Rensselaer County
2023 4-H Lohnes Award Recipient
Submitted by CCE of Rensselaer County
Kaylie Millar of West Sand Lake has been selected as the 2023 4-H Lohnes Award recipient.
As a well-rounded 4-H member, Kaylie has been involved in the Rensselaer County 4-H Program as a member of the Stablemates Club and teen representative to the countywide 4-H Program Development Committee, serving in a variety of leadership roles over the years. She is currently the Treasurer of the Stablemates Club, has spoken at the County Legislature on behalf of 4-H, and was a teen instructor at our Annual 4-H 3 Day Equine Clinic. In 2022 Kaylie earned the Champion English Rider award and was Reserve Champion for Showmanship and Western Riding at the 4-H Schaghticoke Fair Horse Show. Throughout Kaylie’s 4-H career, she has been a mainstay helping and participating in many 4-H horse events, countywide Ambassador-Council-Teens Committee, and excelling in 4-H Horse Communications from the regional to state levels.
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November 24th, 2023 Edition
Senior Center Volunteers Recognized
Courtesy of Rensselaer County
The services provided by the Rensselaer County Department for the Aging receive outstanding help from volunteers at our five senior centers and with delivery of meals and other support programs.
Volunteers were recently recognized with thanks and appreciation at both the county's senior center in Troy and senior center in Rensselaer. Department for the Aging's Deputy Commissioner Darcie Casey joined with Troy Center Director Lavena Futia and Rensselaer Center Director Gloria Fonda in commending volunteers for their help.
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November 17th, 2023 Edition
November 10th, 2023 Edition
County Constructing Veterans Memorial Plaza
Submitted by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has started construction on a new Veterans Memorial Plaza to recognize the enormous service and sacrifice of veterans and their families throughout the history of the country and county.
The new plaza will be constructed on one of the highest visibility roads in the county, in front of the new county offices at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush.
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November 3rd, 2023 Edition
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Thank you to all who participated in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in Rensselaer County. The county health department partnered with six locations across Rensselaer county to provide a safe place to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.
Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Unused prescription and over-the-counter medications that remain in the home can cause serious harm to people if they are taken accidentally, intentionally misused, or inappropriately given to someone else. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. Unused medications that are flushed down the toilet or poured down the sink can enter the water supply, harming fish and other wildlife and posing a potential risk to people. For more information on the program, please visit https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug disposal/takeback/index.html.
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