Our Towne May 2011 Edition

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Training - Puppy Classes - Boarding - Day Care - Grooming

Dr. David Stone

283-2700

Corner intersection of Rt. 4 & 43 Bloomingrove Rd. Exit 8 off I-90

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Clifton Park - Plaza 8 1536 Crescent Rd. (just off Exit 8 of the Northway) 371-6600 Delmar - 266 Delaware Ave. 368-3260 Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 10 - 5 (Grooming starts at 8 am)

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HAVE YOU BEEN TO HAVE YOU BEEN TO SHAMPOODLE SHAMPOODLE YET? YET? ...OR IS IT TIME TO GO? ...OR IS IT TIME TO GO?

We’ve had a fun day at Doggie Day Camp!!!

Have your pup as tired as you are after a long day at work but they’ll be tired after having fun all day!

Affordable * Supervised Play* Convenient just off exit 8 of the Northway. Lots of room to play - walks outside. Full or 1/2 days

Reasonably Priced Packages Available!Ask about

1/2 price TAIL CHASING TUESDAYS &

HUMP DAY WEDNESDAYS

Open Mon- Fri 6:45 am - 7 pmCall 371-6600 for more information or stop in and pick up a registration packet.(all dogs are evaluated before being accepted for their safety of the other dogs)

Clifton Park location only

Shedding? Skunked? Smelly? Shedding? Skunked? Smelly? We can help!We can help!

Dirty Dogs Done Dirt Cheap!

U-Do-It just $13Just bring your dirty dog -

everything else is supplied! We Will Do It!

We will wash your dog in an hour or less.(Appt. necc. we only do a pup at a time)

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GroomingFor pups that need a trim or full cut

Appt. necc.- Cert.Groomer does 1 dog at a time only-No kennels - Ready in less than 2 hours

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Shampoodle’s Training Facility Training & Classes for Every Pup - young or

old, experienced or notWhether you want to train your pup or just have fun...our trainers can help!BaRk! Class, Puppy Play Group, Problem Solving,

Play & Tricks class, Heeling & Attention Classes, Beginner

Rally, Loose Leash & Reliable Recall, Canine Good Citizen Classes & much

more.Call Shampoodle at 371-6600 or any of the

trainers - Joni Bonilla at 847-9941 / Laura Clute at 423-2522 or Mary Maltbie at [email protected]

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A message from OUR TOWNEDear Readers,

May - a great month! The warm weather is fi nally here...we hope it stays! It’s been a tough 2011 “weather-wise” and “economy wise”. Our local businesses are holding on and the only way they can stay in business is for our readers to stop in. Their personal service far outweighs the big box stores and these local owners depend on your support to them going. Since our last edition there have been even more shops that have closed their doors and hopefully there won’t be any more!Looking on the brighter side, May is Mother’s Day and we are celebrating with pages of Woman Owned Businesses in Rensselaer County. Because there are so many we will be continuing the list in upcoming months.Enjoy the many events in Rensselaer County this month and enjoy the long awaited warm weather. Don’t forget...if you’d like to receive an email edition send us an email with “Subscribe” in the subject line and you will receive Our Towne before it’s even printed!Happy Mothers Day and Happy Memorial Day! See you in June!

Look for us in the mail, at your favorite shop or restaurant, online or the newest...in your email. If you would like to be added to our email list to receive Our Towne each month, please email us at [email protected]

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PublisherGinny Siciliano

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Although Trader Ed’s was not the original name for this building, the research on the history shows the building was erected in 1787 as a tavern, and has served that function for most of its existence. History shows on this site Gen. John Burgoyne and George Washington both stood, Herman Melville who wrote classic 19th century novels like “Moby Dick” visited there and “Legs” Diamond the 20th century gangster, reportedly hung out frequently whenever he was in town. Stop in for a feeling of history and enjoy great food!

Located at 630 2nd Ave. in Lansingburgh

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May is...Better Sleep Month

National Good Car Care MonthNational Photo MonthNational Salad MonthNational Egg Month

National Barbecue MonthRevise Your Work Schedule Month

Date Your Mate MonthNational Hamburger Month

Fungal Infection Awareness Month

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KINDERHOOK BANK HONORS VETERANSAND ACTIVE MILITARY

IN RECOGNITION OF ARMED FORCES DAYKinderhook Bank today announced it is celebrating Armed Forces Day on Friday, May 20th by honoring local Veterans and active military at their East Greenbush Banking Center, 567 Columbia Turnpike from 11:00am until 2:00pm. “Kinderhook Bank is proud to support the local veterans who have served in the Armed Forces and the active military men and women currently serving our country,” said President and Chief Executive Offi cer, Robert A. Sherwood. “This event is an opportunity to extend our sincere thanks for their dedication and efforts on our behalf,” added Sherwood. The event is open to customers and the public. Light refreshments will be served.


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Report from the SupervisorTown of East Greenbush

I would like to thank the Finance Committee for the great job they are doing:Jim Breig, Heather Mowatt, Rob Feldman, Fred Nero,Conor Laverty, Pete Stenson, Maura Ryan and Sue Mangold.The latest meeting had Rensselaer County; IDA Head Bob Pasinella. Bob, as usual gave an informative talk on projects and procedures for economic growth. We look forward to the future, in working together for a better East Greenbush.I am pleased to report Ryan Silva and Linda Hillman have been working with us in forming a relationship for growth in East Greenbush. Ryan and Linda have been leading the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce for years. Their vision and experience will be vital for our continued growth; the ability of the Town, the Chamber and our Business Alliance to work in a positive direction will be very rewarding.I would like to thank our DPW. Dave VanWormer and the men did a great job under stressful conditions this winter. Major storms, infrastructure malfunctions and disabled plows only led to the stress level but in the end we all got through it.On a fi nal note: Our Community Service Department is doing a SUPER job. After school bowling was a major success.

Memorial Day Parade - Saturday, May 28th - 10 am

Enjoy The Spring! Rick McCabe, Town Supervisor

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PLANT SALEThe Greenbush Garden Club’s annual plant sale to benefi t their scholarship fund will be held May 14th at the Elks Lodge pavillion, 683 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush (near Hays Road) from 9AM-11AM. For more information

call 479-2665

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Accepting Medicaid and Most insurancesAccepting New Patients

Steven M. Kossoff, DDS

518-286-3500conveniently located on Route 4 in North Greenbush


WORDS TO THE WISE for MAYBy Shanon of Seraphim’s Keep

Get ready to get lucky! May is going to be a month of chance meetings with synchronicity on the horizon. This is the month to really be on the lookout for an unexpected connection. You may over-hear someone talking about a job that is opening while standing in line somewhere: take note; take action. You may read an article that “triggers” a feeling of opportunity; follow up on it. Call the magazine, talk to the person who wrote it; take action! This month, “spirit” is sending gifts your way but they are in the form of opportunity. You need to be ready to follow up. You need to know that you deserve to have something change in your life for the better. You need to meet “spirit” half way and “show up” for your own life. Be ready. Put the critical voice on the back burner. Don’t question how unrealistic this opportunity might be. Something greater than yourself is at work. And this “something” knows you: knows what you need: knows your limitations and requires you to follow the lead. In May, you need to make the choice to “be curious,” to be “optimistic” and to take the next step when the opportunity crosses your path. Say no to “no’ and Yes to “yes.’

Shanon of Seraphim’s Keep202 Broadway

Renssalaer 12144423-5353

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Paul Czech, Esq. Paul Czech & Associates

518-203-103668 Indian Pipe Drive

Wynantskill, NY 12198www.paulczechlaw.com

I read an interesting statistic the other day in one of the many online newsletters that I get on a daily basis. It had to do with law schools and people applying for admissions. It seems that this year applications are down about 11.5% from previous years. And the reason that folks are turning away from law schools has to do with how much money you can potentially make once you graduate and get admitted to the Bar. Apparently, being a lawyer is no longer considered a sure thing when it comes to earning a living, or at least the type of living that some students expect after clocking in their time in law school and getting their degree.I was very glad to hear this because, in my humble opinion, if you are going to law school to make tons of money when you get out then you have no business going to law school. Th ere are easier ways to make the money you desire. And by easier I mean without having to put up with 3 years of the Socratic method, stress over grades and exams, more stress over fi nding a job, law professors, law students, etc. But most importantly, people’s legal concerns are way too important for you to think of them as an instant meal ticket. Isn’t this what people constantly complain about when they have to interact with attorneys? All they think about is money? And that’s wrong. I mean, yes, we all need to get paid. We all need to eat and take care of our families. But I’ve known for a long time that some people go to law school hoping to make themselves into the next Donald Trump or his equivalent. Mr. Trump, by the way, made his money in Real Estate and in casino gambling - not the practice of law. He also inherited a signifi cant amount of money from his father who also made money in real estate. No one can ever deny that it takes money to make money.None of this should be news to anyone. When I went to law school oh so many years ago (I graduated and got admitted to the Bar in 1992) I found it to be, at fi rst, a very frustrating experience. I was used to going to school to get an education so I was there to pursue all things intellectual related to the law. I was fascinated by the study of Constitutional Law and Contracts and Criminal Law and Torts, the basis of your fi rst year of legal studies. I had studied fi lmmaking as an undergraduate (I have a B.A. from the School of Communications, Department of Radio/Television/Film) and I had worked in that industry for almost a decade before shifting gears and focusing on being a lawyer. So I was ready to learn and to embrace the study of law and eventually it’s practice. But I quickly learned that not all students felt the same way. I started noticing that some of the students were never in class and they were always dressed in suits and professional work attire when they did occasionally show up (attendance is not mandatory in law school, at least at the law school I went to). Th at’s because working is exactly what they were doing even though the school strictly prohibited students from working during their fi rst year of study. When I brought this up to one of my professors, she quickly pointed out that law school is professional training and that it has very little to do with intellectual pursuit. Not exactly what I wanted to hear from the professor who was reviewing a paper I wrote for submission to one of the schools law review publications.Going out and practicing taught me many lessons as well. Maybe you can say it disillusioned me further. I learned that people choose lawyers when they need them by utilizing one of three methods. Th e fi rst method is to go to someone in your family. Many people are

related to a lawyer and they feel it is always safer to go to an uncle or an aunt or a cousin because they feel that in those situations they have the most control over their own legal situation. Th ey also believe they can trust a family member over a stranger - the old blood is thicker than water mentality. If you’re not related to an attorney, you can usually fi nd someone you know who has had interaction with a lawyer and you can ask them for a recommendation. Th is might not always work since your friend may have had tax issues and your concerns are related to medical malpractice. Yet folks feel comfortable knowing that their trusted friend had a good relationship with their attorney and that’s good enough for them. And, of course, the last method for fi nding an attorney is by watching television. If you’re not related to anyone and you don’t know someone who can make a recommendation, you are likely going to go with someone you see in a television advertisement. Do I really even have to discuss this any further? Just because someone has the money to pay for television ads and billboards doesn’t mean they will provide you with the best legal services. Th e fact is, those law fi rms that advertise are usually doing volume business which means they have lots and lots of cases so the chances of you getting personalized, individual attention are minimal. Once again the emphasis is on making money - those billboards and television ads have to get paid for somehow. I’m gonna bet that wanna be lawyers are getting turned off by the kinds of jobs they can get when they fi nish school as well. Some will make a lot of money because they were number one in their class or the graduated from an Ivy League law school or they had a connection (i.e. Mommy or Daddy is a judge or a big lawyer). But they’ll have to work for that money and their quality of life suff ers tremendously. It is not uncommon for associates to work 12 hour days seven days a week. Th e pressure to make your billable hour requirement is immense since your performance in this area has a direct impact on your ability to move up in the fi rm or become a partner. If you can’t cut it you get cut. Th ere are a lot of lawyers out there that are ready and willing to step into your spot. And since there are so many young lawyers out there to choose from, law fi rms get to pick and choose who they are going to use and abuse and for how long. And if you’re not Ivy League or fi rst in your class or connected, you get abused in the same ways but you make far less money. And, as far as opening your own practice is concerned, it is not advisable to do something like that right out of school. You need to get some years of experience working with seasoned professionals before you can go out and adequately handle a clients legal issues while maintaining your own small business. Law school does not help you learn how to handle the business of practicing law - that’s something that you can only learn through experience.So if you’re looking for easy money practicing law, you’re looking in the wrong place. Fact is, I’m not sure what you can do that will easily make you rich but it’s not practicing law, I can tell you that. And if all you care about is making money, then give the clients a break and let them work with a real practitioner who is dedicated to resolving their issues and dealing with their legal concerns. In the mean time, I’ll keep checking my e-newsletters to see what degrees are becoming more popular. Th at 11.5% has to go somewhere.

Paul Czech


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Rensselaer Public Library May EventsTh e Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held

on May 13 and 14. Books for sale will include hardcover and paperback fi ction, nonfi ction and

children’s books. Th e Friends will also sell chances on prize baskets.

Kid’s Movie NightWed. May 18 6:30-8. Refreshments served.

Making Ends MeetWed. May 25 at 6:30 PM.

Learn money management techniques with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Please call to sign up for this

adult class.

Stress Reduction TechniquesTh urs. May 26 at 6:30 PM.

Are you stressed out? Try breathing and gentle stretching to relax with instructor Suryanarayana

Chennapragada. Please call to sign up.

Th e library is located at 676 East Street in Rensselaer, across from the Amtrak parking lot. For more

information or to sign up for a program, call 462-1193 or log on to

www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

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FRESH FISH FOR YOUR SUMMER COOK OUTS! LITTLENECK CLAMS

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TunaSea Scallops

Jumbo Shrimp

Now accepting students for

Brass and Woodwinds

• Ukulele Class Forming Soon •


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A Sand Lake Tradition

• We smoke our own Meats and Cheeses…Half Chickens, Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, St. Louis Ribs and Turkey (complete with baked beans, coleslaw and fresh baked cornbread)

• Full Menu including pasta, seafood/fi sh, beef, sandwiches & more• In-House Dry Aged Angus Steaks and Prime Rib (Fri/Sat)• Daily Specials posted on our website: thetownetavern.com • Full Bar (offering 34 choices of Beer and Daily $2.00 Drink Specials)

the towne tavern2850 NY 43 - Averill Park, NY 12018

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Open 7 days a week @ 11:30amServing Sun-Thurs until 9:00pm ~ Fri-Sat until 10:00pm

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Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 8th * Brunch – 10:30 – 12:30 (downstairs seating) 10:30 – 1:00 (upstairs seating) * Dinner – 1:30 – 7:30 Call for details

Reservations “Recommended”Cinco de Mayo - Thursday - May 5th

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Look for our Special Menu’s for Lunch, Dinner & Take-out for just $20.11

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Woman-Owned Businesses of Averill Park Bonnie Wittman - Lakeview InnIn business since 1979. Enjoy serene lakeside dining.189 Edgewood Drive Averill Park 674 3363

Lorraine Dickinson - Towne TavernCelebrating over 6 years in business. Smoked meats and many other items prepared on premises. 2850 Route 43 Averill Park 674 3040

Valerie Balga - Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill -the wife and partner of Marty Balga, the namesake and patriarch of the Grill, President of the Sand Lake Business Association and owner of the gotoguide.net. 2930 Rt 43 Averill Park www. JustSayUncle.com 674-4080

Woman-Owned Business of Brunswick Michele Mangione Wyanski - UPS Store Celebrating over 5 years in business, Full service ship, copy & more. Walmart Plaza 740 Hoosick Road Troy 270 0909

Debra Penesso - Fantastic Sam’s – (See East Greenbush) Women-Owned Businesses of Downtown Troy

Rhe Potenza - Truly Rhe – a unique boutique with clothing, jewelry and more, One Broadway, Troy, NY, 273-1540, www. trulyrhe.com

Joyce Willson -The Art of Reiki251 River Street, Troy, 12180

271-7802 www.theartofreike.com

Robyn Diaz – Pigmenta central art supply store269 River Street, Troy, 720-0058, www.central-art.com

MaryAnne Staff ord -Jose Malonescelebrating over 5 years in business. Irish-Mexican Restaurant. 405 River Street, Troy 273 2196

Sybil R.Schwartzbach -MASSAGE-Licensed NYSLMT LMT#005453.With a private practice, and going into a Business with the On-Site Massage Chair to provide a “wellness day”. Gift certifi cates available.12 Jordan Rd,Troy 432-8954

Women-Owned Businesses of Schodack/ Castleton

Judy Shultz -Bud’s Florist and Greenhouses –full service fl orist 1614 Route 9 Castleton, NY 732-7563 www.budsfl oristandghses.com

Diane Lehmuller Hardy – DesignSense One day decorating & rearrangement

330-3454 www.designsensebydiane.com

Sharon Herr - Lotus Beads is a full service store supplying all your jewelry making needs at a very reasonable price. 68 S. Main St. Castleton732-2157 www. lotusbeads.com

Women Owned Business of Nassau

Melissa Turner-Bulan -Smiles Ice CreamSoft Serve Ice Cream shop 3545 US Route 20, Nassau, (4 miles east of routes 9 &20)701-4819

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Debra Penesso - Fantastic Sams -Full Service Family Hair Care Salons596 Columbia Tpk,E. Greenbush479-4504740 Hoosick St, Brunswick271-8526

Becky Bell aka MiMi – Mimi’s Kid’s Club – Local Indoor Play Center

501 Columbia Tpke. E. Greenbush 701-1258

www.mimiskidsclub.com

Terry Duncan & Lynn LaVoie-Stephens

Discovery Place Learning Center, 749 Columbia Tpke,

E.Greenbush. 479-1110. http://discoveryplaceny.com

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Women-Owned Businesses of Valatie

Karen Legget – KJ’s GymnasticsDevelop a child’s athletic ability in a safe & fun way.3143 Route 9, Valatie758-2554www.kjsgymnastics.com

Women-Owned Businesses of East Greenbush

Lynne Catelotti – Good Buy Booksa bookworm’s treasure in Rensselaer County. And there is a wide array to choose from when you shop at this unique boutique of new and used books. 330 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer 479-BOOK (2665)

Kim Edberg – Krafts by Kim Country Charm & Primitive Designs

395 Columbia Tpke., E. Greenbush 477-1274

www. kraftsbykim.com

Bridget ChandlerSimply Accounting Bookkeeping Services Aff ordable, Professional Tax, Accounting & Bookkeeping Services1676 Columbia Turnpike, E. Greenbush www.simplyaccounting¬bookkeepingsvcs.com

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A message from

the Vet

“My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am”

-author unknown Teaser Answer from pg 40: White. The only place you can hike 3 miles south, then east for 3 miles, then north for 3 miles and end up back at your starting point is the North Pole. There are only polar bears in the north pole, and they are white!


Tuesday - Friday 11am - Midnight; Saturday 4pm - Midnight;

Sunday 4pm - 8pm; Monday 4pm - 11pm GUEST Bartender

check website to see who’s NEXT!

DECK OPENING PARTY!!!

May 21st!

Drink Specials & Live Music

with Meyer & Yonkers and Russ Kennedy.

FREE CAPITAL DISTRICT YMCA EVENT SHOWCASES GREENBUSH RESTAURANTS

EAST GREENBUSH - Th e Greenbush Branch of the Capital District YMCA will host its 3rd Annual Taste of the Y event Th ursday, June 2nd from 5:30 to 7pm. Th is free community event features local restaurants and businesses who have partnered with the Y for an evening of family fun.

“Core to our mission is strengthening our community by helping children, families, and adults lead healthier, happier lives. Th is event is our way of welcoming the community to the Y to experience fi rsthand what makes the Y so special,” explained Capital District YMCA President & CEO Dave Brown.

Th ose who join the Greenbush YMCA June 2nd as new members will save the $100 joiner’s fee. For more information, contact Melanie Seiden at 518.477.2570 x 1210.

Also off ered at the Greenbush Branch of the Capital District YMCA:Summer swim lessons begin July 11. Registration begins in June. Sign up early to ensure a spot.

Before and After-school care is off ered at the Greenbush YMCA. In addition, the Y off ers an after-school program at the Rensselaer Elementary School. Registration is now open.

For additional information, please visit www.cdymca.org or call 518.477-2570.

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Open in time for Mother's Day Just in time to pick out

not only flowers ....but also trees, mulch

& top soil pick up or delivery

365-5969465-0437

Route 9JRensselaer


Most salons independently owned and operated.©2011 Fantastic Sams Franchise Corporation www.FantasticSams.com

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------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/7 8PM Glenn Miller Orchestra

Playing such classics as In The Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade and Tuxedo Junction, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today.

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5/10 12 PM Troy Savings Bank Music Hall & Kinderhook Bank Presents: Lynn McGrath Classical GuitarThis is a Free Concert

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6/12 3 PM Renaissance Musical Arts Presents:The New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic OrchestraTickets for this event are $40

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Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is accepting applications from professional and amateur regional musicians to perform as part of the

22nd annual Music At Noon community concert series...additional information can be found

here:

http://www.troymusichall.org/docs/calltoartists.pdf

For Ticket prices and more information visit Troy Music Hall’s website www.troymusichall.org

Troy Savings Bank

Music HallEvents Calendar

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SPRING EVENTS AT GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK

April 2011

1 Fri– Star Watch at 7:30pm. Enjoy a tour of the night sky with Albany Area Astronomers Association. Enter park via winter entrance and follow signs to group. Weather may cancel: call

Bernard at 658-9144 to confi rm. Rain date: April 2.

2 Sat– Bud Burst Training at 10am- Every plant tells a story, and by attending this training you can help as a “citizen scientist” to discover it by recording the changing phases of a favorite plant starting this Spring. folks of all ages! Free training will meet at

Park Offi ce. Please call 279-1155 to pre-register.

13 Wed– Trail Advisory Committee Meeting at 7pm at Park Offi ce. Help plan Spring trail work days. The advisory committee includes equestrians, snowmobilers, hikers, mountain

bikers and other park users.

16 Sat– Earth Day Service Opportunity: Trail Work Day at Grafton Lakes State Park from 9am-12pm. Time for some Spring cleaning! Email Mark Wehnau of the Trail Advisory Committee for more info at [email protected] or call the park at 279-1155. Event may be rescheduled if trail conditions

are challenging.

19 Tues– Spring Break Special: Treasure Hunt! At 1pm. Using map and compass, fi nd the treasure hidden in the park. Course requires adult participation, but kids fi ve and older will enjoy this adventurous activity. $3/participant. Please call 279-1155 to pre-

register.

21 Thurs– Spring Break Special: Trout Discovery and Stocking Program at 1pm. We’ve been raising brown trout since October and they’re ready to be released! learn about how they survive in the park’s waters & help us to stock our 200 trout. $2/participant

or $5/family. Please call 279-1155 to pre-register.

FRIENDS OF THE NASSAU FREE LIBRARY are organizing their fi rst annual Spring Bazaar.

Sat., May 21 10 am – 3 pmOn the library grounds, 18 Church Street, Nassau (parking available at St. Mary’s Catholic Church – across Rt. 20)

Th e bazaar will feature the local children’s book author, Lois Carl Truax, with her fi rst publication available for sale (Grandmothers Are Magic). She has two more books that will be available for sale soon: (Grandmother Meets Mr. Brown and Grandmother Tells a Tale About a Dragon). Mrs. Truax is well known to many in the area through her family’s business, Th e Jewelry Repair Center in Schodack.

Also featured will be the beautiful hand-made, patriotic quilt donated for the library’s annual raffl e by Pat Piniazek of Nassau. Ms Piniazek comes from a ‘sewing family’ and has been quilting for 35 years. Th e quilt raffl e winner will be drawn the aft ernoon of the bazaar.

Members of the Friends’ are also planning booths with jewelry, perennial and ground cover plants, children’s books and baked goods for sale.

Another highlight of the day will be live music presented by the band, Ampersand, playing folk and old-tyme traditional music.

Libraries are all being challenged by the budget cuts throughout the economic structures that usually support them. Th e Friends of the Library members are working to help sustain the library’s programs and collections with fundraising events such as the bazaar. Please check for details at: www.nassaufreelibrary.org

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Bridget Chandler’s nickname is the Queen of Accoun ng, and she says fi ts.During the tax season, Bridget is prac cally a ached to her chair using her expert skills and 20 years of experience to review the fi nances of local small businesses. Her fi rm, Simply Accoun ng in Schodack, does taxes and much more, from payroll to so ware training to full bookkeeping services. Ms. Chandler says, it’s not just about business but the rela onships she has with her clients. “The reason I’ve been successful is that our prices are fair. I’m not out to make a million dollars. I am doing what I love and helping people,” said Chandler.

Ms. Chandler le the corporate environment to start her own business so she would have the fl exibility she needed to be part of her children’s lives. She began Simply Accoun ng out of a home offi ce but the business quickly expanded. Since then she has never looked back. Recently, Ms. Chandler expanded Simply Accoun ng to include the new Simply Accoun ng Plus -Business Training Center, housed in the Bates Building at 668 Columbia turnpike in East Greenbush. She envisions it a place where she can teach classes to small business owners, and as a mee ng and event space.Her favorite part of owning her own business is helping others but it doesn’t stop at the offi ce. Ms. Chandler’s volunteer spirit is a big part of her life. She provides volunteer accoun ng services to members of the Schodack Senior Center, volunteers for the Rensselaer Boys and Girls Club, the Girl Scouts of Northeastern NY, and the Nassau Fire Department.Some li le known facts about Ms. Chandler are that she is a crea ve ar st, a decorator, and has a photographic memory, demonstra ng that she is far more than just the Queen of Accoun ng.


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Th e Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping your business Market, Develop & Connect. Our mission is to provide programs, services, and benefi ts that save you money, expand your professional and personal skills, help you navigate business resources, and provide you with valuable networking forums. Th e more you use your membership, the more you’ll meet with opportunities for success! But, don’t just take my word for it: let’s hear what your fellow members are saying about the advantages of membership.“Th e Chamber has been an invaluable source of assistance for my business,” said Nicholas Porsia, owner of Spill’n Th e Beans Coff eehouse & Bistro. “Th ey helped during my grand opening and ribbon-cuttingand it went off without a hitch. Member Benefi ts Breakfasts are a convenient way to get information and to network with other businesses. And the Chamber’s also been great at referring the public to my doors. It really makes a diff erence.” “Th e Chamber team is on top of every detail at networking events to make the most of my time and money,” said Howard Gross, president of e-BizDocs, Inc. “I know I’ve chosen the right chamber.”“Th e Networking Series events are a top priority in my cluttered calendar; I always leave with a lead inmy pocket or a follow-up phone call to make,” said Th eresa Zubretsky, project coordinator of the CapitalDistrict Tobacco-Free Coalition. “I can’t think of a more productive way to spend a lunch or breakfast hour. I get to deliver my organization’s message face to face to a signifi cant number of area professionals, and have fun doing it.”Our members are fi nding out that we are Your Small Business Chamber, ready to make a diff erence in the bottom line of their business. “Th e inserts in the Chamber newsletter are an extremely cost-eff ective way to reach thousands of business prospects,” said Paula Stopera, president and CEO of CAP COM. “As a long-standing member, Alchar Printing has benefi ted signifi cantly from the EnergyNext Savings program, saving hundreds of dollars annually,” said Denise Padula, owner. “Th e savings in this program alone off set the annual cost of Chamber membership. And being members has opened the door to networking, sponsorship opportunities, and savings programs that allow us to continually grow our company.” When it comes to education and training, our members turn to the Chamber for top-notch professional programs. “As a non-profi t CEO, I rely on Th e Leadership Institute to help identify board leadership,” explained Chris Burke, CEO of Unity House. “As an employer, the program sharpens the abilities of our employees.” “We owe our beginnings to the SmartUp program and the professionals who opened up the world of entrepreneurship to us,” said Bill Film, co-owner, Capital Region Inspection Services, Inc. “I highly recommend it to new and existing start-ups.”What can the Chamber do for you? To access any of these programs or services, call the Chamber today, or contact me directly at [email protected]. All the best to you.Sincerely ,Linda Hillman, President,Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce

Calendar of Events

111th Annual Dinner {with a twist} & Business Expo Thurs., May 12 Franklin Plaza BallroomDowntown Troy 5:30 p.m. $110 per reservation - We’ve twisted the format to give you more time to Market, Develop & Connect. Eat what you want, when you want from our lavish food stations and network with business professionals from across the Tech Valley Region.Reserve your seat today!

Featuring many local businesses at our Expo Showcase!

May 26 Business Education Series: Building A Marketing Plan from A to Z, Part 2 - Execution and Implementation

Thurs., May 26 Comfort Inn & Suites, Schodack7:30 a.m. Breakfast & Registration; 8 - 10 a.m. Program$25 Members; $40 Non-Members & Walk-insThis presentation will feature a panel of businesses ranging from small to large and non-profi t.

The Alternative Board WorkshopThurs., June 2The Chamber Offi ce, 255 River Street in Troy8 - 9:30 a.m.No cost to attend, but reservations requested.Please contact Ryan Silva at 274.7474 to RSVP.

The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with The Alternative Board (TAB) to provide our members with our newest member benefi t, designed to assist businesses to grow and succeed. TAB is an internationally recognized fi rm which offers business owners, presidents,and CEO’s of small and medium sized businesses a proven path to success through coaching services and peer advisory boards. Members of the Chamber can now access the programs of TAB through its new chapter TAB NY Capital,and will receive a discount on all TAB programs and services.

June 7 Baseball Challenge: ValleyCat for a DayTues., June 7, (rain date: Wed., June 8)The Joseph Bruno Stadium at Hudson Valley Community College 4pm Check-In & Locker Room; 5pm Batting Practice; 6pm Game; Post Game Reception $90 all-inclusive Player Packages include:.All access to Pro Locker Room.Game on the fi eld ‘under the lights’ with full PA system & scoreboard.Custom Collectable Jersey & Hat

Contact Kate Ollier, programs & communications manager, at 274.7474 to reserve your space today.

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Calendar of Events

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PavilionPlant and yard saleProceeds to benefi t scholarship fund of

Greenbush Garden Club

Wednesday, May 18th Author Signing

Martin P. Kelly and Margaret Kelly will talk

about their book

“Plays from the Bridge”Everyone in the

community is encouraged to pick an area to adopt as

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Region PoetsQuarterly Magazine $7.50

NPR Music selections of the month:

Boggie 4 Stu by Ben Waters

Take the High Road by Blind Boys of Alabama

The Road from Memphis by Booker T. Jones

Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes

Itzhak Perlman by Bach: Violin ConcertosHow to become

Clairvoyant by Robbie Robertson

Ongoing recycling program:

Bring your old telephone directory, newspapers or cardboard, cell phones,and greeting cards. We

support St. Jude’s Ranch for children, programs

to bring authors to local schools and the Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush.

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May 2011 Happenings at EG LibraryKID’S EVENTS - 9 May - Mon

10AM-11AMMovie Madness

7PM-8PMMother/Daughter Book Group

10 May - Tue 4:15PM-5:15PMCookies & Books

18 May - Wed 10AM-11AMMidweek Movie

19 May - Th u 6:30PM-7:15PMFamily Storytime


TEENS & ADULTS9 May - Mon

10AM-11AMMovie Madness

6PM-8PMIntroduction to Excel

7PM-8PMMother/Daughter Book Group

10 May - Tue 4:00PM-4:45PMAnimangamania!

4:15PM-5:15PMCookies & Books

7:00PM-8:00PMFREE Zumba Class

11 May - Wed 9:30AM-3:30PMAARP Driving Class (6-Hour Course)

6:30PM-8:00PMBerkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth - Informational Meeting on Foster Parenting

12 May - Th u 5:00PM-8:30PMAmerican Needlepoint Guild

6:30PM-8:00PMStorytelling for Adults with Disabilities

6:30PM-8:30PMScreenwriters Forum

13 May - Fri 2:30PM-4:30PMTeen Cafe

14 May - Sat 12:30PM-4:00PMCapital Region Romance Writers

15 May - Sun 2PM-4:30PMSpotlight Players Staged Reading Series presents: ‘Doubt: A Parable’

2PM-4PMGreenbush Historical Society - 200 Years of Antique Toys

16 May - Mon 10AM-11AMMorning Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00PM-8:45PMIlliterati Book Club

17 May - Tue 12PM-2PMMS Support Group

4 PM-4:45PMTeen RoomTeen Book Group

7PM-8:30PMMindfulness Meditation with Alexandra Sullivan, Mind-Body Practitioner

18 May - Wed 10AM-11AMMidweek Movie

12PM-1PMMeeting Room ACapital View Toastmasters Club

19 May - Th u 6:15PM-8:45PMCocoaheads Albany

6:30PM-7:15PMFamily Storytime

20 May - Fri 2:30PM-4:30PMTeen Cafe

21 May - Sat 10:15AM-12:15PMNeed Guidance in Investing Your 401K?

25 May - Wed 9:30AM-2PMEmbroiders Guild of America, Capital Dist Chapter

6:30PM-8:15PMMonthly Free Movie - ‘Th e King’s Speech’

7:00PM-8:00PMEvening Adult Book Discussion Group ‘Olive Kitteridge’


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HAIRSPRAY delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out and change is in the air. Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” Overnight she fi nds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, integrate the television show, and fi nd true without mussing her hair? The cast of 45 talented adults and teens from across the region features Jeff rey Hocking as Edna and Jessica Babcock as Tracy, the mother daughter duo who take on Baltimore!

Capital Area Productions Presents HAIRSPRAY May 13-15th at Genet School in East Greenbush. Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. All tickets are $10 each. They can be reserved by calling 788-1311 or online at www.capitalareaproductions.com under the HAIRSPRAY link.

COMMUNITY TAILGATE TAG SALE MAY 14th

Treasures accumulating in your basement or garage? St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold a Tailgate Tag Sale Sat, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the church: 470 Winter Street Extension, North

Greenbush.Cost for a space is $20. Sell items from your car’s tailgate or set up a table on the lawn. You set the prices for all your items, and at the end of the day, carry away whatever is left unsold.

To keep people shopping, we also will have hot dogs, baked goods, muffi ns, soda, coffee and fried dough. Music will be provided by “Switch Point.” Come sell, buy or just enjoy.

Please make reservations for sale space by mailing checks payable to St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church to the address above. For more information about the Tag Sale, contact Peggy (283-3638) or Janet (286-3870). For more information about St. Timothy’s, visit our website at: http://sttimothystroyny.com or call

the church at 518-283-1372.


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Sat, May 7 (12- 2 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.) Community Event/FundraiserUncle Sam Lanes-600 Fulton Street, Troy.Come and join the fun and support local teens:- PEPTeens (Peer Educating Peers). Bowl-A-Thon-To raise money for the PEPTeens to attend the Youth to Youth Conference at Bryant University in RI. For info, call Davia Ciollington at 518-270-2924 or email [email protected].

Sat, May 7, (1 p.m. - N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park.Nest Watch Training - Find bird nests in your yard or neighborhood. Scientists need your help! Please pre-register for this free training.Contact: 279-1155.

Sat, May 7 (N/A) Striped Bass Fishing Tournament: Each year a multitude of fi shermen from around the world make their way to the City of Troy to fi sh for striped bass in the Hudson River. Fishing is from 7am - 4 pm. The boundaries are from the second set of power lines that cross the river south of the Menands Bridge to the Troy Federal Lock. Contact: City of Troy at 279-7130.

Saty, May 7, (4 p.m. - 7 p.m.) The Center Brunswick United Methodist Church, 990 Hoosick Road will hold a Swiss Steak Supper. The church is located at the Intersection of Routes 7 and 142. Cost: Adults/$12 and children (5-12)/$5. Take-outs are available. Handicapped accessible. Contact: 279-3107.

Sat, May 7, (11a.m. - 1 p.m.) Collar City Bridge Park (corner of 5th Ave. & Hoosick St.)Plant Swap, sponsored by the Uptown Initiative. Contact:Jeanette Nicholson at TRIP. The telephone number is 272-8289 x 213.

Sat, May 7, (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (3rd Avenue at 111th Street in Lansingburgh) will hold a Flea Market in Powers Park.Contact: Rev. Scheu at 235-2432.

Sat, May 7, May 14 , May 21, May 28, June 4,(9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) 3rd Street between Fulton & Broadway and on Broadway between 4th Street and 2nd Street, Troy.Farmer’s Market-The lively downtown setting is complete with music, great food and activities to share with friends and family. It’s an easy way to enjoy Troy’s many shops, restaurants, historic and cultural sites!www.troymarket.org

Tues, May 10, (5:30 p.m.) The First Reformed Church in Wynantskill continues to serve a FREE pasta dinner each Tuesday evening. Please feel welcome to join them for a good meal and warm fellowship any Tuesday evening. The Church is located on the corner of Church Street and Main Avenue in the village of Wynantskill. Contact: 283-4420.

Wed, May 11, May 18 , May 25, June 01 (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) On Broadway between 3rd and 4th Street, Troy.Farmers Market- Join them every Wednesday, where there will be several local farmers, specialty foods producers.www.troymarket.org

Thurs, May 12, (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Brunswick Community Center, 18 Keyes Lane, Troy.Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinic 2011 Each of the eleven clinics will be staffed by representatives from the County

Department of Health, will provide the appropriate rabies vaccination and booster shots to cats, dogs and ferrets, mandated under the New York State Department of Health. Pets must be secured with a leash or in a carrier, and owners must bring their pet’s most recent immunization certifi cate.Contact: Rensselaer County Department of Health at 270-2655.

Thurs, May 12 (6 - 8 p.m.) The Italian Community Center, 1450 Fifth Avenue, Troy.CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc.The 7th Annual William Pascarell, Person of the Year Celebration Honoring-The Honorable Michael R. McNaulty, Colleen Goldston and Danial Fumarola. The cost is $40 per person, $70 per couple.Contact: 274-2630. www.littleitalytroy.org

Sat, May 14, (10:30 a.m. - N/A) Master Gardeners with the Rensselaer County Division of the Cornell Cooperative Extension will be presenting three gardening workshops at the Lansingburgh Branch, 27 114th Street. Perennials for Sun and Shade, April 30; Watering 101, May 14 and Rock Gardening for Beginners, May 21. Contact: 235-5310.

Sun, May 15, (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.) 475 Dyken Pond RoadCropseyville, New York 12052Birding Basics-This program is for folks who want to learn the beginning basics of birdwatching. Free. Contact: 658-2055. www.dykenpond.org

Wed May 18, 2011 (7 p.m. - N/A) The Grafton Historical Society will hold its May meeting at the Grafton Town Hall on May 18 at 7 PM. The Society will host Charles Ballard. Charlie is a life long resident of Poestenkill. He has been interested in Model T’s since a young boy. He is currently President of the Capital District Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America. He has a number of Model T’s in his collection. Including one that has been in his family since 1926 and a Model T snowmobile. Contact: Dorothy Surprise, [email protected] or at 641-9660. www.graftonny.org/wordpress/historical

Fri, May 20, (6 p.m. - N/A) Enjoy a Giffy’s BBQ dinner at Tamarac Plaza, across from Tamarac School on Route 2. Proceeds support the Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Exchange.Contact: 366-1086.

Sat, May 21, (10:30 a.m. - N/A) Master Gardeners with the Rensselaer County Division of the Cornell Cooperative Extension will be presenting gardening workshops at the Lansingburgh Branch, 27 114th St Watering 101, May 14 and Rock Gardening for Beginners, May 21. Contact: 235-5310.

Sat, May 21 (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville, Birding for 4-H Clubs-Open to all kids and families in 4-H. Pre -registration required $3/member includes materials fee.Contact: 658-2055. www.dykenpond.org

Sat, May 21, (9 AM to 3 PM.) Grafton Lakes State Park.The Grafton Historical Society’s Cemetery Committee and the Grafton Lakes State Park are sponsoring a seminar on cemetery restoration. These seminars are hands on ... you will get dirty..... you will learn techniques in resetting stones, cleaning and adhesive repair. The presenter will be Joe Ferrannini of Grave Stone Matters

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Community Eventsof Hoosick Falls, New York. The class is free but donations are welcome at your discretion. Lunch will be provided.Contact: Dorothy Surprise at 641-9660 or email the historical society at [email protected] with your name, address, email address, phone number and the number of persons attending.

Sat, May 21, (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.) Enjoy Oakwood’s remarkable mix of birds as they return to the cemetery’s varied habitats for spring nesting. Clint Anglin, Naomi Jaffe, Heidi Klinowski and Dick Patrick will lead this annual tour. Spring Bird Walk - Oakwood is home to more than 70 species of birds. . Bring binoculars and wear comfortable shoes. A few loaner binoculars may be available. $12.00 ppContact: 272-7520.Sat, May 21, (1 p.m. - N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park.Treasure Hunt-Using map and compass, fi nd the treasure hidden in the park. Course requires adult participation, but kids fi ve and older will enjoy this adventurous activity. $3/participant. This is a popular program so please pre-register early by calling 279-1155.

Sun, May 22, (11 a.m. - N/A) Community Event/FundraiserGrafton Lakes State Park.Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis. Registration for this 1km fundraising walk begins at 11am. Contact: CFF at 783-7361.

Sun, May 22, (2 p.m. - N/A) 475 Dyken Pond RoadCropseyville, Wildfl owers-An easy walk to identify wildfl owers and other spring plants of the Dyken Pond Center. Free. Contact: 658-2055. www.dykenpond.org

Fri, May 27 (N/A) Camping and Day Use Open Weekends at Cherry Plain State Park. Open daily starting Friday, June 17 to Labor Day. For camping reservations. Swimming open 4th of July Weekend through Labor Day.Contact: 733-5400.www.reserveamerica.com

Fri, May 27 (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Downtown, Troy.Troy Night Out is a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place the last Friday of EVERY month in downtown Troy from 5 - 9 PM. The event regularly draws over 1,000 people onto the streets of Troy, and attendees are able to enjoy over 30 art events, 15 music venues, and over 20 fi ne restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Jump on the Troy Trolley as it makes the rounds of the city, providing free transportation to all event attendees and stopping at major event destinations. The RPI Shuttle is available for RPI students only, providing transportation between campus and Monument Square every hour (during academic year only). Free parking is available on-street and in several city garages. www.troynightout.org

Sat, May 28, (9 a.m. - N/A) Oakwood Cemetery, Troy.Memorial Day Ecumenical Service. Join Oakwood Cemetery and the Veterans of Lansingburgh for their annual graveside Wreath Laying Ceremony, and the placement of fl ags on the gravesites of Veterans in the Soldiers’ Plot. Oakwood President Tom Maggs and fellow trustee Charles R. Johnson, Col. US Army Ret. will offi ciate. Registration is not required, but seating is limited. Contact: 272-7520.

Mon, May 30, (N/A) Grafton Lakes State Park.Memorial Day Sand Sculpture Contest. Prizes for all participants and multiple age categories. Sign up at 12pm at Beach Nature Center and build until 2pm. Judging 2-3pm. Show your creativity and your skill with sand on Long Pond Beach! Contact 279-1155.

Thurs, June 2 (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Poestenkill VFW, 25 Veterans Street, Poestenkill.Rensselaer County Rabies Vaccination Clinic 2011- which will take place at locations throughout Rensselaer County in 2011. Each of the eleven clinics will be staffed by representatives from the County Department of Health, who will provide the appropriate rabies vaccination and booster shots to cats, dogs and ferrets, mandated under the New York State Department of Health. Pets must be secured with a leash or in a carrier, and owners must bring their pet’s most recent immunization certifi cate.Contact: 270-2655.Thurs, June 02 (6 p.m. - 9 p.m) Community Event/FundraiserAmerican Legion in Wynantskill.10th Annual Tribute to Jack Dwyer -Family Sytle Ziti Dinner-$35.00 per person.

Fri, June 3, (9 a.m. - N/A) Community Event-FundraiserTroy Boys & Girls Club1700 7th Ave. Troy, NY 12180Troy Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament –Joe Riley Memorial- - Frear Park- including shotgun start, a round of 18 holes, cart, lunch and awards banquet with barbeque dinner. $125 pp or $400 foursome!Contact: 274-3781. Web Site: www.tbgc.org

Sat, June 4, (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Sunday, June 05, 2011 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Troy Masonic Hall, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy, NYCivil War Encampment, Troy Masonic Hall- Visit the camps, talk to Union and Confederate troops and civilians and Mr. Lincoln. Listen to period music provided by the 77th NY Balladeers. Open and free to the public.Contact: Doug Hull, 518-663-7647 or the Hall, 518-273-0196.

Sunday, June 5, (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Troy Masonic Hall, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy, NYCivil War Encampment, Troy Masonic Hall- Visit the camps, talk to Union and Confederate troops and civilians and Mr. Lincoln. Listen to period music provided by the 77th NY Balladeers. Open and free to the public. Contact: Doug Hull, 518-663-7647 or the Hall, 518-273-0196.

Sun, June 5, (2 p.m. - N/A) Oakwood Cemetery, Troy.Special Day-Special Time Victorian Boxed Lunch /Meet the Women of Oakwood; Costumed Interpreters at Gravesites! Join them for this special treat!! Come to the cemetery for a unique and old-fashioned day in the park. Go back in time as you stroll the grounds of Oakwood Cemetery. Meet some of their famous residents; Betsy Hart, Emma Willard, Mary Warren and many more. Listen as they tell you about their former lives and why they picked Oakwood as their fi nal resting place. Pre-order a box lunch All inclusive price of $25.00 includes Lunch, Cemetery Tour with Costumed Interpreters and a Guided Tour of the Chapel. Costumed Cemetery Tour alone will be $15.00. Children under 12 may go on Cemetery Tour for free. Rain date: June 12th.Contact: 274-8410

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Principal’s ListGrade 12: Shae’ Beaudoin, Kalan Judge, Ma Nada Khaing, Kathleen Kopaskie, Caelin Mooney, Tiff ani Nye, Tiara Riebeling, Labeeb Vasquez.

Grade 11: Ulzii Batdorj, Ryan Carney, Brigit Dominy, Suk Fahnestock, Rebecca Gardner, Jennifer Hayes, Alex Hilstro, Mo Win Htoo, Gabriella Johnson, Allyssa Kelly, Waeya Lin, Angela Nye, Jarrid Wilkinson.

Grade 10: Ryan Boettcher, Sarah Brady, Rebekah Bushey, Katie D’Alessandro, Danielle Decker, Sienna Fahrenkopf, Thwe Thwe Hlaing, John Kenna, Courtney Reed, Elora Repula, Kayley Storms, Najah Vasquez, Garrett Wininger, Naw Paw Law Eh Zan.

Grade 9: Aye Aye Aung, Michelle Cirillo, Rowan Goca, Steven Harwood III, Keila Judge, Tieara Karlquist, Emily Kopaskie, War War Kyaw, Chloe Leonard, Aye Aye Mar, Erika Mitchell, Kathleen Rodriguez, Anumeha Sinha, Ian Stewart, Raynika Wilcox.

Grade 8: Austin Casey, Joshua Cirillo, Gabrielle D’Alessandro, Alyssa Decker, Atoria Elem, Jonathan

Hall, Emily Hemming, Pwint Hnin, Sydney Jerome, Krsna Jevons, Emily Kretzschmar, Aliyah Linnen, Ezra Neal, Kortnee Phillips, Gabrielle Pike, Brian Sousis, Jr., Marcus Woods, Min Yar Zar.

Grade 7: Raven Bushey, Cheyenne Cronin, Marcella Davis, Mae Ann Fahnestock, Christopher Gil, Gabriel Grant, Tyler Harwood, Monica Hood, Zachary Katras, Kyle Miano, Malcomn Mohabir, Patrick Mooney, Anthony Moore, Jr., Keondre’ Nixon, Ciera Perez, Crystal Raff erty, Chelsey Reed, Christopher Spath, Gabriel Stephan.

Honor RollGrade 12: Jason Brown, Connor burns, Rachael Bushey, Emily Dixon, Scott DuLong, Jr., Brittany Hughes, Thaddeus Katras, Ashley LaRose, Keith McElroy, Leslie McKay, Marissa Mendetta, SeanMichael Mendetta, Olivia Repula, Beonca Willett.

Grade 11: Kelsie Burns, Kristie Burrell, Hi-Quavia Griffi n, Daniel Howland, Morning Joy, Jesenia Perez, Jamie Sanchez, Kristyn Smith.

Grade 10: Alyssa Bizzarro, Steven Camburn II, Quinn Doedema, Tristine Ellis, Gino Gigliotti, Cassandra Hemming, Destiny Hempstead, Keith Hughes, Jr., Elijah Hummel, Mary Kramer, Caitlyn LoPresti, Imani Perkins, Jacob Pratt, George Roberts, Jr., Andrew T. Spath, Ashley Stager, Tyler Stasack, Nicole Tomisman.

Grade 9: Aajahle Edmunds, Zachary French, Tyisha Hector, Selena Medina, Karan Patel, Jared Radley, Gabrielle Raymond, Christopher Salvinski.

Grade 8: Eternity Coons, Kurt donner, Dominique Hall, Olivia Knapp, Cheyenne Presti, Curtis Rodriguez, Omiyea Stanford.

Grade 7: Daniel Albright, Htat Aung, Phil Balabala, Elizabeth Brooking, Jah-Mere Coles, Sean Davis, Jr., Tyler Edwards, Quinton Foust, Kya Lu Nee, Alexander Prusky, Jazmine Sousis, Kierra Wynn.

Principal’s Honor Roll - All A’s3rd grade – Abigail Biancaniello4th Grade – Motasam Al Shami, Isabelle Bollman, Max Brady, Izaek Bulibek, Sean Gillan, Catherine LaPorta, Olivia Mangione, Tino Rodriguez, Kieran Teator.

5th Grade- Marcus Allert, Jolyanna Crespo,Michelle Dymond, Raymond Edwards, May Hlaing, Jonas Johnson, Kenneth Kenyon, Zo Ko, Destiny Lippitt, Xavier Nixon, Todd Rider, Siddhartha Sahai, Tyrese Smith, Nicholas Soler, Zarka Tahir, Adrionna Uusitalo.

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Merit Honor Roll – A’s and B’s3rd Grade – Rafa Al Shami, Jada Boniface, Megan Carter, Skylar Cole, Quentin Eriole, Kennedee Grant, Gianna Harwood, Yatanar Htain, Heather Hughes, Andrew Kretzschmar, Eh Doh Kyi, Jordan Monroe, Ethan Patrick, Madison Platt, Hannah Schmick, Laura Snyder, Timothy Stark, Quinton Uusitalo, Jordan Van Wie, Adonis Woods.

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5th Grade- Jade Beaulieu, Madison Berhaupt, Autumn Brown, Angelene Eriole, Justin Hollingshead, Ivan Jerome, Giovita Johnson, Za’Kariya Jones, Htat Lwin, Zachary Mackey, Bryan Mangual, Bryanna Mangual, Dashawn Nelson, Yasmine Noory, Sash Sahai.

6th Grade- Jayda Ackerman, Dean Biancaniello, Dylan Biancaniello, Victoria Brothers, Davontae’ Brown-Forman, Annalise Burdick, Thomas Burgess, Emma Cicchinelli, Savannah Cronin, Destiny Haight, Kendreya Jackson, Selena Maurer, Guy Montgomery IV, Aidan Moore, Benjamin Neal, Ben Newton, Christie Sackett, Shawn Schmick, Mike Stammel, Caitlyn Stuto, Richard Tillman, Jalen Wilcox, Hein Zaw.

Most Improved3rd Grade- Joshua Carofano, Megan Carter, Savannah Snay

4th Grade- Tiarra Dewer, Deondre’ Howard, Hser Roe

5th Grade- Domonick Daury, Ivan Jerome.

6th Grade – Logan Fodor, Destiny Haight, Anthony Starks, Richard Tillman

Perfect Attendance – 1st, 2nd and 3rd QuarterKindergarten- Emily Camburn, Felina DeThomasis, Angelica

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Brunswick..................................................279-3461 X103East Greenbush ............................................... 477-7145North Greenbush ............................................... 283-4306Rensselaer ....................................................... 462-4266Schodack .................................................. 477-7590Troy ......................................................... 270-4541CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ............................... 274-7020Gas Emergency .................................... 1-800-982-2345FIRE EMERGENCY .....................................................911In East Greenbush .................................... 479-1212

FIRE DEPARTMENTS-NON EMERGENCYBrunswick............................................................911East Greenbush-main number .......................... 479-4168DeFreestville .............................................. 286-3612Wynantskill ............................................... 286-5506Rensselaer .................................................. 463-2883Schodack ................................................... 477-4215Clinton Heights Fire Dept. ........................ 465-3990Best Luther non-emergency ............................. 283-5641Troy ................................................................ 270-4471

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTBrunswick..................................................279-3461 X117East Greenbush ..............................................477-6103North Greenbush .............................................283-3921Rensselaer ................................................462-5515Schodack ..................................................766-4000Troy ......................................................... 270-4579

LIBRARYBrunswick...................................................279-4023East Greenbush ............................................. 477-7476North Greenbush .......................................... 283-0303Rensselaer ................................................. 462-1193Schodack .................................... 766-2715 (Nassau)Troy ................................. 235-5310/274-1822/274-7071POISON CENTER ...................................1-800-336-6997

POST OFFICESBrunswick/Cropseyville...................................279-1220East Greenbush .............................................477-5212Wynantskill ..............................................283-5678Rensselaer ................................................449-5012Schodack ..................................................732-2017Troy .........................................................272-7300

POLICE EMERGENCY ............. 911IN EAST GREENBUSH ...................................... 479-1212

POLICE NON-EMERGENCYNYS Troopers at Brunswick............................ 279-4426East Greenbush ............................................ 479-2525North Greenbush- main number .................... 283-5323Rensselaer ................................................. 462-7451Schodack .................................................. 477-8077Troy ......................................................... 270-4411

SCHOOL DISTRICTSBrittonkill School District....................................279-4600East Greenbush ............................................. 477-2755North Greenbush ............................................ 283-6748Rensselaer .................................................. 465-6871Schodack .................................................. 732-2124Troy ......................................................... 271-5200

Theatre: Circle Theatre Players presents Hart’s Tavern, a world premier musical written by local playwright/musician Diane Doring. Directed by Cheryl Charbonneau the production opens June 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 8pm and June 5 & 12 at 2:30pm. Tickets are $16 , under 18-$10, and reservations can be made at 518-674-2007 or www.slca-ctp.org. There is plenty of free parking.

Sundays at the Center presents a photography workshop with Jim Craner on Sunday, May 1 at 1:30pm. Nature, wildlife and travel photographer Jim Craner returns to SLCA with a second digital photography workshop. Jim will illustrate his talk with his own photographs, give instruction, and take questions. $5 pp, ages 12 and up.

The Gallery presents the monotypes of Yvonne Welch from April 1 - May 15. A free and open to the public artist reception will be on Sunday, April 10 from 1 - 3pm. Gallery hours Wed. & Fri. 10-12pm and Sundays 1-3pm.

Music: Squire Jacob Concert Series presents Sparky and Rhonda Rucker on April 23 at 8pm. Their music includes a variety of old-time blues, slave songs, Appalachian music, spirituals, ballads, work songs, Civil War music, cowboy music, railroad songs, and a few of their own original compositions. Tickets are $16, 18 and under $10.

Summer Youth Programs: Classes are open for registration and offerings include Creative Movement, Building Blocks of Music, Filmmaking, Hip Hop and Zumba, and Creative Clay. Youth Theatre Players, open to ages 9 - 12 will present the world premier performances of ‘A Not So Grimm Tale’, written by Sue Frost and Val Kavanaugh. Visit www.slca-ctp.org to register.

The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is located at 2880 NY 43, one-half mile east of the blinking light in Averill Park, NY. Call 518-674-2007 or visit www.slca-ctp.org

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