I’m looking for a German Shepard puppy.

Please contact Sherri (s.wait@hvcc.edu  or 429-4736) with any leads!

This is a beautiful set of ceramic canisters by Pfaltzgraff. It is the Poetry pattern, which has been retired. These canisters have no chips, cracks or marks on them — they are in mint condition. I started to collect the pattern recently, but have since found something I like better –  it’s called “paper plates” (kidding).

Asking price is $65 for the set. If you know anything about Pfaltzgraff and retired patterns, you know this is a steal. If interested, please e-mail me at t.hicks@hvcc.edu.

Please click here for details about this weekend’s Greek Festival at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany.

I have in my collection of knick knacks and associated ephemera a trans-dimensional gateway manufactured by Fisher Price. I know, Fisher Price makes toys for kids. However, Fisher Price is owned by Mattel which in turn is owned by General Dynamics, which is currently the fourth largest defense manufacturer in the world. Please don’t press me on where I have obtained this information, needless to say, it is out there for the knowing if you choose to look.

Anyhow, back to the trans-dimensional gateway. This gateway is marketed under the name “Laugh and Learn Learning Home” (http://www.toysrus.com/buy/baby-toys/interactive-toys/fisher-price-laugh-learn-learning-home-playset-c6327-2265260). It appears to be some sort of device that might teach a toddler how to open a door, push some shapes through a hole, pick up their mail (which would invariably be bills), and other citizen-type activities. Innocuous enough I guess. But ask yourself, why would a toy have, as its main focus, a door just plopped in the middle of anywhere. Think about it, why would the toddler, possessing some modicum of common sense not merely walk around the door? There is infinite space on either side of the door, but to go through the door would require effort, coordination, and concentration. Fisher Price is well aware that the majority of Americans would typically take the path of least resistance, so why the door? In addition, why, oh why does it need batteries??

This has led me to the unavoidable conclusion that this is, indeed a trans-dimensional gateway. This is not to say that if the toddler passes through the door that anything particularly amazing would happen. This gateway needs a key or a jumpstart or something. I have brought it to a electric car charging station and crossed the wires with the battery terminals to no avail. I obtained a flux capacitor from a local junk yard, put the gate in the back seat and drove 88 mph. Other than a traffic ticket, nothing. I also found a number of ancient Egyptian characters and put them in the correct order according to Stargate. Other than a warning that somehow came through my iPod from Ra himself that I should let him rest, nothing.

Near the end of my wits, I awoke from a particularly difficult dream about Air Purifiers and genetic sequencing, and I came upon the idea. Using common household products, I could create an energy of such magnitude that it just had to work. I went down to the garage, put the plan into action and lo and behold, it WORKED. I placed the gateway in my front yard, started the contraption and opened a GATEWAY. It was open for about 6.4 seconds, long enough for me to snap a picture. I have included that proof for you. Now I will readily admit, there is some Photoshop involved in the picture. I do not want to give the general public the key to creating the energy force lest it be used for anything other than opening trans-dimensional gateways, so I took it out of the shot. The gateway closed in a colossal flash of light and I have not been able to open it since. Hence I am selling this as a non operational gateway.

So if you choose to use this as it is intended by the Fisher Price company, you are free to do so. It lights up and does all the silly non-gateway functions it is supposed to; $25 and it’s yours. My wife would like me to sell it because she informs me that I have three children and that I should spend some time with them.

Thanks.

Slight Disclaimer: I cannot be held responsible for your attempts to reopen the gate. Additionally, the Learning Home comes with some accessories (balls, mail, shapes) that I am looking for (they may have gone to the “other side”). So I don’t have everything at the moment.

I have two cases of letter-size file drawer boxes that are up for grabs. If anyone would like them, please contact me at 629-4513 or at c.lasch@hvcc.edu.

Thanks,
Christine Lasch

Window Security Guards — perfect for keeping children and/or pets safe.  Never used — excellent condition. Asking $25 each or $45 for both.

3/8″ dia. steel bars, adjusts from 24″ to 42″ w/ child safe 3-1/2″ bar spacing, mounts inside house, hinged for easy cleaning and with fire safety exit release pin, which can be locked shut with bolt or padlock (not included), 4 Bars, 15″ High.

Pictures available upon request.

Contact k.woods@hvcc.edu.

The college’s Animal Outreach Club is putting the word out about a group of kittens and cats being rescued in Warrensburg and placed in the care of HOPE (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist). Five of six kittens have been placed in foster care, along with two older cats. Others still remain “at large.”

These kittens have severe eye infections, so need immediate medical treatment. Plus there will be spay/neuter costs in the near future.

Anyone interesting in making a donation toward treatment costs can send checks, payable to HOPE, to Terri Cook at 139 Raylinsky Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.

Please see the attached flyer for information regarding a car show and benefit to be held Thursday, May 23 for the Moffitt family of Bennington, VT.

Larry and Patricia Moffitt lost their home in Bennington to a fire, that also claimed the life of their son, Scotty. Scotty was an individual with special needs and had a personality that would light up any room. Larry Moffitt is out of the hospital and recovering from his injuries; however Patricia still is in the hospital recovering from burns and injuries sustained during the fire. Both Larry and Patricia have a long road ahead of them; the loss they have sustained is absolutely heartbreaking.

In addition to the car show/benefit, if anyone from our HVCC family would like to make a monetary donation to help the Moffitts, you may send/bring your donation to me in ADM 240 and I will see that these donations are added to what is raised at the benefit.

Thank you!
Tanya Hicks

I have a king size sleigh bed without box springs or mattress that is up for sale for $200 or best offer. It is not an antique. It has some scratches on the foot board and panel settling. If you are interested, I can send a picture of the headboard and foot board or you can make arrangements to see the whole thing first hand.

If interested, please e-mail me at n.howe@hvcc.edu.

On Saturday June 1, the Kiwanis Clubs of Rensselaer County are hosting a golf tournament at the Burden Lake County Club in Averill Park. A day of fun, golf and prizes will begin at 11 a.m. with sign-in and optional putting contest, followed by lunch at noon.

Registration is $100/golfer including 18 holes of golf with cart  (1 p.m. shot gun start) and a dinner buffet with beverages at 6 p.m. This is a fundraising event. Many of the prizes have been donated by community businesses and organizations. Scheduled event contests include closest to the pin, longest drive, hole in one, etc.

Please consider participating on June 1 as a golfer and invite other family members, neighbors and friends to join you for dinner at 6 p.m. Those arriving for dinner only will be charged $25, which includes all food, beer, wine, soda, tax and tip.

The Van Rensselaer Division of Kiwanis is comprised of clubs located in cities, towns and villages throughout Rensselaer County including Castleton, Schodack, East Greenbush, Hoosick Falls, North Greenbush, Rensselaer, Sand Lake and Troy.

Kiwanis is a community organization of volunteers dedicated to providing assistance to those in need — especially children — through community service projects and fund raising activities. Kiwanis has maintained a strong presence in our educational system for years, supporting Circle K Clubs in colleges, Key Clubs in high schools, builder’s clubs in middle schools, and K Kids in elementary schools. These programs are dedicated to instilling civic /community awareness and responsibility, and developing leadership qualities and interpersonal skills within young people.

Please consider participating on June 1 as a golfer and invite other family members, neighbors and friends to join you for dinner at 6 p.m. Those arriving for dinner only will be charged $25, which includes all food, beer, wine, soda, tax and tip.

Come on out and enjoy a beautiful day of golf, meet neighbors and friends, make new friends. Mark your calendars: Saturday June 1!

To find out more, sign-up, make a donation or be a hole sponsor, please contact Bob Loveridge by calling (518) 202-6876 or e-mail colonellove52@yahoo.com. Contributions also may be send to Sand Lake Kiwanis, PO Box 535, West Sand Lake, NY 12196.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation and support!

Two entertainment centers; one with fold-out center space and glass doors; used, pics available; $55 each or both for $100.

Disney Lion King Diamond Edition, includes Blu-ray & DVD, new, sealed in sleeve, $15

Lord of the Rings DVD, Return of the King, fellowship of the Ring & Two Towers, new, sealed, $3 each

Planet 51 DS game rated E , new & sealed, bought for Christmas gift, $25

Vizio 42″ HD TV, Flat Screen, 120hz, 1080p, SRS w/ additioal inputs/ outputs, in box(never openned) Pd $674 selling for $475

2 End tables $45, 1 coffee table $25, 2 lamps $30 or all for $80

CP# 496-7340

JAM Fund raised approximately $75,000.00 in the last three years for the to battle Leukemia/Lymphoma.

Funds raised have been gifted to Albany Medical Center’s Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, to the local chapter of the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, to a local man fighting a rare form of Leukemia, to a young child fighting a rare form of retinal cancer, to a local woman battling breast cancer and to other worthwhile community organizations.

JAM Tournament
1 p.m. Shotgun Start
Scramble fee: $120 includes golf cart,
lunch, dinner and beverages!
-50/50
-long-drive contest
-hold-in-one contests
-raffles and more…
-entertainment by the Stray Dogs

Don’t golf! Come just for dinner for $35/person!

Website www.jamfund.net or contact us at JimaMesko@yahoo.com for more info!