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Saratoga Area Retired Teachers Meeting SARATOGA COUNTY - Saratoga Area Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, November 1, at 12 noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte 9P), Saratoga Springs. For membership and luncheon information, please call 518-587-5356.

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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY History Center Launches DEI Initiative BALLSTON SPA - With an eye toward long-term growth and relevancy, the Saratoga County History Center has launched a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. An ad-hoc committee consisting of area professionals and community organizers

will meet through 2021 and 2022 to assess SCHC programming, identify under-represented demographics, and conceive of a plan to reach and serve those communities. The committee includes Dr. Michael Landis (chair), trustee, Saratoga County History Center; Dr. Jordana Dym, Professor of History, Skidmore College; Ron Agostinoni,

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Dardaris, trustee, Saratoga County History Center. In addition, Florencia Feleder, Capital Region Director, Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will serve as a guest participant. The Trustees and staff of the History Center strive to fulfill their mission statement and serve all of Saratoga County’s diverse communities. Since transitioning from local historical society to regional history center in the spring of 2020, the Board of Trustees has worked diligently to expand and innovate. This new DEI initiative will serve as a blueprint for future programming, exhibits, and educational endeavors. The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County. In addition to the venerable Brookside Museum, the History Center offers a variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming online. Please visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum. org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

Johnsonville Thrift Shop JOHNSONVILLE - The thrift shop at the Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9-12. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s fall and winter clothing, coats, boots, shoes, purses, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, toys, linens, household and decorative items. Christmas decor is now on display. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books

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Capital Region Social Happenings October Event and Concert Series CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com. Friday Night Events at 7 pm – Picnic at noon at 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance. Open to the public. Inside

seating is limited. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible.CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Call 518-4526883 for more information. Friday Night – October 29: If Magic is your thing, this is the night for you. Jonathan Downer will wow us with his illusions. This is guaranteed to get you in the mood for Halloween. Performance starts at 7 pm. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks.

Shen Rowing competes at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston CLIFTON PARK - Sunday, October 24, 2021. Boston, MA. The Shenendehowa Rowing team had three varsity crews compete in the Head of the Charles Regatta on Sunday, October 24th in Boston, Massachusetts. After not being held last year due to the pandemic, the largest three-day rowing event in the world, the Head of the Charles Regatta, was held this year attracting tens of thousands of spectators and over 11,000 competitors. The course is over three miles long (4,800 meters) and requires crews to navigate through six bridges from the start at the DeWolfe Boathouse to the finish past the famous Eliot Bridge. Due to the many turns of the Charles River, it is challenging for crews to navigate the course without incident or penalty. Shen Rowing participated in the Youth Women’s Coxed Quad and the Men’s Youth Coxed Quad events. The Women’s Coxed Quad completed the course in 21 minutes placing thirtieth out of fifty-two teams competing. Shen seniors Austin Grattan and Allen Zhao returned to the Head of Charles to lead the men’s team. Austin Grattan and his crew finished the course in 17 minutes and 38 seconds, moving up two places from their 17th place finish in 2019. Allen Zhao and his crew completed the course in 19 minutes and 22 seconds.

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Justice contest is a rarity Challenger is hoping to unseat longtime Clifton Park incumbent ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE

CLIFTON PARK - A town justice who has run unopposed since 1997 is being challenged for his 11th term. “In the 11 campaigns this is only the fourth time I’ve been opposed,” said Republican-Conservative James Hughes, 82, a town justice since 1982. “This campaign is different in that I’m not accustomed to it. But it’s just another day.” Running against him is Jennifer Jeram, an attorney who has been clerking in the court system since 2009. She is a clerk for Judge Robert Muller in Warren County and is running on

the Democratic and Working Families lines. Early voting starts Saturday. Being a judge has always been a goal of hers, she said. She decided to run when she heard Hughes was planning to retire, which he did not do. But she carried on, saying it would be helpful to build a foundation for future judicial campaigns. Judicial candidates are barred from speaking about issues they might have to rule on in court. They also can’t discuss current cases. With those limits, judicial races are usually quiet. But Jeram made headlines this week when she objected to Hughes accepting an endorsement from Saratoga County Sheriff Mike Zurlo.

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It’s not against the rules for judges to accept endorsements, according to the state Judicial Ethics handbook. Judges can accept endorsements from other elected officials -- such as the sheriff -- and even from one-issue groups such as an anti-abortion group. The only stipulations are that they must make no promises about their judicial decisions, and they must disclose the endorsement if the person who made it ends up appearing before them in court. Still, Jeram said it created an impression of impropriety because the Sheriff’s Office is involved in most cases that come before the town court. “Especially in Clifton Park, we don’t have our own police force. It’s the sheriff and the Please see JUSTICE 23

Mac-n-Cheese Bowl taking to the streets ByLINE: STEVE BARNES

COHOES - Capitalizing on the city’s embrace of outdoor dining with its popular Eat in the Streets promotion that began during the pandemic and returned this year, the 12th timesunion.com/Table Hopping Mac-n-Cheese Bowl will take place on a blocked-off Remsen Street on Saturday, March 26. The event, a fundraiser for the the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, has brought in more than $400,000 since its launch in 2010. It features macn-cheese samples from area restaurants and was held most often in late winter or early spring at an athletic center at Siena College in Loudonville, attracting about 2,000 people annually. The 2020 event was canceled when the rising coronavirus pandemic prompted Siena to close the fa-

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Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus “Take-Out Only” Chicken Parmesan Dinner LATHAM - On Saturday, October 30th, 2021 The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will host a “Take Out Only” Chicken Parmesan Dinner serving from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. Menu includes; Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Italian Bread, Butter and Dessert. Donation is $15.00 per person. For reservations, 518-892-3750, * please advise pick up time.

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Malta Sunrise Rotary and the Round Lake Hose Company Support Group All-You-CanEat Breakfast ROUND LAKE - Malta Sunrise Rotary and the Round Lake Hose Company Support Group are sponsoring an all-you-caneat breakfast on Sunday, October 31 at the Round Lake Fire House on Curry Road. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, juice and coffee will be served from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Prices are $7 per adult, $3 for children aged 6 to 12, and free for those under 6. Halloween costumes are welcome but not required.

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Election Day Chili Meal MALTA - The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church Election Day Chili Meal will be held on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge (zip 12020). The menu will feature chili, roll, salad and cookie for dessert. Eat-in (you will be served) and take-out is available from 11:30am to 5:00pm. Donation is $8.00. Call 518-5810210 for directions or large take out orders.

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Road trip! The most scenic, historic Hudson Valley drive Discover the mansions, gardens and estates of former U.S. presidents, financiers and more, between Tarrytown and Hudson Tracy Ziemer

So let’s do it. But make it pretty. Keep it regional and historical. And include some gorgeous gardens and walkable trails to stretch our legs … and work off that chili dog. This beautiful Hudson Valley drive hugs the eastern edge of the Hudson River and takes riders to eight historic estates once owned by U.S. presidents, famous financiers, tycoons, artists and other notable figures. The route is as stunning driven from Albany south to Tarrytown as it is from a starting point of New York City on north to Hudson — and all origin points in between.

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From Lyndhurst Mansion to Olana, the entire drive should take about two and a half hours via scenic Routes 9 and 9G. But plan on padding that time so you can get out to explore the gardens of these gorgeous historic estates and take time to picnic and relax. The gorgeous Gothic Revival historic home of railroad magnate and financier Jay Gould was built in 1838 in the Lower Hudson Valley and is a designated National Historic Landmark. It’s also playing host to the famous Westminster Dog Show this year in June (and won’t be publicly accessible then). Buy a Daily Ground Pass (May 3 - December 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily) in advance to discover the estate’s 67 acres of pathways, explored best on foot, but also by bike or even skateboard. Picnicking and leashed dogs welcome. (Note that the mansions themselves are closed to the public in the pandemic. Call ahead or check websites before you go.)

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Tarrytown: Lyndhurst Mansion The gorgeous Gothic Revival historic home of railroad magnate and financier Jay Gould was built in 1838 in the Lower Hudson Valley and is a designated National Historic Landmark. It’s also playing host to the famous Westminster Dog Show this year in June (and won’t be publicly accessible then). Buy a Daily Ground Pass (May 3 - December 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily) in advance to discover the estate’s 67 acres of pathways, explored best on foot, but also by bike or even skateboard. Picnicking and leashed dogs welcome. • 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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Sleepy Hollow: Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

Hyde Park: Springwood, the home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

This former home of oil tycoon and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller is a 40-room, four-floor, foliage-covered Beaux-Arts gem. And yet it’s the incredible gardens that deservedly steal the show. Designed by William Welles Bosworth, the gardens are a visual feast of fountains, sculptures from renowned modern artists like Pablo Picasso, and mixed landscape styles — including a Japanese garden, an Italian garden, and a rose garden.

The mansion of Franklin D. Roosevelt began a phased reopening staring July 17, with times tickets available via its online reservations system. Springwood offers a fascinating peek behind the scenes as to how our nation’s 32nd president, who required use of a wheelchair, navigated the two-story home. It’s also a delight to explore the estate’s beautiful 1,000+ acres of gardens and trails.

(Note: Kykuit’s grounds are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, and admittance is by booked, guided tours only until further notice.)

Prioritize a stop at the estate’s famous rose garden — the roses begin blooming in April and are at their peak in June — which is the final resting place for FDR, wife Eleanor Roosevelt, and FDR’s famous dog, Fala.

• 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

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Hyde Park: Vanderbilt Mansion

Hudson: Olana State Historic Site

This 54-room Gilded Age mansion was once home to the Vanderbilts, one of America’s most prominent and wealthy families who made their fortune in steamboating, the railroads and other investments, and who regarded the house as a country escape from New York City life.

If you took the coolest aspects of Victorian, Persian and Moorish Revival architecture and mashed them all together, you’d get this strangely awesome, colorful river mansion that was once home to painter Frederic Church, who is considered one of the most prominent figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting.

While the mansion is closed for tours in the pandemic, the estate’s formal, terraced gardens are open for strolling, as are the surrounding 200+ acres of grounds, which include a waterfall, remarkable old trees, and stunning views of the Hudson River. Picnicking? Pitstop at the nearby Eveready Diner for sandwiches to go.

The exterior detail of the villa is a trippy riot of stencilling, arches, stone and brick, while the remarkable views stretch all the way to the Catskills, Green Mountains and Connecticut. (The uninterrupted views to the west make this a particularly nice spot to catch the day’s fading light.)

• 119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538

The home’s 250 acres of grounds include a lake, farm and beautiful flower garden — all of which are open even though the home temporarily is not due to the pandemic. Need a place to park for dinner? Try a spot off-the-beaten-path in Hudson. • Cosy Cottage 5720, NY-9G, Hudson, NY 12534

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Staatsburgh: Staatsburgh State Historic Site John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images

Called “Mills Mansion” by locals, this 65-room country home of financier Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills (inherited from her great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, New York’s third governor) is a Gilded Age jewel box overlooking the Hudson River and worthy of a return trip to tour the home post-pandemic for a glimpse of the dining room alone. The home’s surrounding 192 acres are now a state park, veined with several walking paths and home to a public campground. The grounds are also a prime local sledding spot in the winter. Note the Port-a-Pottie near the start of the walking path, by the parking lot. • 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Road 1, Staatsburg, NY 12580

Rhinebeck: Wilderstein Historic Site John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images

After all of those stunning marble and stone houses, the color-popping magic of Wilderstein, a burgundy Queen Anne-style mansion perched on a bluff above the Hudson River, is a refreshing visual shift. Accessible via a winding country road off of Route 9, this former home of Margaret Suckley, the cousin of FDR (and, fun fact: the person who gave FDR his beloved dog, Fala) is surrounded by 40 acres of winding paths and grounds designed by landscape architect Calvert Vaux, co-designer of NYC’s Central Park and Prospect Park. Be sure to stroll to the home’s portico for one of the best vantage points to view the river. • 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection “Blue Ribbon Fair” Luncheon WILTON - Tuesday, November 9th, 12:00 to 2:00. $20.00 cash inclusive. Circa’21 at McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton, NY. Craft Fair, Bake Sale, Silent Auction & Gently Used Items. Proceeds go to StoneCroft for Missions (donations to fair requested, please bring along by 11:30 am. Speaker: Sharon Palmer, from Mohawk, NY “A musician who found the right keys”. Reservations necessary by Nov 4th. For reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043.

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felonies. “If the police officer’s testimony is vague or maybe unbelievable, if the testimony is not solid enough, I can dismiss the case and I have,” he said. Hughes has strong ties to law enforcement. After serving in the Navy, he became a state trooper while taking college classes at night. When he retired, he became a judge in 1982, and then enrolled in law school in 1984. He passed the bar three years later. As he recounted the tale he chuckled, noting how few seated judges are students in law school. A town justice does not have to be an attorney, and many are not, although that is changing. Jeram, who is also an attorney, said she wants to improve accessibility at town court through virtual proceedings. She is a certified mediator and wants to do more mediation in small claims cases. She argued she could bring a new perspective to the court. “It’s been 40 years. They’ve never had a woman. I’m a mom. I can offer that perspective,” she said.

socialized dining opportunities at sites throughout the county. The public is asked to think of creative and unique names that encompasses the purpose of the program, which is to provide area seniors with a space to gather with friends, meet new people, and enjoy a nutritious meal. The winner will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. During the month of October, participants can submit name suggestions via Facebook Messenger @SaratogaCountyOFA, email to aging@saratogacountyny.gov, or traditional mail to Saratoga County Office for the Aging ATTN: Renaming Contest, 152 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The winning name will be announced on October 31, 2021. While the Congregate Dining Program is currently closed due to COVID-19 concerns, the Office for the Aging is taking this opportunity to rebrand the program. About the Congregate Dining Program: The Congregate Meal Program is part of the Saratoga Coun-

ty Office for the Aging’s Senior Nutrition Program. The program provides seniors age 60 and older opportunities to receive a nutritious meal while socializing with other seniors in their area. Congregate dining sites include senior centers and town halls throughout Saratoga County. For more information about the Congregate Dining Program, please visit the Office for the Aging webpage at www. saratogacountyny.gov or call 518-363-4020.

Call for Entries for Photography Show at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - For photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature or of people enjoying nature, entries for a photography show that will be highlighting the beauty and the mission of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park are being sought. The entry deadline is November 1, 2021 and up to four entries will be accepted per person. There will be prizes awarded for the following categories; Best in Show,

Best Nature in Winter, Best featuring Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Best Nature in Autumn, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner blue butterfly, and Best under-13. Entries should be submitted via email to info@ wiltonpreserve.org with the following information; attached photograph files saved as jpeg, name, address, phone number, email, title of each submission, age if under 13. All work should be original and have been taken at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. This year the selected photographs will be displayed virtually, through a virtual Photography Gallery. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve. org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is

a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

Holiday Fair at Cornerstone LANSINGBURGH - A Holiday Fair will be held at Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh on Friday November 5 (4PM to 6PM) and Saturday, November 6 from 9AM to 2PM. The church is located at 570 Third Avenue (corner of Third Ave and 115th St.).Preview Friday night will feature the sale of takeout Lasagna. Saturday lunch will be Chili, also sold as take out only. Items for sale include holiday decorations, toys, jewelry, collectibles and much more. The Corner Shoppe (thrift store) will also feature a huge sale and be open Friday evening from 4-6 and Saturday 9-2. For further information please call 518-235-3851.

Book Nook at Transfiguration Parish is Open SPEIGLETOWN Thank you to all who supported our recent $5/Bag Sale. It was a huge success! The Book Nook is open again on Saturday morning, November 6 from 9:00 am until noon. We are located in Speigletown on Hillview Drive. The November buy one/get one specials are on authors Mary Higgins Clark and John Sandford. Please stop by and see all of the new, recent donations. They are coming in weekly! The biographies, historical novels, cookbooks, religious and romance novels are 3/$1. There is a great selection of DVD’s for just $2. Stop by and visit the best kept secret in Rensselaer County! Thanks again for your support and see you at the Book Nook.

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sioned a thriving outdoor event analogous to chowder festivals in Troy and Saratoga Springs that, at least pre-pandemic, attracted far larger attendance than the Mac-n-Cheese Bowl. The duration of the event, likely held in the afternoon, has yet to be decided, as has the pricing structure. In the past, a flat admission of $20 covered samples from all participating restaurants, but, Krug said, that might be changed to ticketed samples, similar to the chowder festivals. The Mac-n-Cheese Bowl was suggested as a fundraiser for the food bank more than a decade ago by a reader of the Table Hopping blog. It was created and is run by food bank staff, with timesunion.com and Table Hopping as principal sponsors.

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To Love a Child to Host 12th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration - The Spirit of Adventure CLIFTON PARK - To Love a Child, Inc. announces its 12th Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 6:00pm at Longfellows Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Spirit of Adventure themed event will feature a Silent Auction, the Circle of Love Awards presented to Mary Ann Kermani, Rilla Langley Schulte, Laurene Sheppard, Mary Passaretti and The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/ Grace Endowment Fund. In addition our 6th Annual Kids Helping Kids Auction to support local children in their efforts to help children who are less fortunate. Come join us for a unique evening of fun and celebration and help support our many programs for children and families. Ticket prices are $100 per person for dinner tickets, $50 per person for Students, $125 Honorary Committee and $150 for Super Honorary Committee. Invitation and sponsor opportunities can be found on our website. RSVP by November 11th. Learn more about the

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CAPITAL DISTRICT - To enter the contest: One entry per contestant, with the Photographers’ name, age, and county in which the image was taken All photos must be taken in New York State. The subject can be anything to do with Nature, wildlife, fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, gardening, etc. The top 12 winning photos get a spot in our Calendar with Photo Credit and the age of the photographer, location (county only). Must be 18 or under (parental permission required). Submit all photos to cdscrobin@gmail.com no later than November 7, 2021. Sponsored by: HANYS Printing Services, Rensselaer NY.

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CAPITAL DISTRICT The Kiwanis Club of Troy is once again conducting their Annual Florida Fruit Sale!! 20 lb. cases of Navel Oranges; 20 lb. cases of Ruby Red Grapefruit; or 20 lb. cases Half Oranges/ Half Grapefruit. Only $25 Each. We have not raised our prices in years!!! Picked fresh from the Florida groves and shipped directly to Troy for your enjoyment!! All orders are needed by November 21st!! All will arrive in Troy about December 10th. Call Dean today at 518-322-0826. All monies go to children’s causes locally!!!

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VALLEY FALLS - VFW Post 1938, Poplar Ave, Valley Falls will serve a roast beef dinner on Friday, November 12 from 5-7 p.m. to honor Veterans. Dinner is free for Veterans and active duty, $10 for ages 13 and over, $5 for

Southern Saratoga Art Society SARATOGA COUNTY - SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area over the next two months. During October, Carol Winterton will

FOR JUNK CARS $100-$1000. FREE PICKUP (518) 914-8633 CASH FOR METAL/CARS We buy farm equip., metal, cars. We have the equip. to take care of big jobs. Highest prices paid. Demolition. Towing & transport avail. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-3369 CHEAPER THAN DUMPSTERS Old appliances and furniture REMOVED FROM YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. Small or Large jobs. CLEANOUTS. Call Bill the Junkman at (518) 256-6124. Credit cards accepted. CLEANOUTS-JUNK REMOVAL Cellars - Attics - Yards Basements - Garages Real Estate Cleanouts - etc. No charge for TV’s w/ paid job. Always recycle. No job too small or large! Please call Dennis (518) 466-3116 C.L. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Taking care of all your window and remodeling needs. Neat & dependable. Fully ins. Free est. Rich (518) 528-7173 COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS BY GEEKS ON SITE! Virus Removal Data Recovery! 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE, In-home repair/On-line solutions. $20 OFF ANY SERVICE! 855-385-4814 CUSTOM STONEWORK Patios, firepits, retaining walls, new sidewalks, sidewalk repair. Any kind of masonry/concrete work. (518) 423-0946 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1855-434-9221 www.dental50plus. com/44 #6258

exhibit in the lobby of the Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel. # 518-371-6651. Carol has been painting for over 30 yrs., but when her husband passed away, she found painting filled a void and provided comfort. She paints in watercolors, oil and acrylics.

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HOUSE CLEANING Reasonable, effective, honest & trustworthy. Spotless background. Pet friendly. (518) 222-3979

DUMPSTER RENTALS 12yd. & 14yd. available. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133

JUNK REMOVAL & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, fence & retaining wall removal, yard cleanup. Res./comm. clean out & organize. Fully equipped to handle any job. (518) 339-3369. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans.

FALL CLEANUP Low cost. High quality. Raking, mowing, trimming. Call Jesse (518) 506-5479 or jessesample08@yahoo.com FAST FIX HEATING and PLUMBING LLC 24 hr. service, fully ins. 26 yrs. exp. Installs/ replacements, tuneups, trouble shooting. Fixing all your heating & plumbing needs. (518) 256-1346 Firewood/ Cooking Wood Exit 15N.com Lou "The Wood Guy" Rt. 50, Wilton. 24/7

LEAVES FALL CLEANUPS. FREE ESTIMATES. QUALITY WORK. CALL JIM (518) 469-7490 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Everything from new service to switch or receptacle repair. All types of lighting instld. No job too big or small 518-782-1473 PAINTER, VACCINATED 32yrs exp. Custom colors. Small jobs or new drywall. Free est. 518-203-7166 or 618-8051

FIREWOOD Guaranteed dry. 16" L. $275 PER CORD. CALL KARL (518) 269-1391

PJ’S CONSTRUCTION Windows, doors, remodeling, roof repair, small jobs. Quality work for quality price. Ins. (518) 527-3067

FRIDHOLM PAINTING Interior painting - 1 or multi-room projects. Popcorn & Cathedral ceilings. 2-story foyers & wallpaper removal. Make your appt. for your free est. for your 2021 ext. projects. Call us @ (518) 330-9507 or visit us at www.FridholmPainting.com. We Love What We Do!

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STUMP ’N GRIND Stump grinding service, big or small, insured & backyard accessible. (518) 301-5712

During Nov./Dec. Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#: 518-664-4646 . Valerie’s Show includes a colorful collection of styles including flo.abstract and realistic pieces. The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace,

P.W. PAINTING All phases of painting & staining. Your int/ext painting residential specialist. Excellent workmanship. Great prices & reas. rates. Free est., fully ins., ref’s. (518) 396-0898

Schenectady, Tel.#: 518370-4894 will host four amazing artists during Nov./Dec., Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan. Also during Nov./ Dec., in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton

THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN A perfectionist. No job too small. All phases of home repair. Free est. I will show up! Call Joe (518) 261-0265 TOPSOIL, STONE, MULCH Free delivery shale, sand, fill, dirt, gravel, colored stone, natural & colored mulch. Installation & hauling avail. (518) 339-3369 TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Brush hogging available. Free Estimates. Fully insured. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133 UNSEASONED FIREWOOD 7 (+/-) cord load, cut, split & delivered. $1260. Call for area discount. Smaller loads avail. 518-692-2109

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Common Blvd, Tel.#: 518-383-1343, artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, “Nature”. Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Police: Roommate shoots roommate RENSSELAER -- A man shot his roommate -- and then drove him to the hospital Tuesday morning, police said. The alleged gunman was taken into custody shortly after he arrived at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Rensselaer Police Chief James Frankoski said. The shooting happened at around 11 a.m. inside the home the men shared at 61 Washington Ave., the chief said. After the man was wounded, Frankoski said, his roommate brought him to the hospital where Albany police were called to investigate the arrival of a shooting victim. The other man was taken into custody but it was not immediately clear what charges he might face.

Pizza deliverer charged with DWI NORTH GREENBUSH -- A pizza deliveryman who crashed into a mailbox and left the scene is charged with drunken driving, State Police said Tuesday. Troopers from Sand Lake arrested the 35-yearold Nassau man after a witness to the collision on West Sand Lake Road in North Greenbush took down his license plate and called police. Troopers found the man at his workplace, where he had arrived to meet them after completing deliveries for the restaurant. While speaking with him, the trooper could smell alcohol on his breath, police said, and he was administered roadside sobriety tests, which he failed. He later provided a breath sample of 0.17 percent blood alcohol content, over twice the legal limit, and was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, troopers said. He was ticketed and re-

leased pending a Tuesday court date.

Man admits to heroin, fentanyl distribution ALBANY -- Federal authorities said a Schenectady man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and gun charges Tuesday. Ralph St. Croix, 38, admitted to distributing heroin and fentanyl, as well as the possession of firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. St. Croix said he sold the drugs three times in December 2020 from his Schenectady apartment, and that he had two loaded firearms in case of theft. St. Croix will be sentenced in March, and faces five years to life in prison, as well as post-release supervision of three years to life, officials said. -- Compiled by Massarah Mikati and Kenneth C. Crowe II

Knifepoint robberies bring prison term ALBANY -- An Albany man was sentenced to 18 years to life in prison as a persistent violent felon, who committed multiple knifepoint robberies in one week in April, District Attorney David Soares’ office said Friday. Todd Rogers, 54, was sentenced in Albany County Court after he pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted robbery. He tried to rob stores on Madison Avenue on three separate days in one week in April. On April 24, he was reported to have come into a liquor store in the afternoon, demanding cash while holding a knife and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, prosecutors said. The next morning, at another Madison Avenue business, he went behind the counter and left with cash. Four days later, he went to the same store in the

afternoon and demanded cash while holding a knife, officials said.

Man sentenced in kidnapping, attacks ALBANY -- An Albany man was sentenced to 18 years in state prison for violent crimes that took place in the city between May and July, Albany County prosecutors said Friday. Aliston Simon, 35, previously pleaded guilty to assault, kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment. In Albany County Court, Judge Roger D. McDonough issued the sentence, which is to be followed by five years of post-release supervision. In May, on Lincoln Avenue, Simon was found to have used a machete to cause fear of an injury, according to District Attorney David Soares’ office. He did not show up to his arraignment and later was arrested on a bench warrant. The next month, on North Pearl Street, he was found to have abducted a woman and a year-old child he knew. He was found to have restrained them, exposing them to a risk of serious physical injury. When police responded, he slashed an officer with an 8-inch knife, prosecutors said. At his arraignment, he was released under supervision. The following month, he was found to have attempted to cause the death of a person he knew, by stabbing them on Lincoln Avenue. The person survived following emergency surgery.

Two truck crashes Friday slow traffic COLONIE -- A truck carrying a shipment of cars rolled into the woods off of the Northway’s Exit 2 off ramp to Central Avenue late Friday morning. The state Department of

Transportation says the crash occurred on the exit for the westbound side of Central Avenue. The truck and the other vehicles were strewn in the woods between the ramp and the Cocca’s Inn & Suites at the corner of Wolf Road and Central Avenue. The crash caused traffic to move slowly in the area. Meanwhile in Clifton Park, a tractor-trailer rolled over Friday afternoon, causing Tanner Road to be closed to all traffic between Route 146 and Route 146A. Town Highway Department employees and emergency response personnel were working to right the tractor-trailer and clean up the road. -- Contributing: Josh Solomon

Theft suspect found in Stockport search STOCKPORT -- State Police said that after an extensive search in the

HOROSCOPE

Week Of October 31, 2021 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Find new ways to bring more love into your life, Aries. This can be romantic love or the love of friends and family. What you put out you get in return. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you explore art in any form, this is the time to get more serious about it. It could be your opportunity to turn it into a career or at least a side venture. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The person you may be trying to reach may not be getting your messages, Gemini. Don’t be too quick to give up on him or her. Try a different approach to get through. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 The way you reacted to a situation came out differently than you had hoped, Cancer. You may have some people feeling put off as a result. Find ways to make amends. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, look for pleasures in all the simple things you experience over the next several days. It’s all about having a positive attitude and

Suthers Road area, they tracked down a suspect believed involved in suspicious incidents reported in the area. The Kinderhook man, 51, was arrested and charged with grand larceny for having a stolen John Deere UTV, troopers said. Anyone with information about suspicious activity in the Kinderhook and Stockport areas on Friday is asked to contact the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Livingston at 845-677-7300.

Warrensburg driver dies after striking several cars WARRENSBURG -- A Warren County man died late Friday night after his car struck several others along Main Street. Lucas B. Raymond, 32, of Warrensburg was driving a GMC Terrain south on Main Street near Horicon Avenue when finding happiness in what counts. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Step up and take charge of a situation, Virgo. If you wait around for someone else to plan out your future, you’ll be waiting for some time. Be proactive in your pursuits. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good opportunity to spend more quality time with people. Foster new friendships in the days to come. Certain ones may have the potential to last a lifetime. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t feel like you need to make excuses for how you feel, Scorpio. If your gut tells you to go in a specific direction, then trust your instincts. Usually you’re right on target. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Keeping everything in perspective may mean you have to be more conservative in your choices right now, Sagittarius. There will be opportunities to let loose later. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Social engagements keep stacking up, Capricorn. Soon

his SUV crossed into the northbound lane and struck a Subaru driven by a 57-year-old Johnsburg woman, sheriff’s deputies said. The GMC moved back into the southbound lane and again into the northbound side. The GMC hit two parked cars along Main Street and continued south until it came to a rest. Raymond was found unresponsive and later died at the scene as a result of the crash injuries, deputies said. The Subaru’s driver was unhurt. Deputies said alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors in the crash, but the case remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office Traffic Safety Unit with the assistance of the Criminal Investigations Division. Deputies were assisted by State Police, Warrensburg firefighters and the Warrensburg Rescue Squad. you will have to make some tough choices regarding which events you can commit to and which to pass up. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are feeling extra generous this week, but you do not need to treat everyone you meet. If you want to lavish attention on a special person, go for it. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It can be frustrating when your emotions seem to be all over the place, Pisces. You just have to hold on a bit longer and remain patient. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 31 Willow Smith, Singer (21) NOVEMBER 1 Penn Badgley, Actor (35) NOVEMBER 2 David Schwimmer, Actor (55) NOVEMBER 3 Kendall Jenner, Model (26) NOVEMBER 4 Sean “Diddy” Combs, Rapper (52) NOVEMBER 5 Keala Settle, Actress (46) NOVEMBER 6 Emma Stone, Actress (33)

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK

319 Washington Avenue, Albany

PHOTOS BY WILL SCHAEFER / TWE REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Exterior, showing matching front entrances with shell entablatures.

his week’s selection is a rowhouse, half a matched set (317 is also on the market). Built in the 1840s, the Federal-style home was renovated in 1926 using design elements that were unusual for the time. The then-owner/ renovator, Edgar Wheeler of the Whitney’s department store, incorporated architectural artifacts from mansions built in the 1820s and installed stamped concrete in the first-floor dining room. The house has been LEIGH consistently loved and HORNBECK improved on by successive owners. It has four working HOUSE OF THE WEEK fireplaces, a rooftop deck and two more outside areas for entertaining. The home has two kitchens, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another highlight is a curved wall in the dining room. Taxes: $3,500. List price: $350,000. Contact listing agent Susan Sommers of Howard Hanna at 518-495-9144.

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you have seen or own a particularly interesting home for sale to feature, send the address to lhornbeck@timesunion.com

Clockwise from top: The rooftop deck with one of four fireplaces; the dining area adjacent to the second-level kitchen; one of two bedrooms; At far left is the patio.

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Empty Stocking Project Begins SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Children’s Committee is a nonprofit organization that helps children and families in Saratoga County. The Empty Stocking Project provides holiday gifts and necessities to about 900 children and teens each year. Generous people and organizations sponsor a child by purchasing gifts from the child’s “wish list”. If you are willing to sponsor a child or for more information please call Kathy Kelly at 399-6629 or go to our website www.saratogachildrenscommittee.org. Cash donations are always appreciated and may be sent to The Saratoga County Children’s Committee, P.O. Box 1254, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers CAPITAL DISTRICT TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. Volunteers typically participate one day per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate volunteer availability. No experience is required, but computer

experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers who do not wish to prepare returns are also needed to greet taxpayers and confirm appointments. Training is provided for all positions. Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For more information on how you can join our team in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties contact Communications Coordinator [your name], [your phone number or] at [your email address]. For further information, visit www.nytaxaide.org

Nacre Dance Group Annual ‘So, You Think You Can Choreograph?’ Competition SARATOGA SPRINGS - Nacre Dance Group is pleased to announce the annual ‘So, You Think You Can Choreograph?’ performance is back for its 7th season on November 6th in a new venue and format. ‘So You Think You Can Choreograph?’ - The beloved

competition highlighting best modern and contemporary choreography talent in the Capital Region and beyond is back at a new venue; The Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY. To highlight this newest state of the arts performing venue, choreographers have been asked to create pieces in-the-round as dancers soar, roll, spin and sculpt through space. Audience members vote on their favorite piece of choreography, as choreographers compete to secure the coveted spot of Nacre’s 2022 guest artist in residence. Show Time: Saturday, November 6, 2021, 7:30 pm, Universal Preservation Hall. Tickets: $25 ($20 seniors and students) $15 for groups of 8 or more. For tickets and additional information, please visit universalpreservationhall.org or nacredance.org

VFW Post 1938 Valley Falls Breakfast VALLEY FALLS - The monthly breakfast at VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY 12185 will

be held on Sunday, November 7 from 8-11 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, french toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $10 (age 13 and over), $5 (children 5-12), free (children under 5).

Basket Bingo COHOES - Do you like playing bingo? Please join us on Sunday, November 7th at 1:00pm at St. Michael’s Church, Page Ave. in Cohoes. Instead of winning cash prizes, you will win beautiful prize baskets. Doors open at 11:30am. There will be food, desserts and beverages. For further information, please call Maria at 518 782-1203, Michelle at 518 235-3292 or Kathy 518-235-5286. The church hall is handicapped accessible. Come and have a fun afternoon. Under New York State law, you must be at least 18 years old in order to participate.

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library will be hosting a Halloween Party at the library on Friday October 29th from 4-6pm. Costume parade, games, crafts and snacks! This event will be held while the library is closed, so that the entire building can be used to offer more social distance. Please enter at the back door. For more information please contact Liz Albanetti at 518-237-0891. The library is once again offering weekly Storytime and Tot Time programs on Fridays from 10:30am12:00pm. Please contact Liz Albanetti for complete information at 518-237-0891. Our community puzzles have returned. Inviting all puzzle fans to stop into the library during regular service hours to help complete the latest puzzle! We continue to receive weekly deliveries of fresh farm produce and other items from our partners at Capital Roots NY. Deliveries are received on Wednesdays after 11am. All items are free for anyone who can make use of them. Please contact the library for additional information.

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