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Father James Vaughan, Pastor Emeritus of Sacred Heart Churchand School, celebrated his 86th birthday on December 8th,following a liturgy of the Immaculate Conception. Each year,the students of Sacred Heart School honor Fr. Vaughan withhandmade birthday cards and gifts, which are presented tohim at the end of Mass. The children also love sitting withFather for a picture. He is one of the most dedicated andappreciated priests in the area as evidenced by the childrenwho posed for a birthday photo.Happy Birthday Father Vaughan!

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COLLECTS FOR TOYS FOR TOTSThe Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up withToys for Tots to serve as a collection point for toys throughDec. 23, 2011.The Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots areworking together to collect and distribute as many toys aspossible to children in need this Christmas season.Toys for Tots annually collects and distributes toys incommunities where a Marine Corps Reserve Unit is located tohelp less fortunate children experience the joy of Christmas.Boxes will be set up near the front lobby of the Sheriff’s Officeas well as in the Rensselaer County Jail facility for anyonewho wishes to drop off a toy. The Sheriff’s Office would like tothank residents in advance for their generosity.

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OFFERS HOLIDAY SUPPORTThis is the season everyone is “supposed” to look forwardto... the holidays. However, when we are dealing with mentalillness in our homes, it can also be overwhelming, stressful,chaotic, sad, scary, and totally emotional. When everyoneelse is shopping and singing carols, we are worrying if we aregoing to make it through without a crisis intervention.I’m here to let you know that you are not alone... these feelingsare normal and okay. Don’t feel guilty for them, don’t ignorethem, but don’t stress over them either... just acknowledgetheir existence and remember NAMI Rensselaer County is hereif you need some support.If you need to just talk during a quiet or stressful moment, feelfree to call either 488-6949 or 227-6701. We’d be happy tochat with you. If you are looking for a time to meet with us,our support group meets at the SUNYA College of Public Health,located at 1 University Drive in Rensselaer on the first andthird Wednesdays each month.The most important message we can give you is to take careof YOU first... everything else is secondary. Every year westress that we won’t be ready come the day of festivities andyet we do... just remember that. Since we aren’t probablygoing to have many roses to stop and smell, let’s change it to“Stop and enjoy the sounds and lights around you”... this timeis blessed, no matter what your spiritual belief is. Take a deepbreath, relax, and enjoy the beauty around you.Happy holidays and take care of you,~Mary Beth Honsinger & Mary Crowley, NAMI Support GroupFacilitators

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HOLIDAY LIGHTSCapital Region residents will touran illuminated Washington Parkwhen one of Albany’s mosttreasured holiday traditions - the15th annual Hannaford CapitalHoliday Lights display whichopened to the public on Friday,November 25th.A month-long benefit for the Albany Police Athletic League(PAL), the 15th annual Hannaford Capital Holiday Lights in thePark will return to illuminate the holidays for families in theCapital Region.The theme of this year’s event – Believe – honors the dedicationand contribution made by PAL’s volunteers to securing a brightfuture for the youth of the City of Albany.Hannaford Supermarkets is offering special $10 advancediscount tickets to Hannaford Capital Holiday Lights in thePark – a $5 savings off the regular admission price. Good forone carload, the advance $10 tickets can be purchased at thecustomer service desk of any Hannaford store in the greaterCapital Region. The advance discount tickets are valid Mondaythrough Wednesday throughout the holiday engagement.Hannaford Capital Holiday Lights in the Park will be open tothe public beginning at 6:00 p.m. each night, until Saturday,January 2, 2012.

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OPEN IN JANUARYCommissioner RoAnn Destito announced that the Empire StatePlaza ice rink will open to the public for the first time since 2007.The popular outdoor rink will open in early January and isanticipated to remain open for the remainder of the winter. Therink will be open in the afternoons and evenings, 7 days perweek, and skating will be free.The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) andOlympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) are partneringwith the Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Committee, a 501C3corporation, who will underwrite the ice rink operations bycontributing $100,000 for the 2012 winter season. The fundswill support the mission of the organization to enhance NewYork State’s economy, quality of life, image and developmentof regional, national and international sports and will be usedat the Empire State Plaza to sponsor skating clinics for inner-city youth to promote an active lifestyle and as a recruitmenttool for potential world-class athletes. Funding will also be usedto attract visitors to events and activities in the Lake Placidregion including world-class bobsledding, professional figureskating, the Empire State Games, and skiing and snowboardingat Whiteface Mountain and Gore Mountain.“ORDA is excited to team up with the Sports Committee tobring skating back to the plaza. Skating is a terrific family activityand it’s great that families and people of all ages will have thechance to skate again in this beautiful complex,” Ted Blazer,ORDA president and CEO, said.

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AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOLThe Counseling Center at Averill Park High School welcomesyour participation at our Financial Aid Information Evening.This Information Evening is designed to assist students andparents in understanding the financial aid process, related forms,and actual financial awards. Come and join us on Wednesday,January 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School cafeteria(snowdate, January 6th). If you are interested in attending,please call the Counseling Center at 674-7025.

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HENDRICK HUDSON MALE CHORUSMale singers of all voices ranges are invited to join the HendrickHudson Male Chorus for its 2012 Spring Season. Rehearsalsbegin on January 9, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the CommunityCongregational Church of Clinton Heights on RTs 9/20 in EastGreenbush. No auditions are necessary. For information, callAndy at 237-0032.


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ST. JOHN NAMED OUTSTANDING STUDENT

by WNE UNIV. ALUMNI ASSN.Nicolas St. John of Troy, NY, was recently named a recipient ofthe Skookum Award, an honor presented by Western NewEngland University’s Alumni Association. The Skookum isawarded to students who have demonstrated a commitment toexcellence in all their endeavors: academics, co-curricularactivities, sports, and community service. “Skookum” is a NativeAmerican Chinook Indian word meaning “excellence.” St. Johnwas one of 15 outstanding seniors to receive the award duringthe University’s Homecoming Weekend.A Biomedical Engineering major, St. John has been an activemember of the campus community, having participated inResidence Hall Association, serving as a Peer Advisor, and asPublicity Chair and Vice President of the sexual assaultprevention group One in Four. He is also Vice President of theWestern New England Engineering World Health chapter andthe Biomedical Engineering Society student chapter. When notin the classroom, St. John keeps busy with the University’sRugby club team.

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MEETINGBinding Friends Quilt Groupmeets monthly at the EverettWagar Senior Center. Theinformal group welcomes newmembers. Members sharequilting ideas, show theirprojects, work together onquilting projects and havequilting retreats and non-competitive group challenges.Quilters of any level areencouraged to join us for ameeting on the secondThursday of each month at 10AM at the Everett Wagarsenior center, 1 RoxboroughRd. Grafton, on the east endof the town green. For moreinformation, please contactAnne at 279-3051.

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Twin Town Little League is currently exploring the possibilities ofexpanding into teenage baseball by adding three new levels ofplay. Junior League (13-14 year olds); Senior League (13-16 yearolds); The Big League (16-18 year olds). Plans are ongoing tobegin Junior League play in the spring of 2012 and based on thelevel of interest begin Senior League play in the spring as well. Theplaying season will run from late April thru mid-June. Games will beplayed on a field the same size as the Major Leagues.The teams will be community based and only open to players thatreside within the Twin Town Little League boundaries.Players thru All Stars will also have the ability to compete inInternational Tournaments at each level with the championshipgames being televised on ESPN. Registration will begin in January2012 and include a player registration fee of approximately $100.00- $125.00. This expansion will provide every teenager regardless oftheir ability an opportunity to play baseball with their friends withintheir own community. Further information may be found by visitingThe Twin Town Little League Expansion Information Center locatedon the league web site ttll.com

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The Twin Town Devil Cats are taking registrations for playersfor our 9U team. Players who are 8 years old during the 2012season may also apply. We are also looking for a manager forthe 9U team. All players from all areas may apply, however,the organization mostly receives players from the Averill ParkSchool District. The Twin Town Devil Cats registration costsare contingent on what the team decides to do. Registrationcosts have to include umpire costs, team insurance, baseballs,field costs, etc. We do not subsidize registration prices fromothers registered in the organization like some organizations.Players at all ability levels are encouraged to apply and we willtry and create enough teams as there is interest. We are alsostill taking registrations for players at the 13U level who aremoving on from Little League. We are a non-profit organizationand are here to provide baseball for all. Don’t be fooled byorganizations that promote more fun for less cost, becausethat usually means less of everything else.Come play the best local baseball. All interested players shouldcontact Matt Terry at [email protected] or Steve Listingat [email protected].

“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”

The Knights of Columbus check out the “KEEP CHRIST INCHRISTMAS” sign which stands on the St Jude the ApostleChurch lawn, in Wynantskill.This is the fourth year that the Knights have sponsored thesign, to remind people of the true meaning of Christmas, the

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The Center Brunswick UnitedMethodist Church SundaySchool is sponsoring theirannual Brooks’ BBQ onJanuary 7, 2012 from 3PM to6PM. Dinner includes: ChickenOR Ribs, Baked Potato, aVegetable, Rolls, Drink andDessert. Call Jill at 518-233-0166 for tickets, or see anymember of the Sunday School.The church is located at 990Hoosick Road (Route 7) inCenter Brunswick. AdultChicken Dinner is $10, AdultRib Dinner is $12, Half-a-Chicken is $5 and Children’sDinner is $7.

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BUFFET BREAKFASTThe Grafton Volunteer FireDepartment, along with theGrafton Ladies Auxiliary will beholding an All-You-Can-EatBuffet Breakfast on Saturday,December 31st, from 8AM to11AM at the Grafton VFW -Fire Hall on South Road(County Route 85). On themenu: Belgian waffles,Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs(made to order), sausagegravy & biscuits, bacon,sausage, homefries, toast,orange juice, coffee, and milk.Cost is $8/Adult, $4/kids 12and under, and kids 5 andunder FREE! We look forwardto serving you!

SOUPER SUPPERThe Valley Fal ls UnitedMethodist Church, 16 StateStreet, will hold one of itsSuper Souper Suppers onSunday, January 8th, from4:30 to 6:00 pm. Featuredwill be a wide variety of soups,plus bread, muffins, drinks,and dessert for only six dollars– children under 6 free.Tickets are available at thedoor. The church ishandicapped accessible. Fortickets and information, call753-6053 or 753-6028 orcheck our website atwww.valleyfallsunitedmethodist.com.

NEW YEAR’S PARTYThe Troy Senior Center will celebrate New Year’s withentertainment by Sal Cannavo, the Music Master from 10:30am to 12:30 pm in the dining room on December 30th. Make areservation for the noon lunch, which will be Baked Meatloaf.The suggested contribution for lunch is $2.50. For moreinformation or to make a reservation, contact the center at270-5348.

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JANUARY “CASHING IN ON GOLD”

LUNCHEONCome and join us for our January “Cashing in on Gold” Luncheonon January 11th from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at The GuilderlandElks Lodge located at 3867 RT 146 in Guilderland.Special Feature: Matthew Powell, the manager of a localjewelry store will tell us how to cash in our gold and silver.Special Music: Larry Johnson from Johnstown, NY will entertainus with his wonderful voice. Special Speaker: Janet DeVriesfrom Middletown NY will tell us with great tenderness aboutthe loss of a child and how she overcame the sorrow.Come and bring a friend, they’ll be glad you did. Reservationsare necessary and cancellations a must, no later than January6th. Please call Nancy at 869-0642 or Debbie at 982-1894.Cost is $14 inclusive (cash only please) and the Menu is MeatLasagna. Nursery free at the restaurant by reservation only(infant through Kindergarten), bring a bag lunch.Sponsored by The New York Capital District Christian Women’sClub

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BREAKFASTPleasantdale Volunteer FireDepartment will be holdingtheir Sunday All-You-Can-EatBreakfast from 8AM to 11AMon the following dates in 2012:1/15, 1/22, 2/19, 2/26, 3/18,3/25, 4/15, 4/22, 5/20, and5/27. Cost: Adults/$6,Children 6-12yrs/$3 andChildren under 6 yrs are free.Please come join us.

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MAKE YOUR HOME WARMER FOR LESSThe Troy Public Library is pleased to present the program“Make Your Home Warmer for Less: Saving Energy & Moneywith NYSERDA!” on Thursday, January 19th, at the MainBranch.Homeowners and renters of all income levels may attend aninformative energy workshop and learn how to get a FREEenergy audit through NYSERDA (New York State EnergyResearch and Development Authority). A home energy auditcan help save up to $700 a year on energy bills and make ahome safer and more comfortable. Capital-Saratoga Energy$mart Communities Coordinator, James Kopp, will discussNYSERDA’s programs and incentives, as well provideinformation on other local resources.The program is free and open to the public, but please call thelibrary at 274-7071 to register. The library is located at 1002nd Street, Troy.

“SAVE ENERGY, SAVE DOLLARS”

The Troy Public Library is pleased to announce the program“Save Energy, Save Dollars,” which provides low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy and reduce energy bills. It linksconsumers with programs that provide energy efficiencyimprovements with subsidies, low-interest loans, or free servicesto qualifying households. Participants will receive a free energykit, including weather-stripping, shrink window insulation, faucetaerator, outlet and light switch gaskets, and more. The programwill be held Tuesday, January 24th, at 6:00 p.m. at the MainLibrary.EmPower New York workshops are sponsored by the New YorkState Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)and developed by Cornell Cooperative Extension and NYSERDA.This program is free and open to the public, but advanceregistration is required by calling the library at 274-7071. TroyPublic Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

HONOR ROLLHonor Roll membership for the First Marking Period

It is a pleasure to list the 550 students who qualified for theAlgonquin Honor Roll by attaining one of the following standardsof scholastic achievement.Merit Roll - Average of 88-91, with no grade below 70 and noincompletes; Honor Roll - Average of 92-95, with no gradebelow 70 and no incompletes; High Honor Roll - Average of96 to 100, with no grade below 70 and no incompletesIn addition, to qualify for any list, a student may not have aWork Habits or Citizenship grade of “Need Improvement” or“Unsatisfactory” in any subject.Grade 6: High Honor Roll: Lilyanna Ainsley, CierraBailey, Connor Balter, Evan Bell, Hannah Brisee, Taylor-RaeBrundige, Alana Carroll, Abigail Chenette, Leah Debboli, TheaDimin, Zachary Effman, Jessica Farley, Kylie Gavitt, AnthonyGerminerio, Christina Gladding, Heath Glasgow, Ryan Guthiel,Madison Hasbrouck, Margaret Hayes, Emily Henricks, AlyssaHerbold, Samantha Herrington, Pearl Herzig, AlexanderHolcomb, Julia Huntley, William Hynes, Stephanie Jankovic,Adam Johnson, Danielle Kiely, Nathan Lapinski, Jessica Liberty,Emma Limoges, Lauren McClure, Mary Beth McDade, PaulMcGreevy, Derek McMahon, Jacob Miller, Gabrielle Moore, IanMoore, Lydia Murphy, Morgan Nichols, Caitlin O’Neill, LucianoPascarella, Isabella Pastore, Farrell Pelcher, Sonia Popal, NoahPrashaw, Rachel Quell, Courtney Ries, Colbie Roberts, KatherineRollins, Sierra Rooney, Kristina Sanchez, Kristen Schaefer, HeidiSchuman, Cameran Schwarz, Gabrielle Signorelli, Jacob Snyder,Ryan Stewart, Mara Strich, Garrett Wagner, Whitney Wilsonand Raymond Yeung. Grade 6: Honor Roll: Joseph Adamo,Bianca Bagramian, Abby Bergmann, Ethan Blais, AiriannaBourdages, Elizabeth Burridge, Lauren Combs, Emily Conway,Lucas Coutin, Susan Cretaro, Connor Cusson, Mark Dearstyne,Kaitlin DeFlumer, Serena DeJulio, Ryan Deo, Hunter Dobert,Hana Dollar, Olivia DuBois, Samantha Dunham, Erik Dunn, TannerDunworth, Brady DuPont, Nicholas Ferlito, Nicholas Ferra,Alexandra Film, Amanda Finelli, Cheyanne Fink, Emma Flint,Lydia Flynn, John Giannone, Courtney Gorleski, CatherineHannigan, Michael Hansen, Brooke Hastings, Hope Heritage,Sally Holden, Madelyne Holmes, Jessica Hubbard, AmandaHyson, Sydney Jones, Evan Kortz, Ryan Kronau, Victoria Lee,Justin Lettko, Ariel Loucks, James Madsen, Alyssa Makar, SaraMarks, Grace Marrochello, Dylan Mather-Richardson, MichaelMcCartin, Caelan McPherson, Anthony Mills, Isabel Morris,Nathaniel Moss, Katherine Munyan, Zachary Nichols, Jack Paris,Leah Paulson, Emily Popp, Jade Qua, Victoria Radley, JadeRodriguez, Megan Rumenapp, Schuyler Ruschmeyer, AlyssiaSanchez, Melissa Schupp, Kevin Silver, Bryan Sleasman, SheaSlocum, Zachary Spencer, Claudia Stay, Jacob Stewart, SeanWheeler, Zachary Whitmore, Danielle Wilkins, Cooper Willis,Amelia Wilson, Mallory Wood and Colin Zieske. Grade 6: MeritRoll: Morgan Angrisano, Peter Annello, Andrea Arellano, KaitlynBates, Alexis Beardsley, Nicholas Bigelow, Benjamin Biittig, RyanBiittig, Evan Butts, Shannon Carney, Amber Chamberlain,Alexander Christopoulo, Abigail Clark, Julia Corellis, JosephineCriscione, Sarah Davidson, William Despart, Madeline Dunigan,James Ely, Eden Faliveno, Michael Fazio, Mackenzy Ferra, PeterFlick, Henry Ghent, Jared Glasser, Jaden Grignon, Lucas Harland,Cara Harrington, Loren Heck, Kyle Hunter, Jacqueline Jurs,Jeremy Jurs, Michaela Kalendek-Mosley, James Lachar, CoryListing, Anna-Leah Martin, Hannah Mazzeo, Ian Merrihew, SierraMiner, Megan Novak, Richard Pascucci, Jacob Plumley, OwenScanu, Dean Snyder, Noah Snyder, Victoria Stein, MichaelSwartz, Luke Switzer, Marissa Thorburn, Jenna VanderBogart,Preston Wait, Jack Wellington, Phillip White, Joseph Windoverand Jacob Yetto. Grade 7: High Honor Roll: Julia Adams,Breanne Agan, John Aretakis III, Andrew Balogh, PaytonBielawski, William Bornt, Joseph Bott, Amanda Bourne,Cassandra Bruzdzinski, Christina Bucci, Christina Burgazoli,Savanna Caldwell, Taylor Clement, Nora Collins, Jeanna DiPaolo,Ashley Easterling, Sarah Garzione, Katherine Glanton, AlexandraHansen, Emily Haworth, Sarah Herbold, Trevor Hrubecky, GarethKaedy, Hannah Katz, Rebecca Kelly, Brad Kenneally, JordanKennedy, Sadie Kerwin, Lauryn King, Rachel Koch, Cammy Kwok,Zachary Lanoue, Eric LaPointe, Zachary Larkin, JessicaMalenfant, Makayla Martinez, Anne McKenna, Kristin Morin,Maeve Morrissey, Morgan Moscinski, Allison Mullen, ChristianNash, Olivia Novak, Tyler Petell, Kendall Reiter, Molly Riegert,Christopher Ryan, Jamie Salerno, Samantha Schupp,

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TVHS TO CONDUCT SIX INFORMATION SESSIONSDue to overwhelming interest in Tech Valley High School, school officials are conducting six information sessions for thoseinterested in sending their students to the school starting in September, 2012.“The phone has been ringing constantly with parents wanting to know when they can come here and learn about the school,” saidTVHS Principal Dan Liebert.The first session will be conducted January 10, starting at 6 p.m. at Tech Valley High School. The last session is February 1, alsoat the school.Attendance at one of these sessions by the prospective student and a parent is mandatory for those who plan to apply to TVHS.Below is the list of sessions:• Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m. Tech Valley High School University at Albany East Campus• Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m. Tech Valley High School University at Albany East Campus• Monday, January 30, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m. Tech Valley High School University at Albany East Campus• Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 6-7:30 p.m. Tech Valley High School University at Albany East CampusAll sessions at TVHS will be conducted at the University at Albany - East Campus, B Wing, 9 University Place, Rensselaer,NY 12144. More dates may be added.Please check back at www.techvalleyhigh.org for the most up-to-date list as well as directions to Tech Valley High. In case ofinclement weather, cancellations will be posted on this website.


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Grade 7: High Honor Roll continued: Shannon Seeberger,Alyssa Sicko, Angelina Solomon, Leno Sorriento, Kathryn Stackrow,Hanna Teal, Kelsey VanFleet, Summer Ward, Laura Wendell, KathleenWilliams, Conor Willsie, Zoe Willson and Daniel Wrenn. Grade 7:Honor Roll: Gabriella Alberino, Gregory Allard, Taylor Angrisano,John Anton, Madeline Benevento, Cooper Bentley, Bailey Bourdages,Alexander Bubie, Lily Buckley, Dylan Burns, Sydney Burton,Zachary Canaperi, Christian Capone, Olivia Cardish, Sarah Carlson,Taylor Catlin, Jack Chevalier, Oliver Clayton, Janice Crandall, OliviaCrouch, Andrew DeLaMater, Dennis Dobert, McKensi Duncan,Cassiana Enderle, Maxwell Everett, Jack Ferlito, Mackenzi Flynn,Brendan Garrow, Liam Gelder, Charles Gilmore Jr., Alexis Gomes,Ryan Gregware, Harley Hanagan, Brandon Harris, Alicia Hartzell,Emmett Hayes, Whitney Heck, Deanna Heffner, Mary Hellman,Samara Holmes, Brianna Isby, Harley Kahler, Kevin Kelly, PatrickLeahey, Skyler Leveroni, Ryan Long, Austin Maiello, NicholasMalatesta, Alexzander McCullen, Leslie Mead, Makenzie Minkler,Kammie Momrow, Leah Morin, Ryan Nolan, Joseph Philistin, LenaPiche, Benjamin Pluckrose, Haley Quinn, Brianna Razzano, RebeccaRe, Grace Reid, Cameron Roberts, Emily Rousseau, Mikala Russman,Robert Schmitz, Matthew Schumaker, Cameron Simard, AmberSmithies, Kyle Snyder, Evan Sobieszek, Laura St. Germain, ZacharySweet, Rachel VanBergen, Madison Vogel, Cassie Walsh, RandyWheeler III, Alexander White, Jacob White, Trinity Wohlferd, RyanWood, Noah Yearsley and Abigail Zalucky. Grade 7: Merit Roll:Ryan Bonesteel, Maggie Bulmer, Riley Bulmer, Spencer Butterfield,Dominick Carnevale, Rozlin Ethier, Joseph Finelli, Dennon Fisher,Katherine Hart, Christopher Hughs, Keeley Kocsis, Skyler Kocsis,Abigail Kronau, Sarah Manfred, Alexander McCarthy, Gregory Miller,Alexandra Moak, Samuel Mulson, Shane Nethercott, Charles Olson,Emily Pitts, Vanessa Rider, Brittney Rohrmiller, Samantha Schroeder,Kaila Siddon, Marissa St. Pierre, Tyler Swint, Skyler Thibeault andNicholas Thomas. Grade 8: High Honor Roll: Megan Balter,Kathryn Bartosik, Steven Beattie, Matthew Bedell, Emily Bell, JennaBell, Liam Carroll, Robert Cetrino, Cameron Coffey, Megan Coutin,Evan Crawley, Alyssa DonVito, Timothy Dunn, Hunter DuPont,Franchesca Finelli, Victoria Fisher, Madeline Gibbons, Mikayla Holmes,Emmalee Hoppe, Margaret Hoyt, Dylan Jones, Nicolas Kalinowski,Tyler Kelly, Daniel LaPointe, Meagan Lettko, Samantha Marks, OliviaMarrochello, Carissa Marto, Shannon Meyer, Daniel Morone, VictoriaPanzanaro, Hayley Peterson, Summer Pylant, Benjamin Quinones,Jordan Rockwell, Stephen Ryan, Elyse Scott, Kayla Seeberger,Hannah Shoemaker, Evan Simkulet, Jessica Slavin, Caroline Slyer,Isaiah Thomas, Kathryn Toth, Amanda Vrsalovic, Allison Wark andAleksandra Wocher. Grade 8: Honor Roll: Michael Ames, AndrewBaker, Charles Ballard, Emily Bergerson, Kristin Bomba, Janie Breen,Zachary Cahill, Sydney Carey, Alexander Carpenter, MadelineCarroll, Jeremy Carter, Felicia Catlin, Joseph Cauwenberghs,Anthony Cioffi, James Clark, Abbey Clobridge, David Cocca,Suzanna Coyne, Emily Cretaro, Mikayla Culnan, Carly Davis,Jonathan Deck, Michael DeVito, John Farash, Dylan Farley, AdelizaFerrini, Olivia Fischer, Joshua Flint, Brian Giddings, Alanna Gill,Jessica Gordon, Caleigh Haggerty, Justin Hansen, Sean Harrington,Cameron Hasbrouck, Jessica Hayes, Marisa Heiserman, JacobHeritage, Joseph House, Emily Howard, Madeline Illenberg, AmberJones, Sydney Julien, Lorann Kearney, Meredith Kenneally, ElizabethKiley-Bergen, Jordan Kittle, Emma Lamoureux, Ann Lettko, KaitlynLudder, John Lyons, Amelia Mamone, Emma Mancino, Brian Masella,Caroline McPartlin, Sarah Meemken, Claire Millington, Isaiah Moak,Trenton Moore, Lukas Morgan, Jacob Morizio, Gillian Morris,Amanda Mosall, Donald Nash, Katie Orecki, Jonathan Pinho, JacobPitts, Katelyn Pohlmann, Lily Prashaw, Elizabeth Pugliese, AllysonQuinn, Zoe Raffo, Tiffany Roberts, Breanna Rooney, Daniel Rooney,Daminica Ryan, Jenna Safford, April Sanford, Frank (Todd) Scaturro,Lily Scoville, Mattison Sicko, Nina Sivaslian, Jonathan Van Vleck,Carli Voellm, CaiLi Wachtel, Hannah Weatherwax, Stephanie Williams,Jaide Winant, Jewel Winant, Morgan Wright and Amanda Young.Grade 8: Merit Roll: John Barnes, Molly Biittig, Bethany Brechbill,Michael Cahill, Michael Carter, Kayliegh Catlin, Elijah Chin, AustinCrosier, Daniel Cuatt, Branden Dagner, Michael Daigle, Robert Deeb,Andrew Dennis, Brittany Ernest, Alyssa Galipeau, David Halpin,Breona Heidelmark, Meghan Hennessy, Brianna Holser, MatthewJanenka, Kyle Kidney, Samantha Laranjo, Celeste Lopez, LidiaLoPorto, Grady Morrison, Christopher Mueller, Morgan Oliksowycz,Ashlee Price, Cade Pytell, Sean Robert, Maria Scanu, Jessica Strock,Melvin Swartz III, Max Tempel, Christian Testo, TimothyVermilya, Brittnay Wade, Scott White, Alyssa Winckler, MeganWoods and Sean Zelenke.

ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

HONOR ROLL continued from page 11

Honor Roll membership for the First Marking PeriodIt is a pleasure to list the 550 students who qualified for theAlgonquin Honor Roll by attaining one of the following standardsof scholastic achievement.

FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

Santa had helpers at Heim’s Auto Care this season. Matt Heim,owner and proprietor, had “Santa Helpers” this year for hisFirst Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the children ofRensselaer County. With help from customers,

friends and family, the ToyDrive brought in close to$8000 worth of toys and giftsfor local kids. In addition,guests at the Annual Heim’sAuto Care Christmas Partypaid an “admission fee” of anunwrapped toy.“I’ve been wanting to do thisfor years,” says Heim. “Nextyear I would like to doublewhat is donated and fill up twogarage bays.”Anyone who is from the Townof North Greenbush, wherehis garage is located, knowsthat Matt is a very generousand community mindedperson.Co-sponsoring the toy drivewith Heim’s Auto Care, is the42nd Infantry RainbowDivision, based out ofGlenmore Rd, NorthGreenbush. The 42nd Infantrycame to pick up twenty fourjumbo bags of toys from thegarage and will distribute themto local kids this Christmas.With everything that hashappened this year, with theeconomy, hurricanes, andfloods, our community neededto pull together to give somechildren a Very MerryChristmas.

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WALK FOR HUNGER at MARISTThe following local students participated in the annual Run/Walk for Hunger Month at Marist College. Carolyn Bugbee, ofEast Greenbush, is a Freshman. Victoria Farnam, of Troy, is aFreshman. Megan Romer, of Nassau, is a Freshman majoringin Biomedical Sciences. Carly Stewart, of Troy, is a Freshmanmajoring in Digital Media. “There is a two-fold purpose to HungerMonth,” said Brother Frank Kelly, director of Campus Ministryat Marist. “First is awareness that hunger does not just existin far-flung places across the globe. There is hunger in ourown county and country. Second is an opportunity tounderstand the Gospel message in St. Luke: ‘From everyonewho has been given much, much will be required.

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EVENTS AT PEBBLES ISLAND STATE PARK

• Winter Trail Walk on Dec 29,2011 at 10 a.m. Let’s explore theIsland’s trail system in winter tosee what Mother Nature is doingand enjoy the views along theway. Dress warmly; bringbinoculars and your snowshoesif conditions permit. We will meetat the Peebles Island Visitor

Center.• Lost in the Woods Program at the Visitor Center on Dec 28,2011 at 1 pm. Lost in the Woods is an outdoor preparednessprogram that teaches children what to do to stay safe if theyare ever lost in the outdoors. Children will learn how to makethemselves more visible to rescuers, how to protect themselvesfrom the elements, and what they don’t need to be afraid of inthe woods. As part of this program, children will familiarizethemselves with animal sounds and make a survival kit to takehome. There is a $2 fee per kit for materials.For both events please preregister by Dec. 23rd as spaceand materials are limited. For more information about thisprogram or to register, please contact the Peebles Island StatePark Office at 237-8643 x3295. Peebles Island State Park is a191-acre oasis located at the confluence of the Mohawk andHudson Rivers. The park entrance is located at the end of 2ndSt., off Broad St. in Waterford or at the end of Delaware Ave.,off Ontario St. in Cohoes. For more information about NewYork State Parks, please visit our website at www.nysparks.com.

CAPITAL REGION TEXTILE ARTISTS EXHIBIT

CRTA will hold their second exhibit at the Chapel + CulturalCenter from December 1st through December 29, 2011. TheCultural Center is located at 2125 Burdett Ave, Troy NY, and isopen every day from 8 am to 8 pm. If necessary, turn on thelights in the hallway by the door and please remember to turnthem off. The members of the group do a wide range of originaldesigns of art quilts, textile assemblages, work on paper andfabric, and anything else that is considered textiles.

FREE HEARING

CLINIC

Rensselaer County’s EverettWagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton,continues to offer a freemonthly hearing clinic with anindependent instrumenthearing specialist, (who willalso clean your hearing aids).December clinic will be held onWednesday, the 28th, at10:30 a.m. All RensselaerCounty seniors 60 years ofage and older welcome,reservations appreciated,walk ins welcome 279-3413.

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Do you know someone wholives alone, has a tendency tofall or who is recovering fromrecent surgery? Perhaps thisperson can benefit from thesecurity of Lifeline! This twoway emergency responsesystem obtains help for peoplewhen they are unable to gethelp for themselves. EddyLifeline is offering FREE Lifelineinstallations during the entiremonth of December. Pleasemake the call to The Eddy:833-1040...don’t let anaccident turn into a tragedy.(Please note that St. Peter’sLifeline and Seton Lifeline arenow part of Eddy Lifeline.)

SATURDAY STORY

TIME at HOPE 7

COMM. CENTER

Introduction to books andlanguage in a group setting.This toddler program isoffered for the child andcaregiver together. Shortthemed stories are readaloud and may becomplemented with songs,movement activities, andsimple crafts. Saturday,December 31, 9:30 – 11:30am at Hope 7 CommunityCenter, 596 Pawling Avenue,Troy. Questions, pleasecontact Sarah Buckley [email protected] at 272- 8029.

BEYOND THE

CLASSROOM

Beyond the Classroom offersfree tutoring for students age8 and up. All subjects arecovered from Spelling andReading to Chemistry andTrigonometry! When: EveryWednesday from 5PM to7:30PM. Where: The TroyPublic Library located at 100Second Street. For moreinformation, please email usat [email protected]. To sign up for atutor time, please call 274-7071. Visit the library onlineat www.TheTroyLibrary.org.

Community CongregationalChurch of Clinton Heights, UCC,221 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer.Candlelight Christmas Eve Serviceat 4pm.

Church of the Covenant, UM,Averill Park. Christmas Eve Ser-vices: 7pm - service geared towardyounger families; 10:30pm -Candlelight Service. 674-3664.

Love Lutheran Church, Pheas-ant Lane, E. Greenbush. Christ-mas Eve - Candlelight Service at7pm. Christmas Day - Festival ofthe Nativity of our Lord at 10am.477-8685.

St. Paul’s United MethodistChurch, 1583 Carney Road inCastleton. Candlelight ChristmasEve Service at 7pm. Join us at 6pmon Christmas Evening, 12/25, foran evening of desserts and fellow-ship. Refreshments provided. Weinvite you to bring a dessert (op-tional) to share. All are welcome.

Melrose United MethodistChurch, 20 Church St. & RT 40in Melrose. Christmas Eve Serviceat 7pm.

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church,751 County Rte. 7, EastSchodack. Christmas Eve Candle-light Service with Holy Commun-ion at 10pm. No regular 11am wor-ship service on 12/25. For moreinfo., call 477-6950.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Rt. 150West Sand Lake. Christmas EveCandlelight Service of Holy Com-munion at 8:30pm. Christmasmorning Communion Service at10am. 674-5501.

Trinity Church, 1336 First Av-enue, Watervliet. Christmas EveCarols at 6pm and Mass of Christ-mas at 6:30pm. Mass of the Nativ-ity of our Lord Jesus, 12/25, at9:30am.

Evangelical Lutheran Church,NY Rte. 351, Poestenkill. Candle-light & Communion Christmas EveService at 9pm. Sunday MorningWorship Christmas Day at 9am.

Immanuel Church, 1955Ferndale Road, Schodack.Christmas Eve Service at 6pm.283-2715.

Gilead Lutheran Church, Rt. 7 &278, Brunswick. Christmas EveService will begin at 6pm - the ser-vice is designed for families, withthe reading of the Christmas Storyby our Youth and those very popu-lar Carols placed among the read-ing. Communion will be offered.

Blooming Grove ReformedChurch, behind CDTA off RT 4 inDeFreestville. Christmas Eve forYoung Children and their Familiesat 4:30pm; Candlelight Celebrationwith Lessons and Carols at 10pm;Christmas Day Christmas CarolSing at 9:50am followed by OurLord’s Birth at 10am.

Cornerstone Community Churchof Lansingburgh, 570 Third Ave.,Lansingburgh. Christmas EveCommunion Services at 7PM and11PM.

Brunswick Church, 42 WhiteChurch Lane, Troy. 12/22 EarlyChristmas Eve at 6:30pm; 12/24Chirstmas Eve Services at 2pm,4pm (led by the children andyouth), 6pm, 8pm and 10pm. 518-279-3792.

Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1Maple Ave., Troy/Eagle Mills.Christmas Eve Candlelight Serviceat 7pm and Christmas Day Serviceat 11am.

First Reformed Church ofWynantskill, 413 Main Ave.,Wynantskill. Christmas EveCandlelight Service of Lessons andCarols at 7pm; Christmas DayWorship at 10am. www.frcw.org.

Valley Falls UMC, 16 State Steet,Valley Falls. Christmas EveCandlelight and Communion Ser-vice at 7pm. Christmas morningService with Carol singing at 9am.For more info.,call 753-4848.

Hope UMC, corner of GarfieldRd. and RT. 2, Eagle Mills. Kids’Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm;Candlelight Christmas Eve Com-munion at 11pm - Desserts at10:30pm. Festival of Lessons andCarols on Sunday, 12/25 at10:30am. New Year’s Day Cov-enant Renewal at 10:30am and5:30pm.

First United PresbyterianChurch, 1915 Fifth Ave., Troy.Christmas Eve Service of Lessonsand Carols at 7pm; Carol Singingat 6:45pm. Christmas Day informalworship at 10AM in the RoseRoom. For more info, call 272-2771or visit www.unitedprestroy.org.

Poestenkill Christian Church,721 Snyder’s Corners Rd.,Poestenkill. Christmas Eve Ser-vice at 7pm.

Third Presbyterian Church, 115Winter Street, Troy. ChristmasEve Service at 6:45pm.

Grace Fellowship, 20 DelatourRd., Latham. Christmas Eve Ser-vices at 4PM, 5:30PM, and 7PM.Christmas services will be televisedon 12/24 at 11:35pm on WTEN10;12/25 at 6am on CBS6 & CW15; 7am on WTEN10; 10am on CW15;11am on WTEN10 and WNYT13;4pm on CBS6. 785-4959.

Nassau Reformed Church, 43Church Street (RT20) in the Vil-lage of Nassau. Christmas Eve -Candlelight Service at 7pm.

Stuyvesant Reformed Church islocated on Church Street whereRT 26A meets RT 9J in the ham-let Stuyvesant Christmas Eve -Candlelight Service at 9pm. Christ-mas morning Worship at 9am.

Holy Spirit Roman CatholicChurch, 667 Columbia Tpke., E.Greenbush. Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and 10pm. Chistmas Day Mass will be at 10am.

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A + SNOWPLOWINGResidential/commercial, EG area,fully insured, 3 trucks. Call Richfor free estimates. 527-7169

ALL ABOVE SERVICESBucket truck services.

Tree trimming, painting. 202-6114

APPLIANCE REPAIRMost brands incl. Sears. Promptservice. Mike Horowitz 477-8378

ATV - MOTORCYCLE - SNOWMOBILE & BLOWER REPAIR

ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles.Only $45/hr. Free oil change onany repair over $200.CycleCarPartsRus.com 766-6621

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRMILLER’S AUTOMOTIVE, AverillPark (518)674-5222

Autos Wanted: Cash paid. Junkcars/trucks/vans. Free towing. Notitle needed. Fast, same day serv.John (518) 370-6166

BANKUPTCYChristian H. Dribusch 518-436-1662 755 Columbia Tpke. E.Greenbush 12061 Free Consultationswww.chdlaw.comWe are a Debt Relief Agencywhich helps people file forbankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code

BATHROOM REMODELINGNew bathtub and wall set $2200.Free estimates. Call 788-2069. bathremodelpro.com

Blue Goose Chimney SweepCert. Sweeping-Insp.-RepairsNew FP dampers. Senior disc.Free est. 372-1664www.bluegoosecleaning.com

BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLLTravel to your location, SienaGraduate, 20 yrs exp. 441-2210

BUILDING & REMODELINGSummer’s over. Get thoseprojects done before the holidays!Quality, guaranteed work, refs.674-1969

CARPENTRYRich Construction.Kitchens, baths,finish basements. Custom trim. 20yrs exp., fully ins. 766-4839

CAT SITTINGDon’t board your cat call meinstead for your in home TLC.Good personal refs. Maureen 669-8305

CHIMNEY CLEANINGChimney cleaning & repairs, woodstoves installed. Insured,experienced. Don Bradley 674-2444

CLEAN-OUTSSpecializing in residential andcommercial clean-ups, attics,bs’mts, garages, estates, insured. Simple Solutions - Mark 283-6527

CLEANOUTS & DEBRIS REM.Basements, attics & garages.Lic,insured. Free estimates. 779-5497

COMPUTER SERVICESRepair, service, sell computers.On sight, in shop repair. 766-0314

DEBRIS REMOVALAttics/ B’ment / Garage, Cons.cleanup. We take it all! 727-4068

DIVORCEUncontested papers prepared$299(Incl. poor person app)Separation agreements avai. 274-0380

DOG TRAININGIn-Home. Day & evening appts.Avail. 7 days per week. 326-0553

DRAIN CLEANINGFull service drain cleaning &repairs, incl. camera/videoinspections. Emergency serv.674-0908

DRYWALLBest Drywall, Insul., hanging,taping, painting, ref., ins. 766-4203

ELECTRICAL WORKInstallations & repairs. Qualitywork, reas. rates. Steve 364-7231

ELECTRICIANLammon Electric. Full lic. & ins.25yrs exp., res./comm. 274-5100

FIREWOODDry, clean, seasoned, 2 yrs old,face cd$130. 766-6059, 514-6059

FIREWOODDry. Made in America. Cord, facecord, container - Delivered orpickup. Call for pricing 368-2545

FIREWOODSeasoned Firewood $195/cord.Chimney cleaning also available.451-0531

FURNITURE REPAIRAll types of wooden furniturerepairs and new furniture. Cabinetdoor and drawer repair. 279-wood(9663)

HANDYMAN , REMODELINGand Carpentry services.Experienced. Careful attention todetail. Insured. Guaranteedint/ext. work. Call Ernie Mumford669-4530

HANDYMANCarpentry, masonry, fall projects,paint, repairs. Free est. 764-2679

HANDYMANRemodel,carpentry,masonry,decks porches, int/ext. paint, fences,door/window, gutter, all repairs,free est. c 669-0814, 271-9161

HANDYMAN/ REPAIR20 years experience. Carpentry,electrical, plumbing, etc. 766-9346

HOME CARE SERVICESSeniors, children, disabled,hospice experience, excellentreferences, Amy 518-533-3818

HOME REPAIRSPainting, plumbing, toilets, tubs &sinks, electric, masonry. 30 yrsexp., refs. Ken (518) 857-7689

HOUSE CLEANINGUsing Green cleaners. Call forprice. Bonded. Jill 727-1342

HOUSECLEANINGFree est., senior discount. No jobtoo small. Valerie (518) 235-3294

HOUSECLEANINGGLEAM TEAM. Res./Office.

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JOEYJUNK.COMCleanouts, hauling, attics, basements, garages, dumpstersavailable, Fully ins. 892-6354

JUNK CARS We pay top dollars for all junkcars, trucks, vans, etc. Call (518) 322-0654

JUNK CARS WANTED $100- $500 for cars, trucks. Cash.Free pick-up. 365-3368

JUNK/CLEANOUT SNR DISC.Inside/outside, hauling, any size,anywhere. 495-9129

PAINTER - PAPER HANGER30 yrs exp. free est, fully ins.

Economical prices Nancy 248-4044

PAINTERS & PAPER HANGERSAA HAWKEYE PAINTING. Int/Extpressure wash Fully ins.944-4997

PAINTINGAA Season’s Best Painting Svc.18yrs exp.Member of BBB.Insurance & refs. 424-0078

PAINTING- INT. / EXTERIOR Fall deal, Affordable, $65/rm.

Exp. Fully ins. Free est. 229-1090

PLUMBING & HEATINGRepair, installs, service, licensedexperienced, insured. Cert., 24 hr.service 518 283-2331

PROPERTY WORKArea clearing, tree work, odd jobs,roof shoveling, etc. 496-7414

Rainbow Vacuum CleanersSales/ service. New andreconditioned, free pickup. 877-265-8367 Toll free.

REMOVALTree removal and hauling. Smalldemolition. Call 451-0531

ROOF REPAIRNo job too small. Fully ins., freeest. Holland Roofing 451-9325

ROOFINGSpecializing in architectural, 3 tab,metal, cedar shakes & repairs.Free estimate. CREDIT CARDSACCEPTED. Call 378-6298.

ROOFINGA&J Roofing, shingles, slate,rubber. Fully insured. Free est.(518)283-9094

ROOFINGPro Tech Roofing & Repairs.Comm/res rubber, TPO shingle,standing seam metal. Free est,fully ins. 257-0411

ROOFINGRich Construction. Metal,shingles, rubber, fair rates, 20 yrsexp. Fully ins. 766-4839

SCRAP METALFast cash. we buy junk cars/scrapSame day service. 285-1146 Dan

SEASONED FIREWOODCut, split, delivered. Seasoned.Kiln dried, or 1 or 2 yr. seasoned.339-3369 or 366-6977

SEPTIC CLEANINGSand Lake Septic. Tanks cleaned,repair, new installation 674-3000

SEPTIC SERVICETanks cleaned, group rates avail.Call a neighbor! Gene 674-5223

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRHousehold/industrial, all makes,tune-ups,parts, supplies 674-8491

SNOW & ICE CONTROLCommercial properties. Fullyinsured. Leckonby’s 674-1111

SNOW PLOWINGRes/Comm. Reas. rates. NGreenbush, Wynantskill, AP &WSL. Call for free est. Aaron St.Onge 283-4013, cell 461-3227

SNOWBLOWER REPAIRMost brands, used machines also,pickup & delivered. Mike Horowitz (518) 477-8378

SNOWPLOWINGPoest./ AP/ SandLakes/Greenbushes. 283-2331

SNOWPLOWINGRoof repairs and raking, homerepairs, remodeling, cleanoutsand free estimates. 858-2181

SNOWPLOWINGSnowplowing, sanding,reasonable rates.Comm/ res.365-0955

STONE & DIRT DRIVEWAYSRepairs, Excavation, Ditching,Drainage. Stone & Gravel &Topsoil deliveries. Free est.insured. 258-4092/712-5332

STORAGEServing Cap. Dist. for 20 years.Indr & outdr winter storage, cars,boats, motorcycles etc 573-5387

TELEVISION REPAIRFlat panel TV service. ExchangeTV. 400 Columbia Tunrpike. 482-1255 or 477-7123

TREE & LANDSCAPE SERVICEAMERICAN TREE

New trees planted or replacedHedge trimming & removalCall Scott @ 202-6114 (c)

TREE SERVICEBrush, tree, shrub removal &trimming. Also small buildingdemolition. Insured andexperienced.Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444

TREE SERVICERemoval & trimming. Exp., Freeest.& insured 766-9346/ 275-3061

TREE/CRANE/BUCKET SVC.Chipping, stumping, clean-up.(518) 495-9129

WELL PUMP SERVICEResidential/commercial, service &repairs (518) 283-2331

WINDOW CLEANINGKen’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured, commercial/ residential40 year family exp. 766-4975

CHILD CAREOpenings at A Sunshine PalaceDaycare. Call 237-0556

Quality child care for a reasonableprice in my Schodack home. 1 FT& PT opening. 466-4477

WANTEDWanted-diabetic testing strips.Any type. Will pay up to $25 perbox. Will pick-up. 423-0342º

FOR SALE2 snow tires - $100 firm (less than5,000 miles). P205/70R1595QM&S B F Goodrich steel beltedradials, Trail Maker Plus call 674-5143

2005 Sundowner Sunlite 727horse trailer. 3 horse - Slant withramp. B&W Hitch, B & W Hitchextender. 102” wide. Hardly used,in very good condition. BoughtNEW $28,920 asking $15,499.obo. Call 884-9775

4 M’s Farm Christmas Special. 2western riding lessons, giftcertificate $60. Good for 1 year allages. 477-5470 www.4msfarm.net

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF

WICKED TAN LLC

Notice is hereby given of WICKEDTAN LLC as a limited liabilitycompany. The Articles ofOrganization were filed with theNew York State Secretary of Stateon December 2, 2011. The officeof the Company is located inRensselaer County. TheSecretary of State is designatedas the agent of the Companyupon whom process may beserved and the post office addresswithin this state of the Company isc/o Leonard D. DeVito, 451Hoosick St, Troy, NY 12180, suchaddress being the street addressof the principal business locationof the Company. The post officeaddress to which the Secretary ofState shall mail a copy of anyprocess against the Company is451 Hoosick St., Troy, NY 12180.The Company has no registeredagent or specific date ofdissolution. The Company isorganized for all purposespermitted under the laws of theState of New York. Filer: TheDiFabio Law Firm, P.C., 4Automation Lane, Suite 100,Albany, New York 12205.

LEGAL NOTICE

NORTHEAST NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES,

PC RECOGNIZED BY HIXNYApproximately 200 healthcare professionals from the Capital Regionand Northern New York gathered last night, December 13, for theHealthcare Information Xchange of New York (HIXNY)’s 2011 annualmeeting to discuss the growth and expansion of the region’s healthinformation exchange as well as to recap the organization’saccomplishments over the past year.As part of the program, Northeast Nephrology Associates, PC inTroy, was recognized by HIXNY in their efforts to continue theadvancement of the region’s health information exchange toimprove the quality and delivery of care for healthcare consumersthroughout the region. Leslie Goldstein, MD received the HIXNYPioneer Award on behalf of Northeast Nephrology Associates,PC.“The continued success and growth of HIXNY and the healthinformation exchange in 2011 is the result of the unprecedentedlevel of collaboration between hospitals, health plans, physiciansand other providers we serve in the 17 county region,” said MarkMcKinney, HIXNY CEO. “We are proud to recognize thoseorganizations that have played such a pivotal role in making ourhealth system a leader in the adoption of health informationtechnology.”

BIBLE STUDY

GROUPHave you been looking for aweekly bible study groupconsisting of a wonderfulgroup of people? Look nofurther. The Troy AreaSenior Service Centerlocated at 19 Third Street,Troy, across from the Atrium,between Fulton andBroadway, has a weekly BibleStudy Group led by AndyAgcaoili. The group meetsevery Friday from 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Please considerstaying to join us for thefabulous lunch we serveevery day at noon. Call 270-5348 for more information.


Happy Birthday Alicia Hartzellon 12/30

Thirteen years ago we wereblessed when the doctor said it is

a girl. Our little Skip is nowgrowing into a young lady.Love you, Dad and Mom Ms. Sheryl Waterbury of

Wynantskill and Mr. JosephWaterbury of East Greenbushproudly announce theengagement of their daughter,Kaitlyn Waterbury to DonaldMcKeon of Catskill. A 2013wedding is being planned.

ANNOUNCEMENTCall Santa & his elf! They will visityour home, Santa will pose w/you& you’ll receive a free keepsakeinstant color photo. Call 732-4243

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THRIFT SHOPThe Basement on First Street,a thrift shop, located at St.John’s Episcopal Church on1st Street in Troy is open onWed. & Sat. from 9 till noon.We have plenty of warmclothing and lots of wintercoats. On Saturdays, weoffer hot tea and coffee aswell as bread to all who comein.We have a $3 bag special allthe time. Our housewaresroom is fully stocked and thereare lots of hidden treasuresto be found. Come see whatwe have to offer.

SAND LAKE

BICENTENNIAL TO

LAUNCH...SOON!F o u re laborateGold AwardGirl Scoutp r o j e c t s(“Memoriesof SandLake”) will

be featured at the Sand LakeCenter for the Arts as weofficially begin Sand Lake’sbicentennial year. MarkMonday, January 2, 2012,6:30PM on your calendars.Don’t miss the supervisor’sproclamation, special music,and town historian JudyRowe’s comments. Lightrefreshments will be served.

ST. JUDE’S STUDENT CHORUS SPREAD

CHRISTMAS CHEER

The St. Jude the Apostle School Student Chorus extends a bitof Christmas Cheer to holiday shoppers at Colonie Center.The Chorus, under the direction of Nicholas Ascioti, arescheduled to appear on WMHT, WXXA, and Berkshire 9throughout the week.

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LEGAL NOTICEMOON'S BROOK PROPERTYMANAGEMENT, LLC. Articles ofOrg. filed with NY Sec. of State(SSNY) on 10/19/2011. Principalbusiness location: 140 WhiteCreek Road, Eagle Bridge, NY12057, County of Rensselaer.SSNY designated agent of LLCupon whom process may beserved. SSNY shall mail copy ofprocess to 140 White Creek Road,Eagle Bridge, NY 12057. Purpose:Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATIONLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY(LLC). Name: TCT VENTURESLLC. Articles of Organization filedwith NY Secretary of State,October 11, 2011. Purpose: toengage in any lawful act oractivity. Office location:Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState is agent for process againstLLC and shall mail copy to TCTVENTURES LLC, 304 MillerRoad, East Greenbush, NY12061. There is no registeredagent and shall be no specificdate of dissolution.

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.Name: CNP 743 COLUMBIATURNPIKE, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 11/22/11. OfficeLocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC, 37 Lashway Lane,East Greenbush, New York12061. Purpose: For any lawfulpurpose.

Notice of formation of LimitedLiability Company. Name: GeneralWater LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 10/05/11. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC, 96 Eagle Street 2ndFloor Front, Troy, New York12180. Purpose: For any lawfulpurpose.

Notice of Formation of VincentManagement Group, LLC. Arts. ofOrg. filed with Secy. of State ofNY (SSNY) on 09/27/11. Officelocation: Renss. County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to the LLC, 740 HoosickRd, #229, Troy, NY 12180.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation RBC JazzLLC art. of org. filed Secy. of StateNY (SSNY) 9/8/11. Off. loc. inRensselaer Co. SSNY designatedas agent of LLC upon whomprocess may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to: POBox 124, Berlin, NY 12022.Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of FormationSlidin' Dirty, LLC Arts. of Org. filedwith SSNY on 11/2/2011 Off. Loc.:Rensselaer Cnty. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC whomprocess may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: c/o TheLLC, 18 Pennsylvania Ave.,Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose:all lawful activities.

Notice of Formation TotemLodges, LLC art. of org. filedSecy. of State NY (SSNY) 9/1/11.Off. loc. in Rensselaer Co. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of processto: PO Box 585, Averill Park, NY12018. Purpose: Any lawfulpurpose.

Notice of Formation:United Union Associates, LLCArt. of Org. was filed with SSNYon 10/27/11. Office location:Rensselaer County, SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC whomprocess against may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: TheLLC, c/o The United Group ofCompanies, 300 Jordan Road,Troy NY 12180. Purpose: alllawful activities.

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OFLLEDOG HOLDINGS, LLCOn November 29, 2011, LLEDOGHoldings, LLC (the “LLC”) filedArticles of Organization with theNew York State Department ofState. The principal businesslocation of the LLC is 2790 6thAvenue, Troy, Rensselaer County,New York. The New YorkSecretary of State is designatedas the agent upon whom processagainst the LLC may be served.The post office address to whichthe Secretary of State shall mail acopy of any process against theLLC served upon him or her to theLLC is c/o 2790 6th Avenue, Troy,New York 12180. The LLC isorganized for the purpose ofpurchasing and selling real estateand any other lawful business.

PUBLIC NOTICEBy order of the Board of FireCommissioners of the EastGreenbush Fire District #3

Please take notice that theorganizational meeting for theEast Greenbush Fire District #3 ofthe Town of East Greenbush,County of Rensselaer, New York,will be held on the 2nd day ofJanuary, 2012, at 7o'clock P.M. atDistrict Headquarters located at68 Phillips Road, Rensselaer, NY12144This notification is being given tothe news media pursuant to theprovisions of Section 94 of thePublic Officers Law of the State ofNew York.Nancy J. WilliamsSecretary/Treasurer

LEGAL NOTICEKilowads Studios, LLC.Notice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization of Kilowads Studios,LLC (the “LLC”) were filed with theDepartment of State of New York(”SSNY”) on October 31, 2011.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of anyprocess to the LLC at P.O. Box265, Averill Park, New York12018. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONALMEETING - EAGLE MILLS FIREDISTRICT #1The Annual OrganizationalMeeting of the EAGLE MILLSFIRE DISTRICT #1 located at 627Brunswick Road, Town ofBrunswick, New York will be heldon Thursday, January 5, 2012;By order of the Board of FireCommissioners.Laura D. Wright, District Secretary

NOTICE of MEETINGThe West Sand Lake Board ofFire Commissioners will hold aspecial meeting on ThursdayDecember 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM atthe fire station located at 3697 NY43 in West Sand Lake NY.Purpose of the meeting is toconduct end of the year financialbusiness.Daniel L HartsteinFire District Secretary

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Notice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company, Name:Stadium Solutions LLC. Articles oforganization filed on 10/25/2011by the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY). Office location:Rensselaer County, 2008 15thStreet Troy NY 12180. SSNY hasbeen designated as the agent ofthe LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process toPeter Yeager at the LLC officelocation. Purpose: increasemonetary transaction speed

Notice of formation of LimitedLiability Company (LLC) name:KAM 1 Enterprises LLC. Articlesof Organization were filed onOctober 3, 2011 with the NYSDepartment of State. Location:Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState has been designated asagent of the Limited LiabilityCompany upon whom processagainst it may be served. TheSecretary of State shall mail acopy of the process to the LLC at426 County Route 7 Nassau NY12123. Purpose: Any lawfulpurpose.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatthe fiscal affairs of the West SandLake Fire District #1 for the periodbeginning on January 1, 2010 andending on June 30, 2011 wereaudited by the Office of the StateComptroller and that the report ofexamination preformed by theOffice of the State Comptrollerhas been filed in my office whereit is available as a public recordfor inspection by all interestedpersons. Pursuant to section thirtyfive of the general municipal law,the Board of Fire Commissionersof the West Sand Lake FireDistrict #1 has prepared a writtenresponse to the report ofexamination preformed by theOffice of the State Comptrollerand said response has been filedin my office as a public record andis available for inspection by allinterested persons.Daniel L HartsteinFire District Secretary

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONALMEETINGThe West Sand Lake Board ofFire Commissioners will hold itsOrganizational Meeting for 2012on Monday, January 2, 2012 at

7PM at the District Office locatedat 3697 NY 43 in West Sand LakeNY.Daniel L HartsteinFire District Secretary

TROY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1957

PLANNING 55th REUNION

The class of 1957 Troy High School, Troy, NY is planning their55th Reunion the weekend of Sept. 14 - 16th, 2012. Eventsare scheduled for the Garden Hilton (Fri. pm ) and the CountryClub of Troy (Sat. pm) We are in need of updated email and/or addresses. If you have not received any communicationsfrom us recently, please contact [email protected] or call 518-271-7645 and leave a message.

TROY HIGH

SCHOOL CLASS OF

1962

The Class of ’62 THS, Troy, NYis beginning plans for the 50thReunion, to be held June 8-10, 2012. We are in need ofaddresses and/or emailaddresses. If you are amember of this class, pleasesend your name/address tosannay03@aol or call 518-235-1362 & leave a phonemessage.

TROY HIGH

SCHOOL - CLASS OF

1951

Classmates: We are trying toorganize a 60th Reuniondinner for the Class of 1951for this Fal l . If you areinterested in joining us, andspending time reminiscingamong old friends, please letus know and pass the word.We know that we are late, socontact us as soon as possible.Please contact Tom Shippey [email protected] or559-908-8950. We wil lforward the details as soon asthe plans firm up.


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Superfund Technical AssistanceBid Solicatation Notice. UNCAGED is soliciting proposalsfor technical advisors to provideassistance in the analysis oftesting and cleanup plansproposed by the US EPA at theDewey Loeffel Federal Superfundsite in Nassau, NY, RensselaerCounty. UNCAGED is seekingHazardous Waste Site Testing &Remediation Consultants andHealth Risk Assessment andEnvironmental Health Consultantsto review and write reports onEPA’s proposed testing,remeditation and healthassessments for the site, writefact sheets and speak at publicmeetings.

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“Nothing like a Champion!”The East Side Hoopstars Basketball Club is entering the fifteenthseason of AAU girl’s basketball. Our mission is to teach thegame of basketball to enthusiastic female athletes and play thebest competition available throughout the Northeast.This year, our basketball family will include teams of ages 10thru 17 (Grades 5 thru Junior in High School).TRYOUT Schedule - January 15th, 2012, Sunday, at AlgonquinMiddle School, Route 66, Averill Park, N.Y.5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders 8:30AM – 9:45AMHS freshmen, sophomores, and juniors 9:45AM- 11:00AMBe at the gym 30 minutes before your start time to allow forAAU registration and stretching. EACH PLAYER MUST REGISTERAT THE TRYOUT AS A MEMBER OF AAU PRIOR TO GETTING ONTHE BASKETBALL FLOOR ~ REGISTRATION FEE is $300 perplayer except for 5th graders who are $200 per player.Registration fee is due in FULL at time of TRYOUT.If you are interested in trying out for the first time or needmore information, please contact: Frank Kehn, President – 674-2357 (Home). We look forward to seeing you at Tryouts!

COLLEGE WATCH

The season for three local student athletesplaying football for St John Fisher College hascome to an end. Dan Maloney (09 Columbia),Zach Dolan (09 THS) & Chris Sawyer (08 LHS)lost in Minnesota to St Thomas University onlytwo wins away from the division 3championship. They were one of the final 8teams out of 237 in the country. The final polllisted them as 11th in the country. They travelled over 4000miles in the last three weeks being the lower seed and everytime faced an undefeated team. They managed to knock offtwo conference champions on their home fields which werethe number 1 and 3 seeds in the east bracket. It was a terrificseason and thanks to all the support and kind words thatcame from the articles written in the Advertiser and The Record.~James Maloney

TROY LIBRARY SYCAWAY BRANCH

CLOSING

The Board of Trustees of the

Troy Public Library voted to

adopt a very lean operating

budget for the library in 2012.

Since voters rejected the

proposed library budget back

in September, revenue for the

library reverts to the funding

level approved by voters in 2009 which provides for a library

levy of $890,000.

This along with additional pressures on the budget due to

the elimination of Rensselaer County support has led the

Board to make the decision to close the Sycaway Branch

Library in School 18 on Hoosick Street in an effort to

concentrate the library’s program of service at its two

remaining locations in Lansingburgh and downtown Troy.

“It was a difficult decision for the Board”, said Board President

Mary Muller. “The challenge is to avoid spreading ourselves

too thin with the resources we have to work with.” The

Sycaway Branch has been a part of the Troy Public Library

for a long time and is valued by neighborhood residents.

Circulation of books and other materials has been declining in

recent years and the branch is really too small to properly

serve the community. It has no handicapped access and rest

room facilities for public use are limited. In addition there is

no program space for either adult or children’s events. The

target date for closing the branch is Friday, January 6.

The Board looks forward to planning for improved public

library service to the Sycaway neighborhood in the future as

resources allow.

THRIFT SHOP

The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop (1249 Third Street,Rensselaer, at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets) willbe open on Thursdays from 3PM to 6PM and on Christmas Eve,Saturday, December 24th, from 9AM to 2PM.The shop features household items, clothing for all sizes andages(business attire for men and women, a babies’ room, achildren’s room, women’s plus sizes, winter coats), books andtoys. The Christmas Shop is over-flowing! The Thrift Shop ishandicapped-accessible and can be entered from the parkinglot in the rear of the building.

POEST. HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HOLIDAY PARTY

The Poestenkill Historical Society will be hosting their AnnualHoliday Party on December 27th in the Poestenkill Town Hall(RT 351) at 7:00PM. The public is welcome to come to celebratethe Holidays with holiday dessert’s and punch. If you wouldlike to share a Holiday Tradition from your family history, orone that your family enjoys each year, we would enjoy hearingfrom you. The Poestenkill Historical Society would like to wisheveryone a Happy Holiday and a healthy New Year. Ourthoughts and prayers are with the men and women servingour country and their families. For more info and directions,call Pat at 518-283-5223.

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APARTMENTS FORRENT

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Troy, historic district. Lg. 2BR, 1.5bath. 2nd flr, w/d hk-up, newcarp., updated look & appl’s. Gasheat. No dogs. $775 + 1st, last &sec. 286-2412

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The BCL Book Group meets thesecond Tuesday of eachmonth at 7:00 PM in theBrunswick Community Libraryon Rte. 2. All are welcome.Present List: NEWSELECTIONS: IN THE GARDENOF BEASTS by Erick Larson onJan. 10, 2012; THE IMMORTALLIFE OF HENNRIETA LACKS byRebecca Skloot on Feb. 14,2012; CUTTING FOR STONEby Abraham Verghese on Mar.13, 2012; WE WERE THEMULVANEYS by Joyce CarolOats on Apri l 10, 2012;EMPIRE FALLS by RichardRusso on May 8, 2012.


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“HIGHWAY TERRORISTS”

Letter to the Editor: Heartache, frustration, deep sense ofloss are the effects heaped upon survivors from those whocause Death injury by over consuming Alcoholic beverages,The “HIGHWAY TERRORISTS”, (Intoxicated drivers) whoabound during the Sacred time of Christmas have no thoughtson the results of their selfishness. This year, I along with variousE.M.S. services, Police Agencies, Kathy Jimino, Chuck Wojton,Stop D.W.I. Director, we handed out over 450 + items at theannual D.W.I. Awareness event requesting care be used whenconsuming Alcoholic beverages. Brewers and Distillers spendBillions of dollars pushing their product, and if one notices, thesmall print on those “Drink Responsibly” at the very bottom ofthe commercial can hardly be read. Were the other mediaNews Directors @ WTEN<WNYT>WRGB afraid of a financialloss if too much was aired on our “Awareness Day”????.Please everyone, use common sense when partying! Getting“Smashed” is no way to enjoy Christmas, it’s no way for familiesto be agonized in an E.R. awaiting the positive or negativeresult of the actions of a “HIGHWAY TERRORIST”. We read,see way too often how many are out there with 5,6,7,8,9D.W.I’s and still driving. The law is not tough enough, way toomany District Attorneys pass out reductions beyond belief ie,Reductions in D.W.A.I. drugs down to reckless driving, anddisorderly conduct, this is moving it to a lesser crime, reducingthe “Aggravated D.W.I.”. Sealing the records of the “HIGHWAYTERRORISTS”, then they get voted back in again; thus provingthat “D.W.I. is America’s only socially acceptable crime ofviolence”.~Bill Dikant - D.W.I. Victim Advocate, CastletonEditors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion

or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for

all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of

its contents.

EXPLORE THE SACRAMENTS

Have you ever thought of becoming a Catholic? Do you knowsomeone who would like to join the Catholic Church? SacredHeart parish, Troy, invites you to come and explore and learnmore about the Catholic Faith. Our parish program will be startingsoon. Please contact Marie at the rectory (274-1363) for moreinformation.

BINGO AT TROY LODGE ELKS #141

The Troy Lodge Elks #141 of 134 North Greenbush Rd. in Troy,will host BINGO every Monday night. The doors open at 5pmand bingo starts at 7pm. A snack bar will be available.

emergencies, protecting the environment, maintenance andrepair, trailer safety, etc.You must pre-register for this class by calling Rensselaer CountySnowRiders (Lynn) at 753-4901 or [email protected]. Space is limited, please register early.The course is free and lunch will be provided. Visit our websitefor more information at www.rc-snow-riders.com

BINGO

Join the Grafton seniors for Bingo, everyWednesday and Friday at 1 pm at the RensselaerCounty’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road in Grafton. If you have anyquestions, or would like to join us for lunch, please contact thecenter at 279-3413.

NYS YOUTH SNOWMOBILE

SAFETY COURSE

On Saturday, January 7, 2012,the Rensselaer CountySnowRiders Snowmobile Club andthe NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and HistoricPreservation wil l host asnowmobile safety course forpeople ages 10 to 18. Studentsmust be at least 10 years old on the day of the course. This isa required course for snowmobile operators aged 10-18. Parentsare encouraged to attend and participate. The course will beheld at the Hoosic Valley Firehouse located in the SchaghticokeFairgrounds. Class will begin promptly at 8am and end atapproximately 5pm. Please arrive early. The course will covertopics such as NYS laws and regulations, riding skills, trail

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