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Afzali joins Bond

KNOX — Javid Afzali has joined Bond Schoeneck & King as a senior counsel in the Albany office.

USDA designates Albany County a natural disaster area

ALBANY COUNTY — Albany County was one of 20 New York counties to be designated in April as a primary natural disaster area bay Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for losses suffered from “excessive precipitation” since July 23, 2018.

Thompsons Lake Rural Cemetery holds annual meeting

EAST BERNE — On  Friday, May 10, the Thompsons Lake Rural Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. at the Thompsons Lake Reformed Church in East Berne. In addition to the annual budget review, the 2018 season will be recapped.

Carey Institute prepares teachers to help refugees

RENSSELAERVILLE — The Carey Institute’s Center for Learning in Practice has been certified to be an approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education  by the State Education Department.

GHS class of ’69 holds 50th reunion

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Central High School Class of 1969 will hold its 50th class reunion on Saturday, July 13, at the Pinehaven Country Club.

GCSD to host bi-nnual Recycling Extravaganza

GUILDERLAND — On Saturday, April 27, the Guilderland Central School District will host its bi-annual Recycling Extravaganza at Farnsworth Middle School, at 6072 State Farm Road in Guilderland.

Photos: Easter egg hunting at New Salem Fire Department

On Saturday morning in the rain, parents and children gathered at New Salem Fire department for the annual Easter egg hunt.

Photos: YMCA student and educator awards

On Tuesday morning at the Appel Inn in Guilderland. The YMCA held a breakfast to honor the students of five school districts on their volunteerism along with a few educators as well.

Smith earns RICP designation

Kevin Smith, senior client relationship manager at Fenimore Asset Management, earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional designation from The American College of Financial Services.

Laberge Group hires seven

ALBANY — Laberge Group, which provides engineering, architecture, surveying, and planning services, has recently hired seven employees:

 

Guardsmen re-enlist

These local members of the State National Guard have recently re-enlisted:

— Staff Sergeant Kenneth Allen from Delmar will continue service with the 1427th Transportation Company;

— First Sergeant Jeffrey Quivey from Altamont will continue service with the 222nd Chemical Company; and

Wells promoted

GUILDERLAND — Jason Wells from Guilderland, assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters of the New York National Guard, received a promotion to the rank of sergeant first class.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

Epilepsy Foundation names new board members

Catharine Potvin and Melissa D’Andrea have been named to the board for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York.

Nurse Snyder retires, is celebrated

BERNE — Jane Snyder, a licensed practical nurse who has been serving the Berne-Knox-Westerlo area for 45 years, is retiring.

“Jane has been a trusted, respected, and loved member of our practice and for the entire community, so we want to celebrate her,” said Dr. Kristin Mack in an email to The Enterprise.

VCSF offers scholarship

The Voorheesville School and Community Foundation is accepting applications for the Marlene Windelspecht Prentiss Scholarship to be awarded to one or more graduating seniors from Clayton A. Bouton High School.

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