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Capital Community Voices will present “A Northern Lights Noel,” a program of classical carols and popular holiday songs on Sunday, December 18th at 3:00 pm at Genet Elementary School, Route 4, East Greenbush.

The program will feature carols from places from which the aurora borealis can be experienced including Norway, Sweden, and Russia and the state of Alaska. Popular holiday selections will include the Polar Express medley, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, and White Christmas.

The audience will have an opportunity to sing along with traditional carols.

The chorus is directed by Julie Panke and will be accompanied by Malcolm Kogut, piano, Randy Jennings, bass, and James Iacketta, percussion.

Ticket prices for the concert are $15 for general admission and $12 for seniors and students.

Burden Lake house currently a rental, may become a home

By SHAYLA COLON

Christopher Woodyard and his partner, Austin Nelson, always wanted to own a home. They just weren’t sure when that time would come.

Woodyard enjoys browsing through real estate listings for fun, marveling at all of the possibilities.

But after spotting a listing for a large — and in serious need of some TLC — lakeside property in March 2020 in Rensselaer County, he was struck.

Time and time again, images of that big brown log cabin would pop into his head. After multiple visits to the site with real estate agents, he

and Nelson purchased the house in 2021 and began what would become a yearlong renovation bonanza.

The two still remember their first impressions of the house.

“It almost felt like you’re walking into a(n empty) convention center ... really big and where you get to put all these tables, chairs and actually define the rooms to make it feel ... cozy,” Woodyard said.

The house was a great open space with almost no definition, or stairs. Nelson and Woodyard remember climbing an aluminum ladder just to get between floors.

In its previous life, the property was home to a YMCA camp before becoming a dilapidated shell of a structure where local high school kids used to party, according to Nelson.

One of those camp bunks still stands with decades-old notes from campers. And when walking around Averill Park, some people stop Nelson and Woodyard to rave about the good times they had there, back in the day.

Nelson said there was a lot of interest in the house, but he thinks people were afraid to leap. Granted, this was a first. But Nelson and Woodyard believed it was worthwhile.

They began renovating the house immediately. A builder came on site visits to help them imagine what the space would be. The couple also used an app, Keyplan 3D, that allowed them to build blueprints.

Walls were moved to give the kitchen a lakeside view and hallways were planted in open spaces to create separation between rooms. They added a deck off the kitchen and then re-did a deck down by the water at the Burden Lake house. Just when they finished one part of the renovation, the two said they found themselves wanting to do more. After

Groups filll gaps in need by working at ground level

By KATHERINE KIESSLING

Care deserts, areas with limited access to health and social care resources, exist throughout the Capital Region. Geography and socioeconomic disparity play major roles in restricted access, but the struggle to meet basic needs — food, shelter and health — is becoming more widespread as individuals grapple with the pandemic and inflation.

The need for basic care continues to grow, often faster than community resource organizations can keep pace. But that hasn’t discouraged these groups from connecting communities,

particularly in hard-to-reach regions, with much needed help. If anything, it’s fueled their on-the-ground outreach.

Need next door

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 105,218 individuals in the Greater Capital Region (Albany, Columbia, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie counties) live below the federal poverty line. That’s 10 percent of the region’s population. But Peter Gannon, CEO of United Way of the Greater Capital Region, said the federal figure isn’t accurate. Those experiencing homelessness are often excluded from Census counts, and there are many households who technically earn above the federally defined poverty line but can’t afford basic necessities including housing, clothing, food, transportation, child care and health care.

To counter this, United Way uses a system called ALICE — which stands for access limited, income constrained, employed — to better capture the population in need. Gannon said in the Greater Capital Region, 41 percent of

households are considered ALICE or fall under the poverty line.

There are communities throughout the region that have traditionally had less access to resources — for example, Greene County’s rural landscape spreads community organizations thin geographically and historically marginalized groups are more concentrated in inner cities, increasing the demand for resources. But Gannon said those living in suburban regions like Colonie and Niskayuna are also struggling.

“It’s much more prevalent than people think,” Gannon said. “It’s a family with kids that your kids go to school with, it’s your co-workers. It’s everywhere.”

And needs are skyrocketing, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation widening existing gaps in care access. Cost of living continues to increase, Gannon said, but the country hasn’t kept pace as far as wages and opportunities through policy.

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The deck off the kitchen, to the right, was a new addition to this Burden Lake home, shown on Nov. 9.

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Who are the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park? We are a local organization whose mission it is to support and promote the environmental education and programming offered at Grafton Lakes State Park. We also support the park through various volunteer activities such as event staffing and trail maintenance.

We could use some help in order to continue to offer and support programs within the park.

You can become a friend by going to https:// www.friendsofgraftonlakes.org/membership and signing up or you can mail a check payable to: Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park, PO Box 163, Grafton, NY 12082.

Please include your name, address and email address. The rates are as follows: Individual $10, Family $15, Students/Seniors $5, Supporting member (silver) $35, Supporting member (gold) $100. You will receive a monthly newsletter and information on volunteering as events become available – volunteering is not mandatory. The Friends is a registered 501(C) (3).

If you would like to be a more active Friend, we would love for you to volunteer with us at one of our events or behind the scenes. You can let us know what you are interested in doing by emailing graftonlakesspvolunteer@gmail. com. If you are even more ambitious, we would love to have you consider becoming a docent or a board member by contacting us at friendsofgraftonlakesstatepark@gmail.com.

Please consider giving locally this Giving Tuesday. We appreciate any and all help!

Blue Christmas Prayer Service at Our Lady of Victory Church

Sunday, December 18th @ 3:00 pm. Our Lady Of Victory Church, 55 North Lake Avenue Troy.

Join us and bring a friend. This candlelight service of hope and comfort, acknowledges the difficulties many of us face… a loss or hardship such as death, an illness, a financial concern, loss of a job, an addiction, depression…or other reasons that makes celebrating Christmas a struggle.

In the midst of our pain and sadness, there is the

Highlight Acting Troupe Presents A Christmas Ornament

Highlight Acting Troupe is pleased to invite you to our upcoming holiday performance of “A Christmas Ornament”; an original comedy written by Ron Levan. Directed by Robin Dickinson with special guest Musical Director and Accompanist Marietta Mitchell.

Enjoy traditional songs of the season in this funny family friendly story set in NYC Christmas 1975. Performances will take place at the Brunswick Grange, 7 Grange Road, Troy.

Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd at 7:30pm as well as Sunday, December 4th at 2pm. To reserve at seat please call Ethel @ 518-237-6936.

Christmas Bazaar at Church of the Covenant

The Church of the Covenant in Averill Park will host its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday December 3. Come do your Christmas shopping at more than a dozen handcraft, gift, and food shops. You’ll find plenty of holiday-themed items, as well as year-round gifts and décor.

When you enter, get your Shop-All-Day form so you can shop at all the booths without having to pull out your wallet at each one. Pay as you leave, cash or checks only; we are not able to accept credit cards.

On the main level, visit The Doll Boutique with handmade doll clothing, the Pet Corner with gifts for your pet, the Sweet Shoppe with homemade candy and baked goods, Plants & Greens, Collectibles, The Country Store,

promise and comfort of the Lord.

Adoration Holy Hour immediately following the service.

“Drop and Shop” Children’s Activities

First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd. East Greenush

Are you a parent of children Pre-k - 5th grade and need some time to get Christmas shopping done? Sr. Youth group is hosting a “Drop and Shop” fundraiser.

We are inviting all children to come play games, make and eat bagel pizza, decorate Christmas cookies, and do crafts while parents get some Christ-

mas shopping done.

This will be held on December 11 from 11:30 am -2:30 pm the cost is $25.00 for one child, $40.00 for two children and $60.00 for three children. All adults have been background checked and have been through Safe Sanctuaries Training (which is training to prevent child abuse through the church). Please register your child by emailing Amber at Youthleaderamber@ gmail.com

Church of the Redeemer

Join us at 9:00, November 27 for Sunday service. Following the service, we will be decorating the

Handcrafts & Decorations, and Religious Items. Have lunch at the COC Cafe, specializing in chili, macaroni & cheese, sausage & peppers, assorted soups, and other homemade foods.

Downstairs, Yuletide for Youth has a cookie-decorating station and crafts for children, as well as the ever-popular Kids-Only store, where children do their own shopping and have their gifts beautifully wrapped, ready for giving.

The Church of the Covenant, also known as “The Round Church,” is at 3055 Route 43 near the blinking light in Averill Park, just west of Burden Lake Road.

A Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Presentation

On December 10, 2022 Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, NY will host the Poestenkill Light Reading Company’s presentation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

The night will begin with a homemade soup and bread dinner at 5:00 pm with the production at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to attend. Those who wish to attend the soup and bread dinner are asked to call (518) 283-6045 and leave a message.

Reservations are not mandatory but encouraged so we have enough food. There is no charge, but donations of a non-perishable food item and/or monetary gift to the Bread of Life Food Pantry or the Union Gospel Food Pantry in East Poestenkill will be accepted and appreciated.

Church for the Christmas season. We will also have coffee hour and socializing.

Bible Study on Wednesday November 30.is at 2:00.

Hot Mess Crafters meets November 30 at 10:00.

Thrift Shop will be open on Thursday, December 1 from 3-6 and again on Saturday, December 3 from 9-2. Come in to shop for winter coats, gift items, gift wrap, toys, and more including men’s’ and women’s’ party attire for celebrating. There are only 5 more Thrift Shop days before Christmas.

The Church of the Redeemer is an Episcopal church located on at

the corner of Third and Catherine Streets. There is handicap parking, a ramp in front, and a parking lot in the rear.

Fr. Robert Haskell may be emailed at rhaskell2@ nycap.rr.com

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Christmas Lights!

Join the Church of St. Joseph’s (Troy) on December 17th on a bus trip to the Christmas Festival of Lights at the National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette in Attleboro, Mass.

The cost is $50 per person. Proceeds to defer the cost of our new boiler. Registration by Dec. 1st Call Marge at (518) 2830254 for more details.

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Party to Benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Saturday, December 10th from 6pm-10pm

The Polish American Club, 507 1st Street, South Troy, will be holding a Benefit for “Sleep in Heavenly Peace”, a group that believes No Child Should Sleep on the Floor, by making and delivering Free bed to kids in need in the Capital District. Check them out on Facebook! DJ Rocky will be playing the tunes, Hors

d’oeuvres & Dessert Bar. $20 Donation at the door. Also, if you bring a kid’s bedding set (twin size) you’ll be included in a $100 Gift Card Raffle. And of course, there will be prizes for the Ugliest Sweater, Basket Raffles and 50/50. Questions call the Polish Club at 518-272-2676.

News From Averill Park CSD

The Off-Broadway Players Club put on its Fall performance of “The Single Man” recently. Bravo to everyone for putting together a fabulous show!

Logan Barsalow finished 13th out of 116 runners while Colin Brunelle placed 30th out of 115 runners during the NYSPHSAA Cross Country Championships. Both student-athletes were honored with the Section 2 Sportsmanship Award. Way to go, Logan and Colin!

All three elementary schools have Girls on the Run programs this year with more than 50 students in grades 3-5 participating. Recently, the groups came together to run a practice 5K! Great job, everyone!

As always, for the latest news from the District, please visit our website – averillpark.k12.ny.us. You can also follow AP on

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Submitted by Dr. James Franchini, Averill Park CSD Superintendent

Blue Christmas Service

Please put on your calendar our Blue Christmas Service, Sunday, December 18th 4pm.

Stephentown Federated Church 1513 Garfield Road, Stephentown, NY 12168- Honoring life and loss in the holidays.

The Christmas season is a time of nostalgia. Memories come flooding in--those of love and loss, gratitude and grief. Blue Christmas honors the fact that many of us feel a sense of loss during this season— loss of relationship, loss of trust, loss of job, loss of health, loss of faith, the loss of joy.

Authentic spirituality does not hide this truth, but instead allows us the space for honesty, reflection, and community. No matter your circumstance, this is an open service of candlelight, songs, prayers, and hope. The community is welcome. Handicapped accessible.

Community Caregivers

Community Caregivers, a Nonprofit agency, has continued to expand in Rensselaer County! We

have over 50 clients but not enough volunteers to serve all of these nice people. Are you looking to help someone in your community remain living independently with a little assistance from you? We need your help!

Our volunteers can take someone to the doctors, grocery or other errands as well as visiting and calling. We have a simple orientation process. Call Heidi Buono, Rensselaer County Service Coordinator, at (518)366-9173 or Meredith Osta, Volunteer Coordinator, at (518)4562898, if you would like to volunteer. To learn more or donate to our agency, see Community Caregivers.org.

Bereavement Support Group

Are you struggling with grief? Is this time of year particularly hard for you? The joy of the holidays may be difficult to embrace after the loss of a loved one, and the happiness of others can cause those experiencing grief to feel isolated and alone in their sadness. Albany Diocesan Cemeteries is here to let you know you’re not alone.

This group provides a safe and confidential place for those who are grieving to gather and share their stories, show compassion to one another, and

remember loved ones. Interested? Please join us for coffee and conversation.

December 14, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM at The Living Room Art Gallery at Historic St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave. Menands, NY 12204.

There is no fee to attend, but please pre-register with Kelly at (518) 3507679 or Kelly@ADCemeteries.org.

May peace and blessings be with you this Holiday season.

Thrift Shop

The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9- 12. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67.

A great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, toys, linens, puzzles and games, household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.

Historical Calendars

The 2023 North Greenbush Historical Calendars are now available for purchase. They contain

old time pictures including Frank Houser’s Store and Gas Station, the old Defreestville Hotel, the St.Jude’s Horse Show and much more. Calendars are for sale at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town Hall on Main Avenue Wynantskill (518) 283-4306.

The cost is $12.00 (exact change or check made out to the Town of North Greenbush.) If you want it mailed the cost is $15.

Deck the HallsMuitzeskill & Schodack Landing

Join your neighbors to celebrate the holidays. Decorate your home between 11/25/2022 - 1/1/2023. Register your street address by 12/9/2022 at 4cpmuitzeskill@gmail.com to win prizes and to be included on a list of decorated homes. The list of street addresses will be publicized. Prizes will be awarded by random drawing from registered addresses.

This event is organized by The Four Corners Partnership. The mission of The Partnership is to promote and provide quality activities and services that will contribute to the physical, emotional and social well-being of our community. FB.com/FCPcommunityhouse.

This year

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa will be visiting the Best-Luther Firehouse at 303 Old Best Road on Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00pm.

Santa will have a gift for each child that shares their Christmas wish. Refreshments will be available for children.

Stephentown Lighted Parade

Kick off the holiday season with the Stephentown Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 26

Come watch lighted tractors, side-by-sides, floats, fire trucks, cars, and marching groups as they parade through town from the Stephentown Fire Hall to the Veterans Park. The parade will culminate with the Annual Tree Lighting at the Veterans Park.

Popcorn and hot cocoa will be available at the Stephentown Fire Station on NY-43 where you can also leave donations of unwrapped toys for the annual Toy Drive.

The parade steps off at 5:30 PM with the tree lighting estimated at around 6 PM. The parade route begins at the Stephentown Fire Hall, proceeds down Grange Hall Road and onto Route 43 where it will head east and end at the Veterans Park (just before the intersection of Route 22.)

Winter Craft and Food Festival

Our fourth annual Winter Craft and Food Festival will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 9 AM to 2 PM at First Reformed Church, located at the corner of Main Avenue and Church Street, in Wynantskill.

You will be greeted with free donuts and hot beverages, while supplies last. Browse our beautiful, handcrafted items, our Second Chances (new or gently used) items, and take a chance to win a beautiful, homemade queen-size quilt. We will also feature home-canned pickles, jams, salsas, relish, pickled beets, chili sauce, and more! Our bake sale will feature lots of homemade goodies, specialty royal icing cookies, and platters of Christmas cookies.

Hot soup/chili will be available to eat-in or take home. And let’s not forget our homemade, then frozen, entrees - perfect for quick, microwave meals

during the busy holiday season - lasagna, shepherd’s pie, chicken potpie, macaroni and cheese, and complete pork dinners –sized for both families and singles.

Whether you are looking for that special gift or help with holiday meals and baking, we are here to serve you. Check out our Facebook page at frcwcommunity for pictures of featured items. If you have any questions, call 518-283-4420. Thank you for your support.

Luminary Full Moon Walk

Grafton Lakes State Park will host their second ever luminary walk. Last year was such an amazing turn out that this year we have doubled the number of lights and the length of the trail! The weather might be frightful, but up at Grafton, we will be enjoying s’mores, hot chocolate, and a trail lit by luminary lanterns and the full moon!

Come as a couple or bring out the whole family. The self-led approximately ½ mile trail is perfect for a romantic stroll, mesmerizing the kids, or anything in-between. Enjoy the sounds of the holidays, a warm cup of hot chocolate, or roast a marshmallow over the fire. Dogs comfortable with crowds are welcome. Must be contained on a six-foot leash.

The event will be held on Friday, Dec 9th from 5-8:30pm. $5 per person, ages 5 and under free. Cash only!

No registration required. Want to attend the event for free? We are looking for volunteers to assist for half of the event and then enjoy the other half. Contact graftonlakesvolunteers@parks. ny.gov if you are interested!

Burden Lake Ski Club

Join us on Sunday afternoons (7 WEEKS) starting in January 2023 from 2:00-6:30 PM for $278 for a lift ticket or $373 for a lift ticket with a one hour lesson. $40 lift ticket!! of $53 with a one hour lesson!

If you purchased online, a four-hour lift ticket is $104! Our club is now signed up to purchase passes on the Jiminy Peak website, please contact Kathy Andrews at 518488-8939 or email MAndrews13@nycap.rr.com for the link information.

This week’s Scholar Athlete of the Week is Logan Barsalow. Logan is a captain on the Varsity cross country team and runs on the outdoor track team in the spring. Logan also traditionally plays basketball in the winter, but due to an injury will be competing in indoor track this year. Logan was initially interested in running because her father was a strong runner. Logan tried cross country in seventh grade, and immediately fell in love with the sport. After a year of modified, Logan moved up to varsity, where she has remained since middle school. To prepare for her season, Logan traditionally trains twice a day over the summer. This can include lifting weights, going on a distance run, speed workouts, or pilates workouts. However, due to injury over the past two summers, Logan has had additional cross training biking and swimming.

Logan’s favorite part about her sport are her teammates. “They are really my best friends, we have an amazing team atmosphere.” For Logan, the most difficult part about cross country is the mentality needed to continue pushing herself through practice and races. Every year since eighth grade, Logan has managed to qualify for the state championship (with an exception in her sophomore year, when the race was not held due to the pandemic). Logan has fractured both her navicular bone and her second metatarsal in her right foot at different times, making it difficult to catch up in this year’s season. Logan worked hard to make up time and trusted the process to recover from her injury. Logan is especially proud of a meet in Hershey, Pennsylvania this year at Pennsylvania’s pre-states. “It was my first race back, and probably one of the most difficult courses I’ve ever raced. What scared me most wasn’t how physically out of shape I felt, but rather how mentally weak I felt.

Throughout the race I struggled with fears of re-injury, completely breaking down to the point where I almost dropped out. In all my years of running, dropping out of a race never crossed my mind. Even in the race I broke my foot, not finishing was simply never an option. However, this race really pushed my mental limits, and I am proud that I was able to push through and finish the race.”

We are collecting new or homemade scarves, hats, gloves and mittens to give to those in need this winter. Please stop by the North Greenbush Town Hall located @ 2 Douglas Street Wynantskill, New York and place your donations on our Christmas Giving Tree located in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Logan noted that this was an important moment for her; she realized that when she managed to overcome this she could manage any challenging race. After being injured for two athletic seasons, this year Logan’s goal was to make states again and to run a time close to her personal best. Logan also wanted to be a good captain, and to lead her team to be unified.

In addition to her athletic success, Logan excels academically. Logan has a 4.0 GPA while taking a rigorous course load, including Advanced Placement Biology, AP Physics, AP Government and Politics, and AP Language and Composition. Logan is a member of the National Honor Society, and was a junior coach of the youth road runners program. To help balance school and sports, Logan keeps a planner to organize her time. Logan also makes sure she prioritizes schoolwork over athletics, and is not afraid to stay after with a teacher when necessary. Logan also tries to balance her work with her social life, but recognizes that races and homework are more important than hanging out with friends.

Logan’s dad serves as her role model. Logan’s father has greatly influenced her as a runner, and Logan appreciates all of the support he has given her throughout the years. Logan works hard to listen to her father’s advice and to make him proud. Logan’s coaches and teammates also help her excel in her athletic career. All of Logan’s coaches across her sports have played a role in shaping her as an athlete and as a person, and her teammates have helped make running enjoyable. Logan’s parents have also been a constant source of support for her, and helped her stay focused on her goals when dealing with injuries. Logan would advise a younger runner to just enjoy the sport. “Running isn’t easy, but with the right people, it can turn into something you really love. I would tell them that in running, mental strength is more important than physical strength.

Everyone wants to give up when their legs get tired and their lungs start burning, but those are the moments that matter most. Those are the moments that set you apart from everyone else. You have to go into it with the attitude ‘I’m stronger than whatever temporary pain I will feel’.” Next year, Logan hopes to run in college. Logan is looking to enter the health science field, either as a physician assistant or physical therapist with a concentration in exercise science. We wish Logan the best as she finishes her senior year and prepares for college.

The closest entrance for the Town Clerk’s office when dropping off your donation would be the entrance by the Gazebo in our back parking lot. Please help us keep someone a little warmer this winter by donating to our Christmas tree.

If you should have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call my office @ 518-283-4306, Monday –Friday, 8-4 and we would be happy to assist you in any way that we can.

Troop 1762 Girl Scouts shopped for food and personal hygiene products for people in need within their community. This is the fifth year in a row that they have purchased food for The Anchor Food Pantry around the Thanksgiving holiday.

they also purchased personal hygiene products as part of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York’s 2022 Sweets & Treats Service Project. These items were donated to veterans at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk

Averill Park Fire Department Breakfast Sandwich Fundraiser

Let the fire company prepare made-to-order breakfast sandwiches for you and the family. Please support our Breakfast Sandwich Fundraiser being held Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the Averill Park Fire Station located at 35 Eastern Union Turnpike.

Drive up and order your choice of ham, bacon or sausage on this 2-egg delicious sandwich prepared on Bella Napoli hard rolls, served with a hash brown

for just $6 each!! In addition, fresh Bella Napoli donuts will also be available for you to purchase.

We really appreciate your support and invite you to stop in and see what we do. This is a very rewarding activity for someone who would like to volunteer to help others in their community as both firematic and non-firematic members. We would love to talk to you more about the opportunity.

Pizza and Wings with Santa East Schodack Fire Company Pizza & Wings Night

Please join us on Sat.,

December 3rd for our monthly Pizza Night.

Eat-in or Take-Out available. Santa will be making an appearance to visit with all the kids.

Menu includes: Fresh made pizza-Cheese(red or white) $10, extra toppings $1.50 whole pizza and $1.00 half pizza each. “The Works”- $15 , chicken wings- 10 for $10, mozzarella sticks- six for $4, and a bowl of salad - $3.

Serving begins at 4:00, call 518- 479-3366 (after 2:00) to order ahead.

Pizza Nights will be the first Saturday of the month till June.

Holiday Potluck Dinner at Stephentown Historical Society

The Stephentown Historical Society will hold its holiday potluck dinner to Sunday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road (off Garfield Road), Stephentown.

Elizabeth Goodermote will tell about “Christmas Songs of the Past.” The society will elect officers and board members at the meeting.

For the dinner, bring a dish large enough to share: main course, side dish or dessert. Beverages

and table service will be provided. Instead of a gift exchange, a monetary collection will be taken to support the Stephentown Food Pantry.

All meetings are free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For information, phone (518) 733-0010.

Apple Pies for Sale at FRCW

Once again the kitchen at First Reformed Church in Wynantskill is awake with the scents of apples and cinnamon. Homemade apple pies have been crafted for your tastebuds.

For just $15, you can bring home an unbaked, frozen pie that you can bake and enjoy at your convenience. Please contact the church office at 518-283-4420 to reserve your pies. Thank you for your support!

Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser –

A new club at Averill Park High School formed to provide unique opportunities for students is collaborating with Applebee’s in North Greenbush for a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday December 3rd from 8-10am.

This club gives students a chance to fundraise at least part of the cost of the event to lower prices so everyone can attend. It also sets students up to do fun safe events together while building community with their peers. Please consider purchasing a ticket for $10 and joining us to support this valuable club.

To buy tickets email Ms. Freeman at freemann@ apcsd.org and arrange pick up in the front office of the high school. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.

Lasagna Dinner at Pawling Ave UMC

Pawling Ave UMC at 520 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY. December 10 - 4-6 pm

TAKE OUT only. Menu includes homemade lasagna, fresh baked bread, tossed salad, and dessert.

Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 5-12, and free for children under 5. Reservations required by Dec. 6 - call Melanie at 518-779-6004.

See you on Dec. 10 for a great meal after your shopping!

Latham-Colonie Columbiettes December Breakfast Buffet

The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110.

Menu includes; Scrambled Eggs, an Omelet Station, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon and Sausage, Pancakes and French Toast served w/ Warm syrup, A Variety of Cereals and Juices, Bananas and Hot Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.

*$12 Adults, $6 Children (5-10) and under 5 Free.

www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners&events

Workshop Explores New Vision for Troy-Menands Bridge

The New York State Department of Transportation is embarking on a Planning and Environmental linkage (PEL) study to replace the Troy-Menands bridge. Many area residents travel this bridge on the way to 787, Colonie and points west so its construction will have a tremendous impact on Rensselaer County.

Glendora Vegeterian Club

Folks, when you are blind, you feel very close to gravity. You offend gravity often. You knock things off the table that you do not see. You lose your balance. You fall. You ‘normal people’ must never offend gravity. And after 2 ½ years of blindness, one gets a high score on not offending gravity.

There is something that fascinates me about gravity. One, it is universal. Two, it is always attractive, never repulsive, unlike electromagnetism that is both attractive and repulsive (also like my relatives). Gravity evokes a feeling of being an ultimate characteristic of God the universe. Don’t you think gravity and love are very much alike? Consider how both of them work.

This is as the end of my exploration today. I’m being told to remind you

RENOVATION

to be kind to others, to be kind to animals, and stop laying down your money at checkout to ruin their lives. They want to be loved and have families just the way you do.

Jokes

1. A young man said to his parents, “Here is the medical diploma you wanted me to get, and now I’m going out to be what I told you I wanted to be ever since I was seven: a fireman.”

2. She said, “I wouldn’t marry you if you were the last man on Earth. He said, “No, Honey, you would get crushed in the rush.”

3. My wife babies her car; it won’t go anywhere without a rattle.

4. The game of chess consists of two people who sit at a table for hours and do nothing. Some people call it civil service.

5. My daughter keeps looking for the perfect guy to marry. I tell her, “Stop the search, baby; your

getting through the grunt work, the couple decorated the house with mostly borrowed and used furniture from their families alongside a few new staples.

Most of the house was completed this past summer. The only part that remains unfinished is the basement. Woodyard and Nelson plan on tackling it in a few years.

Living farther away — they are based in Hoboken, N.J. — made it difficult for the two to oversee the renovation on a daily basis and what they thought would take three months took much longer because of a series of unforeseen “surprises” during the process including

In mid November, the DOT and its consultants on the project hosted a workshop at HVCC ‘s Bulmer Communications building where DOT provided information and sought feedback on the project. Following the presentation, attendees participated in interactive breakout sessions.

Key themes that emerged during these sessions were improving pedestrian and cyclist enhanced access while minimizing traffic impact on many of the residential

mother got the last one.” 518-931-0266 AChatWithGlendora@gmail. com

Salvation Army Bells

Salvation Army bells will be rung at the East Greenbush Walmart on Thursday, Dec. 1, 10 am – 8 pm to commemorate the birthday of Christopher Bascom.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 am-1pm,Columbia High School students will likewise man the red kettles in his memory at the same location.

Christopher was 16 and a junior at CHS when he was killed by a hit and run drunk driver in 2003.

Christopher was a giving and caring person and always endeavored to make people happy; thereby making it appropriate he be remembered in a manner which helps others.

The Salvation Army assists the needy throughout

the year, but at Christmas time their red kettles help redirect focus on those less fortunate. Donations may also be sent directly to Salvation Army Headquarters, 410 River St., Troy, NY 12180. If you want your contribution to remain local and/or made in Chris’ name, please write his name on the check memo line.

Town of East Greenbush Emergency Services Parade

THE TOWN OF EAST GREENBUSH EMERGENCY SERVICES invites you to join us for the 5TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE!

Saturday, December 3, 2022 , step off at 5:30 PM.

Parade route: Start at The Soccer Fields on Phillips Road, traveling north on Phillips, left onto

water-damaged siding on the house that tacked on two months.

Woodyard said supply chain bottlenecks, labor shortages and unexpected expenses further set back the renovation’s timeline. The couple put almost the full cost of the house, more than $600,000, back into fixing up the property, according to Woodyard.

“One of the hardest things for us was really managing our emotions,” he said. “We went into it thinking that we had a three-month timeline and every time that something new would pop up, it would take the wind out of our sails a little bit.”

Since completing the renovation, the couple has turned the site into an investment property by listing it on Airbnb.

Depending on the season, they charge $599 to $700 a night, and have a steady flow of weekend guests,

North Greenbush Public Library Update

Winter is nipping at our

neighborhoods nearby. Many public officials attended including Assemblyperson McDonald, Troy Mayor Madden, Troy Councilwoman Emily Menn, Troy planning staff and representatives of North Greenbush emergency services.

There will two additional future workshops as the project progresses.

Mary Frances Sabo, North Greenbush

Columbia Turnpike and ending at Becker’s Farm for a meet and greet with SANTA and FIREWORKS!

Town of North Greenbush Christmas Parade & Starry Night Tree Lighting

Santa called to let us know he is coming to North Greenbush and he’s excited to see his little friends get ready for our big parade on Saturday, December 3rd

The parade will line up at St. Jude’s parking lot and will kick-off at 6pm, heading down Brookside, to Main Ave and ending at Town Hall. Following the parade, we will all gather in the field next to town hall under the evening stars where the 2nd Annual Starry Night Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting will be held.

This moving ceremony will begin with special

Nelson said.

guest singers, celebrating the joy of the season while remembering our loved ones. It’s breathtaking to see all of the beautiful Starry Night Trees lit all at once and decorated so nicely by their families.

Then, we will get the children ready to meet Santa, share their wish list, get a picture and enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate. We are looking to make this years parade even BIGGER than last year with even more colorfully lit floats and characters.

If your business is interested in participating, please contact Deputy Supervisor Kelly Hoffman or Councilwoman Jessica Merola at the supervisors office at (518) 283-5313, x10. Tis the season and our residents are the reason for this beautiful tradition to continue so mark your calendar for Saturday, December 3rd at 6pm.

“There’s a sense of relief that we’ve made it through to the other side, but there’s also this joy that we have in being able to reflect on all the work that we put in,” Woodyard said.

He and Nelson celebrated the achievement by taking some time to enjoy the property this summer, having fires in the yard and sailing on the lake. Woodyard said they’ve learned so much through the process and have a newfound appreciation for the house since learning that not many homes come on the market at Burden Lake.

They realized most in the area are passed down between family members and now, they too, have a wonderful property in a welcoming community to do the same with, Woodyard said.

The home has received strong traction as a rental, but Nelson said they are trying to figure out their next steps because they’ve started to consider making it their own after coming to know the community better.

“We’re kind of torn,” he said.

heels, so we’re moving outdoor storytime indoors! Come to the Annex of North Greenbush Town Hall on Tuesday morning,

November 29, at 11 AM, and find out all about hibernating animals.

Questions about storytime or its location? Call the library at 518-283-0303.

We will be closing at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and will remain closed through Friday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Saturday, November 26 at 10 AM.

“Crafternoon for Kids” is on hiatus for Thanksgiving. It returns Thursday, Dec. 1 from 3 to 5 PM.

Find out what the North Greenbush Public Library is doing. Attend the Board of Trustees monthly meeting Thursday, December 1, at 7 PM in the meeting room at Eastwyck Villlage, 1 Eastwyck Circle (just off Best Road).

Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10 AM-7 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM

Elvis Sings Gospel

Join the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center as we welcome the Christmas Season with a dinner and a show featuring Donny Elvis On December 6th, singing your favorite Gospel and Christmas songs.

Enjoy a lunch of Chicken Parmesan followed by an afternoon to remember. Call today for reservations. Our Christmas Shows Sell Out Quickly (518) 4632166 East and Herrick Street Rensselaer.

MUST DINE WITH US TO ENJOY THE SHOW.

Simple Tips to Improve Your Status with Mortgage Lenders

and approve loans, but the higher your credit score, the better.

a mortgage, and these are some ways to make yourself more attractive to prospective lenders.

• Check your credit report. Lenders will check your credit report before deciding if you are a risk or a safe bet for a mortgage. So it makes sense to check your credit report prior to speaking with a lender. The Federal Trade Commission says everyone can get one free credit report a year from each of the three credit reporting bureaus. If you split it up, you can get a credit report every four months so you are aware of anything that may adversely affect your ability to get a mortgage loan. A credit (FICO) score that’s too low may disqualify you from a mortgage. Each lender sets its own thresholds when they price

• Improve credit standing. One way to improve your status in the eyes of lenders is to pay down credit card balances to reduce your credit utilization ratio. A high utilization occurs when there is a high balance in relation to the credit limit, says Business Insider. Also, it may be wise to avoid any credit inquiries through new credit card applications for several months before applying for a loan, as these inquiries can affect your score.

• Be realistic about what you can afford. Do your homework and determine your target interest rate and monthly payment as well as what down payment you can afford. It will help you research potential lenders and provide an idea of what may be offered to you.

• Pay bills on time. Paying bills promptly not only helps you avoid late fees, but also positively affects your credit. The financial resource The Mortgage Reports urges diligence when paying rent, as late rent payments can bar you from getting a mortgage. Lenders look at rent history as the biggest indicator of whether you’ll make

mortgage payments on time.

These are some of the ways to make a prospective home buyer look better in the eyes of mortgage lenders. Individuals can speak with financial professionals about what else they can do to improve the possibility of securing mortgages at the best rates possible.

“Families do better when they’re given the resources to succeed,” he said, citing the positive impact the increased 2021 Child Tax Credit through America Rescue Plan had on struggling households.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty ahead now for families … with inflation and possible recession,” Gannon said.

Erica Coletti, CEO of Healthy Alliance, which operates a network of community-based organizations in New York state and provides such groups with supportive services including grant writing, said the primary needs not just in the Capital Region but also globally are the basics: food, clothing, housing and physical health.

“A big part of a person’s health and health outcomes are driven by social and economic factors,” Coletti said. Three of the four primary needs — food, clothing and housing — fall under the umbrella of social care. Community organizations play a crucial role in addressing these needs because they are able to reach individuals struggling directly.

For Liz Hitt, executive director of the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society, it all starts with stable housing, which Hitt and Cotelli said is one of the hardest resource connections to make.

“There’s almost always going to be more need than there is housing,” Hitt said. The pandemic exacerbated this problem, and the rent moratorium put in place at the beginning of the pandemic has complicated the relationship

EMPLOYMENT

between local landlords and housing resource organizations like HATAS. Landlords, frustrated by the financial stress from the moratorium, have become more selective when approving renters. For homeless individuals who haven’t had to maintain an apartment for a while and may have a mental illness, it’s challenging to meet some landlords’ tenant requirements, Hitt said.

A similar disproportionate ratio exists in the mental health sector, said Mary Beth Honsinger, affiliate president of NAMI Capital Region, an affiliate of the grass-roots organization National Alliance on Mental Illness. The pandemic has negatively affected mental health, with cases of depression and anxiety increasing.

“There is such a high demand for services, and not enough providers,”

Honsinger said. “The more we know about mental health, the more we need resources.”

Going mobile To bridge the gap between resources and communities, particularly those with less access to resources, some organizations are taking their services on the physical and digital road.

NAMI Capital Region knows Greene County is its least served county, Honsinger said. The county doesn’t have supportive housing resources for the homeless, which would typically connect people with mental health resources, and there is a segment of the population living in the mountainous regions of the county who don’t travel down into the towns and villages that have resource hubs. Those resources have to go to the communities.

Offering peer-to-peer and family support groups on Zoom has helped eliminate geographic barriers — though not digital access barriers — and Honsinger is concentrating on in-person outreach throughout the county to connect the community to a friendly, human face behind the services.

“The one nice thing as far as not having an office is it has helped us to really be in the community,” she said “And we have to be in the community.”

Joseph’s House, a nonprofit homeless advocacy and resource group based in Troy, has also invested in programming that brings the organization to the community. Thanks to COVID relief funding, Joseph’s House added another van to its outreach service to better serve Albany County. The team knew there was a need outside of the city of

Albany, said Tiana Minervini, associate director of outreach services, but the demand was too high in the city, and Joseph’s House resources too low, to reach beyond the city. Now, its daily Albany program is also reaching the county’s outskirts.

“Homelessness looks so different outside of the cities,” Minervini said.

“We’re seeing people camping in wooded areas, hunkering down in tents, sleeping in cars… We weren’t even aware of the need that was in those areas until we actually got out there.”

Executive Director Kevin O’Connor said municipalities, especially local police departments, have helped Joseph’s House connect to homeless populations outside of the city. When a business reports a homeless individual at a suburban shopping center in Albany or Rensselaer counties, for example, the police reach out to Joseph’s House.

The organization brings its services, which include assistance applying for housing, food stamps and Medicaid and immediate food and shelter services, to these harder-to-reach locales.

Building trust Physically bringing the resources to these communities isn’t enough, though. Building trust is a major component to connect people to important resources and get them to use the resources. Getting individuals in need to trust organizations takes time, which is why Healthy Alliance focuses on supporting the groups who are already in the community instead of competing with them.

“There are these very close relationships, frontline relationships, boots on

the ground organizations that are so important,” Cotelli said. “We’re really trying to help amplify that and support it.”

O’Connor and Minervini attribute the success of Joseph’s House outreach to its regular, face-to-face efforts. In one case, it took the team more than a decade of trust building with a homeless man — including blasting some of his favorite Madonna songs from the van — before he agreed to fill out a housing application.

“When people are a little bit more standoffish, it takes a long time for them to build trust,” Minervini said. “So it’s the consistency of us going out every day and looking for them, letting them know that we’re safe and that we’re there to support them, not judge them.”

A resource network

These community organizations understand they exist in a network of resources and use the connections to the advantage of both the organization and those in need.

If someone approaches NAMI Capital Region seeking help finding a therapist with a scaled pay rate, navigating applying for insurance or with mental health need outside what NAMI offers, it will refer them to another mental health organization — the Center for Independence, Unity House, Equinox and Wit’s End were among Honsinger’s list — that can better help.

“We really believe in not re-creating the wheel,” Honsinger said. “When we see that there’s a community resource that can do it better than us, we let them do it.”

Technical Support SpecialistBased in Campbell or Glenville, New York

Our hands-on Technical Support Specialist position will be primarily responsible for:

• Analyzing and resolving problems with company PCs, phones, multi-function printers, mobile devices, wireless devices, and PC accessories.

• Inventory PC management, PC setup, upgrades, and installing new software in Active Directory Environments.

• Network (wired and wireless) maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Assisting with EDI setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Assisting with warehouse management and ERP systems.

• Working with Vendors to replenish IT supplies.

• Willingness to travel between Campbell, NY and Glenville, NY plants as needed. We seek a proactive, energetic, professional self-starter with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with multiple departments. This position will also require a high level of confidentiality for all tasks. Apply online at: www.belgioioso.com

Electrician/HMI/PLC - Campbell, New York

The primary responsibility of the Electrician/HMI/PLC is to install, service and troubleshoot plant equipment, including but not limited to complex electrical controls, wiring and lighting systems. The Electrician/HMI/PLC will also complete preventative maintenance assignments and respond to line and equipment calls. All duties are performed while adhering to our high expectations for producing a superior quality product and maintaining operational efficiency, as well as food safety/quality and safety standards.

Qualified candidates will offer a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on industrial electrician work experience to include:

• 110 through 480-volt alternating current equipment.

• Obtaining measurements and readings using a variety of electrical and mechanical testing instruments.

• Performing pipe bending and installation of electrical conduit, equipment, feeders, branch circuits, motors and lighting.

• Performing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PDM).

• Coordinating maintenance work with other sections, contractors and engineers; estimating time, materials and equipment required for repairs; examining various electrical systems and making recommendations for new equipment, repairs and modifications.

• Maintaining records of maintenance and repair work; preparing reports, documentation, and correspondence.

• Drawing and reading electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and/or diagrams.

In addition, we seek a candidate with solid communication and team work skills as well as a self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement. Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with a CMMS system. Manual dexterity is required for operating machinery/tools as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts and/or weekends. Completion of an electrician apprenticeship and/or Electrician technical degree is preferred but not required. Candidates with dairy plant experience will be given special consideration. Apply online at: www.belgioioso.com

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NOTICE

NAME: The Greater Goods LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/ 08/22. 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 13 Circle Drive Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: SUBMAKER1981 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 17, 2022. 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 73 Elm St., Troy, NY 12180.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Romano Rentals LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/13/2022.

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 21 Brinker Drive-South, Rensselaer NY 12144. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC)

Name: Magee Stables LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 21, 2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to The LLC, 9 Eagle Ridge Drive, Troy, New York 12180. Purpose: Any lawful business purpose.

Restored Hearts LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/07/2022. 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 4 West Road, Stephentown, NY 12168. Purpose: Any law ful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICE TO RESI DENTS OF THE AVERILL

PARK SAND LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 2, TOWN OF SAND LAKE, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER NEW YORK

ANNUAL FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION

position individual is seeking election to. The letter containing this information must be received by no later than November 23, 2022.

Road, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MICH & RAFF LAND LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 23, 2022. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to c/o Leigh A. Hoffman, Esq., Lippes Mathias LLP, 54 State Street, Suite 1001, Albany, New York 12207.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Gampy’s Beverage Service, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/26/2022. 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 29 Elmwood Court Wynantskill, NY 12198. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of North Allen St, LLC. A rticles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 27, 2022. Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o 77 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of Surge Media Productions LLC Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 09/26/2022. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Rensselaer The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability com pany at The Limited Liability Company 406 Fulton St., Troy, NY 12180. Company is organized for any lawful purpose or activity.

Toast of The Hudson LLC Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 10/13/2022. Cty: Rensselaer. SSNY desig as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 104 Clay Hill Rd., Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. General Purpose

VIRIDIAN LLC Name of the Limited Liabi ity Company is VIRIDIAN LLC articles of organization of the LLC filed with Secretary of State (SSNY) on June 24 2020, purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity, the office in Rensselaer County, the street address of the principal business location is 2900 Fifth Ave, Troy, NY 12180, SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served, address to which the SSNY shall mail process to is VIRIDIAN LLC 2900 Fifth Ave, Troy, NY 12180.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Averill Park Sand Lake Fire District #2 will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Averill Park Fire House located at 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park, New York, for the purpose of electing one Commissioner for a 5-year term, commencing on January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2027 and electing one (1) Commissioner to fill a vacant position with a remaining term commencing on January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2025.

Anyone interested in having their name placed on the ballot for this election must submit a letter making such a request, to the Fire District Secretary, Averill Park-Sand Lake Fire District # 2, PO Box 116, Averill Park, NY 12018. This letter must include the individual’s name, physical address and mailing address, and indicate which position the

All duly registered residents of the Averill ParkSand Lake Fire District No. 2 shall be eligible to vote. Such residents shall be registered at the Rensselaer County Board of Elections on or before the date twenty-three (23) days prior to the election (November 21, 2022) as provided by Town Law 175-a (2a) and shall have resided within the Averill Park-Sand Lake Fire District for a minimum of 30 days prior to the election date.

Town Hall Closes

Robert E. Blaauw Fire District Secretary Averill Park Sand Lake Fire District # 2

PHOTOS BY JIM PICTURE

TThe house at 257 Devenpeck Road in Canajoharie has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. his late 19th-century farmhouse estate on 80 —count ‘em, 80 — acres has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, all within just under 2,000 square feet of living space. Outdoors is for an adventurer with an eye for remodeling, namely with the postand-beam barn that could be converted into an event space. Some pastures are tillable for first- and second-cut hay. Inside has all the creature comforts one would need, including a six-burner Viking stove and custom cabinets in the kitchen, a first-floor library and hardwood floors throughout. Propane and oil heating, with a gas fireplace. Canajoharie schools.