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Hadley Luzerne Parent Student Teacher Association Happenings HADLEY/LUZERNE This past October the Hadley Luzerne PSTA hosted its annual Fall Festival. Families enjoyed pony rides, pumpkin decorating, a bounce house, music and raffles. It was a beautiful community event. Thank you to the generous sponsors Adirondack Adventure Center, Brookefield Renewable Power, and Adirondack Olykoeks. On December 4th from 5 to 7 PM the Hadley Luzerne PSTA Will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Stroll. This event will be held at Stuart M Townsend Elementary School at
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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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Luxury resort proposed Miami-based developer wants site on more than 350 acres along Ausable River in town of Jay ByLINE: GWENDOLYN CRAIG ADIRONDACK EXPLORER
A Miami-based developer is proposing to build a luxury resort on more than 350 acres in the town of Jay along the Ausable River -- representing one of the largest subdivision plans to go before the Adirondack Park Agency. The agency released plans Monday for the project, which would be outside the hamlet of Au Sable Forks, and invited comments through Dec. 3. Details in an application filed with the APA show a complex with 20 townhomes, 60 villas, 18 larger estate properties, six mansions and up to 72 hotel units. Many of the buildings have views of the Adirondack High Peaks. Au Sable Forks is about 10 miles northeast of Wilmington. It is one of the biggest resort projects to go before the park agency, albeit not the largest. A proposed 719-unit subdivision in Tupper Lake, the Adirondack Club and Resort, which developers failed to create, won APA approval in 2012. The latest large-scale subdivision the APA approved earlier this spring was a 32-home development around a Fulton County lake. Please see RESORT 7
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and traditions by loaning their nativities, menorah, advent calendars and wreaths, or special holiday décor for the Hadley Lake Luzerne historical society’s “Showcase of Seasonal Traditions” December 4th and 5th. Our aim is to create visual holiday tradition displays by asking those willing to share their long-established customs or beliefs that has been passed on from one generation to another. For more information contact
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Christmas Trees for Non-Profits in the Hadley - Lake Luzerne Area HADLEY/LAKE LUZERNE - The Hadley Business Association enjoys giving back to the community each year. They are offering to community non-profit organizations
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lar Light up the Village Celebration is on Saturday, November 27, in Shepard’s Park, starting at 3 p.m. with a live sing-along at 5 p.m. by Bobby Dick and Susie Q and lighting the village up at 6 p.m. This event serves as the kick-off for the Lake George Holiday Festival of Lights.
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Smart homes can make life at home more convenient, especially for remote workers. However, a recent report suggests many smart homes are vulnerable to cyberattacks. In its “Smart Home Report 2019,” the cybersecurity firm Avast revealed that just under 41 percent of the 16 million smart homes surveyed across the globe contained at least one vulnerable connected device. The Avast report found that 69 percent of vulnerable devices in smart homes were determined to be susceptible to attacks due to simple passwords or one-factor authentication. Two- or multi-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security and is a simple way to safeguard smart homes from cyberattacks. Two-factor authentication is a security process that requires users to provide two different factors to verify their identities. A password to log in to an account is typically the first factor users utilize. The second factor may be a cell phone number that users provide. In such instances, a code is instantly texted to the number provided when users attempt to log in. Once that code is entered, users can then access their programs and accounts. Two-factor authentication is not time-consuming, and users can typically expect to access files, accounts and apps within seconds of verifying their identities a second time. That makes two-factor authentication a simple and highly effective way to make smart homes less vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Gingerbread House Competition LAKE LUZERNE - St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Lake Luzerne, is sponsoring a Gingerbread House Competition, which will be judged on Saturday, Dec 4th at 1 pm. Prizes will be awarded by age group or by family. You supply the gingerbread house and
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Saratoga County Department of Social Services Reminds Residents They Can Still Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding BALLSTON SPA – The Saratoga County Department of Social Services today announced that there is still Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funding available to Saratoga County residents who meet the program eligibility requirements.
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. In addition, the program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with unpaid utility bills. Eligible residents must meet the following criteria: Household gross income at or below 80 percent of area median income, which varies by county and household size. A member of the household received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in income, incurred significant costs or experienced financial hardship, directly or indirectly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The applicant owes past due rent at their current residence. This assistance can pay up to 12 months of past due rent and for some households, pay up to 3 months for future rent. The program can also pay for up to 12 months of over-
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Porter Corner’s United Methodist Church Continues to Collect Bottles and Cans PORTER CORNERS -The Porter Corners UMC continues to collect deposit refundable beverage bottles and beverage cans They must have the label intact. You can leave yours at the back door of the church at 512 Allen Road or if you have a large amount we can arrange to pick them up. To arrange for pickup please call Jane at 518-893-2289 or Carrie at 518-893-6214. We thank you for your continued support!
United Methodist Church of Lake Luzerne Wreath Sale LAKE LUZERNE - 24 Main Street. November 1 – December 1. Now taking orders for our handmade wreaths. Quantity is limited and all wreaths must be pre-ordered. Decorated wreaths are $20 and undecorated (or with a bow) $18. To order call 518-6967192 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message. The call will be returned. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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Eric Stackman is the owner and developer of the Jay property. He runs a construction consulting company called ECS 1 Inc. in South Florida. Stackman began purchasing property in the Adirondacks in 2006, property records show. In a phone interview on Monday, Stackman said he has been waiting for the right time to propose a project in the region. He had originally been looking at the white-capped mountains of Colorado, but property was cheaper in the Adirondacks, he said. Over the last year he noticed more people buying real estate in the Adirondack Park. “Timing is just everything, and it just seems the timing is really ripe now,” Stackman said. “It’s all just coming to fruition.” Stackman said he has been building luxury highrises and restaurants in South Florida for years. Now, he seeks to expand his portfolio to the northeast, he said. His Jay property, within a half-hour drive to Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, is in a region offering biking, hiking and skiing opportunities, he said. Stackman envisions creating a one-stop-shop with resort-style amenities. “As far as convenience,” Stackman said, “there’s not much going on over there, but that’s where I come in.” Stackman’s application plans also mention a renewable energy farm, trails, club building and staff housing. But he declined to reveal specifics or the project cost at this time. Stackman said he wants to hear how the public will react to his proposal. Some of it may change. Stackman also wants his resort to blend with the natural environment. He pointed to the proposed designs and how the homes are not spread across the property, but are more clustered together. And
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
while he understands some may think his proposal is large, Stackman stressed that it is on more than 350 acres. David Gibson, managing partner of Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve, said his initial reaction to the proposal is that it is “overly brief” and does not address conservation design. “The idea of conservation design is to concentrate development near existing infrastructure,” Gibson said. “The current concept appears to spread it out. One aspect of this is the amount of new road development proposed. New roads are particularly damaging. Conservation design, done well, minimizes the length of new roadways.” The APA created its large-scale subdivision application, which is what Stackman has submitted for public comment, to address conservation design. Agency staff have touted such applications as sufficient for addressing impacts to natural resources. However, environmental organizations like Gibson’s believe these applications fall short. Groups like Adirondack Wild, the Adirondack Council, Protect the Adirondacks and others are pushing for legislation that would strengthen the APA’s authority to require developers use best practices of conservation design. A bill stalled in the state Legislature last year. Comments on the plan may be submitted to Devan Korn, Adirondack Park Agency, P.O. Box 99, Ray Brook, NY 12977 or to https://apa.ny.gov/Hearings/ ApaCommentPopup.cfm?ProjectNumber=2021-0248. A version of this story first appeared in the Adirondack Explorer, a nonprofit news outlet covering people and policy within the Adirondack Park. For more on the story, including reader comments, see adirondackexplorer.org.
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Corinth Grange #823 Country Music Concert CORINTH - Corinth Grange #823 is having a three hour Country Music Concert, on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 6-9. Music will be provided by Thom Burke, Freddie and the Freeloaders and Jay Emery. Admission will be $5.00. 531 Main Street, Corinth, NY.
Soap Making with Roberta Devers. #1877-1113. 2 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $210. Member Tuition $170. Materials fee $20. Sunday November 14 - Woodturning: Holiday Ornaments with John Kingsley. #1795-1114. 1/2 day. 9am-12pm. Tuition $55. Member Tuition $45. Materials fee $20. Sunday November 14 - Rugs from Rags with Caroline Dvorak. #1796-1114. 1/2 day. 12pm-4pm. Tuition $80. Member Tuition $60. Materials fee $10.
Monday – Wednesday, November 15-17 - Rustic Furniture: Sofa or Coffee Table with Jim Schreiner. #1782-1115. 3 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $305. Member Tuition $255. Materials fee $85. Friday November 19 Cotton Cord Baskets with Linda Scherz. #1816-1119. 1 day. 9am-5pm. Tuition $115. Member Tuition $95. Materials fee $28-43. Saturday November 20 - Tin Ornaments with Art Thorman. #1759-1120.
1 day. 12pm-4pm. Tuition $55. Member Tuition $45. Materials fee $7. Saturday & Sunday, November 20&21 - Carving a Peace Board with Dennis Wilson. #17921120. 2 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $210. Member Tuition $170. Materials fee $50. Sunday November 21 - Scroll Saw Christmas Ornaments with Walt Ulrich. #1880-1121. 1 day. 9am-4pm. Tuition $105. Member Tuition $85. Materials Fee $15.
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Adirondack Folk School Schedule for November 2021 LAKE LUZERNE - 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. (518) 696-2400 www.adirondackfolkschool.org - All classes are held at the Adirondack Folk School unless otherwise noted. Saturday November 13 - American Tinsmithing Basics with Art Thorman. #1758-1113. 1 day. 9am4pm. Tuition $110. Member Tuition $90. Materials fee $10. Saturday & Sunday, November 13-14 - Holiday
to join our Construction Team! This position ensures that our facilities are maintained and repaired quickly and efficiently with limited down time due to equipment malfunction or facility failure. This role is responsible for equipment repair, maintenance and installs to include HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and all kitchen equipment. Additionally, this position maintains all physical attributes of the restaurant. REQUIREMENTS • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED. •Have the ability to travel extensively throughout Albany, Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley, and Connecticut areas. •5+ years HVACR experience (HVAC & Refrigeration preferred), Universal HVACR certification preferred/ a plus. •General knowledge of cooking equipment, electrical, plumbing, and building facilities. Carpentry skills to include woodwork, drywall, painting, tile, etc. •Must be able to balance expenses with good judgment to make repairs/conduct maintenance. •A “can do” attitude and friendly, approachable demeanor. Interested candidates, please submit a resume to info@tlcannon.com The company offers a comprehensive compensation package: Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle, cell phone and laptop provided, 401k w/company match, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Flex Spending Account, Company-funded and Supplemental Life Insurance Options, Liberal Allowance for Vacation and Personal Time The Applebee’s family is enriched by diverse cultures and offers a place in the neighborhood for everyone. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we regret that we cannot contact every candidate. However, qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Catholic Charities Announces Dates for 2021 Saratoga Festival of Trees Event! SARATOGA SPRINGS - Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties
invites the local community to mark their calendars for the 26th annual holiday event fundraiser – The Festival of Trees, on Wednesday, December 1 through Sunday, December 5 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The Festival will showcase beautifully
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decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the programs of Catholic Charities in the tri-county region. Because so many hands go into the making of the festival, this year the Catholic Charities organization is extending an early call to the community for tree sponsors, decorators and event volunteers. Each year over 300 volunteers donate their time and talents to ensure the Festival’s success. Their support helps to raise funds to enable services provided to over 5000 individuals each year. The local community has, for 25 years, generously supported this wondrous holiday event, and the staff and Board are once again counting on their assistance to ensure Festival 2021’s success. Founded in 1975, Catholic Charities has provided a wide array of services to tri-county residents regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and
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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. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Friday Night, November 12: Donna Lee returns to our stage and will be performing an array of songs which will include her famous tribute to Janis Joplin. Donna Lee has performed at numerous venues throughout the Capital District with many talented musicians. She is best known for portraying Janis Joplin in Groovin - A Musical Journey which performed regularly in Atlantic City, as well as locally at the Palace and Proctors. She will be joined by Tony Schettino, Guitarist and Performer. Their performance starts at 7 pm. Friday Night – December 3: SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT FOR ALL -- The event starts at 5:30 pm with finger foods and meet the Board in our newly renovated Community Room and Stage. DON “THE SOUL MAN” HY-
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.
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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: Radicalism, 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.
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OPINION
Energy! We Got It! Let's Keep It!
Gary Franks, Tribune Content Agency
Today the USA is being asked to stop using one of our God-given treasures -- our natural resources that produce energy, the driving force to our economic engine. Who is asking us to do this? Countries led by European nations that do not have a significant number of energy-producing natural resources of their own. Hmm. America has been blessed with rich soil and natural resources that can produce a variety of delicious foods and energy, respectively. We should be most thankful. When I was in Congress, if they had been polled, I think many Americans would have held the belief that God determines the temperature for all parts of the world. Starting in 1997 with the Kyoto Protocol, a new industry/movement developed predicated on the claim that man can significantly and dramatically affect the temperature or weather. Republicans do believe in science and do believe in protecting our environment. We all believe and understand that man can cause problems to our environment -- air pollution, smog, toxic landfills, oil spills and their environmental impact, fouled rivers and oceans, tainted drinking water, are all evidence of man-made problems that, to a degree, we have solved. But the other side, I would facetiously say, would probably profess that the floods that Noah had to deal with were caused by global warming. And the parting of the Red Sea, the destruction of Gomorrah, and I could go on, were all likely caused by man. They would be right to a degree. As a devout Christian, however, I would believe it has more to do with the acts of man toward his fellow man that caused those things to occur. To not use the God-given resources that have helped to make our nation great and provided millions of jobs seems irrational. It would be like playing a game of cards and turning in all your aces because people and countries that lack aces have convinced you that aces are evil. The outcome? We lose if other countries fail to give up their aces. Leaders from a couple of the biggest producers of greenhouse gas emissions, China, and Russia, decided not to attend the latest big Climate Summit in Glasglow, Scotland. What message does that send? Without a truly dedicated China, Russia, India, Brazil, and other large industrialize countries alongside the United States, the desired climate change objectives cannot be met. The willingness to spend hundreds of bil-
lions of dollars to alter the nation's economy is a huge gamble when you can neither control the actions of other countries nor establish an enforcement mechanism to penalize those countries that fail to develop and implement a realistic plan to get to net zero emissions by a certain date. Since the signing of the Paris Accord in 2015, the grade the accord would likely get from objective observers of the first five years would be an F for failure. Yet, the Build Back Better plan would seek to spend a half-trillion dollars partially via corporate welfare spending toward the goal of fighting climate change by seeking to phase out fossil fuels and establish new means to produce much needed energy for Americans. We cannot forget the federally funded and botched $570 million renewable Solyndra energy investment made when Biden was vice president. During 2019 and 2020, America became a net energy exporter, but now we are begging other nations for fossil fuels and crude oil as prices at the pump soar. On energy, we should be all in. We should not try to destroy or kill our fossil fuels industries. We should implore them to do better as they have over the decades. They should continue to keep and increase nuclear and hydropower. We have been doing both for decades without the Build Back Better plan. There are zero carbon emissions in nuclear energy. It is the largest source of clean power in the country, and it already supplies more than half of the nation's emission-free electricity. Here too, we need to make improvements and keep their cost down while speeding up the construction of smaller nuclear-production systems. We are America. We do not need to follow those whose agendas may not be in accord with promoting America's greatness. Lastly, we must not give China, or any other nation, any competitive advantage. We are not so good that we can win with one hand tied behind our backs. We are number one in the world in the production of energy, and nothing should be allowed to remove us from that position. Gary Franks served three terms as U.S. representative for Connecticut's 5th District. He was the first Black Republican elected to the House in nearly 60 years and New England's first Black member of the House. Host: podcast "We Speak Frankly." Author: "With God, For God, and For Country." @GaryFranks
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New T-shirt slogan for Democratic members of Congress as President Joe Biden headed out for the G-20 and U.N. climate change summits: "My Grandpa Joe went to Europe, and all I got was this lousy framework." Last week, when Biden flew off to conquer the economic, climate and pandemic worlds, he left Congress behind to fill in the blanks of his own domestic economic social program. Now, with a price of $1.75 trillion (that's with a "T"!), it can hardly be called bare bones. But it had already been stripped from $3.5 trillion by abandoning major progressive goals like paid family leave and many aspects of climate change. The combined infrastructure legislation and what's left of "Build Back Better" social infrastructure rebuilding are being finessed with compromise promises to revisit the rejects in the months ahead, before the midterm elections, when the president's party might lose control of Congress and it all goes kablooie for him. He effectively has lost control of Congress anyway, with a few "moderates" able to gum up the liberals' hopes. The names Manchin, Sinema and Gottheimer are not about to set the lefties' hearts a-flutter, but hey, that's what legislation is all about. President Biden made his decades of Washington experience a major selling point, and his own party might fail with a thud to deliver the goods beyond the face-saving stage. He might end the year with nothing more than the knowledge that when you reach for the stars, you can get badly burned. The new political year will be cluttered with hundreds of midterm campaigns, which are more about control of the House and Senate and less about governing. Between now and then, we are treated to the venomous debate over whether to govern at all, as some federal agencies will flat shut down if the Republicans and Democrats can't figure out some cease-fire in their war to agree to a spending plan for the year. Not only that, but the "it'll never happen" rejection of the nation's borrowing authority could, in fact, happen in about six weeks if some sort of kamikaze group of House members or senators recklessly miscalculates and causes all manner of fiscal chaos worldwide by not voting to raise the debt ceiling, irretrievably embarrassing the United States of America, as if Donald Trump wasn't enough. I wouldn't want to be Joe Biden as he travels to summits overseas. Other world leaders will relish being able to remind him that the USA was a former world power. Those other world leaders being, for instance, the prime minister of Luxembourg or Prince Albert of Monaco. But while Joe has been testily negotiating to repair the international damage of the Trump administration, accompanied by first lady Dr. Jill Biden, Trump trumped him in the photo op competition by dragging former first lady Melania to a World Series game in Atlanta, and even persuaded her to join the crowd in the bad taste Tomahawk Chop. Democrats and Native American advocates would never participate in that. Advantage Trump (I realize that's a mixed sports metaphor). Trump showed that in Deep South Georgia he doesn't have to be as invisible as he needs to be in suburbanized Virginia, where Glenn Youngkin's strategy has been to deny that Donald Trump exists. So while Grandpa Joe has been cavorting around Europe, the Democrats have been hard at work collecting souvenirs for his return ... slogging through the details of the skeletal framework Biden left behind. No matter how successful they have been in avoiding the pitfalls of climate change, for instance, they face a political climate that is full of headwinds. Bob Franken is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who covered Washington for more than 20 years with CNN
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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
PHOTOS BY PAT RENZI
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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COMMUNITY EVENTS Christmas Craft Vendor Fair11/27, 9a-5p at the American Legion, 379 Lake Ave, Lake Luzerne. Multiple vendors!
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
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Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge #161 Baked Ham Dinner for Curbside Pick Up SARATOGA/WILTON - Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 4:30-6:00pm. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order, 518-5842585. Baked Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable, Applesauce, Roll, Tossed Salad. Dinner For 2 /$25.00 (Cash Only).
Hadley Business Association Take-Out Holiday Lights Fundraiser HADLEY - Chef Colin Hagadorn is cooking up a delicious meal at the Hadley Community/Senior Center, Friday, November 19th for the Hadley Business Association Take-out Holiday Lights Fundraiser. He’s preparing a hot roast pork sandwich, mashed potatoes,
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baby glazed carrots, and everyone’s favorite dessert this time of year - warm apple crisp. Reservations are not necessary but appreciated text or call 518469-2998. Pick-up begins at 4:30PM at the Hadley Community/Senior Center at the end of Maple Street (Hadley Smead Memorial Park) and continues until 6:30PM. Enter the driveway at the tennis courts and follow the cones to the pick-up point then exit by the driveway closest to the center. All dinners are $12 and benefit the H.B.A. Holiday on the Hudson event.
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.
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.
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