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VOL. LIV DECEMBER 22, 2011 NO. 22
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Your mailbox is brimming with garden catalogs! It’s time to startdreaming of new plants for your 2012 garden. Members &guests are invited to join us on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at6:30pm at The East Greenbush Community Library, CommunityWay, East Greenbush for our presentation - New Perennials -The Bold & The Beautiful. Our speaker is club member, MasterGardener & Becker’s Farm’s Perennial expert, CarolMastromarchi.All our meetings are open to the public and Garden Clubmembership information will be available. As always, lightrefreshments will be served.For further information, contact Bernice at 518-429-9118 oremail at [email protected].
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The PoestenkillLibrary is aglowfrom 4 to 11PMeach night withcolorful holidaylights outliningthe building.The l ightsrepresent giftsfrom patrons,neighbors, andother area
residents during the annual Light Up the Library appeal.Donors may give at the Library or through the mail (PoestenkillLibrary, PO Box 305, Poestenkill 12140) and are encouragedto honor someone with their gifts. The Friends of the PoestenkillLibrary will notify the people who are honored. Gifts of $100or more are recognized with a glowing candle in one of themany windows, and qualify the donor for a free year’smembership in the Friends. Gifts of $75 are recognized by thebeautiful wreaths in the windows. Gifts of all sizes make theholiday lights appeal a wonderful year-end show of supportfrom the community. Contributions are used to maintain theexcellence of the collections and to allow for specialprogramming and materials.The Friends of the Poestenkill Library appreciate Lorraine andKen Kaskoun for hanging the wreaths high in the windowsafter sprucing them up with new bows and to John Kwasnowskifor his careful camera work to capture the lights display afterdark. Many volunteers are behind the Library’s annual fundraising appeal and they all say, “Happy Holidays, pleaseremember the Library!”
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HOLY SPIRIT STUDENTS REMIND US OF
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Kindergarten students from Holy Spirit School present theirannual Nativity scene to remind the school community of thereason we celebrate Christmas. The manger was visited bythe Three Kings, and the entire school community joined insinging “Silent Night”.
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The Poestenkil l HistoricalSociety will be hosting theirAnnual Holiday Party onDecember 27th in thePoestenkill Town Hall (RT 351)at 7:00PM. The public iswelcome to come to celebratethe Holidays with holidaydessert’s and punch. If youwould like to share a HolidayTradition from your familyhistory, or one that your familyenjoys each year, we wouldenjoy hearing from you. ThePoestenkill Historical Societywould like to wish everyone aHappy Holiday and a healthyNew Year. Our thoughts andprayers are with the men andwomen serving our countryand their families. For moreinfo and directions, call Pat at518-283-5223.
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Join St. Paul ’s MethodistChurch at 6 pm on ChristmasEvening, Sunday, December25th, for an evening ofdesserts and fel lowship.Refreshments will be provided,and we invite you to bring adessert (optional) to share.St. Paul’s Methodist Church isa welcoming congregationlocated at 1583 Carney Roadin Castleton. All are welcome,so don your gay apparel andjoin us at this merry event!
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Mark January 2, 2012 on yourcalendar for the official start ofthe festivities marking the 200thbirthday of the Town of SandLake. Join us from 6:30 - 8:00at the Sand Lake Center for theArts for this event that will featurethe presentation of 4 (that’sright...4!) outstanding Girl ScoutGold Award projects collectivelycalled “Memories of Sand Lake”.
SAVE THE DATE! APHS ORCHESTRA
FUNDRAISER SWING DANCE 2012
Members of the Averill Park High SchoolOrchestra invite you to an evening of dance,music and fun at the Averill Park High Schoolon Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 7PMuntil 10PM. Snow date is January 28, 2012.The evening will begin at 7PM with expertinstruction in swing dance basics by Ron Trito.Ron provides dance instruction local ly [email protected] and is donating his time and talent forthe benefit of the orchestra. Following the dance instruction,big band music will be generously provided by the GeorgieWonders Orchestra.The orchestra fund-raising committee is currently seekingdonations from the community and local businesses to befeatured in a raffle that has been very popular in past years.We hope you will consider making a donation. Refreshmentswill also be available. The parents and students of the AverillPark High School Orchestra appreciate the support of themembers of our community and hope you join us for a wonderfulevening. Tickets are available advance sale at $8.00 for Adultsand $3.00 for Students and Senior Citizens. Tickets at thedoor will be $10.00 Adults and $5.00 for students and seniors.Children 6 and under are free. To reserve your advance saletickets, please call Sharon Bisner at 518-542-8890 or [email protected].
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The Tourette syndromesupport group will hold its nextmeeting Tuesday, January10th, at 7PM at the CliftonPark-Halfmoon Public Library.This meeting is open to anyoneinterested in learning moreabout Tourette syndrome.
AVERILL PARK ART STUDENTS:
AMONG THE TOP IN THE REGION
Averill Park Art students always put forth their best when it comes to their artwork, but duringthe first week of November they put in extra time and effort to put together a portfolio thatwould be presented to multiple college representatives from around the country.Sage Portfolio Day is held every year at Sage College for students to show their artwork tocollege representatives in hopes of getting constructive criticism that may or may not lead toacceptance to an art program or possible art scholarships. Colleges like St. Rose, Hartwick,Syracuse, Hartford, SUNY New Paltz, Potsdam, Purchase and many others, were visiting theSage campus to review art student’s work.Great feedback was given to some of our Averill Park art students, whether it was advice oncomposition, line relationships, or foreshortening. Students left with ideas about how to expandtheir portfolios and develop themselves more as artists, this increases the chances for successfulreviews in the future.When reviewing portfolios, colleges are scoring students on formal skill level, a willingness totake risks, and overall presentation. Colleges want to see how students present their work tothe reviewer.Beyond constructive criticism, a lot of Averill Park students were instantly accepted into somecollege’s art programs. Out of seventeen students that were able to attend the event, at leasttwelve of them were told they would be accepted into one or more art programs. Congratulationsto those accepted and an overall congrats to all the art students who attended, your hard workis evident, keep making great art!~Courtney Lou Kane(APHS Arts Editor)
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INSTALLS MARKER IN NASSAUThe Historical Society of Esquatak recently installed a blue andgold historical marker in front of the Nassau Academy, locatedin the village of Nassau. Built in the mid 1830’s, the Academywas a private school and was attended by Verplank Colvin,who excelled in sciences and graduated in 1864. He went onto survey the Adirondack Park, discover Lake Tear-of-theClouds, the source of the Hudson River, and become thepresident of the department of physical science at the AlbanyInstitute. The building is now a private residence. Esquatak’sHistorical Marker Committee wishes to thank Charles Collins,Village of Nassau Mayor; the Nassau Village Board; Tony Tafurand Jay Devlin of the Nassau Village Department of Public Works;Nassau Village Clerk Heather Werner and Norman and ColleenRowe, homeowners, for making this project possible. This isthe first such historical marker erected within the village.
NEW YEAR’S EVE “CRUISE TO NO-WHERE”The Brunswick Elks Lodge will be hosting aNew Year’s Eve “Cruise to No-Where” onDecember 31st, from 6PM to 1AM. TheEvening will consist of 4 courses Ship &Shore Buffet Dinner ~ Appetizers Course,Salad & Soup Course, 2 Different EntreeBuffets and Dessert. Music All Night ~ OpenBar ~ Champagne Toast ~ ContinentalBreakfast.The evening will not be complete withoutgames of chance for prizes. Cost is $45 per person. Forreservations, please call Mike or Bonnie at 286-1645 or thelodge at 279-1344. Tickets are on a first-come, first-servebasis.
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Holy Spirit School students presented a mini musical version of“The Nutcracker Suite” during their Christmas concert. Thisversion was performed by Grade 2-5. Sarah Leverone playedClara and Michael Remington was the nutcracker. Studenttalents were also on display during handbells, the school band,and the middle school choir.
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At the December 13th Meeting of the Rensselaer CountyLegislature, Legislator Ed Manny, pictured at far right and (l tor) Democratic Deputy Minority Leader Lou Rosamilia, MinorityLeader Peter Ryan, Legislators Kathleen Cassidy, Peter Grimm,and Mark Fleming posthumously commend Troy FirefighterCharles H. VanDeCar. After almost nine decades, Charles H.VanDeCar was officially inducted and included among the 2,366names dating back to 1811 that are permanently etched intothe New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Albany, NewYork. Also pictured are John VanDeCar, Debra and Eric Haslunand Assistant Chief of Troy Fire Department Jim Hughes andRetired Assistant Chief Bob Schlesinger.
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“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”
The Knights of Columbus check out the “KEEP CHRIST INCHRISTMAS” sign which stands on the St Jude the ApostleChurch lawn, in Wynantskill. This is the fourth year that theKnights have sponsored the sign, to remind people of the truemeaning of Christmas, the celebration of the birth of JesusChrist.
SATURDAY STORY TIME at HOPE 7Introduction to books and language in a group setting. Thistoddler program is offered for the child and caregiver together.Short themed stories are read aloud and may be complementedwith songs, movement activities, and simple crafts. Saturday,December 31, 9:30 – 11:30 am at Hope 7 Community Center,596 Pawling Avenue, Troy. Questions, please contact SarahBuckley at [email protected] or at 272- 8029.
VAN RENSSELAER ELEMENTARY –
FIRST QUARTER 2011Principal’s Honor Roll- All A’s - 3rd Grade – Taylor Hess,Makayla Maxian, Zay Oo, Olakunsi Peters, Isaiah Smith,Arieonna Thomas, Francesca Van Bergen. 4th Grade - RafaAlShami, Andrew Kretzschmar, Jordan Van Wie. 5th Grade –Motasam AlShami, Matthew French, Sean Gillan, Julius Johnson,Allison Knapp, Olivia Mangione, Saba Mann, Tino Rodriguez,Kaitlyn Salvinski, Kieran Teator. 6th Grade – Marcus Allert,Madison Berhaupt, Angelo Billetts, Autumn Brown, MichelleDymond, Raymond Edwards, Angelene Eriole, Rebecca Gier,Chyna Harris, Javon Henderson, May Hlaing, Ivan Jerome,Jonas Johnson, Kenneth Kenyon, Zo Ko, Destiny Lippitt, HtatLwin, Zachary Mackey, Bryan Mangual, Bryanna Mangual,Alexandra Maxian, Brandon Myers, Dashawn Nelson, XavierNixon, Todd Rider, Shashwat Sahai, Siddhartha Sahai, TyreseSmith, Nicholas Soler, Zarka Tahir, Adrionna Uusitalo, StephanieWilliams. Merit Honor Roll- A’s and B’s - 3rd Grade -Aiyanna Bellefeuille, NyAsia Brown, Autumn Bulibek, JacobCampbell, Khalid Cannon, Caitlyn Cook, Emma Endres, WilliamFiacco, Elaine Gillan, Zay Haling, Jeremy Hover, AlexandreaJohnsen, Jennifer Kaur, Devin Krause, Julianna La Coy, AuriellaMancine, Landon Mangione, Amani Nixon, Jolene Perez, EmmaRiehl, Kailey Secor, Vita Spence, Emily Swartout, Olivia Toffolo,Arianna Vogel, Thomas, Zieziulewicz. 4th Grade - Sahil Adil,Vanessa Atchinson, Abigail Biancaniello, Jada Boniface, QuentinEriole, Annastasia Felt, Gianna Harwood, Alexis Jensen,Areona Knowlton, Jordan Monroe, Ethan Patrick, MakaylaSalvinski, Andrew Toney. 5th Grade – Purevsuren Batdorj,Isabelle Bollman, Max Brady, Nate Breedon, Izaek Bulibek,Michael Burdek, Navia Bynum, Michael Caparelli, Alyssia Clancy,Joshua Densmore-Haberland, Elijah Foust, Omar Garcia, BlaineGoodell, Matthew Kahler, Justine Katras, Catherine La Porta,Brezney Lyon, Monica Par, Olaposi Peters, Maximus Phillips,Stephen Sousis, Kamron Terry, Joshua Touzin, Kira Weston,Aminah Wingfield. 6th Grade – Marc Arroyo, Jolyanna Crespo,Arianna Del-Valle, Devynn Derenzo, Dominick Daury, BobbyFredericks, Madison Hall, Justin Hollingshead, Giovita Johnson,Za’Kariya Jones, Nicholas Karlquist, Chase Monore, NikitiaMonroe, Devin Murphy-Hennessy, Octavia Nixon, YasmineNoory, Nisani Parker, Megan Plue, Tayler Putnam, PerignonRogers, Aungthit Soe, Baazir Tolbert. Most Improved - 3rdGrade - Savannah Boniface, Alissa Girgenti, Song Win AmaziahWright. 4th Grade – Michael Foust, Ba Soet Gay, HannahSchmick. 5th Grade - Michael Caparelli, Tiarra Dewer, HsarRoe, Kamron Terry. 6th Grade - Za’Kariya Jones, NicholasKarlquist, Nikitia Monroe.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION EVENING
at AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOLThe Counseling Center at Averill Park High Schoolwelcomes your participation at our Financial AidInformation Evening. This Information Eveningis designed to assist students and parents inunderstanding the financial aid process, relatedforms, and actual financial awards. Come andjoin us on Wednesday, January 4th, at 6:00 p.m.in the High School cafeteria (snowdate, January
6th). If you are interested in attending, please call theCounseling Center at 674-7025.
SAND LAKE
HISTORICAL
SOCIETY PROGRAMOn January 12,2012 at SandLake BaptistChurch, 2960NY Route 43,the Sand Lake
Historical Society will co-sponsor a program with theSand Lake Library at 7:30pm.Marvin Bubie will present hisnew book Celebrating theRevolutionary War MunicipalSeals. The public is invited andrefreshments will be served.
AN OPEN LETTER TO RICHARD PEARCEDear Richard: I suspect this letter may resonate with manylocal folks who made the drive down Palmer Rd, pulled up to thedriveway, and found the For Sale sign. No more Christmastrees available on your beautiful postcard piece of land. So awonderful Holiday Tradition comes to a close.I arrived that day with my daughter and her family. Knowingthat recent years gave my grandchildren a chance for thememories that I built with their parents is special to me. As wetook one last look around, your caring touch, remained visiblein the deer netting, the barbered lawns, and the neat woodshed.My memories and appreciation are only a spot in the warmpicture you have painted in many lives. It’s obvious how muchit meant to you to keep at it in such fine style over the decades.The giveaway price which you never changed might have barely
covered your costs, but gaveevidence that you profitedelsewhere from your efforts.I trust this f inds youcomfortable and happy, andlooking positively forward tothe days ahead. The photosand memories of our time withyou, will remain a warmingcomponent of my family’sHoliday Traditions as we allmove forward. So here’swishing you a MerryChristmas, and Happy NewYear from all three generationsof my family who wil lremember the treat of goingout into the woods andtagging a tree to dream aboutfor weeks until the Holidayfinally arrived.~Mike O’Brien, EastGreenbush
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The East Greenbush Central School District’s Columbia High Schoolannounces their Honor Students for the 2011/2012 school year’sfirst quarter.The following students have earned the privilege to appear on theschool’s Principal’s Honor Roll List. Based on non-weightednumerical average, these students are in the top five percent fromeach grade level: (Grade 9) Rose Austin, Eric Chen, Jennifer Gardy,Michaela Godell, Katherine Guilbo, Kaleigh Iler, Emily Isenhart, MeganKenney, William LaHera, Erin Levesque, Megan Lindemann, JuliannaLopez, Timothy MacDonald, Arianna Martz, Tucker McKeown, AltheaMeer, Emma Meisel, Brian Murphy, Niha Shahzad, Zachary Soden,Jared Stone, Raechel Yost, (Grade 10) Alisha Gandhi, RebekahJohnson, David Klee, Alyssandra Lang, Emily Lopez, John McHugh,Ashley Newman, Cali Palumbo, Grace Pazienza, Shannon Schielke,Rebecca Secor, Nicholas Sergay, Julia Smead, Kevin Smith, KristyTillman, Tallis Warren, Connor Weeks, Chelsea Wojeski, HeatherZimmermann, (Grade 11) Eric Assaf, Emily Chevrette, TammyCoffey, Caitlin Cooper, Philip Danaher, Gabrielle Gerber, WilliamGorman, Ali Gruett, Ryan Henchey, Samuel Katz, Eva Kiehl, LukasKiehl, Nicole Kirby, Morgan Kolakowski, Margaret Laverty,Christopher Morrissey, Anthony Panetta, Morgan Woodard, (Grade12) Annette Brocks, Tory Clemente, Ciara Cristo, Royce Duda,Steven Durr, Sarah Foster, Ryan Hogan, Kristi Jones, Matthew Kaleta,Katherine Lindemann, Sean Maloney, Emily Manny, Jamie Mertz,Erica Otterbeck, Lydia Pazienza, Keegan Stoner, David Vlieg, NicholasWhitney, and Quisqueya Witbeck. High Honor Roll List iscomprised of those students who have earned a total grade averageof 90.50% and above. These students are: (Grade 9) CourtneyAckerman, Aaron Amato, Ashley Aupperle, Rose Austin, CatherineBaird, Jonay Battle, Karley Bautochka, Jaret Belschwinder, ZacharyBeneduci, Claire Bergmann, Caitlan Blydenburgh, Megan Bouyea,Lindsay Boyle, Makenzie Carroll, Eric Chen, Gabrielle Childrose,Carolyn Cimo, Jacob Clemente, Zachary Coonradt, Dylan Curran,Samantha Dalton, Anna Daniels, Nicholas Deyette, AlexandriaDonato, Kelly Duncan, Alexander Escada, Dagmar Fiacco, EvanForbes, Sean Frank, Jesse Frankoski, Jennifer Gardy, SamanthaGladd, Michaela Godell, Caley Grasso, Kyle Greene, Katherine Guilbo,Shane Hammill, Alexia Harrington, Liam Hayes, Rachel Haynie, JessicaHernandez, Peter Herrick, Julia Hoggan, Katherine Hutton, KaleighIler, Emily Isenhart, Elijah James, David Kelly, Megan Kenney, OliviaKobrel, Olivia Koonz, Mara Koster, Eric Kucskar, William LaHera,Renee LaRose, Austin Lawrence, Hannah Letzelter, Erin Levesque,Matthew Leville, Megan Lindemann, Saffron Livaccari, JuliannaLopez, Timothy MacDonald, Rachael Mahar, Grace Maney, EmilyMartin, Arianna Martz, Alexandra Massey, Kitrick McCoy, TuckerMcKeown, Althea Meer, Emma Meisel, Erika Molina, Jordan Moses,Caitlin Muir, Lindsay Mulligan, Brian Murphy, Rachel Mydosh, JordanPalmer, Zachary Piel, Jennifer Rem, Victoria Russo, Lucan Sanchez,Nicholas Santore, Jessica Schafer, Stephen Sesonske, Sean Seward,Niha Shahzad, Isaiah Slaver, Keren Sluus, Zachary Soden, CasandraSosa, Jared Stone, Camber Szczesniak, Jason Tompkins, AlexandraTuroski, Jennifer Vangelder, Olivia Verdile, Samantha Wagner, KrizdenWagoner, Christopher Wells, Madeline Westhuis, Raechel Yost, PaigeZownir, (Grade 10) Ellen Abbott, Kayla Adams, Kerry Allen,Christine Alvear, Maggie Beaudin, John Bond III, Kevin Brocks,Casey Brown, Alysia Brunner, Evana Burke, Michaela Burton, LaciCahill, Bailey Caruso, Alan Cazarin, Lindsay Collins, Joshua Cucueco,Brynna Danaher, Heather D’Angelo, Erin Dickie, Caroline Donato,Meghan Dougherty, Amy Duda, Eric Dunn, Rachel Eager, JohnEdwards, Sara Fellehner-Endres, Alisha Gandhi, Matthew Goldberg,Rafael Gonzales, Kyle Gronostaj, Jenna Hart, Emily Hebert, MartinHeck, Ciara Hendricks, Elaine Herron, Danielle Hilt, Haley Hindes,Mitchum Hook, Fahmeed Islam, Marykate Jaromin, RebekahJohnson, Elizabeth Kirwin, David Klee, Ryan Koster, Alison Kress,Casey Labatt-Simon, Alyssandra Lang, Mary LaPoint, Erica Lockrow,Emily Lopez, Daniel Macke, Colleen Maloney, Demerise Marshall,Lindsey Maughan, Michael McDermott, Christina McDonald, JohnMcHugh, Jordan McKosky, Nicole Meddaugh, Haley Moffatt, NicoMontello, Sarah Morris, Kaitlyn Nadareski, Ashley Newman,Mackenzie Nichols, Cali Palumbo, Grace Pazienza, Kelsey Pelletier,Emma Pontillo, Tyler Prinzo, Alexandra Ramon, Matthew Rentz, EmilyRussell, Lauren Ryan, Gabriela Sanchez, Shannon Schielke, RebeccaSecor, Nicholas Sergay, Siobhan Shea, Rebekah Siry, Kasia
Skarzynski, Julia Smead, Kevin Smith, Zachary Smith, AimeeSpilman, Brad Tempel, Nir Thapa, Kristy Tillman, Brenna Tremblay,Mitchel Tu, Megumi Ullrich, Meghan VanAuken, Julia Verdon,Marissa Vigliante, Tallis Warren, Ashley Webster, Connor Weeks,Elana Weissman, Brooke Wojeski, Chelsea Wojeski, Kristin Wood,Gayle Woods, Cohen Zhang, Heather Zimmermann, (Grade 11)Eric Assaf, Brittney Aupperle, Maliha Azeem, Lindsey Baldwin,August Beers, Todd Bonesteel, Christopher Boughtwood, AlissaBroder, Joyce Chen, MaryKatherine Chester, Tanner Chester, EmilyChevrette, Jerry Cimo, Mandel Clemente, Tammy Coffey, AlexiaConstanza, Caitlin Cooper, Ian Cooper, Kiersten Cosgrove, LucasCoyne, Megan Crock, Corinne Curtis, Philip Danaher, DominiqueDavenport, Matthew De Santis, Amanda DeBarr, Marie DeMarco,Dominic DeRubertis, Shannon Doyle, Samantha Dunham,Courtney Durivage, Michael Evans, Emily Farley, Sarah Fielding,Staci Fisher, Casey Frankoski, Devin Gelineau, Gabrielle Gerber,Benjamin Godgart, William Gorman, Adam Graham, ArielaGreenberg-Nielsen, Melissa Grimaldi, Ali Gruett, Jacob Hallenbeck,Samantha Harrienger, Deanna Helm, Ryan Henchey, MeganHiggins, Thomas Hirt, Ethan Howe, Brian Johnson, Cody Johnson,Rachel Karwelat, Samuel Katz, Sean Kelly, Eva Kiehl, Lukas Kiehl,Nicole Kirby, Kathleen Kittell, Morgan Kolakowski, Amy Konieczny,Bryn Lappies, Margaret Laverty, Michael Luther, Jessica MacDonald,Mary Macfie, Sara Mahar, Graham Malia, Anthony Maney, LoganMarschner, Benina Martens, Kenny Mathieu, Michaela Matthews,Leah May, Daulton McHale, Braden Mensching, Daniel Miller,Christopher Morrissey, Elise Morrissey, Mark Motler, AnthonyPanetta, Courtney Peck, Anna Pollack, Lauren Sanford, MarissaTaylor, Rachel Tu, Elise Viola, Marissa Wade, Ashley Watson, EmilyWhite, Morgan Woodard, Mackenzie Young, (Grade 12) KatherineAmato, Cassondra Anderson, Chelsea Anderson, KatherineBauman, Madeline Bove, Kevin Breen, Annette Brocks, BrianBullinger, Christian Burek, Brian Cahill, Ian Castle, Shannon Clark,Tory Clemente, Ciara Cristo, Benjamin Davis, Hayley Dewey-Hagborg, Giustina Dipreta, Jillian Dolder, Royce Duda, StevenDurr, Kelsey Eaton, Michael Eckler, Kateri Edwards, AlexandriaFabozzi, Sarah Foster, Aaron Ganance, Brittany Gould, RyanGronostaj, Jessica Halpin, Meghan Hawkins, Michael Hesch, JasonHofmeister, Ryan Hogan, Justin Hotaling, Shea Humphrey, JacobIsenhart, Kristi Jones, Matthew Kaleta, Alexander Kapp, KatherineLindemann, Jillian Ludwig, Tyler Lybolt, Alexander Lynch, FarronMahar, Sean Maloney, Austin Mamone, Tyler Mamone, EmilyManny, Justine Marschner, Kyle Matters, Jarrett Mayo, Jamie Mazur,Tyler McAvoy, Jillian McDonough, Sarah McHugh, CourtneyMeddaugh, Andrew Mensching, Jamie Mertz, Paige Miller, JamesO’Hara, Corey Otterbeck, Erica Otterbeck, Kayla Patricelli, LauraPatrick, Lydia Pazienza, Nicole Piccini, Taylor Pochobradsky, EthanRoden, Katelyn Rodier, Molly Ruffo, Mark Schaefer, Patrick Secor,Emily Seward, Keegan Stoner, Jason Taylor, Ugne Urmileviciute,David Vlieg, Allison Walkley, Joseph Wantuch, Taylor Warren,Nicholas Whitney, Quisqueya Witbeck, Kenneth Wood, and
E.G.C.S. COLUMBIA HS ANNOUNCES HONOR ROLLS
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The North GreenbushCommon School District wouldlike to announce the remainingBoard of Education meetingsfor 2011-2012 school year.Jan. 11,2012; Feb. 8, 2012;Mar. 14, 2012; Apr. 4, 2012;Apr. 16, 2012; May 7, 2012;May 15, 2012; Jun. 13, 2012.
POESTENKILL SPIRIT DAY COMMITTEE
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The Poestenkill Spirit Day Committee recently met for the finaldisbursement of monies from the Flood Victims Fund. Thecommittee is a collaborative effort of the Library, FireDepartment, Town Offices and Business Association. The Fundincluded money collected from the sale of T-shirts and Poestenkillpins, the Poestenkill Spirit Day dinner, TV raffle and Chineseauction, as well as cash donations from many individuals,businesses and community groups.Nearly thirty Poestenkill households deemed to have sufferedsevere damage after Tropical Storm Irene have receivedpayments from the Fund. In addition, local trades people whovolunteered their expertise were reimbursed for materialexpenses. The Fund also paid for water connections for severalaffected residents.The generosity of the Poestenkill community is evident fromthe number and variety of donations, and the enthusiasmshown by various individuals and community groups. It is theSpirit Day committee’s hope that these disbursements will helpease some of the hardships our neighbors experienced asthey continue to recover.
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Elizabeth Wos. Students who earn a total grade point average of86.50% to 90.49% are included on the Honor Roll List. They are:(Grade 9) Kylee Arno, Stephanie Baldwin, Alyson Berry, JulietteBishop, Dylan Bliven, Carolina Bravo, Melissa Breen, AriannwynCarver, Corey Cimijotti, Nicholas Cohen, Dehlia Comeau, EmilyCondo, Madison Crawmer, Sarah Davis, Elizabeth DeRubertis,Christopher Dewitt, Emily Dick, Kathryn Doherty, Joseph DonahueIV, Dakota Dubuque, Shannon Dwyer, Matthew Eckler, MichaelFaas, Rebecca Foster, Eleanor Genovese, Kayla Gerasia, CeoraGibson, Adrianna Halsey, Brianna Harrington, Leah Harris, MarcusHelm, Loren Hennessy, Elizabeth Hirt, Noel Holloway, Megan Howe,Sierra Jaeger, Sarah Jaromin, Madeleine Kaleta, Kathryn Kennedy,Kathryn Kosier, Kaila Kutz, Tyler Laurange, Emily Lewandusky,Dorothy Masiello, Donovan McHale, Robert Merrill, Sarah Midani,Katelyn Mull, John Murphy, Jahlil Nails, Nicole Nista, Nia Paley,Adrianna Perez, Samara Perry, Stephanie Potter, Nickole Prestipino,Dorian Redden, Kenneth Reed, Rebecca Rem, William Richardson,Megan Serian, Jessica Smith, Joseph Stagnitta, Rosemary Szalay,Kylie VanWormer, Keefe Watson, Clarissa Wolf, Nicholas Woods,Zachary Young, (Grade 10) Shaye Alviene, Ryan Anderson,Anthony Angelini, Chelsea Baird, Chad Biddlecomb, Angela Bodnar,Jennifer Brady, Eric Byerwalters, Kelly Camp, Sajiel Chishti, MariahDavenport, Sarah Dempsey, Angela DeRubertis, Jessica Dicesare,Hannah Dillon, Nicolette Dimura, Ryan Dougherty, Nicole Engle,Brandon Erby, Stephen Frese, Austin Fuller, Jordan Ganance,Danielle Hamilton, Noah Hansen, Sydney Haskins, Joshua Heeder,Brianna Hempstead, Kaitlyn Heniges, Sierra Hipwell, Jacob Hoggan,Kevin Janowski, Peter Johnston, Brandy Jones, Keenan Krenzer,Celena Lathrop, Zali Laufer, Sarah Luke, Patrick Maney, AndrewMartino, Sarah Matzdorf, Alexander McCraith, Kolin Melton, SethMills, Samantha Moore, Breeanna Nichols, Paige Palmeri-DeGennaro,John Pologa Jr, Danielle Quaglia, Phyllis Rinella, Thomas RudolphJr, Michael Salvador, Madelyn Schimmenti, Alexander Shannon,Bridget Somerville, Sarah Spencer, Cole Trefzger, Kristen Vooris,Andrew Walzer, Sydney Welch, Hoss Wheeler, Rachel Wright,(Grade 11) Jessica Adams, Sean Barney, Tyler Beebe, Emily Bills,Andrew Bohl, Erin Cahill, Tyler Casavant, Alexis Cashman, JamesCavalcante, Christina Celello, Lucas Ceresia, Kirsten Chesbro, Haley
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E.G.C.S. COLUMBIA HS HONOR ROLLS~continued from pg. 6
“SAVE ENERGY,
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Join the seniors at theRensselaer County’s EverettWagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton,on Friday, December 30th, at12:30PM as we celebrateDecember birthdays. If youhave any questions, or if youwould like to join us for ournoon lunch of Baked Meatloafw/Gravy, Baked Potato,French Green Beans, RyeBread, and Strawberry /Pineapple cup, please contactthe center at 279-3485.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Sacred Heart School Principal Ms. Susan K. Holland announced the Honor Roll for the firstquarter:High Honors: Sixth Grade – Donata Angrisano, Samantha Bertrand, Isabella Constantakes,Alexandra Daily, James Faraci, Brianna Harper, Maggie Helenek, Michael Hoyt, AlexandraOrtiz, Nathan Raia, Nathan Reilly, Madeline Rimbunas, Melina Vasil, Fifth Grade – JonahCampbell, Gregory Daniels, Joseph Hayek, Gabriella Marinucci, Maggie McKeever, AngelaMoribito, Rose Murphy, Adrianna Scaringe, Matthew VanDenburgh, Fourth Grade – CaitlandBaker, Abigail Burns, Tanner French, Rhiannon Gorman, Zay Harris Johnson, Arica Miller,Nicholas Miller, Dylan Quintal, Emma Reilly, Hannah Rule, Patrick Sullivan, Charles Testo, AvaTurner, Third Grade – Kira Angrisano, Skylar Burns, Anthony Cordero, Timothy Harper,Allison Mack, Rachel Malek, Kristen Paravella, Grace Rogers, Michael Sullivan, Mia Sweeney,Sara VanDenburgh. Honors: Sixth Grade – Olivia Grant, Paul Laviano, John Murphy,Zachary Patricelli, Celsea Powers, Fifth Grade – Jonathan Barcher, Emily Benoit, Zena Eid,Declan Flynn, Bethany Matala, Michael Ragone, Gennaro Valenti, Julianna Valenti, ThomasWainman, Fourth Grade – Antonia Alfano, Madison Bianco, Emily Gibson, Eric Manny, JaggerSuriano, Third Grade – Nadia Brown, James Haviland. Effort and Conduct Award: 2ndGrade – Francesco Alfano, Sara Bartels, Honorah Bullough, Maggie Daniels, Skyler Harrington,Davin Keddell-Tuckey, Gabriel Lammon, Gabrielle Neisen, Delaney Pratt, Jordan Pryor, AnnabelleRaia, Lekya Riesel, Emma Wilk, Hope Wilk, Kasey Williams, 1st Grade –Rosanna Alfano,Isabella Barcher, Samantha Brady, Seamus Camenga, Kelci Cerny, Michelle Chan, MichaelKippen, Aonyaih Lewis, Ethan Roberts, Nicholas Schrom, Marilyn Sullivan, Christian Teitsch,Sophia Vasil, Paige Young.
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This is the season everyone is “supposed” to look forward to... theholidays. However, when we are dealing with mental illness in ourhomes, it can also be overwhelming, stressful, chaotic, sad, scary,and totally emotional. When everyone else is shopping and singingcarols, we are worrying if we are going to make it through withouta crisis intervention.I’m here to let you know that you are not alone... these feelings arenormal and okay. Don’t feel guilty for them, don’t ignore them, butdon’t stress over them either... just acknowledge their existenceand remember NAMI Rensselaer County is here if you need somesupport. If you need to just talk during a quiet or stressful moment,feel free to call either 488-6949 or 227-6701. We’d be happy to chatwith you. If you are looking for a time to meet with us, our supportgroup meets at the SUNYA College of Public Health, located at 1University Drive in Rensselaer on the first and third Wednesdayseach month. The most important message we can give you is totake care of YOU first... everything else is secondary. Every yearwe stress that we won’t be ready come the day of festivities and yetwe do... just remember that. Since we aren’t probably going tohave many roses to stop and smell, let’s change it to “Stop andenjoy the sounds and lights around you”... this time is blessed, nomatter what your spiritual belief is. Take a deep breath, relax, andenjoy the beauty around you.Happy holidays and take care of you,~Mary Beth Honsinger & Mary Crowley, NAMI Support GroupFacilitators
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The following local residentshave earned degrees fromSpringfield College (Mass.) forstudies completed in 2011.Gregory Levings, of AverillPark, bachelor of sciencedegree in movement andsports studies. AmandaMcClintock, of Castleton,master of education degree inpsychology. Edward Quinn, ofTroy, bachelor of sciencedegree in youth development.William Anslow, of Troy, doctorof physical therapy in physicaltherapy. Eric Zorko of WestSand Lake, has earned amaster of education degree inoccupational therapy.
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EAST GREENBUSH KIWANIS CLUB
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President - Lynne Catelotti, Immediate Past President - BryceCutler, New Member - Chris Pearce and Lieutenant Governor -Bob Loveridge
ST. JUDE’S STUDENT CHORUS SPREAD
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The St. Jude the Apostle School Student Chorus extends a bitof Christmas Cheer to holiday shoppers at Colonie Center.The Chorus, under the direction of Nicholas Ascioti, arescheduled to appear on WMHT, WXXA, and Berkshire 9throughout the week.
SAND LAKE
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LAUNCH...SOON!Four elaborate Gold Award GirlScout projects (“Memories ofSand Lake”) will be featuredat the Sand Lake Center forthe Arts as we officially beginSand Lake’s bicentennial year.Mark Monday, January 2,2012, 6:30PM on yourcalendars. Don’t miss thesupervisor’s proclamation,special music, and townhistorian Judy Rowe’scomments. Light refresh-ments will be served.
Community CongregationalChurch of Clinton Heights, UCC,221 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer.Candlelight Christmas Eve Serviceat 4pm.
Church of the Covenant, UM,Averill Park. Christmas Eve Ser-vices: 7pm - service geared towardyounger families; 10:30pm -Candlelight Service. 674-3664.
Love Lutheran Church, Pheas-ant Lane, E. Greenbush. Christ-mas Eve - Candlelight Service at7pm. Christmas Day - Festival ofthe Nativity of our Lord at 10am.477-8685.
St. Paul’s United MethodistChurch, 1583 Carney Road inCastleton. Candlelight ChristmasEve Service at 7pm. Join us at 6pmon Christmas Evening, 12/25, foran evening of desserts and fellow-ship. Refreshments provided. Weinvite you to bring a dessert (op-tional) to share. All are welcome.
Melrose United MethodistChurch, 20 Church St. & RT 40in Melrose. Christmas Eve Serviceat 7pm.
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church,751 County Rte. 7, EastSchodack. Christmas Eve Candle-light Service with Holy Commun-ion at 10pm. No regular 11am wor-ship service on 12/25. For moreinfo., call 477-6950.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Rt. 150West Sand Lake. Christmas EveCandlelight Service of Holy Com-munion at 8:30pm. Christmasmorning Communion Service at10am. 674-5501.
Trinity Church, 1336 First Av-enue, Watervliet. Christmas EveCarols at 6pm and Mass of Christ-mas at 6:30pm. Mass of the Nativ-ity of our Lord Jesus, 12/25, at9:30am.
Evangelical Lutheran Church,NY Rte. 351, Poestenkill. Candle-light & Communion Christmas EveService at 9pm. Sunday MorningWorship Christmas Day at 9am.
Immanuel Church, 1955Ferndale Road, Schodack.Christmas Eve Service at 6pm.283-2715.
Gilead Lutheran Church, Rt. 7 &278, Brunswick. Christmas EveService will begin at 6pm - the ser-vice is designed for families, withthe reading of the Christmas Storyby our Youth and those very popu-lar Carols placed among the read-ing. Communion will be offered.
Blooming Grove ReformedChurch, behind CDTA off RT 4 inDeFreestville. Christmas Eve forYoung Children and their Familiesat 4:30pm; Candlelight Celebrationwith Lessons and Carols at 10pm;Christmas Day Christmas CarolSing at 9:50am followed by OurLord’s Birth at 10am.
Cornerstone Community Churchof Lansingburgh, 570 Third Ave.,Lansingburgh. Christmas EveCommunion Services at 7PM and11PM.
Brunswick Church, 42 WhiteChurch Lane, Troy. 12/22 EarlyChristmas Eve at 6:30pm; 12/24Chirstmas Eve Services at 2pm,4pm (led by the children andyouth), 6pm, 8pm and 10pm. 518-279-3792.
Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1Maple Ave., Troy/Eagle Mills.Christmas Eve Candlelight Serviceat 7pm and Christmas Day Serviceat 11am.
First Reformed Church ofWynantskill, 413 Main Ave.,Wynantskill. Christmas EveCandlelight Service of Lessons andCarols at 7pm; Christmas DayWorship at 10am. www.frcw.org.
Valley Falls UMC, 16 State Steet,Valley Falls. Christmas EveCandlelight and Communion Ser-vice at 7pm. Christmas morningService with Carol singing at 9am.For more info.,call 753-4848.
Hope UMC, corner of GarfieldRd. and RT. 2, Eagle Mills. Kids’Christmas Eve Worship at 4pm;Candlelight Christmas Eve Com-munion at 11pm - Desserts at10:30pm. Festival of Lessons andCarols on Sunday, 12/25 at10:30am. New Year’s Day Cov-enant Renewal at 10:30am and5:30pm.
First United PresbyterianChurch, 1915 Fifth Ave., Troy.Christmas Eve Service of Lessonsand Carols at 7pm; Carol Singingat 6:45pm. Christmas Day informalworship at 10AM in the RoseRoom. For more info, call 272-2771or visit www.unitedprestroy.org.
Poestenkill Christian Church,721 Snyder’s Corners Rd.,Poestenkill. Christmas Eve Ser-vice at 7pm.
Third Presbyterian Church, 115Winter Street, Troy. ChristmasEve Service at 6:45pm.
Grace Fellowship, 20 DelatourRd., Latham. Christmas Eve Ser-vices at 4PM, 5:30PM, and 7PM.Christmas services will be televisedon 12/24 at 11:35pm on WTEN10;12/25 at 6am on CBS6 & CW15; 7am on WTEN10; 10am on CW15;11am on WTEN10 and WNYT13;4pm on CBS6. 785-4959.
Nassau Reformed Church, 43Church Street (RT20) in the Vil-lage of Nassau. Christmas Eve -Candlelight Service at 7pm.
Stuyvesant Reformed Church islocated on Church Street whereRT 26A meets RT 9J in the ham-let Stuyvesant Christmas Eve -Candlelight Service at 9pm. Christ-mas morning Worship at 9am.
Holy Spirit Roman CatholicChurch, 667 Columbia Tpke., E.Greenbush. Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm and 10pm. Chistmas Day Mass will be at 10am.
THE PRINCE OF PEACE TO BE CELEBRATEDOn Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, the Nassau and StuyvesantReformed Churches will each celebrate Christ’s birth in a CandleLighting Service and focus on the Gospel of John 1:1-18 whichtells the story of God becoming a human being. In the sermon,titled, “Accepting the Prince of Peace Through Christmas,” theReverend Edward L. Van Kampen will retrace the history of theMessiah’s coming, a perspective on the events of Jesus life,including his rejection by the very people to whom he was sent;and the significance of our finding relevance and meaning inthe Christ’s presence. Join us and come to understand morefully how you can make the Light of Christ, the Prince of Peace,prominent in your life. On Christmas Eve, the Nassau ReformedChurch worships at 7 p.m and the Stuyvesant Reformed Churchworships at 9 p.m.On Sunday, December 25th, the Stuyvesant Reformed Churchwill worship on Christmas morning at 9 a.m. The congregation
welcomes all to join them incelebrating the Savior’s birthwith hymns of the Season andfocus on the birth of Christaccording to the Gospel ofLuke 2:1-14. In the sermontitled, “The Goodness andLoving Kindness of God,” theReverend Edward L. VanKampen will speak to the giftswith which humankind wasblessed when the grace ofGod appeared.The Nassau Reformed Churchis located on the second levelof its Church-School-Building,43 Church Street, (Route 20)in the village of Nassau. TheStuyvesant Reformed Churchis located on Church St., onehalf mile South of the traffic(caution) light where Route26A meets Route 9J in thehamlet of Stuyvesant.
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THRIFT SHOPThe Church of the RedeemerThrift Shop (1249 Third Street,Rensselaer, at the corner ofThird and Catherine Streets)will be open on Thursdays from3PM to 6PM and on ChristmasEve, Saturday, December24th, from 9AM to 2PM.The shop features householditems, clothing for all sizes andages(business attire for menand women, a babies’ room, achildren’s room, women’s plussizes, winter coats), booksand toys. The Christmas Shopis over-flowing! The ThriftShop is handicapped-accessible and can be enteredfrom the parking lot in the rearof the building.
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FOR CoNSERNS-UPartnering with students,faculty and the Key Club ofColumbia High School, GoodBuy Books is selling bazaaritems over the next fewweeks. In keeping with thegeneral theme of the store,you will find new and gentlyused products. Proceeds fromthis sale wil l be used topurchase books for theCoNSERNS-U Holiday BookDrive. Deals galore, all itemspriced to sell. Lots of gift anddecorating ideas. Good BuyBooks is located at 330Columbia Turnpike, EastGreenbush. Call for furtherdetails. Thank you for yoursupport.
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WORKING HARD FOR ITS CONSTITUENTSLetter to the Editor: During the last two years, the RensselaerCity Republican Committee has worked to build a solidprofessional organization, reinforce relations with our countycommittee and elected officials, make our presence visible atofficial city meetings, raise resources for expanded future teamefforts and attract new candidates and new Republican voters.Under the leadership of Chair Lou Lourinia, Vice ChairErnie Dambrose, and Treasurer Bernie Haskell, these goalshave achieved limited success and show promise of concreteresults in the next two years. Committee members haveattended all county fundraisers during this period and havesupported the congressional campaigns of Ted Danz and ChrisGibson, State Senator Roy McDonald, Assemblyman SteveMcLaughlin, County Sheriff Jack Mahar, and District AttorneyCandidate Joel Abelove. Moreover, committee members havesolidified relations with County Executive Kathy Jimino, CountyClerk Frank Merola, County Legislator Mike Stammel,and County Chairman Neil Kelleher and John Rustin.At City Council meetings, Lou Lorinia and former Fourth WardCouncil Candidate Dave Gardner have consistently called formore open government, establishment of a city Police blotter,and ward reports. At City Planning Commission meetings, LouLorinia and the “Concerned Citizens of Rensselaer” organizationcalled for denial of authorization of the proposed asphalt plantin the City’s Port District.In October, the committee conducted voter registrationefforts in the area known as “The Mansions” and other northernneighborhoods of Rensselaer.Most recently, the committee introduced Mrs. Colleen Piersonas our 2013 candidate for Mayor at a December 8thFundraiser at “Angle B’s Coffee Beanery” on WashingtonAvenue. This was the third successful fundraiser at thatlocation.With deepening confidence, we will continue our efforts toexpand and offer the voters of our city a brighter opportunityfor good government in the next two years than is currentlythe case.~Bill Lithgow - Member of the Rensselaer City RepublicanCommittee
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET BREAKFASTThe Grafton Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be holding an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, December 31st, from 8AM to 11AM at the Grafton VFW -Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). On the menu: Belgian waffles, Pancakes, French Toast,Eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, homefries, toast, orange juice, coffee,and milk. Cost is $8/Adult, $4/kids 12 and under, and kids 5 and under FREE!
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NEW YEAR’S PARTYThe Troy Senior Center willcelebrate New Year’s withentertainment by Sal Cannavo,the Music Master from 10:30am to 12:30 pm in the diningroom on December 30th. Makea reservation for the noonlunch, which will be BakedMeatloaf. The suggestedcontribution for lunch is $2.50.For more information or tomake a reservation, contact thecenter at 270-5348.
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RENSS. JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL HONOR
ROLL for 1st QUARTER MARKING PERIODKaren T. Urbanski, Principal of Rensselaer Junior Senior HighSchool, 25 Van Rensselaer Drive, Rensselaer, New York 12144;Telephone Number 436-8561; has announced the followingstudents for the Principal’s List (89.50 and up average) andthe Honor Roll (84.50 – 89.49 average) for the first quartermarking period.Principals’ List: Grade 12:Timothy Burek, Ryan Carney,Ashlie Daury, Danielle Decker, Rebecca Gardner, JenniferHayes, Daniel Howland, Waeya Lin, Angela Nye, Kristyn Smith.Grade 11: Ryan Boettcher, Sarah Brady, Rebekah Bushey,Katie D’Alessandro, Tristine Ellis, Gino Gigliotti, CassandraHemming, Keith Hughes, Jr., Elijah Hummel, John Kenna, MaryKramer, Jquail Martin, Imani Perkins, Shawn Pondillo, JacobPratt, Courtney Reed, Elora Repula, George Roberts III,Santino Sierra, Andrew T. Spath, Kayley Storms, NajahVasquez, Garrett Wininger, Naw Paw Law Eh Zan. Grade 10:Aye Aye Aung, Michelle Cirillo, Shane Fitzgerald, Rowan Goca,Steven Hardwood III, Tieara Karlquist, Aye Aye Mar, SelenaMedina, Jared Radley, Kathleen Rodriguez, Danielle Simmons,Ian Stewart, Raynika Wilcox. Grade 9:William Brooking,Austin Casey, Joshua Cirillo, Eternity Coons, GabrielleD’Alessandro, Kurt Donner, Laura Farrell, Dominique Hall,Jonathan Hall, Emily Hemming, Pwint Hnin, Krsna Jevons,Olivia Knapp, Emily Kretzschmar, Aliyah Linnen, Ezra Neal, JaiKishan Patel, Kortnee Phillips, Gabrielle Pike, Cody Rifenberick,Curtis Rodriguez, Brian Sousis, Jr., Pa Wah, Teresa Walls,Marcus Woods, Min Yar Zar, Kyaw Zwa. Grade 8: RavenBushey, Cheyenne Cronin, Mae Ann Fahnestock, ChristopherGil, Tyler Harwood, Zachary Katras, Malcomn Mohabir, PatrickMooney, Anthony Moore, Jr., Keondre’ Nixon, CrystalRafferty, Christopher Spath, Gabriel Stephan. Grade 7:Jayda Ackerman, Makenah Anselment, Dean Biancaniello,Dylan Biancaniello, Allexus Billetts, Annalise Burdick, JordanCaywood, Emma Cicchinelli, Je’Dan Citizen, Savannah Cronin,Joshua DuLong, Moo Law Eh, Mae Endres, Cheryl Farrell, KThari Han, Sudarat Hormhuan, Joshua Kenna, Alexis Leonard,Selena Maurer, Joshua Nye, Kierra Perkins, Ethan Radley,Christie Sackett, Ciara Saure, Shawn Schmick, Imanda Silver,Michael Stammel, Valerie Stephan, Mia Stewart, Caitlyn Stuto,Zin Zin Wai, Hein Zaw, Hiluan Zi. Ungraded: Ashley LaRoseHonor Roll: Grade 12: Tyler Bishop, Brigit Dominy, TiffanyFisher, Alex Hilstro, Gabriella Johnson, Morning Joy, AllyssaKelly, Gemma Moore, Martin Moore, Cody Rourke, HannahSpath, Matthew White, Nicholas Whitford, Jarrid Wilkinson.Grade 11: Alexander Bilpuh, Ciera Castro, Amy Dymond,Austin Fahrenkopf, Sienna Fahrenkopf, Joseph Farrell, KaeliFinch, Derrick Janzen, Caitlyn LoPresti, William McClain, NicoleMurray, Alexis Stammel, Tyler Stasack. Grade 10: ChanaDavis, Aajahle Edmunds, Jacob Forgea, Zachary French, KeilaJudge, Emily Kopaskie, War War Kyaw, Erika Mitchell, WinMyint, Charles Sackett, Patrick Snider. Grade 9: DylanBrooking, Christian Hulett, Matthew Katras, Sydney Jerome,Sabrina Medina, Idris Mohamed, Cheyenne Presti, AutumnShambeau, Omiyea Stanford, Michael Sousa, BrendonTomlinson, Briana Torres. Grade 8: Htat Aung, Kasheim Bandy,Elizabeth Brooking, Danielle DiBlasi, Tyler Edwards, QuintonFoust, Gabriel Grant, Monica Hood, Law Lay Htoom Kyle Miano,Ciera Perez, Alexander Prusky, Chelsey Reed, Jazmine Sousis,Robert Williams. Grade 7: Alexis Abair, Kevin Billetts, ThomasBurgess, Samantha Caparelli, Isaiah Chajon, James Felt,Destiny Haight, Aleah Kavanagh, Guy Montgomery, AidanMoore, Cheryl Myers, Katlyn Osterhoudt, Melissa Stager,Aaron Williams, Amber Wright.
BOURDEAU REENLISTS FOR CONTINUED
SERVICE IN NY ARMY NATIONAL GUARDMajor General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General,announces the recent reenlistment of members of the NewYork Army National Guard in recognition of their continuingcommitment to serve community, state and nation as part ofthe Army National Guard.Master Sergeant Patricia Bourdeau from Nassau, has reenlistedto continue service with the Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade.
SCHODACK TOWN HALL CLOSES FOR
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYDonna L. Conlin, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remindresidents of Schodack that the Town Hall Offices will be closedon Monday, December 26th, and Tuesday December 27, 2011,for the Christmas Holiday. The Town Hall offices will resumestandard business hours on Wednesday, December 28, 2011.The Highway Department will be closed on Monday, December26th and will resume standard business hours on Tuesday,December 27, 2011. The Highway Department will be availablefor any and all emergencies.The Transfer Station will have standard business hours for theChristmas and New Year Holidays.The Town Hall offices and the Highway Department will beclosed on Monday, January, 2, 2012, for the New Year Holidayand will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, January3, 2012.If you have any questions, please contact the Office of theTown Clerk at 477-7590, Monday through Friday, betweenthe hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Troy Boys and Girls Club - Gym, 1700 7thAvenue, Troy, 12180 • 1/18/2012, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - PitneyBowes Tech School - Tech School, One Global View, Troy, 12180• 1/20/2012, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Elks Club - Banquet Room,655 Brunswick Road, Troy, 12180 • 1/21/2012, 8:00 AM - 1:00PM - St. Timothy’s Church - Fellowship Hall, 470 Winter StreetExt., Troy, 12180.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES• 1/5/2012, 12:00PM - 7:00 PM - TroyHilton Garden Inn- Ferris Ballroom,235 HoosickStreet, Troy,12180 • 1/6/2012,
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - St. Mary’s Hospital - Conference Room A& B, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy, 12180 • 1/7/2012, 8:00AM - 1:00 PM - Van Rensselaer Masonic Lodge - Dining Hall, 710Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, 12061 • 1/7/2012, 8:00AM - 1:00 PM - Valley Falls United Methodist Church - ChurchHall, 22 State Street, Valley Falls, 12185 • 1/9/2012, 1:00 PM -6:00 PM - East Greenbush Community Library - Community Room,10 Community Way, East Greenbush, 12061 • 1/13/2012, 1:30PM - 6:30 PM - American Legion Melvin Roads Post - BanquetRoom, 200 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, 12144 • 1/13/2012,
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VanRoy NAMED SUBURBAN COUNCIL
BOY’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Suburban Council Player of the week for Dec. 5-9th is DanVanRoy a junior from Averill Park. Coach: Dave Pugliese.Dan VanRoy opened the first week of Suburban Council playwith a combined 39 points and 23 rebounds as the Averill ParkWarriors went 1-1 for the week. Dan had 25 points and 12 in aloss at Bethlehem and 14 points, including the game winningshot, and 11 rebounds in a 41-40 victory over Colonie.
by Claire Everettby Claire Everettby Claire Everettby Claire Everettby Claire Everett
athlete of the week JONATHAN CARROLL
~Most Dedicated~ by Megan Keeler
TWIN TOWN TEENAGE BASEBALLTwin Town Little League is currently exploring the possibilitiesof expanding into teenage baseball by adding three new levelsof play. Junior League (13-14 year olds); Senior League (13-16 year olds); The Big League (16-18 year olds).Plans are ongoing to begin Junior League play in the spring of2012 and based on the level of interest begin Senior Leagueplay in the spring as well. The playing season will run from lateApril thru mid-June. Games will be played on a field the samesize as the Major Leagues.The teams will be community based and only open to playersthat reside within the Twin Town Little League boundaries.Players thru All Stars will also have the ability to compete inInternational Tournaments at each level with the championshipgames being televised on ESPN. Registration will begin inJanuary 2012 and include a player registration fee ofapproximately $100.00 - $125.00.This expansion will provide every teenager regardless of theirability an opportunity to play baseball with their friends withintheir own community. Further information may be found byvisiting The Twin Town Little League Expansion InformationCenter located on the league web site ttll.com
Wrestling fire? No, I think it’s wrestling and fire fighting is whatthis week’s athlete is all about.Jonathan Carroll, a senior at Averill Park High School, is avarsity wrestler and has been since his sophomore year. Thisis pretty impressive given the fact that he only started wrestlingone year prior to that. Jon is also a volunteer Fire Fighter atthe Wynantskill Fire Department in his spare time and he enjoysgoing on calls and training with the department. He enjoys firefighting so much that next year his plan is to attendSchenectady Community College and major in Fire ProtectionTechnology. Jon’s favorite subject in school this year is forensics.He is also taking Public Speaking, Detective Speaking, Statistics,Economics, and Participation in Government.Jon is a positive athlete that works really hard on and off themat. He is a busy kid with all of the pre-season workouts thathe does with his team, but he finds time to volunteer andspend time with his friends and family. Carroll’s favorite part ofwrestling is competing in the matches and working hard at alltimes. “Being dedicated means that you have to work withyour team no matter what, and you have to go to every teamevent like practices and competitions,” replied Jon when askedabout what it means to him to be a dedicated athlete.He would like to thank all of his coaches for his success on themat and for everything that they have taught him aboutwrestling. Jon says that his Dad inspires him to be the personthat he is today and that there are also many other peoplethat act as role models for him. Even though Jon won’t bewrestling in college next year, he is still really looking forwardto his senior year on the team, and he is excited for his seasonof competitions to begin.Best of luck to Jon and the rest of the Averill Park Varsity teamin their 2011-2012 season.
TWIN TOWN DEVIL CATS REGISTRATIONThe Twin Town Devil Catsare taking registrations forplayers for our 9U team.Players who are 8 years oldduring the 2012 season mayalso apply. We are alsolooking for a manager forthe 9U team. All playersfrom all areas may apply,however, the organization mostly receives players from theAverill Park School District. The Twin Town Devil Cats registrationcosts are contingent on what the team decides to do.Registration costs have to include umpire costs, team insurance,baseballs, field costs, etc. We do not subsidize registrationprices from others registered in the organization like someorganizations. Players at all ability levels are encouraged toapply and we will try and create enough teams as there isinterest. We are also still taking registrations for players at the13U level who are moving on from Little League. We are a non-profit organization and are here to provide baseball for all.Don’t be fooled by organizations that promote more fun forless cost, because that usually means less of everything else.Come play the best local baseball. All interested players shouldcontact Matt Terry at [email protected] or Steve Listingat [email protected].
Sports Photoof the Week by Andy
Flanagan
“AP Junior
Dan Van Roy
shoots over
two
Columbia
Blue Devils
last Tuesday
night at
APHS.
Columbia
came out on
top with a
score of
67-59".
The athletes of Averill Park battled for another week. Bothgirls and boys Basketball took their best shot at their skilledopponents and Bowlers kept the ball rolling against theirs.On Tuesday, the Warriors took on the Columbia Blue Devils.The girls were away and obliterated the competition. The finalscore was 55-35. The win was a team effort with all playerscontributing, but especially great games to Brooke O’Sheaand Bridget Carney, each with 15 points.The boys took on Columbia at home. Although AP showedsupreme effort, they fell short 74-56. Great job to Nick Hesswho scored 17 points. Dan VanRoy was also a game changerwith 15 points.The Bowlers fought against Columbia as well. Unfortunately,the boys fell short 22-10. Excellent job to Hector Hernandezwho led the boys with a 268 high game and a 673 triple! Onthe girl’s side, the lady Bowlers earned a major victory 20-12.This was the first time AP girls beat Columbia in at least 10years. Great job to Catie Bell with a 203-589 day!On Friday, the AP athletes faced the intimidating Shaker Bisons.The girls Basketball team played with no fear and gave Shakera run for their money but, unfortunately, fell short 52-46.Great game to Bridget Carney who dominated down low andoutscored the opposing big 14-3. Also, an amazing job toBrooke O’Shea with 10 points and Elaina Ryan with 6.The boys took on the Bisons at home in an intense night game.AP fought hard, but Shaker was too much. The Warriors lost67-59. Noteworthy effort to Lucas Ziegler who hit three 3-pointers. Also, congratulations to Nick Hess who got four 3-pointers to fall.On Wednesday, the boy’s Bowling team took their own shot atthe Bisons. The boys came away with a win, 23-9. Outstandinggame to Kyle Thibeault with an end score of 237-695. APathletes have been holding their own with the best in theleague. Great job on the season so far and good luck againstSaratoga this week! If you have any questions or comments,feel free to contact me at [email protected].
RENSS. COUNTY’S TROY SENIOR CENTERYou are invited to the Center to have fun and it is FREE. Enjoyaerobics, osteoporosis training, crocheting, card games, bingo,billiards, writing, Bible study, line dancing, weight training anda full gym. There is so much happening at the best kept secretin the City of Troy. Join us for lunch in our decorated diningroom with the most wonderful folks around. Seniors 60 yearsold and older are welcome. Call 270-5348 for more information.
DO YOU LIKE TO SHOOT
POOL?The Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street,Troy has a great Billiard Room and maintains three tables topolish your skills on. All this is free to you if you are 60 yearsof age or older. The Center is open 8:30AM to 3PM, Mondaythrough Friday. You can play pool any time during open hours.We have some great times and are looking for more people toshare this wonderful resource with. You will definitely get toknow people here because this is the place to meet and greet.Stay for a nutritionally balanced meal and some super company.Call 270-5348 for more information.
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E.G.-CASTLETON YOUTH BASEBALL
REGISTRATION for the 2012 SEASONEarly registration fee (registrations paid by 12/31/11) is $85for the T-Ball thru Mini-Minor Division and league-age 4-6 and$100 for Minor thru Major Division league-age 7-12. For familieswith more than one player, there is a registration fee cap of$200. Fees increase by $10 per player as of 1/1/12. In additionto the registration fee, there is also a $35 per family fee forprepayment of fund-raiser raffle tickets. Again, each familywill be provided $50 worth of tickets to sell to help offset theplaying cost. Visit the league website at www.egcybl.com andclick on the Online Registration link.***Also Watch out for upcoming events such as winter clinicsand Travel baseball tryouts. Stay tuned and check our websiteregularly!
RENSSELAER COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS
END SEASON STRONGLY
L-R: Riley Dunn, horse – Cooliza, Morgan Kunz, Kerry Judge,Olivia Logue and Courtney LuskinThe 2011 4-H Horse Inter County Competition held at theChemung County Fairgrounds attracted 22 teams and roughly100 4-H members from across New York and Pennsylvania tocompete. Rensselaer County was represented by the Splashof Flash Team, comprised of 4-Hers, Morgan Kunz – teammanager, Courtney Luskin, Olivia Logue, Kerry Judge and RileyDunn. This is a very comprehensive event that evaluatesteams on their barn management skills, horse scienceknowledge, team problem presentation as well as horse showperformance. Teams are made up of two senior riders, twojunior riders and one senior team manager. During this 2 daycontest, there is no communication with adults, 4-H membersare not allowed to interact or communicate at all with anyadults, which creates an environment in which members areresponsible for every detail of the contest and work togetherand problem solve as a team. Judge, a junior rider, placed 8thin western equitation, 2nd in equitation over fences, 6th indressage and 5th in written test. Dunn, the other junior riderfor the team placed 1st in English pleasure, 6th in Englishequitation, 3rd in western pleasure, and 5th in dressage. Logue,a senior rider placed 3rd in Dressage, 4th in English pleasure,4th in command, 8th in trail and 4th in the written test. Kunzplaced 6th in the manager’s riding class. Individually, Dunn andLogue placed 7th and 5th respectively overall within their juniorand senior divisions. Splash of Flash placed 5th for StableManagement, 3rd for Equine Knowledge and were the 2ndplace Overall Team. The goal of 4-H is to teach youth life skillsthrough projects and events such as this that youth can applybeyond 4-H. If you would like more information about this orother 4-H programs, please contact your respectiveCooperative Extension office. Cornell Cooperative Extensionis an Equal Opportunity Employer and Programmer.
NYS YOUTH SNOWMOBILE
SAFETY COURSEOn Saturday, January 7, 2012, theRensselaer County SnowRidersSnowmobile Club and the NYS Officeof Parks, Recreation and HistoricPreservation will host a snowmobilesafety course for people ages 10 to
18. Students must be at least 10 years old on the day of thecourse. This is a required course for snowmobile operatorsaged 10-18. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate.The course will be held at the Hoosic Valley Firehouse located inthe Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. Class will begin promptly at8am and end at approximately 5pm. Please arrive early. Thecourse will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations,riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment,maintenance and repair, trailer safety, etc.You must pre-register for this class by calling Rensselaer CountySnowRiders (Lynn) at 753-4901 or e-mai [email protected]. Space is limited, please register early.The course is free and lunch will be provided. Visit our websitefor more information at www.rc-snow-riders.com
EAST SIDE HOOPSTARS TRYOUT“Nothing like a Champion!”
The East Side Hoopstars Basketball Club isentering the fifteenth season of AAU girl’sbasketball. Our mission is to teach the game ofbasketball to enthusiastic female athletes andplay the best competition available throughoutthe Northeast. This year, our basketball family will includeteams of ages 10 thru 17 (Grades 5 thru Junior in High School).TRYOUT Schedule - January 15th, 2012, Sunday, at AlgonquinMiddle School, Route 66, Averill Park, N.Y.5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders 8:30AM – 9:45AMHS freshmen, sophomores, and juniors 9:45AM- 11:00AMBe at the gym 30 minutes before your start time to allow forAAU registration and stretching.EACH PLAYER MUST REGISTER AT THE TRYOUT AS A MEMBEROF AAU PRIOR TO GETTING ON THE BASKETBALL FLOOR ~REGISTRATION FEE is $300 per player except for 5th graderswho are $200 per player. Registration fee is due in FULL attime of TRYOUT.If you are interested in trying out for the first time or needmore information, please contact: Frank Kehn, President –674-2357 (Home). We look forward to seeing you at Tryouts!
ATHLETES
CAMPUS WATCH
EMPIRE STATE PLAZA ICE RINK
TO OPEN IN JANUARYCommissioner RoAnn Destito announced thatthe Empire State Plaza ice rink will open to thepublic for the first time since 2007. The popularoutdoor rink will open in early January and isanticipated to remain open for the remainder ofthe winter. The rink will be open in theafternoons and evenings, 7 days per week, andskating will be free.The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) and OlympicRegional Development Authority (ORDA) are partnering with theLake Placid Regional Winter Sports Committee, a 501C3 corporation,who will underwrite the ice rink operations by contributing $100,000for the 2012 winter season. The funds will support the mission of theorganization to enhance New York State’s economy, quality of life,image and development of regional, national and international sportsand will be used at the Empire State Plaza to sponsor skating clinicsfor inner-city youth to promote an active lifestyle and as arecruitment tool for potential world-class athletes. Funding will alsobe used to attract visitors to events and activities in the Lake Placidregion including world-class bobsledding, professional figureskating, the Empire State Games, and skiing and snowboarding atWhiteface Mountain and Gore Mountain.“ORDA is excited to team up with the Sports Committee to bringskating back to the plaza. Skating is a terrific family activity and it’sgreat that families and people of all ages will have the chance toskate again in this beautiful complex,” Ted Blazer, ORDA presidentand CEO, said.
EVENTS AT PEEBLES ISLAND STATE PARK• Winter Trail Walk on Dec 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. Let’s explorethe Island’s trail system in winter to see what Mother Nature isdoing and enjoy the views along the way. Dress warmly; bringbinoculars and your snowshoes if conditions permit. We willmeet at the Peebles Island Visitor Center.• Lost in the Woods Program at the Visitor Center on Dec 28,2011 at 1 pm. Lost in the Woods is an outdoor preparednessprogram that teaches children what to do to stay safe if theyare ever lost in the outdoors. Children will learn how to makethemselves more visible to rescuers, how to protect themselvesfrom the elements, and what they don’t need to be afraid of inthe woods. As part of this program, children will familiarizethemselves with animal sounds and make a survival kit to takehome. There is a $2 fee per kit for materials.For both events please preregister by Dec. 23rd as spaceand materials are limited. For more information about thisprogram or to register, please contact the Peebles Island StatePark Office at 237-8643 x3295.
The season for three local student athletesplaying football for St John Fisher College hascome to an end. Dan Maloney (09 Columbia),Zach Dolan (09 THS) & Chris Sawyer (08 LHS)lost in Minnesota to St Thomas University onlytwo wins away from the division 3championship. They were one of the final 8teams out of 237 in the country. The final polllisted them as 11th in the country. Theytravelled over 4000 miles in the last threeweeks being the lower seed and every timefaced an undefeated team. They managedto knock off two conference champions ontheir home fields which were the number 1and 3 seeds in the east bracket. It was aterrific season and thanks to all the supportand kind words that came from the articleswritten in the Advertiser and The Record.~James Maloney
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E.G.C.S. HOWARD L. GOFF MS ANNOUNCES HONOR ROLL
The East Greenbush Central School District is proud to announce the Howard L. Goff Middle SchoolHonor Roll for the District’s first marking period of the 2011-2012 school year.The following students were named to the Howard L. Goff Middle School Principal’s List for the firstmarking period. To be eligible for the Principal’s List a student must have achieved one of the topsix highest averages on their team. We congratulate these students and wish them continued success:(Grade 6) Komal Bhatti, Jakeb Boniface, Ethan Bouyea, Albert Chang, Corey Curran, BenjaminForte, Katherine Hayes, Jared Kehmna, Kaden Laurilla, Neil Laya, Cameron Masiello, Jack Palumbo,Tyler Piel, Allison Radin, Connor Roizman, Brendan Russo, Peter Sergay, Ryan Sousis, (Grade 7)Sarah Alamprese, Rebecca Bradbury, Jeremy Ciprioni, Aaron Clarke, Haley D’Angelo, Olivia Godell,William Grasso, Daniel Grifferty, Kelsey Hall, Christopher Hayes, Caroline Hirt, Ashley Meyer, EmmaMeyer, Kelsey O’Brien, Allison Puglisi, Anna Sesonske, Sarina Xin, Yang Yang, (Grade 8) Parth Bhide,Joshua Casavant, Gregory Clifford, Allison Doyle, Emily Facteau, Lyana Geng, Lindsay Heck, RyanHeniges, Kierstyn Higgins, Justin Luther, David Meister, Kelsey Reyner, Marc Roizman, Noah Schwenzfeier,Alisha Secor, David Sills, Matthew Smith, and Matthew VanAuken. The High Honor Roll is comprisedof those students who have earned a grade point average of 90% or above. On the list are: (Grade6) Christian Adriance, Zachary Ahearn, Heather Aiken, Chase Albert, Casey Bariteau, Madison Barna,Edward Barnes, Emma Barton-Schwartz, Riley Barton-Schwartz, Tapanga Batchelder, Kathleen Beaudoin,Eric Bedell, Alexandra Bellisario, Nikhil Bhat, Komal Bhatti, Katherine Blake, Stephen Blydenburgh,Mark Bodner Jr, Jakeb Boniface, Raymond Borst V, Ethan Bouyea, Connor Bradt, Jeffrey Bransky Jr,Gabriella Broga, Samantha Brown, William Buchanan, Sierra Budik, Madison Burns, Bailey Campbell,Michaela Cancer, Sophia Cardazzi, Ava Champitto, Albert Chang, Morgan Childs, Kyleigh Chriss,Alyssa Ciccarelli, Robert Cleghorn, Nia Cohen, Laurren Collum, Jessica Conklin, Athena Conzone,Keenan Cosgrove, Austin Cramer, Corey Curran, Sarah Cuttler, William Daniels, Lauren Daugherty,Brian Davis, Christian Davis, Matthew Deyette, Liam Dougherty, Maegan Drzymala, Adam Dwileski,Haley Ennis, Marcus Filien, Jennifer Fish, Benjamin Forte, Jason Forte, Taijee Francis, Faylee Frazier,John Genest III, Mackenzie Gerard, Madeline Gibney, Michael Gonyea, Liana Greenberg-Nielsen,Lauryn Grugan, Kathryn Gwynn, Victoria Hamilton, Vanessa Hansen, Abby Haskin, Katherine Hayes,Gregory Hemmes, Jack Hernandez, Frederick Howard, Pierce Hurd, Megan Hurley, Lillian Hutton,Michael Iula, Nicholas Iula, Liam Johnson, Alycia Johnson-Dardiz, Zachary Kasky, Jared Kehmna, TylerKeller, Lauren Kelly, Colleen Kennedy, Jordan Kennedy, Charles King, Benjamin Koblensky, ConnorKrenzer, Shanleigh Kutzer, Kaitlin Labatt-Simon, Ashley LaBreck, Matthew LaHera, Caitlin Lallier, KadenLaurilla, Neil Laya, Mariah Leahey, Cheyenne Lentz, Julia Lettrick, Peter Lewis, Amanda Lobban, OliviaLopez, Michael Mahar, Emily Mann, Rhianna Martin, Cameron Masiello, Olivia Massey, Joseph Meehan,John Michoian, Lenah Midani, Taylor Milkiewicz, Bailee Miller, Abraham Mohammed, Natasha Montiel,Rachel Morris, Arthur Morrison, Aviraj Mukherjee, Ellen Murphy, Kristin Nadareski, Natalie Nista,Patrick Nolan, Tyler Nolan, Gabriella Nusbaum, Natalie Obermayer, Brandon Ostiguy, Christian Palmer,Jack Palumbo, Justin Pangburn, Savannah Pascarella, Rashree Persaud, Ashley Peter, Grant Phillip,Tyler Piel, Cameron Plowinske, Cody Polinsky, Leah Pratt, Mallory Prespare, Luca Quattrocchi, AbigailRadin, Allison Radin, Joelle Rappold, Abigail Ray, Alexander Reed, Caitlynn Richardson, ConnorRoizman, Francesca Romano, Matthew Rudolph, Brendan Russo, Nicolas Russo, Thomas Sanford,Zachary Schott, Michael Schroeder, Alyssa Schweigert, Sophie Schwenzfeier, Zachary Seaman, PeterSergay, Nicholas Servidone, Jonathan Sills, Carly Smith, Kyle Smith, Rachel Smith, Renee Smith, RyanSousis, Tyler Spencer, Nicolas Stagnitta, Sarah Steele, Peter Tedeschi, Mathieu Thompson, KaitlynValenti, Kiera VanWormer, Kathryn Wagner, Danielle Washock, Madison Washock, Daniel Watson,Bryel Weinlein, Justin Westhuis, Tyler Wilk, Skyler Williams, Connor Willis, Matthew Wimmer, JessicaWinter, Adam Wolfe, Alec Wright, Shane Wyman, Emily Zeyak, (Grade 7) Sarah Alamprese, JadaAlcindor, Katelyn Almon, Erica Appelbaum, Bridget Austin, Andrew Beditz, Margaret Berger, RonBernhaut, Benjamin Besch, Jack Biddlecomb, Joseph Blackburn, Rebecca Bradbury, Griffin Breen,Elizabeth Brown, Emily Brown, Morgan Bryant, Zachary Buono, Justin Burdick, Brayden Carroll,Rasiel Chishti, Jeremy Ciprioni, Aaron Clarke, Suzanne Clarke, Briana Clute, Alexandria Collum, IsabellaComeau, Julia Connor, Kacie Cooper, Andrew Curtin, Emily Cuttler, Gabrielle Daigneault, Haley D’Angelo,Melissa Deal, Austin DeCapita, Hope Dedrick, Mary DeRubertis, Margaret Dickson, Brandon Dinovo,Lauren Doherty, Dylan Dubuque, Kyleigh Earing, Rachel Evans, Connor Eveland, Ashley Fahrenkopf,Alana Ferson, Megan Fey, Gianna Fiacco, Rachel Foster, Anthony Frandino, Alex Gaudino, HannahGenovese, Nafisul Ghani, Gabriel Gibney, Jared Giordano, Matthew Giordano, Olivia Godell, LeonardoGonzales, Andrew Graham, William Grasso, Daniel Grifferty, Katelin Grifferty, Kelsey Hall, Justin Hammill,Joshua Harrington, Duncan Harris, Kellie Harrison, Skylar Hawkins, Christopher Hayes, Dora Hayes,Charles Headley, Emily Hillenbrandt, Caroline Hirt, Marissa Hochberg, Jenna Hoggan, Amanda Horne,Braden Howe, Emily Hurd, Richard Jablonski, Hope Janowski, Davis Kakely, Subah Khan, Henry Klee,Brianna Kutz, Danielle LaPointe, Brayden Lappies, Meredith Laverty, Dakota Lawther, Abigail Lemay,Emma Letzelter, Anastacia Lewandusky, Breonna Libby, Giovana Lowry, Marleah Lybolt, MikaylaMahoney, Bridget Maloney, Erica Mancinelli, Isabella Marcantel, Lawren Masters, Morgan Matthews,Joshua McCaffrey, Madison McCraith, Meghan McKosky, Hannah Meisel, Natalie Mercedes, AshleyMeyer, Emma Meyer, Tahseen Midani, Jared Milford, Serenity Miller, Ethan Milot, John Moscatello,Theresa Mulvey, Devin Neal, Alexandra Nelson, Jesse Nelson, Cameron Newman, Frank Niekrewicz,Shay Nolan, Emily Novak, Kelsey O’Brien, Piolo Jule Pasia, Joshua Paultre, Morgan Pelletier, Stephanie
Poris, Erin Prendergast, Allison Puglisi, Shivani Reddy, Rose Reed, Kyle Rich, Bahiyyih Rubin, MariaSabo, Brandon Salisbury, Aric Sanchez, Nikki Scalera, Christina Schillinger, Anna Sesonske, TaylorShanley, Abigail Smith, Sierra Smith, Alexandra Syrotynski, Molly Tesoriero, Austin VanVorst, ThomasVanVorst, Elizabeth Vlieg, Danielle Wagoner, David Watson, Olivia Weidman, Tori Westfall, EvanWilliams, Bethany Wright, Dana Wright, Sarina Xin, Yang Yang, Rachel Ziman, (Grade 8) LukeAbbott, Christopher Adams, Nigeria Alderman, Danielle Allen, Kaylie Anderson, Austin Baggetta,Avery Ball, Shannen Barrett, Alexander Bauer, Abigail Beckman, Matthew Beditz, Parth Bhide, AutumnBill, Kara Blakeman, Skylar Blankenship, Chynna Bleyl-Stratton, Meagan Bonesteel, Julia Breig, ElliotBrock, Emily Broder, Gianna Cardazzi, Christopher Carlock, Joshua Casavant, Collin Catman, LydiaClemente, Gregory Clifford, Rachel Coleman, Erin Condo, Shaelyn Cooper, Soren Correia, RachelDaugherty, Evan Davis, Jacob Davis, Robert Debenedetti Jr, Marissa DeMarco, Kathleen Dempsey,Justin Dessureau, Allison Doyle, Kaitlyn Dugrenier, Amanda Eager, Emily Facteau, Daniel Farley Jr,Meghan Farley, Erik Ferrari, Ralph Fiorillo, Gregory Gavitt, Lyana Geng, Nicole Gerber, Taylor Goyer,Kathleen Grace, Shannon Graziano, Savannah Gregory, Lauren Guynup, Amanda Hart, SamanthaHart, William Hebert, Lindsay Heck, Ryan Heniges, Taylor Hernandez, Kierstyn Higgins, William Hogan,Ashley Hyde, Evan Iler, Amanda Jones, Nadia Kasianczuk, Austin Kendrick, Marilyn Keneston, KaitlinKilmartin, Hailey Konisky, Olivia Lang, Caleb LaPoint, Jillian Leggiero, Antonia Lettrick, StephenLindemann, William Lindemann, Justin Luther, Samantha Mackey, Jennifer Makarwich, Sophie Malia,Julia Marino, Kiersten McAdoo, Ian McCabe, Jaclyn McGlynn, Caitlin McHugh, Matthew McHugh,David Meister, Emerald Moore, Deena Mousa, Liam Murtagh, Nicole Muth, Thomas O’Neill, MarissaPascarella, Alexandra Peasley, Salvatore Pezzolla, Alexandra Phillips, Kevin Phoenix, Kyra Powell, HeidiQuattrocchi, Brianna Regensburger, Stephen Reilly, Kelsey Reyner, Morgan Robinson, Marc Roizman,Michael Ruth, Shannon Ryan, Adam Sabo, Merrin Sardi, Vanessa Saybe, Connor Scala, Elgin Scalzi,Noah Schwenzfeier, Alisha Secor, Ashley Secor, Jesse Seibert, Dion Selby, Fiona Shea, David Sills,Jesse Simoni, Kristen Singleman, Sarah Slattery, Matthew Smith, Joseph Soliman Jr, Julia Sovey, RachelSteele, Holden Thomas, Trent Thorkildsen, Justine Torre, Morgan Torre, Hannah Tremblay, MatthewVanAuken, Joseph Walzer, Kali Waters, Raeann Weber, Taylor Westfall, Hannah Wheeler, DestinyWierzbicki, Sydney Wojeski, and James Wright. Students who earn a total grade point average of85% to 89.99% are included on the Honor Roll. On this list are: (Grade 6) Paige Alaxanian, BrendanAnderson, Cambry Armando, Joseph Auer, Dario Aymat, Alexander Bael, Elizabeth Becker, Briana
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The Perfect ChristmasThe Perfect ChristmasThe Perfect ChristmasThe Perfect ChristmasThe Perfect ChristmasI heard a talk the other dayThat really hit the spot.The subject was at ChristmasWhat’s important and what’s not.
We all seek the perfect Christmas,Each year better than before,As thought it’s competitionAnd someone’s keeping score.
We all search for perfect Christmas giftsAnd perfect decorations.We’ll host the perfect partyWhere we’ll eat just taste sensations.
We’ll take the perfect photoFor our perfect Christmas card.Enclose a perfect poem that rhymes,It shouldn’t be that hard.
But things don’t always go as plannedWhen life gets in the wayAnd then our dreams of grandeur crashAnd some may feel dismay.
That’s when the gift of Christmas comes,When we’re humbled by our fall,And maybe we will realizeGod loves us one and all.
When we work hard and all goes well,Exactly as we planned,We take credit for the processThere’s no magic in the land.
It’s when we screw up royallyAnd Christmas still comes just the sameWe receive more joy at ChristmasAnd not just all the blame.
This year my wife was bakingfor our church’s Christmas brunch.I shouldn’t have tried to help her,I should have listened to that hunch.
She’d worked for hours creatingThis lovely casserole.I just had to transport it,It was a simple role.
She warned me it was hot,I should have listened more.The pan got out of balanceAnd it splattered on the floor.
She walked away and let me cleanThe big mess I had made.I’m glad she left. I couldn’t standThe fuming if she stayed.
Later when I found herShe looked me in the eyeAnd then broke out in laughter,I was expecting her to cry.
I’m glad she has a sense of humor,I know that God does too.I’m sure that he is laughing,At all the things we do.
May you have a perfect Christmas,Celebrate our savior’s birthAnd even when you mess upThere still is joy on earth.
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WHEREIN LIES THE TRUTH
Letter to the Editor: As I attempt to inform others of things I know to be true, the refrain I mostoften hear is: How do I know who is telling the truth? It’s not an easy question to answer. Isometimes resort to a little humor: Who are you going to believe, me, or your own lying eyes?In many cases we can do some research to find solid evidence, but even then, if the liars aredeeply or pathologically committed, they will resort to suggesting that there is no right or wrong– only differences of opinion.With the main-stream media being so deeply committed to the principles, policies and presidentsthey have ushered in, they seem to have adopted a “to-the-death” mentality. They have lostall credibility with anyone who cares enough to scratch the surface of what they are trying tosell; but as long as one person will believe them, they will carry on. They will become delusionaland that’s when they become most transparent.That’s what we are witnessing in the “occupy” movement. This movement was organized andfunded by the same left-wing millionaires and billionaires that are responsible for destroying oureconomy for their own profit. It was created in a desperate attempt to counter the popular andincreasingly powerful grass-roots TEA Party movement.Some mayors and other politicians supported the occupiers and attempted to create politicalcoat tails for exploitation. The problem was that the occupiers resented being labeled as the“99%”. They were proud to be on the radical fringe. The charade began to collapse when multi-millionaire Michael Moore tried to put his arms around them. They rejected him and the otherinterloping political opportunists when they realized they were being used.That’s when the encampments became a political liability and were disbanded by the hiddenhand that had been their genesis. Their dreams of glorious revolution dissolved into 15 minutesof infamy - an unfortunate distraction from the reality that the true ninety-nine percent willcontinue to advance.~David Crawmer, www.republicamerica.usEditors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion or endorsement of the Editor or theStaff of THE ADVERTISER, and for all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of itscontents.
SL ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE LUMINAIRES
Help us create Christmas Eve magic in Sand Lake with a beautiful luminairedisplay!The neighbors on Routes 66 & 43, along with our friends on Shumann Rd,will be having our annual luminaire display on Christmas Eve (Saturday,December 24th).As you are out and about this Christmas Eve, please drive down our roadsand enjoy the display. The lighting of the luminaire candles commencesaround 7:00 pm and will end when the candles burn out (or however longthe weather permits). We are eager to increase the size of our display. Ifyou live, or own a business, along Route 66 or Route 43 in Sand Lake orAverill Park, please join us by lighting luminaries along the roads. For more
information (or supplies), please contact Dawn or Bruce at 674-5210 or by email [email protected]. Please help us make Lights in Sand Lake an event to remember!
POESTENKILL WATER DISTRICT RESIDENTSResidents of the Town of Poestenkill Water District should note that the Town Board has moved amotion providing for free water meters and water hook up applications through Decem-ber 31, 2011.The Poestenkill Town Board has continued to waive the $40 Water District Hook Up Application feeand the $150 water meter fee through that date. Persons interested in connecting to the water districtshould contact Robert Brunet, the Water District Manager at 283-5100 ext. 102. Residents should beaware that no waiver is contemplated after January 1, 2012. For additional information, contact theWater Manager or call the Town Clerk at 283-5100 ext. 103.
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CLINTON HEIGHTS FIRE DEPT.RESPONDS TO FAMILY WITH LOSS of
HOME for the HOLIDAYSIn response to a serious structure fire Monday evening,December 12th, the Clinton Heights Fire Department (CHFD)has undertaken an emergency fund drive for the family of fourthat was driven from their home on that winter night. At 9:11pm,the CHFD was dispatched to 223 Maryland Avenue in theHampton Manor neighborhood of East Greenbush having beentoned out for a working structure fire. First arriving crewsfound the rear of the residence as well as the roof in flames.Quick work by Clinton Heights with the assistance of the EastGreenbush Fire and Defreestville Fire had the fire under controlin 15 minutes. The home, however, decorated for the holidays,is now inhabitable until extensive repairs and renovations aremade given the fire, smoke and water damage.The fire fighters were quick to learn that the family included afour year old girl and seven year old boy whose hopes for ahappy Christmas were immediately dashed. The fear andoverwhelming sense of loss was apparent, and even beforethe evening was over, there was talk among the fire fighters ofhow they could be of assistance. Most have families themselvesand are keenly aware of the hopes and expectations of familieswith young children at this special time of year.Mom and Dad and their two children are now residing at a localhotel and will be spending their Christmas there rather than athome. So in response, in conjunction with the Ladies Auxiliary,members of Clinton Heights Fire have begun a drive to insurethis family does not go without the blessings of the Christmasseason. An appeal has begun among neighbors, friends andstrangers alike for clothing, toys, gift cards and financialdonations to assist. The most basics of clothing are beingprovided immediately including winter wear.Mom wears a size “large” shirt, size nine pants and size 5 shoe;Dad a 2X shirt, 40/30 pants and size 13 shoe. The boy, age 7wears a 7/8 boys, and size 1 boys shoe. The young girl, age 4wears a 4/5 girls, and size 10 toddler shoe. Donations of clothingand toys may be made by calling Station 2 at 462-2922 andeither arrange for drop-off or pick-up; or simply drop off whatone might give at the fire house [there is not someone there 24hours so gifts may be left at the door]. On Friday, December23rd, the Auxiliary and Fire Fighters will be at the fire house at65 Sherwood Avenue between 4 and 6pm to accept and wrapwhatever presents of toys and clothing (unwrapped) may bedonated. This will be just in time to assist Santa with his ChristmasEve run!A bank account entitled, “Maryland Avenue Fire Fund”
has been opened at Citizens Bank; any branch will gladly acceptfinancial donations. In the meantime, one may log on to“Clintonheightsfire.com” to learn up to the minute details ofthe drive. District Chief Randy Cherubino echoed the thoughtsof all members of the Department when he said, “The membersof the Clinton Heights Fire Department are always on call torespond to our neighbors in need be it fire or other misfortuneand in doing so we never lose sight of the human dimension ofthe people we are privileged to serve. This especially-untimelyfire brings the best out of us all.”
NORTHEAST NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES,PC RECOGNIZED BY HIXNY
Approximately 200 healthcare professionals from the CapitalRegion and Northern New York gathered last night, December13, for the Healthcare Information Xchange of New York(HIXNY)’s 2011 annual meeting to discuss the growth andexpansion of the region’s health information exchange as wellas to recap the organization’s accomplishments over the pastyear.As part of the program, Northeast Nephrology Associates, PCin Troy, was recognized by HIXNY in their efforts to continuethe advancement of the region’s health information exchangeto improve the quality and delivery of care for healthcareconsumers throughout the region. Leslie Goldstein, MD receivedthe HIXNY Pioneer Award on behalf of Northeast NephrologyAssociates, PC.“The continued success and growth of HIXNY and the healthinformation exchange in 2011 is the result of theunprecedented level of collaboration between hospitals, healthplans, physicians and other providers we serve in the 17 countyregion,” said Mark McKinney, HIXNY CEO. “We are proud torecognize those organizations that have played such a pivotalrole in making our health system a leader in the adoption ofhealth information technology.”
WOODLAND HILL MONTESSORI STUDENTSRAISE $1,400 TO FIGHT WORLD HUNGER
Woodland Hill Montessori School students raised $1,400 tohelp fight world hunger by holding an Oxfam Hunger Banqueton November 18. The event raises students’ awareness ofworld hunger, and fundraises for Oxfam International, aconfederation of 15 organizations working together in 98countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.The banquet featured three distinct meals, representing thelevels of income throughout the worlds: high-, middle- or low-income. The meals were assigned at random to participants asthey entered. The high-end meal was multi-course andsumptuous. Middle-class representatives dined on a simplemeal of beans, rice, and water. Those who drew a low-incometicket sat on the floor, with only rice and water for nourishment.The evening’s entertainment included members of the WHMSAfrican Drumming class, and a slideshow presentation by 4ththrough 6th grade students about world hunger. Parents,assuming characterizations describing the situation of a specificperson at the income level to which they were assigned, alsoshared their thoughts during the event. More than 225 peopleattended the event.
AN INVITATION TOWORSHIP
If you’ve been searching, ifyou’re lonely, if you’re lookingfor a loving support system,look our way! We are theChristian Church – Disciples ofChrist. Eagle Mills ChristianChurch is located at 1 MapleAve., Troy/Eagle Mills, on thecorner of RT 2 and Maple Ave.Our services are at 11AMevery Sunday, and we hold aBible Study every Wednesdayat 7PM.Our Christmas schedule thisyear will include a ChristmasEve Candle Light Service at7PM on 24th of December, andour Christmas service at 11AMChristmas Day. Come and joinus as we celebrate the birthof Jesus Christ and hear theGood News of what thatmeans to us now and in thefuture. Communion is servedevery Sunday with fellowshipafter the service.
EXPLORE THESACRAMENTS
Have you ever thought ofbecoming a Catholic? Do youknow someone who would liketo join the Catholic Church?Sacred Heart parish, Troy,invites you to come andexplore and learn more aboutthe Catholic Faith. Our parishprogram will be starting soon.Please contact Marie at therectory (274-1363) for moreinformation.
“JESUS IS LORD MINISTRIES” WELCOMESCOMMUNITY FOR WORSHIP
Pastor George Fudge would like to welcome all for worshipservice Saturday nights at 7:00 PM. Jesus is Lord Ministries islocated at Life in Christ Fellowship Church at the corner ofCounty Rte. 18 & 5 North Nassau Rd. in Averill Park.We are an Isaiah 28: 9-10 teaching ministry and our purpose isto be about our Father’s business. Our goal is to be building upand equipping the members of the Body of Christ ALL for thefurtherance of the Gospel of Jesus the Christ.If you need directions or have any questions, please call Rev.George W. Fudge at (518) 369-5237. Looking forward tomeeting you for teaching, fellowship and refreshments thisSaturday!
TROY HIGH SCHOOL - CLASS OF 1951Classmates: We are trying to organize a 60th Reunion dinnerfor the Class of 1951 for this Fall. If you are interested injoining us, and spending time reminiscing among old friends,please let us know and pass the word. We know that we arelate, so contact us as soon as possible. Please contact TomShippey at [email protected] or 559-908-8950. We willforward the details as soon as the plans firm up.
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MONTHLY MEETINGThe Nassau Fire District #1 willbe holding their monthlymeetings which take place onthe last Wednesday of eachmonth at 7 pm at the NassauFirehouse, 26 ChathamStreet, Nassau, NY 12123.
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HOMES FOR SALE2002 like new. 4 BR, 2 BA. LR,FR, fireplace, W/D, D/W. air, hugeclosets, deck, shed, yard, quietneighborhood. I-87 Exit 8. ShenSch. $67,500. Financing avail.885-0001 Mike
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New Brunswick-Troy area. New 3BR manufactured homes for sale.Access to NY and VT.Quiet HillyPark, kit appliance package, newpressure treated decks, storageshed, landscaped lot, paveddriveway and walkway. Pets ok.$45,900 to $79,900. Call Bill at279-9572
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Store/ office for rent, 15x25/18x43, next to KMart EastGreenbush. 449-2543.
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2 BR apt. Averill Park. Economicalelectric heat. Nice yard, 2 carparking, coin laundry on site.$800/mo.+ util. & sec. Call Ron461-6919 or 674-5486
2 BR Pineview Apts, Rt. 66,Poestenkill, $675 incl. heat.Laundry on site, lease, sec. dep.674-1111
Apt in No. Greenbush AverillPark school district. 2BR up &down, heat incl. $1,050. 283-3003
EG $685 1 BR, heat, h/w incl.Well maint., quiet complex. Nopets, sec, refs, lease 449-2122
EG spacious 1 BR, heat and hotwater incl. garage, w/d, sec. creditcheck. lease, NP. $775. 423-5212
EG, $785, 2 br, close to Albany,security deposit. 209-5170, 477-7484.
EG,1br, $775 +sec., all utils incl.,nice loc., 1 resp person, no pets,NS. ~Remod 1 br $800. 477-8453
Poestenkill 1 BR., $625+ security 2 BR $700+sec. Heat and hotwater included. No pets. 674-7301
Troy, historic district. Lg. 2BR, 1.5bath. 2nd flr, w/d hk-up, newcarp., updated look & appl’s. Gasheat. No dogs. $775 + 1st, last &sec. 286-2412
Wynantskill, 2 BR, 2nd floor oncountry property 10 min E. of Troy20 mins. from Albany, 1 yr. lease.Great for 1-3 people. Averill Parkschool district. No dogs. $780,includes heat. 813-6795
HOUSE FOR RENT2 br mobile hm, quiet, countrysetting, mins. to Rt 43 or 66,$675+, 669-4932
Wynantskill, 1 br + den, yard, osprkg, quiet, close to everything, 1responsible person, no smk/pets,$750 + utils. & security. 674-8133
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Nassau area. New manufacturedhome for sale or rent. 3 BRs,large sites, quiet park, kitappliance package, 28 ft. pressuretreated front deck, landscapedlot, paved driveway and walkway.$45,900 or $750/month rent plussecurity. Interested Call 766-3572
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Want waterfront home, sold to onCrystal Lk disappointed buyer, willpay fair price to $400K. WallyBryce 674-8440
RENTALOffice/retail space-$600/mo, heatincl. Main St., Castleton. 1500+sqft, riverfront property w/plenty ofparking. Will build to suit. email:[email protected] for info.
1667 Julianne Drive, Castleton,Offered at $214,900
12 Pond Hollow, Averill ParkOffered at $399,000
167 Lape Road, N. GreenbushOffered at $439,000
3 Shepherd’s Needle,N.Greenbush offered at $539,000
Picture perfect 4 BR, 2 BA Cape on privatecul-de-sac. Amenities include central air,hardwood floors, solid pine doors, Berbercarpet, stone fireplace, custom painting, ce-ramic tile, wainscoting, skylights, finished
family room in basement & deck, serene, wooded home site with gardens.
Custom designed, 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial inwell regarded Pond Hollow Community. Ce-dar siding, wrap-around porch, full masonrychimney, walk-out basement, solid pinedoors, HW baseboard heat w/separate AC
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$90,000 reduction on this custom home inNorth Greenbush. 1st floor master w/luxu-rious master bath, 4 yr young 3400 sq.ft.of living space, 2 acre home site.
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$80,000 reduction on 5 BR, 5.5 bath Colo-nial in prestigious Pond Hill Estates. Situ-ated on a private 2+ acre lot. Open andcontemporary floor plan, 2 story foyer,sunken LR, 1st f l guest suite/office,
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HOMES FOR SALESnyder’s Lake Wyanantskill area.New manufactured home for sale,Lake Access. Quiet park, kitappliance package, 28 ft pressuretreated front deck, storage shed,landscaped lot, paved driveway &walkway. $45,900. Call 283-0528
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LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OFLLEDOG HOLDINGS, LLCOn November 29, 2011, LLEDOGHoldings, LLC (the “LLC”) filedArticles of Organization with theNew York State Department ofState. The principal businesslocation of the LLC is 2790 6thAvenue, Troy, Rensselaer County,New York. The New YorkSecretary of State is designatedas the agent upon whom processagainst the LLC may be served.The post office address to whichthe Secretary of State shall mail acopy of any process against theLLC served upon him or her to theLLC is c/o 2790 6th Avenue, Troy,New York 12180. The LLC isorganized for the purpose ofpurchasing and selling real estateand any other lawful business.
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By order of the Board of FireCommissioners of the EastGreenbush Fire District #3
Please take notice that theorganizational meeting for theEast Greenbush Fire District #3 ofthe Town of East Greenbush,County of Rensselaer, New York,will be held on the 2nd day ofJanuary, 2012, at 7o'clock P.M. at
District Headquarters located at68 Phillips Road, Rensselaer, NY12144This notification is being given tothe news media pursuant to theprovisions of Section 94 of thePublic Officers Law of the State ofNew York.Nancy J. WilliamsS /T
LEGAL NOTICEKilowads Studios, LLC.Notice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Articles ofOrganization of Kilowads Studios,LLC (the “LLC”) were filed with theDepartment of State of New York(”SSNY”) on October 31, 2011.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of anyprocess to the LLC at P.O. Box265, Averill Park, New York12018. Purpose: All legalpurposes.
NOTICE of MEETINGThe West Sand Lake Board ofFire Commissioners will hold aspecial meeting on ThursdayDecember 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM atthe fire station located at 3697 NY43 in West Sand Lake NY.Purpose of the meeting is toconduct end of the year financialbusiness.Daniel L HartsteinFire District Secretary
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONALMEETINGThe West Sand Lake Board ofFire Commissioners will hold itsOrganizational Meeting for 2012on Monday, January 2, 2012 at7PM at the District Office locatedat 3697 NY 43 in West Sand LakeNY.Daniel L HartsteinFire District Secretary
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatthe fiscal affairs of the West SandLake Fire District #1 for the periodbeginning on January 1, 2010 andending on June 30, 2011 wereaudited by the Office of the StateComptroller and that the report ofexamination preformed by theOffice of the State Comptrollerhas been filed in my office whereit is available as a public recordfor inspection by all interestedpersons. Pursuant to section thirtyfive of the general municipal law,the Board of Fire Commissionersof the West Sand Lake FireDistrict #1 has prepared a writtenresponse to the report ofexamination preformed by theOffice of the State Comptrollerand said response has been filedin my office as a public record andis available for inspection by allinterested persons.Daniel L HartsteinFire District Secretary
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25, 30 yard sizesEd LaPlaca - W.S.L.
cell phone 378-1080
DUMPSTERS
Licensed / Insured • Charles Nagel
766-0995 • 610-0969
Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding
Lot Clearing * Bucket Truck
BRUSH HOGGING
LANDMARK TREE & LANDSCAPE
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ANNOUNCEMENTCall Santa & his elf! They will visityour home, Santa will pose w/you& you’ll receive a free keepsakeinstant color photo. Call 732-4243
A + SNOWPLOWINGResidential/commercial, EG area,fully insured, 3 trucks. Call Richfor free estimates. 527-7169
ALL ABOVE SERVICESBucket truck services.
Tree trimming, painting. 202-6114
APPLIANCE REPAIRMost brands incl. Sears. Promptservice. Mike Horowitz 477-8378
ATV - MOTORCYCLE - SNOWMOBILE & BLOWER REPAIR
ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles.Only $45/hr. Free oil change onany repair over $200.CycleCarPartsRus.com 766-6621
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRMILLER’S AUTOMOTIVE, AverillPark (518)674-5222
Autos Wanted: Cash paid. Junkcars/trucks/vans. Free towing. Notitle needed. Fast, same day serv.John (518) 370-6166
BANKUPTCYChristian H. Dribusch 518-436-1662 755 Columbia Tpke. E.Greenbush 12061 Free Consultationswww.chdlaw.comWe are a Debt Relief Agencywhich helps people file forbankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code
BATHROOM REMODELINGNew bathtub and wall set $2200.Free estimates. Call 788-2069. bathremodelpro.com
Blue Goose Chimney SweepCert. Sweeping-Insp.-RepairsNew FP dampers. Senior disc.Free est. 372-1664www.bluegoosecleaning.com
BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLLTravel to your location, SienaGraduate, 20 yrs exp. 441-2210
BUILDING & REMODELINGSummer’s over. Get thoseprojects done before the holidays!Quality, guaranteed work, refs.674-1969
CARPENTRYRich Construction.Kitchens, baths,finish basements. Custom trim. 20yrs exp., fully ins. 766-4839
CAT SITTINGDon’t board your cat call meinstead for your in home TLC.Good personal refs. Maureen 669-8305
CHIMNEY CLEANINGChimney cleaning & repairs, woodstoves installed. Insured,experienced. Don Bradley 674-2444
CLEAN-OUTSSpecializing in residential andcommercial clean-ups, attics,bs’mts, garages, estates, insured. Simple Solutions - Mark 283-6527
CLEANOUTS & DEBRIS REM.Basements, attics & garages.Lic,insured. Free estimates. 779-5497
COMPUTER SERVICESRepair, service, sell computers.On sight, in shop repair. 766-0314
DEBRIS REMOVALAttics/ B’ment / Garage, Cons.cleanup. We take it all! 727-4068
DIVORCEUncontested papers prepared$299(Incl. poor person app)Separation agreements avai. 274-0380
DOG TRAININGIn-Home. Day & evening appts.Avail. 7 days per week. 326-0553
DRAIN CLEANINGFull service drain cleaning &repairs, incl. camera/videoinspections. Emergency serv.674-0908
DRYWALLBest Drywall, Insul., hanging,taping, painting, ref., ins. 766-4203
ELECTRICAL WORKInstallations & repairs. Qualitywork, reas. rates. Steve 364-7231
ELECTRICIANLammon Electric. Full lic. & ins.25yrs exp., res./comm. 274-5100
FIREWOODDry, clean, seasoned, 2 yrs old,face cd$130. 766-6059, 514-6059
FIREWOODDry. Made in America. Cord, facecord, container - Delivered orpickup. Call for pricing 368-2545
FIREWOODSeasoned Firewood $195/cord.Chimney cleaning also available.451-0531
FURNITURE REPAIRAll types of wooden furniturerepairs and new furniture. Cabinetdoor and drawer repair. 279-wood(9663)
HANDYMAN , REMODELINGand Carpentry services.Experienced. Careful attention todetail. Insured. Guaranteedint/ext. work. Call Ernie Mumford669-4530
HANDYMANCarpentry, masonry, fall projects,paint, repairs. Free est. 764-2679
HANDYMANRemodel,carpentry,masonry,decks porches, int/ext. paint, fences,door/window, gutter, all repairs,free est. c 669-0814, 271-9161
HANDYMAN/ REPAIR20 years experience. Carpentry,electrical, plumbing, etc. 766-9346
HOME CARE SERVICESSeniors, children, disabled,hospice experience, excellentreferences, Amy 518-533-3818
HOME REPAIRSPainting, plumbing, toilets, tubs &sinks, electric, masonry. 30 yrsexp., refs. Ken (518) 857-7689
HOUSE CLEANINGUsing Green cleaners. Call forprice. Bonded. Jill 727-1342
HOUSECLEANINGFree est., senior discount. No jobtoo small. Valerie (518) 235-3294
HOUSECLEANINGGLEAM TEAM. Res./Office.
Over 34 yrs local exper. FULLYINSURED Gift certificates
(518)477-7566
JOEYJUNK.COMCleanouts, hauling, attics, basements, garages, dumpstersavailable, Fully ins. 892-6354
JUNK CARS We pay top dollars for all junkcars, trucks, vans, etc. Call (518) 322-0654
JUNK CARS WANTED $100- $500 for cars, trucks. Cash.Free pick-up. 365-3368
JUNK/CLEANOUT SNR DISC.Inside/outside, hauling, any size,anywhere. 495-9129
PAINTER - PAPER HANGER30 yrs exp. free est, fully ins.
Economical prices Nancy 248-4044
PAINTERS & PAPER HANGERSAA HAWKEYE PAINTING. Int/Extpressure wash Fully ins.944-4997
PAINTINGAA Season’s Best Painting Svc.18yrs exp.Member of BBB.Insurance & refs. 424-0078
PAINTING- INT. / EXTERIOR Fall deal, Affordable, $65/rm.
Exp. Fully ins. Free est. 229-1090
PLUMBING & HEATINGRepair, installs, service, licensedexperienced, insured. Cert., 24 hr.service 518 283-2331
PROPERTY WORKArea clearing, tree work, odd jobs,roof shoveling, etc. 496-7414
Rainbow Vacuum CleanersSales/ service. New andreconditioned, free pickup. 877-265-8367 Toll free.
REMOVALTree removal and hauling. Smalldemolition. Call 451-0531
ROOF REPAIRNo job too small. Fully ins., freeest. Holland Roofing 451-9325
ROOFINGSpecializing in architectural, 3 tab,metal, cedar shakes & repairs.Free estimate. CREDIT CARDSACCEPTED. Call 378-6298.
ROOFINGA&J Roofing, shingles, slate,rubber. Fully insured. Free est.(518)283-9094
ROOFINGPro Tech Roofing & Repairs.Comm/res rubber, TPO shingle,standing seam metal. Free est,fully ins. 257-0411
CHILD CAREOpenings at A Sunshine PalaceDaycare. Call 237-0556
Quality child care for a reasonableprice in my Schodack home. 1 FT& PT opening. 466-4477
WANTEDWanted-diabetic testing strips.Any type. Will pay up to $25 perbox. Will pick-up. 423-0342º
FOR SALE2 snow tires - $100 firm (less than5,000 miles). P205/70R1595QM&S B F Goodrich steel beltedradials, Trail Maker Plus call 674-5143
2005 Sundowner Sunlite 727horse trailer. 3 horse - Slant withramp. B&W Hitch, B & W Hitchextender. 102” wide. Hardly used,in very good condition. BoughtNEW $28,920 asking $15,499.obo. Call 884-9775
4 M’s Farm Christmas Special. 2western riding lessons, giftcertificate $60. Good for 1 year allages. 477-5470 www.4msfarm.net
FREEFREE BIBLE LESSONS! StartThe New Year with a newrelationship with GOD. 8 colorfullessons. Call (518) 371-6611 tohave your first lesson sent to you.
TREMONT LUMBER
674-3836
FIREWOODany quantity, split
$220/cord
(delivered)$245/cord
(pick-up)
WOOD PELLETSstarting at $239/ton
A. MILLER
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Custom CarpentryCabinetry & Timber Framing
281-2980Contact Andrew at
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Chain Saws& more...
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SERVICES
ATTENTIONNursery Schools,Pre-Schools and
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TREE SERVICE
Brush, tree, shrub removal &trimming. Also small buildingdemolition. Insured andexperienced.Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444
STEPHENTOWN BOOK GROUP MEETING
The Stephentown Library Book Discussion Group will read “HouseRules” by Jodi Picoult for their meeting on Thursday, January5. Jacob, a teenager with Asperger’s syndrome, is obsessedwith forensic analysis and accused of murder. The book exploresthe intolerance and misunderstanding that he and his motherand brother endure as the case develops and goes to trial. Didhe commit murder?Meetings are held in the Community Room at the StephentownMemorial Library, Main Street, Stephentown, New York, fromnoon to 1:00 p.m. Bring a lunch if you like. Copies of the bookare available at the library desk. New readers are alwayswelcome. For more information, call 518-733-5750.
ROOFINGRich Construction. Metal,shingles, rubber, fair rates, 20 yrsexp. Fully ins. 766-4839
SCRAP METALFast cash. we buy junk cars/scrapSame day service. 285-1146 Dan
SEASONED FIREWOODCut, split, delivered. Seasoned.Kiln dried, or 1 or 2 yr. seasoned.339-3369 or 366-6977
SEPTIC CLEANINGSand Lake Septic. Tanks cleaned,repair, new installation 674-3000
SEPTIC SERVICETanks cleaned, group rates avail.Call a neighbor! Gene 674-5223
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRHousehold/industrial, all makes,tune-ups,parts, supplies 674-8491
SNOW & ICE CONTROLCommercial properties. Fullyinsured. Leckonby’s 674-1111
SNOW PLOWINGRes/Comm. Reas. rates. NGreenbush, Wynantskill, AP &WSL. Call for free est. Aaron St.Onge 283-4013, cell 461-3227
SNOWBLOWER REPAIRMost brands, used machines also,pickup & delivered. Mike Horowitz (518) 477-8378
SNOWPLOWINGPoest./ AP/ SandLakes/Greenbushes. 283-2331
SNOWPLOWINGRoof repairs and raking, homerepairs, remodeling, cleanoutsand free estimates. 858-2181
SNOWPLOWINGSnowplowing, sanding,reasonable rates.Comm/ res.365-0955
STONE & DIRT DRIVEWAYSRepairs, Excavation, Ditching,Drainage. Stone & Gravel &Topsoil deliveries. Free est.insured. 258-4092/712-5332
STORAGEServing Cap. Dist. for 20 years.Indr & outdr winter storage, cars,boats, motorcycles etc 573-5387
TELEVISION REPAIRFlat panel TV service. ExchangeTV. 400 Columbia Tunrpike. 482-1255 or 477-7123
TREE & LANDSCAPE SERVICEAMERICAN TREE
New trees planted or replacedHedge trimming & removalCall Scott @ 202-6114 (c)
TREE SERVICERemoval & trimming. Exp., Freeest.& insured 766-9346/ 275-3061
TREE/CRANE/BUCKET SVC.Chipping, stumping, clean-up.(518) 495-9129
WELL PUMP SERVICEResidential/commercial, service &repairs (518) 283-2331
WINDOW CLEANINGKen’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured, commercial/ residential40 year family exp. 766-4975
HOLY SPIRIT
SCHOOL ALUMNI
Holy Spirit School in EastGreenbush is celebrating 50years of faith and excellence.We are seeking alumni to sharetheir memories with us. Alumniplease [email protected] contactinformation. More informationon our celebration activitieswill be announced soon!
BINGO AT TROY
LODGE ELKS #141
The Troy Lodge Elks #141 of134 North Greenbush Rd. inTroy, will host BINGO everyMonday night. The doors openat 5pm and bingo starts at7pm. A snack bar will beavailable.
LOCAL STUDENTS PATRICIPATED at
RUN/WALK FOR HUNGER at MARIST
The following local students participated in the annual Run/Walk for Hunger Month at Marist College.Carolyn Bugbee, of East Greenbush, is a Freshman. VictoriaFarnam, of Troy, is a Freshman. Megan Romer, of Nassau, is aFreshman majoring in Biomedical Sciences. Carly Stewart, ofTroy, is a Freshman majoring in Digital Media.“There is a two-fold purpose to Hunger Month,” said BrotherFrank Kelly, director of Campus Ministry at Marist. “First isawareness that hunger does not just exist in far-flung placesacross the globe. There is hunger in our own county and country.Second is an opportunity to understand the Gospel message inSt. Luke: ‘From everyone who has been given much, much willbe required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they willask all the more.’ We all have a role to play in feeding thehungry, clothing the naked, and giving shelter to the homeless.”Donations from the month’s fund and food drives weredistributed to Dutchess Outreach, Bread for the World, andShare Our Strength.
Happy Sweet 16th BirthdayShelby Austin Hale Wheeler
We Love you,Mommy, Grammie and Granpa
GERALD O’NEIL POST 1683 PRESENTS
TOYS TO “TOYS FOR TOTS”
L- R: Brian Poole,former Marine Sgt.Robert Stealey, BillSheldon, ChrisGil luley and Bob“Red” Keenan.The Gerald O’NeilPost 1683 AmericanLegion Sons of theLegion recentlypresented the toysthey purchased andcollected to theMarines “Toys forTots” program.
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FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Santa hadhelpers at Heim’sAuto Care thisseason. MattHeim, owner andproprietor, had“Santa Helpers”this year for hisFirst AnnualHoliday Toy Driveto benefit thechildren ofRensselaerCounty.
With help from customers, friends and family, the Toy Drivebrought in close to $8000 worth of toys and gifts for local kids.In addition, guests at the Annual Heim’s Auto Care ChristmasParty paid an “admission fee” of an unwrapped toy.“I’ve been wanting to do this for years,” says Heim. “Nextyear I would like to double what is donated and fill up twogarage bays.”Anyone who is from the Town of North Greenbush, where hisgarage is located, knows that Matt is a very generous andcommunity minded person.Co-sponsoring the toy drive with Heim’s Auto Care, is the42nd Infantry Rainbow Division, based out of Glenmore Rd,North Greenbush. The 42nd Infantry came to pick up twentyfour jumbo bags of toys from the garage and will distributethem to local kids this Christmas.With everything that has happened this year, with the economy,hurricanes, and floods, our community needed to pull togetherto give some children a Very Merry Christmas.
2002 Nissan XTerra, 150K mi., 4DR, manual transmission, 4 WD,excellent cond. $4,600. 674-1111
Cars on consignment, and we buycars. Call for details. 286-3350
WYNANTSKILL UFSD
KINDERGARTEN
REGISTRATION
Mr. Jack Lynskey, the Principalof Gardner-Dickinson School,has announced phoneregistration for chi ldrenattending kindergarten for the2012 – 2013 school year. Inorder for your child to attendkindergarten, your child mustbe 5 years old on or beforeDecember 1, 2012.Parents of children eligible toattend kindergarten inSeptember must call Mrs.McKenna at 283-4600 Ext. 10,between 8 AM and 4 PM byJanuary 3, 2012. Anorientation meeting forPARENTS ONLY will be held onTuesday, March 20, 2012, inthe school Media Center at 7PM. Prior to the orientationmeeting, you will receive arequest for information to becompleted and mailed back toschool.
Pet Adoption of the Week
If you would like to meet Doyle to possibly adopt him,Contact : [email protected] or 518-393-0755
DOYLE - SWEET, SWEET, SWEET! Doyleis approx. 1 year old, neutered male, currentwith vaccines and crate trained. He weighsonly 29 lbs and is full grown. He is a truelove bug and will be happy in any homewhere there is love! He is beinghousetrained and is doing well. Doyle lovesother dogs and gets along with everyone.He is a bit shy with big dogs who want tobully him but has no aggression towardsanyone.
“HIGHWAY TERRORISTS”
Letter to the Editor: Heartache, frustration, deep sense ofloss are the effects heaped upon survivors from those whocause Death injury by over consuming Alcoholic beverages,The “HIGHWAY TERRORISTS”, (Intoxicated drivers) whoabound during the Sacred time of Christmas have no thoughtson the results of their selfishness. This year, I along withvarious E.M.S. services, Police Agencies, Kathy Jimino, ChuckWojton, Stop D.W.I. Director, we handed out over 450 +items at the annual D.W.I. Awareness event requesting carebe used when consuming Alcoholic beverages. Brewers andDistillers spend Billions of dollars pushing their product, and ifone notices, the small print on those “Drink Responsibly” atthe very bottom of the commercial can hardly be read. Werethe other media News Directors @ WTEN<WNYT>WRGB afraidof a financial loss if too much was aired on our “AwarenessDay”????.Please everyone, use common sense when partying! Getting“Smashed” is no way to enjoy Christmas, it’s no way for familiesto be agonized in an E.R. awaiting the positive or negativeresult of the actions of a “HIGHWAY TERRORIST”. We read,see way too often how many are out there with 5,6,7,8,9D.W.I’s and still driving. The law is not tough enough, way toomany District Attorneys pass out reductions beyond belief ie,Reductions in D.W.A.I. drugs down to reckless driving, anddisorderly conduct, this is moving it to a lesser crime, reducingthe “Aggravated D.W.I.”. Sealing the records of the “HIGHWAYTERRORISTS”, then they get voted back in again; thus provingthat “D.W.I. is America’s only socially acceptable crime ofviolence”.~Bill Dikant - D.W.I. Victim Advocate, CastletonEditor’s Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the opinion
or endorsement of the Editor or the Staff of THE ADVERTISER, and for
all intents and purposes is impossible to verify the truth and veracity of
its contents.
EAST GREENBUSH LIBRARY LOOKING TO
COMPLETE YEARBOOK COLLECTION
The East Greenbush Community Library maintains a local historycollection. The library would like to include a collection ofColumbia High School yearbooks. Various years are missing atthis time to complete our collection. We are looking for anyonethat has a yearbook from one of the years listed below. If youwould like to donate a book to us, please contact the library.The issues we are looking for are: any pre-1949, 1951-1961,1963, 1966, 1970, 1973-1976, 1978-2003 and 2007-2010.The books should be in good condition with minimal handwritinginside.
DFD HANDLES 96
CALLS IN OCTOBER
AND NOVEMBER
Volunteers of the DeFreestvilleFire Department answered 54alarms in October and afurther 42 in November tobring the year’s total forresponses to 436 according tothe monthly reports of FireChief Raymond Swart. He saidDFD fire fighters had spent atotal of more than 2,846 firefighter hours at alarms duringthe first 11 months of 2011.For the two months combined,Chief Swarts said, the DFDalarms included six structurefires, 13 emergency medicalservice responses incooperation with the NorthGreenbush Ambulance, 10rescue or motor vehicleaccident calls and two vehiclefires. Other calls included ninehazardous condition alarms,three outside rubbish fires, agrass/brush fire, a service call,three carbon monoxidedetector alarms and onecover assignment for aneighboring department.There were also 34 falsealarms with good intent orunintentional and 13 alarmsystem malfunctions.The DeFreestvi l le FireDepartment in NorthGreenbush Fire District # 1 isa volunteer organizationestablished in 1945 thatprovides emergency services24 hours a day. The firedepartment always needs andwelcomes new members andcommunity support. DFD’snon-emergency number is286-3612. All emergencies inRensselaer County should bereported by dialing 911. Youcan visit the DFD web site at:www.defreestvillefire.org.
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Ms. Sheryl Waterbury ofWynantskill and Mr. JosephWaterbury of East Greenbushproudly announce theengagement of their daughter,Kaitlyn Waterbury to DonaldMcKeon of Catskill. A 2013wedding is being planned.
Happy Birthday Alicia Hartzellon 12/30
Thirteen years ago we wereblessed when the doctor said it is
a girl. Our little Skip is nowgrowing into a young lady.Love you, Dad and Mom
4 Bench Jewelers on PremisesREPAIR CENTERJEWELRY
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Open Christmas Eve 9-3Open Christmas Eve 9-3Open Christmas Eve 9-3Open Christmas Eve 9-3Open Christmas Eve 9-3Closed Dec. 26th & 27thClosed Dec. 26th & 27thClosed Dec. 26th & 27thClosed Dec. 26th & 27thClosed Dec. 26th & 27th
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VENDORS WANTED
Craft Fair sponsored bySenior Class of RensselaerHS. The Craft Fair will be heldon March 3, 2012; 10AM –3PM; $25 for table; $20 forspot. For more info, contact:[email protected].
SCHODCAK DEM. CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS
The Schodack Democratic Club held its annual election ofofficers and discussed the local election results at its Decembermeeting earlier this month. “Though this year’s election resultswere not the victory we hoped for, there is definite cause foroptimism in the final tallies,” said Town Democratic ChairElizabeth Gable. “Frank Curtis was believed to be invinciblebecause of his years in service to the Town and his long-timeincumbent status. He and Linda were lined up head to head onthe ballot and Linda only lost by 214 votes, which in ourtraditionally Republican town is a very good showing for theDemocrats, especially up against the incumbent we assumedwas bullet-proof.” The final numbers were: Linda 1467, FrankCurtis 1681, Mike Kenney 2068.The Schodack Democrats thank the many residents whosupported Linda Underwood’s campaign with their donations,volunteer time and votes and extend their congratulations toboth Mr. Curtis and Mr. Kenney on their re-election.Club members held their annual election of officers. Retaininghis seat as Club president was Ray Ludwig. Olaf Stacklebergand Linda Underwood also retained their positions as treasurerand secretary respectively. Joe Grimaldi took over the reins asVice President for his first time as an officer and Mickey Doylewas elected as Assistant Secretary, also her first time as anofficer.Club members unanimously voted to make Dev Tobin, aRensselaer City resident, an honorary club member to thankhim for his three years of service as Linda Underwood’scampaign manager and treasurer.Upcoming club events include a party and another food drive,both after the holidays.
PRESCHOOL PAJAMA STORYTIME:It’s another pajama story-time just for preschoolers Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 6-7:30pm.HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: The library will be closed Saturday andSunday, December 24-25, for Christmas Eve and ChristmasDay. We will also be closed Saturday and Sunday, December31-January 1, for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Meet briefly at 6:45pmThursday, December 29.DISPLAYS: Stop in during December to see the work of our ownlocal photographer Tom Chesnut. Also on display: “Toys ofYesterday,” sponsored by the Bicentennial Committee.CRAFTY STITCHERS: 1:30-3pm first and third Thursdays (nextmeeting January 5). Any craft, any level.HOURS & LOCATION: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm, Fri. 11am-6pm,Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm, except as noted above. Locatedbehind Town Hall at the intersection of 66 and 43. Phone: 674-5050. Web: sandlaketownlibrary.org.
“CASHING IN ON GOLD” LUNCHEON
Come and join us for our January “Cashing in on Gold” Luncheonon January 11th from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at The Guilderland ElksLodge located at 3867 RT 146 in Guilderland. Special Feature:Matthew Powell, the manager of a local jewelry store will tell us howto cash in our gold and silver. Special Music: Larry Johnson fromJohnstown, NY will entertain us with his wonderful voice. SpecialSpeaker: Janet DeVries from Middletown NY will tell us with greattenderness about the loss of a child and how she overcame thesorrow. Come and bring a friend, they’ll be glad you did.Reservations are necessary and cancellations a must, no later thanJanuary 6th. Please call Nancy at 869-0642 or Debbie at 982-1894.Cost is $14 inclusive (cash only please) and the Menu is MeatLasagna. Sponsored by The New York Capital District ChristianWomen’s Club
195 Main Ave., Wynantskill Smoked & Fresh Meats & PoultryHours: Monday-Friday 10-6, Saturday, 9-5, Sunday, 10-3 283-0482
Sales Valid Thru 12/31/11
• FRESH SAUSAGE15 lb. Full Batch or 8 lb. Half Batch• SMOKED PRODUCTS or SMOKE SNACK STICKS15 lb. Full Batch or 8 lb. Half Batch• Rt. 66 Hot Dogs15 lb. minimum on Hot Dogs• Gourmet Burgers no minimum
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