Our Towne Rensco - August 2018 Edition by Jennifer

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When shopping around for home heating fuel & propane, you will certainly find that HL Fuel & Propane will not only BEAT any competitors price, he will also provide the full service that you would expect from a business that is celebrating 33 years in business. From the sale of your fuel or propane, to the service that may be needed on your furnace, HL Fuel employs the professionals to take care of your needs from start to finish. Harry Hicks, the proud owner of HL Fuel & Propane is honestly one of the most down to earth, focused, smart and kind business owners I have met. He personally manages the finest details of his rapidly growing business. Born, raised and schooled in New Lebanon, Harry learned early on the importance of solid relationships with customers, built on trust, and consistently offering excellent products and service. Without the customer, we would not be here. "Those relationships build the business, and always improving the products and service is what keeps them." His grandfather, Harry B. Hicks, started Hicks Lumber Co Inc. (hence, the letters "HL" before Fuel and Propane) at that Route 20 location in 1929, and Harry caught the solid work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit from his father and grandfather at a very young age. Harry spent some time in the 70’s and early 80’s in the communications industry owning and operating H L Communications selling and installing satellite systems, but the challenges of the ever-changing heating business continued to intrigue him. In 1985, he officially started HL Fuel, turning what was his own home there on the site into the offices and building another house for himself nearby. In spite of the difficulties of the business, Harry says he has never regretted that move. What is most challenging? Harry notes that "it used to be easier to predict the ups of winter and downs of summer" When I started this business in the 80s, it was less volatile. You never could completely control Mother Nature, of course, but now it is even more imperative to have much better buying plans just to keep costs marginally under control. With thousands of long term customers, you can be guaranteed satisfaction. When you visit their office at 1232 Route 20 in West Lebanon, you get a sense of the scope of their professional and progressive operation The phones ring constantly and people drop in and out, but everyone remains calm and friendly in the midst of all the activity. They serve Columbia County and southern Rensselaer County, but they have many customers in Berkshire County, Massachusetts and Bennington County, Vermont as well. Over the years, Harry has developed buying strategies and operations techniques that enable him to offer fuel and propane at very competitive prices. They do not go through any unnecessary middle men or extra steps to provide their customers with product, so this streamlining saves money for the customer. HL Fuel also service and do heating system installations for all their accounts in house and do not contract the work out to others, so you always have consistent and managed care of your system from start to finish, 24 Hours a day. Aside from their excellent prices and efficient operation, there are many long-term employees who make dealing with HL Fuel and HL Propane a pleasure. Harry has employed about 15 to 20 local people full time and seasonally, but relies on his experienced core staff to assist him year round in providing great customer service and follow-through. Harry is a very hands-on guy and very accessible. It takes a great team of people to deliver such great service. Far too many to name individually, but a few include Tina Lawless Customer Service representatives, Service Manager Wayne Martin, Operations Manager-Book Keeper/ Leeann Krutziger, and Darlene Parkins Dispatcher Bob Safford. Last, but of course not least, is Harry's wife, Beth, who serves as Vice President and has her hands in all of the areas of operations, as Harry does. She also keeps watch over their three adorable shih-tzus – Charlotte, Tiffany, and the younger Lilly (who is always in the office greeting anyone HL Fuel guarantees you great service and they will who walks in the door). BEAT any competitors price. Guaranteed.

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Now is really the time to review your heating system, get whatever service or maintenance you need done, and get yourself ready for the colder months ahead. HL Propane and HL Fuel offer many Prepaid, budget and capped price plans and can help you determine what the best course of action is for your particular circumstances. As a convenience to their customers, they have a toll free number and a website through which you can keep track of your account, order fuel or propane, pay your bill or buy a contract. You are welcome to manage your account online or call the office. They can also set up automatic delivery for you if desired so you will never be left in the cold. The cold days of winter are RIGHT around the corner. And if the Farmer's Almanac is correct, this is going to be another brutal winter! Call now to lock in your price for the season! Harry advises not to wait until you are absolutely frozen to check out your system and prepare. They have 24-hour emergency call service, but those kinds of calls are never ideal for anybody and are easily avoided! It’s always best to know what your options are. Nobody likes to think of heating costs of any kind, but if you are heating badly or inefficiently, you are not saving, but wasting money. Efficiency is one area proven to be better not only for warmth but for the cost of that warmth! You don't want to be "left out in the cold!" The main number of HL Fuel and HL Propane is (518)794-9066. Their easy access website is www.hlfuel. com, and the toll-free number is 877-794-9066. There is always a real person at the office on Route 20 to assist you as well. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Please stop by and to discuss your fuel needs!

When you choose a service plan with the H. L. Fuel Co., you can rest easy knowing that your family and home are well protected. HL Fuel will respond to your emergency calls 24 hours a day. It will not take us more than three (3) hours to arrive at your home if you have no heat. In most cases we will arrive sooner. You will not run out of oil while on automatic. We will use our own technicians, not subcontractors, to service your system. We will always use professional testing equipment, not guesswork, when we do your tune-up, to assure maximum efficiency. Your calls will always be answered by a person, not an answering machine. Energy Loan Special Financing for Energy Star and Energy Saving Home Improvements.

Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ Jennifer Felts~518-380-1279

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Music on Library Patio August 1 – Captain Squeeze August 8 – Marty Wendell

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RUNNING START Supporting Our Local Youth

By donating school supplies to under-privileged children in your area, you are providing them with the tools they need to succeed. In partnership with the Southern Rennselaer County Rotary club, the Running Start program is serving students of the Averill Park, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, and Schodack School Districts.

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Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ Jennifer Felts~518-380-1279

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The Mac-Haydn Theatre in nearby Chatham, New York, presents a new classic, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. Featuring one of the most sweeping scores we have ever presented with hits from the Disney classic film like “Out There,” “God Help the Outcasts,” and “The Bells of Notre Dame,” this touching story is the musical event of the summer! With the powerful music of Alan Menken and moving lyrics of Stephen Schwartz, Hunchback tells an unforgettable story of love, acceptance, and what it is to be a true hero. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” performs through August 5th, call 518-392-9292 or visit www.machaydntheatre.org for info and tickets. (Photo Credit Sarah Kozma)

Castleton Public Library Seeks Trustee

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Monthly Financial Statements Quarterly & Year End Processing Process Payroll & Federal Taxes

David J. Hallenbeck

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Stephanie Daly Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients: 2 cups water 4 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 carrot, chopped 6 ounces egg noodles 2 1/2 cups shredded skinless chicken 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Sea salt, fresh ground pepper Directions: Combine 2 cups water and chicken broth in a microwave-safe dish, and microwave at HIGH for 5 minutes. While broth mixture heats, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Add onion, celery, salt, pepper, and carrot; sauté 3 minutes or until almost tender, stirring frequently. Add hot broth mixture and pasta; bring to a boil. Cook 7 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente. Stir in chicken; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley. Enjoy!

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Are you interested in helping to build on the Castleton Public Library’s continuing success? Do you value the many services that the library provides, from books and movies to programs and more? Do you want to ensure the library’s successful future by helping to maintain and improve it? Join the Board of Trustees!

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Our Towne Rensselaer County ~ Jennifer Felts~518-380-1279

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Jennifer Felts Owner • Publisher E-mail: felts66@yahoo.com Phone: 518-380-1279 Website: www.ourtownerensco.com Facebook: Our Towne Magazine Rensco

Our Towne’s Mission: To connect local businesses and organizations to the consumers that live in their communities. We highlight what Southern Rensselaer & Northern Columbia Counties have to offer. Our Towne Magazine content can be read in print, online & via Facebook. 20% of the magazine is donated to the communities served for promotion of events. Our goal is to “Connect the Community” and support small businesses.

Distribution 21,000 Our Towne Magazine “connects the community” by directly mailing 19,800 copies to homes and businesses in the following communities: Rensselaer, Schodack, Schodack Landing, Castleton, Nassau, East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Averill Park, Wynantskill, West Sand Lake, Valatie, Kinderhook & Niverville.

CONTRIBUTORS Stephanie Daly Daryl Bart Sally Hogan Robert B. Feldman, M.D.

Dara Kelly, Au.D Dennis DeLisle Dr.Kurt Relation Dr. Joseph Lapinski

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August 2018

Dear Our Towne Readers, As we continue to enjoy a very hot and humid summer, I am forced to rethink my retirement plans. I am down to 9 years...so I must get busy researching options! In the past I have been committed to moving to a palm tree paradise. This July, has certainly tested my tolerance to humidity; and I can honestly say I have failed miserably. The desire to see palm trees on a daily basis is most definitely on the list of wants; but I need to keep the humidity down as it aggravates my Rheumatoid Arthritis. It’s an evil disease that truly effects me every day. Rain, humidity and the change of seasons can knock me into a flare up and keep me in bed for days. So, if anyone has a suggestion, please share! The Town of East Greenbush has Music in the Park every Tuesday, a free movie night on August 10th and a huge end of summer jam with The Refrigerators and Fireworks on August 31st. Please see the details on page 22. There are many free community events throughout the magazine to keep you entertained and connected to others in Our Towne. Libraries offer workshops, classes and activities for toddlers to senior citizens. They always welcome new faces and of course love volunteers. Our family takes full advantage of the local libraries; saving us hundreds of dollars on music, books & movies every year. Every month I am committed to listing local library information in the magazine so that you can be aware of the (free) opportunities to grow and gather in Our Towne communities. . As I write this, we are getting our daughter ready for college. I anticipate being very emotional after dropping her at school on August 19th. Doesn’t it seem like nothing ever changes and then one day you wake up and everything is different?

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On that note, I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and take full advantage of our community events and the long days filled with sunshine. Please support local businesses, as they need us to survive. Thank you so very much for reading Our Towne Magazine. To get the content of this issue online, please visit the website ourtownerensco.com or LIKE us (Our Towne Magazine Rensco) on Facebook.

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Friday, August 17 1:45–4 PM: Writing Session with Sisters In Crime Saturday, August 18 12:30–1:30 PM: Adult Summer Reading Challenge Finale – Raffle tickets must be submitted before 12 PM Monday, August 20 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: ENL: English as a new language Tuesday, August 21 1–3 PM: Tuesday Ramblers 4–6 PM: Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time Wednesday, August 22 9:30 AM–12:30 PM: ENL: English as a new language 4–7 PM: Farmers’ Market – Featuring two crafters: Busy Bee Crafters & i AM here Designs 6:30–8:30 PM: Free Monthly Movie Night

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“Gazing Up & Looking Back” By Dennis DeLisle

The astronomical highlight this month is a meteor shower (“the Perseids”) that peaks on the night of August 12th. Meteors are formed when space debris as small as a grain of sand bursts into our atmosphere and burns brightly enough to be seen by the naked eye. A meteor shower occurs when the orbit of Earth around the sun passes through a cloud of debris ejected by a comet; in this case, the comet Switft-Tuttle. My first memory of the Perseids is fishing at night from shore on a pond near Ticonderoga while camping with my family in the late 1960s and catching a glimpse of a bright streak in the sky. Gazing up, a brighter explosion of light raced across the jet-black sky, disappearing behind the stand of pine trees surrounding the water. Putting my rod down, I spent the next hour sitting and watching, marveling at this silent fireworks display. Create your own memories this year by lying back in a lawn chair or sleeping bag and looking skyward to the north-east horizon. A moonless night this year could provide us with a spectacular display if Mother Nature keeps the clouds away.

Teen Time: Poetry Games (ages 11-17) – Thu, 8/9, 6:00p

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Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog – Mon, 8/13, 4:00-5:00p Creative Writing Workshop (ages 8-17) – Tue, 8/14, 4:00p Live Music on Lawn – Tue, 8/14, 6:00-7:30p Knitting Group – Wed, 8/15, 6:00-8:00p Summer Reading Finale Party – Thu, 8/16, 4:00-6:00p Rainbow Scratch Art – Fri, 8/17, 11:00a-6:00p Edible Art – Sat, 8/18, 2:00-3:30p Perler Bead Crafts – Mon, 8/20, 12:00-8:00p Legal Clinic (appt. required; call 518-435-1770) – Tue, 8/21, 6:307:30p Crafternoon – Wed, 8/22, 12:00-6:00p Teen Time: Sharpie Tie Dye (ages 11-17) – Thu, 8/23, 4:00-6:00p. Bring t-shirt or other item. Knock Hockey – Sat, 8/25, 10:00a-4:00p

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Teen Songwriting Workshop (ages 11-19) – Sat, 8/25, 12:00-3:00p. Register; call 518-732-0879. Legomania! – Tue, 8/28, 12:00-8:00p Marble Run Fun – Wed, 8/29, 12:00-8:00p TED Talk Discussion Series: Music – Wed, 8/29, 6:30p Make a Glider! – Fri, 8/31, 11:00a-6:00p Chalk the Walk – Sat, 9/1, 10:00a-4:00p Foam Paint Fun (ages 3+) – Tue, 9/4, 3:00-6:00p Friends of CPL Pancake Fundraiser – Sat, 9/8, 8:00-10:00a Location: Applebee’s Restaurant, 594 N. Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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Main Street Day September 8, 2018 Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association is excited to announce Main Street Day 2018 on Saturday September 8 2018 from 11am-2pm. Main Street Day is a day dedicated to enrich the understanding of Main Street History and Future Value. We will have food, music, and vendors. We will also be showcasing Main Street's past and sharing ideas for the future. We are working hard to make this year's Main Street Day really special. Stay tuned for more! We hope to see you there.

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The Albany Capital District Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk benefiting the Lustgarten Foundation is Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Elm Avenue Town Park, Delmar, NY. Registration opens at 8:00 am; Walk starts at 10:15 am. For more information or to register, visit or call: www. Lustgarten.org or call 1-866-789-1000.

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The teacher told the students to write about life in colonial times. The boy wrote, “Life in colonial times was tough. Kids had to play video games by candlelight.”

Thursday 30th - Senior Day At The Fair W/ Donny Elvis - Sponsored By CDPHP Call for Reservations 463-2166 Monday - Friday from 9-3.

The teacher asked what cultural contributions the Phoenicians made. The boy said “blinds.”

The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Mini-Market and Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, August 11th. The church is located at the intersection of Muitzeskill Rd. and Schodack Landing Rd., in the town of Schodack Landing. The Mini Market opens at 9AM, while the BBQ will be served from 4PM to 6PM. The price for the BBQ is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children (under 12). Reservations are not required, but the BBQ is served on a first come, first served basis. Take out is also available. For further information call 7322471. Hope to see you there!!

Teacher: What was an “indentured servant?” Boy: A slave with false teeth.

MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR ANNUAL LOBSTER OR STEAK BAKE The Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star and Van Rensselaer Lodge #87, F&AM, in East Greenbush are holding their annual Lobster or Steak Bake on Saturday, August 25th from 4 – 6 p.m. You may eat in or take out. The cost is $25 and reservations with money are required and binding. The menu includes: lobster or steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Reservations must be placed by calling Barbara @ 477-4919. Deadline for reservations is August 21st. Take-out orders can be picked up at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush after 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 25th.

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The Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market (COHFAM) will be held every Friday, June 1 to September 28, from 4:30-7:30 PM at the corner of Main Street (9J) and Scott Avenue (150). New vendors are welcome! There is no booth fee; to be considered, message COHFAM on Facebook or email castletonfarmersmarket@gmail.com

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COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL 60’S REUNION CHS 60's Reunion will be Saturday, September 8, 2018. All classes from the 60's including '60 to '69 along with all pre '60's classes are invited to attend. We will meet again at the East Greenbush Firehouse pavilion on Phillips Road from 4 to 9 PM. Beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda along with food will be available at reasonable prices. Pictures from previous reunions are available for viewing at www.QECO.com courtesy of Paul Kardos '63. No reservation is required. All are asked to pay $5 to cover expenses and the surplus will be donated to CoNSERNS-U for their back to school program. Please share this information with your classmates and encourage them to join you on the 8th. Have a great Summer. Hope to see you in September! Bob Flynn ‘63

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The Friends of the Kinderhook Memorial Library September Book Sale takes place on Saturday, September 15, and Sunday, September 16 at the McNary Center of St. Paul’s Church just steps from the Library in Kinderhook. Thousands of new and gently used books have already been donated by generous patrons, and volunteers are busy sorting for easy browsing. There will be mystery, general fiction and non-fiction as well as crafts, art, health, science and coffee table books. Special, local interest and collectible books will be offered at affordable prices in the foyer. A highlight of the sale is a wonderful collection of new and like-new cookbooks sure to whet everyone’s appetite. Book browsers can linger in the courtyard on Saturday and enjoy delicious baked treats and beverages in the Friends’ Read and Relax Café.

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The book sale opens on Saturday at 9 am and continues until 3 pm. Budget conscious readers can return on Sunday from 1 to 3 to purchase by donation. The McNary Center is located on Sylvester Street in the Village of Kinderhook.

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Book Sale weekend kicks off Friday evening from 5-7 with the Friends Preview Party and brief Annual Meeting. Everyone is welcome to join the Friends and have a “first look” while enjoying the evening. Membership is $25 individual or family/$10 senior or student.

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Additional book donations are gladly accepted at the Library at 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook, during regular library hours. As space is limited at the library, please call the Kinderhook Memorial Library at 518-758-6192 if you plan to donate more than a box or two.

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O’Kennys Express Classic Car Cruise In’s

Free classic car cruise in every 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 5:30-8:30 in June, July & August. 3321 Route 9, Valatie, NY 12184. Bring your car over and show it off! Fun for the whole family. http://okennys.com/ The Anchor food pantry is a 'gem' for our community. It provides a helping hand for families in need of assistance when times are tough. We help families in need of food & toiletries while also providing a clothing shop for men, women and children at a very reasonable cost. We also have housewares and linens as well as many other items rotating weekly with new items donated. The Anchor hours are Monday's 5-7; Tuesday's & Thursday's 9-2 and the first Saturday of each month from 10-1. We are always looking for donations so please feel free to stop by and see our 'offerings' and how we make a small dent in our community's well being!

July has been busy with Independence Day in the Kinderhook square, Veterans Resource Fair, Little League picnic and much more! I’ll start off by saying the Independence Day Peoples Parade was a great event with our Assemblyman, Jake Ashby as our guest speaker. We were honored to have him be part of Kinderhook’s annual tradition. Today I attended Congressman Faso’s Veterans Resource Fair and had a chance to meet groups and agencies who provide benefits and services to Veterans. The Veterans community is an amazing group of individuals who are always available to help each other out. If you have spare time, think about donating it to help where needed. I suggest you attend a concert fundraiser for Patriot Flight Inc. Sun Mountain Fiddler will perform at Brookview Station Winery (www.localwineevents.com). Many have expressed concern about the stretch of Route 203 between Valatie and Niverville. The craters were patched on July 12. We all know this is a temporary fix and I am working to get a timeframe as to when the road will get replaced. More to come on that. Great news—Hannaford Valatie installed the prescription pill drop box on July 3. Special thanks to NYS DEC and Valatie Hannaford Supermarkets for providing this to the community. They DO accept liquid prescriptions.

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8/3, 5:30-7pm Kinderhook Reformed Church Free Community Meal 8/3 St. John the Baptist Golf Scramble at Olde Kinderhook Golf Club 8/4, 10-3 O'Kennys 1st Annual Upstate Getdown 8/4, 4-8 Concert, cookout & Patriot Flight Inc Gathering at Brookview Station Winery The Brewer Morris Team at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is proud to 8/5, 8-11 Kinderhook Elks Lodge 2018 Cruise-In announce that they will be donating a portion of each of their Real Estate 8/6, 7-8pm Kinderhook Town Board Meeting closing checks for the period 7/1/2018 - 12/31/2018 to The Anchor. We are proud to support such a great organization and one that fills a need 8/8, 15, 22 & 29 7:30-9pm Ghent Band in Kinderhook Square in the Schodack area Community. If you would like to contact the Brewer Morris Team you can reach Ed Brewer at 518-428-6184 or EdwardBrewer@ 8/11, 1-5 A Table at The Grand at Barnwell's 1st Annual HowardHanna.com. Community Fair CALLING ALL RUNNERS/WALKERS! 8/17, 9-6 3rd Annual Deborah Simonsmeier Memorial Golf The Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club along with the Castleton Road Rac- Tournament at Winding Brook ing Commission are once again sponsoring the CLOVE RUN on August 18, 8/18 12pm A ThinkDIFFERENTLY movie at The Crandall. A FREE 2018. Four different race events will be staged: 10 Mile Run, 5K Run, 5K sensory-friendly event for children with special needs, all kids are Walk, and a one mile Family Fun Run. Race events will be starting and welcome. “The Secret Life of Pets” will be shown. finishing at the Castleton Elementary School. 8/19 5-9 Food Truck Night in the Kinderhook Square Donations and race registrations help support the race's beneficiary, the CCMS Anchor, a worthy non-profit food pantry in Castleton that assists the 8/25, 8-10pm Amy Ryan Band at Valatie Community Theater area's lowest-income families.

Registration for the Clove Run can be done online at www.cloverun.com until August 16, 2018 @ 11:59 pm EDT, or at the Castleton Elementary School on the day of the Clove Run races. Entry fees vary depending on what race you are signing up for. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 registered runners. Not a runner, but want to participate? You can be a volunteer, or make a financial donation to support the Anchor. Information is available on the website, however if you have any questions, please emailthe race director at castletoncloverun@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

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On-Going Events around Our Towne Monday Family Resource Centers of Columbia County (FRC) is a nonprofit organization that offers a free playgroup type setting, circle time and free snacks. frc@familyresourcecenterscc.org. The group meets on Mondays & Wednesdays year round at Martin H. Glynn School, 3211 Church Street, Room 210, Valatie Tuesday T.O.P.S. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: Low Cost, Self-Help Support group for weight loss. Meeting every Tuesday at the Rensselaer Library at 676 East Street. Weigh in at 5:30 & Meeting from 6:00-7:00. Caregiver Support Groupsare designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. Alzheimer’s Association meets at Hawthorne Ridge at 30 Community Way in East Greenbush, NY. Contact(518) 867-4999, ext. 209 on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

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Storytime Every Wednesday at 10:30am at the Nassau Free Library. Drop in and join Colene for simple stories, songs, and a craft. Nassau Free Library, 18 Church St. Nassau NY. For more information. Call 766-2715 or visit www.nassaufreelibrary.org

Lyme disease is very prevalent in upstate New York. At Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, we’re seeing more and more patients this time of year with vision problems caused by Lyme disease.

Thursdays Local Veterans meet informally for Breakfast at the Schodack Diner each Thursday from 8:30-10. Please spread the word!

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Symptoms of Lyme disease can include rash, fatigue and fever. Lyme disease can also affect your eyes. In the early stages, Lyme disease can cause conjunctivitis (pink eye), floaters and photosensitivity.

Story Hour with Miss Linda at The Castleton Public Library. Story time and crafts! Open to all children and their caregivers; suggested age range 0-6. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club meets every Thursday, 6:00 PM at Quigley’s Restaurant, Routes 9 & 20 in East Greenbush, NY for dinner, discussion/speaker and friendship. Potential members and visiting Rotarians welcome. Call Pat at (518) 766-0215 with any questions. Fridays Castleton Public Library offers computer help by appointment only. Learn the basics of computer use or ask questions in a one-on-one setting. Please call the library to register. Fridays at 10:00 a.m. (except 1st Friday of each month). Saturdays FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY MEETING: Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. Today there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA). No Dues, No Fees, No Weigh-Ins - Weekly meetings on Saturdays at 9:00 am at the Church of St. Mary Parish Center - Rm 4, 163 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer. Contact Ginny 518465-5469 or www.foodaddicts.org FAMILY STORY TIME, E. Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, 11 am. Stories, songs, crafts; all ages. 518 4777476 Sundays Free Spaghetti Dinners at the Blooming Grove Reformed Church off Route 4 in Defreestville. Every fourth Sunday of the month (except December) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Open to all area communities. All are welcome. Come and enjoy pasta with a choice of sauce, fresh tossed salad, bread, dessert and a beverage.

In later stages, Lyme disease can cause severe eye issues including: Uveitis Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle part of the eye. Symptoms include redness, pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, and dark floating spots in the field of vision. Optic Neuritis Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the fibers that cover the optic nerve. Symptoms of the disease include pain in the eye, inability to see color and vision loss. Keratitis Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea. Keratitis may cause pain in the eye, light sensitivity, tearing and blurred vision. Retinal Vasculitis Retinal vasculitis is inflammation of the blood vessels of the retina. Common signs of this disorder are painless, gradual vision loss. If you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease, it’s important to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam. With early treatment, vision loss can often be avoided. At Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region, we offer a comprehensive model of eye care with experienced specialists, ophthalmologists & optometrists. Locations in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack, and Troy.

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He is not amused. We’ve now traveled almost 20 miles into a wilderness that is leaving a dusty trail, still havent seen another car but we did see a herd of Elk. That was cool, and I would have definitely missed it if I was playing my stupid game. Reminded once again to simply “look up, be present.”

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We were driving through a forest on the other side of the country. We had simply entered our next destination into the rental car’s gps, confirming it with google maps. With all electronics in agreement, we took off from Mt. Rainier headed for Oregon

No radio signal so our playlist comes in handy - a little Clapton unplugged, some Peter Gabriel, U2 & Bruce. And I find myself wishing there was an atlas in the car.

I can remember past times when I had to pull over, unfold a ridiculously large map, that I had the foresight of obtaining, and literally drawing out the route. One of my “ah-ha” moments was getting an atlas of the entire country to keep in my car. On road trips, I’d mark the current page but then as co-pilot entertainment, I’d flip back and forth to other states and places that we could someday visit.

Then I started writing these notes. The kids stopped arguing and thankfully it was still light enough to see the both the forest and the trees These impossibly tall trees that have shaded this place for a millennia. The pine needles were so very green and the sky so blue. The clouds so white. And although we were still more alert for any obstacles, this road less travelled seemed to put us all in a more peaceful place.

The atlas was the bucket list. I remember thinking things like, “OMG, thats where Syracuse, San Antonio, Baja is?” or “wow I pictured Las Vegas so much farther north in my head”. Those road trips, that map, confirming the destination, having to carefully come up with alternatives if a road was blocked, or if there was traffic ahead that seemed to extend for miles. There was no recalculating app telling me that the route would have increased congestion and it automatically updating my arrival time to reflect the change in traffic or offering alternatives.

Back when we were approaching options for Nathan’s graduation we asked what would he’d like as a gift. He wanted a trip to the Pacific Northwest. Why?, we asked. He simply said, “I’ve never been there” His road to college has been a rigorous one. He’s done all the right things, worked hard, played the sports, achieved the accolades and followed the path we not only set for him, but expected him to follow, in his supposed best interest, but also in ours, validating our parenting, giving him all the opportunities we thought we wanted for him.

These days, my co-pilot activities usually amount to flipping between the mapped route on my phone, then “googling” a fact that comes up in conversation: “Why is Napa the best place to grow Cabernet grapes?” “What day do the Giants play at home in December?” “Best Gluten Free restaurants in Seattle” “Where’s the closest Starbucks?”

But as we drove together thru this ancient forest, without a map, together, it was clear that somehow we needed the reminder that life has no atlas, that going somewhere, just to go, is ok, that the most beautiful things show up without an invitation, that most chaos isn’t planned and simply needs to be navigated through and that the outcome, while in our sights, might be obscured by a dusty road. Oh, and always go with Joe, because if the zombies show up, he’ll have an escape route in mind.

Having the world of answers at my fingertips suits my inquisitive nature. Being able to click over to check my email, or my facebook, make reminders or play my stupid, very stupid, I should really delete that app game off my phone, has become the new passenger seat norm. But here, in this forest, there is no cell service. In fact, although our end destination was doubly confirmed, the map screen has now gone blank. The phone is not sending any info about the route and we’re at the mercy of the last driving assignment which was to follow this road for 32 miles.

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