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Ballston Area Seniors Meetings BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Area Seniors will be holding temporary meeting at the Fitness & Cycle Gym. This is next to the China City, in the Hannaford Plaza 15 Trieble Ave. Milton. Starting July 1, 2021, we will be resuming our weekly meetings on every Thursday of the

month. Doors will open at 10:00 am, for the sales of 50/50, crafter sales, socializing and cards. At 12:00 noon lunch, at 12:30 a General meeting will be held and Bingo will follow the meeting. On the second (2) Thursday tickets will be on sale for $3.00 for the meal on the third (3) Thursday. Or bring your own lunch on this day. All other Thursdays of the month bring your own lunch.

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As fall rapidly approaches, the biggest news in households with kids is the return to in person school. I have two littles under the age of 12, and their excitement far outpaces my worry of them being unvaccinated and in school. Kids are amazingly resilient and flexible on what they need to do. After a full year of remote learning and that change, they have easily moved to being in person and wearing a mask in school. They even remind me as I drop them off that they need to make sure they have their mask, hand sanitizer, and of course a snack. As scary as it is, these children show us how easy it really is to maintain a slightly modified way of life for the safety of all at the school. The teachers and employees at the school are yet again thrust into the front lines of making sure that our kids are safe and protected. Our teachers and now our first responders are again at the front lines of another wave of COVID infections, as we balance our lives again with our safety. Keep them all in our minds as this school year proceeds, while infections increase with the Delta variant moving through our communities. Are we going to be back in the situations we were in at the peak of this pandemic? We don’t know for sure. I do feel we’ll be back in how we support our neighbors and local businesses. As our group, we want to make sure you’re aware of your local news and businesses that need our support. I try every time to buy local and find those little nuggets of great businesses. Case in point, Darling Doughnuts in Saratoga. I have a little girl who takes after her dad with an unfettered love of donuts. Trying a donut with an Oreo cookie in the middle is right up her alley, while I prefer the classics. Needless to say, we were both very happy with our order this past weekend. Soon, it will be time to sample all the local apple cider donuts, which we will gladly partake. Fall is a great time for donut lovers! It’s a concerning time unfortunately. We’re not at a place where we can let our guards down against this virus. We have to be vigilant, safe and balance our life quality. Like the kids in school, I can wear my mask and help take care of all of our neighbors. Stay safe and take care! Sincerely,

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Malta Cultural Arts Festival MALTA - Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. 518-899-4411. Performances and Workshops Indoors and Outdoors, celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and surrounding communities! Artists include: • Golfstrom- Music and Dances from Old Russia and Europe• 3Smart Studio- Paintings of Indian Classical Dancing• Jordan Taylor Hill- Intro to West African Drumming and Dance• World Awareness Children’s Museum - Clothing from Around the World • Nathanalaya School of the Arts –Dances from India• Jesse Bowman Bruchac –Native American Storytelling with music• Reggie Harris -Music and stories of the Underground Railroad. Go to www. maltaparksrec.com for schedule of performances and workshops! This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Saratoga Arts. Additional Sponsors to date include: Adirondack Trust Company, CT Male Associates, Levine & Levine.

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.

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More activists set to go to police Additional arrests await Saratoga BLM advocates due to surrender Tuesday ByLINE: WENDY LIBERATORE

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Three more Black Lives Matter protesters plan to surrender to city police on Tuesday, a member of the Saratoga group confirmed -- bringing the total number of arrests that stemmed from a July rally to 10. City police spokesman Robert Jillson said on Monday that the surrenders are being worked on. But Jillson wouldn't say how many protesters are arriving at the police station to face charges, saying he wouldn't "give that out beforehand." Some BLM protesters are being charged for disorderly conduct, a violation, and others with an additional unlawful imprisonment charge, a misdemeanor, in connection with a July 14 protest in which police said marchers blocked Broadway near Congress Park. Police

allege that protesters also stood in front of a car carrying a man who called 911 asking for help because he wanted to get home to take his heart medication. On a video supplied by police and taken from the car, a man could be heard saying on the phone, "Can you please do something? We are stuck on Broadway. These people have blocked our car. We are stuck. We are not going to run them over because that is not legal. Can you please do something." Jillson said last week that Chief Shane Crooks asked officers to look into the incident because it upset the balance between "protecting constitutional rights and protecting societal rights." Police said they determined the participants could be charged, and asked a city judge to sign an undisclosed number of warrants. Jillson said he didn't know which of two city judges signed the warrants, but they were done Aug. 31, the night that the protesters held a vigil for Darryl Mount Jr., the 21-year-old biracial man who died in 2013 during a police foot chase.

Jillson said they didn't take protesters into custody on the warrants that night because "it wouldn't be right." Then on Tuesday, Sept. 7, the group's local leader, Lexis Figuereo, was arrested during a traffic stop in Malta. While at the police station, his supporters rallied, leading to three others being taken into the police station on those same warrants. Minutes later, a fifth woman with two children, who was clinging to a stroller, was also arrested for allegedly throwing a water bottle at police during the arrests. Her son could be heard crying and screaming "Mommy" on a video taken by a bystander. "It's judicial discretion," Jillson said. "We took them into custody. It's not always pretty." One of the protesters who was held for four hours in a cell on Tuesday for the disorderly conduct violation called the arrest traumatizing. She also said "our voice is the only weapon that we have." "These are scare tactics, it's intimidation Please see ACTIVISTS 16

New STEM high school opening on HVCC's campus Students will attend building named for Thruway engineer ByLINE: SHANIECE HOLMES BROWN

TROY - The first class of 54 students in a new STEM-specific high school on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College begins this fall. The first New York State Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) and Smart Scholar Early College High School in the Capital Region was a cause for celebration Friday as college trustees, elected officials, parents and students gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on campus.

"I'm a Hudson Valley alum myself and a former employee and I know firsthand the difference it can make in our students' lives when we provide them with resources like this that allow them to get the best education possible and to start as early as possible," said trustees Chairman Neil Kelleher. Questar III and HVCC STEM High School was created through a collaboration between the college and Questar III BOCES to prepare its students for careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and to also earn credits before they go to college.

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Knights of Columbus #246 Fundraiser Italian Night Takeout SARATOGA SPRINGS Friday, September 17th, from 5:00-7:30 PM. For a cost of $15.00 each, you have a choice of Lasagna, Bracciole, or Chicken Cacciatore. All meals will be served with salad and bread. To place an order, call 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, 9/15, Thursday, 9/16, or Friday, 9/17

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are open to the public, and we thank everyone in advance for your continued support of our efforts.

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Amity Reformed Church Annual Fall Rummage & Bake Sale VISCHER FERRY - The Amity Reformed Church located at 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry will hold their Annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale on Friday, September 17 with hours 9am to 3 pm. and on Saturday, September 18 with hours 9am to 2pm. Among the items for sale will be new and slightly used women’s and men’s clothing also a large assortment of accessories such as purses, scarves and jewelry. Children clothing for all ages and selection of toys. Household items including Small appliances, dishes, glassware, cookware and all types of kitchen utensils. Blankets, curtains and variety of useful home decor, pictures, wall hangings and frames. The bake sale features Home made cookies, cakes and fruited breads. Saturday, September 18 there will be a book sale 9am to 2pm and the Boy Scouts will hold a bottle drive. 9am to 2pm. For further information call 518-371-8237.

Rotary District 7190 Annual Golf Tournament – Beneﬁts Pediatric Heart Patients CAPITAL DISTRICT - Rotary Clubs from throughout the Capital Region are sponsoring the 23rd annual “Gift of Life International Golf Tournament on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, NY. The tournament provides funding to bring children from across the globe to Albany Medical Center for necessary pediatric heart surgery which cannot be performed in their home nations. A parent accompanies each child. To register to play or to support the event through sponsorships or program advertising go to www. giftoflife7190.org. Rotary District 7190 includes 41 local clubs and stretches from Albany to Warren Counties to the north and east and west from Rensselaer to Montgomery and Fulton Counties.

Try Something New this Fall Malta Parks and Recreation Fall Registration is Open! MALTA - Programs and events run from September-December for kids and adults. Programs are available in art, dance, drama, Zumba, yoga, pickleball, nature and more. To register or for additional information go to www. maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411.

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Southern Saratoga Art Society - 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show SARATOGA COUNTY - The 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held during October at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. It is sponsored by the Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged and prizes awarded in both fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by September 20,2021 and mailed to Southern Saratoga Art Society, Attn: Rita Helie, Autumn Jewels Chairperson, 10 Forestbrook Drive., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. A reception for all artists, family and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25th at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees and forms, visit the website: southernsaratogaartist.com

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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Watercolor Painting in Nature – Landscapes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - If you want to get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! These free workshops are offered on two different days at Delegan Pond of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The workshops are

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Columbia High School Class of 1986 35-Year Reunion CAPITAL DISTRICT - Columbia High School’s Class of 1986 is celebrating it’s 35-year reunion on Saturday, September 18th at Birch Hill from 6-11pm. There will be a full BBQ, unlimited beer/wine option, bonfire and live music! Visit: www.chs1986. com for registration details and a list of who’s attending.

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COPS, COURTS AND FIRE CALLS Woman accused of receiving child porn AMSTERDAM -- A 36-year-old Amsterdam woman is facing federal charges for possession of child pornography. She appeared Wednesday in federal court on a charge that she received child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. She allegedly used a social media messaging application in July to communicate with and receive child pornography from a minor victim, officials said. She appeared Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Daniel J. Stewart and will remain detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for Sept. 13. No additional details were provided. The case was investigated by the FBI and its Child Exploitation Task Force

along with investigators from the Schenectady Police Department. If convicted, the suspect faces at least five years and up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Car information sought in shooting SCHENECTADY -- City police are asking for help from the public to locate a vehicle that was seen in the vicinity of a Sept. 5 nightclub shooting that caused the death of one man and left two others injured. The car is a black, four-door Mercedes-Benz C-240 with a temporary New Jersey registration plate of 332248T. Police describe it having a sunshade in the rear window and black-and-silver wheels. The announcement said only that information about the vehicle was being sought because it was “connected to the shooting homicide” in the parking lot of Tropics Bar

and Restaurant at 201 S. Brandywine Ave. Anyone with information related to the incident or the vehicle is asked to call the Schenectady Police Department’s TIPS line at 518-788-6566 or the Detective Division, 518382-5245. E-Shawn Amir Berkley, 23, of Albany, was shot and killed around 12:45 a.m. Sept. 5; in the same incident, a 27-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 22-yearold man was shot in the abdomen, police said. An update on their conditions was not immediately available.

Woman arrested after car-pedestrian crash in Moreau MOREAU -- A South Glens Falls woman faces a felony charge of leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident after a pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday on Route 9 in the town of

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Arrest made in restaurant break-in ST. JOHNSVILLE -- A Syracuse man, 39, was charged this week with burglary, larceny and other crimes after an early morning break-in at Ripepi’s Restaurant on Route 5 on Sept.1, Montgomery County deputies said Friday. The suspect was found to be driving a stolen vehicle while committing the offenses and faces additional charges from a vehicle pursuit as he fled from the scene, deputies said, and he also had a stolen ATM from the restaurant. After arraignment he was sent to the county jail without bail until his next court appearance.

Pedestrian killed in motorcycle collision BOLTON - One of many people at a large gathering on a Warren County highway was struck by a motorcycle and killed early Saturday morning, sheriff’s investigators said. Ghaland Nadeau, 33, who was in the roadway, was struck by a Honda motorcycle driven by Steven Gosselin, 22, who was heading west on Route 11, deputies said. The bike then struck one of the parked cars in the road’s shoulder. Deputies said they were patrolling the area near Valley Woods Road to investigate suspected drag racing, having received reports of racing the previous evening. Numerous vehicles were found to be lining the road with large groups of people walking in the road. Deputies responded to the collision a few minutes after midnight. Nadeau was pronounced dead at the scene. Gosselin’s passenger, Samantha Briggs, 25, was thrown off the motorcycle. Deputies said she was flown to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening

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Biker in surgery after crash NISKAYUNA - A motorcyclist was airlifted to Albany Medical Center Hospital after a crash with a car in Niskayuna on Sunday morning. Authorities described the injuries as life-threatening. “He’s in bad shape,” said Niskayuna Deputy Police Chief Michael Stevens. “The last we heard he was in surgery.” The driver of the car was transported by ground to Albany Med with non-life-threatening injuries. Niskayuna Police Department received a call at approximately 10:10 a.m. for reports of a crash at the intersection of Lisha Kill Road and Troy-Schenectady Road. Stevens said the driver of a 2017 Toyota Corolla was making a left turn onto Troy-Schenectady Road at the time of the crash. A preliminary investigation has determined the motorcyclist’s speed and running a red light as key factors, Stevens said. Police did not identify either driver, citing the need to notify families and next of kin.

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Pre-winter perennial pruning pointers Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action on the gridiron. Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favorite flowers and most flavorful fruits and vegetables. However, seasoned gardeners know that gardening is a year-round commitment. Pruning is one of the keys to keeping perennials coming back for years to come, and fall is an ideal time to take on this important task. Pruning perennials in the fall is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, some perennials can be cut down after the first killing frost, while others can be left to benefit wildlife, including birds and insects. Understanding pruning and when to do it this fall can help gardeners lay a strong foundation for their gardens that will benefit them next spring.

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Stillwater Class of 1971 – 50 Year Reunion

CAPITAL DISTRICT The Stillwater Class of 71 is now planning their 50 year reunion. Event date is October 16, 2021 at the Hideaway Restaurant at the Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Anyone interested in attending or needing information, please call Chuck Capeci at 518-3713225 or Cathy Sgambati at 518-664-7927. Deadline for tickets is Sept. 16, 2021.

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HALFMOON - American Legion Unit 1450 on Grooms Road, Halfmoon is holding its annual craft fair on September 25, 2021 from 9am to 4pm. We still have inside and outside tables available to sell your handmade crafts. Contact us now to reserve your space to sell your craft items at our popular craft fair. The holidays are

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SCOTIA - The Empire State Aerosciences Museum will hold its monthly Fly-In Breakfast on Saturday, September 18, 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, three retired pilots from the New York State Police Aviation unit; Ken Rogers, Jay Fuller, and Mike Collins will recount their actions on, and reactions to the events of Sept.

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CAPITAL DISTRICT - 250 Old Maxwell Road | Latham (BVMC Church) The Capital District Council for Young Musicians will hold the Frederic Chopin Piano Competition on Saturday, September 19, 2021, marking the 20th Anniversary of this annual event. Thirty participants from the Capital District area are registered. Admission: Donations gratefully accepted. The Competition will be adjudicated by Dr. Ida Tili-Trebicka from the Setnor School of Music at Syracuse University and Dr. Elena Nezhdanova from the Opus Ithaca School of Music. The winners and 1st runners-up will perform at a community concert on Sunday, September 19th, performing on a Steinway Concert Grand provided by Artist Pianos in Latham. The John A. Cetnarowski-Cetner Awards will be presented at the Winners’ Concert. Winners receive cash prizes, totaling $3,150: Chopin Master: 1st Place 1,000; 2nd Place $500

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Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc. Luncheon CAPITAL DISTRICT The Sept. luncheon for Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc. will be held at noon on Thurs. Sept. 23rd, at the Ambrosia Diner, just off Exit 19 North on the Northway. Hosts will be Bob Garland and Paul O’Keefe. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, wid-

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QUEENSBURY - The nationally-known event, the Adirondack Balloon Festival, is back this September for its 48th year, with a brand-new format, expanding to include a new event at East Field in Glens Falls, multiple launch sites throughout Warren and Washington counties, a drive-through moonglow, and more. “This will not be the same-old, same-old Adirondack Balloon Festival you know from years past,” says Mark Donahue, President of the organization’s Board of Directors. “Due to COVID, we had to totally reinvent the festival this year. We are excited to bring back the joy and wonder of the mass ascensions, while keeping safe and still having fun. Our group of volunteer organizers has been working around the clock to make this happen, as we know how much it means to the community.” The 48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 to 26, 2021, in multiple locations. As always, the event is 100% free for the community. Festival Merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years. The Adirondack Balloon Festival’s launches are subject to weather conditions. The balloons cannot fly for safety reasons if it is too windy or if there is inclement weather. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for breaking updates.

SARATOGA COUNTY - On Sunday, September 19th, from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will resume. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch, We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are usually held the fourth Sunday of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates are October 24th. November 14th and 28th (for holiday shopping) . An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone; especially those unvaccinated.

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"Suddenly unveiling charges for a peaceful protest that occurred almost two months ago, one day after the conclusion of the racing season," the email noted. "It seems likely that SSPD is under orders to brush the horror of its repression into a portion of the calendar when it might least offend tourists." Saratoga Race Course, which was closed to spectators last year because of the pandemic, was re-opened to fans this year. Its last day of racing was Labor Day. Mayor Meg Kelly and Commissioner of Public Safety Robin Dalton have made no comments regarding the arrests. The New York Civil Liberties Union has tweeted that the Saratoga Springs Police Department "is on an authoritarian crusade to silence its critics, even going as far as to target people accused of low-level misdemeanors for arrests at their jobs -- a chilling development." On Monday afternoon, Melinda Trimble, regional director of the NYCLU, said that the organization is "in the process of discussing what our options are" to address the issue of police and protesters in Saratoga Springs.

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was founded in 1953. "We are very happy to be here today. I'm glad the school was placed in Rensselaer County since we have lived here most of our lives," said his son, Conrad Henry Lang Jr. The renovation of the building cost $3 million. According to the press release, P-Tech is funded for $3 million over seven years and Smart Scholars-Early College High School for $870,537 over five years. The funding from grants by the state Department of Education offset the overall costs. Admission is available to students from 46 school districts across seven counties. The districts pay the tuition for their students to attend. "Today is all about recognizing that it's not a one size fits all. We have a new vision moving forward for high school and we expect greater things to come in the future," Ramsammy said.

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and it's disgusting," she said. Protester and Clifton Park Town Board candidate Alex Patterson was arrested Wednesday afternoon while working in Clifton Park. He was held overnight for a total of 14 hours. "I would like it to be known that it was a peaceful demonstration of the right to assemble guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and that I do not hold an ounce of regret for my presence at the protest," Patterson said in a written statement. "In what is a clear effort to undermine democratic values and to intimidate those who dare to speak against the status quo, I will remain unwavering in my commitment to uphold the values that make us who we are." Jamaica Miles, co-founder of the Schenectady group All of Us, which fights for racial justice and equity causes, surrendered Thursday morning, making the seventh

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MISC. MERCHANDISE MISC. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 1-855-587-1166 Never Pay For Covered Home Repairs Again! Complete Care Home Warranty COVERS ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE. $200.00 OFF + 2 FREE Months! 844-649-4766 TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-516-1375. (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

GARAGE SALES Clifton Park (GPS Ballston Lake) Dutch Meadows Neighborhood, Off Hubbs Rd. 9/17 & 9/18, 9am-2pm. 20+ FAMILIES!!

MOVING SALES MOVING SALE! 11 Morningdale Ct, Ballston Lake. 9/18 & 9/19, 9am-3pm. Antique collectibles, Kitchenwares, Christmas items, etc.

MISC. MERCHANDISE DIRECTV for $69.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. One year of HBO Max FREE. Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Call for more details! (some restrictions apply) Call 1-866-731-3285

DISH Network. $59.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. Call today! 1-866-713-1595 GENERAC GENERATORS Prepare for the unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator. Request your FREE quote! 855-972-3529. FREE 7 year extended warranty. A $695 value! Limited time offer. Call for details. Special financing available. Subject to credit approval. *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. The Generac PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-877-350-0197

GENERAL NOTICES 6 hr. Live Defensive Driving SAT October 2nd 9am-3pm Best Western Hotel/Clifton Park $35 Call: (518) 784-5009 NOVENA - MAY THE SACRED HEART of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us, St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9x per day for 9 days. Publication must be promised and prayer will be answered. D.B.P.

Nature on the Move Walks at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - On Monday, September 20th at 10:30am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding one of their bi-monthly Nature on the Move walks. This program is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. This month the walk will be departing from the Camp Saratoga South trailhead. Participants should park in parking lot #3 on Scout Road. In October the Nature on the Move walks are scheduled for October 4th and 18th, location for the October

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BUYING GOLD & SILVER Highest cash prices paid. Jewelry, vintage costume and turquoise, coins, watches, knives, military, toys, antiques, etc. 50+ yrs. exp. Call Joe first. (518) 669-2274 $$CA$H$$ FOR JUNK CARS $100-$1000. FREE PICKUP (518) 914-8633 CHARLTON MINI EXCAVATOR SERVICE. Drainage, grading small loads of driveway stone, topsoil delivered/placed. Landscape stones del. & set. Brush hogging. Reas. rates. Call Dan (518) 313-9267 CHEAPER THAN DUMPSTERS Old appliances and furniture REMOVED FROM YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. Small or Large jobs. CLEANOUTS. Call Bill the Junkman at (518) 256-6124. Credit cards accepted. C.L. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Taking care of all your window and remodeling needs. Neat & dependable. Fully ins. Free est. Rich (518) 528-7173

DIVORCE $389.00 - Uncontested Make Divorce Easy – only 1 Signature, Inc. poor person app. Info: (518) 274-0380 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-400-4965 Firewood/ Cooking Wood Exit 15N.com Lou "The Wood Guy" Rt. 50, Wilton. 24/7 FRIDHOLM PAINTING Interior painting - 1 or multi-room projects. Popcorn & Cathedral ceilings. 2-story foyers & wallpaper removal. Make your appt. for your free est. for your 2021 ext. projects. Call us @ (518) 330-9507 or visit us at www.FridholmPainting.com. We Love What We Do! GENERAL CONTRACTING Additions, interior remodeling, kitchens, baths, flooring, siding, carports. Free est. (518) 378-6298

walks are TBA. Registration is required, space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

GUTTER CLEANING SPECIAL BUY 1 GET 1 - 1/2 OFF. $80-$120. INSURED!!! TEXT/CALL (518) 450-9357 HOUSECLEANING UPSTATE NEAT FREAK Housecleaning & Organizing Services. (518) 603-2102 HYPNOSIS WITH HARMONY HYPNOSIS Hypnosis can help you quit smoking, control appetite, fears and phobias. Michael Yates. (518) 810-5362 www.harmonyhypnosis.biz. JOBS TOO SMALL? Can’t get the right price? Let’s freshen up! We do siding, painting, kitchen, baths, basements, roofing & pressure washing! Available for after hours emergencies. Bob (518) 275-7731 MACK’S POWER WASHING Insured and free estimates. House cleaning and trucking. (518) 888-6990 MASONRY SERVICES All concrete work & repair. All foundation repairs. Porch/Step refurbishing. (518) 892-1476 PAINTING SOLUTIONS Interior painting & staining. Wallpaper removal, wall repairs, taping. Res./Comm. Free est, fully ins. 518-986-1154 PJ’S CONSTRUCTION Windows, doors, remodeling, roof repair, small jobs. Quality work for quality price. Ins. (518) 527-3067

STUMP ’N GRIND Stump grinding service, big or small, insured & backyard accessible. (518) 301-5712 UNSEASONED FIREWOOD 7 (+/-) cord load, cut, split & delivered. $1260. Call for area discount. Smaller loads avail. 518-692-2109

RESIDENTIAL WANTED I BUY HOUSES! CASH!! Any price, area or condition. FAST FAIR OFFERS! (518) 441-6376

UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS Council Meadows Senior Apartments located in Burnt Hills now accepting applications for waiting list. Rent ranges $547 to $865 market for ground floor one bedroom apts. Utilities average $55. Includes trash, water, sewer & snow removal. There are income & age restrictions & other background check guidelines. No smoking by lease & on grounds. Pet? FMI (518) 584-4543 TDD Relay Service 1-800-421-1220 Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap Accessible.

Vaping - Public Service Announcement CAPITAL DISTRICT - Vaping has become almost more common today then cigarettes. Originally marketed as being more safe than other tobacco products recent events have made it clear that this is not the full story. One study found that those who vape the equivalent to a pack of cigarettes a day had a 70% higher risk of stroke. This is only one of the health risks that can arise from vaping. For more information visit: https:// www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/vaping-linkedto-serious-health-problems.html Addiction Screenings - Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 1- 800-431-1754.

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Christ the Savior Church Pieroghi Sale BALLSTON LAKE - 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is resuming a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, Sept. 21st. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/ doz. now. We will have a limited amount of stuffed clams for orders. Please call 518-363-0001 P/U will be from 11:30-1. We follow all proper & current procedures for your safety.

2021 Pink Bows on Broadway to Benefit Non-Profit floydwarriors.com CAPITAL DISTRICT Floydwarriors.com, Inc. ‘Helping Families Cope with Cancer, One Household at a Time” is currently selling pink satin tribute bows for its 9th Annual ‘Pink Bows on Broadway’ Campaign. This only an-

nual fundraising drive by floydwarriors.com, gives individuals ($50 donation) and businesses ($250 donation) the opportunity to recognize heroes who have battled cancer or fought alongside someone who has. Three very special “MAIN EVENT SPONSORSHIPS” ($1,500) are open, as well. All pink bows will be prominently displayed on Broadway in Saratoga Springs October 1st thru October 31st. Each bow is accompanied by a tribute card that allows the sponsor to celebrate individual heroes including survivors, lost loved ones, physicians, fundraising warriors, special caregivers, family/friends, and any other person that deserves recognition for their involvement in the war against cancer. All proceeds from the campaign will benefit floydwarriors.com, a 501 (C3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide real help in the home

for families undergoing cancer treatment mainly by the way of meals, cleanings and support of childcare. Floydwarriors.com started in 2010 and for the past 11 years delivered its mission, “Dinner is Done, Dishes are Clean, and The Kids are OK!” Your purchase of a ‘Bow of Support’ will help floydwarriors.com to continue providing families battling cancer real help in the home and beloved Easter Baskets. All sponsorships are due by September 25 so be sure to reserve your bow today! To purchase a bow online visit Eventbrite’s 2021 Pink Bows on Broadway campaign or download and mail the order form. Requests for bows also may be sent directly to floydwarriors.com c/o 582 Rt. 9P Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Be sure to include your name/business name, the individual your donation is in honor of and how you would like your tribute acknowledged

on the sponsorship card that accompanies the bow. Additional information may be obtained visiting www.floydwarriors.com or sending a request to info@ floydwarriors.com.

Capital Region Social Happenings September Concert Series Announced CAPITAL DISTRICT - Email: CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail. com - Facebook: Capital Region Social Happenings -- @CapitalRegionSocial Open to the public at large. CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Inside seating is limited; outside seating is unlimited. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.)

HOROSCOPE

Week Of September 19, 2021

Formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council

You are the most important partner in your child’s education! We’re here to help you get your child ready for kindergarten while providing support for the whole family. You may qualify for Head Start! We provide free early learning programs including preschool classes to income-eligible families with children ages 3-5.

LEARN MORE & APPLY TODAY! 518-288-3206 | lifeworksaction.org Some programs have income guidelines. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Attention to detail is very important this week, Aries. Be sure not to lose your focus as things you do will be highly scrutinized by others. Ask a third party to check your work. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Give others room to breathe and respect how they’re feeling in certain situations, Taurus. Just because you feel comfortable doesn’t mean others will as well. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, reminisce about those people with whom you had strong connections. If you lost touch, this can be a great time to rekindle relationships and move forward. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Feel out the crowd and make adjustments to the way you interact with others based on the vibe you’re getting, Cancer. If people are outgoing and boisterous, follow suit. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Maintain a positive outlook in regard everything you encounter this week, Leo. A positive perspective can make all the difference when a lot is

at “Hill” door. Friday Night – September 24: EDD T. “The Human Jukebox” CLIFFORD will be performing on our stage. He has been named “The Man of 40 Voices”. He recreates the music that you heard on the jukebox years ago. This is guaranteed to be an enjoyable evening. Performance starts at 7 pm.

Knights of Columbus #246 Fundraiser Fish Fry SARATOGA SPRINGS Friday, September 24th, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Meal choices will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($14.00) or Fried Clamstrips ($12.00), which each come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktails Sauce, Macaroni and Cheese ($5.00), New England Clam Chowder (pint - $7.00; quart - $13.00), Side of French Fries ($3.00), and Dessert ($2.00). Orders may be on your plate. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a quest to discover something new about yourself could prove fruitful. Take an introspective approach to the next few days and be ready to learn something new. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This could be an extremely creative week for you, Libra. Afford time for artsy pursuits and you may be surprised at what you can create. You may discover a new passion. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you’re not typically one who excels with lastminute details. Therefore, start planning on an upcoming event and make sure you have all of your ducks in a row. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Listen to your emotions, Sagittarius. While you tend to deal with situations by acting rationally, this time around you may have to go with your gut and your heart. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 This is a week to sit back and slow down. Channel summer vibes even if it’s not quite summer any longer, Capricorn. If you didn’t have a chance to

placed by calling 518-5848547 on Wednesday, 9/22, Thursday, 9/23, or Friday, 9/24 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00. Pickup time will begin on Friday at 5:00 and every 15 minutes thereafter until all orders are filled or we run out of food. You are welcome to come into the building to pick up your meal or, if you prefer, you can have it brought out to your vehicle upon arrival -just call from the parking lot and give your name and a description of your vehicle. As always, KOC events are open to the public, and we thank everyone in advance for your continued support of our efforts.

BUY LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL. get away, do so this week. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Your nurturing instincts are on alert, Aquarius. This is an excellent time to tell someone you care about that you’re always available for him or her. Reach out soon. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Good times are ahead, Pisces. Keep an open mind and embrace any opportunity to do something good for others. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 19 Trisha Yearwood, Singer (57) SEPTEMBER 20 Jon Bernthal, Actor (45) SEPTEMBER 21 Jason Derulo, Singer (32) SEPTEMBER 22 Andrea Bocelli, Singer (63) SEPTEMBER 23 Anthony Mackie, Actor (43) SEPTEMBER 24 Ben Platt, Actor/Singer (28) SEPTEMBER 25 Donald Glover, Actor (38)