Our Towne Rensco - July 2011 Edition

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A message from OUR TOWNEDear Readers:So many fun events happening this month right here in Rensselaer county! If you love music you will fi nd it hard to choose where to go! Enjoy food & beverages at each of these events with so many local restaurants right there to taste. Being outside is wonderful, as we have had a crazy year so far with the weather...so enjoy and don’t forget to visit our locally owned businesses while you are out there.Are you in need of services or fl owers, gifts, special things? There’s a place for you right here for whatever you need - just look through Our Towne’s pages.Plus - the best thing is you are shopping locally. We don’t want to see any more of our small businesses closing!Remember - when you are shopping for something special it’s always found at the small local shops. And, when you want great food, Rensselaer county is known for it - and from the local restaurants. Enjoy July & Enjoy Rensselaer county!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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Tours of Oakwood have highlighted Emma Willard and William Frear both who are well-known “residents” of Millionaires’ Row. There are many other distinguished people that we will stroll by, including a Congressman, a pro-abolition attorney, and a Washington Socialite, who among others counted Dolly Madison as a dear friend. Kathryn Sheehan, Rensselaer County Historian and Registrar of the Rensselaer County Historical Society, will lead the tour with stories that bring to life the famous and not so famous “ residents” of Millionaires’ Row.Call 1-800-556-6273 to register. Oakwood Cemetery in Troy is an active, working, tax-exempt not-for-profi t, non-sectarian cemetery located on Oakwood Avenue (Route 40) in Troy.

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Here we are: July and its festivities are here. This month is about looking to what we were doing in the past that worked for us. When I do these insights I pull two cards from my deck I created, called the Words to the Wise Oracle. It’s not a tarot deck but a deck for inspiration. A gentle nudge in the right direction for our focus. The card for this month was Eastern Infl uence and it talks about thinking back between 3 to 5 years ( give or take ) in our lives to something we were doing at that time that helped us in someway. It normally is some kind of “habit” or almost “ceremony” you did that centered you and gave you clarity. Could have been an author you were reading consistently. Perhaps you used to make time to go for a walk every morning before going to work. Maybe you are returning to similar career or home you had then, but something that healed you or got you through then, is important to you now. Somehow, it will help you with your life today and this card encourages you to blend these two realities together and you will gain a better balance. It doesn’t mean for you to try and duplicate the past: but it does suggest there was something about that “way” that worked for you and by re-visiting it you will fi nd a key to bringing some sense of soundness to your present situation. This rarely means returning to person or ex lover though, but would suggest more, to examine what you learnt from that situation and how you managed to come through it.Enjoy July, see you in August!

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I had my fi rst cochlear implant surgery yesterday. And while I was lying in the pre-op area, trying to stay as calm as possible, I found myself comparing doctors and lawyers. Both professions are responsible for fi xing people and saving lives. Doctors, of course, accomplish that in a very literal way while a lawyer’s way of saving a life is a bit more subtle. However, it is life saving and fi xing nevertheless. And for the fi rst time I noticed that both doctors and lawyers work in a similar way. Maybe I should clarify this a little. I’m specifi cally comparing surgeons and trial attorneys here. I watched as the various surgeons came into the pre-op area and started making their way around the nurses station, picking up their charts, getting things in order and it reminded me of trial lawyers making their way around a courtroom. And, just like lawyers, doctors (at least surgeons) have to be able to step into a strange or unknown workplace and take command. Before I was put in pre-op, while I was waiting in the lobby to be admitted, I got to see one of the surgeons arrive for his day at work. He made his way through the automatic doors with two suitcases on wheels and walked over to the reception desk to be directed. It brought to mind the image of a trial attorney walking into a court house with their trial bags fi lled and in tow. All his or her work and preparation for the long day ahead is in those bags. And even though the doctor or the lawyer may be making their fi rst appearance at that hospital or at that court house, once they step inside their workplace they are in command.

I saw my Neurotologist briefl y before they took me to the OR and it was odd to see him wearing surgical scrubs instead of a suit and tie. Of course, the scrubs are just as much a part of his professional uniform as his suits and it would be strange to see him dressed for surgery while he was simply meeting patients in his offi ce. It must be strange in the same way for my clients who meet with me in my offi ce and then see me representing them in the court room. I always dress casually in my offi ce when I’m just meeting clients. I believe it makes the client feel more comfortable and if they feel more comfortable then they will open up to me about their legal issues and concerns and, perhaps, they will even let me see their more personal side which will help me to advocate for them more aff ectively. But in the court room, I must observe the various protocols and rules that go along with being there and dressing in a suit and tie is one of them. My clients don’t think it’s strange for me to dress diff erently even though it may seem odd to them at fi rst since a serious side of my character is displayed to them in a way they did not see it before. Had my surgeon appeared before me wearing shorts and a golf shirt right before I was to go into the operating room I probably would have jumped off the gurney to make a run for the nearest exit.

I was wheeled into the operating room and helped on to the table. I started to look around at the room fi lled with medical professionals, each one intently focused on their own specifi c and absolutely necessary function. And then I was waking up in the recovery area. I didn’t remember anything about the actual surgery and still don’t. I just knew that it was over and that everything was okay. I did not see my Neurotologist again after the implant was complete. He had

no time to hand hold since he had 3 or 4 more surgeries that he was performing that day. I certainly understood. He did, however, take the time to talk to my wife. Twice. And then he phoned the next day to see how my recovery was going. He also communicated with us numerous times via email. He had done his job well and I was grateful for it. Of course, the process does not end here for me. Th e implant surgery is just the fi rst step in the process to regain my hearing. Now the surgical site needs to heal for a couple of weeks before the actual hardware gets activated. Th at’s when I will learn just how much of my hearing will be restored. Since my hearing loss resulted from a bout of spinal meningitis, all of the hearing professionals I have been to have advised that the results of the implant surgery cannot be predicted. One told me that the most I can expect would be to recover about 40% of what I lost. I guess I’ll know for certain soon enough. My Neurotologist has a very positive attitude about it and has been optimistic about the results from the beginning. When I stress out about this and relay my concerns to him, he simply, confi dently, almost arrogantly waves me off and says, “Don’t worry about it. You’re going to be fi ne. You’re in very good hands.” And somehow I believe he’s right. And somehow I know, no matter what, that everything will be okay.

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Rensselaer Public Library July Events

Th e NY State 2011 Summer Reading Program is “One World, Many Stories”, and we want to invite you to the Rensselaer Public Library to join in on the fun! Children can sign up in person or online to track their reading over the summer. Th ey receive weekly prizes and are

entered into raffl e drawings. Call 462-1193 or log on toRensselaerlibrary.org for more details.

Craft Time- our school-aged craft time, Tues at 2, will start Tues, June 28 through Aug 16th. Ages 6 + up. call to sign up.

Preschool Story-time- Now to August 18 and will be every Th urs at 11 am. It is a drop-in program, no reg required. Younger siblings may come along, but it is designed for children ages 3 to 6, with stories and

a simple craft.

Fiesta!- Sat, July 9th 1:30 PM. Learn about Mexican food and culture at our party! Make a craft, have a snack and hit a piñata.

For ages 4-14.

Hawaiian Luau– Party at the library on Wed, July 13 from 6-8.Food, games and fun. Ages 10 and up. Sign up required.

Wide World of Magic– Sat, July 16 at 1:30 PM. Magician Ron Cain will amaze you with tricks from around the world. Ages 4 and up, sign

up required.

Parent Date Night- Fri, July 22 from 6-9 PM. Tweens and teens take over the library after hours on this special night. Wii games, food and

activities. Ages 8-14. Participants must be signed up.

Teen Movie Night- Watch Rango on the big screen on Wed July 27th at 6PM. Refreshments served.

Celtic Bog Mummies– Sat, July 30 at 1:30 PM Create a wrist brace like one that was found on a bog mummy! Ages 6 and up, sign up

required.

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.

RENSSELAER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO HOLD

DINNER DANCE IN FALL Th e Alumni Association has scheduled it’s fi rst membership drive and fundraiser event. Graduates, spouses, singles, family members and their friends are welcome. It will also be a 50th reunion for the class of ‘61 and the 55th for the class of ‘56. A sit-down dinner/dance at Birch Hill, in Schodack from 6:00 – 11:00 PM, on Sat . , Oct. 22, 2011

is scheduled.

Cost: $45 per person/ $10 of which benefi ts the Alumni Association and will be tax deductible. In the past 12 years, nineteen $500 awards have been presented to outstanding

graduating seniors.

Menu: Includes a one hour open bar, selections from beef, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dinner, dessert, and

dancing.

Checks should be make payable to “Rensselaer Alumni Association” with your class year in the memo.

Send checks no later than Oct.1, 2011 to Brad Endres at Rensselaer City School District, 25 Van Rensselaer Drive,

Rensselaer, N.Y. 12144.

Th e next meeting of the Rensselaer Alumni Association will be held on Tuesday July 12th at 6:30 PM at Rensselaer

High School, all graduates are encouraged to attend.

Dinner Dance at Birch Hill, Schodack, NYSat.October 22, 2011 6pm-11pm

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Th eatre: Youth Th eatre Players and Sundays at the Center present the world premier of ‘A Not So Grimm Tale’, written by Sue Frost and Val Kavanaugh. Heroines and villains learn they’re not so diff erent aft er all as they strive to fi nd their own talents and to save their school. Th e performance is the culmination of an acting workshop for 9-12 year olds. Performances on August 6th at 7pm & August 7 at 2:30pm. Reserve now as seating fi lls up quickly.

Come and enjoy the the 4th Annual: A Taste of Sand Lake, a celebration of Arts and Community will be on Th ursday, August 18 from 6 - 8:30pm. Sample fare from local restaurants, mingle with friends, participate in the silent auction, listen to local musicians, and support the arts! Space is limited so make your reservation now @ $35 pp. Participating Establishments: AJ’s Pizzeria, Arlington House, Lakeview Inn, LaPerla Ristorante, Th e Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake, Pie Squared Bakery & Sweet Shop, Towne Tavern, Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill, Young’s Pharmacy & General Store

Holiday Fine Art Fair on Sat. Nov. 5 from 10 - 4pm & Sun. Nov. 6 from 12 - 4pm where over 20 regional fi ne artists and artisans will have their work off ered for your buying pleasure.

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Miss Sigmund Dear Miss Siggy,My friend wants me to bring her some gum but the teacher says we can’t have gum. When I try to tell her that we’ll get in trouble, she just gets mad at me. What should I do?Sincerely,Stuck in a Sticky Situation

Dear Stuck in a Sticky Situation,Unfortunately, sometimes our friends will try to put us in sticky situations. You did the right thing standing your ground and reminding her you’d both get in trouble. In life, there will be plenty of times when we have to stand strong, even when our friends putting pressure on us to do something we know isn’t right. It may not be easy at the time to say “no,” they might make fun and say mean things to you, but in the long run you’ll be a much stronger person for not giving in. Tell your friend that you want to keep both of you out of trouble by not having gum. Say “Silly girl. I’m not bringing gum in. I like you too much to get you into trouble.” If your friend keeps asking, then the adults can help you! Maybe the adults can read this letter to your friend. This dog loves both of you! WOOF!Love,Miss Sigmund… a dog who chews rawhide!

Dear Miss Siggy,I want to be popular. Can you tell me how to be popular?Love,A Want To Be

Dear A Want To Be,While most of us want to be popular and have a lot of friends, I think it’s more important to just be yourself. You are very likeable. Kids will see how sweet you are. That’s the Golden-Doodle way. Here is some doggy advice on friendship. If someone cannot play with you, just wag your tail and invite someone else to play. Smile and say hello to classmates. Walk tall and with confidence. Play silly games. Do not hog the fetch ball or Frisbee. Settle down when it is time to work. Say you are sorry when you make a mistake. Hug a friend who is sad. Laugh and sing when you are happy.Be a Golden-Doodle pup-ular friend. Love, Miss Siggy

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Some Creative Ideas to Keep Kids Busy 1. Play-Doh or Clay. Th is is an awesome way to keep toddlers and school age children busy. You can give them an “assignment” to create something specifi c, give them cool tools to use, or just let their own imaginations go wild.

2. Finger Paint. Th is is fun…especially for younger children and elementary age kids. Be sure and put newspaper or some other alternative down to keep area they will play in clean. Get large sheets of fi nger paint friendly paper and let them go. Th is is also a great activity for outside.

3. Blow Bubbles. Th is is fun, indoors or out.

4. Encourage outside play as often as possible. Of course, be safe and make sure your children are supervised. Playing outside is sadly a forgotten past time for many of today’s techno driven children.

5. Music. Turn on some enjoyable music and let them dance around the house. If you have a few kids…or even two, they can play musical chairs. :)

6. Read. If they can read, give them books to read on a regular basis. If your kids are too young to read themselves, read to them…daily.

7. Write a story.

8. Act out the story they create in #8. After they write a story, if possible, let them put on a show for you. Make pop corn, invite the grandparents and make it an in house “Broadway” event!

9. Bake. Mom, get in the kitchen with them and have fun!

10. Make cards. Th is is great for holidays, get well, birthdays or just for fun. You can also have them make cards for the elderly or sick kids in the hospital and go with them to hand deliver, or, to make them for soldiers!

11. Chores. LOL…yes, give them chores. Daily, weekly and seasonal. Chores are good for kids and help them learn to do things properly and be responsible.

12. Scrapbook a recent fun day. You can buy one of those scrapbook kits, or just pull out what you have. Get pictures developed from a recent fun time and let them create a scrapbook. You will need to help them with cutting and gluing if they are younger, but let them be creative. :)

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CostCost. Vet medicine should be free. All medicine should be free...oh, wait...that system really doesn’t work. Alright, how about costs off set for the poor and steeper for the rich...that’s not very American. How about some good old fashioned insurance. Th oery is good until you extrapolate over to human medicine. Current versions have me doing best medicine, you paying the bill, then you submitting your receipt and waiting for reimbursement. When a client asks if we accept insurance I tell them everyone does. It’s not a real question because your insurance does not apply to me. It’s an agreement between you and them. I’ve never had to justify my medical decisions to an insurance company. I suspect the industry will grow and change. I suspect the growing cost of pet care will force the issue. I’m not sure we can head anything off either. By the way, I’m usually supportive of clients getting coverage because it generally means I can practice good medicine without as much concern for the college fund you’re trying to start. I’m a dad...I worry about those things for my children as well as how my recommendations aff ect your ability to achieve your goals. I’m really not okay with you spending your national grid money on a years worth of heart worm medicine. You get the point.

Mon morning before-hour emergency--boy that cat is making a lot of noise in there....tail in the what?...the door? He’s pretty grumpy. Grumpy cat. Pain injection. Th e last half of the tail is nude skeleton. Angry vertebrae. Surgical amputation. Happy cat...eventually. Cost: not so much.

Tue last appt of a 12 hr day...a guy brings his dog saying she had eaten a small tube of gorilla glue--Eight days earlier. She did not eat for eight days. When she tried to eat she vomited. X-rays confi rmed what we knew. Th e entire stomach was stretched to bursting (gorilla glue expands like crazy). When we told him what would be required he went pale...hesitated. Who can blame him--unanticipated--blindsided. Th ankfully we were able to move forward and dog did great--two surgeons, tons of supportive care. Cost: nearly too much.

Wed afternoon--just as afternoon appointments get going I realize my fi rst is a continuation of a low level laser therapy protocol for epileptic seizures...a special protocol. Now I’ve worked the laser before, on pets, myself, and my family; however, this device requires programming. Dr. Coger is out and I’m the guy...she left me all the needed frequency info...I can fi gure this out...I’ve fi gured it out before...needless to say, what should have taken 8 minutes took 28. Fortunately I’m a good worker/listener and the client had stories to tell--I’m not sure she realized how slow I was. Well, I’m not completely inept and we got a pretty good treatment in despite the singed hair and retinal damage (not really). Cost: I’m still paying for it.

Th urs midmorning emergency--shatter fracture left tibia-shin bone-very painful--normal dog, was alone in back yard. Now in immediate trouble. Two pain injections, fracture stabilization, and fl uid support--right now--digital x-rays--email images to bone specialist--BANG--5 hours later it’s all done (now the hard work begins). Cost: a lot, but less than you might think.

Fri lunch--collapsed coughing dog--6 years old. Owners moved here 2 days ago. X-rays show...well, not okay. Everyone get ready to be sad

because today is going to be their 11 year old daughters worst day.

Welcome to the community, I’m sorry for your loss. Cost: everything.

I’ve been thinking a lot about cost lately. Th e cost of doing business. I don’t mean the long hours and emotional component and fi nancial compensation so much as just the hard costs. For instance, if you administer a vaccine to a pet there’s the vaccine cost, the syringe, the extra needle if you went through two plungers, the disposal fee, the Dr. time, the technician time to properly log the event in the chart, the room that gets re-cleaned, the reception time to check you out, the paper/ink cost of the receipt. Th ose are the basics...there are an almost infi nite number of soft costs--the building maintenance, utilities, taxes, refrigeration, storage, inventory...the incalculable stuff on a per vaccine basis. And what about the odd-ball. Th e vaccine reaction that needs a recheck and maybe an anti-infl ammatory. More time/syringes/disposal...wow...or someone gets bit and I lose the technician for the day, or someone slips...it just keeps going. And you can’t charge people for it--I wouldn’t be okay with that. Th ese problems seldom occur and their cost is to be absorbed. By what, into what? And what about nail trims--why do they cost too much? Our own leveling the fi eld move is to have everyone absorb the oddly heavy cost associated with animals that really don’t want to have their nails trimmed. Rather than classify your pets nail trim experience as easy, medium, or diffi cult (and charge fairly), we’ve chosen avoid interpretive battles and have everyone pay the same. Will democracy survive the occasional urine, or feces, or anal glands. Th e occasional biter. Th e stress shedding over every surface of the room, the Dr., and the technician. It remains to be seen, and yes, I know, nail trims should be free.

David Stone, DVM

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I recently received a phone call from a woman named “Sue”, 73 years old, living in Troy with her husband and her “All American” Pit Bull named Buddy. I immediately liked her based solely on the fact that she clarifi ed for me that her dog was 100% American so I could in no way confuse him with the 1/2 German 1/2 American hybrids that are running around these days. He chews everything with a specifi c infatuation with her husbands feet she says, could I come over?

Now when I hear “I am 73 and I have a 2 year old Pit Bull (American or otherwise)” I can’t help but get a stiff neck. Pit Bulls are a pretty serious dog. I do not mean serious in the sense that they “have a taste for blood” or any of the other inaccurate personality traits that the media has portrayed them as. I mean serious as in a male Pit Bull is just strong. Like old school ~ the beach is that way~ muscles strong.

What would I be walking into?

What I walked into was this- A beautifully solid tan and white Pit. I mean thick and gorgeous with a head the size of a bowling ball. He did not bark as I entered nor did he jump on me. Instead I was greeted by a very enthusiastic butt wag. Buddy is the kind of dog who cannot wag his tail alone. Once his tail sets forth in motion his entire rear end transforms into an idiotic hula dance. I walked in, ignored the dog, and began taking his history (ignoring him was TOUGH! In my head all I wanted to do was get on the fl oor, put him in a head lock, and love all over his gigantic Buddy face). I will spare you the details of feeding/walking/socializing of the consultation. All you need to know is at some point I gave

Buddy a treat. When I say treat what I mean is, at some point I gave buddy a piece of sausage and after that tiny morsel of salty fat hit his tongue it was on. I was Buddy’s girl and he was going to show it to the world (or at bare minimum myself and his owners). Shortly after receiving the treat from me the begging began. To my left was a dog whose head was half of his body weight, staring at me with anticipation, with four inches of the thickest drool I have ever seen running down the side of his face. I laughed, asked for a down and a quick sit and then popped another treat in his mouth. Devoured in seconds, Buddy then began to mount me with all the style and grace that a neutered adolescent male dog mounts some one. It was done so incredibly sloppy that at fi rst I wasn’t even sure what he was trying to accomplish. It went something like this: one paw up on my leg, two paws on my leg, paws wrapped on my leg, Buddy slips to the fl oor. It went on like that for a few times, paw/paw/slip to the fl oor. He eventually was able to work himself up to approximately two whole pelvic thrusts before he hit the fl oor. Each time I would unwrap him from my leg, place him in a sit and walk away from him (no treats, clearly this boy cannot handle what comes with Joni and her treat pouch!). Eventually I picked up one of the many hollow plastic toys that littered the fl oor and jammed some of the sausage in it. Buddy promptly left my side and spent the remainder of my visit chewing away at a Kong. Buddy had dumped me for a piece of plastic. He was just using me, our aff air was over, and his attention was focused elsewhere.

I think about Buddy and I am grateful that by chance Miss Sue stumbled upon my business card.

Celebrity dog trainers have made everyone so “dominance happy” lately that I completely avoid the word at all cost when talking to clients. It has become the cop out phrase for owners of ill behaved dogs. “He chews my couch because he is dominant! He bit my grandson because he is dominant!”. Th ere are local trainers as well who I know would have alpha rolled my little bowling ball headed friend the second they were mounted just to prove to him that they were in charge. Buddy is just an idiot puppy who was way too happy about something savory in his mouth. To call him dominant puts such an unfair amount of responsibility on this goofy puppy. Granted dogs will mount each other to determine pack order, they also mount during play, I have even seen some over anxious dogs hump the air, they mount faces and stuff ed animals (take that teddy bear! I have dominated you once and for all...what??)....who knows. I know one thing though, he dominated the hell out of that sausage fi lled Kong, ate the hell out of it! Joni trains at Shampoodle’s Doggie Day Camp in Clifton Park and also does private lessons.Feel free to email or call her for information and questions.

Joni BonillaProfessional Dog TrainerSpecializing in Dog Reactivity and Shelter/Rescue Dogswww.jonisdoggietrain.comFREE training tips!

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A BIRTHDAY POEM FROM THE DOGAuthor unknown

You feed me when I’m hungry,You keep water in my dish,You let me sleep on anything,Or in any place I wish.

You sometimes let me lick your hands,Or even lick your face,Despite the fact I’ve licked myself,In every private place. :-)

You taught me how to come when called,You taught me how to sit,You always let me go outside, So I can take a (.......) stroll.

I’ve been with you thru oh, so much,Th ru laughter & through tears,I hope you live to be a hundred .... .......(that’s 700 in doggie years ;-))

More Classes & Training at Shampoodle Doggie Day Care Facility in Clifton Park

Joni’s Doggie Train invites you to attend Yappy Hour!

This event is BYOD (bring your own DOG!)$10 cover to include doggie contests, water agility, and Prizes!

Bring your dog in their very best outfi t and enter our Pooch PageantBring a canned dog/cat food donation and receive $2 off admission

www.animalprotective.org/wishlist.htmlJuly 20th from 6:15-7:15

Trick & Play - a fun class drop in & pay as you go.

Training -BaRk! Classes for dogs with reactivity.

Good Dog Manners for dogs over 18 weeks of age. No age limit.Puppy Preschool for puppies 10-18 weeks old.

Plaza 8 - 1536 Crescent RD Clifton Park

Call or email for more info and other dates of classes - Joni 518-847-9941 [email protected]

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Bocker the Labradoodle®

Got a call do fi lm some background work with my dad on Will Smith’s movie, Men In Black3! We fi lmed for 13 hours one day at Battery Park in NYC. Got to see Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Will Smith made lots of people happy when he got into the middle of the crowd and greeted his adoring fans who were standing around the park watching them fi lm. I was right next to him but had to make sure I didn’t get trampled in the rush. Defi nitely a diff erent kind of a day! Now we have to wait until May 2012 when the movie comes out to see if our scene made it into the fi nal cut.So thrilled to be guest at the 2nd Annual Wags and Whiskers Family Fun Fair Friendraiser on July 9 to benefi t the Schenectady, Schoharie and Saratoga County SPCA. I will be joined by Th e River Crew’s Randi and Kevin and photographer Heather Madeline. I’ll be bringing along some Bocker plush toys to raffl e off and to sell with partial proceeds going to the SPCA. Also will be ready to give lots of Bocker kisses...for a small donation to help the cause. It’s going to be a fun fi lled family day at the beautiful and historic Mabee Farm in Rotterdam Junction from 11am-4pm – Well manner dogs are invited, as well as well manner people, of course. For more info visit: http://countyspca.org.

After what seems like a long time planning, my book “Chasing Bocker’s Tale” is at the printer. We are hoping for a release around my birthday which is July 11. You can check out my website and my book’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/chasingbockerstale, for more information on ordering your very own limited edition, hard cover, pawtographed and numbered copy. Don’t miss out!It’s swimming time...hooray! Not all dogs love to swim. Some breeds

like the water more than others, and some are better swimmers. Don’t force your dog to go in the water. Th at can be very dangerous. If the water is deep or you go out on a boat, put a life vest on your dog. Breeds built low and heavy, including Bulldogs and Basset Hounds, can do more sinking than swimming and need to be protected around water. If you have a pool and invite your dog in for a swim, rinse his coat thoroughly to help prevent dry skin. Never allow your dog around any pool unsupervised. Have fun...safe fun and enjoy! Visit Bocker’s Doodleland at http://www.bocker.tv to keep up with my latest adventures. You can fi nd me on Facebook (facebook.com/bockerfans) 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]. I’m always ready to lend a helping paw.

Woofs and Licks, Bocker the Labradoodle.

There are several types of classes running to meet your needs with your canine companion. Begin-ner obedience classes will cover the basic obedi-

ence commands (sit, down, stay, walking on a loose leash, and the recall command). Also

offered are competition obedience classes from novice all the way up to utility ring work. Please check out Shampoodle’s Facebook page to view some of the dog students at Shampoodle. Begin-

ner classes cycle every 9 weeks and last for 7 weeks. The following dates are for the start of

new beginner classes: June 28th, Aug. 23rd, and Oct. 18th. Competition classes are ongoing so

please contact Mary Maltbie and she can find the right competition class for you.

Dog Obedience Classes at Shampoodle’s Dog Training Facility

in Clifton Park


If you would like to meet Artemis, Cashew or any of our other wonderful pets available for adoption, please visit the Mohawk & Hudson River

Humane Society at 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204. If you have questions, call 518/434-8128.

MikitoHi! My name is Mikito, I’m eight years young and looking for my forever home. My owner recently passed away, and I’m looking for a warm lap to cuddle up on. I’d do best in a quiet home without small children, loud noises can sometimes make me nervous! I get along with other dogs, so I’d be willing to share my bed. I’m neutered and up to date on heartworm preventative and my vaccinations. If you think you might be my forever home please email [email protected].

ABBEY & TANGO - Abbey, a 4 year old Shih tzu, came to Peppertree with her buddy Tango, an 8 year old Chihuahua. Both dogs are adorable, well behaved, loveable - and funny! They have great house manners and walk well on a leash. The pair had to be given up by their owner who has health issues and could no longer keep them; so now they are looking for a new forever home. They are very much in love so we want them to go together. Abbey has had surgery on her eye and needs drops daily which will cost about $20-25 per month. She will need a good quality food as some foods have caused allergies. All this aside, Abbey and Tango are wonderful dogs who will bring a lot of joy and love to your home. Abbey will be placed with Tango, and their adoption fee has been partially underwritten by a donor. If you would like more information about Abbey & Tango, call Peppertree Rescue at 518-435-7425. Please visit our website at http://www.peppertree.org.

MauraI’m two years old; a beautiful gray and white cat who is spayed, up-to-date on my shots, and tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia. I was found in a feral colony in the spring. It was obvious to my rescuers that someone dumped me in the colony: I was terrifi ed of the other cats, since they were picking on me and wouldn’t let me eat. No one knows how long I was on the streets, but during my time there I became very afraid of other animals and probably spent most of my time hiding. I’ve been in a foster home for a couple of months and am still quite shy, but I’m very sweet, love to be petted and am learning to come out of hiding when none of the other cats are around! I would make a great companion for an older person who only wants one pet and won’t mind that it will take me some time to get used to my new home. I’m never mean or growly, I’m just bashful!

If you have a quiet home with a patient person who has no other pets and will give me time to get adjusted to a new family, please call Ronnie at 225-6886 to ask about meeting me.

CashewHi I’m Cashew! My owners brought me to the Human Society because they couldn’t take care of me anymore. I’m a sweet all white 1 year old girl with beautiful green eyes. I’m a little nervous being here, but I do very much like being pet and hope you’ll come take me home where I’ll be more comfortable. ( I really really like the new boy in the yellow cat room with me. His name is Big Mac. I’ve really come out of my shell and follow him all over. He’s my new best buddy.)

Artemis Artemis is a sweet and happy 2 year old dog. He is fun to walk and enjoys sitting under a shade tree with his human enjoying belly and back rubs. He never tires of hearing what a good and handsome boy he is, and he will dazzle you with his pittie smile and kisses.

NikkoHi my name is Nikko ~ I am an 8 year old big boy who needs a new forever home! I am a Norwegian Forest cat with the most gorgeous long main and tail.. I love to snuggle and talk to my owner. I am all up to date on my shots and neutered. Please call Heather at 339-3315 if you would like tomeet me!

Purrrfect Kitty of the Month Holly is a short-haired brown tiger kitty, about 7 years old. She is a very out-going, interactive kitty once you get to know her. She loves to be petted and cuddled and will seek you out for affection. She loves to sit on your lap and likes to be on a perch up high to watch the household activity. She likes to play and scratch on an old cardboard box and her scratching post - especially if you treat it with a little catnip! She would be a loving companion and would appreciate her chance at a “forever home” with a good person or family. Please consider adopting Holly!

As with all Purrfect Companion kitties, Lea is up-to-date on routine shots, house trained and neutered or spayed.For more information on Lea, please contact one of the following Purrfect Companions’ representatives: Jane, at 436-7450 or Maryann at 331-2221 or at [email protected]. Purrfect Companions is a non-profi t, all volunteer rescue organization. We are always looking for good volunteers to help with the kitties or assist at our adoption clinics. If you’d like to donate a little time to these worthy animals, please give us a call at 463-8709. Our adoption clinics are held 12:30-4:00 most Saturdays and Sundays at Petco, Northway Mall, Albany NY. Stop by and see some of our other kitties! We know we have one that is just “PURRFECT” for you!

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Summer is the Season for Life Changesby Jae Way, Holistic Life Coach

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Cold, dark, and barren, Winter is not a good time time for planting. It is more about envisioning and dreaming about the changes we want to make. We can look at our New Year’s resolution as a statement of intent; as a way to focus on what negative inner debris needs to be cleared away and what seeds of change we may want to plant now that warmth and light has returned.

Bright and fertile, Summer invites us to take action, to grow our Inner Garden, to plant seeds of personal transformation. Summer’s extended light gives us time to step outside, opportunities to expand, to have new experiences and to make new connections to others who may help with tending our Inner Garden and strengthening its growth.Summer is here. What would you like to change?

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Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce

Calendar of Events

Th e Chamber’s EDP:Economic Growth Worth Investing In

Th e mission of the Chamber’s Economic Development Partnership (EDP) is to develop, support, and sustain the long-term economic vitality of Rensselaer County, and to establish a greater awareness of the quality of life enjoyed in the region we call home. Th e EDP’s goal is to encourage businesses to grow and locate in Rensselaer County by providing resources, contacts, and assistance through high-impact marketing initiatives to attract regional, national, and international attention. Established in 2008 as the economic development department of the Chamber, the EDP is successfully fulfi lling its role in collaboration with private and government entities.

How successful is the EDP?» Since its inception, the EDP has responded to more than 800 inquiries from businesses in a variety of industries, representing more than 8,600 local jobs. Th is year, the EDP is already on track toprovide services to more businesses than the previous two years combined. Services provided to businesses include start-up information, funding opportunities, site location, demographics, business plan assistance, referrals to service providers, and more. Th isassistance results in tangible jobs, new business, and economic growth that benefi ts the entire Rensselaer County community.» In collaboration with Rensselaer County, the EDP presents SmartUp, a comprehensive entrepreneurial training program that has graduated more than 150 individuals. Of the 19 grads from SmartUp’s 2010 class, 15 are currently operating small businesses in our communities.

Who has the EDP helped?EDP success stories include 1st Playable Productions, an independent game development studio with an international market that needed site location assistance to accommodate its quick growth. And there’s United Group of Companies, Inc. that turned to the EDP for help with tenant recruitment for its Congress & Ferry Street project that is bringing student housing, retail, and jobs to Troy. Th ere’s also Next Advance, Inc., a laboratory equipment manufacturer that needed commercial space and global contacts to take their business to the next level. All of these businesses have located and expanded in Rensse laer County, adding to the area’s economic vitality.

What else does the EDP do?We assist in the success of grand openings and ribbon cuttings, off er education and training, provide advocacy, conduct business retention visits, produce an informative newsletter and website at www.renscochamber-edp.com, and maintain a Busi ness Resource Center that includes conference space at no charge. Th e EDP does all of this and much more, thanks to more than $80,000 invested annually by our partners. Principal Partners are: Center for Eco nomic Growth (CEG); Rensselaer County; National Grid; Rifenburg Construction, Inc.; and Th e Troy Redevelopment Foundation. Lead Investors are: BBL Construction Services; HSBC Bank; Nigro Compa nies; Pioneer Bank; SEFCU; and Tri City Rentals. Base Investors are: CAP COM Federal Credit Union; Capital Bank; Citizens Bank; Express Scripts;

First Ni agara; Girvin & Ferlazzo; KeyBank; Kinderhook Bank; Lavelle & Finn; Martin, Shudt, Wallace, DiLorenzo and Johnson; NAI Platform; NBT Bank; Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffi n; Rose & Kiernan; TD Bank; Times Union; and U.W. Marx, Inc. We invite you to join these local partners and invest in the EDP for the future economic success of our re gion. To learn more about how you can join the EDP, contact the Chamber today! Claudette P. Th ornton, Director, Marketing & CommunicationsRensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce 255 River Street, Troy, NY 12180518-274-7020 ext.18www.renscochamber.com • www.renscochamber-edp.com

A Collaborative Chamber EventLearning How to Better Live, Work, and Sell in Our Cross Cultural

Community: 2 Programs presented by Jack KeoughWednesday, July 13

Gideon Putnam ResortLiving Together - Successful Strategies to Create a Welcoming Community

7:30 - 9:30 a.m., $20 per personSelling Across Cultures

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., $30 per personContact the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce to register for these

events. Please call 518.584-3255 For the events below contact Programs & Communications ManagerKate Ollier at 518.274.7474

Leadership Alumni Networking Event*For Leadership Graduates Only*

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4-6 p.m.$10 per person

Take advantage of both structured and informal networking opportunities with fellow Leadership alumni.

Celebration Cruise: 12 Chambers. 1 River.Thursday, July 14

Captain JP IIBoarding time 5:30-6pm; Cruise from 6 to 8pm

$36 per person. “A Reservation Paid is a Reservation Made.” (Reservation is not confi rmed until payment is received.)

Here’s a rare opportunity to connect with business professionals from all 12 chambers in the greater Tech Valley region, making this a “must-attend” event. The Celebration Cruise will include non-stop networking, live entertainment, valuable door prizes, hot hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, and so much more, all in a fun and relaxed setting. Boarding is from 5:30 to 6 p.m., with the cruise following from 6 to 8 p.m.Tickets are only $36 per person.

Member Benefi ts BreakfastWed, July 27

Park Pub Restaurant, 2701 Lavin Court in Troy7:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast; 8 - 9 a.m. Program

No cost to attend, but RSVPs requested.Great for new Chamber members, new employees or for those who want a refresher on how to make the most of their membership.

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Calendar of Events


The Ride for Help &

Buddy’s Barbecue

Saturday, August 13, 2011 1pm Registration, 2pm ride & 4:30pm Barbecue

A Poker Run and Family Barbecue Against Domestic Violence

and For Healthy Family Relationships All proceeds from the Ride to Benefit:

Unity House and

The Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner

A fun motorcycle ride through Rensselaer County Collect your poker hand at 5 stops along the route: Brunswick BBQ, Bridgeway Bar, Brunswick

Harley, Cumberland Farms and Always Stylin’

Application fee: Pre-registration $25 includes barbecue (Must be received by Aug. 6th),$30 day of Barbecue only option: $40 for Family of up to 4, $20 single, $8 children 5-10, children under 5 free

Barbecue prepared by Teagan’s Catering Day of ride registration: 1:00pm at EGFD Park Station Pavilion, 68 Philips Road, Rensselaer NY

(from Route 4– take right at routes 9 &20 to first left onto Phillips Road) **Application for The Ride for Help on back**

Lots of fun to be had for all! Join us for the barbecue, music, a dunk tank and BOUNCY BOUNCE! Join the ride or stay and have fun, no motorcycles required to participate in the day of fun!

Awards will be given to the rider with the best poker hand. Plenty of parking, restrooms and refreshments

For further information visit: www.unityhouseny.org, www.RememberingLiza.org (or via e-mail) [email protected]

Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner Association is not affiliated in any way with Liza’s Legacy Foundation

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1. If you have been driving through Couse Corners you will see quite a bit of construction. Th e 1st phase of upgrading the water lines is underway. Th e actual roundabout construction should be starting in July. Th e project was proposed by the State ten years ago; we look forward to its completion. Th e next couple of months will certainly interrupt normal fl ow and probably some patience. We hope you understand.

2. I would like to thank our neighbors in Rensselaer for the opportunity to work together for the benefi t of all in regards to our two water contracts. We have reached an agreement over fi nancing with the city. We have also arrived at a tentative agreement for a long term contract with the city of Troy for water. I would like to thank Mayor Dwyer, Neil Bonesteel, Hank LaBarba, Paul Goldman and Margo Th omas for their continued and great eff ort. 3.) Th e summer season is here although some days we question it. I would like to thank Jim Hempstead and Bill Malone for their outstanding work in the parks. Th e town park is at full capacity and Onderdonk is looking great. Th e summer program will be starting after the 4th of July. Daniela Lanni and Anita Nero have done a wonderful job in organizing the programs for our kids.Our music in the park will be starting at Onderdonk Park on Tuesday nights in August. Bocci is held on Th ursday nights at 5:45. Stop by and say hello to Carmela or give her a call at 477-4775.

4.) We are very proud of Randy Cherubino. Randy has been elected Fire Chief of the Year in Rensselaer County; a great honor for a great leader.

Please enjoy the start of summer – and be well.

Rick McCabe, Town Supervisor


Roomby Emma Donoghue

To fi ve-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it’s where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat and sleep and play. At night, his Ma shuts him safely in the wardrobe, where he is meant to be asleep when Old Nick visits.

Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it is the prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven years.

Through determination, ingenuity, and fi erce motherly love, Ma has created a life for Jack. But she knows it’s not enough...not for her or for him. She devises a bold escape plan, one that relies on her young son’s bravery and a lot of luck. What she does not realize is just how unprepared she is for the plan to actually work.

Told entirely in the language of the energetic, pragmatic fi ve-year-old Jack, ROOM is a celebration of resilience and the limitless bond between parent and child, a brilliantly executed novel about what it means to journey from one world to another

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Chief Randy Cherubino of Th e Clinton Heights Fire Department (CHFD) is pleased to announce that Fire Fighter Kristopher Renadette has graduated from Union Graduate College, Schenectady, New York with a Masters Degree in the fi eld of Science in Engineering and Management. FF Renadette, a Department of Defense civilian employee for the Army is employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Benet Laboratories, located at the Watervliet Arsenal. He joined the CHFD in April, 2010. Since then FF Renadette has excelled in fi rematics courses; he has successfully completed Fire Fighter I, Rescue Tech Basics, Swift Water Operations, Rope Operations, Trench Awareness, Fire Fighter Survival and Engine Company Operations. Further, while completing his graduate studies Kris successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course. A native of Plattsburgh, New York Kris did his undergraduate studies at Clarkson University. He is engaged to enter into marriage next summer with Magen Reyor (see photo). In light of his achievement, Chief Cherubino in his words of congratulations, stated, “Kris exemplifi es the well rounded background that not only brings credit to his personal goals, but selfl essly enhances the response of the Clinton Heights Fire Department. We are honored by his commitment to volunteer in our community.”

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Library Calendar East Greenbush

Community Library

July 2011 Happenings at EG LibraryTues, July 19 at 7:pm - public hearing on the

preliminary 2012 budget on library. The public is invited to attend.

There is a 5 year position available in the Sept election. East Greenbush registered voters who wish

to be considered as candidates for election to the Board of Trustees, may now pick up an info packet at the library. The deadline for returning nominating

petitions is Aug. 9, 5pm.

Free Summer Concert 2011 Series

June 29 at 7 pm – 2 Broads with Alotta SoundJuly 6 at 7 pm – Peaceful Country Band

July 13 at 7 pm – The GTO’s July 20 at 7 pm – Spiral Tango

August 3 at 6:30 pm – Traditional Indian Music

Navigate the College Admissions ProcessMon, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. OR Mon, Aug 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Linda King from College Services of America will present the top reasons that schools want you, how to

get in, what questions to ask on your college visit.

Mindfulness MeditationTues, July 12 at 7 p.m.

Alexandra Sullivan, Mind-Body Practitioner, teaches how to use mindfulness meditation to work with

physical pain and discomfort, emotional feelings, and stress. r.

Be Red Cross ReadyMon, July 18 at 7 p.m.

Be Red Cross Ready teaches simple and effective steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved

in case of an emergency. Meditation

Sat, July 23 at noon

Meditation for adults from beginner to advanced.

The Foster Care ExperienceMon, July 25 at 7 p.m.

To learn more about foster care and how to become a foster parent, please join us for a presentation Please call the library, stop by or use our on-line

website registration for the adult classes.

Bring your computer questions for one-on-one assistance. Call the circulation desk to register for

your 15-minute appt.

All free computer classes are limited to 12, so please pre-register for your seat. Free Wed Night Movie:

JULY 27 at 6:30 pmMao’s Last Dancer

Summer Reading Program Children’s Programs:

Drop-In StorytimesWed, July 6 - Aug 10

3-5 year olds @ 10 am and 0-36 months @ 11 am

*NOTICE* Unless noted otherwise, reg for all Children’s Events open on Mon of the week prior to

the event. All events listed below are reg only unless noted.

Thurs, July 7 @ 7 pm

Join Domino the Great for an interactive comedy and magic show!

Books, Potatoes & Funny Faces (ages 5+)

Fri, July 8 @ 11 amAuthor Sylvie Wickstrom will read from her books, show children how to turn potato shapes into funny faces. Reg limited to EG/Schodack residents only.

Watercolorful Painting with the Scotia-Glenville

Children’s Museum (ages 7+)Mon, July 11 @ 1 pm OR 2:30 pm

Using kitchen objects, “seasonings,” and some brushwork, create art that your family will want to

frame! Reg limited to EG/Schodack residents only.

The Firebird by the Puppet People (ages 5+)Tues, July 12 @ 2 pm

Inspired by the Russian folktale The Firebird, watch as even the impossible is possible, as the mythical fi rebird comes to life and Ivan and Princess Yelena team up to break the enchantment placed over their

kingdom.

Harry Potter Party (ages 5+)Thurs, July 14 @ 2 pm OR 7 pm

Gear up for the fi nal Harry Potter movie by celebrating all things Harry Potter & Hogwarts! Games, crafts, &

wizardry fun!

The Year of the Rat (ages 5+)Mon, July 18 @ 2 pm

Join Green Meadow School Librarian Jill Leinung and learn about the Chinese New Year Celebration and

zodiac. Learn cool facts about rats and pet some real rats! Reg limited to EG/Schodack residents only.

Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club (4+ w/adult)

Wed., July 20 @ 2 pm OR 3:15 pmJodie Fitz and the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club are stirring up some fun at the library! Make a snack

and feast on your creations.

Drum of the Elephant King (ages 3+)Thurs, July 21 @ 7 pm

An interactive musical adventure story and teaching tale from Haiti.

CSI for Kids (ages 8+)Fri, July 22 @ 2 pm

Thomas Jones will introduce kids to the fascinating world of crime scene investigation. Use real CSI

equipment and supplies in hands-on-activities and demos.

Messy Monday (ages 2+)

Mon, July 25 @ 11 amStampers, paints, chalk, and bubbles! Have your little

ones wear old clothes for this messy craft time for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tang Museum (ages 6+)Tues, July 26 @ 11 am

Join the staff of the Tang Museum and construct a Story Tower—a colorful, cone-shaped 3-D collage.

Reg limited to EG/Schodack residents only.

Pajama Time! (all ages)Thurs, July 28 @ 7 pm

Join Miss Rose for songs,stories, and crafts! No reg req.

Arctic or Antarctic? (ages 5+)

Fri, July 29 @ 11 amCome to the library and enjoy stories and crafts about

these chilly polar lands with Miss Beth.

Open to All Teens entering Grades 6-12

Creative WritingTues, July 5 @ 7 pm

Learn how to write your own ticket to adventure in this one-night writing workshop.

Bollywood Night

Tues, July 12 @ 7 pmJoin us for Bollywood dance lessons, mendhi, and

more!

World Crafts Tues, July 19 @ 7 pm

From multicultural crafts like Guatemalan worry dolls to “green” crafts like magazine bowls.

Talent/Art Show

Tues, July 26 @ 7 pmDo you have a piece of artwork you would like to

display? Or would you like to show off a skill – like dance, magic, or music? (Acoustic instruments only, please.) Contact Chrissie – [email protected] or 477-7476 ext 105 – for info about entering!

Midweek Middle School Madness

Wed, July 27 @ 2 pmAre you entering grade 6, 7, or 8 this fall? Come and join us for a fun craft while you get to know the Tween

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Recipes of the Month www.BettyCrocker.com

Lime- and Chili-Rubbed Chicken Breasts2 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons packed brown sugar2 teaspoons grated lime peel1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)2 teaspoons olive or canola oil1.Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix chili powder, brown sugar, lime peel, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Rub both sides of chicken with oil, then with spice mixture.2. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).Makes 4 servings

S’more Pops3 chocolate bars, melted12 large marshmallows1/4 cup crushed Golden Grahams® cereal12 paper lollipop sticks or round wooden sticks with one pointed end1. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate on High 1 minute, stirring twice, until chocolate can be stirred smooth.2. Dip each marshmallow halfway into melted chocolate. Insert stick into chocolate side of marshmallow; sprinkle with crushed cereal. Place on plate; let stand at room temperature until chocolate hardens, about 1 hour.3. Using kitchen torch, toast top of each marshmallow.Makes 12 pops

Grilled Cheesy Potato Packet4 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers (from 24-oz bag)1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 1 (18x13-inch) sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Place potatoes on center of foil. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt.2. Bring up 2 sides of foil over potatoes so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.3. Place packet on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 30 minutes, turning once. Carefully open packet; sprinkle cheese over potatoes. Cover loosely; let stand 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.Makes 6 servings

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Five Feng Shui Tips to Attract Prosperity to Your Homedesignsensebydiane

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Clutter and neglecting to fi x broken objects are the two biggest roadblocks to attracting prosperity and letting wealth fl ow to you.

Clutter represents postponed decisions and results in an inability to move forward. Th e longer we leave “the mess” the more Ch’i (good energy) diminishes and “the chaos” drains your vitality. When you simplify and organize your life, you make room for opportunity, for growth, for prosperity.

Once you have Cleared the Clutter, look around your home and fi x the things that aren’t working properly, neglect attracts scarcity not abundance.

1. Clean Your Front Door - this is where all good energy enters your home. A clean door attracts good energy while a dirty door repels it. Hanging a wind chime by the front door calls good energy to your home. It should have a resonant, pleasing tone.

2. Wash Your Windows - Just as your eyes are the window to your soul, windows are the eyes of the home. Dirty windows cloud your vision and block your view of opportunity

3. Replace Your Light bulbs with maximum wattage full spectrum bulbs and make good use of natural sunlight. Brighten your home to the prospect of good fortune and wealth. Let light refl ect the creativity within you.

4. Remove dead or dying plants from your rooms and don’t forget old, dusty, dated silk fl orals or dried fl owers. Th ese symbolized dead energy. Grow abundance in your life with healthy green thriving plants. Plants help us stay connected to the wonder of the world.

5. Improve Your Work Space – Sitting on a broken, wobbly desk chair represents disregard for your work. A messy desktop covered with papers and stained coff ee mugs diminishes the importance of your work. Get a new chair, clear and organize your desktop and improve your career outlook!

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Tues, July 5, 12,19,26 (6p.m. - 8p.m.) Music & EntertainmentRiverfront Park

The Rensselaer Kiwanis Club and the Rensselaer Senior Center are pleased to announce 2011 Music in the Park. Free Concert July 5 - Tom Healey Band July 12 - Myers and Yonkers July 19 - Winchester and Young July 26 - Donnie Elvi Aug. 2 - True-tones Aug. 9 - Kenny Pratt Aug. 16 - Irish Tenors Aug. 12 - Courtney VanDyke Aug. 30 - Tommy Dick, All-Am. Jukebox

Wed, July 6, 13,20,27 (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Farmers MarketOn Broadway between 3rd and 4th Street, Troy.Farmers Market-Join them every Wednesday, where there will be several local farmers, specialty foods producers. Many of our producers foods are certifi ed organic, pesticide free and naturally raised. Plus, when you shop at the market your dollars contribute directly to our local economy!www.troymarket.org

July 6th Hair of The Dog (Irish Favorites)July 13th Soul SessionJuly 20th Super 400 (Troy’s own)July 27th Who’s Bad (The Nations #1 tribute to Michael Jackson)August 3rd Start Making Sense (playing the music of The Talking Heads) Thurs, July 7, 14 (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & EntertainmentSchaghticoke Town Hall Gazebo, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose. Free Concerts every Thursday evening. There will be food vendors , & weekly prizes. Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs. July 7-”Johnny Rizzo” July 14- “Harmony Rocks”

Thurs, July 7 (2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Farmers MarketTwin Town Little League Park, Williams Road.The Town of North Greenbush Farmers Market The market will be open Thurs through September 29. There will be cooking demos, specials, fresh produce, baked goods and more.

Wed., July 6 (5p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & EntertainmentThe concerts take place in the Green Island Bridge Parking lot, in Downtown Troy, in the Hedley Entertainment District f just North of the Green Island Bridge.Every Wednesday evening thru August 25th the Troy Downtown Collaborative and the City of Troy present Rockin’on the River! This free, outdoor concert series is in its third year and gives music fans a wonderful excuse to stay out and about on a Wednesday night! For more info go to visittroyny.com

Fri, July 8The Capital District Friday Field Group Outings for 2011The Capital District Friday Field Group is a mix of amateur and professional naturalists.The trips are free and all are welcomed. Upcoming trips include: Bogs Along the Poestenkill in Berlin (July 8th), Rocky Summits on Turner Mountain in Stephentown (July 15th), Aquatic Plant and Animals at Dyken Pond in Grafton (July 29th), Ingalls Preserve along Black Brook in Stephentown (August 5th) call David Hunt at 518-279-4124 for meeting places and trip details.

Fri, July 8, (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Health & WellnessRensselaer County Offi ce Building1600 7th Avenue TroyThe American Red Cross Blood Drive located in the County Health Department, 2nd Floor. call the County Executive’s Offi ce at 270-2900.

Sat, July 9, (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.) Health & WellnessAt the Troy Farmer’s Market -3rd Street between Fulton & Broadway and on Broadway between 4th Street and 2nd Street, Troy.Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital and Samaritan Hospital Northeast Health will kick off a joint healthy heart program called “Just Walk With A Doc,” featuring one-mile walks with an area cardiologist at the Troy Farmer’s Market All events are open to the public free of charge. Walkers must sign a liability waiver prior to participating. The walks will be held rain or shine. call 470-7369.

Saturday, July 09, 2011 (6 p.m.- N/A) Music & EntertainmentThe park’s entrance is on the corner of 110th St and Second Avenue.Presented by the City of Troy & Wellcare.Powers Park Concert Series - Four - Teachers Night Out - The Powers Park Concert Series kicks off with a return performance by local favorites, Four. Bring your own lawn chair. Cost: FREE email [email protected]

Sat, July 9, 16, 23, 30 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Farmer’s MarketTown of Brunswick, Town Offi ce Road & Route 7.Every Saturday-Farmers Market-Fresh, local, delicious and affordable. Featuring special weekly events. There will be Music, Artists and Community Organizations at the Market.www.townofbrunswickfarmersmarket.blogspot.com

Sat, July 9, 16, 23, 30 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Farmers Market3rd 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

Sat, July 9 (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Community EventOakwood Cemetery, Troy.Millionaires Row Tour- Many tours of Oakwood have highlighted Emma Willard and William Frear both who are famous “residents” of Millionaires Row. There are many other distinguished people that you will stroll by $12.00 per person. call 274-8410.

Sun July 10, 2011 (2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.) The Arts of the Capital Region265 River StreetTroySECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH - Free Poetry & Prose -Open Mic - Hosted by Nancy Klepsch and Dan Wilcox, this is the Capital Region’s newest open mic venue for poetry and spoken word. Bring friends and prose for performance in the black box theater. call 273-0552.www.artscenteronline.org

Mon, July 11 (N/A) Music & EntertainmentSand Lake Center for the Arts-2880 NY 43, Averill ParkSummer Youth Programs are coming! Classes begin July 11 through August 7. Spaces are limited - sign up now! Classes include Creative Clay, Artsmart, Creative Movement, Building Blocks of Music, Make Your Own Theatre, Hip Hop and Zumba, Filmmaking: From Script to Screen, and *New this year* Animation: Making Art Move, and Youth Theatre Players presenting A Not So Grimm Tale. call 518-674-2007.www.slca-ctp.org

Fri, July 15 (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Rabies Clinic115th Street Firehouse, 115th Street and Fifth Avenue, Troy.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 the Rensselaer County Department of Health at 270-2655.

Community Events


Community EventsSat, July 16 (9 a.m. - 12 ) Community EventOakwood Cemetery, Troy.Veterans from the Civil War. Walk with famed military historian, Michael Barrett and see if he can really introduce you to 9 ½ Civil War Generals ( ½...that one should be interesting!!) $12 per person. call 274-8410.

Sat, July 16 (6 p.m.- N/A) Music & EntertainmentThe park’s entrance is on the corner of 110th St and Second Avenue, N. Troy..Powers Park Concert Series - Four - The Powers Park concert series presents a Neil Diamond and Oldies tribute with “Al Bruno”. Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawn chair! Cost: FREE email [email protected].

Sat, July 16 (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) Sunday, July 17, 2011 (11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Community EventDowntown Troy.4th Annual Pig Out-Barbeque, barbeque, and MORE barbeque is what you will fi nd in Downtown Troy during our 4th Annual Pig Out -- and best of all, it’s a free event! There will be a People’s Choice competition on Saturday and a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition on Sunday, as well as live music and fi reworks.For additional information, please call 518-727-9786.www.troypigout.com

Sat, July 16 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) ShoppingA Flea market will be held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The fl ea market is to benefi t church programming, local and regional feed the poor programs. Vendors wanted $15 a space.For additional information, please call 235-2432.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 (8:00 p.m. - N/A) Music & EntertainmentDescription: Variety Show at Spotlight Players’ Nunsense: A-Men, performed at the Columbia Performing Arts Auditorium, 962 Luther Road, East Greenbush. This delightfully funny show will feature all male actors in the nun roles that have made audiences laugh for the last 20 years. Performances of this musical comedy are 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and 2:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15.

Thursday, July 21, 2011 (8 p.m. - N/A) Friday, July 22, 2011 (8 p.m. - N/A)Saturday, July 23, 2011 (8 p.m. & 2 - N/A) Sunday, July 24, 2011 (2 p.m. - N/A) Music & EntertainmentVariety Show at Spotlight Players’ Nunsense: A-Men, performed at the Columbia Performing Arts Auditorium, 962 Luther Road, East Greenbush. This delightfully funny show will feature all male actors in the nun roles that have made audiences laugh for the last 20 years. Performances of this musical comedy are 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and 2:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15.

Sat, July 23 (6 p.m.- N/A) Music & EntertainmentThe park’s entrance is on the corner of 110th St and Second Avenue, N. Troy. Powers Park Concert Series - Four - Killer B’s / Allman Brothers Tribute - 6pm The Powers Park concert series present a tribute to the Allman Brothers, performed by the Killer B’s. Showtime starts at 6pm. Bring your own lawn chair! Cost: FREE email [email protected].

Saturday July 234th Annual Community Garage Sale in RensselaerFood - Clown -Balloon Animals - Live Music Sale is from 9-4 • Clown at 3 • Band from 4 on Pick up your map at Angie B’s Bean and Creamery 1204 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Any questions! Call Angie at 283-7403. Maps of house locations will be available at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 23rd - NO SOONER.

Fri, July 29 (Community Event) 6p.m. - N/AThe Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is offering a free, all access backstage tour of the building. The tour will be offered the last Friday of the month, to coincide with Troy Night Out. The tour will be offered on July 29, August 26 and September 30 Tours are limited to 40 people on a fi rst served basis and will last approximately one hour. The complete tour requires the ability to walk up many sets of stairs and baby strollers are not permitted.call 273-8945.

Friday, July 29, 2011 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Community EventLocation: Downtown, Troy.Description: 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. Web Site: www.troynightout.org

Sat, July 30 (6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & EntertainmentThe park’s entrance is on the corner of 110th St and Second Avenue, N. Troy.Powers Park Concert Series - Four - The Refrigerators - Cost: Free - Bring your own lawn chair! email [email protected].

Sat, July 30 (11:30 a.m. - N/A) Community Event/FundraiserFrear Park Golf Course, Troy.Netter’s Fund Memorial Golf Outing-Lunch @ 11:30 AM Shotgun Start @ 12:30--Pig Roast following Tournament 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE $95 Per Person Includes: Greens Fees, Cart, Beer / Soda, Picnic Lunch, Pig Roast & 50/50 Raffl e $30.00 for Non-Golfers Pig Roast Only. Reservations/ Full Payment Required by July 15th contact: Mark J. Balistreri E-Mail: [email protected]

Tues, Aug 2 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Music & EntertainmentOnderdonk Memorial Park, located on Hampton Avenue across from the Lake.Community & Recreation Department organizes a concert series that takes place every Tuesday night. This concert series encourages friends, families and neighbors together in celebrating the summer season by enjoying the music, the outdoors and the company. The schedule is as follows: •August 2nd-Band of Gold •August 9th-White Water •August 16th-Gelvis •August 23rd-Bow Riders •August 30th-Carmine Dio Teagans will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers & sausage and peppers for a minimal fee.

For further information, please call 477-4775.

Tues, Aug 2, (5 p.m. 9 p.m.) Community EventHudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway.Gateway Tours-National Night Out at the Burden Museum. They will be hosting the Burden Iron Works Neighborhood Association and other neighborhood associations at their annual public safety awareness event and cookout. Free and open to the public. call 518-274-5267.www.hudsonmohawkgateway.org

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SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORYJULY 2011

KJ’s Gymnastics, Route 9, Valatie: Develop your child’s athletic ability in a safe and fun way with gymnastics camps. Each week a new theme is featured, including, World Adventure Week, Fantasy Week, Gymnastics Week & more! Call 758-2554 or visit us at www.kjsgymnastics.com

SAAJCC center camps have become multi-generational family traditions; whether enjoying the athletic facilities and pool at the Center at Camp Taf, or experiencing the pristine 100 acres of woods surrounding a private lake at Camp Olam in Grafton, or the myriad of boating opportunities off ered at Teen Camp at Warner’s Lake, Center campers enjoy age-appropriate activities, superb staff supervision and spectacular facilities.

At the Capital District YMCA, we off er a unique summer camp experience. Our highly skilled counselors help children develop self-confi dence, self-esteem, and other important social skills to help them in school and in life. Call 477.2570 today for more information, or visit us online at www.CDYMCA.org.

Mimi’s Kids Club Summer Mini Camps – 2 week sessions for 3-5 year olds. Crafts, music & movement, stories, sports and much more! Only 8 children for each group. Call 701-1258, located in Price Chopper Plaza.

Discovery Place Learning Center – Summer enrichment. Preschool and toddler learning groups, ages 24 months to 5 years. 749 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, 479-1110 or go to www.discoveryplaceny.com

Susan O’Dell Taylor’s School for Children: Explore and soar at summer camp! Th is camp is for 3-8 year olds and off ers new theme each week. Call 274-4990 for more information or visit us online at www.taylorschool.org

Now offering Summer Camps and Classes. For more info contact us or visit www.rockysmusicstudio.com

Latin Percussion Summer Camp,Beginning Theory & Ear Training course

Group Guitar Class for Beginners.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSTOWN HALL-CLERK’S OFFICE

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........................................................279-3878East 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

Keep Butts Away From Where We Play! Two Capital Region communities launch tobacco-free

parks policies to protect children, animals, and the environment

Th e local launch of the Community Partnerships for a Tobacco-Free New York campaign to educate New Yorkers about the benefi ts of tobacco-free outdoor recreational areas. Th e campaign launch coincides with the implementation of tobacco-free parks policies in the Town of East Greenbush and the Town of Bethlehem, two communities united by their commitment to prevent exposure from secondhand smoke, reduce toxic tobacco litter in parks, and send a positive message to young people that tobacco use doesn’t belong in family-friendly environments designed for active play.

Tobacco litter is poisonous to children and wildlife. Discarded cigarette butts are the most common form of litter. Studies show they are toxic, slow to decompose, and costly to remove. Cigarette butts have been found in the stomachs of birds and marine animals and can cause digestive blockages. Children routinely pick up these toxic butts and try to place them in their mouths.

“We passed a tobacco-free parks resolution in the Town of East Greenbush and signs just went up to help ensure that this summer play season is a healthy one for our town’s children,” said Supervisor Rick McCabe. “It’s a policy that’s good for kids, good for the environment and good for the health of the entire East Greenbush community.”

Nearly 83% of Capital District residents support tobacco-free playgrounds, including 3 out of every 4 current smokers. Fourteen municipalities in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties have adopted tobacco-free parks policies.

“Th e U.S. Surgeon General has made clear that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke,” said Th eresa Zubretsky of the Capital District Tobacco-Free Coalition. “By expanding their smoke-free outdoor areas, the Town of East Greenbush and Town of Bethlehem are reducing exposure and preventing tobacco-caused disease. It’s an important part of what this education campaign is all about.”

For more information, visit SmokeFreeCapital.org.


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