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Swenson re-enlists

Staff Sergeant Ronald Swenson from East Berne has re-enlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Support Company, 42nd Infantry Division of the New York Army National Guard.

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​Relyea named Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Allison Relyea, a resident of Voorheesville and a physical-education teacher at Guilderland High School, was honored last month with the Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

AG sues Target, Walmart, and LaRose over lead in kids’ toys

New York’s attorney general, Barbara Underwood, has sued Target Corporation, Walmart Inc., and importer LaRose Industries, for allegedly committing thousands of violations of multiple New York laws governing the safety of children’s toys sold in the state.

Blue Fund awards $212K to Cornell Cooperative Extension

ALBANY COUNTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County has been awarded $211,940 for its Supporting Healthy Youth and Families Initiative.

The award is one of two in the first-ever Blue Fund grant cycle from BlueShield of Northeastern New York.

Swenson re-enlists

Staff Sergeant Ronald Swenson from East Berne has re-enlisted to continue service with the Headquarters and Support Company, 42nd Infantry Division of the New York Army National Guard.

 

Guard promotes

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

— Kenneth Allen from Delmar, assigned to the 1427th Transportation Company, received a promotion to the rank of staff sergeant;

Grace receives Air Force commission

Wyatt Andrew Grace of Delmar will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force during the Clemson University ROTC joint commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 19.

McGrath honored for mentoring business students

GUILDERLAND — Joan McGrath, a business teacher at Guilderland High School, was honored last month with a Market Maker Business Award from the School of Business at Ithaca College. The annual awards honor high school teachers and advisers who are committed to mentoring high school students in economics or finance.

Photos: 2018 Altamont Victorian Stroll

On Sunday, the annual Victorian Stroll was put on by the Altamont Community Traditions that put everyone in the Christmas spirit by having vendors, games, children decorations, and even a visit from Santa.

Photos: 11th Annual Teddy Bear Tea w/ Mrs. Claus

Mrs. Claus held her annual teddy bear tea at the New Salem Fire Department on Sunday afternoon. Santa even made a surprise visit.

Photos: Guilderland School District TA's bringing Christmas Joy

On Friday afternoon, the Guilderland Teacher's Assistants brought over their schools donation of toys and dropped them off at Georgianna Pennacchia's house for the kids where she works.

Photos: Santa makes a stop at Indian Ladder Farms

At Indian Ladder Farms on Saturday morning, Santa Claus decided to make a stop for breakfast and stop and see see some children that visited the store in New Scotland.

Photos: Guilderland Historical and Garden Club Greens Show

Last weekend the Guilderland Historical Society and Garden Club held their annual Greens Show at the Frederick-Mynderse House in Guilderland Center. 

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