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LOST RADIO ROUNDERS COMING TO

BRUNSWICK

Acoustic duo Lost Radio Rounders will present a free concert ofAmerican “roots” music on Sunday, August 18th, on the groundsof the Brunswick Community Center. Beginning at 3 p.m.,musicians Tom Lindsay and Michael Eck will perform two sets offolk, blues, gospel, and country music. The duo will be joinedby vocalist Amaal Yehia.Folk music legend Pete Seeger has praised Lost Radio Roundersfor their commitment to preserving America’s musical heritage,and the Folk Times called them “knowledgeable andentertaining.” Their latest release is “Heaven’s Radio,” acol lection of songs by the original Carter Family.The Brunswick Community Center is located on Keyes Lane,just off Route 7. In case of rain, the concert will be movedindoors. The event is sponsored by Troy’s Oakwood BibleChurch. All are welcome, and refreshments will be available.For more information, visit www.lostradiorounders.com .

CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

MONTHLY MEETING

Speaker: Bill McGrath ~ Bill is one of the founding members ofthe Troy Irish Genealogical Society (TIGS), founded in 2003.Join Bill as he shares what he has learned about genealogicalresearch in Troy and hear about the records that are availablein Troy and on the TIGS website.The meeting is held at the William K. Sanford Town Library(Colonie), 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville on Saturday,July 27, 2013 ~ 1:00, Starting with Speaker. Beginners andGerman Genealogy Groups are 12:00-1:00. Beginners Group isa new addition to our meeting. This month’s topic: CensusRecords. Computer group at 3:00. The meeting is free andopen to the public. Capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org

UNIV. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE’S DEAN’S LIST

FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER

The following students have been named to the Dean’s List atthe University of New Hampshire for the spring semester ofthe 2012-2013 academic year.Jennifer Blessing of Averill Park earned High Honors, HannahGlanville of Averill Park earned Highest Honors, Kristi Jones ofRensselaer earned Highest Honors, Devon Mullen of Rensselaerearned Honors.Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of NewHampshire are students who have earned recognition throughtheir superior scholastic performance. Highest honors areawarded to students who earn a semester grade point averageof 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whosegrade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.

LOCAL RESIDENTS RECEIVE DEGREES FROM

UNION COLLEGE

The following local residents recently graduated from UnionCollege during its 219th Commencement exercises on Sunday,June 16:Stephanie Anglesey, of Rensselaer, graduated and received aBachelor of Arts degree. Anglesey is a Latin American &Caribbean Studies major. David Carabis, of Troy, graduatedsumma cum laude and received a Bachelor of Science degree.Carabis is a Mechanical Engineering major. Samantha Chevalier,of East Greenbush, graduated and received a Bachelor ofScience degree. Chevalier is a Biochemistry major. JordonHastings, of Eagle Bridge, graduated and received a Bachelorof Arts degree. Hastings is an Economics major. Robert Meeson,of Troy, graduated summa cum laude and received a Bachelorof Arts degree. Meeson is a French and Francophone Studiesmajor.

AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO

CAZENOVIA COLLEGE DEAN’S LIST

Cazenovia College recently released names of students honoredfor academic achievement during the spring semester of 2013.The College is home to about 1,000 degree-seeking students;those named to the Dean’s List have achieved a 3.5 or bettergrade point average for all courses attempted, and have earned12 or more academic credits during the semester.Among the students on Cazenovia College’s 2013 springsemester Dean’s List:Andrea L. Courtwright, of East Greenbush is a senior majoringin fashion design. Courtwright is a graduate of Columbia HighSchool in East Greenbush. Brighid A. Docherty, of Castleton onHudson is a senior majoring in visual communications specializingin graphic design illustration and animation. Docherty is agraduate of Maple Hill High School in Castle-On-Hudson. KelseyM. Eaton, of East Schodack is a sophomore majoring in interiordesign. Eaton is a graduate of Columbia High School in EastGreenbush. Kayla A. Sommers, of Rensselaer is a freshmanmajoring in communication studies. Sommers is a graduate ofClayton A. Bouton Junior-Senior High School in Voorheesville.Faith E. Toomey, of Averill Park is a senior majoring inpsychology. Toomey is a graduate of Averill Park High School inAverill Park.

AREA STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM

HARTWICK COLLEGE

The following area students have graduated from HartwickCollege on May 25, 2013.Samantha Boyce of Schaghticoke, daughter of Lisa and JohnBoyce, majored in biochemistry. Trevor Callaghan ofRensselaer, son of Georgianne and Daniel Callaghan, majoredin accounting - CPA. Abigail Hoffay of Sand Lake, daughter ofFred and Susan Hoffay, majored in nursing. Carly Pine ofHoosick Falls, daughter of Margaret and Raymond Pine,majored in psychology. Christina Piscitella of Troy, daughter ofAngela and Thomas Piscitella, majored in sociology. Ethan Staatsof East Greenbush, son of Marie Noeth and Grant Staats,majored in biology.

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SHORTS OUT LOUD!

(SCHEDULE CHANGE)The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “ShortsOut Loud!” consisting of ten minutes of LIVE acousticmusic followed by a contemporary short story readout loud, refreshments and discussion, onThursdays through August 22nd at 6:30 PM in thecourtyard of the Main Library.Musical Guests: Dates: Readers:• Anne Marie Haber, Marla Bracco & Jora Cohen -Violins - July 25th - Marggie Skinner• Casey J. Chapman – ukulele - August 1st - SidFleisher• Elizabeth Woodbury-Kasius and Bobby Kendall –New World Jazz - August 8th - Barbara Wood• Andy Rutherford – Lute - August 15th - JimLewis• Mystery Musical Guest - August 22nd - BarbaraStubblebine

Refreshments provided courtesy of the Troy Hannaford.This program is free and open to adults age 16 and over.Preregistration is not required. The library is located at 1002nd Street in Downtown Troy. Please call the library at 274-

7071 if you have any questions.

AREA STUDENTS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST

AT PAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE

The following area students were named to the Dean’s List atPaul Smith’s College during the spring 2013 semester. Eachearned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive thisdistinction:Jillian Dolder of Castleton On Hudson; Dolder majors in fisheriesand wildlife sciences. Dolder was also named an AdirondackScholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least3.8. Amanda Middleton of Hoosick Falls; Middleton majors inhotel, resort and tourism management. Middleton was alsonamed an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulativeaverage of at least 3.8. Llewellyn Palmer of Berlin; Palmermajors in parks, recreation and facilities management. RobertPearson of Hoosick Falls; Pearson majors in forest recreationresource management. Nathan Piche of Hoosick Falls; Pichemajors in forestry. Amy Rogers of Troy; Rogers majors in foodservice and beverage management. Ashley Rokjer ofCropseyville; Rokjer majors in culinary arts and servicemanagement.

BRUNS. HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TAG AND BAKE SALE

The Brunswick Historical Society will sponsor atag and bake sale on Saturday, September 7,from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their headquarters,Garfield School, 605 Brunswick Road (Rt. 2) inEagle Mills.

You may reserve an 8x10 space for the tag sale for $20.00 bycalling Sherry at 279-3325; (please supply your own table).This event will be held rain or shine. The event will also featureour delicious homemade baked goods for sale. A beautifulantique quilt will be on display and tickets are available for thismajor fundraiser. Lunch will be available.

LOCAL STUDENTS EARN HONORS AT

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

The following local students earned term honors for the springsemester at Skidmore College:Nabilah Kabir, a member of the class of 2013. She is thedaughter of Mostafa and Nancy Kabir of Troy. Pooja Bhaskar, amember of the class of 2014. She is the daughter of Sunil andVimmi Bhaskar of Castleton on Hudson.Term honors are awarded for a quality point ratio of 3.650 froma possible 4.0, for students who have completed 14 credithours. Skidmore recognizes academic excellence in severalways. In addition to earning term honors based on workcompleted each semester, a student may be elected to theSkidmore chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

BRUNSWICK LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE

Are you heading off on a road trip? Stock up on books on tapeor CD. Packing for the beach? Peruse our paperbacks. Keepingthe kids busy? Pick up a pile of kids books and videos. Whateveryour plans, don’t miss the next Brunswick Library Used BookSale on Saturday, July 27th, from 10:30 to 2:00. As always,specials are available to those who purchase our 5 dollar reusablebook bag. Please stop by the library on Route 2 in Brunswick tofind your summer bargains and support the library. And don’tforget to sign the kids up for our summer reading program: Diginto Reading with lots of special activities; check out the websitefor more information (www.brunswicklibrary.org).

WHAT DO THE MUNICIPAL SYMBOLS OF

THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES MEAN?

Symbols preceded literacy and municipalsymbols date from biblical times. They cameinto common usage in Europe during the MiddleAges known as heraldry. In America, wediscarded the rules of heraldry on July 4, 1776along with the monarchy.

Municipalities often use their official seals or logos as a form ofidentification. Municipalities frequently sponsor a contest so“we the people” participate in choosing our identity.Poestenkill became a town in 1848. The most widely acceptedversion of the name is that the Dutch “Poest” means rushing,dirty, foamy and “kill” means creek. The town derived its namefrom the Poestenkill Creek, which flows through it.The Town of Poestenkill logo can be found in the Town Hall, ontheir trucks, and on the entrances to Town.The logo was designed by Barbara Woldt and chosen by theTown in 1982 as a result of a contest. It illustrates the creek aswell as the broad shouldered hills surrounding the town andthe churches which have been a part of the town since theearly 1800’s.~ By Marvin BubieMarvin can be reached at Mnobooks.com

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FARMERS MARKETCOUPONS

Farmers Market Coupons willbe available beginning July 15,2013. Coupons wil l bedistributed at the seniorcenter; you must come in tothe center to receive yourcoupons. Coupons will beavailable until our supply isdepleted. To be eligible youmust show proof of residencyof Rensselaer County, be 60years of age or older and meetincome guidelines. Seniorsreceiving coupons MUST signfor themselves, and have notreceived coupons fromanother location. Only onecoupon book per household,also no waiting lists or advancesign up. Coupon books will bedistributed on a “first-come,first-served basis”. For moreinformation, days and timescoupons will be available,please call the center at 279-3413.

RENSS. CO. PARTICIPATES in REGIONAL &NYS 4-H HORSE COMMUN. CONTEST

Members at the conclusion of the Regional HorseCommunications Contest: From left to right is Courtney Luskin,Brigham Logue, Maddie Hoyt, Jessica Brown and Abbie Reeves.Rensselaer County ended their horse communications eventsfor the year on a positive note by sending five members toRegional and three members to the New York State 4-H HorseCommunications Contest which was held at Cornell University.The Regional Contest was hosted and coordinated by CornellCooperative Extension of Albany and Schenectady Counties.This region includes nine Capital District Counties from Columbia-Greene to Fulton-Montgomery. All participants worked diligentlypreparing their presentations and honing their deliverythroughout the year. At the regional contest, Abbie Reevesand Jessica Brown presented “Put the Relationship First” andplaced 2nd for the Junior Team Division. Courtney Luskin and

Maddie Hoyt participated at the regional level in the SeniorIndividual Presentations Division and placed 1st and 2ndrespectively and went on to the NYS 4-H Horse Communicationscontest where Courtney placed 7th and Maddie 5th. Courtney’spresentation was “Hitched to Perfection” and Maddie’spresentation was “The 10 Foot Cop”. Brigham Logueparticipated in the Regional Horse Communications contest asan individual junior presenter and placed 2nd and went on tothe NYS 4-H Horse Communications Contest and placed 4thwith his presentation “Civil War Horses”. Being able to speak inpublic and to a variety of different types of audiences is acornerstone of all 4-H work. Skills gained in being able tocommunicate effectively carries over into many other areas ofa 4-H member’s life both currently and into the future. Formore information about this and other 4-H Youth Developmentprograms, please contact Rensselaer County CornellCooperative Extension at 272-4210 or your respective countyCooperative Extension office. Cornell Cooperative Extensionis an equal opportunity programmer and employer.

AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL FALL SPORTSPRACTICE SCHEDULE 2013

The following is the practice schedule for Averill Park HS fallsports 2013.Varsity/JV Golf – August 19 – 8am – Burden Lake CountryClub; Varsity/JV Football – August 19 – 2:30-8pm;Modified Football – Sept. – Algonquin; Varsity & JV Boys’Soccer – August 19 – 7:45am-12 noon – APHS (need cleats,shorts, water); Boys’ Modified Soccer – Sept. – Algonquin;Varsity & JV Girls’ Soccer – August 19 – 8am-12 noon –APHS; Girls’ Modified Soccer – Sept. – Algonquin; HighSchool Cross-Country – August 19 – 9am-11am – ButlerPark (bring water & a towel); Mod. Cross-Country – Sept.;Varsity/JV Volleyball – August 19 – 9am-12am – APHS(bring water & knee pads); Modified Volleyball – Sept. –Algonquin; Varsity & JV Girls’ Tennis – August 19 – 9am-12 noon-APHS tennis courts.** Dr. O’Bryan will be available for sports physicals on August14 at Averill Park High School from 9:00am until 12 noon.Appointments are first come, first served.IMPORTANT: YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL ONFILE BEFORE THE FIRST PRACTICE

FALL 2013 HOUSE LEAGUE (REC.) YOUTHSOCCER REG. IS OPEN AT BRUNSWICK

Registration for Fall House League Youth Soccer is open nowand will run through August 5th. The season runs fromSeptember 7 to October 19 and games are played onSaturdays. The registration fee is $90 and includes playertraining and an end-of-season tournament. Late registrationsMAY be taken until August 12th and will include a $20 lateregistration fee. Late registrations are allowed solely at thediscretion of the club. At Brunswick Soccer Club, House Socceris a developmental recreational program. This means that thefocus is not on winning, but on teaching children thefundamentals of soccer in the most effective way possible.Register now at: http://www.sportssignup.com/brunswicksoccer.start

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SOUTH TROY POP WARNER

FINAL REGISTRATIONSouth Troy Pop Warner will be holding theirFINAL Registration for determination of teamsfor the 2013 season, for all interested playersand cheerleaders throughout the Troy CitySchool District, as well as Gardner Dickinson,Troy Prep, St. Jude’s and Sacred Heart Schoolson Monday thru Thursday, 7/22/13 thru 7/25/13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the SouthTroy Pop Warner building, Thompson Street in Troy (Geer Field).NOTE: All interested players and cheerleaders must be betweenthe ages of 5 and 14. (You must turn 5 on or before July 31.)Our organization consists of the following teams: Flag (5, 6 &7 year olds); Mitey Mites, Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, and Jr.Midget.The following items are required at the time of registration:Registration Fee – non refundable.COPY of Birth Certificate.Photo (wallet size).Parent or guardian to sign the registration form.Please note – there will be a late registration fee of$25.00 for all those who register after July 25, 2013.If you are interested in coaching (flag, tackle or cheer), pleasecontact Dan Martuscello at 274-8674 or Judi Byrnes 274-7165.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK TO HOLD

DANCE IN THE PARKGrafton Lakes State Park, theDance Flurry Organization andthe Friends of Grafton LakesState Park will host Dance in thePark on Sunday, July 28, 2013.Dance in the Park is open todancers at all levels of experiencewith or without a partner. Theevent will take place at theDeerfield Pavilion from 4pm to

10pm, starting with two lessons and a dance following. Allproceeds from the night will benefit the Friends of GraftonLakes State Park.The first lesson of the evening will be taught by Ralph Kenyonof Ballroom Essentials and covers the smooth ballroomtechniques of Foxtrot and Waltz. The second lesson will betaught by Katie-Jean Wall and covers East Coast Swing. Themain dance will feature a live band, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra,and a DJ, Lauren Keeley of Walter and Lauren Swing. Therewill also be food from Brunswick Barbeque and Brew and araffle with prizes including gift certificates from Saratoga Savoyand Ballroom Essentials as well as CDs and download cardsfrom Homespun Occasions.Registration is $15 per person without dinner and $25 perperson with dinner. Both fees also cover the dance lessons,and a night of live music. Pre-registration for those who wantdinner is required by Monday, July 22.For more information about Dance in the Park, please call thepark office at 518-279-1155.

LET’S DRUM! AT GRAFTON LIBRARYCome take your place in the drum circle! JoinCapital District musician and educator JonathanDuda for Let’s Drum at the Grafton CommunityLibrary on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. Enjoy ahands-on introduction to percussive instrumentslike the clay udu jug from Nigeria or the berimbaufrom Brazil. Participants with all levels of musicalability will have the opportunity to try outinstruments played throughout the world in awelcoming setting, no experience necessary.More information about the program can be found atwww.letsdrumprogram.com.This program is made possible in part through a CommunityArt$ Grant, a program funded by The Arts Center of the CapitalRegion through the New York State Council on the Arts, a stateagency. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or contact279-0580 for more library news.

MISS UNCLE SAM 2013It’s that time of year again, when the UncleSam Parade Committee is acceptingapplications from young ladies from RensselaerCounty for the Miss Uncle Sam Pageant. Thepageant this year is August 17, 2013 at St.Augustine Church Hall. Rehearsal is Friday 8/16/13 @ 6:00pm.

There will be a winner and 2 runners-up in each age division.Contestants must be a resident of Rensselaer County, neverbeen married and never had a child. The Little Miss category isage 4-6; Young Miss, ages 7-9; Pre-Teen Miss, ages 10-12;Teen Miss, ages 13-15; and Miss Uncle Sam, ages 16-18. Age isdetermined day of pageant.Tiny Miss age 2-3. Contestants will be escorted on stage by aparent. Age is determined day of pageant.Categories include competitions based on poise, personalityand appearance. An optional Miss Photogenic category isjudged on photos submitted by the contestants.Winners will receive crowns, banners, and trophies. Runners-up will receive special trophies. Every contestant will receive atrophy.For brochures and more information, please write to: UncleSam Pageant, John Rustin, P.O. Box 109 Troy, NY 12182 or callAlta Reynolds at 274-7294 or 256-7543.

STUDENTS NAMED TO THE DEAN’S LIST AT

THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORTThe College at Brockport, State University of New York, recentlyhonored students who excelled academically by naming themto the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester.Jennifer Knox of Rensselaer was named to the Dean’s List withHonors. Adam Migirditch of Castleton was named to the Dean’sList with Honors. Leandra Kneeland of Troy was named to theDean’s List with Honors. Kevin Rocco of Poestenkill was namedto the Dean’s List. Jessica Sector of Sand Lake was named tothe Dean’s List. Bethany Selkis of Rensselaer was named to theDean’s List. Zachary Kilmer of Rensselaer was named to theDean’s List. Melissa Gentile of Wynantskill was named to theDean’s List. Kendra Andrew of Eagle Bridge was named to theDean’s List. Students who earn a GPA of 3.70–3.99 are namedto the Dean’s List with Honors, while students who achieve a3.40–3.69 are named to the Dean’s List.

JAMES M. EBERT

GRADUATES FROM

McDANIEL COLLEGEJames M. Ebert of Poestenkillgraduated Magna Cum Laudewith a Bachelor of Arts degreein History during the 143rdCommencement May 25,2013, at McDaniel College.More than 370 bachelor’sdegrees were awarded duringthe ceremony. Academichonors given at graduationinclude Summa Cum Laude fora cumulative grade pointaverage of 3.9 or higher,Magna Cum Laude for acumulative grade pointaverage of 3.70-3.89, andCum Laude for a cumulativeGPA of 3.50-3.69.

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•Landscaping •Spring & Fall Cleanups•Shrub & Tree Maintenance •Leaf & Brush Removal

•Reseeding & Fertilizing •Snow Plowing•Pressure Washing •Driveway Sealcoating • Storm Clean-up

DON KEHN 235-7993

34th

Year!

The Original “Sunshine”

SCHEDULE FOR TOWN OF BRUNSWICK

SUMMER YARD CLEAN-UP 2013

ITEMS MUST BE AT ROADSIDE ON THE FIRST DAY OFSCHEDULED PICKUP.July 15th –July 19th ; August 12th-August 16th; September16th-September 20th; October 14th-October 18th (last pick-up for season)LIMBS must be piled neatly, 8’ long-no larger than 6" diameter.Please no sticks, dirt or stone in bags.Biodegradable Bags need to be kept dry, bags that are wet/falling apart won’t be picked up.Residents are also encouraged to dispose of leaves and grassat our Recycling Center, the area located across from theTown garage.Please check with Recycling Department prior to drop off anddeposit brush, leaves and grass in designated places ;visit ourwebsite: www.Townofbrunswick.org, for detailed informationor call 279-3461, Ext 100.

HOME PURCHASE/REPAIR FUNDING AVAIL.

for RENSS. CO. RESIDENTS

Rensselaer County Housing Resources (RCHR) currently hasgrant funding available to assist local residents with obtainingand maintaining their homes. RCHR has been awarded grantfunds under three government programs for down paymentassistance for first-time homebuyers, home rehabilitationprojects, and/or home modifications to improve accessibilityfor people with disabilities.To improve accessibility, income-eligible homeowners and rentersin Rensselaer County may receive grant funding to makeenhancements to their homes. Home improvements includeitems such as building ramps and widening doorways. Applicantswho are Veterans are particularly encouraged to apply and willfind that the income eligibility limits are higher for them.The Homeowner Rehabilitation Program can assist income-eligible homeowners with home repairs such as health and safetyrepairs, roof replacement, structural, electrical, plumbing andheating system repairs or replacements, window replacementsand energy efficiency measures.

Grant funds are also availableto assist income-eligible first-time home buyers with fundsto be used for down paymentand/or closing costs at thetime of purchase.Income-eligible RensselaerCounty residents outside theCity of Troy may apply forthese grant opportunities. Inaddition to income-eligibility,applicants must be current ontheir mortgage, propertytaxes and homeownersinsurance at the time ofapplication in order to qualify.For more information aboutthese grants or otherhomeowner programs, visitRCHR’s website atwww.triponline.org/rural orcall TRIP NeighborWorks®HomeOwnership Center at(518) 690-0020.

BASEMENT ON FIRST STREET

THRIFT SHOP

The Basement on First Street, a Thrift Shop located in St.John’s Episcopal Church in Troy, is open on Wed. & Sat. from 9till noon. Our summer clothing is out and we have plenty of it.Our boutique is full as well as the housewares room. You willfind many interesting items. On Saturday mornings we offerfree bread and coffee to all.There is also a prayer meeting with Father Steve from 10AM to11AM on Saturdays. Come to St. John’s on Saturday morningsand get to know us better and come closer to God.

FILL OUR TRUCK

WITH BOTTLES & CANS

Drop off your returnable bottles and cans at: Rensselaer Eagles#4446, 851 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144 ~ on Saturdaysuntil OCTOBER 12, 2013. All proceeds go to BREAST CANCER.If you can’t come to us, we will come to you. CALL 518-436-4446.

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There are one million acres of lawn across the country. Manyhomeowners aspire to having a lush, green lawn as theshowcase of their properties. The front lawn can make astatement and indicate to passersby the property owners’personalities and design preferences.Lawn care takes some dedication and hard work, but there arecertain ways to cut down on the amount of effort required tomaintain a landscape. By employing a few different shortcuts,you can have a healthy, lush lawn without spending all of yourfree time cutting the grass or pruning the trees.* Stop weeds at the start. Weeding is one of the most time-consuming parts of maintaining a lawn. Weeds can proliferatethroughout the lawn if not addressed in a timely manner. Onceweeds take root they can become a nuisance, so it’s best totreat weeds before they even have a chance to sprout. Applya pre-emergent weed control product as soon as possible inthe spring and then reapply it about three months later toensure weeds are eradicated. That equates to much less tediouslawn maintenance during the season.* Plant a urine-resistant grass. Having a dog and maintaining alush lawn has always been a particular conundrum forhomeowners. Dog urine is high in nitrogen. While nitrogen,

when applied in the correctratio, can be a lawn-growthstimulant, in the largeconcentration that occurs inpet urine, it causes the grassto dry up and burn, resulting inbare spots. Replanting withurine-resistant grasses canhelp cut down on the level ofdamage to the lawn from yourown pet or pets that happento make potty stops on yourproperty. The grasses mostresistant to urine tend to beperennial ryegrasses andfescues.* Wake up and water.Watering in the early morningssaves time and energy in thelong run by fostering a tougher,more drought-resistant lawn.If you water early in the day,less water wil l be lost toevaporation. Limit watering toa few times per week, and lessif you have had adequate rain.Avoid watering at night, whichcan expose the lawn tobacteria and attract insects.* Mow when the lawn is dry.It’s not advisable to mow thelawn when it is wet. Slipperyconditions can not only make itmore dangerous to push a

mower, but also slow down the time it can take to tackle thechore. The mower blades can become clogged and coated withwet grass clippings, necessitating stopping and starting thetask. Another thing to consider is lawn diseases spread morereadily through wet clippings. Stick to mowing when the lawn iscompletely dry.* Let clippings fly. Mulching mowers, or those that just distributeclippings on the lawn as you go, can be healthier for the grass.They will serve as fertilizer and redistribute nutrients to thelawn as they breakdown into the soil. According to “The OrganicLawn Care Manual,” leaving clippings on the lawn will fulfill about25 percent of fertilizer requirements. Plus, you save time baggingup clippings.* Mow less often. Raise the mower’s blade so that the grass islonger in between cuttings. The taller grass will shade the soiland block weeds from germinating. It also helps improve soil’smoisture retention.* Don’t cut corners. Adjusting a landscape design to have archesand curves can reduce the time it takes to mow and edge aproperty. Hard corners in a landscape will require more time tokeep straight and pristine.Caring for a lawn can take less time and effort than you think.

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Slipcovers: Slipcovers are no longer the amorphous sacksthey once were. Slipcovers now come in all different pricepoints. Spending a little more can mean getting a style that iselasticized or form-fitting, which will conform to the contoursof a sofa or love seat.Paint or Stain: Painting a room’s walls a different color canprovide immediate results. But furniture also can be paintedand stained. Many times older furniture is made from qualitywood, not the type of composite or pressboard wood of someless expensive furniture options. That means that finishescan be stripped and replaced with new stains.

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Summer Dining& Entertainment guide

SPAGHETTI DINNER

FUNDRAISER FOR

JOHN DANDROWJohn, age 25 lost his life onMay 23rd in a drowningaccident in the Hudson Riverat the Rensselaer RiverfrontPark in the city of Rensselaer,NY.There will be a SpaghettiDinner Fundraiser on August3, 2013 from 4-8 pm at theFaith and Love FellowshipChurch, 166 ColumbiaTurnpike, Rensselaer, NY(next to Kmart). SpaghettiDinner is $7.00 per personeat-in or take-out. Tickets willbe sold at the door. Children 6years old and under are free.There will be a Silent Auction.Donations may also be sentto: The John Dandrow Fundc/o TD Bank North, 71 TroyRoad, East Greenbush, NY12061All proceeds will go to hisfamily to pay for his expenses.

CHICKEN BARBEQUEThe Pittstown United Methodist Church will hold a ChickenBarbeque in the Church Hall on Saturday, July 27th, from 4:00to 6:00 pm. Eat-In or Take-Out. Menu: 1/2 chicken, potatosalad, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost:$10.00 adult; $5.00 children 5-10; under 5 free. Call 518-663-5145 for advance tickets.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET BREAKFASTThe Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the GraftonLadies Auxiliary will be serving you an All-You-Can-Eat BuffetBreakfast on Saturday, July 27th, from 8am to 11am at theGrafton VFW - Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). Onthe menu: Belgian waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs(made to order) , sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage,homefries, toast, orange juice, coffee, and milk. Cost is $9.00per adult, kids 12 and under $4.00, kids 5 and under FREE!We look forward to serving you!

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DISABILITIESA Summer Picnic forDevelopmentally DisabledAdults will be held at theKinderhook Elks Lodge #2530,2740 Route 9-H, Kinderhookon Saturday, August 3rd, from5PM to 9PM. Menu:Hamburgers, Hot Dogs,Macaroni Salad, Potato Salad,Baked Beans, Chips, Dessertand Soft Drinks; DJ.Reservations areMANDATORY. Cut off date forreservations is July 28th.There is no charge for thisevent. No one will be allowedat this event unless they havea reservation. Only (1)Chaperone per picnic goer.Call Linda Baker at 376-8365to make your reservation orfor more information.

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GOOD FOOD IDEASRensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be on hand atthe Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton on Wednesday, August 7, 2013,at 11 am, for our monthly Good Food Ideas cookingdemonstration. This month’s topic will be “Are Those LeftoversSafe to Eat”. There will be free recipes and samples for everyonewho attends. Please join us for lunch at noon, Beef Stew w/Garden Vegetables, Potato in Jacket, Whole Baby Carrots,Dinner Roll, and Lemon Cottage Pudding for dessert. Ournutritious meals are provided Monday through Friday to allRensselaer County seniors 60 years and older for a suggesteddonation of $2.75. Reservation for lunch required, please call279-3485.

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How long have you been in business? We have beenbuilding homes in the Rensselaer, Columbia and GreeneCounties for 27 years. We wanted to offer families in ourcommunity quality, beautiful homes at affordable prices. Wecombined with Westchester Modular Homes, Inc 17 yearsago as an authorized builder and can offer exceptionallybuilt homes with the same special care.What do you enjoy most about your business? Meetingpeople and seeing their faces light up with joy when theysee their new completed home. It’s such a wonderful feelingto know you’ve helped someone move into a home they willraise their families in and personalize with their own ideas.What are some of your interests/hobbies? There areso many - where do I start!! I am always doing something;canning, gardening, crocheting, sewing & wine making. Ilove spending time with family and friends.What is your biggest challenge? Being Accepted…..When people first meet De, Lynne or I, they find it difficultto accept how much knowledge we as women have aboutbuilding homes. But once we get through the Open Housetour, there aren’t any questions we can’t answer about theconstruction or HVAC flooring design, even Geothermal!What inspired the name of your business? In 1963Don and I owned and operated the Bradley AmusementPark in West Sand Lake. When we closed the amusementpark, we kept the name Bradley Park remembering all thechildren who came. We then developed the land and becameBradley Park Builders. Don is semi-retired now, and the girlsjoined us – doing fabulous finishing work that we are knownfor – All on site managing.

Welcome to Healthy Endeavors Medicine, a personalizedFunctional Medicine practice. During the many years Ipracticed primary care, I recognized both the strength andthe weakness of conventional medicine. My own healingjourney led me to Functional Medicine, a dynamic approachto assessing, preventing, and treating complex chronicdisease. I opened Healthy Endeavors to share and serve.Functional Medicine enhances conventional medicine byrecognizing the biochemical individuality of each patient,acknowledging that chronic illness is usually preceded by alengthy period of decline in one or more functions of thebody, and understanding the web-like connections both withinthe body’s systems, and between the body and external forcessuch as toxins, stress, and microbes. It is patient-centeredrather than disease-centered, viewing health as a positivevitality rather than the absence of disease. FunctionalMedicine is firmly grounded in sound science, while honoringhuman beings as mind-body-spirit creations.Problems that may be helped by a functional medicineapproach include: irritable bowel syndrome, food sensitivities,celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, diabetes andpre-diabetic conditions, fibromyalgia, chemical sensitivity,fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmunity.At Healthy Endeavors Medicine, the power of careful listening,good science and team effort move patients toward healing.I want to hear your story and support your quest for robust,vibrant health.

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355-2060

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Why do you feel your business has been successful?There are some guiding principles that are extremelyimportant to us. It’s imperative to listen to our clientsconcerns for their pets; treat every pet as an individualconsidering the pet ’s l i festyle when makingrecommendations; provide preventive care to keep petshealthy in an effort to avoid serious illness; and, staff training.Our team is excited about learning and understands theimportance of training in providing quality care. Our missionstatement, “Committed to complete and thorough medicine,consistent client education, and endless compassion toassure the best quality of life for your pet” guides eachteam member when making decisions.What is your biggest challenge? The recent economicclimate is a struggle for any small business. We must balancethe rising cost of supplies and medications with financiallimitations of some clients. When necessary, we help petparents prioritize for their pets understanding thatsometimes medical care may need to be spread out overtime. For some individuals, approaching their pet’s medicalcare in this manner helps them provide what they know isimportant within their individual, sometimes limited,budgets. A current project in development will help withsome costs of pet care even better than petinsurance…launching later this year.What are your future goals/plans for expansion? Wecontinually want to grow and improve as a team and whatwe do for our patients. We are excited about some newservices coming soon to the practice which will increasewhat we can do for our patients with diagnostics and withearly disease detection and prevention providing for quickerintervention than ever before…stay tuned and follow us onFacebook!

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How long have you been in business and how did youget started or involved in it? Our center opened inDecember 2010. Originally, we wanted to create a nursery/preschool where each child could be successful and learn athis or her own rate.What do you enjoy most about your business? Thechildren are truly the heart and soul of our center. We lovewatching them grow and learn. This year, two of our firststudents “graduated” after completing our Grow Baby Growand Kindergarten Readiness programs.What does your business offer and what makes itunique? Because one of us is a Speech-Language Pathologistand the other a Special Education teacher, we’re able to useour expertise to enrich the program for the children at ourcenter. We focus on each child’s strengths and weaknessesto help him or her get the most out of our early educationprogram. We’re also able to offer Specialized Enrichment,Tutoring, and other fun learning activities.Why do you feel your business has been successful?The parents who have children in our program are great atspreading the word. The parents see that their children arehappy and are learning. Many of the children request tocome in to “play” in our indoor gym during vacation weeks.The children are our best endorsement for our program!What inspired the name of your business? We hadDiscovery Place on our list when Lynn’s college alumnimagazine arrived. On the cover was a quote from one ofher professors, Dr. Michael Morgan, who said, “Children arenot vessels for teachers to fill but are miracles who discoverthe world. Great Teachers Inspire Discovery.” We wanted tohelp children discover wonderful things at Discovery Place!

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How long have you been in business and how did youget started or involved in it? The Ludder’s Country Home,as it is now has been open for 2 1/2 years. I started byworking for the elderly in their homes ten years ago. Due tothe fact that I had a young daughter, I decided to try toprovide care in my own home.What do you enjoy most about your business? I lovebeing able to provide a warm and compassionate livingatmosphere for the elderly. We not only provide care andassistance to our residents, but we get to know their familieswhich is very fullfilling.What does your business offer and what makes itunique? We provide quality eldercare allowing your lovedone to remain in a home setting, with the dignity and peaceof mind they deserve. I have found that people benefit frombeing in a small home setting which provides individualizedcare, many activities and family time.Why do you feel your business has been successful?We offer a wonderful alternative to an institutional setting,providing family members the relief they need from the dayto day responsibilities of care giving so they can tend toother obligations.Was there a pivotal event in your life that led you tothis chosen profession? When caring for my own parents,I realized the importance of a home setting. I was unable tofind a place that met my expectations. I decided then, todevelop my own plan and “Ludder’s Country Home” began.

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What do you enjoy most about your business? CortneyDeCamp & Stefanie Masher, Stylists - It makes us all feelgreat when a client leaves Signature’s looking & feeling theirvery best! Whether we are doing a corrective color, high &low lights or just a new hair cut & style, we truly enjoyhelping you find your personal “Signature Style”!What does your business offer and what makes itunique? Angela Parissi, Kelsey Wensley, Heather Burns &Georgianna Hulsopple are all Licensed Stylists and NailTechnicians. What makes Signature’s unique is our abilityto offer full service all under one roof. We are one of thefew salons in the area that are handicap accessible withplenty of parking. We take great pride in our relaxing, friendlyspa environment.What is your biggest challenge? Mary Plekan, Esthetician- Educating clients of the importance of daily skin care andthat 80% of all skin damage comes from the sun and notcaring properly for your skin. Professional skin care assistsyou in knowing how to care for your face and body - “Youonly get one skin in your life - start caring for it early in life.” Was there a pivotal event in your life that led you tothis chosen profession? Angela Demarest & Julie Palmer,Licensed Massage Therapists – “Massage Therapy can relieveboth physical & emotional stress of the body and mind”.Both experienced the relief of massage therapy in their livesprior to choosing this career, motivating their decision. Wewant our clients to experience this comfort.What inspired the name of your business? Yourpersonal style is your “Signature”.

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How long have you been in business and how didyou get started or involved in it? Goold Orchards wasstarted by my grandparents, James and Bertha, in April 1910.We’re the oldest apple orchard in the Capital Region. In2005, we opened Brookview Station Winery, the first farmwinery in the Capital Region. My husband, Ed and I live atand manage the Orchard and Winery.What inspired the name of your business?I chose the name “Brookview Station” Winery because myGrandparents arrived at this small, local rail station whenthey came here to farm. I wanted to honor my roots. Thewinery is an excellent year-round addition. Our first wine,Whistle Stop White, won ‘Best of the Hudson Valley.’ Sincethen, we’ve added 11 more award-winning wines. Our firstestate-grown grape wine will debut at our 25th Annual AppleFestival this October.What does your business offer and what makes itunique? Well, first and foremost we are an apple orchardand cider mill. Our farm store and winery are both opendaily. In the fall, the bakery is in full swing and it’s all aboutthe cider donuts! Brookview Station Winery is the first stopon the Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail. I love the dailydiversity of managing these busy ventures — with challengesMother Nature sends our way!What advice would you give to a woman starting hercareer/business? There are many free resources forwomen in business. Utilize these resources to develop asound business plan. Then add passion for what you aredoing!

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people and their families and friends with such an important

life change. Over the years I have been so blessed to beable to help those who have come to me to quit smoking.

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how much happy and healthier they have become.

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Nora Reid

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How long have you been in business? I have been inbusiness for close to 30 years. My shop in Wynantskill, NYhas been open 3 ½ years.What inspired the name of your business? Cabbageand Kings is a Victorian term meaning anything andeverything! That suits my shop to a “T” since I sell plants,perennials, dried flower wreaths and arrangements, originalart and paintings, home and seasonal décor, antiques andcountry furniture, vintage clothing & linens and anything elsethat strike my fancy.What makes your shop unique? I am unique because ofthe large array of different merchandise. It’s an olio ofeverything I love. I seek the unusual from antique to modernand blend them together for a great look. I grow my ownflowers to dry and enjoy the process of restoring antiques tobecome useful again. Someone who doesn’t care for antiquescan still find plenty to interest them in my shop.What is your biggest challenge? Making time foreverything that needs doing. My business often spills overto family time and everyone available becomes involved. Blesstheir help and patience! Building enough trade to support anew business requires a great deal of time and energy.What are your future goals/plans for expansion?I recently planned to relocate to Route 7, where I wouldhave had more space and exposure. However, the deal fellthrough at the last minute and my plans now are to finishrestoration on my store which was once a stable andblacksmith shop. What I need people to know is I AMSTAYING HERE AT 400 MAIN AVE, WYNANTSKILL.

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How long have you been in business?Six years as the owner of GEC. Have been in the eyecarebusiness for over 20 years.What do you enjoy most about your business?Getting to know my patients, making a difference in their lives.What does your business offer and what makes itunique?We provide total eye care needs from medical care to routineeye health and vision, LASIK corrective surgery co-management, glasses, contacts lenses, sunglasses. As a smallbusiness owner, I am a part of the community. I support localcharities, the school district, and local businesses.What advice would you give to a woman starting hercareer/business? Find a good mentor, build a network ofprofessionals within and outside your mode of business anddon’t be afraid to ask for advice or bounce ideas/concerns offthem.What is your biggest challenge? Learning new computerprograms! I don’t have the patience for the initial reduction inproductivity. EHR are going to become a necessity.Why do you feel your business has been successful?I and my staff truly treat you like family. We strive to provideexcellence in customer service, professional services, andproducts in a warm, fun environment. I have an amazing staff!Staff development for all positions is on going. Incorporatingnew technology in products and services into the practice hasalso made a difference.Was there a pivotal event in your life that led you tothis chosen profession?I always knew I wanted to serve others, to make a differencein peoples lives, and to be in the healthcare industry.

How long have you been in business?

I have been managing real estate for over 25 years. Before

that, I used to teach French literature at the college level.

What do you enjoy most about your business?

I like people and I like solving problems. It is very fulfilling

to help people enjoy their lives. I like my co-workers, too.

It’s a good team and we have fun together.

What makes your business unique?

Residents at The Spinney have the feeling of being home.

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What advice would you give to a woman starting her

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Why do you feel your business has been successful?

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independence and privacy.

What are your future plans for expansion?

A Phase III is planned at The Spinney at Pond View. A similar

community, The Spinney at Van Dyke, is under construction

in Delmar.

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I work with my husband, so the two of them have a tendency

to blend.

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grove.

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Elisabeth Ruthman

479-0800 (518)758-6755Owner, Patti Varga

How long have you been in business and how did youget started or involved in it? October 1st of this yearmarks our 20th year. The business evolved from a lifetime ofmaking and selling my handmade creations.What do you enjoy most about your business? Thepeople are what make each day an adventure. We truly havethe best customers. It’s like one big family here at the shop!What does your business offer and what makes itunique? We have cards and gifts for every occasion andfor all ages. The variety of products we offer, as well as theway the shop is laid out by themes makes us different fromeveryone else. At least that’s what our customers tell usagain & again.What are some of your interests/hobbies? I lovegardening, photography & hiking - basically most anythingthat gets me outside in nature!What advice would you give to a woman starting hercareer/business? Find something that you are passionateabout and work will almost never be a chore!What is your biggest challenge? Right now the ups anddowns of the economy is truly our biggest challenge.Why do you feel your business has been successful?First of all I attribute our success to the grace of God, followedup by a good work ethic, an amazing staff and loyalcustomers!What was your previous occupation? I worked in theparts department and office at my family’s farm and gardenequipment shop. I guess you would say retail blood runs inmy veins!What inspired the name of your business? My mom isthe original owl collector & she actually suggested the name.

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INDIVIDUAL LANDOWNERS ARE KEY TO

CONSERVATION

The Rensselaer Plateau is an extraordinary environmental andeconomic resource of about 105,000 acres that includes the fifthlargest forest in New York State and endless opportunities forrecreation, tourism, commerce and traditional living.The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA), established in 2006, is a diversegroup of organizations and people seeking to conserve and protectthe forested character of the Rensselaer Plateau and the manyeconomic and environmental benefits it provides. A grassrootsorganization, the RPA is people living in the area who share acommon interest in ensuring that future generations will experienceand value the many benefits of the plateau.The RPA recognizes that individual landowners, many of whomhave worked the land or used sustainable forestry practices forgenerations, are the reason the forest is here, and are key to thelong-term conservation of the Plateau. These landowners lovetheir land and share many common goals with the RPA, includingconserving the forest as forest and planning for the future.A cornerstone of RPA’s approach is to identify and inform landownersabout a range of tools and strategies to maintain and protect theirforests such as educational programs, woods walks, conservationeasements, donations or bargain sales. Several hundred landownershave already participated in workshops or training programs onstewardship options.Find a list of resources for landowners on our web site at http://rensselaerplateau.org/RensselaerPlateau/ResourceLandowners.aspx.Other tools for landowners are outlined in our Draft ConservationPlan which can be found at http://rensselaerplateau.org/RensselaerPlateau/ConservationPlan.aspx and you can also keepinformed of the many activities going on with RPA or the more than30 Alliance organizations by checking out our new data-base drivencalendar of events at http://renpa.azurewebsites.net/.

STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM RIT

The following local residents graduated from RochesterInstitute of Technology in the spring 2013 quarter:Valerie Altounian of Troy earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degreein medical illustration from RIT’s College of Imaging Arts andSciences. Tyler Gilbert of Johnsonville earned a Bachelor ofFine Arts degree in film and animation from RIT’s College ofImaging Arts and Sciences. John Kaddo of Troy earned aBachelor of Science degree in finance from RIT’s SaundersCollege of Business. Elizabeth Kimball of Hoosick Falls earned aMaster of Science degree in secondary education of studentswho are deaf or hard of hearing from RIT’s National TechnicalInstitute for the Deaf. Israel Powell of Troy earned a Bachelorof Science degree in chemical engineering from RIT’s KateGleason College of Engineering.

CLASSIE LASSIES TOURNAMENT TEAMS

TRY-OUT SCHEDULE

Classie Lassies tournament teams try-out schedule (All try-outs are from 6-8 pm)16u August 10 and 1114u August 12 and 1312u August 14 and 1510u August 16 and 17Try outs are open to all Interested players in the capital regio.nAll players at 12u, 14u and 16u will not be required to play rec-ball in the 2013-2014 season. However, it is an option you maydecide to exercise. All players will be required to pay a fee of$50 for insurance, and field maintenance.Any changes to these dates wil l be posted atwww.classielassies.net Please check for changes, as weatherhas been a major factor in our scheduling this year. You mayalso contact the league at classielassies13@gmail.com forconfirmation of dates.BRUNSWICK BULLDOGS FLAG FOOTBALL

& CHEERLEADING

Registrations are being accepted for the 2013 BrunswickBulldogs Flag Football & Cheerleading Programs.This program is for children who will be in kindergarten – 2ndgrade during the 2013 school year. The child must be 5 yearsold by August 1, 2013.The flag football & cheerleading season begins on Wednesday,July 31, and runs through to the end of September. Practice isfrom 6:00 – 7:30 pm twice a week through August, and once aweek when school begins in September. Games are on Saturdaymornings.If you would like to request a registration form, or additionalinformation, please visit our website at http://www.brunswickbulldogsnyfl.com. Any further questions youmay call Sandy at 301-9450 or email maxon64@nycap.rr.com.

5th ANNUAL TRI-STATE POKER RUN

The New York State Chapter 19-1 Combat Veteran’s MotorcycleAssociation presents the 5th Annual Tri-State Poker Run.Proceeds to benefit the Fisher House, July 27, 2013. Registerbetween 10AM-11AM. Bikes return NLT 4PM. Starts and finishesat Veterans of Lansingburgh Club, 777 1st Ave., Troy. Prizesand Raffles. $25 Riders, $15 Passengers. Includes: Food/Beer/Soda & Entertainment. Contact Lisa Saunders 518-275-3843 or kevindougherty34@yahoo.com for details.

SUNYIT ATHLETES RECOGNIZED WITH

NEAC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD

Thirty-five SUNYIT student-athletes were recognized by theNorth Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) with the conference’sScholar-Athlete award on Monday. The number of Wildcatselections in 2012-13 more than doubles the school’s numbersfor the past two seasons, in which SUNYIT had 16 NEAC Scholar-Athlete selections.In order to be selected, a student-athlete must achieve acombined grade point average of 3.4 or higher for the fall andspring semesters and must have been in good standing on hisor her team. This year, the NEAC is honoring a total of 512scholar-athletes from its 16 member institutions (3 associate)who represent 26 different states and 17 different countries.The following local students were among the honorees forSUNYIT...Alexander Drake (West Sand Lake, NY), Men’s Basketball, Juniormajoring in Communication/Information Design.Anthony Ragosta (Troy, NY), Baseball, Sophomore majoring inCivil Engineering Technology.

BRUNSWICK WING DING & MAC SMACK

DOWN

The Brunswick Wing Ding & Mac SmackDown is looking for vendors to competein a Wing contest and/or Macaroni &Cheese contest. This event will be heldon Tuesday, August 20th, 2013, from5PM to 8PM at the BrunswickCommunity Center during theBrunswick Farmers Market & Summer Concert Series at 18 KeyesLane. Hair of the Dog is playing at the concert that evening.This year the proceeds from the Wing Ding/Mac Smack Downevent will benefit Anthony Mainello, a 5 yr old Brunswick boydiagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Vendors will compete forPeople’s Choice and Judge’s Choice. Please contact Sheila at279-3461 ext 108.

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SERVICES

BradleyMaintenance Service

•Tree Service•Backhoe Work

Storm Damage?

Storm Damage Clean-Up

674-2444

Muddy Driveway Repair

AVERILL PARK

SEPTICPumping•Installations

Repairs•Portable Restrooms

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286-1865

Delivery of:Top Soil, Etc.

Steve Mason

FULLYINSURED

DELIVERY OF

Septic SystemLand Clearing

Jared Berner • 378-9687

Fully

Insured

Sand • Topsoil • Crusher Run • Gravel, etc.

Pavers • Retaining WallsDriveway Repair

ALL TYPES OF EXCAVATION

www.jbcdirtworks.com 477-4322

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 - LAWN TRACTOR, REPAIR

ATVs, motorcycles, lawn tractor.Only $45/hr. Free oil change onany 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

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

CLEANOUTS & DEBRIS REM.Basements, attics & garages.Lic,insured. Free estimates. 779-5497

DAYCARE- MORNING GLORYFamily Daycare provideseducational prog. & more! Info253-6389

DECKSClean and seal; or build new.

Free estimates. 368-3716

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

DRYWALLBest Drywall, Insul., hanging,taping, painting, ref., ins. 428-7568

DUMPSTER RENTAL10 yd. Dumpsters available.Reasonable rates. 779-5497

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

FENCESRough Cut Fences, simple &strong. Free est. 518-470-9815

FIREWOOD - BUY NOW!Cut, split. Mixed hardwoods.$200/cord. Delivery available.John 279-3660

FIREWOODHardwood, cut, split, del. $185cord. 658-0394

FIREWOOD/ GREENCut, split & deliv. $175/ full cd,$250 cord & 1/2. 658-2089. Local

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

GARDENING, LANDSCAPEYard work, handyman, odd jobsand hauling. Reliable. Mike (518)810-4522

GUTTERSEmpire Seamless Gutters(518) 732-2761, 577-8311

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

HANDYMANAll repairs, painting, windows &doors. Brian (518) 732-7345

HANDYMAN REPAIR30 years experience. Kitchens,baths, carpentry, plumbing,electrical, etc. 526-1604

HANDYMAN/ REPAIR20 years experience. Carpentry,electrical, plumbing, etc. 766-9346

HARDWOOD FLOORING& Assoc. Sanding, refinishing,install. Refs., free est., fully ins.Sen citizens & vets discount 410-4760

HOME & YARD RENEWALAll phases. Lic. Ins. 20+ years Phillips Renovations 279-1904

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

HOUSE CLEANINGUsing Green cleaners. Call forprice. Jill 727-1342

HOUSECLEANINGGLEAM TEAM. Res./Office.

Over 34 yrs local exper. FULLYINSURED Gift certificates

(518)477-7566

HOUSECLEANINGHonest, dependable, excellentreferences, 25+ years exp. 320-0749

HOUSECLEANING/ Pet SittingFree est., senior discount. No jobtoo small. Valerie (518) 235-3294

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

JUNK CARS WANTED$100-$500 cash. Free pick-up.365-3368

KITCHEN/ BATH REMODELINGQuality work, free estimates.

Call anytime 368-3716

LANDSCAPINGComm./res. spring cleanups,mulch, lawn care/mowing. Fullyins. 518-813-5787 SuperiorLandscaping.

LAWN CAREMowing, cleanups, weeding, oddjobs, handyman serv., trash out,doing the things you don’t want to.Call B & B Services at 894-8191or 423-0897.

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

MASONRYAll phases, new and old. Fullyinsured. Call Shawn 577-0962

MULCH & TOPSOILPremium quality. Pick up ordelivered. 465-0437 or 365-5969

ODD JOBSMowing, shopping, cleaning, Dr.

appts. etc. Rebecca 428-7778

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

PAINTING - INT. / EXTERIOR Summer deals! Exp., fully ins.Free est. Senior disc. 410-4902

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

PAINTINGBCT Painting. Smaller jobsspecialty, senior & veteransdiscount.Over 25 yrs exp. John 235-3294

PAINTING/PAPER HANGINGInterior / exterior painting. Drywallhanging and taping. Over 35 yrs.experience. Leonard 733-9786

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

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

Rainbow Vacuum CleanersAuthorized service. New & usedunits, free pickup. Serving areaover 35 years. 1- 877-265-8367Toll free.

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

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

ROOFINGSpecializing in architectural, 3 tab,metal, cedar shakes and repairs.Free estimate. Call 378-6298.

ROOFING & SIDINGShingles, rubber, chimney & slate.Exterior painting. Free est. Bill Pettis Contr. 518-590-8089

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

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

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

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

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

STUMP ‘N GRINDProf. stump grinding srvc. Insured.Best choice. 877-8033/ 301-5712

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

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

WHOLE HOUSE POWER WASHWashing decks, patios, raingutters. Senior citizens discount.Free estimates. 372-1664 www.bluegoosecleaning.com

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

EG lic. provider, openings forSept. Ages 2+, daily structuredactivities incl. arts & crafts,science, baking, etc. Snacks &lunch provided. 477-1462

FOR SALEBaby items: car seat, bouncers,highchair, cradle, Boppy, tub,clothing, dolls, DVDs. 674-4005

Dismantled alum. sunroom encl.12x12 in fair shape, cost $10,500asking $500 you pick up. 4-personhot tub in good shape, has beenindoors, has slight leak, needsnew heat element. Cost $5,700asking $500 you pick up. 674-0976, lv. message.

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

GARAGE SALES7/27, 9-4. 1206 VanHoesen Rd.Castleton Lots of stuff, everythingmust go. Furniture, piano,glassware, etc.

Moving Sale: 200 Totem LodgeRd., Nassau (near Burden LakeCC). Huge selection of used golfequip. & misc. furn. pieces. Fri.,Sat. & Sun., 7/26-7/28, 8am-2pm.

Moving sale: 30yrs. accum. allmust go. 7/26 & 7/27, 9-1 no earlybirds. Empire Dr., Poestenkill

Multi-family garage sale, 212Broadway, Rensselaer, Sat., 7/27

Small neighborhood garage sale.July 27, 9-3. 58 Pointview Dr. EastGreenbush. Baby items and more.

Yard sale: 7/27, 8-3, 8 SenecaDr., AP. Toys, kitchenware,jewelry, more!

LEGAL NOTICECM DESIGN ANDCONSTRUCTION, LLC Articles ofOrg. filed NY Sec. of State(SSNY) 7/11/13. Office inRensselaer Co. SSNY desig.agent of LLC upon whom processmay be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to 65 WashingtonSt., Rensselaer, NY 12144.Purpose: Any lawful purpose.Principal business location: 5893RD Ave., East Greenbush, NY12061.

FIREWOODCut, split, delivered. Semi-seasoned$200.cord, 265-4915

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FOR KIDS

If you would like to meet Puggy to possibly adopt her, Contact:

Marge at doddtot@aol.com or Sherry @ 393-0755

Pet Adoption of the WeekPUGGY - Possible Pug & Chihuahua Mix.She is a delightful gal. She was owned by an older

lady who died. Puggy & her companion Crystal werethen dumped in a high kill gassing shelter where theyhuddled in their corner confused, scared and shak-

ing. Puggy and Crystal were loved by their ownertheir whole lives until their beloved owner suddenlypassed away. They would love to be adopted together

but it is not mandatory. Because neither Puggy orCrystal were raised with children, a home withoutchildren is in store for them. Puggy & Crystal miss

their owner's lap to sleep on and her hand to strokethem.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.Name: Harrison Food andBeverage, LLC. Articles ofOrganization filed with theSecretary of State of NY (SSNY)on 7/15/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as agent uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess against the LLC to: 137Church Street, Troy, NY 12180.Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

LEGAL NOTICE

ANNOUNCEMENTFOSTER PARENTSNEEDED: Make a difference!Touch a life! Become a full orpart-time foster parent withNortheast Parent & Child Society. Free training, weeklyin-home support, and agenerous monthly allowanceare available. For moreinformation, call 477-9085www.beafosterparentny.com

Michael & Catherine Turner ofCumming, Ga. are happy toannounce the engagement of theirdaughter, Ashlee ElizabethTurner, to Alex Charbonneau, sonof Steven & Kay Charbonneau ofCumming, Ga. Ashlee is thegranddaughter of Frank & MarySager & Thomas and TheresaTurner, all from Nassau. Alex isthe grandson of the late BarbaraPrairie & Cecil Hudlow. The futurebride is a 2009 graduate ofBrenau University, & is a seniorsearch consultant at GlobalRecruiters of Alpharetta. Thefuture groom is a buyer at NCRCorporation. An April 26, 2014wedding is planned.

FANTASTIC FERNS,JR. NATURALIST

PROGRAMDyken PondEnvironmentalEducat ionCenter isoffering aJ u n i o rNatura l i s tProgram onAugust 6from 1pm-3pm. This program will teachJr. Naturalists all about theindigenous ferns of DykenPond Center. A short hikeand hanging wall craft will beincluded in this program. A$1 per child donation coversmaterial costs. A complete listof programs can be found at:www.dykenpond.org. Pre-registration is encouraged tohelp with planning, but notrequired and can be done bycontacting the Center atdykenpond@fairpoint.net or658-2055.

CHILDREN’S EGYPTIAN CREATIONSWORKSHOP - LANSINGBURGH

Monica Hughes-Bill will lead this Children’s Egyptian CreationsWorkshop on Saturdays, July 27th, August 3rd and August10th from 9:30AM – 11AM at the Troy Public Library’sLansingburgh Branch. Do you like Mummies, Pharaohs, and ancient wonders? Comejoin us to take a step back in time to ancient Egypt by makingunique art projects! We will create a miniature model of asarcophagus based on King Tut and a clay tablet depictingone of your favorite Ancient Egyptian symbols: like cats,scarabs or hieroglyphics. In order to make these projects,students should plan to bring some recyclable materials: oldnewspapers, cereal boxes, Popsicle sticks, and any sorts ofbeads or “jewel”-like objects they may want to use to addunique flair to their creations. In order to complete the project,it is recommended that you attend ALL three classes.For children ages 8+. This program is free and open to thepublic and is made possible in part through a CommunityArt$Grant, a program funded by The Arts Center of the CapitalRegion through the New York State Council on the Arts, astate agency. Please make reservations by calling the libraryat 235-5310 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The TroyPublic Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114thStreet, Troy, New York.

RISING STARS TO COMPETEAT SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR

On Wednesday, August 28th, from 1-6pm, some of the area’sbest performers will be competing on stage at the SchaghticokeFairgrounds in Schaghticoke, New York. Singers, dancers,musicians and novelty acts will be vying for cash prizes, trophiesand a chance to showcase their talent at the New York StateFair in Syracuse.There are two divisions - a mini talent for ages twelve andunder, and a talent hunt for contestants thirteen and older.Those wishing to participate in the “Rising Stars” competitionshould contact Jim Staats, talent coordinator at (518) 767-2744 or by e-mail - Schaghticoke2013@aol.com for a registrationform. Deadline for receiving entries is August 23, 2013.

SLCA YOUTH THEATRE PLAYERS PRESENT“TRAVELING HOME with GREEKS & GEEKS”

Sand Lake Center for the Arts’ Youth Theatre Players presents“Traveling Home with Greeks and Geeks,” a play written anddirected by Sue Frost and Val Kavanaugh. Performance datesare Fri., Aug 2nd, at 7pm; and Sat., Aug 3rd, at 2:30pm.Students in detention find they have more in common with thehero of the book they are trying to understand. Both theyand Odysseus just want to go HOME! Using their smart phonesand their power of imagination, the students explore thedangerous, mysterious and sometimes comical world of theCyclops, the witch Circe, the beautiful Sirens, and thetreacherous suitors. Between fear and amazement, thestudents experience art on a very personal level. Thisproduction is the culmination of a six week class for enthusiasticyouth interested in acting & being involved with a full theaterproduction. Tickets are $3pp and reservations can be madeat 518-674-2007 or www.slca-ctp.org. Due to renovations atSLCA, this play is being held at The Church of the Covenant(round church) in Averi l l Park.

CHILDREN’S MOVIENIGHT!

The West Sand LakeVolunteer Fire DepartmentLadies Auxiliary is hostingChildren’s Movie Night on July26th from 6:30PM to8:30PM! Disney or Pixarmovies will be shown. Snackswill be provided. Children canbring a blanket and pillow ifthey wish. Parents arewelcome to stay and watchthe movie too!

TROY CHILDREN’S CHORUS WELCOMESNEW SINGERS!

Troy Children’s Chorus, Rensselaer County’s premier children’scommunity chorus, begins its 2013–2014 season on Tuesday,September 10. Optional chorus camp August 19–23. All childrengrades 2–10 who love to sing are invited to participate in thisnon-sectarian chorus. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 4:00–5:45 pm, and include vocal and music reading instruction aswell as a healthy snack. Music includes the best of classical,folk, world, and Broadway. Sings for civic/community eventsincluding festivals, concerts, and more. Conducted by MauryA. Castro. Rehearsals held at First United Presbyterian Church(1915 Fifth Ave., downtown Troy). Semester fee: $30.Scholarships available. Call 272.2771, ext. 14 for moreinformation, or go to www.troychildrenschorus.org.

E. BARKERGRADUATES FROMSTONEHILL COLL.

Melrose resident Elise Barkergraduated from StonehillCollege with a Bachelor ofScience in BusinessAdministration degree.

PETS FOR SALEAKC Black Lab pup with papers.12 wks., 1 male, shots and vetchecked. Asking $700. 658-2089

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REAL ESTATE

CROWN POINTE

HOA just $116/mo. HURRY! ONLY A FEWUNITS LEFT!!

Starting at $189,900.Attached 1 car garage,

handicap friendly,one floor living.

55 & UP CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY

CAREFREELIVING!!

Time toEnjoy Life!

Rt. 4 to Winter St. Ext., North Greenbush

Call Maria Martin

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HOMES FOR SALE$199,000 3BD, 2BA. Private, 5 ACIngr. pool, Stephentown area.Possible terms. Owner 658-0099.

1991 Skyline mobile home in BonAcre Park, AP. 3 BR, 2 bath,central air. $29,000. 674-1629

4 room house, large barn. On riverin Buskirk. 4 acres. Beingrehabbed. 915-3080

4BR 1.5ba home in Hoags Corner$214,900 Bryce 588-6755

Berlin Fish & Game! Year roundhome. 3BR beautiful home onRound Pond! Bryce 271-7630

Brunswick brick $149,000 3BR.Be 1st! 33 Grange Rd. Bryce 271-7630

Brunswick Ranch 2-car-gar., fin.lower level, deck & more! $200’sBryce 937-5120

REAL ESTATEFOR SALE

***Approved Lots: Residentialland, Subdivided, views of Albany,5 lots, 1.5 acres + starting at $30kor will sell in one lot bulk price.237-1500

Perfect location. Approved acres.+ extras. 1 mi. ex. 8, N Grnbush.$54,500 Great views, + xtra land. free bldg, see fsbo.com 286-2414

Build your dream home inBrunswick. Bryce 588-6755

Burden Lake - 3rd Lake Reduced$151k Harvey @ Bryce 466-1303

FSBO 848 Rte. 351 Poest. Ranch,.5 acre, 3br, 1ba, full basem’t &attic, private backyard, newstandby gen., propane furn., HWsys. All appl. $167k 674-8362

New Custom Colonial, Berlin schl,3BR, 2ba, 6+ acres. Bryce 937-5120

Pittstown Reduced $95,900double wide 5+ acres. Jim @Bryce 588-6755

APARTMENTS FORRENT

$600 1BR apt. Rt. 20 NassauAvail. August 1. 518-528-9845

$650 w/heat bachelor pad! Huge1BR, LR, Wynantskill. No pets, nosmoke. Bryce 271-7630

$850 new 2 BR, hardwood flrs, tilebath, w/d hkup, h/hw, incl, o/sparking, yard, no pets. 283-3896

$850+ WVliet 1BR + W & Dhookup, 2nd flr. Bryce 937-5120

1BR $560/mo. NP/NS, BrookviewCourt 674-1111

Cropseyville, 2 BR country setting.Brittonkill sch. $900/mo. all util.incl. Sec. req’d. NP, NS. 274-7703

East Greenbush $650+ 1BR,lease, sec. refs. No pets. Avail.Aug. 15. 479-0943

Glass Lake, Averill Park Schools,newly beautifully remodeled apt. 2BR, wash/ dry, dishwasher,microwave, mins. to Albany, Troy,Pittsfield. Gas heat & h.w. snow/trash removal. incl. $965 mo. 712-5326.

Lansingburgh 1 BR with coveredoff street parking. No dogs. $550+ utilities + deposit. 928-9992

Nassau studio apt. $450. No pets,no smoking. Large front porch. Offstreet parking, w/d, a/c. 1 yearlease. 376-5000

Nassau: $560-$660 + util. 1-2BRlease, laundry, o/s parking, NP.exc. cond. 477-1438 x15

Rte. 43 East of AP 2br $700+ util.NP/NS, laundry on premises. Sec.req. 518-766-5511

Troy ,1 BR flat. New kitchen,cabinets ,applicances, new tileand hardwood floor. LR, Dr, patio.Must see. Heat, hot water ,laundry incl. N/S, no dogs..$875.237-5627.

HOUSE FOR RENT$675+ E Nassau 2BR small, APschools, washer, NS/NP. 1st +sec. country setting. 281-2777

$950+ 2BR house w/full bsmnt.Brunswick. No pets. No smoke.Bryce 271-7630

House for rent AVPK 3BR, 2ba.Like new! $1400 w/oil credit! Harv@ Bryce 466-1303

Sat/Sun, 11-1. 1 West Sand LakeRd. Wynantskill. 4 BR, 2 bath,brick home, corner lot $179k. Pamat Division 1 Realty 892-6846

Home of the Week! Open Sun.12-3. Custom home on 10+ acres!Over 3000sqft! 4BR, 2.5ba, dreamkit., gleaming HW flrs. 3-car-gar.4000sqft great for antique car,workshop & more! Landscapedw/waterfalls, a rare find in AVPKschl. Dir: 550 Snake Hill Rd.,Poestenkill. Bryce 518-928-1231

Open Sun. 12-3. Brick estate,3BR home on 1+ acres, hugedetached 2-car-gar. Only $189k!Britnk. 555 Pinewoods Ave. Bryce271-7630

Snowbirds-Camp on Small Lake.Taborton Rd. Full season rentalonly. No pets. 658-2085

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Ponce, Emelyn Vandenberg, Samara Vermilya, River Ward,Sean Willie, Holly Winkelhake, Samuel Winkley, Joanne Yeung.Grade 12: Joshua Austin, Christine Beberwyk, SamanthaBedell, Brett Belluscio, Peter Brucato, Katielynn Canavan, GlennCarreau, Cody Clark, Megan Coleman, Emilie Coutin, CourtneyCraft, Kevin Curtin, Brian Davis, Michael DeGenero, AlexaDeSormeau, Avery Dorresteyn, Megan Driscoll, Claire Everett,Madeline Falco, Molly Falco, Kristi Fudge, Erin Gardner,Cassandra Garzione, Chandler Gibbons, Emily Gicewicz, JoshuaGlasser, Angela Halse, Michael Hayes, Adam Heisig, NathanielHellman, John-Marcel Hickey, Mary Hitchcock, Maria Holland,Emily Hollinger, Taylor Hoppe, Brandon Jensen, Peter Kowal,Julia Kruegler, Carrie Lang, Morgan Lionarons, Jenna Lynch,Alexandra Madsen, Robert Madsen, Cody Martucci, SavannahMason, Gregory McClellan, Alissa McGee, Paul McKee, AllanMcNeil, Carlee Miller, Matthew Miller, Claire Morris, PaigeRaposa, Rachel-Ann Reardon, Amanda Rockefeller, ChristineRoy, Nicolette Rudolph, Morgan Rush, Drew Ryan, ElizabethRyan, Samantha Scanu, Francesca Scattareggia, TravisSeeberger, Lydia Sharp, Christopher Shaw, Nathan Snyder,Lyndsay Spallane, Meghan Sullivan, John Sweet, Andrew Tario,Nicholas Valenti, Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce, Emily Vicedomine,Nicholas Wait, Jennifer Waterbury, Ava Welling, ChristopherWhitman, Julia Wicks, Rudy Winkler, Samantha Ziegler.Honors – 85 and above: Grade 9: Charles Ballard, MatalynBergmann, Bethany Brechbill, Janie Breen, AlexanderCarpenter, Felicia Catlin, Kayliegh Catlin, Elijah Chin, CassandraCosta, Emily Cretaro, Branden Dagner, Katherine Disorda,Timothy Dunn, Kayla Farrell, Adeliza Ferrini, Joshua Flint,Nelson Fuller, Alyssa Galipeau, Orion Gannon, Scott GundrumJr., Sean Harrington, Cameron Hasbrouck, Meghan Hennessy,Devin Holser, Zachary Horan, Aaron Lindeman, Amelia Mamone,Paige McNamara, Caroline McPartlin, Christopher Mueller,Donald Nash, Mark O’Donnell, Jonathan Pinho, Ashlee Price,Mattison Sicko, Anthony Siddon, Jessica Strock, Max Tempel,Alexander Valenti, Brittnay Wade, Alyssa Winckler, WilliamWinkley. Grade 10: Shane Alber, Jordan Bates, Alexis Bigelow,Lindsay Bryce, Ray Buckley, Colton Butterfield, Torri Campbell,Victoreya Chenette, Samantha Coonrad, Jason Cretaro,Christian Dell, Abby Driscoll, Alexander Enderle, Steven Fiske,Daniel Fratianni, Benjamin Fudge, Gabriella Gorman, NicholasHastings, Alyssa Hitchcock, Samuel Holden, Myles Joyce, AnnaKemp, Jacob Koch, Taylor LaPorta, Brady Lindeman, JoshuaLionarons, Amy Loveridge, Kathleen Mai, Collin Malone, JamesMcPartlin, Kaitlin Meissner, Jayci Mieczkowski, Paulina Murray,Talia Pascucci, Andrew Pattenaude, Nicholas Plumley, NicholasScanu, Emily Schultz, Nicole Shepard, Charli Spiegel, ReiganStone, Michael Streeter, Andrew Tatar, Joshua Teal-Gamble,Samantha VanBuren, Sierra White, Kathryn Ziegler. Grade

11: John Ainsley, Tori Alberino, Christopher Amadon, AdriannaArana-Gregory, Allison Arsenault, Jacob Bates, RebeccaBeaudette, Nina Bruzdzinski, Elizabeth Bubie, Erica Burton,Gina Capece, Halla Carpinello, Bryan Carr, Evan Carrier, AlexisCaswell, Samantha Clark, Darby Clobridge, Daniel Corbo, HaileeCriscione, Brittany Dearstyne, Kyla DeCamp, Katherine DeWolf,Alexander Dunn, Katelyn Easterling, Mia Eddy, AlexandraEdmans, Kristina Film, Bailey Gatus, Nathan Glanton, NoahGlanville, Michael Hagerty, Abbey Hollister, Kayla Holmes,Macauley Hoyt, Shannon Johnson, Brent Jones, Kaylee Kannes,Patrick Krause, Kari Law, Carly Leubner, Fiona Lyons, PatrickMancino, Danielle Martin, Abigail McClory, Jacob Mosher, KyleeMueller, Maxine Oryell, Margaret Pasanen, Micheline Pasinella,Steliana Philip, Rianne Pinke, Brian Pohlmann, Jessica Powers,David Pugliese, Corey Radzyminski, John Riegert, EmilyRusiecki, Anna Scherer, Christopher Schlueter, KristaSeeberger, Sabrina Squires, Maximillian Tessitore, AnthonyTesto, Alex Tomlinson, Devin VanDervoort, Shane Walsh,Joshua Welcome, Jennifer Williams, Evan Willsie, AlexandraWojtaszek. Grade 12: Claire Beaulac, Shane Boland, MeganCardish, Sarah Caruso, Taylor Chenette, John Chorwat, FrankCone, Christopher Conway, Aiden Coutin, Hannah Daley, DylanDensmore, Christy Dunn, Courtney Fennelly, Emily Filuta, EvanFlynn, Alana Gerus, Joseph Gilday, Leah Gill, Tyler Gray, EmilyGudewicz, Conner Hasbrouck, Kristen Hook, Emily Horton,Jenna Horton, Katelyn Hull, Katherine Imbierowicz, James King,Paul King, Hannah Leffler, Matthew Lindeman, GabrielleMamone, Kayle McNeil, Zackary Miller, Travis Moses, TylerMoses, Rachel Novak, Aileen O’Brien, Sierra Owens, PeterQuinones, Hannah Rifenberick, Jonathan Rogers, AnnaRosenberg, Jeremy Snyder, Zachariah Stevens, Timothy Toker,Nathan Tricozzi, Gene VanValkenburgh, Trevor Wagner, KatelynWait, Brandan Westfall, Zachary Winters, Daniel Woltmann,Amanda Zaremba.

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TROY PUBLIC LIBRARYGetting a new job is always a difficult task. In today’s world youoften need a computer to find and apply for job openings. Ifyou don’t have a computer the process is harder. This is wherethe Troy Public Library can provide assistance.In addition to computer aided help, the library has a Job and

Small Business Information Center. Included here arereference materials and books to check out on resume andcover letter writing, interviewing, and career advancement.There are civil service examination announcements and jobopenings. The library has a collection of study guides for civilservice, military, postal, police, and professional examinationsand access to practice tests you can take both on-line and ashard copy. If you already have access to a computer go towww.thetroylibrary.org, hit Research on the right side andfind the JobNow/Adult Learning Center in the list of data basesavailable to library users. ~ Submitted by Mary Muller

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LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATIONNotice is hereby given of theformation of DEVITOPROPERTIES, LLC as a NewYork State Limited LiabilityCompany (LLC). The date of filingof the Articles of Organization withthe New York State Secretary ofState was 12/19/2011. Theprincipal office of the LLC islocated at 451 Hoosick Street,Troy, NY 12180, in RensselaerCounty. The Secretary of Statehas been designated as the agentof the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served and thepost office address to which theSecretary of State shall mail acopy of any process against theCompany served upon him or heris: c/o Leonard D. DeVito, 451Hoosick Street, Troy, NY 12180.The LLC has no specific date ofdissolution. The LLC is organizedfor all purposes permitted underthe laws of the State of New York.Filer: The DiFabio Law Firm,P.C., 4 Automation Lane, Suite100, Albany, New York 12205.

Notice of Formation of limitedliability corporation. Name: DPC &Son Property Management LLC.Articles were filed on 4/15/13 withSSNY. Office location is in thecounty of Rensselaer. SSNY isdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy ofprocess to: 2468 Phillips RoadCastleton, New York 12033.Purpose: any lawful activity.

Notice of organization ofFANTACO ENTERPRISES, LLC.Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. ofState(SSNY) 5/31/13. Office inRensselaer County, SSNY desig.agent of LLC upon whom processmay be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to PO Box 282,Nassau, NY 12123. Purpose: Anylawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of a DomesticLimited Liability Company (LLC).The name: Hadley Plumbing &Heating L.L.C. The articles oforganization of the LLC were filedwith the NY Secretary of State(NYSS) on June 21, 2013. Theoffice of the LLC is located inRensselaer County. NYSS hasbeen designated as agent uponwhich process may be served anda copy shall be mailed to the LLCat 21 Barbin Way, Castleton, NY12033. Purpose of the LLC: toengage in any lawful act oractivity.

Notice of Qualification ofHighstreet IT Solutions, LLC.Authority filed with NY Dept. ofState on 6/19/13. NYS fictitiousname: Highstreet IT, LLC. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.Princ. bus. addr.: 4643 S. UlsterSt., Ste. 800, Denver, CO 80237.LLC formed in DE on 4/3/13. NYSec. of State designated agent ofLLC upon whom process againstit may be served and shall mailprocess to: c/o CT CorporationSystem, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY10011, regd. agent upon whomprocess may be served. DE addr.of LLC: 1209 Orange St.,Wilmington, DE 19801. Cert. ofForm. filed with DE Sec. of State,401 Federal St., Dover, DE19901. Purpose: all lawfulpurposes.

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: INSITE HOMEINSPECTIONS, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 07/02/2013. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC, 221 Thornberry Lane,Rensselaer, New York 12144.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Labrador Homes & Co LLC, Arts.of Org. filed with SSNY on 7/8/13.Off loc: Rens Cty SSNYdesignated agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto PO Box 365 Petersburg NY12138 purpose: any lawful act

NOTICE OF FORMATION ofLoretoco LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 06/03/13. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYhas been designated as agent ofthe LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process toLoretoco LLC, 15 Ribbon CandyLn, Troy, NY 12182. Purpose: Forany lawful purpose.

LUTHER LEE VENTURECOMPANY LLC, a domestic LLC,Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNYon 3/4/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY isdesignated as agent upon whomprocess against the LLC may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: The LLC, 1804 B State Rte 43,Averill Park, NY 12018. GeneralPurposes.

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

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.Name: McCusker Building, LLC.Articles of Organization filed withthe Secretary of State of NY(SSNY) on 3/30/12. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent upon whom process againstit may be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process against the LLCto: 137 Church Street, Troy, NY12180. Purpose: any lawful act oractivity.

Nassau Village Pizza & Deli LLCArts. of Org. filed with SSNY on6/26/2013 Off. Loc.: RensselaerCnty. SSNY designated as agentof LLC whom process may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: c/o The LLC, 2 Malden Street,Nassau, NY 12123. Purpose: alllawful activities. Latest date todissolve 12/31/2095.

LEGAL NOTICEROCK MAPLE FARMS, LLC, adomestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filedwith the SSNY on 5/23/13. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY is designated as agentupon whom process against theLLC may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: The LLC, 510South St., P.O Box 136, Hoosick,NY 12089. General Purposes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: SERENITYPROPERTIES, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 03/27/13. 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, c/o Edward Goldner,740 Hoosick Road, Walmart Plaza#499, Troy, New York 12180.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

VES MARKETING, LLC, adomestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filedwith the SSNY on 4/30/13. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY is designated as agentupon whom process against theLLC may be served. SSNY shallmail process to: The LLC, PO Box33, Brainard, NY 12024. GeneralPurposes.

B. HUTCHINS GRADUATES

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Valley Falls resident Brooke Hutchins was one of 651 studentsto graduate from Messiah College on May 18 during theCollege’s annual commencement. Hutchins graduated cum laudewith a degree in theatre.

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The Annual International Food Festival and Craft Fair will becoming to St. Jude the Apostle on Saturday, September 28th,from 11:30AM till 7PM. Call 283-1162 for more information.

Notice of Formation of MarathonApartments Jtap, LLC Arts. ofOrg. filed with SSNY on 6/27/2013Off. Loc.: Rensselaer Cnty. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC whomprocess may be served. SSNYshall mail process to: c/o TheLLC, 23 Petalas Drive, EastGreenbush, NY 12061. Purpose:all lawful activities.

Notice of Public Hearing. SandLake Zoning Board of Appeals willhold the following Public Hearingat the Sand Lake Town Hall,located at 8428 Miller Hill Rd.,(NY66) Sand Lake, NY 12153,where all interested parties will beheard, Thursday, August 8, 2013at 7:00 pm. Pursuant to theapplication of David Gersten forOff Street Parking.. This propertyis located at 1525 Burden LakeRoad, Averill Park NY 12018. TaxID 170.1-2-1.2159.1-1-21.4.

Notice of Registration of P&DFarm LLC, a registered LimitedLiability Company located inRensselaer County. TheCertificate of Registration wasfiled with the Secretary of State ofNew York on June 12, 2013. TheSecretary of the State of NewYork has been designated as theagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.The Secretary of the State of NewYork shall forward a copy of anyprocess served to 215 Fire TowerRoad, Stephentown, NY 12169.The purpose of the LLC is anylawful purpose.

Please take notice that the SandLake Planning Board will hold thefollowing Public Hearing at theSand Lake Town Hall, located at8428 Miller Hill Rd (NY 66) SandLake, NY 12153 Where allinterested parties will be heardAugust 7, 2013 at 7:45 PM.Pursuant to the application of EJPInc., Ed Patanian, Owner for a 2Lot Subdivision also shown on amap entitled Subdivision MapPhase 1 Westfall Village- TownSquare Formerly Bon Acre NYSRoute 43 Sand Lake NY preparedby Fred J. Metzger Dated June19, 2013 and further identified astax map # 147.2-4-21 By Order ofthe Sand Lake Planning BoardPatrice Sweet, Secretary

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 6,SECTION 108 OF THE NEWYORK STATE ELECTION LAW,THAT A DEMOCRATIC PARTYCAUCUS WILL BE HELD AT THESAND LAKE TOWN HALLLOCATED AT 8428 NY 66, SANDLAKE, NEW YORK, 12153 INTHE TOWN OF SAND LAKE, AT7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNTY OFRENSSELAER, STATE OF NEWYORK ON THE 6th DAY OFAUGUST, 2013. THIS CAUCUSIS CALLED FOR THE PURPOSEOF NOMINATING CANDIDATESTO FILL EXISTING VACANCIESFOR THE TOWN ELECTIONSTO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5,2013.OFFICES TO BE VOTED ON:TOWN SUPERVISORTOWN COUNCIL (2 SEATS) TOWN JUSTICE (2 SEATS)Mark Cioffi, Town Chairperson

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LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.Name: CIT ASSOCIATES, LLC.Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on June 14, 2013.Office Location: RensselaerCounty. SSNY has beendesignated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall maila copy of process to the LLC, 37Lashway Lane, East Greenbush,NY 12061. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.

Classic Contract Interiors, LLC(LLC) Articles of Organization filedwith the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on June 4, 2013.New York office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as an agentupon whom process against itmay be served. The post officeaddress to which the SSNY shallmail a copy of any processagainst the LLC served upon it is1320 Ray Road, Castleton, NewYork 12033. The purpose of theLLC is any purpose for which alimited liability company may beorganized under applicable law.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: CLEARVIEWINSPECTIONS, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 06/19/13. 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, 10 Spring Ave, Troy,New York 12180. Purpose: Forany lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of a LimitedLiability Company(LLC): Name:D&S Property Rentals, LLC,Articles of Organization filed withthe Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 06/25/13. 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: C/O D & S Property Rentals,LLC, 654 Breese Hollow Road,Hoosick Falls, 12090. Purpose:Any Lawful Purpose: Latest dateupon which LLC is to dissolve: Nospecific date.

Notice of Formation of Dean FoxAuto Services LLC, Arts of Org.filed with NY Secy of State(SSNY) on 05/19/2008. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY is designated as agent ofLLC upon whomprocess against itmay be served. SSNY shall mailprocess to 1728 South Old PostRoad, Castleton NY 12033.Purpose: any lawful activity.

Maurice Carpentry, LLC (LLC)Articles of Organization filed withthe Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on May 31, 2013.New York office location:Rensselaer County. SSNY hasbeen designated as an agentupon whom process against itmay be served. The post officeaddress to which the SSNY shallmail a copy of any processagainst the LLC served upon it is61 Plank Road, Troy, New York12182. The purpose of the LLC isany purpose for which a limitedliability company may beorganized under applicable law.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.NAME: W5 Designs LLC. Articlesof Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 07/08/13. Officelocation: Albany County. SSNYhas been designated as agent ofthe LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process to theLLC, c/o: Edward A Jubrey, 10Woodlawn Court, West SandLake, New York 12196. Purpose:For any lawful purpose.

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LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of A SepticService LLC. Arts. of Org. filedwith Secy. of State of NY (SSNY)on 6/19/13. Office location:Rensselaer County. SSNYdesignated as agent of LLC uponwhom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail processto: The LLC, 10 Corellis Dr.,Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose:any lawful activities.

Notice of Formation of LimitedLiability Company. Name: A.L.Sheridan, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 06/27/2013. Officelocation: Rensselaer County.SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whomprocess against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC, 209 Partition Street,Rensselaer, New York, 12144.Purpose: any lawful activity.

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OFBOLTON SUITES, LLC

On June 10, 2013, Bolton Suites,LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles ofOrganization with the New YorkState Department of State. Theprincipal business location of theLLC is 77 Troy Road, EastGreenbush, Rensselaer County,New York. The New YorkSecretary of State is designatedas the agent upon whom processagainst the LLC may be served.The post office address to whichthe Secretary of State shall mail acopy of any process against theLLC is 77 Troy Road, EastGreenbush, NY 12061. The LLCis organized for the purpose ofany and all lawful business.

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ST. HENRY’S CHURCH SPONSORING

FALL SHOPPING TRIP

St. Henry’s Church is sponsoring a Fall Shopping Trip and it is“open to the public”. The trip is an overnight trip to Reading, PAon Sunday, October 13th, and Monday, October 14th, to shopat the American Candle, Vanity Fair & JCP Outlets. Cost is $128or $130. For reservation and details (bus, hotel, dinner), pleasecontact Theresa at 674-3931.

BUS TRIPS FOR CHARITY!

• August 18th - Boston - $35pp• September 15th - Woodbury Commons - $25pp• October 6th - Salem, MA - $35pp• November 10th - New York City (Veteran’s Day weekend) -$35ppALL Buses leave from the Brunswick Walmart and EastGreenbush Walmart.Contact Denise at 271-8983 or denise1ryan@yahoo.com fortimes & possible group rates on activities.ALL Proceeds go to the Hope 7 Community Center,www.hopeseven.com.

AARP DEFENSIVE

DRIVING COURSE

Rensselaer County’s EverettWagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Graftonwill be holding an AARP SafeDriving Course, ThursdaySeptember 19, 2013, from8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with abreak at noon for lunch,available at center.Save up to 10% on your carinsurance! The cost will be$17.00 for AARP members and$19.00 for non-members.Please call Penny at 279-3413,or stop at the center forreservations – SPACES ARELIMITED!

SENIOR DAY at the

SCHAGHTICOKE

FAIR

Join us for a fun-filled day atRensselaer County’sSchaghticoke Fair onThursday, August 30, 2013.Transportation available for adonation of $1.00, seating islimited and you must be aRensselaer County SeniorCitizen age 60 or older. Thevan will leave the center at9:30 a. m. and depart fromthe fair at 2:30 p.m. Fairadmission, lunch andamusements are at your ownexpense.For more information or tomake reservations, please call279-3413.

E. COSTA NAMED

TO DEAN’S LIST at

BECKER COLLEGE

Elisa Costa of Troy, NY wasnamed to the Becker CollegeDean’s List for spring 2013.Costa is pursuing a Bachelorof Science in VeterinaryScience.

SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Trinity LutheranChurch of West SandLake, and GileadLutheran Church ofCenter Brunswick willcontinue their regularworship times duringthe summer. Trinityworships at 9:00 a.m.,

and Gilead at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Hulihan serving bothchurches.In the Lutheran catechism, the sixth petition, ‘’the Lord’s prayer’’,and “lead us not into temptation’’ means God tempts no one tosin, but we ask in this prayer that God would watch over us andkeep us so that the devil, the world, and our sinful self may notdeceive us and draw us into false belief, despair, and othergreat and shameful sins.We pray that even though we are so tempted, we may still winthe final victory. We are now focusing on ‘’build one anotherup’’ (1thessalonians 5:11) otherwise, let us focus on positiveenergy, on the other hand, look for signs of God’s grace in ourcommunity life and seek to ‘’build one another up”.Also, starting up in the fall, families with children at or near age14 are asked to join our two year program of instruction whichbegins in September. If interested, please call 674-5501.

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SAVE THE DATE!

JOIN US AT KINGDOM ROCK VBSWhen: July 29 – August 2, 2013 - 9am-12pm; Where: St.Henry’s in Averill ParkHear ye, hear ye! We declare that all children are invited tojoin us for an epic adventure at Kingdom Rock VBS! Kids willdevelop a rock-solid faith as they discover how to stand strongfor God in every part of their lives! Kids will learn how God’svictorious power isn’t a fairy tale while listening to excitingBible stories, singing uplifting songs, making cool crafts, playingfun games and eating yummy snacks! We’re looking forwardto sharing this exciting event with the children and parents inthe community.Registration opens on April 28th and is free. You can get yourforms on or after April 28th at Salem United Methodist Church,St. Henry’s Church, The Church of the Covenant or by emailingus at sandlakevbs@yahoo.com. You can also register onlineat our website www.sandlakevbs.org. If you have anyquestions, please call Melissa Barber at 477-5607 or MarieFrost at 674-3818.

“SONWEST ROUNDUP” VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOLSummer is quickly approaching and you know what that means– Vacation Bible School! This year’s program at ThirdPresbyterian Church (115 Winter Street, Troy) is “SonWestRoundup” and will be held August 12th – 16th from 9:00 –11:30 am. All children from 4-years-old through fifth gradeare invited to join us. Through stories, games, songs, andcrafts we will learn the stories of Moses and discover God’sultimate rescue plan of salvation through Jesus. For moreinformation, or to register, please call the church office at283-2420.

LADY ROYALS SOFTBALL TRYOUTSThe Lansingburgh Lady Royals 12u softball team will beconducting tryouts on Sat., 8/10; and Sunday, 8/25, from10AM-12noon at the Knickerbocker Park Fields, 106th Street,Troy NY. For addit ional info, please emailladyroyals12u@gmail.com

INAUGURAL HERMAN MELVILLE

BIRTHDAY FESTOn Saturday, August 3, 2013, theLansingburgh Historical Society will holdtheir Inaugural Herman Melville BirthdayFest at the Melville House, located onthe corner of 114th Street and FirstAvenue in Lansingburgh.

Dennis C. Marnon Administrative Officer of Harvard’s HoughtonLibrary will deliver a slide presentation on Herman Melville andLansingburgh at 10AM, concentrating on Melville’s LansingburghAcademy years and the ironic portrait of the young author andadventurer.The Melville House will be open to visitors all day. At 1PM, wewill take a brief walk to places in Lansingburgh important inMelville’s life. Books authored by or related to Melville will be onsale.The festival is free & open to the public. A sandwich platter,along with a birthday cake for Herman Melville, will be served.Bring a birthday card for Herman, if you like & we’ll display it!Attendees are encouraged to dress in period clothing. Therewill be a coloring contest for children & door prizes for bestVictorian outfit. Donations are welcome.For further information call the Society at 986-2285 (Jenn) or235-3501 (Please leave a message). You may also email us atLHSsecretary@gmail.com. Visit our website atwww.lansingburghhistoricalsociety.org or our Facebook page!

O LET’S MAKE MUSICSongs for Families and Young at Heart by Dawn Collins, assistedby Dick Ouellette at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Streetin Troy on Wednesday, August 7th, at 10:30AM.Songs selection includes: Animal songs, Songs from DifferentLands, Farm and Garden, Water and Weather, Songs aboutFriends and Peace. Come and be prepared to smile, sing andmove to the music! Interactive presentation with instruments,guided gestures and props.

TROY VICTORIAN STROLL LAUNCHES

NEW WEBSITEIn time for the 31st Troy Victorian Stroll (Sunday, December 8,11AM - 5PM), the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber ofCommerce is excited to announce the launch of a revampedStroll website that is easier to navigate than ever before. Someof the website’s highlights include:• Hassle-free Stroll event search: Search by venue, artist name,or event category• Post event listings online• Go Green: Submit Food Vendor and Arts & Crafts Vendorapplications online• Donate to the Victorian Stroll through a secure online paymentsystemCelebrate the holiday season at one of the Northeast’s premierfree holiday events. The Victorian Stroll attracts more than20,000 people to historic downtown Troy and offers over 100attractions. Live music, dancing, theatre, costumed performersand more are set against a backdrop of unique shops,storefronts and restaurants, bringing the streets alive withholiday magic. Outdoor concessions will line the streets, servinghot chocolate, hot cider and doughnuts, and other holidayeats. Visit the Stroll’s new website for a sneak peak of what toexpect at the 31st Troy Victorian Stroll!For more information on the Annual Troy Victorian Stroll, pleasecontact the Chamber offices at 518.274.7020 or visitwww.victorianstroll.com.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES• 8/02/2013, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Evergreen Commons -Columbia Room, 1070 Luther Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061;• 8/05/2013, 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Rensselaer Elks - DiningHall, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061; • 8/09/2013, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Hoosick Falls Fire Department -Main Hall, Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090; • 8/14/2013,7:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Samaritan Hospital - Board Room, 2215Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY 12180; • 8/19/2013, 1:00 PM -6:00 PM, East Greenbush Community Library - Community Room,10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061; • 8/22/2013,1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Averill Park Church of the Covenant -Fellowship Hall, 3055 Route 43, Averill Park, NY 12018; • 8/24/2013, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, St Michaels Roman CatholicChurch - Church Hall, 175 Williams Road, Troy, NY 12180; • 8/26/2013, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Troy Masonic Temple - DiningRoom, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy, NY 12180; • 8/29/2013,11:30 AM - 5:30 PM, RPI Mueller Center - Lobby and MeetingRoom, 15th Street, Troy, NY 12180.

STAR GAZING FOR PERSEIDS METEOR

SHOWER, PUBLIC PROGRAMDyken Pond Environmental EducationCenter is offering a Public Program onAugust 9 starting at 8:30pm. Come stargaze for one of the biggest meteorshowers this summer! Please bring lawnchairs, blankets, binoculars and bug sprayif you would like for your comfort. Thereis a $1 suggested donation. A completel ist of programs can be found at:www.dykenpond.org. Pre-registration isencouraged to help with planning, but not required and canbe done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.netor 658-2055.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY

BOOK GROUPThe BCL evening Book Group meets the Second Tuesday ofeach month at 7PM in the Library at 4118 Brunswick Road(RTE. 2) across from the area girl’s baseball field. Selectionsfor the next few months are: HALF BROKE HORSES byJeannette Walls on August 13th; THE WINE OF SOLITUDE byIrene Nemirosky on Sept. 10th; THE SANDCASTLE GIRLS byChris Bohjal ian on October 8th.See the BCL or another Library to obtain the book and join usfor a lively discussion. All are welcome.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS INVITES YOU TO

A VOLUNTEER INFO. SESSIONAre you looking for a way to help? Join us for a one-hourVolunteer Opportunity Information Session on Wednesday,July 31, 12:00 noon at the Literacy Volunteers office, 19155th Avenue, Troy. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer Countyneeds all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrativehelpers and event planners. As a volunteer, you can developnew skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make adifference in your community. Call 274-8526 to reserve aspace.Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County recruits and trainsvolunteers to provide individual and small group tutoring foradults. Our Everybody Wins! program provides children withpositive reading role models. A professional staff supportsvolunteers who make our programs run. We are an affiliate ofLiteracy New York and accredited by ProLiteracy America. Formore information, visit www.lvorc.org.