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‘Tis the season - for holiday traditions - and time when thehorticulturists at Zema’s Nursery, Stephentown, NY – turn fullattention to Christmas trees. They grow 20+ acres that aremeticulously hand-trimmed trees, plus they offer a nice selectionof fresh and ready pre-cut trees; as well as some live-balledand burlapped. A variety of tree types are sold in varying sizesfrom small table tops to cathedral-ceiling heights. Plus as anextra benefit, find strong, top quality Stand-Strait® tree stands- great for keeping your tree sturdily upright once inside yourhome.At Zema’s Nursery, customer service is always key and duringthe holiday season that includes, free twine, use of their saws,free drilling and tree netting.Shopping for a Choose & Cut tree is a long-time favorite activityat Zema’s Nursery that’s made for traditional annual outings

for many friends and families for nearly 40 years. It’s a chancenot just to get a tree but to spend time out together in thecrisp, fresh air. Feel like a kid again at least for a few minuteswhen on weekends, weather-permitting, you can take an easyride out on a tractor-pulled haywagon up into the field to pickout your “perfect” tree. Browse row upon row of beautifultrees stretched across a field bordered by spectacular,picturesque views of the Berkshires – sure to enhance yourexperience. Warm up afterward with a complimentary cup ofhot cocoa back at the shop where their own freshly made anddecorated evergreen wreaths and roping are offered. Make ita one-stop shopping visit for all your holiday greenery — andthen some.Custom made, special sized or specially decorated wreathsand roping are also available. Order in advance for custom-sized doorway swags, or multiple matching wreaths, or extrayards of fragrant pine garlands, and so on.While at Zema’s Nursery’s garden center, remember thegardeners on your Christmas list. Interesting items for giftsare easy to find, such as: quality pruners, gloves and evenwind chimes, garden art, pottery and nursery Gift Certificates.Christmas tree sales begin Friday morning, 9AM, November23rd – after Thanksgiving Day, at Zema’s Nursery, 154Presbyterian Hill Road, Stephentown, NY 12168.For hours and more details, see www.zemasnursery.com orcall (518) 733-5868.

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PAINTINGS AT SLCAThe still lifes of Bob Blackmonwill grace the Sand Lake Centerfor the Arts gal lery fromNovember 16 thru December31. Now retired from a career inhigher education, Bob Blackmonlives and paints in Troy, NewYork. He is primarily a still lifeartist whose works arecharacterized by rich colors,sharp contrasts of light anddark, and strong reflections.Blackmon’s sti l l l i fes areinfluenced by the Baroque-stylepaintings of master artist BobTompkins, whose work is greatly

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Mom Patty Kirby and her loving canine BellaAverill Park School Bus driver Patty Kirby was diagnosed withMetastatic Colorectal Cancer in November 2011. Heartbroken,she was never given the chance to say goodbye to her friends,coworkers, or the kiddos and parents on her bus route aftershe lost her job due to complications with the cancer andDiabetes. Kirby fell severely behind in her finances. A fundraiseris being held Saturday, November 17, 2012, from 5-9pm at theHoags Corners Volunteer Fire House at 7237 State Route 66,East Nassau, NY 12062. It will be a night to support and let herknow we care and haven’t forgotten her. This benefit consistsof local Entertainment, Dancing, Zumba, Dinner, Bake Sale,Basket Auctions, Raffle and vendors from Thirty-One, PureRomance and Premier Designs just to name a few. Admission:$10 for general; $5 for children 12 and under; Age 5 and underare Free! Our Pasta dinner is being donated from restaurantsin the Capital Region. Proceeds go to the Patty Kirby HopeFund at CapCom FCU. This is a kid friendly event; bring yourappetites, friends and family! Please don’t let Patty find out!Anybody willing to help, please contact Natasha at 518-879-5102 or [email protected].

“WORK OF HUMAN HANDS” SALEThe Church of the Holy Spirit, 667 ColumbiaTurnpike, East Greenbush is sponsoring a Work ofHuman Hands sale on Saturday, December 1, from4:00 to 6:00 pm; and Sunday, December 2, from9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Work of Human Hands is a

marketing network for poor crafts persons in 40 countries. Itenables skilled workers to receive a more equitable share ofthe retail price for their products. They achieve dignity andstrength through their work as well as a better standard ofliving for their families. Beautiful, handmade items, includingtoys, musical instruments, home décor and jewelry will be onsale. When you purchase an item from the Work of HumanHands, you are ensuring steady work and income thoughoutthe year to individuals in the developing world. Fair Trade coffeeand chocolate will also be for sale. Start your holiday shoppingearly and help people throughout the world. Cash and checkswill be accepted. For additional information, please contactHoly Spirit Parish Office, 477-7925.

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ONE ANOTHEROn Sunday, November 18, 2012, the Nassau and StuyvesantReformed Churches will continue their study of the letter written toChristian Hebrews who may have been considering a return toJudaism because of their lack of understanding of Biblical truths.The writer of Hebrews 10: 1-18 deals with the manner in whichGod, through the ministry of Christ, removed the need for anymediator to stand between God and us in order to secureforgiveness for our sins; and that offerings were no longer required.In the sermon, based on Hebrews 10:11-12, 19-25, The ReverendEdward L. Van Kampen will help us more fully understand howJesus, the one mediator for us all, provokes us to serve as thoseoffering forgiveness, displaying confidence, confessing hope,prompting love, and providing encouragement to one another.Join us and come to appreciate how we can encourage one anotherin these acts of love and kindness through our own actions.The Nassau Reformed Church begins worship at 11 a.m. in itschapel on the second level of its Church-School-building, 43 ChurchStreet (Route 20). The Church Family of Nassau will take part in anInterfaith Service of Thanksgiving at the Methodist Church inNassau. The Stuyvesant Reformed Church begins worship at 9a.m. in its sanctuary at the corner of Route 9J and Church Street,Stuyvesant, The Church Family will worship with the IchabodCrane Clergy Association Churches on Thanksgiving Eve at theFirst Presbyterian Church in Valatie at 7 p.m.

RENSS. CO. SENIORS TO HOLD ANNUALBAKE, NEW & NEXT TO NEW SALE

Edward C. Swartz Southern Tier Senior Service Center, locatedat 1800 East Schodack Road in Castleton will hold their annual,Bake, New & Next to New Sale on Tuesday, November 20th;and Wednesday, November 21st, from 10AM until 2PM eachday. There will be many fresh baked items for ThanksgivingDinner available for you to purchase. You never know whatwonderful things you’ll find on the Next to New tables.Treasures, both (large and small) decorative and useful, awaityour choosing. We always have a large assortment of holidaybaked goods that many of our seniors prepare and donate.We will have many crocheted and knit items for winter and forChristmas gifts. Please call the Senior Center at 477-6581 formore information.


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ASSOC. (NLPIA)An emergency meeting will beheld for all NLPIA members onThursday, December 6, 2012,at the Nassau VFW on LyonsLake Road at 7:00pm. Sinceelections were never held -nominations and election ofofficers will be held during thismeeting. President, Vice-President, Secretary andTreasurer and 7 Trusteepositions are up for election.Please attend or run for aposition if you are able. Everyvote counts and we wouldvery much like to hear fromour members.

MORGAN R. BAKER BENEFITFriends and family, on October 5, MorganBaker was in a terrible car accident. As aresult of her injuries, she has been in AlbanyMed Center ICU. Morgan sustained seriousbrain trauma. Morgan’s recovery will be longand difficult and she has recently been movedto Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center. Tammy,her sister, will be hosting a benefit to helpraise money for the expenses that her

insurance does not cover. The benefit will take place November18th at 1 PM at the Barrel Saloon in downtown Albany. Thisbenefit is open to everyone who would like to come! Food andbeverage will be available but is not included. A 50-50 raffle isplanned, many gift certificates available and the NFL ticket.Questions or concerns, please call Tammy 653-4271. Thankyou for your support.

SERENITY DAY SPA GIVES BACK!Keira Hubbard is an adorable 3 year old from Nassau who wasdiagnosed with Retinal Blastoma, a rare childhood cancer ofthe eyes. Her family travels to Sloan Kettering once a monthfor treatments. Recent layoffs of her parents are causing theout of pocket expenses for these trips to be an extremefinancial hardship.Join us on Friday, November 16th, from 3-7pm. Our entirestaff will be volunteering their time to offer Chair Massages,Nail Services, Mini Facials, Makeup Consultations/Applications,Wash and Style, Chinese Auction, Light Refreshments andmuch more!There is NO charge, but a suggested donation of $10-$15 willgo to Keira’s fund. 100% of the Chinese Auction will be donatedas well. Call 479-5680 for details.

BLOOD DRIVES IN NOVEMBER• 11/16/2012, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Elks Club -

Banquet Room, 655 Brunswick Road, Troy; • 11/16/2012, 8:00AM - 1:00 PM, Troy Boys and Girls Club - Gym, 1700 7th Avenue,Troy; • 11/17/2012, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Van Rensselaer MasonicLodge - Dining Hall, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush; •11/23/2012, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Castleton Volunteer AmbulanceCorporation - Dining Hall, 1700 Brookview Road, Castleton onHudson; • 11/26/2012, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Troy MasonicTemple - Dining Room, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy; • 11/28/2012,8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Hedley Park Place - Bloodmobile, 433 RiverStreet, Troy.

30th ANNUAL TROY VICTORIAN STROLLThe Rensselaer County Regional Chamber ofCommerce announces the 30th Annual TroyVictorian Strol l scheduled for Sunday,December 2, 2012.One of the Northeast’s premier free holidayevents, the Stroll attracts more than 20,000people to the Victorian splendor of historicdowntown Troy and offers over 100

attractions. Live music, dancing, storytelling, theatre, costumedperformers and more are set against a backdrop of uniqueshops, storefronts and restaurants, bringing the streets alivewith Victorian holiday magic.Scheduled from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, the Stroll concludes at5:00 PM when Troy Mayor Lou Rosamilia and Rensselaer CountyRegional Chamber of Commerce President, Linda Hillman willthrow the switch on a dazzling new display, “A Celebration ofLights,” that will grace Monument Square directly across fromCity Hall. The lighted display is intended to create a symbol ofthe holiday spirit shining brightly as it surrounds the TroySoldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, which was dedicated inSeptember 1981 and stands 90 feet tall. The event isadministered by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber ofCommerce with operational support provided by the City ofTroy. Admission is free.For more information on the Troy Victorian Stroll, please [email protected], contact the Chamber offices at518.274.7020 or visitwww.troyvictorianstroll.com.

ROAST PORK DINNEROn Saturday, November 17th, the Emmanuel Reformed Churchwill be hosting its annual Roast Pork Dinner with servings at4:30PM and 6PM. Come enjoy boneless roast pork surroundedby butternut squash, green beans, mashed potatoes,applesauce, pie and beverages all for only $11.00 for adults,$5.00 for children 6-12, and free to children 5 and under. Thechurch is located at 1150 Maple Hill Road in Castleton adjacentto the Maple Hill High School. Our facility is fully accessible topersons with disabilities. Call 732-7766 for reservations andtakeouts. This delicious dinner is a sellout every year, so makeyour reservations early, we don’t want to miss the pleasure ofserving you!

TURKEY DINNERThe Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church will hold theirannual Roast Turkey Dinner on Saturday, November 17th, from5 to 6:30 PM. The menu includes – roast turkey, stuffing, mashedpotatoes, gravy, green beans, relish tray, rolls, homemadedesserts and beverage. Tickets are $10 for adult meals, $5 forchildren ages 5 – 11 meals and meals for children under 5 arefree. For reservations/tickets, please call the church at 273-6859. The church is located at 520 Pawling Avenue, Troy.

“BREAKFAST WITH SANTA”The North Greenbush Kiwanis Club is hosting “Breakfast withSanta” on December 2nd from 9AM to 12Noon at the AmericanLegion in Wynantskill. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 forchildren under 12.

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RENSSELAER CO. SENIORSEdwards C. Swartz Southern Tier Seniors, located at 1800East Schodack Road in Castleton would like to invite allRensselaer County Seniors to attend our “Thanksgiving” SpecialDinner on Friday, November 16th, at 12:00 noon. The menuconsists of: Sliced Turkey/W Gravy, Sage Dressing, MashedPotatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll and Pumpkin Pie/w toppingfor Dessert. The entertainment following the noon meal will bethe “Albany Veterans Choir”, a special group and greatentertainment. We are looking forward to you joining us tocelebrate an early Thanksgiving dinner with an afternoon ofmusic and fun here at the senior center. Refreshments will beserved following the entertainment. Please call 477-6581 tomake your reservation for Dinner.

ROAST PORK DINNEROn Sunday, November 18, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 2647Brookview Rd., Castleton will host a Roast Pork Dinner, servingfrom noon till 1:30PM. Included will be chicken & rice soup,roast pork w/applesauce, mashed potatoes, butternut squashand gingerbread for dessert. We also prepare for the glutenintolarent. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children8 and under. For reservations, please call Gail at 766-4029.

SCHODACK VALLEY FIRE HOUSE

PIZZA NIGHTIt’s that time again to come and join us for our Pizza night onNovember 17th, at the Schodack Valley Fire House from 5PM to9PM. Bring the family for Pizza, Antipasto, Wings and more.Additional seating is available. Our featured Pizza’s this monthwill be Meatlovers & Buffalo Chicken. As always, you can eat-in or take-out. For take-out, call us at 477-4215.

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By: Hannah LefflerThis November 16th and November 17th, both starting at 7pmin the High School Auditorium, the Off Broadway Players will beperforming their very first play of the season, Little Women!Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults.The whole cast and crew is very excited to be putting on theperformance and cannot wait for the whole community to seeit! The cast includes both High School Students as well as MiddleSchool Students, and all have worked so hard to make thisamazing performance what it is! Everyone is welcome to comeout and see the show, so you are welcome to bring your wholefamily!Later in the show season, we will be performing Winter OneActs; which are student written and directed one-act plays;and following that, the Last show of the season will be MusicalComedy Murders in 1940.

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Children of all ages are invitedto come to the Nassau FreeLibrary to do their holidayshopping on two consecutiveSaturdays (November 24thand December 1st) from 10a.m. till 1 p.m. Items will comefrom former library directorCarolyn Sherman’s collectionof jewelry, decorative art andhousehold novelties. Theseare quality collectibles that willbe offered at prices childrencan afford, ranging from 25cents - $5.00. Gift bags andtissue paper will be availablefor wrapping, and parents willbe able to enjoy refreshmentswhile the chi ldren areshopping. All proceeds willbenefit library programs forchildren in 2013.

St. Henry’s Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 17th,from 9 am to 6 pm; and Sunday, November 18th, from 8:30 amto 12:30 pm. The youth ministry will be running the HarvestFood booth for pies, baked goods and other harvest food goods.Lunch and dinner items will be available for sale on Saturday inthe kitchen. Coffee and donuts will be available for sale Saturdayand Sunday mornings. Once again, the Fall Festival will featurea Chinese Auction with hundreds of dollars in gift certificatesand merchandise from area restaurants and merchants. Asalways, a Craft booth, Christmas items, jewelry, books andvideos and games for the kids will be available, along with somenew surprises. The annual raffle will have prizes of $1000,$500, $200, and $100, drawings will be held following the lastMass on November 18th. Tickets will be available for sale duringthe two-day event. If you have any questions about the FallFestival, please call Don or Nicole Heckelman at 283-5234.

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POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NOVEMBER MEETINGThe Poestenkill Historical Society will meet Tuesday, November27th, 2012, at 7PM in the Poestenkill Town Hall (RT 351). ThisNovember’s program will have Mark Bodner as guest speaker.Mark has done much historical research on the Dunn MemorialBridge, officially known as the Private Parker F. Dunn MemorialBridge. Private Parker F. Dunn, an Albany native who servedin the United States army during World War 1. Private Dunnwas killed when he volunteered for an extreme dangerousmission. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his servicebeyond the call of duty. The Dunn Memorial Bridge is one ofseveral bridges to cross the Hudson River at Albany, NY.Completed in 1967 to replace an earlier span bearing the samename. Daily traffic on the Dunn Bridge is 36,000; it has 8 lanesof US9/US20. Peregrine falcons have been observed nestingunder the roadway since 1998. If you have traveled on theDunn Memorial Bridge, this program will be interesting on howit was designed and the changes that were made.All programs are free and the public is welcome. Refreshmentswill be provided. The book, Images of America, POESTENKILL,can be purchased at this program or at the Poestenkill libraryor the Historian’s office in the Town Hall. Regularly $22.00,now for you Holliday shopping it is on sale for $16.00. Formore information or directions, contact Patricia at 518-283-5223 or www.poestenkillny.com

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MEETINGThe Historical Society ofEsquatak invites the public toits November 30th meeting at7 p.m. at the NassauReformed Church on Route 20in the Village of Nassau. DavidChinery, Esquatak Trustee, willshare his collection of historicphotographs and informationon Hudson River lighthousesincluding the “lost” lights.Come celebrate our HudsonRiver heritage. Refreshmentswill be served. For more info,call 766-2588.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING: Thursday, November 15, at6:45pm.TAKE-HOME CRAFT: Friday, November 16, stop by for a take-home craft for students in the upper elementary grades andup.BEST: Tuesdays between 4:30-7:30pm, students in grades 3-10 can get help with homework, practice and review activities,enrichment challenges and more with Nancy Bush.READ TO CRINGLE: Young readers are invited to build theirreading confidence by reading to Cringle the dog, Wednesdayafternoons from 3-4pm. Call 674-5050 to reserve a spot.HOLIDAY CLOSING: The library will close early at 5pm Wednes-day, November 21, and will remain closed Thursday and Friday,November 22-23, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will beopen Saturday and Sunday, November 24-25.EXHIBIT: Sheryl Cody’s photo exhibit, “The (Not So) HideousYellow Chair” continues through December in the KennedyRoom.TRUSTEE OPENING: Would you like to serve on the library’sBoard of Trustees? Residents interested in this volunteer posi-tion are invited to contact the Board of Trustees in c/o thelibrary at 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park, NY 12018.HOURS & LOCATION: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm, Fri. 11am-6pm,Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm. Located behind Town Hall at theintersection of 66 and 43. Phone: 674-5050. Web:sandlaketownlibrary.org

HOLIDAY DANCEHoliday Dance at NorthGreenbush American LegionPost 1489, 111 Main Avenuein Wynantskill, on December8, 2012 from 7-11pm. Cost is$7.00 in advance and $10.00at the door. Questions orproblems, contact Joe at 271-6623.

STEWARTS’ HOLIDAY MATCH GRANT

SUPPORTS SUMMER READINGThe Friends of the Castleton Public Librarywere the recipients of a Stewart’s HolidayMatch grant this year. This grant allowed theFriends to help support the following programs/purchases at the Castleton Public Library:programming for Summer Reading program

(including programs fromScotia-Glenvil le TravellingMuseum, The Tang ArtMuseum and activity hourswith Ms. Darlene Miller) alongwith the purchase of manybooks that were added to thelibrary’s collection after thechildren voted on the titles asa reward for (and earned by)reading over the summer!Thank you to Stewart’s andto the community for theirsupport!

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CHURCHIn ancient times, messageswere carried by young soldiersfrom one place to another. Ifthe king did not like what themessenger said, no matterhow true it was, he wouldhave the soldier killed. Theydid that to Jesus Christ, killedthe messenger of God. ButHe was not just the soldierdelivering news, He is also ourRedeemer. Jesus is more thanthe messenger; He is themessage as well. Please joinus this Sunday as Pastor Henrypreaches: “Jesus – messageor Messenger?” based onMark 13: 1-12.Love Lutheran Church islocated at Middlesex Road andPheasant Lane in EastGreenbush. Please call 477-8685 for directions and servicetimes.


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Caregiver Resource Event -Local agency representatives willbe available to answer questions,assist with accessing resourcesand provide needed educationand support. East GreenbushLibrary, November 28, 2012 from1:00-3:00 pm.

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We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone happyholidays. With the changing seasons, the clerk’s office hasbeen busy selling hunting and fishing licenses. Dog licensing ison-going as well. Please don’t forget that all dogs in the Townof Nassau are required to be licensed. In addition, we willbegin selling 2013 Transfer Station permits on December 1st.They will be available Monday through Friday during regularTown Clerk hours and on Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM at theTransfer Station in December and January only.Town Hall will be closed as follows for the upcoming holidays:Thanksgiving, November 22nd & 23rd, and for Christmas,December 24th & 25th. Town Hall will be open on New Years’Eve, December 31st, but closed New Years’ Day, January 1st.~ Respectfully submitted, Sandy Rings - Nassau Town Clerk

TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS AT

SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Sand Lake Center for the Arts will be holding auditions fora TALENT NIGHT EVENT. Auditions will be Nov. 17, 18, 19 at 7pm. Talent show performances are Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 8pm.We are looking for musical and dramatic talent (singing, dancing,dramatic monologue) AND any other unique talents(ventriloquist...animal act) people may have. $450 in prizemoney will be awarded — two $125, two $75 and two $50.People can contact Val Kavanaugh, [email protected] Eric Washburn, [email protected] or visit www.slca-ctp.org or call 518-674-2007. The SLCA is located at 2880 NY43, one half mile east of the blinking light in Averill Park, NY.

2012 THANKSGIVING COFFEEHOUSE

Mark your calendar to come to the Fellowship Hall at FirstUnited Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road in E. Greenbush onFriday, November 16th, at 7PM. There will be Singers,Musicians, fantastic Comedians and Storytellers. Join in thesinging and fun for everyone of every generation. Comeenjoy a great evening of entertainment with coffee andmunchies. Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to theCoffeehouse. Never a cover charge. We will be collecting afree-will donation for the Regional Food Bank. www.gbgm-umc.org/egumc/ Phone 477-9693

Thanksgiving has to be one of my favorite holidays, familiesgetting together to give thanks for everything that they have.But this year as you sit around the table, look at all the greatfood being served and ask yourself, where did this all comefrom. At one point it all started out on a farm produced by adedicated farmer. I am sure that some of these dishes thatmake up your feast include dairy, from the dip made with sourcream, the cheese and crackers, the butter used to flavor themashed potatoes and spread on your roll, the tall glass of milk,to the whipped cream on top of your pie, dairy farmers workhard everyday to produce a wholesome product. So give thanksto someone else this year, the Farmers of America, as they putfood on our table every day. I have always been thankful togrow up on a dairy farm. Working almost every day on the farmhas helped me become a hard working and dependable person.So this year give thanks to all the farmers, especially the greatDairy Farmers of America who work hard to produce a pure andnutritious product, milk. Farmers care about their land, theiranimals and the outcome of their labor.~ Courtney Luskin, Rensselaer County Dairy Princess


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Sarah Boyle, of West SandLake, was inducted intoIthaca College’s OracleHonor Society in November.First-year students whomaintain a GPA that puts themin the top 10% of all studentsin their school throughouttheir first full academic yearare invited into the society.Boyle is majoring inExploratory in the college’sSchool of Humanities andSciences.

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Clarissa LaPlante, a native ofRensselaer, N.Y., isparticipating in the FlyingPans Steel Drum Band atCentral College.Central College offers 18music ensembles, rangingfrom the 60-voice A Cappellachoir to the Flying Pans SteelDrum Band. The musicensembles are open to musicmajors and non-majors alike,and several tour annually.

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St. Paul’s Church in Kinderhookwill be holding a ChristmasBazaar and Farmers Market onSaturday, Nov. 17th, from9AM – 2PM. Mrs. Claus Storytime, Food, Crafts, BalloonPop, Live Wreaths + so muchmore! Start your hol idayseason here! [email protected]

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• Pre-school Story-time - Wednesdays @ 10:30am: Join Pat forstories, music and a craft.• Monkeying Around - Nov. 19th @ 6:30pm - Join us for storiesand a craft about monkeys.• Peanut Butter Picnic - Nov. 26th @ 6:30pm - Celebrate PeanutButter Lover’s Month by bringing a peanut butter snack to share,followed by activities and a craft.• Family Movie Night - Nov. 30th @6:00pm - Popcorn and beverages.

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Congressman Paul Tonko (center left) made a special visit and ispictured here with Jack Sweeney (far left), Finance Chair for theCircles’ Board of Trustees, along with Sister Jane S. Somerville,RSM, Albany Administrator for the Sisters of Mercy and Circles’Trustee; and Richard S. Zazycki (far right) Executive Director forCircles of Mercy.

Circles of Mercy a sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercylocated in Rensselaer re-cently conducted its Irish Nightfundraiser. The event was a huge success with more than$12,000 raised for the non-profit outreach organization thatprovides programs and services to those in need, especiallywomen and children.


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The Averill Park Board of Education is seeking input from itscommunity–parents, students, educators, taxpayers andcommunity leaders alike – to develop a long range plan entitled,Averill Park 2020 (AP2020).As you know, our school community has faced considerablefinancial pressures in recent years. Residents, from thosewanting to preserve programs to those wanting to limit taxincreases, have addressed the Board in various forums andmeetings.Looking ahead to the future, these challenges remain, but theBoard is looking to engage the community and to develop sharedgoals and understanding.The AP2020 group – which will meet four times in Decemberand January – will develop a blueprint that includes a newmission statement, strategic objectives, action plans and themeasurement tools needed to chart progress. Participation inthis committee will involve making a commitment to attend allfour planning meetings. These include: December 12 - 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., High School Media Center January 14 and 15 – 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (location TBD) January 30 - 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., High School Media CenterIf you would like to be considered as a member of the planningprocess, please complete the nomination form which is on theDistrict website (www.averillpark.k12.ny.us), any Districtbuilding or other area locations (Library, Town Hall, etc.) or bycontacting Mrs. Geraci at [email protected] . Youmay also nominate someone else for this role.Please send completed forms by November 20th to JacquelineGeraci at [email protected] , Averill Park CSD, 146Gettle Rd, St.1, Averill Park, NY 12018 or drop off form at anyDistrict location.Ultimately, the Board’s goal is to ensure the best education forour children in a safe and supportive environment that promotesachievement and engagement – and to achieve this in contextof what’s happening locally and statewide with our economy.This is why we must look ahead and involve area residents indeveloping solutions.Please consider this invitation to apply. I also invite you tofollow our progress as we begin our work in the coming weeks.Thank you.~ Sincerely, Dr. James Hoffman - Superintendent of Schools

HISTORY OF THE SHAKERS

IN THE CAPITAL REGION

The Greenbush Historic Society is sponsoring a lecture andslide show on the “History of the Shakers in the Capital Region”Sunday, November 18, 2 PM, at the East Greenbush CommunityLibrary.Guest speaker Marilyn Sassi teaches classes of historic interestat Hudson Valley Community College. She is curator at theSchenectady Historical Society Museum and past curator atthe Fulton County Museum and Van Alstyne Homestead Society.Ms. Sassi is an interesting speaker and knowledgeablehistorian. The program is free and open to the public.Refreshments will be available.The Shaker community of Watervliet influenced Americanhistory in many ways: by its unique approach to religion andtolerance, its embracing of women’s equality, and its role intechnology, agriculture, decorative arts and design. TheShakers invented many decorative and utilitarian productswhich are highly collectible and valued today.In 1776, Ann Lee and her followers who had left the QuakerChurch in England leased a 700 acre parcel of land in the VanRensselaer Manor, west of Albany. This site is presently nextto Albany International Airport. The small group livedcommunally and worked to establish a successful farm. Despitemany difficulties, the community thrived throughout the 19thcentury, using the Erie Canal to transport a variety of good tothe Midwest.Along with the Hancock Shaker Village, the Watervliet Shakersite is open to visitors.

FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT THE FRIENDS OF

THE CASTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY

On Saturday, November 17th, 10am-10pm there will be afundraiser at Barnes and Noble, Colonie Center, to benefit theFriends of the Castleton Public Library. A portion of sales,when accompanied with voucher (see website: (http://www.castletonpubliclibrary.org/) will go to the Friends! Inaddition, the Friends will have many raffle baskets availablethat day. While shopping, stop by and enjoy someperformances hosted by the Friends: Jagged Edge, C.J. Colt,Robin’s Dance Academy and more! Please see the library’swebsite for a list of times and activities!Can’t make it on the 17th? You can order online from November17th to November 22nd. Go to www.bn.com/bookfairs anduse bookfair ID: 10936391 at checkout. The Friends will alsoreceive a portion of these sales.Thank you in advance for your support!

TEXAS HOLD’EM BATTLE of the SEXES

Chandler Young VFW on RT 20 and Lyons Lake Road in Nassauwill hold a Texas Hold’em on Sunday, November 18th. Doorsopen at 1PM and play begins at 2PM. For more information,call Claudia at 423-5957 or Charlotte 766-3970.

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Local all-volunteer animal rescue organization, The AnimalSupport Project, has helped companion animals and thier ownersfrom Hurricane Katrina to our current deployment with HurricaneSandy. We intervene with solutions when jobs are lost, ownerstake ill or when animals are otherwise threatened. Now morethan ever, the animals need your help and we can help youwith your holiday shopping. To support our efforts, we arehosting our third annual Holiday Happening: a vendor and craftfair featuring local artisans, vendors, and a book signing. Localauthor/illustrator team, Jimmy Badavino and Christie Colangione-B, “ The Santa Clock,” and “That’s Why They’re Called Punkins,”and this year’s new release, “The Ballerina’s First Dance”, willbe signing copies of their books which will be available for sale.Come find that unique gift for those on your list, and benefitneedy animals at the same time - the more gifts you cross offyour list, the more you help the animals.Join us on Saturday, December 1, from 11AM to 3PM at TheCarousel Ballrooms at Sterup Square, 2113 State Highway 7,Troy, just east of Brunswick. For directions go towww.sterupsquare.com. Visit The Animal Support Project atwww.theanimalsupportproject.org or find us on facebook.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”

Come see Rensselaer High School’s Drama Club Dessert Theatreproduction of the Christmas classic for the entire family called,“It’s a Wonderful Life” on Saturday, December 1st, at 7pm;and Sunday, December 2nd, at 2pm in the Rensselaer CitySchool District auditorium, 25 Van Rensselaer Drive. Ticketsare $5. Refreshments are available. For information, contact436-8561.

PIANO RECITAL

An enjoyableevening ofclassical musicincluding worksof celebratedcomposers Liszt,

Mozart, and Shubert will bepresented at theStephentown FederatedChurch on Sunday, November18, at 7 PM.Sarah Masterson, DMA, ofConnecticut wil l be thefeatured pianist for this freerecital with a receptionfollowing.The church is located at 1513County Highway 26 inStephentown, New York. Formore information aboutSarah, visit: sarahmastersonpianist.com


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HIGHLIGHT ACTING TROUPE PRESENTS

THE CHRISTMAS CAROLThe Highlight Acting Troupe will be presenting The ChristmasCarol adapted by Harold G. Slyker and directed by Ron andEthel LeVan. Show dates are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30,Dec. 1, 7 and 8, at 7:30 pm; and Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 pm. Theperformances will take place at the Brunswick Grange, Rt. 7and Rt. 142 (next to Stewart’s). Ticket prices are $7 foradults and $5 for seniors and students 12 and under. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve byspirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, whatopportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties,and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change hisways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitternessand meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold:death or redemption.We will be collecting nonperishable food items for the localfood pantry. Anyone who brings a food item will be given achance to win a Christmas wreath which will be given away ateach performance. For reservations or information, call Tinaat 272-7558. Seating is limited and reservations arerecommended.

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JOIN US!The Hudson Valley-BerkshiresInterfaith Network cordiallyinvites you to the AnnualCommunity InterfaithThanksgiving Service beingheld at 7:00 PM on Sunday,November 18, at the GraceUnited Methodist Church,located at 42 Church Street,Route 20, Nassau. Please joinus for a faith-based programcelebrating the bounties ofspiritual diversity in our livesand our communities. Theprogram includes music,children’s presentations, andfellowship. Refreshments willfollow the program. For moreinformation, contact:[email protected].

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Rensselaer County Legislators, representing the City ofTroy, Mark Fleming, Ed Manny, and Peter Grimm (notpictured) met with U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (center) todiscuss important issues in Rensselaer County and aroundthe Capital Region.

AVERILL PARK COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAThe holidays are right around the corner!Let us help you get into the spirit – comeand enjoy an afternoon of music providedby the Averill Park Community Orchestraat their annual Christmas Concert on

Sunday, December 9th, at Algonquin Middle School at 2:00pm.From classical to Olympic fanfare to festive holiday offerings –there’s something sure to please all who come! Admission isfree, and there will be refreshments served. For moreinformation about the concert or the orchestra, call Janine(674-5917) or Debbie (266-1484), or email us [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you onthe 9th!

AMERICAN LEGION CHRISTMAS/TOY SALEThe American Legion Auxiliary will be having theirChristmas/toy sale at the American Legion Post 1489located on Main Avenue in Wynantskill on Saturday,November 17th. Sale will be 9AM to 3:30PM; BagSale at 2:30PM, fill a small bag for $3 and a largebag for $5. Baked goods wil l be available,

reasonable prices, delicious selections.A new addition is our re-gifting/recycle gifts table. You knowthose gifts you don’t want but feel guilty about recyclingthem! Here is a painless way to help a good cause and provideXmas for less fortunate children at Hope 7. Thanks to yourhelp last year we helped multiple families.The re-gifting table is new items that you can’t use but wouldmake great gifts for someone else.Donations will be accepted after Nov. 1st. Anyquestions, please contact Joy Alber at 817-9651.Please come and enjoy our bargains! All proceedsare spent on Children’s Xmas for Hope 7.

DONALD P. SUTHERLAND ELEM. SCHOOL

PTO ANNUAL BROWN BAG AUCTIONThe Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School annual PTO BrownBag Auction is scheduled for Saturday, November 17th, in theschool gym. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the auction begins at 6p.m.Sheets of tickets will be available for $2.50 and include onemaster ticket, a door prize ticket and 25 individual tickets to beplaced in the brown bags for a chance to win.At the close of the auction period, the winning ticket for eachauction item is drawn from the corresponding brown bag. Themore tickets you put in the bag the higher the chance thatyou’ll win the item. Food and refreshments will be available forpurchase. All are welcome to participate and enjoy the fun.


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Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton continues to offer a free monthlyhearing clinic with an independent instrument hearing specialist,(who will also clean your hearing aids). November clinic will beheld on Wednesday the 28th, at 10:30 a.m. All RensselaerCounty seniors 60 years of age and older welcome, reservationsare required, 279-3413.

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TURKEY DINNER

The Pawling Avenue UnitedMethodist Church will holdtheir annual Roast TurkeyDinner on Saturday,November 17th, from 5 to 6:30PM. The menu includes – roastturkey, stuffing, mashedpotatoes, gravy, greenbeans, rel ish tray, rol ls,homemade desserts andbeverage. Tickets are $10 foradult meals, $5 for childrenages 5 – 11 meals and mealsfor children under 5 are free.For reservations/tickets,please call the church at 273-6859. The church is located at520 Pawling Avenue, Troy.

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athlete OF THE WEEK RUDY WINKLER

~SCHOLAR ATHLETE~ by: Lauren Navratil

NYS YOUTH SNOWMOBILE SAFETY

COURSE OFFERED IN GRAFTONOn Saturday, December 1, 2012, theGrafton Trail Blazers Snowmobile Cluband the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservationwill host a snowmobile safety coursefor young people ages 10 to 18.

Students must be at least 10 years old on the day of thecourse. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate.The course will be held at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on SouthRoad from 8:15am to approximately 5pm. The course will betaught by NYS certified volunteer instructor Jim Blessing. Thecourse will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations,riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment,maintenance and repair, trailering, etc. To register, call theGrafton Lakes State Park office at 279-1155 or [email protected] with the parent’s name,student’s name and age, and your phone number. Space islimited, so no walk-ins please. The course is free of charge andlunch will be provided.

CHAIR YOGAYoga is a stress reliever. It improves balance, flexibility andstrength. When combined with l ight weights, whereappropriate, it can be even more beneficial. It’s free, it’s funand there is no obligation. Wear loose clothing and let’s stretchand relax! Classes are on Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 am,at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton; you may join at any time.It’s a mind and body rejuvenation. Yoga is something people ofall ages and abilities can come together and do. If you haveany questions, or would like to join us for lunch after exercise,please contact the center at 279-3413.

AVERILL PARK WRESTLING CLUB

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12 weeks of instruction, and 3 months of wrestling. Thepractices and optional competitions are divided using age/grade combined with ability/experience. Information onspecific practice times and group divisions will be handed outat registration. Please make checks payable to Averill ParkWrestling Club.Registration will be held at Averill Park High School between 6-8pm on Wed. 12/5/12, Thurs. 12/6/12, Wed. 12/12/12, andThurs. 12/13/12.

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How many people at a young age can say they’ve alreadyparticipated in national and world competitions for their sport?Not very many; Yet Rudy Winkler, a senior at Averill Park HighSchool, is one of the few. Rudy began throwing shot-put anddiscus in 5th grade, then also began throwing hammer in thesummer between 8th and 9th grade. In the midst of Rudy’sfreshman year, he attended his first indoor national competition,which is what really ignited his throwing career. In 10th grade,however, Winkler began throwing only hammer which iscurrently his main focus. Rudy attends the indoor and outdoornational high school competitions every year. Through hissuccess in national competitions, Rudy was qualified to attendyouth worlds in France as a sophomore, and junior worlds inSpain as a junior in high school. Winkler has been the indoorweight throw national champion twice and won the outdoornational championship the one year he was able to attend. Hehas been in the top 10 for the youth worlds competition and thetop 20 for the junior worlds. That’s not all, however. Rudy isalso a foot away from beating the national high school record!Winkler is clearly an extremely busy guy. While he lifts weightsand throws about four times a week each, he also manages tohave a part time job, receive outstanding grades and maintaina 93.5 overall GPA. This year he is taking Physics, AdvancedPlacement government and politics, calculus, philosophy, andengineering design and development. Winkler plans onattending college next year and continuing his sport as it is hispassion. “Being a scholar athlete is huge to me. Not only am Iconcerned with my athletic career, but my academic career aswell. How I’ve balanced them throughout high school is beyondme,” says the champion. Rudy’s parents have been his mainsource of inspiration throughout his whole life and he would liketo thank them for all that they have done. He would also like tothank his coach who has tremendously helped contribute to hissuccess. Winkler is a hard working guy with success constantlyon his mind. At meets, it’s never been about beating thecompetition for Rudy. He uses these opportunities to competeagainst himself and achieve his goals. Rudy, we wish you thebest of luck in years to come and are extremely proud of all thehard work you’ve put in. It has certainly paid off!

AP YOUTH SOCCER

LEAGUE ANNUAL

MEMBERSHIP

MEETINGThe Averill Park Youth SoccerLeague will hold its annualmembership meeting onWednesday, November 28th,at the Algonquin MiddleSchool at 6:30 p.m. All boardmembers, coaches andparents of players that aremembers of the league arewelcome and encouraged toattend. Voting in the electionsfor board positions for theupcoming year will be held.This year we will be seekingto fill the vacant position ofVice President on theexecutive board. Additionally,the league is in search ofvolunteers to serve on theboard in capacities includingPublicity and PhotographyChair, Travel Coaches Chair,Fundraising Chair, WebsiteCoordinator and threepositions on our new FallRecreation Committee forCoaches Chair, Team RosterBuilder and Scheduler. Welook forward to seeing you atthe annual meeting and thankyou for supporting youryouth soccer league!

2013 SUMMER TEAM TRYOUT FOR THE

13, 14, & 15U CAPITAL DISTRICT STORMThe Capital District Storm, www.capitaldistrictstorm.com willhold its final try-outs for the 2013 Spring/ Summer teams onSunday, December 9th, from 9:30-11:00 AM at All StarAcademy in Latham. Questions can be directed to Dan Hansenat [email protected], Javier Sanchez [email protected] Storm’s organization participates in a competitive baseballtravel league program to give its players the opportunity tocompete at the highest levels of travel baseball at both thelocal and national level. Locally, the teams will participate inthe ENYTB League playing the top travel teams from the CapitalDistrict area and beyond. In addition to the Travel season, theteam will participate in a number of local and regionaltournaments and national qualifiers.

This week the last of the AP Fall athletes performed intheir sectionals.One of these athletes competes in a sport that hasbeen mentioned only once before in this column. JessicaMcMillen is Averill Park’s swim team of one. As the soleswimmer, Jessica swims through Troy High School, andhas been competing at the highest level. On November13, Jessica participated in the Division 2 Championships.From this meet, McMillen took home two medals. Sheplaced second in the Girls 100 Yard Freestyle with afinals time of 56.04. Then, Jessica tackled the 100 YardBackstroke. The event occurs in approximately aminute, a minute in which every person holds theirbreath. Only after Jessica reached the wall first by littleover a second, did the crowd relax their lungs. Jessicatook first with a time of 1:01.28. Congratulations toour AP swimming representative!As Jessica was dominating in the swimming pool, wehad another AP Warrior making a name for us on thetrack. Andrew Tario represented AP in the New YorkState High School Cross Country Championship thisweek. Andrew raced against the best in the state,competing against runners from as far away as GardenCity. Andrew stayed composed under the undoubtedlytremendous nerves that come with a State compe-tition, and ran an amazing race. Andrew finished 10thin the State with a time of 16:10.0. Congratulations toAndrew for a phenomenal performance throughout theCross Country season.It seems as if the fall sports are completely over, just intime for the changing seasons. As we enter the winterholiday months, we will see a new wave of competition.Stay tuned to read about the latest in Basketball, IndoorTrack, Bowling, Basketball Cheerleading and Wrestling.If you have any questions or comments, feel free tocontact me [email protected].


2012 WINTER WALK FOR THE HOMELESS

• Thursday, November 29th - Kick-Off Reception, 6 - 9 PM,Franklin Terrace Ballroom.• Saturday, December 1st - First Baptist Church & Barker Park.Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 - 10:30AM; Walk for the Homeless,11AM - Noon; Wreath Sale, 10:30AM - Noon; Post WalkReception, Noon - 1PM.• Sunday, December 2nd - Holiday Wreath Sale ~ During theVictorian Stroll (select locations throughout the City).

TROY ELKS 2012 HOOP SHOOT

The 2012 Hoop Shoot will be held on November 17th at the CYOCenter, located at 237 4th Street in South Troy. Registrationstarts at 8:15am and competition begins at 9:00am.The competition is open to both boys and girls, ages 8 thru 13.Contestant’s age groups will be determined by their ages as ofApril 1, 2012. Proof of age must be provided at thetime of registration.The winner in each age group will be eligible to compete in theDistrict Hoop Shoot, after which there are competitions at theState, Regional and National level. The National Finals are heldin Springfield, Massachusetts, and the top six finalists’ will beenshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.For additional information, call Brian Mahar at 732-4243.

RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL TIP-OFF

TOURNAMENT 2012

The Rensselaer High School Tip-Off Tournament 2012,sponsored by the Rensselaer Athletic Association will be heldon November 20 and 21. JV Time is 4PM and Varsity Time is 6PMand 7:30PM. Location: Rensselaer High School, 25 VanRensselaer Drive. Admission: $3 per day (good for all games).Tournament Teams: Rensselaer, Tamarac, Berne Knox, Heatlyand Loudonville Christian (JV only).

DEVIL CATS ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS

FOR 2013 BASEBALL SEASON

The Devil Cats are starting to acceptregistrations for the 2013 baseball season. Allnew 13U players are encouraged to fill out theregistration form located on our website at

www.devilcatsbaseball.com.The Devil Cats will offer a house league for all players fromages 13U through 15U. There are no boundary restrictions toplay with the Devil Cats. Registrations must be in by March 1,2013. We are also accepting registrations for our travel teamsfrom 9U through 18U. Please contact Matthew Terry [email protected] if you have any questions.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK EVENTS

NOVEMBER - Wednesday, November 21, and 28th. WanderingWednesdays with Friends member Dorothy Surprise. Comeexplore the park with the open views allowed in the month ofNovember’s forest. To register, visit www.meetup.com/friendsofgraftonlakesstateparkDECEMBER - Saturday, December 1st: 8:15am– 4:30pm —Snowmobile Safety Course. Sponsored by the Grafton TrailBlazers, this free snowmobile safety course for youth 10 andolder is approved by NYS Parks. To register, call 279-1155.Free lunch offered for all attendees. Offered at Grafton VFWon South Road.

9th ANNUAL HOLIDAY ON HORSEBACK!

Sleepy Hollow Riding club presentstheir 9th Annual Holiday onHorseback on Sunday, December2nd, at 2PM at Kinder Farm inKinderhook, NY.Horses, Music and Fun for the WholeFamily! • Sleepy Hollow Riding club& 4H Drill Teams • Christmas Carols, Riding Presentations,Minis & more! • Time to meet, greet, and treat the animals •Free treats provided to feed the horses • Don’t miss out -Ruby Claus and Santa Claus are coming!Entry by Donation ~ Proceeds to benefit the East Street HorseRescue and Hurricane Sandy Rescue. Concession stand servinghot & cold beverages and baked goods. Bring your own foldingchair and stadium blanket.The performance will be in an indoor riding area, but it is notheated - please dress your children warmly, and bring a stadiumblanket.


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“CHRISTMAS

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The RensselaerCounty TroySenior Center, 19Third Street, Troywill be holding aChristmas Bazaar

on Friday, November 16th,from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. witha wide variety of Christmascrafts and items for sale.There will also be a WhiteElephant Table, a ChineseAuction, and raffles. Call 270-5348 for more information.

CRAFT/VENDOR

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The Red Mill PTOwill be holding ourAnnual Craft/Vendor Show onS a t u r d a y ,December 1st,from 8AM - 2PM at

the school located at 225McCullough Place, Rensselaer.To reserve a space, or formore information, pleasecontact Sherri Krug at 426-4593 or [email protected].

THE VALUE OF THE

529 COLLEGE

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The Troy Public Library ispleased to announce theprogram, “The Value of the 529College Savings Plan,” presentedby Thomas J. Dingley of theHalliday Financial Group, at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 27th,at the Main Library. Parents orgrandparents of future collegestudents can learn why a 529plan may be appropriate forachieving the goal of a collegeeducation, how much to save,and the tax benefits of the plan.The program is free and opento the public, but please call 274-7071, or register online atwww.thetroylibrary.org. Thelibrary is located at 100 2ndStreet, Troy, NY.

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The Averill Park/Sand Lake Fire Department will hold a DeepStack Texas Hold’em Tournament with Bounty on Saturday,November 17th, at 1PM; doors open at noon at the AverillPark/Sand Lake Fire Department, located at 35 Eastern UnionTpke in Averill Park.$125 buy-in; limited to 100 players. ($25 donation w/ FREEBounty Chip) Prize Pool for October Tournament - $5,400.!!!$20,000 in Chips!!! NO RE-BUYS and NO ADD-ONS. Doorsopen at noon at the Firehouse. Free Lunch and refreshments -Sausage and Peppers Dinner. Reservations preferred and walk-ins accommodated.Call Ron Berti at 674-8363 or email at [email protected] schedule for APSLFD: Saturdays 2012: Dec. 15th;Saturdays 2013: Jan. 26th, Feb. 16th, Mar. 16th, Apr. 20th,May 11th.

“YOUR CHOICE MATTERS”

Join First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road in EastGreenbush for our Mission Fall Fair during church service at9:30AM on Sunday, November 18th, to learn about the manychoices we have. Choices about how we spend our resourcesof time and energy and money to be about our maker’s business.Our church members are engaged in a variety of missions locally,nationally and around the world. Some of these will behighlighted with posters and handouts to help understand thepurposes and personal rewards. Some examples you will seeare: UMW Projects and Heifer International, Volunteers inMission, The Anchor, Hospice, Regional Food Bank, St Paul’sCenter, ECO Team, Campus Ministry, Habitat, LiteracyVolunteers and more.If you have wondered “what does this church do?”, come andsee for yourself, some of what we do. www.gbgm-umc.org/egumc/ Phone 477-9693

COUNTY LEGISLATURE REDUCES

SPENDING FOR 2013

The Rensselaer County Legislature has trimmed spending in thelegislative budget for 2013, Chairman of the Legislature Martin Reidannounced.Effective cost controls mean the legislative budget is comparable tothe legislative budgets of the early 1990s.The Legislature was able to control spending by keeping staffingbelow staff levels from the previous legislative term, and by holdingthe line on equipment costs and office upgrades. There was also asavings in paper costs stemming from the conversion from paper-based products to electronic tablets. “We have worked hard to hold the line on spending over the pastyear and are proud to be able to make a two percent reduction inspending while controlling costs in the legislative offices,” said Reid. “During the past year, we have used new technology to controlcosts for paper purchases and printing, and have held off onequipment upgrades and other purchases. We are glad to see thisfiscally conservative approach paying off and helping us hold theline,” said Legislator Harry Tutunjian.The legislative budget prepared for inclusion in the 2013 countybudget totals $1.291 million, as compared to $1.327 million includedin the 2012 county budget. When mandated offices, including theAuditor and the Environmental Management Council, which aresupervised by the Legislature are included, the overall budgetincluding those offices is $1.565 million for 2013, as compared to$1.596 million in 2012.The Legislature handles research, filing and consideration oflegislative issues, local laws and resolutions, constituent issues,communication to county residents including operation of a website,broadcast of legislative meetings on cable access and preparationof a constituent guide, administers the county insurance policy,audits financial transactions, and operates a nature preserve in EastGreenbush and Schodack. “We know the fiscal challenges that taxpayers are facing, and weare making every dollar count and reducing costs wherever possibleand reasonable,” said Legislator Hank Bauer.The reduction in spending follows a savings of $141,267 in the 2011legislative operations. The savings of $141,267 in 2011 came after asavings of $129,200 in 2010 and a savings of $160,000 in 2009.

COMMUNITY HOSE LADIES AUX.

VENDOR/CRAFT FAIR 2012

The Community Hose Ladies Auxiliary presents....Vendor/CraftFair 2012 on Saturday, November 17th, from 9AM - 3PM; 65Sherwood Ave., Rensselaer, NY 12144.One Stop Holiday Shopping! Over 25 Vendors featuring:Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Just Cookies, Glitz Design,Stella and Dot, Homemade Crafts, Pampered Chef and PartyLitejust to name a few! There will be a Chinese Auction too!

2012 DFD ALARM TOTAL CLIMBS TO

367 ON 40 SEPTEMBER CALLS

Volunteers of the DeFreestville Fire Department answered 367emergency alarms through September, including 40 during themonth, according to the latest fire report by Fire ChiefRaymond Swart.Chief Swart said DFD fire fighters have spent more than 2,660total fire fighter hours at alarms during the year, which includesmore than 202 hours at calls in September. He said the alarmsfor last month included 10 false alarms with good intent, eightemergency medical service alarms in cooperation with the NorthGreenbush Ambulance Association, seven alarm systemmalfunction calls, six unintentional false alarms, four rescueor motor vehicle accident responses, four hazardous conditioncalls and one service call.The DeFreestville Fire Department in North Greenbush FireDistrict # 1 is a volunteer organization established in 1945that provides emergency services 24 hours a day. The firedepartment always needs and welcomes new members andcommunity support. DFD’s non-emergency number is 286-3612. All emergencies in Rensselaer County should bereported by dialing 911. You can visit the DFD web site at:www.defreestvillefire.org.

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ROAST BEEF

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Please join us for our annualFamily-Style Roast BeefDinner on Saturday,November 17th, at theNiverville/Chatham CenterUnited Methodist Church, 28Church Street, Niverville, NY.The Church phone number is(518) 784-5103. Our doorsopen at 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.Our menu includes RoastBeef, Green Beans, MashedPotatoes, Butternut Squash,Gravy, Coleslaw, Rolls, Pieand Beverages for only$11.00 for Adults, $5.00 forchildren 6 to 12 and childrenunder 5 (eat in only) are free.Eat-in or Take-outs areavailable.


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LEGAL NOTICEC. F. Baker & Sons Well Drilling,

LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon April 27, 2012. Office location,Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState of New York State isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. Secretary of State maymail a copy of any process to C.F. Baker & Sons Well Drilling,LLC, 289 Groveside Road,Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Noreported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

CL EVENTS, L.L.C., a domesticLLC, Arts. of Org. filed with theSSNY on 9/5/12. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY isdesignated as agent upon whomprocess against the LLC may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: Casey L. Haight, 1824Highland Ave., Troy, NY 12180.General Purposes.

KJ MAX, LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon October 15, 2012. Officelocation, Rensselaer County.Secretary of State of New YorkState is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. Secretary ofState may mail a copy of anyprocess to K J MAX, LLC, 617Tamarac Road, Troy, NY 12180.No reported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

LAKEVIEW REALTYASSOCIATES, LLC. Notice offormation of Lakeview RealtyAssociates, LLC, a limited liabilitycompany ( the “LLC”). Articles ofOrganization filed with theSecretary of State of NY (“SSNY”)on 12/08/03. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC, upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail a copy of any process to theLLC, 90 Farrell Road, Ext., Troy,New York 12182. Purposes: anylawful activity.

MAYAKIS ASSOCIATES, LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon 1/8/12. Office location,Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState of New York State isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. Secretary of State maymail a copy of any process to theLLC at 204 West Kenneth Road,Glendale, CA 91202-1439. Noreported agent. Latest date ofdissolution of LLC: None.Purpose: All legal purposes.

Notice of formation of 120 HoosickStreet LLC Arts. of Org. filed withthe Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)on 9/5/12. Office loc.:Rensselaer County. SSNY isdesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. The addressSSNY shall mail copy of processto is c/o Stuart R. Lundy, Esq.,450 N. Narberth Ave., Ste. 200,Narberth, PA 19072. Purpose:Any lawful activity.

LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of a LimitedLiabilty Company. Name:COLLAR CITY ESTATES, LLC.Articles of Organization filed withthe Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 10-30-2012.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as the agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to C/O COLLARCITY ESTATES LLC, 11Saddlehill Rd, Wynantskill NY12198. Purpose: any LawfulPurpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A[domestic] LIMITED LIABILITYCORPORATION. The name isUNCLE SAMMY’S LLC. A NYLLC filed with the SS on 10/04/12.The LLC is located in RensselaerCo. The SS is designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.The address the SS shall mail acopy of any process is, Gary M.Favro, 72 Holser Rd., Averill Park,NY 12018. This LLC was formedfor any legal purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of EYamin & Sons Enterprises, LLC.Article of Organization filed withthe Secretary of State of NY(SSNY) on 6/28/12 Office location:NY Rensselaer County. SSNYhas been designated as agentupon whom process against itmay be served. The Post Officeaddress to which the SSNY shallmail a copy of any processagainst the LLC served upon himor her is 15 Cobblestone Lane,Troy NY 12180. Street address ofPrincipal Business location is:Edward Yamin, 15 CobblestoneLane, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose:Any lawful activities.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFELY LAW, PLLC a domesticProfessional Services LimitedLiability Company organizedunder the laws of New Yorkwhose Articles of Organizationwere filed on October 2, 2012 withthe New York Secretary of State.The Secretary of State has beendesignated as agent upon whomprocess may be served and shallmail a copy of any process servedon him or her to 4 Adams Court,Averill Park, New York 12180.New York Office Location:Rensselaer County. Purpose: Alllawful activities.

Notice of Formation of FashionConfections LLC. Art. of Org. filedwith NY Secy of State (SSNY) on4/23/12. Off. Loc.: RensselaerCnty. SSNY designated as agentof the LLC upon whom processmay be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLC, 19Brocknick Lane, Schaghticoke,NY 12154. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: SOLAR MOBILE, LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 09/28/12. 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, c/o Alan Bazzari,Western Avenue, Albany, NewYork 12203. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYArticles of Organization of DivingNeeds, LLC filed with Secy. ofState of N.Y. (SSNY) onSeptember 24, 2012. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mailprocessto: The LLC, 136 Roe Road,Melrose, NY 12121. Purpose:Any lawful activities.

Notice of formation of limitedliability corporation. Name:Alexander Bassey LLC. Articleswere filed on 9/5/2012 with SSNY.Office location is in the county ofRensselaer. SSNY is designatedas agent of LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto: 24 Madonna Lake RdCropseyville, NY 12052. Purpose:any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: LIVING GREENS, LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 10/25/12. 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, 105 Clove Road,Castleton On Hudson, New York12033. Purpose: For any lawfulpurpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.Name: FAT BODY CUSTOMSLLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State ofNew York (SSNY) on 09/25/2012.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of such process served tothe LLC, 27 Staples Road,Stephentown, New York 12168.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of limitedpartnership (LP) TROY PLAZASC, L.P. Certificate of LimitedPartnership filed with the Sec. ofState of NY (SSNY) on 9/27/12.Office loc.: Rensselaer County.The SSNY is designated as agentof LP upon whom process againstit may be served. The addressthe SSNY shall mail copy ofprocess to is c/o Stuart R. Lundy,Esq., 450 N. Narberth Ave., Ste.200, Narberth, PA 19072. Thename and address of the GeneralPartner is available from theSSNY. Latest date to dissolve is10/31/37. Purpose: To purchasereal estate in Troy, NY.

Notice of Formation of LLC,Articles of Organization of Jenn’sSweet Adventures, LLC filed withSecy. Of State of N.Y. SSNY on10/31/2012. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLC,Jennifer Franklin 69 Hill StreetTroy, NY 12180. Purpose: For anylawful activity.

BELGIAN HOSPITALITY, LLCArticles of Organization of thisLimited Liability Company (LLC)were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) onOctober 4, 2012. The LLCmaintains its office in RensselaerCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of any processserved to the LLC at: The LLC, 41Kent Place, Wynantskill, NY12198. The LLC will engage inany lawful act or activity for whichLLCs may be organized.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Qualification of CenexRensselaer Terminal, L.L.C.Authority filed with NY Dept. ofState on 11/2/12. Office location:Rensselaer County. LLC formedin MO on 10/31/12. NY Sec. ofState designated agent of LLCupon whom process against itmay be served and shall mailprocess to: c/o CT CorporationSystem, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY10011, regd. agent upon whomprocess may be served. MO andprincipal business address: 8235Forsyth Blvd., Suite 400, St.Louis, MO 63105. Cert. of Org.filed with MO Sec. of State, 600W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO65101. Purpose: all lawfulpurposes.

“SHORT PLAYS for the HOLIDAYS-sort of”

Village Stage and Soul Rebel are joining together to present:“Short Plays for the Holidays-sort of”. The series of short playswill be presented on Nov 16 – 7:30 pm, Nov 17 – 7:30 pm andNov 18 2:00 pm. Tickets can be reserved by calling 518-729-6128. The plays will be performed at the Arts Center of theCapital Region, 265 River St., Troy, NY. Prices are Adults $15,Students/Seniors $12. Start your holidays off with fun!


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1099 HOOSICK ROAD, LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon June 18, 2012. Office location,Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState of New York State isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. Secretary of State maymail a copy of any process to1099 HOOSICK ROAD, LLC,2704 State Route 7, Valley Falls,NY 12185. No reported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

2202 ROUTE 50, LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon 10/28/11. Office location,Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState of New York State isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. Secretary of State maymail a copy of any process to theLLC at P.O. Box 1658, Troy, NY12181. No reported agent. Latestdate of dissolution of LLC: None.Purpose: All legal purposes.

LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of T & JELECTRICAL ASSOCIATES,LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with theSect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on11.01.12. Office location, Countyof Rensselaer. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: c/o The LLC, 636 2ndAvenue, Troy, NY 12182.Purpose: any lawful act.

Notice of FormationVillage Pizza & Deli LLC Arts. ofOrg. filed with SSNY on10/18/2012 Off. Loc.: RensselaerCnty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC whom process may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: c/o The LLC, 2 Malden Street,Nassau, NY 12123. Purpose: alllawful activities. Latest date todissolve 12/31/2095.

SCSL CONCEPTS, LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon 6/15/12. Office location,Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState of New York State isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. Secretary of State maymail a copy of any process to theLLC at 32 Streamview Lane,Wynantskill, NY 12198. Noreported agent. Latest date ofdissolution of LLC: None.Purpose: All legal purposes.

SLTS CONCEPTS, LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon 6/15/12. Office location,Rensselaer County. Secretary ofState of New York State isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. Secretary of State maymail a copy of any process to theLLC at 32 Streamview Lane,Wynantskill, NY 12198. Noreported agent. Latest date ofdissolution of LLC: None.Purpose: All legal purposes.

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Interim Health Care Hiring PCA’s& HHA’s. All days & hoursavailable. Weekend differentialpaid. Must have solid work history,reliable car & driver’s license.Albany 452-3655,Ballston Lake877-3811 Columbia County 610-8145, Glens Falls 798-6811 E/O/E

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Vanderheyden Hall has selected an Assistant Controller andBudget and Reporting Manager for its Business ServicesDepartment and a Director of Facilities.Vivian Benton has been named to the newly established positionof Assistant Controller. She brings extensive experience infinancial management, planning and analysis, including servicewith the Workforce Development Institute and Harvard MedicalSchool. She holds an MBA in finance and a bachelor’s degree ineconomics from SUNY Binghamton.Nicole Werner has been designated as Budget and ReportingManager, also a new position. With many years of experiencein finance, accounting and regulatory reporting, she mostrecently was a finance professional for Knoll Atomic PowerLaboratory and previously senior staff accountant and internalauditor for Vanderheyden. She is a business administrationgraduate of Arcadia University with an emphasis in finance.Donald Hollendonner is the Director of Facilities, overseeingfacilities and heading the maintenance team for the agency.He was Director of Engineering for two Waldorf Astoria resorts,Casa Marina and Reach Resort and also Director of Maintenancefor a naval air station in Florida and On Site Supervisor for aconstruction company in New York State.“We are pleased to welcome these three experiencedindividuals to these new leadership positions at Vanderheydenas we continue to expand our services,” said President andChief Executive Office Karen Carpenter Palumbo.~ Beth Krueger, Director of Development and Marketing

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Cambridge Connects is lookingfor all Fine Arts, Crafters andVendors to participate in thisyear’s 16th Annual Christmasin Cambridge Holiday Craft Fairto be held Saturday,December 8th, from 10am till4pm at the Cambridge CentralSchool.For more information, pleasecontact Dawn Case at (518)677-3959 or [email protected].

CLEANING OUT?

If you’re cleaning out this Fall or have garage sale leftovers,remember to save items for our Christmas/Toy Sale that will be heldon November 17th at the American Legion Post 1489, located onMain Avenue in Wynantskill. Donations will be accepted afterNovember 1st. Any questions, please contact Joy Alber at 817-9651.

LOCAL RESIDENTS NAMED TO

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AT HVCC

Local residents who attend Hudson Valley Community Collegewere recently named to leadership positions at the Troy, NYcollege.Alex Cardish of Troy was recently elected President for theHabitat for Humanity campus chapter at Hudson ValleyCommunity College.The Hudson Valley Habitat for Humanity Club functions as aHabitat for Humanity campus chapter as outlined by Habitatfor Humanity International. The chapter partners with Habitataffiliates to build and rehabilitate homes in conjunction withHabitat homeowners; raises funds to support the work ofHabitat for Humanity International; advocates for affordablehousing; and educates others on their campus and localcommunities about the mission and work of Habitat for HumanityInternational.Amanda Case of Troy was recently elected Scrapbook/Publicityfor the Habitat for Humanity campus chapter at Hudson ValleyCommunity College.The Hudson Valley Habitat for Humanity Club functions as aHabitat for Humanity campus chapter as outlined by Habitatfor Humanity International. The chapter partners with Habitataffiliates to build and rehabilitate homes in conjunction withHabitat homeowners; raises funds to support the work ofHabitat for Humanity International; advocates for affordablehousing; and educates others on their campus and localcommunities about the mission and work of Habitat for HumanityInternational.Conor Petersen of Troy was recently elected Marketing for theHabitat for Humanity campus chapter at Hudson ValleyCommunity College.The Hudson Valley Habitat for Humanity Club functions as aHabitat for Humanity campus chapter as outlined by Habitatfor Humanity International. The chapter partners with Habitataffiliates to build and rehabilitate homes in conjunction withHabitat homeowners; raises funds to support the work ofHabitat for Humanity International; advocates for affordablehousing; and educates others on their campus and localcommunities about the mission and work of Habitat for HumanityInternational.

CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM

Children grieve personal losses just as much as adults do and alsoneed support. The Wave Riders program of The Community Hospiceof Rensselaer helps children “ride the waves of grief” in a caringenvironment. For five weeks on Mondays starting November 12,from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m., the program of peer support groups, forchildren in grades K through 8th grade, and parents, will take placeat the Hospice office at 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer.In these group experiences, children develop skills to help themcope with the losses they may encounter throughout their lives andbuild self esteem. Through art and dialogue, Wave Riders providesa safe, supportive environment to help children learn.All Wave Riders programs are free and open to the general public.For more information, please contact Julia Soto at 285-8100 [email protected].

LOCAL STUDENTS ELECTED TO

STUDENT SENATE at HVCC

Several local residents were elected to student leadership rolesat Hudson Valley Community College recently.Ali-Haider Bhatti of East Greenbush was elected to the positionof Student Senate secretary for the 2012-2013 academic year.Bhatti is studying Business Administration at the Troy, NYcollege.Adam Sanzone of Troy was elected to the position of StudentTrustee for the 2012-2013 academic year. Sanzone is studyingLiberal Arts and Science at the Troy, NY college.The Student Senate promotes and coordinates studentactivities, authorizes the establishment of new clubs, andpromotes students’ interests on campus. It also assists with abudget that supports the college’s extracurricular program ofmore than 50 different clubs.The Student Senate is led by a president, vice president,secretary and treasurer, and senators and officers are electedevery year by the student body. In any given year, the Senatehas openings for freshmen and seniors representing all fouracademic schools on campus. Students also elect a freshmanclass president and senior class president.


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FREE FAMILY

MOVIE NIGHT

“Joyful Noise”starring Dolly Partonand Queen Latifahwill be shown onFriday, November16th, at St.Timothy’s Church,470 Winter Street Extension,North Greenbush, starting at6pm.Oscar® nominees QueenLatifah and Dolly, “SteelMagnolias,” “Nine to Five” starin “Joyful Noise,” a funny andinspirational story of music,hope, love and renewal. Thesmall town of Pacashau,Georgia, has fallen on hardtimes, but the people arecounting on the DivinityChurch Choir to lift their spiritsby winning the National JoyfulNoise Competition. The choirhas always known how to singin harmony, but the discordbetween its two leading ladiesnow threatens to tear themapart. Their newly appointeddirector, Vi Rose Hill (Latifah),stubbornly wants to stick withtheir tried-and-true traditionalstyle, while the fiery G.G.Sparrow (Parton) thinks tried-and-true translates to tired-and-old.This monthly family movie nightalso includes free popcorn andsoda.

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Renowned pianist, composer,and jazz stylist Lee Shaw isalways a treat. She’s playingin the Tuesdays at Noonconcert series, November 20,at St. Paul’s Church in Troy,Third and State Streets. Youwon’t want to miss herprogram featuring composersborn in November: HoagyCharmichael, ArthurSchwartz, Johnny Mercer,and Billy Strayhorn.A youthful octogenarian whohas more energy, passion,and intellectual curiosity thanmany people a fraction of herage, Lee Shaw has had herown swinging, acoustic jazzpiano trio for more than 40years, during which time sheperformed in numerous clubs,concerts, and festivals in theUnited States and Europe.The series of 45-minute freeconcerts continues onDecember 18 with KarlindaCaldicott, harp, playing joyousmusic for the holiday season.Bring your lunch. The churchis handicapped accessible. Forinformation, contact 783-7286 or 273-7351.

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Santa Clauswil l becoming totown onS a t u r d a y,D e c e m b e r1st, and hewants tohave his photo taken with allthe children in the NorthGreenbush area.The North Greenbush PoliceBenevolent Association, theWynantskill and DeFreestvilleFire Departments, andPaulsen Photography will besponsoring the photos. Comejoin Santa from 10AM-Noonat the Wynantski l l FireDepartment and from 1PM-3PM at the DeFreestville FireDepartment. Meet yourfriends and enjoy cider anddonuts while visiting withSanta. Photos are free to all.Don’t get caught in the linesat the mall. Come join us!

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Almost a dozen years ago, Barbara and I chose to live in Sand Lake. Our dream about a leisurelyexistence went out the window before it had an opportunity to take root because of Mary and RossFrench. Sadly, they have sold their home and are moving. Somehow, Mary found out that I was a History major, and being President of the Sand Lake HistoricalSociety, she showed up at our house with a copy of her book on the History of Sand Lake which sheautographed and gave to us. How she discovered my interest in history is still a mystery to me to this day. I strongly suggestthat if you have not read this book about our history, you purchase a copy at Young’s Pharmacy. However, one thing I havelearned about her is that she is a person of great diligence, and trying to get something past her has about as much a chanceof success as trying to sneak the sunrise past a rooster! Mary was a nurse, a perfect profession for such a caring and empathetic person. She was responsible for invigorating theHistorical Society and she dedicated the revenue from the sale of her book to the Society to sustain it financially. She inducedme to serve one term as a Trustee. When my work with the Fire Department forced me to give up the position, undeterredshe induced my wife to take the job. Ross is an avuncular man of many interests in whose company you wish to linger and prolong. He has an abiding andthorough interest in 18th and 19th Century hand tools. I had a cousin with a similar hobby, and when Ross discovered that Ihad inherited my cousin’s collection, we would show the other the rarer and more unusual items of the collections with alevel of attention, curiosity and excitement that can only be representative of collectors of the esoteric. Mary and Ross are strong supporters of the Community. My wife, who works with the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, hastold me that a performance there never goes by without Mary and Ross being present. They are pillars of the Baptist Churchas represented by the fact that they truly live their Faith in a living Christianity which drives them to assist those lessfortunate. Ronald Berti ~ Ronald can be reached at: [email protected]

“Many people come in and out of your life; Some are remembered more fondly than others. Mary and Ross

French have come into my life, and although physically leaving, will remain with me for the rest of my life. Thanks

French’s for being the caring people you are. You will be missed, but always remembered.” Barbara Berti

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2013 NORTH GREENBUSH HISTORICAL

CALENDAR AVAILABLELooking for a pictorial glimpse of North Greenbush History asthe holidays approach? The 2013 edition of the calendar isnow available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 2 Douglas Street,Wynantskill, or from the Town Historian Jim Greenfield (283-6384. The $10 price remains the same as it has been for thepast five years.Father Toohey and the St. Jude’s Horse Show are featured onthe cover of the calendar. Pictures include the 1940 8th gradegraduating class of the Wynantskill School, old photos fromSnyders Lake, Defreestville and a picture of the NorthGreenbush Ambulance Association members in the 1940’s.~Jim Greenfield, Town Historian

DISCUSSION

OF SLEEP APNEAOn Thursday, December 6th,7PM at the Nassau FreeLibrary, 18 Church Street inNassau, Dr. Starkman, ownerof Dental Sleep Medicine ofthe Hudson Valley will give ashort talk on sleep apnea andtreatment options. Included inthis discussion will be choicesthat patients may have, suchas CPAP therapy, oralappliance and surgery. Thepower point presentation willbe fol lowed by ademonstration of the oralappliances as well as a shortquestion and answer session.

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HOLIDAY PARTYSand Lake Seniors willbe holding theirAnnual Holiday Partyon Saturday,

December 8th, from 12noon to4PM at the Poestenkill FireHouse on Main St. (RT 355).Cost: members are $10 andnon-members are $15. RoastBeef Dinner, Door Prizes, 50/50, grab bag ($5) and musicby Brian Zapel.Deadline is Nov. 24th toreserve a seat.For additional information,contact Ginny Lauster at 674-2170.

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SERVICE PROJECTThe next timeyou slip yourhands into acozy pair ofmittens/gloves

or pull a hat on your head ora scarf on your neck on a coldmorning, just imagine howsad it would be if you had togo through the winter with acold head, neck or hands! InRensselaer County, there willbe many children who facethat bleak prospect unlessyou lend a hand.Until December 21st, therewill be a tree in the CornellCooperative Extension ofRensselaer County office withbranches waiting to be filledwith your donations ofmittens, gloves, scarves,hats and socks. All sizes andcolors are welcomed, eitherhomemade or purchased. Wewould like to see brancheshanging full of warm fuzzies.This year we will also beaccepting donations ofknitted newborn and preemiesweaters, booties and hatsets and new preemieclothing. So, if you are atalented knitter, show offyour talent by donating itemsto our tree.At your next business orsocial meeting, why notcollect mittens, hats, scarvesand socks, then bring themby the basketful to our officewhere they will be hung.The Cornell CooperativeExtension office is located at61 State Street in downtownTroy-2nd floor. Office hoursare 8:30 to 4:00 Mondaythru Friday. If you have morethan a basket full, give us acall at 518-272-4210 andarrangements will be made topick them up.

AUTHOR LYDIA DAVIS TO SPEAK AT

NASSAU LIBRARYLydia Davis, a renowned local author, will be at the NassauLibrary at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27th, to share herthoughts about writing and read selections from her works.Ms. Davis is the author of one novel and seven storycollections, the most recent of which was a finalist for the2007 National Book Award. She is the recipient of a MacArthurfellowship and was named a Chevalier of the Order of the Artsand Letters by the French government for her fiction and hertranslations of modern writers, including Maurice Blanchot,Michel Leiris, and Marcel Proust. Space is limited, so please callthe library at 766-2715 to register for this program.


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D e s p i t es o m er e c e n tp o s i t i v en e w sabout theeconomy,thousandsof people

in the Capital District are atrisk of going hungry every day.And, while non-profitorganizations struggle toreduce the misery, this year abusiness you might not havethought of is stepping up tothe plate to help.Working with the RegionalFood Bank of NortheasternNew York, Valvoline Instant OilChange is inviting you to dropoff two or more non-perishableitems at any Valvoline InstantOil Change service center inthe Capital District. Inexchange for a donation,Valvol ine wil l give an $8discount on an oil change.All items collected will bedonated to the Regional FoodBank of Northeastern New Yorkbefore the Thanksgivingholiday. “We wanted to helppeople in our hometowns,”said District Manager MikeCarlini. “There are a lot of NewYorkers who don’t have a familyto celebrate with or don’t havethe means to cook a big mealthis Thanksgiving. We wantedto help change that and wethink our customers do too,”Carlini continued. People whodrop off a donation but aren’tdue for an oil change can geta coupon toward their nextvisit.With about 244,400 peoplethat need emergency foodassistance in Northeast NewYork, the Regional Food Bankneeds help fighting theongoing, and rapidlyexpanding, battle of hunger.Much appreciated itemsinclude peanut butter and jelly,rice, canned soup, fruit andsauce, paper towels, napkins,pasta, tuna and mayonnaise.There are 14 Valvoline InstantOil Change locations in theCapital District. Locations canbe found at www.vioc.com.

NORTH GREENBUSH ANNUAL

TREE LIGHTING PARTY

Come join us to turn on the HolidayLights at the North Greenbush TownHall Gazebo on Friday, December 7th,from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Fun for the wholefamily: Santa, caroling, crafts, snacks

and more. Please bring non-perishable food items (to helpfamilies in need). Sponsored by North Greenbush YouthDepartment & North Greenbush Kiwanis Club.

CRAFT SHOW AND

FLEA MARKET

The West Sand Lake FireDept. Ladies Auxiliary will holda Craft Show and Flea Marketon Saturday, November 17th,from 9AM to 2PM. Call forinformation and table space;Linda at 322-3610 or the FireHall at 674-3677 on the dayof the event.

AVERILL PARK ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

The Averill Park Adult Education program has openings in manyupcoming and rescheduled classes. To view these, please go towww.averillpark.k12.ny.us , look for the Adult & ContinuingEducation, look on the left side under Programs, then over toAdult and Continuing Education to find the brochure.Registration forms are on the back page. We have DefensiveDriving on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m., financial classes, different Yoga offerings from one nightclasses to full sessions, Zumba (on going registrations), CakePop Decorating for young students on Dec. 12 & 13, TolePainting classes, Floral arranging, and Dog Training classes(starting Nov. 17), plus many more classes. Non-districtresidents welcome! Any questions, please call Bonnie at 674-7191.

GREAT TRAIN EXTRAVAGANZA 2012

The Upstate Train Associatesand the Hudson-BerkshireDivision of the National ModelRailroad Assocaition (NMRA)are proud to bring you theannual “Great TrainExtravaganza.”The event will be held at the

Empire State Convention Center in downtown Albany, NY witheasy access to I-787 on Sunday, December 2nd, from 10AM to4PM. Price is $7 for adults; pre teens are free when accompaniedby an adult.There will be operating layouts in most if not all gauges. Followinga highly successful trial run the last two years, the RoamingRailroad will be returning with train rides for kids and grandkids.The ideal place to do your holiday shopping, there will be morethan 200 tables of model trains, train sets, parts & accessories,scenery items, books, videos, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabiliaand related items for sale.In addition, there will be educational displays and free seminars.Refreshments will also be available.For more information, please go to our website:www.gtealbany.com or call 518-668-9892 or send an email [email protected].

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In springtime, if you are driving north on Bloomingrove Drive atthe corner of Jordan Road, you will probably notice sap bucketson the property of a stately white Greek Revival style residencewith imposing white columns. Look more closely at the home,and admire this house, which was recognized in the book,Architecture Worth Saving in Rensselaer County. It is probablythe only house with this architectural style left in NorthGreenbush.The house dates from 1843 when it was built by Joseph Phillipswho purchased the property from his brother James. The landabutted the property of the Deuel family, which was the maidenname of Joseph’s wife Eliza.Phillips was a prosperous farmer in North Greenbush and histhree daughters grew up in this home. When Joseph died in1871, the house was sold to Rutger Vandenbergh who hadmarried Phillips’ daughter Helen.He continued to farm this land of his father-in–law. In September1886, he was a victim of a terrible farming accident on hisproperty.A portable boiler, attached to a thresher was being readied inVandenbergh’s barn for use in his fields. The boiler explodedthrowing bodies into the air and destroying the barn and itscontents-the entire crop of the farm. The explosion killed DavidA. Phillips, the thresher’s owner, and Archie Hankle, theengineer. Rutger Vandenbergh was described as “more or lessinjured”.There were no reports of any damage to the house, but withhis crop destroyed and suffering from the injury which mayhave disabled him; it is probable that Rutger’s farming dayswere over.By 1900, Rutger and his wife were living with his brother Jamesin the family homestead (the Brothers Restaurant, now TacoBell on Vandenburgh Avenue). In 1910, they were still living inTroy. By 1920, the Vandenberghs who were in their 70’s livedwith their daughter and son-in- law Wilber G. Sharpe, on whatis now Manmoth Springs Road.But what of the house on Bloomingrove Drive? It has had severalowners in the past years, including the Lossoe family, a namefamiliar to many North Greenbush residents.If you are driving by the house next spring, by all means, stopto buy some maple syrup and reflect upon this beautiful homeand its history.

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THE RENSSELAER PLATEAU ALLIANCE-

WHO IS THE RPA?

Looking over the Rensselaer Plateau from the newly openedDickenson Fire Tower in Grafton Park

The Rensselaer Plateau is a spectacular resource of about105,000 acres that includes the fifth largest forest in New YorkState and endless opportunities for recreation, tourism,commerce and traditional living.The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA), established in 2006, isa diverse group of organizations and people who want toconserve and protect the forested character of the RensselaerPlateau and the many economic and environmental benefits itprovides. A grassroots organization, the RPA is people living inthe area who share a common interest in ensuring that futuregenerations will experience and value the many benefits of theplateau.Protecting our forests for the future means planning aheadand working together. We consider one of the best ways toaccomplish this is simply by talking with our neighbors. If we alldo our part, we can protect the plateau for our future. In thepast year, we talked with neighbors at many events includingpublic forums, landowner workshops, public displays, town boardmeetings and woods walks. Knowledge is a key tool tounderstanding that preservation and protection do not happenalone. Preservation and protection require collaboration andproactive actions. All of which are currently happening becausethe people and organizations of RPA talk with their neighbors,friends, municipalities and elected officials about this incredibleresource in our backyard and how we all play a role in protectingit. Come talk to us at one of our future events! Learn moreabout our events and regularly scheduled open meetings atwww.rensselaerplateau.org.

James & Renee Bult of Schodackwould like to announce theengagement of their daughterAmanda L. Rosenberger toJoseph Michael Hudson, son ofJohn and Justine Hudson ofBrunswick. The bride is currentlypursuing her B.A. in EmergencyManagement through JacksonvilleState University. The groom holdsa B.A. in Criminal Justice from theCollege of Saint Rose and iscurrently employed by RifenburgConstruction. An October 5, 2013wedding is planned.

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St. Jude the Apostle Churchwill be hosting a Craft Fair withover 45 vendors and crafterson Sat., November 17th, from9AM to 3PM in Dammann Hall.Santa will be there for picturesfrom 11AM til 1PM. Food, BakeSale, a Chinese Auction and a50-50 with donations for theHurricane Sandy Victims willalso be available. Come getyour Holiday Shopping doneon one day!

Karen & Dan Morine of AverillPark proudly announce themarriage of their son Eric DobertRyan to Abbie Elizabeth Smith,daughter of Cindy Cross ofUrbandale, IA. Eric is also the sonof Terry & Lynn Ryan. The couplewere married on June 16th at St.John's Church in Wilmington, NC.The reception was held at theHoliday Inn Resort in WrightsvilleBeach, NC. Eric & Abbie bothearned their PhDs at theUniversity of Oklahoma and arecurrently Assistant Professors atThe University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill. Following ahoneymoon to Nassau, Bahamasthe couple reside in their new

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The Church of the Covenant in Averill Park hosts its annualChristmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December1st. With more than one-dozen handcraft, gift and food shops,the Bazaar is designed for all your Christmas shopping. You’llfind plenty of holiday-themed items, as well as year-roundgifts and decor.Upstairs we have The Doll Boutique with handmade AmericanGirl clothing, the Pet Corner with gifts for your pet, the SweetShoppe, Plants & Greens, Collectibles, the Country Store,Handcrafts & Decorations and Religious Items. This year therewill also be a Silent Auction. Downstairs is for the kids. Decoratecookies, shop in the Kids-Only store, play games and makecrafts.Be sure to stop by the COC Cafe’. The restaurant specializingin chili, macaroni and cheese, sausage and peppers, assortedsoups and other home-cooked options is an annual favorite.The Church of the Covenant, also known as “The RoundChurch,” is located at 3055 Route 43 in Averill Park near theintersection of Old Route 66, just west of Burden Lake Road.

CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL

SOCIETY MEETING

The Capital District Genealogical Society invites you to ourmonthly meeting “Gateway to the West” at the William K. SanfordTown Library (Colonie), 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonvilleon Saturday, Nov 17, 2012; 1:00 Starting with Computer group,2:00 Meet and Greet, Speaker at 2:30. Our speaker will beThomas A. Ragosta, President of the Watervliet HistoricalSociety and Acting Curator for the Society’s Museum will discussWatervliet’s colonial origins and document the changes thatresulted in the transformation of the town of Watervliet intothe City of Watervliet.Special Interest Group Meetings: German Genealogy and IrishGenealogy Groups at 12:00. Please join us! The meeting isfree and open to the public.Capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org

I LOVE MY LIBRARY

SHOPPING DAY

Market Block Books, 290 River

Street, is graciously hosting afundraising event for the TroyPublic Library on Sunday,

November 18th, from 1PM-4PM.Market Block Books will openits’ doors on Sunday and 20%

of all sales will be donated to theTroy Public Library (no bonusbook cards or other discounts

will be available on this date).Make your purchase countdoubly by purchasing an item

from the library’s wish list, anddonate both the item plus 20%of the sale to the library! Come

out and support your libraryand get a head start on yourholiday shopping! Please feel free

to contact the library at 274-7071or 235-5310 if you need furtherdetails or have any questions.

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