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The average ticket price for an NFL game is $151, according to data compiled by ticketing site SeatGeek.Onaverage, SeatGeek found you can pay nearly 30 percent less when you buy tickets within two weeks of a game compared to a
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What you cook may also cost more. Chicken prices are up nearly 18 percent in the last year. Meanwhile, the price of pork ribs remains fairly flat so they may be the more palatable option. The cost of propane and firewood is up too, about 22 percent. You may want to leave the grill at home and stick with chips, dips and other on-the-go options, but skip the pre-made party trays and veggie spreads. You can make your own fruit, veggie and sandwich trays for much less money.
The Michael J. Anson Memorial Park, which is dedicated to a Colonie native and 31-year veteran of the State Police force who died from a Sept. 11-related illness, will receive $125,000 to go toward repaving tennis and basketball courts, among other improvements.
The college football season is officially underway and the 103rd season of the National Football League starts this weekend. As is the case with almost anything these days, America's affinity for the gridiron game will be a blow to some wallets — and maybe waistlines, too. Ticket prices, food costs and transportation fees are all up.
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Patriot Flight needs help for October trip
— Wheelchairs, guardians and volunteers are needed for the next Capital District Patriot Flight, which will fly veterans during a free one-day excursion to Washington, D.C., on Friday, Oct. 14. More than 50 World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans will be flown free on Southwest from the Albany International Airport. During the excursion the veterans, guardians and volunteers will visit war monuments, Arlington National Cemetery and other historic sites, according to Sean Lyons of Berne, president of the nonprofit Patriot Flight, a hub of the National Honor Flight Network.
month or more ahead of time. You can purchase directly from your favorite NFL team or on the resale market at sites like SeatGeek and Stub-Hub. Ticketmaster serves as the official — and secure — ticket marketplace of the NFL for regular, playoff and Super Bowl tickets. Group discounts are also an easy way to shave a few bucks off single-game ticket prices. When you purchase a group of 12 or more tickets to see the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, for instance, you’ll avoid per-seat ticket fees which can add up.
Getting to the big game and tailgating — the time-honored tradition of (over)indulging on drinks and snacks in the parking lot before the game — is going to cost more this year, according to a new Wells Fargo report, “Tackling Inflation This Tailgating Season.”
The Dairy Princess and her Court will be on hand to dish out locally made ice cream. Other participants include Nothing Bundt Cakes and SeasonInn. There will a silent auction and live music. Proceeds from the event will benefit Colonie Senior Service Centers
COLONIE - Monday, September 19, 2022 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM, Colonie Senior Service Centers will be hosting their 4th Annual Chefs in Motion Culinary Competition at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany. Participating Chefs will be provided a “shopping cart” of locally sourced products and seasonal produce prior to the event and will be asked to create a signature dish, either a soup, salad, or entrée whose ingredients are at least 75% locally sourced. The official judges will be scoring in four categories: Creativity, Taste, Appearance and Use of Locally Sourced ingredients. Additionally, attendees to the event will have the opportunity to sample all the prepared dishes and choose the People’s Choice Award.
The most popular sport in America, football is entertaining, invokes camaraderie and regional pride, brings together family and friends, and gives casual and consummate fans an excuse to habitually devour chicken wings, nachos and pizza.
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the price of tailgating festivities higher. Meanwhile, bus fare has remained relatively flat, so public transportation or chartered bus service may be the most cost-effective means of travel.
Hooters offers three Football Bundles priced from $35.99 that include a variety of chicken wing options.
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Bruce Mendini, a member of the Patriot Flight board of directors. “In the past, national Honor Flight Hub reps were able to provide wheelchairs at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport before boarding buses for rides to Washington, D.C. But they are no longer able to do
Seats are available for Patriot Flight’s Oct. 14 and flights, as well as next spring’s flights. Applications for veterans and guardians can be
Anyone who can donate a wheelchair should contact Bruce Mendini at 518-869-3816 or bdmendioni@yahoo.com.
The Colonie Junior Raiders use the fields at West Albany Pocket Park. The funds will allow for renovation of park infrastructure, including adding audience seating, replacing the scoreboard and constructing new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant restroom facilities, according to state Assemblyman Phil Steck’s office, which announced the grant funding on Saturday.
Autumn portends a season of cozy sweaters, apple pie and pumpkin spice. All well and good, but fall also heralds the start of a fifth season that subsumes historic rivalries, Cinderella stories, Sunday traditions and tailgating. Football season.
But, if you’re still bound and determined to make that weekly pilgrimage to MetLife Stadium, host a pigskin party or pop into your local sports bar each Sunday, there are several ways to tackle rising prices and save money this football season.
Aniya McKinnen, right, and Solangel Boivin cool off with a water gun ght at a splash pad in the Colonie Mohawk River Park in July. The park is among the recipients of state grant funding aimed at upgrades.
Don’t feel like going out? Seek out deals from your favorite pizza spot or eatery. Nosh on two 12-cut pizzas, 20 wings and soda for $55 on Sundays from I Love New York Pizza in Colonie. Grab a large pizza, 10 wings and a two-liter of soda for $30 on Sundays at Gennaro’s Pizza Parlor in Saratoga Springs.
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COLONIE — Pool improvements at the town’s Mohawk River Park will be among several upgrades done to town parks after more than $1 million was provided through state grants.Among the recipients included in the $1.25 million funding package: The Colonie Mohawk River Park will receive $625,000, the Sand Creek Road Park and West Albany Pocket Park have each been allocated $250,000, and the Michael J. Anson Memorial Park netted $125,000.TheColonie Mohawk River Park, which contains an Olympic-sized swimming pool, will receive $125,000 for the construction of a sanitary pump station and $500,000 for the
reconstruction of the poolhouse and additional pool improvements.
If your favorite football team is, say, the Denver Broncos and you live in New York, tuning in for every touchdown is a challenge. You can stream every live, out-of-market game via DirectTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket. It’s as easy as downloading an app, but it is priced from $294 to $396 per season. Several local sports bars,
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In addition, several local wineries including Sabba Vineyards from Old Chatham and Meadowdale Winery from Altamont will be present providing samples along with Rare Form Brewery in Troy.
If you’re looking to partake in the pomp without pummeling your finances, scope out football deals at nearby sports bars and restaurants. Dawn’s Victory Sports Cafe in Albany offers a variety of food and drink specials during NFL games. Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady features select canned and draft beers for $4 during all college and professional football games. Appetizers are half-price at O’Toole’s in Queensbury every Sunday.
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You can also consider splitting the cost of season tickets with friends. New York Giants season tickets are priced as low as $947 each for upper-level seats. Lower level seats top out at $1,800. Each season ticket grants admission to all home regular season games — typically eight to nine per season — which works out to about $110 per person, per game if you’re cool with nosebleed seats, or $200 each if you’d prefer to be closer to the field. Season ticket holders typically have access to food, merchandise and parking discounts.
Gas prices and airfare are still high — up 25 and 28 percent yearover-year, respectively — so it’s no surprise travel costs are pushing
Watching the game at home is probably the most economical option. The cost of upgrading a TV has tumbled nearly 15 percent over the past year, and cable/satellite prices have risen incrementally, according to the Wells Fargo report.In-market games will almost always be aired on local TV channels. If you’re a cord-cutter, there are a slew of live services that will stream games airing on local affiliates, including SlingTV, fuboTV, You-Tube TV and Hulu Live. With these pay-TV alternatives you'll receive services comparable to cable without the frustrating contracts and rising costs. There's no equipment to buy, but you will need access to high-speed internet.Ifyou’re content watching every drive on your mobile phone or tablet, check out the newly-launched NFL+ service. For $5 a month you can watch all in-market games, primetime broadcasts and playoff match-ups.
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Allocations to Sand Creek Road Park will fund design development and construction for the first phase of a project to upgrade the 127-acre park, including the addition of paths, trails and open spaces.
The defendant (McGreivey) refused to pay the additional $100. The treasurer demanded a return of the tax certificate. This the defendant refused. The plaintiff thereupon caused a notice of a lien for $100 to be filed with the clerk of the town of Waterford upon the property of the defendant in the premises where he carried on his liquor traffic, assuming to act under section 12, and then commenced this action to foreclose the lien. McGreivey hired Waterford Attorney Thomas O'Connor to represent his interests in this case.
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Among other provisions, the Raines law increased the cost of liquor licenses, raised the drinking age from sixteen to eighteen, and prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays except in hotels, as well as in lodging houses with at least 10 rooms that served drinks with complimentary meals. Most men worked a six-day week, and Sunday was the only free day for recreation, so the new law was not very Governorpopular.Morton inherited the law. Henry Lyman on the other hand had spent the better part of the last five years preparing to enforce thisJohnlaw.Crowe McGrievey, in the tavern business since 1872, was an outspoken critic of this 1896 legislation. He was not alone in his criticism, and many tavern owners pledged to resist this tax levy. Lyman has pledged to target the collection of excise taxes on bars and taverns, so conflict was inevitable. McGreivey had become a case in point. But, at the outset, he played along.
The hearing was summed up in the Glens Falls Post Star as follows.
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WATERFORD - Presented by Michael Barrett, Executive Director Emeritus of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway. We invite you to join us FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 at 6:30pm at the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center for the lecture, The Transcontinental Railroad.
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Judgment in the amount of $1,714.43 have been entered in Saratoga County against Excise Tax Superintendent Lyman on the finding of Justice McCloughlin in the action of the superintendent against John McGreivey of Waterford and 15 others. The judgment in favor of McGreivey is $592.33, 3 others receive $76.44 each, and remaining 12 $75.44 each.
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The Verdict: The trial court properly excluded the certificate, and properly held that resort could not be had to any other evidence than one or the other census to show the population of the village. The defendant paid the tax that the statute assessed, and no larger sum could be lawfully required of him. The judgment was affirmed, with costs. All concur.
Many of the prime movers in the project had ties to the Capital District, and our local industrial base provided a number of the necessary parts that made the project possible.
The result of the Hearing: The action by Henry H. Lyman, as state excise commissioner, against John C. McGreivey was dismissed. It was then argued before P. J. Parker P. Landon, Herrick, Putnam, and J.J. Merwin. Nussbaum & Coughlin, for appellant. (Lyman) Thomas O’Connor and J. W. Houghton, for respondent
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But this did not satisfy Lyman. He responded with the following notice and ordered the Saratoga County Treasurer to effect the following steps. Based on the returns of the last United States census for the districts embracing the town and village of Waterford, Lyman concluded that the United States census did show that the population of the village of Waterford was more than 1,200 and less than 5,000, and thereupon, in December 1896, he stated “the amount of the tax assessed at $200 for the year commencing May 1, 1896, and then instructed the county treasurer to give the defendant notice and to demand the unpaid balance of $100. This the county treasurer did.
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The New York State liquor tax law of 1896, also known as Raines law, was authored by the State Senator John Raines and adopted in the NY State Legislature on March 23, 1896. It took effect on April 1, 1896, was amended in 1917, and repealed in 1923.
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(McGreivey). Lyman took the stand and reiterated that McGrievey should have remitted excise tax in the amount of $200, not the $100 received by the County Treasurer. The defense called its only witness, George S. Donnell, Chief of Census Division, of the Department of the Interior, who was called to testify, “that the paper hereto attached is a statement as nearly correct as can be ascertained from the population schedules of the population according to the census of 1890 of the towns and villages named therein.” The paper thereto attached stated the population of the village of Waterford to be 4,251. The official character of Mr. Donnell was duly certified.
John has complied with this edict by filing with the Saratoga County Treasurer the sum of $100. The amount of the tax assessed upon the business of trafficking in liquors in the village of Waterford, Saratoga county, under class 1, subdivision 1, § 11, of the act, which established the amount for villages with a population between 1,200 and 5,000. This was duly paid, as prescribed, to the Saratoga County Treasurer.
The law stated that; the sale of Intoxicating Liquor shall be taxed by the population. Laws 1896, c. 112, § 11, assessed excise taxes upon the business of trafficking in liquors, based on population numbers. It further provides that all taxes assessed upon the business of trafficking in liquors, except taxes assessed in counties containing a city of over 1,500,000 people, and on a business conducted on a railroad, steamboat, or other vessels, which taxes were to be collected by and paid to the state excise commissioner or his deputies, shall be
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Anup Sood for the months of September and October, 2022. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our comsouthernsaratogaartist.website:orcheckonfacebook.
The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Tel.#:518-383-1343, will be hosting a Group Show featuring five SSAS members during September. Artists Virginia Harrison, Barbara Hurley, Kristine Kelly, Judy Loucks and Jo Weatherwax will be exhibiting.
STILLWATER - Saratoga National Historical Park is excited to announce three special events in September!
2. To celebrate families living in recovery from the devastation of loving or living with someone who has or had Alcohol or Substance Use Disorder.
SARATOGA COUNTY - 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 Cheryl Jenks during the month of September, 2022.
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ALBANY - Each Thursday at 6:00 P.M. The address is 21 Delaware Avenue. For further info please call 518-885-3149.
Space rentals are available, approximately 8-feet by 12-feet. Covered pavilion spaces with a table are $30 each; open outdoor spaces are $30 each with a table or $25 each without a table.Youmay bring your own table(s) and/or pop-ups. Located at 140 VFW Drive in Colonie (Albany NY 12205 for your GPS). Contact Maryellen at 518-7853301 or 518-210-5774.
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September is National Recovery Month
Shopping: Accompanying a neighbor to the store or doing the shopping from a client’s list for groceries, prescriptions and personal items.
To Love A Child is currently seeking Sponsors and Donors for this major fundraiser so vital programs can be continued and enhanced. This fundraiser gives us the ability to continue programs for clean water, sanitation, education, medical care, solar energy, and food for some of the poorest children in the Donationsworld.ofgift cards, gifts for our basket auction, business ads in our Event program book are muchVisitappreciated.ourwebsite www.toloveachild.netat and the Annual Event page to download the sponsor form for information.complete
ALBANY COUNTY - Our volunteers provide older neighbors with friendly calls, visits, transportation to medical appointments, and grocery shopping. With just a little extra help from our volunteers, clients remain independent and in their own homes. We provide our services at no cost in Albany and Rensselaer Counties.
DELMAR - 19 local artists are showcasing almost 3 dozen original works, in an exhibit at Merriman and Pfister’s Marketplace., 388 Kenwood Ave Delmar.
CLIFTON PARK, NY- To Love a Child, Inc. announces its 13th Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 6:00pm at The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY. The Get on Your Feet tropical themed event will feature the Circle of Love Awards presented to Infant Jesus of Prague, Jane Morrison, St. Paul Lutheran Church, and Viola Bramcamp.
Here are some ways in which a volunteer can help: Transportation: Rides to essential medical appointments and grocery stores..
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September 24: The Fife & Drums of Fort Ticonderoga will perform at noon. This program is made possible by support from the Friends of SaratogaAllBattlefield.eventswill take place at the Visitor Center. For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park and program updates, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985, visit www.nps. gov/sara, or find the park on Facebook or Twitter @ SaratogaNHP.
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WATERFORD - The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market will once again accept torn or worn American Flags for transport to the Saratoga County Veterans Agency for proper disposal. The market is open every Sunday (now until mid-October) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and is located at the Hurst Harbor Visitor Center, One Tugboat Alley in Waterford. According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way….” and the Veterans Agency regularly arranges a flag disposition ceremony. Flags can be dropped off at the Farmer’s Market information table.
COLONIE - Robert L. Weininger VFW Post 8692 Auxiliary will hold its Fall Community Tag Sale on Saturday, September 17th from 9am until 3pm.
The Initiation Ceremony for New Members will precede the Chapter Meeting. Please plan to be there at 1 pm. Capital District Chapter willPresident,Columbiette,LindaCotch,preside!
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LOUDONVILLE - It is with great pleasure that we are offering a Day of Reflection and Prayer Meeting. Our guest speaker is; Dr. Joy Galarneau, professor of Contemporary systematic Theology.
Topic: Approaches to Writing Your Family History
ers in the group sharing a selection of their best stories. Come hear tales of fascinating people and be inspired to join us and write some of your own.
Starting Sunday, August 14, 2022 the STAHL Ministry began selling flags for $2.00 each or ten for $15.00. You may purchase the flags weekly at the Jonesville United Methodist Church 963 Main St. Clifton Park NY 12065 and before and after the Sunday 9:30 service.
1. To celebrate the recovery of those diagnosed with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders
Meeting, Lunch: Bring a bag lunch, refreshments will be provided, Offering $20.00.....Bring your Bible
SARATOGA COUNTYThe 25th Annual “Autumn Jewels” juried Art Show will be held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center from Oct. 3Nov.1, 2022 . This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged and prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by September 19, 2022 An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry, please book.comsouthernsaratogaartist.visit:orvisitusonFace-
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An alumnus of Yale and Harvard, Paul Lamar is a retired college English professor. He has also taught continuing education classes in poetry, play reading, flash fiction (1,000 works or less), and memoir writing. He is a published author and poet. He also writes music and theater reviews, and has helped people earn their High School Equivalency Diploma.
Write Your Family History group have been working with writing coach Paul Lamar to craft compelling stories from their family history research. As genealogists, we know that the real interest in doing our digging is to make our ancestors come alive - to put meat on the bones of a skeletal chart. Paul will moderate a program featuring some of the writ-
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The show, entitled “For the Sake of Beauty”, challenges artists’ interpretation of the theme, within a 5”x7” type,textiles,tography,includeVariousconfine.mediumswatercolor,pho-mixedmedia,origamimono-andacrylics.
The Jonesville United Methodist Church STAHL Ministry will have a lawn flag display September 24 to October 1, 2022. The display is to celebrate individuals in recovery from Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders and their families. In addition, the display will honor those who tried but could not achieve recovery and succumbed to the disease of addiction,
COLONIE - Come play with a friendly group. Tuesdays at 12:30. 518459-2857 x 327, colonieseniors.orgcbarrett@
CLIFTON PARK - National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.
The Boys and Girls Club of Albany is Hosting an Adult Bible Study
For more information, callwww.merrimanpfister.com518-588-7268
Special Events at Saratoga HistoricalNationalPark
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Reasons to fly Yellow Flags
Friendly Phone Calls: Reassurance phone calls to provide an opportunity for conversation and socialization. Like a “friendly visit” but over the phone.
CAPITAL DISTRICTSaturday, 24 September 2022 at 1:00 PM.
This exhibit and sale runs through October 8
Friendly Home Visits: Weekly or biweekly visits to homebound people to provide social contact, as well as emotional and psychological support. Visits may include trips out into the community for activities (walks, local events,Occasionaletc.)
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September 19: We mark the 245th anniversary of the First Battle of Saratoga at 1:00pm with “One Continual Blaze”: The Battle of Freeman’s Farm, an illustrated program telling the story of the battle and its participants.
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to 1:00 pm. Completed items will be donated to local mid-wiferies and hospitals. The event will take place at the Electric City Barn located at 400 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307. The Albany NY Chapter has several Neighborhood groups through the Capital Area supporting this event. For more information please learaysilvia99@gmail.comblogspot.com/https://albanychapterasg.visitoremail
The event is being presented as a community service by Guest Speaker John Kalil, LUTCF, a Social Security Claiming Strategist and the President of Retirement Solutions, LLC. The program is open to the public and free to attend. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. To RSVP, please contact the library at (518) 664-4646.
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SCHENECTADY - The Albany NY Chapter of the American Sewing Guild in partnership with the Electric City Barn will be hosting their community service sewing day and community outreach project on September 17, 2022 from 10:00 am
ages 55 -70. This onehour financial education program is designed to help attendees learn how to maximize their Social Security benefits prior to collecting them.
MECHANICVILLEThe Mechanicville District Public Library is offering a financial education seminar entitled, “Social Security: The Unconventional Truth for a Better Retirement” on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00 PM for individuals
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COHOES - Don’t miss the September open house and garden tour. The Van Schaick Mansion in Cohoes has installed a brand new perennial and herb garden which features plants that were native to the area during the 18th century! Many thanks to our Master Gardener who researched the plants and designed the garden. Please stop in to see this beautiful garden during the next open house that is scheduled for Sunday, September 18th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
BETHLEHEM - Thursday Sept 22nd 3-6 1/2 Chicken or Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner includes: Corn on the Cob, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll & Butter & Cookie. $16.00 This is Take-Out Only! Please Pre-Order your dinner choices by Thursday 9/15/22 by calling Carol Carpenter at 518421-1384. Please make sure your phone number is displayed for a return
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is hosting an ice cream social on Wed., September 21 from 6-7:30 PM. This informational meeting is open to the public and will provide attendees with details about voter registration events, candidate forums and redistricting, This event will be a fun way to get acquainted with League members and find out more about what we do.It will be held in the Adirondack Trust Mabee Office Building Community Room, Saratoga Springs (enter through the top floor of the parking garage on the corner of Woodlawn and Walton Streets).
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CLIFTON PARK - Clifton Park Center Baptist Church offers an outreach program for Hispanics and Internationals in the area. It is a time of fellowship and Bible Study on Mondays @ 7:00pm. It is offered in English and in Spanish. The church is located at 713 Clifton Park Center Road in Clifton Park, NY. Please contact Rev. Damaris Cami-Staples at (518)371-6023 if you have any questions.
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5. Limit hormone therapy. Combination hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women may increase risk of breast cancer, indicates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Similarly, taking oral contraceptives during reproductive years may increase risk. Women can speak with their physicians to weigh the pros and cons of taking such hormones.
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1. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training at least twice a week also is recommended. Being overweight or obese increases a woman's risk for breast cancer.
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The planets are trying to tell you to slow down and take a day off, Leo. You just have to listen more closely or you could run the risk of burnout in the days to come.
Radhika Teska of Troy was promoted to lieutenant colonel while serving with the New York Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters.
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Cancer, you may have some exciting plans brewing but you might not know how to put them in motion. A friend may offer to help get the ball rolling.
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
CAPITAL DISTRICT - Our September 21st meeting begins at 6:30 PM an ends at 8:00 PM. The meeting will begin with an open forum. Be sure to bring any technology related questions you have to discuss with the group. We will then share any “Tips or Tricks” you would like with the group. This will be followed by a presentation on “ Intro to Home Automation ” by Jerry Rogan from the APCUG speakers bureau.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
Jeffrey Dorvee of Queensbury advanced to first sergeant while on duty with Company D, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment.
CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20
There’s a strong pull toward wanting to play as well as getting work done, Gemini. Is there a way to delegate some work so you can focus on recreation? Figure things out.
life this week, Scorpio. If you have been waiting to have a gourmet dinner or to take a luxurious trip, now is the time to do so.
If you’ve been putting off your to-do list, now you will have the energy to get things done.
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Staff sergeant: Elizabeth Gomez, Middle Grove, Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion.
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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
It may be challenging to fig ure out where you stand with someone this week, Capri corn. You thought you had it all figured out, but the tides have changed dramatically.
There’s a positive drive guiding you along, Pisces.
Don’t push yourself too far this week, Aries. That is a surefire way to be overcome by stress and deplete your energy, which you need to get things done. Pace yourself.
You’ll continue to face the difficult decision of whether to tend to your own needs or help someone close to you, Aquarius. It’s a fine line to walk with no easy answer.
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There’s conflicting energy in the cosmos this week, Sag ittarius. All of what you think was right may be turned on its head. Some new deci sions may need to be made.
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Everything will be exciting and fast-paced.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
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Virgo, this week things may get a bit more intense than you anticipated. Intensity doesn’t necessarily mean you will have a bad time.
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Paul Rivera of Colonie advanced to first sergeant while on duty with Company E, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment.PaulCroteau of East Berne was promoted to sergeant first class while assigned to Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters and HeadquartersChristopherBattalion.O’Neil of Ballston Spa was promoted to sergeant first class while serving with Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion.
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Nicholas Whaley of Clifton Park advanced to lieutenant colonel while assigned to the Operations Company, 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion.RayAdepegba of Niskayuna has been promoted to first sergeant while serving with Company D, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion.
Sergeant: Robert Andriola, Mechanicville, Company E, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment; Brian Autenrieth, Hudson, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment; Tishana Benjamin, Troy, 1427th Transportation Company; Jada Hawkinshill, Athens, Company D, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion; Nordic Mercedes, Rensselaer, 1427th Transportation Company; Kevin Ng, Rock City Falls, Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion; and Charles Olson, East Greenbush, 466th Area Support Medical Company; and Arneljohn Villajuan, Specialist: Markus All-man, Schenectady, A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment; Hunter Bouck, 1427th Transportation Company; Jamar Byron, Cohoes, 827th Engineer Company; Aidan Collins, Glens Falls, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion; Ashley Fancher, Schoharie, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 501st Ordnance Battalion (EOD); and Brian Ferreira, Rensselaer, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment.Also, Nicholas Furnari, Rensselaer, Company D, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion; Michael Jackson, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment; Ellen Kerber, Nassau, Company G, 427th Brigade Support Battalion; Ronnie Lawson, Schenectady, Company D, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment; Jason Lawson, Albany, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment; Tyler Linendoll, Eagle Bridge, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment; Bradley McGreevy, Valley Falls, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment; and Robert Merrill, Queensbury, Company G, 427th Brigade Support Battalion.Also,Devin Stockman, Glens Falls, 1427th Transportation Company; Cameron Terenzetti, Colonie, Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion.
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• Coordinating maintenance work with other sections, contractors and engineers; estimating time, materials and equipment required for repairs; examining various electrical systems and making recommendations for new equipment, repairs and •modifications.Maintaining records of maintenance and repair work; preparing reports, documentation, and correspondence.
We paint anything! Carpentry. Free est. Town/Country. (518) 833-4608 or (518) 833-2447 PAINTING Custom Int/Ext Painting. Town/ Country. Free est. 35+ yrs exp. Prompt Srvc 518-618-8051 MASONRY SERVICES Foundation repairs. Concrete work/repair. Porch steps & refurbishing. (518) 892-1476 MASONRY & LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION HIGGINS BUILDERS New installations & old restorations. Booking for Fall. Call John (518) 269-6804 Adult Community. Minimum 55 years old. Mohican Hill Apts, Ballston Spa. Spacious 1 BR. Washer, dryer hkups. Low heat costs. Fully sanitized. $825. No pets. (518) 885-4232 UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS I will sell your house for ONLY a 3% Commission. Call Shaun Ryba, Dream Street Properties (518) 368-0068
The primary responsibility of the Electrician/HMI/PLC is to install, service and troubleshoot plant equipment, including but not limited to complex electrical controls, wiring and lighting systems. The Electrician/HMI/PLC will also complete preventative maintenance assignments and respond to line and equipment calls. All duties are performed while adhering to our high expectations for producing a superior quality product and maintaining operational efficiency, as well as food safety/quality and safety
Qualifiedstandards.candidates will offer a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on industrial electrician work experience to include:
SOUTH BETHLEHEM – Join us at the South Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 67 Willowbrook Ave, South Bethlehem, on September 24 from 9-2 for a Thrift Shop Sidewalk Sale. We will have a few of our most popular vendors and handmade woodwork made by one of our church members. Breakfast and lunch will be available, and a small sitting area will be set up. All social distancing protocols will be followed for the safety of our
• 110 through 480-volt alternating current equipment.
P.W. of Free est., fully ins., ref’s. (518) 396-0898
PAINTING All phases
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE All types Snow to grass. Call CREEKSIDE PROPERTY MAINT. 518-286-8370 / 856-206-3956
FoodHomeless,faithRescueDistrict,eymans-SelkirkthroughItmissions:MethodistgoraisedSomecommunity.ofthemoniesfromthissalewilltosupportourUnitedWomen’slocalBrownBag-ProgramsponsoredtheRavena-Co-SchoolCapitalCityMission,Inter-PartnershipsfortheandtheVentureBank. 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 DIRECTV for $79.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Watch your favorite live sports, news & entertainment anywhere. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call 1-866731-3285 BEST SATELLITE TV with 2 Year Price Guarantee! $59.99/mo with 190 channels and 3 months free premium movie channels! Free next day installation! Call 888-570-0887 Attention: Oxygen Users! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 855-839-1738 MISC. MERCHANDISE SHAKER DOLL CLUB SHOW AND SALE Antique, vintage collectible dolls. Sept. 17th, 2022. 10am-3pm. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Rd, Albany 12208. Admission $6 or $5 with ad. COMMUNITY EVENTS 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. MERCHANDISE Call (518) 454-5503 To Place A Classified Ad Combined Largest Reach In The Capital Region AutomotiveMerchandise Auctions, Legal Notices, Business Opportunities, Services, Memoriams Email: classifieds@crwnewspapers.com Camp Wood / Cooking Wood Exit 15N.com Lou "The Wood Guy" Rt. 50, Wilton. 24/7 $$CA$H$$ FOR JUNK CARS $100-$1000. FREE PICKUP (518) 914-8633 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 BETTY’S CLEANING Quality work with attention to detail. Apts., homes. (518) 2705024 or (518) 421-3823. Antiques, vinyl records, comic books, old signs, instruments, toys, coins, watches, new/old stock items, etc 518-801-4673 ALWAYS BEST PAINTING Int/ext. painting. Plaster & sheet- rock, wallpaper, wood staining and refinishing. 25 yrs exp. free est. Ins. Hire a Craftsman. (518) 424-5812 ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Siena Grad. 25+ yrs. exp. No job too small. (518) 475-8782. www.accountingdave.com AARON CONSTRUCTION Specializing in all phases of home remodeling & repairs. Snow plowing. Fully insured. 518-857-8354 or 518-371-1519 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 MISC. AUTOMOTIVE DUMPSTER RENTALS All sizes available. Also, dump trailer for the tricky spots. Labor available for demo & loading. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-8710 DIVORCE $389.00 Uncontested Make Divorce Easy only 1 Signature, Inc. poor person app. Info: (518) 274-0380 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1855-434-9221 www.dental50plus. com/44 #6258 CUSTOM STONEWORK Patios, firepits, retaining walls, new sidewalks, sidewalk repair. Any kind of masonry/ concrete work. (518) 423-0946 COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS BY GEEKS ON SITE! Virus Removal Data Recovery! 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE, In-home repair/On-line solutions. $20 OFF ANY SERVICE! 855-385-4814 C.L HOME IMPROVEMENTS Taking care of all your window and remodeling needs. Neat & dependable. Fully ins. Free est. Rich (518) 528-7173 CLEANOUTS-JUNK REMOVAL Cellars Attics Yards Basements Garages Real Estate Cleanouts etc. No charge for TV’s w/ paid job. Always recycle. No job too small or large! Please call Dennis (518) 466-3116 CASH FOR METAL/CARS We buy farm equip., metal, cars. We have the equip. to take care of big jobs. Highest prices paid. Demolition. Towing & transport avail. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-3369 MACK’S POWER WASHING Insured and free estimates. House cleaning and trucking. (518) 888-6990 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Everything from new service to switch or receptacle repair. All types of lighting instld. No job too big or small 518-782-1473 JUNK REMOVAL & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, fence & retaining wall removal, yard cleanup. Res./comm. clean out & organize. Fully equipped to handle any job. (518) 339-8710. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. JOBS TOO SMALL? Professional int/ext painting, kitchen, baths & basements! Roofing, siding, electrical, plumbing. Give us a call, we do it all! Avail. for after hours emergencies Bob 518-275-7731 HOUSECLEANING SERVICES Apts, Homes, Comm. Reliable, honest. Ins. Call Rose Cleaning Services (518) 496-4241 GLASS/SCREEN REPAIR Broken glass, torn screens repaired. Home repairs. Makes house calls. (518) 203-8595 GENERAL CONTRACTING Int/Ext, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Flooring, Electrical. Free est. (518) 378-6298. essenter-inc.com FRIDHOLM PAINTING INTERIOR PAINTING One or multi-room projects. Popcorn and Cathedral Ceilings. 2-story foyers and kitchen cabinets. Exterior painting projects, too. Free estimates. CALL US AT (518) 330-9507 or visit us at www.FridholmPainting.com. We Love What We Do! ESTATE PLANNING Simple Will; Power of Attorney; Health Care Proxy; Revocable Trust; $985. Clip this ad; expires 9-16-22; James Brearton, Latham, NY 518-785-537 Raise the Roof this Fall with Gold Star Roofing. Are you tired of having roofing problems? Choose a metal roof that is: Very cost effective, 18 colors to choose from, Installs over your existing roof to save you $$$$, enhanced durability, water resistance, fire resistance, wind resistance, energy efficient, recyclability, scratch resistant paint finish. Call now and schedule an appointment! (518) 281-6455. Get on the schedule to make sure you get a roof this fall! Trusted, certified, licensed, fully insured, free estimates.
• Analyzing and resolving problems with company PCs, phones, multi-function printers, mobile devices, wireless devices, and PC accessories.
SARATOGA WINDOWS AND DOORS install 20 years for a (518) 522-9574. saratogawindowsanddoors. com
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Vendors to replenish IT supplies.
• Drawing and reading electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and/or Indiagrams.addition, we seek a candidate with solid communication and team work skills as well as a self-starter with a passion for continuous improvement. Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with a CMMS system. Manual dexterity is required for operating machinery/tools as well as the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts and/or weekends. Completion of an electrician apprenticeship and/or Electrician technical degree is preferred but not required. Candidates with dairy plant experience will be given special consideration. Apply online at: www.belgioioso.com
EMPLOYMENT
PAINTING/HANDYMAN
The Maintenance Supervisor will plan, direct, and supervise manufacturing machinery and facility services including building and operating systems maintenance, repair and improvement’ preventative maintenance programs and custodial services. This individual will also review and establish operating procedures, practices, and priorities that obtain optimum utilization of personnel and/or equipment while maintaining safety standards, 5S standards, budgetary expenditures, and efficiencies.
Our hands-on Technical Support Specialist position will be primarily responsible for:
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Maintenance Supervisor
• Assisting with EDI setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
home repair. Free est. I will show up!
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Diploma, GED or equivalent is required as is experience as maintenance tech/mechanic/electrician in a manufacturing facility. Basic operation of machine shop equipment and power tools is desirable with experience troubleshooting PLC control systems a plus.
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A degree in an Engineering or related discipline is desired, but 5+ years’ of supervisory maintenance experience may be considered in lieu of a formal Bachelor’s degree. 3+ years’ experience in Maintenance in a manufacturing environment, with Supervisory duties is essential.
—Sara Tracey
HORNBECKLEIGH HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Some of the standout features at 1723 Route 4 in Stillwater includes a detached garage with horse cherrywoodoutdoorwindows,floor-to-ceilingstalls,anindoor-poolandalibrary.
PAGE 10 | SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 LOCAL FIRST | TWIN BRIDGES HOUSE OF THE WEEK 1723 Route 4, Stillwater n If you have seen or own a particularly interesting home for sale to feature, send the address to lhornbeck@timesunion.com n For more real estate stories, sign up for the Places & Spaces newsletter: timesunion.com/newsletters/realestate/ B HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Stillwater schools. Estimated taxes: $25,023.71. Listing price: $2.45 million. Contact Harold Reiser, Julie & Co. Realty, 518-588-5224, harold@juliecorealty.com.
entertaining. Floor-to-ceiling windows, evident from the unique façade of the home, in the living room to take in the views.Vaulted ceilings add to the spaciousness, and an elevator aids in accessibility.
uilt in 2004, this week’s selection is an enormous stunner. With more than 11,000 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two halfbaths, let’s dive into some of the features you won’t find in most other homes for sale in the area: An andlibrary.cherrywood-furnishedfloorshorses).accommodateacresstallscompletesaltwaterindoor-outdoorpool.Adetachedgaragewithhorse(and60-plusoflandtosaidCherrywoodandaAnoutdoorkitchenpoolsidebarfor
PHOTOS BY INGRID CAMPBELL
The house at 1723 Route 4 in Stillwater has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms (five full, two half-baths).
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