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Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic

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By Doug La Rocque

Officers of Rensselaer Organizations United for Senior Endeavors (ROUSE), the senior community and Rensselaer County dignitaries enjoyed some beautiful weather for the organization’s annual picnic this past Wednesday.  [private]

County Executive Kathy Jimino and Legislative Chair Stan Brownell with seniors at the picnic. Photo by Rich Crist
County Executive Kathy Jimino and Legislative Chair Stan Brownell with seniors at the picnic. Photo by Rich Crist

Legislative Chair Stan Brownell, County Executive Kathy Jimino and State Senator Kathy Marchione were among those flipping burgers and serving assorted picnic foods to the members of the county’s senior community at Grafton Lakes State Park.

R.O.U.S.E. began as an advocacy group in 1970 and has grown into a coalition whose goal is to develop programs and services directed to those individuals in the over 60 age group who need assistance in maintaining their quality of life.

R.O.U.S.E. operates in conjunction with the Rensselaer County Office of the Aging with centers in Hoosick Falls and Grafton.

Some of the officials who gathered to help serve the seniors are Stan Brownell and Kathy Jimino, County Legislator Todd Tessman, Sheriff Pat Russo, County Clerk Frank Merola and Senator Kathy Marchione. Photo by Rich Crist.
Some of the officials who gathered to help serve the seniors are Stan Brownell and Kathy Jimino, County Legislator Todd Tessman, Sheriff Pat Russo, County Clerk Frank Merola and Senator Kathy Marchione. Photo by Rich Crist.

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