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Auction Supports 4-H Youth Development

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Come support the 4-H Auction on April 9 and bid on amazing items that Teen Council and 4-H Club Members have gathered from local businesses and families. Some items for auction are a gift certificate to Shiloh’s Edge for a private 1/2 day experience on the Challenge Ropes Course for up to 12 people, a sterling silver cuff bracelet, a Pandora bracelet with Murano beads and sterling silver charm,  a Tiffany and Company sterling necklace, a copy of In the Kitchen with Rosie and a $15 gift certificate from Good Buy Books as well as many assorted theme baskets.
The Rensselaer County 4-H Teen Council Annual Auction is Friday, April 9, at Tamarac High School, Route 2 in Brunswick.   Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Bidding starts at 7 pm. Make a night of it!

Spring Electronics Recycling Day Set For April 10

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The Rensselaer County Legislature will again team up with Troy business e-Lot to sponsor an electronics recycling day, and county residents are invited to participate. The electronics recycling event will be the fourth jointly sponsored by the County Legislature and e-Lot. Participation in the past electronics recycling days has been outstanding. During each of the previous three electronics recycling days, more than 300 residents participated, with everything from computers to refrigerators, stereos and VCRs.
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Stephentown Library To Offer Grant Seeking Services

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The Stephentown Memorial Library is pleased to announce its designation as a cooperating collection of the Foundation Center, the national clearinghouse for grant funding information. SML joins only about 400 other libraries across the United States selected to offer grant research capabilities through the Foundation’s online database.
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American Diabetes Alert Day

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The Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center will host a free talk for caregivers, patients with diabetes and health care professionals on Friday, March 19, at 2 pm, presented by Deborah Henley, MD. Topics include diabetic foot problems, foot care, neuropathy and preventions and treatments. If you have any questions regarding to this event or to RSVP please contact Rhonda Hickey at 802-753-5000. Bennington Health & Rehab is located at 2 Blackberry Lane (off of Dewey Street).

Rensselaer Plateau Nominated For Land Protection Program

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Public Meeting On The Proposal Wednesday, March 24, At 6:30 pm

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that it is proposing to create a Rensselaer Plateau Forest Legacy Area under the USDA’s Forest Legacy Program (FLP).
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Congressman Murphy To Talk Jobs And The Economy On Monday, March 8

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Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) will hold events in the 20th District on Monday, March 8, to continue his focus on the economy, bringing jobs to the area and helping the middle class.
Congressman Murphy will tour Averill Park High School at 1 pm with concerned students, parents and educators to assess the on-the-ground situation and talk with those directly affected by expected budget cuts.
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County Honors Arthur E. Gifford, Vietnam War Army Vet, Recipient Of Purple Heart And Silver Star Medals

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The late Arthur E. Gifford, recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star Medals among other military awards and decorations for his honorable service to our nation as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and, lifelong resident of the Town of Hoosick, was recognized on Monday, February 8, 2010 by the Rensselaer County Honor-A-Deceased Veteran Committee as well as County, state and federal officials.
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Possibility Of Five Rensselaer County State Parks Closing

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by Bea Peterson
There are 179 Parks and 36 Historic Sites in New York State. NYS budget rumors have five State sites closing in Rensselaer County. They are Grafton Lakes State Park, Cherry Plain State Park, Schodack Island State Park, the Bennington Battlefield and Fort Crailo. There is swimming and canoeing at both Grafton and Cherry Plain. Grafton is open year around and has over 20 miles of trails suitable for walking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Cherry Plain, which is open in the summer offers hiking and camping. [Read more…] about Possibility Of Five Rensselaer County State Parks Closing