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LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZES DAVID JORDAN FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE L- R: Vice Chairman for Finance Phil Danaher, Legislator Kelly Hoffman, Dave Jordan and Legislator Mike Stammel. The Rensselaer County Legislature commended David Jordan at the March 12 legislative meeting for his dedicated service to the Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance and the East Greenbush Fire Department, Legislator Mike Stammel announced. Jordan has over 30 years of service as an emergency services volunteer, including service as County Emergency Medical Services coordinator. A retired police officer, this year Jordan is stepping down as East Greenbush EMS coordinator. “Dave Jordan has always been there for the people of Rensselaer County during times of an emergency or crisis. We thank Dave for his years of service and dedication to protecting the people of Rensselaer County,” said Stammel, who is chair of the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee.
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“Dr. Starkman shares a smile” Going to the dentist is something few people look forward to. Since most of us make an effort to go every six months, wouldn’t it be great if we actually liked going? Well, one local dentist is changing peoples’ perceptions about visiting the dentist. Dr. David Starkman is proving he is more than just a dentist; he is a friend to the community through his dedication to providing dental services to children for free. The program is called Dentistry from the Heart, and it is spreading smiles across the area! Over the past few weeks, there has been much excitement about the 5th Annual Dentistry from the Heart event scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 20th, from 8-4 at Dr. Starkman’s office, located just south of the Ichabod Crane High School on Route 9 in Valatie. Dr. Starkman and his team have donated over $25,000 in free dental care to more than 160 Columbia and Rensselaer County residents over the past 4 years. “It all comes down to wanting to provide something greater to my
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The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush will be having their Spring Thrift Sale on Friday, April 19th, from 5p.m – 8 p.m.; and Saturday, April 20th (bag day), from 9 a.m.-12p.m. There will be many items from household to clothes to toys. A snack will be available both days. Proceeds will go to our mission projects. The First United Methodist Church is located on Gilligan Road off of 9 & 20 in East Greenbush.
JOIN US FOR “JOSEPH’S MUSIC CELEBRATION” St. Jude the Apostle Church and School, located at 42 Dana Avenue, Wynantskill will be holding a benefit concert and raffle for Joseph Frost on Saturday, April 6th, from 11AM to 2PM. Joseph is a 10 year old boy recently diagnosed with Adrenoleu-kodystrophy (ALD) a rare genetic disease that affects approximately 1 in 20,000 people from all races that has no known cure. Joseph and his family are a big part of our family at St. Jude the Apostle and we want to help them with Joseph’s medical expenses that are not covered by insurance and anything they may need for Joseph. Please come and join us and show your love and support for Joseph and his family. Music will be provided by “Project Praise”, featuring songs written by Joseph. There will be food, raffles, face painting and a bake sale. Adults $10/ Children 6-12 $5/ Children 5 & under are free.
WERKING RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE AS SIENA STUDENT SENATE PRESIDENT The County Legislature honored Cassandra Jane for her service to Siena and Vice Chairman for Finance Phil Danaher and Legislator Kelly Hoffman presented her with a legislative resolution at the March 12 meeting. Cassandra Jane Werking is carrying on her family’s tradition of community service. Her grandfather Ray was a popular school bus driver for generations of East Greenbush students and her father Jim served for years as a member of the East Greenbush Town Board. Cassandra Jane served as president of the Siena College Student Senate, helping improve transportation services and educational support services for students.
CASTLETON CEMETERY ASSOC. ANNUAL MEETING The Castleton Cemetery Association will hold its annual Lot Owner’s and Their Families meeting on Thursday, March 28th, at the V.F.W. Hall on Scott Avenue in Castleton beginning at 7pm.The treasury report will be read, projects for the spring and summer will be discussed and election of officers will be held. All those who have an interest are welcome. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to: Castleton Cemetery Association, C/O Bonnie Illenberg, 111 Scott Avenue, Castleton, NY 12033. Volunteers are welcome to help at our spring clean-up day on April 20th. Please call Jayne Robinson at (518) 732-4284 with any questions.
WALK OF THE CROSS Members and friends of Zion’s UCC will once again participate in a Walk of the Cross to be held on Good Friday, March 29th, at 9AM. The walk starts at the Salem United Methodist Church in West Sand Lake and ends at St. Henry’s Church in Averill Park. The community is invited to join in on this annual walk. For additional information, please contact Rev. Robert Loesch at 6748204.
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAY An Antiques Appraisal Day has been rescheduled at Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Green Ave. & Hudson St., Castleton-on-Hudson, to Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am- 2 pm. The event is hosted by Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques, Dennis Holzman of Dennis Holzman Antiques and Nancy Toomer, of House of Rose Antiques. Bring your antiques or treasures to Trinity Lutheran Church and find out their value. There will be a charge of $5 for each item or 3 for $10. There is a limit of 3 items per person. All proceeds benefit Trinity Lutheran Church. For more information or directions, please call Janice Avery at 732-2748.
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SCOTT SWARTZ APPOINTED TO SCHODACK TOWN BOARD The Schodack Town Board has selected Scott Swartz to serve as a member of the Schodack Town Board, filling a vacancy and continuing the Swartz family’s service to the town. The Town Board appointed Swartz to the vacant seat at the February 28 workshop meeting, with dozens of family, friends and supporters of Swartz in attendance. “Scott Swartz has a great background and we know he will be an effective and hard-working member of the Town Board,” said Supervisor Dennis Dowds. Swartz is a farmer who operates a family farm that has been based in South Schodack for generations. The Swartz family is well known for their community and public service. Swartz’s late father, Ed, served as a member of the Rensselaer County Legislature and served as legislative Vice Chairman for Finance. Swartz’s late brother, Ed, also served as a county legislator for two terms. “The Swartz family has contributed years of service to Schodack and Rensselaer County. We are excited Scott has decided to continue his family’s service as a member of the Town Board,” said Deputy Supervisor Frank Curtis. Members of the Town Board noted Swartz’s experience managing a business, including the farm and a farm store, as assets for the town. The vacancy was created by the election of Councilwoman Debra Young as Rensselaer County Court Judge. Young is the first woman elected to serve as County Court Judge.
WYNANTSKILL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD BUDGET WORKSHOP The Wynantskill Union Free School District Board of Education will hold a Budget Workshop on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the School Library / Media Center. The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the 2013-2014 School Budget. ~ Kathryn A Fazioli, District Clerk
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Sand Lake Center for the Arts presents a Classical Guitar benefit concert on Sunday, April 7, at 3pm as part of SLCA’s Sundays at the Center program. This concert, sponsored by the Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York, is presented by Dr. Frederick Hellwitz. Dr. Hellwitz will be performing works by Barrios, J.S. Bach, Dowland and Villa Lobos. He is involved in the local musical community, both as an artist member and board member of the Monday Musical Club of Albany, as well as in his role as president of the Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York. Dr. Hellwitz has performed in New York, Florida, Chicago, and Great Britain; and also has won many awards in guitar competition. He particularly loves “the subtleties of sound the instrument is so well-suited for producing.” To learn more, visit www.cgsuny.org. The concert is $10 pp and reservations can be made at 518-674-2007 or www.slca-ctp.org. The SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. There is plenty of free parking.
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K. CLYNES NAMED to DEAN’S LIST at JOHNSON & WALES Kelsey Clynes of Castleton has been named to the Johnson & Wales University Dean’s List for the 2012-2013 Winter Term. Kelsey is majoring in Sports, Entertainment and Event Management in the Hospitality College. Kelsey is the daughter of William and Joann Clynes and a June 2010 graduate of Maple Hill High School.
OPEN MEETINGS AND FREEDOM OF INFO. LAW: A Community Forum led by Robert Freeman Executive Director of NY State Committee on Open Government will be held on Tuesday, April 9th, at 6:30 PM at the Maple Hill High School Library, 1216 Maple Hill Road, Castleton. Join your community leaders, board members and the general public for training on the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Law. Communities will also learn from each other how citizen participation is being used to help towns and villages make informed, intelligent decisions related to planning for their future. Organized by the Schodack Planning and Development Association. Contact for more information SchodackPADA@ gmail.com. ~ Submitted by Tony Kirby, Association President
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EASTER CELEBRATION Children in preschool through fifth grade are invited to join us for an Easter Celebration on Saturday, March 30th, from 1-3 PM at Third Presbyterian Church, 115 Winter Street in Troy. In celebration of Easter, we will have some craft activities, telling of the Easter story, an Easter egg hunt and, of course, snacks. A parent or guardian is required to stay with their children. There is no charge for this event. For more information, please call the church office at 283-2420.
TOWN OF N.G. EASTER EGG HUNT The Town of North Greenbush will have this year’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at the North Greenbush Recreation Area, Main Avenue, Wynantskill (in case of rain, inside the Main Ave building). The Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the North Greenbush Youth Committee and is accepting donations.
SAND LAKE YOUTH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT! Get your baskets ready! On Saturday, March 30th the Town of Sand Lake will host the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Butler Park for youngsters ages 3-12. The hunt will begin promptly at 12:00. Since the Easter Bunny has worked so hard to make the hunt perfect for everyone, please be sure to park and gather at the pavilion so the Bunny’s eggs in the field do not get disturbed. The Easter Bunny will be available for photographs – so don’t forget your camera. If you have any questions, please call Lindsy Marshall at 526-0938 or email lekehn@yahoo.com.
EASTER EGG HUNT AT UNION GOSPEL CHURCH Please join us at the annual Easter Egg Hunt held at Union Gospel Church, at 1039 Plank Road in East Poestenkill. The hunt is sure to provide fun for the whole family. This year it is being held on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at 10 a.m. till 12 noon. There will be lunch, crafts, and of course the hunt. The fun starts with the Egg Hunt, which starts promptly at 10 and lunch is served at about Noon. Parents, feel free to drop off your kids or stay for the entire time. All ages are welcome, and we will have a special area for those under 5. If you have any questions, feel free to call Beth at 283-8508.
FREE KIDS EASTER EGG HUNT IN NASSAU Town of Nassau Youth Committee is hosting a Free Kids Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday, March 30th, from 10AM to 11AM. It will be held at Hoags Corners Firehouse, 7237 NY Route 66, East Nassau. Bring your camera for pictures with Easter Bunny. We will have kids decorate Easter Egg bags and then hunt for the Eggs! If you need more info, contact Fred McCagg at youth@townofnassau.org or call 766-9417.
EGG HUNT & CRAFTS at HOPE UMC Hope United Methodist Church will hold its annual Egg Hunt and Crafts Day for children on Saturday, March 30th, from 2PM to 3:30PM. Children of all ages are invited to come and enjoy the afternoon. Hope UMC is located at the corner of Garfield Road and Route 2 in Eagle Mills. For information, call 279-1403
TOWN AND VILLAGE OF NASSAU TO HOST MEMORIAL DAY PARADE This Memorial Day there will be a parade to honor the occasion in the Village of Nassau with a ceremony to follow at the VFW. This event will be hosted by the Town and Village of Nassau. We do however need a Marching Band. If any are interested, please call Chip Lynch at 766-3414 and leave message with details. If any other Veteran Service Organizations would like to participate, call VFW at 766-3577, American Legion at 766-2633 and AMVETS at 766-3414. Local Fire Departments will be contacted by the Nassau Fire District to arrange scheduling. Local Scouts will be contacted by the VFW. Any local officials interested in participating or speaking at the ceremony are encouraged to call Chip Lynch at 788-1983 to arrange a formal invitation. Time of event will be announced at a later date.
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On Sunday, March 15th, 2013, Joshua Glasser, Andrew Glanton and Justin Arsenault (pictured from left to right) were all recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for earning Boy Scouting’s highest rank. Troop 528 is proudly chartered by The Sullivan-Jones VFW Post 7466. Troop 528 would like to thank all of the veterans at the post for their service to our great country and their continued service through the support of the Boy Scouting program. Joshua, son of Michael and Denise Glasser is a senior at Averill Park High School. Josh’s Eagle Scout Leadership project began with finding a need in his community through discussions with Poestenkill Supervisor Dominick Jacangelo. Josh then planned, prepared and executed his project of replacing the community bulletin board and adding lighting and landscaping around the Poestenkill Town Hall sign. The resulting project is a great addition to the facility. Andrew, son of George and Cheryl Glanton is a sophomore at Tech Valley High. Andrew found a need in the Averill Park School community through discussions with the Miller Hill-Sand Lake School principal. His Eagle Scout Leadership project consisted of planning and organizing the disassembly, moving and reassembling of a rock climbing wall from the Sand Lake School (now closed) to the Miller Hill-Sand Lake School. This will enable school children to begin to use and enjoy the rock wall again. Justin, Son of Robert and Michelle Arsenault is a sophomore at Averill Park High School. Justin’s Eagle Scout Leadership project began at The West Sand Lake United Methodist Church. Justin corresponded with Joe Farannini, owner of “Grave Stone Matters”. He was taught by Mr. Farannini, the proper techniques used to safely clean and repair gravestones. Justin then educated his crew of scouts and adults who cleaned 60 and repaired 4 headstones at the Elmwood Cemetery in West Sand Lake. Congratulations to these 3 young men for achieving success on the long path toward the rank of Eagle Scout! And let us not forget…this is not the end of their path but a new beginning. ~ Submitted by Richard Scott
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COUNTDOWN BEGINS FOR POESTENKILL LIBRARY SPRING MARKET DAY The Friends of the Poestenkill Library have set May 18th (rain date May 19th) as the date for their Spring Market Day. This is fair warning to get any used books, purses, jewelry and collectibles ready to be donated. This will also allow you time to clean-out your flower beds for plant donations. And best of all, the bakers of the area can think about what delicious goodies they will prepare. What a great way to support your library and take advantage of some bargains too. This year, we request that all collectibles be left at the library at least a week before Market Day or May 11th. This gives the committee time to sort and price the items. Think Spring!
SL RECEIVER OF TAXES HOURS The office of the Sand Lake receiver of taxes hours in March will be Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9AM to Noon. We will be closed for the Easter Weekend, March 29 and 30. The office will be open April 1st from 9-4. This is the last day taxes will be received in my office. All taxes must be in my office or postmarked by April 1st. If you have any questions, please call my office at 674~ Jill Quell 2026 Ext.26.
CROSS STITCH SHOWCASE Sally Statile and her sister Nancy Stowell cordially invite everyone to a free Cross Stitch spectacular showcase at the Brunswick Church Hall located on White Church Lane (between Tamarac & Poestenkill off RT 351) in Troy, NY on Friday, April 12th, from 1PM to 7PM; and Saturday, April 13th, from 10AM to 4PM. Local resident will also be proudly displaying their work, with a total of approximately 200 items. Sally and Nancy have been stitching for over 35 years. Many pieces are often mistaken for paintings because of their detailed craftsmanship. Please come and see counted cross stitch as a form of art with needle and thread.
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As legislative representatives of District 2, including the towns of East Greenbush, North Greenbush and Poestenkill, we are happy to provide our constituents with a report on actions taken at the March 12, 2013 legislative meeting. The Legislature has worked hard to generate a savings for taxpayers, and the March meeting marked an important accomplishment in that effort. During 2012, the Legislature generated a savings of $115,000, and that savings placed in a Taxpayer Protection Fund. The Taxpayer Protection Fund has been used in recent years to reduce the amount of tax increases and protect needed services. The savings from 2012 will be used in the next budget process to balance the budget and legislators approved a transfer of the savings to the fund at the March meeting. The savings came about through reductions in personnel and purchases, less supply purchases and other cost saving measures. The March meeting also included the annual State of the County address by County Executive Kathleen Jimino. The County Executive discussed economic development efforts and recognized the efforts of the County Legislature in extending sewer service to Regeneron. Regeneron, a bio-pharmaceutical company, is expanding its East Greenbush facility and creating 300 new jobs. The County Executive also touched on shared service efforts and other cost-cutting moves that have helped the county maintain a solid bond rating and receive positive financial audits and reviews. County Clerk Frank Merola will be returning $1 million in revenue to the county thanks to efficient operation of his office. We were happy to welcome Cassandra Jane Werking of East Greenbush to commend her for her service as Siena College Student Senate President. The daughter of Jim and Geri Werking, Cassandra Jane is continuing her family’s record of public service and she worked to expand transportation options, services for commuters and other services for students. Days after the meeting, we were pleased to participate in the Troop 528 Eagle Court of Honor as troop members Joshua Glasser, Andrew Glanton and Justin Arsenault earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank for Boy Scouts. Congratulations to the Scouts, their families and the troop. The next meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature is Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Residents are welcome to contact us at the legislative offices by writing to the Rensselaer County Legislature, 1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 or by e-mailing us via the official legislative website at www.rensselaercounty.org.
If the old saying, “In like a lion, out like a lamb” is true, then let’s hope that the rest of this month will finish up nicely! I would like to thank Dave Van Wormer, DPW Commissioner, and his crew for their efforts in keeping our streets clean and safe through this winter. With the luck of the Irish this month, we can hope that we are heading into nice spring weather. This year has had a productive start with working on a number of projects that will have positive, long-lasting impacts on the Town of East Greenbush. The Waste Water Treatment Plant project, so everyone is aware of the status, is one that is very important to my administration. We are currently still in the early financial stages of planning. We are working together with the Engineers to lay the groundwork necessary to keep the project moving forward at a rate that will keep us on schedule. On February 27th, Joe Cherubino, Hank LaBarba and Matt Mastin made a presentation during a Public Information Session regarding the Water Quality Project and Hampton Manor Water Quality Improvement Project. The purpose of this Informational Session was to provide the public with the necessary information to keep the natural resource within our Town Beautiful. On behalf of the Town Board, I would like to thank Joe, Hank and Matt for their hard work. This was a very informative presentation, and we look forward to seeing the results! The Roundabout on Route 4 and Mannix Road Project is currently on track. On March 15th, the Advanced Detail Plans were submitted and are currently pending approval from the Department of Transportation. Once we receive approval, the next step is approval for Federal funding. Upon approval and completion of each step successfully, we hope to see the project beginning in July! On behalf of the Town of East Greenbush, I would like to welcome East Greenbush Police Officer Mark Mann home from his fourth tour in Afghanistan. It is an honor to have such a man on our Police Force. We hope that he is enjoying being stateside with his family, and we look forward to his return to work! Thank you, Mark, for your hard work and dedication to our Country. From my office and the Town of East Greenbush I wish everyone a Happy Spring! Be Well!
STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HEAR ABOUT COVERED BRIDGES Lloyd Schliesser will give an illustrated talk on covered bridges at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Garfield Road, Stephentown, New York. It is free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions or information, phone 518-733-0010. Lloyd, a Poestenkill, New York, resident, has been studying and photographing covered bridges for many years. He is interested in the design and uniqueness of each bridge, and will tell about the architecture and history of these useful structures, which originated in the Alpine region of Europe. He displays some of his photographs and information on his website lloydsbridges.com.
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Brunswick Church, 42 White Church Lane, Troy. Maundy Thursday - 5pm, 6pm, 7:30pm; Good Friday -1pm, 6pm and 7pm; Easter Sunday Sunrise Service 6am Cemetery Hillside Service; Easter Breakfast 7am Fellowship Hall; Easter Worship - 8am, 9:30am, and 11am. 279-3792. Christ Church, United Methodist. Easter Sunday, 10:30am at the corner of State and Fifth in downtown Troy. Church of the Covenant, United Methodist, Averill Park. Easter Sunday Early Worship 6:30am at Crystal Cove; Festive Worship with choir and organ at 10:30am; Fellowship Hour at 11:30am. 6743664. Community Congregational Church of Clinton Heights, United Church of Christ, 221 Columbia Tpke, E.G. Maundy Thursday Service at 7pm; and Easter Service at 10:30am. Connecting Point Church, 568 Columbia Tpke, E.G. Worship Service on Easter Sunday will begin at 10:30am. Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, NYS RT 351, Poestenkill. Good Friday Service at 7pm; Easter Service at 9am. First Reformed Church, 413 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. Maundy Thursday at 7pm. Good Friday at 7pm. Easter Sunday Sonrise service in Evergreen Cemetery at 7:30am and Easter Celebration Service at 10am. 283-4420 or www.frcw.org. First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, E.G. Maundy Thursday at 7pm. Good Friday at 7pm. Easter Sunrise at 6:30am outside the Chapel. Easter Sunday Services at 9:30am and 11am. 477-9693. Gilead Lutheran, Center Brunswick. Maundy Thursday with Seder at 5:30pm and Holy Communion Service at 7pm. Easter Sunday at 11am. 674-5501 or 2799270. Grace Fellowship, 20 Delatour Rd., Latham. Easter Services: Sat., March 30th at 5pm; Easter Sunday, March 31st at 8:30am, 10am and 11:30am. 785-4959 or gracefellowship.com. Greenbush Reformed Church, 688 Columbia Tpke, E.G. Easter Sunday 7am Family Sunrise Service and 10:10am Worship Service to celebrate the resurrection. Church of the Holy Spirit, 667 Columbia Tpke., E.G., Roman Catholic. Holy Thurs. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm; Good Friday - Living Stations of the Cross at 3pm; Passion of the Lord at 7pm. Easter Vigil Mass at 8pm and Easter Sunday Masses at 8:30am, 10am and 11:30am.
Hope UMC, corner of Garfield Road and RT 2, Brunswick. Holy Thursday - Seder/Communion Service 6pm. Good Friday at 7pm. Easter Sunrise Service and Holy Communion at 6:30am and Easter Morning Worship at 10:30am. 279-1403. Love Lutheran Church, Middlesex Road and Pheasant Lane in E. Greenbush. Maundy Thursday at 7pm; Good Friday at 7pm; Easter Sunday celebratory breakfast at 8:30am, followed by Festival Worship. 477-8685. Nassau Reformed Church, 43 Church St. Easter Sunday - 11am. New Life Community Church, 6446 Rt 66, E. Nassau. Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30am followed by breakfast at 7am; and regular Easter Service at 9am. Pittstown United Methodist Church, Pittstown. Good Friday at 7pm; Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30am and Easter Service at 10:45am. Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill. Maundy Thursday 7pm; Easter Dawn at 6:30am and children’s activities at 9:30am. Easter Sunday at 10:30am. St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 751 County Rt. 7, East Schodack. Good Friday Tenebrae “Service of the Shadows” at 7:30pm. Easter Sunday Communion Service at 11am. 477-6950. Salem United Methodist Church, 349 Shaver Rd., WSL. Seder Meal on Maundy Thursday, reservations required. Service begins at 6pm. Good Friday Prayer Vigil at 8am in the Chapel with Good Friday Service at 6:30pm. Easter Sunday, Sunrise Worship at 7am, breakfast to follow. Worship of Risen Savior at 10:30am. 674-3106. Stuyvesant Reformed Church, Rt 9J Stuyvesant. Maundy Thursday, 7pm; Easter Sunrise, 6:30am; Easter Sunday 9:30am. Third Presbyterian Church, 115 Winter Street, Troy. Easter Celebration on Saturday, March 30th from 1pm to 3pm. 283-2420. Trinity Church, 1336 First Avenue, Watervliet. Maundy Thursday Seder Meal 5:30pm and Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Footwashing at 7pm, Watch before Blessed Sacrament 8 - 10pm; Good Friday 7pm; Easter Vigil 7pm; Mass of Easter 9:30am. Trinity Lutheran Church, RT 150 West Sand Lake. Good Friday observance at 7pm and Easter Sunday at 9am. 674-5501 or 2799270. Zion’s United Church of Christ, 741 Taborton Rd., Sand Lake. Maundy Thursday - Lamb or Lasagna Dinner at 6pm, Service at 7:30pm followed by all night prayer vigil. Easter Sunrise Service at 6am (breakfast will follow). Regular Easter Service at 10am. 674-1039.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, our speaker has changed, but our program is still related to Butterflies at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 6:30pm at the East Greenbush Library, Community Way, East Greenbush. Our speaker will be Chris Hunter, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions miSci (the Museum of Innovation and Science, formerly the Schenectady Museum). His talk will be about the butterfly life cycle and physiology, our experiences running the butterfly house for the first time, and our plans and hopes for the future. All our meetings are open to the public and Garden Club membership information will be available. As Always, light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Bernice @ 429-9118 or maxicats6@gmail.com.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will offer four gardening classes in April. Master Gardener Doug Pratt will show pictures of his garden, outline a vegetable garden plan and open the floor to discussion and questions during “Vegetable Gardening 101” on Thursday, April 4. David Chinery, Extension educator, will explain how to have the greenest grass ever during “Growing A Great Lawn” on Wednesday, April 10. “Maintaining Your Perennial Garden,” held on Thursday, April 18th, and taught by Master Gardener Carol Mastromarchi, will tell you what to do, when to do it, and how it will help you have beautiful blossoms all season. On Tuesday, April 23, Master Gardener Helen Dolan will show us how to entice the winged ones to your backyard during “Gardening To Attract Butterflies.” All programs start at 7:00 PM and are held at the Extension Education Center, 61 State Street, Troy. Program fee is $6.00 per person and pre-registration is required. Call Marcie at 272-4210 or visit www.ccerensselaer.org for details.
C. MADSEN NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST AT HOFSTRA UNIV. Casey Madsen of Averill Park has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester at Hofstra University located on Long Island, NY. Casey is majoring in Public Relations and is the daughter of Linda & Howard Madsen.
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If you have heard the term “permaculture”, and are wondering what it is about, here is your chance to get the scoop. Come to the Sand Lake Town Library (intersection of Routes 66 and 43) on Saturday, April 6, at 1:00PM for a one-hour free Introduction to Permaculture, presented by local Certified Permaculture Designer, Rebekah Rice. Learn how to get more from your garden — and maybe your life — by working smarter with nature. And with spring planting season fast upon us, don’t go away empty (or clean) handed — stay for the handson soil blocking workshop (also free) starting at 2:00PM. You’ll get the skinny on this containerless technique for starting seeds for zero-trauma transplanting. Bring a tray (a cardboard box will do) and seeds for your favorite frostsensitive vegetables and take them home in directly plantable blocks. For more information, please call the library at 674-5050. These educational opportunities are organized by the Poest Earth Arts Cooperative.
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TOWN OF BRUNSWICKSPRING CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE 2013 For more detailed information, visit our web site at www.townofbrunswick.org. ITEMS MUST BE AT ROADSIDE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHEDULED PICKUP. In the event the pick-up runs ahead of schedule, we will move to the next scheduled area and return to your location before the last scheduled day of your area. April 1st through April 5th - South of Route 2 (Including Mountain View area). April 8th through April 12th North of Route 2 to South of Route 7. April 15th through April 19th - North of Rt. 7 to Schaghticoke Town line. MONTHLY BRUSH AND YARD WASTE PICK-UP SCHEDULE WILL BE THE FOLLOWING DATES: ITEMS TO BE OUT BY FIRST DAY IN FRONT OF YOUR RESIDENCE ONLY. May 13th-May 17th; June 10th-June 14th; July 15th – July 19th; August 12th-August 16th; September 16thSeptember 20th; October 14th-October 18th (last pickup for season). If you have any questions, please call 279-3461, Ext 100.
INDOOR GARAGE SALE The Community Hose Ladies’ Auxiliary is hosting an Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, May 18th, from 9AM to 3PM at the Community Hose Fire Department, 65 Sherwood Avenue, Rensselaer. The cost for a table is $20. Please make checks or money orders payable to Community Hose Ladies’ Auxiliary. Setup for the event will take place between 8AM and 8:30AM, and clean up will be at 3PM on May 18th. Reservations can be mailed to Joan Wixsom, 44 New Jersey Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144 and must be received by May 1st to insure your space. Confirmation will be sent by mail. For further information, please contact 449-2271.
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The Emmanuel Reformed Church in Castleton will be hosting an Easter Breakfast at 7:15AM on Sunday, March 31st, after the Community Easter Sunrise Service (6:45 a.m. at Horizon View Cemetery on Brookview Road). All are invited to breakfast at the church at 1150 Maple Hill Road. Eggs, pancakes, toast, sausage, bacon, fruit salad, juice and coffee/tea will be served buffet style for $5 per person. Call 732-7766 for reservations. Walk-ins welcome.
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Rensselaer Senior Center, located at the McManus Center (old St. John’s school), East and Herrick Streets, Rensselaer, proudly hosts tribute artist, Jeff Jarvis as “Roy Orbison,” at an evening dinner program, on April 16th. Dinner will be served at 5:00PM. Following dinner, enjoy this great tribute concert. Suggested contribution for dinner is $2.75. You must dine with us to enjoy this show. We want to thank CDPHP, for their sponsorship of this much anticipated event. Please call the Center at 463-2166 for a reservation, or for more information, seats are limited. Plenty of free parking.
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On Sunday, April 14th, an Empty Bowls event to benefit the Heifer Project will be held at the Church of the Covenant United Methodist Church, Rte 43, near the intersection with Old Route 66 in Averill Park, NY. The Heifer Project provides animals for needy families and villages all over the world. The animals provide food and/or clothing for the families. The date and time is Sunday, April 14th, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. There will be a “Freewill Offering” for your bowl, soup and bread. You may bring your own bowl or you can use the church bowls. The soup will be provided by Averill Park, Sand Lake and West Sand Lake area restaurants.
The 2013 Daffodil Brunch will be held Sunday, April 21, at Oakwood Cemetery’s Earl Chapel. Enjoy custom omelets, bacon, stuffed French toast, fresh fruit, homemade pastries and more, while you are surrounded by magnificent Tiffany windows, intricate marble mosaics and rich oak furnishings in this National Historic Landmark. New this year will be a cash bar offering $5 mimosas (license pending.) Experience the thrill of a ride through the cemetery in one of Jack Byrne’s famous antique cars or take a stroll among the thousands of daffodils planted by Oakwood volunteers. For Reservations call 1-800-556-6273 with your name, phone number, preferred seating time and number of adults and children. Please speak clearly. $18.pp payable at the door by cash or credit card but you MUST reserve ahead. Children under 5 are free but we need to account for seats. 10AM and 12Noon seatings. Limited to 100 people per seating. For GPS directions use 186 Oakwood Avenue Troy. The Daffodil Brunch is held annually by the Friends of Oakwood as a fundraiser to help maintain the chapel and the two Victorian gatehouses as well as the cemetery grounds.
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Calling all Grandparents, the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton is hosting a Grandkids Day on Friday, March 29, 2013, beginning at 11:00 a.m. We have scheduled Easter egg coloring, and a visit from Dyken Pond Environmental Center, we will all enjoy a lunch of Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli, Green Beans, Italian Bread and Cookies for dessert, available at a special price for the kids of $1.00. All Rensselaer County seniors and family’s welcome, reservations required 279-3485.
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Averill Park Sand Lake Fire Dept Auxiliary is hosting an AllYou-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on March 30th, from 8AM to 12PM at the Averill Park Sand Lake Fire Department. Menu: Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage/Bacon, Homefries, Toast, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Coffee and Tea. Cost: $7 for Adults, $5 for Children 6-12 and Children 5 and under are free.
2nd ANNUAL ‘TASTE AND TOAST’ Please join us for the 2nd Annual ‘TASTE AND TOAST’, sponsored by the Averill Park Education Foundation and hosted by the Burden Lake Country Club on Friday, April 19th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. This year’s tasting features a variety of wines and spirits from guest Brian Gwynn, Specialty Wine and More’s “The Wine Guy”, plus bourbon tasting by Bill Blake, Empire Merchants. Guests will enjoy appetizers, a pasta station, carving station and more. This Fun Night Out we will have entertainment by April Marie and Michael Lamkin and will once again feature a wine pull. Reservations are required at $35.00 per person. To register, please go to www.averillparkef.org and pay online with our PayPal account ; or mail a check to Averill Park Education Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Averill Park, NY 12018 (Payable to APEF). Questions? Call Sue Powers at 674-3682. Join us in supporting the Averill Park Education Foundation in its efforts to enhance educational opportunities for Averill Park Students!
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Rt. 43, West Sand Lake • 674-1880 FREE PASTA DINNERS Please come and join us on Tuesday evenings at 5:30PM at the First Reformed Church in Wynantskill for a free pasta dinner. Dinner includes pasta with either plain or meat sauce, tossed salad, rolls, homemade desserts and beverages. The dates for the dinners in the month of April will be April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. The church is located on the corner of Main Avenue and Church Street in the village of Wynantskill......hope to see you there.
EAST GREENBUSH FIRE COMPANY FISH & CHIPS FUNDRAISER DINNERS The East Greenbush Fire Company is expanding its series of Fish & Chips Fundraiser Dinners. The event features a Fish Fry Dinner with Fries and Cole Slaw for $8.50, Clam Roll Dinner with Fires and Cole Slaw for $7.50 and a dog Dinner with 2 Hot Dogs, Fries and Cole Slaw for $6.50. We will also have New England and Manhattan Clam Chowder for $3.50 per bowl, Sweet Potato Fries $4.00 and Cheddar Fires for $3.00. The East Greenbush Fire Company, will be hosting the benefit fish fry dinners at our Fire Station at 68 Phillips Road from 4:30PM to 7:30PM, Friday, March 29th. Come and enjoy a good meal with a great atmosphere! Supporters may eat-in or take-out, beverages will also be available. The proceeds of the events will benefit community projects such as youth sports team sponsorships and our scholarship program. Any questions, contact Tim Boel at 858-2332.
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ROAST BEEF DINNER at SALEM UMC of WSL Salem will be holding a Roast Beef dinner on April 13th from 4:30pm till 6:00pm, for the small price of $11 for adults, and a lower cost for children. The All-YouCan-Eat Dinner will also include mashed potatoes, green beans, butternut squash, coleslaw, gravy, rolls, and a slice of one of our large selection of pies for dessert. The church is located just off Shaver Road. Reservations are appreciated (walk-ins on an as available basis) by calling the church office at 674-3106. We look forward to providing the community with a wonderful dinner at a fantastic price.
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST The Hoags Corners Fire House will host an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday, April 7th, from 8AM – 11AM. Our All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Style Breakfast includes: Scrambled eggs, homefries, applesauce, fruit cocktail, blueberry & regular pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate milk, orange juice, toast, and english muffins. Cost: Adults - $7.00; Children ages 6-12 $4.00; Children 5 and under – free. Eat-in or Take-out. Phone: 766-5474
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FISH FRY DINNER The South Schodack Volunteer Fire Company is offering Fresh Haddock Fish Fry Dinners on Friday evenings, 5:15PM to 7PM at 1567 Bame Rd., Castleton, during lent. Last Fish Fry is on Good Friday March 29th. Dinners cost $8.50. Hot dogs, chicken, homemade clam chowder and hand cut french fries will be served. Eat-in or Take-out. Phone: 732-2082
LEGION POST TO HOST “TRIBUTE TO ELVIS” The Ladies Auxiliary of the Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231 is holding a “Tribute to Elvis” the evening of Saturday, April 27th. Doors will open at 6:30pm at the Post located 200 Columbia Turnpike. A Turkey Dinner will be served at 7:00pm with the show scheduled for 8:00pm. The cost for the whole package is $30 per person. For those who would like to just attend the show at 8:00PM, the cost is $20.00. Reservations may be made by calling the Post at (518) 462-7006 or stopping by at the Lounge during business hours. Parties of 8-10 are invited to request reserving a table for the evening. Proceeds will benefit the veterans’ programs of the local American Legion Post.
RENSS. ALUMNI ASSOC. HALL OF FAME DINNER & INDUCTION CEREMONY Sunday, April 21st, 2013, at Moscatiello’s Restaurant, Rte 4, N. Greenbush, NY ~ Cocktail Hour 6-7pm-hors d’oeuvres & cash bar ~ Dinner 7pm-Salad, Beverages, Buffet & Dessert ~ Induction Ceremony 8:30-10pm ~ Tickets $40/pp, check made out to Rensselaer Alumni Association, 25 Van Rensselaer Dr., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Honoring, in Alphabetical Order ~ Barry Cavanaugh, Class of ’75, Keith Chambers, Class of ’75, The Class of ’48, James Cochran, Class of ’66, Louis H. Dutcher, Class of ’24 (posthumously), Marcia Lehner, SJA Renss Class of ’35 (posthumously), Charles “Ernie” Mann, Class of’ ’65, Robert Pasciullo, PhD in Higher Education Class of ’48, Ernest Blaine Richard, Class of 48 (posthumously), Linda Rozell Shannon, PhD in Education, Class of ’72.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 28th Worship Services *5pm, *6pm, and 7:30pm GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29th Worship Services *1pm, *6pm, and *7:00pm EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31st Sunrise Service 6am Cemetery Hillside Service Easter Breakfast 7am Fellowship Hall Easter Worship Services *8am, *9:30am, and *11am *Childcare available
Brunswick Church 42 White Church Lane Troy, NY 12180 • 518-279-3792 www.brunswickchurch.org HAM AND JELLY BEAN DROP OFF Sponsored by the Little Sisters of the Poor to benefit the elderly Residents at Our Lady of Hope Residence, 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane (behind St. Ambrose Church), Latham, New York, will be held on Saturday, March 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please bring hams to be used for meals for our Residents, along with bags of jelly beans for treats. Sisters and Volunteers will be on hand to greet you at your car to accept your donations. For more information, please call 518-785-4551. Our Lady of Hope Residence is a residential health care facility serving the elderly poor. It serves the elderly poor regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity in the local community.
ALGONQUIN MS OUTSTANDING STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING FEBRUARY Each month teachers at Algonquin Middle School recognize students who consistently go above and beyond to make our school, community and world a better place. Students are selected for these honors based on the Algonquin Mission which is to empower students by cultivating creativity, instilling respect and responsibility, and fostering success and achievement through whole-child, student-centered learning. Congratulations go out to the students listed below for their outstanding contributions to the Algonquin Middle School community in the month of February: Grade 6 Wall of Fame Students: Sydney Gile, Lauren Hogle, Nixon Kwok, Joey Natalie, Ryan Reardon, Tristan Shelhamer, Micayla Slattery, Madelyn Vanaken, Abby Vandenberg, Julia Zaremba. Grade 7 Student Spotlight Students: Heath Glasgow, Alyssa Herbold, Stephanie Jankovic, Ryan Kronau, Nathan Lapinski, Jacob Miller, Rachel Quell, Kristina Sanchez, Bryan Sleasman, Manvir Sohal. Grade 8 Mission Accomplished Students: Katie Glanton, Emily Haworth, Brianna Isby, Rebecca Kelly, Cammy Kwok, Zach Larkin, Molly Reigert, Tyler Swint, Kelsey VanFleet, Jacob White.
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RACHEL’S CHALLENGE COMMUNITY EVENT While her life was tragically cut short during the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999, Rachel Joy Scott’s shining example of kindness and compassion was not defeated that day. Come hear the inspiring true story of one girl’s dream being fulfilled over a decade after her death. The presentation is a powerful reminder of the little things we can do every day to make our world a better place. Recommended Audience: 6th Grade and Up ~ April 10th, 6:30PM at Maple Hill High School, 1216 Maple Hill Road, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033.
WPI CHARLES O. THOMPSON SCHOLARS
JEREMY VERMILYEA STUDIES ABROAD AT CHAMPLAIN’S DUBLIN, IRELAND CAMPUS Jeremy Vermilyea, a Psychology major from Averill Park, NY is currently studying abroad at the Champlain College Campus in Dublin, Ireland. At Champlain’s state-of-the-art Academic Center in Dublin, Vermilyea and other students have the opportunity to receive international perspective and prepare to be global professionals. Vermilyea, a Junior will be studying in Ireland for the remainder of the spring semester. Local Champlain faculty and staff at the Dublin Campus provide guided immersion tours, as well as encourage students to make their own travel opportunities. While abroad, students are also able to create strong friendships, share experiences and support each other in their explorations of place and self.
The following local residents were recently named Charles O. Thompson Scholars at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the 20122013 academic year. Katherine Amato of East Greenbush, is a first-year student majoring in biochemistry. Scott Lonergan of Troy, is a first-year student majoring in actuarial mathematics. Named in honor of the first president of WPI, this honor recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students. To be eligible for membership, students must receive all A’s and B’s (with a minimum of six A’s) in their academic subjects during their first three terms at WPI.
DISCOVER SORRENTO THIS NOVEMBER The Sand Lake Town Library is pleased to announce a November 1-8 trip to Sorrento, Italy, which overlooks the most beautiful bays of the Amalfi Coast. For just $2,127 per person sharing (inclusive of air, land, departure taxes, and fuel surcharges), you’ll enjoy six nights at a first-class hotel, a guided walking tour of Sorrento with limoncello tasting, a welcome dinner with wine, daily breakfast, and an authentic farewell dinner with wine. Optional side trips include the Amalfi Coast with Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello; the Isle of Capri; Pompei and Naples; and a lemon farm tour where you can sample authentic limoncello and mozzarella. A deposit of $300 (plus insurance, if desired) reserves your spot, with an additional deposit of $1,200 due by July 22. Final payment is required August 21. Trip cost includes a $50 donation to the Sand Lake Town Library. For more information, pick up a brochure at the library’s front desk, call Noreen Yost at 674-0015, go to noreenyost.com, or call Susan Sheehan at Celtic Tours at 8620042 or 800-833-4373 ext. 328.
CHECK OUT CLASSES OFFERED BY AVERILL PARK ADULT EDUCATION!! Upcoming classes available through Adult Education can be found by visiting the Averill Park School District website at: averillpark.k12.ny.us. Go to the column on the left side of the webpage...click “programs” and then “Adult and Continuing Education” Browse through the brochure and if interested, you can find registration forms on the last page. IF you would like a copy of the flyer mail to you, please call 674-7191. Leave your name and address and one will be mailed to you. You may also pick one up at the Averill Park High School. We have golf and tennis lessons for adults and children, Car Maintenance, many different Yoga Classes, Zumba, Dexie’s Exercise, PIYO (Pilates & Yoga) art classes, dog training, Estate and Wills, Medicare, Buying and Selling a Home, Getting the Most Out of Social Security class, and more. Time is running out!!
BLOOMING GROVE CEMETERY LOT OWNERS MEETING The Blooming Grove Rural Cemetery Annual Meeting will be held April 2, 2013 at the Blooming Grove Reformed Church, located on Blooming Grove Drive in Defreestville, NY at 7PM. All lot owners are welcome to attend.
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athlete OF THE WEEK GREG HOTALING ~SCHOLAR ATHLETE by: Lauren Navratil
by Claire Everett Although you wouldn’t know it by looking outside, spring sports are just around the corner. Many of the pre-season scrimmages this week were postponed, but there is still a light at the end of the tunnel! You can expect to hear about some APHS varsity sporting events next week! This week I will be addressing a sport rarely mentioned by the column, due to its absence at Averill Park, but whose athletes deserve to be recognized. This week the AP Swimmers took central stage. Although AP doesn’t have a swimming team, there are a number of athletes that take it upon themselves to compete through other schools or in the community. This week was the Gold Championships for the Adirondack League Swimming Competition. The meet involved athletes from Utica to the Canadian Border to Vermont. Averill Park was represented by three swimmers: Sarah Herbold an 8th grader at Algonquin Middle School and Jessica McMillan and Sean Zelenke of Averill Park High School. The youngest of the swimmers, Sarah Herbold, swims for the Albany Starfish Swim Club. Sarah took first place for the 1650 yard freestyle (one mile), first place for the 500 yard freestyle, first place for the 100 yard freestyle, and second place for the 50 yard freestyle and 200 yard free-style. In addition, she placed in the finals for all of her events that included 100 yard butterfly, 100 yard backstroke, 400 yard Individual Medley, and the 200 backstroke. She also received a Second Place High Point Award for her age group of 13-14. This excluded the 1650 yard swim. Congratulations Sarah and just keep swimming! The two high school students, Jess and Sean, both swim for Uncle Sam Swim Club. Both of them also represented both their own team and Averill Park very well. Jessica finished 8th place in the 100 yard back, 16th in the 100 yard free and 12th in the 200 yard fly. Sean took 11th in the 500 yard free, won 14th in the 200 m and finished 15th in the 100 yard back. Great job to both Sean Zelenke and Jessica McMillen for each being named MVP on their individual swim teams and making it to the finals in 3 events. Congratulations to all the swimmers who competed in the Gold Championship. Your skill and initiative to tackle a sport not played at your school, and at such a high level, is outstanding. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at claireeverett11@gmail.com.
LOOKING FOR MANAGERS & COACHES Twin Town Little League is accepting inquiries from individuals interested in managing & coaching in our new Intermediate Division. Games are played on a 50/70 field on Monday & Thursday evening’s between late April & early June. The Intermediate Division is for 12 & 13 year old players. Players are eligible to play even if they don’t reside within the Twin Town boundaries. Interested parties should contact Don at 424-5311 or e-mail twintownlittleleague@gmail.com
KIWANIS CLUB of SAND LAKE SUMMERFEST SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake will once again sponsor a softball tournament at Summerfest. We invite anyone to form a team and join the fun. Get your friends, neighbors, coworkers together and play ball! Date: Sunday, June 16th 2013 (Sunday morning if needed); Time: 8AM to 4PM; Location: Softball Fields at Butler Park; Contact: Stuart Nippes at 518-858-6534 or email: stuartnippes@alani-realty.com
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Spring sports at Averill Park High School have finally begun, which means all our baseball players are working hard every day to make sure they are ready for the long season to come. Our next athlete of the week is a scholar athlete who has been playing baseball since he could pick up a bat and ball. Greg Hotaling, a senior at APHS, is a four year starter for the varsity team. His main positions are center field and pitcher. Greg enjoys playing the game that he loves and the added competition just drives him to work harder. During games, he gets into his “zone”, where he feels as if he has everything under control and he is unbeatable. Being a four year starter on a varsity team doesn’t come easy to anyone, it takes lots of time and dedication. Hotaling believes that the season never really begins or ends for him, but rather, it lasts all year long. Greg practices on his own in the off-season as much as he can and then takes a month or two off. After that, he starts back up right where he left off so he can improve in any way possible. Greg has also been very academically successful over the years. He has always been the type of student to get his work done and strive to earn the best grades possible. “Being a scholar athlete means that you can balance your school work along with playing a sport,” says Hotaling. This year he is taking Physics, Pre-Calculus, Men’s Literature, Detective Fiction, Participation in Government, Economics, Engineering Design and Development and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). In the future, Hotaling would like to continue playing baseball as long as possible and at the highest level he can achieve. He is currently looking at Central Connecticut State University where he would play baseball and major in Mechanical Engineering. In his spare time, Greg likes to spend most of his time outside by fishing, hunting and playing some casual baseball. A lot of people have helped inspire Greg to be the person he is today including his family, friends and coaches. He would like to thank his coaches and his dad for always pushing him to do the best that he can at everything. We wish Greg and the rest of the Varsity Baseball team the best of luck in their season!
REGISTRATION for AVERILL PARK SPRING RECREATIONAL SOCCER NOW OPEN!!! The Averill Park Youth Soccer Spring Recreational League is now open for registration. This all-play program is open to players in grades K through 6. Play will begin the end of April. Players will have a practice followed by a game on the same weeknight. Grades K and 1 will practice/game on Tuesdays, Grades 2 and 3 will practice/game on Wednesdays and Grades 4, 5 and 6 practice/game on Thursdays. To register and get more information, go to our website http://averillparkyouthsoccer.com and follow the link provided for Spring Recreational Soccer. Registration fee $60 until April 1, 2013. Late registration fee $75.00 from April 2 through April 7, 2013. Please consider volunteering to coach when you register your child. Interested student referees should register as well. Questions should be directed to springrec@ averillparkyouthsoccer.com.
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** SAVE MODIFIED SPORTS AT ALGONQUIN!** Attention Averill Park parents!! Modified sports at Algonquin Middle School are not in the school district budget for the 2013– 2014 school year. YES, we’ve heard this before, but please be aware that the Board of Education and the administration have made it clear that there is no possibility that these programs will be funded with district budget money next year. The only hope of restoring these programs is for concerned parents and coaches to work together and raise the necessary money. This is too important to ignore! Please keep your eyes and ears open as plans are underway to organize and bring sports back to our middle school – please get involved! GO WARRIORS!! ~ The Averill Park Booster Club and friends
PWC / BOATER SAFETY COURSE On Sunday, April 28th, 2013, The American Legion Post 1489, 111 Main Ave., Wynantskill will host a PWC/Boater Safety Program from 8AM - 4:30PM. This is a NASBLA and New York State approved certification course for 14 yrs. and older. The course acquaints boaters of all ages with safe and legal boating practices. Students completing this course and passing the instructor-administered exam will earn the New York State Boater Safety Certificate. There is a $ 25.00 Advanced registration fee, with a limited class size, so register early. To register, call Bill McGuirk at 441-0013. Sponsored by The Sons of The American Legion Post #1489 with proceeds to benefit area youth organizations.
2013 TWIN TOWN LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION Opening Day for the 62nd season is Saturday, April 20th…and now is the time to get registered….Let’s play ball! Twin Town Little League offers T-Ball & Rookie (ages 4-6), Farm (ages 7-8), Minors (ages 9-10), Majors (ages 11-12) Intermediates (ages 12-13) and a Challenger division to any boy or girl interested in playing baseball. This season we are expanding to offer Little League baseball at the Intermediate levels which will be children 12-13 years old. This is an exciting division played on a 50/70 field. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Twin Town Little League. For more information or registration, please go online to our website www.ttll.com.
AVERILL PARK ROAD RUNNERS YOUTH CLUB NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS The Averill Park Road Runners youth club is now taking registrations for the 2013 Track & Field season. The club is open to anyone ages 7-14 who likes to run, jump, throw and most of all, have FUN! You do not have to be a resident of the Averill Park School District. Kids can choose from many events including sprints, distance running, hurdles, long jump, high jump, shot put, turbo javelin and discus. Practices will be held Monday & Thursday evenings at the Averill Park High School. There are several meets throughout the season, which runs from April 8th through the Junior Olympics in June. Registration is now available on our website at www.aproadrunners.com. The registration fee is $50 plus uniform if needed. There is a $10 sibling discount. A $15.00 late fee will be added on April 1st. Membership in the United States Track and Field Association ($20) is also required to participate and provides insurance coverage. Call Renee Capuano at 732-2585 if you need help with registration or have questions about the team. We are a parent run organization and parental involvement is required. This is a great place for children to try something different, make new friends, get exercise and have fun! All abilities and skill levels are welcome. See you at the track!!
RENSSELAER YOUTH RUGBY TEAM IS LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS!
and recreation MELVIN ROADS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL FUNDRAISER EVENT Melvin Roads Post 1231 American Legion Baseball team is hosting a Fundraiser Karaoke Night on Friday, March 29th, from 8PM-12 at the Melvin Roads American Legion Post on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Melvin Roads American Legion baseball team as they prepare for a run at their 3rd NYS Championship in the last 6 years. Come try your singing voice as you try to “hit” that note in support of the team. Contact Joe Peluso at 258-0998 for details.
MAPLE HILL YOUTH LACROSSE 2013 WHAT: Maple Hill Youth Lacrosse (MHYL) is an instructional lacrosse program for grades K-8 boys and girls. WHEN: Boys (grades 3-8) Mid April - Mid June 2013. Girls (grades 3-8) Mid April - Mid June 2013. Yearlings (K-2) Sunday mornings End of April - Mid June. WHERE: Practice sessions for all levels and home games for grades 3-8 will be scheduled for Middle and High School grounds. Games will be played throughout the Capital District. WHO: The program is available to Schodack and the surrounding communities. SIGN UP: Registration can be done online at Maplelax.com. (Please use our online payment system. If paying by check please mail to MHYL Foundation, PO Box 65, Castleton, NY 12033). Please register early so coaching determinations, rosters, and schedules can be made. COST: Yearlings $40, Grades 3-8 $100. Not included in the MHYL registration cost is your US Lacrosse membership, which is required for all players and coaches. (U.S. Lacrosse memberships can be done through our website or at USLacrosse.org). NEEDED: The following equipment is required for boys’ grades 3-8 and should be provided by the player. Girls may play on the boys team, but must use all of the same Lacrosse gear. Stick (long sticks may be used in grades 7-8), Mouth guard (Must be able to attach to helmet), Protective cup (required for goalies, strongly recommended for all players), Helmet, Gloves, Shoulder pads, arm pads. **If we have enough girls, we will field an all-girls team. The following equipment for girls grades 3-8 and must be provided by the player** Stick (Girls are strongly encouraged to use a girls’ stick), goggles (Only goggles approved for lacrosse play are permitted), Mouth guard. **All that is required for Yearlings is a Lacrosse Stick** Note about protective gear: A limited amount of protective gear is available for a small rental fee and deposit. If your player needs gear, please indicate that on the registration form and you will be contacted with further details. This will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is the intent of MHYL that cost of the program and protective gear should not be a deterrent for any player. Please contact us if you have any questions. Contact Kyle Randall at 732-1602, Chris Schule at 732-2244 or Mark Crawford at 732-1216. email us a mhylfoundation@gmail.com or randallky@egcsd.org.
Our teams are composed of high school students from around Rensselaer County, and we are not affiliated with any specific school. We compete against teams in the Capital District and have a great time doing it! Rugby is a full contact sport, and no, we don’t need pads! By the way, girls play by the same rules as the boys. No experience is necessary, and there is a place for every athletic build out on the field. Our season is about to start, so if you think you’re tough enough. . . contact Coach Freeman at 928-6596 or nfreeman@live.com.
2013 RUN 4 VOCATIONS! PROGRESSIVE WORSHIP SERVICE
Everyone has a vocation! What’s Yours’? Come out and witness to your vocation of single, married, priestly, diaconal or religious life! WHAT: 5K opportunity to Walk or Run; WHEN: Saturday, April 20th; WHERE: The Crossings in Colonie; REGISTRATION: online at www.albanyvocations.org/r4v13.html Register by April 1st for $20.00 per person. Late Registration $30.00. Free T-shirt while they last and lunch included. Call Sister Rosemary at 518-674-3818 for more information. This event is sponsored by the Vocation Office of the R.C. Diocese of Albany.
A new evening worship service celebrating the progressive spiritual traditions will be starting at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 1583 Carney Road, Castleton, 7:00 – 7:45 pm. We will journey through the seasons of the year and the seasons of life, open to an evolving spiritually-creative culture. If you have a heart and mind to celebrate the progressive spirituality, and enjoy a creative path, this might just be the worship service for you! Come, experience guided meditation, acoustic guitar/ drum music and vocalist. Consider the wisdom of philosophers, the thoughts of theologians, and the Spirit of All Life engaging us anew for yet another generation. Phone: 518-931-4072.
ROY HOBBS MEN’S BASEBALL LEAGUE SEEKING PLAYERS
SCHODACK TOWN BOARD OPPOSES NY SAFE LAW
The Capital District Roy Hobbs Men’s Baseball League is looking for players ages 30 and over for the upcoming season. The season runs from May through August with 21 regular season games plus playoffs. For more information, go to leaguelineup.com/cdrh, or call Ken at 470-7894.
Letter of the Editor: On January 15, 2013, Governor Cuomo signed into law the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act). As one of 10 motions considered in their meeting on March 14, the Schodack Town Board (STB), without debate, unanimously approved resolution 2013-099 opposing the NY SAFE ACT. Key provisions of NY SAFE include: 1) a mental-health alert; 2) a tougher assault weapons ban; 3) stronger regulations on ammunition; 4) statewide recertification of handguns and assault rifles; 5) universal background checks - closing the private-sales loophole; 6) the Webster Provision, making murder of a first responder engaged in duties an A-1 felony; 7) an extension of Kendra’s Law; 8) protection of families (when under an order of protection); 9) safe gun storage 10) provisions to keep guns out of schools; and 11) tougher penalties for illegal gun use. The Board members spent as little effort in drafting Resolution 2013-099 as in debating it; the verbiage comprising 2013-099 is identical to Resolution P/68/13 passed by the Rensselaer County Legislature. Are the STB members encouraged to vote a certain way by higher-ups in the Republican Party? Is the STB expected to march lock-step with the NRA? The resolution refers to Second Amendment rights; however, we all know that there are common-sense limitations to the amendment. One can’t own a 50-caliber machine gun, a grenade launcher, or a howitzer. Voters may like to know what specific provisions of NY SAFE STB members found objectionable or an infringement on second-amendment rights. There are members on STB who never say a word in meetings other than “aye” to vote with the majority. We would like to know their opinions on universal background checks and high-capacity magazines. Since the STB has brought up the issue of guns, they should have a serious, open debate about the issue, and whether, for example, members are in favor of arming principals and teachers in Schodack schools. We question whether the STB, in passing this second-hand resolution, has given the issue of guns any serious thought. ~ David and Barbara Spink
GRAFTON LAKES TO OFFER OUTDOOR PROGRAMS DURING SPRING BREAK Grafton Lakes State Park is offering two fun Spring Break programs for the kids. A Treasure Hunt in the woods will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, at 1pm and the annual Trout Discovery Program will be making a splash on Thursday, April 4th, at 1pm. On Tuesday, April 2nd, Grafton Lakes will be guiding adventurers on a Treasure Hunt in the “Wild Wood” and Shaver Pond Trail using a map and compass. Finding clues and animal signs along the trail, your team will work together to find the treasure at the trail’s end. Course requires adult participation, but kids five and older will enjoy this playful activity that starts at 1pm from Shaver Pond Center, 194 Shaver Pond Road. $3/ participant. Space is limited, so please call 279-1155 to preregister. On Thursday, April 4th, families can come meet the brown trout we’ve been raising since October in the Park Office during our Trout Discovery Program. You’ll learn about how they survive in the park’s waters. If the water has warmed enough, we will be stocking them in the waters of Second Pond. Program begins at 1pm at the Park Office. $2/participant or $5/family. Please call 279-1155 to pre-register. The park is also open daily from 8am to dusk for families who would like to enjoy a day in the outdoors with offerings such as the restored Dickinson Fire Tower or a picturesque hike around Shaver Pond. For more information about our programs, please call Liz Wagner at 518-279-1155 or email Elizabeth.wagner@parks.ny.gov.
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Children grieve personal losses just as much as adults do and also need support. The Wave Riders program of The Community Hospice helps children “ride the waves of grief” in a caring environment. Thursdays at 5:00 p.m., starting April 11 through May 16, the program of peer support groups, for children in grades K through 8th grade, will take place at the Hospice office at 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer. For detailed information, please contact Julia Soto at 2858100. In these group experiences, children develop skills to help them cope with the losses they may encounter throughout their lives and build self esteem. According to Liz Smith, Supervisor of Bereavement Services, “It is important that children be able to recognize their normal feelings of sadness and grief, and have the opportunity to express them in a safe and comfortable setting. When they share with other grieving children, they feel less isolated.”
Reserve Your Posting on this Bulletin Board Today~ Call for Details and Rates 674-2841. Circle Theatre Players is calling for submissions of one-act plays to compliment the 2013-2014 season with an around the world theme. These one acts are part of the expanded season in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Sand Lake Center for the Arts as a community arts center. Production dates for the one-act play festival are Oct 17, 18, 19, 20. Each typed entry must be unpublished, not professionally produced, and run from ten to thirty minutes, with a front page containing your name, address, phone number(s) and email address. Please don’t include personal identification on other pages. Plays may be set locally or in an exotic location, in modern times or in ancient times. Setting should be made clear in the exposition or the dialogue of the play. Fewer than five characters are recommended, and minimal set pieces and costumes are essential. You are eligible to submit if you live in one of the following counties: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington, or the area of Bennington, North Adams, and Pittsfield. While royalties will not be paid, there is no entry fee, and prizes will be awarded to selected works. Four hard copies of each play should be submitted by May 15 to the SLCA-CTP One Act Play Festival, PO Box 179, Averill Park, NY, 12018 (no email submissions). All playwrights will be notified of decisions by July 15. Plays will be staged, judged, AND prize money will be awarded.
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“A TASTE-FULL EVENING” Spend an evening sampling wine from the fruits of our local wineries, lagers and ales from our area’s microbreweries, and desserts from the multitude of our region’s bakeries. Step out upon the rooftop terrace to watch the setting sun behind the silhouette of the Albany skyline. Shop among the vendors while trying your luck on the numerous raffle items...all while helping the women and children of St. Paul’s Center, a shelter for homeless families in Rensselaer. “A Taste-Full Evening”, an annual fundraiser for St. Paul’s Center will be held this year on Thursday, September 19th, from 6pm to 9pm at taste in Downtown Albany. The John Beaudoin Compassion Award will be presented to the late Pastor Lee Dyer, one of the founders of St. Paul’s Center. Discounted tickets are available through 3/31 for $45/person. To purchase, visit: www.StPaulsCenter.com or call 518-434-2910.
“IN THE PARK” Friedrich Nietzsche once said that, “The essence of all beautiful art, all great art is gratitude”. And if it’s one thing a select few of Averill Park art students have right now is gratitude. Ten lucky students have had their art pieces selected to be in the 2013 High School Regional at the Albany Center Gallery. This is a huge honor and they are very lucky to be selected. All the pieces are all unique and different along with using various medias ranging from; Acrylic Paint to clay, from C41 prints to charcoal and from Chromira prints to pen and ink. The following students have been chosen to participate; Samantha Bedell (Grade 12) with her Untitled Print, Jessica Bowen (Grade 12) with her piece entitled “Whoosh”, Katelyn Easterling (Grade 11) with her Untitled Print, Jenna Hull (Grade 10) with her piece “Me, Myself and Others”, Madison Huntley (Grade 11) with her clay “Portrait Vessel”, Caitlin Jansson (Grade 10) with her print entitled “After Math”, Jacqueline Kindlon with two pieces one called “Belle’s Sandwich” and the other “Dead Sea”, Larkin McNamara (Grade 10) with her untitled pen and ink, Lydia Sharp with her painting “Histo-Entomology” and Ava Welling with her clay piece entitled “Remains”. I wish them all the best and hope that at least one of our very talented students places at this event. Awards for the event will be announced on March 27th.
*EASTER *CELEBRATE *WORSHIP Don’t you desire to celebrate Easter in a service where you are welcome to come as you are? Where you can connect with God and others; let down your guard and there is no false pretense? Where you sense peace in an unsettled world and leave having your soul feel refreshed? Then you want to connect with us at CONNECTING POINT CHURCH in our new, beautifully remodeled facility where we teach the Bible and its relevance in today’s world so you can learn and grow. Join us on Sunday, March 31st, beginning with an Easter Egg Hunt for the younger children and a Scavenger Hunt for the older children at 9:30am, with a variety of refreshments while you fellowship. We will reflect on Jesus’ resurrection during our Worship Service which will begin at 10:30am. Hope to see you there! Connecting Point Church is located at 568 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, in the Van Den Houten Square. Visit us on the web at www.myconnectingpoint.org
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: LAMPHERE STONEWORKS LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/28/13. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, Terry L. Lamphere, P.O. Box 397, Berlin, New York 12022. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
Notice of Formation of an LLC. Safe & Sound Home Inspections LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/29/12. Office location: Rensselaer County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Ronald P Mazzacco, 16 112th Street, N.Troy, NY 12182.
Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: Logistics Solutions Worldwide, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 28, 2013. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against if may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Logistics Solutions Worldwide, LLC, 2727 Doelner Circle, Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: Montana Enterprises, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/29/13. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to Cathy Hewitt c/o L.L.C. P. O. Box 24, Cropseyville, N.Y. 12052. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: OpViz, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/17/13. Office location: Rensselaer County. United States Corporation Agents, Inc has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. United States Corporation Agents, Inc shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 7014 13th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: Project One Management, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/22/2013. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copies of process to: c/o Project One Management, LLC, 48 Walker Street Rensselaer, New York 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Latest Date upon which LLC is to dissolve: no specific date. NOTICE OF FORMATION DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: RSVT LATHAM, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State, February 11, 2013. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Office: in Rensselaer County. Secretary of State is agent for process against LLC and shall mail copy to 600 North Greenbush Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144.
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Notice of Formation of Professional Limited Liability Company Name: Sarjeant PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/28/13. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Sarjeant PLLC, PO Box 117, Poestenkill, NY 12140. Purpose: Law Practice. 3/1/13. Notice of Formation of an LLC: TANGELZ HAIR SALON LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNY) on 2/26/13. Office location: Rensselaer County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process aginst the limited liability company served upon him or her is: JULIE THOMPSON, 48 WRONG WAY, AVERILL PARK, NY 12018. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TIMITRI, LLC, Office in Rensselaer Co. Articles of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/08/2013. SSNY design. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 94 Craver Road, West Sand Lake, New York 12196, also its principal business location. Purpose: any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL Notice of Formation Triple Eight Marketing, LLC Articles of Organization filed with SSNY on 1/24/13. Office location Rensselaer Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: US Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
NORTH GREENBUSH REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE SEEKING CANDIDATES VENDORS WANTED
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Looking for vendors for Sat mornings 9am to 1pm for Schodack newly formed Farmers Market, loc in the parking lot of the Pond View Medical Arts Building at 2500 Pond View, in Schodack, off Miller Rd. 1 mile from exit 10 of I-90. There will be no charge to vendors. Great location, lots of space. For more information contact Mark Bruno at 858-8636 or email mbruno@thespinneygroup.com
Landscape/construction. Looking for reliable, hardworking person, clean driving record a must, experience pref. but will train 6742444 Live in PCA or HHA. Interested in working 3 days and having the other 4 off? Call Concepts of Heath Care. 885-2020 Town Comptroller. Full time. The town of EG is currently looking to fill the position of Town Comptroller. For more information visit the town website eastgreenbush.org or email info@eastgreenbush.org by April 5, 2013.
The North Greenbush Republican committee is seeking candidates to run for a full slate of offices in the 2013 town election. Positions on the ballot include Town Supervisor, 2 Town Council seats, Town Clerk, Town Justice and Superintendent of Highways. Interested candidates need to reply to Committee Chairman Greg DeJulio either through e-mail (serejosh37@aol.com)or in writing by April 3, 2013. Candidates will then be interviewed by the full committee. Please direct any questions to Greg DeJulio at 423-0785, by e-mail, or by writing to PO BOX 2, Wynantskill, NY 12198.
HELP WANTED ATTENTION: Water Tech. & Customer Service positions: Training provided. Must be a HS Grad Starting $535 wk. Benefits & bonuses. 899-6519 H2o Solutions Booth rental available. The Mane Attraction. 788-3590
Landscape laborers & lawn maintenance person, experience & clean license a must. Laurel Ridge Landscapes 766-2325.
HELP WANTED Free home health aide training! Certification upon completion. Classes will be held in Albany, NY. Our next class is in May. Space is limited. Must have a clean license, solid work history and a vehicle. We offer vacation pay, excellent bonus & weekend premiums. Apply to: Interim Health Care www.interimhealthcare.com or call Lauren to schedule appointment (518)452-3655 E/O/E
Laborer for framing crew. Transp. a must. Exp. preferred. 366-2176
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Tru Tour Realty LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State of NY on December 26, 2012. Office location, County of Rensselaer. Secretary of State (“SSNY”) has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process served to: 14 2nd Dyke Road. Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: any lawful act.
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WEEBIL, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/27/1998. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Anthony P. Brown, 663 5th Ave., Troy, NY 12182. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Latest dissolve date: 2/28/2048.
IS COMING! The Rensselaer City Library located at 676 East St. across from Amtrak Station will hold a BOOK SALE in the Parking Lot on THURSDAY, April 11th, from 4 - 8pm (for vendors and advanced sales); FRIDAY April 12th, 11 - 8pm; SATURDAY April 13th, 9amNoon, bag sale 12-3pm. Other events: Gift Basket Raffle, Membership Drive. Please join Friends of the Library and support the beautiful Rensselaer Public Library.
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Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: 19 Garden Ave, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/4/13. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at 45 Rose Lane, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CAMERON ROAD, LLC The name of the limited liability company is Cameron Road, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on February 26, 2013 with the New York State Department of State. The County within this State where the office of the company is to be located is Rensselaer County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against the company is One Dodge Street, Wynantskill, New York 12198. The purpose of the business of the LLC is any lawful purpose permitted of a limited liability company in the State of New York.
DELLWOOD FARM ENTERPRISES, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State of New York on 07/18/2012. Office location, Rensselaer County. Secretary of State of New York State is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to Dellwood Farm Enterprises, LLC, 287 Riley Road, Melrose, New York 12121. No reported agent. Latest date of dissolution of LLC: None. Purpose: All legal purposes.
Notice of Formation A.M. Lloyd Enterprises, LLC Arts. of Org filed with SSNY on 12/4/2012 Off. Loc.: Rensselaer Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 63 Langenbach Rd. East Greenbush, NY 12061. Purpose: all lawful Activities. Notice of formation of limited liability corporation. Name: Alexander Cabinetry LLC. Articles were filed on 1/4/2013 with SSNY. Office location is in the county of Rensselaer. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 24 Madonna Lake Rd Cropseyville, NY 12052. Purpose: any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company (LLC): Name: AVALON HOME INSPECTION LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/04/2013. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O AVALON HOME INSPECTION LLC, 2561 NY Highway 43, Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. Notice of Formation of BOILINGBROOK FARM, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY on January 15, 2013. NY office location: RENSSELAER County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to 77 Cipperly Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. J. ANTHONY JORDAN, ESQ., Jordan & Kelly LLC, 4 Fisher Street, Greenwich, NY 12834. Notice of Formation of Indigo Hair LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/3/05. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 74 Palmer Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Purpose: any lawful activities. Notice of Formation Second Avenue RA LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/20/2013 Off. Loc.: Rensselaer Cnty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o The LLC, 11-06 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: all lawful activities.
Notice of Formation of Foreign LLC: Castleton Office Center LLC filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) pursuant to NY LLC law Sec. 802 on 12/26/12. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful business purpose. Princ. Office: 2 N Main St, Castleton on Hudson, NY 12033, Rensselaer County. SSNY is designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to The LLC, c/o Andrew Klein, 11555 Heron Bay Blvd. Suite 200, Coral Springs, FL 33076. Notice of formation of limited liability Company (LLC.) Name: Creekside Custom LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on Feburary 6, 2013. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 258 Rabie Road, Averill Park, New York 12018. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice is hereby given of the formation of CWC PROPERTIES, LLC as a New York State Limited Liability Company (LLC). The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the New York State Secretary of State was February 25, 2013. The principal office of the LLC is located at 70 123rd Street, Troy, New York 12182, in Rensselaer County. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the Company served upon him or her is: 70 123rd Street, Troy, New York 12182. The LLC has no specific date of dissolution. The LLC is organized for all purposes permitted under the laws of the State of New York. Filer: The DiFabio Law Firm, P.C., 4 Automation Lane, Suite 100, Albany, New York 12205. Notice of formation of Seven Skies 7 LLC. Arts of Org. Filed with the SSNY on 1/23/2013. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 71 Kent Place, Wynantskill, NY 12198. General purpose.
FOWLER, DOYLE, SPAIN, SPIESS & FLORSCH, PLLC Notice of Formation of Professional Service Limited Liability Company Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State of New York on 1/24/13. Office location, Rensselaer County. Secretary of State of New York State is designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the PLLC at 317 Brick Church Road, Troy, NY 12180. No reported agent. Latest date of dissolution of PLLC: None. Purpose: All legal purposes. FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Hudson V Apartments, LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Rensselaer County THIRD: The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: Joseph W. Zappone, Zappone & Fiore Law Firm, 6 Century Hill Drive, Latham, New York 12110. Joseph W. Zappone, Organizer NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). NAME: JC Holland Properties LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/16/2013. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 107 Moore Rd, East Greenbush, New York 12061. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. Please take notice of the formation of Jim Mylod Insurance Depot Agency, LLC, a limited liability corporation authorized to engage in of any lawful purpose. Jim Mylod Insurance Depot Agency, LLC, is located in Rensselaer County and maintains a postal address of 1186 Hoosick Road, Troy, New York 12180 The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on February 8, 2013. The Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process upon Jim Mylod Insurance Depot Agency, LLC.
REAL ESTATE As legislative representatives of District 4, including the towns of Schodack, Nassau and Sand Lake, we are happy to provide residents with an update on actions taken at the March 12, 2013 legislative meeting. In recent years, the Legislature has operated legislative offices under budget. We are proud that for 2012, the Legislature generated a savings of $115,000. This amount will be assigned to a Taxpayer Protection Fund that has been used during the past two years to help the county stay under the state property tax cap and protect needed services. The savings in the Legislature has meant the legislative budget is at a level comparable to the early 1990s. A re-bid of the county insurance policy two years ago netted a $900,000 savings and brought insurance costs below what the county paid in the early 1990s. County Executive Kathleen Jimino delivered her 2013 State of the County address at the meeting. The County Executive discussed county cost-cutting efforts along with job creation and economic development projects. She also discussed the work by the Legislature in supporting a project to expand the Regeneron facility in East Greenbush, which will help create 300 new jobs, by extending county sewer service. The Legislature passed a resolution seeking an audit of the state Medicaid program, following news reports of fraud in the taxpayer-supported system. We were joined by the family of Kristopher Nichols, who passed away after a brave fight with a serious illness. Chris was known as a great family man and friend and he will be missed. The Legislature was also joined by the family of Donald Justus of Castleton, who was active in civic and community affairs for generations. Don recently passed away, and we thanked his family for his dedication and contributions to our county. We also passed a resolution mourning the passing of Archie Sherman of Nassau. Archie passed away after decades of service to the community, leaving behind many friends. Legislators also passed a resolution in memory of Harold Loveridge, a Sand Lake resident, veteran of World War II who was active in Kiwanis and helping improve Butler Park. The next meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature is Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Residents are welcome to contact us at the legislative offices by writing to the Rensselaer County Legislature, 1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 or by e-mailing us via the official legislative website at www.rensselaercounty.org.
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER REENLISTMENTS Citizen Soldiers extend their service to state and nation Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Nicodeme Esmel from Hoosick Falls, has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Combat Aviation Brigade, 42nd Infantry Division. Command Sergeant Major Joseph Marino from Averill Park, has reenlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3-142nd Aviation. For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
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$1100/mo. Large rooms-- modern kit, 2 ba, very quiet, rural setting, 1000sf, water softener, w/d hookup, util. not incl., 3BR, LR, DR, on 2-acre lot, well water, conveniently located 15 min. from Albany, new appliances. Bright sunny house, front porch, back porch, 2nd floor living, full unfinished basement, drive in small car garage. Castleton school dist. (Maple Hill). Oil hot air heat, 15 min. out of Albany, Schodack Landing. Lease and credit check required. Avail. for rent April 1. Call 732-4169 to make an appointment. No pets, maybe small inside w/deposit. $575+ Nassau 2BR Small Home, AP Sch. W/D. NS/NP. 1st + sec. country setting. 281-2777 Averill PK. school dist. Unique country setting. 3 BR., 2- 1/2 ba. 1 full ba. front & back porches, big dining & living rm. garage, laundry rm. Built in pool. utils & heat incl. 1 1/2 mo. sec. $1800/ mo. 857-4602 Lake front 2 BR, 2 bath house for rent. Appl’s included. Glass Lake. Newly remodeled. 669-2766
VACATION RENTAL Schroon Lake Efficiencies. 1 or 3 BR, private sandy beach, boat docking, walk to town. 532-7649 www.theschroonlakeplace.com
$690. Remodeled 1 BR, 1st flr. All incl. Appl’s, new washer/dryer, ht, hw, elect. liv, din, kit. new cabinets, pantry, bath shower, refinished hw fl. NS, NP. Bus, o/s pkg. Responsible couple/single. Lease sec. 729-3089 $765 +util., 2br, Troy, RPI, 1st fl. hw flrs., w/d hkups., window blinds, NP/NS avail. 4/1 221-2522
APARTMENTS FOR RENT Nassau $600+ util. 1 BR. lrg. eat in kitchen. Single person pref. NP. no smoking. 766-4581 Nassau 1BR $500/mo. + utilities, on busline, low utility cost. Credit check, refs req’d. 331-1579
$795+$695, N. Grnbsh. 1 mi. X8. Perfect loc. like new, 1 huge, 1 smaller, secl., all appl. free net/cable, quiet, porch, priv. pond, deer, great views. NP /NS. 2862414
Nassau 1BR w/office new apt with heat and central air. No pets or smoking. $750. 477-6222
$800 lrg. 2 BR, Village of Nassau. HT/HW inc. laundry, o/s prkng. Big yard, park, 477-9100 pin# 307
New Lebanon modern 1 BR with heat. Deck. $650. No pets. Years lease. 477-6222
$960 Schod. Lovely country 2br. heat/water 1-2 people. N/P N/S Sec, lease. Avail now. 469-3685
New Lebanon modern 2 BR apt. with heat. w/d hk-up, h/w flrs. No pets. Lease. $800. 477-6222
2BR apt., no smoking/no pets. West Sand Lake 674-1111
Snyders Lake, large 1 BR, all util. included. $695. Security deposit. 283-9077
3BR, West Sand Lake w/garage $895 + utilities, lease, security deposit. NS, NP. Refs. 674-1111
Stunning 2 BR, nestled in the countryside. AP schools. W/D hkup, NP. $890+ util. 265-5984
E.G. 5 min. to Albany. $700+sec. +util. 1 lrg. BR, dbl closets, updated, priv. prkg, laundry, very quiet. Perfect for 1. NS. NP. 3657896
West Sand Lake. 2 BR, 3rd flr apt. w/d hkup., balcony. NP/NS. $900+ 1mo. sec. All util. & garbage included. Avail. 5/1/13. 674-3060
East Greenbush, 2 BR, 2nd. flr. 1 Ba. LR, kitchen, 1 parking spot. Heat & hw incl. $800. 526-9740
Green Island lg. 2BR Flat, downstairs, appliances, $750 Call 271-8002
HOMES FOR SALE 1997 Skyline mobile home. 1178 sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 bath, many upgrades and shed. In Bon Acre Park. $63,000. (518) 674-1629 Executive ranch, 4 BR, 2 ba. 30 min. Malta, Jiminey Peak skiing. Cobb Hill West Sand Lk.2,000 sq ft, reduced $240,000 674-3191 lm
GRAFTON VOL. FIRE DEPT. INDOOR YARD SALE Grafton Volunteer Fire Department and Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor their 2nd Annual INDOOR Yard Sale on Saturday, April 20th, from 8AM to 3PM, at Grafton VFW/Fire Hall located at 585 County Route 85 in Grafton. Reserve your table today! Single tables $20, and doubles $30. Call Jay 8173941 or Noelle 269-8988 for your reservation. Find out about our events on Facebook! https:// www.facebook.com/pages/ G ra f t o n -Vo l u n t e e r- F i r e Department
EG 1BR $695, heat, h/w incl. Well maint., newly renovated. Exc. cond., quiet complex. NP. Sec, refs, lease. 449-2122
“Home to a New Generation” One of 55 Reasons for the “55 and Better” to live at The Spinney at Pond View Reason #11: Pizza, Movie, Birthday, Game Parties! Yoga & Fitness/ Lectures & Workshops, and more... Included In Rent: TW Cable, Internet, Water/Sewer, Trash Removal, Mowing, Attached Garage w/Remote, Washer/Dryer, 24 hr. Emer. Service Visit Our Model Rental Cottage: M-F 9-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-3
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The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop (1249 Third Street, Rensselaer, at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets) will be open on Thursdays from 3 to 6PM; and on Saturday, March 30th, from 9AM to 2PM. The shop features household items, clothing for all sizes and ages (many name brands, very reasonable prices), books, toys and many one-of-a-kind items. A collection of Easter baskets and decorations is ready to welcome in Spring. The Thrift Shop is handicappedaccessible and can be entered from the parking lot in the rear.
CALLING ALL PLAYERS! St Jude the Apostle School is hosting a Texas Holdem Tournament on Saturday, April 13, at the school gymnasium, beginning at 1:00 pm (registration 1:00-1:30; tournament start at 1:30). Buy-in is $50 plus an entry donation to the school of $25. All buy-in money (excluding school donation of $25) goes directly to pool prizes. Refreshments and lunch will be served. You can secure a seat by calling the school to preregister at 283-0333. Payment must be provided at the time of registration. Walkins are also welcome.
BLOOD DRIVES • 4/01/2013, 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Rensselaer Elks - Dining Hall, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061; • 4/ 03/2013, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Evergreen Commons - Columbia Room, 1070 Luther Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061; • 4/ 04/2013, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Hudson Valley Community College Siek Campus Center - Exhibition Room, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180; • 4/12/2013, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Hoosick Falls Fire Department - Main Hall, Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090; • 4/13/2013, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Holy Spirit School - Gym, 667 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061; • 4/13/2013, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church - Church Hall, 175 Williams Road, Troy, NY 12180; • 4/17/2013, 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM, RPI Mueller Center - Lobby and Meeting Room, 15th Street, Troy, NY 12180; • 4/ 17/2013, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Samaritan Hospital - Board Room, 2215 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY 12180; • 4/22/2013, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Russell Sage College - Meyer Gym, 45 Ferry Street, Troy, NY 12180; • 4/22/2013, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Troy Masonic Temple - Dining Room, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy, NY 12180; • 4/22/2013, 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Brunswick Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall, 42 White Church Lane, Troy, NY 12180.
NAMI-RENSS. CO. & STRATTON VA TEAM TOGETHER FOR VETERAN FAMILIES In recognition of all of our American Heroes returning home from war with PTSD, depression, and other mental health difficulties, NAMI-Rensselaer County, Inc. is excited to announce that Stratton VA Hospital has invited our affiliate to teach the NAMI Family to Family course at the Stratton VA Hospital in Albany starting Thursday, April 4th, at 5:45pm and taught on a weekly basis for 12 weeks, ending on June 20th. It takes a warrior’s strength to ask for help… and supportive families to assist them back into recovery. NAMI Family to Family is a dynamic 12-week family psychoeducational course offered to, and taught by, individuals who have a loved one with a serious mental illness. This course is open to anyone in a relationship with an individual with mental health symptoms; this includes spouses, parents, children, siblings, and friends. The course is life changing and FREE, but you must pre-register by calling Mary Beth Honsinger at (518) 588-6949 or emailing us at namitroyrenss@aol.com.
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DECKS, PORCHES, GAZEBOS Carports,all type home home repair. repair.Free Carpots.All type Free ests. c 669-0814, 271-9161
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DIVORCE Uncontested papers prepared $349(incl. poor person app) incl. gov. fees if poor person app. is appr. 274-0380
HANDYMAN/ REPAIR 20 years experience. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. 766-9346
DRAIN CLEANING Full service drain cleaning & repairs, incl. camera/video inspections. Emergency service APS Sewer & Drain Cleaning 6740908 DRYWALL Best Drywall, Insul., hanging, taping, painting, ref., ins. 4287568 DRYWALL FINISHER 18 yrs. exp. 378-5326.
HOME CARE SERVICES Seniors, children, disabled, hospice experience, excellent references, Amy 518-533-3818
HOME REPAIR AND MORE Painting, masonry, elec. plumbing 25 years. Refs. Ken 857-7689.
HOUSE CLEANING Mittnight home/office cleaning. Yrs of quality work. Refs. 272-0438
HOUSE CLEANING Reas. rates, senior discount. Organizing expert. Marie 4412960
ELECTRICAL WORK Installations & repairs. Quality work, reas. rates. Steve 364-7231
HOUSE CLEANING Using Green cleaners. Call for price. Jill 727-1342
ELECTRICIAN Lammon Electric. Full lic. & ins. 25yrs exp., res./comm. 274-5100
HOUSECLEANING GLEAM TEAM. Res./Office. Over 34 yrs local exper. FULLYINSURED Gift certificates (518)477-7566
ESTATE PROBATE From $1000 plus court fees. 283-7496 FIREWOOD Order now. All hardwood, cut, split & deliv. Ready to burn. Quick delivery. $180/ cord. 658-2303 FIREWOOD All hardwood, cut, split, & delivered. $180/cord (518) 2791401 FIREWOOD Cut, split, delivered. Mixed hardwoods. $200/cord. John 2793660 FIREWOOD FULL CORD mixed hdwd, nicely dried,del. $250/cord. 488-1467 FLOORS Floating, hardwood, tile, refinishing. Ins. Free est. 3683716 HANDYMAN , REMODELING and Carpentry services. Experienced. Careful attention to detail. Insured. Guaranteed int/ext. work. Call Ernie Mumford 669-4530 HANDYMAN All repairs, painting, windows & doors. Brian (518) 732-7345 HANDYMAN Carpentry, masonry, sheetrock, rehab, paint, repairs, custom woodwork, flooring, carpet, chainsaw work. Free est, ins. 764-2679 HANDYMAN Framing, sheetrock, floors, finish work, painting, odd jobs. Free est. Great prices. Carmine 496-0968
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JOEYJUNK.COM Cleanouts, hauling, attics, b’ment garages. Get it done fast for less cash. Fully ins. 237-JUNK “5865 “ KITCHEN/ BATH REMODELING Quality work, free estimates. Call anytime 368-3716 LANDSCAPING Comm./Res. Spring cleanups, mulch, lawn care, installation, fully insured. 366-9094 victory-landscaping.com LANDSCAPING Comm./res. spring cleanups, mulch, lawn care/mowing. Fully ins. 518-813-5787 Superior Landscaping. LANDSCAPING D.J.M. Comm/Res. Lic. & Ins. cleanups, mowing, fert. 858-6514 LAWN CARE Bob’s Lawn Service. Locally owned. Mow, spring cleanup aerate, dethatch, overseeding. Prof. and ins. Call for quote. 8523436 Comm and residential. LAWNMOWERS Prompt, guaranteed repairs on most brands incl. Sears. Pkup/del. Mike Horowitz 477-8378 MASONRY All phases, new and old. Fully insured. Call Shawn 577-0962 MASSAGE THERAPY Therapeutic, Swedish, deep tissue massage. In-home visits. Jessica Reiblein LMT. 330-9067 j.reiblein.lmt@gmail.com Gift cert.
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PAINTER - PAPER HANGER 30 yrs exp. free est, fully ins. Economical prices Nancy 2484044 PAINTING - INT./EXT. AA Season’s Best Painting Svc. 20 yrs exp. Member of BBB. Insurance & refs. Major credit cards accepted. 424-0078 PAINTING BCT Painting. Smaller jobs specialty, senior & veterans discount. Over 25 yrs exp. John 235-3294
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TREE SERVICE Scheffler’s Tree Service. Removal, pruning, trimming. Insured, free estimates. Bill 4799749
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WINDOW CLEANING Ken’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured, commercial/ residential 40 year family exp. 766-4975
ROOFING No job too small. Fully ins., free est. Holland Roofing 451-9325 ROTO -TILLING Will till your garden, flower bed, etc. 283-0197 SEPTIC CLEANING Sand Lake Septic. Tanks cleaned, repair, new installation 674-3000 SEPTIC SERVICE Tanks cleaned, group rates avail. Call a neighbor! Gene 674-5223 SEWING MACHINE REPAIR Household/industrial, all makes, tune-ups,parts, supplies 674-8491 SPRING CLEANUP Lawn thatching, debris cleanup, gutters cleaned. Comm./Res. Insured. 479-4817 FIREWOOD - SPRING SPECIAL 5 cords/$900; must buy 5. Limited time & supply. Free delivery. Call 275-8988. SPRING-INTO-SUMMER!!! Total yard cleanup; removal of yard debris; garage clean outs and junk removal. Free estimates with an honest handshake. Call Chuck (518) 308-7842. STONE & DIRT DRIVEWAYS Repairs, Excavation, Ditching, Drainage. Stone & Gravel & Topsoil deliveries. Free est. insured. 258-4092/712-5332 TILE Floors, walls, showers. Quality work, free estimates. 368-3716 TREE SERVICE Brush, tree, shrub removal & trimming. Also small building demolition. Insured and experienced. Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444
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CRUISING SOLO MEETING Cruising Solo is a group of people single or married looking for someone to travel with. We will be holding a meeting April 11th at 6 to talk about our trip to New Orleans, Montreal, Erie Canal and much more. Call 2737861 and ask for Milly for more details on location or emailmillyjr@aol.com.
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The Man who never was. This is one of the finest and most significant hoaxes in history. It had a very limited audience - the German military intelligence and command structure up to and including Hitler. As plans got under way for the Allied invasion of Sicily in June 1943, British counter-intelligence agent Ewen Montagu masterminded a scheme to mislead the Germans into thinking the next landing would occur in Greece. This extraordinary operation, the stuff of legend, called for a dead body, dressed as a Royal Marine officer, Major William Martin, and carrying false information about a pending Allied invasion of Greece, to wash up on a Spanish shore near the town of a known Nazi agent. Major Martin was a completely fictiticious character - The Man Who Never Was. He never existed. The challenge was to make the scenario so perfectly believable that the Germans would accept the documents as genuine. The plot was given the code name “Operation Mincemeat.”: The plan was to have Major Martin’s body, still clutching the briefcase containing the letters he was carrying, washing up on the beach on the coast of Spain. An overturned life raft was to be found in the same area, giving the illusion of a plane crash at sea on the way to Gibraltar. The letters Major Martin carried were carefully designed deceptive fakes intended to suggest that the Allied invasion would be aimed at Greece and Sardinia, NOT Sicily. The body was iced down in a special container, and loaded aboard a British submarine. The onshore wind carried the body towards shore where the fisherman found it. After that the Spanish did exactly as Montagu had predicted. The body was found by a Spanish fisherman and was turned over to Spanish authorities and then to the German Agent who had the documents copied. To sum it up, the hoax worked beyond Montagu’s wildest dreams. It fooled everyone in the German command, including Hitler. The Germans to split and diluted their defenses in Sicily in a catastrophic way. An important Panzer division was diverted to Greece. A useful naval unit was sent to the Aegean, taking it out of action in Sicily. Defensive efforts were diverted from Sicily to Sardinia and Corsica. Significant parts of Sicily’s defenses were moved to the northern coast to be ready for an attack from Sardinia. The seriously weakened defenses of Sicily were unable to withstand the huge Allied assault and collapsed fairly quickly. After a few days the Germans began to suspect something, as the invasion of Sicily continued and nothing was happening at Sardinia and Greece, but it was too late to recover. “Mincemeat” had been swallowed whole. Ronald can be reached at:RBerti@nycap.rr.com BY
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The Savvy Caregiver is a FREE, multi-session training series for family caregivers. For most family caregivers, caregiving itself is a new role — one for which training is needed, just as one would receive training for any new job. The Savvy Caregiver program helps caregivers better understand the changes their loved ones are experiencing, and how to best provide individualized care for loved ones along the continued decline associated with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This program is free, but you must register at least 48 hours in advance by calling 518.867.4999 x200 or emailing tgarmley@alz.org. Hawthorne Ridge, 30 Community Way, East Greenbush; Tuesdays from 10AM to 12 Noon - April 2, 9, 16 and 23.
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HIGHLIGHT ACTING TROUPE PRESENTS “IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT” The Highlight Acting Troupe will be performing “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night” written by Tim Kelly, directed by Kathryn Capalbo, and assisted by Ken Ryer on Friday and Saturday, April 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 pm and Sunday, April 14 and 21 at 2 pm. Performances will be held at the Brunswick Grange, Rt. 7 and 142 (in back of Stewart’s). Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students 6-12. Come one, come all to the Ye Olde Wayside Inn, where there are three insane cousins, and one crazy house maid. The Ye Olde Wayside Inn is dirty and dusty and looks like it’s from another time. It’s a dark and stormy night when several guests get stuck there. Who will live? Who will be the murderer? For reservations or information, call Tina at 2727558 or visit our website at highlightacting.org.
WYNANTSKILL FIRE DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 2013 REPORT Chief John O’Bomsawin reminds residents to change batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Residents should make sure this inexpensive maintenance is done twice a year in conjunction with daylight savings time to keep these life saving devices working and protecting you and your family. Wynantskill Fire Department responded to 33 calls for services in February 2013. 2 structure fires, 11 EMS assists, 3 vehicle accidents, 4 hazardous conditions, 2 carbon monoxide activations and 11 fire alarm activations. The members of the department also welcomes new active members Eric Unser, Lisa Golden and new social member Patty Gruner. The Wynantskill Fire Department in North Greenbush Fire District # 1 is a 100% volunteer organization established in 1915 that provides emergency services 24 hours a day. The fire department always needs and welcomes new members and community support. Wynantskill Fire Department’s nonemergency number is (518) 283-5506. We also invite you to l ike our Facebook page and visit our website at www.WynantskillFire.com.
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Call 674-2841 today to place an ad for your business! Deadline is Friday, March 29th at 4pm THANK YOU TO THE McBERTI’S AND THE O’LANGLEY’S FROM SLCA The Sand Lake Center for the Arts wishes to thank Barbara and Ron Berti for their warm and wonderful hosting of the SLCA annual St. Patrick’s Day benefit dinner at their historic home in Averill Park and CarolLynn and Gene Langley for their work on this event. This has become a traditional benefit for SLCA and the ‘Mc-Berti’s� have consistently opened their home to over 45 people annually with a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the trimmings. But the highlight each year is the musical entertainment. This year was especially unique. The duo of George Wilson & Bill Spence were joined by John Roberts, Steve Fry, and Betsy Fry. In addition to fun sing-a-longs, a preview presentation of The Irish Soldier in the Civil War, a song that will be a part of the April 20 concert at the SLCA, was performed. For more information on events at the SLCA, visit slca-ctp.org or call 518-674-2007.
RENSS. SCHOOL DISTRICT ALUMNI ASSOC. MEETING The Alumni Association meeting was changed from April 2nd to TUESDAY, APRIL 9th, at 6:30 PM because of the school spring break, we will be meeting in the Rensselaer Elementary Library. Anyone interested in the Alumni Assoc. is welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings. We will be discussing the upcoming Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony. This event honoring 9 former students and the Class of 1948 will be held at Moscatiellos Restaurant, RT 4 in North Greenbush, on Sunday, April 21st, starting at 6 PM for cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres with the dinner at 7 PM. Tickets are $40/pp with checks made out to the Renss. Alumni Assoc. and sent to 25 Van Rensselaer Dr., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Your ticket will be returned to your address. All members of the community are welcome, seating is limited, so send for your tickets today.
ELMWOOD CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING The Elmwood Cemetery of West Sand Lake will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. It will be held at the Salem United Methodist Church, 349 Shaver Road, West Sand Lake. All deed owners and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. The agenda will include the annual election and review of the Treasurers Report. We will also recap items accomplished this past year and set a plan of activities for this year.
Pet Adoption of the Week LOUIE
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will host (Hazardous Occupations Safety Training in Agriculture). This course is designed to teach agricultural safety to essentially anyone who owns or operates any type of farm tractor or equipment. According to OSHA Youth aged 14 and 15 years old who are not working directly for their parents must have a tractor operator’s certificate to legally operate large equipment. Cost is $35. Participants must Pre-register, Please contact Kirk Shoen for more information at CCE Rensselaer County 272-4210 or kjs264@cornell.edu CCE is an EOE and adheres to the ADA. If any participant has special needs to attend class, please indicate what they would be when you preregister.
DFD WITH 75 ALARMS TO START THE YEAR Volunteers of the DeFreestville Fire Department answered 75 alarms during the first two months of the year, with 45 in January and 30 in February, according to reports from Fire Chief Raymond Swart. The chief also noted that more than 466 fire fighter hours were spent at the 75 alarms. The Chief’s reports show that the combined alarms for January and February included six structure fires, 15 emergency medical service responses in cooperation with the North Greenbush Ambulance Association and 12 rescue or motor vehicle accident calls. Other alarms in the total included 14 false alarms with good intent, 14 unintentional false alarms, seven alarm system malfunctions, three hazardous condition alarms, two service calls and two carbon monoxide detector responses. The DeFreestville Fire Department in North Greenbush Fire District # 1 is a volunteer organization established in 1945 that provides emergency services 24 hours a day. The fire department always needs and welcomes new members and community support. DFD’s non-emergency number is 286-3612. All emergencies in Rensselaer County should be reported by dialing 911. You can visit the DFD web site at: www.defreestvillefire.org.
AUTOMOTIVE 2004 Toyota Sienna, Model LE 104k mi. excellent running condition. $7500 Call Eddie 5269740 Cars on consignment, call for details. We buy cars. 286-3350
5HR. & DEFENS. DRIVING/POINT REDUCTION CLASSES AT APHS Defensive Driving/Point Reduction 6 Hour Classes for 10% savings on your Insurance and point reductions-cost $40.00: Saturday, April 13, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or June 17 & 19, (Mon. & Wed.) 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 5-Hour Prelicensing Class (required to take road testbring NYS Learner’s permit to class)-cost $45.00: Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or Monday, June 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register for either class by mailing in a check for the proper amount made out to: APCSD Adult Education, Address : APCSD Adult Education, 146 Gettle Rd. Averill Park, NY 12018. Put down the class and date and who is attending. Any questions, contact Bonnie Lilly at 674-7191 or email lillyb@averillpark.k12. ny.us
EGCSD TRANSPORTATION TO ACCEPT LOCATION REQUESTS Parents of resident students in need of special transportation arrangements, such as private and parochial school transportation or transportation between school and a day care center or placement for the 2013-2014 school year, are reminded to request this transportation in writing by no later than April 1. A new form must be completed each school year even if child care arrangements or parochial school placement have not changed. Application forms are available on the district website www.egcsd.org. Written requests should be sent to: Transportation Supervisor, East Greenbush Central School District, 112 Hays Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061.
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www.accuratetaxreturns.com NEW LIFE ON EASTER MORN The Stuyvesant and Nassau Reformed Churches celebrated Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013, with focus on the impact that rejection can have on our lives. In moving along in Holy Week, both churches will stop at Stuyvesant Reformed on Maundy Thursday, March 28, to meditate on John 13: 1-17 and 31b-35, celebrate Communion, Ceremonial Washing, and Stripping of the Sanctuary- time, 7 p.m.. Good Friday worship will be at Nassau Reformed In a service of Lessons and Hymns titled “The Agony of The Cross. Easter Sunrise will be 6:30 a.m. in the meadows at corner of Sharptown and Allendale Roads in Stuyvesant where the sunrise on a clear day fully highlights the whole beauty of God’s Creation. The Easter Sunday sermon, at both churches, will be based on the Gospel of John 20:1-18 and titled “New Life on Easter Morn.” The Nassau (11 a.m.) and Stuyvesant Reformed Church (9:30 a.m.) will hold their worship at usual times. Both sanctuaries will radiate the glory of the resurrection. Parents are encouraged to bring their young fold to worship with them. Sunday School will resume at Nassau Reformed on April 7. The Stuyvesant Reformed Church is located at corner of Church St. and Route 9J in the hamlet of Stuyvesant. The Nassau Reformed is located at 43 Church St., on the left, one half mile east of the only traffic light in the village.
AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST AT ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY The following area students have been named to the fall 2012 dean’s list at St. Bonaventure University: Katherine Rush, from Castleton, who is majoring in elementary education/special education. Kathryn Moore, from Castleton, who is majoring in international studies. Ryan Thompson, from Hoosick Falls, who is majoring in music. Abigail Maiello, from Melrose, who is majoring in sport studies.
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The following local residents were named to the Dean’s List at the State University of New York at New Paltz for the Fall 2012 semester. Emily Dorr, is a resident of Averill Park. Dorr’s major is Painting. Stuart Allen, is a resident of Castleton. Allen’s major is Undeclared. Sarah Walling, is a resident of Castleton On Hudson. Walling’s major is Spanish. Katherine Zink, is a resident of Castleton. Zink’s major is Sociology. James O’Hara, is a resident of East Greenbush. O’Hara’s major is Geography. Kelly Moak, is a resident of East Nassau. Moak’s major is Visual Arts Education. Tyler Adams, is a resident of Johnsonville. Adams’s major is Visual Arts. Nicolette Glebatis, is a resident of Nassau. Glebatis’s major is Communication Disorders. Ryan Teal, is a resident of Schaghticoke. Teal’s major is Music. Lauren Gardenier, is a resident of Troy. Gardenier’s major is Visual Arts. Zoë Krumanocker, is a resident of Troy. Krumanocker’s major is Anthropology. Leah Mattice, is a resident of Troy. Mattice’s major is Visual Arts Education. Megan Rooney, is a resident of Troy. Rooney’s major is Undeclared. Aubrey Fitzpatrick, is a resident of Troy. Fitzpatrick’s major is Undeclared:Pre-Biology. Julia Sloboda, is a resident of Troy. Sloboda’s major is Communication Disorders. Hannah Nesich, is a resident of Valley Falls. Nesich’s major is Journalism. Megan Ryan, is a resident of West Sand Lake. Ryan’s major is Communication Disorders. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade point average in a semester with a full-time course load.
EAST GREENBUSH CSD CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS • Mediation, Separation and Divorce - Wednesday, 4/10 @ Genet Elementary 6:30 – 8:30pm. As much as we don’t want to think our marriages will end, sometimes they do. Learn the facts about divorce in New York and how using a mediator can ease the stress of the divorce process. This program can benefit individuals considering separation, friends and family of divorcing spouses, counselors, clergy and other professionals. $15.00 • Healing Touch for Health & Wellness - Tuesday, 4/16 @ Columbia HS 6:00 – 8:30pm. The program will answer questions about Healing Touch Therapy (HT). It can be helpful when conventional medicine doesn’t seem to work, and there are no side effects. That is why more U.S. hospitals, including Albany Medical Center, are providing HT for patients when requested. $15.00 To register, or for further information, please call 207-2150 and follow the prompts or email caskace@egcsd.org.
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COURTNEY LUSKIN CROWNED NEW YORK STATE DAIRY PRINCESS Courtney Luskin from Rensselaer County, New York, was crowned the 2013-2014 New York State Dairy Princess on February 21, at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, New York. Having served as the county Dairy Princess since spring of 2012, Luskin will devote an additional year promoting milk and dairy products with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. (ADADC). As state princess, Luskin receives a $1,200 scholarship and will represent ADADC at county dairy princess pageants, farm meetings and a variety of special events. In addition, she will help train new county promoters at seminars and workshops. Sponsored by ADADC, the 50th annual coronation completed the year-long reign of Emma Andrew, of Newark, NY. Meghan Rohe, of Onondaga County, New York was named first Alternate State Princess, and Claudia Hauslauer of Livingston County, New York was selected as second Alternate State Princess. They receive a $700 scholarship and $600 scholarship, respectively. Both young women will assist the State Dairy Princess with training, appearances and other duties. All three young women were named as speech winners. Rohe and Hauslauer also received top marks on a product knowledge exam. Meghan’s sister, Caitlin, was the 2006-2007 New York State Dairy Princess. Some 19 county dairy princesses from throughout New York competed in the state pageant, including a personal interview, an impromptu and prepared adult speech, a product knowledge exam, writing skills test and informal interaction with others. Judges evaluated the contestants on their communication skills, knowledge of the dairy industry, poise and personality. Pageant judges were Junia Isiminger, dairy farmer from Wind Swept Dairy; Andy Orr, Layout and Graphic Designer from Dairylea Cooperative Inc., and Raechel Sattazahn, Marketing Officer with AgChoice Farm Credit. The American Dairy Association & Dairy Council, Inc. is the local promotion and management organization funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. We work closely with Dairy Management Inc.™ and are responsible for increasing demand for U.S.-produced dairy products on behalf of New York, northern New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania dairy farmers.