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Guilderhaven holds gathering and sale

by Sue Green

GUILDERLAND — Guilderhaven’s annual “Gathering of Friends” fund-raiser is Oct. 2 at Mallozzi’s on Curry Road, Rotterdam.

For more information and to reserve your tickets call me at 861-6861. The event will include wine-tasting, appetizers, buffet, coffee, soda, dessert, a silent auction, and door prizes.

Photo: The Thin Blue Line gets a little longer

Guilderland Police Explorer Post Sergeant Chrystal Tinney won an award for second place in the D.U.I. Enforcement category and received a medal at the Cadet Police Academy.

County to launch suicide prevention app

Albany County will soon roll out a mobile application that will provide education and links to resources that will increase awareness about suicide and suicide prevention.

St. Boniface Episcopal Church

Services are at 8:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. with music, and Children’s Chapel at 10 a.m.

Father Scherck will deliver a sermon entitled “The Rock”, which outlines several ways in which the Scriptures employ the term rock referring to the things of God, in Christ, and the great benefits to those who believe. 

St. John’s Schedule

St. John’s Lutheran Church at 140 Maple Ave. in Altamont summer schedule:

— The summer worship schedule is one service at 9:30 a.m.

The service on Aug. 24 will be a special one marking the 30th anniversary of ordination of the pastor of St. John's, Rev. Gregory Zajac.

Guard promotes

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

— Sean Flynn from Delmar, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69th infantry is promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel;

Summerfest offers quirky contests

by Phyllis Johnson and May Alice Molgard

BERNE — The second annual Summerfest, to be held Saturday at the Berne town park, will feature food, fun, crafts, and community — and quirky contests.

Gad-Zukes! It’s Sas-Squash in the Hilltowns!

New preschool opens

ALTAMONT — Kids Care Preschool is opening its doors on Sept. 8, offering a hands-on, concept-based program for 3- to 5-year-olds; 2-year-olds are considered on an individual basis. 

Clarke heads Doane Stuart

The new head of school for Doane Stuart, Pamela J. Clarke, has 25 years of experience leading independent schools.

Cahill family repairs cars

by Anne Hayden Harwood

GUILDERLAND — Michael Cahill hopes to generate drive-in traffic in the auto repair shop he recently opened in his hometown.

A McKownville resident for more than 30 years, he opened Cahill’s Auto Garage, at 1436 Western Ave., 10 days ago.

St. John’s Schedule

by Gregory Zajac

St. John’s Lutheran Church at 140 Maple Ave. in Altamont has the following schedule for Sunday, Aug. 17:

Albany Therapeutic Riding Center announces fund drive

by Clare Mertz

NEW SCOTLAND — Albany Therapeutic Riding Center has launched a fundraising drive to help with operational expenses including but not limited to: veterinary and farrier care, horse feed, equipment, lesson supplies, retired therapy horse care, and maintenance.

Bryant given SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Kimberly Bryant, a faculty member in the Dental Hygiene Department at Hudson Valley Community College, was recently honored with the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.