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Lord’s Acre Fair Returns BURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church at 816 Route 50 in Burnt Hills will again sponsor the Lord’s Acre Fair Friday, September 10th from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 11th from 9 am to 3 pm. On Friday we will again have our great Chicken Bar-B-Que serving our famous potato salad, cole slaw and beans and yummy desserts from 4:30 to 7pm. Tickets will be $13.00 for adults and $7.00 for children’s meals or half chickens. Meals will be available till 7pm or until we run out of chickens. This year, all meals will be take-out. There will be picnic tables set up on the church grounds. The Free Pony Rides will return on Friday as well with rides available from 4:30 to 7:00pm. Booths will include favorites such as the white elephant, linens, furniture, the Food Booth, toys, sporting equipment, tools
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and tech, the country store, books, clothing and a silent auction. In addition to our own hand made gift items we will have many local crafters as well. For more information don’t hesitate to call the church office at 518-399-5144 between the hours of 10 am to 2 pm.
All Saints Episcopal Church - Thank You! ROUND LAKE - We at All Saints Episcopal Church, Round Lake would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who so generously donated books to our August mission, a Children’s Book Drive. All books collected will be given to Hometown Health Center in Schenectady where every young patient receives a book with every visit to the pediatrician. Your kindness in contributing to our efforts is a true blessing which will help brighten the lives of many of the area’s underprivileged children.
Once again, many thanks for helping us surpass our goal of five hundred books (we collected over eight hundred)!
Clifton Park Senior/ Singles CLIFTON PARK - A new beginning for single seniors 60+ yrs. young to start walking together and enjoy new opportunities for those who are vaccinated. Our adjacent neighbors are welcom, no charge, just friendly get togethers. contact: privatenurse48@ gmail.com
Empty Stocking Project Begins SARATOGA COUNTY The Saratoga County Children’s Committee is a nonprofit organization that helps children and families in Saratoga County. The Empty Stocking Project provides holiday gifts and necessities to about 900 children and teens each year. Generous people and organizations sponsor a child by purchasing gifts from the child’s “wish list”.
If you are willing to sponsor a child or for more information please call Kathy Kelly at 399-6629 or go to our website www. saratogachildrenscommittee.org. Cash donations are always appreciated and may be sent to The Saratoga County Children’s Committee, P.O. Box 1254, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Al-Anon Meetings CLIFTON PARK/ HALFMOON - This has been a rough year for all of us and if you have been affected by a person’s drinking, Al-anon can help YOU. We as a group, come together to share our experience, strength and hope and discover ways to live a happier life. Meetings are beginning to open up again as COVID restrictions are being lifted. Wednesday 6 pm VFW Post #1498 located at 1605 Route 9 in Halfmoon and Sunday 4 pm St. Edward the Confessor 569 Clifton Park Center Road have recently opened up. Meetings last approximately one hour.
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Volunteer Piano Accompanist Needed CLIFTON PARK Thursday Mornings beginning September 9, 2021, 10:00-11:25. Shenendehowa Senior Chorus, Shenendehowa Senior Center. Contact Lorraine Janack 518-885-1570.
Waterford Harbor Farmers Market WATERFORD - The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market is each Sunday through October, 9am to 1pm at the Waterford Harbor on the Erie Canal. The market features live music and vendors selling produce, eggs, meat, baked good, jam, honey, syrup, canned beer, art, crafts, books, and more. Boat rides are available the first Sunday of each month (reservations required). More information at www. waterfordharbormarket. com.
Stillwater Public Library Holding Public Q&A STILLWATER - The Stillwater Public Library will hold a public Q&A session regarding the new building project on Friday, September 10th in the community center new gym at 7pm. Paul Mays, Library Architect, will be present to answer school district residents’ questions. The library is asking voters to approve the acquisition and renovation of the Fiber Mill Apartment building into a new facility. Unvaccinated individuals must wear masks. Social distancing will be enforced.
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Cohoes Waterford Elks 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony COHOES/WATERFORD - Outdoor 9/11, 20th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony. Sunday, September 12th at 11 a.m. Cohoes-Waterford Elks Lodge#1317, 45 No. Mohawk St., Cohoes. Lodge’s lower parking lot - Indoors in case of rain. Parking available in upper parking lot. Public Invited – Cake Served Following Ceremony. Honorees include Cohoes firefighters who were activated to Ground Zero.
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Revamped charter to go before voters Tweaks to Cohoes document come after mayoral controversy ByLINE: KENNETH C. CROWE II
COHOES - Rewriting the city charter is required once a decade. This time around, the effort is focused on defining the legislative role of the acting mayor and clarifying the mayor’s veto power and responsibilities as public safety commissioner -- some of the changes influenced by the mayoral scandal that enveloped City Hall two years ago. City officials and charter review com-
mittee members said the redrafted charter is about eliminating ambiguities in the language of the document that guides how the city is governed. In August 2019, after former Mayor Shawn Morse pleaded guilty to a federal felony wire fraud charge, then-Council President Chris Briggs took over as acting mayor. Brigg’s move into the mayor’s office raised issues about his continuing to represent his Third Ward constituents on the Common Council. The revamped charter makes clear now that when the Common Council president becomes acting mayor, he doesn’t give up
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Huerter Hoopfest gives back to many area kids Former Shen star coming off big season with Atlanta Hawks ByLINE: MARK SINGELAIS
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Kevin Huerter, right, a former basketball star at Shenendehowa and current Atlanta Hawks player, instructs a participant at the Kevin Huerter’s 518 Hoopfest at the Clifton Common.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS/ CAMBRIDGE - After months of practicing individually in their homes, singers with the Battenkill Chorale have been meeting for in-person rehearsals since early August, in preparation for 2 performances of a Pop-Up Concert on September 11 and 12, 2021. Both concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees should bring their own chairs, practice distancing, and wear a mask. The hour-long program includes beautiful works by composers Lauridsen, Gjeilo, Mendelssohn, Fedak, Forrest and others. Noah Palmer will conduct, with accompanist Erich Borden on keyboard. The first Pop-Up performance will be at 4 p.m.
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Ag Drive-In Movie Night with Charlotte’s Web and Farmland SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Agricultural Promotion Committee presents Ag Drive-In Movie Night hosted at the Malta DriveIn. On Sunday September 12th the public is invited to enjoy one of two movies; Charlotte’s Web for the families and Farmland a documentary for the more mature crowd. Gates will open at 6:00 PM and the films will be shown simultaneously at approximately 7:20PM. Entrance to the drive-in is $15 per carload and can be purchased in advance by calling 518885-8995 or at the venue on the day of the event. All proceeds will go to the Agricultural Promotion Committee Scholarship Fund. Since 2013, the committee has given out over $10,000 in scholarships to many deserving and com-
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Monarch Walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - On September 12th at 1:00pm there will be a guided walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park which will focus
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WATERFORD HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY Saturday, October 23, 2021 • 8am to 1pm Town Highway Garage (Paint, Aerosol Paints, Sprays, Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Household Batteries) Town & Village residents are required to pre-register in order to participate. Registration forms can be picked up at Town Hall, the Town Highway Garage, or printed from the Town of Waterford website, www.town.waterford.ny.us and must be returned to Town Hall or the Highway Garage no later than Wednesday, October 20, 2021 There is no fee to participate. Our Household Hazardous Waste Program is partially financed with a grant from The NYS Department of Conservation.
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The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Good Vibrations: The Interplay of Music and Physics CAPITAL DISTRICT - Why do we find the combination of certain musical pitches pleasing? Why does the same note sound different on different instruments? Can musical instruments be improved? Dr. Laurie McNeil. Who is both a physicist and a musician, will explore how principles of musical acoustics affect the way instruments work and how we experience musical sound. This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 at 1 PM EDT. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an
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Columbia High School Class of 1986 35-Year Reunion CAPITAL DISTRICT - Columbia High School’s Class of 1986 is celebrating it’s 35-year reunion on Saturday, September 18th at Birch Hill from 6-11pm. There will be a full BBQ, unlimited beer/wine option, bonfire and live music! Visit: www.chs1986. com for registration details and a list of who’s attending.
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15 Facts About Horses Dog s m ay be man’s best friend, but horses have been companion a nd a ssi st a nce animals for millenia. In fact, archaeological evidence indicates that humans formed intermingled relationships with horses nearly 5,500 years ago. Horses provided people with much of the essentials they required for group survival. Khan Academy indicates that the domestication of the horse ushered in an era of innovation in transport and communication. Horses also were invaluable animals on the farm or in early villages. Horses still serve many practical functions, but they’re more often than not companion animals or relied on for riding hobbies and sport. Horses are majestic and fascinating animals, and these 15 interesting facts show just how incredible these beautiful animals are. 1. Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up. 2. Horses have the largest eyes of any mammal that lives on land. 3. People once believed horses were colorblind. In fact, horses can see colors, but are better at detecting yellows and greens than purples and violets. 4. A horse’s body contains 205 bones. 5. Because a horse’s eyes are on the side of its head, it is capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time.
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6. The fastest sprinting speed ever recorded for a horse is 55 miles per hour, though they generally trot at around four miles per hour. 7. Horses evolved from a very small animal about the size of a dog or baby lamb that was called a hyracotherium. This ancestor lived in tropical rain forests in North America and ate leaves. 8. Hooves are made from the same protein that comprises human fingernails and hair. 9. The Przewalski’s horse is the only truly wild horse species still in existence. The last remaining wild population is in Mongolia. 10. A male horse is called a stallion, while a young male horse is a colt. A female horse is a mare, while a young female is a filly. 11. Ponies are not immature horses. They are a small variety of horse. 12. Estimates suggest there are around 60 million horses in the world. 13. Early civilizations used horses as a form of food. But in 732 A.D., Pope Gregory III said the ritual consumption of horse meat was a pagan practice and had to be abolished. Islamic and Jewish communities also advocated toward avoiding horse meat. Today there is no specific law in the U.S. banning horse meat, but most people still steer clear of it. 14. An adult horse’s brain weighs 22 ounces, or about half the weight of a human brain. 15. Horses like sweet f lavors, which is why you can tempt them with sweet treats like apples and sugar cubes.
Pet adoption rates soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. The desire to adopt was so significant that animal shelters around the country nearly emptied. According to Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, an associate clinical professor and the director of the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, as many as one in five pet-owning homes adopted a new pet during the pandemic. Animal shelters are once again reaching capacity. As with many industries, there simply isn’t enough staff to care for all the animals. Furthermore, animal adoption saturation over the past year may have contributed to fewer people seeking new pets. Those who still have room and love to share can put these tips to use as they look for a furry friend to call their own. • Do your research. Ensuring your pup can seamlessly transition from the shelter to your home requires some pre-adoption legwork. This animal will be occupying a spot in your home and heart for 10 years or more if all goes well. The size of the dog, age, anticipated energy levels, exercise needs, shedding capacity, and overall personality can affect how well the dog fits in. Research breeds and try to find one that suits your household and lifestyle before visiting the shelter. • Start local first. Don’t discount local groups when searching for pets. Many small rescues can’t afford the time or money to maintain a website or constant social media presence. But they make up for that by being hands-on when matching pets with people. • Be sure everyone is on board. All members of the household need to share the same enthusiasm for the dog. Weigh everyone’s opinions, but expect that certain people will take on more responsibility for the pet than others. • Consider your finances. Although adopting a dog is initially less expensive than buying, there’s still the adoption fee to consider and other costs that come with dog ownership. Routine vet visits, emergency medical situations, food, grooming, training classes, toys, and other needs should be considered. The American Kennel Club previously found the average annual costs for dog ownership is $2,500. One-time or irregular costs, such as a crate, spaying/neutering or emergency vet care, cost an average of $2,100. However, these rates vary depending on where you live. • Is space available? Dogs need space. While a chihuahua may need less space than a Great Dane, make sure you have adequate room in a home, apartment and backyard for the breed you are considering. The day a dog is welcomed into the family is a joyous occasion. That joy only increases when prospective dog owners do their homework and find a dog that will fit right in with their families.
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Monthly Breakfast VICTORY - Effective September 12, 2021 - We regret that the cost of breakfast will increase to $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children due to the increase in supply costs. Thank you for being loyal Fish Creek Breakfast patrons . We look forward to seeing you on the 2nd Sunday of each month. The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club invites all to join us at our Monthly Breakfast on Sunday, September 12, 2021 starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast (White or Wheat, Pancakes (Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange
Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $10.00 Adult, $5.00 Child. EVERYONE will be welcome to join us. 518-695-3917.
St. Mary’s Giant Garage Sale WATERFORD - St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford is almost here! Saturday, September 18th both indoors and outdoors at the Parish Hall, the garage sale runs from 9:00 to 5:00 with early birds welcome from 8-9 am at a cost of $5 per person. Donations will gratefully be accepted on the following dates only: Tuesday, Sept. 14th, Wednesday, Sept. 15th and Thursday, Sept. 16th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. No electronics or clothing, please. Books are appreciated, but no encyclopedias
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Saratoga County to Host Sheep Shearing Clinic SARATOGA COUNTY - Saratoga County 4-H is offering a Sheep Shearing Clinic this fall to youth ages 10 and older. The event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa on September 16th, 2021 at 5pm. This clinic will exhibit the art of sheep shearing and preparing wool breeds for show. Participants will be provided a hands-on learning experience from professional shearer Siri Swanson. Siri Swanson is a Shepherd and Shearer of Yankee Rock Farm. Swanson has abundant of background knowledge in the sheep industry and has been shearing for the last 5 years. Siri along with shearing partner, Colin Siegmund, strive to main-
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tain animal comfort and top-quality clipping. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Payment of $5/family is required at entry or prior to the clinic. The event is free of charge for 4-H members and their families. Please contact the 4-H office for additional information or to register at (518) 8858995 or email our Livestock Educator at rjl287@ cornell.edu. 4-H is the Youth Outreach component of Cornell Cooperative Extension that connects youth 5 -19 to hands-on learning opportunities that help them grow into competent, caring, contributing members of society. To learn more go to ccesaratoga.org.
Saratoga County History Roundtable Presentation SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County History Roundtable will offer a presentation by Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian, at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Thursday September 16 at 7:00 PM. Russ will tell the story of a 150 year old murder for hire plot that a news-
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paper called “The Most Damnable Murder Plot ever Ventilated!”, an event that unfolded in 1870-1871 that involved participants from throughout Saratoga County. Preregistration required for the presentation at the Museum by email to Jim Richmond at saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com. The program will also be available LIVE at 7:15 PM on the Saratoga County History Center Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/brooksidemuseum/
Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern Tag Sale CLIFTON PARK The Friends of Historic Grooms Tavern, located on the corner of Grooms and Sugar Hill Rd. Clifton Park, will be having a Tag Sale during the Town’s Farm Fest on Saturday, Sept. 18th from 9am4pm and on Sunday, Sept. 19th from 12pm3pm. Along with the sale of household items, tools etc., an added attraction will be a quilt display featuring 19th century quilts, coverlets and samplers from the Town History Collection. Made by Clifton Park residents, they range in date from 1819 to 1906.
September & October Moonlight Hikes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Are you interested in traversing the trails of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at night? View nature in a new light, or lack thereof, as we walk the trails under the full moon. An unforgettable experience for all ages! The group will cover approximately 1.5 miles of trail. The September Moonlight Hikes are scheduled for Sunday September 19th
and Monday September 20th, both beginning promptly at 8:00pm. In the month of October, the hikes are scheduled for Tuesday October 19th and Wednesday October 20th, both beginning promptly at 8:00pm. This is a free program guided by an environmental educator. Registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-4500321 or via email at info@ wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.
Amity Reformed Church Annual Fall Rummage & Bake Sale VISCHER FERRY - The Amity Reformed Church located at 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry will hold their Annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale on Friday, September 17 with hours 9am to 3 pm. and on Saturday, September 18 with hours 9am to 2pm. Among the items for sale will be new and slightly used women’s and men’s clothing also a large assortment of accessories such as purses, scarves and jewelry. Children clothing for all ages and selection of toys. Household items including Small appliances, dishes, glassware, cookware and all types of kitchen utensils. Blankets, curtains and variety of useful home decor, pictures, wall hangings and frames. The bake sale features Home made cookies, cakes and fruited breads. Saturday, September 18 there will be a book sale 9am to 2pm and the Boy Scouts will hold a bottle drive. 9am to 2pm. For further information call 518-371-8237.
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against James and sees children wearing Hawks jerseys with his number on them. “It’s funny,” he said. “Like I bet you five years ago, nobody was wearing Atlanta Hawks stuff around here. It’s nice to see. We’re giving away a lot of the gear, too, to get a lot more people wearing it. It’s fun, I feel like the NBA, it could be as big as it ever has been here.” Huerter said he still hears almost daily about the 27 points he scored in a Game 7 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. “I hear it from Philly fans, even more so,” Huerter said. Huerter, known more for his all-around skills than being a scorer, shot 10-for-18 in that game. “A lot of guys (with) injuries, a lot of guys banged up,” Huerter said. “Came into the game and had a bunch of teammates tell me I just needed to take a bunch of shots that game and if I got hot, we were going to win the game. If I didn’t, then so be it. I got hot to start the game and kind of stayed hot.” The Hawks went 41-31 in the regular season, then knocked off the Knicks and 76ers before losing to Milwaukee in the conference final. They have four starters 26 or younger, including Huerter, who turned 23 last month.
“We obviously have expectations,” he said. “Being a team that plays with urgency right when the season starts. For how long we play, it would be easy to relax and ride out the season from last year. But I would hope that everyone has bigger aspirations. We got a quick taste of it and we’ve got a young team that’s trying to win, so I think we’ll be ready.” Tom Huerter, the former Siena guard who is Kevin’s father, anticipates the “518 Hoopfest” will become an annual event. In future years, they can hold it at Impact Athletic Center, the Halfmoon facility Tom and his wife, Erin, are opening with Andrea and Christopher Litchfield and Grantley and Joyce McLeod. They hope to open it at the end of this month. Huerter’s brother, Thomas, and sister Jillian helped work the event on Saturday. More than 500 people registered, though 150 were chosen for on-court games and activities through a lottery. The rest were still welcome to come and enjoy a cookout, music and an autograph session. “We’d like to do something to give back and give him a chance to see a lot of the kids who wear his jersey to school,” Tom Huerter said. “It was an opportunity for him to interact with the kids.” msingelais@timesunion.com518-4545509@MarkSingelais
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Fall Lacrosse Programs For Boys CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. Programs will start on Sept. 15 and end on Oct. 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/ night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd – 5th & 6th- 10th; an advanced instruction program for players in graders
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1959 Graduates of Draper High School CAPITAL DISTRICT - A reunion has been set for Saturday, September 18 at 5:30 at the Turf Tavern in Scotia, NY. Menu is a choice of chicken milanese, roast sirloin of beef or baked scrod. Cost of the meal is $35 and includes tax and tip. Deadline for reservations is September 1st. Send your check made payable to Carol DeSilva, 1027 St. Lucille Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306. Please pass on this information to as many classmates as you can as the committee is not sending mailing out invitations this year.
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continue to represent his ward. The charter also will include a Board of Ethics for the first time. The city has a ethics board, but it’s only in the city code. This way, committee members said, the ethics board is a requirement that cannot be easily removed since it would take a citywide referendum to change the mandate. This clarification, and other charter changes, won’t take effect until city voters decide whether to adopt them in a referendum to be held in November 2022. The charter committee was aiming for a referendum on the 2021 ballot, but there’s not enough time to meet the goals
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for filing the document with the Albany County Board of Elections. The city will conduct an education campaign next year to inform residents about the charter changes. The proposed charter changes also clarify that the mayor has veto power over legislative actions taken by the Common Council. Before the charter language only specified the mayor could veto ordinances. Left out were local laws and resolutions. It also places the fire department under the public safety commissioner, which wasn’t outlined before. Charter Review Committee Chairman Dan DeChiaro said the charter will be more accessible to city residents. “One of the things we started out to do,” DeChiaro said, was that someone like me could pull it out, read it and understand it.”
The date is Saturday, September 18th. The Irish Festival is at 12:00 as Festivities begin In Wood Park with Irish Music and food vendors. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM. Now is the time to enter. email Kevin O’Malley for an entry form: hoosick-
kid@gmail.com. Bands are being booked for the parade expected to be our largest ever! Appearing will be The Taconic Pipe Band, Brattleboro Post #5 American Legion Band, The Fyfe’s and Drums of Olde Saratoga, Galloway. Gaelic Pipes and Drums, The Fiesta Band, The
Albany Pipe Band and The Yankee Doodle Band. Hope you can attend. For more information contact Kevin O’Malley at 518894-5035.
Fall Field Hockey CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Field Hockey will be running a girls fall program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. All programs will start on Sept. 15 and end on Oct. 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/ night. Levels include: a K – 3rd learn to play program; instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 4th – 6th & 7th – 10th, an advanced program for players in graders 6th –8th and one for 9th & 10th who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. For
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Stillwater Class of 1971 – 50 Year Reunion CAPITAL DISTRICT The Stillwater Class of 71 is now planning their 50 year reunion. Event date is October 16, 2021 at the Hideaway Restaurant at the Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Anyone interested in attending or needing information, please call Chuck Capeci at 518-3713225 or Cathy Sgambati at 518-664-7927. Deadline for tickets is Sept. 16, 2021.
Golf Tourney to Benefit Alzheimers CAPITAL DISTRICT - More than 20 million Americans are living with or caring for someone with
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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Albany man charged in January slaying ALBANY -- A 28-yearold Albany man has been charged in connection with a homicide that occurred in January, Albany police said Friday. Nicholas Higgins was arraigned in Albany County Criminal Court on second-degree murder and weapons charges, police said. Police believe Higgins is connected to the homicide of 23-year-old Uizaie Brigman, who was found dead Jan. 11 inside a vehicle on Ontario and Hamilton streets in Albany with gunshot wounds. The investigation was conducted by detectives from the Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit. Following his arraignment, Higgins was returned to the Albany County Jail where he has been incarcerated since his arrest June 30 as part of a joint investigation with the state Attorney General's office, according to police.
Two killed in Northway collision CHESTERTOWN -Two people were killed in a head-on collision on the Northway Friday night in Warren County, State Police said. Troopers said the crash happened at about 10:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes as Dennis M. Ford, 65, of Saranac Lake, driving a 2017 Mini Countryman north in the southbound, collided head-on with a southbound Volvo SUV. The Volvo's driver was airlifted to University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington in critical condition. The Volvo's front seat passenger and rear passenger were declared dead at the scene. They were a man, age 27 or 28, from New Jersey, and a woman,
age 30 or 31, from the Boston area, police said. Ford was airlifted to Albany Medical Center and is in fair condition. Police are withholding the names of the victims pending family notifications. The crash remains under investigation, police said.
Man, 47, wounded in Albany gunfire ALBANY -- City police are investigating a shooting Friday on Central Avenue where a man was wounded in the leg. At about 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Central Avenue just west of Lexington Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 47-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The victim was treated by emergency medical personnel and taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. At this time the investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 518-462-8039.
2 arrested after gate crashed, shots fired WESTERLO -- Two men were arrested Friday in a late-night dispute that included a gate-crashing, a broken window and a half-dozen shots fired into a car with a .22 rifle, Albany County sheriff's deputies said. The sheriff's department said they responded to the disturbance call on County Route 111 at about 11:20 p.m. to find that a Connecticut man, 42, had driven his car through a metal gate and then argued with an "acquaintance," a 40-year-old Westerlo man, the homeowner. After the Connecticut man broke a window in the home, the Westerlo man pulled out a rifle and fired shots at the other man, who was in his car, striking the vehicle about six times,
deputies said. The Connecticut man was charged with criminal mischief and criminal trespassing and released pending a future court date. The Westerlo man was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal mischief and was to be arraigned in Town Court.
York City dead inside of the vehicle. Authorities said Bailly was taken to the Albany Medical Center but later succumbed to his injuries, though the date of his death was not provided.
The bicyclist is in critical condition. If anyone was in the area at that time or has any information, call police at 518-783-2620, referring to Colonie Police incident # 21-056854.
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COLONIE -- Town police are investigating the circumstances of a bicycle accident that left the rider with a serious head injury. The police Traffic Unit said at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday the bicyclist was found lying on Loudon Road in front of JJ Rafferty’s. Police said it is as yet unclear if the bicyclist fell off the bike or was struck by a motor vehicle. It does appear the bicycle had been struck by a motor vehicle, either at time of crash or after the bicyclist was already on the ground, police said. The bicycle is described as a blue Crestwood Freespirit mountain bike.
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ALBANY -- Police arrested a man after finding a handgun and drugs in two homes on Thursday, officials said. The 48-year-old was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of criminal use of drug paraphernalia and criminal possession of a weapon, police said. Detectives arrested the suspect while executing a search warrant Thursday morning at a home on the 100 block of Morton Avenue as part of an investigation. Authorities said they found a loaded handgun inside the home and the suspect had a "quantity of crack cocaine" concealed in his clothing during the arrest. The same investigation took detectives to an Old Hickory Drive location where they found fentanyl. The man was arraigned and jailed.
Claverack crash kills two men CLAVERACK -- State Police said they are investigating a car crash in Columbia County that killed two men on Sunday. Troopers responded to the report of a car that went off Preusser Road after striking a utility pole and bursting into flames around 1 a.m., officials said. Troopers found Robert Bailly, 32, of Stockport outside of the car suffering from severe injuries, and a second man identified as Kyle Germann, 25, of New
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Week Of September 12, 2021 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 If you’re single, get prepared to mingle, Aries. If you’re attached, then your relationship will only grow stronger in the days to come. Romance is in the air, so embrace it. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, even if you’re feeling a little stuck in your relationships, do not push others away. There may be a solution you’re simply not seeing. Delve deeper. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, it may be time to break away from the typical routine — at least for a little while. This can offer you a new perspective that puts you on an interesting path. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Someone close to you may be thinking of a reinvention and wants your opinion, Cancer. Support this person and all the changes he or she desires. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Good habits will pay off in the days to come, Leo. So if you’re ready to make some changes, think about those that will improve your overall
QUEENSBURY -- A Glens Falls man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a collision between his motorcycle and an SUV, Warren County sheriff’s deputies said. Some time before 2:30 p.m., Gary P. Pecor, 57, was driving his 1998 Yamaha motorcycle west on Quaker Road when he entered the intersection with Dix Avenue. At the same time, a Bolton Landing man, 62, driving a 2015 Honda CR-V east on Quaker Road, began making a left turn onto Dix Avenue and drove into Pecor’s path, deputies said. Pecor died as a result of health and well-being. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if you’re feeling pressured to have fun, then you probably will not enjoy yourself no matter how hard you try. Try not to force things and take them as they come. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 A place you always enjoyed visiting may no longer hold the same appeal for you, Libra. That’s okay because everyone grows and evolves. Enjoy finding a new source of inspiration. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You must make yourself available if you expect others to want to share ideas or information with you, Scorpio. So far you may have been a bit distant. Change this. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Figure out where your comfort levels lie, Sagittarius. Only then will you know just how far beyond those levels you’re willing to push yourself to try new things. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you have strong instincts about something, your emotions also may be running hot. Therefore,
injuries. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in this crash, which remains under investigation, deputies said. It is the second time in less than a week, authorities said, that motorcyclists were killed when another vehicle pulled into their paths. Two riders were struck and killed by a car in Richmondville on Sunday.
Rake attack alleged State Police in Greenwich say a 36-year-old Salem man threw a woman out of a Hebron home Saturday night, then against a propane tank, and when a neighbor tried to help the woman the man struck him several times with a garden rake, causing injury and sending the neighbor to the hospital. The suspect is charged with assault, criminal contempt, criminal mischief, menacing, resisting arrest and criminal possession of a weapon. you might not be able to trust your instincts just yet. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your energy levels could be waning, but that’s because you have been pushing yourself very hard lately. It’s time to rest to be recharged for later. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t let others be your sole focus this week, Pisces. Figure out how to put yourself first without ignoring those around you. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 12 Kelsea Ballerini, Singer (28) SEPTEMBER 13 Chris Hansen, Journalist (62) SEPTEMBER 14 Andrew Lincoln, Actor (48) SEPTEMBER 15 Prince Harry, Entrepreneur (37) SEPTEMBER 16 Nick Jonas, Singer (29) SEPTEMBER 17 Alex Ovechkin, Athlete (36) SEPTEMBER 18 Jason Sudeikis, Actor (46)
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SARATOGA COUNTY - On Sunday, September 19th, from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will resume. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch, We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are usually held the fourth Sunday of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates are October 24th. November 14th and 28th (for holiday shopping) . An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone; especially those unvaccinated.
Waterford Seniors “Koffee Klatch” WATERFORD - The Waterford Seniors are offering a new program on the third Monday morning of each month. Monday Morning Koffee Klatch will begin on Monday, September 20th from 9:30 to 11:00 and provide an assortment of beverages (coffee - regular, decaf and flavored, assorted teas, hot chocolate), light refreshments and camaraderie. If they like, members may sign up to bring in a favorite collection of their items to display. People are invited
Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc. Luncheon CAPITAL DISTRICT The Sept. luncheon for Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc. will be held at noon on Thurs. Sept. 23rd, at the Ambrosia Diner, just off Exit 19 North on the Northway. Hosts will be Bob Garland and Paul O’Keefe. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. Reservations need to be received by Tues., Sept. 21st by calling Bob Garland at 518-280-0075 or Lois Miner at 518-6953905. For further information or an application to join the organization, please phone Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186. Annual dues for veterans are $10, and $5.00 for all others.
The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt! BALLSTON SPA - Grab your car keys, smart phones, and sense of adventure because Saratoga County is about to embark on a family-friendly treasure hunt from Lake Luzerne to Waterford! During the weekend of September 25-26, 2021, the Saratoga County History Center is hosting a wide-ranging scavenger quest that includes a dozen of the county’s charming local museums and histor-
ical societies. Participants will receive “passports” which list locations and unique historical items. They will then hunt for each object and record its location in their passport, learning about local and regional history along the way. The first three completed passports received by the History Center will win prizes. Participants are also encouraged to post their sleuthing adventures on social media, tagging the History Center as appropriate. Participating organizations, open noon to 5 p.m. on both days: Charlton Historical Society; Grooms Tavern; Corinth Museum; Day Museum; Chatfield Museum of Local History; Frances Kinnear Museum of Local History; Halfmoon Historical Society; Parks-Bentley Place; Brookside Museum; Waterford Historical Museum; Grant Cottage State Historic Site; and the Wilton Heritage Museum. To participate in the scavenger hunt, please pick up a “passport” (at a cost of $5 – perfect for a family or a carload of people) at either Brookside Museum (6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa), Parks-Bentley Place (53 Ferry Blvd, South Glens Falls), the Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center (2 Museum Lane, Waterford), or the Kinnear Museum (52 Main Street, Lake Luzerne). Any inquiries should be directed to Field Horne: field.horne@ gmail.com or 518-8854000.
Rotary Club of Burnt Hill/Ballston Lake Drive-Thru Dinner BURNT HILL/BALLSTON LAKE - Pre-Order Drive Thru Dinner Proceeds go toward scholarships & community programs. Event Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - pick-up between 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Orders Due By Noon on Monday, September
20th, 2021 APPETIZERS - $10 each; Spinach & Artichoke Dip, veggies, pita chips; Buffalo Chicken Dip, veggies, pita chips; Caprese Salad - fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil & balsamic drizzle DESSERTS - $8 each; English Style Sherry Trifle; Strawberry Shortcake. INDIVIDUAL MEALS • ½ BBQ Chicken – Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Coleslaw, Cornbread - $15; • BBQ Pulled Pork with a Kaiser Roll, Coleslaw, Amazing Baked Beans & Cornbread - $15; • ½ Rack BBQ Ribs, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Coleslaw & Cornbread - $18; • Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan with Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Dinner Roll and Butter $15 FAMILY MEALS – serves a family of 4 - $45; • BBQ Pulled Pork with Kaiser Rolls, Coleslaw, Amazing Baked Beans & Cornbread EXTRAS AND SIDES $3 each - Amazing Baked Beans or Cornbread.
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Southern Saratoga Art Society - 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show SARATOGA COUNTY - The 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held during October at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. It is sponsored by the Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged and prizes awarded in both fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by September 20,2021 and mailed to Southern Saratoga Art Society, Attn:
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HALFMOON - American Legion Unit 1450 on Grooms Road, Halfmoon is holding its annual craft fair on September 25, 2021 from 9am to 4pm. We still have inside and outside tables available to sell your handmade crafts. Contact us now to reserve your space to sell your craft items at our popular craft fair. The holidays are right around the corner and it is not too soon to be thinking about Christmas! For more information about availability contact Sheila Holman at 518-9370277 or go to our website at alany1450.org for an application.
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