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WORDS TO THE WISE for MayBy Shanon of Seraphims Keep
For the most part we are programmed to believe that our family
and close friends are who ultimately want what is good for us. When
you need advice, ask your parents, your sibling, that favorite
uncle or aunt, and in many cases, that is most certainly true. But
interesting enough, the very attraction of turning to those who
know us best for help is because they know and understand you and
want what is good for you, based on, who they know you to be. But
what if the you that they know, isnt working for you now? Those
closest to us, and I think this in on unconscious level for the
most part, want us to stay the person they know as a way to keep us
safe. I dont know how many times, even now, family will say to me,
oh you are getting so thin! I know I need to lose another 20 lbs,
but those comments affect me and at some level I stop doing what I
know I need to do, to calm them.
Its lonely taking things on by yourself, and family and old
friends are an easy support system but sometimes tuning to
others who dont know you, for guidance, is a much better solution
if you are trying to change. They will see you as a clean slate not
their daughter/friend who has had such a tough life and is doing so
well, considering.
This May, reach out to the support system you have within the
structure of your community for input and help. Reach out to those
who are not emotionally invested in your staying the same, but more
in you being the best you can be, for yourself.
You will always be you, at your core. Change doesnt change you
it only creates opportunity for you to fi nd new ways of living
your life and leading the way for those you love, to do the same.
HAVE A HAPPY MAY!!
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSTOWN HALL-CLERKS
OFFICE
East Greenbush ........................................
477-7145North Greenbush .....................................
283-4306Rensselaer
................................................. 462-4266Schodack
.................................................. 477-7590Troy
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270-4541CHAMBER OF COMMERCE .............. 274-7020Gas Emergency
.............................. 1-800-982-2345FIRE EMERGENCY
.........................................911In East Greenbush
.................................... 479-1212
FIRE DEPARTMENTS-NON EMERGENCYEast Greenbush-main number
.................. 479-4168DeFreestville
............................................. 286-3612Wynantskill
.............................................. 286-5506Rensselaer
................................................. 463-2883Schodack
.................................................. 477-4215Clinton
Heights Fire Dept. ....................... 465-3990Best Luther
non-emergency ...................... 283-5641Troy
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270-4471
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTEast Greenbush
........................................477-6103North Greenbush
.....................................283-3921Rensselaer
................................................462-5515Schodack
..................................................766-4000Troy
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270-4579
LIBRARYEast Greenbush ........................................
477-7476North Greenbush .....................................
283-0303Rensselaer
................................................. 462-1193Schodack
.................................... 766-2715 (Nassau)Troy
........................ 235-5310/274-1822/274-7071POISON CENTER
.....................1-800-336-6997
POST OFFICESEast Greenbush
........................................477-5212Wynantskill
..............................................283-5678Rensselaer
................................................449-5012Schodack
..................................................732-2017Troy
.........................................................272-7300POLICE
EMERGENCY ..................................... 911IN EAST
GREENBUSH ......................... 479-1212
POLICE NON-EMERGENCYEast Greenbush
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main number .............. 283-5323Rensselaer
................................................. 462-7451Schodack
.................................................. 477-8077Troy
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........................................ 477-2755North Greenbush
..................................... 283-6748Rensselaer
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A message from OUR TOWNEDear Readers - May brings us so many
things - great weather, outside fun, gardening, plans for the
summer and for Our Towne a new look! We have updated our look with
not only a new logo and super graphics, but also more community
information than ever! Rensselaer County has so much to offer that
every month we are growing with information, readers and
advertisers! We will keep bringing our readers good news and our
advertisers great prices and results! We are dedicated to help our
locally owned businesses to keep going in this tough economy and
afford to advertise! We are also determined to bring our readers
the best information about the local community - things to do...
where to shop...interesting articles - all from local people. Our
Towne has added a Woman Owned Business page this month that
features a short article from
businesses that are locally owned. As Our Towne is also a
locally owned business, we too feel the effects of the economy and
know the struggles small businesses are going through...thats why
we are here for you! Have a Happy Month of May and we will be back
in your homes and businesses next month. See you in June!
Ginny, Linda, Dolores, Sandy, Betsy & Dino
PublisherGinny Siciliano
522-0575 or [email protected]
[email protected]
Graphic DesignDino Rigatoni
Our Towne Mailing addressesOur TowneSuite #153
596 Columbia TpkeEast Greenbush, NY 12061
orPO Box 356 Delmar, NY 12054
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May is...National Cancer Research Month
Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) Awareness Month National Arthritis
Month
Heal The Children Month Meditation Month
National Stroke Awareness Month Bicycle Safety Month
High Blood Pressure Education Month Clean Air Month
Get Caught Reading Month National Teen Self-Esteem Month
Family Wellness Month Mental Health Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Older Americans
Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month National Motorcycle Safety
Month
Healthy Vision Month
Polsinello Fuels services not only homes and businesses but also
historic buildings like Cohoes Music Hall. Their trained staff can
handle any heating or cooling issue. They offer specials to help
customers save on energy costs. Check out their ad this month for
money saving programs and plans that offer price protection and
savings of up to 15 cents per gallon.
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Troy Savings Bank
Music HallEvents Calendar
Commercial Residential THX Home Theater
Vintage Equipment Sales and ServiceShowroom and Service Located
in Troy, NYwww.dalbec.com / [email protected] / 518.272.7098
Providing the original DALBEC LoudspeakersFor Troy Music Hall
Since 1998
5/11/2010 at 12:00 PM Music at Noon: Phil Minissale
Young acoustic bluesman. This is a FREE event
( no ticket is necessary).
Some things will never change ~ Nelson and Don still helping
kids is certainly one of them
Please join us for the NINTH ANNUALNELSON WILKINSON ~ J. DONALD
LEAHEY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLF OUTING Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sycamore Country Club (Route 143 in Ravena)11:00 a.m.
registration and lunch 12-noon shotgun start
Four-person scramble/$80 per golfer includes: Lunch, cart and 18
holes of golf, contests, (long drives, skins, etc.)
door prizes, and dinner immediately following.
Please make check payable to:Nelson Wilkinson~J. Donald Leahey
Scholarship Fund
Call Bryan at 434-6160 or Chris at 433-9798 tor
reservations.
50 cent kids classes (includes materials)
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For More Information, Call:488-0080 or 477-7138
Eat in or Take Out Spaghetti Dinner The Maplewood Volunteer Fire
Department Womens Auxiliary will be sponsoring their annual
spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Sat, May 8 from 4 to 7 pm.
The dinner will consist of spaghetti, homemade meatballs, salad,
bread and dessert. You may eat the dinner at the fi rehouse on
Route 32 or you can take it with you. Adult tickets are $7 and
children under 5
years old are $4. Contact 273-3847.
"You don't' have to host a Gold Party - we have them here
Thursdays from 5-8 trade in your gold for best prices! Come alone
or invite all your friends! Top dollar paid. Call to reserve your
space or your party."
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MUSIC: Bob Franke on Sat., May 8 at 8pm. He has been writing
songs for over 45 years.Tickets $16 for reserv call 518-674-2007 or
www.slca-ctp.org.
THEATRE: Circle Theatre Players presents the classic The Hound
of the Baskervilles from May 14 - 23. Follow the great detective
Sherlock Holmes as he solves the crime. Tickets $16 for res. call
or www.slca-ctp.org or 518-674-2007. GALLERY will exhibit until May
15 art from the East Bank Arts Alliance. These local artists who
live and work largely in Rensselaer County
On May 16 - June 30 the gallery will exhibit the paintings of
Lisa Weinblatt. Artist reception will be held on Sun, May 30 from 1
- 3pm. Regular gallery hours are Wed. and Fri. 10am - noon and
Sundays from 1 - 3pm and by appt.
Sundays at the Center: On May 2 at 1:30pm Linda VanAlystyne will
present a needle felting workshop. Register at www.slca-ctp.org or
518-674-2007. On June 6 at 1:30pm magician, Jim Snack, brings his
talents to the SLCA. Reg is needed for this free show. A 45 min.
workshop will follow the show for $5.
Summer Youth Programs: Sign up now for summer youth workshops.
July 5 -Aug 1. Spaces are limited - sign up now! SAVE THE DATE:
Thurs, Aug 19 for Third Annual A Taste of Sand Lake, sample
delicious fare from local restaurants and mingle with friends and
support the arts!
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 for more information and to
make reservations.
Sand Lake Center for the
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On April 30th RCSD held the Relay for Life Purple Day. All
proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Societys Relay for
Life.
Relay for Life this year will be June 5-6 at Rensselaer High
School- festivities start at 6:30pm.
If you would like to participate in the Relay for Life contact
Denise Wright in the high school or register at
www.relayforlife.org/rensselaerNY. The cost is $10 and that
includes the price for a
t-shirt.__________________________________________
At the 2010 Rensselaer County Outstanding Student &
Educators Awards Ceremony, Rensselaer High School nominees: Ma Nada
Khaing, Ms. Jennifer Drautz, and Kathleen Kopaskie were honored for
their contributions to their school and their community. Each year,
the Greenbush Area and Troy Family YMCAs sponsor an annual ceremony
where each high school in the area can highlight the
accomplishments of their students and educators. Ma Nada Khaing
(nominated by Mrs. Tricia Steck), was honored for her many
volunteer accomplishments including her work within the Burmese
community teaching English to children and adults. Ma Nada is a
member of the National Honor Society and consistently carries an
academic average in the high 90s. Ms. Drautz (nominated by Mr.
Stephen Rees) was honored for her many contributions to Rensselaer
Middle and High Schools. Most notably, Ms. Drautz was recognized
for starting the tradition of ninth grade students attending
the
Presidential Inauguration. Kathleen Kopaskie (nominated by Mrs.
Denise Wright) was recognized for her leadership skills and her
involvement in many volunteer opportunities both at school and in
the community including: the Albany City Rescue Mission and the
Rensselaers First Presbyterian Church. Kathleen is the President of
Key Club and a member of the National Honor Society.
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CASDAs Scholars Recognition ProgramThis Business Education
Partnership recognizes outstanding graduating seniors from Capital
Region and are invited on the basis of scholarship and service to
attend the annual Scholars Recognition Dinner. Each student chooses
as a guest the one elementary or secondary school teacher who has
had the greatest infl uence on that student. Rensselaer High School
was proud to recognize Tiffany White, senior, for her outstanding
academic achievement. At the time of this award, Tiffany had a
cumulative high school average of 98.39 and was ranked #1 in the
class of 2010. In addition to her academic achievement, Tiffany is
a well-rounded student who has participated in Key Club,
Masterminds, S.A.D.D., Student Council, and National Honor Society.
Tiffany has been accepted to The College of St. Rose in the fall.
Tiffany chose as her guest Ms. Linda Kennedy, a high school
mathematics teacher and high school team leader. Tiffany, wrote a
short statement , Ms. Kennedy is the type of teacher who not only
challenges her students mathematically, but also encourages them to
strive for academic excellence. Tiffany, her family, and Ms.
Kennedy attended the Scholars Recognition Dinner on April 21st.
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Rensselaer Public LibraryPreschool story-time is every Wed at 11
am. No reg.
Friends of the Library Book Sale- May 14-15. Fri 1-8 PM, Sat 9-3
PM. Call for details.
Daytime Computer Class- Intro to computers- Thurs, May 13 at 2
PM. Call to sign up.
Computer Class- Social Networks- Thurs, May 20 at 6:30 PM. Learn
about what social networks are and how you can use them. Call to
sign up.
Create a Movie- May 17-21 from 3-4. Help create a commercial for
the library's summer reading program and learn about making videos.
Family Story-time- Sat, May 22 at 1 PM. kids age 2-8 families
Daytime Movie- Fri, May 28 at 2 PM. Movie to be announced.
The 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
Http://www.uhls.org/Rensselaer/blog.
Let us make your hectic weekend a little easier. Your
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We (Michael Cristo and Ann Taylor) have created a blog devoted
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YOU--East Greenbush residents! Please visit us at
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anonymous and still weigh in on the town's events and issues. It
truly is the "Good, the Bad and the Ugly" of East Greenbush! Read
what your neighbors are saying and learn what concerns them about
East Greenbush.So pull up the East Greenbush blog and talk to us.We
look forward to hearing from you!Ann Taylor & Michael P.
Cristo, Jr.
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ASK THE
ATTORNEYWith Paul Czech Esq.
Lotus Beads
It's easy to blame lawyers for the glut of frivolous lawsuits
that clog the calendars and dockets of judges in courtrooms across
the nation. That blame, however, would be misplaced. My practice
experience has taught me that the public is far more responsible
for this crisis than the legal profession ever could be. Think
about it - lawyers act on what they are told by their clients. And
let's not imagine that clients don't lie to their lawyers because
they do. All the time. If you want to fault lawyers (and I know you
do) you can criticize them for not removing the cases from the
Courts quickly after they fi nd out that their lawsuit has no
merits. And, honestly, that's not entirely their fault either. Once
we attorneys take on a client's representation and fi le a
complaint on their behalf, removing yourself from the case can only
be done with the Court's permission. That means that a petition has
to be drafted and fi led with the Court and a hearing must be
called so the Judge can hear evidence before granting the lawyer's
request to withdraw from the action. And, of course, the lawyer is
bound by attorney-client privilege or confi dentiality which
prevents the lawyer from disclosing anything that he or she learned
during the course of the representation he or she is looking to get
out of. The process can be a slow and tricky one to say the
least.
All lawyers have been duped at one time or another, by a client
who was particularly good at misrepresenting the truth. I had a
client a few years back who was involved in a car accident while
travelling between two of her employers work locations. The client,
who was driving a co-worker from one place to the other, claimed
that she was hit in the rear while waiting for a light to change.
She claimed that immediately after the accident took place the car
that hit her fl ed the scene. She also claimed she was pushed into
the car in front of her by the rear-end impact but the person in
the car she hit advised that they had no auto
insurance and they left the scene before the police could arrive
to write up a report.
None of this is unusual, particularly for an inner-city auto
accident. But what was unusual is that my clients passenger wasn't
corroborating her story. She described everything in the same way
except that she described my client as responsible for the entire
collision. According to her passenger, my client was on her cell
phone with an appointment calendar opened in front of her while she
was driving at the time that she hit the rear of the vehicle in
front of her. The passenger did confi rm that they were hit in the
rear by a vehicle that later fl ed the scene.
So why did I take the case? I had represented the client before
so she got points from me as far as credibility was concerned. And
she told a very convincing story as to why the passenger was making
her side of things up citing a long rivalry at work with the
passenger looking to get her hands on my clients higher paying job.
It's true, things were starting to smell a bit funny, but there
wasn't enough to fl at out call my client a liar just yet so we
proceeded with the case. Which all seemed to be going well.
Depositions were taken, statements were given, papers had been fi
led and we got to the point where settlement should be
discussed.
And it wasn't. The Defense Attorney just kept avoiding the
issue. So I got impatient after months of delay and I pushed him on
the issue. That's when he disclosed to me that he had concerns
about my clients educational background. This was old news to me -
the issue came up early on in the case and I had my client get a
letter from the Dean of the school at the university she attended
who verifi ed that my client had graduated and earned a Masters
Degree. Now I was hearing that the Defense Attorney was not satisfi
ed with the written proof I had supplied. We
exchanged words, I got off the phone and immediately pulled the
Dean's letter from my fi le. And then I called the Dean. The Dean
was familiar with my client but not because she had graduated with
a Masters Degree, but, rather, because she had worked in her offi
ce as an administrative assistant some years ago. After checking my
client's academic record, I was advised by the Dean that she had
never graduated from that university with any kind of a degree let
alone a Masters Degree. Her only academic involvement with the
university was through one solitary class she had taken and dropped
out of mid-semester. Clearly, as an admin, she had access to the
dean's stationery which she had stolen and had been using to
fabricate an educational background she simply never had.
Needless to say, that case was settled for a nominal fee
(nuisance value as they refer to it in insurance circles) and I
parted ways with that client for good. Why did anyone pay out
anything on this claim? That's easy - even liars are injured in car
accidents. The client's problems with truthfulness didn't change
that there was an auto accident. What it did do was make it hard to
believe that a Judge or a Jury would ever believe her, making her
chances of getting a suitable recovery for her damages virtually
impossible. And that is how it should be.
So remember - it's not a good thing to lie to your lawyer. And
if you are and you haven't been discovered yet, rest assured, you
will be. My experiences have proven that to be the case every time.
Next month, more interesting tales about the practice of law.
Paul Czech, Esq. Paul Czech & Associates
518-203-103668 Indian Pipe Drive
Wynantskill, NY 12198www.paulczechlaw.com
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Satchel, at 147 Remsen Street in Cohoes, is a boutique that
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Cohoes Woman - Owned Businesses
ROADSIDE CHICKEN BBQ A benefi t for Cerebral Palsy
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open from dawn to dusk.
May 2Falls View Park Open HouseWhere: Falls View ParkBrookfi eld
Renewable Power will be sponsoring a small, family-oriented opening
ceremony with a special presentation beginning at 4PM.
May 5, 12, 19, 26 Teen ClubWhere: Cohoes Public Library 6
7:30PMActivities include Book Club, Scavenger Hunts, Debates, Movie
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for class schedule and registration.
May 10 & 24Memoir & Poetry Writing WorkshopWhere: Cohoes
Public Library 6 7:30PMAdvance registration required. Call
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May 15Cohoes Spring Cleanup DayWhere: Lansing Park (Enter on
James Street) 8AM 3PM
All passenger vehicles will be allowed at no cost on this day. A
$10 fee for pickup trucks & a $20 fee for any vehicle with a
trailer. A $50 fee for any UHAULs.
May 17"Around the World in Cohoes" - Children of Tibet6
7:30PMOne woman's journey alone into the Himalayan Mountains of
Northern India and her experience of the Dalai Lama and some of the
more than 17,000 Tibetan refugee children who live in India.
May 17Memorial Day Parade 7PMThe parade will commence at West
End Park and will fi nish at Canal Square.
May 22Benefi t in Memory of Zachary HillWhere: Ukrainian Park 1
7PMThe picnic fundraiser will be $20 upon entrance with food from 2
5 PM, drinks and entertainment all evening. All proceeds will
benefi t Zachs newborn daughter, Briana.
Cohoes Farmers' Market
Every Friday from 4-7PM at the Remsen Street Municipal Parking
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Bocker the LabradoodleWith the preview of Summer, mom broke out
my backyard wading pool and did I have fun! Great way to cool off.
Swimming in the lake can't be far behind.
Thanks to my friends at the Boys and Girls Club for inviting me
back to visit during their after school program. I even came face
to face with their pet chinchillas, who weren't too sure about my
big face staring into their cage. Paws for a Cause at the Empire
State Plaza was another fun event. Glad I could help out my friends
at the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society by signing some
pawtographs and raffl ing off a Bocker plus puppy for donations.
Gave a lot of kisses too and got to visit all the great exhibitors
there. Our friend Bill Berloni was there and put on an exhibition
of how he trains dogs to be in Broadway Shows. All his dogs are
rescues and they have appeared in such plays as Annie and Legally
Blond and Wizard of Oz. What fun!
What a great book party for our friend, Sheryl Matthys' new
release "Leashes and Lovers, What Your Dog Can Teach You About
Love, Life and Happiness. I'm included in the book as well as a
photo of me and one of my Tail Wagging Tutor students! Of course, I
pawtographed a copy and sent it to her as a surprise.
This is the time of the year for lots of Walks for causes
support..am glad to be supporting The Autism Connection, Bark for
Life (American Cancer Society), the Humane Society and Guiding Eyes
for the Blind. I know I'll be making lots of new friends along the
way!
OK..so it's time for all my pals to get their humans to enter
them in a really cool contest. As you know, I am SpokesDog for Dogs
In Party Hats. My gelato (ice cream) fl avor, Bocker's
Labradoodlicious Swirl, has been the biggest seller so far this
year and it is YUMMY! It's now time for dog owners across the
country to unleash their imaginations in a whimsical contest called
Dogs in Party Hats that doubles as a fundraiser for the
internationally accredited nonprofi t guide dog school Guiding Eyes
for the Blind. The event, now in its second year, represents a
unique and innovative partnership between contest creator and
sponsor Via Vanti! Restaurant & Gelateria and Guiding Eyes for
the Blind. So I'm asking all my friends to have their humans take a
photo of them in their "party" attire; think of an ice cream fl
avor that best represents you, and upload the photo at the Dogs In
Party Hats website, http://www.dogsinpartyhats.com. Contest will be
open until November, and then twelve winners will be picked, one
for each month of 2011 and their gelato fl avors will be created
and featured at the restaurant. Their photos will also be featured
on the website and on Facebook for all to admire.Visit Bockers
Doodleland at http://www.bocker.tv for more information and photos
on all that's going and dont forget
to check out my store! You can fi nd me on Facebook and Twitter
too. If you have any questions for me or would like to contact me
about booking an appearance, please e-mail me at:
[email protected].
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Are You Ready for a Puppy or Dog?1) Time Commitment: How much
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Cost: Can you afford a dog? Getting the puppy or dog is not the big
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supplies, food, vet bills, etc.4) Housing: Can you properly house
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proper housing. If you cannot make a dog a family member, keep him
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Some breeds require a lot of exercise daily both physical and
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even hairless breeds! Think about this before you choose your breed
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If you would like to meet Basil and Abby or any of our other
pets available for adoption, please visit the Mohawk & Hudson
River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY
12204. If you have questions, please call 518/434-8128.
Pet AdoptionHi! I`m Abby, a lovely young Shepherd mix . Even
though my previous owners found me to be well-behaved and good with
older children, they didn`t have enough time for me so they brought
me here. The assessment team also said that I`m a
good girl, but perhaps too active for small children. Please
come and visit me! I`ll sit up smartly for you and maybe you`ll
take me home!
Howdy, Im big Basil and I sure am an armful. My coat is grey
with pale orange, and you can call me a tortoiseshell. I have
lovely pale green eyes. My former family brought me to the shelter
but I have no idea why. Im a friendly puss who
enjoys company and being petted. Ill happily purr for you and
rub around. Im a bit too large to enjoy being picked up, so you can
just scratch my cheeks. For a gal my age of 8 I adjust to changes
well, so I know we will all be happy when I go home with you!
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ASHLEY is a 10 year old shepherd-husky mix. She came to
Peppertree because her owner was moving and was going to bring her
to a shelter where her chances of being adopted were slim. A
neighbor took her in but could not keep her and she was brought to
Peppertree. Ashley is a bit confused with all the changes but is
very good with people and loves older kids (10+). She is a bit of a
dominant/alpha-wanna-be dog, so she does not do well in a home with
other dominant dogs. She would do best in a home with more docile
dogs or as an only dog and should be placed without cats. Ashley is
housetrained and besides being so beautiful, she is a very smart
girl and responsive to training.
If you would like more information about Ashley, call Peppertree
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Rescue me!
I might be a tiny bit shy when I fi rst go to a new place
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cuddles. I like to snuggle with my foster mom on the couch or
the bed, and will follow her around to keep her company. Im playful
and like the other cats in my foster home, but Im also very good at
relaxing and hanging out on the cat tree. I havent been around kids
(or dogs!) and may be a little shy for really young children, but
should be fi ne with older
kids as long as they dont chase me. I would be better in a home
with a feline buddy to keep me company I get lonely by myself. If
Im a little shy when I fi rst go to your house, just give me about
24 hours to adjust and feed me some treats a couple of times, and
Ill soon be your new best friend! To fi nd out more about me or to
arrange to meet me, please call Heather at 339-3315.
Rescue me!
"Help us fi nd our Fur-ever homes....we want to spend our lives
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I Am Your Dog(Authors note: A friend shared this with me, and I
just had to pass it on.)
I am your dog, and I have a little something Id like to whisper
in your ear. I know that you humans lead busy lives. Some have to
work, some have children to raise. It always seems like you are
running here and there, often much too fast, often never noticing
the truly grand things in life. Look down at me now, while you sit
there at your computer. See the way my dark brown eyes look at
yours? They are slightly cloudy now. That comes with age. The gray
hairs are beginning to ring my soft muzzle. You smile at me; I see
love in your eyes. What do you see in mine? Do you see a spirit? A
soul inside, who loves you as no other could in the world? A spirit
that would forgive all trespasses of prior wrong doing for just a
simple moment of your time?
That is all I ask. To slow down, if even for a few minutes, to
be with me. So many times you have been saddened by the words you
read on that screen, of others of my kind, passing. Sometimes we
die young and oh so quickly, sometimes so suddenly it wrenches your
heart out of your throat. Sometimes, we age so slowly before your
eyes that you may not even seem to know until the very end, when we
look at you with grizzled muzzles and cataract clouded eyes. Still
the love is always there, even when we must take that long sleep,
to run free in a distant land. I may not be here tomor-row; I may
not be here next week. Someday you will shed the water from your
eyes, that humans have when deep grief fi lls their souls, and you
will be angry at yourself that you did not have just one more day
with me.
Because I love you so, your sorrow touches my spirit and grieves
me. We have NOW, together. So come, sit down here next to me on the
fl oor, and look deep into my eyes. What do you see? If you look
hard and deep enough we will talk, you and I, heart to heart. Come
to me not as alpha or as trainer or even Mom or Dad. Come to me as
a living soul and stroke my fur and let us look deep into one
anothers eyes and talk. I may tell you something about the fun of
chasing a tennis ball, or I may tell you something profound about
myself, or even life in general. You decided to have me in your
life because you wanted a soul to share such things with. Someone
very different from you, and here I am.
I am a dog, but I am alive. I feel emotion, I feel physical
senses, and I can revel in the differences of our spirits and
souls. I do not think of you as a dog on two feet? I know what you
are and who you are. You are human, in all your quirkiness, and I
love you still.
Now, come sit with me, on the fl oor. Enter my world, and let
time slow down if only for 15 minutes. Look deep into my eyes, and
whisper into my ears. Speak with your heart, with your joy, and I
will know your true self. We may not have tomorrow, but we do have
today, and life is oh so very short. So please . . . come sit with
me now and let us share these precious moments we have
together.Love, on behalf of canines everywhere,
Your Dog(Author Unknown)
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Our summer day camp will operate from 6/28/10-8/20/10 at Green
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Children who are entering grades 18 are eligible to participate
in the summer camp program. We take
weekly field trips and oer a wide variety of recreation
activities and enrichment programs, including swim lessons. At an
additional cost we provide extended
morning and afternoon care. Additionally, we oer a
Leader-In-Training Program for adolescents, ages 13-15.
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Health & Wellness Hospice Offi ce at 295 Valley View Blvd.,
Rensselaer. Wave Riders Program for Grieving Children. Thursdays
starting April 15 through May 20 the program of peer support
groups, for children in grades K through 8th grade will take place.
Call Will Hannah at 285-8100.
Thurs, May 06,(10a.m.- 12 p.m.) History Sand Lake Center For the
Arts Advances in camcorder and computer technology have made it
possible for family members to professionally document and edit
their history. call 674-2007. www.slca-ctp.org
Fri, May 7 (6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Community Event/Fundraiser The
Sage Colleges Troy CampusAggie Stillman Room in the Robison
Athletic CenterDivision and First Street, TroyARKFEST 10-A
FUNDRAISER TO KEEP THE ARK AFLOAT. Tickets: $25.00 per person Enjoy
an evening of open bar, delicious hors doeuvres, silent & live
auction, a chance on a great DOOR PRIZE and good company!
Sat, May 8 (8 p.m. - N/A) Community Event 110 8th street, EMPAC
Building, Troy, NY. Concert Hall SOLOS2. In the SOLOS2 series, a
diverse array of performers will guide listeners through aural
space, using strings, brass, percussion, amplifi cation, and voices
to fully explore the potentials of timbre and musical
directionality. all 518.276.4135. http://empac.rpi.edu/
Sat, May 8, May 15, May 22(9a.m. - 1p.m.) Farmers Market
Riverfront Park, Front StreetTroy More than 50 local farmers,
specialty foods producers, bakers and artisans provide the Capital
Region's freshest local meats, eggs, fruits and vegetables,
naturally raised meat and poultry, artisan breads, cheeses, baked
goods, New York State wine, handmade soaps, pottery, crafts and
much more! ! Local community groups, kids events and music at every
market. www.troymarket.org
Sat, May8,(8 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment Sand Lake
Center For the Arts
Description: Squire Jacob Concert-Bob Franke- call 674-2007.
www.slca-ctp.org
Sat, May 8, 2010 (7 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Saturday, May 15 Sat, May 22
Sat, May 29Shopping Market Place in Troy Little Itlay, (Hill Street
between Washington and Liberty). Spring into Action! City Wide
Garage Sale every Saturday in May. call Andrea 470-7369 or All
Blues at 272-4972.
Mon, May 10 (4 p.m. 6:30 p.m.) Community Event Eagle Mills
Christian Church, 1 Maple Avenue, Corner of Rt 2 and Maple Avenue
in Troy will be holding a Chicken - - Biscuit Dinner. contact
518-279-1588.
Wed, May 12 (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.) Community Event East Greenbush
Community Library, 10 Community Way, Rensselaer. Town of East
Greenbush Seniors will now have a meeting place to socialize and
have a couple of hours of fun. This is a brand new happening!
Thurs, May 13, (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Tues, May 18(3:30 p.m. - 7:00
p.m.) Thursday, May 27, 2010 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) History Sand
Lake Center For the Arts Description: Advances in camcorder and
computer technology have made it possible for family members to
professionally document and edit their history. call 674-2007.
www.slca-ctp.org
Fri, May 14, (8 p.m. - N/A) Sat, May 15, (8 p.m. - N/A)Sun, May
16 (2:30 p.m. - N/A)Friday, May 21, 2010 (8:00 p.m. - N/A)
Saturday, May 22, , Sun, May 23, 2010 (2:30 p.m. - N/A)
Music & Entertainment Sand Lake Center for the Arts. The
hound of the Baskervilles For additional information, please call
518-674-2007. www.slca-cpt.org
Fri, May 14, (5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Fri, May 28, 2010 (5:30 p.m. -
8:00 p.m.) Community Event-Fundraiser The Stephentown Valley Rod
and Gun Club on Rt. 43 in West Stephentown will be holding Fish Fry
and More 766-5350.
Sat, May 15, (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Community Event 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. www. t royny.gov /v i s i t t r oy /fi
shingtournament.html
Sat, May 15, (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Community Event Oakwood
Cemetery. Please use their Oakwood Avenue Entrance on Oakwood
Avenue (Rte. 40). Tour Oakwoods natural areas with Warren F.
Broderick as he introduces you to common and unusual native and
escaped plants call 800-556-6273. www.oakwoodcemetery.org
Sat, May 15 (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Education 146 Speigletown Road,
Troy, NY 12182 Speigletown District Volunteer-Fire Company -6 Hour
Defensive Driving Class. NYS approved call Kim Franklin at (518)
470-7477 or email at [email protected].
Sat, May 15(11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Community Event- Sgt. Walter A.
Adams American Legion Post 1021 will be holding a Chicken BBQ. The
cost remains at $4. call the Post at 674-2309.
Mon, May 17 (9 a.m. N/A) Sports/Fundraiser The Commission on
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Opportunity will hold its fi rst Spring Swing Golf Outing at
Burden Lake County Club. The proceeds from this event will go for
the soon-to-be built Southern Rensselaer County Family resource
Center which will be located in the Schodack/Nassau area. Entry
fees will be $125 for individual golfers and $500 for foursomes.
please contact Nancy Rice at 272-6012, ext. 274 or go to
www.ceo-cap.org. www.ceo-cap.org
Community Event The Averill Park High School Orchestra annual
benefi t chicken barbecue. call Sharon at 542-8890 or email Sharon
at [email protected].
Thurs, May 20 (7p.m. - 8:30p.m.) History Rensselaer
CountyHistorical Society57 Second Street, Troy READING BETWEEN THE
LINES BOOK GROUP: call 518-272-7232 x17. www.rchsonline.org
Fri, May 21(7:30 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment First
United Presbyterian Church, 1915 Fifth Avenue, Troy. Neighbors
Establishing Support in Troy (NEST) presents: 3rd Annual Gospel
Benefi t Concert. call 518-272-2771 Ext. 14 www.unitedprestroy.org
Fri, May 21 (4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.) Community Event The Kiwanis Club
of Troy will
be hosting a Giffys Chicken BBQ at St. Michaels Church at 175
Williams Road off Route 4 by Hudson Valley Community College. Eat
in or take out. call 729-6866 for tickets.
Sat, May 22 (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.) Community Event Oakwood Cemetery.
Please use their Oakwood Avenue Entrance on Oakwood Avenue (Rte.
40). Spring Bird Walk Enjoy Oakwoods remarkable mix of birds as
they return to the cemeterys varied habitats for spring nesting.
call 800-556-6273. www.oakwoodcemetery.org
Sat, May 22 (12 Noon - N/A) Community Event-Fundraiser Troy
Bowl, Troy. "Bowling for Recreation". South Central Recreational
Center Summer Program. call 326-0415 or contact
[email protected]
Thurs, May 27 (8:30a.m. - 1p.m.) Health & Wellness
SPEIGLETOWN FIREHOUSE146 SPEIGLETOWN ROADROUTE 40, TROY Celebrate
the 50th Anniversary of CPR! Free CPR Course.
Thurs, May 27 (4 - 7 p.m.) Community Event Historic Sage,
Washington Park & Pottery Districts of downtown Troy. The
Friends of Prospect Park Invite all to the 11th Annual Hidden
Garden Tour. contact
Nina Pattison at 274-5933 or Cleo Mook at 326-6413.
Fri, May 28 (8 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment 110 8th
street, EMPAC Building, Troy, NY. Concert Hall Steve Lehman Octet-A
trailblazing young saxophonist and composer whose thrilling,
multilayered work stands at the frontiers of contemporary music.
call 518.276.4135. http://empac.rpi.edu/
Fri, May 28 (5 p.m. 9 p.m.) Community Event 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.
www.troynightout.org
Sat, May 29 (9 a.m. - N/A) Community Event Oakwood Cemetery.
Please use their Oakwood Avenue Entrance on Oakwood Avenue (Rte.
40). 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. call 800-556-6273. www.oakwoodcemetery.org
www. t royny.gov /v i s i t t r oy /memorialdayparade.html
Mon, May 31 (11 a.m. - N/A) Speical/Holiday Memorial Day Parade.
The Memorial Day Parade will be held in Lansingburgh, NY. and
sponsored by the Veterans of Lansingburgh. Parade steps off at
11am, rain or shine. Parade route 124th and 5th ave to 115th and
5th ave, turns down 115th street. Heads north on 2nd ave and the
reviewing stand is located on 123rd street in front of Standard
Manufacturing Company. Open house at the Veterans of Lansingburgh
after the parade. visit
www.troyny.gov/visittroy/memorialdayparade.html Wed, June 2, (3
p.m. - 6 p.m.) Farmers Market The Market will be held onHill St.
between Liberty and WashingtonSt., right off Fourth Street,
Troy.
The Farmers Market will be every Wednesday, rain or shine until
October 13,. The Farmers Market is a wonderful place to get
together with your neighbors as well as pick up fresh and wholesome
food from local sources. Food Stamps and WIC benefi ts are accepted
as well as Rensco senior fresh checks and similar government food
vouchers. Vendors are sought for produce, prepared foods and
crafts, contact [email protected].
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As we honor mothers this month, here are two thoughts for you.
It was when I had my fi rst child that I understood how much my
mother loved me.
-- From "For Mother - A Bouquet of Sentiments" A mother is a
person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for fi ve
people,
promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva
Jordan
Stop by Blue Fiddle and pick up something to remember Mom on her
dayMay 8th.
(Bring the kids.theyll fi nd some treasures for Mom also.)
10% of all our sales for the month of May will be donated to the
American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association
in memory of our MomsHarriet Kehoe and Nan MacArevey.
Happy Mothers Day
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Chamber Launches Executive Dialogue
The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to
present Executive Dialogue, a new forum for business owners, CEOs,
and mid to senior-level executives to meet, support, and consult
with one another in a frank and confi dential environment. In this
peer-to-peer program, groups of non-competing professionals will
meet regularly for candid discussions, assistance, and mentoring.
Each group has the capability of acting as a board and consultants
for its members on a wide variety of real-life business topics. By
posing questions, sharing practices, and exploring concepts,
participants work together to fi nd solutions to problems and
strategically tackle common and uncommon challenges, leading to
their growth & success.
Initiated by the Chamber Board of Directors Education Committee,
Executive Dialogue responds to the needs and requests of our
membership, particularly requests made during various Focus Groups
hosted in 2009. The new forum also fulfi lls our Strategic Plan
which calls for enhanced, cost-effective opportunities for the
professional education and personal development of members.
Make no mistake, this is not a networking group, and
participants do not spend their time selling to one another, said
Chamber President Linda Hillman. This is a professional support
network for experienced professionals to set aside valuable time,
share their experiences, gain valuable insight, and propel
themselves towards their business goals.
The mission of Executive Dialogue is to foster open and confi
dential communication among small groups of business owners,
mid-management and senior level executives. Each group provides its
participants with support and consultation on business issues such
as increasing profi tability, recruiting and retaining quality
employees, human resources, marketing plans, and more. The group
may function as an unpaid board of directors for your business,
providing you with a place to build trusted relationships.
Additionally, the groups will have access to MBA students at The
Lally School of Management & Technology at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute. The pooled experience, expertise and talents
of the group can often point to solutions for everyday problems, as
well as long-range challenges. The Chamber is seeking professionals
to take part in Executive Dialogue as group participants, mentors,
and advisors. If you would like to join other professionals in a
collaborative and inspiring environment, contact Ryan Silva,
Director of Business Development, at 518.274.7020, ext. 14, or by
email [email protected].
From the Desk of
Linda HillmanPresident
RENSSELAER COUNTY CHAMBER of COMMERCE
TUES, MAY 04'Intellectual Property- Important to Your Business
and Our Region's Economic Growth'Join us for the Chamber's
"Intellectual Property-Important to Your Business and Our Region's
Economic Growth" presentation presented by David Miranda of Heslin
Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. Scheduled for Tues, May 4, from
8:30-9:30am at the Chamber offi ces. No cost but RSVPs requested.
Location: *CHAMBER OFFICES, 255 River Street, Troy
THURS, MAY 13Annual Dinner with a Twist: A 110th
CelebrationCelebrate with the Chamber at Annual Dinner with a
Twist: A 110th Celebration on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the
Franklin Plaza Ballroom, Troy. Location: The Franklin Plaza, Fourth
& Grand Streets, Troy
THURS, MAY 13Register for your Expo Booth at the 110th Annual
Dinner!It's that time of year to reserve your booth at the Business
Expo Showcase. Call for the registration form to return to Kate
Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager. Don't forget your
booth comes with one complimentary dinner reservation, adding to
the value of this offer! Final deadline for all Expo Booths is
Thurs, April 15. Location: The Franklin Plaza, Fourth & Grand
Streets, Troy
TUES, MAY 18GBN Event: Business Opportunities in the Southern
Cone of Latin America THURS, MAY 20Business Education Series:
'Expert Marketing Solutions: Your Plan for Success'The Chamber's
Business Education Series presents a panel of Marketing experts
including John Stage, owner of Dinosaur BBQ, John DeCelle,
Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for SEFCU and
Allison Lauenstein, Brand Strategist and owner of Branding Centric,
LLC. Don't miss this opportunity!Time(s): 7:30am Check-in &
Breakfast; 8am - 10am PanelLocation: The Century House , Route 9 -
Latham
Contact for all these events is:Kate Ollier, Programs &
Communications Manager
518.274.7474 [email protected]
Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce
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As April quickly passed us by, the anticipation of warm sunny
days of May are approaching just as quickly. Could there be a more
perfect time to do some decorating? I am convinced that the sunny
days not only bring a smile to our faces but it also gives us
ambition and inspiration to get things done. We've been working
vigorously to bring you some new and exciting ideas by using what
you have and adding something new to create a beautiful
transformation . We will also be working hard on our beautiful
"Country Garden"."Country Garden". As always it is very, very
exciting to watch it all evolve.Birdhouses, garden accents and so
much more.
STORE HOURS:Wed. - Fri. 10-6 ~ Saturday 10-4 ~ Sunday 11-3 ~
Closed Mon.&Tues.
www.kraftbykim.com
Remember "MOM" on May 9th (Mother's Day). Gift certificates,
throws, candles and jewelry are just a few ideas for your gift
giving. Our Annual Tent/Warehouse Extravaganza will take place on
JUNE 3, 4 & 5. 4 & 5. You truly won't want to miss this
one..... BBQ, lots of savings and give-a-ways. Stop by real soon.
I'm sure you'll be glad you did, cause it truly gets better every
single day. Have a Wonderful May!!!!
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New Summer Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-9pm / Sunday 11am - 8
pm
Join us on May 5thfor our CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
ALL DAY FUNMargarita Slushies (non-alcohol)
Special Menu ItemsSilly Games with Prizes
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Melvin Roads Sons of The American Legion to Hold Second
Annual
Spring Spaghetti Dinner
The Melvin Roads Sons of The American Legion Squadron #1231 will
host its Second Annual Spring Spaghetti Dinner on May 16 from 4 to
7PM. This event is a fundraiser to support the volunteer activities
of the Sons of the American Legion of Melvin Roads Post # 1231. The
Melvin Roads American Legion is located at 200 Columbia Tpk, just
east of Kmart, at the Corner of Rts 9 & 20 and Ridge Rd, East
Greenbush , NY . The dinner is an All you can eat dinner, and
Adults are $7, Children under 12 are $4. For more information or if
you would like to make a donation to support this fund raising
event contact Paul Rossello, Dinner Co-Chairperson at
518-462-7006 or email [email protected] .
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treatment visibly reduces the appearance of expression lines and
wrinkles, and prevents the appearance of new ones.
At Christinas you will enjoy a private, quiet, relaxing
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East Greeenbush Page
Christmas in May! Seniors are welcome to attend movie time at
the East
Greenbush Library on Wednesday, May 12th at 1.
The movie Chevy Chases Christmas Vacation will be playing.
Popcorn will be served.
Please call Carmela Hicks at 477-4775 to reserve a spot if you
would like to attend!
I would like to update the residents on what has been going on
in regards to our defi cit and bond rating.
-The Town has engaged the services of Fiscal Advisors &
Marketing as our Financial Advisors.-The Town has approved an
audit
The Town is also considering the following actions:-Hiring
Freeze-Review of used fees-Review water & sewer rates-Unpaid
parking tickets-Consolidating and shared services with:A.
DispatchB. EG School DistrictC. Rensselaer Co. Services
-Limit overtime expenses-Out source non-critical positions-Limit
new purchases-Implement internal controls-Review all policies
A-1 procurementB-1 cash handlingC-1 expenses, conferences,
travel
Regarding negotiations of all contracts this year-Review current
contractsA. IT SupportB. EnergyC. PayrollD. Treatment Plant
The town is also considering for 2011:A. Increased Sales Tax
RevenueB. Review health insurance coverageC. We have started a long
term capital plan
We all are undergoing diffi cult times. The administration has
been busy and working with experts from many fi elds to alleviate
our problems. As we work together, we will succeed.Thank You,
Rick McCabe
Supervisor's UpdateTown of East Greenbush
Greenbush Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
The Greenbush Garden Club annual plant sale will be held on Sat,
May 15, at 9 am until sold out - Rain or Shine! Our members offer
you a great selection of perennials, herbs & shrubs from their
own gardens. Proceeds will help fund the Greenbush Garden Club
Scholarship. Pick up something new for your garden at the
Rensselaer Elks Pavilion, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush For
further information call Bernice at 429-9118 or by email @
maxicats6@ yahoo.com .
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Miss Sigmund Speaks About Divorce
Dear Miss Siggy,
My parents are divorcing. I am sure I can stop them. I am trying
to get them back together. I keep talking to them about times that
they loved each other. My mom says I have to stop. I dont want to
stop. I want them to remember. Do you think it will work?
Sincerely,
Desperate for Family
Dear Desperate,You sound so sad, sweetie. It is very painful to
watch your family break up. Many kids try to get their parents back
together, and all kids dream that their parents will remarry. I am
sorry to tell you this, but in all of my years as a psychologist, I
have never seen that happen.
I think you should join a Banana Splits group at school. You can
talk with other kids who feel just like you do. And remember, no
matter how things change, your fam-ily is your family for life.
Sincerely,
Miss Sigmund, CGC, TDI, Ph.D.
Miss Sigmund Speaks About Preferences
Dear Miss Siggy,
Two of my friends said that curly hair is better then straight
hair. My hair is straight. I know it is dumb, but I was so sad I
started to cry. Help.
Love,
Straight and Sad Dear Straight and Sad,Reading letters like this
makes my hair curl. I growl and get mad when I hear kids competing
over foolish stuff like hair. Curly hair is not better than
straight hair and straight hair is not better than curly hair. All
of this is just silly.
Dont sweat the small stuff. Love your hair, and let your friends
like curly hair. If your classmates say one is bet-ter than the
other say Silly Goose, you prefer curly hair, but that doesnt make
it better than any other hair!
Love,
Miss Sigmund, CGC, TDI, Ph.D.
The kids are clamoring for something fun to do. Putting aside
your housework for a while, you decide to join them for a family
venture.
1. Climb aboard. Get on your bikes, roller blades, or skateboard
and get moving.
2. Head for the hills. Join an organized nature walk or form
your own family group when you visit a park.
3. Enjoy the season's fi rst root beer, frozen custard, or hot
dog at a local drive-in restaurant or spring fair. Everything
tastes better in the wide-open spaces!
4. Be a sport. Head for a favorite fi shing hole, play softball,
go hiking enjoy the outdoor activities after a long winter!
5. Plant a garden. Give each family member a small plot of their
own for favorite veggies or fl owers.
Spring is not the time for sitting in front of the television or
playing video games. Head for the great outdoors to enjoy this
season of new life and
promise as you spend quality time building lasting bonds and
memories.
Fitness for kids: Getting your children off the couchFor many
children, biking to the playground and playing kickball in the
backyard have given way to watching television, playing video games
and spending hours online. But it's never too late to get your kids
off the couch. Use these simple tips to give your kids a lifelong
appreciation for activities that strengthen their bodies.
Set a good example~If you want active kids, be active yourself.
Go for a brisk walk...invite your family to join you or to p