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Troy native graduates basic training

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 10:13am

COLUMBIA - Army National Guard Pfc. Kayla M. Rost has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

She is the daughter of Ruth and Bob Bahret Troy, and granddaughter of Janet Liszewski Schenectady.

Rost graduated in 2010 from Troy High School.

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Averill Park native graduates basic training

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 12:41pm

Averill Park native graduates basic training

SAN ANTONIO - Air Force Airman Timothy J. Morin has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Morin is the son of Adrian Morin Sr. of Troy.

He is a 2012 graduate of Averill Park High School.

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Michelle Williams joins FELA! at Proctors

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 3:56pm

Michelle Williams joins FELA! at Proctors

SCHENECTADY – The award-winning Fela! will arrive at Proctors Mainstage for three shows only on Friday, March 8, featuring Grammy-award winning recording artist Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child, as Sandra Isadore.

“I am thrilled to join the cast of Fela!,” said Michelle Williams. “This musical journey

is one that I’ve wanted to be a part of since first seeing it on stage in 2008. The sounds, the passion and the politics of Fela Kuti have long intrigued me and speak to my heart. I am simply honored.”

Fela! tells the true story of Kuti, who created Afrobeat music, by mixing together pounding eclectic rhythms with lyrics that attacked the dictatorships that ruled Africa.

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Rensselaer County native graduates basic training

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 10:44am

Rensselaer County native graduates basic training

SAN ANTONIO – Air Force Airman Michael T. Jones has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Jones earned the distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Tina Jones of Rensselaer; he is also a 2007 graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush as well as a 2011 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Hoosick Falls native graduates basic training

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Monday, December 3rd, 2012, 12:38pm

Hoosick Falls native graduates basic training

SAN ANTONIO – Air Force Reserve Airmen 1st Class Kristopher Hansen has graduated from basic –military training at Lackland Air Force Base.

The Hoosick Falls native completed the intensive, eight–week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Hansen is the son of Mark and Kathleen Hansen of Hoosick Falls as well as a 2011 Graduate of Hoosick Falls Central High School.

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Hoosic Valley alum graduates basic training

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Friday, September 7th, 2012, 10:49am

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Air Force Airman 1st Class Derek Ellet has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base.

Ellet has completed an intensive eight week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force values, physical fitness, and basic warfare and principles.

The airman is the son of Debra and George Ellet of Melrose. He is a 2007 graduate of Hoosic Valley High School and a 2011 graduate of Hudson Valley Community College.

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Red Cross urges emergency planning

Submitted by Anna Didio on Tuesday, September 4th, 2:02 pm

September is National Preparedness Month and the Red Cross Northeastern New York Region (ARCNEY) is telling families to make a disaster plan so they can be ready for the next emergency.

ARCNEY says plans should include designating elements such as a meeting place outside the home, an out-of-area contact person and location where everyone can meet in case of a disaster.

"Disasters can strike at any time and being prepared is a family's best defense," said Colleen Dundas, ARCNENY Regional Preparedness Associate. "Making a plan is an important step in making sure all household members know what to do in an emergency."

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