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Holiday Scavenger Hunt at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK - Begins November 15. Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the Children’s Desk, then search for holiday symbols in the Children’s Library. Find something new each time you visit—the hunt will continue through December! 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
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behavior like chewing, scratching or even soiling in inappropriate places. Provide puzzling toys Keeping pets’ brains active can reduce instances of boredom. PetMD suggests food puzzle toys that can be stuffed with treats and involve brain power to unlock the food rewards. Expend Energy Prior to leaving for work or school, pet parents can help pets expend some energy so they’re more inclined to sleep during the day. The Animal Behavior College suggests an extra 20 minutes of walking each day may be enough to tire out most breeds. Working dogs, such as shepherds, pointers and setters, may need 40 or more minutes to burn off energy. Cat owners can play with
their cats indoors, but generally cats will lounge around during the day anyway. Provide White Noise Pets may have grown accustomed to the sounds of an active house, so white noise can fill the void owners’ absences create. Turn on the television or radio. Pet fountains, fans and other devices can create noises to keep pets content. Introduce New Toys Keep a cache of new toys and rotate them on a regular basis. Pets may become so interested in the bevy of new toys that they fail to even realize their owners are gone for much of the day. Make Rest Enticing Invest in a new and cozy pet bed (or cage bedding) that’s too comfortable for pets to ignore. Pets who grew accustomed to constant companionship during the pandemic may need to readjust to a quiet home. Owners can try various strategies to help pets during this adjustment period.
Common Behavioral Issues That Affect Cats and Dogs (and How To Fix Them) Pet ownership can be both joyous and challenging. Every pet misbehaves from time to time, but when behavior issues become part of daily life, pet owners may be wringing their hands wondering how to get to the root of the problem. Pet owners may not realize they can contribute to common behavior issues. Here’s how to recognize and address pets who may need some behavior redirection. • Scratching: Pet experts note that cats need to scratch as a way to remove the outer sheath of the nail. Scratching also is a way for cats to mark their territory in the wild. Provide plenty of safe and appropriate scratching posts so cats leave the furniture alone. Cordon off areas that are off limits or try sour sprays or other repellents. • Resource guarding: Many pets will show aggression when they guard their possessions from others, whether it is necessary or not. Pets have evolved from wild animals that had to compete for food, mates and territories, so it’s understandable that genetics hasn’t been so quick to catch up with the modern life of pampered pets. Pet owners can opt for adopting young pets that can be hand fed early on or touched or manipulated while eating or enjoying food treats to try to prevent guarding. Older pets who exhibit signs of resource guarding may need the expertise of a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. • Inappropriate urination: Just when you think your dog is house trained or a cat has embraced its litter box, you may find he or she is urinating elsewhere. Physical illnesses, such as kidney issues or diabetes, could be the root of the problem. Some animals that are not neutered or spayed may be engaging in “marking” behavior, which is spreading scent around a territory. Getting the pet fixed can alleviate the problem. Speak with a vet first to rule out certain issues. • Barking: Barking to alert someone is at the home may be a trait people look for in a dog. But when a dog’s barking becomes excessive, it could be indicative of a behavioral issue. Dogs may learn to use barking to their benefit. Some dogs may bark to get walks, food or attention — even if it’s negative attention from a person saying “shush.” Some breeds naturally bark more than others. In such instances, barking may be reduced but not entirely eliminated. Again, a behaviorist may be able to help. • Jumping up or overzealous greetings: Similar to barking, some pets greet all visitors to the home (or outside) by jumping up on people. This can be annoying and even dangerous if a big animal jumps on a small person. Reward calm behavior by only giving attention to the pet after he or she calms down. Lavishing attention on an animal as soon as you come home while it is jumping up sets a bad precedent and can lead to a jumping problem. These are a few common pet behaviors pet owners may need to address to cohabitate peacefully with their animals.
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Veterans Day Dinner 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 children 5-12.
Trinity Lansingburgh Holiday Fair LANSINGBURGH Trinity Church Lansingburgh will hold its Holiday Fair in the Parish Hall, 585 Fourth Avenue, Troy, from 9 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Holiday hand-crafted items and homemade baked goods will be available for purchase. Three raffles will be held: basket, turkey and 50/50. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Masks are required within the Parish Hall. For more information call (518)237-7831 or visit www. trinitychurchlansingburgh.org
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Neighbors raising big stink over funky train trash days Locals stay inside as it “smells like death” until rail cars pull out ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE
MECHANICVILLE - For months, the smell of slowly decaying garbage has loomed over the backyards of West Street. It comes and goes -- a few hours one day and then all night a week later. Residents know where it’s coming from, but they can’t do anything to stop it. And there are no signs that the situation will improve soon. The issue is the train tracks. Pan Am, which has a rail yard just outside the city, has a contract to pick up residential and commercial trash from Capital Region
companies five days a week. The trash is shipped to South Carolina, where it is dumped in huge landfills. But Pan Am does not own all of the tracks between the Capital Region and South Carolina. So its contract includes a series of other train companies that bring the trash the rest of the way. The second company in line, Norfolk Southern, is badly understaffed. Often -- at least once a week -- Norfolk Southern can’t pick up the train when it’s ready. That forces Pan Am to line up the trash cars in its rail yard, waiting for pickup. When the rail yard gets full, Pan Am moves the trash cars to a pull-off track Please see TRASH 7
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Foul-smelling containers filled with garbage are stored at the Pan Am rail yard in Mechanicville. Neighbors have complained of the stench that emits from the site before the containers are picked up and shipped out.
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The Planter isn’t a typical plant or flower shop. While it will offer a variety of houseplants for purchase, nature-lovers can also attend workshops to build a terrarium with no appointment necessary. Yamaris Cancel, owner of The Planter, said a relaxing way to bond with nature was something she felt the community needed. “Personally, I just found it relaxing, something that helps with anxiety, putting your mind to focus on something that’s creative, and something that can grow with you,”
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Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild Holds 43rd Annual Show & Sale NORTH GREENBUSH – The Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild invites the public to its 43rd Annual Show & Sale, held Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14. Big changes are in store for this year’s event, as the Show & Sale moves to Pat’s Barn in the Rensselaer Tech Park in North Greenbush. After going virtual for the 2020 Show & Sale, the Guild is thrilled to be back in person at a new, larger venue. After outgrowing its previous home, the event moves to an equally historic, new location of Pat’s Barn, which offers better accessibility (including an elevator), more space, and ample free parking. More than 40 handweavers will exhibit and sell their work at the Show & Sale, making it the largest display of handweaving in the Northeast. Guild members work all year to prepare over 2500 items for sale. Pat’s Barn, a 200 year old landmark, serves as the new home of the event, with two full floors of exhibits. The Show & Sale will include housewares such as rugs and table linens, garments including scarves, shawls and jackets, as well as holiday gifts
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behind West Street. “We try not to push them to the end” by West Street, Pan Am spokeswoman Cyndi Scarano said. “Especially the trash, we like to keep it moving.” She blamed Norfolk Southern. “They’re aware of the shipment. I think they’re backlogged because they’re shorthanded,” she said. Norfolk Southern confirmed that, noting that most industries are understaffed right now. “It’s not something we want to do. It’s not something that’s in the plan to do,” Scarano said. “Hopefully all these service issues will work themselves out.” Residents aren’t satisfied with that answer. They want to know why Pan Am can’t keep the smelly shipments in the rail yard and move other trains to the pull-off if the yard is full or push Norfolk Southern to prioritize trash shipments. They have asked for help, complaining that Pan Am should not be allowed to “stink up the entire neighborhood.” City officials checked to see if the trains were leaking, which they are not. Leaks are against the law. There are also laws against noise, idling vehicles and air pollution. But there are no laws against a bad smell. “It’s beyond disgusting,” said resident Dana Funaro. “No one seems to care enough to address the issue. Yet we have another train full of garbage parked behind our house today.”
Others said the smell stopped them from barbecuing or socializing outside this summer on “trash train days.” “The train sits for hours. On this particular day, last week, it was sitting behind the house when I arrived home from work and I had to go inside our house. It was a beautiful night to work in the yard. But I was unable to, because of the smell,” said resident Antoinette Brady Mansfield. Another resident said, “It smells like death.” The strongest odor is a methane smell. Methane is a natural byproduct given off when organic material decomposes. It can be smelled throughout the West Street neighborhood when the train is there. It smells terrible at the rail yard too, Scarano said. She noted that Pan Am keeps the cars in the rail yard for lengthy periods of time before moving them out. “We try to keep it in the yard as long as we can before we have to move it out when the yard is full,” she said. The schedule for the trash changes monthly, and the amount of trash changes weekly with the needs of the customers, she said. That means residents never know which days the trains will appear. Increased staffing could solve the problem. “We were so shorthanded we had to ship some crews in,” Scarano said. “The railroads are having a terrible staffing problem.” Norfolk Southern declined to discuss what the company is doing to resolve its staffing problem.
Upcoming Events for Waterford Community Senior Center
693-1075 to schedule an appointment. Saturday, November 27th at 6pm: Waterford Christmas Parade.
WATERFORD - Saturday, November 13th at 10am-12pm: Drive Thru Food Drive Donation Event Hosted by the Town of Waterford at the Waterford Community Senior Center to benefit our local Food Pantries. Our volunteers will remove donations from your vehicle! Suggested donations: baby food, non-perishable items, canned meats, tuna, condiments, personal care products, diapers/wipes. Tuesday, November 16th at 9am-3pm: Covid 19 Booster Vaccination Clinic at Waterford Community Senior Center. Please visit saratogacountyny.gov or call 518-
Girls November/ December Lacrosse CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Lacrosse will be running girl’s lacrosse programs this winter on Sunday mornings starting on November 14, 2021 & ending on January 2, 2022 at the All Star Academy in Latham. Levels include: • Leagues for youth grades 4 – 6th, & modified/JV grades 7-9th & a Varsity league. • An advanced skills and drills program designed for players who want to take his game to the next level - grades 6 – 8th and 9 – 12th. • Instructional programs for novice players’ grades 4 – 6 & 7 – 11 •
Instructional programs for beginner grades 4 – 6, & 7 – 11 • A co-ed k-5th learn to play program. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Girls November/ December Field Hockey CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Field Hockey will be running girls Field Hockey programs this winter on Sunday mornings starting on November 14, 2021 & ending on January 2, 2022 at the All Star Academy in Latham. Levels include: League for modified/ JV grades 7-9. • An advanced skills and drills program designed for players who want to take his game to the next level - grades 6
– 8th and 9 – 11. • Instructional programs for novice players’ grades 5 – 7 & 8 – 11 . • Instructional programs for beginner grades 4 – 6, & 7 – 11 • Learn to play beginner program grades K - 3: for all young players who want to learn how to play in a friendly fun atmosphere. The Emphasis is on Fun. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Saratoga Voices Heroic Handel CAPITAL DISTRICT – On Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., at Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Voices is performing a semi-staged version of Handel’s oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus. This oratorio, composed in 1746, has become Handel’s most popular oratorio, second only to The Messiah. To perform two of the lead roles, Saratoga Voices has engaged the talent of two internationally renowned vocal artists
with strong dramatic experience. Tenor Thomas Cooley sings the title role of Judas Maccabaeus and baritone Jesse Blumberg sings the equally heroic role of Simon, the brother of Judas. Tickets for Heroic Handel! Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus ($40/$35 seniors) can be purchased at the UPH box office – UniversalPreservationHall. org – or by calling the box office at 518-346-6204. Seating is open, and the hall is fully accessible.
November Holiday Indoor Craft & Garage Sale SARATOGA/WILTON - On Sunday, November 14th, from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will hold an extra monthly sale for holiday shopping. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch, We offer household items,
sports equipment, handmade items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors , pet supplies, food treats, soaps, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are usually held the fourth Sunday of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates are November 28th (for more holiday shopping), January 23 and February 27, 2022. An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated
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Fresh Florida Fruit Fundraiser CAPITAL DISTRICT The Kiwanis Club of Troy is once again conducting their Annual Florida Fruit
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The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Weirdness!: What Fake Science and the Paranormal Tell Us About the Nature of Science CAPITAL DISTRICT - In a world full of weird claims and wild conspiracy theories, scientists, pundits, and activists can’t simply ask the public to trust science, but must communicate how science works and why it
is essential. Weirdness! explores many of the odd beliefs that large sections of the public accepts, but the scientific mainstream rejects. Taner Edis, born in Istanbul, holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Johns Hopkins University. He is professor of physics at Truman State University, and researches the philosophy and history of science. Edis has written extensively about religious and paranormal claims, the rise of Islamist politics, and anti-evolutionary thought. His books include The Ghost in the Universe: God in Light of Modern Science; Why Intelligent Design Fails: A Scientific Critique of the New Creationism, co-edited with Matt Young; Science and Nonbelief; An Illusion of Harmony: Science and Religion in Islam; and Islam Evolving: Radi-
calism, Reformation, and the Uneasy Relationship with the Secular West. His newest book, Wierdness!, came out in October. This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 1 PM, EST. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an invite to the meeting via e mail. Anyone who is not a paid member of CDHS can attend. Simply log onto our Meetup page, https://www.meetup.com/ Capital-District-Humanist-Society/ and use the RSVP function, and the link to the meeting will be available.
Adirondack Fiddlers SCHUYLERVILLE New style and Old Tyme Fiddling, Adirondack Fiddlers. Sunday November 14th 1:00 pm to 4:30. American Legion Hall, Clancy St. Schuylerville, NY. All fiddlers and
musicians young and old, public welcome. Round and square dancing. Food available. For more information call (518) 274-6817.
ConsciousnessRaising Book Discussion CAPITAL DISTRICT - Sunday, November 21 at 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine by Larry Dossey, M.D. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork. org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup.com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.
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“Collecting Political Memorabilia” at the Saratoga County History Center SARATOGA COUNTY - On Monday, November 15 at 7 PM, the Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a program on “Collecting Political Memorabilia” by Bill McPherson at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. Mr. McPherson will bring portions of his collection, which is concentrated on 19th and early 20th century Presidents and electoral campaigns, the issue of the
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WebEx: Story Writing Workshop at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK - Monday, November 15 at 4 pm Learn how to write the story you want to read. Join local author, Janine De Tillio Cammarata, and learn different ways to tell fun and creative stories. For grades 4 & 5. Registration is required to receive the WebEx invite to attend. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Suspect accused of having gun stash NORTHVILLE -- Fulton County sheriff's investigators say a Northville man had 19 firearms illegally as well as ammunition. Investigators said they discovered the 35-yearold man with the firearms while responding to a domestic dispute in late October. The suspect has been convicted twice before and is not permitted to possess a firearm under state and federal law, police said. The investigation led officers to obtain a search warrant and seize the firearms cache, three of the 19 were unregistered handguns. In addition to several other disassembled guns, they said they found a "large quantity of ammunition." The man was charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 16 counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned at Johnstown City Court and sent to the Fulton County Correctional Facility without bail but later released without bail by a Northhampton court, authorities said.
Man, 36, accused of punching trooper JOHNSTOWN -- A Gloversville man is facing charges after State Police said he punched a trooper while being driven home following an arrest for driving under the influence. Authorities charged the 36-year-old man with assault and reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, driving while ability impaired by drugs and criminal mischief. State Police were called to a Speedway in Johnstown to conduct a welfare check shortly after 4 a.m. Wednesday. After performing sobriety
tests on the man, troopers determined the man was impaired and had driven to the gas station. Police took the man into custody and a drug recognition expert confirmed he was "impaired by drugs," according to authorities. The man was given a Dec. 7 court date and troopers gave him a ride after processing the arrest, troopers said. During the ride, troopers said the man became combative and damaged equipment. When the troopers pulled over to place him in custody, he punched one in the face and continued to resist arrest, troopers said. The man was arraigned at a Johnstown City Court and sent to the Fulton County jail. He is due back in court Nov. 9.
7-year sentence in Troy shop attack TROY -- A city man was sentenced to seven years behind bars for a 2020 robbery, Rensselaer County prosecutors said Thursday. Mark Scott, 57, was arrested that September after he tried to shake down a Lansingburgh business owner, according to District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly's office. He told the business owner to pay him $150 every week to protect the establishment. The owner didn't comply. Scott returned a day later demanding payment, but when the owner again refused, he "robbed the store and beat the owner and his wife," prosecutors said. Troy police later arrested Scott. After trial, Scott was convicted of second-degree robbery and two counts of third-degree assault.
Woman accused of breaking into house VOORHEESVILLE -- A 32-year-old woman was arrested for burglary and
criminal contempt after she violated a protection order against her in late October, entered a home and took a box of prescription medication, State Police said Thursday. She left before police arrived, but sheriff's deputies later took her into custody on unrelated charges before handing her over to troopers, police said. She was due in New Scotland Town Court Thursday.
Police: Man took cash, didn’t do work QUEENSBURY -- A Glens Falls man was charged with larceny, accused of failing to install a new furnace even though he deposited the $6,444 payment, State Police said Thursday. Police said a resident filed a complaint that they paid the 32-year-old man the money though he never set it up. The man surrendered to police Tuesday and was given a Nov. 15 court date at the Queensbury Town Court.
Troy man killed by truck while jaywalking, police say TROY -- A Troy man was killed after being hit by a truck while jaywalking on Tuesday night, city police said. William D. Sousis Jr., of Troy, was struck by a passenger truck on Hoosick Street near 13th Street. Authorities found Sousis on the road when they responded around 7 p.m. Sousis, 43, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital where he died, authorities said. “Video evidence collected by responding officers indicates the victim was crossing Hoosick Street in an improper manner outside of the marked crosswalks,” said Troy police in a statement. The driver was inter-
viewed at the scene. A preliminary investigation has yielded no suspicions that the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol, police said. Troy firefighters also responded.
N.J. man enters guilty plea in attempted online enticement ALBANY -- A New Jersey man who traveled to Watervliet expecting to repeatedly rape an 11-yearold girl after befriending her “mother” -- who was really an undercover officer -- pleaded guilty to a federal sex crime Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Tristan Warner, 48, of Newark, who was arrested in an undercover FBI sting in January after arriving at the would-be mother’s supposed home, admitted to attempted online enticement of a minor. He will be sentenced on March 1.
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may not jump out of bed excited to work, but things may change in the next few days. Pleasant interactions at the workplace play a factor into your good mood. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Stop and smell the roses as much as possible, Taurus. Cherish the good things you encounter, whether they are big or small. Take advantage of an opportunity to indulge. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t let trivial things distract you from the bigger picture. Even if a small opportunity does not initially seem like a big deal, it could grow in the days to come. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, people are interested in what you have to say, even if you’re normally inclined to keep things under wraps. Start practicing what you are going to talk about. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may experience a burst of productivity in the days to come. Harness this energy and get as much done
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 This week will be a lesson in putting yourself first, Virgo. Even if you don’t crave the limelight, people will be shining a spotlight on you for the time being. Prove your worth. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, progress you make in the next several days could be beneficial to you in the long run, even if doesn’t seem like it right now. Keep plodding on. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 A surprising energy may compel you to eschew responsibilities and seek out some new horizons, Scorpio. Don’t shy away from exploring wherever you see fit. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t be surprised if things get a little stressful at work this week, Sagittarius. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, think of it as an opportunity to find success. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Figure out how to strike a balance in your life, Capricorn. This may mean sharing work with other people to free up
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more opportunities to spend time with family. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you will be presented with various opportunities in the days to come. Some may be more worthy of your attention than others. Vet the options that come your way. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, uncertainty may hang over your love life. You may need to find a way to sum up how you feel. Then you can take action. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 14 Prince Charles, British Royalty (73) NOVEMBER 15 Lily Aldridge, Model (36) NOVEMBER 16 Pete Davidson, Comic (28) NOVEMBER 17 Tom Ellis, Actor (43) NOVEMBER 18 David Ortíz, Sports Analyst (46) NOVEMBER 19 Adam Driver, Actor (38) NOVEMBER 20 Joe Biden, US President (79)
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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 20 Colonial Drive, Knox
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The home is a Greek Revival, circa-1840s.
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his week’s selection is a bargain on a Greek Revival in the Hill-towns. The circa-1840s home with columns, a second-story piazza, distinctive black shutters, a pond and a three-stall barn sits on 107 acres. The house has 3,130 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Some unfortunate interior design decisions were made during the last couple decades but other than the original LEIGH windows, the essential style HORNBECK is still there along with wideHOUSE OF plank floors, a staircase with THE WEEK a hairpin curve and a big brick fireplace. Berne-Knox-Westerlo schools. Oil heat and back-up generator. Taxes: $6,519 List price: $575,000. Contact listing agent Marion DeSantis of Keller Williams Capital District at 518-378-2200.
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You Tube: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library
interactive. For grades 5-8. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invite to attend. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
CLIFTON PARK Tuesday, November 16 - Join the Youth Services staff for a fun reading of these beloved nursery rhymes! Look for a new edition on our YouTube channel, Tuesdays throughout November and December: youtube.com/ user/cphpubliclibrary. 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org.
ZOOM: JavaScript for Beginners at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, November 16, 23, 30, December 7 - Have fun learning the basics of JavaScript. This programming language is used to make web pages
Reading Therapy Dogs at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK Tuesday, November 16 at 4 pm Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Please sign up for ONE 15-minute appointment. Attend with a sibling or a friend! For grades 1-4. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Device Chat at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library
be accessed via Zoom from your home, or you can attend in person, at the Library. When registering, please indicate how you will attend. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
ZOOM: PJ Story Time at the Clifton
Park-Halfmoon Public Library
tration is required to receive the Zoom invite to attend. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
CLIFTON PARK Tuesday, November 16 at 7 pm - This relaxing story time is a nice opportunity for children whose parents work outside the home. Pajamas welcome! Regis-
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