Local First Saratoga North Edition 120822

Saratoga County History Center Launches “Brookside Books”

BALLSTON SPA - To day, the Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa has announced a new initiative, “Brookside Books,” a collection of ten books written and signed by members of the History Center that cover a wide range of historical topics. The books are sold as part of the 22nd annual Arti sans’ Market at Brookside Museum.

The books, both hardcover and softcover, range in price from $15 to $35. The ten titles in this collection, fiction and non-fiction, are available for purchase at the Arti sans Market thru Decem ber 24 at Brookside Mu seum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. The 2022 market hours are: Thurs days 12pm – 5pm, Fridays 11am – 6pm, Saturdays and Sundays 11am – 5pm.

The collection includes titles by seven different authors.

· Robert Conner: James Montgomery-Abolition ist Warrior and The Last Circle of Ulysses Grant

· Matt Grumo: Uriah Gregory: A New York Settler in Revolutionary Times

· Alan Maddaus: The Prestons Of East Street – The Story Of A 19th Century American Family and Wright Peak Elegy - A Story of Cold War, Nuclear Deterrence and Ultimate Sacrifice

· James Richmond: War on the Middleline

· Timothy Starr: Isaiah Blood: Scythe & Axe Mak er of Ballston Spa and The Ballston Terminal Rail road and its Successors Please see HISTORY 10

Dessert idea gives rise to 10-year-old’s business

Gordon Creek fifth-grader Isla Davis dreams of one day opening own bakery

By MELISSA MANNO

BALLSTON SPA — As she watched the pro duction of “Waitress” unfold on the Proctor’s stage, 10-year-old Isla Davis was struck with a business idea inspired by the main character’s passion for making pies.

Now, the soundtrack for the musical often fills her family’s kitchen, accompanied by the scent of sweet treats Isla bakes daily for her business, Isla’s Divine Desserts.

Isla, a fifth-grader at Gordon Creek Ele mentary School, launched her own dessert business in September. It operates out of a renovated shed located on her family’s proper ty in Ballston Spa. From cookies to cupcakes and pies, the shed is stocked full of homemade treats Isla bakes from scratch each day after school.

Customers can purchase the sweets by visiting the self-serve shed, located at 301 Hop City Road, and paying for the packaged items, adorned with Isla’s Divine Desserts branded stickers, on Venmo.

“My favorite part of running my business is at the end of the day when I go to the shed and look at everything I’ve sold and how much I’ve made for the day because it makes me feel really proud,” the self-proclaimed entrepre neur said.

In many ways, Isla’s life is akin to that of many other elementary schoolers, with days spent in the classroom and nights packed with cheer practice and spending time with her two siblings. But when she opens her budding business’ binder, stocked with recipes and cost analysis, it’s clear that the 10-year-old is

mature beyond her years.

Now equipped with a state home processor permit that legally allows her to sell certain baked goods, Isla reflected on how tremendously her busi ness has evolved since she first approached her mother with the idea just months ago.

What began as a small table and chalkboard sign promot ing two flavors of “brookies” (a combination of brownie and cookie batter) has grown into an ever-changing display of attractively packaged decadent desserts that satisfy all of her customers’ preferences, including gluten free and vegan options.

And while Isla recalls the first few days she spent in the driveway trying to entice passing cars as being painfully slow, she’s now all too familiar with the contrary — often receiving an overwhelming amount of requests that leave her laboring in the kitchen for hours on end.

But despite the tedious amount of work, Isla said the gig still feels more like fun and less like a job: the result of pursuing her passion atop a mountain of family and community support. From her dad’s con tinuous renovations in the shed to meet the business’s growing demand to her mother’s spearheading of its social media pages, no step has been taken alone. Much of her kitchen equipment has even been financed by a $300 loan from her grandparents or donated by supportive community members. (And, of course, there’s also her two dogs who so gener ously help clean the floor.)

“The business really grew and I’m so happy

Firm expects tough 2023

Malta-based chipmaker told employees about 700 to 800 to lose their jobs

By LARRY RULISON

MALTA — Global Foundries CEO Thomas Caulfield told company employees during a virtual meeting last Thurs day that about 800 employees worldwide will lose their jobs as the company braces for a downturn in revenue in 2023.

GlobalFoundries, which employs about 3,000 peo ple at its headquarters and most advanced chip facto ry in Saratoga County, an nounced its best financial quarter last month with record revenue of $2.1 billion and record profit of $336 million.

But the company also warned at the time

that demand for chips is expected to fall next year, a trend that has forced almost every major chip company to cut spending and in the case of Global Foundries, lay off employ ees.

The layoffs, which represent about 5 percent of GlobalFoundries’ total workforce, are part of an effort by the company to save $200 million annu ally in response to the expected drop in revenue next year.

“Like others in our industry and across the technology sector, we are also addressing labor costs through initiating a hiring freeze and selectively reducing our global work force by less than 800 employees before the end of the year,” GlobalFound ries spokeswoman Erica McGill told the Times Union on Friday. “As we look to 2023, the entire semiconductor industry is facing softer demand as the overall economy slows, and although we cannot predict the depth and duration of these

pressures, these actions are about optimizing our workforce to preserve the future of our busi ness,” McGill added.

Because chip factories and the manufacturing equipment inside them are so expensive — a new factory can cost a company as much as $15 billion — chip companies are extremely sensitive to costs during drops in demand. Factories that are not at full capacity lose money.

The layoffs at Global Foundries were first reported by VTDigger, an online news site operated by the nonprofit Ver mont Journalism Trust; GlobalFoundries operates a chip factory outside of Burlington. It acquired its Vermont factory from IBM in 2015.

It is selling off its East Fishkill factory that it also acquired in the IBM deal. An Arizona chip-maker called Onsemi is buying the East Fishkill factory for $430 million. All 1,056 employees who work there have been offered jobs by

that I didn’t give up,” said Isla, who shared that her lifelong dream is to open her own bakery in the heart of Ballston Spa.

Countless hours of watching kids baking championships and online tutorials have molded Isla’s skills in the kitchen, allowing her to perfect her regular menu offerings as well as take custom orders. It’s not unusual for customers to ask for items Isla has never even heard of (see: Russian Tea Cakes) but with a

Onsemi. Layoffs are part of a larger reaction by the chip industry to global chip or der forecasts, which show a falling demand for items such as new smartphones amid high inflation that has forced consumers to cut spending.

The job cuts also come just months after Presi dent Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill that will provide as much as $52 billion in subsidies to chipmakers to expand their manufacturing op erations in the U.S., in an effort to take back control of the world’s chip supply chain from China and

other parts of Asia where China has influence.

Biden and other politi cal leaders who supported the bill, known as the CHIPS Act, had argued that the subsidies would help ease chip shortages that have held back the auto industry and other parts of the economy.

That reasoning would appear to contradict the industry’s current claim that chip demand will fall off next year, although the industry has pointed out that demand is expected to surge again in 2024 and 2025, meaning the spending cuts will likely be temporary.

PHOTOS BY JIM FRANCO / TIMES UNION

Isla Davis sells her Isla’s Divine Desserts creations in a renovated shed on her family’s property on Hop City Road in Ballston Spa.

PHOTOS BY JIM FRANCO / TIMES UNION

Isla Davis says her dessert business, which evolved just months ago, feels more like fun and less like a job.

Please see ISLA 10

WILL WALDRON / TIMES UNION ARCHIVE

GlobalFoundries employs about 3,000 people at its headquarters and most advanced chip factory in Saratoga County.

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SARATOGA

Legacy of Excellence:

Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs 1956 to 2008 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Saturday, Dec. 10 at noon. Veitch will bring to life the stories of the on-track excellence of Saratoga racing during this period and the politics involved in the New York Racing Association’s franchise oversight of the track. A book signing will follow the presentation. The event is free to attend and books will be available to purchase.

Legacy of Excellence is Veitch’s third book in his popular Saratoga racing history series, following Foundations of Fame: Nineteenth Century Thor oughbred Racing in Sara toga Springs and Summit of Champions: Thorough

bred Racing in Saratoga Springs 1901 to 1955.

Veitch covered horse racing for The Saratogian and its racing supplement, The Pink Sheet, from 1979 through 2017. He serves as chairman of the Museum’s Hall of Fame Historic Review Commit tee and is a member of the Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. A former host of “Down the Stretch” on Capital OTB, Veitch’s writing has appeared in a variety of media outlets, including Daily Racing Form. He is also the co-author of The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race.

Capital District Fly Fisher Present an Introductory Fly Tying Class

CLIFTON PARK - Intro to Fly Tying (Ages 13 and up) First session covers materials, tools, safety and hands-on instruction on knots used in fly tying. Students MUST have their own tying tools, which will be covered at the first ses sion, and have 2 weeks to obtain needed tools. By the end of the 8 sessions, each student should have all the skills needed to embark on a life-long hobby of fly

tying. Date: Jan 11, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8, 22, (March 29 for weather date)

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Site: Locust Lane Club house - 5 Locust Lane, Clifton Park Fee: $85 Registration is online through Town of Clifton Park. You do not have to be a resident to enroll.

Instructor: Members of Capital District Fly Fishers

Contact: Tom Passarelli tpassare@yahoo.com (518)-765-3389 Evan Lubin evan.Lu bin@gmail.com

Saratoga Lake Association

Holiday Party

SARATOGA - The Sara toga Lake Association will celebrate it’s Holiday Party Friday December 16th at Canfield Casino from 6-9 pm. Festivites to include buffet dinner catered by 9 Miles East, prizes and good cheer. $30 member, $40 for non-members. For more information head to the website: saratogalake. org

Announcing “Between Heaven and Earth”

Works By Rabbi Linda Motzkin

SARATOGA - Spring Street Gallery is honored to present “Between Heaven and Earth, works by Rabbi Linda Motzkin

on view November 13 through December 19, 2022.

Rabbi Motzkin says: “My artwork combines calligraphed excerpts from the 3,000-year-old body of Jewish literature with torn, scarred or otherwise blemished pieces of hand made deerskin parchment. All my work is informed by the tension between living as a flawed human being in this less-than-perfect world, while striving for something higher and better which may be unat tainable. I live and work in the space between heaven and earth.”

Rabbi Motzkin, a Torah scribe, author, parchment maker, and an artist is to be celebrated on her solo exhibition opening No vember 13 from 2 - 4 pm. The opening and gathering is also a celebration of Rabbi Motzkin’s retire ment from Temple Sinai in downtown Saratoga Springs where she and her husband Rabbi Jonathan Rubenstein have served as co-rabbis together since 1986. Rabbi Jonathan Rubenstein will be retiring this year as well.

A portion of the pro ceeds from the sales of Rabbi Motzkin’s artwork will benefit the Bread and Torah Project of Temple Sinai. Bread and Torah supports anti-poverty, social justice, and envi ronmental programs on a local and global scale, and other charitable causes.

Spring Street Gallery is open to the public. To make an appointment, purchase artwork, or for any other questions or concerns, please text or call Belinda Colón at 518-290-0660 or email the gallery at springstreetgal lerylist@gmail.com. 48 hours notice is required for private tours or appointments.

Frederick Allen Elks Lodge Holiday Party

SARATOGA - Fred erick Allen Elks Lodge #609 Annual MERRIEST CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, December 17th 5:00p-9:00p 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

All are Welcome! Join us for a wonderful evening of Community Good Cheer as we celebrate the holi days TOGETHER!! Live Music - Fun Food - Cash Bar! www.FrederickAllen Lodge.org 518-691-2499

Empty Stocking Project Begins

SARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Children’s Committee is a nonprofit organization that helps children and families in Saratoga Coun ty. 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 pur chasing 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. saratogachildrenscommit tee.org. Cash donations are always appreciated and may be sent to The Sara toga County Children’s Committee, P.O. Box 1254, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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Illnesses common to particular pure breeds

their homes. In fact, people may be attracted to certain breeds due to their appearances or behavioral traits. For example, Golden retrievers are one of the most popular family dogs for good reason, as they are patient and more easily trained than other breeds.

It’s important to note that breed traits do not end with dis position. A dog’s breed could affect its health. Certain breeds are predisposed to genetic conditions. The following are some examples, courtesy of Healthline, CBS News, Pet Wellbeing, and VetInfo.

• Labrador Retriever: These energetic and playful pups also are great picks for family dogs. Under-exercised Labs are prone to weight gain and increased risk of joint diseases due to obesity, including hip and elbow dysplasia.

• Siberian Husky: Huskies are beautiful animals with fluffy tails and double coats. Their gazes can be captivating, as blue eyes are common with the breed. Hus kies may be at risk for autoimmune skin disorders.

• Great Dane: A Great Dane is among the tallest breeds. The large size of the an imal means it has a shorter life expectancy than smaller dogs. Furthermore, large dogs like Great Danes and Saint Bernards are vulnerable to a condition called “bloat.” When a dog is suffering from bloat, liquid and gases become trapped in its stomach, making it swell and twist, essentially suffocating its internal organs.

• German Shepherd: A highly intelligent working breed, these dogs are prone to hereditary hip dysplasia, as well as degenerative myelopathy. The second condition is an untreatable disease that results in progressive paralysis.

• Lhasa Apso: This shaggy breed requires eye care to remain in good health. Tear ing is nearly constant and must be carefully cleaned away.

• Bulldog: The Bulldog as well as other breeds with short and pushed-in snouts, such as Pugs and Boxers, can experience respiratory problems if they are overheat ed.

• Yorkshire Terrier: These pint-sized pups are big on personality. They tend to have digestive issues, so extra caution may be necessary when choosing their foods.

• Cocker Spaniel: This spunky breed with a long, flowing coat is at risk for eye diseases, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Heart disease and kidney disease also are concerns.

Prospective pet parents should get to know diseases specific to certain breeds so they know what to expect when bringing a new dog into their homes.

Cats are beloved pets across the globe. In 2020, there were roughly 53 million cats owned as pets in the United States and Canada combined.

Cats are admired for their can-do attitudes. They’re independent, quirky and often clever. While some people may describe cats as aloof, plenty of pet cats desire daily affection and cuddle sessions with their pet parents.

It’s important for cat owners to familiarize themselves with common feline behaviors and personality traits. That familiarity can help cat own ers recognize when something may be “off” with their cats. While cats are good at selfcare, there are times when owners must step in and offer assistance.

Here’s a look at common conditions that can affect pet cats.

• Tick-borne diseases: Cats may not spend as much time outdoors as dogs, but they still can pick up ticks if they are let out from time to time or cohabitate in homes with dogs. Ticks can carry various illnesses, but bobcat fever (cytauxzoonosis) is one to be concerned about. It’s quite serious and often fatal.

• Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV): This slow-acting virus may not be noticeable until the disease makes the cat ill years after initial infection. A weakened immune sys tem can open the cat up to a number of other illnesses and secondary infections. With good care, a cat could live months or years before the chronic stages of FIV.

• Vomiting: Cats groom themselves and can get fur stuck in their throats and digestive tracts, producing hairballs that are ultimately spit up. However, cats may vomit for other reasons, including ingesting something poisonous or dangerous, like string. Cats that are vomiting often can become dehydrated, which could lead to a medical emergency.

• Feline urinary tract diseases (FLUTD): The pets division of WebMD indicates roughly 3 percent of cats visiting vets are diagnosed with FLUTD. Cats can develop it for a variety of reasons, including stress in a household, eating dry food, and being over weight. It’s always an emergency if a cat can’t urinate or has pain doing so.

• Fleas: Cat owners may lament fleas, as they can be a problem and spread fast. A cat is at risk of developing anemia if it becomes infested with fleas. Topical treatments and oral medications can help prevent or eradicate fleas.

• Heartworm: The ASPCA warns that, like dogs, cats can get heartworm from the bites of mosquitoes. Despite its name, heartworm primarily causes lung disease in cats.

• High-rise syndrome: Cats that reside in urban areas in multistory homes may be susceptible to falls. Windows without screens or where screens are not well-secured can pose risks to curious cats who want to take in the sun and fresh air. Falls can cause seri ous injuries, even death. The problem has become so prevalent that vets gave the condi tion the name “high-rise syndrome.”

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Sundaes

Best Hot Fudge Sauce FactoryOpen House

GANSEVOORT - Sun daes Best Hot Fudge Sauce will host an open house and pop-up shop at their manufacturing facility on Saturdays December 10, and 17 from 10am to 2pm. Celebrating 21 years in business, owner Katie Camarro and friends will be on hand with product displays and gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce kitchen is locat ed in Gansevoort at 23 Northern Pines Rd, 12831, 1st floor, Bldg. 2, across from Saratoga Restaurant Supply. www.sundaesbest. com, (518) 584-4036.

Defensive Driving Class

SARATOGA - On Satur day December 10th, 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 according to New York State department of Motor Vehicle guidelines.

Classes are held at:

Saratoga Springs United 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 & can be made by calling Ray Frankoski @518-2863788

Mask are optionalClass size is limited

The Academy for Lifelong Learning Book Fair at Barnes & Noble

SARATOGA - Barnes & Noble is hosting a book fair to benefit the Academy for Lifelong Learning at their Saratoga Springs location in Wilton Square at 3039 Route 50 on Saturday, December 10 from 9am to 5pm. It’s Barnes & Noble’s way of giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds from your purchases on that day will benefit the Academy. Stop by the Academy’s table anytime between 9am and 5pm for a voucher. Just hand the voucher to the cashier at checkout or mention the Academy (A.L.L.). Share the news with family and friends and help raise money for Academy programs.

Founded in 1992, the Academy is a nonprofit, membership organiza tion of nearly 400 mem bers who share a love of learning. An indepen dent entity, A.L.L. offers non-credit courses and social activities for mature learners. A.L.L. also offers Special Interest Groups, (SIGs) and special trips and events that are held throughout the year. For more information, contact the Academy office at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2390 or go to www.esc.edu/all.

Southern Saratoga Art Society

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. The Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel.#: 518-371-6651, Ext. 240, will feature artist Faith Weldon during the months of November and

December, 2022.

The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gal lery, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Tel.#:518-383-1343, will be hosting members of SSAS in a show called “Seasons”, which showcas es the elegance of Spring, the passion of Summer, the subtlety of Autumn and the harshness of Winter during the months of November and December, 2022.

The Mechanicville Li brary, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#:518-664-4646, will feature artist, Karen Zimmer for the months of November and December, 2022. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist. com or check us out on Facebook.

Wreath Ceremony Planned for Village of Ballston Spa Veteran’s Memorial

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club (BSH&GC) and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #234 will host a Wreath Ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 12 noon. The public is invited to attend this solemn event to honor deceased veterans during the holidays.

The Veteran’s Memorial is located on Low Street, adjacent to the Ballston Spa Library.

The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club is a mem ber of the Federated Gar den Clubs of NYS. One of our missions is to promote civic beautification of the Village of Ballston Spa. We maintain several public gardens in the Village of

Ballston Spa.

“In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxilia ry is to support The Amer ican Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, mil itary and their families, both at home and abroad.”

For questions about this ceremony, contact Marilyn Stephenson, BSH&GC at mcstephenson@nycap. rr.com or Melanie Ed wards, Auxiliary Presi dent, at number41@nycap. rr.com

Diabetes Support Group Online

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Friday, December 9, 2022 , noon-1pm

Register and join at this link: https://cornell.zoom. us/meeting/register/ tJ0sd-msqjojH90PQcYxu FAxxTbMiwQKjXyE

Cornell Cooperative Ex tension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The next meeting is Friday, Decem ber 9 at noon. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Malta Ridge UMC Free Lunch

MALTA RIDGE - The Malta Ridge United Meth odist Church will hold a Free Lunch on Sat., Dec. 10, 2022 at the Church lo cated at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge from 11:30am to 1:30pm. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club

Monthly Breakfast

SCHUYLERVILLESunday, December 11, 8:00 – 11:00, 123 SR 32 Schuylerville, NY, $10

Adults

$5 Children Come join Santa from 9:00 – 11:00 Choose from: Pancakes, regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blue berry or French Toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee and orange juice.

Pieroghi Sale at Christ the Savior Church

BALLSTON LAKEChrist the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, Dec. 13th.. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauer kraut, and (limited) farm er’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are still $10/ dz.. Please call 518-3630001. P/U will be from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Limited quantity of stuffed clams may be available as well. Please order early as we expect large requests.

Peanut Butter Pop-Up: Lessening Food Scarcity in the Community

SARATOGA - The community volunteer organization Youth² has a vision for the holidays that includes peanut butter and other non-perishable foods. Many people in the Capital Region and beyond are affected by food scar city and need items to fill their pantry shelves, espe cially during the holiday season.

Youth² is partnering with Shanna Goldman, the director of Oakwood Community Center in Troy, New York, to provide food for families in need in the cold days to come. It’s customary that 35-50 fam ilies come in once a week for food from the Oakwood pantry. Many families are saying that there are shortages in the food banks of non-perishable goods. This event aims to help with that.

The pop-up is happen ing on Wednesday, De cember 14th from 3-6pm at 112 Spring Street. Youth² is accepting all donations of peanut butter, jelly, mayonnaise, tuna, beans, white rice, and macaroni and cheese. These items are to be funneled to Oakwood Community Center for distribution for families in need.

With the holidays fast approaching, this event is more important than ever. The Peanut Butter pop-up hopes to be able to bring the community and the greater Capital Region to gether through volunteer action for the holidays.

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge 161

Hosts

Chicken Marsala Dinner for Curbside Pick Up

SARATOGA/WILTONWed., Dec. 14, 2022 4:30-6:00pm; Call Monday Or Tuesday Between 10am-Noon To Place An Order 518-584-2585

Chicken Marsala With Pasta, Vegetable, Salad Roll - Dinner For 2 /$30.00 (Cash Only)

The Rise In All-Electric Homes

homes are generally considered more environmentally friendly because they lessen homeowners’ carbon footprint by reducing their need for fossil fuels like natural gas. Electric heat pumps, induction stoves and electric fireplaces are just some of the tech nologies that can be found in all-electric homes.

Though the design style of all-electric homes needn’t be modern, there’s no denying that the growing popularity of such homes makes them an option for homeowners with modern sensibilities.

Own a unique piece of history, nestled in 15 acres of Rensselaer County. This restored gristmill from the late 1800s has some beautiful details, but I’m particularly taken by the greenpainted brick and stainedglass accent windows in the living room. One of the more impressive features is in the basement, where you’ll find the original mill wheels.

The kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind, including high ceilings, a large granite island and an equally impressive Thermador range. There are five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms in the near5,000-square-foot home –with one bedroom and bathroom in a guest wing, complete with kitchenette. Outdoor deck overlooks Moordener Creek.

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bit of research, she’s been able to satisfy every request.

And in addition to newfangled recipes, the elementary schooler is also learning valuable lessons about how to run a business and manage its finances.

With a roughly 50 percent profit margin, most of her earnings are recycled back into the venture to cover the cost of ingredients, with the remainder going into the 10-year-old’s savings.

HOROSCOPE

Week Of December 11, 2022

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, no matter how much you try to tip the odds in your favor, this week is much more about the luck of the draw. Keep a positive outlook and things may turn out in your favor.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, if winter’s chill is getting you down, you may want to plan a getaway to somewhere warmer. That may be just what you need to recharge.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

The two sides of your personality are lately at odds with one another, Gemini. You have to make an important decision, so seek out a friend for advice.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, you lean toward an optimistic view on most things, but it is alright to be realistic at some points along the way, or even slightly skeptical. Balance is key.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, if you are feeling under the weather this week, you will have to put on a smile and push through. It is the holidays, after all. Seek as much help as others can muster.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you are on borrowed time regarding your finances. Take a careful look at your budget this week and make the tweaks necessary to stay afloat if income wanes.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

A companion animal in your life needs some attention, Libra. There may be some vet bills to contend with, but luckily you can handle that without much issue.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

The activity you have been

turning to provide mental stimulation just may not be cutting it any longer. Start to explore some other options and see if there may be a better fit, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS –Nov 23/Dec 21

A health issue that has been getting the better of you for some time will be resolved for in the days to come, Sagittarius. It’ll be birthday good news. Start celebrating.

CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, after a tumultuous few weeks, things in your life finally settle down. Embrace the opportunity to rest and do not take on any new projects until next year.

AQUARIUS –Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, things may not be going completely according to plan on the professional front. But at home you have gotten into a solid groove. Use this win to boost your mood.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

There is much more to a situation than meets the eye, Pisces. Delve deeper to learn about a person’s true motivation.

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“I didn’t think I’d be very good at the business part of it, like pricing the items and budgeting but I’ve really learned how to spend and manage money, which I’m really happy about because it’s a good skill,” she said.

In addition to word of mouth, her social media follow ing has attracted a range of new customers and business opportunities. Recently, the owner of Brookledge, a former girls camp turned “glamping” site, reached out to propose a partnership in which Isla’s baked goods are served to guests as part of their breakfast.

Isla is cranking up operations ahead of the holiday season, offering seasonal treats including peppermint brownies, gingerbread cupcakes and peppermint bark and continuing to accept custom orders for holiday par ties and gatherings.

She often contributes her tasty creations to commu nity events, like donating cookies to the Ballston Spa Pop Warner Cheer Group to raise money for the team or setting up a pop-up venue at the Ballston Spa homecom ing event.

She’s also cautious of reducing waste, so one part of the refurbished shed is dedicated to baking mess-ups that customers can take free of charge.

“I’m very proud of her. She just took an idea, and she ran with it, and it’s been amazing to see her grow and learn throughout this process,” Alyson Davis said about her daughter’s business.

The Isla’s Divine Desserts shed is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices start at $3 for individual cupcakes and muffins. For more information, go to https://islasdi vinedesserts.godaddysites.com.

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The living space, above, looks out onto the deck. At left, one of five bedrooms. The kitchen, below left, includes a Thermador range and a granite island. A view of the cherry wood floors, below.

The Burnt Hills Baptist Church Worship Service

BURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills Baptist Church, 193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills, NY announces a worship service with special music will be held on December 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Harpist Leah Kidwell-Fernandez will play at the service. Sydney Dorr will also be singing.

Light in the Darkness Service

BALLSTON SPA - All are welcome to come to this Light in the Darkness: A service of comfort and hope on the longest night of the year.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 , 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Christmas can be a painful time. The constant, inescapable refrain about the happiness of the season reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. Broken or lost relationships, employment and financial insecurity, poor health, depression--all of these can be more difficult as the nights lengthen and the cold intrudes. Recognizing that Christ came to comfort those who struggle with sadness and pain, First Presbyteri an Church will host a community service of scripture, prayer, music and candle lighting to invite God’s Word to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or no religious affiliation) is welcome.

Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry

BALLSTON SPA - Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry, located at the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Ave, has expanded our service hours. We are now open every Tuesday morning from 9-11am and every Thursday afternoon from 4:30-6:00pm.

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The house overlooks Moordener Creek just east of I-90 in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County.

· John L. Scherer: More Bits Of Clifton Park History

· Stephen Williams: Off the Northway – A Collection of Newspaper Articles on Saratoga County

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Isla’s Divine Desserts self-service bake shed is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Hop City Road in Ballston Spa.

the Job” Campaign for Brookside Museum

Launched

BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center at Ballston Spa’s Brookside Museum has launched its Annual Ap peal, “Finish the Job,” with the objective of complete stabilization of the historic building in the coming year. The goal of the cur rent phase, $45,000, will fund energy efficiency and long-postponed repair of space required for muse um operations and care of its important collections. Two friends of the muse um have pledged $15,000 to match an equal sum from the community.

Last year’s “Preserve the Porch” campaign exceeded its goal by more than $10,000. The build ing’s porch of six square columns in the Greek Revival style is believed to have been built in the late 1820s or early 1830s, replacing the 1792 original. The top-quality resto ration work of the porch is now underway and will be finished by year’s end.

“Finish the Job” will make the museum’s most economical operation pos sible. Its storm windows are 70 years old and do lit tle to keep out the weather. Replacement with mod ern, efficient storms is planned before midwinter. New interior and exterior lighting, for the comfort of museum visitors and to re duce energy consumption, will use LED technology.

An area of the building damaged many years ago by a leaking roof was to be gutted and converted to badly-needed storage.

Finally, since most of the museum’s galleries have been renovated, only two floors must be repaired and refurbished.

Field Horne, president of the Saratoga County History Center, explains, “In late spring 2023, a per manent exhibition about the county’s economic and social development since First Nations times will be installed, thanks to funding from the Saratoga County Board of Supervi sors. “Finish the Job” will create a welcoming setting for the new exhibit.”

All gifts will be ac knowledged with grati tude and donors will be counted as 2023 mem bers. Contributions can be submitted through the www.brooksidemu seum.org link or by mail to SCHS, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020.

greatly needed this year to support our vision and mission in helping impov erished children. Over the past 13 years we continue to change lives through our journeys and your support.

Donations can be made on PayPal by visiting the website www.toloveach ild.net or by mailing a check to: To Love A Child Inc., PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Your support and gen erosity is greatly appreciated.

$35; seniors and students: $28; children under 3: free

The Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany is located at 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222

Ballston Area Seniors Chorus is Looking for a Piano Player

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.

saratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Activities

am to join. Our newslet ter at ballstonmilton seniors.com also has an application in it fill it out and mail it in.

For membership in formation contact Barb Broderson at 518-8854229 or e-mail ballston. area.seniors2@gmail. com

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

BALLSTON/MILTON - BASC Inc. If you are 55+ a resident of Saratoga County. Looking to make new friends consider join ing Ballston Area Senior. Residents from surround ing Counties are welcome to join.

Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion Meeting

Stop in the Milton Community Center any Thursday 10:00 am—11:45

SARATOGA - Ad irondack Post 70 of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 , at 10AM. 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

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Love

A Child Announces Annual December Angel Match $15,000 Challenge

CAPITAL DISTRICT

- To Love A Child, Inc., a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization announces its Annual Angel Match $15,000 Challenge. This event kicks off on Giv ing Tuesday November 30th and will extend thru December 31st.

Two anonymous “angels” have pledged to match every donation during the month of December up to a $15,000 total. Donations assist people suffering from abject poverty—those deprived of basic human needs; including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health care, shelter, and education.

Donations will be used to support local families in our community as well as programs and projects in Haiti and Zimbabwe.

To Love A Child invites you to make a difference in a child’s life. Your help and generosity are

released More Saratoga County Stories, a collec tion of essays and articles written by 33 local histo rians. This second volume of Saratoga County Sto ries provides snapshots of the past and true tales of crime, heroism, and colorful personalities.

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Presents the Nutcracker

ALBANY - Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet presents the Nutcracker featuring over 100 local dancers ages 5- 18 years old, and special guests Sarah MacGregor, Aram Hengen, and Aaron Moore. The choreography by Joan Kilgore Ander son and Cristiane Santos showcases the talent and hard work of SSYB’s dedi cated young dancers.

Performances will be held on Saturday, Dec 17 at 1 and 7 pm and Sun day, Dec 18 at 2pm at the Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany.

All ticket proceeds direct ly support the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi zation.

Don’t miss your chance to see this exciting holiday classic. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com

General Admission:

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