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As fall rapidly approaches, the biggest news in households with kids is the return to in person school. I have two littles under the age of 12, and their excitement far outpaces my worry of them being unvaccinated and in school. Kids are amazingly resilient and flexible on what they need to do. After a full year of remote learning and that change, they have easily moved to being in person and wearing a mask in school. They even remind me as I drop them off that they need to make sure they have their mask, hand sanitizer, and of course a snack. As scary as it is, these children show us how easy it really is to maintain a slightly modified way of life for the safety of all at the school. The teachers and employees at the school are yet again thrust into the front lines of making sure that our kids are safe and protected. Our teachers and now our first responders are again at the front lines of another wave of COVID infections, as we balance our lives again with our safety. Keep them all in our minds as this school year proceeds, while infections increase with the Delta variant moving through our communities. Are we going to be back in the situations we were in at the peak of this pandemic? We don’t know for sure. I do feel we’ll be back in how we support our neighbors and local businesses. As our group, we want to make sure you’re aware of your local news and businesses that need our support. I try every time to buy local and find those little nuggets of great businesses. Case in point, Darling Doughnuts in Saratoga. I have a little girl who takes after her dad with an unfettered love of donuts. Trying a donut with an Oreo cookie in the middle is right up her alley, while I prefer the classics. Needless to say, we were both very happy with our order this past weekend. Soon, it will be time to sample all the local apple cider donuts, which we will gladly partake. Fall is a great time for donut lovers! It’s a concerning time unfortunately. We’re not at a place where we can let our guards down against this virus. We have to be vigilant, safe and balance our life quality. Like the kids in school, I can wear my mask and help take care of all of our neighbors. Stay safe and take care! Sincerely,
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Village of Waterford Village Wide Sellout WATERFORD - The Village of Waterford is having a Village Wide Sellout on September 17th, 18th, and 19th. This includes yard sales, garage sales, and sidewalk sales throughout the village and town of Waterford and a large rummage sale at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Saturday. Toys, camping gear, tools, Rae Dunn, children’s clothing and equipment, collectibles, antiques and more.
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David Santy of Mechanicville, left, leads a prayer during his weekly informal outreach for people in Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - David Santy of Mechanicville might have proven his commitment to the homeless community when he started climbing trees. While agencies like RISE do the complex work of helping people get and keep apartments, Santy says he is just trying to make people’s day-to-day lives easier. And he’s not too worried about rules. City officials discourage people from camping in woods near Saratoga’s train station. But until there’s a better solution, he hung tarps to protect leaking tents from the rain and to block UV rays to keep the tents from deteriorating further. “He went up and put tarps up in the trees so the rain wouldn’t mess up the tents,” said Antonio “Bo Diggy” Quesada, who has been homeless most of his life. Likewise, when some people reported their possessions had vanished when they left them in a city parking garage, Santy started fundraisers to buy new sleeping bags and coats. Please see HOMELESS 15
Stillwater library plan would triple space Referendum on $4.4M project will go before the voters on Oct. 5 ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE
STILLWATER - Librarians at a tiny village facility are dreaming of tripling their space by moving into a historic former factory on the Hudson River. The Stillwater Public Library staff want to buy the Fiber Mill at 712 Hudson Ave. -- leaving the smaller library housed in a former
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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
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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, Sep-
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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.
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Watercolor Painting in Nature – Landscapes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - If you want to get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! These free workshops are offered
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2021 Chopin 20th Winners Concert and Awards Ceremony CAPITAL DISTRICT - 250 Old Maxwell Road | Latham (BVMC Church) - The Capital District Council for Young Musicians will hold the Frederic Chopin Piano Competition on Saturday, September 19, 2021, marking the 20th Anniversary of this annual event. Thirty participants from the Capital District area are registered. Admission: Donations gratefully accepted. The Competition will be adjudicated
by Dr. Ida Tili-Trebicka from the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University and Dr. Elena Nezhdanova from the Opus Ithaca School of Music. The winners and 1st runners-up will perform at a community concert on Sunday, September 19th, performing on a Steinway Concert Grand provided by Artist Pianos in Latham. The John A. Cetnarowski-Cetner Awards will be presented at the Winners’ Concert. Winners receive cash prizes, totaling $3,150: Chopin Master: 1st Place 1,000; 2nd Place $500 Chopin Apprentice: 1st
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most power scooters won’t fit through the doorway. “We can’t move things any more than we have,” Kipp said. “We can never do classes here.” Instead they teach one-on-one. They help residents file their taxes, get widowers connected to VA services, and show seasonal workers how to sign up for health care. Before COVID-19, teens would sign up to teach older people how to use a smartphone. The new building would have two conference rooms -- a large one for classes and a smaller one for meetings. PTOs, Girl
Scouts, Boy Scouts and many others have used the library for meetings. “This is my most exciting thing, the community room,” Kipp said. The new building would also move the children’s library upstairs, where programs won’t echo throughout the library. “If you’re (at the help desk) trying to ask a question, sometimes you can’t hear over the singing and clapping,” Kipp said. “This gives them more space, and you would be able to hear yourself.” By fire code, the current library can’t have more than 24 people in the main room at once, including the children’s area. But before the pandemic, a children’s program could easily bring in more than that.
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Stillwater Public Library Director Sara Kipp in the children’s room, which is only large enough for a few children to attend story time together.
“There’s been times this has been a sea of children,” Kipp said. Now they do the programs outdoors. But there are limits to that. “If it’s a rainy day, we’re closed. There is no story time,” said children’s library assistant Carol Cary. She also can’t do the many craft projects that connect to popular children’s books. There’s no room indoors, and the wind and other weather outdoors makes it too difficult there. In the new building, she said, there will be space for “bigger and better story time.” The teen space is even more limited. There’s only room for nine people at once in that area. “And we have to rearrange the rooms for each program,” said teen library assistant Michele Barron. In the new space, she could draw larger crowds. “I want to have a safe place for kids to hang out,” she said.
Sign Up - Indoor Craft & Garage Sale For 2021 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).
The proposed library would also have a dedicated space for local history, and would be completely accessible. Currently, those who can’t climb stairs cannot get to the children or teens areas. At the new space, there would be an elevator. The library will hold public meetings on the proposal Thursday at 6 p.m. at Glen Hollow Park and at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 with the location yet to be determined. If the project is approved by voters Oct. 5, Kipp expects to open the new library in 2023. Voting will be noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Stillwater High School, 1068 Hudson Ave. Voters can pick up an absentee ballot at the school no later than Oct. 4, or receive one by mail by calling 518-7636100, Ext. 30022, no later than Sept. 28. Absentee ballots must be received by the school district clerk by 5 p.m Oct. 5.
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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
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Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club Trap/Clay Shoot VICTORY - Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club will host a Trap/Clay shoot on Saturday, September 25, 2021 running from 9:00 AM-1 PM. Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for Fun. Novice to Expert only $5.00 per round. Bring your own gun and ammo. We are located at 123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Hot dogs , hamburgers , soda and water will be available for purchase.
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.
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY 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: Rita Helie, Autumn Jewels Chairperson, 10 Forestbrook Drive., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. A reception for all artists, family and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25th at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees and forms, visit the website: southernsaratogaartist.com
Rotary District 7190 Annual Golf Tournament – Benefits Pediatric Heart Patients CAPITAL DISTRICT - Rotary Clubs from throughout the Capital Region are sponsoring the 23rd annual “Gift of Life International Golf Tournament on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, NY. The tournament provides funding to bring children from across the globe to Albany Medical Center for necessary pediatric heart surgery which cannot be performed in their home nations. A parent accompanies each child. To register to play or to support the event through sponsorships or program advertising go to www.
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2021 Pink Bows on Broadway to Benefit Non-Profit floydwarriors.com CAPITAL DISTRICT Floydwarriors.com, Inc. ‘Helping Families Cope with Cancer, One Household at a Time” is currently selling pink satin tribute bows for its 9th Annual ‘Pink Bows on Broadway’ Campaign. This only annual fundraising drive by floydwarriors.com, gives individuals ($50 donation) and businesses ($250 donation) the opportunity to recognize heroes who have battled cancer or fought alongside someone who has. Three very special “MAIN EVENT SPONSORSHIPS” ($1,500) are open, as well. All pink bows will be prominently displayed on Broadway in Sarato-
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Craft Fair Vendors Needed 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.
A Benefit Golf Outing for the City Mission of Schenectady SCHENECTADY - Saturday, Sept. 25 by friends of the city mission. This outing is open to the public and all proceeds will go directly to the City Mission of Schenectady to aid in their efforts to feed, cloth, give shelter and provide emotional and spiritual comfort to the hundreds of people who come to them each month. We hope that
you will consider attending and/or donating to this worthy cause. This tournament is a friendly event with all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate. TOURNAMENT INFORMATION - September 25th with a 8:00 am tee off time at Mohawk River CC. Green fees and cart are $50 and a $40 minimum tax deductible donation to the City Mission of Schenectady is requested. To join or donate please contact chad@ capitallandlacrosse.com
Sukkot Dinner Under the Stars CLIFTON PARK - Monday, Sept 20th, 6:30 pm. Join us for a multi-course Sukkot dinner under the stars! First night is the Mitzvah from the Torah! For more info or RSVP call Rabbi Yossi at 518-4950772 or info@cliftonparkchabad.com
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MISC. MERCHANDISE MISC. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 1-855-587-1166 Never Pay For Covered Home Repairs Again! Complete Care Home Warranty COVERS ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE. $200.00 OFF + 2 FREE Months! 844-649-4766 TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-516-1375. (M-F 8am-6pm ET)
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Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library Budget Vote/ Trustee Election CLIFTON PARK - Josephine Piracci Board Room of the CP-H Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY. 518-371-8622. The
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GENERAL NOTICES 6 hr. Live Defensive Driving SAT October 2nd 9am-3pm Best Western Hotel/Clifton Park $35 Call: (518) 784-5009 AARON CONSTRUCTION Specializing in all phases of home remodeling & repairs. Snow plowing. Fully insured. 518-857-8354 or 518-371-1519 AIDE/COMPANION Exp. w/ elderly. Lt. housekeeping, errands. Personal care. Cooking. Caring & compassionate. References. (518) 248-3709 ATTENTION LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Professional landscape plans done affordably from your photos and measurements. Landscape Plan Services, Landscaperplans.com
Friends of the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library urge residents of our Library District to support their Library by voting. Vote on the 2022 Budget Proposal and vote for Library Trustees at the Library on Thursday, September 23, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Friends will be serv-
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ing light refreshments in the Library Cafe throughout the day. After you vote, stop by the Friends’ Two Towns – One Book exhibit in the glass display case located on the main floor of the library under the stairs. Explore our TTOB history and keep up-to-date on community
CUSTOM STONEWORK Patios, firepits, retaining walls, new sidewalks, sidewalk repair. Any kind of masonry/concrete work. (518) 423-0946 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1855-434-9221 www.dental50plus. com/44 #6258 DIVORCE $389.00 - Uncontested Make Divorce Easy – only 1 Signature, Inc. poor person app. Info: (518) 274-0380 DUMPSTER RENTALS 12yd. & 14yd. available. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-400-4965 FAST FIX HEATING and PLUMBING LLC 24 hr. service, fully ins. 26 yrs. exp. Installs/ replacements, tuneups, trouble shooting. Fixing all your heating & plumbing needs. (518) 256-1346 Firewood/ Cooking Wood Exit 15N.com Lou "The Wood Guy" Rt. 50, Wilton. 24/7 FIREWOOD Guaranteed dry. 16" L. $275 PER CORD. CALL KARL (518) 269-1391 FRIDHOLM PAINTING Interior painting - 1 or multi-room projects. Popcorn & Cathedral ceilings. 2-story foyers & wallpaper removal. Make your appt. for your free est. for your 2021 ext. projects. Call us @ (518) 330-9507 or visit us at www.FridholmPainting.com. We Love What We Do!
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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
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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.,
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Sept. 21st by calling Bob Garland at 518-280-0075 or Lois Miner at 518-695-3905. For further information or an application to join the organization, please phone Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518603-4186. Annual dues for veterans are $10, and $5.00 for all others.
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David Santy, right, and his son, Johnathan, left, pray with Julie Stewart.
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Police said they welcomed his help, even with the tarps. “He doesn’t cause problems for us. He’s good. If he keeps those people from hurting themselves, even a little, good for him,” said Saratoga police spokesman Lt. Bob Jillson. Every Tuesday, Santy shows up with supplies and food at lunchtime on Woodlawn Avenue, near the Salvation Army. A few friends now come as well, including the pastor of the Mechanicville Methodist Church, whose congregation is supporting his efforts. Santy has contact information for every agency that helps people get into housing, in case he can help with the bigger issue. “But they’ve already got that,” he said. His role is smaller: helping with today’s small crises. Last Tuesday he bought oil for a car owned by a woman who had just gotten evicted. “Just really listen to what their needs are,” Santy said. “I’ll never buy booze or even cigarettes. But if they want coffee, or oil because their car isn’t running, we can do those little purchases.” As his son John put it, the goal is to make life a little better. “It’s hard to live out here,” John Santy said. “We’re here to make it a little easier.” Santy began helping those without a home years ago, while fighting his own demon: alcoholism. The retired Marine said that alcohol was “the biggest thing that was ruining my life.” He quit cold turkey by focusing on his Christian faith, but he doesn’t push his religion on people.
Instead, he mentions how long he’s been sober as a way of connecting to people. “If you’re going to come out here and say, ‘I am perfect,’ then what can you tell me about what I’m feeling?” he said. “These people don’t want to hear someone tell them how bad they are. I’m a sinner. And I was still redeemed by the Lord.” Julie Stewart, who met Santy on a recent Tuesday after getting evicted from her Saratoga Springs apartment, was shocked to hear that he had abused alcohol. “You used?” she asked, stopping in her tracks to stare at him. “You’re in recovery?” “Oh yeah,” he said. “How did you stop?” she asked, giving him all her attention. “Oh, well, it kind of sounds cliché,” he said. “I put my trust in the Lord.” She nodded slowly. “Every year that I’ve used I’ve tried to get into rehab,” she said. “I can’t stay clean.” But she was clean for two years until the pandemic started. “Then the meetings stopped. My support system was BS,” she said. “I just got evicted. My car is out of oil and coolant.” Santy hugged her while she cried. Then he bought her the items for her car to get her next home functional again. Stewart wasn’t there to see Santy. She was turning to a friend in the homeless community for help with her car. She said she was kicked out for allowing homeless friends to live with her, which she said she could not deny in court because the landlord had security cameras. Santy is all too familiar with rules like that.
“You can’t help your friends, and that’s horrible,” he said. “But I can understand why landlords wouldn’t want like 13 people in a one-bedroom.” Rules required of leasees are part of a long list Santy feels hurts the homeless community. They can’t stand in the parking garage when it’s raining. Convenience stores often won’t let them use the bathroom, even if they buy something. But there are others who try to help. The nearby Price Chopper is closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., but workers let them in to use the bathroom at 6 a.m. on the dot, Quesada said. And there are also agencies that help people get to rehab, supportive housing, counseling and assistance with court battles. Duane Vaughn, executive director of Shelters of Saratoga, said he wished Santy would try harder to encourage those resources. Some people do more harm than good when they try to help people who are homeless, but Santy has experience with alcoholism that could help him connect with people, Vaughn said. He wants Santy to volunteer with the shelter’s outreach teams, to help talk people into coming indoors.
12th Annual “Sushi in the Sukkah” Party CLIFTON PARK Thursday, September 23rd at 5pm at 495 Moe Rd. All are welcome! Featuring Kosher Sushi, Gourmet Soups, Salads, Hot Cider & Desserts. Klezmer/Holiday tunes, plus Sukkah activities and Lulav & Esrog Shakes. We all unite joyfully on this Holiday under one Sukkah! The event is free; donations welcome. Stop by for some music, do the Lulav shake, and make a blessing in the Sukkah. Pick up or to stay pre- packaged. Kosher Sushi & Soup! For more info or RSVP call Leah at 518-495-0779 or info@cliftonparkchabad. com
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“The most important thing we can do is get our street homeless connected with services,” he said. “People like him are helpful because what’s most important is building the relationship. That’s how you’re moving the needle and that can be very difficult.” Santy doesn’t want publicity, but agreed to be interviewed in hopes that people would donate to the cause. “I’ve always had this feeling I was supposed to be a protector,” Santy said. “That’s why I joined the Marines.” Santy, 36, was an infantry Marine from 2003 to 2008. In 2019, he founded Born Again Riders as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to raise money for charities, including his work with the homeless community. But he emphasized that he’s not preaching. “We’re not there to Bible thump anybody,” he said. “I’m not really into religion, because it separates people. The Lord wants us to go out and respect people and love people.” Donations can be sent via Venmo to Born_Again_Rider or to Born Again Riders, 516 Park Ave., Mechanicville, NY 12118.
CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Inside seating is limited; outside seating is unlimited. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door. Friday Night – September 24: EDD T. “The Human Jukebox” CLIFFORD will be performing on our stage. He has been named “The Man of 40 Voices”. He recreates the music that you heard on the jukebox years ago. This is guaranteed to be an enjoyable evening. Performance starts at 7 pm.
Champlain Canal Tour October 1 SARATOGA COUNTY Come walk in the foot and hoof prints of the canallers and mules who worked the Champlain Canal in Waterford! The canal, in operation from 1823 to 1918, made Waterford an important transportation hub for almost a centu-
ry. The Saratoga County History Roundtable is sponsoring this one-mile walking tour on Friday, October 1 at 2 PM. The tour will be led by Waterford Town Historian Russ VanDervoort who will share the stories of the trials and tribulations of those who made their living on the canal. The Tour will begin at the Waterford Harbor Visitors Center on Tugboat Alley. Preregistration is required by email to Jim Richmond at saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com.
Bus Trip to Salem, MA MECHANICVILLE Join the Friends of the Mechanicville District Public Library for a fun bus trip to Salem, MA on Saturday, October 2, 2021. The bus will leave from the Library at 6:00 AM and depart Salem at 6:30PM. The cost of the trip is $45/ person, and tickets may be purchased at the Library. Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville, NY 12118. 518-664-4646. meclib.sals.edu
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Pre-winter perennial pruning pointers Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action on the gridiron. Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favorite flowers and most flavorful fruits and vegetables. However, seasoned gardeners know that gardening is a year-round commitment. Pruning is one of the keys to keeping perennials coming back for years to come, and fall is an ideal time to take on this important task. Pruning perennials in the fall is not a one-sizefits-all endeavor. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, some perennials can be cut down after the first killing frost, while others can be left to benefit wildlife, including birds and insects. Understanding pruning and when to do it this fall can help gardeners lay a strong foundation for their gardens that will benefit them next spring. Why should some perennials be pruned? The College of Agricultural Sciences at Pennsylvania State University notes that perennials that have become diseased or infested with insects are pruned to prevent those problems from resurfacing in the spring. In addition, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, many herbaceous perennials have
old foliage and dying stems after several hard frosts. If dead foliage or dying stems aren’t pruned, disease, slugs and other pests can overwinter in the plants. Cutting these plants down to the ground after several hard frosts allows the base of the plant to remain dormant over the winter but makes the plant less hospitable to disease and insects. Which perennials should I prune? The first step to pruning perennials is to recognize which need to be pruned and which can be left intact for the winter. The Old Farmer’s Almanac notes that bee balm and phlox are prone to powdery mildew and should be cut back once they’re gone. Hostas harbor slug eggs, so they, too, should be pruned after a hard frost. Hosta leaves that have fallen on the ground should be removed as well. There’s no need to cut back certain perennials if they’re healthy. For example, hardy geraniums do not require pruning in the fall, and Penn State Extension
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Woman accused of receiving child porn
Anyone with information related to the incident or the vehicle is asked to call the Schenectady Police Department’s TIPS line at 518-788-6566 or the Detective Division, 518382-5245. E-Shawn Amir Berkley, 23, of Albany, was shot and killed around 12:45 a.m. Sept. 5; in the same incident, a 27-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 22-yearold man was shot in the abdomen, police said. An update on their conditions was not immediately available.
COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS AMSTERDAM -- A 36-year-old Amsterdam woman is facing federal charges for possession of child pornography. She appeared Wednesday in federal court on a charge that she received child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. She allegedly used a social media messaging application in July to communicate with and receive child pornography from a minor victim, officials said. She appeared Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Daniel J. Stewart and will remain detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for Sept. 13. No additional details were provided. The case was investigated by the FBI and its Child Exploitation Task Force along with investigators from the Schenectady Police Department. If convicted, the suspect faces at least five years and up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Car information sought in shooting SCHENECTADY -- City police are asking for help from the public to locate a vehicle that was seen in the vicinity of a Sept. 5 nightclub shooting that caused the death of one man and left two others injured. The car is a black, four-door Mercedes-Benz C-240 with a temporary New Jersey registration plate of 332248T. Police describe it having a sunshade in the rear window and black-and-silver wheels. The announcement said only that information about the vehicle was being sought because it was “connected to the shooting homicide” in the parking lot of Tropics Bar and Restaurant at 201 S. Brandywine Ave.
Woman arrested after car-pedestrian crash in Moreau MOREAU -- A South Glens Falls woman faces a felony charge of leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident after a pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday on Route 9 in the town of Moreau, Saratoga County sheriff’s investigators said Friday. The collision happened about 8:30 p.m., and the victim was taken to Albany Medical Center; the car left, deputies said. After an investigation at the scene, the car and driver, age 71, were located at her Riverview Road home the next morning. The woman was released on a court appearance ticket.
Arrest made in restaurant break-in ST. JOHNSVILLE -- A Syracuse man, 39, was charged this week with burglary, larceny and other crimes after an early morning break-in at Ripepi’s Restaurant on Route 5 on Sept.1, Montgomery County deputies said Friday. The suspect was found to be driving a stolen vehicle while committing the offenses and faces additional charges from a vehicle pursuit as he fled
from the scene, deputies said, and he also had a stolen ATM from the restaurant. After arraignment he was sent to the county jail without bail until his next court appearance.
Pedestrian killed in motorcycle collision BOLTON - One of many people at a large gathering on a Warren County highway was struck by a motorcycle and killed early Saturday morning, sheriff’s investigators said. Ghaland Nadeau, 33, who was in the roadway, was struck by a Honda motorcycle driven by Steven Gosselin, 22, who was heading west on Route 11, deputies said. The bike then struck one of the parked cars in the road’s shoulder. Deputies said they were patrolling the area near Valley Woods Road to investigate suspected drag racing, having received reports of racing the previous evening. Numerous vehicles were found to be lining the road with large groups of people walking in the road. Deputies responded to the collision a few minutes after midnight. Nadeau was pronounced dead at the scene. Gosselin’s passenger, Samantha Briggs, 25, was thrown off the motorcycle. Deputies said she was flown to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Gosselin was taken to Glens Falls hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This crash remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit with assistance by the Criminal Investigations Unit. The sheriff’s office was assisted by State Police, the Bolton Fire Department and emergency medical services personnel from Bolton, North Warren and Warrensburg.
Biker in surgery after crash NISKAYUNA - A motorcyclist was airlifted to Albany Medical Center Hospital after a crash with a car in Niskayuna on Sunday morning. Authorities described the injuries as life-threatening. “He’s in bad shape,” said Niskayuna Deputy Police Chief Michael Stevens. “The last we heard he was in surgery.” The driver of the car was transported by ground to Albany Med with non-life-threatening injuries.
Niskayuna Police Department received a call at approximately 10:10 a.m. for reports of a crash at the intersection of Lisha Kill Road and Troy-Schenectady Road. Stevens said the driver of a 2017 Toyota Corolla was making a left turn onto Troy-Schenectady Road at the time of the crash. A preliminary investigation has determined the motorcyclist’s speed and running a red light as key factors, Stevens said. Police did not identify either driver, citing the need to notify families and next of kin.
Troy-Schenectady Road remained closed between Birchwood Lane and Mohawk Road early Sunday afternoon. “We’re hoping to have the road open in the next half-hour or 45 minutes at the most,” Stevens said shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday. Niskayuna Fire District 1 and Fire District 2 responded along with Mohawk Ambulance and Niskayuna Police. Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office and Colonie Police Department assisted the Niskayuna Police Department with scene reconstruction.
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on your plate. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a quest to discover something new about yourself could prove fruitful. Take an introspective approach to the next few days and be ready to learn something new. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This could be an extremely creative week for you, Libra. Afford time for artsy pursuits and you may be surprised at what you can create. You may discover a new passion. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you’re not typically one who excels with lastminute details. Therefore, start planning on an upcoming event and make sure you have all of your ducks in a row. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Listen to your emotions, Sagittarius. While you tend to deal with situations by acting rationally, this time around you may have to go with your gut and your heart. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 This is a week to sit back and slow down. Channel summer vibes even if it’s not quite summer any longer, Capricorn. If you didn’t have a chance to
get away, do so this week. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Your nurturing instincts are on alert, Aquarius. This is an excellent time to tell someone you care about that you’re always available for him or her. Reach out soon. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Good times are ahead, Pisces. Keep an open mind and embrace any opportunity to do something good for others. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 19 Trisha Yearwood, Singer (57) SEPTEMBER 20 Jon Bernthal, Actor (45) SEPTEMBER 21 Jason Derulo, Singer (32) SEPTEMBER 22 Andrea Bocelli, Singer (63) SEPTEMBER 23 Anthony Mackie, Actor (43) SEPTEMBER 24 Ben Platt, Actor/Singer (28) SEPTEMBER 25 Donald Glover, Actor (38)
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his week’s house is in Albany’s Buckingham Pond neighborhood and has a surprising amount of space inside and a pool in the back. Built in 1923, the house has been expanded over time to comprise 3,000 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Recent improvements include a new furnace in 2018, water heater last year and a poolside patio installed this year. Quartz counters in the updated kitchen and an updated bathroom go nicely with original LEIGH hardwood floors, HORNBECK trim and molding. HOUSE OF There is an electric THE WEEK fireplace in the living room and a recreation room on the third floor large enough for a pool table that has a balcony overlooking the backyard. Taxes: $10,101. List price after a $15,000 reduction: $395,000. Contact listing agent David Fyfe with Bird Realty at 518-321-7161.
From top: The kitchen with Quartz counters. One of four bedrooms. One of two full bathrooms and a half bath; and the living space. At far left: The third floor recreation area and the backyard which includes a pool and new patio.
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Adirondack Balloon Festival Returns this September - Reinvented with Brand-New Events
QUEENSBURY - The nationally-known event, the Adirondack Balloon Festival, is back this September for its 48th year, with a brand-new format, expanding to include a new event at East Field in Glens Falls, multiple launch sites throughout Warren and Washington counties, a drive-through moonglow, and more. “This will not be the same-old, same-old Adirondack Balloon Festival you know from years past,” says Mark Donahue, President of the organization’s Board of Directors. “Due to COVID, we had to totally reinvent the festival this year. We are excited to bring back the joy and wonder of the mass ascensions, while keeping safe and still having fun. Our group of volunteer organizers has been working around the clock to make this happen, as we know how much it means to the community.” The 48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 to 26, 2021, in multiple locations. As always, the event is 100% free for the community. Festival Merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years. The Adirondack Balloon Festival’s launches are subject to weather conditions. The balloons cannot fly for safety reasons if it is too windy or if there is inclement weather. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for breaking updates.
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4-H to Host Military Kids Fishing Derby SARATOGA COUNTY - Saratoga County 4-H will be hosting a Fishing Derby for youth of military families on Saturday, September 25th from 10:00am2:00pm The FREE event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Rd. in Ballston Spa. Youth participants will receive a free fishing pole, and youth and families will receive tee-shirts. Lunch will also be provided to all participants. “4-H has a long tradition of working with military families. The “Operation Military Kids” program
when it existed was a great program. These families sacrifice so much for us, and any little thing that we can do in return for them is special”…said 4-H Issue Leader, Greg Stevens. This event is put on with support from the New York State Conservation Officer Association, Avery’s Trout Hatchery, and Wiggly Worm Bait Supply. Space is limited to 50 youth plus their families. You must pre-register! Please come out and enjoy a day of fishing and fun at the 4-H Training Center. If you have any questions or to register, please contact the 4-H at CCE Saratoga at 518-885-8995.
Car Show - Fall Festival & Family Farm Fun SCHAGHTICOKE Sunday, September 26, 2021 (Rain date: TBD) 10:00 - 2:00. Car Show - Fall Festival & Family Farm Fun at Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke, NY. So much more than a car show. An
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Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club 3D Bow Shooting Course VICTORY - Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will host a 3D Bow shooting course, on our new course Saturday, October 2 from 10AM – 2PM. Open to the public, all are welcome novice to expert, bring your own bow and equipment ( No Crossbows) . This is a great time to introduce youth to the sport. Cost is $5.00 per course. There will be available for purchase Hot dogs, Burgers, Soda and Water. We are located at 123 Route 32, Schuylerville, NY 12871 (Look for our Sign).
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