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Empty Stocking Project Begins SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Children’s Committee is a nonprofit organization that helps children and families in Saratoga County. The Empty Stocking Project provides holiday gifts and necessities to about 900 children and teens each year. Generous people and organizations sponsor a child by purchasing gifts

from the child’s “wish list”. If you are willing to sponsor a child or for more information please call Kathy Kelly at 399-6629 or go to our website www.saratogachildrenscommittee.org. Cash donations are always appreciated and may be sent to The Saratoga County Children’s Committee, P.O. Box 1254, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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Crossroads Center for Children Announces 2021 “Dare to Be Different Gala” to be Held on October 23 CAPITAL DISTRICT – Tickets are now on sale for Crossroads Center for Children’s 2021, “Dare to Be Different Gala, a night of celebration in support of Crossroads programs for children in the Capital District (or Northeastern New York). This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, October 23, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Terrace at Waters Edge in Glenville. Each year at the Gala, Crossroads Center for Children chooses to honor someone with the “Connecting the Community Award” in gratitude for their help over the past year, which is always a meaningful and challenging review, as the center truly appreciates the contribution of everyone

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in the Crossroads community. This year, both Capital District Physicians Health Plan, (CDPHP) and the CAP COM Community Foundation were chosen. “This year, though, we have two honorees, and both were easy selections for their assistance not only to Crossroads but to others in our community” said Young. In fact, that is the nature of this award – “Connecting the Community Award”. Heather Morrison from Spectrum News 9 will serve as Emcee throughout the evening’s presentation again this year, and LeGrande Serras will again serve as live auctioneer. Gem Behind The Mic will add a special song to the festivities. Students come to Crossroads for the applied behavior analysis and specialized services that Crossroads provides in the school and clinic. Any school district or county may refer students and the organization has worked

with up to 30 school districts and 10 counties surrounding the center, located in Rotterdam. In the 2020-21 school year, Crossroads Center for Children served schoolage children from the following school districts in the greater Capital Region: Greenbush, Fonda Fultonville, Ft. Plaine, Gloversville, Greenville, Guilderland, Hoosic Valley, Menands, Mechanicville, Niskayuna, N. Colonie, Oppenheim-Ephratah, Schenectady, Shenendehowa, Troy, and Watervliet. Preschool students from the following counties were also served: Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady. All proceeds from this event will bring vital funds and support to Crossroads Center for Children’s programs and services. Find ticket registration, other opportunities to get involved, and more information here : http:// crossroadcenter.org/crossroads-gala-2021/

Local Art Show and Fundraiser Showcases Patients and Caregivers SARATOGA SPRINGS - Tickets are now available to this year’s “Art with Heart & Hope” at Universal Preservation Hall. Now in its third year, “Art with Heart & Hope” is a pop-up exhibition, fundraiser, 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 lots of exciting raffles. This year’s major sponsors include Fingerpaint, Times Union, and Vanahian & Associates Financial Planning Inc. The event will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Tickets can be purchased online at BeyondMyBattle.org/ tickets for $48 or at the door for $50. All proceeds benefit Beyond My Battle, a Saratoga-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people reduce the stress of serious illness, rare disease, and disability. To learn more about BMB, visit BeyondMyBattle.org.

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Catholic Charities Announces Dates for 2021 Saratoga Festival of Trees Event! SARATOGA SPRINGS - Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to mark their calendars for the 26th annual holiday event fundraiser – The Festival of Trees, on Wednesday, December 1 through Sunday, December 5 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The Festival will showcase beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the programs of Catholic Charities in the tri-county region. Because so many hands go into the making of the festival, this year the Catholic Charities organization is extending an early call to the community for tree sponsors, decorators and event volunteers. Each year over 300 volunteers donate their time and talents to ensure the Festival’s success. Their support helps to raise funds to enable services provided to over 5000 individuals each year. The local community has, for 25 years, generously supported this wondrous holiday event, and the staff and Board are once again counting on their assistance to ensure Festival 2021’s success. Founded in 1975, Catholic Charities has provided a wide array of services to tri-county residents regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable. Details for the year’s Festival will be available in early September. For more information, call 518-587-5000.

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Tribute to a four-legged ofﬁcer Jupiter, who patrolled with Saratoga Springs police, dies at age 26 ByLINE: KATHLEEN MOORE

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Jo Jo Geronimo couldn't race well enough for a career at the Saratoga harness track. But his sheer presence could bring a mob of drunken fighters to a halt. Jo Jo became Jupiter in 2003, and for more than 12 years he patrolled downtown Saratoga Springs and controlled after-midnight crowds. He died last week of natural causes at age 26. His retirement was colored by a dedication and love that eclipsed his police work. One of the officers who rode him, Aaron Moore, adopted him. And when Moore could no longer care for him, he found a neighbor who could. It was a labor of love for a special horse. "He was fantastic. He was one of the best," Moore said. "He was such an intelligent horse." Jupiter is one of the reasons why Saratoga Springs still has a mounted division. When Jupiter joined the force, horses in the city were still largely a public relations tool.

Then one night a large fight broke out outside a bar downtown. Police tried to break it up, but the drunken fighters wouldn't stop. Officer Glenn Barrett galloped through the crowd on Jupiter, bending down to lift two of them into the air to remove them from the fight. One person told Barrett that he was so shocked to see a horse above him that he just held still and did whatever Barrett told him to do. "It's phenomenal crowd control," Barrett said. "Having a horse is like having an extra five officers on the ground. If I'm on Caroline Street I can almost see things before they occur and I just ride up there. People get the opportunity to just walk away." With a horse, the officer is about 11 feet tall. "It's a presence," Barrett said. Jupiter joined the force before he knew how to carry a human on his back. He had never been broken to a saddle -- he had raced pulling a sulky, a small cart. He won three races before persistent tendon issues ended his racing career. In police training, he was paired with Bar-

All in the family Horses, garlic common bonds for Saratoga clan ByLINE: PAM ABRAMS

Have you heard the one about the horse trainer-turned-garlic farmer who describes himself as an amateur ornithologist? There's no punchline, but the guy with the unique resumé does have a good story to tell. I first began to hear it when I met Bill Higgins at The Brook Tavern in Saratoga Springs a few years back. From the barstool next to us, Bill told my husband, Paul, about his twin passions: horse racing and garlic. "Meet my wife!" Paul said, and as a racing fan and all-around foodie, I

was charmed to make his acquaintance. Turns out Bill charms most people he meets, and in a genuine way. He's smart (Cornell grad), humble (ask anyone who knows him) and full of racetrack tales going back to his days as an exercise rider, including one morning when he found himself breezing a horse next to legendary jockey Willie Shoemaker. "That was surreal," he said. "I couldn't believe I looked into the face of Willie Shoemaker!" Bill married a fellow exercise rider. They had two children, Erinn and Max, and settled in Saratoga. For many years Bill worked on Saratoga's backstretch, training horses for Allen Jerkins, who was his friend as well as his

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Saratoga County 4-H Chicken BBQ SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County 4-H is at it again! On Saturday, October 9th, the 4-H is hosting their final Chicken BBQ of 2021. Dinner tickets cost only $14 and include ½ a Chicken cooked with the world-famous Cornell recipe, a baked potato and all the fixings; coleslaw, dinner roll, a delicious

slice of Smith’s Apple Pie, and a bottle of water. All proceeds will benefit the “Lead the Legacy” Capital Campaign. Don’t wait to call or go online to order. Tickets are still available. Visit http://ccesaratoga. org/events/2021/10/09/4h-chicken-bbq or call 518-885-8995 to make a reservation. All methods of payment are accepted. Checks should be made payable to CCE Saratoga. This is a Drive-Thru event

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Registration Open for 105th Anniversary Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning: TROY - Officials at the Troy Turkey Trot, presented by Pioneer, have opened registration for the event’s 105th anniversary on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, Nov. 25) at TroyTurkeyTrot.com. A signature event of the Collar City’s holiday festivities, the Trot begins at 8 a.m. with the Capital Region’s only Thanksgiving Day 10K. The 10K course will close at 9:30 a.m. to facilitate the start of the Grade School Mile and Turkey Walk at 9:30 a.m. The shorter 5K distance kicks off at 10 a.m. Both the 10K and 5K feature “out and back” course configurations which start at 4th and Fulton Streets and finish at River Street’s Monument Square. Family members are invited to show their support by cheering on loved ones. Besides offering a welcome return to in-person racing, this year’s Trot will again feature a virtual option for those concerned about being around others or who plan to be away. Virtual participants will use a custom mobile app,

which allows them to race with others, real time, regardless of their location. Last year, 14 other Troy communities across the nation, including elected officials from Troy, Kan., Troy, Mich. and Troy, Ill. took advantage of the app during the event’s three-day virtual running window. Free event parking is available at a number of Front and River Street parking lots. A comprehensive map of Troy parking lots can be found at troyny.gov/parking. For more information or to register, visit TroyTurkeyTrot.com.

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts CAPITAL DISTRICT - In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn

about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.

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cultures from around the world that have made their way to New York and have taken their own place in the state's culture. "We want people to receive recognition," McHale said. "They probably already have recognition within their own communities. But we feel it's important to show the diversity that's been the Capital Region welcomed and they see themselves represented." Efthemios (Altin) Stoja is an iconographer who specializes in the Macedonian style of Biblical iconography. Stoja was born and raised in Albania. Ethnically Greek, he was fascinated by the iconography he saw as a child in his father's village. At 19, he moved to Greece, studying for 12 years under iconograJianling Yue is a master of pher Tsuni Spilio. Chinese papercutting and a "The churches used to professor of Chinese language be like playgrounds for and culture at RPI. us," Stoja said. "They were ancient churches, four or five centuries old. And I saw the art there and thought to myself, I can do this." In 2006, he moved to Cohoes and has since called the Capital Region home. He has worked on the iconography at a number of local churches such as St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Albany and St. Nicholas Russian

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Capital Region Social Happenings October Event and Concert Series CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com. Friday Night Events at 7 pm – Picnic at noon at 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance. Open to the public. Inside seating is limited. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible.CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Call 518-4526883 for more information. Friday Night, October 8: Ann Parillo presents Stories, Stories and More Stories with audience participation. The fun starts at 7 pm. $5 pp. Sunday – October 10: DON “THE SOUL MAN” HYMAN returns to our stage to entertain us with music and stories from the

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The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Passing the Global Espionage Torch: How Britain Helped the US Expand its Eavesdropping Capabilities CAPITAL DISTRICT - This lecture shows how Britain passed the global espionage torch in communication intelligence to the United States. In 1945, British code breakers took a communication tour through the hot spots of the British Empire before ending up in Washington, DC. A colorful map was drawn depicting this jour-

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KWVA October Luncheon CAPITAL DISTRICT - The October luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans; Assoc., will be held at noon on Thurs., Oct. 21st at The Parting Glass on Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Hosts are Jean and Paul Nolan. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. Please call your reservation in to the Nolans at 518-893-3379 by Tues., Oct. 19th. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186. Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5. for all others.

History Center Publishes New Book: Saratoga County Stories SARATOGA COUNTY – The trustees, staff, and volunteers of the Saratoga County History Center, in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable, are thrilled to announce the publication of Saratoga County Stories. A collection of essays and articles from local historians, the book is aimed at the general public, and will delight readers of all ages with snapshots of the past and true tales of crime, heroism, and colorful personalities. Saratoga County Stories, which is slated for an October 2021 release, is a major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, and the product of over a year of writing and editing. Comprised of fifty-eight short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-whenand-why of Saratoga County history. Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.” Readers will be impressed with the

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - On Saturday October 9th 2021 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Fee: $35.00 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30.00 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at518-2863788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated & your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limit.

SARATOGA COUNTY - Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a group art show for members of SSAS at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, “A” Gallery, Moe Road, Clifton Park now through Oct. 25th. Twelve artists will display their works in mediums of oil, acrylic, pastels, mixed media, watercolor, acrylic on foil and colored pencils. The subjects covered stretch from abstract expressionism to realistic landscapes and a lot in between. Participating artists are Jack Morgan, Valerie Wolf, Kristine Kelly, Barbara Aldi, Karen Zimmers, Rita Helie, Roberta Moses, Joan Van Alphen, Carol Winterton, Diane Pollock, David Mayack and Barbara Buckly. Come in and view the exciting show with the talented artists from Clifton Park and neighboring towns.

CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Fort Orange Stamp Club of Albany, NY, founded in 1926 is proud to host our semi-annual Stamp, Cover, Postcard and Ephemera show on Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 10am-3pm, at the Colonie Recreation Center on Thunder Road, Colonie, NY, off of Route 5, just west of Northway exit 2. The show will feature fun for all: • Free hourly door prizes • Free stamp packets for youngsters • Stamp, cover, postcard, postal history and ephemera exhibits • Free appraisal of your paper collectibles (Did you inherit a stamp collection? Do you need to know the value of any paper ephemera that you might have around the house, including stamps, covers, postcards, postal history, etc.? Dealers will be available to give actual market values for these items at no charge.) • 20

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This Week in Saratoga County History George Herrick West & the (not so) Secret Law and Order League SARATOGA COUNTY - Submitted by Dave Waite September 30, 2021 - Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and has written many articles on upstate New York history. When not researching or playing with his cat Gus, he and his wife Beth seek solitude on remote ponds in the Adirondack wilderness. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

George Herrick West 1854-1936 Source: Saratoga County History Center

had to act as a private detective for the Secret Law and filed a citizen’s complaint requesting that an investigaOrder League.” tion be made to determine if the crime of keeping a gamThe Law and Order League responded by reminding bling establishment was being committed in Mechaneveryone that they had written Deputy Sheriff Houseicville. In their complaint, they alleged that gambling worth on numerous occasions over the previous year houses were “running full blast” on both Railroad Street informing him of the business places in Mechanicville and Park Avenue. with gambling machines, and two active gambling places By December of 1910 indictments had been brought in the village. Once they saw that Houseworth was not against Mechanicville residents William O’Rourke, willing to enforce the anti-gambling laws, they notified Barney Patrick, and Edward O’Neil. When the question the County Sheriff of the existing situation and asked for of whether “keeping a gambling house” was in the penal him to intervene. code, the cases were put over to the next court term. In On January 3, 1914, the Mechanicville Mercury reportresponse to this setback, Mr. West continued to press his ed that Deputy Sheriff Housworth was at risk of being case for social reform in Mechanicville, this time to the village trustees. It was his view that local police were fail- removed from his position as Deputy Sheriff. At risk also was his $65 a month job as a patrolman for the village of ing in their duty to prevent the sale of liquor to minors, Mechanicville. A week after the charges were brought gambling, and “profanity on the streets.” against Houseworth, Saratoga Sheriff Clarence L. GripIn the March 1911 term of the Saratoga County Court, pin sent deputies to Mechanicville to shut down the placthe cases against O’Rourke, Patrick & O’Neil for keeping a gambling house finally came before a judge. As the trial es that were alleged to be involved in gambling. Though no charges were filed against these establishments, their proceeded, witness after witness was called, but when doors were closed to business and the gambling manone could recall when they played poker at these estabchines removed. lishments, all the cases were quickly dismissed. The Secret Law and Order League’s successful That same year, efforts to halt gambling across the campaign against gambling in Mechanicville was the state were in full swing, with one of the most sweeping last time any of their activities were reported in local changes when the New York State Legislature outlawed newspapers. George Herrick West continued to work on the placing and recording of bets, effectively shutting social reform as superintendent of the New York Civil down all horse racing in the state. League’s Law and Order Department in Albany, New Possibly due to the strong anti-gambling push across York. He passed away in 1936 at the age of 81 and is buried the state, the Secret Law and Order League again started in Ballston Spa Cemetery. investigations into gambling in Mechanicville. This time Sources: online newspaper archives of the Library the League focused on Deputy Sheriff Albert B. Houseof Congress and nyshistoricnewpapers.org; web sites: worth, bringing a charge of “repeated neglect of duty” politicalgraveyard.com and ancestry.com; The Reform against the officer in January of 1914. When interviewed Bulletin, vol. 1, no. 5, February 4, 1910, concerning the by the Mechanicville Mercury, Houseworth stated that Brackett-Whitney bill. the charges against him were for allowing violations of the Sunday laws forbidding the sale of liquor & NEVER CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS AGAIN OR WORRY ABOUT DANGEROUS ICICLES the playing of baseball, as well as allowing gambling establishments to flourTHROUGH OCTOBER 31st ish in the village. In his response, he said he was no longer the “goat for the * glided reformer and never supposed that a Deputy Sheriff of Saratoga County PROBLEM ALL GUTTER, HELMET & HEAT PRODUCTS

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Watch the Pins Fall at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Bowling Program SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is co-sponsoring a bowling program with Saratoga Strike Zone from Oct 12Nov 16. Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. A responsible adult age 21+ must accompany each participant. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Bowling for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions.

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The Next Generation Needs You Be A Mentor SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga Mentoring Program matches caring adults with children from challenging circumstances. Children range in age from 7 to 17 years. Mentors can make a profound difference in the life of a child. Studies show that young people with mentors have more positive outcomes in school and in the workplace. This in turn strengthens our community, our economy and our country. Mentors are screened and trained before working with a child. Mentors meet with their mentees once a week for about 2 hours. In order to develop trust and consistency, a 1 year commitment is required. For more information visit our website at www. saratogamentoring.org or call 518-581-1487. Saratoga Mentoring is a program of Catholic Charities.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK

233 Locust Grove Road, Greenfield

PHOTOS BY SOPHIA CONSTANTINE / ROOHAN REALTY

The design of the house is pulled from a variety of architectural styles.

he term “custom” is thrown around pretty liberally these days, and it’s often not appropriate. This house deserves the adjective — it was clearly built in keeping with the owner’s specific tastes. Built in 1998 on an acre 3.3 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs, the house has three floors and 4,680 square feet of living space. There are four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The main entrance opens into a dramatic hallway finished with cherry and stone. Stairs lead to the main living space and a deck off the second floor. There is a finished lower level with a full kitchen and an office, three stone fireplaces, an in-ground pool and a LEIGH treehouse in the woods. HORNBECK Saratoga Springs schools. Taxes: $13,944. HOUSE OF List price: $774,900. THE WEEK Contact listing agent Valerie Thompson of Roohan Realty at 518-421-7264. n If

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From top to bottom: one of three stone fireplaces; one of two kitchens; the entryway; one of four bedrooms. Above: an enclosed porch. At right: a deck extends off the second floor.

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football in college, earned his degree in sports administration, and spent his 20s working in sales for Under Armor and Nike. But while the kids were still young, Bill was thinking about the future. When his marriage ended, he bought a house on 10 acres of land just outside Saratoga with the intention of building the Saratoga Equine Lodge (he still has the LLC). He imagined it as a place for racehorses to rehab or rest when they needed 30 or 60 days off, as thoroughbreds in training often do. "He wanted to start the business so he'd have something to leave my sister and me," Max said. The location was perfect, just down the road from the Oklahoma Training Track, which Bill describes as one of the best in the country. But a funny thing happened on the way to the Equine Lodge. Remember the bit about amateur ornithology? Higgins had a habit of coming home from work at the barn and plowing his fields to unwind. Then he'd sit on the tractor and watch the birds feed. "You'd be surprised at all the birds you can see at sunset after you plow," he told me as we sat on his farm overlooking the fields now ready to plant this year's garlic. "After I bought the place but before I got around to building the horse lodge, I just plowed for the relaxation." And that's exactly where he was, up on his tractor in the field at twilight, when a horse owner named Jerome Brody stopped by one evening in the late 1990s. Brody, who owned Gallagher's Steakhouse in Manhattan, had driven upstate to watch his horse work out but missed Higgins at the track and drove out to his house instead to get a report. Brody had his restaurant manager with him that day, and they asked Bill what he was growing. "Nothing," he said. "I just like watching the birds feed." But the idea of planting something appealed to him. "My neighbor down the road grew pumpkins and corn, enough to pay his property taxes," Bill said. The restaurant manager introduced Bill to Vito Latilla, co-owner of the produce distributor Manhattan Fruit Exchange, who suggested Bill use his land to grow garlic, an arrangement that would benefit them both. "Vito told me, 'I'll buy as much garlic as you can grow,' and he was good to his word. Turns out the soil here is perfect for garlic -- nice and sandy," Bill said. His harvested the first garlic crop in 1999. Latilla remains a customer to this day.

If the seed, so to speak, was planted by racetrack and food-industry folks from New York City, Bill's garlic smarts were obtained upstate. He joined the Garlic Seed Foundation, an organization of people dedicated to the production and consumption of garlic. He apprenticed himself to Grace Reynolds, a garlic grower in Rennselear County, and worked for her for two years to learn everything he could. Garlic gets planted every October. One clove, planted 4 inches deep and 4 inches from its neighbor, produces a full head for harvesting in July.

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"At first," Bill said, "I just grew enough to replant," rotating the crops so that he never planted on the same acres two years in a row, a key to garlic growing success. (The Higgins farm has 6 acres in its rotation, where they grow approximately 20,000 pounds of German white hardneck garlic each year). Their company, Saratoga Garlic, aka the Equine Lodge that wasn't, has grown over the years from garlic farm to family-run production business with a line of aioli, introduced in 2001. The delicious, garlicky, mayonnaise-like sauce has become increasingly popular with home cooks and restaurant chefs alike. It's most often used as a spread on sandwiches or burgers, a dip for Belgian fries or a sauce for seafood, meat and plant-based dishes. Saratoga Garlic's basic aioli flavor, which the Higgins family calls Homestead, is their best-seller, but for the adventurous there's also the chile-infused Sambal, Wasabi & Horseradish, Curry, and Saffron. (See "Where to buy.") Some parents get lucky. Bill counts CONTINUED ON 19

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it generated, as well as how it impacted the community. After a talk by local historian David Fiske (author of Ballston Spa History Walkaround), those who like 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. Sunday, October 10, 2021, 3 pm at The Real McCoy at Ballston Spa, located at 28 Washington Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Takeout Meatloaf Dinner BALLSTON SPA - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, October 16th, from 4 to 6 pm. The menu will include Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetable, Roll, and Homemade Dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, place your order at 518-885-1149, October 14 & 15 from 4 to 6 pm or email dinners2619@gmail. com. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

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Hudson-Mohawk Search & Rescue is Looking for Volunteers to Join our Team CAPITAL DISTRICT If you enjoy being outdoors in the wilderness, working with others to help people, follow directions well and have a willingness to learn, then our SAR team might be for you! Prior knowledge is helpful, but definitely not required as we provide the training. Check out our website at: www.humsar.org for more information.

Save A Life Adopt Today! GLENS FALLS - North Shore Animal League America’s - Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. 115 Maple Street, Glens Falls. 518-409-8105. Like us: https://www.facebook. com/theanimalleagueadirondackregion/ Felines residing at the

adoption center have all been rescued from the local region. We are open Wed – Sat 12-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm. Stop by soon to meet your new best friend! For more information on adopting, donating, or to volunteer: Please call 518-409-8105 Or Email: adoptadk@animalleague. org

Tools for Mental Wellness at Healing Springs Recovery Center SARATOGA SPRINGS - First & Third Thursday of each month. Meeting at Healing Springs, 125 High Rock Ave. (Rear parking lot, blue awning). 518-3063048. Social distancing, all must wear masks. Check out our “Let’s Talk Mental Health - Above Ground Podcast” - www. abovegroundpodcast.net - Peers supporting mental health wellness. Email: peerwellness518@gmail. com

Police: Woman beat victim with cellphone Saratoga Springs incident results in robbery, assault charges ByLINE: LAUREN STANFORTH

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Four people were charged after police allege a group retaliated against another group they were arguing with earlier last Friday evening, hitting a woman repeatedly in the head with a cellphone, and assaulting others while stealing items from them in a downtown parking lot. The four charged with various robbery and assault charges in the incident, which happened around 3 a.m. Saturday, are in their late 20s to early 30s, and from Saratoga Springs, Hudson Falls, Rensselaer and Albany. Officers said they were called to the parking lot of 20 Lake Ave., which abuts the Caroline Street and Maple

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Food Pantry BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open each Wednesday from 9:30 to noon and serves all of Saratoga County. We are located at 101 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa.

HOROSCOPE

Week Of October 10, 2021

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 There may be a lot of visitors in your life lately, Aries. You might need to play host at work or at home. Keep the mood light and enjoy this chance to reconnect. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week you may be feeling a little on edge and you won’t be able to pinpoint why. Put yourself into quiet situations where you can unwind and decompress. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may need a break from the pressures of your life, especially if you’ve felt tired or strained lately. Too much focus on responsibilities can do that. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You have quite the gift of gab when you feel comfortable with someone, Cancer. Just be sure to come up for air and let the other party get a word in edgewise . LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, pay attention to psychic impressions this week as things that seem random may actually be telling you something. Don’t hesitate

Avenue intersection. Police said they discovered four victims, one man and three women, ages 20 to 26. One woman had cuts to her face and head after a suspect allegedly smashed her in the face with a cellphone. She was taken to Saratoga Hospital for treatment. Police said the two groups had "an exchange of words earlier in the night," but did not know each other before. Police said based on descriptions from the victims, the suspects were located a short time later on Woodlawn Avenue. The suspects also stole various items from the victims, police said. A 32-year-old Rensselaer woman faces the most serious charges of first-degree robbery and second-degree assault, for allegedly hitting the female victim in the face with a cell phone. lstanforth@timesunion.com518-454-5697

Clifton Park Senior/Singles CLIFTON PARK - A new beginning for single seniors 60+ yrs. young to start walking together and enjoy new opportunities for those who are vaccinated. Our adjacent neighbors are welcom, no charge, just friendly get togethers. contact: privatenurse48@gmail.com to lean on others for their interpretations. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may get a call from someone this week that catches you off guard. The conversation may prove inspiring and open doors to new opportunities. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may be quick to dismiss insights that come your way via a hunch or a feeling. You tend to value logic, but go with your gut on this. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have a plan and it includes new friends, a new attitude and a new location. It may take you a little while to achieve all of this, but remain patient and focused. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you love to experiment with new ideas and discover new people. You will be excited to find yourself in a burgeoning romance. Enjoy the ride. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, double-check all of the numbers in your budget because you want to be sure

you are accounting for every penny. This isn’t a time to estimate. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Confusing signs could be coming from friends or coworkers, Aquarius. Don’t be afraid to seek some clarity. Others will appreciate your honesty. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Communication is the name of the game this week, Pisces. It may come in the form of a speech, email or even a handwritten letter. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 10 Mario Lopez, TV Host (48) OCTOBER 11 Cardi B, Rapper (29) OCTOBER 12 Hugh Jackman, Actor (53) OCTOBER 13 Doc Rivers, Coach (60) OCTOBER 14 Usher, Singer (43) OCTOBER 15 Keyshia Cole, Singer (40) OCTOBER 16 Ruby Rose Turner, Actress (16)