Lot down in Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District. Description: Rockin’ On The River Concert-Bridges a Tribute to The Eagles

Friday, July 13, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park. Evening Guided Hike at 6pm. Meets at Long Pond Beach Playground. Start your weekend off right with a guided hike through some of our many trails. Parking is free after 5pm! (GLSP) 279-1155. Friday, July 13, 2012 (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Rensselaer County Office Building 1600 7th Avenue 2nd Floor-Health Department Troy, New York - The American Red Cross Blood Drive. Contact: For additional information, please call the Rensselaer County Executive’s Office at 270-2900. Saturday, July 14, 2012 (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Grafton Lakes State Park. Primitive Skills and Crafts with David Cornelius from 11-1. At program tent by beach. (GLSP)l 279-1155. Saturday, July 14, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Farmers Market - The Averill Park Community Market will be having a farmer’s market the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for July, August and September at the Sand Lake School. The Dates for the 2012 Markets are July 14th and 28th, August 11th and 25th, September 8th and 22nd, Oct 13th and 27th. Web Site: http://www.averillparkmarket.com Saturday, July 14, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Shopping. City-Wide Garage Sale-Your Place of The Market Place (Hill Street between Washington and Liberty). Food, ice cream and drinks available. Contact: For additional information, please call Bill 518-857-9074, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon.

Saturday, July 14, 2012 (11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.) Community Event Location: Riverfront Park, Troy. Troy Pig Out-The Troy Pig Out welcomes professional BBQ teams from across the United States for this two day competition which includes a People’s Choice Rib competition on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday. The Troy Pig Out is officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society and the office of the Governor as the New York State BBQ Championship, qualifying the winner for the National Championship. The Troy Pig Out is also part of the Empire State BBQ Championship. Great food and great music are the main attractions for guests to the festival, with live music filling Riverfront Park on both Saturday and Sunday, and a special fireworks show on Saturday night over the Hudson River. Come join them for Troy’s annual Pig Out! Saturday, July 14, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Flea Market - River Street between Broadway and State. Saturdays in June, July, August 9am-2pm.

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Sunday, July 08, 2012 (11:30 a.m. - N/A) Frear Park Golf Course. Netter’s Fund Memorial Golf OutingShotgun Start @ 12:30 Pig Roast following Tournament 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE $100 Per Person Includes: Greens Fees, Cart, Beer / Soda, Picnic Lunch, Pig Roast & 50/50 Raffle $40.00 for Non-Golfers Pig Roast Only Reservations/ Full Payment Required by June 30Th Mark J. Balistreri @ 281-6788 or E-Mail: MarkE911@aol.com

Saturday, July 14, 2012 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Presented by the Rensselaer County Master Gardeners. Art In The Garden-A Juried Art Show and Sale in Beautiful Outdoor Garden Setting at the Robert C. Parker School Demonstration Garden, Route 43, North Greenbush. There will be Jewelry, pottery, sculpture, photography, painting, note cards, stained glass, mosaics, woodworking, textiles, and collages. Free admission. Rain or Shine.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - N/A) Description: Schodack Music In The Park July 10-Bent Rail Blues

Contact: For additional information, please call David Chinery at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518-2724210.

Friday, July 20, 2012 (8:30 p.m. - N/A) Prospect Park in Troy. Concert:Jim Wilson Sextet, Georgia Urban Jazz Fest.

Saturday, July 14, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Music & Entertainment Location: Powers Park, N. Troy Concerts: July 14- Refrigerators July 21-Nitro Jive July 28-Carmine Dio and Rolling Thunder Aug. 4- Emerald City Aug. 11- Solid Smoke Aug. 18- Al Bruno Aug. 25Bluz House Rockers

Friday, July 20, 2012 (6:00 p.m.- N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park. Evening Guided Hike at 6pm. Meets at Long Pond Road Parking Lot. Start your weekend off right with a guided hike through some of our many trails. (GLSP please call 279-1155.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & Entertainment Location: In the Green Island Bridge Parking Lot down in Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District. Description: Rockin’ On The River Concert-Dave Matthews tribute Band

Thursday, July 26, 2012 (Time TBA) History/WAR of 1812 BUS TRIP Rensselaer County Historical Soceity. Pack your bags and join RCHS this July as they travel to Plattsburgh and Ottawa for a War of 1812 inspired bus trip. They will visit the War of 1812 museum and the Canadian War Museum, plus taking in a few other cultural Saturday, July 21, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) sites. The cost is $475 RCHS members, $575 non members Powers Park, N. Troy Concerts: July 21-Nitro Jive July for double occupancy.518-272-7232 x13. 28-Carmine Dio and Rolling Thunder Aug. 4- Emerald City Aug. 11- Solid Smoke Aug. 18- Al Bruno Aug. 25-Bluz www.rchsonline.org House Rockers Friday, July 27, 2012 (9:30 a.m. - N/A) Star Watch at Cherry Plain State Park at 9:30pm. Join with members of Saturday, July 21, 2012 (N/A) the Albany Area Astronomers and come explore the night CHICKEN BBQ AMERICAN LEGION POST 1021 Sergeant sky. Meets at Deerfield. Rain date: Saturday, 7/28. Call Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021 in Averill 658-9144 to confirm. (CP) Park announces the 2012 Chicken BBQ Schedule: July Contact: For additional information, please call 279-1155. 21st, July 28th, August 18th, September 15th and October 20th. Saturday, July 28, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - N/A) Call call 674-2309. Grafton Lakes State Park. Sat & Sun Skyhigh Adventures Multi-Sport Life Triathlon Festival at Grafton Lakes State Saturday, July 21, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Park Xterra Triathlon at 9am. 1k swim, 20k bike ride, and River Street between Broadway and State. 6k run! For registration info, see www.skyhighadventures. Troy Flea, Saturdays in June, July, August 9am-2pm. com. (GLSP) Contact: For additional information, please call 279-1155. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 (2:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.) Farmers Market Wednesday’s from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on 3rd Street at the entrance to the Atrium (May through Saturday, July 28, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) The October). The Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market Summer Averill Park Community Market will be having a farmer’s Season! please call Monica Kurzejeski TWFM Manager at market the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for July, August and September at the Sand Lake School. The Dates 518-708-4216. for the 2012 Markets are July 14th and 28th, August 11th and 25th, September 8th and 22nd, Oct 13th and 27th. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Rensselaer Music in the Park- 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Every Web Site: http://www.averillparkmarket.com Wednesday from June 13 through August 29, 2012 at North End Firehouse, 2 St. Frances Lane, off Washington Saturday, July 28, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) The Avenue at I-90. June 20th-Winchester & Young-60’s, 70’s Averill Park Community Market will be having a farmer’s market the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month for July, & 80’s June 27 – Country Express July 11th – Emerald August and September at the Sand Lake School. The Dates July July 18th – Courtney Van Dyke sings Patsy Cline for the 2012 Markets are July 14th and 28th, August 11th July 25th – Steve Kazlauskas Echoes of Sinatra Tribute (Chicken BBQ) Aug. 1st – Bobby Dick – 60’s, 70’s 80’s Aug. and 25th, September 8th and 22nd, Oct 13th and 27th. Web Site: http://www.averillparkmarket.com 15th – Donny Elvis (Chicken BBQ) Aug. 22nd – Kenny Pratt – 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Aug. 29th – Brothers Flynn – Irish Saturday, July 28, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Powers music Vendors: Cuiginos and Teagans - Free water and Park, troy. July 28-Carmine Dio and Rolling Thunder Aug. popcorn- bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. 4- Emerald City Aug. 11- Solid Smoke Aug. 18- Al Bruno Aug. 25-Bluz House Rockers Wednesday, July 25, 2012 (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, Saturday, July 28, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Powers 4254 Route 43, N. Greenbush. Park, N. Troy Concerts: July 28-Carmine Dio and Rolling Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County’s Summer Gardening Program. Admission to all programs Thunder Aug. 4- Emerald City Aug. 11- Solid Smoke Aug. 18- Al Bruno Aug. 25-Bluz House Rockers is free. Rain or inclement weather at the start of the program may cancel it. July 25, 2012-:”Growing Big In A Small Square”. August 14, 2012 “Herb Gardening 101”. Please call 272-4210 or email dhc3@cornell.edu.

Saturday, July 28, 2012 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Knickerbocker Mansion -132 Knickerbocker Road Schaghticoke, NY - Knickerbocker Summer Festival Saturday / Sunday July 28 and July 29, 2012 Native American Timeline Snack Bar, Charlotte’s Shop, Mansion/Cemetery Tours Pig Roast - July 28 only - $10.00 at 5:30 pm reservations required Washington County Line Blue Grass Band - $10.00 at 7:00 pm (518) 664 - 1700. Saturday, July 28, 2012 (N/A) CHICKEN BBQ AMERICAN LEGION POST 1021 Sergeant Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021 in Averill Park announces the 2012 Chicken BBQ Schedule: July 28th, August 18th, September 15th and October 20th. 674-2309. Saturday, July 28, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Flea Market River Street between Broadway and State. Troy Flea, presented by Tight Knit, is a Brooklyn style flea market bringing 20 Vendors of vintage furniture and clothing, antiques, and handmade artisan crafters to the streets of Downtown Troy every Saturday in the summer. Saturdays in June, July, August 9am-2pm. Saturday, July 28, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park. Sat & Sun Skyhigh Adventures MultiSport Life Triathlon Festival at Grafton Lakes State Park. Xterra Triathlon at 9am. 1k swim, 20k bike ride, and 6k run! For registration info, see www.skyhighadventures. com. (GLSP) Children’s Triathlon at GSLP at 2pm. 1k run, 100m swim and 5k bike ride! See www.skyhighadventures.com to register. (GLSP) Contact: For additional information, please call 279-1155. Sunday, July 29, 2012 (7:00 a.m. - N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park. Sat & Sun Skyhigh Adventures Multi-Sport Life Triathlon Festival at Grafton Lakes State Park Super Olympic Road Triathlon at 7am. 1 mi swim, 30 mi bike, and 7mi run! See www.skyhighadventures.com to register. (GLSP.please call 279-1155. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Music & Entertainment/Farmers Market The Brunswick Family Community Center. Farmers Market-5:00 p.m. -Concert Series -6:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

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East GreenbushC GreenbushCommunity ommunity Library www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org July Happenings at East Greenbush Library! ATTENTION: East Greenbush Voters: There will be a public hearing on the pr eliminary 2013 budget at the library on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:00 pm. The public is invited to attend. There are two five-year Trustee positions available in the up coming election. East Greenbush registered voters who wish to be considered as candidates for election to the Board of Trustees may now pick up an information packet at the library. The deadline for returning nominating petitions is August 9, 2012, 5:00 pm. ** Absentee Ballots will now be available for the election. Voters need to have their ballot r equests in no la ter than 7 da ys prior to the election, August 29. The ballots need t o be postmarked no later than the day before the election, Wednesday, September 5. New This Summer for Adults: Summer Reading Program – Between the Covers Registration begins on June 22 (and c ontinues through July) at the Reference Desk – Pick up a Bingo card and start reading. Every time you complete a bingo, you can enter a raffle for great prizes – gift c ertificates from local restaurants, coffee from Dunkin Donuts, a drill fr om Home D epot, etc. The Finale celebration on August 21 a t 7:00 p .m. will fea ture drawings for priz es, refreshments, and the oppor tunity to discuss the gr eat books you read.

Stop ADD/ADHD/OCD and Hyper activity: A Drugless Approach to Optimal Health Monday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. Join Dr. Amy Burelson of East Gr eenbush Chiropractic to learn how moderated exercise and several key nutrition points can reduce, or even eliminate, ADD, ADHD, OCD, and Hyperactivity. Rescheduled from April.

COMIC BOOK CLUB Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye: Ferret’s Afoot Friday, July 6 @ 12:00 pm Bring a bagged lunch (we provide drinks and dessert) and discuss our comic book mystery and do fun activities. Books available at the children’s desk. Ages 7 and up.

Care for the Caregiver Monday, July 16 at 7:00 p.m. This class, presented by Barbara Stevens, Certified Stress Management Consultant, provides knowledge of how the stress of caregiving impacts physical and mental health. Information on the most recent research in the field of stress management will be presented along with skills that will provide the confidence needed to make resourceful decisions, with the end result being a healthier, more productive and energetic life.

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New York State 8-Hour Safe Boating Course Thursday, July 19 at 5:30 – 8:30 pm AND Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 am – 3:30 pm James, Keenan, a sta te-certified instructor, will c onduct this course. There is no charge for the course, but anyone 18 years or older must submit a pr ocessing fee of $10 to NYS to receive a permanent safety certificate upon successful completion of the program. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Registering for Thursday’s class also registers you for part 2 on Saturday.

**Homespun Community Dancing with P eter, Paul & George Tuesday, July 10 @ 7:00 pm Get up and star t moving as the whole family learns some tr aditional community dances from around the world and listen to some live folk music. All ages. Open registration for this program begins Monday, July 2

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Free Adult Programs All programs are free and open t o the public. Due to limited space, registration is required for all programs, concerts & movies. Call 477-7476 or visit our webpage and use our online registration.

Children’s Programs: Drop In Programs This Summer: Thursday Pajama Time @ 7:00 pm July 5, 12 & 26; August 2 Join Miss Rose for stories, songs and crafts. For all ages.

Summer Music Series at the Library Misty Jazz Kats Wednesday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of jazz, blues, and more to kick off our summer music series. The group includes Linda “Gigi” Harrison on v ocals, Bill Harrison on drums, Steven Sokal on piano/keyboards, and Bill Hoeprich on bass.

Wednesday Family Storytimes July 11, 18 & 25; A ugust 1, 8 & 15 @ 10:00 OR 11:00 am; F or all ages.

Skip Parsons’ Clarinet Marmalade Trio Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. Skip Parsons’ Clarinet Marmalade is a condensed trio version of Skip’s 7-piece Riverboat Jazz Band, which has played on the local and international level since 1956. Their repertoire includes Spirituals, the Blues, Creole tunes, songs of the ga y nineties, original creations of the early jazz pioneers and more.

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Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers. Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. Zumba Gold Mondays – July 9, 16, and 23 at 9:30 a. Cori Rowe Delehanty from MVP Healthcare will lead this aer obic exercise set t o Latin rhythms to get y our heart pumping, sculpt your body, and strengthen core muscles. Zumba Gold is a fun, friendly program designed for ac tive older adults and beginners. Please wear sneakers. Limit of 15. Regist er for each individual class.

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Mysterious Bats Tuesday, July 3 @ 10:00 OR 11:15 am Ages 6-10. Learn about these fascinating creatures through songs, sounds and hands-on artifacts. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank. Dreamcatchers Thursday, July 5 @ 11:00 am Join Green Meadow School Librarian Jill L einung and learn about the Ojib wa Native Indians and mak e your very own dreamcatcher. Ages 6 and up.

Big Dreamers and Their Big D iscoveries with St eve Tomecek, “The Dirtmeister”Monday, July 9 @ 2:00 pm Join the Dirtmeister for this in teractive program as he tak es a wild and w acky look at the big inventions that changed our world. Ages 5 and up.

Angry Birds Wednesday, July 11 @ 2:00 pm Ages 8 and up. Play live and make your own. Dream Big – Crafts Friday, July 13 @ 11:00 am Ages 3 and up. Create dreamy crafts with Miss Jen. WEEK 4 REGISTRATION: EG/Schodack: Monday, July 9; Non-resident: Friday, July 13 **Building a St orytelling Tradition at Home with the St orycrafters Tuesday, July 17 @ 7:00 pm Ages 5 and up . Enjoy stories and learn a host of st orytelling games and activities that can be done in the home, car, at bedtime and anywhere. Open registration begins Monday, July 9 Author & Illustrator Matt McElligott Wednesday, July 18 @ 2:00 pm Ages 6 and up. Meet the author and illustr ator of “Backbeard the Pirate” books who will share his process for creating picture books. Funded by a Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Grant. Meet Author Tom Angleberger Friday, July 20 @ 1:00 pm Ages 8 and up. Meet the author of The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda. WEEK 5 REGISTRATION: EG/Schodack: Monday, July 16; Non-resident: Friday, July 20 Circus Camp Performance Tuesday, July 24 @ 2:00 pm Ages 8 and up . Watch a short performance by the teens who participated in the library’s Circus Camp and then learn how to juggle, spin plates and more.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE VET ~ Dr. David Stone, DVM

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by Dr. David Stone, DVM It is our first want. After all of our principle needs are addressed, comfort tops our want list. Daily, and in many different situations/conversations (often with vastly different implications), I hear the w ords--"I just want him t o be c omfortable, Doc." Sometimes you're telling me tha t I should go ahead and pr escribe the pain reliever for your dog's sprained ankle, and sometimes y ou're telling me to euthanize your clearly suffering dog who w as just hit b y a car. You use the same e xact words. Our lives are about in terpretation-- intent is everything. The clarity with which y ou express your intent within that phrase is important but I suspect the situational and social aspects dictate a certain expected norm of intent. Maybe that's why I sometimes find it confusing. For instance, I tell someone they should k eep their dog on hear tworm prevention year-round and they say, "I just want to keep him comfortable, Doc." and I don't know what to think...or I say, "we have enough blood for the test and I'd like to run it, what do you think?" and you say "I just want him to be comfortable, Doc." Again, I'm at a loss--I suspec t that by redirecting me with a nonsequit or, you're inferring that you do not, for whatever reason, wish to deal with the question I'm posing. I take it as a no. Sometimes, despite my suspicion that you mean "no", I will go ahead and ask--"Do you want me to run the bloods?" To which most r eply either "yes" or "no". Occasionally a person will go for the double nonsequitor and say something like, "So you think that food's any good?" That will make me smile and it's a clear "no ." Good communication, that's the heart of any good relationship...Yesterday I diagnosed a clien t's dog with bone canc er. The worst/most painful kind. The kind that spreads before the diagnosis is even made..The dog was limping severely and needed help getting up. I told the owner that meds will help somewhat but the only way to really relieve the pain was to amputate the leg or euthanize his dog. He looked at me as tears rolled down his eyes and said, "I just want him to be comfortable, Doc." The concept of the phrase is odd. Comfortable means 'comfy--happy and relaxed and pain free' not 'able t o be comforted' as the w ord suggests. Likewise, uncomfortable means 'not comfy--unhappy and stressed and painful.' and does not mean 'unable t o be comforted' as the word would suggest, or possibly the word suggests, 'not able to be able to be comforted.' Whatever, it's odd the way we use it. Comfort is a gray zone...it involves more than just relief of pain. O ccasionally I will prescribe a steroid for back pain. Sometimes it takes longer than the expected 3-7 day recovery time. Often the steroid makes the patient drink and pee more. It's a peculiar position when an o wner says "I just w ant him comfortable, but I can' t tolerate the urine, so I discontinued his meds. Now he's uncomfortable again...what should I do?" Now it's the owners comfort that we're attending to. I think that's valid. Sometimes only way for an animal to be comfortable results in the owners being uncomfortable... we can justify staying up one night with our sick pet, then being out of sor ts at work the next day. Mild suffering. How do you justify cleaning up carpets soaked with urine every single day? It’s all about hope and prognosis. If the problem has a suggested end date, you will suffer for a while with your pet. If your dog is in kidney failure and is urinating all over, and hope is gone, the story is different. You are tired from working and just want things to be okay/normal. Here you are with a house reeking like urine and 24

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carpets that are becoming more ruined with each passing day. You are losing property value. Comfort has wide arms and is inclusive of all involved in a situation. F ew scenerios…4 year old dog--overweight Labrador --comes into the hospital holding up his back leg. I feel/stretch/manipulate leg and announce he has a broken ACL (ligament inside the knee join t). I go in to a talk about c onservative vs. surgical management. You announce that you just want him comfortable. I giv e you some pain/inflammation medications and tell you to rest him and cut his food in half (overweight is a problem for these patients—too much pressure on the knee). You tell me that he’s hard to rest because he has 3 acres to roam to go to the bathroom. I tell you to put a leash on him and c ontrol his outdoor rambunctiousness. You tell me you’ll try—but that the food thing will be difficult because everyone in the house gives him treats and he has those begging ey es…then you say you’ll try. Two weeks later you come in for a recheck/follow-up and I see that he has actually gained a pound and that he is 3 legged, carrying his hind leg off the ground as he walks. You tell me that you were successful for a few da ys keeping him quiet, and that the pain meds seemed t o be working initially, but that he saw a squirrel in the back y ard, ran after it, and now is back to where he started. I ask how he chased the squirrel while on a leash—then drop the question as you don’t seem to have an answer. I reiterate the treatment options…surgery…you ask about a leg brace or something stronger for the pain. I tell you about my experience with leg braces for ACL injuries and that most complete ACL tears are only corrected with surgical intervention. I just want him comfortable, Doc… I tell you that his comfort will cost $1200-3000 depending on the sur gical technique used. You tell me that you couldn’t possibly afford the surgery, and that the timing isn’t right anyway because your family is going on a cruise in a few weeks and surgery would conflict. Can’t you just increase his pain meds, Doc? Sure…and we can add an additional medication too—but until the leg is stabilized…until the weight is lost… until the dog is aggressively rested…we won’t win this battle. I just want him comfortable, Doc… Lady brings in her cat. This is an old cat…ancient. Lady says the cat is drinking and peeing and losing weight and is not ea ting well. I examine the old guy, run a blood test, and announce that he is in kidney failure. I just want him comfortable, Doc. I tell you that to the best of our kno wledge, kidney failure is not painful. Perhaps he feels nauseous and tired, but he’s probably not feeling anything remotely painful. Dehydration is a lousy w ay to die, and that’s his biggest threat. How could he be dehydrated when he’s drinking so much w ater…? Look at the litterbox—soaked! His kidneys are not keeping water for the body because the filter has too many holes in it…so to speak. I tell you that the easiest way to ensure that he doesn’t dehydrate is to give him fluids at home—under his skin with a needle and IV bag …this is the tricky par t… you are pale. There is no way you will be able to poke your cat with a needle. I look at the old man and suggest I demonstr ate the process for you. Your cat sits there while I pop the needle in and deliv er the fluid. In about 2 minut es I’m done and y our cat doesn’t seem to have noticed. Still an unbeliev er, you take the old man home t o observe. Three days later you call to give me an update. You were shocked at how much more energy and vitality he had for the few days after your appointment, but now he seems to be slowing down and hiding again. I suggest tha t you bring him back and have a technician redemonstrate and teach you to give the fluids yourself at home…I just want to make him comfortable, Doc, but there’s no way I can stab m y cat. Then don’t. Either w atch him dehydrate, become completely toxic, and die. Or, euthanize him. I would never do that, Doc! Then get over your fear and give him the fluids. I can’t do that. Then bring him in t wice weekly and we’ll do it. How much does tha t cost? Around $20 per session. That’s too expensive…I just want him comfortable, Doc. I don’t know how to help you, but I’ll keep trying.

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The HUB for Local Summer Camp & Enrichment Discovery Place Learning Center Our Summer Enrichment Program features fun, playbased learning activities centered on weekly themes. Children ages 24-months to six years of age (or those entering First Grade) are welcome to attend. Activities are designed so children of different ages can participate together but at age-appropriate learning levels. Each theme is led by a Master’s level teacher or professional. 479-1110 www.discoveryplaceny.com The Sidney Albert Albany JCC Center Camps from June 11 to August 31 offers an outdoor adventure experience during the summer. Our three summer day camps cater to children ages 3 to 15, filling e ery day with activities, friendship and fun! Our spectacular facilities include the gym, outdoor pool, fields and p vilion at the Center, as well as offsite locations at beautiful Gravel Pond in Grafton , NY ( Camp Olam ) and at Warner’s Lake in East Berne, NY (Teen Camp). Children improve their physical skills with swimming, boating, water skiing and ropes courses; they develop positive social skills and self-esteem as they select daily activities, and collaborate with other campers in individual and whole camp events. They learn about their heritage through song and dance, blessings over food and Shabbat programming. They grow and learn while forging friendships and positive attitudes that last a lifetime. We count among our camp alumni several board members, staff and other ommunity leaders, who credit Center camps with transforming their young lives, and whose children have continued the traditions as SAAJCC campers and counselors! 438-6651 www.saajcc.org YMCA of EAST GREENBUSH & TROY - This summer, thousands of kids will enjoy camp at the Capital District YMCA. We provide high-quality experiences that help your child build confiden e, gain self-esteem, and develop character. Our experienced staff demonstra e our values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. You can depend on us for safe, wellsupervised camp activities. 869-3500 www.cdymca.org

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MAD SCIENCE Moving With Science (Ages 5-12) Explore the “creative” side of science! View the world through a camera obscura you made yourself! See for yourself what an owl eats! Work with your fellow Junior Engineers to build bridges, domes, cubes, and pyramids! Assemble and control fun machines like pulleys, levers, catapults and more! Make your own sidewalk chalk and Ice cream. 373-2864 www.madscience.org/thecapitaldistrict The College of St. Rose

The College of Saint Rose offers summer camps for children entering grades 6-12. The Summer Academy for Youth (entering grades 6-10) runs July 9-August 17, providing themes in art, business, writing, science and technology plus many more. High school students can participate in pre-college experiences from July 9-20 in music, filmma ing and visual arts. www.strose.edu/summer

Evergreen Country Club GOLF CAMP

Learn America’s fastest growing , popular recreational sport from “DrGolf ” (Frank Lamiano), at the Evergreen Country Club on Schuurman Rd, Scodack. Learn the fundamentals of golf..grip, stance, alignment,swing. These sessions will include playing time with the pro on the course, rules of golf, etiquette, as well as club selection for shots. Also will unlimited time on the grass range to hit shots with driver, metal woods, irons,, We will learn how to chip and putt on our putting green. There are fun contests as we learn to play. There will be 3 Mini Sessions for a special price of $75 per session; Boys and girls ages 6 to 16 (June 27,28,29 / July 11,12, 13 / August 8,9, 10) SPECIAL SESSION SYCAMORE COUNTRY CLUB ($99) /July 23,24,25,26, (call 756-9555) ask for Bernie Call for application or for more information (423-0582) or (4776244)Make checks to Frank Lamiano, .....47 Belle Ave, Troy, NY 12180 (423-0582 )

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Art in the Garden

Saturday, July 14 : O ver forty local ar tists from Rensselaer County and beyond will show their work, including pottery, sculpture, textiles, woodworking, jewelry, stained glass, mosaics, painting and photography. Some of the artwork will be displayed amongst the flowers of the Demonstration G arden. Live music, a plant sale, and delicious food will also be featured. Admission is free. The event will be held rain or shine. This event will take plac e at the Demonstration G arden at the Rober t C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, North Greenbush, NY. Proceeds will benefit the Rensselaer County Master Gardener program. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at (518) 272-4210 or dhc3@cornell.edu

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Professional Networking Group JOIN ONE OF MY NETWORKING GROUPS A FUN and INEXPENSIVE way to market your business!!! TROY ~ bi weekly Thurs mornings 7:30-9:00 at the Hilton Garden Inn - on Hoosick Street in Troy other locations coming soon!

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(518) 784-2750 The 2012 Clove Run Road Races are Coming Soon! The Castleton Road R acing Commission in c onjunction with the C astletonSchodack Kiwanis Club have scheduled the Clove Run races to be held in bucolic Castleton on Saturday, August 18. All proceeds will be donated to the Anchor food pantry in Castleton. The races will start at the Castleton Elementary School at 8:30 am, and will consist of a 1 mile Family Fun Run, a new 5K walk, a 5K run, and a 10 mile run. Medals will be awarded in all age groups. Runners can pre-registration online at Active.com via a link on the Clo ve Run web site. A br ochure containing the Race Application may be downloaded from the Web Site and mailed to the address in the Race Application. For more information, see the Clove Run web site at http://www. vanrensselaerdivision.org/clove_run, or call the Race Director at 518-732-2940.

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