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Districts say school violence becoming more troublesome Parents want answers; superintendents search for solutions to quell it By WENDY LIBERATORE

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15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each

CORINTH - Jessica Oulacha says it happens several times a week: A student at Corinth High School gets into a fistfight with another student. “I don’t know what’s at the root of it all,” said Oulacha, who shared videos on Facebook of the school scuffles. “I do know they are not doing enough. The fights are often not broken up, they suspend (the students) for three days and then they come right back to school and just start another fight. There are no major consequences ... the student who started a fight in my son’s class came back the next day and started pounding on another student.” Superintendent Mark Stratton disagrees. He admits the district has seen an increase in school fighting, but he said the district is making every effort to tamp down violence. “We have taken a lot of proactive steps,” said Stratton, who offered a list of district actions. In addition to suspension, the district hosted an assembly earlier this month to speak to the high school students on the consequences of fighting. He also said he has asked an administrator to assign extra supervision in the halls, moved a bullying report link to the website’s main page and has reminded students that they can reach out to the school’s social worker, psychologist and counselors, if they need emotional support. “I acknowledge the uptick but we are a peaceful and proud community,” Stratton said. “We are talking about a small percentage of students. The vast majority are absolutely wonderful kids. It’s a handful of students ... because we are having more fights than typical, it’s alarming some of our parents.” While a Corinth parent is worried about students, Saratoga Springs Board of Education member Amanda Ellithorpe argued at a Tuesday board meeting that teachers and school resources officers are also at risk of becoming victims of school violence.

“Your teachers are scared. Are they not?” she asked board President Anjeanette PAUL BUCKOWSKI / TIMES UNION Emeka. “I do know they are Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES Superintendent James Dexter, center, ... they are scared of their says all 31 school districts his organization encompasses have seen a physical safety ... they live in rise in student ﬁghting. He says it often begins on social media. perpetual fear.” She also said that after watching a video of a school Dexter said that all 31 school districts that his fight shared on social media (since taken organization encompasses have seen a rise down), she was upset by how the school rein student fighting. He said it often starts on source officer was treated. social media, outside of the school setting, and “To see our police officer treated that way bleeds into the school day. made my stomach churn,” she said. Ellithorpe “We are seeing things with social media also said that a district teacher told her that that we have never seen before,” he said. she “can’t believe I’m still sending my kids to “People are not appropriate. They don’t treat this district.” each other well. Something is posted at night Saratoga Springs Superintendent Michael and the student sees the other student the Patton was not available on Friday to confirm next day in school and there is an altercation. the teacher sentiment. Yet, at the meeting, The hard part for the schools is picking out he reminded the board that all incidents of what happens off school and what happens in violence must be reported to the state Depart- school. People forget that we can’t discipline ment of Education. A look at the Capital Restudents for conduct off school property.” gion schools’ report shows a lot of last year’s Dexter also said the pandemic exacerbated school assaults, bullying and use and sale of the situation because students lost their condrugs and alcohol, took place in suburban nection to teachers and peers during months schools more than rural and urban. of virtual learning. The report for 2020-21 at Saratoga Springs Oulacha thinks the students who are High School had one incident of assault that perpetually in trouble for fighting should be resulted in physical injury. However, it had expelled. But Dexter said that is not an option nine incidents of drug possession and two as every student has a constitutional right to incidents of alcohol use. an education. Maple Avenue Middle School had three Oulacha would also like more adults to step assaults resulting in physical injury and three in. Three videos shared with the Times Union, incidents of drug use and sale. including one in a classroom, had no adult At Corinth, last year’s report showed there intervention. Dexter said teachers have to be were no incidents of assault and one drug careful not to get hurt, but agreed they are use incident in the high school. Nothing was part of the solution. reported at the middle or elementary schools. “The teachers do have a role,” he said. “If Other schools in the Capital Region with they are assigned to the hallway, she should higher incidents of assaults included Shaker be in the hallway or if there are issues to be Junior High School with seven incidents, in touch with the principal. We want them to Schalmont High School with five incidents, help control the situation, try to break stuKoda Middle School, which is part of the dents up and call for help.” Shenendehowa School District, with four He said superintendents are constantly incidents and Scotia-Glenville’s district’s seeking solutions. As part of that quest, the Sacanadaga Elementary School with three Queensbury High School will host a public incidents. event May 19 at the high school fields where Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilthe school community will meet with proPlease see FIGHTS 6 ton-Essex BOCES Superintendent James

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The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Presents The Spring Shop & Dine Event SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s Spring Shop & Dine Event will be held Thursday, April 28th from 3pm -7pm in downtown Saratoga Springs. This event will offer the local community a reason to explore the area’s premier shopping and dining destination, while supporting small businesses and shopping local. Participating business locations will be offering amazing deals, in-store drawings for

Virtual Indoor Golf Tournament to Raise Funds for Franklin Community Center SARATOGA - Registration is currently open for the Swing Into Spring Indoor Golf Tournament to benefit Franklin Community Center. The Spring fundraiser will be held over the course of 2 weeks, from Friday, April 22 through May 1, 2022 at Tark’s Indoor Golf Center in Wilton, NY. The fundraiser serves as one of the primary fund raisers for the organization’s core programs. $200 per team of four or $60 per person includes 9-hole play on one of five state-of-the-art PGA Tour Simulators, all set in the comfortable relaxed country club atmosphere. There’s no need to worry about golf carts, greens fees or the threat of rain! Contests include longest drive and closest to the pin. Prizes awarded for lowest scoring team! Tournament golfers may enjoy

valuable prizes, and other promotions throughout the evening. New this year, DBA tumblers will be available with qualifying purchases, while limited supplies last, at participating businesses. Shoppers are limited to one tumbler per person. Qualifying purchases vary per business. Visit https://www. saratogaspringsdowntown.com/for details. A DBA information table will be set up in front of Lifestyles of Saratoga, 436 Broadway, throughout the event. Shoppers are invited to pick up a “Shopper’s Card” at that location or in any of the participating stores, and visit their choice of at least ten participating retail locations for a stamp on

their card. (No purchase necessary.) As a last stop of the event, shoppers may select one of the participating restaurants to turn in their card and receive either a complimentary drink special, free appetizer, or dessert, as a reward. (Minimum of 10 stamps from 10 different shops). All completed cards redeemed at participating restaurant locations will be entered into a drawing for a $100 DBA gift certificate. (Shoppers are limited to one completed card redemption per person.) The drawing will take place on Tuesday, May 3. “After a couple of challenging spring seasons, the DBA and its members are excited to welcome spring back the ‘old

fashioned way’! We invite the community to come downtown, check out what our stores have that’s new, and finish up the night relaxing at one of our great downtown restaurants!" said Deann Devitt, President of the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association. "The annual Spring Shopping Event, presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, allows our retail stores and restaurants to show our appreciation to our locals. The event will have some great store specials, restaurant promotions, and fun giveaways. We look forward to welcoming Spring and drawing crowds to enjoy our beautiful downtown!"

said Kirsten Lambert, Owner of Tailgate and Party Shop. The Spring Shop & Dine Event is presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, with the support of member businesses. For a full list of member supporters, participating businesses, and in-store offers, go to saratogaspringsdowntown.com. Follow the event on Facebook for updates, @downtownsaratogasprings. For more information about the DBA Spring Shop & Dine Event or the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, please contact Kim Leon at kim.leon@saratogaspringsdowntown.com or by phone - 518-587-8635.

a cash bar while playing. Team awards and contest and raffle prize winners will be announced then as well. Registration is open until April 21, 2022 but space is limited. There are also sponsorship opportunities available and donations are always welcome. For information about the Swing Into Spring Golf Tournament, visit FranklinCommunityCenter.org or call Mary Beth McGarrahan at (518) 587-9826 x227. About Franklin Community Center (FCC) - The Saratoga Springsbased organization has been providing vital programs and services to individuals and families in our area for more than 35 years. The mission of the not-for-profit is to work collaboratively with individuals and other agencies to provide services that will improve the quality of life and foster a sense of neighborhood, community and family for all people.

Hadley’s Maple In April Festival

spring scenes created by local Plein-air artists are at the Hadley Town Hall and a Job Fair 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Senior / Community Center. The festival is an outdoor event with a few indoor activities so dress in the Adirondack layered style. There are no guarantees when it comes to the Adirondack weather, but the festival committee guarantees that they will work hard to make this year’s Maple in April Festival the best it can be. The Maple in April festival is sponsored in part by the Hadley Business Association and the Town of Hadley, NY. There’s lots of maple goodies and “sweet” fun for everyone. For more information email info@Hadleynybusiness.org

are on Bay Road and will be offering free food to anyone. You don’t have to be a resident of the school district and you don’t have to fill out any paperwork. These free food Wednesdays will continue for several months on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. The food should be ready to be distributed sometime between 9:00 and 9:30. Tell your friends and neighbors.

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HADLEY - There is something “sweet” for all ages to enjoy at Hadley’s Maple in April Festival, April 30th from maple “goodies” to the lil’ sugar dust-off Car & Truck Show. You’ll find all kinds of tasty maple treats like maple cotton candy, maple popcorn, maple cheesecakes and delicious organic maple milk as well as fun and games for the kids and great musical entertainment all day long. Join the festivities on April 30, 2022, along Rockwell Street, Hadley 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters and food vendors will line the streets, a tasting contest for Backyard Maple Syrup Makers, H.B.A. Scholarship Breakfast, live presentation of birds of prey, horse drawn wagon rides and adding to everyone’s enjoyment this year is the arrival of Green Mountain Amusements and rides aboard the blue Thomas the tank engine look-alive. An Art Auction of festival

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The Friends of the NYS Military Museum are Hosting a Free Lecture SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at 2 PM at the museum (61 Lake Avenue. Saratoga Springs). The topic will be “The 42nd Rainbow Division and the Liberation of Dachau”, and will be presented by Colonel Richard Goldenberg, a 42nd Division officer and historian, and a veteran of the Iraq War. The Colonel will discuss the combat history of the division in the winter and spring of 1945, culminating in the liberation of the notorious Dachau concentration camp on April 29th, 1945.

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The Biden administration is addressing medical debt. It's about time. By Paul Waldman

(c) 2022, The Washington Post Politics is and always has been the art of the possible; no public official unwilling to pursue immediate, incremental progress will accomplish much of anything. That particularly applies to presidents, who have to do plenty of small-scale governing even as they wage attention-getting battles over bigger questions. But politics is also about imagination, and if you lose that while trying to eke out small victories, small victories are the only kind you'll win. Keep those ideas in mind as we consider a Biden administration initiative you probably haven't heard about, on medical debt. This is an enormous problem for huge numbers of Americans. Because our health care system is incredibly dysfunctional, tens of millions of people are carrying medical debt that they can't immediately pay. One study estimated the total amount of medical debt Americans owe in collection - meaning that the bills haven't been paid and they've been referred to collection agencies - at a staggering $140 billion. Who is hit hardest? People suffering from poverty who live in Republican-run states that refused to accept the expansion of Medicaid in the Affordable Care Act. In the South, nearly a quarter of all adults are carrying medical debt, though it's a problem in every part of the country. So the White House just unveiled a new set of policies to address the problem. The administration will be evaluating providers' billing practices; investigating credit reporting companies and collection agencies to make sure they aren't violating consumers' rights; eliminating medical debt as a factor in assessing federally-backed mortgage applications and other kinds of government credit; and streamlining the process for low-income veterans to get their medical debt forgiven. These steps could, over time, make having that debt somewhat less onerous, but you'll notice that apart from veterans, it doesn't actually remove anyone's debt. That the administration is doing anything on medical debt is a good thing, since it brings attention to the issue. But the underlying reality is that so many Americans are burdened by medical debt for both short-term and longterm reasons. In the short term, it's because in recent years, insurance companies have moved more and more to plans with high deductibles and other kinds of cost-sharing, meaning that even if you have insurance, there's a good chance that having an accident or an illness will saddle you with bills you can't pay.

A s a nother recent study found, "About half of households could not afford a typical employer plan deductible and almost two in three households do not have enough resources to cover a higher-end deductible of private health plans." The longer-term problem is that we have what is without question the worst health care system in the developed world. Unlike every other advanced democracy, our system is organized to maximize profits for a large group of influential and wealthy interests, from doctors to hospitals to drug companies to insurers. Which is why we spend far more than any other country while leaving tens of millions without any coverage at all. We didn't set out to make it so terrible. Unlike some of our peer countries, we never had a single moment when we debated and decided on what the whole system would look like, then implemented our decision. It happened incrementally. So we w ind up engaged in a decades-long game of whack-a-mole with the health care and insurance industries, in which one horrifically abusive practice comes to light, we spend some time trying to address it while the industry fights reform tooth and nail, and then finally a law or regulation takes effect to scale it back, at which point the industry shifts its attention to another method of squeezing vulnerable people for more cash. That's what happened with rescissions and with surprise billing, and now it's happening with medical debt. And this is where the question of imagination returns. If you asked someone from Canada or England or France or Japan how their country deals with the problem of medical debt, they'd respond, "Medical what now?" They all have different systems and some may require a bit more out-of-pocket costs than others, but one of the things they have in common is that people in those countries don't go bankrupt because they got sick or were in a car crash. Medical debt on anything but the tiniest scale is just not a thing. A sane health care system makes sure that everyone is covered and can afford what they have to pay. So even as we're taking every step we can think of to address the problems and inequities in our health care system in whatever ways our political system allows, we shouldn't forget that it doesn't have to be this way. We all know how hard it is to create a rational, affordable and humane health care system, especially given all the money at stake and all the interests who like the status quo. But other countries have done it, and we could too. And we shouldn't ever stop trying.

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Americans, like the planet's other 7.5 billion people, are not prone to talk or think much about nuclear weapons. Of course, some of us are old enough to remember how "mutually assured destruction," or MAD, was supposed to ensure the general peace. Some recall the eerie Cold War-era nuclear bomb movies like "Dr. Strangelove" or "Fail Safe" or the more recent post-nuclear Armageddon films like "The Book of Eli." Millions have grown up referring to the scary "doomsday clock" of atomic scientists that usually ticks closer to a midnight nuclear holocaust in times of crisis. So the planet is not naive about the dangers of its 13,000 to 15,000 nuclear weapons. In 1961, the Soviet Union terrified the world when it exploded history's greatest nuke - the 50-megaton "Tsar Bomba." The Cuban Missile Crisis a year later brought the United States and the Soviet Union closer to a nuclear exchange than at any time since. In 1983, former President Ronald Reagan countered the Soviet nuclear-tipped SS-20 ballistic missiles aimed at Europe by stationing American Pershing II missiles in Germany. In response, for a few months Hollywood and the media began talking about a "nuclear winter" to follow the supposedly reckless war talk of the American cowboy president. But what followed was a series of superpower missile negotiations that lowered the tensions of the waning Cold War. During the breakup of the former Yugoslavia, Russian-backed Serbia was bombed by NATO air forces intent on stopping the slaughter of Kosovars. At one point in 1999, a senior British NATO commander Lt. General Michael Jackson refused an order from his superior U.S. counterpart General Wesley Clark to block Russian use of an airfield with the now famous rejoinder, "I'm not going to start Third World War for you." Every time a nondemocratic nation joins the nuclear club - Pakistan in the mid-1980s, North Korea in 2006 - the chances of a nuclear exchange supposedly increase. But we forget that a number of powerful European and Asian states could easily go nuclear at any time within months. Instead, influential, wealthy nations like Australia, Germany, Japan, and South Korea rely on either NATO or the huge nuclear arsenal of the U.S. to deter their nuclear enemies. If that assurance is ever in doubt, then at any moment they may decide to go nuclear themselves. Nuke talk especially heats up anytime a rogue nation - usually one ostracized by the United Nations, such as Saddam Hussein's Iraq, the late Muammar Gaddafi's regime in Libya, or theocratic Iran - begins enriching uranium. Yet for the most part as long as the world's three largest nuclear powers the U.S., Russia, and China - do not square off in a war or are not sucked into a third-party conflict, the world assumes nukes are out of sight and out of mind. Or so we thought until recently. The current Ukraine war has restarted loose nuke talk. Once outmanned, outnumbered Ukraine unexpectedly repelled Russian invaders - thanks to massive shipments of sophisticated Western anti-tank and anti-aircraft arms - talk arose from Russia about the use of nuclear weapons. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently boasted of possibly using nukes against both Ukraine, and, more ominously, those NATO countries who aided Kyiv. In response, French President Emmanuel Macron reminded Russia that NATO itself has an ample nuclear deterrent. In theory, should NATO and the U.S. supply Ukraine tanks, artillery, and planes, the fierce Ukrainians could push the entire Russian army entirely out of their country. But would a nuclear Putin allow that? Over the last few weeks nuclear talk has arisen over a myriad of issues. If the war continues to go badly for Russia, at what point will a seemingly erratic Putin begin issuing nuclear redlines to Ukraine and its allies? Would a crushing defeat push over the edge a nuclear trash-talking Putin facing the possible end of his regime? Ukraine nuke talk spins off into lots of other places. Nuclear North Korea is resuming its ballistic missile launches to intimidate non-nuclear South Korea and Japan. China is rapidly expanding its nuclear stockpiles and now talks openly of ending a free Taiwan, warning Taiwan's friends and allies to keep out - or else. Iran promises to become nuclear soon. Nuclear Russia has assumed the role of interlocutor of all discussions to restart a new nuclear "Iran deal." Russia controls Syrian airspace. In theory, Putin could stop nuclear Israel either from replying to terrorist attacks emanating from Syria, or from staging a preemptive attack on Iran's nuclear bomb facilities. Suddenly newspapers and blogs seemed fixated on hyping the relative stockpiles and megatonnage of various nuclear states, as if they were just GDP or energy output data. The world has become nuclear obsessed. Is there a danger in daily normalizing the abnormal and casually thinking the unthinkable? Curbing loose nuke talk won't calm tensions or guarantee peace, but it wouldn't hurt either.

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CAPITAL DISTRICT - Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s MAY & JUNE lacrosse programs. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. Programs will start on May 10 and end on June 26. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd – 5th & 6th- 10th; an advanced instruction program for players in graders 3 – 6 & 7 – 9 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information on all of these programs go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@ capitallandlacrosse.com.

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Capitalland lacrosse will be running a girls MAY & JUNE lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. All programs will start on May 10 and end on June 26. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 3rd - 10th, an advanced program for players in graders 6th –8th and one for 9 - 10 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Capitalland Field Hockey will be running a MAY & JUNE field hockey program for players in graders K – 12 grades. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. All programs will start on May 10 and end on June 26. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a K-3 learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 3 - 10, an advanced program for players in graders 6 –9 and one for 10 - 12 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.

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HOME SOLUTIONS Explaining easements, setbacks & CCRs

Property setbacks as well as easements and conditions, covenants and restrictions (CCRs) must be considered before renovating an existing home or building a new one. Setbacks are mandated buffers between surveyed property lines and permanent structures. Easements are legal designations that enable individuals or entities to use portions of a person’s property for physical

Tractor Safety For Adults BALLSTON SPA - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is offering a Tractor Safety Course on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10:00 AM to Noon at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road, BSpa. This program is intended for adult audiences. Statistics reveal that farming and operating equipment is hazardous and dangerous work. You can help reduce your risk of a farming accident by attending this informative session. The program will begin at 10 AM with a presentation from the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health, followed by an opportunity to look at a tractor and evaluate safety features and issues. This class is for the part-time farm owner; the person who has a 9-5 job and fills their weekend taking care of the animals and the back 40 acres. This class is FREE and open to the public. To register or for more information, please contact Nicolina Foti at 518-8858995 or nvf5@cornell.edu. If you have special needs to participate please let us know at the time of registration. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer and programmer.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - May 4, 2022 in addition to its performances April 29, 30 May 1, 6, 7, and 8. When Saratoga’s Home Made Theater presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time it will mark the fourth presentation of its current season. It will however break new ground by presenting its first sensory-friendly production on Wednesday night May 4th. Many theatrical productions contain imagery and/or sustained flashing lights that may affect those sensitive to such sensations, including those with photosensitive epilepsy or on the autism spectrum. Sensory-friendly productions allow patrons with sensory sensitivity to safely enjoy live theater by making appropriate changes to lights, sound, imagery and pace without affecting the story line or artistic presentation of the production. Additional accommodations to the physical environment of the theater, including permitting stress balls, fidget toys, earplugs and noise-canceling headphones in the theater assist those that benefit by them. Designated quiet rooms and areas are also provided for patrons who find the live theater experience upsetting or too intense. Performers, production staff and volunteers are trained in expectations and the appropriate responses to a unique audience. It is all designed to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment created by an audience of people with similar experiences.

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surrounding areas. The new FM tower reaches southern Saratoga County and into Glenville, as well as the outskirts CONTINUED FROM 1 of Saratoga Springs. Clark wants to go a little farther, which may happen later this spring. They plan to move their transmitter shed closer to their tower at Curtis Industrial Park. “If we move it a little closer to the tower location, we can reduce the length of the line and that will help boost the effective signal,” Clark said. “We can just move it, but not when the ground’s all muddy. I’m told by doing this one simple thing, it should gain us a couple of miles in radius.” That means reaching Saratoga Springs and all of Glenville. “So if we can get another two miles or so, that would be a significant increase,” he said. “It’s not huge but it’s plenty of people — up Route 50 and the Northway.” They plan to be a “community radio station,” delivering good news about nonprofits that people can help, and playing music that the bigger stations aren’t playing, Clark said. “We connected with Bridge Christian church in Schenectady that is trying to revitalize Crane Street,” Clark said. “That’s exciting for us to try to figure out how to be a part of that by drawing attention to what’s going on.” On Sunday mornings, the station runs a Caribbean music show. “The Guyanese population in Schenectady is pretty large and nobody is serving them,” Clark said. “On Sunday mornings we do two hours and it’s gotten good reception.”

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Washington County compound that belonged to Maurice Sendak is on the market. Sendak bought the 48-acre property approximately 25 years ago as a place for children’s theater and a summer retreat. Owned since Sendak’s death in 2013 by his longtime friend and assistant, it has been a place for emerging children’s book authors and illustrators to live and create, surrounded by tranquility. There are several buildings on the property. In addition to the original 1880s farmhouse and barn, there are two LEIGH additional homes, a pavilion, HORNBECK a greenhouse, sheds and a HOUSE OF stable. The property is under THE WEEK an agricultural easement so it cannot be developed beyond the needs of a farm. Cambridge schools. Taxes: $18,000. List price: $1.4 million. Contact listing agent Dona Federico of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty at 518-421-6753. n If

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HOROSCOPE Week Of April 24, 2022

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a mild feeling of discontent has you searching for new projects. There may be something that has been on your to-do list, but you can’t seem to figure it out right now. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A lot of things are keeping you on your toes, Taurus. There’s a good chance you have been craving some quiet time. Find a retreat and stay there for a couple of days. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 There are no obstacles in your way on the path to success this week, Gemini. If you have been holding off on big plans, now is the time to push things into action. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, aligning your goals with others is a surefire way to get things accomplished. You can deviate onto your own course when action is established. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a moment and be sure a goal you’re pursuing right now is really worth it. If finances are involved, you will likely have to pay it back in the near future. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, collaboration could be key in the days ahead. Another person gets the ball rolling and now you can join in. Follow their lead and trust this person’s judgment. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 So many voices are shouting at you from different directions, Libra. With so much advice coming your way, you may not know which way to turn. Mull it over a bit longer.

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LAWN CARE & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Fully ins. Free est. Mowing, trimming, mulch, pressure washing, cleanups, etc. (518) 879-0758 "Live Free or Die." Micah Housecleaning, LLC (518) 681-2575 $25.00/hourly Queensbury, Malta, Corinth LJP CONTRACTING General home repairs-drywall, painting, roofs, decks, fence, clean ups, etc. Free estimates. (518) 779-2665 MACK’S POWER WASHING Insured and free estimates. House cleaning and trucking. (518) 888-6990 MASONRY & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION HIGGINS BUILDERS - New installations & old restorations. Call John (518) 269-6804. PAINTING SOLUTIONS LLC Interior painting & staining. Wallpaper removal, wall repairs, taping. Res./Comm. Free est, fully ins. 518-986-1154 PJ’S CONSTRUCTION Windows, doors, remodeling, roof repair, small jobs. Quality work for quality price. Ins. (518) 527-3067 ROOFING Specializing in architectural, 3 tab, metal, cedar shakes & repairs. Free est. (518) 378-6298

SPRING CLEANUP Low cost. High quality. Raking, mowing, trimming. Call Jesse (518) 506-5479 or jessesample08@yahoo.com SPRING CLEANUPS Thorough, reasonably priced. Call Back Woods Lawn & Land Services. (518) 258-7522 STUMP ’N GRIND Stump grinding service, big or small, insured & backyard accessible. (518) 301-5712 TREE, SHRUB, STUMP SRVC Bucket, crane, chipper, stump removal. Small jobs to mega. Trucking avail. We sell wood. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-8710 UNSEASONED FIREWOOD 7 (+/-) cord load, cut, split & delivered. $1260. Call for area discount. Smaller loads avail. 518-692-2109

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS Adult Community. Minimum 55 years old. Mohican Hill Apts, Ballston Spa. Spacious 1 BR. Washer, dryer hkups. Low heat costs. Fully sanitized. $825. No pets. (518) 885-4232

Recruiting Emcomm Volunteers SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County ARES organization is seeking new members. ARES(Amateur Radio Emergency Services) is a national all volunteer organization that provides community assistance via Amateur(Ham) Radio Activities include supporting public events, weather spotting, message and data transfers. The only requirement to join is an interest in community service. Training and advancement opportunities are available to anyone interested. For additional information contact: Fred at W2EMS@arrl.net, Bill at KD2HDD@arrl.net Phil at KC2YLM@arrl.net

EMPLOYMENT ***** JOB OPPORTUNITY ***** TOWN OF DAY Part-Time Laborer For Refuse & Recycling Trucks & Other Assignments

Applications available at Day Town Hall 1650 North Shore Road, Day, NY 12835 Monday – Thursday 8 – 3 and at www.townofday.com under forms. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to above address. Please call Supervisor with questions at 518-696-3789 ext. 1 Deadline: April 29, 2022

JOB OPPORTUNITY TOWN OF DAY

FULL TIME POSITION

MEO LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:

CDL LICENSE - CLASS B • Responsible for the Safe and Efficient Operation of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck with Snowplow and Wing, Plow Attachments, as well as, Backhoe and Wheel Loader etc… • Manual Labor Tasks Such as Cutting Trees and Brush, Shoveling and Helping with Refuse and Recycling as needed • Paid Vacation, Sick Pay, Personal Time and Health Insurance as well as New York State Retirement.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT DAY TOWN HALL

1650 North Shore Road • Hadley NY 12835 Or Can Be Found At: townofday.com (Use Forms Tab) Submit Application On Or Before April 28, 2022 To: Highway Superintendent Lehman Allen Jr. 1650 North Shore Road • Hadley NY 12835 Can Email Response To: dayhighwaydept@townofday.com or Use Drop Box Located By Back Door of Day Town Hall (Address Above)

Questions: 518-696-3019

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Academy for Lifelong Learning Offering 37, 5-Week Courses This Spring SARATOGA - The Academy for Lifelong Learning is offering 37 spring courses in two, five -week sessions starting the week of April 11 and the week of May 16. Most courses are offered in-person and some by Zoom. Registration is now open. Brochures are available at www.esc.edu/all or at local libraries and by request. Email jeff.shinaman@esc. edu or call (518) 587-2100 x2390l. Registrations will be accepted by mail right up until the start of classes for session one, the week of April 11 and for session two, the week of May 16. Some classes will sell out so sign up soon. Annual membership is $75 and goes through June 30, 2022. Five-week courses are $50 each. Topics include Introduction to Classical Music, Spring Birding, Italian Language, Music, Local History, Italian Novels, Journal Writing, Painting, Hiking, Immigration, Downton Abbey, Speaker Series, Fly Casting, Crocheting, Sewing, Senior Moving, Ancient Game of Go, Book Repair, Local Farm Tours, History of Military Medicine, Genealogy, Confucius, Mars, Wildflowers, iPhone Photography, Poetry, Indigenous Beliefs, and much more. Founded in 1992, the Academy is a nonprofit, membership organization whose members share a love of learning. A self-funded entity, A.L.L. is hosted by SUNY Empire State College. Designed to offer lifelong learning and comradery among seniors, A.L.L. also offers Special Interest Groups, (SIGs) and special events that are held throughout the year. If you would like to support the Academy by becoming a member or for more information, contact the Academy office at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2390 or go to www.esc.edu/all.

Are You a Family Member in Crisis? GLENVILLE – Families Anonymous is a free support group for family and friends of a loved one who is suffering from alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behavior. You are not alone and there is help. Meetings are presently phone-in every Monday evening at 7:15. Listen to other FA members, become stronger, and learn new ways to improve the situation. For additional information or meeting phone-in number, call or text 518-424-0472.

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Annual Wing Fest GLENS FALLS - After canceling last year’s event due to the ongoing pandemic, the Glens Falls Collaborative returns to hosting its annual Wing Fest event on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from noon to 3 p.m. in Downtown Glens Falls. The event is a competition between restaurants for the best wings. Tasting is from noon to 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony at the bandstand in City Park at 3:30 p.m. will close out the event, with multiple categories of winners. There will also be live music in Downtown Glens Falls. This year’s event is dedicated to Michael DuBray, also known as DeeJay DuBray, who helped found the event

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and served as its chair and champion for many years. He passed away in January 2022 and will be honored during Wing Fest. Restaurants are invited to participate by applying online at www.glensfallscollaborative.com. Tasting Tickets are $1 each, and the number of tickets to taste varies by restaurant. Participating Downtown restaurants will serve from their storefronts, and restaurants from outside the city will serve from locations along Glen, Ridge, Bay and Maple Streets and in City Park. Voting will take place online at glensfallscollaborative. com. QR codes for voting will be displayed around town and votes must be cast by 3 p.m.

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If you’ve been thinking about a senior living community for you or someone you love, come learn about our significant spring 2022 savings, discounts and incentives…worth thousands of dollars. A Member of Trinity Health

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