SKIP DICKSTEIN / SPECIAL TO THE TIMES UNION Karen Chavez, working in the Recreation Room at Saratoga Race Course, offers assistance to the backstretch workers.
Board members Ann Purdue and Mike Shaver voted against the plan. Purdue said shipping biosolids that knowingly contain PFAS is worrisome and deserved extra care by the Planning Board. Instead, she said, the Planning Board “winged it.” “This is a massive project with so many unknowns,” Purdue said. “We are not equipped to access such impacts. My objection has been we have not studied this.”
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nineteen years ago, a Venezuelan-born 23-year-old Karen Barrows volunteered to assist the workers on the backstretches at Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct, acclimate to their surroundings, resolve their problems and realize their dreams.Since then, Karen Barrows has become Mrs. Humberto Chavez, the wife of New York’s Racetrack Chaplaincy’s pastor, Rev. Humberto Chavez. She has also been ordained as a minister in the Church of the Nazarene and now serves as the General Manager of theThosechaplaincy.wishing to catch up with Karen Chavez at her office in the Saratoga backstretch Recreation Hall are advised to have an appointment. She might be driving to or from her office at Belmont Park or to the nearby church where Rev. Humberto Chavez is Senior Pastor and where Karen Chavez is an Associate Pastor. She describes her official duties within the chaplaincy as “mostly administrative, doing programs and events.” Through her managerial duties, she has become skilled in, “grant writing, oh yes, grant writing.”
Residents fighting project say they will turn to DEC By WENDY LIBERATORE MOREAU — Despite strong opposition from the community, the town Planning Board approved the $45 million Saratoga Biochar Solutions plant, a facility that will bring 225,000 tons of solid waste into Moreau Industrial Park each year to covert it into carbon fertilizer. Last Thursday night the decision upset residents like Holly Johnson and the nearly 200 other opponents who tried to get in the meeting, where it was approved in a 4-2 vote.
but he said it will be properly disposed of. His application also noted that their process requires bringing in sulfuric acid, which will be used to remove ammonia from the air. Apy insists it’s all safe and that Saratoga Biochar officials care deeply about their neighbors. Yet the neighbors fear the PFAS, known as a forever chemical, will end up contaminating their soil, water and air.
I have not yet seen the conditioned approval, I know that members carefully considered key areas of concern voiced by residents at the public hearing and made their decision within the confines of local, state and federal regulations.”Residentsare also anxious about the potential of up to 50 trucks, six days a week, going past their houses with solid waste. They complained that Biochar referenced a 20-yearold traffic study, which does not reflect the growth and new construction in the mainly residential areas on Bluebird, Reynolds and Fort Edward roads.
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Apy said another study wasn’t needed because the 20-year-old traffic study reflected a full buildout of the Moreau Industrial Park. Right now, the park only has one occupant, Hexion, a producer of thermoset resins, a polymer material. waste plant gets OK
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She insisted the Planning Board retain an outside expert who would review the project and advise members. The board initially voted with Purdue to hire someone and then reversed itself. “I’m very surprised by the board’s approach,” Purdue said. “This is the most complicated project that has come before us. The reason for concern, based on the research I had to do on my own, is that the biosolids, dewatered municipal sewage from downstate and out-of-state, is going be coming to Moreau in huge quantities. … I don’t know how dangerous that is without somebody with expert advice providing guidance. But knowing that PFAS is as hazardous as it is, it warrants serious, serious consideration.” But Supervisor Todd Kusnierz applauded what he called the Planning Board’s thorough review of the Saratoga Biochar application. He also emphasized he had nothing to do with the approvals.“Whilethe Town Board plays no role in Planning Board activities and must respect the decision of the Planning Board, I would like to commend the Planning Board for the exceptionally thorough review of this particular $45M project,” Kusnierz said. “Although
The Belmont and Aqueduct backstretch population, according to Mrs. Chavez is roughly 1,000, with many of them living in the dorms and others off track. For many, their origins are rooted in Mexico and Central America. When asked about behavioral problems on the backstretch, Mrs. Chavez replies, “the problems with drugs and alcohol on the backstretch is not as broad as some people might think.” When they arise, she says, “we offer emotional support. We can refer them for rehab. The chaplaincy constantly works with other agencies by referring for theseWomenservices.”backstretch workers “come to us with issues they face that are unique to them,” Mrs. Chavez notes. Cultural “machismo” causes them to have to “fight for their rights.”
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While the racetrack chaplains attend regularly scheduled seminars to assist them with their work, Mrs. Chavez and her counterparts are also regularly trained in all facets of management through on-going seminars. But, as both a person who “loves people” and as a minister, service is also a major part of her work on the backstretch.
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Many of those women, according to Mrs. Chavez, “have left families and children back home and that triggers loneliness and sadness,” she says. To combat those problems, the chaplaincy is now able to offer programs for both women and men. She also points with pride to new programs offered for teenage girls and their newest program for young men and boys who are the children of backstretch workers. Earlier on in her association with the chaplaincy she started programs where “I brought in successful women—a doctor, a lawyer — who became role models. ‘I was born in Peru. I learned to speak English and now I’m a lawyer,’ one of them was able to say.”She further notes these selfhelp, self-esteem programs have seen their numbers stabilize at about 50. “But, they are not the same 50 women all the time,” she said. “The programs are self-generating” with women in the program bringing in new members. Success with the women’s programs has led to the formation of similar groups for teenage girls who are the daughters of backstretch workers. These groups are also member self-sustaining with some 25 middle and high schoolage girls currently enrolled. It might seem to a casual observer of the work that goes on at the chaplaincy that all of the self-improvement help would end up stealing backstretch workers away from the horses and into other industries and occupations. Mrs. Chavez refutes that point saying, “we tell them ‘you don’t have to be a hot walker the rest of your life.’ You can be a foreman, assistant trainer, a trainer, a jockey’s agent. There are jobs on the front side, as we call it, in administration at the NYRA.” With a staff of eight, general manager Karen Chavez stays very busy raising the funds needed to run the chaplaincy. She must also handle the myriad of organizational details crossing her desk every day. But, the spiritual and emotional well-being of others also gets a major share of her attention at Saratoga Recreation Hall — and everywhere else. Alex Orr Jr. is a longtime horse racing writer.
Johnson said last Friday. “We feel unheard. We feel the public hearing and public comment was just for show. And we are rightly concerned for our well-being. The reality is there are too many unknowns.” Many who live in Moreau and the surrounding area, who showed up to the meeting with signs reading “Not Moreau” and “Save our Homes,” fear the plant could spark an environmental disaster like the one brought about by General Electric, which discharged toxic PCBs into the Hudson River forIndecades.thecase of Saratoga Biochar containsindustrialtruckedwasteRayconcern.PFAS,substances,polyfluoroalkylSolutions,oraretheCEOApysaidthethatwillbeintotheparkPFAS,
WILTON - On September The Wilton Town Wilton’s The exhibit and celebrates Wilton Wilton residents’ recollections and private collections help to explain: air raid drills, rationing, enemy aircraft observation and the town wide scrap metal drive. A significant contribution to the new exhibit was made by Jeff Baker, owner of Winslow’s Restaurant. For over 50 years, Jeff’s family has operated the restaurant begun by Harold and Tessie Clute, Jeff’s grandparents. For the exhibit, Jeff has provided his grandfather’s 1943 day journal, dog tags, military ribbon and small government issued travel Bible. Harold Clute was one of eight children. He enlisted when General Eisenhower announced the surrender of Italy. Harold sailed the dangerous Atlantic Ocean and wrote about the presence of German submarines. He landed in hot and arid North Africa and was later sent to Italy as a military policeman. Much of what Harold wrote about was his wish to hear from family members and spend time with his wife and very youngLikedaughter.manyveterans of Please see EXHIBIT 6
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there were Tuesday and Thursday dances at the bargain price of ten cents, with Whitbeck’s Novelty Orchestra performing and, as the ad said, you could get there by way of “the Schenectady Railway Direct to the Park.” Obviously, the park was a good business decision for the company, too! In fact, the Street Railway Journal estimated that, in 1908, the park attracted 75,000-100,000 people and it was not unusual to have 3000 visitors on a typical Sunday. Very popular place. But, as the Schenectady Railway Company found out, running an amusement park was not an easy task. In 1927, the company decided to sell the land and get out of the amusement park business. Lots were sold until the 1950s by the Forest Park Association when the last ones passed on to new owners. The lake became primarily a residential haven for summer visitors and, as time went on, for year-round homeowners.But,Forest Park has remnants. The inn and the dining hall still exist, now as private homes. There are small reminders in trees and on buildings of the old amusement park days as well as one of the original outhouses which still stands. The building where Our Lady of Grace Church first held Catholic services for the Ballston Lake region was demolished but we know its location and its significance to the church community of the area. These “blasts from the past” are still visible and will be pointed out on a (sold out) tour of the grounds of Forest Park to be conducted on August 31.
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Saratoga County History Forest Park Amusement Park Submitted by Rick Reynolds Rick Reynolds has been the Ballston Town Historian since 2004. He is a retired social studies teacher at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Middle school and is the author of the book “From Wilderness to Community: The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. Rick can be reached at rreynolds@townofballstonny.orgOnNovember 15, 1927, a civil engineer named R.E. Weber created a map that showed the boundaries of the then-famous Forest Park Amusement Park in Ballston Lake. The map was drawn so as to facilitate the sale of the entire property and make the area into individual parcels that people could buy. Thus ended the almost 25-year history of one of the most famous amusement parks in Saratoga County and began the process of opening up a large section of Ballston Lake to residential development.Ithadallstarted when the trolleys started running from Schenectady to Saratoga Springs and the owner of those trolleys, the Schenectady Railway Company, decided it was a good time to create a place of amusement for its employees. A trolley ride from Schenectady to Ballston Lake cost about $1.40 or less in the early days of the twentieth century and took only about 1 hour. This was by far the fastest way for people to get to Ballston Lake than ever before and the people of Schenectady were anxious to use the trolley to get there. The Railway Company, feeding on the desire of people at the time to pursue some leisure time activities, built a park, Forest Park, to satisfy those needs. A sign on the current-day bike path which sits in the path of the former trolley tracks rightly tell what it offered: “….. Forest Park, which was opened in 1904 by the Schenectady Railroad [sic] Company. Cottage or camp life, restful recreation, good boating and fishing, Sunday concerts, picnic grounds, dance pavilion, merry-go-round and a good room at the Inn.” The all-inclusive “resort” (of sorts) catered to the city slickers who wanted to get away from it all and travel out into the country, but it also provided a place of great entertainment and fun for the locals in the Ballston Lake region. Ice cream stands and other foods, boat trips out on the lake, trying to grab the brass ring on the merry-go-round ride, and swimming in the “crib,” a structure with a bottom and sides built so that people would not drown in the lake which was very deep in this section. Women would come dressed in their Victorian finery, especially when there were dances at the “casino.” (Of course, all women at that time had to wear far less revealing swimwear than women wear nowadays.) Boating out into the lake to then stop and have an alcoholic drink was one of the highlights of a visit to the park. It was only twenty-five cents for a ride on the Comanche or another of the many watercraft that would transport you on the lake. That is, until Prohibition hit and then the drinking had to end! The merry-go-round was one of a kind. Its handmade wooden horses each weighed about 300 pounds. Grabbing the high-hanging brass ring dangling from the upper part of the ride would net you a free ride (worth all of 5 cents!) if you showed the attendant that you had secured one. Wonder how many people actually grabbed those rings? That merry-go-round now sits in Congress Park in Saratoga, minus the original horses which became lost somewhere over time. Staying overnight at that time in history was a real treat especially for those who were not, by the standards of the time, wealthy. But, at Forest Park, you could rent a room in the Inn (the building still stands today!) or rent one of the many cottages that dotted the southern end of the lake. Of course, if your cottage was on the east side of the lake, opposite where the attractions were, you had to cross the “causeway,” a wooden bridge that connected the two sides of the lake and traversed the swampy area at the southern end of the lake. You can, today, still see where that causeway was located.News articles described many parties and events being held there. The Salvation Army used Forest Park as a “gathering place for poor mothers and children” in August, 1915. The
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SARATOGA - Come join the Cub Scouts and families of Pack 4016 for a night of fun. Our Open House will be on Thursday, September 15th from 6-7:30pm at the East Side Recreation Center (northeast corner on Lake Ave.). All youth in grades K-5 are invited to enjoy some Scout games and learn more about Cub Scouts. While the school year is just starting, the Scouting year never ends. From summer outdoor activities to racing cars at a January Pinewood Derby, elementary grade Cub Scouts (boys and girls) have year-round fun with friends while learning a wide range of skills. Contact John Koch (saratogascouter@kochny.com) for more information.
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Miller’s Backyard BBQ Dinner at the Saratoga County History Center BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru serving Miller’s Backyard BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork dinners to go on Friday, September 16 from 3pm to 6pm at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, “FundraisingNY. is important to support our mission to preserve and share the diverse histories of Saratoga County,” explains Trustee Donna Dardaris. “We are excited to work for the first time with Saratoga County-based Miller’s Backyard BBQ, who are Eight Time Grand Champions on the pro circuit.” Dinners are $15 each. Chicken dinners will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and cornbread. Pulled Pork dinners will include 1/2 lb Pulled Pork with baked potato, cornbread, and 4 oz coleslaw. In addition, cheesy and delicious Mac and Cheese sides are available for $5. This is take-out only. Please 518-885-4000.um.orgdonna@brooksidemuse-day.dinnersayour(518)yard-barbecue/org/event/millers-back-https://brooksidemuseum.visitorcall885-4000toreservemeal.TherewillbelimitednumberofextraavailableontheQuestions?Contactorphone
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SARATOGA - Tuesday, September 13, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Membership information at 518.587.5356.
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SARATOGA - The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), Court McLaughlin #422, will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 6th at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members are welcome to gather for the Rosary at 5:45 pm followed by social time. Our meeting will begin at 6:30pm. Through CDA we share our talents and gifts and work with other Catholic women who share faith and similar values. We welcome those interested in giving us a look. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Regent, Lucille Koch at 516-319-4577. Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge 161 Hosts Baked Ham Dinner For Curbside Pick Up
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The Music Man’ Auditions MALTA - Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces Auditions on Sunday, September 11 and Monday September 12 for a December production of ‘THE MUSIC MAN’ at the Malta Community Center, produced by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only. Auditioning kids (ages 7 and up), teen and adult actors, singers and dancers. Especially needed are singers that can sing harmony. This show will also include some featured dancers. Contact Elyse Young at dackFoundationFoundries/TownSponsorsforaudition4411ta-town.orgtheater@mal-or(518)899-x305torequestanappointmentoradditionalinformation.todate:GlobalofMaltaandAdiron-TrustCompany. 16 Saratoga Avenue, Corinth, NY with Parking behind the firehouse. Our menu is Scrambled Eggs, Home Fires w/Onions, Bacon, Patties, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Gravy w/Biscuits, Fruit, Danish, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Juice Water. We also have Strawberry Shortcake w/ WhipDonationCream.Adults $10.00, Children under 12 $5.00, and Children under 5 Free. Enjoy a day off and let us cook your Breakfast for you.
Back-2-School Jam Hosted by the Frederick Allen Elks Lodge 609 SARATOGA - Sat., September 10 - 1:00pm-4:00pm 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY Come on by for a fun afternoon of gettin’ it ALL together for school!! FREE Backpacks • School Supplies • Haircuts • Styling Coupons • Arts & Crafts • Music • Karaoke • Dancing .. plus fun snacks and more!! For more information: www.frederickallenlodge.org/back-2-school-jam518-691-2499 The Corinth Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Will Host a Breakfast Buffet CORINTH - The Corinth Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be having their Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 8 to 11 at the Corinth Fire House,
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HUDSON FALLS - Adirondack Folk School has an exhibit of crafts by instructors, students and artists. The exhibit will be held in Hudson Falls through Oct. 12 and includes demonstrations by local artisans. Sandy Hill Arts Center , 214 Main Street , Hudson Falls, Tuesday, Sept. 6 - 10am-4pm Dennis Wilson-Chip Carving Saturday, Sept. 17 - 1am-4pm Judy Lloyd — materials and techniques for building a large, lit Fairy House. Saturday, Sept. 24 - 2pm-4pm Barbara Boughton- basket weaving techniques. Saturday, Oct. 1 - 12pm- 2pm Mark Swanberry- Coppersmithing Saturday, Oct. 1 - 12:30pm-2:30pm Frank Lagace- making a journey stick. There will also be a demonstration of wood turning by John Kingsley in front of the Center, in his tent. Date and timeIt’sTBA.possible that other demonstrations will be added.
BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church is seeking CRAFT ARTISTS AND VENDORS for their annual LORD’S ACRE FAIR on Friday, Sept 9 & Sat Sept 10, located outdoors on the church lawn at 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills, NY. A variety of crafts will be displayed together with food, games, used home goods, silent auctions and other church booths. A one day vendor fee is $40 or $60 for both days. For an application please call Paula at 518-399-7422 or the church 518-399-5144.at
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. This hike is scheduled for Friday September 9th beginning promptly at 8:30pm. This is a free program guided by an environmental educator. The following Moonlight Hike will take place on October 9th at 7:00pm. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve. org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at org.info@wiltonpreserve.
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SARATOGA - Tickets are now available to this year’s “Art with Heart & Hope” at PreservationUniversalHall.Now in its fourth year, “Art with Heart & Hope” is a pop-up exhibition and celebration of patients and caregivers who channel complex feelings into expressive creations, using their craft to cope with the many challenges of life with illness or disability. “Art with Heart & Hope” combines the healing power of art with the equally powerful component of storytelling. Works are displayed alongside written statements from the artists, who share the ways art helps them move beyond their personal battles with illness or disability. It is an evening full of inspiration, awareness, and community partnered with food, drink, live music, and exciting raffles. This year’s headlining sponsors include Vahanian and Associates and the Times Union. The event will take place on SeptemberThursday,8,2022 , from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Tickets can be purchased online at
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SARATOGASaturday, September 3 — Saturday Morning Social, presented by Julie and Co. Realty: Join Museum staff for complimentary coffee and donuts courtesy of Julie and Co. Realty, a special meet and greet with retired racehorse Frazil (winner of 20 races in New York and now a standout dressage competitor), a book reading with Maddy Zanetti and local celebrity Upset, and a handicapping seminar with Mike Beer of Daily Racing Form. Special thank you to Saratoga Spring Water for supplying this event and Equibase for the past performance of the day. Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Handicapping seminar, 10 a.m.). Cost: Free to attend.
WILTON - During the upcoming warmer season, the Preserve & Park will be hosting Campfire Chats! Scheduled for one Saturday evening a month, this new program will focus on chatting around the campfire! Each chat will involve discussions of local animal species and what is being done to support these populations. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa, s’mores, and cookies! A special Thank You to the Common Roots Foundation for making this program series possible.
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TONGANSEVOORT/WIL-Sunday, Sept 4th from 11:00 – 4:00 PM or SOLD OUT. Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert. Dinners $15.00 The Chapel is located at the intersection of RT 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd. For Take outs Call 518-792-2276.
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Campfire Chats’ Topic Schedule: September 17th, 6:00pm: Owls Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Our Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Public Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
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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 9th from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday, September 10th 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, beans and yummy desserts from 4:30 to 7pm or until we run out of chickens. Tickets will be $14.00 for adults and $7.00 for children’s meals or half chickens. Again, this year, all meals will be take-out. There will be picnic tables set up on the church grounds. Pre-Sale tickets will be available in the church office. The Free Pony Rides will return on Friday as well - with rides available from 4:30 to 7:00pm. A Reptile Experience will also be available on Friday from Noon till 6pm. Booths will include favorites such as the white elephant, linens, furniture, the Food Booth, toys, sporting equipment, tools 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. Donations for the fair will be accepted after Thursday, August 22nd until Sunday, September 4th. For more information don’t hesitate to call the church office at 518-399-5144 between the hours of 10 am to 2 pm.
CHARLTON - Charlton Freehold Fall Festival is Saturday, October 1st 9am-3pm and we are looking for Artisans and Vendors. If interested please contact Angela CharltonChurchhFreeholdSponsoredabsnyder21@gmail.com.atbyCharltonPresbyterian768CharltonRd.NY.
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the summer and fall months throughout Saratoga County. The tours will be offered bi-weekly from mid-July through the end of September on various days and times. “The tours will offer a unique opportunity to interact with several historians with a deep knowledge of the history of their communities,” said Jim Richmond, tour coordinator for the History Center. “The tours are designed to explore little-known areas of Saratoga County often overlooked by both residents and visitors.” Six visits are currently scheduled. Registration for the tours can be made two weeks in advance at the History Center
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Thursday, September 29, 1 pm – The Champlain Canal, Waterford. Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian. Meet at Lock 2 Park in Waterford. Distance 1.5 miles. Detailed information on individual visits, directions and parking will be available on the website and community event calendars prior to each visit. To accommodate walkers of all capacities, guided tours are planned over distances of 1 to 1.5 miles, mostly in flat terrain. To find out more, contact the History Center orginfo@brooksidemuseum.ator518-885-4000.
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SARATOGA - Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Registration at 7:45 AM, 9 AM Shotgun start, 4 man scramble, rain orCost:shine.$100 per golfer. To sign up or be a sponsor Call Greg White 518-5303037 or comgregg.white826@gmail.Email
CORINTH - The TriTown Seniors Group will be meeting, September 14, 2022 at the Corinth Grange #823, 351 Main Street, Corinth, NY. The building will be open at 4PM with Pot Luck at 5PM and meeting at 6PM. We will be signing up for our October 11, 2022 trip on the Lake George Steamboat Co, Lac du Saint Sacrement for the Luncheon Cruise. A bus will be available or you may drive yourselves. This is the last trip of the season.
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Ballston Spa, will host a Ham Dinner on Saturday, September 17th, from 4 to 6 pm. Menu includes Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Veggies, Apple Sauce, Roll & Butter, and Dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorders strongly encouraged. To order, email: 1149,gmail.comdinners2619@orcall518-885Sept 15th & 16th - 4 pm to 6pm. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.
HADLEY/LUZERNEWednesday, September 14, 2022 - 6:30 p.m. - Hadley Town Speaker:HallMaria. D.A. Williams, Author, Blogger and Local Historian While the people of the Adirondacks tended to either be loyalists or apathetic to either side, British General Burgoyne’s ventures leading his armies down from Canada quickly changed all that in 1777. In an effort to capture what we now know as New York State, Burgoyne’s defeat at Saratoga followed the series of raids throughout the region to interrupt supply lines and terrorize the people of the local community. These wilderness raids are the focus of Ms. Williams studies. She will reveal the gumption local populations had to defend their rights and freedoms. The Ballston Area Senior Citizens Will Hold a Flea Market
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SARATOGA COUNTY - The 25th Annual “Autumn Jewels” juried Art Show will be held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center from Oct. 3 - Nov.1, 2022 This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged and prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by September 19, 2022 . An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook. Pugs Invited to Party in Lake Luzerne
BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center will host a series of guided walking tours led by local historians during
gambling disorder. The event will be held rain or shine at the Shenantaha Creek Park (Pavilion A) in Ballston Spa/Malta. Our primary goal for this family friendly, fun run is to raise community awareness of problem gambling in NYS, along with co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns. We aim to shine a light on this hidden addiction (gambling) and proudly support those in recovery by sharing stories of hope. By educating others that help is available and running/walking together, we can encourage a healthier lifestyle to show others the many “pathways” to wellness. There will be information tables about community resources, music, games, and fun for the whole family. All are welcome to join us. To register for this free event visit:
BALLSTON SPA - In September 1972, Hollywood came to Ballston Spa when a production crew took over Front Street to film some scenes for the movie “The Way We Were,” which was set in the 1930s. Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand-and some local eventmaking.in(“extras”)--wereresidentsherepersonforthemovie-Learnaboutthisandtheexcitement it generated, as well as how it impacted the community. On September 24, at 3 pm, local historian David Fiske (author of Ballston Spa History Walkaround) will give a talk at The Real McCoy, located at 28 Washington Street. Afterward, those who want to can walk up to Front Street to see and hear about the two locations that appeared on screen. Event is free and open to the public.
SARATOGA - The Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) is excited to be celebrating 75 years of caring for the community’s children! To celebrate, there will be a fundraising event at The Saratoga Winery on Wednesday, September 21 at 6 pm . All proceeds from the event will go back to funding programs including the Back to School program, the Empty Stocking Project, camperships, collaborations with local agencies and social workers, and emergency and special needs. Tickets to the event can be found here: https:// www.saratogachildrenscommittee.org/event-details/75th-anniversary-celebration. The night will be filled with live music, food and wine, raffles, SCCC history, and much more Ballston Spa Elks Ham Dinner
BURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Women’s Club will hold the first meeting of the year at the Burnt Hills Methodist Church on Monday, September 12 , at 12:30 Larrypm.McArthur will present “Suiting Up: A Navy Jet Pilot’s Flight Gear.” A light lunch will precede the meeting at 12 noon. All are welcome. For more information contact Susan at 518-579-6984. Shine a Light on Problem Gambling –Fun AwarenessRun/WalkEvent
Saturday, September 17, 10am – Vischer Ferry Historic District. John Scherer, Clifton Park Town Historian. Meet at parking area at the end of Ferry Drive, Vischer Ferry. Distance 1.5 miles.
BALLSTON SPA - Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Takeout or Eat In Dinner - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street,
LAKE LUZERNE - This unique 23 Annual Halloween “Day Out for Pugs” is a family affair and will be held RAIN or SHINE on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 from 11-3 in the Col. Butler Lakeside Picnic Pavilion Park. (Across from the HL High School on Route 9N). 2022 theme is “It’s a Black and White Mardi Gras“ with multiple Pug and Pumpkin Decorating Contests and Awards. Admission, Registration and Parking is always FREE. Program with schedule to follow next week. Contact: Pam Morin, 696-7184 or by email pammorin@frontiernet.net
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dors for the event. It will be held at 310 Northline Road from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Indoor tables will be $30, and outdoor space will be $25. For more information or a contract, please contact area.seniors2@gmail.com.ballston.
BALLSTON SPA - Will resume on the first Wednesday of each month. At the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6:30 pm, the Jam start at 7:00 pm to 9:30Openpmto all musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegress. Come an enjoy the music and be part of the audienc Jack Broderson at 518-885-4229
CAPITAL DISTRICTOn Saturday, September 17, 2022 , from 10:30 am to 2 pm, the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) in partnership with its affiliate program, the Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center (NE PGRC) will be hosting our first ever “Shine a Light on Problem Gambling Recovery” One Mile Fun Run/Walk and Awareness Event, in honor of Recovery Month and all NYS families who may be negatively impacted by
CORINTH - Adrielle Lewis, of Corinth, NY, received the Elmira College Key Award for their academic and community leadership. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the EC Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.
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MOREAU CONTINUED FROM 1 the WWII era, Harold chose not to talk about combat. He did share with his grandson his experience riding a military motor cycle up Mt. Aetna. At that time, the volcano was active and Harold described the melted tires of the Thebike.four showcase exhibit will be available until De cember 6, the 80th anniversary of the dedication of the original WWII Military Honor Roll. In 1942, teachers, farmers and families pitched in to create a very success ful scrap drive. The proceeds from the drive paid for an honor roll which displayed the names of 86 servicemen ready to fight in either Europe or the Pacific. Today the town is able to acknowledge almost 200 WWII veterans on a new aluminum Armed Forces Honor Roll on Ballard Road. The Town Hall exhibit includes the town’s first air raid siren-- a wooden whistle, ration tokens, photographs including Millie Vincek,a WAC, and Lt. Commander Orra Phelps.Residents of Wilton will always honor those who have served.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, some heavy issues may be coming your way and you’ll need to work through them. This may be something that requires collaboration with others. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t try to force your way into a situation, Cancer. If things don’t happen organically, you’ll have to try another way or accept things aren’t meant to be.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s easy to get thrown for a loop when so many things are changing rapidly, Libra. Keep your eye on the prize and you will likely come through on the other side just fine.
Keep doing what you are doing if you are pleased, as you don’t have to change your colors to appeal to others.
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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, the way others see you isn’t who you really are.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the novel approach you’ll want to take regarding a situation this week may be met with some opposition. Don’t let that deter you from trying something innovative.
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Johnson said her citizens group, Not Moreau, will rally residents to reach out to DEC with hopes that the state agency will call a public hearing on the matter.
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TROY Catholic Central High School, class of 1972, is planning its 50th reunion to be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at Franklin Terrace, Troy, NY. If you are a class member and have not received an invitation, please send information to : magoo1954@ yahoo.com
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though there have been some big changes in your life of late, there is room for more modification. You simply have to go with the flow for the time being.
PHOTOS BY CHANDRA VEINO The 1920s Tudor home at 19 Elmhurst Ave., Rensselaer, has 1,464 square feet of living space.. his Tudor home in Rensselaer’s North End has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in its 1,464 square feet of living The brick of the exterior (and some interior) walls brings a warmth and sturdiness to the house, its quality bathroom.inandwindingstyleincludeClassiccentury-oldrepresentativewoodworkofitsage.touchestheTudor-frontdoor,staircaseclaw-footedtubthefirst-floor
This house would also appeal to someone tired of open concept; each room has its own walled space. Hardwood floors throughout, outside of the kitchen and bathrooms. Glass doors let in tons of light in the sun room. Two garage Rensselaerspaces.City School District. Taxes: $5,300. Listing price: $264,900. For more information contact Coldwell Banker Prime Properties agents Joan Rapp (518-331-2458) or Maria Decetise (518-879-7113). An open house is set for noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. —Sara Tracey The CEO has his own complaints, mainly that area residents are being misled. “They have been fed a constant stream of misinformation and in some cases outright lies from the leaders of (grass-roots group) Not Moreau and Clean Air Action Network,” Apy said. The approval comes with conditions, such as his com pany is expected to respond in seven days to a resident’s complaint of odor, comply with the town’s noise ordi nance and limit truck traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. “It’s common to have conditions with a project of this magnitude,” Apy said. “None of them were a surprise to us.”However, Clean Air Action’s founder Tracy Frisch scoffed at the conditions, saying the town is simply ask ing Saratoga Biochar to obey the law. Apy said his next hurdle is to complete the permit process with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and get building permits from the town for the facility that will cover 5.9 acres.
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Calling All Parents of Teens in the Ballston Spa School District BALLSTON SPA - Looking for Community Service Credit and Scholarships/Grants for College? Join the Ballston Spa Lions LEO Club (Leadership, Experience, Opportunity) to work on community service projects coordinated by Lions LEO Club members that directly benefits the communities of the Ballston Spa area. If interested please contact Greg or Olivia Winters for more information. Cell #: 518-879-5263 / Email: gbpgwin ters@gmail.com
HOROSCOPE Week Of September 4, 2022 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may need to carve out some alone time to get yourself centered again, Aries. Too many things have been pulling you in different directions lately. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Don’t feel the need to conform to what others expect from you, Taurus. You don’t have to fit into a mold. Figure out what works for you and go with it.
AQUARIUS –Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a sense of nervousness may have you acting without thinking things through. Team up with someone you trust to thoroughly vet ideas before diving in. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be careful what you say to others because you don’t know what that person will repeat. Avoid gossip at all costs. SEPTEMBERBIRTHDAYS4 Singer
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SAGITTARIUS –Nov 23/Dec 21 Reevaluate your priorities this week, Sagittarius. You don’t need the best or the biggest to be happy. Focus on your health and the little things instead.
LATHAM - Calvary United Methodist Church, Latham, will hold an Electronics and Metals recycling event on Saturday, October 1, 2022 , 9 am to noon. In formation and costs: www.calvaryumclatham.org. Look under What’s Happening - Upcoming Events. CCHS Class of 1972 - 50th Reunion
CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20 This is the week to focus on nourishing your spiritual self, Capricorn. If you are religious, attend a service or volunteer for your house of worship; otherwise, meditate at home.
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CLIFTON PARK - Alateen is for young adults (10-18) whose lives are being affected by someone’s drinking. A new group is forming at St. Edward the Confessor 569 Clifton Park Ctr Rd, 4 pm each Sunday. The meetings are a time for sharing with other young people and learning that they are not alone. Friendships are formed and life becomes manageable. A reminder that Al-anon continues to meet at the same time and location on Sunday. There is also an Al-anon meeting each Wednesday, 6 pm at St. Mary’s Church, Crescent, 86 Church Hill Road. Any questions may be directed to: cmc.afg.123@gmail.com
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Ballston Area Seniors Chorus is Looking for a Piano Player BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Area Seniors Chorus is looking for a piano player to help us with rehearsals and concerts. We meet on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. in Ballston Spa, NY We are looking for new members who enjoy sing. Do come and join us. Please call Alison Bodle at 518-288-3565 if you are interested, and for more information.
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PORTERS CORNERS - 512 Allen Road is participating in the Greenfield Townwide Yard Sale and we invite area residents to set up your tables and sale items in our yard FOR FREE! We have a very visible and busy location and attract many buyers. Set up is on Friday, September 9 at 8am and we will “Open for Business” as soon as setup is complete. Our sale hours will be 9am to 3pm on Friday and Saturday and you can also sell on Sunday. Hotdogs, chips and cold beverages will be for available forAnysale.questions, please call Jane Decoteau at 518-893-2289
SARATOGA COUNTY - September 10 &11 from 9AM to 4PM, rain or shine..numerous sales throughout the Town of Greenfield Center( including Greenfield Center, Porters Corners, and Middle Grove- Saratoga County NewTonsYork).ofstuff to browse and buy at numerous garage sales located throughout the tri- village area! Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning September 10th at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Offices at Middle Grove Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lion’s Information/Silent Auction Tent.
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UNSEASONED FIREWOOD 7 (+/-) cord load, cut, split & delivered. $1260. Call for area discount. Smaller loads avail. 518-692-2109
LOCAL FIRST | SARATOGA NORTH SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | PAGE 7 EARN EXTRA CASH! $250 PAID AFTER 30 DAYS AND AFTER 60 DAYS BECOME A TIMES UNION CARRIER ★ $500 STAY-ON BONUS! ★ CONTACT US TIMESUNION.COM/CARRIERSTODAY!OR(518) 454-5689 Through Hearst’s vast network, I have the resources necessary to excel in my career. A HEARST COMPANY SARAH BUCK Marketing & Data Analyst JOIN A COMPANY AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION WHO INFORMS, INSPIRES AND IS EVER EVOLVING. JOIN US AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. SCAN THE CODE AND APPLY TODAY AEP is looking for a full time Warehouse/Production Worker Starting rate is $18.50/hour –with benefits. Please call Drew Tomis 518-696-9900 ext. Warehouse/Productiondtomis@aepcolloids.com12StaffNeeded AEP Colloids is a food and pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer located in the Adirondack State Park – Hadley, NY. Working with companies all over the world, AEP has a busy warehousing and production environment expanding to meet the everincreasing demand. Coming to work for AEP Colloids will bring you into a small, laid back team that value’s everyone’s opinion equally. Work – life balance is important, and management makes accommodations to ensure staff come to work comfortable being themselves. If you are a hard worker who wants to learn, earn a fair wage, and be respected in the workplace, AEP is the home for you.
Elks Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Indoor Craft & Garage Sale
SARATOGA WINDOWS AND DOORS LLC We install new windows and doors. Over 20 years experience. Call for a free estimate. (518) 522-9574. www. saratogawindowsanddoors. com
MASONRY & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION HIGGINS BUILDERS New installations & old restorations. Booking for Fall. Call John (518) 269-6804
SARATOGA - WILTON - Sunday, September 25 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 their monthly sale. 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, food treats, body lotions, 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. Next sale dates are October 23, November 13 and 17. An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15; call Debbie at (518) 885-6506 or table(s).mationfordozolins@nycap.rr.comanapplication,infor-ortosignupfora
Greenfield Center 27th Annual Town Wide Garage Sale
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CASH FOR METAL/CARS We buy farm equip., metal, cars. We have the equip. to take care of big jobs. Highest prices paid. Demolition. Towing & transport avail. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-3369
C.L HOME IMPROVEMENTS Taking care of all your window and remodeling needs. Neat & dependable. Fully ins. Free est. Rich (518) 528-7173
Camp Wood / Cooking Wood Exit 15N.com Lou "The Wood Guy" Rt. 50, Wilton. 24/7
LAKE LUZRNE - The Ambassador Program of the Lake Luzerne Heri tage District has entered its 8th year of greeting visitors and friends to the historic buildings in down town Lake Luzerne; the Rockwell-Harmon Visitor Center, the Gailey Hill one-room school house and the Pagenstecher Pulp Mill. All sites will be open with consistent hours and days. Thursdays - Satur days between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sundays 12-3PM. Participating in the Heritage Ambassador
QUEENSBURY - 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at Onei da Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury, N.Y. Rev. Mark Bailey wel comes the public to attend this free concert. Paul presents his music ministry with 518-330-6439.event,aboutForwww.paulgibbsmusic.com.defense.com/v3/__http://hisaboutartists.featuringHour;ofPaulerartists,inspirationalfeaturinganofsongs.gospelcontemporary,traditional,southernandinspirationalGibbsisco-founderNoteSpireMusicLLC;internetradiostationmusicfromindependentincludingonGaithHomecomingRadio.isalsohostproducerTheJesscottMusicaweeklypodcastChristianmusicFormoreinformationPaul’smusic,visitwebsiteathttps://urlmoreinformationtheSept.18eveningcall518-796-2895or
BALLSTON SPASeptember 24th 2022 , 5209am-3pmGeyser Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Great for the whole family!
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BALLSTON/MILTON - BASC Inc. If you are 55+ a resident of Saratoga County. Looking to meet active seniors check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Activities and programs include Festive Dinners, Dances with live band, Bus Trips, Weekly Lun cheons, Exercise classes, Chorus, Crafts, and Pickin’ sessions.Stopin the Milton Community Center any Thursday 10:00 am—11:45 am to Yearly,join.(Jan. 1—Dec. 31, 2022) membership fee is $ 10.00 to join. Visit Seniors.Facebookmiltonseniors.comwww.ballstonorBallstonArea Knights Columbusof 246 Host Bingo
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the Ballston Spa Lions Club, you are invited to the next membership meet ing which will be held on Wed., Sept. 7 at 6:00 at The Irons Edge, Ballston Spa Country Club, 1366 Amsterdam Road/Rt 67, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Cen ter, 310 Northline Rd. ev ery Thursday at 10:00am To play cards, use the craft & pool rooms or just socialize.Lunchis at 12:00 noon. The Saratoga County Dept. of Aging & Youth is serving at the Center a Congregate Meals, Monday –Friday at 12:00 noon—1:00 pm. Reservation are required the day before your meal, call 12:00---LunchThursdaysMonthFirstQuilting12:30Room9:00---12:00—SeniorWednesdays1:00---4:00pm---Mahjong10:00am---12:00---CraftsTuesdays11:15am---12:00---Exercise10:00---11:00am---Chorus9:00Mondaysactivitiesinformationteatheeverychoice.bringinMembersAt518-884-0163.lunchtheBASCmayparticipateCongregateMealsORyourownlunch,yourWewillhavepizzathirdThursdayofmonth.Coffeeandhotwaterforwillbeavailable.Newonweekly---12:00---TablePoolCraftpm---3:00pm---WednesdayofeachPickin’s6:30pm-9:30pm&Gener
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PAGE 8 | SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 LOCAL FIRST | SARATOGA NORTH Seniors Love Glen Eddy! Call (518) 348-5727 to schedule your tour! Make Your Move to Niskayuna’s Premier Senior Living Community! • Maintenance-Free Living • Life-Enriching Activities • Chef-Prepared Meals • Luxury Amenities & Services Independent Living • Enriched Housing • Respite Care 1 Glen Eddy Drive, Niskayuna • (518) 280-8368 • GlenEddy.com Opportunity to Serve the Ballston Spa Area Community BALLSTON SPA - Do you have the desire to sup port your community or to give back to the communi ty in some way? The motto of the Ballston Spa Lions Club is ‘We Serve.’ One way the club puts this mot to into action is by making direct monetary contri butions to local organiza tions like Cornell Cooper ative Extension Saratoga, Give A Child Christmas, Lions Eye Bank, NE Association of the Blind, Saratoga County Histor ical Society (Brookside), and the Prevention Coun cil. In addition, individual Lions volunteer their time in community services like the local food banks, summer lunch programs for kids, and village beauti fication projects. If you are interested in volunteering to serve the Ballston Spa community in any of these programs, or if you are interested in joining the Ballston Spa Lions Club, contact Lion Mike Yates by phone (518-885-6665) or myates01@nycap.rr.comemail: . If you are interested in supporting the Lions Club, but are unable to join at this time, you can do so by participating in the club’s primary fund-raising proj ects: Saratoga County Fair parking and the food con cession at the Concerts in the Lions Club Music Park on Front Street. To sign up to volunteer for County Fair parking, contact Lion Ed Moore, President of the Ballston Spa Lions Club by phone (518-852-3246) or by email: lionedhersh@gmail.com496-6162)EdMusicthenycap.rr.comemoore4@TovolunteertohelpatfoodconcessionatthePark,contactLionHershbyphone(518-orbyemail:Tofindoutmoreabout
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SARATOGA - The 2022 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is proud to announce this year’s dates and builders. Celebrating 26 years of exceptional homes, this annual tradition will be presented over four beau tiful fall days on October 8-9 and October 15-16 We have a spectacular line-up of 8 locations from our region’s finest builders for the areas premiere new home tour event. Over the past 25 years, this community event has contributed over $1.4 MIL LION dollars to our two local charities. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga forFollowgashowcaseofhomes.com.pleaseShowcasetailsshabitat.org.CountiesWarrenofHabitatwww.rtsaratoga.orgCountyandforHumanityNorthernSaratoga,andWashingtonwww.glensfallFormoredeonthe2022SaratogaofHomesevent,visitwww.saratousonFACEBOOKalltheupdates!
SARATOGA - KOC Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30, the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30, games go on sale at 6:00, and the first game starts at 7:00. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.
SARATOGA - Tuesday, September 27, 7pm –The Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 East Congress Street, Saratoga Springs,StartingN.Y.in 1914, the
Feast of St. Michael was celebrated in late Septem ber in Saratoga Springs’ Dublin neighborhood, which had started as an Irish enclave, then became home to Italian immigrants and African Americans, among others, and is now known as the Beekman Street Arts District.Asthe statue of Saint Michael was paraded down Beekman Street, people pinned money to him, which benefited the Principessa Elena Society, a community resource for newly arrived Americans that still exists today in the neighborhood. The “Festa” grew into a widely beloved celebration that embraced live music, plentiful cui sine at Dublin’s numerous Italian restaurants, and even fireworks on the outskirts of town. It ended in the 1970s, but was then revived annually from 1997 to 2001. The presentation is based on those interviews and includes priceless public and family photos ranging from the 1920s to the 1990s, and newspaper clippings going back to 1914. Join us as we revisit and discuss this tradition that was so important to the neighborhood, and to the people of Saratoga Springs.Presenter Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Saratoga Springs City Historian since 2003 and lifelong Saratogian with roots in the Dublin neighborhood. ***This event is free and open to the public.*** Milton FallAuxiliaryEaglesHarvestFestival
Ballston Area Senior Citizens Activities
