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Social Security Matters: Confusion about Social Security payments

1 week ago | theupstater.com | Russell Gloor |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic

By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA — No one wants to sit down at an empty table on Thanksgiving, but for some families, that is a very real possibility. That’s why Capital Region Independent Media, which publishes the Ravena News-Herald, started the Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family program three years ago, to provide free turkey meals, with all the trimmings, to local families.
Whittling Away: Curiosity

1 week ago | theupstater.com | Dick Brooks |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic

By Warren Dews Jr.Capital Region Independent MediaEditor’s Note: We are pleased to bring our readers the second installment in an ongoing series about the weight loss journey of Warren Dews Jr. He is writing this series, presented in several installments, with the hope that it may help others who are also facing challenges. Embarking on a weight loss journey is never easy, but it is a decision that can have a profound impact on one’s life.
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges

2 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic

By Bob BeyfussFor Capital Region Independent MediaMarch arrived with typical March-like weather — snow, rain, sleet, some sunshine and breezy. Days are longer and many people are anxious to get outside and do something horticulturally!This is a good time to cut some scions for grafting later on in April. If you have an apple or pear tree that makes tasty fruit, you can graft it onto another tree of the same species.
Events: RCS Community Library

2 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic

Recycle Your Crayons for GoodThursday, April 17, all dayThis is a great way to bring happiness to children in hospitals while doing your part for the environment by recycling. Just bring your broken, used and unwanted crayons to the library and they will take them to be recycled by The Crayon Initiative. Old crayons are transformed into all new, refreshed crayons to be used by pediatric patients. No registration is required.
Girl Scouts team up with St. Catherine’s to bring spring cheer to local families

2 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Marlene McTigue |Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper

By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaWESTERLO — A week before Veterans Day, the town of Westerlo held its closing ceremony for its seventh annual Hometown Heroes program on Saturday. The program places banners around the community to honor military veterans and first responders. The closing ceremony, held at First Baptist Church of Westerlo on Saturday afternoon, distributed the banners to the honorees and celebrated their service to the nation and to the community.
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges

2 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic

By Michael SaltzFor Capital Region Independent MediaThe other night, a friend of mine sent a message he’d received from a Ukrainian friend who has family living in Ukraine. Why, she asked, was the West not living up to its promises, citing the Budapest Memorandum. Before answering her, he asked my opinion. What follows is an edited version of my response.
The Retired Investor: Market uncertainty takes its toll

2 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Bill Schmick |Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper

By Bill SchmickFor Capital Region Independent MediaYou may have weathered the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic sell-off, some may even remember the Dot.Com boom and bust, but this time around feels different. That’s because it is. In my entire career, I have never seen the stock market move 8.3% in 34 minutes on a rumor. That is what happened a few days back. To put that in perspective, the S&P 500 Index gains in minutes an entire year’s performance.
Social Security Matters: Will my Social Security increase if I keep working after applying?

3 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Russell Gloor |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic

By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Three of the RCS district’s four schools qualified for a federal program that provides free breakfasts and lunches to all students in the school regardless of household income. The only district school not to qualify for the program was RCS High School.
Showers can’t halt Easter egg hunt festivities

3 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Melanie Lekocevic |Columbia Paper

By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaRAVENA — With free raffle prizes from bikes to remote control cars, and loads of candy, everyone was smiling from ear to ear for the 74th annual VFW Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. And not even a little rain just before the event could dampen spirits on this festive day.
Coffee cart teaches life and leadership skills at Pieter B.

3 weeks ago | theupstater.com | Marlene McTigue |Columbia Paper |Melanie Lekocevic

By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent MediaGREENVILLE — Catskill Valley Chiropractic opened its doors in Greenville, offering a range of care and treatment modalities. The facility, located at 20 Country Estates Road, held a grand opening June 11. Dr. Liz Boomhower, a chiropractor who grew up in Greenville, said she is gratified to bring her health care offerings to her hometown community. The center offers far more than chiropractic care, she said.