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Saratoga North Edition | Thursday, March 3, 2022

Malta veterans group places call for help ByLINE: TERRY BROWN

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saturday, March 19 from 1 until 4pm at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This event will be different than previous Cafés due to the ongoing pandemic. This event is free, but registration is required.

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The Malta Veterans Appreciation Program has put out an urgent call for help to aid veterans in need through the Wallingford Park Veterans Memorial Walkway in the Capt. USMC David T. Wallingford Veterans Park in Malta.

Those who wish to help the group, which has been aiding Malta area veterans since 2015, are asked to contact Renee Farley, (518) 577-8863; Bryan Haas, (518) 487-1072; Paul Mosseau, (518) 225-1186, or Dave Wallingford, (518) 584-9137. They are seeking aid to add to the Veterans Walkway with bricks that recognize veterans -- past, present and future.

They have launched an effort to sell 100 veterans memorial bricks -at $100 each -- in time for a June installation. Proceeds from the brick sale will benefit veterans in need, said Farley. The organization helps veterans with heat expenses, housing, rent, food, clothing, new roofs, ramps and other needs, she said.

The group's fundraising efforts have been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Our finances are depleted," Farley said. "Our biggest fundraiser is our buy-a-brick for a loved one or veteran. As you purchase a brick for $100 not only are you supporting a local hometown hero, but you are physically commemorating someone that you love."

Farley's group helps veterans in many ways.

"Whenever a veteran expresses a need, we put out a call for help to hundreds through our social media network," Farley said. "Within that group, someone or a group steps up to help with anything, such as building a ramp, renovating a home, giving rides to and from medical appointments, provide medical equipment and building supplies, and food."

Farley has medical equipment including walkers and motorized wheelchairs, food and building supplies stored in her garage and shed.

To help and purchase a brick online, visit www.maltavets.com. You

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The Wallingford Park Veterans Walkway leads into the Capt. USMC David T. Wallingford Veterans Park.

can download a form and mail a donation payable to MVAP or Malta Veterans Appreciation Program at MVAP, 4158A Silverbeach Road, Malta, NY. Each brick has space for up to three lines of copy and room for 20 characters on each line. Bricks can also include a military branch or other logo.

Volunteers are often needed for home repairs and renovations. If you are a veteran with a need or want to volunteer, contact Farley at (518) 577-8863.

Vietnam veterans to be honored

Vietnam War and Vietnam Era veterans will be honored for their military service at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge at 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga Springs. Veterans of all military branches during the period of Nov. 1, 1955 through May 15, 1975 and have time on active duty, even if only for training, will be honored for their service.

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What to know before getting your home appraised ByLINE: LEIGH HORNBECK

There is a whole cast of players when it comes to buying property: the buyer's agent, the seller's agent, the mortgage broker, the lawyer, the inspector, the appraiser...

Wait, what does an appraiser do again?

Home appraisers are likely to spend the least amount of time in a house, but their opinion heavily influences the deal. An appraiser's job is to give their personal opinion of its value. They don't test the sink, they note how new it is; they don't look for mold in the attic, they measure the space's size; they don't judge the cleanliness of your grout, they notice if the flooring is tile, wood or carpet.

"The first job is to measure the house to determine the gross living area, then we take pictures and notes for finishes, type of heating, flooring, siding, windows," said Sam Gamello of Olde Kinderhook Appraisal Service. "We take notes on the quality and condition, whether there's deferred maintenance, if the kitchen and bathrooms are updated, if there are the proper number of smoke detectors. We're not home inspectors.

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local multiple listing service and choose the most similar properties in a small area. For example, if an appraiser is evaluating a home in Wilton, they will look at sales in Greenfield, the northern part of Saratoga Springs and the western edge of the Schuylerville school district. They do not compare houses in Albany to houses in Troy.

An easy example is a condo in a development, where the square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms are the same.

Unless one unit has gold-plated toilets and a new designer kitchen, the prices are going to be similar.

Appraisers also look for pricing trends to determine if the market is appreciating or depreciating. Appraisers are first to see changes in the market.

What education does an appraiser need?

In order to be licensed by New York, an appraiser must have 150 hours of education in how to do the job, a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree in one of five specific areas or 30 semester hours of college-level courses in a specific list of classes. Appraisers must renew their licenses every two years and 28 hours of continuing education is required.

The requirements increased following the housing market collapse in 2007, but have since softened somewhat, said Scott Reale, owner of Performance Appraisals based in Rexford. They are still enough to keep people out of the field. Most appraisers have been doing the job for decades, Reale said.

Are home appraisers infallible?

Appraisers are also required to be fair and unbiased, but recent national news revealed Black homeowners discovered their houses were undervalued. A 2021 survey by LendingTree found that more than 1 in 5 Americans who have had to get a home appraisal -- typically to refinance or sell a home -- believe

the value was too low at least once in their lifetime.

A survey of 2,100 consumers, including more than 900 who have commissioned a home appraisal found: "Black and LGBTQ+ homeowners are most likely to believe their home's value was unfairly appraised. Of those who have had a home appraisal (or multiple home appraisals), 32% of Black and 31% of LGBTQ+ homeowners believe they were low-balled, compared with 22% of white and heterosexual homeowners."

An appraiser often does the work alone, and, although in a conventional property transaction, the lender hires the appraiser and the buyer pays the bill.

How then, does the homeowner know the appraisal was fair?

Jacob Channel, senior economic analyst for LendingTree, said to ask for details.

"If it's low, ask what's bringing it down," Channel said. "It might be something you didn't notice. Don't be afraid to say, 'this isn't what I thought, can you explain why.' If they can't provide detail, you can look for a second opinion. If your bank won't work with you, you can look for a lender who will."

More to know Home appraisals, usually a quiet portion of a real estate transaction, are getting more attention lately because of the hot real estate market. There are buyers paying over the asking price -- and more than the appraisal -which means the buyer has to pay the difference in cash at the closing table between what the bank says the house is worth and what the buyer is paying.

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Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Program To Benefit in Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program During Month of March BALLSTON SPA - This March, when you buy a Fight Hunger Bag at the Ballston Spa Hannaford on Rossi Way, you’ll be contributing to the Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Program.

The Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting organization in the Fight Hunger Bag Program for the month of March.

Donations made through this program will directly benefit the Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Program, which provides healthy meals to participating seniors throughout

Saratoga Battlefield Begins $6+ Million Rehabilitation Project The Tour Road Will Have Weekday Closures STILLWATER – On March 1, Saratoga National Historical Park will begin a $6-plus million, multiyear project to rehabilitate the interpretive battlefield experience. This important work is being funded through the Great American Outdoors Act. The project focuses on improving accessibility and interpretation of the Saratoga Battlefield. The work includes rehabilitating the parking areas and pathways at all tour stops to address deferred maintenance, improve accessibility, and replace aging waysides exhibits

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The Senior Nutrition Program helps Saratoga County seniors remain independent while providing those individuals with daily nutritious meals.

The home delivered meal program serves those who are primarily homebound and in need of nutritional support. The Gather and Dine program offer dining at eight meal sites throughout the county, this program gives seniors the opportunity to socialize with others in their community.

The Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back to the local community and the environment as part of the regular shopping routine. For every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag purchased, Hannaford sends a $1 donation to an organization local to the Hannaford in which it

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to enhance the interpretation experience of the battlefield.

In March, the Tour Road will be closed during the week to all traffic, including vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. It will be available on weekends for pedestrian and bicycle use only. From April 9 through May 27, the Tour Road will be open on weekends only for use by vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

The South Entrance Parking area will be used as a construction staging area and closed for the duration of the project. The closures are in place for the safety of park visitors and to allow for the work to be completed faster.

The battlefield grounds can be accessed by foot via the Wilkinson Trail at the Visitor Center. Equestrians may use the lower visitor center parking area for their trailers and

access the Horse Trail via the Entrance Road.

Visitors should use extra caution when crossing the Tour Road and when passing through or near Tour Stops actively under construction. Construction vehicles will be traveling in both directions along the road.

The Tour Road and most of the tour stops are expected to be open seven days a week between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Visitors should be aware of active construction zones, traffic delays, and construction vehicles on the Tour Road.

For your safety and for the safety of the construction personnel, please adhere to the construction closures and follow instructions from park staff and contractors.

You can find updates on park hours and learn more about the project on

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New York State Approved Defensive Driving Class SARATOGA SPRINGS - Saturday March 12th 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines.

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For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985, visit https:// www.nps.gov/sara/index. htm, or find the park on Facebook or Twitter @ SaratogaNHP.

The Lenten Study is Lent for Everyone

by N.T. Wright LAKE LUZERNE Wednesday, March 9th in the Parish Hall at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lake Luzerne. The Wednesday morning study will have Eucharist with the study at 10am. The Wednesday evening study will have a shortened Eucharist at 5:30pm and the study will begin at 6pm.

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each, Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church.

Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski @518286-3788 As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated.

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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. information call Fr. Lou at 518-696-3030 or email him at frlou@stmarysluzerne.org.

STEP Volunteers Needed SARATOGA - STEP the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program a 501 ( c ) 3 not -for –profit organization, is seeking VOLUNTEER POOP PICKERS, SIDEWALKERS,HORSE LEADERS, PAPER JOCKEYS, AND WRANGLERS to care for its program horses, provide help with lessons for special needs children & adults, fix and repair the facility and promote fundraising. Horse experience is not needed but a plus. A caring heart and a love of CHILDREN & HORSES is a must!

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LOCAL GOOD NEWS FIRST Shred busts snowboarders barrier

Nonprofit group offers programs to people of color in Capital Region

By SHAYLA COLON

ALBANY - The Shred Foundation, a nonprofit that provides underserved children the opportunity to learn how to snowboard, has expanded and established its headquarters in rehabilitated office space in a historic downtown Albany building.

Danny Hairston founded the organization in 2014 in Newburgh, since expanding its programs through Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley and now into the Capital Region.

What began as a free four-week snow program serving approximately 60 youth in the Hudson Valley has grown, serving an additional 90 — ages 11 to 21 — in Albany.

Shred used grant money from the Share Winter Foundation — matched by Evo, a winter gear retailer and partner — to extend its programs into the Blake Annex on Steuben Street in Albany.

The organization is in the process of raising $200,000 to provide more program sessions and open a youth-run snowboarding shop where some of the older program attendees can work and make a living wage.

And after meeting with local partners at the Blake Annex, including Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce and youth groups such as the YMCA, the expansion felt “serendipitous” to Hairston.

“They were genuinely eager to have us here, eager to have us succeed, helping us raise money,” he said.

The program first teaches the participants how to snowboard. Once head over heels for snowboarding, the program shows them what working in the multimilliondollar outdoor sports industry is like and how to get a foot in the door.

Hairston, who has worked in youth development for

nearly 30 years, chose snowboarding as the gateway lesson because of its “steep learning curve.”

“We use the snowboarding lessons to teach things such as resiliency in the youth. We’re really trying to address adverse childhood experiences,” he said, noting it’s important to get the kids out of their normal environments and comfort zones.

Perhaps Shred’s most important goal is to combat stereotypes and change the narratives perpetuated by a homogenous sector, consisting mostly of white men.

Data from a Snow-sports Industries America report in 2020 determined white individuals accounted for 67.5 percent of participation in winter sports, with just 9.2 percent of Black people, 14 percent of Latinos and 7.7 percent of those of Asian descent composing the rest.

Additionally, the largest segment of snowboarders were between the ages of 25 and 34, the data showed.

Hairston said often when he approached people of color, specifically Black people, about the program they were reluctant. They told him their children wouldn’t be interested in doing anything like that.

He, however, thought otherwise.

“It’s really providing opportunity because our kids will do anything that they’re exposed to,” Hairston said.

“It’s really trying to… change that narrative that we don’t participate in winter sports because there’s many of us who do, but it’s not something that our kids see on a day-to-day basis. So, they don’t really feel like it’s something that they could pursue or something that they could be a part of,” he added.

Hairston has also found that most people in the industry get their start from either knowing someone else in it, or working their way up from the ground level at a retail shop or resort.

That’s why after learning how to shred some snow on their boards, the organization incorporates lessons on crafting a mentorship with winter sport, retail and resort professionals.

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Danny Hairston, founder and CEO of the Shred Foundation, at his Blake Annex offices in Albany. Shred works to introduce snowboarding to youth in rural and urban areas.

It is meant to teach them how to network and understand what goes on behind the slopes.

Moving into Albany seemed the best way to keep bridging some of those gaps for children. The Capital Region, like many other parts of upstate New York, has a thriving snowboarding culture.

Tovah Lisky, senior vice president for association advancement at the Capital District YMCA, dubbed it the start of something she hopes will grow larger because it is needed. The local YMCA partnered with Shred to spread the word about the opportunity to families. It’s first session began last week.

Lisky said the session’s registration filled up within a week of the word getting out and has a wait list of children looking to join.

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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Zac Brown Tailgating Raffle SARATOGA SPRINGS Franklin Community Center is pleased to present the Zac Brown Tailgating raffle, including 4 inside seats to see Zac Brown Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center PLUS a $100 restaurant gift card and 2 beer growlers from Druthers Brewing Co. Raffle entries are $20 or 3 for $50. Entries can be purchased online at www. franklincommunitycenter. org/events/zac-brownband-raffle-package. The winner will be drawn on Tuesday March 15, 2022. You must be 21 or older to be eligible to enter.

“We are so excited about the Zac Brown raffle package,” said Franklin Community Center Executive Director Kari Cushing. “Not only will it help to raise the vital funds that provide for our core programs but the opportunity to see this concert, only a few rows from the band on stage, is such an unforgettable experience.

We are grateful to the generosity of our raffle package donors, especially DeCrescente Distributing Company and Druthers Brewing Company. This will truly be an evening to remember for the lucky winners!”

The raffle package is valued at $750 and all proceeds will support Franklin Community Center. For almost 40 years, FCC has been providing programs and services to individuals and families in need in the Saratoga County area. The mission of the not-for-profit is to work collaboratively with individuals and other agencies to provide services that will improve the

The H.B.A. is Now Accepting Applications for its Arts And Business Scholarships.

HADLEY - Since the early 2000s the Hadley Business Association has awarded over $10,000 to local high school students who are college or vocational bound pursuing a career in the arts or business. To apply; students should be seeking a degree in the field of business or art, attend a school in the Hadley-Lake Luzerne school district, and be willing to provide community service at the Maple in April Festival the last Saturday of April. Interested graduates are invited to apply no later than April 1, 2022. Go to www.hadleynybusiness. org or contact Gwen Nichols, HBA scholarship coordinator at info@hadleynybusiness.org for an application.

Tri-Town Seniors Meeting SARATOGA COUNTY - (Corinth, Lake Luzerne, Hadley and Day), are you ready to start a new year?

Our first meeting will be March 9, 2022 at 5PM at the Corinth Grange #583, 531 Main Street, Corinth, NY (across from the Corinth Little League Field). At this meeting we will be serving beverages and cookies starting at 4PM. There will be a discussion at the meeting about starting our Pot Luck meetings. We have trips in the works starting in May going thru October.

We will start collecting dues at this meeting of $10.00 per person. Hope to see you all on March 9th at 4PM for snacks or 5PM for the meeting.

quality of life and foster a sense of neighborhood, community and family for all people. For more information regarding Franklin Community Center, please visit our website at www. franklincommunitycenter. org.

Provide Socks for the Children in the Hadley / Luzerne Elementary School LAKE LUZERNE - St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Lake Luzerne invites the community to participate in a ministry to provide socks to the children in the Hadley/Luzerne Elementary School from March 1st to April 3rd.

If you are interested, you can purchase socks for boys or girls. Sizes range from children’s sizes; (S) 7–8.5, (M) 8–9.5, (L) 9-11, and boys (XL) 10-12.

Drop offs can be made at St. Mary’s Church before 9:30am or after 11:45am on Sundays, Wednesdays 10:30am – noon or 6 – 7pm, and during morning office hours in the Rectory on Tuesdays. For questions call Cathy at 518-480-2465 or Fr. Lou at 518-696-3030.

Ballston Spa House and Garden Club BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa House and Garden Club (BSH&GC) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday March 10, 2022 at 1PM in the meeting room of the Ballston Spa Library, 21 Milton Ave, Ballston Spa NY. Sander Bonvell will be speaking about how to turn your yard, garden and food waste into useful compost. He will cover the basics of getting started

with composting, as well as explaining the chemistry and microbiology involved in the process. Mr. Bonvell is the founder of the Ballston Spa compost initiative and has been doing his own composting for more than 10 years.

The public is invited to attend. Refreshments of Irish soda bread and tea will be served. In consideration of the health concerns of some of our members’ families and the tight seating at the library, we encourage attendees to wear masks. BSH&GC is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of NYS. New members are always welcome. For more information you may contact Linda Fay Linda81650@ gmail.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga Chamber Players’ exciting 35th season Sunday, March 6 - 3 PM Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 5th Avenue & Henning Road, Jill Levy, violin; Margaret Kampmeier, piano, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Ballade in C minor, Op.73, Manuel de Falla.

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Diabetes Support Group Online SARATOGA COUNTY - March 4, 12 pm is the next Diabetes Support Group sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County.

This informal support group is held via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Family members of those with diabetes are also welcome to attend.

There is no fee for the

The Village of Corinth Will Hold Board Meetings CORINTH - Via videconference on Wednesday, March 16th. Meetings begin at 6PM. Information on how to access meetings may be found on the Village of Corinth website, wwww.villageofcorinthny.com

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Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu for more information.

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The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is Seeking Questions from the Public For An Upcoming Candidate Forum BALLSTON SPA - The Forum will be recorded without an audience and will be recorded and available the following day on YouTube and on the League’s website, www. lwvsaratoga.org Candidate Forum for the Village of Ballston Sps will be recorded without an audience on March 7th and posted on the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County website and our YouTube Channel on March 8th. This will be a Forum for candidates for Village Mayor and Trustee.

In order to have public participation we are soliciting questions by March 5th from the public and every effort will be made to ask the questions submitted by the greatest number of people. Questions should be emailed to vslwvsc@gmail.com and the pertinent Race should be placed in the subject

line. There is no limit to the number of questions you may submit.

Candidates will make opening statements, take questions submitted by the public and make closing statements.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence them through education and advocacy.

The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is Sponsoring a “Welcome Back Spring” Luncheon CAPITAL DISTRICT -Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Please be prompt.

Your reservation is necessary no later than March 3 and cancellations a must.

Please call Nancy (518) 320-2649 for reservations.

On the menu this month is Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with an alternative

choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17.00 inclusive (cash only).

Our Speaker this month is Ginny Merritt from Clyde, NY who will speak on “Growing Up in the 60’s Adopting the ‘Hippie’ Mentality, but Coming to Understand True Freedom”. As for our Feature, Caroline Bardwell of The Schenectady Trading Company, a marketplace to showcase goods produced within Schenectady County including handmade and manufactured items. Caroline will be bringing with her unique items to purchase. Our Music will be Mick Mahoney who will sing and play his guitar for us.

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The Extreme Wildfires Raging Around the World Could Become A Lot Worse

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In California, a wildfire this month burned more than 4,000 acres in less than 48 hours. In Argentina, eight different blazes have scorched nearly 2 million acres in the Corrientes province. In Australia, the government recently declared the koala an endangered species, in part thanks to devastating bush fires in 2019 that “killed, injured or affected” an estimated 60,000 of them, according to a report commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund-Australia.

The images from these infernos are dystopian and the cost to people and biodiversity unimaginable. And these “unusual or extraordinary” fires are intensifying in scale and frequency. Researchers from the United Nations Environment Program and nonprofit GRID-Arendal predict that the risk of such events could increase by 30% by 2050 and 50% by 2100. These projections are based on a moderate warming scenario but, without emissions cuts, the situation could be far worse.

The world is already witnessing some of these changes.

An increasing number of fires spread rapidly, burn longer and at higher temperatures. They are difficult - sometimes nearly impossible - to control. Even regions that have not been fire-prone in the past have reason to worry: While some areas might see fewer fires going forward, blazes could become more common in waterlogged or frozen regions - including the Arctic.

These patterns are inextricably linked to climate change. As vegetation dries out because of warmer temperatures, it becomes better fuel for fires, while droughts and changes in rainfall could make them harder to tame.

Massive blazes then release vast amounts of carbon into the air, in a destructive cycle that only reinforces global warming and its impacts.

Facing this growing challenge, governments need different tools and strategies to protect residents, homes and ecosystems. In January, the Biden administration announced a 10-year, $50 billion plan to combat wildfires, focusing on forest management, land treatment and controlled burning. This approach wisely goes beyond firefighting responses to address prevention. Even with only partial funding - $655 million a year for the first five years, drawn from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill - the plan is expensive, but so are the fires. A study of the 2018 California fires estimated that they cost the state about $150 billion. Any comprehensive policy must invest in mitigation, especially as wildfires are likely to become even more uncontrollable in the years ahead.

But these strategies can only do so much if they are not bolstered by strong climate policies and cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that we are nearing a tipping point in which our systems could readjust to a new, more dangerous normal. If we fail to keep the Earth’s average temperature increase below 1.5 degrees Celsius the threshold scientists believe we should not breach - the costs of responding to frequent, catastrophic fires and other natural disasters will become even more enormous.

The toll on security, livelihoods and quality of life could be immeasurable.

Ever since the United States and its allies announced sanctions against Russia to halt its invasion of Ukraine, the effort faced a big unknown.

What if Vladimir Putin has already insulated himself from their effects - by building up reserves protecting the ruble and with repressive measures protecting himself politically - rendering any such onslaught moot?

The Biden administration just announced another round of harsh sanctions targeting the Russian president that appear aimed at solving that problem. The stakes of success just got higher: If this effort can work - a big “if” - it could show that multilateral action in defense of the liberal international order can produce results at a time when that order is looking rather bruised and battered.

The latest sanctions, which senior administration officials outlined on a Monday call with reporters, target Russia’s central bank. In concert with other allied nations, the effort will cut off the central bank from the international system, to prevent it from using currency reserves to insulate the Russian economy from the broader sanctions onslaught.

“No country is sanctions-proof,” one official said.

“Fortress Russia will be exposed as a myth.”

Here’s how the latest effort works. The official noted that Putin has set aside a “war chest” of $630 billion in reserves, to keep the Russian economy stable. Putin had hoped to hold off the impact of other sanctions imposed over the weekend by using those reserves to keep the ruble stable.

But cutting off the central bank’s ability to use those reserves could derail that plan. The value of the ruble has already crashed, unleashing economic turmoil, and now that could get worse.

“Our strategy, to put it simply, is to make sure the Russian economy goes backwards as long as President Putin decides to go forward with his invasion,” a Biden official told reporters.

Officials noted that the United States and its allies learned over the weekend that the Russian central bank has been trying to bring back its dollar reserves from various places they are held all over the world, to use them to prop up the economy and ruble.

Freezing transactions with the central bank and disconnecting it from the global financial system, one official said, “will significantly hinder their ability to do that.”

The idea here, notes Edward Fishman, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and former State Department official, is that Putin hoped to use those dollar reserves to buy rubles and ruble-backed assets. Fishman says Putin aimed to “prop up the value of the ruble” by “artificially creating demand” for it.

“He will be effectively barred from using his war chest to stem the currency crisis,” Fishman told

me,” which could have “ripple effects across the entire economy.”

But this effort also appears targeted at Putin’s defenses in a deeper sense.

A big question is whether Putin has overestimated his ability to weather the economic havoc that the sanctions onslaught is unleashing. Putin’s confidence turns on both the existence of those reserves and on the idea that after his repressive autocratic reign, no amount of popular economic misery could cause him sufficient political discomfort to matter.

These new actions strike at both those shields.

Cutting off those reserves mechanically removes one line of defense, of course. But the act of trying to destabilize Russia’s currency aims at Putin’s political defenses in a more fundamental sense.

“The way he built his original base of support was by stabilizing Russia after the hyperinflation and wild currency crises that were endemic to Russia in the 1990s,” Fishman told me. “What we’re seeing now is Putin’s side of the bargain in that social contract unravel entirely.”

“This is sort of a last-ditch effort to change Putin’s calculus, and to show him there are dire consequences for military action,” Fishman added. As Bloomberg’s Timothy L. O’Brien argues, this could constitute a “violent financial awakening” for Putin that he didn’t anticipate.

We have no idea whether this will work precisely because discerning Putin’s cost-benefit analysis - the point at which costs might outweigh benefits, and indeed how vulnerable he is to costs at all - is extremely challenging.

But one possibility is that widespread economic dislocation does render Putin somewhat more open to some kind of settlement. That might entail Ukraine agreeing to honor Putin’s demands that it refrain from further security cooperation with the West in a way he can accept.

That would not be an ideal outcome, and the invasion has already unleashed damage that’s unbearable to contemplate. And it goes without saying that such an endgame is possible only because of Ukraine and its people, who have held off the worst with extraordinary tenacity and bravery.

But the mere fact that such an aggressive multilateral sanctions effort has taken place is itself a surprising turn of events. It suggests Putin has provoked far more concerted international efforts in the face of aggression from the third most powerful military than many expected.

“Once the Europeans realized that Putin really is bringing back invading other countries in today’s Europe,” said Fishman, “they came together with the United States to throw the single biggest sanctions action they could muster at the Russian government.”

Putin may still be able to weather this. But he almost certainly didn’t expect that outcome.

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Upstate And North Country Democrats Are In DISARRAY PRESS RELEASE - SARATOGA, NY - Upstate and North Country Democrats are in complete DISARRAY as Far-Left New York City Lawyer Matt Putorti’s campaign made allegations of discrimination and anti-gay bias against local Democrat Party officials.

According to The PostStar: “Democratic congressional candidate Matt Putorti’s campaign alleged that party leaders have an anti-gay bias after the Saratoga County Democratic Committee recommended that he drop out of the congressional race

and instead run for state Senate against incumbent Republican Dan Stec of Queensbury.”

Far-Left New York City Lawyer Matt Putorti's campaign has alleged that senior Democratic officials have made it clear that they think he is "not macho" enough to run in New York's 21st Congressional District.

Stillwater Democratic Chairman Patrick Nelson admitted to The Post-Star that "there is some tacit anti-gay bias among 'armchair strategists' in the party."

"There is some truth (to what Putorti is saying), from along the lines of, 'It doesn't bother me, but it might bother my neighbor,'" Nelson said." It's that

second order of prejudice when you're thinking about competitive districts."

The Post-Star's reporting comes just days after one of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's Far-Left opponents, Brooklyn 'Bridie' Brigid Farrell, announced that she is dropping out of the New York 21st Congressional district race, citing that there is no "path to victory for a Democrat" in the newly drawn district.

Brooklyn 'Bridie' Brigid Farrell previously accused Saratoga County Democratic Chairman Todd Kerner, who is at the center of the Far-Left New York City Lawyer Matt Putorti scandal, of using "misogynistic tropes."

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It may take 9-12 months for your return to be processed and to receive your refund if you physically mail your return to the IRS. However, you can generally expect to receive your refund in three to four weeks if you electronically file the return.

You can electronically file your 2021 return starting Monday, January 24, 2022.

The IRS’s “Free File” Program may be able to help. Free File partners will e-file your return for free. This year, you can e-file with Free File if your adjusted gross income is $73,000 or less. Links to these free tax preparation and e-filing services are available at www.irs.gov/ freefile Free tax assistance is also available in many communities. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program provide free tax preparation and e-filing services.

Locations can be found at www.irs.gov/vita or from your local United Way. The AARP Tax Aide Program also provides free

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If you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you also qualify for free tax help by IRStrained volunteers. You may qualify for the EITC even if you’re single and have no children. EITC eligibility can be complicated. Check if you qualify at www.irs.gov/eitcassistant In addition to e-filing, you will usually receive your refund faster if you ask for the payment to be directly deposited into your bank account.

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To make a reservation, please call the Nolans at 518-893-3379 no later than March 7th. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for all Veterans are $10, and $5 for all others. For further information or to request an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.

Get A Table For Spring Craft Fair SARATOGA / WILTON - The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club is holding a wonderful Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 16th from 10-4 pm at the Lodge on Elks Lane off Maple Avenue in Saratoga.

This Craft Fair benefits our annual Scholarship Fund for 2022. Admission is free and parking is excellent. An 8 x 6 foot space with an 8ft. table and 2 chairs is $40. For information email Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or call 518-885-6506 and leave your email address.

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Open homes make socializing easier, even when people are doing different things. While someone is cooking dinner in the kitchen, he or she can still interact with someone else playing video games in the family room or paying bills in the home office. Entertaining also is easier, as mingling with guests is much more convenient when walls are not getting in the way.

A smaller home can feel much larger if it employs an open concept. The square footage is not divided into smaller quarters, which sometimes are rooms (such as formal dining rooms) that are only used a few times per year. This eliminates underused spaces and opens up sight lines in the layout.

The value of real estate has risen dramatically since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and prospective buyers may prefer an open-concept plan because it can help them minimize building costs.

Open-concept homes have become increasingly popular in recent years. An open-concept home is one in which the rooms flow into one another with limited obstruction from walls or other barriers. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 84 percent of new single-family homes have fully or partially open layouts.

While they may seem like a new trend, open floor plans are anything but. Early American homes featured open, often one- or two-room units built around the central kitchen/hearth.

This maximized warmth and functionality. Homes evolved as incomes grew, and soon homes had several smaller rooms with specialized functions.

What’s old has become new again. However, before diving head first into a new home purchase or a big renovation to realize an open-concept dream, consider the pros and cons of this type of setup to determine if it’s really right for you.

Smoke and smells are another thing to consider. When something on the stove spills over, a small range hood will not be practical for clearing smoke from a large space. Though the aroma of freshly cooked food is enticing, it can make it hard for cooks to keep guests out of the kitchen.

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Saratoga County History Center Brings Ireland to NY SARATOGA COUNTY - Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce a partnership with the Waterford (NY) Historical Museum & Cultural Center and Ireland’s Waterford Institute of Technology. On March 12, 2022, 1pm, the three organizations will present “Waterford to Waterford: Irish Connections.”

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“Waterford to Waterford: Irish Connections” is indicative of the History Center’s exciting slate of 2022 programs, and is the first to utilize new media technology purchased by the History Center in 2021. The trustees and staff are committed to expanding their “hybrid” offerings, growing their reach, and forging new national and international relationships. The rich history of Saratoga County and the Capital District will soon be available to people around the world.

“This is really our first live international history program,” explain History Center Vice President, Sean Kelleher. “Our members were generous during our ‘Future is Hybrid’ fundraising campaign, which supported the purchase of the initial equipment necessary to do hybrid productions from Brookside Museum, or any place in the county. We were approached about doing this program with a site in Ireland, and it seems to be the perfect opportunity to use the technology to reach the Irish diaspora in the Capital region.”

Russ VanDervoort adds, “The History Center strives to preserve and share the experiences of all the communities in Saratoga County.” “We all hope this will be the first of many annual events to come to highlight the various backgrounds of this region.”

The program, which is free and open to the public, will be broadcast on Zoom. To receive the Zoom like and details, please register at https://brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/39590-waterford-to-waterford-irish-connections Please direct any questions or comments to Sean Kelleher, sean@brooksidemuseum.org The Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center has been offering exhibits and programs since 1964, and is located in the Northside National Historic District in Waterford, New York. The museum is excited to work with the Saratoga County History Center again on this presentation, and hopes projects like this will encourage people to consider becoming a volunteer to help share the rich history and heritage of the area.

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Jordan Kneebone from Corinth, N.Y., and assigned to the 206th Military Police Company received a promotion to the rank of sergeant on January 4, 2022.

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Saratoga Irish Family Festival SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a family FEIS on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 2PM to 6PM at the Saratoga -Wilton Elks , 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY. A traditional family festival featuring a celebration of Irish Music, dance, and culture. Donation $10, children under 12 free. Light fare available for an additional price. Raffle items and baskets galore.

Zigzag Save-the-Date PSA at The Strand Theater HUDSON FALLS - Save the Date: Zigzag, a new musical about love over time by Neal Herr, will premiere at The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls, NY, on Mother’s Day weekend, May 6-8, 2022, asking the musical question: “What would you tell your younger self -- about love?”

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Corinth Merchants’ Association Seeks New Members and Directors CORINTH – Every year the Corinth Merchants’ Association (CMA) sponsors and organizes the Town-Wide Garage Sale on the second weekend in August. The CMA’s mission is to encourage business-minded people to serve their community with efficiency and promote high ethical standards in industry, professions, public works, and private endeavors.

Their goal is to provide support, encouragement, and consultation to new and established businesses in Corinth and the downtown Community Message Board between Rocco’s and Corinth Wine and Liquors is open for use to their members as well as community non-profit organizations. Last year they ran over 650 radio promotions for member businesses, encouraging residents to “shop local”.

Join or renew your membership now to help with their worthwhile projects. They hold meetings on the first Mondays of the month at 7pm at the Corinth Fire House at 16 Saratoga Avenue. They are seeking new members to their Board of Directors and will hold the election of officers on April 4, 2022.

Email or mail your interest in serving on the board to corinthmerchantsassociation@yahoo.com. Annual dues are $50.00. Send in your check (payable to Corinth Merchants’ Association) to P.O. Box 121, Corinth, NY 12822 to be included in their radio ad-

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Rochmaniacs Listen and Learn about Neil Young’s Classic “Harvest” SARATOGA SPRINGS - Tuesday March 15, Rochmon Record Club will converge Live at Caffe’ Lena, to listen to, and learn about, Neil Young’s 1972 classic, “Harvest”.

“Harvest” is Neil Young’s 4th album and a great view of an artist at the top of his commercial game.

“Harvest” includes the title song, “Heart of Gold”, “Old Man”, “Are You Ready For The Country”, “The Needle And The Damage Done” and 5 more. Neil Young would later look back at the success of “Harvest” with regret, but this album full of stories and as a complete work of art, stands the test of time.

Doors will open at 6:30, the show begins at 7pm with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon”. Live in person! Caffe Lena has returned to full capacity. To ensure everyone’s safety Caffe Lena is requiring proof of vaccination for all attendees. The Rochmon Record Club will also be streamed live on Caffe’ Lena TV, tickets at caffelena.org A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers, songs and the stories that went into the making of this classic album. By listening

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Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers CAPITAL DISTRICT - TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District.

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together, we get to hear the music again for the first time. Rochmon Record Club takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Caffe’ Lena in Saratoga Springs (caffelena.org), at The Linda (thelinda. org) in Albany and at the Park Theater (parktheatergf.com) in Glens Falls.

Programming varies by location, please check websites for tickets and show information or go to Rochmon.com for more information.

St. Paul’s Mask Requirements Not Required SARATOGA SPRINGS Dear Friends in Christ, In response to the recent expiration of the statewide indoor mask mandate, the Governing Board resolved to likewise amend current masking requirements at St. Paul’s, Saratoga Springs:

Until further notice, the use of face masks during congregational activities at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is not required, and is commended to the discretion of each individual.

Excepted in this policy are activities of St. Paul’s Christian Childhood Center, in which mask use is still required, in alignment with the policies of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

Those who personally prefer the use of face masks are still welcomed to use them.

Furthermore, physically-distanced seating during worship remains available for those who require or prefer it. Visit http://www.spalutheran. org/register to sign up.

VILLAGE OF CORINTH VOTERS The Village of Corinth will hold a General Election on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Village Hall, 244 Main Street, from 12:00 PM (noon) until 9:00 PM for the purpose of electing two (2) Village Trustees for a term of four (4) years each.

The Candidates for Trustee are: Dean Brown (Republican) 339 Center Street John Coltrain (Republican) 10 West Walnut Street

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Hadley-Luzerne Lenten Lunches HADLEY / LUZERNE - Here is the church schedule for Lenten Lunches in the Hadley - Luzerne area for the first weeks of Lent. An updated schedule will be listed in the weeks to follow.

The theme is Lament in Uncertain Times. Lunch is from 12 - 1pm on Mondays. A Lenten Lunch consists of soup, bread, and dessert. Please join us for lunch!

March 7 - Rockwell Falls Presbyterian March 14 - St Mary’s Episcopal Church March 21 - Hadley-Luzerne Wesleyan Church

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VETERANS The Friends of the New York State Military Museum, in conjunction with the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, will conduct the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony. Veterans are encouraged to register in advance.

Each veteran will receive a Vietnam War Era lapel pin issued by the U.S. Department of Defense. The ceremony is part of its 50th anniversary Vietnam War Commemo-

ration, a multiyear program to thank and honor Vietnam-era veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.

This "lasting memento of the nation's thanks" is now proudly worn by more than 2 million previously unheralded patriots, according to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bob Van Pelt.

A surviving spouse pin will also be issued to spouses of deceased veterans who served on active duty in the armed forces at any time during the Vietnam War Era regardless of location.

Veterans and surviving spouses may register for the event by contacting Van Pelt at (518) 210-2868 or email at

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, the universe is subtly trying to tell you to slow down a bit. Don’t ignore those nagging feelings that you should take breaks whenever you can manage them.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Prioritize your goals and put yourself first for the time being, Taurus. All eyes will be on you and you want to be sure that you are presenting the best version of yourself this week.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, take every opportunity to foster growth in your professional ambitions. Network as much as you can and explore continuing learning offerings through your job.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Something surprising may help you feel more connected to the universe around you, Cancer. Sensory overload can be enhanced by spoiling yourself with something special.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the small steps you are taking lately will eventually cover much distance, so keep up the progress. Some things take time and right now it’s a lesson to learn.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even if things seem like they are a bit out of control, find ways to put yourself in a good place Slow down and stay grounded as much as you can.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, only a few months into the new year you may be having trouble staying motivated with your resolutions. A partner or cheering squad can keep you going.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Physical affection is a great way to showcase your love right now, Scorpio. Take advantage of all the hugs, kisses and subtle touches you can muster in the days to come.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, space out your tasks so the week doesn’t seem like it is rushed early on.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Look for ways to delve into the arts this week, Capricorn.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, invest in your home space with some upgrades that will add warmth and a feeling of coziness. Creature comforts can have a profound impact on your mood.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 This week you will need to assert yourself at work, Pisces; otherwise, others may overlook your contributions.

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News of troops and units can be sent to Duty Calls, Terry Brown, Times Union, Box 15000, Albany, NY 12212 or email brownt@timesunion.com.

Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild Offering Scholarships SARATOGA SPRINGS The Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors in Saratoga County interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.

This year, the Guild will offer up to five $1,500 scholarships. To be eligible, students must be entering college in the fall of 2022 and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Due to COVID-19 and a subsequent lack of volunteer opportunities, the Volunteer Guild revised the essay requirement and asks applicants to discuss how they have been impacted by the pandemic.

Applications and more information are available through local high school guidance offices, as well as online at www.saratogahospital.org/aboutus/ volunteering. Application deadline is March 31, 2022.

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Dancing Through Time Virtual: The Golden Age of Hollywood SARATOGA COUNTY - “Dancing Through Time

Virtual: The Golden Age of Hollywood” is an outreach program created by the Capital Region Dance Alliance for participants ages 50+. This free series was made possible, in part, due to a generous grant from Soroptimist International of Saratoga County.

As part of the Dance Alliance’s outreach for seniors, this series will be offered free of charge to senior centers, senior residential and senior assisted living facilities in the Capital Region to use for recreational programing through the winter months.

Each of the six classes includes a virtual thematic tour led by poster collector of Hollywood dance films Mike Kaplan followed by a movement segment designed for active seniors.

The posters are part of Kaplan’s printed anthologies Gotta Dance and Gotta Dance too which were the basis of the National Museum of Dance’s 2019 expansive exhibition “Art of the Dance: Posters from Hollywood’s Golden Age”.

A free digital link to the series will be available for distribution beginning January 24th by emailing Mary Anne Fantauzzi at capitalregiondancealliance@gmail.com with “DTT series request” in the subject line.

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