Thursday May 2, 2024 
2023 Schodack Faculty Retiree Chapter Awards
The Schodack Faculty Association Retiree Chapter (SFARC) has presented their annual awards in each of the buildings.These awards were established in 2008 to recognize students who have demonstrated a tremendous effort towards learning and have also demonstrated respect for themselves and others.
All SFARC award winners received a gift card and a certificate.
The award winners for 2023 were: Castleton Elementary School 6th graders Kyleigh Wendenborn, Zoeii Johnson and Javone Beamon. Maple Hill Junior/Senior High: 8th graders Owen Mattiske and Analilia Cruz. 12th grader Colby Frazier.
We are very pleased to be able to continue recognizing the efforts of students as we did as active members of the Schodack Faculty Association.
Stem Award Presented to Liam Casey, Gardner Dickinson Valedictorian
Congratulations to Liam Casey, the winner of the 2023 STEM Award. North Greenbush Deputy Town Supervisor Kelly Hoffman presented the award to Liam at the evenings events and the award was sponsored by the North Greenbush Republican Committee. Liam serves as Gardner Dickinson’s Valedictorian. We wish the best to the Class of 2023, to Liam and his classmates.
Sand Lake Ambulance Finishing Up It’s 2023 Fund Drive
Sand Lake Ambulance (SLA), is finishing up its 2023 Annual Fund Drive in the Town of Sand Lake. SLA is close to reaching its ambitious goal but it needs your help to go over the top. Some second mailers may cross in the mail with any first round mailers sent back in recently, sorry if that happens, we can’t do much about that.
It has certainly been a challenging time but we are still here although things like Covid have made it difficult to stay open. Inflation is tough on everyone and that includes us. As you can imagine filling an Ambulance with gas is getting brutal and the prices on all our other equipment and maintenance fees are skyrocketing too.
Remember, it is your generous support, which is greatly appreciated, that goes a long way toward keeping this service available in the town.
Two Receive Citizenship Award at St. Jude’s the Apostle Graduation
It was an honor for Town Supervisor Joseph Bott and Deputy Town Supervisor Kelly Hoffman to be invited to present Citizenship Awards to Sienna Adams and Brycen Waters for the great work and recognition by their teachers and peers. Both students were very excited and surprised to receive their awards. What a beautiful evening to watch the children move on to the next part of their learning journey. Congratulations to the Class of 2023.
Writing Workshop at Laughing Earth Farm
Come to Laughing Earth Farm in Cropseyville on Thursday, July 20th from 6 to 8pm for an evening of inspiration, conversation, and the generation of words in the air and on the page.
We will gather in the fields to listen to short readings to till the soil of our imaginations and to write in response. Whether you’re writing poems, stories, memoir, personal essays, all of the above, or not yet writing but would like to be, you will find an outlet and a safe space here to create. There will be opportunities to share our writing, if desired. Bring a notebook, something to write with, and a chair if you have one.
If it rains, we will have a protected space to write. Suggested donation $15 (everyone welcome regardless of ability to donate!). Facilitated by Cara Benson. The farm is located at 3842 NY-2, Cropseyville, NY 12052. Questions? Contact alex@nulllaughingearth.farm or call 518.821.8449. www.laughingearth.farm/calendar.
Bethlehem Grange 137 Garage Sale Explosion
SELKIRK – Bethlehem Grange 137 will once again host the Annual Garage Sale Explosion. We will have 2 full floors of items, plus tents of additional items in the back. The 2nd floor is also handicap accessible. You name it, you’ll most likely find it here!! If you don’t see it, please ask us!! It’s probably here!! There’s also lots of plants, both indoor and outdoor plants available! New Items are added daily!! There will be lots of indoor tables of items, and lots of outdoor tables of items. 2 Handicap Accessible Ramps. Cash or Checks only accepted for payment. No Credit or Debit Cards accepted!!
We are also adding something new to our Garage Sales!! Flea Market Vendors Wanted for outdoors during the Garage Sales. For more information about becoming a Flea Market Vendor during the Garage Sale, please call Charles Ryan at 518-227-8954.
Bethlehem Grange 137 Garage Sale Dates are Friday & Saturday July 14 and 15th, July 21 and 22. All days are 9am to 3pm. 2 Handicap Accessible Ramps.
Bethlehem Grange 137 is located at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158
Bethlehem Grange 137 Raffle Announcement
SELKIRK – Residential “Hannay Reel” Hose Reel
The Bethlehem Grange #137 is raffling a residential hose reel, generously donated by “Hannay Reel” out of Westerlo, N.Y.
The company is the leading manufacturer of hose and cable reels for fire/rescue, LP gas, petroleum and aviation fuel delivery. Although, they produce the garden reels, typically, they focus on the larger reels. So…..for the price of a raffle ticket, it could be uniquely yours. This hose reel is retailed at $510 and is stainless steel powder coated.
**** You can purchase a raffle ticket at any one of our events,Call Charles at 518-227-8954 , or Jackie at 518-810-6031 to purchase tickets. The cost is $2 for one or $5 for three tickets. The drawing for this raffle is September 21st after our barbeque.
We accept recyclable bottles and cans in the donation box. Proceeds from the bottles and cans goes towards the maintenance of our Historic Grange Hall, which is also on the National Historic Registry. Clothing, including men’s, ladies, and children’s clothing, shoes, boots, purses, belts, linens, stuffed animals, curtains, etc., are accepted in our Clothing Shed, open 24/7. We also collect non-perishable Food for the Food Pantry, used eye glasses and used hearing aids for the Lions Club. We also collect pull tabs from soda, beer, soup, seafood items and pet food, and hotel sample sized toiletries or trial sizes, which are then donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Bethlehem Grange 137 also accepts worn and tattered American Flags. Flags can be dropped off 24/7 in our Flag Collection Box in the front of our Grange Hall. We are also a chapter of Stars for our Troops. Bethlehem Grange is located at 24Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive at the First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush.
Saturday, July 15, 2023. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment please contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org using sponsor code: eastgreenbush
YOUR DONATION CAN SAVE A LIFE.
Village of East Nassau Meeting Date Change
The July meeting date for the Village of East Nassau has been changed from Wednesday, July 12 to Wednesday, July 19 at 7 PM
Village meetings are always the second Wednesday of the month at 7 PM unless otherwise noted*. Future dates for village meetings are as follows:
For 2023: August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13.
For 2024: January 10, February 14, March 13, *Monday, April 1, May 8.
Made By Hand With Love Outreach Mission
New: Summer Project Every Wednesday Evening- July 12-Aug 30, 6:00-7:30 PM, Room 16 at First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush.
Everyone, any age, is invited to help us make SOFT HATS for kids with cancer (hatsgiving.org). Hats will be sewn, knitted or crocheted. Learn a new skill or teach it to others. If your child is attending Vacation Bible School this is a perfect time for you to stay and chat with our group. Materials will be supplied.
Please contact us if you have questions. reginagwheeler@nullgmail.com aleta.schweigert@nullgmail.com
Class Reunion
On Saturday 7/22/23 the Columbia High School Class of 1966 will celebrate a 57 Reunion at the Elks Club Pavilion on 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush from 1:00-6:00.
Dinner will be at 3:30 at 25.00 per person which will include grilled chicken, bake potato, corn, salad and rolls. Bottled water, Ice Tea and Lemonade will be available also.
Please contact Chris Adams for mailing information by 7/15/23.
Come relax and talk with great friends, enjoy good food and listen to some music.
Columbia HS ‘50s ‘60s Reunion
The Columbia HS classes of the ‘50s and ‘60s will hold their annual reunion September 9 from 4 until 9 at the Phillips Road Firehouse outside pavilion.
A food truck from Little Big Fatz will be on site and a cash bar with beer, wine, and soda will be available. This is a popular, informal gathering and a great way to catch up with former classmates.
A $5.00 donation is requested. For more information or questions contact Valerie Figel Femia (pfemia@nullnycap.rr.com).
Columbia High School Class of 1973 50th REUNION Update and Call For Help!
CAPITAL DISTRICT – Attention all Columbia High School (CHS) Class of ‘73 Classmates! We’re holding our 50th reunion on October 7, 2023 at the Rensselaer Elks Lodge in East Greenbush starting at 5PM. You can join our ColumbiaHSClassof1973 Facebook group to get evolving reunion info and class news at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbiahsclassof1973. We need your help to reach everyone in our class and we hope you all will be there!
Please send us your contact info and that of any CHS-73 classmates, so we can share reunion details with everyone as they become available. We need your: Name (First – Maiden & Last Name), Mailing address, Email address and Cell phone &/or other phone #’s. Call Dom Indelicato @ 518 573-5227 if you have any ideas or questions and email us your contact info at ColumbiaClassof73@nullgmail.com .
Columbia High School Annual 70’s Reunion
Mark your calendar for the annual CHS 70’s Reunion on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Schodack Island State Park – noon until dusk. 1970-1979 attendees/graduates/teachers – but ALL alumni are welcome! $20 entry fee includes food, provided by the Committee members.
Join our Facebook page: Columbia High School 70’s Reunion for more info and updates OR contact Caroline Lynch Zeyak at elvis628@nullfairpoint.net. Spread the word – see you there!
Rensselaer County 4-H Offers Food Preservation Workshops For Youth
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H Development Program is holding two food preservation workshops for youth. Both workshops will be held at the Troy Senior Center, 1520 6th Ave., Troy.
These workshops are for youth who are 8 years and older. There is a registration fee of $10.00 for 4-H members, and $15.00 for non-members for each workshop. The first workshop will be held on Monday, July 17th at 6:00pm, and youth will make a Mixed Fruit Jam. The second workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 2nd at 6:00pm, and youth will be making Dilly Beans.
Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@nullcornell.edu.
For more information about this and other programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, please call 518-272-4210. No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate or receive information based on their ability to pay. If you have special needs that we can accommodate please let us know at the time of your call.