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Shen’s grade K stays at half-day Status quo is despite adding full-day preschool ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE

CLIFTON PARK - One of the last holdouts in the state for half-day kindergarten is now adding a full-day preschool option for a small cohort of students. But despite a full-day school option now being available for 4-year-olds, half-day kindergarten in the Shenendehowa school district is not going anywhere. The district is only adding full-day preschool because the state offered to pay for it. Shenendehowa accepted the funding and has started a lottery to place 56 children in preschool through private companies in the spring, out of about 640 children who will be in the 2022 kindergarten cohort. Only 4-year-olds are eligible. Some parents had hoped the announcement

of full-day preschool meant the district would also move to full-day kindergarten. Parents have expressed their displeasure with the current setup, saying their children have a disjointed kindergarten experience because they often start the day at day care, get picked up for two and a half hours of school, and then return to day care until their parents get out of work. Shenendehowa appears to be one of the only districts statewide still without full-day kindergarten. As elementary school standards tightened and expectations for reading increased, most districts expanded to full-day kindergarten years ago, and most of the final holdouts were persuaded by financial incentives offered by the state in 2018. However, there is no intention at Shen to do that in the near future, Superintendent L. Oliver Robinson said, adding that many parents prefer

the half-day schedule, and blamed the call for full-day kindergarten on parents who no longer want to pay for day care. “A ton of people like half-day kindergarten,” he said. He wants to continue the district’s current compromise, in which about a quarter of the kindergartners do get to go to school full-time, and the rest are half-day. He also said despite the district being able to offer free pre-K to a selected few, Robinson said most of the district’s incoming kindergartners are already in full-day preschool. “Most of our kids right now are in a fullday pre-K situation,” he said. Keirin Lazauskas-Ralff entered her daughter in the preschool lottery, but is not pleased that the district is still sticking with half-day kindergarten. “It would be a big change to go from full-day preschool to half-day kindergarten, then back to full day when she enters first grade,” said Please see SHEN 12

This Week in Saratoga County History A President, an Assassin, and a Lawyer

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Submitted by Russ VanDervoort December 2, 2021 SARATOGA COUNTY - Russ Vandervoort is the Waterford Town Historian and leader of the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society and can be reached at russvandervoort@ gmail.com. The 20th President of the United States, James Garfield, was born in a log cabin in Ohio and was a mule driver on the Ohio & Erie Canal. A graduate of Williams College, he later became an attorney

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election Garfield conducted a Front Porch Campaign and narrowly defeated another Civil War General and Gettysburg hero, Winfield Scott Hancock. Charles Julius Guiteau was an American writer and attorney. Guiteau felt, falsely so, that his actions had contributed to Garfield’s successful campaign and sought a consulship position to either Vienna or Paris. Failing in his pursuit of this honor he decided to shoot Garfield, which he did, wounding him, on July 2, 1881. Garfield succumbed to the wound on September 19, 1881. John K. Porter was a Waterford, New York attorney. Born in Waterford on January 12, 1819, he was educated in both

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Oompa Loompas Comes to Malta! MALTA - Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents Willy Wonka TYA at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY on Saturday, December 11 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, December 12 at 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Malta Community Center or www.maltaparksrec.com. General admission seats are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under 18. Free children’s tickets are available with paying adult courtesy of Stewart’s Holiday Match grant. Call Malta Community Center for more details at (518) 899-4411. House opens 30 minutes before show and may be purchased at the door, if seats are still available. Willy Wonka TYA is produced through special arrangement of Musical Theatre International (MTI), and directed by Malta’s Artistic Director, Elyse Young. Over 30 children, teens and

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Waterford Community Senior Center Bus Trip WATERFORD - There is still time to sign up for our Bus Trip to Capital Lights In The Park. This is a drive- through spectacular event with more than 125 Holiday displays and scenes in Albany’s Washington Park. 12\7 bus is sold out, but there is plenty of space on our second trip for Monday 12/13/2021. Cost is 10.00 per person. Bus departs Senior Center

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Threats To Pets That Roam Outdoors Domesticated pets may have evolved from wild animals, but it has been some time since dogs were needed to hunt like wolves or domesticated cats had to survive like wild leopards or tigers. While pets can enjoy time outdoors, it’s important to avoid leaving them to their own devices for too long. The online health resource Healthcare for Pets says responsible pet ownership necessitates certain precautions to keep pets safe when they venture out of the home. The following is a list of potential dangers that can affect pets outdoors. • Pesticides and poisons: Pet owners may use pet-friendly products in and around their homes. However, there’s no guarantee that your neighbors do the same. Common lawn and garden products, including insecticides and pesticides, may cause anything from mild irritations to toxic poisoning. • Weather: A fur coat does not offer complete protection from conditions like extreme weather. Pets can experience hypothermia or heat stroke if they are exposed to extreme weather for prolonged periods of time. • Automobiles: Dogs and cats that wander can be struck by vehicles and/or ingest potentially harmful substances leaking from cars or trucks. Automotive coolant (antifreeze) is often sweet and brightly colored, which attracts curious pets. Ethylene glycol in coolant is fatal to dogs and cats if ingested. Outdoor cats may hide or seek warmth in car engines, putting them at risk for injury. • Exposure to illnesses: Young animals should not spend prolonged periods of time outdoors before they are vaccinated. However, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recommends that pet parents begin taking puppies on walks and public outings as early as one week after their initial rounds of vaccinations (roughly seven weeks old) because this is the window of time when socialization skills are learned. • Parasites: Bugs and parasites may be lurking outdoors. Parasitic worm larvae, fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks can be harmful to pets. Ask your vet about year-round flea/tick/heartworm preventatives if a pet spends time outdoors. • Other animals: Wild animals pose a risk to domesticated pets. They can pass illnesses on to pets or engage them in scuffles that result in injuries or even death. If companion animals are not spayed or neutered, pet owners may have to confront unexpected pregnancies after pets spend time outdoors. Pets that spend time outdoors should be supervised whenever they leave the confines of their homes.

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Washington D.C. jail awaiting trial, and the Honorable John K. Porter was retired, back home in Waterford. The National Park Service reported the following on the trial of Charles J. Guiteau; At trial, the assassin Guiteau stated that “I did not kill the President. The doctors did that. I merely shot him.” The trial lasted nearly two months and often had a circus-like atmosphere. The U. S. Attorney General, Wayne MacVeagh, put together a 19th-century dream team to prosecute Guiteau, among them John Porter of Waterford. Porter was not a specialist, he was a laborious, keen, strongly-equipped man in nearly every branch of the law. He was a formidable cross-examiner and a trustworthy counselor. Arthur and MacVeagh deemed him necessary to the team. On cross-examination, prosecutor Porter tried to suggest to jurors that what the defense claimed was evidence of insanity was instead only evidence of sin. He forced Guiteau to concede that he thought the assassination would increase sales of his autobiography. He demanded to know whether Guiteau was familiar with the Biblical commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” Guiteau responded that in this case “the divine authority overcame the written law.” He insisted, “I am a man of destiny as much as the Savior, or Paul, or Martin Luther.” Judge Porter’s cross-examination of Guiteau was so effective in defeating Guiteau’s insanity defense that Francis L. Wellman gave it a chapter in his classic work The Art of Cross-Examination. In its December 2, 1881, headline, the New York Times characterized the cross-examination as “Guiteau’s Day of Torture.” As a result of the trial, the prosecution team won a conviction after Guiteau went through a series of defense attorneys, most arguing an insanity defense. Guiteau was found guilty in January 1882 and met the hangman on June 30, 1882. By that time John Porter had returned to his retirement in Waterford. According to The New York Times obituary, Porter’s “devotion to this case wore out his energy, and after its conclusion, he almost wholly gave up the practice of law.” Porter died on April 11, 1892, in Waterford.

vation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, December 12th at 1pm and 4pm. Nacre’s production is based on Charles Weidman’s later version of “Christmas Oratorio”, which opened in New York City in 1961 to wide critical acclaim, and has remained a much-loved classic work of modern dance.

This historic work tells the story of the Nativity through modern dance. In this rendition of the work, Weidman focuses on feelings and emotions such as joy, compassion and friendship in this dance of rejoicing. Dancers move in wonderment and reverence and their hands are raised in exultation. Sensitive portrayals of

biblical figures and Bach’s passionate music combine to make this a moving and unforgettable experience. Only a select few dance companies in the world have performed the “Christmas Oratorio” – Our performance is a unique opportunity to see this beautiful and rarely produced work of art! For information on tickets visit www.nacredance. org or call 518-817-3833. Group discount for groups of 8 or more.

Al-Anon Meetings CLIFTON PARK/ HALFMOON - If you are affected by a person’s drinking, Al-anon can help restore your sanity. We as a group, come together to share our experience, strength and hope and discover ways to live a happier life. The Wednesday meeting will be moving to Zoom at 6pm for the winter. Reach out to cmc. afg.123@gmail.com for

any questions or to get the Zoom meeting sign in information. At this time the Sunday 4pm meeting at St. Edwards Church on Clifton Park Ctr Road is still an in-person meeting.

Adirondack Fiddlers SCHUYLERVILLE New style and Old Tyme Fiddling, Adirondack Fiddlers, Sunday December 12th 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. American Legion Hall, Clancy St. Schuylerville, NY. All fiddlers and musicians young and old and Public welcome. Round and square dancing. Food Available. For more information call (518) 274-6817.

The Vischer Ferry Cemetery Closing for the Winter VISCHER FERRY - The Vischer Ferry Cemetery adjacent to Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road will be closing

on or before the middle of December depending on the weather. Winter conditions prohibit opening the roadway through this rural cemetery. The cemetery will reopen in the Spring at a later date to be announced.

The Latham-Colonie Columbiette Buffet Breakfast LATHAM - Sunday, December 12th, 2021, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. Menu includes; Scrambled Eggs, Omelet Station, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon and Sausage, Pancakes and French Toast served w/ Warm syrup, A Variety of Cereals and Juices, Bananas and Hot Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate. $10 Adults, $5 Children (5-10) and under 5 Free!

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Lazauskas-Ralff. Lazauskas-Ralff says she has been unable to afford preschool, so she’s been a stay-at-home mom. Others said they can only afford day care as a wrap-around service for their kindergartners, so their children don’t get educational programs outside of school. Some students get full-day kindergarten For students who need more time in school, Shenendehowa has options. Each year, about 170 kindergartners -- about 27 percent of the cohort -- are in full-day kindergarten. The district also runs a six-week summer program before kindergarten for some children. However, both programs are based on the child’s schooling needs. Children whose families can’t afford day care are not prioritized for full-day kindergarten. Some children who come from special education preschools are not offered the full-day program either. Some parents said they didn’t know it existed. Robinson said the district is currently “refining” the screening process. But even if district officials wanted to place every child in full-day kindergarten, there’s another barrier: space. Shenendehowa would need 21 additional classrooms, the superintendent said, as well as 21 more teachers. The district studied it in 2018, and Robinson said finding space throughout the existing elementary schools would involve giving up libraries and other important space. “We studied this pretty extensively a few years ago,” he said. “We’d need 21 new classrooms maybe -- which is essentially a new building. Is there value to it? Yeah. We have to think about all the pros and cons to it as well -- what space do we lose? We have full-day in the place of what?” And even with enough classrooms, it’s not as simple as just doubling the school day, Robinson said. “When we get to a full-day

situation, we have to make sure academic rigor is there and we have to make sure it’s not so intensive for the kids that they have a meltdown at the end of the day,” he said. “At the end of the day, we’re trying to provide a quality experience for kids.” Robinson said he is confident the children most in need of full-day kindergarten are getting it. “It’s for kids who we recognize early, either coming in through preschool or kindergarten screening, that need more support -- who benefit being here for the entire day, academically, socially, otherwise -- to bridge the gaps so they’re ready to transition with their peers,” he said. For everyone else, he said, half-day kindergarten seems to work well. “I would stack up the quality of the experience our children have with many of the schools that have full day programs,” he said. “I just visited a kindergarten class yesterday. For the time kids are there, they are very engaged in learning activities.” Lazauskas-Ralff is holding out hope that the district will add full-day kindergarten for everyone by the time her daughter enters kindergarten next fall. That’s unlikely, given the need for more classrooms. Robinson said he wanted to be clear not to give parents a “false message” about the program. He acknowledged it might seem logical for full-day preschool to be followed by full-day kindergarten, but that is not the current plan. “Our focus is to take advantage of any opportunities to better meet the needs of our students. We can’t do everything for everyone. But this opportunity fell into our laps, literally,” he said. “It doesn’t seem to make sense, but when you look at it from a holistic perspective of educating kids -- any way we can intervene and provide opportunities for kids, that’s worth doing.” More information To enter Shenendehowa’s preschool lottery, parents must fill out a form no later than day’s end Wednesday at: https:// www.shenet.org/

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ZOOM: Music & Motion with Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK - Friday, December 17 at 10 am - Join us on ZOOM and experience all the fun that music and motion bring! Enjoy a variety of music, dancing, and other interactive movement activities to share with your child. For ages 2-6. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invite to attend. 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org

LIBRARY EVENTS The Mechanicville District Public Library MECHANICVILLE -190 N. Main St. Mechanicville, NY 12118 . 518664-4646. meclib.sals. edu - December Events * Registration is Required for All Events * December Book Club ~ Monday, December 27 at7pm. Manchester Christmas. Joining us Virtually will be Emmy Award Winning Author and local favorite John Gray! Register online for Book Club - copies will be distributed after registration, and this book is also available free on HooplaDigital.com with your Library Card. Holiday-themed Story Time Tuesdays at 11:30. All ages welcome. Adult Coloring with MACSC Wednesdays at 11am. Drop-in Saturday, December 11: The Star of Bethlehem with Chris Bisceglia at 11:30 Wednesday, December 15: Kids DIY Christmas Ornaments at 6:30 Saturday, December 18: Board of Trustees Meeting at 9am Monday, December 20: Crochet & Knitting~ All Skill levels welcome! 6pm Wednesday, December 22: Polar Express Reading at 5:30 followed by movie at 6pm. Library Closed - Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

HYBRID: Toys Through Time at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK Friday, December 10 at 10:30 am - Take a “play” break and join us for a lighthearted look at playthings past and present.

Learn about the Toy Hall of Fame and enjoy a handson toy display. Attend in-person at the Library or from home on Zoom. Registration is required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

ZOOM: Family Story Time Live! at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK - Mondays, December 13 & Thursday, December 16 at 10 am - Join us as we go live from the Children’s Library! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes with your child. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invite to attend. 518371-8622 www.cphlibrary. org

ZOOM: GenealogyBeyond Ancestry DNA with Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK - Monday, December 13 at 12 pm - Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will offer advice to those who have already taken a DNA test and have received their results. Registration is required to receive the Zoom invite to attend. 518371-8622 www.cphlibrary. org

YouTube: Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes with Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK Tuesday, December 14 Join the CPH Library staff for a reading of favorite nursery rhymes! Find a new video on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/ user/cphpubliclibrary

Reading Therapy Dogs (Grades 1-4) at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK Tuesday, December 14 at 4 pm - Improve reading skills or help your child gain confidence in reading with a therapy dog. Register for ONE 15-minute appointment. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.

Mysteries & More Book Group: Silent Bite by David Rosenfelt at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK Tuesday, December 14 at 6 pm - Join us in-person for a discussion of this holiday-themed mystery. First time participants are always welcome! Registration is required. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org.

ZOOM: PJ Story Time with Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK Tuesday, December 14 at 7 pm - Put your PJs on and cuddle up on the couch for this special evening story time with Miss Ariana. Registration is required to receive the ZOOM invite to attend. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.

Craft to Go: Snowﬂakes at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library CLIFTON PARK - December 15 - Stop by the Children’s Library and pick up a bag of snowflake crafts to complete at home. For ages 5 and up. While supplies last. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org.

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Cohoes Rotary Ornaments Feature St. Agnes Church COHOES—In 2004 The Rotary Club of Cohoes started a collectible series of Christmas ornaments featuring historic landmarks in the City of Cohoes. This year’s ornament depicts St. Agnes Church. A portion of the proceeds for the sale of the 2021 ornament will go to support the programs at the Connect Center for Youth,

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December and January Moonlight Hikes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Are you interested in traversing the trails of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at night? View nature in a new light, or lack thereof, as we walk

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is a free program guided by an environmental educator. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve. org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve. org.

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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Woman dead, man injured in Halfmoon HALFMOON -- The circumstances surrounding the death of an elderly woman and a man with severe injuries inside a Halfmoon apartment Thursday is being investigated by Saratoga County sheriff's authorities. In a press release issues Friday evening, the sheriff's department said they received a 911 call for a medical emergency at 4:45 p.m. Thursday at Bishop Hubbard Apartments, at 54 Katherine Drive in the town. Police and EMS arrived to find the woman dead and the man, her relative, with severe, undisclosed injuries inside their apartment. The investigation into the woman's cause of death and man's injury ongoing, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators said they do not believe there is a threat to the public. Further details were not immediately provided.

Sheriff's deputy beaten and stabbed in Rotterdam ROTTERDAM -- An Albany County sheriff's deputy is recovering after he was beaten and stabbed overnight. The man was asleep on a friend's couch when two men broke into the home, according to Sheriff Craig Apple. The pair began assaulting the deputy and when he fought back, he was stabbed, Apple said. The pair took his wallet and fled. The deputy received 16 stitches and is recovering. Rotterdam police confirmed they are investigating a stabbing that occurred around 2 a.m., on Friday at an apartment on West Campbell Road.

Alleged social media threat leads to arrest FORT EDWARD -- A Ballston Spa man is ac-

cused of making a social media post Wednesday that he would burn down the Washington County Office Building and shoot the people escaping the flames, the sheriff's department said Thursday. The suspect, 34, is charged with felony falsely reporting an incident. Washington County's sheriff's department said he was upset over a recent decision about child support that he owes. He was released after arraignment pending his next court appearance. Staff reports

Arrests Golf course theft: A Queensbury woman, 61, is charged with grand larceny, accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the golf course pro shop where she worked, Warren County deputies said. She was released and ordered to return to court Dec. 13. A portion of the stolen funds was recovered. Gun at airport: A Florida man, 59, was charged with criminal weapon possession after he was found near the Albany airport’s Southwest Airlines ticket counter with a gun on Nov. 26, Sheriff Apple said. The suspect did not hold a New York state pistol permit and could not lawfully possess the firearm. He was ordered to appear in Colonie court at a later date. Burglary charge: A Berne man, 66, was arrested last month during a burglary-in-progress call in Westerlo. The man allegedly broke the front door window of a residence and entered it, stealing and consuming items while inside, Apple said. He was charged with burglary, petit larceny and criminal mischief and was released under supervision of probation. Loaded gun recovered: An Albany man, 29, was arrested on gun possession charges after a traffic stop in Albany on

Nov. 30, Apple said. The gun was a .380 Cobra with a defaced serial number on the frame of the weapon, Apple said. Gun charges: An Albany man, 25, was arrested Dec. 2 on weapons charges at a Wolf Road hotel after the report of an altercation, Colonie police said. The loaded “ghost” handgun was not serialized and was likely purchased as separate components and assembled into a working firearm, police said. In a separate case, three New York City women were charged with weapon possession just after midnight Dec. 3 after a traffic stop on Wolf Road. Two loaded firearms were discovered in the vehicle along with high-capacity magazines, police said. One of the occupants was a fugitive from justice from Pennsylvania, police said.

Arrest made in stabbing ROTTERDAM -- Town police said they made an arrest in an early Friday morning stabbing at Wellington Garden Apartments. Officers arrived around 2 a.m. to the West Campbell Road complex, where a man said he’d been involved in an altercation while staying at a friend’s apartment. The victim said he was stabbed in the arm by a male suspect who fled with some of his belongings, police said. Rotterdam detectives tracked down the suspect, a 27-year-old Schenectady man, and charged him with felony assault and grand larceny. While being processed, the suspect allegedly struck an officer in the face, causing an injury, and tried to to strike a second officer, leading to additional charges of assault, attempted assault and obstruction of governmental administration. He was sent to the Schenectady County jail on a pre-arraignment hold. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple

said Friday that an off-duty deputy was injured in a Rotterdam attack and received 16 stitches, and that his wallet was taken.

Untaxed cigars seized TROY -- A Schenectady man is accused of trying to sell hundreds of untaxed cigars and cigarettes to a clerk at a store on Fifth Avenue in Troy, state officials said Friday. The Department of Taxation and Finance said it seized the untaxed tobacco products in Troy after spotting the attempted illegal sale of more than 3,500 cigars and 1,000 cigarettes during a routine retail inspection on Nov. 30. The investigators seized 475 cigars inside the store. They said they discovered 3,039 more cigars and five cartons of cigarettes with Virginia state tax stamps inside the vehicle the suspect was using. The sus-

pect, who is not licensed as a wholesale dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products, told investigators the untaxed products belonged to him, according to a press release from the agency. He’s charged with two misdemeanors: possession of unstamped or unlawfully stamped cigarettes for the purpose of sale and possession of 2,500 or more untaxed cigars. He is scheduled to return to Troy City Court on Dec. 16.

Two charged in robbery TROY -- A 911 call from a burglary victim locked inside a bathroom led to the arrests of two robbery suspects and the seizure of an illegal handgun last week, city police said. Police said they got a call Wednesday night from a resident reporting two suspects in her residence, with at least one wearing a mask. One

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Relationships will be easy for you this week, Aries. You will be in tune with the vibe of the people with whom you interact on a daily basis and can push interactions further. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Remember to take lessons from those who have blazed trails before you. Taurus. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Explore some tried and true strategies. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, your desire to remodel or redecorate your home could come to the forefront this week. Be careful to set a budget; otherwise, you run the risk of overspending. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You may be lacking some selfconfidence in the romance department right now, Cancer. Phone a friend and get the pep talk you need to realize you’ve got what it takes. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may tempted to turn off your phone this week, as the idea of a device-free day is enticing. Take a brief time out from technology each day.

into a corner, try not to lash out but understand others’ opinions and why they may be questioning you. Listen and you’ll find a solution. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it’s unlikely you can check everything off of your list this week. Don’t let that get you down, however. You will accomplish a lot. Measured progress is still progress. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may be known for being serious much of the time, but it’s alright to be goofy and playful once in a while. Engage in some entertaining antics. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Stand up for what you believe in this week, Sagittarius. Others will be inspired by your actions and may join in support of the cause you’ve championed. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 The pressure on you has been tremendous lately, Capricorn. You may want to treat yourself to a well-deserved rest. The break will quickly rejuvenate you.

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of the officers responding saw a fleeing vehicle occupied by two mask-wearing people. Both suspects tried to run away from a traffic stop but were apprehended and identified as the perpetrators, police said. A loaded, illegal handgun was allegedly found in the vehicle. A Troy man, 47, is charged with robbery, burglary and weapon possession, among other counts. A Manhattan woman, 31, was charged with robbery and weapon possession counts. The victim and suspects appear to know each other, police said.

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AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 This is a good time to pursue your dreams, Aquarius. Make a list of smaller steps that will help you achieve your goals and then put the plan into action. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You can’t avoid every poor situation that comes your way, Pisces. Don’t run and hide, but step up and face the music. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER 12 Jennifer Connelly, Actress (51) DECEMBER 13 Taylor Swift, Singer (32) DECEMBER 14 Tori Kelly, Singer (29) DECEMBER 15 Adam Brody, Actor (42) DECEMBER 16 Theo James, Actor (37) DECEMBER 17 Pope Francis, Religious Leader (85) DECEMBER 18 Billie Eilish, Singer (20)

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 19 Pheasant Lane, Colonie

PHOTOS BY WILL SCHAEFER / TWE REAL ESTATE SERVICES

The Mediterranean villa style home is 6,615 square feet.

he selection this week is a mansion built in 1994. A Mediterranean villa-style home, it has 6,615 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two halfbaths. The sprawling home has 19 rooms in total and three fireplaces. It sits on a 3.6-acre lot, surrounded by manicured lawn at the end of Pheasant Lane. Highlights include a LEIGH slate roof, yellow stucco HORNBECK cladding, ornate plaster mouldings, limestone, HOUSE OF THE WEEK cherry and marble floors, stone terraces and a foyer fit for a Disney princess. North Colonie schools. Taxes: $43,047. List price: $1.99 million. Contact listing agent Steven Girvin of Howard Hanna at 518-852-1315.

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Volunteers Needed - Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association is recruiting volunteers to become new members. We welcome honorably discharged veterans to join the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association and Color Guard. The Honor Guard also joins directly with all active duty branches sharing in the ceremonial procedures. If you are interested in exploring membership, please go to www.snchga. org and read about our organization. If you feel the Honor Guard may be a good fit for you, complete an application and mail the required forms to the address on the application. If you would like to talk to someone before applying for membership, please email mjoly@nycap.rr.com with your information so you may be contacted or call 518-383-3214 (Mark Joly) or 518-253-3202 (Art Dutcher) to discuss your questions with an Honor Guard member.

Saratoga County Office for The Aging Partners With Americorps Seniors’ Retired and Senior Volunteer Program to Recruit Volunteers for Senior Nutrition Program SARATOGA COUNTY – Saratoga County Office for the Aging has partnered with AmeriCorps Seniors’ Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to recruit new volunteers for the department’s Senior Nutrition Program. RSVP recruits for volunteers ages 55-and-over for various opportunities

throughout Saratoga County. For this initiative, RSVP will recruit volunteers for both Home Delivered Meals and the In-house Dining programs. Locations in need of help include but are not limited to; Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville, Hadley, Edinburg, Galway, Greenfield, Malta, Mechanicville, Moreau, and Wilton. Flexible schedules are available Monday-Friday between 9 AM and 1 PM, depending on assignment. Volunteer opportunities include delivering, portioning and packaging meals as well as serving lunch at in-house dining locations. Subbing opportunities are also available for all delivery routes. Training and orientation will be provided. All volunteers, staff, and diners adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols including social distancing and mask wearing to promote the safety of all participants of the Home Delivered Meals and In-house Dining programs. The Senior Nutrition Program helps Saratoga County seniors remain independent while providing those individuals with daily nutritious meals. Inhouse Dining gives seniors the opportunity to socialize with others in their community while Home Delivered Meals serves those who are primarily homebound. AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov. RSVP is funded in part by The Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP is spon-

sored by Saratoga County Office for the Aging, funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act; the New York State Office for the Aging; and the County of Saratoga. For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please contact Lexi Rosamino at 518363-4033 or arosamino@ saratogacountyny.gov.

2022 Town of Saratoga Calendars Now Available TOWN OF SARATOGA - The 2022 Town of Saratoga calendars featuring pictures from days gone by in the villages of Schuylerville and Victory and in the surrounding areas are now on sale. Calendar pages are sprinkled with close to 150 historical tidbits. The photos include Broad Street Schuylerville in the early 1900s, the 1951 confirmation students at Notre Dame Church, one of the last steam engines of the Saratoga & Schuylerville Railroad in 1947, the old one-lane iron Bryant’s Bridge, the Eustis wedding party in 1930, and seven other pictures from the Town’s past. You will learn that fire destroyed Prospector’s Bar & Grill and the Hotel Schuyler in 1997, struck the Dutch Reformed Church in 1831, the gristmill in Grangerville in 1938, the Glass Bakery on Broad Street in 1945, the Theater Bar in 1984 and the Liberty wallpaper plant in 1924. Other tidbits include the date the Visitation Church closed, the Quaker Springs Methodist church was incorporated, the Assembly of God Church was dedicated, the Dovegate Inn opened on Broad Street, the Old Saratoga Trading Post Museum closed, Schuylerville Central School District was formed, and a helicopter crashed and burned in Grangerville. Calendars may be purchased for $5.00 in Schuylerville at Byron’s Market,

Saratoga Apple, Schuylerville Public Library, Schuylerville Village Clerk’s office and at the Town Clerk’s office or at the Old Saratoga Mercantile and Olde Saratoga Home and Garden on Route 29 and from Pat Peck. The Old Saratoga Historical Association has produced the Town of Saratoga calendar for the past 37 years. Call Pat Peck, 518-584-4129, to arrange to have calendars mailed and to offer photos for the 2023 calendar.

Dear Friends of Gateway House of Peace BALLSTON SPA Imagine you are sailing along on a beautiful day and suddenly a surprise storm capsizes your boat. You are tossed about in turbulent waters trying to control your fears, but panic grips your heart and mind and you feel vulnerable and alone. Frantically you look around for help and discover a life raft floating in the distance.

It’s coming your way! As you roll into the comfort of it you take a deep breath, incredibly thankful for a safer journey to your final destination. Now imagine that you are struck with a terminal illness. You are alone, or your family is unable to support your end-of-life needs. You look for help navigating these uncharted waters during the most vulnerable period of your entire life. Your search finds Gateway House of Peace. This home, with its dedicated staff and volunteers, is your life raft that envelops you in comfort and safely brings you to your journey’s end. For seven years, Gateway House of Peace has provided this life raft for terminally ill people and equally so for their families. All of our gold standards of individualized, round the clock, personal care, are possible because of the support of our local community and donors like you.

Here are some sentiments folks who’ve spent time with us have shared: “We will never forget how you helped all of us and made us feel like we were not alone.” “Knowing someone was always there with her brought us a sense of peace.” “You helped him transition peacefully and us to be more at ease with this very difficult point of life.” “You all made us feel like family...our final memories were possible due to your wonderful house.” Your donations go directly to creating this safe haven. Gateway House of Peace is 100% donor driven and receives no government funding or insurance reimbursements. We were unable to host our signature fundraiser gala due to Covid so our need this year is even greater. To support this sacred mission visit GatewayHouseOfPeace.org/ donate.

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