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Southern Saratoga Art Society SARATOGA COUNTY - SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area over the next two months. Carol Winterton will be exhibiting during November and Frank Coletta will exhibit during December in the Lobby of Clifton Park Town Hall, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel. # 518-371-6651. During Nov./Dec. Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#: 518-664-4646 . Valerie’s Show includes a colorful collection of styles including flo.abstract and realistic pieces. The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, Tel.#: 518370-4894 will host four amazing artists during Nov./Dec., Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan. Also during Nov./ Dec., in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, Tel.#: 518-383-1343, 18 artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting in a Themed Show, “Nature”. Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
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First Night in Spa City is a scratch Pandemic and shortage of staff, artists and money are blamed ByLINE: WENDY LIBERATORE
SARATOGA SPRINGS - For the second year in a row, the city's First Night celebration will not be ringing in the new year. Louise Kerr, executive director of Saratoga Arts, sponsor of the New Year's Eve event, said the pandemic and lack of funding, staff and available artists has put a hold on the event for one more year. "We don't have the bandwidth to put on the event," Kerr said. "It requires 140 volunteers and a $100,000 layout and a full-time employee six months out of the year to plan it. We didn't have the ability to do that."
She also said that the artists are generally booked in the spring and that many of the artists, as the pandemic still raging, were not yet available to commit. However, with the pandemic getting under control, she has hopes for a 2022 event. And for next year, Saratoga Arts will get some help to plan it. Kerr said that the Saratoga Springs City Center, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Discover Saratoga, the Saratoga Regional YMCA and the city will collaborate to reimagine Saratoga First Night, from a multivenue arts extravaganza that people pay to enjoy in to one that is free and outdoors. "The overarching theme is it has to be something new," Kerr said. "What the groups decided or talked about is there would be two or
three main big events, potentially in the parks that are free and open to the public. And all of the different venues would continue, but they would be run by the individual organizations under the umbrella of all of us connected." She said that would allow Saratoga Arts to do what it does best, apply for grants to get funds for the groups to stage concerts and other acts for First Night. She also hopes that the evening could include a free light show in Congress Park. "We want it to be accessible to all," she said. "There are all sorts of ideas that are being bantered around. But we want to see it as a collaboration with the cultural community as a whole. Hopefully, it will be the most amazing new and inspiring thing next year."
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Father Time (Zones): Charles Ferdinand Dowd SARATOGA COUNTY - Submitted by Isobel Connell November 18, 2021 Isobel Connell is a native of the United Kingdom and a retired engineer. She currently is a volunteer in the research room at Brookside Museum and a trustee at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. Isobel can be reached at isobel@brooksidemuseum.org Charles Ferdinand Dowd Source: Library of Congress
Time is often referred to as a human construct, but time zones are definitely manmade, and they have a direct connection to Charles Dowd of Saratoga Springs and the month of November, when standard time began in 1883, and 21 years later when time ran out for Charles. Local time once was set by the noon mark. Noon was defined to be the time at which the sun was directly overhead. This meant, for every approximately 69
miles travelled west, the moment of noon differed by four minutes. For example, the clocks in Boston were set about three minutes ahead of clocks in Worcester, MA. This was all well and good, so long as one never left home, or only travelled north and south, but the idea of long-distance travel became more accessible with the advent of the railroads. On May 10, 1869, Leland Stanford, the president of the Central Pacific Railroad Company of California, ceremonially tapped in the “Last Spike” at Promontory Summit, Utah, and the era of trans-continental rail travel across the United States had begun. But did the trains run on time then? And if they did, who was to say, because whose time did they run on? By 1879, there were about 500 railroad companies through the country. These companies defined their own time system, based on the local time of one of the cities in their region. To travel just from Portland, Maine, to Buffalo, New York, took passengers through four different time systems. Something had to change. In 1868, Charles Ferdinand Dowd, a Yale graduate from Madison, Connecticut, together with his wife, Harriet
Miriam North, moved from North Granville to Saratoga Springs where they established the Temple Grove Ladies Seminary. He put his mind to the problem of trains and timetables. He did consider the uniform national time, as adopted in England, but studying solar times for 8000 locations across the United States revealed time differences of up to 4 hours, so this was impractical. In October 1869, Dowd presented a plan to the Convention of Railroad Superintendents, and, following their approval, in 1870, published a pamphlet entitled “System of National Time for Rail-Roads”. In it he proposed 4 regions across the country, with “Washington Time” the standard time for Atlantic States. (He later modified this to start at the 75th meridian west of Greenwich, to stop arguments over Please see DOWD 14
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plant in 1924. Other tidbits include the date the Visitation Church closed, the Quaker Springs Methodist church was incorporated, the Assembly of God Church was dedicated, the Dovegate Inn opened on Broad Street, the Old Saratoga Trading Post Museum closed, Schuylerville Central School District was formed, and a helicopter crashed and burned in Grangerville. Calendars may be purchased for $5.00 in Schuylerville at Byron’s Market, Saratoga Apple, Schuylerville Public Library, Schuylerville Village Clerk’s office and at the Town Clerk’s office or at the Old Saratoga Mercantile and Olde Saratoga Home and Garden on Route 29 and from Pat Peck. The Old Saratoga Historical Association has produced the Town of Saratoga calendar for the past 37 years. Call Pat Peck, 518-584-4129, to arrange to have calendars mailed and to offer photos for the 2023 calendar.
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COPS, COURTS AND FIRE CALLS Truck damages garage in Albany Warehouse District ALBANY -- A truck struck a building in the Warehouse District Tuesday, causing part of its facade to collapse. Albany police said a truck owned by McCarthy Tire Service was moving tires in and out of the side of the building located at 980 Broadway St., when the driver forgot to put the boom down and hit the overhead of the garage on its way in. Footage shows bricks from the building facade scattered across the ground, and part of the overhang detached from the building. The extent of damage to the building's structure was not immediately known. Rick LaJoy, director of the city Department
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Victim of biking collision was 59-year-old of Schenectady SCHENECTADY -Police said Monday night that the man killed while riding his bicycle Saturday afternoon near Veterans Park was Elton Garvey, 59, of Schenectady. Schenectady police said at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday Garvey was riding in the area of State and Lafayette streets when he was hit. The car that struck him was driving east on State Street, and left the scene. However, police said they located the driver, and the person is cooperating with the investigation. Garvey was taken to Ellis Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Watervliet teen charged with attempted murder in Albany ALBANY -- A Watervliet teen is facing an attempted murder charge and recovering from a gunshot wound after he allegedly shot a 17-year-old in the city before accidentally shooting himself in the leg, police said. Albany police were called around 7:45 p.m. to North Allen Street on Saturday for a reported shooting. When they arrived they found a 16-year-old with a gunshot wound to his leg. Shortly after that, a 17-year-old was found inside a nearby home with gunshot wounds to his leg and back. Police said they believe the younger teen shot the older teen as part of a dispute. The 16-year-old was also charged with criminal
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Looking for New Social Activities? BALLSTON SPA - If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet active seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC). BASC sponsors many activities. Our new temporary meeting place at the Ballston Spa VFW358 at 68 East North St. Ballston Spa. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include Festive Dinners, dances with live bands, “pickin’ sessions”, bus trips, weekly luncheons, exercise classes, chorus, crafts, etc. Stop in any Thursday 11:00am and join us for lunch. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Secretary at 518-8854229 for sign-up information. Visit our website at ballstonmiltomseniors. com or find us on Facebook under ballstonareaseniors. com for additional information.
Are You a Family Member in Crisis? GLENVILLE – Families Anonymous is a free support group for family and friends of a loved one who is suffering from alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behavior. You are not alone and there is help. Meetings are presently phone-in every Monday evening at
7:15. Listen to other FA members, become stronger, and learn new ways to improve the situation. For additional information or meeting phone-in number, call or text 518-424-0472.
Ballston Area Seniors Meetings BALLSTON SPA - We are moving to a new temporary meeting place. The Ballston Area Seniors will be holding temporary meetings at the VFW 358. Location is 68 East North St. in Ballston Spa. Dec. meetings will be Dec. 2, 9,16 . Hours for the VFW 358—11:30 AM TO 4 PM, we can accommodate 97 members. Do not arrive any earlier then 11:30 am . All exercise classes have been cancelled, along with bingo for the rest of the year. During the Winter months if the Schools are closed for inclement weather, Seniors meetings are closed.
Capital Region Social Happenings November Event and Concert Series CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com. Friday Night Events at 7 pm – Picnic at noon at 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance. Open to the public. Inside seating
is limited. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Friday Night – December 3: SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT FOR ALL -- The event starts at 5:30 pm with finger foods and meet the Board in our newly renovated Community Room and Stage. DON “THE SOUL MAN” HYMAN returns to our stage to entertain us with music and stories at 7 pm.
Saratoga Automobile Museum to Host Lost Speedways SARATOGA SPRINGS - After a hiatus due to the pandemic in 2020, the annual Lost Speedways program returns to the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Highlighting the event will be an exclusive video interview with Ronnie Johnson discussing his late father Jack Johnson’s career and their relationship, produced by videographer and former Syracuse University professor Dow Smith. The program will feature a varied slate of presentations, starting with the “Motorcycle Guy,” Mark Supley, discussing the Wall of Death caged motorcycle attractions
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seen at fairs and carnivals. He will be followed by longtime racer Dick Hansen, who has put together a talk about the end of the midget days and the introduction of stock car racing to the Rhinebeck Fairgrounds Speedway. Following intermission, Ken Parrotte will return with an assortment of vintage racing photos and the stories behind them. Closing out the program will be event organizer Ron Hedger’s traditional interview session, which will be devoted to memories of the late DIRT superstar “Jumpin’ Jack” Johnson. “Jack’s longtime friend and crew member Joe Bellomo and his brother Jeff Johnson will go back in time and talk about both the man and his career,” said Ron Hedger, even organizer and Museum Board member, “Then we’ll close out the program with a terrific video of Ronnie Johnson, Jack’s son, discussing his father’s influence on him and his memories of his dad’s career.” As part of the memorabilia display, attendees are encouraged to bring their Jack Johnson photos and memorabilia to share at the pre-talk display. Day of registration begins at 10 a.m. with memorabilia on display beginning at 11 a.m., and with the formal presentations set for 12:30 p.m.
Regular Museum admission rates apply, with Museum members admitted free of charge. An assortment of food and beverages catered by Saratoga’s West Ave Pizzeria will be available. For more information about the Saratoga Automobile Museum, visit saratogaautomuseum.org.
21st Annual Artisan Market Returns! BALLSTON SPA - The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2021, running from “Small Business Saturday” November 27 through December 24. Like its predecessors, the twenty-first installment of the market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to delicious syrups and edibles – simply the best that our community has to offer. “It is a unique shopping experience,” observes History Center trustee Donna Dardaris “There is such a variety of items, it makes holiday shopping simple, plus each item sold supports both the Saratoga County History Center and local artisans. It doesn’t get much better than that.” Brookside Museum, headquarters of the Saratoga County History Center, is located at 6 Charlton
Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The 2021 hours are as follows: Thursdays, 12pm – 5pm; Fridays, 11am – 6pm; Saturdays, 11am – 5pm; Sundays, 11am – 5pm Face coverings are required during your visit. Hand sanitizer will be available. The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to preserving local history, educating the public, and serving our diverse Saratoga County communities. All money raised by the Artisan Market will fund SCHC public programming and collection maintenance, ensuring that future generations of Saratogians, as well as people from around the world, will be able to learn about and enjoy our amazing, historic region. Any inquiries about the market should be directed to Donna Dardaris at donna@brooksidemuseum.org. Additional information can be found at https://brooksidemuseum.org.
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Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake Community “Holiday DriveThrough” BURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (BH-BL) Holiday Drive-Through is set for Tuesday, November 30 at 6 PM at the BH-BL High School, 88 Lakehill Road, Burnt Hills. The event is sponsored by the BH-BL Business and Professional Association, the BH-BL Rotary, The Friends of the Town of Ballston Community Library, and the BH-BL Central School District. Local businesses and organizations will set up lighted displays along the Lakehill Road entrance to the High School. Visitors will remain in their vehicles and slowly drive along the designated and decorated route, and past Santa Claus and his Elves at the main entrance to the High School, proceeding to the Kingsley Road exit. The event was first held
in 2020 when COVID-19 protocols prevented gathering at the Town of Ballston Community for traditional carol singing and tree lighting. The ”Holiday Drive-Through” was so well received last year that, the committee decided to repeat it in an abundance of caution regarding health and safety. The event is free and open to the community.
Holiday Window Decorating Decking the Halls in Ballston Spa BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) is once again encouraging all businesses in the village’s downtown area to deck the halls! For the past few years, the BSBPA has recognized businesses whose window decorations and displays have enhanced the Village of Ballston Spa during the holiday season. Businesses with decorated windows
whose lights are on the evening of November 30 will be judged and the winners will be announced in time for the festivities on December 3, including the Holiday Parade, village Christmas tree lighting and First Friday. Winners will be presented with specially designated “contest winner” signs to display in their businesses for the holiday season and photos of the windows will be featured on social media (Facebook, Instagram) and on our website, ballston.org. Please remember to shop locally this season and visit all our wonderful businesses to enjoy their displays.
Catholic Charities Hosts 26th Annual Saratoga Festival of Trees Event SARATOGA SPRINGS - Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to unwrap the magic of
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at the Wilton Mall near JC Penney. There are 8 roles available to men and women aged approximately mid twenties and up. Actors of any ethnicity or gender identification are encouraged to attend. Performances are February 11th-13th and 18th-20th, 7:30PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays. All performances will be at the Dee Sarno Theater, in Saratoga Arts. Rehearsals begin Monday, December 13th and will be Sunday through Thursday evenings. There will be no rehearsal from December 21st through January 2nd. Actors should prepare a song of their choice. Please bring sheet music in your key; a pianist will be provided. Also bring a current photo, a resume, and a list of potential conflicts from the date of the first rehearsal through closing (conflicts can be worked around if known about in advance). Photos cannot be returned. Readings will
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. Take that to heart and try to see the silver lining when an obstacle gets in your way. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 It’s one thing to stand by your views, Taurus. It’s another to stubbornly refuse to listen to others when they make good points. Be open-minded this week. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You may be juggling too much at one time, Gemini. If you’re finding it difficult to manage your time, reach out to a friend or colleague for help. They’re ready and willing. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, lately you have been a person of few words, and others may be wondering what is going on. Confide in someone close to you if the need arises. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if you are up for an adventure, look to those around you for inspiration. Maybe you’ll overhear a coworker talking about a
Virgo, you may start to rethink a decision you made a while ago when an unexpected hiccup occurs. Reevaluate your decision-making process. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Good times are ahead, Libra. Focus on the fun that is coming your way and make an effort to include more good times in the weeks ahead. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a situation at work will require the utmost patience and perseverance. The outcome will be in your favor if you take a measured approach. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 You could use a night out with friends, Sagittarius. Make a concerted effort to get together and invite the people whose company you most enjoy. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may have to reexamine your priorities. Don’t let something pull you in one direction when a friend or family member may need you more.
AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you’re not much of a fan of waiting games, but you will have to stick things out a little longer until your plan can come to fruition. Patience will pay off. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Avoid overzealous spending in the weeks ahead, Pisces. Find ways to be generous with your time rather than with your wallet.
BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, December 3. The parade step off time is 6:30 pm, proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the village Christmas tree. The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. Once again this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from
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Jonesville United Methodist Church Food Pantry CLIFTON PARK The Jonesville United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open each Friday from 9am-12 noon and serves residents of Burnt Hills/ Ballston Lake and Shenendehowa school districts.We are located at 963 Main Street, Jonesville,518-877-7380.
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