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Celebrate Stephentown 2019 The third annual edition of Stephentown, New York’s annual town-wide community festival, is coming Friday, August 16th through Sunday, August 18th. This year’s schedule features a diverse range of more than 25 events at 20 different locations throughout the weekend, including open houses, demonstrations, food, music, hikes, kids activities, a car show, an interactive tour of a working farm, a rail trail race, an exhibition of award-winning Vietnam War photos and more. Produced by a coalition of Stephentown’s farms, businesses, churches and service organizations, Celebrate Stephentown 2019 is made possible by the generous support of our Festival Sponsors, Four Fat Fowl, XCA and Zwack, Inc., and our Supporting Sponsors, Fat Body Customs, Screen-It, LTD., The Berry Patch and The Eastwick Press. Please visit celebratestephentown.com for online directions, complete schedule details and more information.

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Elissa Emery of Averill Park has been impacted by addiction from a young age. From the age of 5, she saw her mother battle addiction and later enter rehab, and learned early on what addiction can do to a person and to a family. She also knew she had a choice. “I can follow in the footsteps of my mom or Ican fight like hell to never let that overcome me.” As a young adult, Emery’s best friend also struggled with an addiction to heroin. As she was on the road to recovery, Emery and her friend had trouble finding aplace to go where alcohol wasn’t present. This challenge, along with witnessing her community being “significantly

impacted by addiction,” inspired Emery and her fiancé, Sarah Wehnau, to open Unbreakable Nutrition in West Sand Lake last August. The goal was to create a space to socialize without alcohol. “We felt like it was our job as acommunity, as business owners and as a human being really to just help end that stigma,” says Emery. There are many reasons that Americans choose not to drink alcohol, whether they are pregnant, in recovery from an addiction to alcohol or drugs or are “sober curious,” a concept popularized by writer Ruby Warrington. Regardless of the reason, there is data to suggest that there is a slow shift in how Americans relate to alcohol. Please see THIRST 8

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the Appellate Division of the state Supreme Court, Williams said that the preliminary site-clearing work for the Amazon project has been extremely disruptive to her and her neighbors and came without warning. Williams said she first saw activity on the Amazon site on June 19, about a week after Amazon’s developer, Scannell Please see AMAZON 8

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Saturday September 14th 5-9pm Benefit Friends of Rensselaer Library The Friends of the Rensselaer Library are having their first annual fundraiser for the library. Sipping and Sampling will be held on Sept. 14th from 5-9pm at City View Terrace over Partition St. Liquor 800 Partition St. Rensselaer, overlooking the Albany skyline. We will have wine tasting through the generosity of Tim Bayly, beers and ciders from Roger Savoy of the Emporium on Rt. 4. All sipping will be done with a complementary “sipping glass” from Remington Paving Co. We will feature “Samplings” of gourmet delights from our local restaurants and caterers. We will also be raffling off a chance for a Royal Caribbean Cruise made possible by Chris Van Vorst and Blue Skies Travel (chances are $5.00 ea. on sale now) that will be drawn at this event. We will have a silent auction and basket raffle that has always been a hit at our book sale. Admission tickets are $25,00 each and can be purchased at the library, or from J. Burnham 518-427-6778, M. Knox 518- 283-0814 or from our website eventbrite.com. The admission is limited to 125 so get your tickets now.

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The Nassau Synagogue and Jewish Community Center will present a free program at the synagogue called “Adirondack Jews – Community and Contribution” at 7PM on Monday, August 19 at 12 Albany Avenue (Route 20), Nassau, NY, 12123. The program focuses on Jewish migration into the Adirondacks, Jews who lived in the Adirondacks and had an impact, Jewish

summer camps, private resorts and golf clubs and some humorous and poignant anecdotes. The featured speaker is Diane O’Connor, Managing Director, Ticonderoga Historical Society. “The Adirondacks is rich with accomplishments and contributions by individuals of Jewish heritage,” said Diane. “Louis Marshall, an attorney and conservationist, helped draft the ‘Forever Wild’ clause for the protection of the Adirondacks, and his son Bob Marshall was a founder of the Adirondack 46ers and the Wilderness Society”. Refreshments will be served. The program is free. Although not required, donations will be graciously accepted. Reservations are appreciated at nassausynagogue@ gmail.com.

East Greenbush Honor A Veteran Ceremony On Tuesday, August 6th at 10:00am the Town of East Greenbush will give thanks for his service to Howard R. Myers, Jr. , United States Air Force. The ceremony will take place in the East Greenbush Town Hall and lasts about one hour. The public is encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Bobbie Reno, Town Historian at 518-477-4869. Please consider honoring a veteran who resides or resided in East Greenbush for future Honor A Veteran ceremonies. Applications available in the East Greenbush Town Hall by the public bulletin board, Historian’s Office or the Town’ website on the Historian’s page.

Jazz On The Hill Featuring New York Voices, August 17: Join us for the next big

event hosted by St. Peter Armenian Church (100 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet) — the return of “Jazz on the Hill.” We will be honored with the musical talent of renowned jazz ensemble The New York Voices, featuring our own hometown girl Kim Nazarian Ashby. The concert will be held under the church’s Postoian Pavilion, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 17, starting at 6:30pm. Tickets are $35 for adults age 21 and over; $25 for ages 6 to 20; FREE for children ages 5 and younger. Adults can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting (proper ID required). Appetizers and soft drinks will also be available to purchase. Consider bringing a lawn chair as seating under the pavilion will be limited. Purchase your tickets by calling Marion Kehrer at (518) 461-9325.

Vendors Wanted for the SonShiners’ 5th Annual Craft-Tag Sale Applications being accepted for our Annual Craft-Tag Sale of the SonShiners of the Stephentown Federated Church on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 9 am to 4 pm at Ioka Valley Farm, 3475 RT 43, Hancock, MA. The fee to rent a 10’ X 10’ uncovered space outside on the lawn is $20. Bring your own tent/cover, tables, chairs. The event will be held rain or shine and all monies received will be considered a non-refundable donation. Applications are available by calling Barbara at 518-527-0182. Deadline for applications is September 13th. We’ll also be having an Ice Cream Social with make your own sundaes and root beer floats. No food vendors please. Mark your calendars to come and check out our vendors.

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East Greenbush July 17th Town Council Meeting All were unanimously adopted 137-2019 Resolution to Approve Meeting Minutes 138-2019 Resolution Reducing the Speed Limit on Middlesex Road, Pheasant Lane, Sussex Road and Stanhope Place to 25 Miles Per Hour 139-2019 TABLED 140-2019 Resolution to Appoint Trevor Moffatt as a Light Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Works 141-2019 Resolution to Appoint Jayme Murphy as a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Department of Public Works 142-2019 Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Hot Mix Asphalt to Repair American Oil Road 143-2019 Resolution for a General Credit Card for the Town of East Greenbush 144-2019 Resolution to Re-Scheduling a Public Hearing to Consider the Enactment of Two Local Laws Respective of an Increase in Each of the Town’s Two Real Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans: One Regarding the Alternative Wartime Veterans’ Exemption and the Other Regarding the Cold-War Veterans’ Exemption. August 14, 2019 5:45pm Town Hall 145-2019 Resolution to Seek Lead Agency Status For Environmental Review, Accept the Sketch Plan, and Schedule a Public Hearing in Connection with the Regeneron Tempel Lane Campus Building 27 and 47 Major Site Plan (PB File # 15-20e & ZBA File #2019-07) 146-2019 Resolution to Set a Public Hearing on the Local Law Establishing the Town Center Planned Development District (PZD #17-19), Sept. 18, 2019 6pm 147-2019 Resolution Authorizing the Supervisor to Enter Into Multiple Term

Service Agreements for Engineering Services 148–2019 Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds Collected in Connection with the Western East Greenbush Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for Certain Improvements to the Town’s Wastewater Treatment System 149-2019 Resolution Authorizing the Electronic Delivery of Proposed Local Laws, in Final Form, to Town Board Members Prior to Their Passage 151-2019 Resolution to Appoint Francis T. Coppa to the Town of East Greenbush Board of Ethics 152-2019 Resolution to Appoint Adrianna Perez to the Position of Part-Time Recreation Assistant in the Community and Recreation Department Bridget Fritz - East Greenbush Town Council Person

Abigail Cancilla of Troy Earns NJCAA Academic Honors for 2018-19 Season Earlier this month, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced its 2018-19 NJCAA All-Academic Team, honoring student-athletes that had excelled academically throughout the year. Among these students was Abigail Cancilla of Troy, a member of the Monroe College women’s softball team, who earned NJCAA All-Academic Second Team distinction.

August Membership Meeting Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold the Eastern Membership meeting at 11:00 am on Friday, August 2nd. All residents 60 and older are encouraged to attend. Upcoming activities, events and fundraisers will be discussed at this

meeting. Please join us at noon for a nutritious meal following the meeting. Call 518-279-3413.

APHS Class of 1989 30th Year Reunion Planning is in the works to celebrate our 30th year reunion. August 17th is the tentative date and we are currently looking into possible venues. An email address has been set up for questions, or to contact the planning committee. For classmates who are not on Facebook, please send an email to: aphs1989reunion@gmail.com and provide your contact information. For those without access to a computer, you may call or text 518 3785318. Friends and family of alumni, please spread the word and forward the email address to classmates. We are hoping for a great turnout!

Red Cross urges donors to fill Missing Types to prevent summer blood shortage The _meric_n Red Cr_ss needs _l_ _d d_n_rs to bring back the missing A’s, B’s and O’s. A few missing letters may not seem like a big deal in a sentence, but for patients who need A, B, O and AB blood types, these missing letters mean life. The Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to give now to help prevent delays in medical care this summer. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities June 24-July 15 Troy 8/5/2019: 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Samaritan Hospital, 2215 Burdett Avenue 8/7/2019: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.,

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Rensselaer County Youth Annual Coat Drive On Tuesday, September 10th 2019 at the Troy Country Club The Rensselaer County Department for Youth is hosting their 19th Annual Par, Tee, Fore COATS Golf Event. All proceeds will go to support the Rensselaer County Department for Youth Coat drive. To date, over 7,000 brand new coats have been given to low-income children living in Rensselaer County. A foursome team is $600 or individual is $175 per person. And if you have a business we have larger sponsorship packages available. With your help we can reach our goal of 800 coats for 2019. For more information please contact Debbie Fleming in our Depertmant for Youth at 518-2667501 or dfleming@rensco. com

Woodside 56 Road Cemetery of East Poestenkill Last year our roads were resurfaced, many monuments righted, lawn was mowed several times and a new entrance sign was placed. Volunteers work hard to see that these are accomplished. N.Y.S. Board of Cemeteries inspection gave a mark of good standing and congratulated volunteers on great work. Thank you Boy Scout Troop 528 of Poestenkill, who placed 60 flags for our Veterans. The public is invited to the cemetery between dusk and dawn. Monuments from the oldest generation can be found with a beautiful view from the top of the hill. A visit will be informative and one will enjoy the park like atmosphere. G.P.S 26 - 56 Road, Petersburgh, NY.

facebook.com/56woodsidecemetery/ Your donations are the future hope of the cemetery and our only income. Volunteers are welcome. Please send your tax deductible contributions to Woodside 56 Road Cemetery P.O. Box 76, Poestenkill, NY 12140. Questions? PH: 518 283 5303. Next Annual Meeting: May 5, 2020 at Union Gospel Church, Plank Road East Poestenkill.

Cooking and Creating for a Cause Summer Day Camp The First Reformed Church in Wynantskill will be holding a Cooking and Creating for a Cause

Summer Camp again this summer. This camp is for boys and girls entering grades 2-8 who would like to create food and crafts to be donated to local charities. The camp will be held the week of August 5 - 9 for children entering grades 5-8. The camp hours are from 9 am until 12 pm and will be held at the church on the corner of Main Ave. and Church St. in Wynantskill. The cost of the camp is $20.00 per week per child. For more information, or to register your child, please contact the church office at 518-283-4420.

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SUMMER FUN Troy’s Annual Armenian Festival Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church will have its Annual Troy’s Armenian Festival Sat Sept 7 12pm 8pm and Sun Sept 8 12pm - 4pm. There will be delicious Armenian food and pastries, Games for the kids, Armenian music, and live performance by our local Armenian Dance Group. Come join us for a day full of Food, Fun and Games. ADMISSION IS FREE. for more info please contact the church hcarmenianchurch@gmail.com or call at 518-274-1477.

SVFD’s Car Show & Chicken BBQ Saturday, August 17 during Celebrate Stephentown Cruise on down to the Celebrate Stephentown festival on Saturday, August 17 and check out the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department’s Car Show from 10 AM - 2 PM. Enjoy some delicious chicken BBQ after you have viewed the classic & antique cars and tractors. Walk-ins & spectators attend FREE! The entry fee for cars and tractor is just $10. Door prizes and trophies will be awarded. Vendors are also welcome; tables are available for $10. RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 18

Time To Register For The Sand Lake Garage Sale Save the dates! Save your stuff! SELL your stuff! The 9th Annual Sand Lake Town Wide Garage Sale will be held Sept. 14th and 15th. It is sponsored by the Sand Lake Business Association. Again, you will be able to list your home or business sale located in the Town of Sand Lake for FREE! The SLBA will publicize the event. Westfall Village will again be the site for the vendor corral/flea market. It is a highly visible location just off Rte. 43 with plenty of free parking. Go to sandlakebusiness.com and click on EVENTS to register.

Sand Lake Center for the Arts Invites You to BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser For the 12th Annual “Taste of Sand Lake” Make-A-Wish NENY Sand Lake Center for the Arts Honorary Committee, Board of Directors, Managing Director and staff invite you to the 12th Annual “Taste of Sand Lake”. This wonderful event is being held at Old Daley on Crooked Lake, August 14th from 6-9 pm. Join us for the best of the best in cuisine from 14 local restaurants and establishments, along with a silent auction, raffles and the popular wine pull. This years’ vocal entertainment will once again be provided by our own hometown musical group, T. L. Holloway, featuring Steven Keller. Tickets $50.00 per person, on sale now at www.slca-ctp.org or call 518-674-2007. We look forward to seeing you there!

Vacation Bible School: “To Mars And Beyond!” Bring your children for a Bible-based good time where they will explore where God’s power can take them. They will become Voyagers and discover how to serve God and God’s mission for their lives. Where: New Life Assembly of God, 292 Hays Road, East Greenbush 518-479-3439 or 518-567-9788 When: 4 Wednesday evenings: Aug. 7, 14, 21 & 28 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bible stories/crafts/songs/games/snacks! Ages 3 years and up.

‘Just For Kids’ 2019 Free Summer Movie Series July/August at Cohoes Music Hall, Wednesdays at 1pm on the Big Screen. August 7: Night at the Museum, August 14: Ice Age: Collision Course, and August 21: The Jungle Book. Admission is Free to all children, parents and chaperones. Parking is Free across from the Music Hall. Doors open at noon with activities Just For Kids with chance to win some cool prizes. Children 12 and under receive a free small popcorn and small bottled water. Tickets may be picked up in advance at the box office 10am-1pm weekdays, day of show or reserved online. Please call 518-953-0630 for more info and group reservations. Cohoes Music Hall at 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. Check out more movie info at www. thecohoesmusichall.org.

The 8th Annual Bobbie Arsenault Memorial Event & Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, August 17th from 11am – 4pm at Butler Park, Gettle Rd. in Averill Park rain or shine. Dinners will be served between 2:30 – 4:00 pm and can be eat-in or take-out. Cost of the BBQ dinner is $12. Preorder your dinner by contacting Bob Arsenault @ 518-944-5347 or online athttp://bobbiearsenaultevent.com. Limited dinners available first come first serve day of event. The event is free of charge and will include a Car Show, Bike Show, Vendors, Live Music, Raffles, 50/50, Kid games and more. All proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NENY.

Tie-dyeing Returns to the Village of Nassau It’s that time of year again! The Village of Nassau Youth Committee is pleased to announce the 7th annual tie-dyeing workshops at the Village Commons, John Street on Thursday, August 1st and Tuesday, August 6th. Learn the art of tie-dyeing while listening to “groovy” music from the 1960’s. Open to children of all ages, these workshops will start promptly at 6pm—rain or shine— and last approximately one hour. Children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older. Participants need to bring one clean white or very light-colored T-shirt. Tie-dyeing can be messy so an apron to protect your clothes is recommended. To make certain that we have enough dye on hand, reservations are requested. So, choose the date you want to attend and give Judy a call at 518-522-2916 or email judyz_05262@ yahoo.com. Please leave your name and the number of people who will attend. There is no charge for the workshop, but we are asking everyone to bring a non-perishable food item (for people or pets) to donate to the Nassau Resource Center.

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AT YOUR LIBRARY Comets and Critters The North Chatham Library welcomes the STARLAB Planetarium and Animal Embassy to their Summer Program! On August 8 we have the STARLAB miSci Planetarium coming to the Tri-Village Fire Company, Station # 1 on 111 Co Rd 13. They’ll be doing five shows from 10 am to 2:30 pm; Seasonal Stargazers, Native American Constellations, Calendar Constellations, Star Clock, and Reasons for the Seasons. The NFCL will soon be a menagerie too! On August 13 we’ll have an Over-the-Moon Animal Adventure at 2 pm. The program will specialize on nocturnal animals, so come interact with night critters of all shapes and sizes! To reserve your spot for any of these events, contact the NCFL at (518) 766-3211 or mail@northchathamlibrary.org, or stop in and visit us at 4287 NY-SR 203, North Chatham.

Mental Health Psychological First Aid Everyone reacts differently to trauma. Emotional distress is not always as visible as physical injury, but it is just as painful and debilitating. After a disaster or traumatic event, the earlier you can assist someone in gaining a sense of calm and meeting their immediate needs, the better they can cope throughout their state of crisis. Join us at the Troy Public Library on Monday, August 19th at 5:00 pm for this Psychological First Aid training workshop that will give you the tools to make this possible. Avoiding long term struggles such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or unhealthy coping skills such as substance abuse, is the goal of this training. Recognizing when other people - caregivers, first responders or even ourselves may need a little extra help is also part of the discussion. This method does not require a professional to carry out the steps of care. The process can be learned and employed by anyone who can make direct contact with individuals affected by crisis. A resilient community is a healthy community! All participants will receive a certificate of completion. (This is a 2.5 hour training including hands on activities, video demonstrations and interactive scenarios with role play). Jennifer Lee is a certified instructor of Psychological First Aid (PFA) from the NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Department of Health, UAlbany CPHP (Center of Public Health Preparedness) and UAlbany University at Albany School of Public Health.To register go to: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/SignUpTL This program is free and open to the public. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.

Events at Castleton Public Library, 8/1-8/8 Located at 85 S. Main St., Castleton, NY 12033 All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879. Duck on a Bike with WMHT - Monday, August 5, 2:00pm Make a duck hat & take home the book! Ages 2-8. Monday Mile Community Walk - Monday, August 5, 5:00pm Location: Intersection of Main & Scott Weather permitting. All ages (age 10 and under must be accompanied by adult). Visit with Eddy Alzheimer’s Services - Tuesday, August 6, 2:00-4:00pm Learn about the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Initiative, a program that provides free resources & support to caregivers. Cool Science: Squishy Circuits - Tuesday, August 6,

4:00-6:00pm Yoga - Tuesday, August 6, 6:00pm Pajama Storytime - Tuesday, August 6, 6:00pm Build with Keva Planks - Wednesday, August 7, 12:008:00pm Make a Smoothie with Honest Weight Food Co-op Wednesday, August 7, 6:00pm News10 Mobile StormTracker Storytime - Thursday, August 8, 10:30am Library Scavenger Hunt - Thursday, August 8, 2:006:00pm. Ages 8-12. Teen Time: Book Discussion & Cookie Decorating Thursday, August 8, 6:00pm Teens entering 6th-12th grades in the fall are invited to discuss books & decorate cookies! Early Literacy Playtime - Friday, August 9, 10:0011:00am Yard Yahtzee - Friday, August 9, 11:00am Outdoors. In case of bad weather we’ll play inside. Ages 7 & up. Saturday Storytime - Saturday, August 10, 10:30am Storytime in the Park - Saturday, August 10, 11:30am (park admission fee may apply) Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156 Crafternoon - Saturday, August 10, 12:00-4:00pm Movies in the Park - Saturday, August 10, 8:15pm (call 518-732-0879 for movie title) Location: Schodack Island State Park, 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156

East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush. 518-477-7476 or www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org. Go to events.eastgreenbushlibrary.org for a complete listing of all storytimes, programs for children, and youth summer reading events. *Registration required. Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays 4-7:30pm Rain or Shine. Crafts for Kids with our Volunteens: 8/7 & 8/14 8/1: RPI STEM Workshop (ages 8+)*, 6:30pm 8/2: Open Recreation: Movie Day!, 9:30-1pm 8/5: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30-12:30pm; Safe Space for Writing with Sisters in Crime*, 1pm 8/6: Open Recreation Space: Get on Your Feet!, 9:3012:30pm; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm 8/7: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30-12:30pm; Open Recreation Space: Crafts, 12:30-2:30pm; Crafts for Kids with our Volunteens at the Farmers’ Market 4pm at the library tent; A New Orleans Style Summer Celebration with Captain Squeeze and Zydeco Moshers*, 7pm

Nassau Free Library July Programs Storytime- Every Wednesday 10:30Am Honey Bees And Beekeeping: Thurs. 8/1 6Pm Taking Woodstock: Fri. 8/2 6Pm Slime Party: Mon. 8/5 3-4Pm Family Fort Night: Tue. 8/6 2-8Pm Mad Science Of The Capital Region: Thurs. 8/8 3-4Pm Minecraft, Lego, & Craft Combo Night Mon. 8/12 6-7Pm Nassau 200: Tues. 8/13 6Pm- Presented By Kurt Vincent Harry Potter Party: Thur. 8/15 6-8Pm Movie: Woodstock: Fri. 8/16 6Pm

Red Cross Babysitting Course: Sat. 8/17 8:30-4Pm History Of Rock & Roll: Mon. 8/19 6Pm Srp Finale Party- Tues. 8/20 6-7:30Pm Star Wars Jedi Training: Sat. 8/24 10Am Call (518)766-2715 To Register For All Programs. The Nassau Free Library Is Located At 18 Church St. Nassau, NY 12123.

Sand Lake Town Library Events Storytime – Thursdays at 11:30am build early literacy skills with stories and rhymes. Followed by a simple craft. Stretch & Strengthen – New time: 11:15am Tuesday. New Friends Group – The library will be holding an open meeting for area residents who are interested in learning about the new friends group that we are developing for the Sand Lake Town Library. The meeting will be held in the Library at 6pm on Thursday, August 1st. All are welcome. Teddy Bear Sleepover – Drop off your stuffed friends (no extra special friends please) on Friday, August 2 by 4:00pm for a sleepover space camp! Pick them up Saturday, August 3 and enjoy cookies and juice while watching a slide show of their activities. Movie Night – Tuesday, August 6, 6pm join us for a movie (PG), popcorn and juice. Bring your blankets & pillows & get comfy! Ice Cream Social & Summer Reading Wrap-Up – Wednesday, August 7, 2pm celebrate our summer readers with ice cream sundaes & prizes for readers who read the most this summer. Book Club – Wednesday, August 7, 7pm. “Educated: a memoir” by Tara Westover. Sand Lake Town Library, located across from Miller Hill School, 2nd floor - 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park 518-674-5050. WWW.RANDALLKEHOELAW.COM

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The firm IWSR found in its 2018 U.S. Beverage Alcohol Review that alcohol consumption in the U. S. has declined for the second year in a row, citing a“slow-building trend of moderation or not drinking at all.” While you may not find sober bars in the Capital Region, there are options. From fermented beverages to spirit-free cocktails, bars and restaurants in the area are thinking about different ways to serve those to choose not to imbibe. The “nutrition club” as Emery calls it, is not limited to people in recovery -- drawing on a mix of families and high schools students and others, regardless of age, gender or income – and has become part of the Averill Park community. “Addiction doesn’t discriminate, and neither should we when aiding the recovery world.” The protein smoothies and energizing iced teas the restaurant serves have been catching on. “The Cool Cucumber is very light, very refreshing, or the Jolly Rancher,” says Emery of some of the more popular flavors. The Cool Cucumber is made with a base of lemon herbal tea and steviabased cucumber and blue raspberry flavors. The Jolly Rancher has a base of pomegranate green tea topped with stevia-based blue raspberry and grape flavors, layered on top of one another. Now that Emery and Wehnau have the staff, they are planning on offering summer activities and are open until 8 p.m. twice a week. “We’re going to play corn-hole and do all this stuff that typically people would associate alcohol with, but they’re going to be drinking teas and protein shakes,” says Emery. The owners are working on assisting in opening new locations, all independently owned in East Greenbush, North Greenbush, and Clifton Park and are planning for up to 12 sister locations. “I want people to know that at the end of the day, that no matter what, you can come into any one of our locations and I promise that you will be loved and you will be valued, and you will be appreciated,” says Emery. “And there is no judgment whatsoever. And I think that’s important for people to know.” CONTINUED FROM 3

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Properties, acquired two vacant parcels totaling 115 acres for a total of $3.1 million. The town granted Scannell a permit on June 17 to begin site development work. Heavy construction vehicles first started creating new dirt roads for the trucks and other construction vehicles that would be working at the site. Then the real work started. “Over the following days, excavators and dump trucks began moving substantial volumes of earth around the site,” Williams said in a July 11 deposition. “They appeared to be leveling a portion of the site for future consideration. Other equipment began clearing brush and other vegetation from the site.” Williams’ deposition was filed with the Appellate Division as part of a motion by the neighborhood association to request an injunction against Scannell to stop the site work until its case can be decided. The Birchwood Association’s original lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court in Troy was dismissed earlier this year but is now under appeal. Williams said that by the last week of June and the first week of July, Scannell’s contractors started cutting down trees as well, even those she says were supposed to remain in place to create a natural wall between her backyard and the future Amazon warehouse. “Tree cutting has continued apace in the days since, often throughout the entire 12hour work day. Hundreds of trees were cut down on July 3, 2019 alone,” Williams said in her deposition. “Some of the cleared trees are among those that Scannell had previously assured me would be left in place to screen the warehouse and truck terminal from my home.” Town officials have declined to comment due to the pending litigation. Scannell also declined to comment through its spokeswoman, Andrea Martone. “Scannell has no comment at this time,” Martone told the Times Union on Friday. In another filing with the Appellate Division, lawyers for the Birchwood Association argue that the injunction is needed to prevent further environmental damage before its case can be decided. The Appellate Division has not ruled on the motion for the injunction. “Before these events, the site was undeveloped and featured mainly woodlands and an open cornfield,” John Privitera, an attorney for the Birchwood Association, wrote in a July 12 filing in the case. “That character is now being steadily lost, and (the association members) now seek to preliminarily enjoin this irreversible destruction pending the resolution of their appeal and the completion of an adequate environmental review process.” CONTINUED FROM 3

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Nassau Village Historian hosting local history presentations Nassau Village Historian Kurt Vincent will be hosting three “encore performances” of local history presentations at The Nassau Free Library in July and August. Beat the heat in the cool Community Room as the illustrated slideshow “Nassau at 200” traces this history and development of Nassau Village and the surrounding areas in our bicentennial year. Originally presented in March for the Esquatak Historical Society, the Library shows will take place on Tuesday, August 13, both at 6:30 pm. All presentations are free. The Library is located at 18 Church Street (US Route 20) in Nassau Village.

Rensselaer County’s Second Annual Farm Day Out! When: August 18th 12pm-3pm Where: Kinderhook Creek Farm (5168 S Stephentown Rd, Stephentown, NY 12168) Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County and The Eckhardt Family at Kinderhook Creek Farm from 12-3pm on Sunday, August 18th, for Rensselaer County’s Second Annual Farm Day Out! Kinderhook Creek Farm is an 1150+ acre field crop and vegetable farm that has been owned and operated by the Eckhardt’s since 1959. Once parked, a hay wagon ride will take you through some of the fields at Kinderhook Creek Farm. Through interactive demonstrations you will learn about the different crops (such as hay, grain, sweet corn, and the many vegetables) grown on this farm. You will also see how their farm products get to market and eventually to

your family’s table. Also, be sure to visit exhibits set up by local organizations & businesses, experience the equipment used on the farm by the farmers and see the 4-H Club sponsored petting zoo. Food, corn on the cob, ice cold watermelon and other farm fresh foods will be available to purchase for your enjoyment. Admission and parking for this event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you Sunday, August 18th!!! If you are interested in being a volunteer, a sponsor, or have any questions please reach out to Kayela in the CCE office at (518)2724210.

Update from Councilman Andy Bulmer The Town of Sand Lake is hosting a summer concert at Butler Park featuring WHISKEY HIGHWAY and food from the Mess Hall. Please join us August 1st from 6:00 to 9:30pm Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of music with friends, family and neighbors. Thanks for your support, Andy

Nassau Lake Park Improvement Assoc. Meeting We hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Please join us Thursday , August 8 for our annual meeting at the VFW on Lyons Lake Rd. beginning at 7 p.m. We are looking to fill some Trustee positions with people that are interested in the future of our Lake. As always, we are looking for new members and volunteers. God Bless America!!!

Lansingburgh Historical Society Saturday, August 3, 2019, Lansingburgh Historical Society will celebrate Melville’s Bi-

centennial with an open house from 9 am to 1 pm at 2 114th St., Troy, NY 12182 followed by a one-man play “Sailing Toward My Father”. The play will be held at the Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel, Oakwood Cemetery at 2pm, followed by birthday cake of course! $15.00 pp prepaid reservation required by 7-28-19. Seating is limited! Mail checks to P.O. Box 219, Troy, NY 12182.

Rensselaer City Historian’s Office seeking info. on Albany Woolen Mill Rensselaer City Historian’s Office is seeking any information on the Albany Woolen Mill on Green Street in Rensselaer City. Personal remembrances, receipts, documents, advertisements, pay stubs, anything related to the AWM. We are told AWM once manufactured Woolen sweaters and perhaps jackets for the US military during World War II. From time to time there was Surplus sales of irregular garments. Any stories, photos, reports or artifacts, letters of Commerce, employee information documents. We are looking to reweave the story of the fabric dye and textile industry once prominent in Rensselaer City. Information can be sent to the Office of the Historian 62 Washington Street, Rensselaer City, Rensselaer, NY 12144.

7th Annual CHS 60’s Reunion Summer is coming and Labor Day will follow, which means the 7th annual CHS 60’s Reunion will be Saturday, September 7, 2019. Please mark your calendar and save the date. As always, we meet every year the first Saturday after Labor Day. All classes from the 60’s including ‘60 to

‘69 along with all pre ‘60’s classes are invited to attend. We will meet again at the East Greenbush Firehouse pavilion on Phillips Road from 4 to 9 PM. Beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda, along with food will be available at reasonable prices. Pictures from previous reunions are available for viewing at www.QECO.com courtesy of Paul Kardos ‘63. No reservation is required. All are asked to pay $5 to cover expenses and the surplus will be donated to CoNSERNS-U for their back to school program. Please share this information with your classmates and encourage them to join you on the 7th. Have a great Summer. Hope to see you in September! ~Bob Flynn ‘63

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Senior Bowlers Wanted! The Rensselaer Senior Center Bowling is looking for senior bowlers for the upcoming 2019-2020 season starting on August 27th. We bowl every Tuesday starting at noon

The Sand Lake Kiwanis Club thanks all of our local sponsors of Summerfest 2019 Without their support, Summerfest would not have been a success. Year after year, they have demonstrated their support as a partner and good neighbor within our community. We ask the residents of Sand Lake to show their appreciation by patronizing, whenever possible, our local stores and businesses. This year’s contributors are as follows;

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Fall Sports First Day Practice Schedule JV/Varsity – Monday, Aug. 19 th Boys & Girls Cross Country – 8:00-10:00 (Butler Park) Boys Golf – 8:00-11:00 (Burden Lake Country Club) Girls Volleyball – 8:00-11:00 (APHS) Girls Soccer – 8:00-12:30 (APHS) Boys Soccer – 9:0011:00 & 3:00-5:00 (APHS) Girls Tennis – 9:00-12:00 (APHS) Football – 2:00-6:00 (APHS) Cheerleading – 3:00-5:00 (APHS) Modified – Thursday, Aug. 22 nd Football – 6:00-8:00 (AMS) Modified – Monday, Aug. 26 th Boys Soccer – 8:00-10:00 (AMS) Girls Volleyball – 8:0010:00 (AMS) Boys & Girls Cross Country – 10:00-11:30 (APHS) Girls Soccer – 12:00-2:00 (APHS)• Fall sports registration will be open on the FamilyID site from July 22nd through August 5 th . Please complete your child’s registration as soon as possible. If your child is not registered by the deadline then your child will NOT be able to try out. All current health physical paperwork that is valid for the entire upcoming season (physicals are good for a period of 12 months) and any medication orders need to be submitted by August 5 th as well. Forms for both are available on the FamilyID site. Student-athletes should have their physical performed by their primary care provider. If this is not possible please contact the APHS or AMS Health Office. https://www.familyid.com/ averill-park-central-school-district-athletic-department Please contact Mrs. Miller (millerv@apcsd.org) at APHS or Mrs. Lanoue (lanouea@apcsd.org) at AMS with any health related questions. • Meet the Coaches Night for all modified, junior varsity, and varsity student-athletes and parents/guardians will take place on Monday, August 26 th at 6:30 in the APHS auditorium.

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South Troy Pop Warner Registrations South Troy Pop Warner will be holding registrations for all interested players and cheerleaders throughout the Troy City School District, as well as Gardner Dickenson, Troy Prep, St. Jude’s and Sacred Heart Schools for the 2019 Pop Warner Season: Registrations will be held on July 25th and 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the South Troy Pop Warner building, Thompson Street in Troy (Geer Field), and also July 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. NOTE: All interested players and cheerleaders must be between the ages of 5 and 12. (You must turn 5 on or before July 31st.) Our organization consist of the following teams: Flag (5, 6 & 7 year olds); Mitey Mites, Jr. Pee Wee and Pee Wee. Capital District Pop Warner now has Traditional (age/weight schematic) and NEW Age Based only. The following items (1-5) are required at the time of registration: 1. $125.00 Registration Fee – non-refundable; 2. COPY of Birth Certificate; 3. Recent Photo (wallet size); 4. Parent or guardian to sign the registration form; 5. Copy of June 2019 Report Card (including all marking periods); 6. Medical Release (needed by 8/1/19). *NOTE: Release must be dated AFTER January 1, 2019 (can use the Pop Warner form or obtain a note from your physician, must be on letterhead, stating your child is eligible to participate. If you are interested in coaching (flag, tackle or cheer) please contact Dan Martuscello at 274-8674 or Judi Byrnes 274-7165.

Greenbush Soccer Club- Fall Rec 2019 Registration is OPEN! We offer the following divisions: Preschool (age 3 and 4), Kindergarten, 1st grade,2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th/5th grade, 6th/7th grade, 8th/9th grade. Players living in the school district of East Greenbush, Schodack, and Rensselaer are welcome to join. The season is 8 games playing Saturday’s September 7th 2019-October 26th 2019. All players are required to wear shin guards. Volunteers are needed for head coach and asst coach. Any questions please email greenbush.rec.soccer@ gmail.com Registration is online greenbushsoccer.org

Grafton Fitness Opportunities Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, has several opportunities to keep our residents 60 and older in shape. Chair Yoga is offered 3 times a week at no charge. This is a low-impact workout for the body and mind. Aerobic Swimming is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Bennington Rec Center with transportation. Water aerobics offers a resistance and buoyancy that cannot be experienced on ground. The center has a small exercise room with a treadmill and stationary bikes. Regular exercise reduces the risk of injury, decreased symptoms of depression, and improves mobility. Regular exercise can lower blood pressure, strengthen muscles, correct body posture, relieve pain and promotes weight loss. Residents 60 and older are encouraged to get into a good exercise routine. For more information, call the center at 518-279-3413.

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The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill Will hold its annual Mini-Market and Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, August 10th. If you would like to donate items for the Mini-Market, call 518-732-2471, to make arrangements for drop off of items. PLEASE, NO clothing, stuffed animals, large appliances (including air conditioners), stuffed furniture, fitness machines or outdated electronics of ANY kind, will be accepted. Also, please do not donate items that are broken. Thank you.

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all return home where we learn of their and plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives. If you want to make God laugh tell him your plans. Co-Directed by Robin Dickinson-Sawyer and Paula Hoffay Parts for 3 Men- and 2 Woman Any questions contact Robin @ 518-275-8560 or Paula @ 518-368-6341

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Dear Sand Lake Residents, Questions have been raised recently regarding the elimination of the Community Van program. Let me share the facts with you. The proposal to eliminate the Community Van program was included in the 2019 Town of Sand Lake Budget and first announced publicly on September 26, 2018 at the Town Board Workshop meeting. The meeting was open to the public, televised, and streamed online. There were an additional five public comment periods (October 10, October 17, October 31, November 7, and November 14) where the Town Board solicited comments related to the Budget. These meetings were also televised and streamed online. These budget hearings were also advertised in The Advertiser. There were no comments expressed at any of these public meetings regarding the Community Van. The Community Van program was officially terminated as of January 1, 2019. The 2019 Town of Sand Lake Budget, including the elimination of the Community Van program, was passed unanimously 5-0 on November 14, 2018. The factors leading to program elimination included: • The program suffered from a lack of participation, both from drivers and riders. By October 2019, the participation was down to one driver and one rider. • The Town Board communicated the issues associated with the lack of participation well before the proposed program elimination was announced. At every Town Board Business Meeting, Councilman Steve Beebie announced the need for more drivers and riders. At least five articles were placed in The Advertiser expressing the need for more drivers and participants. The Town’s Cable Access Channel also advertised the need for drivers and participants. • The Highway Department was concerned that the 2012 van was getting old. The van was recalled for safety repairs in 2018. The Highway Department recommended that a new van be considered for purchase within the next 2-3 years. The current van was purchased in 2012 at a cost of $41,192. • The van was sold through public auction for $15,100. The money is earmarked for the Highway Department to use as part of a down payment on a new tandem truck. • It was apparent that other transportation services were available to our Town residents. Family, neighbors, and friends already provide the bulk of rides for medical needs. Rensselaer County provides transportation for Veterans and Medicaid-eligible citizens. The increased availability of ride-sharing services is another means of transportation. • Volunteers are covered under the Town’s liability insurance. However, drivers were not required to have health physicals or CPR training. These deficiencies increase the Town’s liability. However, the implementation of safety measures would undoubtedly lower the number of volunteers, and if paid for by the Town, would increase costs. In addition, our Highway Department staff, who operate machinery, are subject to random drug tests. Consideration would have to be given whether the volunteer drivers would be required to submit to random drug tests. Our liability insurance provider had great reservations about the program because of these issues. If it continued, changes would have been required to lessen the town’s liability. The elimination of the Community Van program was a difficult decision but necessary given its problems. The Town Board must adhere to sound fiscal prudence. I am willing to participate in efforts to create a new program if we can overcome these issues, primarily by demonstrating sufficient need and ensuring an adequate supply of volunteer drivers. Nancy Perry - Town Supervisor

Caption: Cast members from left to right: Zellia Fanfa, Kath Gaboury, Nova Burtt, Laurel Muench, Kaylin Granger, Bethany Zimmerman, Owen Legenbauer, Evalyn Craney, Samantha Alberino, Meaghan Leahey, Beibhinn Corcoran, Abby Duff, Teagan Carrig, Mara Carrig. Not pictured: Adam Erickson, Isaac Erickson, Jonah Jones, Zander Swinton

“For the Birds” by SLCA’s Youth Theatre Players Why are all these bird watchers reading The Advertiser? Come see the new musical comedy, “For the Birds” and you’ll find out! SLCA’s Youth Theatre Players’ newest production is written and directed by Susan Frost and James Holmes and choreographed by Alexandra Gaboury. Fun for the whole family! Performances are Friday, Aug 2nd at 7:00 and Saturday, Aug 3rd at 2:30 at Sand Lake Center for the Arts, 2880 NY 43 Averill Park, NY 12018. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door

Concerts!* 6 Weeks of Music! Lots of Hometown Band Members!* Gourmellis Taste Food Truck every week! August 6th Band of Gold August 13th Dealt the Blues August 20th The Gone Gray Band August 27th The Cover Ups Then help us end the summer with featured concert on Friday August 30th! Jett screamer band live! Fireworks after the show! Food vendors! Gates open at 6 pmshow starts at 7pm Bring a blanket and chairs and get ready to dance and have some fun!

Auditions Announced: Highlight Acting Troupe presents “Making God Laugh” Auditions to be held on Friday, August 2nd @ 7:00PM and Sunday, August 4th @ 2:00PM Center Brunswick United Methodist Church Show Dates are October 11-13- Brunswick Grange Making God Laugh follows one typical family over the course of thirty years though the holidays. Starting in 1980 when Ruthie and Bills children a priest, an aspiring actress and a formal football star

Wild Women Of Oakwood: North of the Ponds Saturday August 10th at 9am the Friends of Oakwood presents a tour in a new area of the cemetery. Troy City and Rensselaer County Historian Kathy Sheehan will lead us to the grave-sites of some of the women who were the movers and shakers of our county history. These women were a force to contend with – suffragists, philanthropists and more. We will meet at the chapel flagpole then caravan to the tour site. Call to register: 518-3280090. Pay on arrival. $15. pp Children under 12, free. Check our Facebook page for updates if weather is a concern: oakwood cemetery troy ny. Oakwood Cemetery aka the Troy Cemetery Association is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit cemetery founded in 1848 and still active today. For information call 518-272-7520.

Maxwell Jenkins Graduates from Hofstra University HEMPSTEAD, NY-Maxwell Jenkins of Castleton On Hudson, NY graduated from Hofstra University in May 2019, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

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Brunswick Cares Food Pantry Kid’s Summer Meal Bags

The Brunswick Cares Food Pantry is offering “Kids Meal Bags” this summer to our registered families beginning Saturday, June 22nd, and continuing through Saturday, August 31st. Kids Meal Bags will be distributed to families of school age children during our normal pantry hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Limit one bag per child per week. Our Pantry is located at Brunswick Church, 42 White Church Lane, Troy, NY 12180.

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Registration is open for the 34th Annual Run for the Roses 5K Foot Race on Sunday, August 11 at Grafton Lakes State Park. The event benefits Grafton Community Library, and includes a 2.5 Mile Nature Walk and Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run in addition to the USATF sanctioned 5K race. Register online at www. finishright.com.Download application and find more information at www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org. Pre-registration deadline for reduced entry fee is August 5. The Nature Walk steps off at 8 a.m., $15, day of race $20. The 5K starts at 9 a.m., $25, day of race $30. Fun Run starts at 10 a.m., $10 either early or day of race. All participants receive a tee-shirt, free book and a rose. Race applications are also available at Grafton Lakes State Park Office, phone 518 279-1155, and at the Grafton Community Library at 2455 NY Route 2.

Hopes Kitchen Received Grant Due to the tireless efforts of Emily Purtell, a Hope Lutheran Church member, Hopes Kitchen has been awarded a grant of $250! The grant was awarded by Thrivent Insurance, a company with a long history of affiliations with Lutheran Churches, and their community projects. Hopes Kitchen is an outreach ministry of Hope Lutheran Church, Winter

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Veterans To Exhibit Award-Winning Vietnam War Photos During Celebrate Stephentown On Saturday, August 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Veterans of Stephentown will present an exclusive exhibit of images taken during the Battle of Hue in 1968 by former U.S, Army combat photographer John Olson, who currently lives in Chatham. Young Men At War: Remembering the Tet Offensive will feature a transformative collection of 20 large-format prints, taken directly from the groundbreaking 50th anniversary exhibit, The Marines And Tet, which recently ran for 15 months at The Newseum in Washington, D.C. Presented here in the setting of Stephentown Veterans Memorial Park, these award-winning images will be displayed outdoors next to the monuments honoring those who risked their lives in the United States Armed Forces. “These photographs are very impactful,” explains Dennis Burek, the event’s organizer. “They’re a poignant reminder of what the young men and women from Stephentown and across this country experienced 50 years ago during their service in Vietnam and they make me appreciate that service and sacrifice even more. We believe our Memorial Park is a perfect setting to remember, reflect on and cognize the reality of war.” Admission is free with donations accepted. More information is available at celebratestephentown.com

street extension Church in North Greenbush. Having been a sister congregation of St. Paul’s Lutheran 3rd Street in Rensselaer it was felt that Hope was in a position to reach out to the city of Rensselaer Community. Pastor David Moore of Rensselaer Presbyterian church welcomed the idea of housing Hope’s Kitchen at his church. Free community meals are prepared and served the second Thursday of each month. Dinner is between 3:30 and 6:30. The

dinners are open to anyone in the community, seniors, families, homeless, teens, and singles. Hope’s head chef, Marion Daus, of Wynantskill has a crew of up to 15 helpers and servers, including some young people from the Rensselear Middle School. Marion has a history of preparing meals for groups as large as 150, it is the goal of this ministry to match those number. Please join us on August 8th.

Cohoes Music Hall Events 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 August 22-23, Winnie the Pooh / Presented by Park Playhouse October 2, Wynonna & The Big Noise / Wynonna Judd and her new band tour make a stop in Cohoes November 9, Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show / 2 shows.

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August Is Elvis Month At The Rensselaer Senior Center (EVERY Friday is Root Beer Float Day For Those Who Dine With Us For Lunch ) 1st - He’s Alive Part 1 at 1pm 6th - He’s Alive Part 2 at 1pm 8th - Elvis Movie - Viva Las Vegas at 1pm 13th - Special Dinner W/ Paul Slingerland BBQ Cold Plate Lunch and Lots of Good Music. Call for reservations (518) 463-2166 We are open from 9am to 3pm Monday Thru Friday we are Located on East And Herrick Streets in Rensselaer 16th - Elvis Movie - Blue Hawaii at 1pm 20th - “Long Live The King” W/ Donny Elvis. Lunch Is a Bacon Cheeseburger Must Dine With Us To Enjoy The Show Sponsored By Lyons Funeral Home. Call for reservations (518) 463-2166 We are open from 9am to 3pm Monday Thru Friday we are Located on East And Herrick Streets in Rensselaer 22nd - Elvis Movie Girls, Girls, Girls at 1pm August 27th Strawberry Shortcake Day Sponsored by CDPHP. Must Dine With Us To

Enjoy. Call for reservations (518) 463-2166. We are open from 9am to 3pm Monday Thru Friday. We are Located on East And Herrick Streets in Rensselaer . 29th - Senior Day At The Schaghticoke Fair W/ Donny Elvis at 1pm sponsored By CDPHP Motorcoach Transportation. Stay Tuned For Pop up Events at The Center Always looking to receive donations of good and gently used clothing and shoes for our corner boutique. All proceeds benefit senior programs.

Aug 7 10:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Congregate Lunch (Chicken Pattie w Gravy) 1:00 Cards & Games Aug 8 Reiki by Appt 9:30 Aerobic Swimming 9:30 Quilting Group 10:00 Northern Tier covered dish Picnic for residents 60 and over. With music by Bob Trufilette, games and bingo 12:00 Congregate Lunch (Pollock) Aug 9 10:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Congregate Lunch (Chef’s Salad) 12:30 Birthday Celebration and Trivia 1:00 Cards and Games

State Urges New Calendar for Everett Yorkers To Heed FDA Wagar Senior Center Advisory Regarding 2 Roxborough Rd, Basil Grafton NY Aug 1 Reiki by Appt 9:30 Aerobic Swimming 12:00 Congregate Lunch 12:30 Quilting Group 1:00 Cards and Games Aug 2 9:45 Chair Yoga 11:00 Eastern Membership Mtg 12:00 Congregate Lunch 1:00 Cards & Games Aug 5 Haircuts by Appt 10:00 Chair Yoga 12:00 Congregate Lunch (Cube Steak w gravy) 1:00 Cards and Games Aug 6 Reiki by Appt 9:30 Aerobic Swimming 12:00 Congregate Lunch (Ham Steak w Glaze) 1:00 Cards and Games

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FDA Issues Nationwide Advisory on Imported Basil from Siga Logistics The State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Department of Health today urged New Yorkers to not eat fresh basil imported from Siga Logistics S. de R.L de C.V of Mexico following the release of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) nationwide advisory, which has potentially linked the herb to cases of Cyclosporiasis illness in New York and other states. The FDA is advising consumers who have basil in their home that originated from this distributor to not eat it and throw it away, even if some of it was eaten and no one has gotten sick. The FDA is also urging retailers and restaurants not to serve or sell basil from the company until further notice. Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People can become infected by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite. Outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis have often been associated with imported fresh produce.

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Congratulations Kristen Thomas The Poestenkill Library along with the Clement family would like to congratulate Kristen Thomas on writing the winning essay on her love of reading to win this year’s scholarship. Kristen is a 2019 graduate of Averill Park High School and will be attending Pratt MWP in the fall. She will major in fine arts with a concentration in painting. While at APHS, Kristen was a member of the chamber orchestra in addition to her art activities. Congratulations and best wishes on a successful college experience.

Repair Café What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss it? No way! The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson will hold the next Repair Café on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers and Artisans Market (COHFAM), on the corner of Scott Avenue (150) and Main Street (9J). If COHFAM is canceled due to rain, Repair Café will be held 8/9, same hours at the Village Hall instead. People visiting the Repair Café bring along their broken but beloved items. Volunteers try their best to make repairs, and it’s free of charge! Featured services in August

are electrical, welding, seamstress, and “jack-ofall-trades.” Do you like to fix things and want to volunteer? Contact us via email at gina.giuliano@ gmail.com or stop by the Repair Café table at COHFAM. For more information about global Repair Café, visit Repaircafe.org.

Form a team and join the fight to end Alzheimer’s! Did you ever think of starting a team to help eliminate Alzheimer’s disease? You’re invited to attend a session on how to start a team and participate in the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. It’s easy to sign up, and it is an extremely rewarding experience. Join us in the fight for Alzheimer’s first survivor! In the session, we’ll share ideas about how to register your team, team building, and fundraising. Teams can be just one person or as many as you like! One in three people know someone who is living with Alzheimer’s. Here is your chance to help improve their lives and prevent others from having to live with this devastating disease. Please drop in to learn more on one of the dates and locations below. Stop in any time during the time frame listed. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Lori Gardner at (518) 461-1439 or Thorel Mead at (518) 283-3077. Help us make a difference! Please join us on: August 6, 2019- Brunswick Community Center, 6:30-8:00, Concert in the park. We hope to see you there! Together we can help end Alzheimer’s disease!

Greenbush Cemetery in need of donations The Greenbush Cemetery was incorporated in 1845. From Columbia Turn-

pike, one can see we are an old, historic cemetery in the Town of East Greenbush. However, we are still active and offering lots sales for a reasonable cost in three new sections. With lifestyle changes in a more mobile culture, our cemetery is suffering financially. Lot sales are way down and more cremations are being done rather than burials. Cemeteries are forced to rely on donations to keep operating. The Greenbush Cemetery estimates the operating cost for 2019 is $20,000.00. We will need to raise $15,000.00 to stay operational for this year. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help maintain this historic cemetery in East Greenbush. The Greenbush Cemetery Board of Trustees (all volunteers) will be most appreciative! We will publicly list you as a donor unless you wish to remain anonymous. Please make checks payable to: Greenbush Cemetery Association. Please mail checks to Jim Finke, Treasurer, 13 Horizon View Drive West, East Greenbush, NY 12061. For more information, contact: Bobbie Reno 518465-7938. Thank you.

The Half Moon Button Club The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar 12054. The social time starts at 11:00 a.m. and the business meeting starts at 12:00 noon followed by the program, which will be presented by Kirsti Gariepy on creating polymer clay buttons. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome!

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I often admonish a co-worker for using the e-word to describe impending projects — “it should be easy” — because those projects often are not. Easy, as far as I’m the Cat and Thomas preserve is on Valley concerned, should be used mainly in the Woods Roads but there is also a new past tense — “that was easy.” To use it to parking area on Edge-comb Pond Road. describe future events is an invitation to The Edgecomb Pond Road approach is my other four-letter words like hard, fail and favorite as it offers scenic views of Edgeliar. comb Pond early in the hike. Hike is another four-letter word and The LGLC has created a connector trail one I’m reluctant to combine with easy between the Edge-comb Pond parking lot because I’ve gotten into trouble when I’ve and the summit of the Pinnacle. This 1.5described a potential outing as an “easy mile trail has a very short section on the hike.” road but otherwise offers a nice, slightly Keeping these things in mind, I’ll try to harder alternative to climbing The Pinnadescribe a new-ish hike near Lake George cle from the shorter, southern trailhead. without using those four-letter words. Another beautiful byproduct of the The Pinnacle is just outside the village Pinnacle connector trail is that it esof Bolton Landing. It has ashort, gradual sentially combines the trails in the Cat trail to a phenomenal view of Lake George and Thomas Preserve with the Pinnacle and the surrounding peaks. trails. If someone were so inclined (and I Acquired by the Lake George Land am) they could travel all the trails on the Conservancy in 2015, The Pinnacle was Pinnacle and all the trails in the Cat and donated to the town of Bolton but the Thomas Preserve for a roughly 10-mile LGLC still manages the trails. The poputrip without ever moving their car. lar route, described in the latest edition of That’s exactly what I did last fall. I bethe Adirondack Mountain Club’s Eastern gan a trail run by heading up the shorter Trails guide, leaves from a small parking trail on The Pinnacle to the view at the area on Edge-comb Pond Road. It is a one- summit before taking the connector trail mile hike mostly along well-marked old over to Edge-comb Pond. From there, woods roads. I won’t tell you it’s “easy,” I made a loop to Thomas Mountain on but when I visited on a brilliant fall day, I the Thomas Mountain Trail and then met two women casually carrying paper followed the scenic Richard Hayes Philcups of coffee up to the bench on the lips trail over the ridge back to the payoff summit lookout (there are other benches views on Cat Mountain. Then I retraced on the trail, too). my route back to Edgecomb Pond for one Nearby, just north of the Pinnacle, is more trip over the Pinnacle and back to the Cat and Thomas Mountain Preserve. my waiting car and, of course, ice cream in Like the nearby Pinnacle, the Cat and Bolton Landing. Thomas trails are maintained by the It was almost easy. LGLC, although they became part of the • hterns@timesunion.com state forest preserve in 2013. I have long been an advocate of Thomas and Cat mountains. Cat Mountain in particular has a terrific view of Lake George from its rocky summit. I’ve offered it as a first Adirondack kiss to many new hikers. HERB TERNS / TIMES UNION The main (offiThe Lake George Land Conservancy maintains the trail to The Pinnacle. cial) parking lot for

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On Baxter Mountain in the Adirondack High Peaks, I caught a moment I had been chasing for a while. Just a few breaths after sunrise, I saw the morning mist swirl in the valley below while the mountains beyond rose like islands in a white ocean. For a few moments, Iwas the man in Caspar David Friedrich’s “Wanderer above the Sea of Fog.” It was asight I had seen in photos and paintings, but never experienced. Baxter Mountain is in the High Peaks but isn’t a High Peak; it’s a Lilliputian among giants, a mountain that hadn’t made it on my radar before James Appleton. A Lake Placid native and Saranac Lake resident, Appleton has created the latest Adirondack hiking challenge — The Lake Placid 9er. He has baked a mix of small and not-so-small peaks into a casserole that both new and experienced hikers can feast on. There’s a beautiful and thoughtful logic to Appleton’s recipe. He picked Lake Placid because the town is a showcase for the Adirondack High Peaks. The proximity to 5,000-foot mountains like Mount Marcy and Algonquin can tempt new hikers to go from couch to High Peak. For many new hikers, this transition isn’t a good idea. “Hiking isn’t fun unless you’re physically primed and ready to go,” Appleton says. The Lake Placid 9er consists of three easy peaks, three moderate peaks and three

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did run the whole way.” Appleton and his brother-in-law auditioned a variety of mountains before paring the list down to the current nine. Some peaks that made the cut are familiar, Hurricane Mountain, for example, while others like Baxter and Bears Den were new to me. In addition to different degrees of difficulty, the peaks also offer radically different views. Catamount Mountain is a craggy peak that offered a striking profile across a field of flowers as I drove to the trailhead. The summit offers sumptuous views of the northern Adirondacks. Bears Den, part of the beautiful Flume trail system in Wilmington, hosts a dramatic view of Whiteface Mountain. Several mountains on the 9er list give High Peaks views without High Peaks effort. Though the Lake Placid 9er launched late last summer, Appleton says he received emails from grateful hikers who weren’t sure where to start until seeing his list. With a bit of trepidation, Appleton approached the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) with his plan for the LP9. One of the mountains on the list, Pitchoff, shares a trailhead with the far-too-popular Cascade Mountain (although there is another route and parking area for Pitchoff.) The DEC saw the wisdom of the Lake Placid 9er. So did some Lake Placid area businesses that signed on as sponsors to help offset some of the cost of patches and other promotional materials like the website. It will not only spread out foot traffic from the High Peaks to less visited but worthy smaller mountains. It will also hopefully put more prepared hikers in the High Peaks after they become 9ers.

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Gilead Lutheran – Serving The Community Summer services are at 9:30 a.m. through August. Please join us at Gilead Lutheran Church as we continue in our 277th year serving the community of Brunswick and surrounding communities with worship and outreach. Gilead is located on 308 Brick Church Road (Intersection of Route 278 and Route

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Grafton Merrymakers The August meeting of the Grafton merrymakers will take place on August

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1-833467-3123 Do you need help with substance use issues? Are you interested in volunteering for the helpline? The Rensselaer County Recovery Helpline offers information, local resources, and referrals for individuals and their families regarding substance use issues. The toll-free line is available 7 days a week from 9am-9pm. Each volunteer chooses shifts of 4 hours at a time to be on-call. When someone calls the number, a volunteer answers on their own smartphone, and can enter information to a database on their own computer, allowing for easy and quick access to resources. The information is sent to one of the 9 leaders, who will then assist the caller. If you or someone you know needs information, resources, or a referral for a substance use problem, call 1-833-467-3123. For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Renscohelpline@gmail.com

We’re not DQ but we sure do have great Sundays! Come worship at the Church by the Lake. Snyder’s Lake Community Church offers a non-denominational, Christian service rooted in the Gospel and family values. Join us every Sunday at our 10am worship service located at 24 Camp Scully Way, Wynantskill.

“Bread of Life” Food Pantry Rafﬂe The Poestenkill “Bread of Life” food pantry, 772 Route 351, 12140 is a community program. New volunteers are always welcomed and food or financial donations are appreciated anytime. We are open three time each month, 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings, 5pm to 7pm and the 4th Saturday, 10 am to noon. No appointment necessary, just come. We have healthy nutritious food items and with the kids home on summer recess we know appetites are huge. To keep our shelves well stocked, we are holding a raffle to raise funds to purchase staple items.

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The 1st prize is a weekend Get-a-Away for two at “The Bunker Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast” in Salem, NY, Washington County. A beautiful peaceful area with lots to see and do the last weekend of October; a 2nd prize is dinner for two at the “Westfall Station, Averill Park and a 3rd prize is movie tickets for a family of 4 at the Regal Cinemas, Route 4, East Greenbush. Tickets are $10 a ticket or 3 for $20. We are at the Poestenkill Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings 9am to noon during the summer where tickets may be purchased.

Sheriff Patrick Russo Announces Membership Drive The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute will begin its annual Honorary Membership drive in Rensselaer County according to Sheriff Patrick Russo. The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute was established in 1979. It is a not-for-profit corporation, tax exempt organization, and contributions to the Institute are tax deductible. While the Sheriff’s Office is a unit of county government, many of the concerns of Sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies are best addressed on a statewide level. The Sheriffs’ Institute provides centralized training programs and services for all Sheriffs’ Offices, where those programs and services would be unavailable or impractical on a single county basis. The flagship program of the Sheriffs’ Institute is the Sheriffs’ Summer Camp for economically challenged children. The Sheriffs’ Camp, in its 42nd year of operation, is located on Keuka Lake and 840 children from across New York State attend each summer. The

Sheriffs’ Institute pays the entire cost of the camp stay and transportation. Most children attending wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity for vacation travel or a summer camp experience. “In these difficult economic times we cannot forget our youth who will not have the opportunity for a summer camp experience or a summer vacation,” Sheriff Patrick Russo said. “By becoming an honorary member, you are supporting the Sheriffs’ Summer Camp for economically disadvantaged children.” In addition, the Sheriffs’ Institute operates a scholarship program that provides one scholarship to each of New York State’s Community College’s Criminal Justice Programs. This program is designed to help attract the best and the brightest to the criminal justice vocation. For more information about the Sheriffs’ Summer Camp and other Sheriffs’ Institute Programs, visit our website, www.sheriffsinstitute.org or simply google “Sheriffs’ Institute kids” and it will be your first option. Financial support for many of the Sheriffs’ Institute programs comes from Honorary Membership dues. Any persons interested in supporting the efforts of the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute by becoming an Honorary Member should contact the Sheriff if they do not receive an invitation in the mail or visit our web site at: www.sheriffsinstitute. org to download an application.

We Need EMT’s and Drivers: We Will Train You The Sand Lake Ambulance has been in existence for 60 years. We have operated as primarily a volunteer organization

for most of that time. We need your help to keep our costs down by filling out as many shifts with volunteer EMT’s and drivers as we can. We could particularly use recent retirees who are looking to stay active working days during the week. If you have ever been interested in becoming certified to provide emergency care to friends, family, neighbors, or others, we will pay for that training. The course is 4 months long and will require some commitment of time and work. And we will ask you to ride as a member for at least 2 years with Sand Lake Ambulance for training you. We also train ambulance drivers in EVOC training. We generally work on keeping our skills up with regular training and try to keep it both educational and enjoyable. And as an active member of the ambulance, you’ll be working calls and helping your community. You need to be in fairly decent physical health and able to lift 50 pounds fairly easily, you need to be okay with working with trauma patients or sick community members, and you need to be willing to get up at all hours to do it. Please consider joining, we need your service. We aren’t saying it won’t be work, but it will be worth it.

Rensselaer Youth Outdoors Forest Conservation Corps Teen Sumer Program Rensselaer Youth Outdoors is announcing an environmental education summer program for teenagers, aged 14-16. The program will combine recreation and education experiences while teens work on valuable conservation projects protecting Rensselaer county’s parks, waters and

natural resources. The four-week program will run weekdays from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, July 22 to August 16, with space for 10 teens each week. Locations: Week 2: July 29-August 2 – Grafton Lakes State Park Week 3: August 5-August 9 – Poestenkill Community Forest Week 4: August 12-August 16 – Albert Family Community Forest Participants who complete a full week of the program will receive a certificate and a $100 stipend at the end of the week. For more information or to download an application, visit ryoutdoors.org and click the Programs tab Contact RYO Program Coordinator Amanda McCreary with questions at: Email: Amanda.ryo. coordinator@gmail.com Phone: 518-810-4544.

Stephentown Heritage Center increases visiting hours The Stephentown Historical Society has announced that the Stephentown Heritage Center will welcome visitors on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., beginning on July 6, in addition to the regular weekly Friday hours of 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. These weekend open hours will allow more Stephentown residents and visitors the opportunity to explore what the society offers in genealogy research and local history. The other Saturdays are August 3, September 7, October 5 and November 2. The center is closed during the month of December. The Heritage Center is the former Stephentown Methodist Church at 4 Staples Road at the corner of Garfield Road. It is free and handicapped accessible.

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dog is $15.00. One tag is issued for the lifetime of the license; however, in the event of loss, it can be replaced at a cost of $3.00. A renewal letter will be sent on an annual basis, based upon the anniversary of the license. If you have any questions, please visit the Schodack Town Clerk’s office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, NY 12033 or please call 518477-7590.

tal clear and preserving it for future generations. Please join us for some of our many community and educational events. Debra L. Curtis, the Open to the public. Our Schodack Town Clerk, clubhouse is located on the wishes to remind residents 3rd Burden Lake, 4 Brook that under NYS AgriculSpring Avenue, Averill ture and Markets Law ArPark, NY 12018. More ticle VII, §109, all dogs are information is available on required to be licensed by our web site - theblca.org four months of age and unor on facebook. der Town Law §109-5, all The following are our dogs, when not confined to BLCA events for 2019: the property of their ownAugust 2 - “Burden er, must be under control Lake Takeover of June and on a leash not in excess Farms” at June Farms of 12 feet in length. Leash in West Sand Lake, Matt length is reduced to 6 feet Baumgartner - 5:00 PM, when walking within the Admission $5.00 - June Town Park. Farms bar and food availTo obtain a dog license, a The Burden Lake able - MYSTERY GUEST copy of the current Rabies Conservation BARTENDERS Certificate, which must be Association events August 9 - Comedy valid for more than 30 days YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO NEWS AND SHOPPING The Burden Lake Night - “The Not Too prior to licensing and must Conservation Association Far from Home Comedy be signed by a licensed (formerly the Burden Lake Tour” at BLCA Clubhouse veterinarian, and proof Improvement Association) - Janice Tighe - 8:00 PM that the animal has been is a not-for-profit organi$15.00 per person advance, altered, must be providzation committed to mak$20 per person door ed. The cost for a spayed/ ing a positive impact on (518)477-8152 neutered dog is $7.00 and YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO NEWS AND SHOPPING keeping Burden Lake crysAugust 23 - Kids Lip an unspayed/ unneutered Classified Ads

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Sync/Ice Cream Social at BLCA Clubhouse - Lori Dunigan & Cherisse Young - Join us at 5:00 PM for ice cream and games, stay for Kids Lip Sync Acts start at 6:30 PM - Admission $6.00 August 31- Adult Lip Sync at BLCA Clubhouse doors open at 8:00 PM - Bo Weidman - $20 per person at the door (no pay pal). Tickets can be purchased by going to our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/ TheBLCA/ and going to ‘Events’.

Supervisor Desso Announces 2019 North Greenbush Concert Series The Town of North Greenbush in conjunction with the Youth Makes a Difference committee is proud to announce their 2019 summer concert series. The concerts will be held on Sunday evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Gazebo behind town hall. “We are very excited to provide this free family entertainment to our residents at no expense to the North Greenbush taxpayers. This would not be possible without the generosity from all of our sponsors and the volunteers from our YMAD committee,” said Supervisor Desso. The concert schedule is as follows: August 4: Soul Sky (featuring Joe Mele) August 11: Kyle Bourgault Band August 19: Whiskey Highway “We invite everyone to bring their chairs and blankets and join us for another season of great local muscicians celebrating our North Greenbush community,” concluded Desso.

Troy Public Library Evening Book Discussion The TPL’s Evening

Book Group will be discussing Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara Ehrenreich on Monday, August 5th at 6:30 PM. Our monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary, come for the books that interest you! This discussion is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.

Largest Flea Market In The Town Of Niskayuna The 43rd Annual Flea Market at the Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 Troy Schenectady Road (route 7), Niskayuna will be held Saturday, September 28th from 9 am to 4 pm rain or shine. The flea market is 4 miles west of northway exit 6 on route 7. Parking donation is $2.00

Delicious luncheon selections will be available as well as home made pies. Vendors are wanted. Cars and vans may stay with dealers. Spaces are 20’ x 20’. Reserved outdoor spaces are $25.00 On or before September 19th or $30 afterwards. Indoor spaces 10’ x 10’ are $40.00 On or before September 19th or $50 afterwards. Set up times: Friday Sept 27th 3pm-7pm, Saturday Sept 28th7am-9am. Proceeds to benefit church ministries. For info call: 785-5575 Come join the fun with over 80 vendors.

Save the Date! The planning of the St. Jude the Apostle Church & School Festival & Craft Fair has begun! The SJF will take place on Saturday, September 28th, from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm, 42 Dana Avenue, Wynantskill, featuring food around the globe, live entertainment, children’s games, haunted house, raffles and much more! FREE ADMISSION We are now accepting vendors, please email StJudesFestival@outlook.com for more information

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How much money has Glendora Vegetarian Club spent on vegan television commercials since April, 2018? $49,160 on CBS, Channel 6 and $1900 on ABC, Channel 10. How many 30 second television ads did that buy? 263 on Channel 6 and 100 on Channel 10. How many 30 second television commercials did Glendora TV Ads create to help the animals? 115. You are invited to attend Glendora Vegetarian Club the last Wednesday of every month at 45 Elm St., Nassau Village, at 6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish, no animal products. We discuss Go Vegan with Me by Mary Lawrence, Powerful Vegan Thoughts by Jay Dinshaw and statements from our textbook. We also sing our 3 theme songs. How much money has the club contributed to the animal cause? $32,000, not including the TV advertising. We have spent 2000 hours in meetings and have kept 900 pages of records. Madeline Chapin says, “That’s enough to wallpaper a room!” Jokes: 1. Employee: Boss, you could promote a man like me, couldn’t you? Boss: If he wasn’t too much like you. 2. Gatorade is welfare for crocodiles Glendora, 518-610-5810

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Annual Lobster Or Steak Bake Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star and Van Rensselaer Lodge #87, F&AM, in East Greenbush are holding their annual Lobster or Steak Bake on Saturday, August 24th from 4 – 6 p.m. You may eat in or take out. The cost is $25 and reservations with money are required and binding. The menu includes: lobster or steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Reservations must be placed by calling Nancy @ 477-7101. Deadline for reservations is August 20th. Take-out orders can be picked up at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush after 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 24th.

Sgt. Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021 Chicken BBQ The Sergeant Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021, Averill Park, will hold their Chicken BBQ, takeout only, on the 3rd Saturday of each month. September 21st, & October 19th. Please tell your friends and neighbors to call and

Grillin’ & Chillin’ Daily Deliveries from Boston!

• Little Neck Clams • Top Neck Clams • Oysters In Shell • Minced Clams • Order Early!

Clams .....................$6.99/dozen. Cajun Catfish ................ $8.99 lb. Salmon ....................... $10.99 lb. Sea Scallops ............... $15.99 lb. Cod ................................ $8.99 lb. Tuna ............................ $12.99 lb. Jumbo Stuffed Clams ...$2.25 ea. Crabcakes .....................$4.50 ea. Homemade Seafood Salad $7.99 lb.

Brook’s Chicken BBQ The Niskayuna Reformed Church will be hosting a Brook’s Chicken BBQ at 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road (rt

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Tuesday

Chicken and Shrimp Fra Diavolo Over Pasta

August 7

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Wednesday

Thursday

Baked Ziti

Chicken Cordon Bleu

With Meatballs

AUGUST GRAB & GO

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$10

8/1 Veggie Lasagna or Corned Beef & Cabbage Lasagna Served with Salad & Bread Corned Beef served w/Potato, Carrots & Bread

With Mashed Potatoes

*8/7 Stuffed Chicken or Mac & Cheese (Red) Chicken Served w/Potato, Veggie & Bread Pasta served w/Salad & Bread

8/8 Turkey or Ravioli Marinara

Troy Elks July Dinners 134 N. Greenbush Rd. • 518-283-1193 We need your support as customers at our July fund raisers so we can continue to best/serve our community. Wednesday Night Dinners $11.00 Serving 4PM6:30PM Includes coffee/tea & dessert. Take outs available Friday Night Dinners $12.00 Serving 5pm-7:30pm Includes salad, coffee/tea & dessert.

7) 4miles west of Northway Exit 6, on Wednesday, August 21st, from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. The $12.00 Dinner will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, roll& butter and dessert or 1/2 chicken for $8.00. Take out only.

Ravioli served w/Salad & Bread Turkey with Mashed, Veggie & Bread

*8/14 Roast Pork or Tortellini alla Vodka Pork Served with Potato, Veggie & Bread Tortellini served w/Salad & Bread

8/15 Italian Meatloaf Ravioli Pomodoro

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STEAK NIGHT

8/2 & 8/3 •Juicy, HandCarved Steaks •Jumbo Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer

AUGUST 2nd

Karaoke with DJ Sal

SUMMER SPECIALS

• Oysters on Ice • Summer Salads

AUGUST 3rd

Frank Palangi

• Fresh Mint

Mojiitos

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Ravioli served with Salad and Bread Meatloaf w/Potato, Veggie & Bread

*8/21 Roast Beef or Stuffed Shells Beef served w/Potato, Veggie & Bread Shells served with Salad and Bread

8/22 Broiled Haddock or Sausage & Peppers Both served with Starch, Veggie & Bread *8/28 Spaghetti & Meatball or Turkey Dinner Spaghetti served w/Salad & Bread Turkey w/Potato, Veggie & Bread

*Grab & Go is at EG Farmers Market Wednesday • 4-7pm 10 Community Way (Between Library & YMCA)

Thursday Pick Up at Carol’s Place 3-6pm

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Salem United Methodist Church hosts its Drive Thru only Lobster Dinner, Thursday, August 15, 2019. Menu includes Garden Tossed Salad, Whole Lobster with Baked Potato and Corn, Cake for dessert. Dinner is from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Cost is $20.00 per person. Advanced reservations are required for this dinner and must be in no later than Tuesday, August 13. Reservations can be made by call/text George at 518-603-1296 or call/text Carol at 518-330-7609. SUMC is located at 349 Shaver Road (off Route 150). Visit our website: wslsumc.wordpress.com

reserve their order of BBQ chicken. The most succulent BBQ Chicken you will ever eat. Pick up your order between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. ½ Chicken or Full Dinner. Call 518-674-2309 day of BBQ.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Antonio Delgado

A Family Outing

We are experiencing a major improvement here in the 19th Congressional District in our access to our Representative. Democracy works when people have the opportunity to express their concerns and wishes to elected representatives who value their views. Congressman Antonio Delgado has been exceptionally active in making himself available to his constituents by holding town meetings throughout the District as well as meetings with community groups. He has shown us that he is ready to listen and to work for solutions. I have been encouraged by the thoughtful responses I have received when I have phoned or written his office; an emailed letter from the Congressman and, on occasion, a phone call from a staff member. This tells me my voice matters. We all have a role in making our democracy work. A healthy democracy needs us to participate responsibly rather than just complaining. I appreciate Delgado’s ability to use words that lessen overheated political rhetoric. He pursues collaboration over partisanship. From the time he was elected, Congressman Delgado has listened to his constituents, done his research, and made thoughtful informed decisions. This is the kind of leadership I applaud in our representatives. Priscilla Fairbank, Poestenkill

I almost didn’t walk that way this morning after hearing a warning bark from he third house on the right where a hostile dog flings doggie insults at my dog, Sophie whenever we pass. Fortunately our enemy was just hopping into the family car; the coast was clear, so we proceeded. This section of Eastern Union Turnpike is straight but dippy. Up ahead I saw a large buck unhurriedly crossing the road. There was a car approaching. Close behind the buck was a doe, and behind the doe straggled three tiny fawns. I was enthralled by the scene but almost paralyzed with fear. With the dips in the road, would the driver see them, and brake in time? Holding my breath, I watched as the little family made the crossing safely. The tableau had been so beautiful, the relief so great, I had to share it with someone, but no one was there except Sophie, and she didn’t get it. As the car passed me; I gave an enthusiastic “thumbs up” and waved wildly (Actually, I almost did a cartwheel). From inside the care there were vigorous answering waves and happy smiles. Mutual wonder and relief flowed between us. There was joy in the sharing -- no words were necessary. It lifted my day, even my week. Naomi Boel, Averill Park

48th Annual Festival Of Nations

games, puzzles, greeting cards, household items, knick-knacks, Avon collectibles. We will be open on Thursday August 1st from 3 to 6 and on Saturday August 3rd from 9 to 2. As always, we can accept donations only when we are open. The shop, located at 1249 Third Street in Rensselaer, is on CDTA bus route #214. Enter through the parking lot on the Catherine Street side and be amazed.

TERESA MARIE MOSHER,

It has been ﬁve years since God called you home. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. Your beauty, your love, and your life touched so many people, and we have continued to share and spread the love you gave us. You were amazing. Thank you for being part of our lives and loving us so much. ILYVM

Nobody To Call

Celebrate Stephentown 2019 Is Coming August 16-18 Greetings from Celebrate Stephentown HQ: Three months from today we’ll be kicking off Celebrate Stephentown 2019, the third annual edition of our town-wide, grassroots festival here in Stephentown, New York. More than two dozen events are already in the works with our farms,

Feathers Along the Mohawk

Old man picks up the phone, Fixing to call his mother. Had a question ‘bout the old days. She would have the answer. And then, he remembered... His mother was gone; Died a few years back... Leaving a void in his life He could ask his brother, Or maybe call his cousin, but Hell, they were his age; Knew ‘bout what he did. He quickly took stock: Mom was gone... Grandpa gone a long time ago. Not a single aunt or uncle left. There was nobody to call... His kids/grandkids called him these days He suddenly realized he was perched At the top of the family tree. He put the phone down....! Lloyd Barnhart, West Sand Lake businesses, churches and service organizations all working together to present three special days of family-friendly fun. Please mark the third weekend in August on your calendar and keep your eyes open for future updates. A great way to find out more about what we do and why is on social media, where we’d be glad to connect with you on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thanks so much for

your interest and support; and we can’t wait to show you all the things we love about living here in “the only Stephentown on Earth.” ~Scott Menhinick Founder & Co-Organizer, Celebrate Stephentown, LLC

LOCAL NEWS.

by Jeff Scherer

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop Ever-evolving, ever-improving, the Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop has earned an excellent reputation by offering quality merchandise at bargain prices. The shop features clothing for babies through adults, shoes, jewelry,

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October 20: The 48th Annual Festival of Nations will be held at The Egg on Sunday, October 20,

12-5pm. We are pleased to announce that Miss Gloria Doudoukjian, daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Stepanos Doudoukjian, will participate in the Festival of Nations as ‘Miss Armenia.’ Congratulations to the Doudoukjian Family! In the coming weeks, Rafi Topalian will be available at the church following services on Sundays for information on admission and/or raffle tickets, sponsorship ad participation, and general information. Or, for more information, contact Rafi at (518) 2722000 or rafitop@aol.com.

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FULL TIME Brunswick Physical Therapy is looking for a FT assistant office manager with medical billing experience. Starting pay min. $14 per hour depending on experience. Call (518) 326-9272 or fax resume to (518) 326-9273. HELP WANTED Accepting applications for: HVAC Service Technician, CDL Driver with Hazmat, FT Laborer. Hart’s Fuel Service, Inc. 456 NY 150 Wynantskill, NY 12198 Send resume to: jenhart@nycap.rr.com Or call for more info: 518-283-1515, M-F 8-4:30pm HELP WANTED ON THE FARM. F/T, P/T. SCHODACK, NY. CALL FOR INFORMATION. (518) 461-4469 Well established Equal Opportunity Employer looking to hire construction workers. No experience necessary. FT employment opportunities with great benefits. Must have a current driver’s license, a reliable means of transportation, willingness to travel, and must be able to comply with Drug Free Workplace policies. Please call (518) 766-9360 for more info.

PART TIME Seeking caregiver to join our team of home care helpers for pleasant 66 year old gentleman with memory loss. Multiple shifts open. Training provided. South Troy. Email experience and interest to family at garyhcare@gmail.com

CHEVROLET GARAGE SALES Multi family huge garage sale. Aug. 2-3, 9-3. 459 County Route 7, Nassau. Tools, books, electrical, plumbing, camping, hunting, garden equipment. No clothes. Something for everyone!

FLEA MARKETS ANTIQUE FAIR AND FLEA MARKET Aug 3rd & 4th at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte. 29, Greenwich NY. $4 admission. (Sat. 8a-5p, Sun 9a-4p) Featuring over 225 dealers. GREAT FOOD. Early-Bird Friday (8/2 - 7a-4p - $10). RAIN or SHINE. Call (518) 331-5004, fairgroundshows.com

CASH for your unwanted books, (larger amounts) older magazines, early photos, postcards, records, maps, sports cards, etc. Will consider any old paper items. Save this ad. (518) 487-1944

MOTORCYCLE/MOPEDS 2009 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. Fully dressed. Needs a battery. $13,000. (518) 779-0073. Serious inquiries only.

CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney cleaning & repairs. insured, experienced. Don Bradley (518) 674-2444 CLEANOUTS Specializing in residential and commercial clean-ups, attics, basements, garages, estates, demo. Simple Solutions. Mark (518) 466-3369. Since 1999. CUSTOM REUPHOLSTERING Chairs, love seats, cushions. Call/ text Lesley (518) 466-4773 CUSTOM STONEWORK Patios, firepits, retaining walls, new sidewalks, sidewalk repair. Any kind of masonry/concrete work. (518) 423-0946 DIVORCE MAKE DIVORCE EASY! Papers prepared $349. One signature req’d. Includes poor person app. (518) 274-0380 Dumpsters Lowest rates possible 6,8,10,12, 15, 20, 25, 30 yard sizes. Ed LaplacaW.S.L. Cell phone (518) 378-1080

2000 Camaro T-top, Standard shift, V6. 50,000 miles, good cond. Asking $4,000 (518) 674-5375

CHILD CARE PROVIDED Nassau: School age child care, before and after school. Licensed. All school districts. (518) 766-2095

WANTED TO BUY All antiques, signs, records, old instruments & knives & tools, old video game equip, more. Estates. 518-801-4673

CHEAPER THAN DUMPSTERS Old appliances and furniture REMOVED FROM YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. Small or Large jobs. CLEANOUTS. Call Bill the Junkman at (518)256-6124. Credit cards accepted.

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Siena Grad. 25+ yrs. exp. No job too small. (518) 475-8782 www.accountingdave.com $ASAP CASH FOR JUNK CARS $100-$500. Free pick-up. (518) 365-3368 A-Z SERVICES All interior and exterior needs. Roofs, decks, siding, painting, floors and remodels. 10+ yrs. exp. Call Jake (518) 522-0630 BUYING GOLD & SILVER Highest cash prices paid. Jewelry, vintage costume and turquoise, coins, watches, knives, military, toys, antiques, etc. 40+ yrs. exp. Call Joe first. (518) 669-2274

ELECTRICIAN Lammon Electric. Fully lic. & ins. 30 yrs. exp. Res/Comm. Panel upgrades. (518) 274-5100 FAST FIX HEATING and PLUMBING LLC 24 hr. service, fully ins. 26 yrs. exp. Installs/ replacements, tuneups, trouble shooting. Fixing all your heating & plumbing needs. (518) 256-1346. FENCING Backyard fencing. All types of fencing. Install and Repair. (518) 451-0531 FIREWOOD $200/cord, creen. Cut, split and delivered. Buy while supplies last. Honest and dependable servie. Call Harvey 518-338-5898 FIREWOOD Order now! All hardwood, cut, split, delivered. $180/cord. Quick delivery. (518) 658-2303 GLASS/SCREEN REPAIR Broken glass, torn screens repaired. Home repairs. Makes house calls. (518) 203-8595 HANDYMAN Light plumbing, light electrical, hot water tanks, roofing siding. Carpentry work, exerior / interior painting. Junk removal. Free est, over 30 years exp. (518) 416-1005

HANDYMAN 30 yrs. exp. Kitchens, baths, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc. (518) 526-1604 HANDYMAN Remodeling, carpentry, decks, porches, masonry, int./ext. paint, fences, doors/windows, gutters, all repairs. Free est. c (518) 669-0814 or (518) 271-9161 HOUSE CLEANING Call today for an estimate on a onetime deep cleaning or regularly scheduled cleanings. Excellent references. Linda (518)222-9734 HOUSECLEANING GLEAM TEAM. Res/ Office. 44 yrs. local experience. FULLY INS. Gift certs. Exc. refs. (518) 477-7566 JOEYJUNK.COM Junk removal service. Res/Comm/ Government. We will remove all items from the room they are in. Attics, basements, barns, land cleanup, demo available. Single item, or entire estate. $12 & $20 yard dumpsters available to rent. (518) 237-JUNK (5865)

PAINTING INT/EXT. AA Season’s Best Painting & Contracting Svc. 20 yrs. exp. Member of BBB. Ins. & refs. Major credit cards accepted. (518) 424-0078 POOL FILLING Will fill your pool with clean water. Delivery 7 days/ wk. Jack (518) 279-9451/ 256-3778 Lv msg PRESSURE WASHING Decks, and stained, houses, concrete. We wash anything. Painting. H (518) 203-7166 or (518) 618-8051 PRESSURE WASHING Houses, decks, and more. Prof. srvc. & equipment. Kingsway Contracting. (518) 488-4294 RON’S TREE SERVICE Fully insured, free est. Firewood & logging, tree removal, stump grinding, lot clearing, chipping and hauling. It’s not all about the money, we do more for less. (518) 538-2270 ROOF Free estimates, fully insured. Quality work. Call anytime. (518) 368-3716

LANDSCAPING Lawn mowing, Spring/Fall Clean ups, Mulching, Power washing, Shrub planting, Landscaping, Tree trimming. Free est. Call Dave at Reo Landscaping. (518) 858-3881 LANDSCAPING Topsoil, Gravel, Mulch. Delivery. Cleanouts & hauling avail. Free est. (518) 451-0531 LAWN CARE Mowing, weeding, shrubs, brush removal, mulching, gutter cleaning, pressure washing & much more. Fully ins. Doing things you don’t want to. Call Bill (518) 256-5430 MASONRY All phases, new & old. Brick, block, concrete, stone work. Fully insured. Shawn (518) 577-0962

ROOF REPAIR No job too small. Fully insured, free estimates Holland Roofing (518) 451-9325

MASONRY & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION All phases, retaining wall specialist. Fully insured. Call John (518) 269-6804

SEPTIC SERVICE Tanks cleaned, group rates avail. Call a neighbor! Gene (518) 674-5223

MIKE’S PUMPS & WATER SOFTENERS Repair & replace. 30 yrs. exp. DEC reg. NGWA cert. Sen. disc. (518) 233-4367 PAINTING Interior & Exterior. Decks, pressure washing, drywall repair. Handyman & odd jobs. Fully ins. Doing things you don’t want to. Call Bill (518) 256-5430 PLUMBING & HEATING Repairs, installs, services. Licensed, experienced, certified. (518) 283-2331

SEAMLESS GUTTERS DanDan the Gutter Man. Cleaning available. Fully insured. (518) 272-3600 SEAMLESS GUTTERS Gutter Guy. Cleaning and repair also avail. Fully ins. 30+ yrs. exp. (518) 339-3231 SEPTIC CLEANING SAND LAKE SEPTIC Tanks cleaned, repair, new installation. (518) 674-3000

STUMP ’N GRIND Stump grinding. Got stumps? Call Stump’N Grind. (518) 301-5712 TREE SERVICE Brush, tree, shrub removal & trimming. Also small building demolition. Insured and experienced. Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444 TREE SERVICE C & S Tree and Property Services. Free ests. Insured. Sean Finn (518) 491-4206 TREE SERVICE Scheffler’s Tree Service. Removal, pruning, trimming. Ins. Free est. Bill (518) 479-9749 TREE SERVICE Stump Busters of Wynantskill. Tree & stump removal. 24 hour service. (518) 286-1865 or (518) 573-7464 TV & STEREO REPAIR Antennas installed to get free local stations. Small appliances, vintage stereo repair. In home service. 30 yrs. exp. (518) 272-0475 Paul VINYL SIDING, WINDOWS AND DOORS AA Season’s Best Painting & Contracting. 20 yrs. exp. Member of BBB. Ins. & refs. Major credit cards accepted. (518) 424-0078 WINDOW CLEANING Ken’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured. Comm./Res. 40-yrs. family exp. (518) 766-4975

OPEN HOUSES

SEPTIC SERVICES Pumping, repairs, installations. Sewer & drain cleanin. A.P. Septic. (518) 674-0908

SHADES OF GREEN Specializes in hosta & perennials for shade. Tues-Fri. 10a-4p. 2036 Cook Rd. Charlton. (518) 882-5433. lotsahosta.com STONE & DIRT DRIVEWAYS Repairs, excavation, ditching, drainage, stone & gravel & topsoil deliveries. Free estimates, insured. (518) 258-4092 STUMP WRECKER Professional and insured. Call for your free estimate. (518) 301-4186 www.stumpwrecker.com

8/3, 10a-12p, CAMP FOR SALE by owner, $69,900-Snyder’s Lake area, 22 Burns Ave, Wynantskill, or live in year-round. 3BR - 1 w/ W/D hook-ups. 1Ba. 700 Sq/ft total. New flooring/paint - 100AMP electric, propane, town sewer. Well water/ Town water hookup if desired. 2 sheds on lot. Updates in the last 6 yrs inc well pump, bladder tank, HW heater & furnace. Lot size: 8,276 sq. ft. APSD & No. Greenbush Property taxes $1,700/yr. Sat. 8/3, 1-3. Open House. $179,900. 3 unit Averill Park. Owner will hold mortgage. 3031 NY 43. Jim LaPorte, Howard Hanna. (518) 588-6755.

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OPEN HOUSES OPEN HOUSE 8/4, 1-3. $422,000. New lower price. Spectacular 4 BR, 2.1 bath. 2 car garage on 2.26 acre lot. Rt. 150, West Sand Lake. Turnkey. Jim LaPorte, Howard Hanna. (518) 588-6755 Open House, Sunday, 8/4, 3 Deerfield Drive, Troy, 11am-2pm; 4 bedroom, nice colonial near golf course, swimming pool.

RENSSELAER COUNTY Subdivision wanted, with water, will pay top price call Bryce (518) 928-1231

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LAND 4.7 Acres on Maple Hill Rd., Schodack. Possible home bldg lot. 100 Ft of frontage, Public water at road. Near I-90/NYS Thruway, $25,000, MLS #201925564. Dom Indelicato, Howard Hanna Real Estate. (518) 573-5227

Waterfront $529,999, Halfmoon, 89 Canal Rd, 3BR, 2BA, 2200 sqft passive solar, .86acres, private, quiet with 900 sqft 2BR carriage house. Mint condition, low maintenance, boat, docks. View on YouTube 89 Old Canal Rd, Halfmoon, NY. Call builder/owner (518) 522-2645

Land for sale. 30 acres. Mostly cleared, in Schodack. (518) 371-1309 or (518) 369-4197

RESIDENTIAL WANTED Cash 4 Your Home, no fee, Call Bryce (518) 928-1231 House wanted to rent up to $1500 10-15 minutes from RPI; Call Bryce (518) 928-1231

August events at Rensselaer Public Library

Lic. Associate Real Estate Broker Staging & Amazing Photography, Relocation Assistance, Downsizing Pro, Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Real Estate Services

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New Condominiums starting at $215,900 Phase 5 NOW OPEN!

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Call Stuart Nippes 518 858-6534 • www.alani-realty.com

It’s a Universe of Stories for Summer Reading. Come in any time we are open and tell us about what you are reading to get prizes. Ages 2-12. Runs June 29 to August 17. Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Teen Anime ClubThursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Space Lab Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 8/7- Robots & 8/14- Planets Galaxy Craft- Saturday August 3 at 1 PM. Create an out-of-this world craft! Ages 6-17. Flying Saucers- Tuesday August 6 at 1 PM. Make a fun alien spacecraft! Ages 6-11. Glow Party Saturday August 10 at 1 PM. Turn off the lights, turn up the music and glow in the dark! Ages 6-17. Tang Museum craftThursday August 15 at 11 AM. Create a work of art with the Tang Museum. Ages 5-12, must be signed up to participate. Martian Magic ShowSaturday August 17, 1 PM. Blast off with magician Ron Cain! Ages 4-12. Please sign up. This will be our “end of summer” party and we will be giving out

RESIDENTIAL WANTED I BUY HOUSES! CASH!! Any price, area or condition. FAST FAIR OFFERS! (518) 441-6376 Investor from Boston wants RPI investment - Call Maury at Bryce (518) 961-0060 Sell your Home - Call Kyle at Bryce (518) 488-0434

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS Rt 43, N Greebush, 1 Bdr, Kit/living combo. $625/mo., first, last and security required. Elec not incl, propane & garbage incl. No pets, no smoking. (518) 286-3061

prizes. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, seehttp://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook. com/RensselaerLibrary.

All You Can Eat Breakfast The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, NY will have it’s monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, August 3rd from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea.

New Date for Oakwood’s lecture on RUSSELL SAGE, The Money King The Friends of Oakwood will offer a lecture on Thursday August 8 at 7pm at the Earl Chapel. Please note this is a change in date from our brochure listing. Call to register: 518-328-0090. Pay on arrival. $15.pp. Michael Barrett will present the intriguing details of the life of Russell Sage. A quintessential Robber Baron of the Gilded Age, Sage was most likely the wealthiest man in America at the time of his death in 1906. His wife’s reaction to his passing is

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS North Greenbush studio. $600, heat included. No smoking, no pets. Lease. (518) 479-7039 Nassau. 1 BR, $650/ mo. Electric not incl. Snow removal, garbage inc. Pool, laundry on premises. No pets. (702) 513-2953 or (702) 513-2952 1 BR Averill Park, quiet country setting. $655+ utilities & security. No pets, no smokers. (518) 283-4366

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS 2 BR Apt. West Sand Lake Village. No Smoking, No Pets. $730. (518) 674-1111 Cohoes island 1st floor apartment for rent, 2 bedroom, newly renovated, $850; call Jill at Bryce 518-330-7299.

HOUSE RENTALS Grafton, 3 BR house. No smoking, no pets. $1400. Very private. (276) 768-0993

Wynantskill apartment for rent, 1 bedroom, $780 per month, includes utilities, Call Jill at Bryce 518-330-7299.

one of the greatest stories of philanthropic retaliation in American history. Light refreshments will follow. Presented by the Friends of Oakwood, a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer group working to support the preservation and maintenance of the non-sectarian chapel and grounds of Troy’s still-active historic 19th C. Oakwood Cemetery. New members are always welcome. Coming Next: FULL MOON TWILIGHT TOUR AUGUST 15 – 6PM $15.pp Call to register 518-328-0090 Pay on arrival.

New York Tech Student-Athlete Shalie Frierson Named to ECC Academic Honor Roll New York Institute of Technology Athletics placed 134 student-athletes on the East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2018-19 academic year, including Shalie Frierson of Troy.

Donald Graham Named to NYIT President’s List Donald Graham of Troy has been named to the Spring President’s List at New York Institute of Technology. Graham made the list while working toward a degree in Architec-

ture (B.Arch.). Graham was one of 1019 students so honored. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours without any incomplete grades.

Columbia High School Class of ’79 40th year reunion The Columbia High School Class of ’79 40th year reunion will be held on Friday, November 29th, 6:30-11:30 pm at The Century House in Latham. Details on Columbia High School Class of ‘79 Facebook page.

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8 WASHINGTON PARK, LLC Art. of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 7/10/2019. Off. Loc.: Rensselaer Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process to The LLC, c/o Michael Ryan Hogan, 8 Washington Place, Apt. 1, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. E11EVEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY 6/21/2019. Off. Loc.: Rensselaer Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail process: c/o Justin Vanauken, 128 S Waldron Ln, Wynantskill, NY 12198. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. "JB COX PROPERTIES LLC ("LLC") is a limited liability company. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on June 20, 2019. LLC’s office is located in Rensselaer County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process to LLC at P.O. Box 111, Troy, New York 12182. Purpose of LLC is any lawful activity." LEGAL NOTICE: Please take notice of the formation of HAYLOFT CONTRACTING & DESIGN, LLC, a limited liability company authorized to engage in any lawful purpose. HAYLOFT CONTRACTING & DESIGN, LLC, is located in Rensselaer County and maintains a postal address of 765 Pinewoods Road, Melrose, New York 12121. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on July 9, 2019. The Secretary of State is designated as agent for service of process upon HAYLOFT CONTRACTING & DESIGN, LLC.

NOTICE of formation of 501 Campbell LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 7/16/2019. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 83 Pinewoods Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: any lawful activities. Notice of Formation of Lauren Abbott Design LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/17/2019. Rensselaer County SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNYY shall mail copy of process to: 1921 Hampton Place Blvd, Troy NY 12180. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: My 3 Labs, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/16/19. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 3 Fairbanks Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: I.C.E. Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 5/28/2019. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, P.O. Box 83 Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Flatley’s, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 24, 2019. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC: 409 Second Avenue, Troy, New York 12182. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Fat Crow Gourmet, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 9, 2019. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 206 North Lake Ave, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. R. L. HAUGHT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed on 03/29/2019. Office; Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 68 Campbell Ave, Castleton NY 12033. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. WAYPOINT COMPUTER NORTH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/ 25/19. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Waypoint Media Cafe LLC, 65 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Notice of Sale A 2013 Subaru VIN# JF1GJAH66DH02210, Owner Linda A. Montanye, is to be sold on 8/12/19 at 8:00 a.m. at Wait’s Garage 153 Snyders Corner Rd. Wynantskill, NY

NOTICE OF FORMATION DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: SPARTAN SURGICAL SOLUTIONS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with NY Secretary of State, July 15, 2019. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. Office: in Rensselaer County. Secretary of State is agent for process against LLC and shall mail copy to 20 St. Anthony Lane, Rensselaer, NY 12144. "NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. FSS Property Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/10/19. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 18 Council Hill Way Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ONB Development, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 10, 2019. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 7, Rensselaer. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. WOLF BEARD GAMES LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/28/2019. Office: Rennselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 34 Bateman Rd, East Nassau NY 12062. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Capital Dist. Chapter of the Embroider’s Guild of America Do you enjoy needlework? Would you like to stitch with others that have similar interests? Whether you are a beginner or have experience, come join us. The NY Capital District Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America meets in various locations and at various times. The Day Group meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Blooming Grove Reformed Church in Defreetsville. Evening meetings are offered in two locations: The Community Room at The Terrace at Beverwyck in Slingerlands from 7p-9p on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and from 6:30p9p in the Fellowship Hall of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Clifton Park on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. In addition, there are specialty interest groups that also meet. For more information, check out our website at http://www. nycapega.org or on facebook.com/nydcega.

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Riders Mills Historical Association: Stop The Bleed

Check our Facebook page for updates if weather is a concern: On Thursday August 15th at 6:00pm the Friends of Oakwood will present their next Full Moon Twilight Tour. Led by Oakwood volunteer Heidi Klinowski, we will look inside the opulent Gardner Earl Chapel, to take advantage of the western sunlight streaming through the vibrant stained glass windows. Then we will walk to the monuments of some of Oakwood’s interesting ‘residents’, where we’ll hear their stories. Uncle Sam’s grave and the panoramic overlook at sunset are included highlights of this walking tour. And of course we’ll hope for clear views of the full moon. On Saturday August 17th at 9am Oakwood presents a NEW tour, Millers, Merchants and Collar Makers. Troy and Rensselaer County Historian Kathy Sheehan will lead us on a walking tour to the gravesites of some of the workers of Troy’s 19th and early 20th C. She will tell us about their jobs and the kinds of contributions they made to our area. Hannah Lord Montague is sure to be included. Do you know why? Tuesday August 20th at 6pm is the date for Oakwood’s popular FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT. Just $10. per Family, payable on arrival. We will search a new area this year with clues for readers and non-readers. Prizes go to all children who complete the hunt. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the chapel flagpole and we will caravan to the hunt site. In case of rain, we will call if your reservation includes your phone number. Coming Next: ADULT SCAVENGER HUNT Friday September 13th!

Riders Mills Historical Association is proud to present, “Stop the Bleed” a program by Albany Medical Center, developed for a nonmedical audience to address the needs of the immediate responder to control life-threatening bleeding until help arrives. Stop the Bleed, a national awareness campaign and a call to action, was launched in October 2015 and is intended to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death before professional rescuers arrive. There will be a 30 minute lecture with 45-60 minutes with hands-on training. Thomas Moran will present this life saving program. Dr. Moran is the Trauma Education, Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Albany Med Trauma Program traumaprogram@amc.edu. He is a Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, EMT-Paramedic, Clinical Instructor, HVCC Paramedic Program, Rescue Captain, Niskayuna Fire District #2, Commissioner, Niskayuna Fire District #2, National Ski Patrol, Maple Ski Ridge. The event will be held at 1 PM on August 3rd at the Malden Bridge Community Center; 1087 Albany Turnpike; Old Chatham, NY For more information please visit www.ridersmillsschoolhouse.org Riders Mills Historical Association is a 501(c)(3) corporation and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Contact Maria Cosenza ridersmills@ gmail.com

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Appraisers Roadshow Benefitting Dance Crazy, a not-for-profit that teaches ballroom dance in local schools. Sunday, August 4, 9:30 to 6:00, American Legion Post #1520, 4 Everett Road Ext., Albany, NY 12205. Antiques and collectibles appraised; $5 per item evaluated. www.dancecrazykids. org 518-526-8775

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