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SLCA HOLDS RECEPTION FOR

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The gallery at the Sand LakeCenter for the Arts welcomesyou from Feb 16 - March 31 tothe photographic world of multi-talented Katherine Wardle, aPh.D. Psychologist in privatepractice and a trained chefoperating a cooking school andcatering venue, who alsohappens to be a giftedphotographer. Given herbackground, its no wonder thather photographs expose us tothe new. “I wish to focus on abroad swatch of the world—elements which can shock,content, and often astound us.

I want my viewer to rethink what is worth engagement, andto reframe his or her assumptions.” A free and open to thepublic reception will be held on March 9 from 1 - 3pm. Thegallery is open on Wed. and Fri. from 10 - 12noon, by appt.and during regularly scheduled events. Call 518-674-2007 orvisit www.slca-ctp.org for more information. The SLCA islocated at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY.

LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED TO SPRINGFIELD

COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST

Springfield College has named the following local residents tothe dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2012 term.Nicholas Kuhn of Rensselaer, Nicholas is studying AppliedExercise Science. Elizabeth Dickie of East Greenbush, Elizabethis studying Athletic Training. Meghan Flanagan of Averill Park,Meghan is studying Movement and Sport Studies. SamanthaDiTonno of Castleton, Samantha is studying Sport Management.Kerianne Squadrito of Troy, Kerianne is studying SportManagement. Sarah Laranjo of Averill Park, Sarah is studyingExploratory Studies. Joseph Marino of Averill Park, Joseph isstudying Exploratory Studies.

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BEAUTY & the BEASTA l g o n q u i nMiddle Schoolwil l presentBeauty and theBeast on Friday,March 1; and

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Lennie (George Filieau) strokes the hair of Curley’s wife (JillWanderman) in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, opening atthe Sand Lake Center for the Arts on Friday, March 8.Circle Theatre Players presents the classic, Of Mice and Men,by John Steinbeck and directed by Eric Washburn, of Castleton,NY.This iconic story of hard times, friendship, and the enduranceof hope will be performed on March 8, 9, 14, 15, & 16 at 8pmand March 10 & 17 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $16, $10 Under 18.For reservations, visit www.slca-ctp.org or call 518-674-2007.The SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY.

AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO UNIVERSITY

OF RHODE ISLAND DEAN’S LISTThe University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that4,199 undergraduates have qualified for the Fall 2012 Dean’sList. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s citiesand towns, all six New England states, New York and NewJersey, and many other states and nations.The following local students have been named to URI’s Fall2012 Dean’s List: Allyson Claire Tremblay of Troy, Jillian J Ludwigof East Schodack, Kara K Shaw of Castleton, Michael A Halse ofWynantskill, Sean P Haggerty of Troy. To be included on theDean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more creditsduring a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 qualitypoint average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulationof 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average.

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CELEBRATIONChildren in preschool throughfifth grade are invited to joinus for an Easter Celebrationon Saturday, March 30th,from 1-3 PM at ThirdPresbyterian Church, 115Winter Street in Troy. Incelebration of Easter, we willhave some craft activities,telling of the Easter story, anEaster egg hunt and, ofcourse, snacks. A parent orguardian is required to staywith their children. There isno charge for this event. For more information, pleasecall the church office at 283-2420.

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FAIRThe Rensselaer High SchoolClass of 2015 is hosting acraft/vendor fair on Saturday,March 2nd, from 9AM-3PM at25 Van Rensselaer Dr.,Rensselaer, NY 12144. 40+vendors, concession stand,and si lent auction. Al lproceeds benefit theRensselaer High School Classof 2015. There are still spacesavailable. If you would like toparticipate, please contact meat [email protected].

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NIGHT FUNDRAISERThe Kiwanis Club of EastGreenbush presents its thirdannual comedy nightfundraiser to benefit childrenof the community on March2nd at the Comfort Inn, 99Miller Road in Schodack. Eventfeatures national headliner BillCampbell (www.billcampbellcomedy.com) and local talentDee Watson.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. andshow starts at 7:30. Cost is$25 and includes a cash barand l ight fare. Purchasetickets onl ine atwww.egkiwanis.weebly.comor visit Gettysburg Flag, GoodBuy Books, NBT Bank or RoseShea Associates.

ROZNIEWSKI NAMED to DEAN’S LIST at

SUNY CORTLANDAdam Rozniewski of East Greenbush has been placed on theDean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester at the State University ofNew York College at Cortland. Adam is majoring in Kinesiologyand is a graduate of Columbia High School.

GREENBUSH GARDEN CLUBMushrooms, they’re not just something youput on your steak or fill with breadcrumbsas an appetizer anymore.The Greenbush Garden Club invitesmembers & guests to attend our program“From Mushroom Packaging to GardenMulch” presented by Sue Van Hook, ChiefMycologist at Ecovative Design in Green

Island on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 6:30pm at the EastGreenbush Library, Community Way, East Greenbush.The presentation will include a segment on mushroom and fungiidentification, species you can grow at home, the innovativeway fungi are replacing plastics and how they can boost yourgarden soil. Ecovative Designs started 5 years ago growingmushroom insulation. The company switched to growingprotective packaging to eliminate toxic Styrofoam from ourlandfills, our ecosystems & us. Best of all, the end cycle ofthese products is your compost pile.All our meetings are open to the public and Garden Clubmembership information will be available. As Always, lightrefreshments will be served. For more information, contactBernice @ 429-9118 or [email protected] or visit the TUZvents calendar.


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AREA RESIDENTS MAKE SIENA COLLEGE’S

PRESIDENT’S LIST

The following local residents have been named to the SienaCollege President’s List for the Fall 2012 semester.Sarah Bilodeau, a sophomore accounting major, of CastletonOn Hudson; Patrick Grace, a junior finance major, of EastGreenbush; Shannon Jones, a senior biology major, of Troy;Ryan Kennedy, a senior computer science major, of CastletonOn Hudson; Andrew Lang, a junior history major, of Troy;Katherine Lindemann, a sophomore English education major,of Castleton On Hudson; Betsy Stevens, a senior biology major,of Averill Park; James Sullivan, a sophomore managementmajor, of Troy; Jennifer Thomas, a junior psychology major, ofTroy; Carl Tompkins, a senior computer science major, ofRensselaer; Anna Youngmann, a sophomore liberal arts major,of Hoosick Falls; Rebecca Zaremba, a sophomore educationmajor, of Averill Park. To be named to the President’s List, astudent’s grade point average for the semester must be 3.9or above. A total of 215 students were named to the President’sList for the Fall 2012 semester.

HOW TO EAT HEALTHY ON A BUDGET

Whenever I talk to someone who is new to the concept ofeating healthy, I am always confronted with “But it’s tooexpensive to eat healthy!” Well, I have to feed a family of fourand I do this on a $150 budget each week. Here’s how:Let’s start with fruits and vegetables. Shop the freezer sectionof your local market. There is a huge selection of produce to befound here at a lower cost. Another plus is that this produce ispacked at their peak of freshness, locking in their nutrients.When you shop the fresh section, try to purchase what is inseason. This produce will usually be on sale.Next is protein. If you are a meat eater, I strongly urge you tolook for meat raised without antibiotics. To keep costs down,trade in your chicken breasts for thighs and drumsticks (whichcontain a measly 1g more fat and provides more zinc and iron).Also, add eggs into your repertoire. For $4, you can get adozen of organic eggs; it is one of the most cost effectiveproteins out there. And trust me, go organic with your eggsand you’ll get more nutrients for your buck. As for beef andpork, look into buying straight from a local farmer. Buying inbulk will lower the price per pound. Additionally, a much cheaperoption for protein is beans. Legumes are so versatile and canbe used in exchange for meat in many recipes, such as in chili oron salads.Lastly, eat whole grains. These are grains like barley, brownrice, quinoa, millet and faro. Loaded with B vitamins and othervitamins and minerals, these should replace any boxed andpre-flavored pasta or noodle dishes. They are inexpensiveand easy to cook. Simmer in some stock (chicken, beef, orvegetable) and season with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese!Now, you are probably saying to yourself “Okay, you told mehow to eat healthy, but how do I AFFORD this?” Please take alook at your weekly shopping list and eliminate processed foods.In their place, add in the good stuff. Do this slowly and

eventually, the good stuff willtake over for the bad stuff.It’s all about choices andbalance; if you make the rightchoices now, your health willreward you immensely.

STUDENTS NAMED to the COLLEGE of

SAINT ROSE DEAN’S LIST FOR FALL 2012

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., announced that thefollowing local residents were among 805 students named tothe Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester:Kathryn Amendolara of Rensselaer, Abigail Barker of Troy, RyanCarney of Rensselaer, Stephanie Clowe of Wynantskill, AndrewGilchrist of Cropseyville, Janet Glaude of Troy, Themba Knowlesof Troy, John Lyden of Rensselaer, Tyler Pomakoy ofStephentown, Adrianne Purtell of Troy, Ashley Sweet ofMelrose, Tiffany White of Rensselaer, Jeffrey Williams ofRensselaer, Nourah Alsheweir of Rensselaer, Arianna Gaddy-Collington of Troy, Sarah Middleton of Hoosick Falls, ChristopherMiller of Averill Park, Jordan Zareski of Troy, Lindsay Bonesteelof Troy, Carlee Chapko of Valley Falls, Daniella DeRose ofWynantskill, Katelyn Doherty of East Greenbush, LeahDugrenier of Melrose, Kristen Ernest of Sand Lake, Rita Fisherof Rensselaer, Ashley Fuda of Castleton, Gerard Jacques ofTroy, Taylor Johnston of Buskirk, Malana Jojo of Melrose, DanaKelley of East Greenbush, Karen Koblensky of Troy, ZhalehLaLiberte-Lavasani of Troy, Carina Mahar of East Greenbush,Kerrin Moon of Troy, Kristen Padula of Averill Park, RachaelSpica of East Schodack, Kaitlyn Tate of Eagle Bridge, DanielleVarcasio of Troy, Katherine Agard of East Greenbush, VictoriaAustin of East Greenbush, Leanne Barscz of Troy, Kristin Bentof Wynantskill, Justine Brathwaite of East Greenbush, CaitlynCrandall of Troy, Stefanie Green of Troy, Stephanie Horton ofAverill Park, Leah Hyldelund of Troy, Rachel Jones of Troy,Kellie Maisenbacher of Troy, Patricia Massa of Wynantskill,Mariah Sherman of Troy.Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hoursand achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible forinclusion on the Dean’s List.


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We began our regular monthly meeting with a moment of si-lence in remembrance of Archie Sherman. There are few peoplethat have served their community more completely than ArchieSherman did. We thank the Sherman family for sharing Archieand his beloved Carolyn with us for so many years. He will begreatly missed.We have held a series of recent meetings with the USEPAregarding issues and progress associated with the DeweyLoeffel Toxic Waste Site. There are new reports on the Town’swebsite regarding this project and a community meeting withEPA is upcoming in the spring.By the time you read this article, the Burden Lake Sewer Dis-trict construction bid notice will have been advertised andpreparations for a spring start of the project will be well under-way. Please be sure to visit our website for more informationand updates on this project.We are looking forward to the 2nd Annual Small Farm AnimalTailgate Sale to be sponsored by the Farm and AgriculturePreservation Committee on April 27th at the Highway Garage.A flyer is available on the website. Please mark your calendarsto join us in supporting farms in Nassau. The Farm and AgCommittee is also pleased to welcome June Varner as a newmember.There are also a number new events being sponsored by ourYouth Committee which you may find on our website or onFacebook on their “Town of Nassau Youth” page. We are alsopleased to welcome new Youth Committee members ChrisBradway and Cheryn Lever.At our last meeting, we authorized the purchase and paymentof a 2012 John Deere Wheel Loader for the Highway Depart-ment; authorized the transfer of the old sound system equip-ment to the Village of Nassau; appointed Ed Kunze to serve asa Wingman for the Highway Department; approved some ad-ditional work to complete the meeting room renovations utiliz-ing a financial gift; authorized the application for grant fundingto digitize Nassau’s government files and historic documents;authorized the requests for proposals to outline the bound-aries of the western and northern property lines of the High-way Department property in advance of public trail develop-ment; and appointed Edward Wurzburg to assist with stormmaintenance.I’m also pleased to announce the completion of the Town’sfiling of the State Comptroller’s Annual Financial Report. Thisdocument is available for review in hard copy or online.Best wishes for an early spring.

TROOP 526 HONORS TWO NEWEAGLE SCOUTS

Boy Scout Troop 526 of Averill Park would like to congratulatetheir two newest Eagle Scouts, Charlie Hacker and ColinVanOort, pictured here with their parents. The Scouts receivedtheir award at a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor at HoagsCorners Firehouse. The event was attended by family, friends,and local dignitaries. Thanks to everyone for making this agreat day.

KELLAS SCHOLARS AT RUSSELL SAGECOLLEGE FOR THE FALL 2012 SEMESTER

Sharon Robinson, Ph.D., dean of the college, announced thefollowing Rensselaer County residents have been named asKellas Scholars for the fall 2012 semester at Russell SageCollege. Kellas Scholars have been on the Dean’s List for atleast three consecutive semesters.Morgan Ashley, Troy; Robyn Battles, Hoosick Falls; DevonBuckley, East Greenbush; Marsha Chavin, Nassau; TheresaHotte, Troy; Morgan Mason, Johnsonville; Matthew McFadden,Troy; Jamie Lee McNary, Troy; Emily Miller, Troy; KatherineSchultz, Wynantskill; Alexandra Scoville, Valley Falls; Erika Scully,Troy; Katherine Smead, Rensselaer; Kayla VanAuken,Wynantskill; Samantha Woitkoski, Troy

Introducing…The First Annual Averill Park High School Instrumental OpenHouse on Monday, March 11, 2013, from 7-8 pm at the HighSchool Cafeteria.Students and Parents, You are cordially invited to attend aspecial evening of performances by the high school orchestraand bands. Each ensemble will perform one musical selection.Middle School and Elementary School students will have theopportunity to check out the high school facilities, meet thehigh school performers, see the music the high school studentsperform, and ask questions of high school students and theirteacher.John Keal Music will also have tables set up with step-upinstruments and accessories available for students and parentsto examine and purchase.Snack items will be provided! No need to RSVP. We look forwardto seeing you there!


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Letter to the Editor: I feel an obligation to report back to myfellow taxpayers with what transpired at the region-wide schoolbudget rally on January 31st and what kind of propaganda toexpect in coming months.The objective of the rally was to “inform and energize influentialstakeholder teams” representing the 47 school districts inattendance. The keynote speaker of the event was Dr. RickTimbs. He made a presentation that included a primer on“Combined Wealth Ratios”, spending just enough time on thesubject to get everyone there to feel as though their districtwas not getting the funding they deserved while others weregetting far more than they needed. One detail he failed tomention was that neither a district’s CWR nor spending levelshave any correlation to educational outcomes. Dr. Timbs wenton to entertain us with a story about how he got his 4th gradegranddaughter to understand the difference between equaland equitable. He said he put a $1 bill under each of fourcushions on his couch and asked Gracie if he had divided themoney equally. She agreed. Then he asked her to imaginethat the cushions were people, but that cushion number onewas some poor homeless person, and the next was someonewho had no job and I think the third had no home or job; butthe fourth person he gave the dollar to was Justin Bieber. Heasked his granddaughter if she still thought he had distributedthe money fairly and she said no. She suggested he spreadmost of Bieber’s dollar among the rest and leave him with apenny. Sound like socialism? That’s the new plan? Tax the rich?The reality of the economic problems we face are that thewealthier people of our school districts who feel they canafford to pay higher taxes have for decades voted forspending that the rest of the community cannot afford. Theway I see it, the crowd Dr. Timbs was playing to had a fourth-grade understanding of economics and his presentation soughtto keep it that way. ~ David Crawmer, www.republicamerica.usEditors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinionor endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and forall intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity ofits contents.

NO CHILD WET BEHIND:A Diaper Drive for the Children of St. Paul’s Center

Do you have diapers, pull-ups, or wipes that are no longerneeded? Throughout the month of March, St. Paul’s Centerwill be accepting donations of new and opened packages for itschildren in residence. St. Paul’s Center is an emergency/transitional housing facility in Rensselaer offering 19 beds ofcongregate supportive housing for homeless mothers and theirchildren. St. Paul’s provides a warm, nurturing, home-likeenvironment, where each mother will have the opportunity tobecome equipped and empowered to make a successfultransition to independent living and to a better life for herselfand her children. We can pick up your diaper donations, or youmay drop them off to the shelter in Rensselaer. To arrange,please contact Laura Miller at 518-434-2910.

CHURCH OF THE COVENANT WELCOMES

THE COMMUNITY TO WORSHIP!

• Sunday, March 3rd - 8:30am Worship and Communion; 9:15amSunday School for children and adults; 10:30am Worship withchoir and organ. Professional child care provided. 11:30 amFellowship Hour in the social room.• Lenten Community Worship will be on the topic “ShoutingStones,” considering some non-disciples who shared Jesus’message and how we might do so. Worship will be at Church ofthe Covenant at 12 noon, every Friday from Feb. 15 throughMarch 29. A simple lunch follows. Suggested donation is $5.The Church of the Covenant, United Methodist, is the roundchurch near the blinker in Averill Park. Pastor Merry Watters,phone 674-3664, E mail: [email protected]

KEITH LANGLEY AND FRIENDS ATTEND

E.G. VFW PANCAKE BREAKFAST

L-R: Ed Gilbert, Keith Langley, Leon Fiacco, Kandi Terry, RandyCherubino, Rick Matters and Debbie DiMartinoOn Sunday, February 17th, Keith Langley and Friends attendedthe East Greenbush VFW’s Pancake Breakfast. We all enjoyeda great meal surrounded by great people. We believe that it isimportant to recognize and acknowledge all groups within ourcommunity. Organizations such as the VFW, the AmericanLegion, our fire companies, and many others are part of thefoundation of our community. I would like to thank theseorganizations for their service and dedication. If you have theopportunity, be sure to check out upcoming events, you won’tbe disappointed! ~ Keith Langley and Friends

DEAN’S LIST AT RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE

FOR THE FALL 2012 SEMESTER

The following Rensselaer County students were named to theDean’s List at Russell Sage College for the fall 2012 semester.Dean’s List students have achieved a semester grade pointaverage of at least 3.4 while carrying a full course load.Sara Anderson, Troy; Kiran Bal, Troy; Rebecca Behr, Troy;Danielle Burns, Castleton; Sherri Cotter, Schaghticoke; AmandaDoney, Troy; Stavroula Efstathiadis, Troy; Karley French,Cherry Plain; Octavia Gales, Rensselaer; Kathleen Gorman,Troy; Shanta Hamilton, Rensselaer; Corie Hart, Rensselaer;Amanda Haskins, Troy; Brandi House, Troy; Jennifer Kean-Schmitt, Sand Lake; Heather Kilmer, Troy; Amanda Lee, Troy;Daniele Lyman, Troy; Nicholas Martiniano, Troy; MichaelaMoore, Rensselaer; Katherine Motler, East Greenbush;Makenzie Norton, Troy; Amanda Plumadore, Troy; RachaelRegan, Wynantskill; Aliza Reilly, Troy; Gabriella Rounds, Troy;Marlena Sloan, Troy; Mary Thomason, Troy; Carly Vallee, EastGreenbush; Victoria Wickham, Troy; Jasmine Williams, Troy

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“Unraveling the mysteries of your digital camera with KevinSarsfield” on March 3 at 1:30pm. So.... You’ve got this new-fangled Digital Camera and it has all these buttons and leversand wheels and the instruction book is half the size of War andPeace... What to do??? How about attending a compact two-hour session that will explain the features and functions ofthat “computer with a lens”? We’ll investigate exposure,bracketing, white balance, scene settings and answer as manyquestions as we can about these exciting digital tools. Gatheryour camera, your instruction manual, a fully charged batteryand a memory card and bring them wrapped with yourenthusiasm to a casual information-filled afternoon program.The workshop is $5 per person. Reservations are needed. Call518-674-2007 or visit www.slca-ctp.org. The SLCA is locatedat 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY.

THE BATTLE OF BELLTOP SCHOOLMy previous article discussed the proposed closing of theBloomingrove School as a part of the trend toward schoolcentralization.In 1938, a “battle” erupted concerning building a new buildingon the Belltop School site on Snyders Lake Road. The EastGreenbush School District had obtained funds from the federalPublic Works Administration to build three new schools: a highschool in East Greenbush, a school in Nassau and a school toreplace the 1866 Belltop School in North Greenbush.With the funding approved and a site chosen, the projectshould proceed right? Well no, that’s when the battle started.First the State Education Department said the Belltop locationdidn’t have enough land for a six room school. Since no othersite was proposed the school district decided to go ahead witha smaller building on that site.However Defreestville residents whose children would attendthe school voted to insist the building be located on anotherproperty but within their hamlet. Ruling on an appeal, theState Board of Regents reversed the Education Departmentto the extent of approving a two room building and nothingmore for the original Belltop site.Local resident Charles Reynolds bought the building and movedthe old school across the road to his property. Because ofconstruction delays, students had to be bused to Green Schoolthree miles away which cost $6.45 a day. The solution was tolease back the old school house for $400 (Reynolds had onlypaid $100 for the building) until construction was finished.There was one more problem to overcome before the projectcould become a reality. A Defreestville group petitioned theschool board to demand another district vote for selection of anew site located in Defreestville. The school board rejectedthe petition partially because there was a real danger that theFederal Government would pull the promised funds and theconstruction proceeded on the original site. The cornerstonewas laid in January 1940 and the new Belltop School wasdedicated in June.Coda: The name Belltop comes from the school bell which waspurchased when the old building was built in 1866. It’s still onsite there today.


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CHURCHLast week we looked at thelessons we were to learn, andstill we sin. What does it taketo get it right? What does ittake to make it right with God?We have to turn back from thewrongs we do every day. Wehave to turn back, repent.But, what is repentance?Pastor Henry will preach thisSunday on Luke 13: 3-5,highlighted by the selectionfrom the musical Godspell,“Turn Back, O Man.” Come joinus at Love Lutheran Church,located at Middlesex Road andPheasant Lane in EastGreenbush, for this uniquesermon outing continuingthroughout Lent. Servicesbegin at 10AM. Please call477-8685 for directions.

ST. HENRY’S IRISH NIGHTSt. Henry’s Church in Averill Park will be holding an Irish Nightfrom 7:00 to 10:30 PM on Saturday, March 9th, in the parishcommunity room. For a price of only $10 you will get soda, snacks,a chance to win door prizes and a fun evening of entertainmentfeaturing Frank Jaklitsch and friends. Beer, wine and food will alsobe available at reasonable prices. Due to State regulations, no outsidealcoholic beverages can be brought into the event. Tickets can bepurchased after all masses at St. Henry’s or by calling the parishoffices at 674-3818.

AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST atPAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE

The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at PaulSmith’s College during the fall 2012 semester. Each earned a semesteraverage of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction:Amanda Middleton of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; Middleton majors in hotel,resort and tourism management. Middleton was also named anAdirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of atleast 3.8. Nathan Piche of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; Piche majors in forestry.Piche was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved acumulative average of at least 3.8. Ryan Bornt of Troy, N.Y.; Borntmajors in forestry. Jillian Dolder of Castleton On Hudson, N.Y.;Dolder majors in fisheries and wildlife sciences. Robert Pearson ofHoosick Falls, N.Y.; Pearson majors in forest recreation resourcemanagement. Amy Rogers of Troy, N.Y.; Rogers majors in foodservice and beverage management. Ashley Rokjer of Cropseyville,N.Y.; Rokjer majors in culinary arts and service management.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING JANUARYEach month teachers at Algonquin Middle School recognizestudents who consistently go above and beyond to make ourschool, community and world a better place.Students are selected for these honors based on the AlgonquinMission which is to empower students by cultivating creativity,instilling respect and responsibility, and fostering success andachievement through whole-child, student-centered learning.Congratulations go out to the students listed below for theiroutstanding contributions to the Algonquin Middle Schoolcommunity in the month of January:Grade 6 Wall of Fame Students: Logan Bielawski, AnthonyCarucci, Hadley Chan, Trevor Collins, Kara Dodge, KonnorFink, Jadyn Lee, Morgan Mason, Carl Nitz, Petra Valenti.Grade 7 Student Spotlight Students: Talor Brundige,Maddy Dunigan, Jessica Farley, Mike Fazio, Nick Ferra, HopeHeritage, Luke Pascarella, Sierra Rooney, Jacob Snyder.Grade 8 Mission Accomplished Students: Julia Adams,Billy Bornt, Sydney Burton, Nora Collins, Jeanna DiPaolo, KyleGoodness, Kristin Morin, Shannon Seeberger, Cameron Simard,Katie Williams.

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ZUMBA-GOLD Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 March 13th – April24th at Green Meadow. $40.00 or $7.00 per class (no classon 4/3). Zumba Gold is geared for seniors and baby boomersalike, or maybe you haven’t exercised in awhile and simplythought Zumba wasn’t for you. Well Zumba Gold can be! Thepace is a bit slower, the moves a bit more gentle, but the fun,the fitness and the music is all around and just for you!AnneMarie Mink R.N. is a licensed Zumba Fitness Instructorwith a specialty license in Zumba Gold. Join the fun and gofor the Gold!

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HISTORICAL SOC.The Berkshire Glass Works:an illustrated talk by authorsJulie L. Sloan and William J.Patriquin on Monday, March4th, at 7:30PM, at theStephentown HistoricalSociety’s Heritage Center,Garfield Road (County Route26), Stephentown. This 19thcentury factory inLanesborough, MA, producedthe first colored cathedralglass in the United States. Theevent is free. The building ishandicapped accessible. Fordirections, telephone (518)733-0010.

MAPLE HILL HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS OF THE MONTH

In an effort to recognize outstanding achievements of ourstudents, Maple Hill High School presents each month a Studentof the Month Award. For the month of February, 2013, thestudents selected to receive this recognition are:Freshman – Kyle Hurysz, Sophomore – ChristinaMalthouse, Junior – Lauren Olsen, Senior – SiobhanSorensenKyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hurysz, was nominated forbeing a kind-hearted, fun-loving student who rises above allchallenges and succeeds. Kyle is honest, hard-working andrespectful. Here at Maple Hill, Kyle is involved with Sources ofStrength. He enjoys watching sports, with the Celtics and theYankees being his favorite teams. Outside of school Kyle isinvolved with Boy Scouts and does volunteer work with them.In the future, he plans to go to college to study business ofsoftware.Christina, daughter of Ms. Tanesha Boradgiak, was nominatedfor being a respectful, diligent student and puts her academicsfirst. She is shy, but has opened up quite a bit to her peers andteachers since her first day here. Christina plans on trying outfor the Track and Volleyball teams. Her favorite class here atMaple Hill is Advanced Studio Art. Christina plans on going tocollege and pursuing a career in art such as graphic or webdesign.Lauren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Olsen, wasnominated for working hard, always having a smile on her faceand genuinely seems to care about people. She participates inVolleyball and Basketball here at Maple Hill. Outside of schoolLauren volunteers with the Miracle League Basketball programfor individuals with developmental disabilities. Lauren plans togo to college to study Psychology.Siobhan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Sorensen, was nominatedfor taking on a leadership role in many things. We received aletter from a parent commenting how Siobhan tried to help anew exchange student feel welcomed here at Maple Hill. Sheparticipates in Sources of Strength, National Honor Society,Track, Volleyball, and is the President of SADD. Outside ofschool she plays travel volleyball, plays the violin, and likes torun. Siobhan plans to go to college to study Communicationsand Journalism.The faculty and staff wish to congratulate these students onbeing selected February students of the month for theirrespective grades.


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A new evening worshipservice celebrating theprogressive spiritual traditionswill be starting at St. Paul’sUnited Methodist Churchlocated at 1583 Carney Road,Castleton, 7:00 – 7:45 pm. Wewil l journey through theseasons of the year and theseasons of life, open to anevolving spiritually creativeculture. If you have a heartand mind to celebrate theprogressive spirituality andenjoy a creative path, thismight just be the worshipservice for you! First servicewil l be March 3. Come,experience guided meditation,acoustic guitar/mandolin/drum music and vocalist.Consider the wisdom ofphilosophers, the thoughts oftheologians, and the Spirit ofAll Life engaging us anew foryet another generation.Phone: 518-931-4072.


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Few people, young or old, look forward to writing a will. A will isnot an easy subject to broach, but it is important to havedocuments in place to ease the burden for family members.When a person dies without a will, his or her assets might not gowhere he or she intended. In some instances, assets might goto the government. For parents who die before their childrenare grown, a will can also serve as a legal document indicatinga plan for custody of the kids.Although it is often preferable to consult with a local estate-planning attorney who understands the language and legalitiessurrounding a will, it is also possible to write a will yourself.There are forms that can be purchased from office-supply stores,or a will can be prepared online by answering questions andthen generating a form to print. The will also can be typed orhandwritten. Handwritten wills are called holographic wills andmay not be recognized unless written during an emergencysituation, such as a fatal illness.Laws regarding wills vary based on where you live. Therefore,learn the legalities before preparing a will so you will have adocument that holds up in a court of law and can be executedto your desires. Here is some of the basic information that maybe included in your will.* Include your name, address, date of birth, and social securitynumbers if they will better help identify you should there beconfusion.* State that you are of sound mind when writing this will and ofcontractual capacity.* Write a statement indicating that this will revokes all otherwills that may have been executed before.* List the names and addresses of all of your children. If thechildren are minors, at this point you can also specify yourwishes with regards to their guardianship. List the names andaddresses of the people whom you wish to have custody ofyour children.* Appoint an executor or executrix to carry out the affairs ofyour estate and instructions specified in the will. This persontypically must be over the age of 18. Select someone whom youtrust to honor your wishes.* Indicate how you want the executor to handle your financialaffairs, including paying taxes, funeral costs, final expenses,etc. At this point you also may want to spell out where youwould like to be buried and any specific requests with regard tothe funeral, viewing, and any otherfuneral-related details.* Indicate the executor has permission to sell your home andpersonal belongings that are not included in personal gifts to bedistributed.* List any gifts you would like to be distributed to certain people.This may be a doll collection to a daughter, coins to a son, chinato an aunt, etc.* Specify the percentages of your assets to be distributedshould the listed beneficiaries survive you. Maybe you want todivide your estate evenly between two children. If so, allocate50 percent to one and 50 percent to the other. You may havemore specific breakdowns. Should these people not surviveyou, you can establish an alternate or list nothing, in whichcase the assets will be put back into the general pot.* Include a residuary clause that states how to distribute anyremaining assets.* State whether you want the executor to be reimbursed forany expenses that result from executing the will.* Indicate that you would like the executor to post bond as aform of insurance so that the executor can’t run off with themoney for himself.* Name an alternative executor should the first pass awaybefore executing the will or if he or she is unable to serve uponyour death.* Sign the will in front of two or three witnesses (check what isrequired where you live) and a notary public. The witnessescannot be anyone named in the will.This article is intended as general information about what istypically covered in a standard will. It should not be taken aslegal advice. Prior to implementing any of these tips, consultwith an attorney certified in estate planning.

HEALING NIGHT

There will be another HEALING NIGHT at SacredHeart Church, 310 Spring Ave., Troy, on Monday,March 11, at 7PM. Brother Peter Furlong FSC will bethe leader. The service consists of teaching,testimonies, healing prayer and Benediction of theBlessed Sacrament. For more information, call 273-1708. Come and see what good things the Holy Spirithas for you….and bring a friend!!!!

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Do you have legal questions, need a Will or Power of Attorney,don’t know where to turn for answers? Carlotta Palmer, fromLegal Aid Society of Northeast New York will be available thoughRensselaer County’s Aging Department for free consultationsthe fourth Friday of each month at Rensselaer County’s EverettWagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton.All Rensselaer County seniors, 60 years of age and older arewelcome. If you have any questions, or would like to schedulean appointment, please contact the center at 279-3413.

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The Woodside Cemetery will hold their Annual Meeting of LotOwners and their Families at the Union Gospel Church Hall inEast Poestenkill on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at 7:00 PM.For more information, please call President Mike Kaiser at 283-1257.

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Children grieve personal losses just as much as adults do andalso need support. The Wave Riders program of The CommunityHospice helps children “ride the waves of grief” in a caringenvironment.Thursdays at 5:00 p.m., starting April 11 through May 16, theprogram of peer support groups, for children in grades K through8th grade, will take place at the Hospice office at 295 ValleyView Blvd, Rensselaer. For detailed information, please contactJulia Soto at 285-8100.In these group experiences, children develop skills to help themcope with the losses they may encounter throughout theirlives and build self esteem.According to Liz Smith, Supervisor of Bereavement Services,“It is important that children be able to recognize their normalfeelings of sadness and grief, and have the opportunity toexpress them in a safe and comfortable setting. When theyshare with other grieving children, they feel less isolated.”


CORNED BEEF AND

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Eagle Mills Christian Church -Disciples of Christ, 1 MapleAvenue, Corner of RT 2 &Maple Ave. in Troy/Eagle Millswill hold a Corned Beef andCabbage Dinner on March 2ndfrom 4PM to 6:30PM. Cost isonly $9; and $5 for kids under11. Menu includes: CornedBeef, Cabbage, Potatoes,Vegetables, Rolls, Dessert andBeverage. Dine-in or take-out.For more information, pleasecall 279-1588.

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The Castleton Fire House,located at 11 Green Avenuein Castleton will be hosting anAll-You-Can-Eat Breakfast onthe first Sunday of everymonth from 8AM till Noon; 2013dates are March 3rd, April 7thand May 5th. Cost is $7/Adults, $6/Seniors and $5/Children ages 5 to 11.Phone 732-4342.

FREE DINNER

On Friday, March 1, 2013, thePawling Avenue UnitedMethodist Church will host afree dinner. The menu will besoup, sandwiches, browniesand beverage. It will be heldat the church at 520 PawlingAvenue. Dinner will be servedfrom 5PM until 6:30PM. Thereis no charge for this dinner.Come and enjoy good foodand fellowship. Everyone isinvited. For more information,call 273-6859.

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The Hoags Corners Fire Housewill host an All-You-Can-EatBreakfast on Sunday, March3rd, from 8am – 11:30am. OurAll-You-Can-Eat Buffet- stylebreakfast includes: Scrambledeggs, homefries, applesauce,fruit cocktail, blueberry &regular pancakes, Frenchtoast, sausage, bacon,coffee, tea, milk, chocolatemilk, orange juice, toast, andEnglish muffins. Cost: Adults -$7.00; Children ages 6-12 -$4.00; Children 5 and under –free. Eat-in or Take-out.Phone: 766-5474.

SPAGHETTI DINNER

The Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church, located at 520Pawling Ave in Troy, invites you to a Spaghetti dinner onSaturday, March 2nd. There will be continuous seatings from5:00 - 6:30 pm. The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs,salads, breads, beverages and desserts. Cost is $8.00/adults,$4.00/children 6-12, and children under 6 are free. Everyoneis welcome! For more information, or to purchase tickets, pleasecall the church office at 273-6859. Hope to see you there!

CORNED BEEF &

CABBAGE DINNER

The Emmanuel ReformedChurch in Castleton is hostinga Corned Beef and CabbageDinner on Saturday, March16th, with servings at 4:30 and6:00 p.m. All are invited toattend this Irish feast whetheryou are Irish or just enjoy thistraditional Irish meal. Themenu will include corned beef,cabbage, potatoes, carrotsand Irish soda bread. Fordessert, we wil l havegingerbread with whippedtopping. The cost is only $11for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for children under6. Please make yourreservations early as we fill upquickly.The Emmanuel ReformedChurch is located at 1150Maple Hill Road adjacent to theHigh School, is handicappedaccessible and has plenty ofparking for your convenience.See you on March 16!

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The Brunswick Grange will holda Family-Style Corned Beef &Cabbage supper on Thursday,March 14th, from 4PM to6:30PM. Our Grange Hall islocated in Center Brunswick atthe corners fo RT 7 and RT142. Cost is $10 for Adults and$5 for Children under 12. Take-outs are available.Reservations need to be madeat 686-7539 or 573-7527 byMarch 9th.

ROAST BEEF DINNER

Blooming Grove Reformed Church in Rensselaer ishaving a Roast Beef Dinner on March 9th. Cost is$10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 6 -12 andchildren under 5 are free. Sittings are 4:30 and5:30PM. The menu includes Roast Beef, MashedPotatoes w/gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Cole Slaw, Rolls and fordessert, Fruit Cobbler w/ or without ice cream, Coffee and Tea.Please call Theresa for reservations at 732-4082. Come andenjoy great food and fellowship. See you there!

“COME ON SPRING” CORNED BEEF &

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Come and join us for our March “Come on Spring” Luncheon onWednesday, March 13th, from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at theGuilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 RT 146, Guilderland. SpecialFeature: A representative from Hewitt’s Garden Center will behere telling us about how to take care of our house plants.Special Music: Joe Kriss from Schenectady will entertain us withhis wonderful Frank Sinatra style voice. Special Speaker: PamPatterson will be coming to us all the way from Auburn, Nebraskato tell us about her survival technique when choices and decisionsin life turn out differently than she thought they would.Come and bring a friend, they’ll be glad you did. Reservationsare necessary and cancellations a must; no later than March8th. Please call Nancy 869-0642. Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage.Cost: $15 inclusive (cash only please). Nursery free at therestaurant by reservation only (infant through Kindergarten),bring a bag lunch. Sponsored by The New York Capital DistrictWomen’s Club


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BREAKFASTThe Poestenkil l ChristianChurch, 721 Snyder’s CornersRd., Poestenkill, will be havingtheir monthly All-You-Can-EatBreakfast on Saturday, March2nd, from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.Cost is $7.00 for adults and$3.50 for children under 10.Menu includes eggs, home-fries, regular and blueberrypancakes, French toast,sausage, bacon, toast andcoffee and juice.

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ROAST BEEF DINNERPlease join us for a roast beef dinner on Saturday, March 9th,at the Poestenkill Fire House. Dinner will be served family- styleand will consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy,green beans, cole slaw, rolls, and homemade desserts. Servingtime will be 5PM thru 7PM. Cost of the dinner will be $11 foradults, $5 for children (ages 5 - 12) and children under 5 arefree. All proceeds will go to the Ambulance Fund. Reservationsare strongly recommended at your earliest convenience. Pleasecall Joan at 522-5140 or Don at 283-1401.

PIZZA NIGHTCome Celebrate St. Patrick’sDay and join us for our PizzaNight on Saturday, March16th, at the Schodack ValleyFire House, 1553 SchodackValley Road, Castleton from5PM to 9PM. Bring the familyfor Pizza, Antipasto, Wingsand more. Additional seatingis available. Our featuredPizza’s this month will beChicken Parm & BuffaloChicken. As always, you caneat-in or take-out. For take-out, call us at 477-4215.

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BREAKFASTThe Averill Park Sand Lake FireDept Auxiliary is hosting an All-You-Can-Eat PancakeBreakfast on March 30th, from8AM to 12PM at the AverillPark Sand Lake FireDepartment. Menu: Pancakes,French Toast, ScrambledEggs, Sausage/Bacon,Homefries, Toast, Fresh Fruit,Juice, Coffee and Tea. Cost:$7 for Adults, $5 for Children6-12 and Children 5 and underare free.

CABIN FEVERPASTA DINNER

St. Jude’s the Apostle Churchis holding its 9th Annual CabinFever Pasta Dinner onSaturday, March 9th, from 4-7pm at Dammaan Hall, 43Brookside Drive, Wynantskill.Cost: Adult tickets are $8 or 2for $15. Children 6-12 are $5.Take-out meals are $10.

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will include: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Milk,Tea & Coffee. Costis $10 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12. Raffles andmore!Jordan is battling a very aggressive form of oral cancer. In Mayof 2012 he underwent surgery to remove a section of his tongue,several lymph nodes and a tumor in his neck. As you can imagine,the expenses related to the illness and treatments areenormous. Won’t you join us to raise some funds to help Jordanwith some of the expenses related to fighting this terribledisease? Please join us.

CORNED BEEF AND

CABBAGE DINNERThe Men’s andLadies Auxiliary ofSullivan Jones VFWPost are having aCorned Beef and CabbageDinner on March 16th, at 6p.m. for one serving. The costis $12 per person, and children8 and under are free. Fortickets, call the Post at 518-283-4661.


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athlete OF THE WEEK

JONATHAN RODGERS ~SCHOLAR ATHLETE~ by: Lauren Navratil

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NASSAU BASEBALL HOLDING

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SEASONRegistration for Nassau Baseball’s Spring 2013 season is beingoffered to all children between the ages of 4 and 12 from anytownship. Registration will be held at the Nassau Village Hall,40 Malden Street, Nassau, on the following date:• Saturday, March 2nd, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.The league is offering a lower registration cost for those whoregister during these dates. Registration costs $40 for T-Ballplayers and $60 for Minor and Major league players, $20 foradditional children, and for each player, $10 in prepaid raffletickets. Registration forms can be obtained in advance byvisiting the website for the Nassau Baseball Association atwww.nassaubaseballassociation.com.For more information regarding registration, please call ScottWatson at 766-0775 or Brian Burns at 766-1992.Prior to the spring season, the Nassau Baseball Association issponsoring clinics at All Stars Academy in Latham. Interestedplayers and parents are welcome to attend.The Nassau Baseball Association is affiliated with Cal RipkenYouth Baseball and includes players from Nassau, Schodack,East Greenbush, Sand Lake and northern Columbia County.www.nassaubaseballassociation.com

This week was full of nail biting reminders of what it means tobe a Warrior. Boys and girls basketball were the only teams tocompete this week, and both teams competed in their first“sink or swim” games of the season. The boys started their post-season on Wednesday, February20th against Bishop Gibbons. Bishop Gibbons fought hard forthe win, but AP refused to lose. The teams battled all the wayto the last seconds, but AP earned the win, 54-49.Congratulations to Myles Joyce, who scored 13 points, andKenny Sears, who scored 11. After the win, the boy’s advancedto play Glens Falls on Sunday, February 24th on the HudsonValley Community College floor. Again, Averill Park came outready to prove their abilities. Unfortunately, despite theirseason-long efforts, the boys couldn’t win their way into thenext round. The AP boy’s last game of the year ended, 61-48.Congratulations to the boys on a great season, and good luckto the seniors in their future endeavors. The Lady Warriors also had their first sectional game thisweek. On Saturday, the Lady Warriors took the floor against6th seed Glens Falls. AP easily held the lead throughout thegame and pulled out a first round victory, 59-48. Leading scorerswere: Kelly Donnelly (21), and Lauren Van Roy (14). The ladieshave moved on to the Final Four. Averill Park track athletes are also still competing and I will letyou know how they did in the State Qualifiers next week. Some seasons have ended, while others keep going strong.The Goldmine is coming out in force to support the remainingteams as they battle for their season. Please join them andthe rest of the AP community to cheer on your athletes. If youhave any questions or comments, feel free to contact me [email protected].

“A scholar athlete is someone who respects and followsdirections, along with keeping themselves on top of school work,”says Jonathan Rodgers, a senior track member of Averill ParkHigh School. This is Jon’s third year doing track and he throwsshotput and discus. His close friend got him into it, and eversince, it has become one of his favorite things to do. Rodgersloves being able to hang out with his friends while also workinghard towards breaking his PR (personal record). He also loveswhen he finds true competition at meets, because it drives himto work as hard as he possibly can. Jon is constantly workinghard, not only during the season but in the off-season as well.In the off-season, he likes to work out a few times a week andplay football. Then, during the season, he practices five daysa week while also lifting weights in his spare time. Last year,Jon placed first in the section for both shotput and discus, andthis year he placed second for the same. When Rodgers isn’t inhis track uniform, fiercely competing against another thrower,he’s working hard in the classroom. Jon has maintained a 90GPA throughout his entire high school career. In the future, hewould like to attend Springfield college and become an animator.He would also like to continue with track and football. Rodgersfinds a lot of inspiration from his parents and they have reallyinspired him to be the driven, hard working guy he is. Jon wouldlike to thank Coach Keegan, Coach Gobel, Coach Huth, and hisparents for all of their support over the years. We wish Jon thebest of luck in his last year here at APHS and also for thefuture.

“Averill ParkSophomoresLauren VanRoyand CaitlynO’Shea defend aGlens Falls playerSaturday night atThe Academy ofHoly Names”.The AP Ladieswon this firstSectional contest59-48 over GlensFalls HS .

REGISTRATION for AVERILL PARK SPRING

RECREATIONAL SOCCER NOW OPEN!!!The Averi l l Park Youth Soccer SpringRecreational League is now open forregistration. This all-play program is open toplayers in grades K through 6. Play will beginthe end of April. Players will have a practice

followed by a game on the same weeknight. Grades K and 1 willpractice/game on Tuesdays, Grades 2 and 3 will practice/gameon Wednesdays and Grades 4, 5 and 6 practice/game onThursdays. To register and get more information, go to ourwebsite http://averillparkyouthsoccer.com and follow the linkprovided for Spring Recreational Soccer. Registration fee $60until April 1, 2013. Late registration fee $75.00 from April 2through April 7, 2013. Please consider volunteering to coachwhen you register your child. Interested student referees shouldregister as well. Questions should be directed to [email protected].

RPI LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMWho: For children (2+) willing to learn how to swim. What:The RPI Swim Team will be holding swim lessons for the SPRING2013. Where: Robison Pool located on the RPI Campus. When:Registration will be March 6th & 7th 5:30-6:30pm @ RobisonPool. Dates of Lessons: Saturdays, March 23, 30 and April6, 13, 20. Cost: $45 for RPI affiliates/$55 for outsidecommunity. For more information, or to receive a brochure,please Contact Marissa at [email protected]

ROY HOBBS MEN’S BASEBALL LEAGUE

SEEKING PLAYERSThe Capital District Roy Hobbs Men’s Baseball League is lookingfor players ages 30 and over for the upcoming season. Theseason runs from May through August with 21 regular seasongames plus playoffs. For more information, go toleaguelineup.com/cdrh, or call Ken at 470-7894.

The Averill Park Wrestling Club is proud to announce its placefinishers at the 25th Annual Colonie Youth WrestlingTournament held at Colonie High School on Saturday, February16, 2013. 1st place: Drew Loucks, Zach Rogers, Austin Francis,Nick Tempel. 2nd place: Callan Smith, Jessie McGraw, SeanMalenfant, Eli Blaaubuer, Kellan Rokjer. 3rd: Bryan Francis.

TEENAGE BASEBALL AT

TWIN TOWN LITTLE LEAGUETwin Town Little League is now offering baseball for players 12& 13 years old through a new Intermediate Division. TheIntermediate (50/70) Baseball Division, the first new programin Little League since 1999, bridges the transition from LittleLeague (46/60) to Junior League Baseball on a full-size field(60/90). It is a league for 12-13 year-olds whose advancedskills permit rules that are closer to conventional baseball, suchas leading off bases, pickoff attempts, etc. Registration iscurrently open to all capital district 13 year old players, and asof March 1st, registration will be open to all capital district 12year old players.12 year old players must also register andplay in their neighborhood Little League to be eligible to play inthe Twin Town Intermediate Division.Registration opportunities are very limited and registration issubject to close without notice. Additional information may befound on the league web site ttll.com under the IntermediateInformation tab or by calling Don at 424-5311

TTLL COLLECTING EQUIPMENT AND

HOLDING REGISTRATIONTwin Town Little League will be conducting an in-personregistration on Saturday, March 2nd, from 1-3 pm at theGardner Dickinson School on East Road in Wynantskill. Therewill also be a used equipment sale conducted on the same dayand time. Also, on Saturday, March 2nd, at 2 pm there will bea parent’s informational meeting at the Gardner Dickinson School.

AVERILL PARK YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING

2013 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!Lacrosse is the fastest game on two feet and the fastestgrowing game in the US...come see what the excitement isabout!! The fun starts in early April and continues until mid-June. Registration is NOW open - forms are available on ourwebsite: www.leaguelineup.com/APYL. Space is limited...please register before March 15th. Any questions, pleasecall or email Pat Kenneally at 283-8646 or [email protected]; or Scott Zalucky at 469-1530 [email protected].

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E. GREENBUSH DEPT. FOR COMMUNITY &

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

The Town of East Greenbush Department for Community andRecreational Services in conjunction with Spare Time Lanesare happy to present the 2013 Spring After School BowlingProgram. This program is open to 1st to 5th grade students atGenet and Red Mill Elementary Schools. Genet students willbowl on Mondays, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and April 8th.The maximum number of registrations allowed is 64. Red Millstudents will bowl on Wednesdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th,27th and April 10th. The maximum number of registrationsallowed is 64. This program includes five weeks of bowling,shoe rental, transportation to Spare Time, trophies, and apizza party on the last day of bowling. Due to space restrictions,sessions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.Registration forms are available in the participating schooloffices and at the Town Hall located at 225 Columbia Turnpike.For more information, or to request a registration form, call477-4194.

and recreation

GREENBUSH SOCCER REGISTRATION OPEN

Greenbush Soccer’s Spring rec program is for children ages 4to 12. It is a non-competitive, fun soccer experience for boysand girls. The program offers organized soccer without thestress of making it to the championship game. Spring seasonwill run from April 20th through June 15th. The deadline forregistration is March 4th. For more information and registration,visit our website at www.greenbushsoccer.org or contact theDirector Angie Beber [email protected] or President JoshSabo at [email protected].

BRUNSWICK GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE

REGISTRATION

Registration for Brunswick Girls Softball League Spring 2013Season is now underway. Prospective members and returningmembers can now easily register online and pay by check,debit or credit card. Brunswick Girls Softball is registering girlswho are 4-18 years old. The registration fee is $55 for T-Ball(ages 4-6), $95 for Mini-Minors (ages 7-10) and $95 for Minors(ages 10-12) and Majors (ages 13 & up). OUR REGISTRATIONDEADLINE IS MARCH 13, 2013. Opening weekend is tentativelyscheduled for April 19-20, 2013. Please visit our website toaccess current information at www.burnswicksoftball.org. TheSports sign-up link is www.sportssignup.com/Brunswick-Girls-Softball-Online-Registrations.start.

EAST GREENBUSH POP WARNER

REGISTRATION

Registration for all levels of players & cheerleaders will be heldon Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 9:00am – 12:00pm at theEast Greenbush ELKS Lodge. REGISTRATION CARDS ARE PRE-NUMBERED TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE PLACED ON TEAMSON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. EACH TEAM/SQUADIS OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZED TO ROSTER A MAXIMUM OF 35FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND CHEERLEADERS. Please bring anORIGINAL and one COPY of the child’s Birth Certificate and aRECENT wallet size photo.Registration fees are $55.00 Flag/Cub Cheerleaders (ages 5-7), $110.00 Tackle/Cheerleader (ages 7-15) $210.00 FamilyPlan. These prices are good until APRIL 1st, 2013. After APRIL1st, a $10 late registration fee will be applied to each registeringparticipant.Each participant will be required to purchase $20.00 worth ofraffle tickets at registration, with a $40.00 family maximum.Checks made payable to: East Greenbush Pop Warner.A $25.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks.If you have any questions, please contact the followingCoordinators: Flag/Mitey Mite: Sheila Van Vorst 925-3581; TackleFootball: Tom Lane 766-0899 or 321-5765; Cheerleading: PamRace 542-8451.Questions concerning special circumstances and/orarrangements shall be addressed to Tenniel Hansen (President)at 451-9611.

CLASSIE LASSIE GIRLS SOFTBALL

REGISTRATION

Classie Lassie Girls Softball will be holding a final night of in-person registration on Thurs., February 28th from 6-8pm atthe North Greenbush Town Offices (Annex), located on MainAve. in Wynantskill. Recently Classie Lassies made a change tothe age requirement to play softball. If your daughter WILL be5 years old by August 31st of this year, they can now play withus at the 6U level, (T-Ball). Registration is $80 for 6U and 8Uand $95 for all other age groups. The $20 late fee will bewaived if your daughter falls within the new age rangedescribed above. Online registration is sti l l open atwww.classielassies.net. All questions can be directed to SpencerAgan at 466-3887.


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Wyn. $650+ util., 1 BR, 2nd fl.$500 sec. + last month rent. AvailNOW. 283-8564

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HOUSE FOR RENT$1200+ Burden Lake 3BR,updated, garage, full bsmnt, W/Dhkup, no pets, no smokers! Jim atBryce 588-6755

$2000+ Loudonville 2BR, 1.5baCape, HW flrs, FP, no pets, nosmokers! Harvey at Bryce 466-1303

$600+ 3BR Mobile Home,Nassau, AP Sch. W/D. Private lot.NS/NP. 1st, last, sec. 281-2777

$700 + 2BR in 2 Fam.Farmhouse. Nassau, EG Sch..NP/NS. 1st, last, sec. 281-2777

Averill PK. school dist. Uniquecountry setting. 3 BR., 2- 1/2 ba. 1full ba. front & back porches, bigdining & living rm. garage, laundryrm. Built in pool. utils & heat incl. 11/2 mo. sec. $2250/ mo. 857-4602

Kinderhook 2 BR mobile home.Set up in nice park. No pets.Lease. $800/mo. 477-6222

Lake front house for rent. GlassLake. Newly remodeled. 669-2766

New Brunswick- Troy area. New 3BR manufactured homes for rent,access to NY and VT. Quiet hillypark, kit. appliance package, newpressure treted decks, storageshed, landscaped lot, paveddriveway and walkway. Pets ok.$800/ mo. + sec. Call Bill at 279-9572

Pretty 1 BR cottage E. Schodack.7 min. to I-90 on busline. NS, NP.perfect for mature adult. Garbageremoval. $775 + sec. 766-2266

HOMES FOR SALE1997 Skyline mobile home. 1178sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 bath, manyupgrades and shed. In Bon AcrePark. $63,000. (518) 674-1629

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Homes under $500 month + taxesto own! Bryce 271-7630

Just Listed! Newer dble. wide on5+ acres in Pittstown! $1550+sq.ft. $119k. Jim at Bryce 588-6755

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Commercial building. Schodack.Located just off exit 12 of I-90 &exit B1 of the NYS Thruway.6,000+ sq. ft. of warehouse/ retailspace w/ income apt. on 2 acres.HIghly visable from Rte. 9.$269,900. Call Cheryl, Broker atBOVAIR 428-6008

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$650 1BR country apt. Troutstream, garden, tile bath, HW flrs.hot water, heat,W/D incl., garage?No pets. 1/2hr Albany/Troy. Nocable 283-3896

$675 N. Greenbush. 1 BR + den.Balcony, parking, nearRensselaer Tech Park. Quietdead end street. 371-2450

$710 Rensselaer 1st fl. lg. 1brnewly renovated, HW flrs. Incl. allutil., heat, hot water, cooking gas,elect. 1 pet ok Nice neighborhood.Near conveniences. 791-2502

$725 South Troy. 3rd floor.Washer/dryer hkups. No pets.Sec. +1st mo rent. Tony 664-4749

$795. 2 BR, 2nd flr, ht, hw, w/d,h/w flr. Living, den, dining, kitchen,tiled bath, o/s prk. bus. Access.787. NS, NP. lease. sec. Available3/15. 729-3089

$825 1br EG all util. incl. newappl. lg. private drive, storage,immac. great neighborh’d 269-6060

$825/mo. util. incl. sunny 2nd flrcountry apt. W/D, new carpet.NS/NP. Single/couple. 766-2344

$960 Schod. Lovely country 2br.heat/water 1-2 people. N/P N/SSec, lease. Avail now. 469-3685

2 BR, Rte. 66 Poestenkill. $675 +utilities, lease, security deposit.NS, NP. Refs. 674-1111

Averill Park. 2nd flr 1 BR + den.$750 util incl. Private parking, atticstorage. 674-8729.

Castleton, $650 1 BR upstairs.Heat & hot water incl. 732-7670

Cozy 2BR apt. great location, nearHVCC. o/s parking. NS/NP.$850/mo. 542-3032

East of AP 1br $650+ util. 2br$665+ util. NP laundry onpremises. Sec. req. 518-766-5511

EG 1BR $725, 2 BR $800 heat,h/w incl. Well maint., newlyrenovated. Exc. cond., quietcomplex. NP. Sec, refs, lease.449-2122

Nassau $600+ util. 1 BR. lrg. eatin kitchen. Single person pref. NP.no smoking. 766-4581

Nassau 1 BR new apt with heatand central air. No pets orsmoking. $700. 477-6222

New Lebanon modern 1 BR withheat. Deck. $650. No pets. Yearslease. 477-6222

New Lebanon modern 2 BR apt.with heat. w/d hk-up, h/w flrs. Nopets. Lease. $800. 477-6222

North Greenbush 2 BR apt. $975+ util. No smoking, no pets, Lrg.kitc, wall to wall carpet. 283-4013

Stunning 2 BR, nestled in thecountryside. AP schools. W/Dhkup, NP. $890+ util. 265-5984

Troy/ Sycaway. Newly remodeled2 BR flat, ideal for mature couple.No pets, off st. prk. 274-0089.

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Averill Park School 1 familyneeded w/land for pets! Up to$175k Bryce 271-7630

Cash 4 Your Home! No Fees! FairPrice. Brk. 928-1231

House Rental Wanted! Prof.couple in Britnk. Schl. Up to$1500/month! Bryce 271-7630

Ranch home on lake property withview of lake. $250,000-$350,000Qualified buyer. Call Carol Ann.(518)522-1414. McCurdy RealEstate.

Seeking Waterfront, year-roundhome on Crooked, Glass, BurdenLake. Bryce 928-1231

Wanted immediately for waitingcash customer. Averill Park andsurrounding areas. Oldfarmhouse/ colonial with privacy/acreage up to $165,000. CallCheryl, Broker at BOVAIR 428-6008.

$460 heated East Nassauefficiency. Country setting. 25 min.from Albany. Easy commute toAlbany and Troy. NS NP. 766-0613

RENTALRetail, office space for lease.$1,490/ 1,000 sq. ft. No triple net,high visibility. Plenty of parking.Exit 5 off 1-90. 115 Everett Rd.Colonie. 424-7553

As legislative representatives of District 2, including the townsof East Greenbush, North Greenbush and Poestenkill, we arehappy to provide our constituents with a report on actionstaken at the February 12, 2013 legislative meeting.The meeting was an important one as we welcomed a newcolleague, Kelly Hoffman, to serve as a member of theLegislature. Kelly succeeds Lou Desso, who left the Legislaturelast month to take a position with the county Department ofMental Health.Kelly has years of public and community service. She waselected and serves as member of the North Greenbush TownBoard, and prior to that, served as member of the PlanningBoard and Wynantskill School District School Board. She andher husband Tom are parents of two children and Kelly hasyears of experience with budgets and senior and youthservices.Legislator Fiacco renewed his call for a state review of chroniccallers, persons on Medicaid who repeatedly call for costlyambulance rides for non-emergencies. In 2011, Leon presentedinformation that some residents were calling for ambulancerides for headaches, hunger and foot pains. These calls unfairlycost taxpayers money and tie down valuable emergencyresources.We are hopeful the state will undertake a review and empowercounties and municipalities to deal with this situation.We also asked for state review of the way electronic benefitcards are used by welfare recipients. There have beennumerous reports of fraud and abuse and believe additionalsafeguards may be necessary.The legislative chambers were packed as Rensselaer Countybecame the latest county to oppose the NY Safe Act and supportthe Second Amendment. A number of speakers spoke inopposition to the NY Safe Act and supported our legislativeresolution on the issue. We thank the many residents whocame out for the meeting.Legislators have met recently with Hudson Valley CommunityCollege, who are experiencing budgetary issues due to a changein the state’s aid formula. We greatly value the contributions ofHVCC and have resolved to keep working with the college toensure educational excellence while safeguarding countytaxpayers, who help sponsor the college.The next meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature isTuesday, March 12, 2013. Residents are welcome to contact usat the legislative offices by writing to the Rensselaer CountyLegislature, 1600 7th Avenue, Troy NY 12180 or by e-mailingus via the official legislative website at www.rensselaercounty.org.

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EACH CLASS FOR 2nd QUARTER(listed alphabetically) Grade 9: Nicolas Kalinowski, DanielLaPointe, Olivia Marrochello, Tiffany Roberts, AleksandraWocher. Grade 10: Zara Davis, Bridget Hrubecky, KatherineKowalczyk, Emily Oliver, Alexis Reed. Grade 11: Eric Bush,Anthony Ferritto, Allison Hacker, Allyson Holland, ChristopherHough Deane. Grade 12: Glenn Carreau, Claire Everett, PeterKowal, Robert Madsen, Paige Raposa.


EMPLOYMENT

TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP

A Spring Tutor Training Workshop will start in March at St.Mary’s Church on Columbia Turnpike (Routes 9 & 20) in EastGreenbush. The training will be held from 6:00pm-9:00pm onWednesday nights: March 13, 20, 27 and April 10, 17 and 24.St. Mary’s church is located in the Clinton Heights part of EastGreenbush, across the street from K-Mart. The church’s websiteis www.stmaryny.org. Please join us there for a one-hourVolunteer Opportunity Information Session on Wednesday,March 6th, at 7:00pm. Call 274-8526 to reserve a spot. For more information, visit www.lvorc.org.

HELP WANTEDApply for F/T position for areaplumbing and heating firm.Experienced preferred. Apply at 3South Rd. Cropseyville, NY 9-4Monday-Friday. 279-9214. [email protected]

ATTENTION: Water Tech. &Customer Service positions:Training provided. Must be a HSGrad Starting $535 wk. Benefits& bonuses. 899-6519 H2oSolutions

Drivers: new pay package! Homenightly, start now! Albany, NYflatbed runs! CDL-A, 1 yr. Exp.req. Estenson Logistics. Apply:www.qoelc.com 1-866-336-9642

Seeking motivated person withprofessional attitude, w/ somediesel mechanic & welding exp.for growing local company. 495-8628

Sign installers/ servicetechnicians. CDL and welding aplus. 377-1371 ext. 100 or 269-7215

Stylist wanted. Eastside salon.283-7750

SITUATIONS WANTEDCompanionship, aides and lighthousekeeping, doctor appts. 24/7Reasonable. Exc. refs. 712-5049

CHILD CAREOpenings at A Sunshine PalaceDaycare. Call 237-0556

WANTEDHeating fuel / oil ,I pump your tankand pay cash per. gal. 376-5222

FOR SALEBeige couch, 79 ‘’ long. Goodconditon. $100. 283-4893

Frigidaire Gallery electric dryer,Kenmore 500 washer. $150/pair.Cash and carry. 766-2907

Hay for Sale: Square bales, 1stcutting $4 ea.; Round bales, 5’,1st cutting, stored inside $50 ea.423-5035

Hay for Sale: Timothy & grass mix$2-4 per bale. 663-5257

Saratoga $1 Book Warehouse. 68Weibel Ave., near the mall. Onefree book for every 10 you buy.

LEGAL NOTICETOWN OF SAND LAKE

LEGAL NOTICEThe Town of Sand Lake issoliciting sealed bids for the saleof one (1) 1995 Ford 450 Trucklisted as surplus at the February13, 2013 Town Board Meeting.The Truck is Model1FDLF47FOSEA37760.The Truck may be viewed byappointment at the Public WorksFacility, Town of Sand Lakelocated at 25 Springer Road, WestSand Lake, New York 12196 bycalling 518-674-3011 or cellphone 518-857-0420.Sealed bids must be submitted tothe Sand Lake Town Clerk’sOffice, 8428 NY 66, Sand Lake,NY 12153 by 3:00 PMWednesday, March 13, 2013where they will be opened andread aloud. The Town of SandLake reserves the right to rejectany/or all bids. Successful Bidderwill be notified after review of allBids.Barbara A. Biittig, Town Clerk518-674-2026 ext 22

Notice of Formation of PurickHoldings LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)on 1/23/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: The LLC, 6 Crimson Court,Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose:any lawful activities.

LEGAL NOTICE

VALLEY VIEW FARM NORTH,LLC

Notice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon January 14, 2013. 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 Valley View FarmNorth, LLC, 291 Casey Road,Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Noreported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

TOURNAMENT

The West Sand Lake FireDepartment will hold a TexasHold’em Poker Tournament onMarch 2nd at the West SandLake Fire House, 3695 NYRoute 43. Time: 1PM - doorsopen at 12PM. $25 entrydonation, $40 buy-in goes tothe prize pool, $20 additionaladd-on available and goes toprize pool. Free refreshmentsand lunch will be served. AllWalk-ins welcome. Bring yourFamily and Friends, and hopeto see you at the Final WinnersTable. Reservations arerecommended. Walk-inswelcomed. For moreinformation, call Patty at 674-3657 or the Fire Hall the dayof the event at 674-3677.Future Poker Tournamentdates: April 6th and May 4th.

Please take notice of theformation of Jim Mylod InsuranceDepot Agency, LLC, a limitedliability corporation authorized toengage in of any lawful purpose.Jim Mylod Insurance DepotAgency, LLC, is located inRensselaer County and maintainsa postal address of 1186 HoosickRoad, Troy, New York 12180 TheArticles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State onFebruary 8, 2013. The Secretaryof State is designated as agent forservice of process upon JimMylod Insurance Depot Agency,LLC.

WUFSD ANNOUNCES PETITIONS FOR

BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATES AVAILABLE

The Wynantskill Union Free School District is announcing thatPetitions for prospective Board of Education members areavailable starting February 14, 2013. There are two BoardMember seats available with term ending June 30, 2016. Inorder to be qualified to be a Board of Education member, acandidate must be: a citizen of the United States, eighteenyears of age or older, and a legal resident of the school district.These petitions are available Monday through Friday in theWynantskill Union Free School District Superintendent’s Officelocated on East Avenue in Wynantskill between the hours of 8a.m. to 3 p.m. The petitions and 100 word or less bio are dueto the District Clerk on or before Monday, April 22, 2013 by 3p.m. For further information, please call Kathy Fazioli, DistrictClerk at 283-4679 Ext. 14.~ Kathryn Fazioli, District Clerk

SAVVY CAREGIVER TRAINING SERIES

The Savvy Caregiver is a FREE, multi-session training series forfamily caregivers. For most family caregivers, caregiving itself is anew role — one for which training is needed, just as one wouldreceive training for any new job. The Savvy Caregiver programhelps caregivers better understand the changes their loved onesare experiencing, and how to best provide individualized care forloved ones along the continued decline associated with Alzheimer’sor dementia.• Tuesdays, from 10AM to 12Noon - March 26th, April, 3rd, 10th,17th, and 24th at Hawthorne Ridge, 30 Community Way in EastGreenbush. This program is free, but you must register in advance.To register, call 518.867.4999 x200 or email [email protected].~Tammy Childrose, Renss. Co. Dept. for Aging

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Boy Scout Troop 166 / CubScout Pack 166 will be holdingtheir monthly bottle drive onSaturday, March 2nd, from10:00am - 2:00pm at the oldgas station on the corner ofElm St. and Church St.,Nassau, NY.


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LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of LimitedLiability Company. Name: 19Garden Ave, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 2/4/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail a copy of process to the LLCat 45 Rose Lane, Rensselaer, NY12144. Purpose: For any lawfulpurpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ALIMITED LIABILITYCORPORATION. The name of thecorporation is B & C WSL, LLC; aNY LLC filed with the SS onDecember 21, 2012. The LLC islocated in Rensselaer County.The SS is designated as agent ofthe LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. Theaddress to which the SS shall maila copy of any process served isBob Hale, 3731 NY 43, WestSand Lake, NY 12196. The LLCwas formed for any legal purpose.

FORMATION OF A NEW YORKPROFESSIONAL LIMITED

LIABILITY COMPANY1.The name of the limited liabilitycompany is BDS Dentistry, PLLC(The PLLC).2. The date of filing of the Articlesof Organization with theDepartment of State was October18, 2012.3. The county in New York inwhich the offices of the PLLC arelocated is Rensselaer County.4.The Secretary of State has beendesignated as agent of the PLLCupon whom process may beserved, and the Secretary of Stateshall mail a copy of any suchprocess served against the LLC to961 Hoosick Street, Troy, NewYork 12180.5.The business purpose of thePLLC is to engage in any and allbusiness activities permittedunder the laws of the State of NewYork.BORGOS & DEL SIGNORE, P.C.P.O. Box 4392Queensbury, New York 12804(518) 793-4900

Notice of Formation ofBOILINGBROOK FARM, LLC adomestic Limited LiabilityCompany (“LLC”). Articles ofOrganization filed with theSecretary of State of NY onJanuary 15, 2013. NY officelocation: RENSSELAER County.Secretary of State is designatedas agent upon whom processagainst the LLC may be served.Secretary of State shall mail acopy of any process against theLLC served upon him/her to 77Cipperly Road, Hoosick Falls, NY12090. Purpose: To engage inany lawful act or activity. J.ANTHONY JORDAN, ESQ.,Jordan & Kelly LLC, 4 FisherStreet, Greenwich, NY 12834.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: ULTRA PERFORMANCE,LLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State ofNew York (SSNY) on 1/11/13.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 18Forest Hills Blvd, Rensselaer,New York 12144. Purpose: For

any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICEBURMON TRANSPORTATION,

LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon December 10, 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 BurmonTransportation, LLC, 615 ColonelBurch Road, Valley Falls, NY12185. No reported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

Notice of formation of limitedliability Company (LLC.) Name:Creekside Custom LLC Articlesof Organization filed withSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on Feburary 6, 2013.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail copy of process to: 258Rabie Road, Averill Park, NewYork 12018. Purpose: Any lawfulactivity.

Notice of FormationDave's Accounting & PayrollServices, LLC Arts. of Org. filedwith SSNY on 1/14/2013 Off. Loc.:Rensselaer Cnty. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC whomprocess may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: c/o TheLLC, 3301 Coventry Lane, EastGreenbush, NY 12061. Purpose:all lawful activities.

FIRST: The name of the limitedliability company is: Hudson VApartments, LLCSECOND: The county within thisstate in which the office of thelimited liability company is to belocated is: Rensselaer CountyTHIRD: The secretary of state isdesignated as agent of the limitedliability company upon whomprocess against it may be served.The post office address within thisstate to which the secretary ofstate shall mail a copy of anyprocess against the limited liabilitycompany served upon him or heris: Joseph W. Zappone, Zappone& Fiore Law Firm, 6 Century HillDrive, Latham, New York 12110. Joseph W. Zappone, Organizer

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLLC. Name: Hudson Valley SoapWorks LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed withDepartment of State of New Yorkon 1/15/2013. Office Location:Rensselaer County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to the LLC, 238Whiteview Rd, Wynantskill, NY12198. Purpose: any lawfulpurpose.

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LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of Indigo HairLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy.of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/3/05.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: The LLC, 74Palmer Ave., Delmar, NY 12054.Purpose: any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of a LimitedLiability Company (LLC): Name:Logistics Solutions Worldwide,LLC, Articles of Organization filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on January 28,2013. Office Location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstif may be served. SSNY shallmail a copy of process to:Logistics Solutions Worldwide,LLC, 2727 Doelner Circle,Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose:Any lawful purpose.

Matar Auto Sales, LLCNotice of Formation of a LimitedLiability Company (LLC): Name:Matar Auto Sales, LLC, Articles ofOrganization filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on January 10, 2013.Office Location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against ismay be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to: 20 ForbesAvenue Bldg 11, Rensselaer, NY12144. Purpose: Any LawfulPurpose.

Notice of Formation of an LLC:Imperial Eco Solutions LLC.Articles of Organization filed withthe Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 1/22/2013. 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, 312 North SchodackRoad, East Greenbush, NewYork, 12061. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of CRT XVII,LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with theSec. of State of NY (SSNY)pursuant to NY LLC law section206 on 12/12/2012. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY is designated as agent of

LLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail process served to: c/o theLLC, P.O. Box N, Sanford, ME04073. Purpose: any lawfulpurpose.

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Notice of Formation of CRT XXIII,LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with theSec. of State of NY (SSNY)pursuant to NY LLC law section206 on 12/12/2012. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shallmail process served to: c/o theLLC, P.O. Box N, Sanford, ME04073. Purpose: any lawfulpurpose.

DDK COMPRESSOR DYNAMICSLLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org.filed with the SSNY on 12/5/12.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY is designated asagent upon whom process againstthe LLC may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: The LLC, 25Crescent Terrace, Wynantskill, NY12198. General Purposes.

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LEGAL NOTICEPlease take notice that the SandLake Planning Board will hold thefollowing Public Hearing at theSand Lake Town Hall, located at8428 Miller Hill Rd (NY 66) SandLake, NY 12153. Where allinterested parties will be heardMarch 6, 2013 at 7:45 PM.Pursuant to the application ofElizabeth DeJong 23 Bird HillRoad Averill Pk. NY 12018 for a 2Lot Subdivision also shown on amap entitled Subdivision of Landsof Elizabeth DeJong 23 Bird HillRoad prepared by McGrath LandSurveyors Dated 11-15-13 andfurther identified as tax map#169.-2-19 BY ORDER OF SANDLAKE PLANNING BRD PATRICESWEET SECRETARY

Notice of Formation of an LLC.Safe & Sound Home InspectionsLLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State ofNew York (SSNY) on 10/29/12.Office location: RensselaerCounty. The Secretary of State isdesignated as agent of the limitedliability company upon whomprocess against it may be served.The address within or without thisstate to which the Secretary ofState shall mail a copy of anyprocess against the limited liabilitycompany served upon him or heris: Ronald P Mazzacco, 16 112thStreet, N.Troy, NY 12182.

SHEFFER'S GRASSLANDDAIRY, LLC

Notice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon January 03, 2013. 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 Sheffer's GrasslandDairy, LLC, 74 Sheffer Road,Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Noreported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

Notice of Qualification of StartUpHealth, LLC. Authority filed withNY Dept. of State on 1/9/13.Office location: RensselaerCounty. LLC formed in DE on1/25/12. NY Sec. of Statedesignated agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved and shall mail process to:c/o CT Corporation System, 1118th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd.agent upon whom process may beserved. DE address of LLC: c/oThe Corporation Trust Co., 1209Orange St., Wilmington, DE19801. Cert. of Form. filed withDE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St.,Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: alllawful purposes.

TARBOX FARMS, LLCNotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization filed with theDepartment of State of New Yorkon October 30, 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 Tarbox Farms, LLC,1483 NY 7, Troy, NY 12180. Noreported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

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With the marking of Ash Wednesday, the Christian Community has entered a period of preparationfor our observance of Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Easter is central to the tenets of ourFaith, with its focus on the reality of Resurrection, redemption, and rebirth. Some localCongregations have announced a homecoming theme in their Lenten observance, which reflectsthese concepts, and we at St Michael the Archangel Parish join in “welcoming home” all who wishto join us. Following the leadership and example of our Parish Life Director, Sister KatherineArseneau csj, we remain mindful of the diversity of need and interest in those around us, andwelcome all who enter our door. We invite any who have been away from church for a while,to return and join us in this season of preparation and renewal. St Michael’s has beautiful,participatory liturgies and activities planned for Lent and Holy Week. This includes a covereddish communal meal following our celebration of The Lord’s Last Supper on Holy Thursdayevening, 3/28. Please access our website www.stmichael-troy.com for a listing of Lentenopportunities. If you have questions, please call Sister Kate at 283-6110. You will be welcomedat any and all of our services.

WHY DIETS ARE FAILING US

If you are reading this article, chances are that you or someoneyou know has been on 1 or 2 diets in their lifetime. DIETSDON’T WORK How many diets can you name? Why is it thatalmost every week we can see a new diet or weight losstechnique on the cover of a magazine? It seems as if everyoneis waiting for the “miracle diet”. DIETS DON’T WORK Morethan 2/3 of Americans are overweight, 34% obese, and thatincludes our children! (We are the most overweight, obesenation in the world!). It is estimated that 60 chronic diseasesand conditions are believed to be related to this epidemic—heart disease, cancers, Type 2 Diabetes, fibromyalgia, poorsleep, lack of energy, etc. Yet, it is estimated that peoplespend $186 million per day on diet-related products with a98% failure rate. DIETS DON’T WORK All diets involve calorierestriction which is deprivation; the body needs nutritionalabundance. And while exercise supports overall health andwellness, it is not the complete answer. There is a missingcomponent which addresses the root cause of weight gain andpoor health. On Sunday, March 10th, at 1 pm, come hearabout a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary, nutritional technologythat addresses the root cause. This safe, health buildingtechnology has changed hundreds of thousands of livesglobally—real people with real results, real stories, real pictures,real third-party scientific studies and evidence to support claims.THIS IS NOT A DIET If you are serious about losing unwantedbody fat, want better health, and want more energy, youdefinitely want to be there. The free presentation will be heldat St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winter St. Ext.,North Greenbush, March 10th at 1pm. Presenters will be LoriMorelli, a registered nurse for 35 years and an expert coach innutrition and wellness, and Ruth Getbehead, a nutritionalcleanse coach. There will be NO sales at this event. A freebody composition analysis will be available—a great way todetermine your internal health. For questions or for moreinformation, contact Ruth at 283-2502.~ Submitted by Ruth GetbeheadEditors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinionor endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and forall intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity ofits contents.

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Sunday evening services will bring the Cooperative ChristianMinistries of Schodack churches together to celebrate the seasonof Lent as a community of believers. Join us for food, fellowshipand a Lenten service on the first five Sunday evenings of lent.Each church will host a light supper at 5:15PM followed by aservice at 6PM.March 3rd - St. Paul’s Methodist; March 10th - Trinity Lutheran;March 17th - Muitzeskill Reformed.

LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

The following area students have been named to the dean’s listfor the fall 2012 semester at the University of Vermont:Laura M. Fiacco of Castleton, a first-year majoring in BusinessAdministration in the School of Business Administration. PaigeM. Johnson of Castleton, a sophomore majoring in CommunityEntrepreneurship in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.Mark L. Belanger of East Greenbush, a senior majoring inMechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering &Mathematical Sciences. Jacqueline E. Osterdahl of Rensselaer,a senior majoring in History in the College of Arts & Sciences.Kiersten A. Raymond of Troy, a sophomore majoring inAnthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences.To be named to the dean’s lists, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent oftheir class in their respective college or school.


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As legislative representatives of District 4, including the townsof Schodack, Nassau and Sand Lake, we are happy to provideresidents with an update on actions taken at the February 12,2013 legislative meeting.The Legislature continued our effort to erase any fraud orcorruption in social services and welfare. We approved aresolution asking for a state review of electronic benefits cardsand a state review of chronic callers, persons who repeatedlycall for ambulance rides for non-emergency situations.Since the passage of the NY Safe Act, legislators have receivedmany calls from residents concerned about the impact of thelaw. Residents are concerned with the impact of the legislationon law-abiding gun owners, and the fact the law was adoptedwith almost no public debate. Rensselaer County became thelatest county to sponsor a resolution opposing the NY Safe Actand to ask for repeal of the legislation.We thank residents who packed the legislative chambers at theFebruary meeting to register concerns and comments regardingthe NY Safe Act.The Legislature also welcomed Kelly Hoffman of NorthGreenbush to succeed Lou Desso as a member of the CountyLegislature. Lou recently resigned to accept a job with theRensselaer County Department of Mental Health. Kelly is amember of the North Greenbush Town Board and also servedas a member of the town Planning Board and was elected tothe Wynantskill school district’s Board of Education.Kelly has considerable experience with budgets and senior andyouth services and we look forward to working with her duringthe coming months.We were also excited to welcome members of the EastGreenbush Blue Devils Pop Warner Football team upon achampionship season. The team captured the 2012 CapitalDistrict Pop Warner championship with a victory over ColumbiaCounty.The Legislature also welcomed the family of Lance CorporalAnthony Denier, a Mechanicville resident born in Troy tragicallykilled while serving with the U.S. Marines Corps. in Afghanistan.Legislators approved a resolution mourning the passing of DonaldJustus, a Castleton resident who was active in public andcommunity service for decades in the village.The next meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature isTuesday, March 12, 2013. Residents are welcome to contact usat the legislative offices by writing to the Rensselaer CountyLegislature, 1600 7th Avenue, Troy NY 12180 or by e-mailingus via the official legislative website at www.rensselaercounty.org.

VAN RENSS. DAR

MEETING

The Van Rensselaer Chapterof the Daughters of theAmerican Revolution will meetat 10AM on Saturday, March9th, at St. John’s EpiscopalChurch, 146 First Street, Troy.The program will be about 9/11 and the global war on terror.All are welcome. For moreinformation about the DARand eligibility, contact RegentBeth Roy at 237-4733.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DR. SEUSS!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthdayand leap into March. Prizesand Refreshments! We willread Dr. Seuss books and havebirthday cake at the MainLibrary at 100 Second Streeton Friday, March 1st, from3PM to 4:30PM. Free drop-inprogram for ages 3 to 6.www.thetroylibrary.org.

TEXAS HOLD’EM IN

STEPHENTOWN

The Veterans of Stephentownwill hold a Texas Hold’emTournament on Saturday,March 2nd, in theStephentown Fire Hall,located at 35 Grange Road inStephentown. The doors willopen at 5:00 pm and close at6:00 pm. Play begins at 6:15sharp.A Free Buffet will be servedat the first break.No advance registration isrequired, and a donation of$35.00 per player will beaccepted. Players can makean additional $10.00 donationat the door for 1,000 extrachips. This tournament will payone place for every tenplayers with a minimum of 4places and a maximum of 9places.The next Texas Hold’emTournament at the StephentownFire Hall will be held on March16th, 2013. For furtherinformation, please call TomMcVeigh at 518-658 2448.

LOCAL STUDENTS RECEIVE UNIVERSITY AT

ALBANY DEAN’S COMMENDATION

The following University at Albany students received the fall2012 Dean’s Commendation for outstanding academicachievement. Joshua Bolognani of Hoosick Falls, John Bradwellof Troy, Danielle Cerniglia of Troy, Elyse Griffin of Valley Falls,Kelena Haines of West Sand Lake, Lauren Millington of Troy,Mark Stenard of Rensselaer, Kristi Thomas of Troy, Kelly Toddof East Greenbush.

REMINDER TO SAND LAKE RESIDENTS

FROM THE ASSESSOR

Please note that March 1 is the Taxable Status Date. All Exemptionapplications and renewals must be in my office at the Town Hall orbe postmarked no later than March 1 in order to be eligible forexemptions on the 2013 Tax Roll. If you are filing an Exemptionunder RPTL-467, Partial Exemption for Seniors with Limited Income,you need to provide a copy of the income for 2012. If you do nothave your income information by March 1, please file yourapplication and note that the income information will follow.March 1 is also the date that property is valued according to itscondition and recorded according to its ownership.If you have any questions, please call my office at 674-2026 extension24, 25 or 35. Office hours are 9 AM-4PM, Monday through Fridayand until 6 PM on Wednesdays. We are here to answer yourquestions and assist in any way we can.TOWN OF SAND LAKE, Office of the Assessor, PO Box 273, SandLake, NY 12153; 518-674-2026 ~ Judith Goodyer, Assessor

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AREA RESIDENTS MAKE SIENA COLLEGE’S

DEANS’ LISTThe following local residents have been named to the Siena CollegeDeans’ List for the Fall 2012 semester.Thomas Acosta, a senior economics major, of Castleton OnHudson; Paige Allen, a senior English major, of Castleton OnHudson; Kelsey Bornt, a senior psychology major, of Troy; BrandonBriggs, a senior environmental studies major, of Wynantskill;Andrew Bushey, a senior biology major, of Rensselaer; StephenCasavant, a senior economics major, of Rensselaer; Sarah Connolly,a sophomore psychology major, of Troy; Laura Daigle, a freshmanbiology major, of West Sand Lake; Rebecca Davis, a junior Englishmajor, of Castleton On Hudson; Elizabeth DeFazio, a seniorAmerican studies major, of Troy; John DeFazio, a senior accountingmajor, of Troy; Denise Delaney, a senior English major, ofRensselaer; Seamus Dowling, a senior political science major, ofTroy; Richelle Drowne, a sophomore psychology major, ofCropseyville; Lisa Dzialo, a senior accounting major, of EastGreenbush; Jessica Farnan, a senior psychology major, ofRensselaer; Rebecca Grasso, a senior biology major, of Troy; EmilyGustin, a senior psychology major, of Troy; Meghan Harrington,a senior physics/engineering major, of Averill Park; ElizabethHeaphy, a senior psychology major, of Troy; Joseph Houghtaling,a senior finance major, of Troy; Christopher Kaddo, a senior historymajor, of Troy; Michael Kruczlnicki, a freshman biology major, ofWynantskill; Michael Lowney, a sophomore business major, ofEast Greenbush; Abigail McCarthy, a junior computer science major,of Wynantskill; William Mehner, a sophomore science educationmajor, of Troy; Matthew Murphy, a senior management major, ofTroy; Michaela Palmer, a graduate accounting major, of CastletonOn Hudson; Mia Powers, a senior creative arts major, of CastletonOn Hudson; Andrew Premo, a senior biology major, of Troy;Kayla Quinn, a senior marketing major, of West Sand Lake; ConorQuinn, a sophomore economics major, of Castleton On Hudson;Karie Ravida, a senior English education major, of Rensselaer; ErinRigsbee, a junior psychology major, of Castleton On Hudson;Ryan Romanski, a senior accounting major, of Troy; CatherineSantino, a senior creative arts major, of Wynantskill; KristaShoemaker, a sophomore accounting major, of Troy; Charles Smith,a senior accounting major, of Wynantskill; Shannon Soja, asophomore accounting major, of Castleton On Hudson; MeganVolz, a junior accounting major, of Troy; Michael Wallace, a seniorAmerican studies education major, of East Greenbush; CassandraJane Werking, a junior American studies major, of East Greenbush.To be named to the Deans’ List, a student’s grade point average forthe semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89. A total of 733 studentswere named to the Deans’ List for the Fall 2012 semester.

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Pet Adoption of the Week

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JIMMYShort and sweet! This guy is shortwith possibly a bit of bassett orbeagle. He weighs only 26 lbs and isfull grown. He is approximately 3-4years old. He gets along fantasticwith other dogs and would loveanother dog or more to live with. Heis a joy to foster and has absolutelyno issues.

WEST SAND LAKE FIRE COMPANY NO. 1

INSTALLATION BANQUETJanuary 19th 2013, the Poestenkill Fire House hosted an installationbanquet. The West Sand Lake Fire Company No.1 celebrated 140years of serving the community.Opening remarks were said by Kelly Paslow, Master of CeremonyDirector and Bureau of Public Safety, who welcomed us warmly.An invocation was shared by Rev. Dr. Patricia Bush of Salem UnitedMethodist Church.A beautiful roast beef dinner was had, served with mashed potatoes,beans and gravy. For dessert, vanilla ice cream topped withchocolate sauce, as well as a delicious chocolate fountain.Mark Lacavita, Rensselaer City Battalion 30, announced theinstallation of officers. The Oath of Office of Fire Police was givenby Barbra Bitting, the town clerk of the Town of Sand Lake.A special presentation was narrated by Kelly Paslow and FrankGazley, depicting the 140 years of dedicated service. A nice displayof pictures and helmets were brought out of the company’smuseum.Linda Ellis presented the Auxiliary Longevity Awards, ServiceAwards and the Dennis P. Sinnott Award; given to ShirleyPasquarillo. The firemen were presented Longevity Awards byPresident Dennis Sinnott and Chief Dan Hogle. The AttendanceAwards and High Percentage Award were given by Dan Hartstein,Dave Hull, and Dan Hogle.Afterward, closing remarks were said by Dan Hogle and the FireDistrict Commissioners, Chairman Sue Bell, C. Mike Deustch, NancyHartstein, Kristina Hogle and Lloyd Fox. A benediction was saidand there was dancing until midnight, music was played by UltimateEntertainment.Auxiliary Officers: President-Linda Ellis; Vice President-PattySinnott; Recording Secretary-Carrie Deutsch; Treasurer-SueTarbox; Financial Secretary-Shirley Pasquarillo; Historian-ShirleyPasquarillo; Sergeant-at-Arms-Rhonda Smith.Company Officers: President-Dennis P. Sinnott; Vice President-Lloyd Fox; Recording Secretary-Bill Hardy; Financial Secretary-Beth Hull; Sargent-at-Arms-Sharon Urbanowicz; Director-DennisP. Sinnott; Director-Ken Dorr; Director-Chris Hotaling.Line Officers: Chief-Dan Hogle; 1st Assistant Chief-David Hull; 2ndAssistant Chief-John Vooris; Captain of Fire-Dan Hartstein; Captainof Rescue-Lloyd Fox; Lieutenant of Rescue-Austin Glasser; 1stLieutenant of Fire-Frank Gazeley; 2nd Lieutenant of Fire-JeremyO’Brien; Captain of Fire Police-Cory Dorr; Lieutenant of Fire Police-Donna Dorr.Assignments and Appointed Officers: Safety Officer-Kelly Paslow;Safety Officer-Dave Toftegardaard; Safety Officer-Sue Bell; MedicalDirector-Doctor Ben Katz; Medical Engineer-Kris Hogle; PressurizedVessel Engineer-Ed Ashley; Records Maintenance Engineer-ChrisHotaling; Records Maintenance Engineer-Mike Deutsch; RecordsMaintenance Engineer-Beth Hull Engineers: MaryBeth Fuerst, TomWheland, Linda Ellis, Jacob Bonesteel, Enrique Gregory GordieHull Jr., and Lyndon Ellis.

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It seems that everywhere I go in Town I am accosted by a resident who has aquestion about the proposed Community Center. I have yet to encounter a personwho is dead-set against it. Your questions fall into several categories, but, far andaway the most frequent question I get is: “Wouldn’t it be more profitable if theproperty were sold and returned to the tax rolls?” That is not an easy question to answer because while the school is on the marketfor $1.7 Million Dollars, the property has not been divided into a separate deed, andas of this writing, no one has expressed an interest in buying it at any price! Anyway, I did a little research; and here is what I discovered. In speaking toseveral Realtors, the consensus of opinion is that the property would not sell at halfthe price, or $850,000.00. Anyway, here is a schedule of Taxes that would becollected at various sale prices:

Well, as you can see, the closer you get to reality, the tax return is less. Currently,with the costs of electricity, fuel and other standard maintenance, it is costing theSchool District between $80,000 and $100,000 a year to maintain the empty building.This is the third year of vacancy. Therefore, the School District has invested between$240,000 and $300,000 in the property and neither they nor the Town nor theresidents of the School District has gotten any benefit from those funds. Let’s assume it were to be sold at $850,000 this Spring, as unrealistic as that maybe. The School District would receive $7,156.75 in taxes a year. At that rate, itwould take over 33 YEARS to recoup the minimum estimate of $240,000 and almost42 YEARS to recoup the $300,000 maintenance estimate. Double the recovery timefor a more reasonable sale price of $425,000 if completed by this June. So, what are we going to do? We have all paid for this building once. Are we goingto pay for it again? And Again! And Again ad infinitum. We the people of the SchoolDistrict can get a great and varied benefit for its transition to community use. Theseare questions that our Representatives on the School Board and Town Board mustwrestle with to find a way of making this work. However, they must have the desireto negotiate in good faith toward a common end that benefits one and all and notjust go through the motions highlighting real or artificial obstacles so as to satisfy apreconceived opinion.

“What if……….” by Ronald E. Berti

Ronald can be reached at:[email protected]

Sale Price Town Property Tax Highway Tax Library Tax School Tax

$1,700.000 $385.08 $2,903.27 $283.90 $29,432.94

$1,000,000 $226.32 $1,707.81 $167.00 $17,313.49

$850,000 $192.54 $853.91 $83.50 $7,156.75

$425,000 $96.27 $426.95 $41.75 $3,578.38

LEGAL NOTICELEGAL NOTICE

SPECIAL MEETING OF THESTEPHENTOWN PUBLIC

LIBRARY DISTRICTNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,pursuant to Chapter 23 of theLaws of 2012 of the State of NewYork, to all voters qualified to votein a general election and residingwithin the Town of Stephentown,County of Rensselaer, State ofNew York, that a special electionon the establishment of a publiclibrary district to be known as theStephentown Memorial LibraryDistrict will be held on Tuesday,March 19, 2013, between thehours of 7:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M.at the Stephentown MemorialLibrary, 472 Rte 43, Stephentown,New York 12168, at which timethe polls will be opened to voteupon the following items:1. Proposition 1: Resolved, thatthe Stephentown Memorial LibraryDistrict be created, to include theTown of Stephentown, asauthorized by Chapter 23 of the2012 Laws of the State of NewYork, and the sum of $125,000 beraised by annual levy of a taxupon the taxable real propertywithin the Stephentown MemorialLibrary District for the purpose offunding an initial operating budgetin the amount of $148,750 of theStephentown Memorial LibraryDistrict?2. The election of seven (7)trustees of the StephentownMemorial Library District, ifestablished pursuant toProposition 1, for up to a threeyear term as follows: the threetrustees receiving the first, secondand third highest number of votesshall serve for three years, the twotrustees receiving the fourth andfifth highest number of votes shallserve for two years, and the twotrustees receiving the sixth andseventh highest number of votesshall serve for one year.AND FURTHER NOTICE ISHEREBY GIVEN, that, pursuant toProposition 2, the followingindividuals are running for theseven (7) available trusteepositions of the StephentownMemorial Library District, ifestablished pursuant toProposition 1:Susan Brissette, Kristin McMahonCrouch, Janet F. Ivory, PamelaKueppers, Thomas Pecoraro,Judith Pierson,Thomas QuimbyNOTICE IS FURTHER GIVENthat applications for absenteeballots for the Special DistrictReferendum Vote may be appliedfor at the Stephentown MemorialLibrary during its regular hours.Such application must be receivedat least seven (7) days before theelection if the ballot is to be mailedto the voter, or the day before theelection, if the ballot is to bedelivered personally to the voter.The Board of Trustees will make alist of all persons to whomabsentee voter ballots have beenissued, and have it available atthe Library during regular officehours until the day of election.Such list will be posted at thepolling place during the election.No absentee voter ballot shall becanvassed unless it is receivednot later than 5:00 P.M. on theday of the Election.Dated: February 22, 2013,Stephentown, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFTRUSTEES STEPHENTOWNMEMORIAL LIBRARY

WUFSD GARDNER-DICKINSON SCHOOL

2nd Qtr HIGH HONOR/HONOR ROLLHigh Honor Roll: 7th Grade - Jordan, Audi, Isabella Casale,Joseph Casale, Timothy Cooper, Anthony DeGiorgio, JewelEvans, Morgan Feehan-Littlejohn, Serafina French, Tori Gonch,Danielle Gumlaw, Giavanna Gumlaw, Keara Kelley, MichaelLaBelle, Mackenzie LaVoy, Madison LaVoy, Conner McClain,Stephen McClain, Paige Nicholson, Lauren Nicoll, Averi Panichi,Jessica Rebhun, Benjamin Roseberger, John Roullier, NatalieStoner, Aidan Sullivan, Brendan Willson, Shana Winchip. 8thGrade - Hannah Avery, Olivia Casale, Jessi Dickinson, JamesDriscoll, John Germinerio, Maurice Germinerio, Katie Hudspath,Brittany Kane, Abigail Kennedy, Annabella Kerwin, MadisonPinzer, Elise Prefore, Corbin Schichtl, Darien Seifridsberger,Cameron Smith, Mariah Thomas, Jessica Vooris, Dylan Weaver,Zachary Ziter.Honor Roll: 7th Grade - Ian Albert, Andrew Andersen,Isabella Fanning, Alisha Harris, Raymond Hoffman, LaurenMaloy, Daniel McCrea, Marianne McGaw, Matthew Miner, SamuelMorone, Kaylie Watts. 8th Grade - Louis Blair, Jonathan Davis,Dominique Gapp, Meghan Gumlaw, Mikayla Humphrey, SarahKelsey, Jared Lillis, Cirstie Moon, Nicholas Pastore, KileyPendergast, Vladimir Semegin.

E. G. CSD CONTINUING ED. PROGRAM

ANNOUNCES ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP• Monday, March 18th, at Columbia HS, 6:30 - 8:30pm, $10.00.ALZHEIMER’S - “KNOW THE 10 SIGNS; EARLY DETECTIONMATTERS” - The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are oftendismissed as inevitable parts of normal aging. Early detectionis the key. Attend this interactive workshop to learn the 10warning signs where we separate myth from reality andaddress common fears about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hearfrom people who have the disease and find out how to recognizethe signs in yourself and others. Appropriate Audience -Anyone who is interested in learning the warning signs ofAlzheimer’s, and a little information about Alzheimer’s disease.To register or for further information, please call 207-2150and follow the prompts.

ILIUM LITERARY

CLUB MEETINGThe Ilium Literary Club willhold its monthly meeting at2PM on Friday, 3/1/13, at theTroy Masonic CommunityCenter, 39 Brunswick Rd, Troy.Immediately following themeeting, our guest speakerwill be local author, William“Bill” Staats. Mr. Staats willbe talking about his book“Three Centuries on theHudson River”. Guests arewelcome to attend.

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AVERILL PARK

PERFORMING ARTSFriends of AverillPark PerformingArts is a vol-unteer organ-ization dedicated

to fostering and enhancingthe education, performanceability and appreciation ofmusic and al l aspects oftheater for all students of theAverill Park Central SchoolDistrict. Join us at our nextmeeting on Thursday,February 28, 2013, at 7:00p.m. in the APHS orchestraroom. For more information,email us [email protected].


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& 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASSES

The East Greenbush Central School District ContinuingEducation Program announces its next Six-Hour Point/Insurance Reduction Class. This Course is sponsoredby Driver Training Associates and the Hank WysockiAgency. The class will be held at Columbia High School, 962Luther Rd, East Greenbush in room S314 on Saturday, March9th, from 9:00am – 3:30pm. You will need to bring a check for$40.00 made payable to EGCSD Continuing Education alongwith your driver’s license or learner’s permit and a pen or pencil.There will be a 30 minute break, please bring your lunch.The Five Hour Pre-Licensing Course is required before anappointment for a road test may be scheduled. The next classwill be held on Thursday, March 21st and Thursday,March 28th, from 6:00 – 8:30pm at Columbia High School,962 Luther Rd, East Greenbush in room S205. At the firstclass, you will need to bring a check for $35.00 made payableto EGCSD Continuing Education along with your learner’s permitand a pen or pencil.Registration for these classes must be made in advance. Pleasecall 207-2150 and follow the prompts. Registration is requiredas no “walk ins” will be accepted.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

CLASS AT GILEAD

Michele Krill, Master Instructorand Owner of Eagle MillsDriver Safety Education isproud to offer a defensiveclass to be held at GileadLutheran Church. Class will beheld for one day only onSaturday, April 13, from 9am- 3:30pm. Doors open at8:45am. This class is NYS-DMVapproved and will reduce yourauto insurance by 10% offcollision, liability and no-faultfor 3 years and subtract up to4 points from your driver’slicense. ALL PROCEEDS willbenefit Gilead LutheranChurch and will be held inmemory of Michele’smother, Muriel Palubniak,a lifetime member of the churchwho passed into eternity inDecember 2011.Gilead is located at theintersection of Routes 7 & 278,Brunswick (GPS: 308 BrickChurch Road, Troy). Minimumdonation $40pp. Light lunchoffered for an extra charge.To enroll, call Michele at 225-0462 or e-mail [email protected]. If you have beenthinking about taking thisclass, now is the time to helpout a non-profit organization!Please drive safely!!

WEST SAND LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

A fire truck zooms by, blaring its sirens, and flashing its lights.Is your adrenalin pumping? Are you a little excited?The West Sand Lake Fire Department welcomes people likeyou. If you are 16 years or older, and live within four miles ofthe West Sand Lake Fire department, we are looking for yourassistance. We need volunteers to drive our trucks, andrespond to calls when our town needs us. You can be a hero,you could be the difference. Not only will joining our departmentbe a thrilling and rewarding experience, but it will teachconfidence, responsibility, and good ethics. If you would like tojoin, or have any questions, please contact: Celine Castro at(518) 892-9114.

Cars on consignment, call fordetails. We buy cars. 286-3350

CROSS STITCH SHOWCASE

Sally Statile and her sister Nancy Stowellcordially invite everyone to a free Cross Stitchspectacular showcase at the Brunswick ChurchHall located on White Church Lane (betweenTamarac & Poestenkill off RT 351) in Troy, NYon Friday, April 12th, from 1PM to 7PM; andSaturday, April 13th, from 10AM to 4PM.

Local resident will also be proudly displaying their work, with atotal of approximately 200 items.Sally and Nancy have been stitching for over 35 years. Manypieces are often mistaken for paintings because of their detailedcraftsmanship. Please come and see counted cross stitch as aform of art with needle and thread.

SHERIFF MAHAR ANNOUNCES

PROMOTION OF OFFICERS

L-R: Sgt. Eric Morin, Sheriff Jack Mahar, Sgt. David GaluskiSheriff Jack Mahar announces the promotion of threeCorrectional Officers to the rank of SergeantEric Morin, a 10-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, whoearned the top score on the Civil Service Exam, was appointedalong with David Galuski, a three-year veteran of the Sheriff’sOffice. Also, Justin Walraed’s status as Sergeant wasconfirmed. Walraed has been working as a provisional Sergeantsince July 2012.The new Sergeants are currently receiving four weeks of in-house training and will be required to attend a two-weekCommission of Corrections Supervisor’s School at a later date.

AARP DEFENSIVE

DRIVING CLASS

AARP Defensive Driving Class,will be held at the RensselaerSenior Center (East andHerrick Streets, Rensselaer)on March 7. Class begins at9am and will run until 3pm.Cost is $17 for AARPmembers, $19 for non-AARPmembers. All participants willbe signed up for lunch(suggested contributionof $2.75). Call the Center(463-2166) to sign up for theclass, as seats are limited.

LOCALS NAMED TO

THE DEAN’S LIST AT

SUNY BROCKPORT

The College at Brockport,State University of New York,recently honored studentswho excelled academically bynaming them to the Dean’s Listfor the fall 2012 semester.Jessica Sector of Sand Lake,was named to the Dean’s List.Bethany Selkis of Rensselaer,was named to the Dean’s List.Kendra Holbritter ofSchaghticoke, was named tothe Dean’s List with Honors.Jennifer Knox of Rensselaer,was named to the Dean’s Listwith Honors.Students who earn a GPA of3.70–3.99 are named to theDean’s List with Honors, whilestudents who achieve a 3.40–3.69 are named to the Dean’sList.

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RENSSELAER CITY

SCHOOL ALUMNI

The Rensselaer City SchoolAlumni Association will meet onTuesday, March 5th, at 6:30PM in RMHS LGI room. Allmembers and prospectivemembers are encouraged toattend as we will be discussingthe upcoming April Hall ofFame Instillation dinner atMoscatiellos on Rt.4 in NorthGreenbush. The AlumniAssoc. will have a table at theSat. March 2nd Craft Fair atRMHS and will be selling ticketsfor the dinner and alsomemberships. If yougraduated from, or attendedRensselaer High, please stopby our table, say hello and seethe events the Alumni Assoc.has sponsored this past year.

HINKLE NAMED TO RIDER UNIVERSITY

DEAN’S LIST

Kiley Hinkle of Averill Park, a freshman Music Theater major,has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester inthe School of Fine and Performing Arts at Westminster Collegeof the Arts at Rider University.

TEXAS HOLD’EM

Chandler Young VFW on RT 20 and Lyons Lake Road in Nassauwill hold a Texas Hold’em on Saturday, March 2nd. Doors openat 5PM and play begins at 6PM. For more information, callClaudia at 423-5957 or Charlotte 766-3970.

LOCAL RESIDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST

AT GROVE CITY COLLEGE

The following area residents were named to the Dean’s List for thefall 2012 semester at Grove City College.Benjamin Nasman, a freshman Mechanical Engineering major hasbeen named to the Dean’s List. Benjamin is a 2012 graduate ofAverill Park High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. RonaldNasman (Linda) from Averill Park.Ryan Witherell, a senior Computer Science major has been namedto the Dean’s List. Ryan is a 2009 graduate of Homeschooled and isthe son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Witherell (Christa) from Wynantskill.Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; forthe Dean’s List with Distinction a GPA of 3.6 to 3.84 and for theDean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.00.

CPR/FIRST AID AED TRAINING CLASS

SAVE A LIFE. CPR/FIRST AID AED TRAINING CLASS offered atMaple Hill High School, March 16th, 9-11 am. Learn the newCPR guidelines and lifesaving skills in this 2-hour class presentedby Schodack Internal Medicine and Pediatrics of CommunityCare Physicians and Top Form, Inc. This program is open to

the public, including business groups, individuals, coaches,youth leagues, day care providers, schools, healthcareprofessionals and more. Only $15 for the 2-hour program(normally a $50 value). Monies collected will go to the rotaryclub for development of local programs. Call Top Form, Inc. tomake a reservation, limited space available. 477-2700.

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