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Party grows, vote tallies don’t By KATHLEEN MOORE
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REXFORD - The staff, board, and volunteers at Crossroads Center for Children invite the community to take a swing at the 20th annual Crossroads Classic Golf Tournament on May 23 and help children throughout the greater Capital District with and without special needs. ”Our Golf event is a major fundraiser for the school year and helps us run highly individualized programs and services each year,” said Kelly Young, Executive Director. “As a nonprofit we count on the generosity of our community to help the children and families that need us.” The event will be held the Edison Club, 891 Riverview Road, Rexford, N.Y. 12148. Registration begins at 8:00 am with raffles, Mulligans, and breakfast bags. Shotgun commences at 9:30 am. There will be the opportunity to participate in on-course contests with prizes for Contest prizes for Hole in One, Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin. Assorted snacks and beverages will be available throughout the day with the awards luncheon beginning at approximately 2:30 pm. The staff and event committee is working hard to make sure the event is safe for all Please see CLASSIC 8
In the last decade, thousands of new registered Democrats have emerged in one of New York’s fastest-growing counties — Saratoga. But when Andy McAdoo went looking for them, they were not easy to find. McAdoo, who lives in the town of Halfmoon, started hosting pancake breakfasts this year at his house (complete with maple syrup he and his neighbors harvest from the trees in their neighborhood) in hopes of meeting other registered Democrats. In this growing suburban community, there isn’t a Democratic committee. The exercise at first mostly attracted Democrats from other counties. And when looking at the data, it is not surprising. In last year’s local elections in Saratoga County, only 31 percent of registered Democrats voted, compared to 41 percent of registered Republicans, according to county board of elections data analyzed by the Times Union. Data from presidential election years showed nearly equal participation from both major parties in Saratoga County. But presidential election years (particularly during the 2016 and 2020 races) are not accurate gauges of how much people are engaged in their local governments. It was a particularly poor showing in Half-moon last year, where there was not a Democrat on the ballot and only one competitive race, with a Working Families candidate running against a Republican. Only 18 percent of Democrats there voted, while 34 percent of the Republicans cast ballots. That’s what got the attention of McAdoo, along with a handful of other Democrats in the town. While an analysis of the last decade of elections shows that far fewer registered Democrats than Republicans turn out to vote in Saratoga County, in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties there was not such a pronounced gap in the turnout between the two major parties, according to the Times Union’s analysis. In each local election year in Saratoga County over the last decade, 14,000 to 15,000 Democrats show up to vote — while more than 25,000 Republicans can be counted on to cast a ballot. When looking at sheer registered numbers,
it appears Democrats are catching up. In 2012, there were about six Democrats registered for every 10 Republicans in Saratoga County. In 2021, there were eight Democrats for every 10 Republicans. But despite 12,200 more Democrats registered in the county compared to almost a decade ago, only 3,000 more voted in 2021 than in 2013. The same number of Democrats voted in the 2017 local election, and fewer participated in the 2015 and 2019 local elections. Starting from scratch While the city of Saratoga Springs has had Democratic leadership in the past, the county as a whole has been controlled by the GOP for decades — a common situation in many upstate New York counties. It wasn’t until 2017 that Democratic registrations began to increase in Saratoga County, and now they even hold slim majorities in Clifton Park and Mechanicville. But Republicans in those towns still win decisively and rarely have competition. The disparity caught some Democrats’ attention after last year’s election, and they decided to do something about it — starting with the theory that more Democrats would show up if they had someone to vote for. A few months ago, Democrats started organizing to create a town committee in Halfmoon, which would make it easier for people to get on the ballot. “People are interested, it’s just a matter of getting started,” McAdoo said. His pancake gatherings were slow going, but by early spring this year he had volunteers “taking ownership” of specific election districts, as well as targeting topics they thought mattered to their neighbors, in an effort to get out the vote. McAdoo himself is running for the 112th Assembly seat occupied by Republican Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh. “Of all the issues, having competition and consumer protections for internet service is by far the number one issue people have raised,” he said. “There are Democrats in Halfmoon I have talked to, people who want to see more longterm planning instead of development — developers are just driving the ship today.” He said he is confident this approach will bear fruit, saying “the winning starts this year.”
Why are Democrats not voting? Saratoga Springs, even though it is a city, was long dominated by the GOP. But that changed slowly, and by 2016 both parties had the same percentage of members voting. And in 2018, Democrats outvoted Republicans, with 73 percent participating versus 68 percent of Republicans. The two parties have continued to participate at the same level ever since, except in 2021, when Democratic participation fell behind, 47 percent to 50 percent. Still, in that year the Democrats participated more in the city than in half of the surrounding towns. The Times Union spoke with several registered Democrats that live in towns outside Saratoga Springs who said they see no point in voting, as they are satisfied with local municipal government and don’t see any pressing issues. Republican leaders have a similar view. “The reason is because we do a good job of governing our local town. We do a good job of governing on a local level and not being drawn into national issues that have nothing to do with how a local town is run,” said Clifton Park Republican Committee Chairman Jeff Jones. “What really is there to complain about?” It’s difficult to beat someone like longtime Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett, a Republican, admitted Clifton Park Democratic Committee Chairman Patrick Lyons. Many Democrats respect him and are happy with the town’s economic growth, parks and recreational activities. But while some Democrats are focusing on recruiting good candidates to run, county Democratic Committee Chairman Todd Kerner said that won’t be enough to “move the dial.” “Turnout is frustrating in local elections. I think Democrats are more focused with the national issues,” he said. “The number of candidates does not have a relationship to turnout. We have run full slates in certain towns, and then two years later partial slates, and there’s been no difference in turnout.” But, he said, registered Democrats do vote on national and statewide politics. “That’s why we’ve had success,” he said, referencing Democratic Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, who is from Round Lake. Emilie Munson contributed to this report.
The Long Gray Line: Family grads a West Point tradition Emily DiNallo of Halfmoon to follow father and brother into service life upon graduation from U.S. Military Academy By CHRIS CAROLA
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me and Emily, our definition of what we thought a good person came from our parents.” Family tradition, with a twist When the elder DiNallo arrived at West Point in 1984, women had been part of the Corps of Cadets for less than a decade, with the first contingent of 119 women entering the USMA in 1976. Of that group, 62 would graduate and become second lieutenants in the Army. Today, Emily is on track to be among 250 women to graduate with the class of 2022, representing just under a quarter of this year’s 1,100 West Point grads, a gender ratio that mirrors the overall cadet population. Fewer than 5,400 women have graduPlease see FAMILY 8
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Capital Region Social Happenings May Events and Concert Series CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com. Check out the following events that are held at 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance. Open to the public. Inside seating is limited. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. CDC & COVID compliant. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Inside seating is limited. Following health guidelines. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door. Thursday Night – May 26 @ 7 pm: “Don’t Get
Bethlehem Grange Annual Garage Sale BETHLEHEM - Our Annual Garage Sale is in June, for 3 week-ends of Friday and Saturday’s. The dates are 6/10-11, 6/17-18, and 6/24-25. We’ll begin accepting donations of gently used or new items after the Craft Fair/Plant sale of 5/21/22. We’ll be accepting craft items, household items, small household appliances, kitchen utensils, decorative items, small wooden furniture, tools, toys, stuffed animals(cleaned please), records, CD’s, DVD’s, books, holiday items, dishes, glassware, silverware, clothing for men, ladies and children(clean please), outdoor furniture, garden tools and items and so much more.
Taken” is a presentation on Scams, Hoaxes and Schemes. You’ll learn a number of ways the crooks try to get your hard earned money and how to identify each one. Share your experiences. $4 members and $6 non-members. Friday – May 27 at 7 pm: Join us for an evening of a classic parlor game and a movie. This event should be filled with fun. We’ll play a little Charades, have dessert and then enjoy the movie “Charade” – a romantic comedy murder mystery. Bring a dessert to share. Beverages provided. Bring your favorite dessert to share. $5 with dessert to share and $10 without. Monday – May 30 at noon: This is our Annual Memorial Day Picnic open to the public. This is a fun filled day with food, fun and entertainment. A picnic buffet is included along with Western Theme entertainment from Don “The Soul Man” Hyman.
He’ll get us out their dancing and tapping our toes to the music. Cards, games, conversation and more. Cost is only $14 for the entire event which should last into the evening. Reservations with payment are required. Please call 518-452-6883 for information. This is an outside event held at the rear of Hanover Square Building.
If you have something you’d like to donate, but aren’t sure about it, feel free to call and ask me about it. No TV’s, tires or computer items please. Please call Carol Carpenter 518-421-1384(call or text), or Charles Ryan 518-227-8954 to arrange delivery. Please do not drop anything off without making prior arrangements, as we do not have any covered or protected area from the elements.
Please note, you must have all three vaccinations to sit in our dining room. Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe by getting your vaccination and wearing a mask! Join us for a hot meal at The Beltrone Living Center Monday – Friday at noon. This program is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, NYS Office for the Aging, Administration for Community Living, Town of Colonie and participant contributions. This program is an equal opportunity provider. Suggested donation of $3, and registration and reservations are required. Call 518-459-2857 x 303. May 20: Honey Mustard Chicken May 23: Chicken Cordon Bleu
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For information on making arrangements for visit, contact Chris Bourgeois of Ballston Lake, at (518) 331-5781 or chrisbee4154@gmail.com. Bourgeois also is a coordinator for the Red Cross’ Paws for a Cause, which specializes in providing therapy dogs for military deployments and redeployments, therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder combat veterans, military family support groups, military events and disasters.
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The Punkintown Fair VOORHEESVILLE SAVE THE DATES: July 21st, 22nd and 23rd , 2022 - the 78th Annual Punkintown Fair, sponsored by the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, is back! The Punkintown Fair is a family-oriented event that has been run by the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department, 694 New SaMay 24: Pot Roast May 25: Seafood Mac & Cheese May 26: Cheddar Broccoli Soup & ½ Roast Beef Sandwich May 27: Chinese Chicken Salad May 30: CLOSED For special events, suggested contribution of $3 for the meal and $3 for entertainment. Reservations required. Lunch and Learn May 26 at noon: Sheriff Craig Apple will be here to talk about opiates in our community about his role as Albany County Sheriff, what his department is focusing on, and how the Sheriff’s Department serves the public. Lunch will be Broccoli Cheddar Soup, ½ roast beef sandwich, watermelon and a brownie.
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Teeing It Up for The 18th Annual Golf Tournament to Support Community Caregivers
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GUILDERLAND - This annual golf tournament is a highly popular fundraiser which helps provide support for Community Caregivers, a non-profit organization celebrating 27 years in the capital region. About Community Caregivers - Community Caregivers coordinates a legion of volunteers who provide no cost services to its clients, such as transportation to medical appointments and grocery shopping. Community Caregivers serves both Albany and Rensselaer Counties currently. About the Golf Tournament The tournament will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland. Beginning at 11am, the tournament will include a fun day of golf plus prizes including Accurate Drive and Closest to the Pin. Petra Malitz, Director of Development for Community Caregivers said, “This popular event is a sell out every year so get your registration in early.” Registration closes out on May 23,2022 and includes greens fees and carts, a boxed lunch, dinner and two complimentary beverages. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to register for the event Website: www.communitycaregivers.org Contact: Petra Malitz, 518-456-2898/petra@ communitycaregivers.org
CLIFTON PARK - Join us on Saturday May 21st from 10 am to 2 pm at the Clifton Park Senior Center. There will be over 20 vendors to visit with at tables and breakout sessions throughout the day on topics of interest to seniors. Breakout Sessions include demonstrations from the YMCA, CDTA Flex bus, Patty McGee a health coach, Saratoga Public Health, Umbrella Services, Sunshine Meadows Nursery, and more. There will be raffle prizes donated by the vendors and Shenendehowa Neighbors. Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting (SNC) is Village serving residents of the Shenendehowa School District. Villages are membership-based, nonprofit organizations that help older adults age in their own homes by connecting them to neighbors, educational/social programs and community services.
Update For Brooks BBQs at Newtonville United Methodist Church NEWTONVILLE - Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its Brooks Barbecue dates for 2022. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Our dates for 2022 are: Thursday, June 9; Thursday, August 4; Thursday, September 15; and Thursday, October 6. We offer a chicken dinner for $12. Dinners
include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat-a half chicken for $9. WE REGRET THAT DUE TO A SUPPLY ISSUE, RIBS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR. The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out. Please see our church website, NUMC.net for the current COVID protocol.
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HALFMOON - Commander John Lepine is pleased to invite the public to attend our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to be held in the American Legion’s covered pavilion, at 275 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon, on Monday, May 30th, at 11 AM. The public is urged to attend and participate in this patriotic event to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our freedom. Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
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CLIFTON PARK - To Love A Child announces it’s Second Annual Nine and Dine Golf Scramble on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course to benefit two special programs. The Thyme to Thrive Educational Program in the Capital Region, which focuses on slowly transitioning individuals of all ages into a healthier lifestyle thru mini camps and workshops for kids and teens. The second program is Food Forests & Clean Water in Zimbabwe where we will be planting indigenous trees, vegetable gardens, and fruit bearing bushes to enhance the country’s health, food sources, and maintain the natural balance of life between animals, plants, fungi, and micro-organisms. Golfers are welcome to sign up for golf and non-golfers are encouraged to join us for dinner.
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DELMAR - A free program of old favorites at the Delmar Reformed Church on Friday, June 3, 2022, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054, at 7:30 p.m. Our accompanist is Peg Dorgan. This public concert marks our 40th anniversary as a women’s choral group! Depending on Covid restrictions, there will be refreshments at intermission. Donation boxes will be available for Family Promise of the Capital Region, an organization which supports homeless families. We are looking for new members for the fall/winter concert season; please contact our director, Marie Liddle, at reeliddle@ yahoo.com or 518-424-2799.
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Whipping Inflation Then and Now
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In 1974, when the inflation rate was 11.04 percent, President Gerald Ford came up with a slogan: "Whip Inflation Now." WIN buttons were manufactured by the millions and people were asked to wear them to demonstrate grassroots solidarity to combat the economic scourge. The campaign was later described by Martin Crutsinger in an Associated Press story titled "Ford's WIN buttons remembered" as "one of the biggest government public relations blunders ever." Today the inflation rate is 8.5 percent, up from 7.9 percent in February and the largest year-over-year rise since 1982. The biggest difference, though, is in the price of goods. In 1974, gas prices averaged 53 cents a gallon and a gallon of milk cost $1.34. Who needs to be reminded of the soaring cost of these and other necessities today, even when adjusted in 2022 dollars? President Biden was in Ohio to announce his plan to fight inflation. His remarks were like blaming your credit card for excessive spending. The president claimed his administration has reduced the deficit (but not the $30 trillion debt). That claim has been factchecked by several news organizations and the Congressional Budget Office and found to be mostly untrue. As Daniel Dale writes for CNN's politics website: "...some experts on fiscal policy say Biden is distorting reality when he claims that he is personally responsible for the deficit going down." Prior to Biden's speech, the White House issued a "fact sheet" that contained the usual blame of others and disingenuous assertions that the president's policies are working, or would work if Congress approved them, which it won't. Republicans are blamed for allegedly having no plan to lower energy costs. In reality, the president has little or no direct influence on gas prices. Republicans are quick to claim that under Donald Trump gas averaged $2.17 a gallon, but that was in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic when for more than a year practically no one was on the road. The White House statement again attempts to pressure us into buying electric cars, which are currently too expensive for many Americans. It also engages in economic sleight of hand by claiming some congressional Republicans want to raise taxes on individuals and small business owners when, in fact, the president and congressional Democrats want to raise taxes on "the rich" and "wealthy corporations" who they claim are not paying their "fair share." Sound familiar? It should because this has been the Democrats' mantra since the administration of President Franklin Roosevelt. For Biden and his fellow Democrats there is literally nothing new under the sun. It isn't that we don't have experience with what produces a healthy economy. It is lower taxes, smaller government, loosening federal controls on businesses and tax incentives that allow people to save more to take care of themselves, especially in retirement. It's the difference between relying on yourself as a first resource and government as a last resort. Democrats want it the other way around because big government is addictive and enhances their careers and power. What we saw in the Biden speech and the White House statement is another attempt to fool the public into believing that the failed policies of the past can be made to succeed if the president repeatedly declares his faith in them. If you still have your WIN button stored away, or can find one in an antique store, pin it on your clothing. It will be a great conversation starter and you can explain what it meant, why it didn't work and why the current administration's updated version also won't achieve this president's stated goals.
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Throughout the last seven years - since Donald Trump first grabbed hold of the GOP - the old Republican establishment has felt besieged and disoriented, struggling to accommodate itself to the new reality of the right. How do they avoid being cast off by a new and aggressive generation of leaders? Can they retain their influence and guide the GOP's future, or will they become irrelevant? How can they stay on the conservative parade float? You can see them trying in an interesting new proclamation, titled "America's Crisis of Self-Doubt," published Thursday in the National Review and signed by a few dozen old-school conservative luminaries, in which they enlist for the battle of the moment. In the process, they show just where the conservative center of gravity is today; it might have been titled, "Hey, can we get in on this exciting new culture war, too?" The signatories are, to varying degrees, a who's-who of establishment conservatives who clearly are looking to a future that is post-Trump but not post-Trumpism (he's never mentioned). They include magazine editors, think-tankers, former administration officials, public intellectuals, and a few politicians, some still influential but most who seem a bit on the outs. But they want to frame the next phase of conservatism as something they're comfortable with, and a part of. The answer, they suggest, is a new grand struggle against liberalism, one promising all the purpose and glory of the Cold War or the Global War on Terror. The enemy now is those who challenge old hierarchies and raise uncomfortable topics: "Our traditional heroes are under threat of being run out of the national pantheon. Our institutions, from elections to the job market to law enforcement, stand accused of perpetuating a systemic racism that is impossible to eradicate. Our educational system, from kindergarten through graduate school, is increasingly a forum for crude propagandizing. Our system of government is attacked as archaic, unfair, and racially biased. Our traditional values of fair play, free speech, and religious liberty are trampled by inflamed ideologues determined to impose their will by force and fear." This must not stand; their goal is to "reclaim what once was a consensus view of America that has now become bitterly contested." To that end, we must of course reimpose a more agreeable crude propagandizing in schools, attack government for being unfair to us, and invigorate "free speech" by censoring teachers and punishing companies that express views we don't like. Only then can "inflamed ideologues" be defeated. The idea that there was some prior moment in which there existed "a consensus view of America" that was not contested - a view that America is and always has been 99 and 44/100% pure, its mistakes and weaknesses but minor blemishes dealt with long ago - is utterly preposterous. It's only possible to believe that if by "consensus" you mean not the narrative everyone agreed on, but the one imposed from above by those in power which no one else had the ability to challenge. When was this time when we all shared a "consensus view of America"? These conservatives don't say. That's because it never existed. Black people never walked by statues of Confederate generals and said to each other, "Yeah, those guys really were great." The difference now is that challenges to the old narratives are gaining purchase and momentum, creating a deep unease the right wants to exploit. It's the same unease that led Trump to hit upon "Make America Great Again" as his slogan: At some point in the past, things were right and proper, but now they aren't anymore. It may be too soon to tell whether old-school conservatives who care most about upper-income tax cuts and reducing regulations on corporations will be fully on board with the authoritarianism that's become so trendy on the right. With figures such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley enthusiastically advocating the use of state power to banish ideas the GOP doesn't like and crush its enemies, the temptation is strong; any lingering affection they have for free-market capitalism may yield to the thrill of targeting people they hate. But for now, conservatives clearly believe that a belligerent nationalism focused on enemies within is enough to create an overarching structure within which all conservatives can feel comfortable. They may be right about that. The idea that America is simultaneously beyond reproach (in its essence and history) and a nightmare of depravity (in its fallen present) is something all conservatives seem to agree on. And even if that was Trump's worldview, it doesn't require his participation, leaving such conservatives free to spurn him as a tactical matter without seriously criticizing anything he did or who he is. Nevertheless, "America's Crisis of Self-Doubt" is reminiscent of a document signed in 2010 by a similar group of Republican greybeards. Titled "The Mount Vernon Statement," unveiled near George Washington's estate, and featuring old-timey parchment and flowing script, it created a way for those Reagan-era conservatives to jump on the tea party bandwagon, a kind of Founding Father cosplay that was terribly in vogue at the time. But it turned out that the tea party was all style; it was just trickle-down economics and racial panic in a tricorn hat. The new authoritarianism is those things too, but it may turn out to be something more frightening. One thing, though, is clear: With the exception of a tiny number of dissenters, everyone in the Republican Party wants to get in on the act.
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LIBRARY EVENTS Waterford Public Library WATERFORD - The Waterford Library has added a Nintendo Switch to its collections! Patrons can check out the Switch along with some games with their library card. Please speak to Liz at the library for more information. The Waterford Library’s current hours of service are as follows : Monday and Wednesday 10am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am2pm. Please visit our webpage at http://waterfordlibrary.net for the most up to date information about the library.
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DiNallo family West Point trifecta. From a mother’s standpoint, having a second child about to graduate from West Point and embark on a military career brings on a range of feelings. “It’s humbling, it’s scary,” Marybeth said. “But mostly I have immense pride because I know my kids have chosen a path few choose.” The biggest change the elder DiNallo sees from his time at West Point to today is the loosening of restrictions on women serving in combat roles for the Army’s various branches, including infantry, artillery and aviation — the branch Emily has chosen for her postgraduate training, like her brother. Emily will start helicopter flight training later this year. “Aviation ties in all the ground forces,” she said, describing why she’s drawn to it. “They support and protect all the soldiers on the ground.” “Seeing the relationships my dad had with his classmates, I definitely wanted that for myself. There’s a sense of comfort, which seems ironic with West Point, but I felt like I belonged there and the people who were there would push me to be better.” — Emily DiNallo West Point class of 2022 graduate
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individuals to participate. Play as a foursome for $600 if you register together, or $160 per person. We will pair up solo golfers to the extent that it is possible. Interested participants may register online at https://secure. qgiv.com/for/crocenfochi/event/844255/ or by contacting Vicki Ramotar, Resources Development Specialist at 518-280-0083 ext. 126 or VickiR@crossroadcenter.org There are opportunities to join us as a corporate sponsor, giving your brand great exposure to an engaged audience. For more information about sponsorships or Crossroads Center for Children, contact: Vicki Ramotar, Resources Development Specialist at 518-280-0083 ext. 126 or VickiR@crossroadcenter.org Students come to Crossroads for the applied behavior analysis and specialized services that Crossroads provides in the school and clinic. Any school district or county may refer students and the organization has worked with up to 30 school districts and 10 counties surrounding the center, located in Rotterdam. In the 2020-21 school year, Crossroads Center for Children served schoolage children from the following school districts in the greater Capital Region: East Greenbush, Fonda Fultonville, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Greenville, Guilderland, Hoosic Valley, Menands, Mechanicville, Niskayuna, North Colonie, Oppenheim-Ephratah, St. Johnsville, Schenectady, Shenendehowa, Troy, and Watervliet. Pre-school students from the following counties were also served in 20-21: Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady.
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Immersive Theater Brings The Gilded Age To Life at Cherry Hill
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HOROSCOPE Week Of May 21, 2022
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be questioning some of your relationships this week, Aries. Periodic reflection is good for your long-term well-being, but move ahead with caution. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, finding balance between your professional life and your home life may be challenging this week. Try not to hurry through your decision-making process. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Typical routines just aren’t fulfilling you lately, Gemini. Avoid succumbing to frustration and dissatisfaction by trying a new hobby or brainstorming ways you can change. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Avoid comparing yourself to friends and colleagues, Cancer. You may need a confidence boost, so hang around friends and family who have your back LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Has your love life affected your professional ambitions lately, Leo? Take a step back and analyze the situation to see what you can change for the better. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Take some time to audit your health, Virgo. What you eat, how much you are sleeping, how often you are exercising — these are all factors that may require some change. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, watch out for power struggles at work, especially if you feel they are causing you to be treated unfairly. Bring issues to a supervisor if it comes to it. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, fatigue may catch
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story of crisis and romance following the financial ruin of the Van Rensselaer descendants residing at Cherry Hill. Kitty, the protagonist, is coming of age during a time when New York’s old aristocratic families are losing ascendancy, supplanted by the New Millionaires and their incomparable industry-based fortunes. Kitty, who descended from one of
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up with you if you have not been pacing yourself or taking enough time to care for yourself. Slow down and take a mental health day … or two. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may be more sensitive than usual this week, Sagittarius. You may feel like family or friends are judging you, but that’s not necessarily so. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Try not to take part in popularity contests or gossip sessions at work, Capricorn. It can only come back to bite you when you least expect it. Stay the course and keep working hard. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may be seeking greener pastures, both at home and in your professional life. Impatience can get the best of you, but a change will happen over time. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 You may have a tough time relating to others this week, Pisces. You view the world through a creative lens even when others don’t. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAY 22 Naomi Campbell, Model (52) MAY 23 Jewel, Singer (48) MAY 24 John C. Reilly, Actor (57) MAY 25 Cillian Murphy, Actor (46) MAY 26 Lauryn Hill, Singer (47) MAY 27 Jamie Oliver, Chef (47) MAY 28 Gladys Knight, Singer (78)
Albany’s founding Dutch families, clings to history and tradition and turns to romantic love as her only possible hope of redemption. She is being courted by the promising young lawyer, Edward Rankin, who just might hold the key to her future—and the future of her ancestral home, Cherry Hill. “Swept Clean” will bring audiences into intimate encounter with the past through the authentic setting of Cherry Hill, a script drawn from the manuscript holdings of the museum, and costume design by Brittney Belz that includes an authentic reproduction from the museum collections. Swept Clean is directed by Janet Hurley Kimlicko and produced by NorthEast Theatre Ensemble. Tickets are $20. Performances will take place Friday, May 20, 6:30pm; Saturday, May 21, 6:30pm; Sunday, May 22, 2pm; Friday, May 27, 6:30pm; Saturday, May 28, 6:30pm; and Sunday, May 29, 2pm.
Green Island Rod and Gun Club-3D Schedule Outdoor N.E.B.A 3-D Course GREEN ISLAND Adults-$ 10, Youth -$ 5, Cubs - Free, Immediate Family-$20 maximum Club Contacts Shawn Bushey (802)3380507 Ben Huff (720)212-5303 Frank Soucy (518)2683368 Registration Starts 7:00 AM At the ClubHouse Last sign in is at 12:00 PM Our kitchen will be open for food,beverages Sunday May 22nd, Sunday July 17th, Sunday Aug 7th (Shoot & 16th Annual BBQ) Sunday Sept 25th (Last Day) Please follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19
5 Stires Drive, Bolton
PHOTOS BY JAMES CASACCIO
A location in Lagoon Manor offers homeowners access to the lake and outdoor activities.
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his week’s house is a Lake George getaway in Bolton. Located in Lagoon Manor, the house has three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and 2,149 square feet of living space. It was built in 1990. Owners of the house have access to a sandy beach along the Northwest Bay, a boat dock, clubhouse, heated pool, basketball and tennis courts. The floorplan makes use of the view with an open layout, large windows and skylights. There are gas fireplaces in the living room and primary bedroom. Luxury vinyl plank flooring, bar area with refrigerator and wine cooler. Public water and sewer. Bolton Central School. Quarterly HOA fee: $1,800. Taxes: $5,218. List price: $1,125,000. Contact listing agent James Casaccio of Premier Properties Lake George at 518-240-6142.
LEIGH HORNBECK HOUSE OF THE WEEK
A sandy beach is accessible to Lagoon Manor residents.
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Top to Bottom: The Kitchen; one of three bedrooms; the back of the house.
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