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This Week in Saratoga County History Saratoga County Stories Published
Saratoga County Stories Publication Team: Bob Conner, Cindy Corbett, Isobel Connell, Lauren Roberts, Jim Richmond
SARATOGA COUNTY - The compilation of “Saratoga County Stories” began in the spring of 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, a time when we were all experiencing a major paradigm shift in our daily lives. Among many disruptions, the pandemic halted the activities and programs of libraries, historical societies, and museums, taking away an important aspect of socialization and learning. Stepping in to help fill that gap, the Saratoga County History Roundtable began weekly publication of articles on local history. They were written by “history buffs”, including municipal historians, independent historians, and people with a passion for history. It is to these authors that we owe a debt of gratitude for sharing their stories with us. 58 of those stories have now been compiled into a book that will be available for sale and signing beginning at Author Events at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Saturday, October 23 from 2-5 PM and at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park on Sunday, November7 from 2-4 PM. Several authors will speak at these events. The book can also be ordered online at https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/saratoga-county-stories/
Genealogy Day via Zoom SARATOGA COUNTY - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will offer a series of 4 genealogy talks in one day, Saturday, Oct. 16, featuring certified genealogist Margaret R. Fortier. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Lost in Translation: Deciphering Foreign Names, Places and Documents; 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Bay State (Massachusetts) Bonanza: Four Centuries of Vital Records; 1 to 2 p.m. An Identity Case Study; 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. French-Canadian Genealogy. Margaret is a Board-certified genealogical researcher, writer, and
lecturer. She specializes in French-Canadian and Italian-American research in New England. The cost of the conference is $15 for HH members and $25 for non-members. The $25 will include HH membership for 14 months. Members have access to the free monthly meeting programs, receive the bi-monthly newsletters that often include unpublished local records, and can share their family search names in a listing distributed annually. To receive a registration form and zoom link, call Ginny at 518-885-9309 or email bhumphre@nycap.rr.com
Southern Saratoga Art Society 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.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Vincent Ferraro says he was "born dead," passing through time and places as an almost lifeless figure without direction. He believed his actions were mundane, and fears of success haunted him -- until a thought so strong poured out of him with fervor. Ferraro was revived, no longer scared to step outside of convention and pursue what to him was unattainable. Being "born dead" became the seed he would plant, toil over and water until the fruits of his labor spouted out: Born Dead Clothing. "The name means that everyone is born dead until they find a will to fulfill their passion. And in that moment, their passion becomes their purpose," he said. Ferraro, an owner of the Saratoga-grown clothing line, champions a philosophy that people merely exist and don't live until they've uncovered what drives them. It's a doctrine he's abided by and diffused throughout the punk, skater, metal and hard-core communities in the Capital Region since launching his clothing line in 2016. Featuring tattoo and graffiti-inspired designs, the alternative streetwear apparel first emanated from the Saratoga punk roots Ferraro calls his own.
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Peppermint Pig ambles to Broadway Saratoga Candy Co. building to be razed for Adelphi expansion ByLINE: SHAYLA COLON
SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Candy Co., home of the Peppermint Pig and other decadent sweets, is parting with its longtime home on Washington Street and heading 32 steps around the corner to a new, temporary storefront at 353 Broadway come November. The candy shop has to move because the building where it is housed will soon be torn down to make way for an expanded Adelphi Hotel, according to Dawn Oesch, the shop's owner. "We are now in their way," Oesch said. "We're just this little store ... but they thought of us all along." The expansion, costing roughly $50 million, will tether The Adelphi Hotel to its Broadway neighbor, the former Rip Van Dam hotel, and give that historic hotel a facelift in the process, renovating it into a 30-room inn with amenities including a spa, gym and concierge, as well
as 90 upscale apartments and 100 parking spaces toward the property's rear. About two years from now, the new lodging will have all of the Adelphi's bells and whistles, plus easy access to local treats. The Saratoga Candy Co. will operate out of 353 Broadway until it can move into an up-and-coming spot on Washington Street, adjacent to the hotel. While the shop will have a street-facing entrance, hotel visitors will be able to access the candy shop via a side door linked to the Adelphi. Oesch said the Adelphi has also provided her shop the additional kitchen space it needs to cook up its confectionary delights in the interim. Looking ahead to what's coming, she described feeling mixed emotions. She said she's excited for what the future has in store for the candy company, but also is sad to leave the store that's become her "home away from home." Five Washington Street has been the Saratoga Candy Co.'s cozy hub since 1998. It's become a popular destination in the town where people go to get a fix for their
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GLENVILLE - The Empire State Aerosciences Museum will hold its monthly Fly-In Breakfast on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am at 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302 (off Route 50). Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 am, Vermont Aviation Historian, Brian Lindner will present a talk about Vermont’s most infamous air disaster, “B-24 Liberator Bomber Crash on Camel Hump Mountain” that killed 9 Air Force crewmen while on a training mission in
to have a storefront on the street rather than let the shop be enveloped by the hotel. She said the Adelphi owners have thought of her store every step of the way, showing "heart," and that's made her feel better about the changes. Saratoga candy lovers can expect her store's new version to have the same "adorable, retro" feel as the old place when it opens, but with bigger windows that make it geared for all the children who might be peering in. 1944. Lindner has researched this particular crash extensively, as well as other aviation related crashes in Vermont. When not hunting lost planes, Lindner works days at the National Life Association and is a part-time State Trooper. Soar through History The Empire State Aerosciences Museum is a one-ofa-kind cultural resource located at the Schenectady County Airport in the Town of Glenville, at the
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typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner, which may include physical violence; sexual, psychological, social, or financial abuse; harassment; and stalking. A recent study of help-seeking gamblers found that forty-nine percent of participants reported being a victim of violence and 43% had perpetrated violence (Bellringer et al., 2017). A person with a gambling problem may experience intense mental and emotional distress which may be expressed through
restlessness, irritability, or violence. Someone’s gambling problem may also elicit similar distress from a loved one. The person gambling may be the perpetrator or victim of domestic violence. Furthermore, there is already evidence that domestic violence increases during professional sporting events due to the emotions experienced from a “home team’s” upset loss, citing issues like consumption of alcohol, increased interactions with family members during games, increased
expectations for a positive outcome, and increased stress and anxiety. Our community, the state and the country are seeing increased availability and prevalence of sports gambling, daily fantasy sports, and the like. What happens when those high stakes are further intensified by having large sums of money on the line, potentially for multiple sporting events? Problem gambling and domestic violence can impact anyone. If you are experiencing domestic violence or problem gambling, con-
fidential services are available: Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center: 518-801-1491 The Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) is a program of the New York Council on Problem Gambling dedicated to addressing the issue of problem gambling within New York State. Visit www. NYProblemGamblingHELP.org
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Hoffman Car Wash Bolsters Food Pantry Supplies Ahead of Holiday Season - Free Car Wash with Food Donation on October 23-24 CAPITAL DISTRICT - For the second time in 2021 and the 10th consecutive Fall, the staff at Hoffman Car Wash will be collecting non-perishable food items to support local area food pantries. On Saturday, October 23rd, and Sunday, October 24th, Hoffman Car Wash will provide a free Ultimate car wash with a food donation. “Both our staff and customers look forward to the Food Drive every year,” said Hoffman Car Wash CEO Tom Hoffman Jr. “Each year we collect
thousands of pounds of items, and our hope is this fall’s food collection will be more successful than ever before.” Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with 14 different food pantries to provide much-needed assistance for families and individuals in need. Each Hoffman location will donate the collected items to a food pantry in its neighborhood. This year’s pantries include: The Anchor Food Pantry (East Greenbush), Bethlehem Food Pantry (Delmar), Captain Community Human Services (Clifton Park), Columbia Opportunities (Hudson), The Food Pantries of the Capital District (Colonie), Franklin Community Center (Balston Spa), Fulton Community Action Agency (Amsterdam), Hope 7 Food Pantry (Troy), Interfaith Partnership for the
Homeless (Albany), Loaves and Fish Food Pantry (Binghamton), Northeast Regional Food Bank (Latham), People’s Place (Kingston), South Glens Falls Moreau Community Center (Queensbury), The Wilton Food Pantry (Saratoga). Suggestions of non-perishable food items to donate include canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, canned soup, hot or cold cereal, canned 100% juice, and peanut butter and jelly. To participate, individuals simply need to donate one non-perishable food item at any Exterior or Full Service location. Individuals wishing to participate can find a complete list of locations at HoffmanCarWash.com. The event is part of Hoffman Car Wash’s
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“Practice Kindness” initiative to spread positivity and goodwill in the communities it serves. Within the last year, Hoffman Car Wash has supported Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), American Red Cross, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and First Responders and Hospital Personnel. Later in 2021, Hoffman Car Wash will continue its Veteran’s Day tradition, which includes a free car wash for active and retired military members and/ or a $9.99 Hoffman Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change. Hoffman Car Wash also supports many non-profits and youth organizations through its Helping Hands Fundraising program.
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GREENFIELD - Meeting - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 – 7:00 PM Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd. Greenfield Center, NY. Program will be: Saratoga PLAN – Casey Holzworth, a member of Saratoga PLAN’s Palmertown Guidance Committee and staff at NYS Parks, will update us on the exciting things that are happening in the Palmertown Range and the Sarah B. Foulke Friendship Trails. This planned network of trails in Northern Saratoga County, emphasize celebrating friendship, building community, and connecting people from all walks of life to nature and to each other. If you have a friend, neighbor, or family member interested in this program please bring them money. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you typically function at your peak when you think through all sides of a story before acting. But when something pops up at work, you may have to think on your feet. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a craving for fantasy could be strong, especially if a lot of things in your life have been difficult lately. It can be tempting to slip into a dream world. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Be mindful of activities you attend to and which people you keep in your inner circle, Scorpio. Time and who you spend it with are important. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 There’s a lot of energy swirling around you, Sagittarius. In face, you may need to find an outlet for it. Direct this sudden influx of energy into creative projects. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Start making some travel plans, Capricorn. A change of scenery is likely just what you need at this point in time to
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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. give you a fresh perspective. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, this may not have been the easiest year to develop new relationships. However, you will manage to walk away this week with one or two new acquaintances. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, instead of branching out into the unknown, try sticking with what you know for the time being. Enjoy this time in your comfort zone. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 17 Eminem, Rapper (49) OCTOBER 18 Zac Efron, Actor (34) OCTOBER 19 Rebecca Ferguson, Actress (38) OCTOBER 20 John Krasinski, Actor (42) OCTOBER 21 Amber Rose, Model (38) OCTOBER 22 Jeff Goldblum, Actor (69) OCTOBER 23 Ryan Reynolds, Actor (45)