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History Favorites –Trustees’ Choice Presentation

Saratoga County History Center Annual Meeting celebrates its 60th birthday

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The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) is pleased to announce its 60th annual meeting at the Brookside Museum on November 2 at 7pm in Ballston Spa, NY. The trustees offer a “show and tell” featuring some of their favorite items from the SCHC collection, an overview of upcoming exhibits, and their vision for the future. The annual budget will be presented, and there will be voting for new trustees. The event is open to the public.

The History Center is dedicated to the preserva tion and sharing of the di verse histories of Saratoga County. In addition to the Brookside Museum, the History Center provides various innovative, excit ing, and educational pro grams online and in-per son across the county.

Please check the website (www.brooksidemuseum. org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCo History) for updates and announcements.

About the SCHC: The Saratoga County History Center was organized in 1962 as the Saratoga Coun ty Historical Society. In 1970, the organization ac quired the former Aldridge

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Official decries lack of police funds

By WENDY LIBERATORE

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Commissioner of Public Safety James Montagnino accused Commissioner of Finance Minita Sanghvi of defunding the police during a tense budget workshop where she announced she is keeping staffing levels for the police department flat in 2023.

Sanghvi, anticipating a recession, said at the Oct. 19 workshop that her budget prior ities were to add 16 firefighters to the city’s new fire and EMS station and avoid all layoffs of current City Hall staff. Her $54.2 million proposed budget represents less than a 1 per cent overall increase from 2022. It also calls for a 3.7 percent property tax increase, which Sanghvi said will help offset personnel costs that are rising by 21 percent in 2023.

Montagnino, whose chunk of the budget is the largest at 59 percent, said that by keeping staffing at 74 he can’t increase police numbers to 80, which is where he thinks it should be.

season at the track from all respects, we had a record-breaking season in sales tax revenues, yet nonetheless, we are going to raise taxes, and cut funding to the police department … and let 15 million sit in the bank. That’s not acceptable.”

Mayor Ron Kim said the comprehensive budget was “a starting point.”

This is a time to negotiate and what is passed at the end of November, the amended budget, will likely be different, Kim said. He also said Sanghvi’s predecessor only raised taxes once (6 percent in 2021) in her 10 years in office, putting the city in a difficult posi tion, forcing it to raise taxes in 2023.

“We are dealing with past problems,” Kim said. “But I think we can get there,” referring to a budget that all can agree on.

Sanghvi, who agreed that the adopted bud get will be different, said she is happy to work with every department to help get what they want and need.

tially leaving all this money in the bank and balancing the budget on the backs of public safety and public works,” Moran said. “I sim ply cannot sit here and accept that. We need transparency and we need actual numbers. … It’s a very frustrating process.”

He also said the city is thriving thanks to historic Saratoga Race Course and a building boom.

“We have a very strong economy that is trending up,” Moran said. “The idea that we to say we would fall flat or the horse racing industry would collapse is ridiculous.”

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“I can’t look at the 2023 comprehensive budget without understanding one simple fact, it defunds the police,” Montagnino said. “You cut six cops.”

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However, Sanghvi’s budget presentation shows that all staffing, including new hires from 2022, will remain. She also told Montag nino in the meeting that he has $200,000 in his budget to “right-size” the department.

Before she could finish, Montagnino inter rupted her to say $200,000 is not enough and that she has an unassigned fund balance of more than $15 million, which she could use for more police.

“It’s earmarked for nothing in particular except for a buffer,” he said. “Why, why in the name of all that is holy, is your comprehensive budget predicated on holding onto absolutely statute maximum of 25 percent of unassigned funds when we … just had a record-breaking

“I have indicated very clearly that we are willing to work with you all to have your needs taken care of,” she said. “We are not trying to take away services. We understand essential services are critical and what we are trying to do is ensure all essential services are taken care of. Currently, everything is taken care of.”

She also said she’s looking at balancing the needs of taxpayers and all City Hall depart ments. Sanghvi said the city hired 40 people last year and that she is using the $500,000 of unassigned fund balance. Moreover, last year, the city had an infusion of $3.9 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, which she doesn’t have this year.

Commissioner of Accounts Dillon Moran also accused Sanghvi of not having correct numbers, either on the revenue or spending side. However, he did not provide figures to back up the claim.

“There is an underestimating being pre sented in terms of the revenue and essen

Spa pub’s prose: Produce great beer, the rest follows

Walt & Whitman opens in the former Saratogian building

By MELISSA MANNO SARATOGA SPRINGS

— For decades until its closing, pedestrians walking along Lake Street in downtown could look inside the windows of the Saratogian building to watch the daily newspaper printing before heading to the corner to grab a copy.

The old newspaper building was sold in 2019 to make way for a cafe and craft brewery — and now pedestrians will once again be able to

peer inside its windows for a behind the scenes look at production. This time, however, instead of a printing press, it’s a 10beer brew hall.

Walt & Whitman Brew ing Company, at 20 Lake Ave., officially opened its beer hall last week, marking the completion of a 4-year-long renovation to restore the historic building.

“It’s always been the plan to get this final piece of the building finished and we are so excited to share it with the commu nity because the commu nity continues to support us.”

The family-owned business is comprised of Whitman Taproom on the first floor and the Walt Cafe on the second floor. It officially opened in December 2019, just months before the onset of the COVID-19 pandem ic. Supply costs soared and renovation efforts were derailed. The age and structure of the building, erected in 1902, also con tributed to construction delays — but Crager said

the team stayed deter mined to enhance the building’s original charm and maintain its history.

Named after the New York poet, the brewery drew inspiration from Walt Whitman’s career as a progressive trailblazer in literature. Crager said she hopes the business will follow a similar path of being a pioneer within its own industry.

“We are taking sim ple ingredients and by craft, by hand, making a wonderful product but with a bit of pushing the pallet and giving people a different experience,” she said.

The new beer hall is lo cated on the second floor of the building alongside the Walt Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch as well as cafe-in spired cocktails.

In addition to the downstairs taproom, the beer hall has a 16-tap system and full-service bar and mimics the rest of the building’s interior of sprawling brick, visible wooden beams and ex posed ductwork.

Sanghvi, a business professor at Skid more College, said she is watching economic indicators closely and that some on the all-Democratic council have suggested that she raise up the projected revenue numbers or sell city properties, one she said can’t do and the other she said she wouldn’t do as it would be a one-time budget boost. She also said selling off assets could hurt the city’s bond rating from Standard & Poors.

“The revenues we have are the revenues we have,” she said. “I can’t make stuff up. I’m open to your revenue suggestions if you can back it up with numbers.”

Sanghvi’s budget also includes a proposed property tax increase from $6.43 to $6.67 for what is called the inside city district, and from $6.37 to $6.61 for what is called the outside city district. She also said that the city got a federal SAFER, or Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, grant of $1.3 million to help with staffing of the new EMS and fire station.

“If we have pockets of revenue that in crease, we will do our best to get people what they want,” Sanghvi said. “It’s not the final budget, but people are getting upset, very up set, that they are not getting everything they want. Look, nobody is going to get everything they want.”

“Envision those Bel gian beer halls with long community tables and bringing people togeth er around craft beer,” Crager said. The new spot also has its own entrance on the corner of Maple and Lake ave nues, which Crager said previously served as a hallmark of the building with the Saratogian sign over the doorway.

A new pizza oven was installed in the hall to expand service of the brewery’s popular Detroit-style pizza, in which the cheese is con troversially stacked prior

to sauce atop its rectangu lar, freshly made dough.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF WALT & WHIITMAN

Walt & Whitman Brewery Company has officially unveiled its upstairs beer hall, marking the completion of its renovation of the former Saratogian newspaper on Lake Avenue in downtown Saratoga Springs.

“This has been a long time coming for us,” Kathy Crager, owner of Walt & Whitman in the Spa City, said.

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Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival at Brookside Museum

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to an nounce that DeCrescente Distributing Company is sponsoring the Saratoga Chips and Beer Festival that will take place on Sat urday, Nov. 12 , from 1 to 5 pm at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa.

This friendly, casu al gathering celebrates two things that go well together, potato chips and beer. The famous Sarato ga Chips are the feature of the museum’s current exhibit, “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore.” Festival goers can enjoy Saratoga Chips, repre sented by Mechanicville’s DeCrescente Distributing Company.

The festival, a benefit for the Saratoga County History Center, is $20 in advance, and $25 on the day of the event, while des

ignated drivers will be $10.

SCHC members receive a $5 discount. Snacks and the first beverage are in cluded in the ticket price.

John Kirk and Trish Miller of Greenfield Cen ter, who are beloved for bringing fiery fiddle tunes, folk songs, and whim sical kicks to audiences worldwide, will provide live music. To round off the festival, there will be a campfire, a S’mores sta tion, a silent auction, and a game of potato chip trivia.

This evening will enable the History Center to con tinue our mission to help residents, visitors, and stu dents learn about our re gion’s rich history and also to preserve and protect our vast collection of fasci nating historical artifacts. Tickets can be purchased at https://brooksidemu seum.org/event/sarato ga-chips-and-beer-fes tival-2/. For more information, visit brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000.

The Saratoga County History Center is dedicat ed to preserving and shar ing the diverse histories of

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Saratoga County. In addi tion to Brookside Museum, the History Center offers a variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming. Please visit the website (www. brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.

Artisan’s Market at Brookside Museum is Seeking Craft Vendors

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Muse um announced today that it is seeking craft vendors for its 22nd Annual Arti san’s Market. This juried market is to be held at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Mu seum (SCHC @ Brookside Museum) from November 26 through December 24.

The Artisan’s Market features only hand made, hand crafted products created by the vendor. The market is heavily attended. The museum utilizes so cial media, posters, email blasts, press releases, me dia announcements, our newsletter, and website to promote this eagerly anticipated event.

The Juried Artisan Market is held at SCHC @ Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The mar ket is open to the public from Saturday, November 26 through Saturday, December 24 and will be staffed by museum employees. SCHC @ Brookside Museum han dles all sales tax and pays vendors 60% of the sale price of their items. Booth fees are $30 for a 4’x4’ area and $45 for a 4’x6’ area. A limited number of booths with electricity are avail able for an additional $10 per booth. Vendors must provide a typed (prefera bly digital) inventory list. Vendors are responsible for their booth set up; ta bles and shelving will not be provided by SCHC @ Brookside Museum.

Applications can be downloaded at https:// brooksidemuseum.org/ events/artisans-market/ and can be emailed to bsilvestri@brookside museum.org or mailed to: Brookside Museum, Attn: Beth Silvestri, 21 Fairground Ave., Ball ston Spa, NY 12020

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Election Day Chicken & Biscuit Dinner at the Middle Grove UMC

MIDDLE GROVETues., Nov 8 from 4-7pm. Drive Thru - Take out only.

Dinner includes chicken & gravy w/ peas & carrots, biscuit, cranberry relish and apple crisp. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 5-10, children 5 & younger eat free. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (cor ner of Middle Grove Rd & North Creek Rd).

Free Turkey Dinner at the Corinth Grange 823

CORINTH - The Corinth Grange #823, 531 Main Street, Corinth, NY is having a Free Turkey Dinner with Fixings No vember 12, 2022 from 2 PM- Until Gone. It is Eat In or Take Out. Donations Appreciated if desired.

Halloween treats are going to be handed out at the Corinth Grange #823, 531 Main Street, Corinth, NY Monday, October 31, 2022.

Every Wednesday in October and November the Corinth Grange #823, 531 Main Street, Corinth, has Open Mic from 6 to 8. Anyone that wants to come and sing or play an instrument can come and show your talent. Food is offered for sale starting at 5 PM and the Special for October 26 is going to be Chicken and Biscuits.

Saratoga Springs UMC is Hosting a Ham Dinner

SARATOGA - 175 5th Avenue will be hosting a Ham Dinner with Home made Pies for dessert on Saturday, November 12th from 4 - 6 PM. Cost: Free will donation. Come join us!

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Call for Entries for Photography Show at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

WILTON - For photog raphers who enjoy taking pictures of nature or of people enjoying nature, entries for a photography show that will be high lighting the beauty and the mission of Wilton Wild life Preserve & Park are being sought. The entry deadline is November 1, 2022 and up to four entries will be accepted per person. There will be prizes awarded for the following categories; Best in Show, Best Nature in Winter, Best featur ing Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Best Nature in Autumn, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner blue butterfly, and Best under-13.

Entries should be sub mitted via email to info@ wiltonpreserve.org with the following informa tion; attached photograph files saved as jpeg, name, address, phone number, email, title of each submis sion, age if under 13. All work should be original and have been taken at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. This year the selected photographs will be displayed virtually, through a virtual Photog raphy Gallery. For more informa tion, 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 www.wilton preserve.org The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecologi cal systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for envi ronmental education and outdoor recreation.

The Saratoga Chamber Players Welcome the New Jersey String Quartet

SARATOGA - Celebrate Halloween with a treat from the Saratoga Cham ber Players by welcoming the New Jersey String Quartet on October 30, 3PM at the Saratoga Unit ed Methodist Church, 5th Avenue & Henning Road. The Quartet includes cellist Eric Bartlett, a frequent musician with the Chamber Players who recently retired from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. He joined forces with violinists Sheryl Staples and Yulia Ziskel and violist Cong

Wu, all current member of the NY Philharmonic. They will offer a program of Mozart’s Divertimento in F Major, K 138; Shoshta kovich’s String Quartet No. 8 in G minor, op. 110 and Schubert’s Quartet no.13 in A minor, “Rosa munde”. Tickets are $20 - $30 available on line at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/sounds-from-thenew-jersey-string-quartettickets-391675882107

The Ballston Area Seniors Will Hold Their Monthly Pickin’ Session

BALLSTON SPAWednesday, November 2 , 2022 At the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6:00 pm, Jam runs at 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing coun try/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate.

If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

The Old Stone Church Curb Side Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

BALLSTON SPA - The Old Stone Church is having its curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday October 29th, 2022 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinners Include Chicken and Biscuit with Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12.00. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up. For more information call Ann @ 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Ballston Spa Public Library to Offer Free Social Security Information Program

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Public Library is offering a free Social Security Informa tion program on Thurs day, November 3rd from 6:00-7:00 PM for individ uals ages 55-70. This onehour financial education program is designed to help attendees learn how

to maximize their Social Security benefits prior to collecting them.

Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions such as:

When is the best time to collect my Social Security benefits?

Does it make sense to take benefits sooner rather than later?

Can I still work and collect benefits?

What happens to my benefits if I should die too soon?

Is my spouse able to collect benefits while working?

The event is being presented as a community service by Guest Speaker John Kalil, a Social Securi ty Claiming Strategist and the President of Retire ment Solutions, LLC. The program is open to the public and free to attend. Due to COVID restric tions, seating is limited and advance registration is required. To RSVP, please contact the Library direct ly at (518) 885-5022.

Defensive Driving Class

SARATOGA - On Sat., Novemberr 12th, 2022 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 ac cording to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines.

Saratoga Springs Unit ed Methodist Church 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs New York 12866

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 @518-2863788

As we are social distanc ing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated. Class size is limit.

Veterans Day Dinner at the American Legion Auxiliary Post 862

LAKE LUZERNE - The American Legion Auxilia ry Post #862 is pleased to announce our annual Veterans Day Dinner. Details as follows: Date: Fri.klo0, Nov. 11, 2022

Time: 4:30-6:30 pm

Location: William J. Varney American Legion Post #862 - 379 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY 12846

Cost: Veterans free, Advance tickets (until No vember 9) for Guests $10, at the door Guests $12.

Advanced ticket purchases highly recommended.

Dinner includes Chick en Parmesan, salad, bread, dessert. To go dinners also available!

Contact info: Dawn Grant, President of American Legion Auxil iary Post 862

Phone 518-744-3197

Advance checks can be mailed to Dawn Grant at 41 Second Ave, Hadley, NY 12835

Your tickets will be held by Dawn and available on dinner day!

Advanced ticket sales also available at the Legion.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Presents Fall Nature Walks at Saratoga PLAN’s Orra Phelps Preserve

WILTON - The part nership between Saratoga PLAN and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park continues with fall nature walks at Saratoga PLAN’s Orra Phelps Preserve on Fri day, October 28, at 10:30 am. The walks at the Orra Phelps Preserve will look at fall changes and include information about the amazing Wilton resident Orra Phelps, for whom Phelps mountain in the Adirondacks is named.

The walks have been de

veloped and will be led by Environmental Education and Conservation interns who were hired through a grant of the Land Trust Alliance’s New York State Conservation Partner ship Program. Additional walks in this series will take place in November at the Rowland Hollow Preserve on November 11, 12, and 18 also at 10:30 am

Registration is required, to register or for addition al program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wil tonpreserve.org and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. Regis tration can also be done by calling 518-450-0321.

Community “Barn” Dance

CHARLTON - Com munity “Barn” Dance. Swing your partner and do-si-do! It’s a Hoedown at Harmony Hall! Sat urday November 12 7pm - 9:30pm. No expe rience needed, all dances are taught. Easy circle, square, contra, and folk dances for all ages. We’ll kick up our heels and raise the roof in a night of fun and laughter. Bring your family, friends, neighbors! Dance caller, Paul Rosen berg with live traditional fiddle music by TuneFolk & Friends. Refreshments available. Harmony Hall Community Center, 1405 Peaceable St (Corner Rte. 67 & Peaceable), Charl ton NY. Admission: $8, Children 6-12: $2. Info: 518-384-3275 or www. harmonycorners.org

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

BALLSTON SPA - On Saturday, November 12 ,2022 at 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The dance will be at the Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY

The dance is open to the public and ample free parking

There will be an en trance fee of $ 5.00. Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music of the Peaceful Country Band.

For more information call Peter Petrillose at 518-399-4868

Election Day

Brooks Chicken BBQ at First Presbyterian Church

BALLSTON SPA - The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa will be holding its annual Election Day Brooks Chicken BBQ, Tuesday November 8 2022, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, or till we sell out.

First Presbyterian Church - 22 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 518-885-5583 - www. ballstonpresby.org

Half Chicken, roll, cole slaw, potato, and dessert for only $15.

TAKE OUT ONLY. NO RESERVATIONS NEED ED. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

Help us support the local community! All pro ceeds help families in the Ballston Spa area.

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How To Furnish Your Dining Area

Modern homes look a bit different than those of gen erations past. Rather than several small rooms divided by walls, modern homes offer open-concept

boundaries between spaces are not so defined, allowing rooms

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activities to blend into one another.

Formal dining rooms may or may not be part of the current home layout with regard to new construction.

Many homeowners now gravitate toward kitchens with adjacent breakfast nooks that utilize large islands with stool seating that open up to family rooms. These layouts can make it more challenging for homeowners to figure out how to furnish their dining areas — however casual or formal they may be. Individuals can use these tips as a springboard for selecting the right pieces in their homes, no matter where they enjoy their meals.

Consider the scope of the room

Is it a dining room or a dining area? This will help

determine decor and the formality of the pieces of furni ture needed to outfit the room, according to The Spruce, a home renovation resource. If the room is a multi-pur pose space, consider furniture that can serve different purposes, such as a table that has fold-down portions to change its size depending on the number of people dining at a particular time. You may want to include an armoire to store linens and stash away pens and note pads for making shopping lists.

Dining table

The dining table is the foundation of a dining area. After all, people need to have somewhere to sit and eat. Remember to measure the dimensions of the room carefully, as furniture can look much smaller in warehouse stores or furniture show rooms than in a home.

Consider a round or square dining table, which tend fit into rooms more easily than rectangular tables. Plus, these shapes are more conducive to conversation. Rectangular tables often leave people at the ends out of the chat.

Seating

Seating can affect the ability to move around the room. If space is at a premium, some nar row-profile chairs are a better option than larger, upholstered wingbacks.

Homeowners may consid er a wooden or upholstered bench on one side of the dining table to maximize seating during family events.

Lighting Pottery Barn suggests using a mix of lighting sources to create the right lighting needs in the space. Floor lamps, an overhead chandelier, wall fixtures, and natural light need to blend and be adjusted as needed. Also, choose an overhead chandelier that complements the shape of the dining table. For ex ample, a round fixture will look best above a round table.

Rug An area rug can help define the dining space and set it apart from other areas in an open-concept home. An area rug also adds warmth and color when a wood table meets a wood floor; otherwise, it may look too stark.

Homeowners must take various factors into consideration when deco rating a dining room. Size, purpose and style are just some of the things that merit ample consideration before furnishing a dining space.

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The expansion has also increased storage space for the brewery’s self-distributing product line, which Crager said has reached Troy and will be expanding into Albany.

The hall will be open from noon to 10 p.m. (kitch en closes at 9 p.m.), Wednesday through Sunday. Cafe customers will also be able to use the beer hall space throughout the day to enjoy their food and work remote ly.

“It’s a really big deal to us that the entire building is open. We really want people to come in because it may look different than the first time, they came in preCOVID, there are many different experiences,” Crager said.

Ballston Area Seniors Chorus is Looking for a Piano Player

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Area Seniors Chorus is looking for a pi ano 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.

Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers

SARATOGA COUNTYTax-Aide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season at various sites in Saratoga, Warren & Washington, NY counties. You do not need to be an AARP member to volunteer.

Tax-Aide volunteers answer questions, pre pare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1st to April 15th, 2023. No experience is required, but computer experience is helpful for tax counseling.

Volunteers typically participate one or more days per week, with flexible schedules to accommodate volunteer availability. Volunteers who do not wish to prepare returns are also needed to greet taxpayers, confirm appointments or provide computer support. Free IRS certified training is provided for all positions.

For more information on how you can join our team, contact District Communications Coor dinator Lorna Olivo at 518 309-8530 or email AARPTaxAideSaratoga@ gmail.com.

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House resort hotel and opened it as a museum. The History Center holds its annual meeting in November.

Knights Of Columbus 246 Host Bingo

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 Catho lic 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.

HOROSCOPE

Week Of October 30, 2022

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you’re normally content acting on a whim, but this week you may want to plan your schedule with a bit more detail. Think about what to accomplish.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

When considering a situation, remember there is more than meets the Taurus. Dig a little deeper and you may uncover the truth. Remember to ask the right questions.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you have an entire team rallying in your corner this week. You can use a little extra support. All you need to do is speak up and others will come to your aid.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Few things escape your notice, Cancer. However, this week something may just sneak by you. Don’t fret too much, as it’s not really vital. But try to focus better.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

There’s a million things going on in your life this week, Leo. You need to zero in on one or two tasks and get down to business; otherwise, you can easily get overwhelmed.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, listen to your heart this week. It will not guide you astray. You have some soulsearching to do right now to uncover some answers you have been seeking.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

Don’t let others bring you down, Libra. Focus and maintain a positive attitude and you can do just about anything you set your mind to this week. Start making plans.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

A big change is coming

your way, Scorpio, and you’ve never been more ready. Adopt a receptive mindset and await all of the excitement that is coming your way.

SAGITTARIUS –

Nov 23/Dec 21

Keep your eyes on the prize, Sagittarius. You are so close to the end result right now, so just a little more patience is needed. You’ll discover some surprising things.

CAPRICORN –

Dec 22/Jan 20

There’s not much more you can add to a situation, Capricorn. When communication fails, it’s difficult to overcome obstacles. A relationship may come to an end.

AQUARIUS –

Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, when you put your hope in someone you can trust, the positive outcome shouldn’t be too surprising. Close friends and family will help out.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

There’s so much that you are eager to learn, so why not enroll in a class or take up a new hobby, Pisces? You can continue your education.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

OCTOBER 30 Edge, Wrestler (49) OCTOBER 31 Willow Smith, Singer (22) NOVEMBER 1

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Empty Stocking Project Begins

SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Chil dren’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 infor mation 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.

EMPLOYMENT

CNC OPERATORS - 2nd Shift

Sandvik Coromant is looking for CNC Machine Operators - 2nd Shift in Ballston Spa, NY.

SANDVIK COROMANT is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know-how to the manufacturing industry. Our customers, which include major manufacturers within aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and general engineering, rely on us to provide the highest level of knowledge, service, and support to help them achieve their goals for productivity and profitability. With extensive investments in research and development, we bring gamechanging technologies and solutions to a dynamic industry driven by a demand for constant innovation.

We have 8,000 employees and are represented in 130 countries, uniquely positioning us to set the industry standard for high technology manufacturing now and for the future. Sandvik Coromant is part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the 150-year old global... industrial group Sandvik.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-orientated CNC Machine Operator to join our team! Key performance areas Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs and optimizes CNC grinding machine setups. Maximizing utilization of all machines in group by supporting others as needed Reading blueprints and checking part dimensions with appropriate measuring instruments Make machine adjustments as required to maintain part quality Accurately use measuring tools and proactively checking for proper calibration Accurately performs inspections to document part conformity Observing all safety practices and procedures - performing preventative maintenance and keeping machines lubricated Following strict safety procedures and maintaining a neat and orderly workstation Production oriented, capable of producing high volumes of parts with exceptional quality Meeting production schedules as assigned to the work area / machine Meeting training plan assigned for development based on product mix, machines and methods implemented in Engineered Tools shop floor Competencies Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Please send resume to Sandvik.malta.resume@sandvik.com

At Sandvik Coromant, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background leads to a better environment for our employees, our business and our customers.

We’re looking forward to meeting you!