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LAKE GEORGE - The Pasternak family has sold the Flamingo Resort on Lake George for $6.5 million to a Massachusetts couple. The Pasternak family has owned the lakeside motel and resort, located between the village of Lake George and Bolton Landing, for 65 years. The property has two heated pools, a beach, docks, playgrounds and boats that guests can use. The new owners are Chris and Jill Kozachka. “We felt that the time was right and ultimately made the decision, because of the Kozachkas’ desire to continue operating the Flamingo Resort in the same (manner),” the Pasternaks wrote on the resort’s Facebook page. “We wish
the Kozachka family many years of success and happiness in their new home and business. We know they will meet so many interesting and awesome people and make lifelong friendships and memories.” The Pasternaks said all 2022 bookings already made will be honored by the new owners. Mitch Muroff of Muroff Hospitality Group represented the Pasternak family in the sale, which closed on Nov. 30. The Flamingo Resort was run for decades by the parents of the sellers, George and Olga Pasternak, both from war-torn Ukraine. Olga died in 2017 and George Pasternak, who died in 2007, was imprisoned in five concentration camps by the Nazis, including Auschwitz, before coming to America. “We would like to express our most humble and sincerest gratitude to our parents, George and Olga Pasternak, for following their
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This Week in Saratoga County History A President, an Assassin, and a Lawyer
James A. Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau
John K. Porter
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 and a skilled orator, and was elected to Congress in 1862. He then served as a Major General during the Civil War. In the 1880 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 the Waterford and Lansingburgh Academies, later graduating from Union College in 1837. Upon his death, the Albany Law Journal stated; In our opinion, Mr. Porter comes nearer to being a genius than any other man in our bar.
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Hadley’s Tree Lighting HADLEY - In this season of traditions, we recognize those among us who donate their time and talent of service to protect and serve others in our communities. The Hadley Business Association, a nonprofit organized dedicated to giving back to the community and promoting businesses invited local organizations to decorate a tree displaying their mission. Friday night as the town’s Norwegian Spruce was lighted folks gathered to vote on their favorite decorated tree. We are pleased to announce that the tree with flashing red and white lights complete with boots and topped with a firefighter designed by the Luzerne-Hadley Firehouse was awarded the People’s Choice” award. The American Legion post 862, in honor of those who
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St. Mary’s Church Spirit of Christmas Thank You LAKE LUZERNE - The Episcopal Church Women of St. Mary’s Church would like to thank everyone who participated in and supported our Spirit of Christmas—Baskets Galore and More! event last Saturday. All proceeds raised will be used by the ECW in their work to benefit our community and church. We were honored by your presence, and we hope you enjoyed your time with us.
Thank you to the following generous donors who provided gifts and prizes for our fishbowl baskets and gingerbread house awards: Amethyst Springs, LLC, Andy Bovee, Bailey’s Wine & Liquor, Charmed Creations, Chops Hair Salon, Country Girl Salon, Dollar General, Gold Dragon, Harris Grocery, Hudson River Community Credit Union, J.M. Farm, Joe’s Mini Mart, Lake Luzerne Auto Parts, Luzerne Market, Meme’s Florist & Gifts, Moon Star Asian Bistro, R J Waterhouse Fuel Oils, Rocco’s Restaurant & Pizzeria – Corinth, Rocco’s II Pizza – Lake Luzerne, Something Secret Boutique, Stewart’s Shops, Stone’s Pharmacy, The Farmstand, The Hardware Store, Tops Friendly Markets, and White’s ACE Hardware. We were delighted by the response to our gingerbread house competition, particularly by the diversity of the designs. We would like to thank the
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Please send your news and photos to bulletinboard@ crwnewspapers.com. Please include contact information. individuals and families, whose ages range from 2 ½ to 80, for the 30 gingerbread creations which we received. Congratulations to the winners: The family of Ernie & Sue Wilder, Dylan Walker, Colin & Leslie Mattison, Nolan Willoughby & Nicole Drobneck, the Nicols Family, Charlotte Dawes, Lucy Dawes, Joanne Morrison, Quinn Clemens, and Fran Pickens. We are blessed and grateful to live amongst a group of people who live out the great commandment of Christ: to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
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
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chosen to represent Saratoga County at the New York State Constitutional Convention. John became a leading lawyer in Waterford with a remarkable intellect, who was able to practice in nearly every branch of the law. His skills soon made it possible for him to play on a larger stage. In early 1865, Porter was appointed to the New York Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry R. Selden. In November 1865, he was elected on the Republican ticket to the remaining six years of Selden’s term, but resigned on December 31, 1867, and returned to private practice, now in New York City. His record as an attorney would have made Dr. Porter proud. Son John successfully defended Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune, in a libel case brought by the Assembly Speaker DeWitt C. Littlejohn. In 1875, he represented Henry Ward Beecher in his case against Theodore Tilton, who, in one of the most scandalous cases of the post-civil war era, accused Beecher of adultery with Tilton’s wife. The jury could not reach a verdict. In February 1876, Porter defended Grant’s military secretary Orville E. Babcock, who had been indicted during the prosecution of the Whiskey Ring frauds. Babcock was acquitted. In 1876, two weeks after voters went to the polls to choose between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden, the New York State Bar Association was founded, and Porter became the Association’s first president. He challenged the new organization to “exercise a collective and permanent influence” on the great issues of the day. At this point in our story, late 1881, President Garfield was in Lake View Cemetery in Ohio, Guiteau was in a Washington D.C. jail awaiting trial, and the Honorable John K. Porter was retired, back home in Waterford. The National Park Service reported
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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.
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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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OPINION
The Hypocrisy Of Democrats' 'Build Back Better' Bill Giving The Rich A Colossal Tax Cut Jonah Goldberg, Tribune Content Agency
For the first five years, the single most expensive item in the House version of the Democrats' "Build Back Better," or "human" infrastructure, bill is a gigantic tax cut for millionaires and billionaires. This provision would lift the cap from $10,000 to $80,000 on income tax deductions for state and local taxes (commonly referred to among budget nerds as "SALT"). Given how inconvenient this is for a party that for years has been campaigning against millionaires and billionaires, some Democrats prefer the claim that it's merely the second-most-costly provision. They do this by merging the childcare and pre-K programs into a single item. But no matter how you slice it, giving a huge tax cut to the super-rich is a weird thing to do when you've been claiming that the solution to our problems is simply getting the rich to "pay their fair share." It's even weirder when you consider that this tax break would be even bigger and more regressive than former President Trump's tax "giveaway" that was so reviled by progressives -which the House version would keep. Benefits from the Democrats' regressive giveaway would largely go to taxpayers in the top 20% of the income scale and would overwhelmingly benefit the top 0.1% of earners, specifically in high-tax states like New York, New Jersey, Illinois and California. Obviously, this is all justly ripe for accusations of hypocrisy. But what explains the hypocrisy? I can see three mutually reinforcing reasons.
First, and most obvious, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi needed every vote she could get to pass this thing in the House, since no Republican would vote for it, and Democrats from high-tax states insisted on restoring the SALT deduction greatly reduced by Republicans under Trump. Second, for all their soak-the-rich rhetoric, Democrats rely on wealthy donors, too. In 2020, 24 of the top 50 individual donors gave to Democrats. Liberal billionaires are a thing, too. As in 2008, Wall Street money went disproportionately to Biden and other Democrats in 2020. The rule of thumb is that culture-war issues help Republicans with voters and help Democrats with donors. But sometimes, wealthy liberals want their financial interests protected, too. But I think the biggest reason for the SALT giveaway has less to do with Democrats carrying water for the 1% and more to do with protecting what Walter Russell Mead has dubbed the "blue social model" of politics. The Democratic Party is heavily -- and increasingly -- dependent on college-educated, urban (often white) voters clustered in big cities and very wealthy suburbs. These high-tax states and localities need rich people to pay for everything from generous benefits to public-sector unions, unfunded pensions and bloated bureaucracies. The SALT deduction reduces the incentives for the wealthy to vote with their feet. But it doesn't eliminate them, which is why so many people are fleeing high-tax states like California and New York for low-tax ones like Florida and Texas. Of course, they're not all tax fugitives; some are leaving because of issues like affordabil-
ity and business regulation, which are also problems for blue-model jurisdictions. On another level, the SALT deduction also helps mask and subsidize bad state and local taxation and spending decisions. Indeed, much of Build Back Better is made to appeal to the blue-model coalition. A massive tax credit for electric cars can be rationalized in the context of climate change, but it also serves blue-state voters, who own the lion's share of electric vehicles. Likewise, the child-care provisions in the bill could disqualify many religious institutions from receiving federal subsidies because of federal nondiscrimination statutes -- despite the fact that more than half (53%) of families that rely on such services do so through religiously affiliated institutions. This reflects another example of favoring Democratic interest groups. At this point, it's unclear if the SALT provision in the House version will survive in the Senate. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont -- unlike his progressive counterparts in the House -- remains opposed, because he rightly sees it as a gift to the millionaires and billionaires he excoriates. He's working with Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey on a less regressive version of the SALT provision. But tinkering can't hide the fact that the Democrats' agenda is as much about investing in their own party's infrastructure as it is about investing in the country's. Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and the host of The Remnant podcast. His Twitter handle is @ JonahDispatch.
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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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