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ANNUAL GIVING TREEMembers of the Sacred HeartSchool and Parish erected thetree within the main hallway andthe children decorated it withornaments highlighting thespecific needs of many people forChristmas. Parish and schoolfamilies are asked to select oneor more of the colorful ornamentsand then shop for that item.They then wrap the gift and usethat same ornament as a gift tag,returning it under the tree. Theschool children further supportthis effort by donating an age-appropriate toy that someonetheir age would mostly likelyenjoy. Those donations will beused to “fill in the gaps” that oftenarise. Special helpers will then

separate and deliver them to their special people. It is hopedthat this little thing will be a BIG one in that person’s life.

VILLAGE HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTESTThe Village of Castleton’s Holiday House Lighting Contest willbe held on Saturday evening, December 14, 2013. Pleasehave lights on starting at 7PM, the Judges have been chosen,and results of contest will be posted.

As you’ve been making yourlist and checking it twice, thegals at the Cross Eyed OwlGift Shop have been trimmingthe trees and setting out allthe Christmas goodies! Theshop is jam packed with homedecor and gift items from over400 vendors and select localartists, including YankeeCandles, Willow Tree angelsand Jim Shore Figurines justto name a few. The displaysthroughout the shop are ar-

ranged completely by theme, color and category to make yourshopping stress free. Owner Patti Varga was excited to cel-ebrate their 20th year in business this past October and saysthat her vast selection of gift-ware and cards in all price rangeshas kept customers coming back over and over again all theseyears. “No matter who they need to shop for or what theoccasion might be, our customers know we will have the per-fect gift, and that our friendly and knowledgeable staff willhelp with suggestions for even the hardest to buy for personon their list!” They also offer a gift registry, gift receipts, freegift wrapping and free layaway to ensure your satisfaction.The Cross Eyed Owl is located at 3143 Route 9 in Valatie, justnorth of Golden Harvest Farm. They are open extended hoursfor the holidays: Monday-Saturday from 10:00-8:00, and Sun-days from noon to 5:00. For more information, please call 518-758-6755 or visit the website: www.crosseyedowl.com. Youcan also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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RENSS.CO. EXEC. KATHLEEN M. JIMINORE: Adoption of 2014 County Budget “This budget protects ourtaxpayers and the vital local services we provide including those topave, plow and patrol our streets, as well as fund our senior andveterans programs, all the while meeting the overwhelming demandof the state and federally mandated expenses thrust upon us,” statedRensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino. “In spite of thoseincreased mandated costs placed on us, this collaborative effortwith the County Legislature to develop a budget that falls well

below the 2% tax cap is a budget I feel we can be proud of.”

TO REV. JAMES HULIHANRev. Jim Hulihan will retire as Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church,West Sand Lake and the Gilead Lutheran Church of CenterBrunswick as of the end of the year.A special “Farewell and Godspeed” service will be held at bothTrinity at 9:00 a.m., and Gilead at 11:00 a.m. with a receptionto follow at both churches on December 22nd. There will be acoffee hour after the 9:00 a.m. at Trinity and a luncheon atGilead following the 11:00 a.m. service. All are invited to bothreceptions. Rev. Hulihan will also be completing 40 years ofservice in the ministry.Rev. Charles Schwartz, Dean of the Hudson-MohawkConference, will be leading the service at both churches. Bothchurches are handicapped accessible.Pastor Jim has served us well, so won’t you come and give himyour personal blessings!

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TVHS STUDENTS SEND PRESENTS OVERSEASTech Valley High School® students are helping the less fortunatea world away this Holiday season.Students this week prepared gift boxes for the less fortunate indeveloping countries. The boxes were then shipped off toOperation Christmas Child by teacher Sophia Hsia.The boxes included crayons, pencils, small toys, hacky-sacksand other items that could fit in a show box. In total, five boxeswere assembled and wrapped, said Hsia. Each box also includeda hand-made card by the students in Hsia’s advisory.The presents were wrapped and shipped to Operation ChristmasChild, which ships the presents around the world.“The kids were really excited to help their less fortunate peers,”said Hsia.


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The meeting of the Rensselaer South End NeighborhoodAssociation will be held December 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm at theKnights of Columbus located at 200 East St. There will be noguest speaker, just a regular meeting to discuss whatever theresidents want. Hope to see familiar faces and new ones.Bring a Neighbor! ~ Marion Webber 1st Ward, Jim Van Vorst2nd Ward, Phil Elacqua 3rd Ward, Gretchen Poole 4th Ward

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On Sunday, December 15, 2013, the Nassau and StuyvesantReformed Churches will focus on the text of Matthew 12:2-11where John the Baptist, in prison, sends his followers to inquireas to whether or not Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. Jesusresponds saying “Blessed is anyone who takes no offense atme” and pointing to the true marks of his presence in his acts ofhealing and preaching the good news to the poor. In thesermon, the Reverend Edward L. Van Kampen will place attentionon how our “Witness to The True Marks of The Season” will fillus with the good news of Christ; and yield the hope, joy, love,and peace that are evident in his presence. The Nassau Reformed Church begins worship at 11 a.m. at 43Church Street (Route 20), one half mile east of the only trafficlight in the village. Following the Advent Wreath Candle Lighting,the Sunday School will present their Christmas Pageant, host agathering with food and fellowship when we’ll sing HappyBirthday Jesus.The Stuyvesant Reformed Church begins worship at 9 a.m.where Church Street meets Route 9J, one half mile south ofthe only traffic (caution) light in the hamlet of Stuyvesant. Theannual Mitten Tree to collect mittens, gloves, scarves etc forchildren in Columbia County who need these items to keepwarm and enjoy the Winter Season is in place for your additions.

LIGHTS IN SAND LAKE

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVE LUMINAIRES

Help us create Christmas Eve magic in SandLake with a beautiful luminaire display! Theneighbors on Routes 66 & 43, along withour friends on Shumann Rd, will be havingour annual luminaire display on ChristmasEve (Tuesday, December 24th).As you are out and about this ChristmasEve, please drive down our roads and enjoythe display. The lighting of the luminaire

candles commences around 7:00 pm and will end when thecandles burn out (or however long the weather permits). Weare eager to increase the size of our display. If you live, orown a business, along Route 66 or Route 43 in Sand Lake orAverill Park, please join us by lighting luminaries along theroads. For more information (or supplies), please contactDawn or Bruce at 674-5210 or by email at [email protected] help us make Lights in Sand Lake an event to remember!

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Youth age 5-18 and their family, interested in learningabout 4–H in Rensselaer County, are invited to 4-HWinter Fair on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, from 6:30-8pm at Salem United Methodist Church, WSL. Come

and talk with 4-H’ers, 4-H Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)staff, and county 4-H club leaders. In addition, complete arecycled craft project, make a holiday card for a veteran atthe VA Hospital and enjoy snacks with us! We are also collectingfood for a local food pantry. For more information, pleasecontact Rensselaer County CCE 4-H at 272-4210.


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NEW MINISTER AT ST. STEPHEN’S

LUTHERAN CHURCHSt. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 751County Route 7, directly off Route150 in East Schodack, NY invites youjoin us over the Advent/Christmasseason and meet our new minister,Amanda Nesvold. Nesvold will serveat St. Stephen’s Church, EastSchodack and Trinity Lutheran inCastleton.Pastor Amanda Nesvold beganleading worship at the St. Stephen’sin late September. A recentgraduate of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia,she holds a BA in Church Music from Wartburg College in Iowa.Her seminary internship year was spent at St. John’s LutheranChurch in Easton, PA, where she had opportunities to leadmany Christian education events for children and adults, runVacation Bible School, participate in, plan, and help lead outreachministry events, and experiment with different worship styles.She has chaperoned youth trips to the ELCA National YouthGathering in New Orleans and Camp Crossroads in New Jersey.She is excited to minister to all God’s children in all their needs,wherever they are on their journey of faith.Come visit us and welcome Pastor Nesvold to town. St.Stephen’s normal Sunday Worship service takes place at 11am. Our Sunday, December 15th service will take place inconjunction with Trinity Lutheran at their church on ScottAvenue in Castleton where we will celebrate the 3rd Sunday ofAdvent with a combined worship service and Sunday Schoolpageant at 10 am.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDRENThe Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church is hostinga Christmas Party for children on Saturday December14th. The party will be from 2PM to 4PM. It will be heldin the Fellowship Hall of the church. The church is

located at 520 Pawling Avenue in Troy. There will be crafts,games, Christmas music and food. Crafts will start at 2PM. Formore information, call the church office at 273-6859.

The 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 Saturday,December 14th, from 9AM to2PM. In over 5000 square feetof space, the shop featuresclothing for all sizes and ages(many name brands, veryreasonable prices), books,toys, games, housewares,glasses, dishes, furniture,handicapped equipment, andmany one-of-a-kind items.The year-round Christmasroom is overflowing!The Thrift Shop is on the CDTABusline #214, is handicapped-accessible and can be enteredfrom the parking lot behind thebuilding. Learn more atF a c e b o o k . c o m /Redeemerthriftshop.


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YULE LOG TRADITION at the DYKEN POND

ENVIRONMENTAL ED. CENTERCelebrate the outdoors this season by enjoying the annualYule Log Event at the Dyken Pond Environmental EducationCenter on Sunday, December 15. Beginning at 1:00 pm, thestory of the Yule Log and the Winter Solstice will be shared,followed by a search for the hidden Yule Log. Guests can thenenjoy this informal day at the outdoor campfire or make holidaycrafts for the season. There will also be a children’s scavengerhunt as well. People of all ages are encouraged to come out tothis free program, and don’t forget to bring your sleds! Hotchocolate and light snacks will be provided, and feel free tobring your own snacks to share.Dyken Pond Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily duringdaylight hours for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice-fishing. Snowshoe rentals are available through the winter. Contactthe Center at 658-2055 or visit our website at www.dykenpond.orgfor a complete schedule of our winter events.

LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCHJesus is Lord. That is the great confession of the Church. TheLord God who have Ten Words to Moses on Mount Sinai is theLord God who was born in Bethlehem and died on Mount Calvary.The Lord God who promised a restoration to Jacob’s fortunes isthe Lord God who poured out His Spirit in order to restore man’sfortunes with God.Join us this Sunday at Love Lutheran Church as Pastor Henryshows us through the words of Moses that “Jesus is Lord,” asermon based on Exodus 3: 1-6, 13-15. Love Lutheran Churchis located at Middlesex Road and Pheasant Lane in EastGreenbush. Worship begins at 10 AM. Please go to our NEWWebsite www.lovelutheran.net – for more information anddirections, or call 477-8685.

DESPERATE IN THE TOWN OF SCHODACK-PART 1

Letter to the Editor: Schodack residents are very aware of thefact that the Town of Schodack does not have enough businessrevenue to offset the cost of the Schodack schools. The schooltaxes have become so high that residents are trying to selltheir homes while the School Board grapples with finding waysto cut costs and still retain programs. Coming up with logical,reasonable, and proven-to-work ideas to prevent increasedschool taxes, limited by the cap, is challenging at best. However,bad ideas from School Board members can be deadly.Therefore, you can imagine how amazed I was to read that oneof our current School Board members is now advocating thatthe Town of Schodack resort to having a casino located withinour borders in order to increase our school funding. I reallydoubt that Paul Puccio did any research on the impact thatsuch a casino would have on our community. I would havethought that the lesson “taking money is not always as greatas it seems” would have been driven home to everyone bywhat the NYS Education Department is going through for havingtaken federal money in exchange for being the second state toalign their tests with the Common Core.Additionally, it is this same Education Department that sent meout to the western part of the state several years ago to speakin schools. As part of this tour, I was sent to the SalamancaSeneca casino area to give a presentation to their local school.Arriving during the day, it appeared to be a typical smallcommunity. However, as I entered my hotel after dinner thatnight, I was sternly warned to lock myself in my room overnightand to not come out because gamblers that lose money atcasinos have a tendency to prowl at night looking for peopleand guests to rob for their money. I can truthfully tell you thatdespite how warm and welcoming the school staff was in thatarea, I could not wait to leave a place where I now did not feelsafe.I doubt that this is what we want to happen to our community.A lot of research would have to be done before a project of thisnature could even be undertaken, not a gut response. Eventhen, I doubt that any research could provide an accuratepicture of how much of an impact would incur to the people andassets of our community by the unbridled greed of possiblegamblers. Surely, It is better to be safe than sorry; it is betterto maintain a community that is safe for residents, especiallyour children, than to have casino money.I hope that Paul and the rest of our School Board can come upwith better solutions to our financing problems than a casino inSchodack. If not, we are in even more trouble than we werebefore. ~ Diane Knight, Retired EducatorEditors Note: The above article does not necessarily reflect the

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NASSAU HISTORY BOOK SIGNINGThe final book signing event of the year for the new localhistory book “Nassau” will take place Sunday, December 15th,at the Nassau Country Value Agway on Route 20. Author KurtVincent will be on hand to sign and dedicate copies of his bookfrom 10 am to 2 pm. With over 200 photographs and captions,the book shows Nassau and the surrounding area throughperiod photos from the 1880s through the 1970s. Additionally,a video presentation of some of the photos that did not makethe book will be on display. Stop by to talk about “old Nassau”and have a cup of mulled cider and a cookie.

“THE SECRET OF SNOWFLAKE COUNTY”A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

On Saturday, December 14th, at 2:00PM; and Sundayat 4:00PM, the First United Methodist Church, GilliganRoad, E. Greenbush is hosting this special children’smusical. With dancing angels and tap dancingwisemen, and other crazy entertainment, theChristmas season is celebrated in delight!Bring your family and friends to share this free storyand to share the fun. 477-9693 www.fumceg.org/

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NEW RANK, NEW RESPONSIBILITIESNew York Army National Guard Announces Soldier PromotionsMajor General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for theState of New York, announces the promotion of members of theNew York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilityfor additional responsibility and leadership.Maldonado Domena from Troy, and serving with the 442nd MilitaryPolice Company is promoted to the rank of Private. Martin Dinanfrom Wynantskill, and serving with the 53rd Digital Liaison ispromoted to the rank of Colonel. Timothy Kelly from Averill Park,and serving with the Company B, 2-108th Infantry is promoted tothe rank of Private. Steven Miller from Schodack, and serving withthe Company C, 1-69th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Private.John Batsios from Nassau, and serving with the Intelligence andSustainment Company, 42nd Infantry Division is promoted to therank of Specialist.Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance,attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiersand attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for acareer in the New York Army National Guard.For more information about the New York Army National Guard,visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.

Q.U.I.L.T. MEETINGQ.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, December 13, 2013, at theDelmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar NY. Thegeneral meeting starts at 9:45 AM; doors open at 9:15. Therewill be no visitor donation for this meeting. This is our Holidaymeeting and we will have a gift and cookie exchange, giantshow and share, and the 2013 Program Chair Challenge -Finish ANY UFO quilt project. Winners will be picked by Viewerschoice vote. Top 3 will receive prizes.Please come and see all the wonderful items our membershave made as gifts for their families and friends. Forinformation, cal l (393-2284) or check our website(www.quiltinc.org).


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Payton Fink, of Rensselaer, was the lucky winner of theauthentic American Girl Doll of the year 2013, “Caroline”. MaryLou Knox, President of the Friends of Rensselaer Public Librarypresented the doll to Payton on 11/5/2013 after the close ofthe Friends annual Election Day baked goods sale.The doll was donated to the Friends of the Rensselaer PublicLibrary by the American Girl Company after Mary Lou Knoxwrote to the company to ask for their help in financing programsat this “little gem” in the heart of the city. The Friends soldchances all summer at the Music in the Park concerts and onElection Day at the annual baked goods sale.Payton lives with her Mom and Dad, Bernadette and Bob andher twin brother Robbie. Bob is a lifelong resident of the city.Bernadette, originally from New York City, has been here for 7years and can be found in the cafeteria at the RensselaerPublic School where she works.Payton was very excited to receive her prize and could hardlywait to check out all of the beautiful, handmade outfits andaccessories for “Caroline”. The Friends of the Rensselaer PublicLibrary would like to extend sincere appreciation to the AmericanGirl Charitable Donations Committee and all who supported theirraffle and ultimately the programs that the Rensselaer PublicLibrary presents.

HOLIDAY HOMES 2013The East Greenbush Departmentof Community & RecreationServices is proud to presentHoliday Homes 2013. This is achance for Town residents toshow off their homes for theholiday’s. Representatives from

the Town will be judging all homes entered in the contest onMonday, December 16th, and the deadline to enter is Friday,December 13th. The entry form can be found online ateastgreenbush.org or stop by Town Hall to enter! We lookforward to seeing all the beautiful homes in Town this HolidaySeason! Contact the Community & Recreation Department @477-4194 with any questions.


FRIENDS OF THE RENSSELAER PUBLIC

LIBRARY MEETING

Happy Holiday season to all. Thenext meeting of the Friends of theRensselaer Public Library will takeplace at the l ibrary in theconference room at 6:30 pm onDec. 19th. This will be a ratherinformal meeting with a cookie

exchange. Those who would like to should bring two dozencookies and we will all go home with two dozen other cookies.We will also have some dessert and drinks to enjoy during ourinformal meeting. On Saturday, Dec. 14th, at 1:00 pm therewill be the annual make your own gingerbread house with thechildren. Volunteers are needed for this fun and very creativeevent from about 12:40 pm to about 2:15 pm.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION EVENING

AT AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL

The Counseling Center at Averill ParkHigh School welcomes your participationat our Financial Aid Information Evening.This Information Evening is designed toassist students and parents inunderstanding the financial aid process,related forms, and actual financialawards. Come and join us onWednesday, January 8th, at 6:00 p.m.

in the High School cafeteria (snowdate, January 9th). If youare interested in attending, please call the Counseling Centerat (518) 674-7025 or contact Jennifer Dobert [email protected]

CHURCH OF THE COVENANT WELCOMES

THE COMMUNITY TO WORSHIP!

• Sunday, Dec. 15 - Third Sunday inAdvent. Heifer Offering Theme: Godworks through surprising reversals ofour expectations. 8:30am Communionand Worship; 9:15am Sunday School;10:30am Worship with choir andorgan. Scripture Choice: Matthew11:1-11. (John the Baptist 2)Professional child care provided. 11:30 am Christmas Pageantpresented by the Sunday School.Church Office hours are 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Monday throughFriday. The Church of the Covenant, United Methodist, is theround church near the blinker in Averill Park. Pastor MerryWatters, phone 674-3664, E-mail: [email protected]

HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS

Hanging of the Greens: A special worship service high-lighting the significance that symbols of the season have forChristians. The children will sing and help lead the morningservice (Sunday, December 15th, at 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.)Live Nativity: Come see and hear the story of Jesus’ birthaccording to Luke, complete with live animals. Twoperformances on the front lawn. Sunday, December 22nd, at5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.Kids’ Christmas Eve Worship: Hope’s service for little onesand their families will feature special music from our kids. Thecreche will be set-up as the children listen to the story. Therewill be carols and the service will last about 40 minutes.December 24th at 4:00 p.m.Candlelight Christmas Eve Communion: A quiet,meditative service of scripture, song, prayer and HolyCommunion. Brief homily. Dessert & fellowship precede theservice. Tuesday, December 24th. Dessert at 10:30 p.m. -Worship at 11:00 p.m.Hope UMC is located at the corner of Garfield Road and Route2 in Eagle Mills (Town of Brunswick). For information, call518.279.1403.

ST. PAUL’S TUESDAYS AT NOON

CONCERTS PRESENTS...

On December 17th, Tuesdays at Noon Concerts presents St.Paul’s own talents in music for the season: choir and soloists,an instrumental, horn/organ duo, and the current and emeritusorganist/choirmasters. The 45-minute concert takes place at12 pm at St. Paul’s Church, Third and State Streets in downtownTroy.Among the selections to be heard are:MUSIC FOR ADVENT: Works of Johann Sebastian BachChorale Prelude: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme, BWV 645Chorale: Sleepers, Wake! BWV 140 (P. 61 Hymnal); ChoralePrelude: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland BWV 659 Chorale:Savior of the Nations, Come; Chorale Prelude: Werde munter,mein Gemüte BWV 1118; Chorale: Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring;O Come, Divine Messiah, (16th Century); A Spotless Rose,Herbert Howells; Sonata for Horn and Organ, Arcangelo CorelliMUSIC FOR CHRISTMAS: The Shepherds Sing (Hodie), RalphVaughan Williams; Transeamus Usque Bethlehem, JosephSchnabel; Whence Comes This Rush Of Wings, Brian Hoffman;Gloria (Missa ad Praesepe), George MalcolmFeel free to bring your lunch and enjoy a musical break fromyour busy day.The church is handicapped-accessible. Tuesdays at Noonconcerts are free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Formore information, go to www.stpaulstroy.org .

COMMUNITY MEMBERS NEEDED for

WUFSD STRATEGIC PLANNING COMM.

The Wynantskill UFS district is seeking parents and communitymembers interested in being a part of a Strategic PlanningCommittee. The committee will identify issues facing the schooldistrict and develop action plans as part of a deliberativeprocess toward planned and intended outcomes.If interested or to learn more, please e-mail SuperintendentLee Bordick at [email protected] or call his officeat 283-4600 ext. 14.


CHILDREN’S

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The So. Schodack Vol. FireCompany and The Ladies’Auxiliary want you to be a partof a Children’s Christmas Party.Infants and children (parents,too!) up to the age of 10 yearsare invited. Admission is FREE.The place to be - So. SchodackFirehouse, Bame Road,Castleton. Discover the Magic ofChristmas with Cheer and Ho!Ho! And Music fills the air!The date is Saturday, December14th ~ Doors open at 12:30PM~ Entertainment at 1PM ~Refreshments available. Santaarrives at 2PM! Presents, OhWow! Fun for All!

ST. NICHOLAS FAIR

St. John’s Episco-pal Church on FirstSt. in Troy wel-

comes you to its annual ST.NICHOLAS FAIR on Saturday,Dec. 14, from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. inthe Parish Hall. Fragrant balsamwreaths, budget-friendly giftbaskets, locally handmadeornaments, baked goods, usedbooks, jewelry, tea room, giftcard auction, $250 groceryraffle, pancakes 8–10 (free withcanned or monetary donationto St. John’s Food Pantry),soups & sammies 11–1. Children’sstorytime with St. Nicholas at 10,plus special children’s Magi GiftShop. Also featuring beautifulartwork from Haiti. Thrift Shopopen 9–12 noon. Something foreveryone in the true spirit of theseason! Corner of First & Liberty,Troy—the brownstone church,one block south of SageColleges. Free and open to thepublic. 274-5884.

LIVE NATIVITY

Hope UnitedM e t h o d i s tChurch, 566B r u n s w i c kRoad, cornerof Garfield Rd& RT 2 will holda Live Nativity

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A toll gate in Wynantskill? This picture is on the cover of the 2014historical calendar and is now available at the Town Clerk’s Office at2 Douglas Street, Wynantskill, or from Town Historian Jim Greenfield283-6384. The $10 price remains the same as it has been for the lastsix years. Pictures include the original American Legion building,ushers from St. Jude’s in the 1950’s., Snyders Lake in the early1900’s., a Defreestville baseball team from the 1940’s and manymore. As always, I’m looking to copy old pictures for futurecalendars. The Town Clerk can scan them and give them rightback. ~ Jim Greenfield, Town Historian

CHRISTMAS

PAGEANT AT

TRINITY

The Sunday school children ofTrinity Lutheran Church, WestSand Lake, will perform aChristmas pageant ‘’A Night InBethlehem’’ at the regularworship service on Sunday,December 15th, at the 9:00a.m. service. The childrenhave been planning this forawhile and we hope you willcome and support their effort!Worship is at 9:00 a.m. atTrinity Lutheran Churchlocated at the four corners ofWest Sand Lake and you enterat the road sign ‘’church way’’on RT 150. You may entereither in the back of thechurch where one parks orthere will be a ramp at thefront entrance for anyonehandicapped. We also havea wheelchair available in thefronthallway of the church. Justask an usher for assistance.Please cal l 674-5501 ifneeded!

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Santa’s on hisway. Santawill be at theB r u n s w i c kCommun i t yCenter onKeyes Lane,Brunswick onDecember 15th from 1PM till4PM. Gifts and refreshmentsfor all. Bring your camera ifyou wish to have a picturetaken on Santa’s lap. All thisfun! NO cost. Everyonewelcome. Sponsored by theBrunswick CommunityAssistance Aux.

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The congregation of First Bible Baptist Church of West SandLake invites the kids of the community to a Super ChristmasParty in the Adrien Hall (just behind the church) on Saturday,December 14th, from 3PM to 5:30PM. The Veggie Tales movie“Merry Larry and the True Light Of Christmas” will be shown on thebig screen. We have games, crafts, refreshments, goodie bags anda story time explaining the true meaning of Christmas ready forfun-filled afternoon. Elementary children may bring their parentsor be dropped off for parents to have an afternoon out (maybeChristmas shop without the kids). Sign in, sign out needed.Remember! It is free, fun, safe and open for all who would like tocome. No reservation needed. We can’t wait to meet you. Find usat the four corners of West Sand Lake, 4331 RT 150 South. Questions?Call Leila 766-5166.


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HOLIDAY GIFT

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The HudsonMohawk HumaneSociety website,mohawkhumanesociety.org, hasnumerous giftoptions for your

friends and family that allbenefit the Mohawk HudsonHumane Society. The 2014Cutest Pets Photo Calendarmakes a great holiday gift thatkeeps giving all year long.Order John Norton’s photobook of MHHS dogs, That TimeI Needed Love. The Recipesto the Rescue cookbookbenefits the Save-a-BullProgram. Give a gift in honorof a friend or relative. Sponsora kennel to honor a loved onewho already has everything.Al l of these choices areavailable on our special giftspage. Mohawk HudsonHumane Society is located at3 Oakland Avenue (just offBroadway) in Menands. Ourphone number is 434-8128.

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SPECIAL “CHRISTMAS” DINNER

On Friday, December 20th, the Nutrition Department will holdits monthly special dinner at noon at the Rensselaer County’sEverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton.This month’s theme will be “Christmas”. Menu will be: SlicedFresh Ham w/Gravy, Applesauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, SageDressing, Green Beans, Italian Bread, and Chocolate CottagePudding for dessert.Entertainment will be provided at 11:00 with The Bob TreffelettiProject. Our wonderful complete lunch is available to allRensselaer County Seniors, age 60 and older, Monday thruFriday at noon for a suggested contribution of $2.75. Stop infor a complete monthly menu and activities calendar. Please call279-3485 to make your reservations for lunch.

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PANCAKE

BREAKFAST BUFFET

The VFW Post7338, locatedon Hays Roadin East Green-bush wil l host a PancakeBreakfast Buffet on Sunday,December 15th, from 9AM to12Noon. Menu: ButtermilkPancakes, Scrambled Eggs,French toast, Homefries,Bacon, Sausage, Toast, SlicedPeaches, Coffee, Tea, Waterand Juice. Cost: Adults $8.00;Children 6 to 12 $5.00; andChildren under 5 free.The VFW is a not-for-profitorganization dedicated tohelping Veterans, their Familiesand the community.

RENSS. M/H SCHOOL CHORUS to PERFORM

at RENSS. SENIOR CENTER

The Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center would like toinvite you to a special event on December 17th. We will behaving lunch at noon, which consists of Chicken Pattie withFricassee Sauce, at a suggested contribution of $2.75, but noone is denied a meal. Call for lunch reservations at 463-2166.Our program will begin about 12:45, and we will enjoy the chorusfor Rensselaer Middle High School. If you have not enjoyedthese young people, you are in for a treat.The Center is located in the MacManus Center (old St. John’sSchool), across from the Amtrak station in Rensselaer.

W.S.L. FIRE DEPT.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

BREAKFAST

The West Sand Lake FireDepartment Ladies Aux. willhold their monthly fundraisingAll-You-Can-Eat Breakfast withSanta on Sunday, December15th, from 8AM to 11:30AM.Menu: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage,French Toast, CinnamonFrench Toast Sticks, Pancakes(Regular & Blueberry),Homefries, Danish, Toast,Jel ly, Peanut Butter,Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail,Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa,Orange and Apple Juice. Cost:$7/Adults, $4/Children 5-12and Under 5 are always free.Eat-in or Take-out. Call theFire Hall at 674-3677.

MEATLOAF DINNER

On Sunday, December 15th,2013, between noon and1:30pm, St. David’s EpiscopalChurch will be serving beansoup, meatloaf, fried rice,broccoli medley, and dessert.We also prepare for glutenintolerant guests. St. David’sis located at 2647 BrookviewRd., Castleton. The cost is$9.00 for adults and $5.00 forchildren 10 and under. Forreservations, please call Gailat 766-4029.

“HOMEMADE”

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

BREAKFAST

Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1Maple Ave. (Corner Maple &RT 2) in Troy will serve you atyour table a “Homemade” All-You-Can-Eat “Cooked toOrder” Breakfast onDecember 21st, from 8AM to11AM. Cost is $7/Adults, $3/Children under 10. Menuincludes: Eggs cooked toorder, homefries, porksausage, French toast,Regular and BlueberryPancakes, Toast (white,wheat or rye), coffee, tea,juice and milk. This month’sspecial is: “Egg Nog Pancakes”and “Egg Nog French Toast”.

A CELEBRATION WITH THE WELL-KNOWN

GROUP: “ALBANY VETERANS CHOIR”

On Friday, December 13th, The Edward C. Swartz Senior Centerinvites all seniors to join us for noon meal and an afternoon ofexceptional entertainment by the “Albany Veteran’s Choir.” Toround the day out, refreshments will be served by SeniorVolunteers following the program. Please, come join us for afestive time of great music and fellowship. For more information,or to make a reservation, please call: 477-6581.

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SPECIAL “CHRISTMAS” DINNERThe Rensselaer Senior Center would like to invite you to OurSpecial Dinner for December, which will be held at noon onFriday, December 20th. We will be celebrating “Christmas.” Ourmenu for the day consists of: Sliced Fresh Ham with Gravy,applesauce, Mashed sweet potatoes, sage dressing, greenbeans, Italian Bread, and chocolate cottage pudding for dessert.

TSATSAWASSA FIRE

CO. MONTHLY

BREAKFAST

The Tsatsawassa ProtectiveFire Company, servingBrainard and East Nassau andthe surrounding community,will hold its monthly Breakfaston Sunday, December 15th,from 8am until 11:00am at theirfirehouse on Firehouse Lanebehind the post office near theintersection of Routes 20 and66N in the hamlet of Brainard.Breakfast for a donation of$6.00 offers your choice ofpancakes or French toasttogether with bacon orsausage, eggs cooked to yourorder, applesauce and anassortment of breakfastbeverages. Children five andunder are served free.Included during the breakfasthours wil l be a Santa’sworkshop offered by the CubScouts, sponsored by the FireCompany, which wil l givechildren an opportunity topurchase inexpensive giftsand have them wrapped.....itis even rumored that Santamight be visiting during themorning; so bring your camerafor that smile on the face ofyour favorite little one as he/she chats with St. Nick.

COOKIE BAKING

CONTEST

Rensselaer County’s EverettWagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton willbe holding a cookie bakingcontest on Wednesday,December 18th, at 1PM.Prizes will be gift cards toWalmart, this event issponsored by CDPHP. Join usfor lunch at 12:00 noon, withan entrée of Stuffed Shells w/Italian Style Tomato Sauce ata suggested donation of$2.75 for seniors 60 years ofage and older. All RensselaerCounty seniors welcome,reservations required for lunchby calling 279-3485.

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PANCAKE

BREAKFAST

FUNDRAISER

G a r d n e r -D i ck insonSchool willhold ap a n c a k ebreakfast and bake salefundraiser on Saturday, Dec.14, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. inthe school cafeteria. Theevent will help fund the Grade8 Class Trip to Washington,DC. Breakfast will includepancakes, sausage, bacon,hashbrowns, juice and coffee.Cost is $7.50 for ages 12 andover; $5 for those under 12.

SENIORS “CHRISTMAS DINNER”

Edwards C. Swartz Southern Tier Seniors would like to invite allRensselaer County Seniors to attend our “Christmas Dinner” onFriday, December 20th, at 12:00 noon. The menu consists of:Sliced Fresh Ham/W Gravy, Applesauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes,Sage Dressing, Green Beans, Italian Bread and ChocolateCottage Pudding for Dessert. The entertainment following thenoon meal will be a Christmas Concert given by the “Over theHill Gang” followed by special refreshments offered by our seniorvolunteers and a “Free Raffle” plus a 50/50 Christmas MoneyTree Raffle. Both will take place after the entertainment. Weare looking forward to you joining us to celebrate this ChristmasSeason with an afternoon of music and fun, here at the seniorcenter. Please call 477-6581 to make your reservation for Dinner.

SCHODACK VALLEY

FIREHOUSE

PIZZA NIGHT

Bring thekids and joinus for funwith Santaon Sat.,December21st, at the

Schodack Valley Volunteer FireCompany, 1553 SchodackValley Road in Castleton for ourPizza Night from 5PM to 9PM.Pizza, Antipasto, Wings andmore. Our featured Pizza’s thismonth wil l be Taco Pizza.Additional seating is available.As always, you can eat-in ortake-out. For take-out, call usat 477-4215.

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Castleton Boy Scout Troop 53 is again selling Christmas treesand wreaths. Our Scout troop has been selling trees for over25 years. The profits support the troop and its outdoorprograms.For sale are fresh premium balsam trees that are fairly pricedaccording to size and appearance. Fresh balsam wreath’s (24"-26" diameter) with and without bows are also available. Wehave chose-and-cut trees on site, and new this year are somefresh cut Frasier-fir trees. There are also greens available.Sales are weekends from 10 AM until dusk at a farm just east ofCastleton Village on Maple Hill Road. Or South on US 9 from theintersection of RT’S 9 and 20, go 2 miles to Maple Hill Road.Signs are posted.We would like to thank our loyal customers for their continuedsupport and welcome new folks. Special thanks also to DanEngwer florist of Averill Park for helping us to acquire our treeand wreath stock.

SL KIWANIS CLUB

CHRISTMAS TREE

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The Kiwanis Club of Sand Lakewill hold a Christmas Tree Saleat Botsey’s Barber Shopdirectly across from the SandLake Veteran’s Memorial Parkon Rt. 43! Wednesday –Friday 4:30 to 7:30pm;S a t u r d a y9:00am to6:00pm &Sunday 9:00to 6:00pm.Please ComeSupport YourCommunity!


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NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES ARBOR

DAY POSTER CONTEST

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)Commissioner Joe Martens invites fifth graders to showcase theirartistic talents and help to increase public awareness about trees inNew York by participating in the annual National Arbor Day PosterContest. “Trees play a vital role in the lives of New Yorkers and area vital part of our ecosystem,” Commissioner Martens said. “Whethersomeone is tapping a maple tree in early spring or relaxing in theshade of a tree on a hot summer day, trees are integral to ourquality of life. I encourage fifth graders to join in our celebration oftrees by drawing, sketching or painting their favorite trees andshowcasing why trees are important in our daily lives.”The annual Arbor Day Poster Contest is sponsored by DEC and theDepartment of Agriculture and Markets. Students are asked to createan original poster depicting this year’s contest theme: “New York’sForest Where We Live!” The New York State winner will have his orher artwork replicated as the official 2014 New York State ArborDay bookmark and the winning poster will be presented at theannual Arbor Day Celebration in Albany.Posters must be submitted by December 17, 2013 to allow time forjudging and printing of the artwork as part of the celebration ofArbor Day 2014. The contest is open to all students enrolled in thefifth grade. Contest packets can be obtained by contacting SallyKellogg, DEC’s poster contest coordinator, at (518) 402-9425, or byvisiting http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/25420.html. Packetsinclude background information, hands-on educational activitiesand contest rules.

NEED FOR

CLOTHING

The Nassau Resource CenterFood Pantry and ClothingExchange is a non-profitorganization which servicesthose families in need ofassistance during times ofeconomic stress. It is in needof clothing for girls in the agerange from new born toteenage. If you have itemsfor girls in this age bracket,you can make a difference intheir lives.The Nassau Resource Centeris located at 15 Church Streetin Nassau, next to the Kid’sPlace. Clothing may bedropped off on Monday,Tuesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 12Noon and Thursday evening,7 to 8:30 p.m. Please call ifyou need assistance or haveany questions, 766-9014.

SALVATION ARMY RINGS BELLS IN

MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER BASCOM

Columbia High School students, as they’ve donein year’s past, will be manning the SalvationArmy’s red kettles at the East Greenbush Wal-Mart on Saturday, December 14th, from 10AMto 5PM. They will be doing this in memory of oneof their own, Christopher Bascom, who was 16and a junior at the school when he was killed by

a hit and run driver in November, 2003. Christopher’s birthdaywas Dec. 1st, and this year he would have been 27. Tocommemorate his special day and the giving and compassionateperson he was, it seems appropriate to help a cause like theSalvation Army. All monies donated to the kettles at the EGlocation on Dec. 14th, as well as those that were donated onDec. 2nd when family and friends rang the bells, go not only tothe worthy cause, but they help meet the goal of $2700 set byChris’ family in honor of the age he would be. Other ways todonate to the Salvation Army in memory of Chris include mailingchecks to the Salvation Army Headquarters Troy Corps, 410River Street, Troy, NY 12180 (write in memory of Chris on thememo line of the check) and by using the Facebook line: http://www.onlineredkettle.org/ChristopherBascom. By makingdonations in memory of Christopher, two objectives will bemet: helping a good cause whose mission is to serve the needyand remembering a wonderful boy who died much too soon.


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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

CHRIS ARNOLD ~MOST DEDICATED~

by: Megan Regan by: Megan Regan by: Megan Regan by: Megan Regan by: Megan Regan

by Riley Ludwig

AVERILL PARK WRESTLING CLUB

The Averill Park Wrestling Club will be startingup practices again in early January 2014.Wrestling builds character, self-esteem, andsportsmanship along with athleticism. TheAverill Park Wrestling Club, a volunteerorganization was established to introduce and

enhance the sport of wrestling for youth in the Averill Parkcommunity in a fun and safe way. Sign ups will be held onThursday, December 5th (h.s. match night), Wednesday,December 11th, and Wednesday, December 18th (h.s. matchnight), from 6-8pm by the Averill Park High School gym. Costof registration is $80. Families with multiple participants will begiven a discounted rate. Programs for grades K-7 will run fromJanuary 6 – April 3; programs for grades 8-12 will run February24 – May 7.The divisions by grades are as follows: K-1: 5:45-7:00 onTues. & Thurs.; 2-4: 7:00-8:15 Tues. & Thurs.; 5-7: Mon. &Wed. 5:45-7:00; 8-12: Mon. & Wed. 7:00-8:30.

UPSTATE REBELS BASEBALL

TRY-OUTS

The Upstate Rebels 12U travel baseballteam is looking for a few players for the

2014 Spring season. If you are looking for a travel team thatwill NOT interfere with your son’s Little League season or breakthe bank, look no further! For more information, please callKevin Billetts at (518) 858-4695 or email [email protected]

We can’t forget our AverillPark High School footballteam seeing as the footballseason is still alive in theNFL. Our Most DedicatedPlayer this week isquarterback and defensiveback, Chris Arnold. Chrishas been playing footballsince the age of seven withhis mightey mights team,and he continued to playfootball for a total of tenyears to this day. Chrisshares with me thatpreparation for the seasonis the biggest thing you cando to improve yourself.Personally, he works outabout three times a week.The Averill Park footballteam practiced everydayafter school, 2:30-6. Chrisis a very well-roundedathlete, taking part in a

multiple of other sports, which are sure to keep him busy! Healso plays baseball (catcher), basketball (guard), and doesmotocross racing.Chris owes a lot to his parents for helping to shape him into theperson he is today, but he also thanks all of the people that hechose to surround himself with through the years. In Chris’sspare time, he enjoys listening to music, playing sports, hangingout with friends and racing motocross.Chris revealed what it means to him to be a Most DedicatedPlayer, “Being a Most Dedicated Player shows people that it’spossible to be successful in school, as well as on the field eventhough it takes a lot of hard work and dedication.” Well, Chris’shard work has paid off! He won the coaches award this 2013football season and has been on the honor roll all four years ofhis high school career.For Chris’s senior year, he is focusing on mostly science, takingForensics, Bio Genetics and Physics, with an 88.7 GPA. Afterhigh school, he is planning on going to Hudson Valley for twoyears, then transferring to a four year college for CriminalInvestigation.Congratulations on a successful high school career, Chris, andthe best of luck to you in your future!

The Lady Warriors basketball team started their season withan away game at Mohon on Thursday, 12/5. The ladies had notrouble at all against Mohon, winning 81-30. The leading scorerfor this game was junior Jenna Miner, with 12 points. She alsowent 6-8 on free throws. Junior Lauren VanRoy scored 11points and went 5-6 at the line. The ladies play their first homegame of the season on Friday, 12/13 against Bethlehem. Comeon out and support the ladies at 7:00!Girls’ and boys’ bowling both hosted Mohonasen on Wednesday,12/4. The boys lost, 25-7. A great performance was given bysophomore Jon Van Vleck, who bowled a 709 overall, withsingle game high score of 258. Senior Kyle Thibeault also bowleda 654 overall. The girls also lost, but performed well. The girlshad 7.5 total points and 2580 total pins. The top single gameand overall scorer for Averill Park was junior Stephanie Radley,with scores of 182 and 499, respectively. Senior Gina Capecewas the third highest overall scorer for the Warriors, bowlinga 445. Both teams will host Saratoga on Tuesday, 12/17. Keepup the good work!The wrestling team kicked off their season with a win at homeagainst Mohon on Thursday, 12/5. The Warriors won 42-28.Seniors Joe Toth and Nick Horton both won their matches. Theteam competed in the Clyde Cole Tournament on Friday, 12/6and Saturday, 12/7. Junior Derrick Gardner placed third for hisweight class. Seniors Joe Toth, Jeremy Flint, and Nick Hortonall placed fourth for their respective weight classes. The teamcompetes at Bethlehem on Thursday, 12/12. Best of luck tothe team!That sums it up for this week! Feel free to email me [email protected] with any questions. As always, goWarriors!

OSTEO AEROBICS BENEFITS EVERYONE!

This weight bearing exercise will develop muscle around yourjoints. Exercise is crucial to quality of life and development ofthe muscles surrounding the joints is most important. JoinGrace Bringing-Good on Thursdays at 10:30 am in the RoseRoom of the Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 19 ThirdStreet in Troy. You will love the special attention Grace gives toher students, but more importantly you are going to feel somuch better. Classes meet weekly. Call 270-5348 for moreinformation.

2014 YOUTH SKI CLUB

Time to sign up for the Town of Poestenkill’s SkiClub! Ski Club will be held at Jiminy Peak startingJanuary 5th. The program is on Sunday eveningsfrom 3:00pm to 7:30pm. Ski club is a 7 weeks longprogram, lessons are optional. Children and adultsare welcome to join. You may sign-up bycontacting Tara Houser the Youth Director at 283-5100 ex. 107 or [email protected].

CODY GAINES RECEIVES

ROSEKRANS AWARD

Cody Gaines, the son of Callieand Ben Gaines of Hoosick Fallsis the 2013 Recipient of theRosekrans Memorial Award.Helen Rosekrans was a past 4-HLeader in Rensselaer Countywho worked with membersprimarily in the cattle program.Helen was a 4-H volunteer fornearly 40 years and fosteredmany 4-H youth along the way.This award was established in hermemory upon her passing in1999. It is meant to recognizean outstanding 4-H member whohas graduated from High Schoolin the current year who is

enrolled in a cattle project. Cody Gaines was chosen this yearfor the depth and quality of his cattle 4-H project, citizenshipand character. Cody is an 11 year member of the cattle programand is currently a freshman at SUNY Morrisville majoring inAgricultural Business/Engineering. Cody is an active memberof the Shamrock Riders and Hot Shots 4-H Clubs and graduatedfrom Hoosick Falls High School in June. Over the years, Codyhas developed an outstanding Angus beef herd and has beenactive locally, as well as at the regional and state level in avariety of agriculturally related events. Cody has numerousagricultural and natural resource interests; and in addition tohis beef cattle project, has been involved in the RensselaerCounty 4-H Horse and Shooting Sports programs. Cody is amember that always has time to help others and mentor youngermembers. Cody is greatly appreciated for all he has contributedto the 4-H program and he is to be congratulated for beingselected. For more information about this and other 4-Hopportunities, please contact your respective CooperativeExtension office. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equalopportunity employer and programmer.

SKATING CLUB WILL HOST “HOLIDAY

HAPPINESS ICE SHOW” ON DEC. 21

Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Clubinvites families to share the joy of theseason at its “Holiday Happiness IceShow,” Saturday, December 21st, from4 – 6 pm at Troy’s RPI Field House.The event will feature many talentedarea skaters, including HMFSC’s Novice,Junior and Senior Houstonettes

synchronized teams. The Club’s “Learn-to-Skate” classes willperform routines in honor of the upcoming Winter Olympics.Solo performances by regional- and national-level competitiveskaters will be among the program’s highlights.Beautiful holiday baskets will be available for raffle, includingan American Girl basket featuring “Saige,” the 2013 Doll of theYear, valued at over $350.Tickets are $5 at the door; children 5 and under are free.Proceeds help the non-profit Club in its mission to teach andpromote ice skating in the Capital Region.The “Learn-to-Skate” program offers group lessons on Saturdaymornings. New classes begin January 4. Learn more atwww.HMFSC.org.

BRUNSWICK SOCCER CLUB 32nd SPRING

HOUSE SEASON EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

Brunswick Soccer Club is pleased to announce for its 32ndSpring House season an early bird special thru the end ofJanuary. For all those registering for Spring House in January,the House registration fee will be $75 per child ($15 off theregular price). This is a limited time offer and ends 1/31/2014,no exceptions. Brunswick Soccer Club House league serveslevels U6-U16 and the season begins third week in April. Pleasevisit www.brunswicksoccer.org to register. Save the date,3V3Live is returning to Brunswick Soccer fields June 7 2014,this is the area’s premier 3V3 tournament.


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4-H WINTER FAIRS OPEN TO ALL YOUTH -

COME GET TO KNOW USDo you have school-aged kids in the home? Do youreside in Rensselaer County, or do your kids go toschool in Rensselaer County? Have you everwondered what 4-H does or what they offer? Ifyour answer is yes to these questions, you and

your school-aged youth are invited to come to our RensselaerCounty 4-H Winter Fair. Our Winter Fair will be held on Friday,December 13th, at the Salem United Methodist Church in WestSand Lake from 6:30 to 8 PM. These events will give non 4-Hyouth participants a taste of 4-H by doing a fun holiday projectand networking with other 4-H members. Adults or parents ofnon 4-H youth participants will also be able to network and askquestions about 4-H in this “open house” format. CornellCooperative Extension Staff and 4-H Volunteers will be thereto answer any questions you may have and there will beactivities for youth to do and actually enter into the Winter Fairto be judged and receive a ribbon. We are asking all participantsto please bring a nonperishable food item to donate as acommunity service and to register with the CCE office ofRensselaer County by calling 272-4210. We hope to see youthere. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an Equal OpportunityProgrammer and Employer. For information about this andother 4-H programs, please contact your respectiveCooperative Extension office.

LOCAL ATHLETES COMPETE FOR SUNY

ONEONTA CROSS COUNTRY TEAMTwenty-seven student athletes competed for the SUNYOneonta women’s cross country team during the recentlycompleted fall season. Kierra Keys of Rensselaer and MargaretSanderson of Schaghticoke.

LA SALLE HONORS ENVIRO SCIENCE CLASS

BUILDS BASIC HOVERCRAFTS

The La Salle Institute Honors Environmental Science class spentseveral class periods designing and building basic hovercrafts.This activity provided students with a hands-on learning activitywhere students learned basic construction techniques andexposure to alternative energy ideas in the areas oftransportation and energy consumption.Students worked together in small groups to build their crafts.Upon completion, tested their crafts against each otherrecording data such as time, speed, distance, and net force.

EAST GREENBUSH-CASTLETON YOUTH

BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATIONDid you know that 2014 marks the 75th Anniversary of theNational Little League® program? It’s been an exciting 75-year trip around the baseball diamond and into communities.Come join us for the 2014 season and celebrate in the fun.Enroll early and receive $10 off your registration fee. Theearly bird registration fee for the T-Ball and Mini-Minor Division(league-age 4-6) is $95 and $110 for the Minor through MajorDivision (league-age 7-12). A family registration cap of $210will be set for families with more than one player. The $10early bird discount expires at midnight on 12/31/2013. Inaddition to the registration fee, there is a $35 per family raffleticket cost, each family will be provided $50 worth of tickets tosell to help offset the playing cost. Families who sell the raffletickets can keep that money. Visit the league website atwww.egcybl.com and click the Online Registration link to getstarted.Watch out for upcoming events such as Winter Clinics andTravel baseball tryouts. Stay tuned and check our websiteand facebook page regularly!

COLUMBIA BOYS BASKETBALL GAME

SCORING FOR DEC. 6th 1 2 3 4 Final

Colonie 19 19 7 12 10 67Columbia 17 8 21 11 13 70

TOWN OF NASSAU YOUTH COMMITTEE

BASKETBALL FUN NIGHTTown of Nassau Youth Committee is hosting afree basketball fun night. Come shoot somehoops and play basketball ~ for kids ages 8-17yrs. old. Basketball night will be Tuesday,December 17th from 6pm-7:30pm at theDonald P. Sutherland Elementary School Gym,located in the Village of Nassau. SneakersRequired. Come and have a FUN night out withfriends! Call Fred McCagg at 766-9417 forfurther information.

FT. CRAILO CHAPTER of the DAR GOOD

CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

L-R: Good Citizen Chairperson, Gloria Perreault; Jeremy Flint;Macanzie Nichols and Regent, Doris Roberts.

L-R: Flint Family and the Nichols Family.The Ft. Crailo chapter winners of the DAR Good CitizenshipEssay Contest titled “Our American Heritage and OurResponsibility for Preserving it” were seniors:1st. place Macanzie Nichols of Columbia High School2nd place Morgan Amanda Herrle of Maple Hill High School3rd place Jeremy Flint of Averill Park High SchoolThe first place winner, Macanzie Nichols’ essay will now advanceto the district level and then the successful candidate movesforward to state level. The state winner advances to beconsidered among all state winners for national title and a tripto Washington, D.C.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL GAINS NATIONAL

RECOGNITIONSacred Heart School has been highlighted in the December 1stissue of “Visions”, a part of the nationally known Plaum PublishingProgram’s Faith Formation offerings. Sister Therese Sherloch,Creator and Co-Editor of Pflaum Gospel Weeklies visited theschool last May-June to interview them concerning their serviceto community efforts. Apparently, Sister Therese left withwords of praise since she went on to have selected them forthis month’s issue of the Visions classroom magazine. Thearticle “The Power of 2015” is written by Sister Joan Mitchelland beautifully highlights the variety and intensity of the serviceprojects which are held throughout the school year.

COME TO OAKWOOD’S SINGALONG

CHRISTMAS CONCERT DEC. 15thIs Christmas your favorite holiday? Do youlove to hear the carols? Like to nibble on thosespecial cookies and sip some spicy warm ciderwhile enjoying the company of others whofeel the same way? You can do all that in thespectacular surroundings of The Gardner EarlChapel at Oakwood Cemetery on Sunday,December 15, at 1pm. The Friends ofOakwood are sponsoring a special Christmas

Concert that you won’t want to miss. Although it is a family-oriented singalong concert, you don’t have to bring a little tot.Bring a grown-up friend or two or a date or come alone. Andsinging along is not a requirement either.You can sit back and listen to the amazing acoustics in thishistoric national landmark, while you are entertained by theHighlight Acting Troupe and the Hoosac School CommunityChorus, who will sing a variety of familiar Christmas carols.Specially decorated Christmas trees will be on display to add tothe holiday atmosphere. There may even be a surprise visitor!$10/Adult, Children Free. Call 1-800-556-6273 with your name,phone, and number of adults & children. This event is a fund-raiser for the restoration and preservation of the Earl Chapeland Oakwood Cemetery, a non-sectarian non-profitorganization. Merry Christmas!

AREA RESIDENTS STUDYING ABROAD AS

PART OF UNION COLLEGE PROGRAMThe following local residents are part of a group of Union Collegestudents studying abroad during the college’s winter break.Mollie Gilchrist, of Johnsonville will travel to New Zealand,focusing on electric power development and environmentalmanagement. Gilchrist is a Political Science major.Michael Koberger, of Schaghticoke will travel to Cordoba, Spain,focusing on cultural diversity in the context of technology.Koberger is a Mechanical Engineering major.Rylee Merrill, of Wynantskill will travel to Cordoba, Spain,focusing on cultural diversity in the context of technology. Merrillis an Economics major.Quisqueya Witbeck, of Rensselaer will travel to London, England,focusing on theater and dance to gain appreciation for theperspectives of playwrights, directors, performers and theaudience. Witbeck is a Liberal Arts major.

ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAYAn Antiques Appraisal Day will be held at St. Henry’s RomanCatholic Church, 39 Old Rte 66, Averill Park, NY 12018 onSaturday, January 18, 2014, from 10 am-2pm. The event ishosted by Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques, NancyToomer, of House of Rose Antiques and Dennis Holzman, ofHolzman Antiques. Bring your antiques or treasures to St.Henry’s Church (near Crystal Lake) and find out their value(verbal appraisal only). There will be a charge of $5 for eachitem or 3 for $10. All proceeds benefit St. Henry’s Church.Food will be for sale by the Knights of Columbus. For moreinformation, directions or to reserve your spot, please call LisaHutchinson at 573-7098 or [email protected]


ARMY PVT. BEZA GRADUATES

OSUT TRAININGArmy Pvt. Bruce A. Beza has graduated from One Station UnitTraining (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., whichincluded basic military training and advanced individual training(AIT).During basic military training, the trainee received instructionin drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading,tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, firstaid, and Army doctrine, history, principles and traditions. DuringAIT, the soldier completed the military police specialist courseto acquire skills to provide combat area support, conductbattlefield circulation control, area security, prisoner of waroperations, civilian internee operations, and law and orderoperations. The trainee performed as a team member insupport of battlefield operations, installation law and orderoperations and security of Army resources and installations.Additional training included providing peacetime support tothe military community through security of resources, crimeprevention programs, and preservation of law and order.Beza is the son of Bruce Beza of Selkirk and Sharon Weinhimerof Castleton. He is a 2007 graduate of Maple Hill High School,Castleton-on-Hudson.

ALGONQUIN MS HONOR ROLL MEMBERSHIP for 1st MARKING PERIOD

It is a pleasure to list the 472 students who qualified for theAlgonquin Honor Roll by attaining one of the following standardsof scholastic achievement.Merit Roll — Average of 88-91, with no grade below 70 and noincompletesHonor Roll — Average of 92-95, with no grade below 70 and noincompletesHigh Honor Roll — Average of 96 to 100, with no grade below70 and no incompletesGrade 6: High Honor Roll: Guiliana Adamo, Jane Adams,Madeleine Balga, Adam Balogh, Jared Bull, Alfred Burgazoli,Delaney Burton, Hayden Chenette, John Ely, Samuel Ghent,Andrew Gorman, Kayla Gutheil, Lauren Harland, Jessica Haskin,Sydney Haskin, Gabriel Hildebrandt, Sally Howard, NilahJohnson, Abigayle Jorden, Mackenzie Julien, Emma Kehn, LenaKiehl, Lillian Kronau, Isabella LaFreniere, Matthew Lettko, AdamLimoges, Triston Lincoln, Alyssa Lindheimer, Dani Martuscello,Alexandra Mau, Lauren Meyers, Alexander Michaels, JosephMilanese, Aidan Millington, Matthew Minich, Robert Nero, JackNichols, Audrey Oliver, Anna Olson, Helen Pond, Michael Re,Gabriella Romano, Hannah Ryan, Carley Salerno, JosephSchlossberg, Eric Schuman, Whitney Shelhamer, Austin Sicko,Ethan Simard, Sukhbir Sohal, Joseph Svensson, Jr., EmilySweet, Bryanna Swinson, Alexis Thompson, AlexandriaVanDerKar and Lydia Ware. Grade 6: Honor Roll: BryannaAgan, Nabeel Ansari, Riley Bennett, Abigail Bergerson, BrandonBipat, Ethan Bowen, Morgan Bowerman, Cameron Brown,Joseph Buckley, Dean Buttaci, DeLana Castle, Kathleen Cone,Tatiana Damiano, Lindsey Despart, Jonathan DeWolf, QuinnDzembo, Lorenzo Elliott, Christopher Evans, Sarah Faragon,Adam Film, Claire Flynn, Ryan Garrett, Madelyn Harris, AbbyHeier, Lindsey Hitchcock, Keston Holohan, Sophia Jaworski,Ryan Kasuba, Ashley Kerwin, Caitlin Kerwin, Adam Kiely, KaiyaLeveroni, Hailey Logan, Delaney Long, Jack Long, Emily Lubas,Ty Mazzeo, Isabella McClave, Zachary McClave, ThomasMcCormack, Jason Meyer, Matthew Morin, Delaney Munyan,Faith Murray, Meara O’Brien, Kelly O’Neill-Knasick, AlessandroPascarella, Luke Pelcher, Kaiser Popal, Joseph Ragosta, ColinRescott, Ainsley Rogers, Kaylee Romano, Emma Scheeren,

Bielawski, Olivia Bonesteel, Jacqueline Borland, Brian Bourne,Victoria Bubie, Iris Bursey, Molly Cardamone, Anthony Carucci,Morgan Catlin, Hadley Chan, Trevor Collins, Allena Combs,Shauna Corry, Emma Crawley, Kara Dodge, Nicholas DonVito,Jenna Farley, Angelina Ferritto, Konnor Fink, Eamon Finnerty,William Fleming, Ruthann Flick, Jake Franchi, Matthew Gaston,Sydney Gile, Cole Gorleski, Christian Gorman, Thomas Hacker,Christopher Hutnick, Nathaniel Jamison, Emily Jaworski, EmilyJorden, Andrew Kardelky, Kelsey Kittleson, Jadyn Lee, IsabellaMaddalone, Zachary McGrath, Jenna Miller, Sophia Morone,Marissa Nagel, Katherine O’Neill-Knasick, Nicholas Pastizzo,Stephanie Paul, Lauren Pelletier, Grace Powers, Joan Quinones,Kyle Reasor, Anita Reitano, Victoria Simkulet, Micayla Slattery,Mariah St. Onge, Ethan Stevens, Elli Sol Strich, Kristen Thomas,Petra Valenti, Abigail Vandenberg, Brendan Waldorf, JackWendell, Aidan Westfall, Isabella With, Julia Zaremba, KeatingZelenke and Rebekah Zimmerman. Grade 7: Honor Roll: NooraAhmed, Alexis Anton, Ryan Baker, Allaura Barrett, AndreaBingham, Martin Bond, Austin Bradway, Emily Bulmer, HannaBuono, Caterina Burns, Kyarra Callum, Emma Card, Taya Catlin,Kaylee Clairmont, James Cocca, Wesley Doscher, Anna Doyle,Mark Finelli, Bradley Fink, Avery Gauthier, Megan Glanton, ZoeGras, Margaret Gray, Jeremy Gregware, Darren Griffin, MeganHale, Julia Haworth, Jack Hennessy, Alyssa Jacon, Aiden Jones,Matthew Kenneally, Nixon Kwok, Michael LaChance, TaylorLiberty, Phoebe Lorusso, Nicholas Maggio, Gabrielle Mainville,Stephanie Mangene, Morgan Mason, James McDade, MorganMcIntyre, John McKenna, Kelsey Mohl, EmmaLee Morgan,Zachary Moskov, Avery Pascucci, Kelsey Perala, Jason Reed,Cuyler Reynolds, Emily Rupperty, Logan Southard, NicholasSpink, Stephanie St. Pierre, Celina Tomlinson, Madelyn Van Aken,Morgan VanDervoort, Andrew VanRoy, Alex Verardi, AlexanderWilliams-Mitchell, Laura Wing, Merrill Wrenn and Nikolas Yash.Grade 7: Merit Roll: William Ballard, Jake Bornt, Lillian Bushey,Andrew Carter, Jr., Rebekah Chambers, Shawn Cornelius, JesseCrawford-Harris, Christina DeGroff, Karisa Dell, AnthonyDutcher, Hunter Farrell, Abigail Filli, Cassidy Film, James Finelli,Declan Flynn, Jason Foust, Emma Gardner, Nicholas Gelder,Sean Graf, Cameron Groff, Marissa Guilbault, MichaelaHanczaryk, Dylan Hansen, Kyle Hart, Mario Hepp, AbigailHillenbrandt, Carley Hinman, Lauren Hogle, Zachary Hotaling,Olivia Kelley, Genna LaRose, Jacob Lucier, Nancy Mainville,Tiffany Maroncelli, Michael McCarty, Patrick Micheli, Colin Miller,Kyle Moak, Morgan Morizio, Alexis Moskov, Kyle Nethercott,Carl Nitz, Scott Petersen III, Zachary Price, Zachary Purdy,Collin St. Pierre, Angela Thomas, MeiLin Wachtel and NicholasZalucky. Grade 8: High Honor Roll: Hannah Brisee, AlanaCarroll, Lauren Combs, Emily Conway, Ryan Gutheil, MadisonHasbrouck, Emily Henricks, Arlyss Herzig, Danielle Kiely, NathanLapinski, Emma Limoges, Lauren McClure, Lydia Murphy, CaitlinO’Neill, Courtney Ries, Jade Rodriguez, Katherine Rollins,Matthew Romano, Heidi Schuman, Jacob Snyder, Ryan Stewartand Mara Strich. Grade 8: Honor Roll: Lilyanna Ainsley,Taylor-Rae Brundige, Elizabeth Burridge, Abigail Chenette, MarkDearstyne, Leah Debboli, Ryan Deo, Thea Dimin, Olivia DuBois,Brady DuPont, Zachary Effman, Nicholas Ferra, Sarah Flagg,Lydia Flynn, Kylie Gavitt, John Giannone, Heath Glasgow,Michael Hansen, Alexander Holcomb, Sally Holden, MadelyneHolmes, Julia Huntley, Williams Hynes, Stephanie Jankovic,Adam Johnson, Jessica Liberty, Ariel Loucks, Grace Marrochello,Madison Mau, Mary Beth McDade, Derek McMahon, Ian Moore,Isabel Morris, Morgan Nichols, Zachary Nichols, LucianoPascarella, Isabella Pastore, Farrell Pelcher, Sonia Popal, EmilyPopp, Noah Prashaw, Rachel Quell, Kristina Sanchez, KristenSchaefer, Melissa Schupp, Gabrielle, Signorelli, Noah Snyder,Manvir Sohal, Jacob Stewart, Cooper Willis, Mallory Wood andRaymond Yeung. Grade 8: Merit Roll: Joseph Adamo, MorganAngrisano, Kaitlyn Bates, Ryan Biittig, Airianna Bourdages,Shannon Carney, Julia Corellis, Serena DeJulio, SamanthaDunham, Erik Dunn, Eden Faliveno, Emma Flint, AndrewFountain, Andrea Garrow, Christina Gladding, Lucas Harland,Brooke Hastings, Loren Heck, Hope Heritage, SamanthaHerrington, Connor Hicks, Connor Hosley, Jessie Hubbard, KyleHunter, Amanda Hyson, Sydney Jones, Evan Kortz, RyanKronau, Samantha Legenbauer, Justin Lettko, Sara Marks,Anna-Leah Martin, Paul McGreevy, Caelan McPherson, CameronMichael, Sierra Miner, Katherine Munyan, Megan Novak, JackParis, Gavin Quinn, Sierra Rooney, Alyssia Sanchez, Kevin Silver,Bryan Sleasman, Shea Slocum, Claudia Stay, Claire Teal, GarrettWagner, Preston Wait, Zachary Whitmore and Amelia Wilson.

Ciera Sherman, CameronShoemaker, MatthewShoemaker, Gabrielle Skiba,Haley Surprenant, KeagenVrsalovic, Kevin Wendell, MaxWil lson, Ian Zieske andMelanie Zusy. Grade 6:Merit Roll: Brice Bonesteel,Anthony Childrose, Jr., BrigidClark, Alex Coooper, KaylaDame, Joshua DeJulio,Dominick Denue, GiovannaDooley, Charles Dunigan,Naomi Dutra, Logan Escobar,Arianna Foley, Jessica Gavitt,Mark Goca, Lillian Gorman,Marisa Hale, Jacob Herter,Harold Hoffman, SamanthaHubbard, Erik Jeschke,Spencer Johnson, CalebKronau, Logan Lamphere,Joseph Leichenauer, JosephMai, Isabelle Malatesta,Joseph Manfred, AlexanderMills, Michael Minehan, ViktorMontes, Jul ia Mooradian,Jenna-Marie Morin, OziaMorris, Arianna Nash, MarieParascandola, MariePatanian, Daniel Pauley, AnyaPhilistin, Kristian Powell, ErinRaposa, DominicScattareggia, Mary Shanly,Robert Sherman, Seth Smith,Julianna Sorriento, JustinWeaver, Hayden Wiedman,Kelsey Wood and ForestWright. Grade 7: HighHonor Roll: Emily Armlin,Samuel Bendett, JessicaBeskid, Michael Beskid,Matthew Bielawa, Logan


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Nassau 1 BR apt. $695. Heat andhot water included. No pets.Parking. Sec. deposit. 766-2384.

New Lebanon 2br mobile homespacious, set up in park, NP,lease $650. 477-6222

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

North Greenbush 2 BR apt. $900+ util. No smoking, no pets, Lrg.kitc, wall to wall carpet. 283-2891

Pineview Apts. Rt. 66, Wyn/Poestenkill. 1 BR $495. Nosmoking, no pets. 674-1111

Schodack. 2 BR log cabin duplex.$1050, heat and hot waterincluded. No pets. 766-3348

Studio, Sand Lake. All utils. NS,no pets. $550. Security dep. req.674-5074

Valley Falls 1 BR apt, with heatincl. Range/ refrig. o/s parking. Nodogs, 1 cat w/ pet fee. Friendlyneigh. Sec. & refs req. 753-4431

Waterford: $675+ 2BR, 2nd flr.,new paint/carpet. Greatlocation/schools. 596-2984

West Sand Lake Village. $750 +util, 2 BR, 2nd flr. w/d hkup.partial heat incl. Refs, securitydep. Available 12/01 229-7057

Wynantskill, large 2BR, 1.5baw/garage, well maintained countryproperty. AP school. Includesheat. $1070. 1 BR with garage &heat. Private. $800. 813-6795

ROOMMATE WANTEDShare country home, dog allowed.$500/mo. Jill 727-1342

HOUSE FOR RENT3 BR, 1 ba. ranch on 1st BurdenLake, w/d hkup. $1500. 1st, last,sec. with refs. No pets. 674-5311

East Greenbush, very large 2story log chalet. Open conceptlivng, country kitchen, large fulldormered master BR with sittingarea, 2nd BR could be used as ahome office, 2 12x24’ decks foroutside entertaining, hot tub setupavail. 3 min. from 90, exit 10. 10min to downtown Albany. Nosmokers, no pets. $1800/mo. Call(518)479-0987 evenings.

Nassau 1BR+ House rental$795/mo. Lease, dep., NP/NS,avail. immed. Call 439-6531.

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$525+ heat. East Nassau largeefficiency with 3 season porch.NS, NP. 1st and last month rent.470-9875

$535. 2nd flr. Schodack studio.Suitable for one. Util. & Internetincl. NS, NP, refs. req., 1st mo. +security. 766-3305

$660+ EGB 1BR, lease, sec.,references, No Pets. Avail.1/15/14. 479-0943

1 BR & 2 BR, N Schodack. Heat,ht water incl. Sec. refs req’d. Availimmed. $720/$925. NP 469-0785

1BR Renss., off-str. prkg., busline,walk to Amtrak, 2min. to Alb.,$625+ util. 1st, last, sec. 573-5387

2nd flr., 1BR, storage rm., lg. kit.,lg. living room, stove, refrig., heatincl. Suitable for 1 person.$575/mo. No pets. 279-9451

Cohoes 2 BR 1st flr. Gas heat,separate. util. Recently updated,priv. yrd. $625+ deposit. 928-9992

Bid on Sunday. 30 Orchard Rd.Schodack. MLS# 201334099Open Sat. 12/14 & Sun. 12/15from 1-3pm. This home is valuedat over $174,900. The seller willtake the highest acceptable bidover $$109,900! 63% of marketvalue in Schodack.www.UpstateQuickSale.com.Miranda Real Estate Group Inc.

Sunday Dec. 15, 2013, 1-3pm.431 Eight Ave. Troy. 4 BR, 2 ba.Totally refurbished, all new insideand out. $159,900.

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LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Name: Alaminand Associates of New York LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork on 11/21/13. Office location:Rensselear County. SSNY hasbeen desginated as agent of LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 227E. Kennedy Street, Syracuse,New York 13205. Purpose: for anylawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of a LimitedLiability Company (LLC): Name:ARIZA HOLDINGS LLC, Articlesof Organization filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 10/30/2013. OfficeLocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto: ARIZA HOLDINGS LLC, 231Hidley Road, Wynantskill, NY12198. Purpose: Any LawfulPurpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.BALDIZON LANGUAGESERVICES, LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on March 27, 2013.Office location: RensselaerCounty. The SSNY is designatedas agent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.The address within or without thisstate to which the SSNY shall maila copy of any process acceptedon behalf of the LLC served uponhim or her is: c/o United StatesCorporation Agents, Inc., 701413th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn,NY 11228. The LLC is formed forany lawful business purpose orpurposes.

Notice of Formation of Barbella-Kollasch Services, LLC. Arts OfOrg. filed with Secy. Of State ofNY (SSNY) on 10/22/13. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 24 Tannery Rd.,Somerville, NJ 08876. Purpose:any lawful activity.

Notice of formation of CroninTechnology Consulting LLC. Arts.of Org. filed with Secy. of State(SSNY) on 08/27/13. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY designated as agent of LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to: 14 Bayberry Ct., E.Greenbush, NY 12061. Purpose:any lawful activity.

DELLWOOD FARM PROPERTIES, LLC

Notice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company

Articles of Organization filed withthe Department of State of NewYork on November 6, 2013. Officelocation, Rensselaer County.Secretary of State of New YorkState is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. Secretary ofState may mail a copy of anyprocess to DELLWOOD FARMPROPERTIES, LLC, 287 RileyRoad, Melrose, New York 12121No reported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

LEGAL NOTICEFRATELLO’S HOLDINGS, LLCArt. Of Org. Filed Sec. of State ofNY 10/08/2013. Off. Loc.:Rensselaer Co. SSNY designatedas agent upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY tomail copy of process to TheLimited Liability Company, 620Congress Street, Troy, NY 12180.Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY (LLC).Name: HOA RENAISSANCEPROPERTY LLC. Articles ofOrganization filed with NYSecretary of State, November 22,2013. Purpose: to engage in anylawful act or activity. Office: inRensselaer County. Secretary ofState is agent for process againstLLC and shall mail copy to 1Deerfield Drive, Troy, NY 12180.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: HUDSON RIVERNATURAL PRODUCTRECYCLING, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 10/15/13. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC, 551 Main Avenue,Wynantskill, New York 12198.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation ofProfessional Service LimitedLiability Company, name: hug law,pllc, articles of organization filedwith Secretary of State NY (ssny)on 10/1/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of thepllc upon whom service of processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process to105 Jordan Road, Troy, NY12180. Purpose: any lawfulpurpose.

Name of Limited LiabilityCompany: In A Snap, LLC,Gingeretta McDade, Member.Date of Filing Articles ofOrganization with the Secretary ofState (SSNY) 04/01/13. The LLCis located in Rensselaer County.The SSNY has been designatedas agent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.The address to which the SSNYshall mail a copy of any processagainst it served is to the principalbusiness location of, 8 EastAvenue, Troy NY 12180.Purpose of business of LLC is anylawful act or activity.

KILBIRNIE ENTERPRISES, LLC,a domestic LLC, filed with theSSNY on 9/17/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY isdesignated as agent upon whomprocess against the LLC may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: The LLC, 9 Brinker Dr. N.,Rensselaer, NY 12144. GeneralPurpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION ofStory Technical Solutions LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 8/30/13. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to: TheLLC 3680 NY Highway 43 WestSand Lake NY 12196. Purpose:For any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY(LLC). Name: LM Lowney, LLC.Articles of Organization filed withSSNY on 06/03/2013. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent upon whom process againstit may be served. The address towhich the SSNY shall mail a copyof any process is 392 Miller Road,East Greenbush, NY 12061.Purpose: to engage in any lawfulact or activity.

MARK J. ZDUNCZYK, LLCNotice of Formation of Limited

Liability CompanyArticles of Organization filed withthe Department of State of NewYork on August 14, 2013. Officelocation, Rensselaer County.Secretary of State of New YorkState is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. Secretary ofState may mail a copy of anyprocess to MARK J. ZDUNCZYK,LLC, 1 Spruce Run, EastGreenbush, New York 12061. Noreported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFNEW LEAF CONSULTINGSERVICES, Domestic LLCArticles of organization were filedwith the NY Secretary of State on10/28/13. Office: Renss. Co.SSNY has been designated asagent of said LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto: 1184 Simons Rd., Castleton,NY 12033. Any lawful purpose.

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATIONOF nld carpentry llc Under Section203 of the Limited LiabilityCompany Law.FIRST The name of the limitedliability compnay is nld carpentryllc.SECOND The county within thisstate in which the limited liabilitycompnay is to be located isRensselaer.THIRD The secretary of state isdesignated as agent of the limitedliability company upon whomprocess against it may be served.The address within or without thisstate to which the Secretary ofState shall mail a copy of anyprocess accepted on behalf of thelimited liabiltiy company servedupon him or her is c/o UnitedStates Corporation Agents, Inc,7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202,Brooklyn, NY 11228.FOURTH The name and streetaddress in this state if theregistered agent upon whom andat which process against thelimited liability company be servedis United States CorporationAgents, Inc, 7014 13th Avenue,Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: Oppenheimer PhillipsLLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State ofNew York (SSNY) on 9/16/13.Office location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 100South Waldron Ln Wynantskill NY12198. Purpose: For any lawfulpurpose.

EPIC INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR

Candy Rivera Whitehead, from New York State’s Senior Prescription Plan, will join us at theRensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton on Fri., December13th, at 1:00 p.m. Candy will be speaking on the updates changes and general information for2014. Candy will be available for individual and private consultations after the presentation. AllRensselaer County seniors, 60 years of age and older are welcome. If you have any questions,or would like to join us for our noon lunch, please contact the center at 279-3413.

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NAME OF LLC: SCOTT

COMMANDER, LLC. DATE OF

FILING OF ARTICLES OF

ORGANIZATION WITH

SECRETARY OF STATE:

OCTOBER 30, 2013. COUNTY

OF LLC PRINCIPAL OFFICE:

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1051 ULSTER AVENUE, LLCNotice of Formation of Limited

Liability CompanyArticles of Organization filed withthe Department of State of NewYork on August 29, 2013. Officelocation, Rensselaer County.Secretary of State of New YorkState is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. Secretary ofState may mail a copy of anyprocess to 1051 ULSTERAVENUE, LLC, P.O. Box 1658,Troy, New York 12181. Noreported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: 184 RIVER STREETASSOC., LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 11/26/13. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC, 32 Patroon Pointe,Rensselaer, New York 12144.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

KNK Real Estate, LLC, aDomestic LLC, filed with theSSNY on Sept 16, 2013. OfficeLoc: Rensselaer County. SSNYdesignated as agent upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY to mail copy of process to:The LLC, 27 Starr Road, Troy, NY12182.

LEGAL NOTICEWHISTLING KETTLE TROY LLC Articles of Organization of thisLimited Liability Company (LLC)were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) onNovember 8, 2013. The LLCmaintains its office in RensselaerCounty. SSNY is designated asagent of LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of any processserved to the LLC at: The LLC, 5Palisades Drive, Albany, NewYork 12205. Purpose: for anylawful activity for which limitedliability companies may be formedunder the law.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY(LLC). Name: Yacon Village, LLC.Articles of Organization filed withthe Secretary of State of NY(SSNY) on 10/22/2013. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent upon whom process againstit may be served. The Post Officeaddress to which the SSNY shallmail a copy of any processagainst the LLC served upon is354 Poyneer Rd. Nassau, NY12123. Purpose of LLC: Toengage in any lawfulact or activity.

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Interested in helping out in your community to prepare taxesfree of charge? Both VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)and AARP TaxAide programs are in need of volunteers in theEast Greenbush, Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, Troy, Wynantskilland all areas of the Capital Region. The VITA and AARP TaxAidesites provide free tax preparation for low to moderate incometaxpayers from late January through early April. Last year, thetax prep sites in the Capital Region County prepared over13,750 taxpayers returns with combined refunds and tax creditsof over $19.8 million! There are many ways to participate in theprogram. In addition to volunteer tax preparers, other positionsinclude: publicity, technology, appointment scheduler,interviewer-greeter and site coordinator. You need not beassociated with VITA or AARP. IRS certified training will beprovided and you will be mentored by a seasoned volunteer. Tolearn more about volunteering for:• VITA: Contact Tom Morley, CA$H/VITA Program, United Way-GCR: 518-456-2200/Ext-131 or email at:[email protected]. Please visit the CA$H Website at:www.cashgreatercapitalregion.org/• AARP TaxAide: Please visit the website: www.aarp.org/taxvolunteer. You can also contact: Virginia Goggins, RensselaerCounty AARP Local Coordinator; Phone #: 518-271-8157 orvia email at: [email protected]

LEGAL NOTICEOrganizational Meeting

East Schodack Fire District No. 1Route 150, East Schodack, NY

12063Please take notice that theorganizational meeting for theEast Schodack Fire District No. 1of the Town of Schodack, NewYork will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2014, at 7 pm, at thefire station on NY Route 150, EastSchodack, NY Pursuant to theprovision of Section 94 of thePublic Officers Law of the State ofNY.Also be advised the Board ofCommissioners of East SchodackFire District shall establish aCapital Reserve Building Fundand a Capital ReserveApparatus/Equipment Fund. TheFire District hereby directs theTreasurer to Deposit funds intothese Capital Reserve Funds, asdirected by the Board ofCommissioners, pursuant toSection 6 of the General MunicipalLaw.Please take notice that the regularmonthly meetings will be held onthe last Monday of every month inthe year 2014. If a date changemust be made, notification will bedone via the Town of Schodackwebsite.Board of Fire CommissionersEast Schodack Fire District No.1Michael Buckbee, Chairman

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY

(LLC) NAME: ROGER VINCENTCONSTRUCTION, LLC.

Articles of organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork on October 23, 2013. Officelocation: Rensselaer County. TheSecretary of State of New York isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom processes against it maybe served. Secretary of State ofNew York shall mail process tothe LLC at 2671 Plank Road,Berlin, New York 12022. Purposeof LLC is to engage in any lawfulactivity.

RUBEN HILL FARM, LLCNotice of Formation of Limited

Liability CompanyArticles of Organization filed withthe Department of State of NewYork on June 17, 2013. Officelocation, Rensselaer County.Secretary of State of New YorkState is designated as agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. Secretary ofState may mail a copy of anyprocess to RUBEN HILL FARM,LLC, 1620 NY State Route 67,Schaghticoke, NY 12154. Noreported agent.Latest date of dissolution of LLC:None. Purpose: All legalpurposes.

Notice of formation of LimitedLiability Company, TransTechServices LLC, for any lawfulpurpose. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretary ofState of the State of New York(SSNY) on 11/21/13. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLC, 748Old Best Road, West Sand Lake,NY 12196 (Rensselaer County).

Notice of Formation of BrunswickVeterinary Hospital, PLLC. Arts.of Org. filed with NY Dept. of Stateon 10/28/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. Sec. of Statedesignated agent of PLLC uponwhom process against it may beserved and shall mail process to:c/o Nicole L. LaMora, 25 StormHill Rd., Johnsonville, NY 12094.Purpose: practice veterinarymedicine.

Deliver the verizon telephonebooks. 18+ yrs. and older w/carins, to deliver in Rensselaer,Albany & Schenectady countiesareas. Also looking for officeclerks and loaders. Get paid within72 hours upon completion ofroute. Deliveries start around Jan6th. 800-979-7978. Refer to job#30054-c for Troy area, refer tojob# 30157-c for Albany area,refer to job# 30056-c forSchenectady area.

Needed: Experienced TreeClimber. Good pay. Donovan TreeService, 10 Brickyard Rd.,Mechanicville. 664-3531 [email protected]

PCA position, 24 yr. oldwheelchair bound woman lookingfor a FT female aide, able to do afull lift/ transfer. 51 hrs availableper wk. at $10/hr . Must be 18+with valid drivers lic. Alissa 894-3120

PT Help: Snowplowing/truckdrivers.Snow shovelers & carmovers. Leckonby’s Auto 674-1111

School age am/pm. P/T to perm.Early childhood backgroundpreferred. 766-3348

HELP WANTEDASE Tech. PT maintenanceperson. Leckonby’s Auto 674-1111

Assistant Teacher, Mon.-Fri.Executive Woods Childcare, offEverett Rd. Albany. 459-7156

ANNOUNCEMENTZUMBA CLASS

Start your New YearsResolution early. Join “DoubleTrouble” Aimee and Nicole forsome exercize in disquise!For all levels. Tues. Troy ElksClub- Rt. 4, near HVCC. 6:30pm. $6.00

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FOR SALEGEM 110 Organ, bench, 12cassettes & books, $1500. 766-5403

Kindle wood stove, 36’’ heats3,000 sq. ft. $375. 732-2935

New 2012 6 person hot tub. LEDlighting, waterfall, etc. Retails$6000. Sell for $2950. 470-3535

NOVENAPRAYER TO THE

BLESSED VIRGIN

(Never known to fail)Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt.

Carmel, fruitful vine splendor ofHeaven, Blessed Mother of theSon of God. Immaculate Virgin,assist me in my necessity.

Oh, Star of the Sea, help me andshow me, herein you are mymother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother ofGod, Queen of Heaven and Earth!I humbly beseech you from thebottom of my heart to answer mein this necessity. There are nonethat can withstand your power.Oh, show me herein you are mymother. Oh, Mary conceivedwithout sin, pray for us who haverecourse to thee (3x). HolyMother, I place this cause in yourhands (3x).

Holy Spirit, you who solve allproblems, light all roads so that Ican attain my goal, you who gaveme the divine gift to forgive andforget all evil against me and thatin all instances in my life you arewith me. I want in this short prayerto thank you for all things as youconfirm once again that I neverwant to be separated from you ineternal glory. Thank you for yourmercy towards me and mine Thisprayer must be published after thefavor is granted D.A.J.

PETS FOR SALECockatiels: 2 female $50 each.852-9844

SITUATIONS WANTEDAide/ companion avail. PT hours.Exc. rates and refs. 369-8316

INTERESTED IN SERVING the TOWN of

NORTH GREENBUSH?

The North Greenbush Town Board invites Town residents whoare interested in serving the Town on various Boards andCommittees to submit resumes and cover letters including anyposition they are interested in. Resumes should be sent byDecember 20th to: North Greenbush Supervisor’s Office, 2Douglas St., Wynantskill, NY 12198.~ Submitted by Al Spain, Supervisor

ARE YOU A CAREGIVER?

Are you a caregiver to a spouse or parent in your home? Wouldyou like to go out a day or two a week for a hair cut orpermanent; or visit to the library; go shopping; bowling golfingor a movie? Call Marion Blair at 518-766-3779. I may be able tohelp you. We have many suggestions for you.


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All professionals licensed by New York Stateare welcome to use this column to reach up

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WUFSD SEEKS RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN

BOARD OF EDUCATION POSITION

Wynantskill Union Free School District is seeking districtresidents interested in serving on the Board of Education forthe remainder of the school year. The district is seeking to fillthe seat of Christina Curran, who announced her resignationat the Nov. 21 Board meeting for personal reasons. Mrs.Curran’s resignation is effective Dec. 31. The new Boardmember will begin serving Jan. 1.Interested community members are asked to please submit aletter of interest and resume to Sharon Hillis, District Clerk,Wynantskill UFSD, 25 East Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Thedeadline for submissions is Dec. 12. The Board of Educationwill review candidates and appoint a new Board member toserve through June 30. The remaining year of Mrs. Curran’sterm, which will expire June 30, 2015, will be filled through theelection of a Board member on the May 20 community budgetvote.To serve on the Board of Education, an individual must be aresident of the district for at least one year and a qualifiedvoter of the district. For questions, please contact the districtat 283-4600 ext. 14 or visit their websitewww.wynantskillufsd.org.

SUPPORT for ELMER E.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Standing in front of “our” school, Nancy Dunn, Jim Smyth, TrudyHiggins of the Class of 1955 received the donation from theClass of 1957 represented by Barbara M. Miter, Janice W.Bowen, Phyllis G. Warmt, Edith J. Beach, Sandra W. Billings,Kathleen Weatherwax and Richard Scanu. The Scholarship Fundestablished by the Class of 1955 with “Prof’s” direction, benefitsgraduates of Averill Park High School who pursue teaching.Generous support by the Class of 1957 displays regard for hisservice to education. Gratitude for this support andconsideration is shared with other members of the communitywho have taken this honor and service to heart.Contributors can send any amount to: Averill Park High School,146 Gettle Road, Averill Park, NY 12018 noting Elmer E. StahlmanScholarship Fund. Quote Edith, “Contributions to this fund arewelcomed and certainly needed.”~Submitted with photo by Nancy W. Davis, Class of 1955

GIFTSThe gift-giving season is upon us;

Bargain hunters scurry from store to store.Sale flyers advertise best buys,

Where bucks can bang best.Forget the sales; don’t be cheap.

Why not give the very best?Give of yourself;

Give from the heart:

Homemade cookies and candies are special treatsWhen made with love for someone special.

Write a letter to a distant relative;Pay a visit to an old friend.

Perform some household chores for a Senior Citizen;Provide a few hours of child care for a working mother.

These are but a few suggestions for those specialpeople

On your holiday gift list.Just think….The possibilities are endless;

So, plan now to give the very best.Gifts, straight from the heart,

Are…..PRICELESS !!!~ Lloyd BarnhartWest Sand Lake

SACRED HEART SCHOOL CONCLUDES

STUDENT COUNCIL SELECTION

Sacred Heart School’s sixth grade implemented their annualelection process for student council while contemplating thewinners for our local government elections. The sixth gradersgained support, campaigned through visits, posters andspeeches and the students then voted for the various officers.The four winning candidates’ platform proposed buildingspiritual unity through various activities and tasks, whilestressing the importance of remaining involved in the communityas volunteers and good stewards should. CongratulationsArica, Charlie, Abigail and Caitland.

TOYS FOR TOTS

DROP-OFF SITE

E a s t w y c kVillage in NorthGreenbush is adrop offlocation forToys For Tots.Please drop off

a new, unwrapped gift to ourClubhouse located at 1Eastwyck Circle, Rensselaer,NY 12144 or call 874-1638.


SERVICES

A1 SNOWPLOWING & SALTINGRes. & Commercial. Insured.Taking new accts. Call 258-4092.

ADDITIONS/ GARAGESFree estimates. Fully insured.Quality work. 368-3716

ANIMAL BEDDINGQuality pine wood shavings; soldin bulk by the yard. Del. 817-7161.

APPLIANCE REPAIRMost brands incl. Sears. Promptservice. Mike Horowitz 477-8378

ATV - MOTORCYCLE - SNOW MOBILE - BLOWER REPAIR

ATVs, motorcycles, snow mobiles& blowers. Only $45/hr. Free oilchange on any repair over $200.CycleCarPartsRus.com 766-6621

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRMILLER’S AUTOMOTIVE, AverillPark (518)674-5222

BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLLTravel to your location, SienaGraduate, 20 yrs exp. 441-2210

CHIMNEY CLEANINGChimney cleaning & repairs, woodstoves installed. Insured,experienced. Don Bradley 674-2444

CASH FOR CLASSIC CARSRunning or not. 365-3368

CLEAN-OUTSSpecializing in residential andcommercial clean-ups, attics,bs’mts, garages, estates, insured. Simple Solutions - Mark 283-6527

COMPUTER EXPERTAffordable computer repairs. I’llcome to you. Over 20 yrs exp.Tom 469-7029

DEBRIS REMOVALAttics/ B’ment / Garage, Cons.cleanup. We take it all! 727-4068

DIVORCEUncontested papers prepared$349(incl. poor person app) incl.gov. fees if poor person app. isappr. 274-0380

DRAIN CLEANINGFull service drain cleaning &repairs, incl. camera/videoinspections. Emergency serviceAPS Sewer & Drain Cleaning 674-0908

E.I.B. ELECTRICLIc. & ins., 30 yrs exp, res./comm.279-3853 Appliances goingHAYWIRE? REWIRE.eibelectric.com

ELECTRICAL WORKInstallations & repairs. Qualitywork, reas. rates. Steve 364-7231

ELECTRICIANLammon Electric. Full lic. & ins.25yrs exp., res./comm. Stand byGenerac generator. 274-5100

ELECTRICIANSpecializing in emergency standby generators. Portable generatorhook-ups, fuse and breaker panelupgrades and trenching. Qualitywork and insured. Dave 221-0231

FENCEWORKSDog runs, inground poolpackages, yard enclosures &repairs. Free est., fully insured.283-7811

FIREWOOD - SEASONED1 cord delivered $275. PeterHoward’s Firewood 279-1367

FIREWOODFULL CORD All Oak Only, nicelydried,del. $275/cord. 488-1467

FIREWOODFULL CORD mixed hdwd, nicelydried,del. $250/cord. 488-1467

FIREWOODHardwood-- cut, split & del. $185.658-0394

FIREWOODSeasoned hardwood. Cut, split.Most deliveries $250. 428-2786

FLOORSFloating, hardwood, tile,refinishing. Ins. Free est. 368-3716

GUTTERS/ SEAMLESSThe Gutter Guy. Cleaning & repairalso avail. Fully ins. 24 yrs. exp.339-3231

HAIR HOME SERVICESNYS lic., 15+ yrs. exp. All hairservices in your home. 698-5575

HANDYMAN , REMODELINGand Carpentry services.Experienced. Careful attention todetail. Insured. Guaranteedint/ext. work. Call Ernie Mumford669-4530

HANDYMAN30 years experience. Kitchens,baths, carpentry, plumbing,electrical, etc. 526-1604

HANDYMANFraming, sheetrock, floors, finishwork, painting, odd jobs. Free est.Great prices. Carmine 496-0968

HANDYMANRemodel,carpentry,masonry,deckporches, int/ext. paint, fences,door/window, gutter, all repairs,free est. c 669-0814, 271-9161

HOME CARE SERVICESSeniors, children, disabled,hospice experience, excellentreferences, Amy 518-533-3818

HOME COOK/ MEAL PLANNERTraining, tools, and/ or mealsprovided for intended weight loss.Linda 222-9734

HOUSE CLEANINGHoliday special! General cleaning.Honest, exp. Jen 727-1505

HOUSE CLEANINGReas. rates, senior discount.Organizing expert. Marie 441-2960

HOUSECLEANINGGLEAM TEAM. Res./Office.

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JOEYJUNK.COMCleanouts, hauling, attics, b’mentgarages. Get it done fast for lesscash. Fully ins. 237-JUNK “5865 “

KITCHEN /BATH REMODELINGAA Season’s Best Painting &Contracting Svc. 20 yrs. exp.Member of BBB. Ins. & refs. Majorcredit cards accepted. 729-2445

KITCHEN/ BATH REMODELINGQuality work, free estimates.

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRHome Management Solutions.We do it all, no job too small! CallPat (518) 772-8226

ODD JOBSShoveling, shopping, cleaning, Dr.appts. etc. Rebecca 428-7778

PAINT1 room or all. Int/ ext., wallpaperremoved. Ins. Free est. 368-3716

PAINTER - PAPER HANGER30 yrs exp. free est, fully ins.

Economical prices Nancy 248-4044

PLUMBING & HEATINGRepair, installs, service, licensedexperienced, insured. Cert., 24 hr.service 518 283-2331

PAINTING - INT./EXT.AA Season’s Best Painting &Contracting Svc. 20 yrs. exp.Member of BBB. Ins. & refs. Majorcredit cards accepted. 424-0078

PAINTING, INTERIOR20 yrs. exp. Reliable, professional.Free est. Call Michael 810-4522

Plumbing- Wells ElectricalPipes, wires, pumps my forte. 25+exper. 24/7 response 674-8480

Rainbow Vacuum CleanersAuthorized service. New & usedunits, free pickup. Call for holidayspecials 1- 877-265-8367 Toll free

RESIDENTIAL REMODELINGKitchen, baths, etc. Detailed work,free est. insured. 286-3636

ROOFAll types, quality work, free est.,fully insured. (518) 368-3716

ROOF MAINTENANCENo job too small. Fully ins., freeest. Holland Roofing 451-9325

ROOF REPAIRFully insured roofing company. Allroof repairs, specializing in slaterepair. 505-2215

ROOFINGA&J Roofing, shingles, slate,rubber. Fully insured. Free est.(518)283-9094

ROOFINGRoofing, siding, windows, doors,basements, plumbing. 268-9764

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 PLOWINGDiveways and parking lots. NorthGreenbush, Wynantskill, AverillPark, West Sand Lake, andsurrounding areas. Reliable,plowing since 1989. Aaron St.Onge(518) 283-4013 or (518)461-3227

SNOWBLOWER REPAIRPrompt, guaranteed repairs onmost brands incl. Sears. Pkup/del.Mike Horowitz 477-8378

SNOWPLOWINGCommercial/Residential. Fullyinsured. Free Estimates. 674-0381

SNOWPLOWINGRes or comm, insur. 20% discountw/ contract. Remodels, painting,clean outs, roof/ repairs. 858-2181

SNOWPLOWINGSnow plowing in East Nassau.368-3716

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STONE & DIRT DRIVEWAYSRepairs, Excavation, Ditching,Drainage. Stone & Gravel &Topsoil deliveries. Free est.insured. 258-4092/712-5332

STORAGEServing Cap. Dist. for 22 years.Indr & outdr winter storage, cars,boats, motorcycles etc 573-5387

TREE SERVICEBrush, tree, shrub removal &trimming. Also small buildingdemolition. Insured andexperienced.Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444

TREE SERVICEScheffler’s Tree Service.Removal, pruning, trimming.Insured, free estimates. Bill 479-9749

TUTORING- EXPERIENCEDReadng/ K-12, & Special Needs.High school English /SocialStudies, test preparation. 265-0047

WELDINGAll types of welding repairs,ornamental, light fabrication.Portable. Rensselaer Welding477-5200

WELL PUMP SERVICEResidential/commercial, service &repairs (518) 283-2331

WINDOW CLEANINGKen’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured, commercial/ residential40 year family exp. 766-4975

“BLUE CHRISTMAS” SERVICE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7:00PMFirst United Methodist Church, 1 GilliganRoad, E. Greenbush, December brings manyreminders of the wonder and happiness ofthe Christmas season. But for some,Christmas can be a painful time. It may bethe first Christmas without a loved one, the

anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity ofunemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation.We can feel very alone in the midst of all the celebrating andspending. All the reminders of the happiness of the season,remind many people of what they have lost or maybe neverhad. We need the time to acknowledge our sadness andconcern. We need to know that we are not really alone. For allthese reasons, our church offers a special “Blue Christmas”service Tuesday, December 17th, at 7:00 PM.Come that evening for a service of reflection, accepting wherewe really are, and holding out healing and hope. Join us to seethat God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of it) iswelcome. Everyone, Unconditionally. 477-9693www.fumceg.org/

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NYS DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS

On Saturday, December 14th, from 9AM to 3PM there will be aNew York State approved Defensive Driving Class to Benefitthe Boy’s & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County. Save10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years &be eligible to receive up to 4 points off your driving recordaccording to New York State Department of Motor Vehicleguidelines.The class will be held at the Boy’s & Girl’s Club of SouthernRensselaer County, 544 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY. Fee is only$39 - bring a friend $34 each. Registration is required and canbe made by calling the Club at 465-3403 or Raymond Frankoskiat 286-3788.Class size is limited. Additional information is available by callingRay Frankoski.

AVERILL PARK ADULT EDUCATION-

Christmas Gift Ideas!Looking for the perfect gift for Christmas? Wehave some classes that would make a great gift! Ifinterested, please contact Bonnie Lilly at 674-7191or mail payment in to: Averill Park Adult Education,146 Gettle Rd., Averill Park, NY 12018. Checksneed to be written out to: Averill Park AdultEducation. Classes available are: RONALDTRITTO’S “LEARNTADANCE” CLASSES (Single

and couples welcome!) Location: West Sand Lake ElementarySchool cafeteria. BEGINNER BALLROOM DANCE (Foxtrot, Waltzand Tango) 7-8 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Class runsfor 6 weeks. Tuition: $50 per person. ***if taking both beginnerclasses, receive a 50% discount on second class. BEGINNER SWING& LATIN (East Coast Swing, Rumba & Cha Cha) 8-9 p.m. startingon Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Class runs for 6 weeks. Tuition: $50.*** if taking both beginner classes, receive a 50% discount onsecond class. Intermediate classes for the above classes will starton Tuesday, April 22, 2014, with Intermediate Ballroom starting at7:00 p.m. and Intermediate Swing & Latin beginning at 8:00 p.m.Cost is $50. per person per class. The 50% off discount for secondclass does not apply to Intermediate classes. You may register forthe Intermediate classes after you complete the Beginners’ classes.If you are interested in an official gift card, please contact RonTritto at 766-4027. DOG TRAINING CLASSES with Deb Perk: Classeswill begin on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Beginning/Puppy Trainingclasses will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the Advanced Dog Training willbegin at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $50. per dog and class runs for 5 weeks.Location: Averill Park High School LGI Room. SPRING TRIP TONEW YORK CITY-MAY 3, 2014-COST-$45.00- This trip is a non-escorted trip that allows you to do whatever you wish in NYC...fromshopping, sightseeing, museums, shows, dining or checking outany street fairs or shows that may be going on. Cost is fortransportation only. You are responsible for all other expenses.Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.If interested in other classes, please check out our Adult Educationon-line brochure at: www.averillpark.k12.ny.us-go to programs.Any questions: cal l Bonnie at 674-7191 or [email protected].

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

If you would like to meet Wiley to possibly adopt him,

Contact: Sherry @ 393-0755 or Marge at [email protected]

Pet Adoption of the WeekWILEY - Wiley is between 3-4 yearsold, he weighs 19 lbs and is full grown.Wiley was rescued from a high kill shelter,he was tested for heartworm and unfortu-nately his results were positive. He wasthen treated with injections and is now fine.He has been in foster care waiting for aloving family to invite him into their home.He is a small mix and has an adorableunderbite! He adores other dogs and lovesto play with them. He is housetrained andalso crate trained. He is just an adorablelittle guy.

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TOY DRIVE

Donate any new, unused, andunwrapped toys. Drop themoff at the station (458 NorthGreenbush Rd.) betweenbusiness hours. All donationswill be distributed with the helpof Michael J. Kehn, departedbrother of Averill Park FireDepartment, local PBA’s, andRensselaer Boys and GirlsClub. Donations wil l beaccepted unti l December14th.

BOY SCOUT TROOP

528 MONTHLY

BOTTLE DRIVE

Boy ScoutTroop 528holds monthlybottle driveson the 2ndSaturday ofeach month -December 14th.R e t u r n a b l ebottles andcans can bedropped off next to theTroop’s signs located at mainintersections in the Town ofPoestenkill on the morning ofthe bottle drive. Money raisedfrom the bottle drives helpsfund Troop activities.Please contact Deb at 248-0225 or [email protected] with anyquestions.

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purrfect kittyof the month

PLEASE ADOPT ME!

I’m a two year old, striking,all-black male kitty namedBeethoven. I got that classicname because I wouldalways “roll over” for tummyrubs! I have long, very softfur and love to be petted &brushed. I know myfeatures don’t show up well

in this picture, being so black and all, but I’m a very handsomeboy! Besides, black is so fashionable, I will match well with anydecor! Come check me out in person and see for yourself! I’ma little shy at first, but I’m very easy going and I’ll get along wellwith you & other kitties, too. I would be so grateful for aforever home; would you please give this gentle kitty a chance?It would mean the world to me!As with all Purrfect Companion kitties, Beethoven is up-to-dateon routine shots, house trained and neutered or spayed.For more information on Beethoven, please contact thefollowing Purrfect Companions’ representative: Maryann at 331-2221 or at [email protected]. Please usethis phone number only for adoption purposes! PurrfectCompanions is a non-profit, all volunteer rescue organization.We are always looking for good volunteers to help with thekitties or assist at our adoption clinics. If you’d like to donate alittle time to these worthy animals, please give us a call at 463-8709. Our adoption clinics are held 12:30-4:00 most Sundaysand the second Saturday of the month at Pet Supplies Plus,1235 Western Ave in University Plaza, Albany NY. Stop by andsee some of our other kitties! We may have one that is just“PURRFECT” for you!

Deadline is:Thursday, Dec. 12 at 5pm

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXPO AND

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

To Benefi t C.A.P.P. (Companion AnimalPlacement Program) In Memory of Murphy.Come join us for a Day of Fun! We will HaveVendors & Crafters for all your last minuiteshopping needs. Gifts from $5 & Up, so yourchildren can shop too. Brunswick Elks Lodge,665 Brunswick Road, Troy, NY 12180Sunday Dec. 15th, 11:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Pictures with Santa for Sale • 50/50 & Raffles • ChineseAuction • Kitchen Open • Pet Adoption InfoVENDORS: Arbonne | Marjorie Fredericks; Beagle Boy Beads |Linda Doyle; Beauti Control Spa | Carol Lowry; BerryliciousBouquets; Shannon Allitt | Discovery Toys |Greta Heilman; FifthAvenue Jewelry | Gretchen M. Stalnecker; Jacksons Jems | JacqueSmith; Kateri’s Cakes and Gifts | Kateri Garvey; Knit Gerl & TravelGerl | Amy Goldman Gerling; Madison Handbags | Mandy Duncan;Mary-Kay | Ruth Raym; Miche Handbags | Tammy Teal; Noah’s Ark| Michele Blais; Pampered Chef | Terry Bylsma; Paparazzi | CindeApuzzo; Party Lite | Jodi Sheldrick & Betty Corrigan | Pink Zebra |Crystal Miller; Pure Romance | Sarah Briggs; Scentsy | Sara Empett;Tastefully Simple | Deborah Corrigan; Thirty-One | JenniferDorrance; Tupperware | Brenda O’Brien; Young Living Oils | NancyZajesky; Photographer: Creative Memories | Sarah Walters

MADELINE’S UNITY HOUSE BAKE SALE

A BIG SUCCESS

With the help of the community, the patrons of the SweaterVenture, friends, and the families and staff of Robert C. ParkerSchool, Madeline’s Unity House Bake sale raised over $325 tobenefit the Adopt A Family program of Unity House. Madelineappreciates all of the support she received and is especiallygrateful to Dan and Lynn of the Sweater Venture whoparticipated enthusiastically, graciously allowing the use of theirstore and helping an eight-year old realize that a little girl canmake a big difference.

CAPITAL COMMUNITY VOICES PRESENTS

“AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS”

Capital Community Voices, directed by JuliePanke, will present a program of classical andpopular holiday songs on Saturday, December14, at 7:30 pm at Genet Elementary School,Route 4, East Greenbush, NY.The program will include Christmas songs fromthe American Folk, African-American Spiritual,and popular traditions. An ensemble from thechorus will present “Stopping By the Woods” with a text frompoet Robert Frost. Popular selections include “I’ve Got MyLove to Keep Me Warm,” “ Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” and “HaveYourself a Merry Little Christmas.”The chorus will be accompanied by John Norton, piano, TonyRiccobono, bass, and James Iacketta, percussion.Ticket prices for the concert are $10 for general admission and$8 for seniors and students. A reception will follow theperformance.

BLOOD DRIVES

• 12/14/2013, 9:00 AM -2:00 PM, YMCA - Teen Center,2500 21st Street, Troy, NY12180; • 12/16/2013, 1:00PM - 6:00 PM, Hoosic ValleyRescue Squad - Banquet Hall,1448 Rt 40, Schaghticoke, NY12154; • 12/16/2013, 8:30AM - 1:30 PM, New York StateDepartment of Labor -BLOODMOBILE, 49 4th Street,Troy, NY 12180; • 12/19/2013, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Rose and Kiernan Inc - 3rd FlrConference Rooms, 99 TroyRoad, East Greenbush, NY12061; • 12/19/2013, 1:00PM - 6:00 PM, Poestenkill FireDepartment - Fire Hall, Route355, Poestenkill, NY 12140.Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visitwww.redcrossblood.org formore information and to makean appointment.

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HOLIDAY FAVORITES! ORDER NOW!• Standing Rib Roast $7.99 lb • Domestic Leg of Lamb

(bone-in) $6.99 lb • Prime Rib Roast $8.99 lb• Leg of Lamb (boneless) $9.99lb • Pork Crown Roast

$4.49 lb • Fresh Stonewood Farms Turkey• Whole Filet Mignon $14.99 •Rt. 66 Smoked Ham (bone-in) $3.89 lb • Rt. 66 Smoked Ham (boneless) $4.49 lb

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