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Floral combinations at the New York in Bloom event in Albany took on parts and pieces of unexpected displays for intricate arrangements this past weekend.

The Capital District Women’s Employment Resource Center is celebrating over a quarter century of workforce development services for women in transition. Two women and once company will be honored at the 10th Annual WERC Awards Luncheon.

Ten high achievers from the Albany-based Weichert, Realtors – Northeast Group have earned recognition from the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.

Jaime Watson is the new Capital District Transportation Authority communications manager.

Before joining the team at CDTA, she served as the regional director of communications for the American Red Cross in Albany. And, before that, she was the director of college relations at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh.

“Old Man Winter” certainly had a frosty grip on us during January and February. Fortunately, the freezing temperatures, frequent snows, and a “bug named Stomach” did not interrupt the activity at the Knox Nursery School.

Ella Armstrong was celebrated at the Altamont Fire Department installation dinner, and Egeziaca Rufa, originally from Frosinone, Italy, turned 100 years old.

GUILDERLAND — Nicholas Algers, of Guilderland, has joined the Albany-office sales team of Weichert, Realtors – Northeast Group.

A 22-year resident of the area, he will assist property buyers and sellers throughout the Capital Region.

These local members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted:

Justin Wemple from Altamont, and serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class; and

St. John’s Lutheran Church at 140 Maple Ave. in Altamont has the following schedule for Sunday, Feb.9: 

— 8:30 a.m. there will be an informal worship including modern and ethnic hymns plus a discussion of the format for the sermon; and

VOORHEESVILLE — Since 1982, Serendipity Day Care Center has cared for children from infancy up to 5 years of age. Six years ago, Serendipity opened the Big Dip, a before and after-school care program for children in kindergarten up to the fifth grade.

ALTAMONT — Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to current New York State high school seniors and also students enrolled in college. The New York State Association Agricultural Fairs and the New York State Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships.