FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 3/30/08

FIND JALIEK DAY – APRIL 5, 2008

The Find Jaliek Task Force along with several organizations and individuals have prepared a special day to concentrate efforts to find Jaliek Rainwalker.  The day consists of three different events, lasting from three hours to all day.  They are as follows:

Greenwich Bake Sale – Greenwich Kmart from noon to 3:00pm

This is being run by a group of individuals who never knew Jaliek, but have come to care about finding him.  None of them knew each other before Jaliek disappeared.  These very generous volunteers got to know each other through a television station blog about Jaliek.  The1500+ posts to the blog created a common bond between them.  In an effort to contribute to the public’s awareness about Jaliek’s disappearance, they have each asked friends and families to contribute to the bake sale they are holding that will raise funds for that purpose.

Community Search for Jaliek – All Day

In an effort to cover as much area as possible, we are asking everyone who lives, works or frequents the areas from South Troy to Greenwich and all roads in between to search their own properties, especially if they border the Hudson River or Batten Kill River.  Search the areas of your favorite fishing holes or hiking trails.  If you see anything suspicious, back away and do not touch anything.  Contact the Greenwich Police as soon as possible on 692-9332.

This concert is sponsored by the Student Activities Office of SCCC.  It features The McKrells, a very popular, internationally known Celtic Bluegrass band, the Capital Pride Singers and the Colonie Central High School Jazz Band.  Admission is free.  A free will love offering will be taken at the event to support efforts to find Jaliek and to raise public awareness of Jaliek's disappearance.