Our Towne Rensco - August 2012 Edition

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AUGUST 2012 Complimentary

Best of OUR TOWNE pull-out directory Planning Fall Enrichment for Kids Bash Bish Falls Our Favorite Swimming Holes

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Table of Contents Our Towne Rensselaer County August 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 (Focus on Fall Enrichment Programs) August Features BASH BISH (4) Summer on the Lakes (5) Best of OUR TOWNE 2012 (16 & 17) The College Freshman (13) Hidden Gem - Smiles Soft Ice Cream (36)

A Warm Welcome to OUR TOWNE’s New Publsiher Jennifer Felts who will begin in September! Debbie Gaylord & Jennifer Felts Publisher/ Editor/ Sales/Design Debbie Gaylord 518-641-9330 debbie@ourtownerensco.com www.ourtownerensco.com Our Towne’s Mission Our Towne seeks to connect local businesses to local consumers by highlighting the best of what Rensselaer County and the surrounding areas have to offer. All Rights Reserved ~ Our Towne is published by Our Towne Marketing & Consulting LLC, 1077 Schodack Landing Road, Schodack Landing, NY 12156; 518-641-9330. Published monthly and distributed free of charge. 2

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EDITOR’s NOTE JUMPERS (*title thanks to Laura Naumovitz) During a r ecent trip to Bash Bish F alls this summer, I discovered something that may have seemed obvious to outside observeres. In my family we are jumpers. By this I mean we have the tendency to sometimes act fearlessly, to jump off the rocks into deep waters. That day my son Josh was the first of our group to want to jump. I immediately protested, I pleaded, threatened and turned a way, I c ould not wat ch my baby (12 y ears old) take this dangerous risk. But my husband convinced me Josh would be okay, my Birthmother Midge rolled her eyes and so through peer pressure I succumbed. The first time was torture but by the tenth time I was woohooing with the r est of the gang and vicariously feeling the thrill myself. For some strange (probably psychological) reason when my nine-year old daughter Lexi wanted to jump I immediately said GO. Maybe because she is a girl and I am str ong proponent of girls and boys being equal, or ma ybe because m y naiveté had been worn down by Josh. I want ed her to succeed. I cheered her on and af ter a few dramatic moments at the pr ecipice (waiting for all eyes to focus on her) she leapt. A s I watched her let go I felt the thrill. Of course then Darren HAD to do it t oo. He has nev er been one t o shy away from an adventure. continued on next page...

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

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by Darren Rosenbaum Bish-Bash or Bash-Bish? Bash-Bish or Bish-Bash? The words sound int erchangeable, and with y oung kids you never know which y ou’ll get, but that only serves to make this br eathtakingly beautiful Massachusetts state park even more of a must-see family destination. Bash-Bash Falls State Park is tucked away in the Berkshir es and locat ed near C opake Falls, just off Rt. 22. I t’s a relatively easy drive from almost anywhere in the Capital District and is about a 45 minutes from my home in Schodack. I’ve been going to Bash-Bish off and on for the last 35 years, a connection that started in 1978 when I attended summer camp a few miles away in Copake. At least three times a summer the entire camp would hop aboard a few ‘cheese wagons’ for the 5 mile trip t o Bash-Bish, and a da y of enjoying one of nature’s hidden treasures. Even after I stopped attending summer camp, I still visit ed Bash-Bish on a r egular basis, even bringing ‘new’ girlfriends there, to ‘test the waters’ so to speak! So, what’s the draw? Why would I drive 45 minutes to an hour to spend a da y at Bash-Bish when a c ool dip is just ar ound the corner at Grafton State Park or Knickerbocker Lake? Put simply, it’s the wat erfall, the alwa ys cool, crystal clear mountain wat er and for a family of 6, the cost… It’s FREE! Now for the disclaimer: The falls aren’t the highest or the most dangerous, even though some people ha ve foolishly injured themselves jumping fr om the rocks over the years. But it is local and with a drop of around 60 feet, Bash-Bish welcomes those who make the trip with a roar of approval. And, depending on the rainfall the area has received, water might be flowing from both sides of what’s become known as the ‘J-Rock’, a lar ge boulder which r esembles a ‘J’ centered above where the falls outlet int o the ‘upper pool’. The ‘upper pool’ is a sizable area that you’re not supposed to swim in but everyone does. If you choose to swim (as opposed to just dipping your feet in) remember that this is mountain water and you’ve been warned. I’ve never taken a thermometer with me but I’ve been known to describe the water as be 4

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ing ‘Titanic’ cold! There are two ‘conventional’ ways of getting to the falls. If you park at the lower lot, expect a relatively easy hike of about ¾ of a mile. There’s room for about 40 cars and if it ’s a hot summer day, a holiday or weekend, get there early as the spots will disappear quickly. If you park at the upper lot, expec t a steeper path downhill, which isn ’t recommended if y ou’re not sur e-footed. And, aside from some garbage cans and a f ew port-o-potties at the parking lots, there are no services available. Make sure you stop at the Depot Deli, a small but w ell stocked country store a ½ mile away from the lower lot, for some sandwiches, drinks and snacks before you park. If the conventional sounds boring, there is a ‘Door C’, an exciting alternative to the traditional ways of approaching the falls on foot. Park at the lower lot and begin the hike but enter the brook as soon as y ou have the oppor tunity to do so . Because ther e are ‘No Swimming’ signs posted all over the place, you’ll notice that few people take this route to the falls. As you meander your way upward through the c ool clear wat er, the walk path, and the sounds of people, disappears to the north, high above you. At times it’s like you’re in a canyon, with trees towering on both sides and massive boulders ac ting like locks in a canal , forcing you to rise above each before seeing the next swimming hole. If you’re lucky, you alone will have taken ‘Door C’, and you’ll be free to grab and throw a handful of per fect skipping stones on that stretch of the brook, or just quietly take in what M other Nature alone can provide. As you’d expect, pacing is entirely up to you and arrival at the ‘upper pool’ could take as little as an hour , or most of an afternoon. I’ m pretty sure I’ve convinced you that Bash-Bish is the c oolest place to go on a hot summer af ternoon. However, if you’re still wavering, then get the camping gear out and make an overnight out of it. Sitting adjacent to Bash Bish is Taconic State Park with 106 campsit es and 16 cabins . In addition, the immediat e area offers history and biking enthusiasts quite a bit. While there, visit the Copake Iron Works Museum or bike a portion of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. So, for either a day trip or overnight stay, the beauty of Bash-Bish will ast ound you and bec ome ‘that place’ you return to again and again.

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Without a pool and faced with one of Cherry Plan the hottest summers on record our family of six sought out local lakes to cool down, enjoy nature and just relax. We discovered some great lakes located right here in Rensselaer County & Northern Columbia County. Cherry Plain State Park

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THE COLLEGE FRESHMAN I remember the exact moment, after enduring the long drive to Albany in a cramped car, and navigating the oddly symmetrical SUN Y Albany campus, and after my parents ceremoniously said their hasty goodbyes and extracted promises to “call home” when and if I c ould find a public telephone (yes no cellphones) when I felt it.. – FREEDOM A s a teen, I’d spent a fair amount of time a way from home, first travelling for weekends with Dad , later at sleep a way camp. I had anticipated and practiced this feeling of independence and felt truly ready for it. I embraced it. It was an int ense time that was equally thrilling . I’d made a pact with myself to leave high school drama and family behind and introduce the new and improved college version of myself to the world. I don ’t know how the “epiphany” happened, but I r ealized at some point that being a t eenager was har d, that m y attitude had been mildly challenging to deal with that choosing a major, a career, a roommate, learning how to study and work, balance life and expectations, tempt fate and explore the forbidden fruits, make choices and decisions that w ould make a huge impact on my future and do it all essentially alone , was Really Hard. After one brief semest er away, I felt the need t o apologize to my parents, for supporting and encouraging me when I was no fun to talk to, underachieving, and even a tiny bit defiant. I was

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: Tooth Whitening is an extremely popular cosmetic procedure. For relatively little time, money and effort you can kick up your entire appearance. The most common ways to whiten teeth include OTC products like strips, paintons, rinses and toothpastes. In the office we do custom take home trays, 1-visit whitening and cosmetic rehabilitation using lab generated porcelain crowns and veneers. Strips are the most popular OTC products and I have seen reasonable results, reducing staining and improving color, but often not dramatic. I haven’t seen good results with other whitening products, pastes & rinses. Whitening toothpaste can be very damaging to teeth if use incorrectly. They often are very abrasive & literally scrub off the top layer of tooth structure. Gum recession and divots in teeth are being seen more commonly than 10 years ago, which I believe is the result of toothbrush abrasion & toothpaste misuse. Whitening toothpaste should be used by adults, and should be used cautiously to prevent long term damage. In-Office Bleaching is done using a specialized gel/light combination or we make custom trays to take home. Both can work very well & are safe to the teeth, not damaging tooth structure. The downside to 1-hour bleaching is that it’s a one shot deal & if you’re not pleased with the result – you usually have to repeat the procedure or get trays made. Take home trays are the most popular. The patient is in control of how often to bleach & periodically touch-ups are very simple. The most common side effects for both are tooth sensitivity & gum irritation, which are generally short in duration and General & Cosmetic Dentistry minor in nature. Lastly, you can whiten teeth by replacing them with crowns, veneers or a combination of whitening and cosmetic procedures – which can dramatically change the color, shape and appearance of your – but this is a topic for a different quesProviding heathly, beautiful smiles tion. for your entire family As always – consult your dental professional about ques114 Troy Road ~ East Greenbush, NY tions or concerns you may have – we cannot help you address issues if we do not know about them and there are 477-8428 often several approaches to a single issue. Forward any www.LapinskiDental.com questions to me at DrJoe@LapinskiDental.com

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Community Calendar ~ AUGUST 2012 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 October). The Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market Summer Season! Monica Kurzejeski TWFM Manager at 518-708-4216. Wednesday, August 01, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Rensselaer Music in the Park- 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Every Wednesday from June 13 thr ough August 29, 2012 at North End Firehouse, 2 St. Frances Lane, off Washington Avenue at I-90. June 20th- Winchester & Young-60’s, 70’s & 80’s June 27 – C ountry Express July 11th – Emerald July July 18th – Courtney Van Dyke sings Patsy Cline July 25th – Steve Kazlauskas Echoes of Sinatra Tribute (Chicken BBQ) Aug. 1st – B obby Dick – 60’s, 70’s 80’s Aug. 15th – D onny Elvis (Chicken BBQ) A ug. 22nd – Kenny Pratt – 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Aug. 29th – Brothers Flynn – Irish music Vendors: Cuiginos and Teagans - Free water and popcorn- bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. Wednesday, August 01, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Rockin’ On The River Concert-Who’s bad the Ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band In the Green Island Bridge Parking Lot down in Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District. Saturday, August 04, 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 vin tage furniture and clothing, antiques, and handmade artisan crafters to the streets of Downtown Troy every Saturday in the summer. Saturday, August 04, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Powers Park, N. Troy - Concerts: Aug. 4- Emerald City Aug. 11- S olid Smoke Aug. 18- Al Bruno A ug. 25-Bluz House Rockers Sunday, August 05, 2012 (1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Prospect Park Memories Reunion Troy, New York at the Park Pavilion. The event is free. Come join old friends and make new ones under the Pavilion at Prospect Park. Pack a lunch or dinner and bring it along with y our Memories, Picture, Stories, Recollections, Mementos, whatever you have. Karen Flynn Caola at 518-272-3344.

Friday, August 10, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Prostpect Park in Troy. Concert: Standard Clams, Georgia Urban Jazz Fest

Saturday, August 11, Reformed Dutch Chuch of Schodack Annual Mini-Market & Chicken BBQ: Cleaning out your attic or storage unit?

Had a garage sale and now have items not sold? Should have had a sale but did not? If you would like to donate items for the Mini-Market, call 732-7500 or 732-7976 to arrange for the drop off of items. Saturday, August 11, 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 S aturday of every month for July, August and September at the Sand Lake School. The Dates for the 2012 Markets are July 14th and 28th, A ugust 11th and 25th, S eptember 8th and 22nd, Oct 13th and 27th. Web Site: http://www.averillparkmarket.com Saturday, August 11, 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 vin tage furniture and clothing, antiques, and handmade artisan crafters to the streets of Downtown Troy every Saturday in the summer. Saturday, August 11, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Music & Entertainment - Powers Park, N. Troy Concerts: Aug. 11- Solid Smoke Aug. 18- Al Bruno A ug. 25-Bluz House Rockers Sunday, August 12, 2012 (3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Prospect Park in Troy - Concert:Gospel Fest Tuesday, August 14, 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. Town of Brunswick-Summer Concerts: 8/14/2012The Tichy Boys (Roots Rock , Country & S wingabilly) 8/21/2012-Hair of the D og (Irish F olk/Contemporary 8/28/2012-Lustre Kings (Rockabilly)

Tuesday, August 07, 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. Town of Brunswick -Summer Concerts: 8/7/2012-Cabin Fever (Bluegrass) 8/14/2012-The Tichy Boys (Roots Rock , Country & S wingabilly) 8/21/2012Hair of the Dog (Irish Folk/Contemporary 8/28/2012-Lustre Kings (Rockabilly)

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, N. Gr eenbush.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County’s Summer Gardening Program. Admission to all programs is free. Rain or inclement weather at the start of the program may cancel it. August 14, 2012 “Herb Gardening 101”. Contact: For additional information, please call 2724210 or email dhc3@cornell.edu.

Wednesday, August 08, 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 October).The Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market Summer Season! Monica Kurzejeski TWFM Manager at 518-708-4216.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Rockin’ On The River Concert-Blues for Breakfast a tribute to the Grateful Dead. In the Green Island Bridge Parking Lot down in Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)Rockin’ On The River Concert-Skeeter Creek country night. In the Green Island Bridge Parking Lot down in Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Music & Entertainment - Rensselaer Music in the Park- 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Every Wednesday from June 13 through August 29, 2012 at North End Firehouse, 2 St. Frances Lane, off Washington Avenue at I-90.

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June 20th-Winchester & Young-60’s, 70’s & 80’s June 27 – Country Express July 11th – Emerald July July 18th – Courtney Van Dyke sings Patsy Cline July 25th – Steve Kazlauskas Echoes of Sinatra Tribute (Chicken BBQ) Aug. 1st – Bobby Dick – 60’s, 70’s 80’s Aug. 15th – Donny Elvis (Chicken BBQ) Aug. 22nd – Kenny Pratt – 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Aug. 29th – Brothers Flynn – Irish music Vendors: Cuiginos and Teagans - Free water and popcorn- bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. Thursday, August 16, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - N/A) The Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake. Sand Lake Center for the Arts. A Taste of Sand Lake-Fifth Annual Celebration of Arts and Community. Enjoy a Night of Celebration. Sample fare from local restaurants and participate in their silent auction. Also enjoy local entertainment and mingle with friends old and new. Susanne Keller at 674-0315 or skeller1@nycap.rr.com. Web Site: www.slca.ctp.org Saturday August 18, 9-6, Shane R. Kroboth Memorial Golf Outing at Evergreen Country Club, 1400 Schuurman Road , C astleton ~ for mor e information contact Jan at 461-5109. Saturday, August 18, 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: August 18th, S eptember 15th and O ctober 20th. call 674-2309. Saturday, August 18, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) River Street between Broadway and State.Troy Flea, presented by Tight Knit, is a Brooklyn style flea market bringing 20 Vendors of vin tage furniture and clothing, antiques, and handmade artisan crafters to the streets of Downtown Troy every Saturday in the summer. Saturday, August 18, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Wednesday, August 01, 2012 (2:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.) Powers Park, N. Troy Concerts: Aug. 18- Al Bruno Aug. 25-Bluz House Rockers Tuesday, August 21, 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. Town of Brunswick-Summer Concerts: 8/21/2012Hair of the Dog (Irish Folk/Contemporary 8/28/2012-Lustre Kings (Rockabilly) Wednesday, August 22, 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 October). The Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market Summer Season! Monica Kurzejeski TWFM Manager at 518-708-4216.

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Restaurant Tour, 15 eateries have signed up t o support the club by featuring menu items for sampling. Participating are Bootleggers, Broadway Brew Pub and Grille, Brown's Brewing Co., Daisy B akers, DeFazio's, Dinosaur BBQ, DP Dough, Flavour Cafe, Francesca's, Famous Lunch, LoPorto's Ristorante, The Ruck, Ryan's Wake, Holmes & Watson and the Red F ront. Tickets are only $20 in advance.274-3781.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Rockin’ On The River Concert-Changes in Latitudes America’s premiere Jimmy Buffet Tribute show. In the Green Island Bridge Parking Lot down in Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District -

Wednesday, August 29, 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 October).The Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market Summer Season Monica Kurzejeski TWFM Manager at 518-708-4216.

Friday, August 24, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) TROY NIGHT OUT – Enjoy an evening of art and culture in Downtown Troy NY on the last Friday of every month, officially known as Troy Night Out. The streets are busier than usual for this event as the evening draws over 1,000 locals and visitors alike to get a true taste of the arts and take advantage of everything Troy, New York has to offer! Troy Night Out runs from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm every month on the last F riday. Between these hours, guests can enjoy over 30 art events, 15 music venues, and 20+ fine restaurants in addition to superb shopping at unique boutiques of all varieties.. Web Site: www. troynightout.org Saturday, August 25, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) River Street between Broadway and State - Troy Flea, presented by Tight Knit, is a Br ooklyn style flea market bringing 20 Vendors of vin tage furniture and clothing, antiques, and handmade artisan crafters to the streets of Downtown Troy every Saturday in the summer. Saturday, August 25, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Powers Park, N. Troy. Concert: Aug. 25-Bluz House Rockers Saturday, August 25, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) 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, A ugust 11th and 25th, S eptember 8th and 22nd, Oct 13th and 27th. Web Site: http://www.averillparkmarket.com AUGUST 26th- Maple Hill Booster Club Fundraiser for Modified Sports--August 26th, Dutch Apple Cruise-5:30pm8:30pm-$75 per person-Food and Entertainment-Have fun with friends and support MH Sports! Contact Lisa Samarija @ 441-7394 Or Coleen Papas @ 253-0698” Tuesday, August 28, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Troy Boys & Girls Club, 1700 7th Avenue, Troy Troy Restaurant Tour: This is the sc ond annual Troy

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“Music in the Park” 6-8pm Onderdonk Park ~ Hampton Manor Bands include:

Tuesday, August 28, 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. Town of Brunswick-Summer Concert: 8/28/2012-Lustre Kings (Rockabilly)

Wednesday, August 29, 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 October).The Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market Summer Season!. Monica Kurzejeski TWFM Manager at 518-708-4216.

Band of Gold Whitewater Triskelle The 3 J’s

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Rich Kelley will provide hot dogs, chips and soda at a minimal fee. SPREAD THE WORD – Let your friends and neighbors know about the annual East Greenbush Music in the Park. The more, the merrier!

Coming September 7, 8 & 9 Country Folk Art Festival at HVCC (see ad on page 13 for details)

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)Rockin’ On The River Concert-Blue Hand Luke, Troy’s favorite party band. In the Green Island Bridge Parking Lot down in Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Rensselaer Music in the Park- 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p .m. Every Wednesday from June 13 through August 29, 2012 at North End Firehouse, 2 St. Frances Lane, off Washington Avenue at I-90. June 20th-Winchester & Young-60’s, 70’s & 80’ s June 27 – Country Express July 11th – Emer ald July July 18th – C ourtney Van Dyke sings Patsy Cline July 25th – St eve Kazlauskas Echoes of Sina tra Tribute (Chicken BBQ) A ug. 1st – Bobby Dick – 60’s, 70’s 80’s Aug. 15th – D onny Elvis (Chicken BBQ) A ug. 22nd – Kenny Pratt – 60’s, 70’s & 80’s Aug. 29th – Br others Flynn – Irish music Vendors: Cuiginos and Teagans - F ree water and popcorn- bring a la wn chair and enjoy the music.

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AUGUST HAPPENINGS East GreenbushC GreenbushCommunity ommunity Library www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org 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 r egistration. Summer Music at the Library Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. Greg Speck and his fabulous band mix pop tunes, zydeco standards, and original material into a musical gumbo t o feed anyone’s appetite. Their unique in terpretations reflect influences from the zydeco world of C J Chenier, Terrence Simeon, Buckwheat Zydeco and many others. American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, August 20 at 1:00-6:00 pm You don’t need a special r eason to give blood. Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important.. All presenting donors in A ugust receive a coupon for a FREE 57.6 oz container of any variety of Turkey Hill SunBrew Iced Tea. Please call either 1-800-Red- Cross or the library to make your appointment.

Is your child star ting kindergarten this fall? Join us for a fun morning of schoolreadiness skill games t o help them pr actice letters, numbers, shoe tying, buttoning, cutting with scissors, and more! EG/Schodack Registration: Mon., A ugust 13.Non-Resident Registration: Fri., August 17. Summer Reading Programs Weekly Registration Required for all pr ograms listed: WEEK 7: EG/Schodack Registration: Monday, July 30. Non-resident Registration: Friday, August 3 Sensory Storytime Tuesday, August 7 @ 10:00 am Ages 3 and up. This program is well suited for children with sensor y issues, since it features more movement, more predictability and a slo wer pace than our usual storytimes. Children of all abilities ar e welcome.

Star Wars Night Tuesday, August 7 @ 7:00 pm Ages 6 and up . Join us for an ev ening of Adult Summer Reading Program Fi- Star Wars themed crafts, games and trivia. nale Celebration Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. Owl Ecology Come join us for dr awings for prizes, re- Thursday, August 9 @ 2:00 pm freshments, and the oppor tunity to dis- Ages 7 and up. Learn about owls that live cuss the great books you read. in NYS and dissect owl pellets with naturalist and environmental educator George Free Wednesday Night Movie: Steele. AUGUST 22 @ 6:30 pm – S almon Fishing in the Yemen Family Movie Night Thursday, August 9 @ 7:00 pm Children’s Programs: Watch Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012, PG) and Drop In Programs This Summer: enjoy free popcorn.

August 10 Professor Klutzo Comedy Show Monday, August 13 @ 2:00 pm Ages 3 and up . Professor Klutzo loves to show kids magic , music, juggling and more! Things always to seem to go wrong for him, he fumbles and bumbles his w ay through the show – come see what he has in store for kids at this comedy show.

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Dedication Ceremony for Helen Fruh Memorial Saturday, August 25 at 11:00 am In 2011 East Gr eenbush lost a long time teacher Helen F ruh. In lieu of flowers, donations were made t o the Libr ary. Lego Club These gifts were used t o start a garden/ Tuesday, August 14 @ 11:00 am sitting area outside of the y outh services Ages 5 and up. Use the library’s collection department. Join us for a memorial and to build some cool creations. the dedication of a bench purchased in her memory with the donations received. Summer Reading Club Finale!! Thursday, August 16 @ 6:30 pm Special Storytelling for All Ages by For all ages . Calling all summer r eaders Regina Carpenter – Join us and c elebrate your accomplish- At the Schodack Town Hall ments with raffles, prizes and cake! Tuesday, August 14 @ 7:00 pm Co-sponsored by the Open to All Teens entering Grades 6-12 Castleton Public Library East Greenbush Community Library Craft Stars! Nassau Free Library Friday, August 3 @ 2:00 pm Digital Bookmobile Bring a t-shir t to decorate and we’ll proNational Tour Event vide all the other supplies for glo w in the dark fun! East Greenbush: The Digital Bookmobile National Tour (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will sho wcase the fr ee Local Author Visit: Chris Henderson eBook download service at the East Wednesday, August 8 @ 4:00 pm Greenbush Community Library on ** REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 2ND ** Thursday, August 9 fr om 10 am t o Book signing and visit b y Goff Middle 4 pm. A t this fr ee event, readers of all ages can st op in and learn ho w to School English t eacher Chris Henderson, author of the new YA fantasy book Fenicus download eBooks from the libr ary through interactive demonstrations Flint and the Dragons of Berathor. and high-definition instructional videos. A gadget galler y—feaCreative Writing Class turing Kindle®, iPod® touch, Android™ tablet, NOOK™, Tuesday, August 14 — 5:00 pm Sony® Reader™, BlackBerLed by Writing Goddess Ka ty Halpin. All ry®, Windows® Phone, and levels are welcome. Space is limited! more—will help visitors discover portable devices that SRC FINALE are compatible with the liFriday, August 17 — 4:00 pm brary’s download service. Celebrate, find out who w on the r affles, and see if Chrissie gets a pie in the fac e. One attendee will be chosen (a t random) to throw the pie … so it c ould be YOU! REGISTRATION CLOSES at 9:00pm on A ugust 16 (or when full!)

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

When Things Go Right by Dr. David Stone, DVM

Bad luck stories sell more papers. They abound. But sometimes you just can’t help but take notic e when something that c ould have gone horribly wrong, goes really well instead. Most of our actions probably end in r esults somewhere in bet ween—despite our best intentions. Yesterday a client came f or a recheck or something and w e got to talking about ho w beautiful his dog looked . She had lost about 6 lbs over the past several months and seemed somewhat more focused and in c ontrol of herself. He went on to say that he had changed her food and started walking her at least onc e daily, usually twice. They did a 2 mile loop. He says, “And by the way…she hasn’t needed ear medicine since we stopped feeding her that crap. Now she’s more like what I alwa ys thought she should be--know what I mean? “ Also yesterday, client comes in with her friend and her friends ’ dog. Apparently I had seen a different but related dog a while back and the o wners have been singing my praises ever since. Turns out I sa w their dog f or a skin condition, prescribed some shampoo, and the dog got bett er (I got luck y). And they had a second story of some mange I cur ed right out of the chut e after seeing their pr evious vet for months--I just tried the only thing the previous vet didn’t try…the only thing left to try—the treatment that I’ve learned to try sooner rather than later for the exact same reason they left their previous vet—I’ve tried everything else first, too. It sucks to lose a client because you’ve tried really hard to fix their pets’ problem and y ou just didn’t get it done. Yesterday I talked to a client who t old me that the night bef ore was the first thunder her dog slept thr ough in 5 y ears (5 y ear old dog), and that the half tablet of Xanax made it so she wasn’t cleaning up diarrhea all morning …we tried a few things first— thunder shirt, blanket, kennel, radio, cuddling, Benadryl, rescue remedy, some valerian c ombo, etc. Then we tried X anax. I t worked. Aren’t I the previous vet from the previous paragraph? I guess I finally got it done —I was g iven another chanc e, and another chance, etc. Yesterday I saw a dog for an ear problem. He came bounding in the door with vigor and ease…ears mildly infected…wait, didn’t I see this dog 6 months ago for torn ACL’s? Of course, he needed surgery and they couldn’t afford it…I remember how painful he was when w e diagnosed him…he’s walking beautifully!? Did you get the sur gery? No Doc , we gave him the medicine y ou gave us, rested the heck out of him f or a few months, got the weight off him, did some physical therapy stuff and some swim-

ming. What?! That stuff worked?! So far so good, Doc, so far so good. Young dog. Male. Super powerful. Hate to say it but they should probably start loading the piggybank …he’s gonna see a squirrel. The other day, yesterday I believe, I met a male cat with a simple urinary tract infection. Not a urinary blockage. I also met a vomiting and diarrhea afflicted puppy who doesn’t have parvo (and who’s feeling much better already). I sa w a limping dog who ’s leg isn’t broken, and another dog who ’s scary new tumor isn ’t cancer. I guess y ou can look at those examples an y which way. After all the cat does indeed ha ve a urinary tract infection and giving meds to a cat isn’t fun for either party. And the lethargic puppy has an IV cathet er in his arm, and the limping dog has lyme disease, and the tumor dog is scheduled for surgery… I finally neutered my cat, yesterday. 10 months old. Of course he started spraying…highly motivational. The surgery went well. Super smooth recovery. Very quick. It’s not fun to do even the simplest surgery on your own pet. Yet you can’t not be the one doing it if you’re able. Oddly stressful. Yesterday I got a call from a lady who informed me that she was moving to Georgia and she want ed to thank me f or years of what she considered excellent service and doctoring. She was so excited about the mo ve—great job oppor tunity, closer t o family, etc. It’s nice to be around people for whom good things are happening. It’s a little infectious. I’ll miss her . And I’ll miss her 5 awesome pets. S Maybe it’s perspective, the good or bad . I’ ve certainly been both, seen both, and done both. Alwa ys well intentioned, I can assure you. David Stone, DVM

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THE DETAILS ~ SIMPLY BETTER AUTO CENTER Simply Better Auto Center, located at 805 Hoosick Rd in Brunswick just past Walmart and ne xt to Cap Com credit Union. The dealership is o wned by Rennselaer Honda which has been a staple auto business for over 40 years. There is a large family of satisfied customers where they purshase vehicles over and over through the many years they have been open. The Simply Better Dealership was opened two years ago to handle the many different trades that Rensselaer Honda takes in trade. The dealership has a unique special finance department to hepl all cust omers with poor credit and other cr edit situations. They rebuild the customers credit while using a better car to "drive" up thier credit scores. Simply Better has a guarenteed credit approval so everyone's approved. All of the vehicles are dealer reconditioned, have a car fax r eport available and have a dealer w arranty regardless of miles. Many vehicles are available at affordable payments. Come into Simply Better Auto Center today with your most recent paystub and your on your wat to rebuilding your credit in a good safe car or v ehicle you deserve!! Dealership is open Monday though Saturday and the vehicles are availble to look at 24/7 at www.simplybetterautocenter.com or by call ing our salestaff at 720-0062. You can apply for aut o credit over the phone or a t the web site. We look forward to meeting our new customers and adding them to our already "HUGE" family of satisfied customers. The store is managed by Dave Nash and the sales team is ready to serve you. Stop in today!!!

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What is your favorite soft ice cream? Do you like it with rainbow sprinkles? M aybe you are looking for something outside the box – a Cracker Jack Sundae at Smiles Soft Ice Cream in Nassau may be just right! A s you might imag ine Smiles is a friendly plac e. I ts clean and bright and the staff is friendly. You can sit inside in the airconditioning or outside on picnic tables. M elissa and Frank Bulan opened Smiles last y ear and have been going strong ever since. Melissa, who was raised in Nassau and is now bringing up her childr en here, says she was sad t o see empty buildings. She wanted to add something to the town and saw the potential on Rt 20 just outside the village of Nassau where a clust er of shops and restaurants had popped up. A fter working in the local school system for many years she wanted to own a business and decided on ic e-cream for a few reason. She want ed to make people happ y and figMelissa Bulan ured icecream was a g reat way to do it. she also like that the icecream business is seasonal - she want ed to have time to be home with her childr en in the off-season. Melissa describes herself as adventurous when it c omes to business. She has an idea and she just goes for it. Prior to owning smiles she and her husband owned another small business t ogether. They are an entrepreneurial family with the experienc e necessary to make it work. I n one shor t year the business has r eally taken off and this year they added a year-round deli because people where always coming in asking for food. Melissa says simply, “We filled a need in the community”. A t Smiles, Melissa keeps things fr esh by inventing fun new sundaes with her sist er. S ome recent flavors on the list w ere S’more Sundae, Pina Colada Sundae, Cracker Jack Sundae and Apple and Spice Sundae. Sounds interesting and delicious! WIN A FREE LAPTOP From Nassau Computer Repairs Stop by Nassau Computer Repair in the Village of Nassau and donate to Kids’ Place Preschool, guess how many blocks are in the jar, and win the laptop instantly.We are now collecting donations for Kids’ Place preschool. For an extra incentive to donate, for any donation you make you will receive 1 ticket to be entered into our monthly prize drawing. There will be a different prize each month. For every $5.00 you donate you will receive an extra ticket for more chances to win. ... As a super prize bonus... guess the exact number of building blocks in our jar and you are the instant winner of a new laptop. This months prize will be a 4GB USB flash drive. 36

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AUTOMOTIVE Jet’s Truck, Autobody & Collision Repair ~ 766-4004 ~ rt 20 ~ Nassau Shine Time Car Wash ~ 477-9140 ~ www.shinetimecarwash.com ~1515 Columbia tpke ~ Schodack AAA Huson Valley 649-1717 ~ www.aaa.com Simply Better Auto Center ~ 866-414-9532 ~ www.simplybetterautocenter.com ~ 805 Hoosick Street ~ Troy

BEAUTY Fantastic Sams Hair Salons ~ 479-4504 (East Greenbush) & 271 – 8526 (Brunswick) Sand Lake Clipper ~ 674-3113 ~ 18 Taborton Rd, Sand Lake Therapeutic Massage & Body Wellness ~ 477-1206 ~ www.therapeuticmassageandbodywekkbess.com ~ 568 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush Nicole’s Mobile Spa ~ 621-2801 ~ www.NicolesMobileSpa.com Serenity Day Spa & Salon ~ 479-5680 ~ www.serenitydayspaandsalon.net ~ 1523 Columbia Turnpike ~ East Greenbush

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Oasis Family Fun Park ~ 326-3177 ~ www.oasispark.net ~ 97 North Greenbush Road, Troy Discovery Place Learning Center, LLC ~ 479- 1110 ~ www.discoveryplaceny.com ~ 749 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush KJ’s Gymnastics ~ 758-2554 ~ www.kjsgymnastics.com ~ Rt 9, Valatie Spare Time Bowling Center ~ 477-9306 ~ www.sparetimeeastgreenbush.com ~ 570 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush Zachary’s Pastry Shoppe ~ 477-2140 ~ www.zacharyspastryshoppe.com ~ 390 Columbia Turnpike ~ East Greenbush Smiles Icecream & Deli __________________________ Nicole’s Mobile Spa ~ 621-2801 ~ www.NicolesMobileSpa.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Simply Accounting ~ 512-3632 ~ info@simplyaccounting-bookeepingsvcs.com ~ 1580 Columbia Tpke, Bld 2, East Greenbush Accupay of NY, Inc ~ 328-4729 ~ www.accupayofny.com ~ 573 Columbia Tnpk, East Greenbush Jeffers Law Firm ~ 674-0000 ~ www.jefferslawfirm.com ~ 10 Chaundry Lane, Averill Park Professional Networking Group ~ 784-2750 ~ ProfessionalNetworkingGroup4U@gmail.com Nassau Computer Repairs ~ 929-7722 or 931-0035 ~ www.NassauComputerRepairs.com ~ 9 Albany Ave ~ Nassau

DECORATING Design Sense ~ 330-3454 ~ www.designsensebydiane.com East Greenbush Window Coverings ~ 477-9025 ~ www.eastgreenbushwindowcoverings.com ~ 568 Columbia Tpke ~ East Greenbush

ENTERTAINMENT Oasis Family Fun Park ~ 326-3177 ~ www.oasispark.net ~ 97 North Greenbush Road, Troy Evergreen Country Club ~ 477-6224 ~ www.evergreencountryclub.com ~ 92 Schuurman Road, Castleton American Legion Post 1231 ~ 462-7006 ~200 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush 38

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Sand Lake Center for the Arts ~ 674-2007 ~ www.slc-ctp.org ~ 2880 NY 43, Averill Park Spare Time Bowling Center ~ 477-9306 ~ www.sparetimeeastgreenbush.com ~ 570 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush AAA Huson Valley 649-1717 ~ www.aaa.com Funplex Funpark ____________________

FAMILY ACTIVITIES & EDUCATION Discovery Place Learning Center, LLC ~ 479- 1110 ~ www.discoveryplaceny.com ~ 749 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush KJ’s Gymnastics ~ 758-2554 ~ www.kjsgymnastics.com ~ Rt 9, Valatie Spare Time Bowling Center ~ 477-9306 ~ www.sparetimeeastgreenbush.com ~ 570 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush Oasis Family Fun Park ~ 326-3177 ~ www.oasispark.net ~ 97 North Greenbush Road, Troy Kontakuto Karate ~ 275-9859 ~www.kontakutokarate.com ~ 1580 Columbia Tnpk, Castleton Maple Hill Preschool ~ 732-4760 ~35 Boltwood Ave, Castleton Funplex Funpark ~ 477-2651 ~ www.funplexfunpark.com ~589 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush Mimi’s Fun Factory ~ 729-2866 ~ www.mimisfunfactory.com ~ 1530 Columbia Tpke, Castleton

FLORISTS, GREENHOUSES & LANDSCAPING Bud’s Florist & Greenhouses ~ 732-7563 ~ www.budsfloristandghses.com ~ 1614 Route 9, Castleton A-Z Landscaping ~ 423-0611 ~ www.azlandscaping.com ~ Schodack Breedlove Landscaping ~ 248-5400 ~ www.breedlovelandscaping.com ~ local owned & operated Goldkrest Family Farm ~ 465-0437 ~ 3447 rt 9J, East Greenbush Capital Saw Mill ~ 479-0729 ~ www.CapitalSawM US rot 20 Nassau Becker’s Farm ~ 477-4163 ~ www.beeckersfarm.com ~ 420 Columbia Tpke ~ East Greenbush

GIFTS, CLOTHING, BOOKS Jewelry Repair Center ~ 477-6555 ~ 1629 Columbia Tnpk, Schodack CrossEyed Owl ~ 758-6755 ~ www.crosseyedowl.com ~ 3143 Route 9, Suite 8, Valatie Krafts by Kims ~ 477-1274 ~ www.kraftsbykims.com ~ 395 Columbia Tnpk, East Greenbush Masterpiece Gifts & Framing ~ 758__________ ~ Route 9, Valatie Village Plaza, Valatie Good Buy Books ~ 479-2665 ~ 330 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush River Rocks ~ 273-4532 ~ www.riverrocksbeadshop.com ~ 209211 River Street ~ Troy Artcentric ~ 691-0007 ~ www.artcentricgallery.com ~ 266 River Street ~ Troy The Country Trunk ~ 479-7282 ~ wwwthecountrytrunkNY.com ~ 705 Columbia Tpke ~ East Greenbush The Sweater Venture ~ 477-9317 ~www.sweaterventure.com ~ 700 Columbia Tpke ~ East Greenbush Truly Rhe ~ 273-1540~ www.trulyrhe.com ~ One Broadway ~ Troy

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Youngs Pharmacy ~ 674-3663 ~ wwwAverillParkPharmacy. com ~ 1626 Burden Lake Road, Averill Park Lapinski Dental ~ 477-8428 ~ www. LapinskiDental.com ~ 114 Troy Road, East Greenbush Jae Way, Holistic Life Coach ~ 462- 0017 ~ www.oneselfcares. com Gabriel Moran Hearing Aid Center ~ 273-2031 ~Troy Towers, 2000 Sixth Ave, Troy The Living Well ~ 424-0817 ~ www.thelivingwellonline.com Madison Hearing Center ~ 689-0792 ~ www.albanyhearclear. com ~ 1547 Columbia Turnpike, suite 1 ~ Castleton Brown Integrated Chiropractic ~ 477-4405 ~ wwwschodackchiropractor.com ~ 1542 Columbia tpke ~ Schodack Sybil R. Schwartzbach Massage ~ 432-8954 ~ www.greathands4you.com YMCA ~ 869-3500 ~ www.CDYMCA.org ~ East Greenbush (and other locations throughout the Capital District) EG Therapeutic Massage & Body Wellness ~ 477-1206 ~ www. therapeuticmassageandbodywellness.com ~ 568 Columbia Turnpike ~ East Greenbush

HOME SERVICES Season’s Best EMS ~ 729-2445 or 424-0078 ~ www.aaaseasonsbest.com ~ 4151 US Rt 20, Suite 5, Schodack Back Yard Sheds & Gazebos, Inc. ~ 767-2671 ~ WWW.BACKYARDSHEDCO.COM ~ Peacedale Rd & Rt 9, Schodack Landing (locations also in Selkirk & Burnt Hills) McGovern Electrical Services, Inc ~ 477-7354 ~ Locally Owned and Operated The Asphalt Doctor ~ 273-8005 ~ www.theasphaltdoctor.com Scrapster ~ 505-5055 ~ www.scrapster.com Wild Associates Dumpsters ~ 479-5101 Simply Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning ~ 479-4176 ~ 1010 Pine Street, Rensselaer Crown Cleaners ~ 477-4607 ~ 627 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush J. Hunziker Paving ~ 858-7917 ~www.jhunzikerpaving.com ~ East Greenbush HL Fuel ~ 794-9066 ~ www.hlfuel.com ~ Rt 20 W. Lebanon Nassau Computer Repairs ~ 929-7722 or 931-0035 ~ www. NassauComputerRepairs.com ~ 9 Albany Ave ~ Nassau L. Browe Asphalt ~ 479-1400 ~ www.broweasphalt.com ~ East Greenbush OG Computer Services ~424-7660

MUSIC EG Piano Time ~ 229 -4500 ~ www.egpianotime.com ~ East Greenbush Rocky’s Music Studio ~ 429-6380 ~ www.rockysmusicstudio. com ~ North Greenbush The Flute Studio ~ 477-4724 Piano for Special Kidz ~ 331-9695 ~www.piano4specialkidz. com ~Latham & North Greenbush

PETS Shampoodle ~ 368-3260 ~ wwwshampoodledogwash.com ~ 266 Delaware Ave, Delmar (also in Clifton Park) The Pampered Pet ~ 732 -2724 ~ www.kirapamperedpet.com ~ Rt 9 (Just south of exit 12 of I-90) Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital ~ 283-2700 ~ 498 Route 4, North Greenbush BLC Pet Care ~ 283-2986 ~ sweetbrendalee@nycap.rr.com

REAL ESTATE Get My Home’s Value ~ 1-888-881-7647 Ext 5 (Prudential Manor Homes Realtors – 687-2222) Joan Scott – Rapp / Prudential Manor Homes ~ 331-2458 or jrapp@prudential.com

RESTAURANTS & CATERING Doby’s Submarine ~ 674-3373 ~ Doby’s Submarine Official FB (on facebook) 43 Mall, West Sand Lake Ted’s Fish Fry ~ 273-0232 ~ 447 3rd Ave, Watervliet ~ 350 2nd Ave, Troy ~ 700 Hoosick Road, Brunswick (also in Latham and Colonie) Off Shore Pier ~ 283-9880 ~ 637 3rd Ave Ext ~ East Greenbush O’Kenny’s Express ~ 784-2491~3321 Rt 9, Valatie Jose Malone’s ~273-2196 ~ www.josemalones.com ~ 405 River Street ~ Troy The Towne Tavern ~ 674-3040 ~ www.TheTowneTavern.com ~ 2850 NY 43 ~ Averill Park Zachary’s Pastry Shoppe ~ 477-2140 ~ www.zacharyspastryshoppe.com ~ 390 Columbia Turnpike ~ East Greenbush Smiles Icecream & Deli ~ 931-0029 ~ 3545 Rt 20 Nassau My Place & Company ~ 477-5555 ~www.MyPlaceandCompany.com ~ 1640 Columbia Tpke, Schodack Moscatiellos Boat House Grill ~ 589 Colubia Tnpke, East Greenbush (behind Lickity Split)

Clinton Heights Fire Members Recognized for Military Service The Clinton Heights Fire Department (CHFD) is pleased to acknowledge the recent promotion of member Vince Memole to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve. LTC Memole’s current assignment is as Asst Chief of Staff (G-5) Chief of Plans for the 78th Training Division at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Also, fire department member Paul Bednarczyk was promoted to Major in the Air Force Reserve. He currently is with the 439th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at Westover Air Reserve Base in Massachusetts. Memole who has been deployed three times has been with Clinton Heights Fire for 26 years; Bednarczyk having been deployed to Afghanistan in 2008 has been a member of Clinton Heights for 10 years. CHFD has many members who have proudly served in the Armed Forces of the United States: Tony Rossello, Sr., Ted Mulberry, Bob Stark Sr., Frank Fiato, Bob Phelan, Ed Pratt, Current Chief Randy Cherubino, 2nd Asst Chief Bill O’Connor, Tom Penk, Adam Kraus, Brian Hill, Steve Frost, Paul Van Wormer and Sean Racine. Fire Fighter John Schumaker will join the Unit ed States Army on August 28th. Also in line for r ecognition recently is department member Matt Boniface who graduated from Suffolk University on May 5th. Graduating Cum Laude, Matt was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems and International Business.

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