Saratoga TODAY October 21-27, 2022

Foreverly: A Place For Veteran Moms & Their Children

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON – Members of the locally based Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) will stand in front of the town of Ballston Planning Board on Wednesday Oct. 26 in the hope of securing the go-ahead to develop transitional housing for Veteran moms and their children.

If approved, it will be the first facility of its kind in New York, according to VCHC. It is an idea born out of a conversation in a West Ave. eatery three years ago

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when Veterans Ball Honorary Chair Ray O'Conor, Tiffany Orner – a veteran of the Air Force, and Cheryl Hage-Perez - who had served as executive director of VCHC, shared a conversation during breakfast at Shirley’s Restaurant.

“We were talking about women who come out of military service who have children. If they’re struggling in any way making the transition from military to civilian life, they have few options,” O’Conor recalled.

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CITY TRIES AGAIN: Seeking a Permanent Homeless Shelter on East Side

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Mayor Ron Kim announced a comprehensive initiative this week to address the city’s homelessness. The plan would site a permanent 24/7 year-round shelter at the soon-to-be-vacated Senior Center on Williams Street and may potentially add a second building to house people transitioning through a continuum of care.

It is a plan city and county officials began discussing earlier this year. The search for a permanent shelter site has been ongoing for nearly a decade. Plans call for the development of a permanent low barrier shelter and navigation center in early 2023. The location is the longtime home of the Senior Center, a structure developed by the city on city-owned property in the 1970s. The Senior Center is relocating to 290 West Ave.

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History OF SARATOGA Edward Eddy Was Murdered!

by Dave Waite | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

When the readers of the Gloversville Daily Leader turned to page eight on the morning of January 7, 1901, they were con fronted with the news that 70-yearold Hiram Van Buren had shot and killed Edward Eddy in the hamlet of Trevett in Providence, Saratoga County. As we will soon hear, for weeks afterward details continued to emerge that told a story of jeal ousy, revenge, and obsession.

As is often the case, a woman was at the center of it all. For years before the murder took place, Mrs. “Tug” Wilson had been living in the home of Edward Eddy, where she was said to have been employed as a house keeper. Towards the end of 1900, Mrs. Wilson was hired by 70-yearold Hiram Van Buren to do his washing. Eddy, not pleased with this new arrangement, told Wilson that if she continued to work for Van Buren, to take everything she owned with her and not come back to his home. When she complied and moved out, he then threatened to “burn her out” if she did not return.

By Saturday, January 5, 1901, Mrs. Wilson had moved into the house where Hiram Van Buren lived with the widow Mary A. Shanley, his 79-year-old housekeeper, and her 39-year-old son, Charlie. That evening a winter festival was held at the schoolhouse in Trevett, an event that brought together nearly everyone in the neighborhood, including Hiram, Widow Shanley, and Mrs. Wilson. One other per son who attended that night was Ed Eddy, who, fueled by alcohol and enraged at his loss, was heard to boldly threaten that he would soon cut Mrs. Wilson’s throat.

Van Buren and his housemates returned from the festivities by Midnight, and soon turned in for the night, unconcerned by the drunken threats from Ed Eddy. With the noise of those returning home from the night’s entertain ment Hiram slept fitfully, waking as the lanterns of those passing by flashed past his window. One par ticularly bright light brought him to his feet, suddenly realizing that the house was on fire. Using a nearby bucket of water he was able to quickly subdue the flames that had started climbing up an outside wall.

By this time, the rest of the house hold had woken up, and accom panied by Charley Shanley, Hiram checked the property to make sure the arsonist was not still nearby. Unsure if the attack would continue, Hiram and Shanley decided to keep watch, with each man posted at open doors at the back and front of the house. By three o’clock, Charley gave up and went to bed, leaving Hiram to keep watch alone. Two hours later, Hiram was shocked to see a face pressed against his bed room window. Grabbing his shot gun, he rushed out the front door and saw two men standing under a nearby apple tree. When the men realized they had been seen, one ran and the other crotched behind a handpump hoping to conceal him self. In what he later described as an attempt to shoot the man behind the pump “in the leg in order to identify him,” Van Buren raised the shotgun to his hip and fired. Unfortunately, his aim was off, and the shotgun pellets struck the man in both the neck and the heart, knocking him to the ground. The man was Edward Eddy, and though attempting to flee after he had been shot, he only went a short distance before falling down dead.

After the shooting, Van Buren quickly proceeded to the local jus tice where he told what had hap pened and gave himself over for arrest. After Justice Allen heard Hiram’s account of the incident, he allowed him to return home until the coroner could determine the cause of death. On the same day as the killing an inquest was held, and after evidence of the attempted arson and testimony of Eddy’s threats were considered, Hiram Van Buren was discharged on the grounds that his actions were jus tifiable. The second man in the attempt to burn down the house was never positively identified, the only possible suspect being able to provide an alibi for that night.

Unfortunately, Hiram’s difficulties concerning the killing of Edward Eddy were far from over. The day after the shooting District Attorney George R. Salisbury came to Trevett to look over the scene and the next day had Van Buren charged with murder and arrested. Taken to

Gloversville Daily Leader, January 7, 1901. Image provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

the county jail in Ballston Spa, he was arraigned with an examina tion scheduled for the next morn ing, Wednesday, January 9th. For his defense, Van Buren hired town of Ballston attorney Frank H. Brown, who was granted a week’s post ponement to build his defense. On January 17th Hiram Van Buren was arraigned before Ballston Spa Justice Esmond, charged with murder in the first degree. At that time, his attor ney waived examination for his cli ent and the case was scheduled to be heard before the Grand Jury. It was fortunate that the next session of the Saratoga County Grand Jury was set to convene at the end of January, as Hiram was to be held in the county jail while he awaited his trial.

On Wednesday, January 30, 1901, Hiram Van Buren came before the Saratoga County Supreme Court Grand Jury, presided over by Judge L. W. Russell. At the trial, the grand jury agreed with the coroner’s ini tial decision from the day of the killing and deemed the shoot ing justifiable homicide. The local community praised the action of the grand jury, and Van Buren was heartily congratulated all around.

Van Buren was released from prison, and the next day he headed home. Even with this victory, Hiram’s struggles were not over. Destitute as a result of the trial, and with no one to help, he left Ballston on foot to walk the twenty miles home through the severe winter weather. Fortunately, before he has traveled far friends showed up and gave him a ride home.

Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and has written many articles on upstate New York history, includ ing several in the recently pub lished book, Saratoga County Stories. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

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Saturday, October 22Fall Fest

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Pumpkin rolling, face painting, and trick-or-treating will be fea tured among the happenings at this year’s fall festival, taking place Noon – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association announced.

Starting at noon, participat ing businesses will be candy-ready, as kids are welcome to dress-upin costumes and start trick-or-treat ing throughout downtown. At the same time, the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs will start orchestrating the Pumpkin Roll down Caroline Street. Sunnyside Gardens donated 100 pumpkins for volunteers to hand out to kids at the top of Caroline Street.

At the end of the “roll” kids will win either a Free Cone Coupon from Ben and Jerry’s or a Free Game of Bowling from Saratoga Strike Zone.

Live entertainment and Kettle Corn will be located at the Spa City Motor Lodge. Additional entertainment, face painting and balloon twisters will be located on lower Caroline Street by the intersection of Pavillion Place and D’Andreas’s Pizza, and along

Maple Avenue near Walt & Whitman Brewing Co. and Cafe.

Starting at 3:30 p.m. families will begin lining up at Hamlet and Ghost for the SideWalk Parade. They’ll go up Caroline Street, turn left on Broadway and continue down to Congress Park.

Pop-up “read alouds” will hap pen throughout the day in front of the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

Children will also get the opportu nity to meet storybook characters and participate in workshops.

New this year, the Saratoga DBA will be showing a clas sic Halloween movie at the City Center Parking Garage from 6 – 8 p.m. Enter at 38 High Rock Ave., ground floor of the parking garage.

As part of the Fall Festival, folks are welcome to join in on the Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt and search a variety of downtown shops for pumpkins decorated with scenes of historic Saratoga landmarks, painted by local artist Cathi Anne Cameron. If you find all 10 pumpkins (which will be visible from the outdoors) and identify the stores where you find them, you could win a prize. The two-week scavenger hunt will begin Saturday,

Oct. 15 and end Monday, Oct. 30. The winner will be announced on Halloween. Participation forms are available in downtown shops and businesses, as well as online at saratogaspringsdowntown.com. Forms must be dropped off by 5 p.m., Oct. 30 at either Impressions or Menges and Curtis to be entered to win one of two Downtown Saratoga Springs Gift Baskets valued at $200 each. Winners will be notified Nov. 1.

This year’s costume contest will be on “social media.” While you’re in downtown, take a photo of your self in costume and share it with the hashtag: #DBAFallFest2022. The

winner of the costume contest will also be announced on Halloween.

For additional information and a full list of events, visit saratogaspringsdowntown.com

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Raymond C. Arnold Sr.

MIDDLE GROVE — Raymond C. Arnold Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022. He was born July 9, 1939, to parents Caroline (Belau) Arnold and Millard Arnold Sr.

Ray lived a simple life, growing up on a small farm with a big family. He married Barbara (VanWagner) Arnold on October 27, 1962. In 1963 he began working for General Electric, fabricating and assembling steam turbine engines until his retirement in 1997. Ray had a passion for working with his hands and helping others. He had many hobbies including tractors and model trains. He proudly built both of his homes and helped his children with theirs.

Ray was a loving and devoted family man who will be missed dearly.

Along with both of his parents, Ray was predeceased by his siblings Millard, Alfred, Mildred, Charles, Richard, Caroline, and Donald. Ray is survived by his loving wife Barbara of almost 60

years, as well as his three children Terri (Art), Ray Jr. (Lorrie), and Mike (Yvonne). He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, Erica, Tim, Justin, Danielle, Aayla, Jenna, Nick, Aaron, Jordan, Rachel, Mikayla, Jason, and several great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Sunday, October 16 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

A graveside service was held Monday, October 17 at the North Milton Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the Wesley Health Care Center staff for their care and support as well as Paul Cameron for his kindness and words of faith.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Ralph Shute Jr.

SCHENECTADY — Ralph Shute Jr. died on October 9 following a lengthy illness. A celebration of life to honor Ralph will be scheduled at a later date. visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Charles Sickler, Jr.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles E. Sickler, Jr. died October 14. Calling hours were held on October 20 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Charles will be placed at Greenridge Cemetery with his parents. visit: www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

John Styczynski

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Styczynski died Oct. 8. A funeral service was held on October 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends called prior to the service. A graveside service was held Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Saratoga National.

Howard J. Butterfield

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Howard J. Butterfield died on October 12. Family and friends called on October 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A service was held on October 17 followed by a graveside service with military honors at Maplewood Cemetery. Visit: www. compassionatefuneralhome.com

Daniel Briggs Thornton, 68, of Saratoga Springs passed away 10/13/2022, peacefully at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. Calling hours 4-7, Friday 10/21/2022 at Burke Funeral Home. Graveside, 11 a.m.,Saturday, 10/22/22 at Greenridge Cemetery. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com.

WILTON — Gregory J. Benton I, 71, passed away October 12, 2022, surrounded by his family. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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SHERIFF’S OFFICE

At approximately 8:28 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2022, the Sheriff’s Office responded to Harris Road in the Town of Hadley for a report of a serious personal injury motor vehicle accident. A three-wheeled motorcycle operated by Eric A. McFarlane, 48, of Hadley left the roadway and struck a tree. McFarlane was ejected from the motor cycle, and pronounced dead at the scene. The passen ger, Dennis J. Mason, 45, of Hadley, was also ejected. He was flown to Albany Medical Center with serious injuries. The accident is being inves tigated by the Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Unit. Assistance at the scene was provided by HadleyLuzerne Fire, Hadley-Luzerne EMS, Corinth Fire and Corinth EMS.

Scott A. Johnson, 45, of Galway, was charged Oct. 16 with two felony counts Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and single misdemeanor counts of menacing, and criminal mischief. Johnson is alleged to have pointed a loaded handgun at a victim during a domestic dispute and was found to be illegally in pos session of the handgun and

another weapon at the time. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 Cash Bail, or $100,000 Bond.

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Craig Kindel, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with assault and unlawful imprisonment.

Nicholas Cooper, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speed not reasonable, and unsafe movement of stopped motor vehicle.

Thomas Edwards, 34, of Rotterdam, was charged Oct. 9 with criminal possession of a weapon.

Ali Sheroze, 25, of Latham, was charged Oct. 9 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, speed not reasonable, and making an illegal signal.

Danielle Wilson, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 9 with criminal trespass.

John Vance, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 7 with assault, menacing, and crimi nal possession of a weapon.

Madeline Meisner, 26, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 7 with assault and criminal contempt.

Adam Bell, 37, of Albany, was charged Oct. 6 with criminal tampering and unauthorized use of vehicle.

Iver Hulleberg, 31, of Greenfield Center, was charged Oct. 6 with criminal obstruction of breathing and act in manner injure child.

Anne Sawicki, 33, of Milton, was charged Oct. 6 with grand larceny in the third-degree – property value exceeds $3,000.

Roberto Guzman Merino, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 6 with DWI and moved from lane unsafely.

Melvin Winney, 65, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 4 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and improper right turn.

NY STATE POLICE

On Oct. 7, State Police of Mayfield charged Brian L. Perrott, 42, of Edinburg, with crimi nal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree and making a threat of mass

harm, following a complaint received from a Northville High School administra tor about a disturbance at the school. The investigation determined Perrott was at the location for a legitimate purpose. While at the school, Perrott allegedly attempted to intimidate the adminis trator when he made threats to inflict or cause injury.

Due to the nature of the investigation, Investigators requested and were granted a Temporary Emergency Protective Order (TERPO).

While executing that court order Perrott was found to possess multiple firearms in his home illegally.

SARATOGA COURT

David Krapish, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Oct. 14 to failure

to register as a sex offender. Sentencing Dec. 2.

Michael M. Green, 29, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 14 to 2 to 6 years incarcera tion, after pleading to fel ony burglary, in connection with an incident in Saratoga Springs first charged June 28, 2022.

Melinda R. Boylan, 24, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Oct. 14 to rape in the third-degree, first charged Oct. 3, 2021 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing is scheduled to take place Oct. 2023.

Jon A. Miles, 64, of Burnt Hills, pleaded Oct. 17 to criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth-degree, a felony. Sentencing Dec. 5.

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Letters TO THE EDITOR

Vote for Karen Heggen

I urge you to vote for Karen Heggen to keep her as our Saratoga County District Attorney. Karen has 29 years of experience prosecuting cases in Saratoga County. Karen has been an assistant District Attorney (1993 to 1997), Chief Trial Assistant District Attorney (1998-2010), First Assistant District Attorney (2010-September 2014) and District Attorney (September, 2014 to present). Since elected in 2014, Karen has achieved a 95% felony conviction rate in County Court.

I have known Karen for over 30 years, and I can personally attest to her high moral standard as well as her impeccable integrity and outstanding administrative ability.

I ask that you vote for Karen Heggen to keep her as our Saratoga County District Attorney.

- John H. Ciulla, Jr., Esq. (Retired Mechanicville City Court Judge and retired Saratoga County Public Defender for 24 years.)

Re-Elect Judge Robert Muller

Dear Editor, State Supreme Court Justice Robert J. Muller deserves to be reelected. He is one of six candidates for three openings in the Fourth Judicial District. He is the only candidate who has served in the capacity of a Supreme Court Justice, and he has done so with high integrity, prompt and just decision-making, and in a fair and timely manner since 2009. As a former Judge delegate of the Republican Nominating Convention, I have seen many judicial candidates. Judge Muller is more qualified than most. In order to support Judge Muller, I have resigned from the Warren County Republican Committee because it is more important to have a quality judge making important rulings than a candidate guided by his or her political affiliation. Judge Muller is endorsed by the Democratic and Conservative parties. Judge Muller is simply the best qualified candidate from any party. Personally, I have known, worked with and against Robert Muller for over forty years. He was my colleague and fellow trial lawyer before being elected to his current position in 2008. Since that time he has gained a reputation for excellence and has had numerous significant published decisions and regularly participates in lectures and presentations to the practicing bar. The Fourth Judicial District needs his commitment and expertise. Please join with me in voting for Judge Robert Muller on election day.

-Malcolm O’Hara, Esq. Queensbury

Vote for Anthony Scirocco, Jr.

Three reasons to vote for Anthony Scirocco, Jr. on November 8th.

First - Anthony has over twenty years experience in the Saratoga County public works department performing and now supervising road construction, paving, and snow removal.

Second - this city needs to have a diversified city council as opposed to the one party rule and control that now exists.

Third - Scirocco is a fair-minded reasonable citizen- one who will not make offensive racist and sexist statements about “rich white ladies” like the comment that the present incumbent made during a recent city council meeting.

Please vote for Scirocco on November 8th. You will be voting for experience, competence, and integrity.

-Mark and Amy Cacozza

Robert Muller: Judge Working For All of Us

Dear Editor, Supreme Court Judge Bob Muller is someone I have known for many years and I strongly support his re-election. Although electing judges is something we do in New York, I find that an awful lot of people have no clue and don’t really get what’s going on with judicial elections. I believe elections should be held to allow the people to get their say and be the ones in charge. Judge Muller is best for the job and has proven this with many thousands of decisions and orders under his belt. He is seldom reversed by the appellate courts and rarely gets appealed to begin with. Judge Muller is someone you can trust with having the final say in the courtroom. If you are in Judge Muller’s court you can be certain he will be fair and that his decisions will be respectful to you and the law - without consideration of who you are, who your friends are, and whatever your politics may be. Re-electing Judge Muller has nothing to do with politics and it shouldn’t. Let’s re-elect Judge Muller on November 8th and keep a hardworking judge working for all of us. Thank you,

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A Bridle Affair Wedding Event Oct. 23

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Network Saratoga presents A Bridle Affair Wedding Event at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 23 from 11 a.m. -3 p.m.

There will be a select group of vendors collected in this

one-of-a-kind location to offer the services and advice you need to plan all the details of your wedding day. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to see the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s newly renovated Hall of Fame Gallery event space.

Come and enjoy fabulous grand prizes, giveaways, and fun.

Admission is complimentary. Engaged couples can register for the event online at www. abridleaffairsaratoga.com.

For more information call 518-365-3459.

Saturday: Witch Walk & Dance To Support Animal Organizations

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 2022 Witch Walk & Dance takes place 3-11 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs on Saturday, Oct. 22.

The event - a fundraiser/ benefit to raise donations to support animal organizations, encourages folks to put together their most imaginative “witchy attire” and decorate the streets with their beautiful hats, brooms, and costumes all for a cause.

For 16 years (originally the Ballston Spa Witch Walk) the event has offered the opportunity for dance fun, flash mob-like dances to lively music throughout the evening, in various locations.

Organized by Witch Walk SOSA, registration and wristband pickup is from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Soundbar, 6 Caroline Street.

The Witch Walk originated as an evening pub crawl back in 2005 and has grown to be a fun evening out not only focused on pubs but also for those that just love the ambiance, dancing, and the event’s mission to raise money for various animal organizations. The Witch Dance was started in 2016 thank you to a German witch dance group Wolfshager Hexenbrut, and the Happy Haggs Dance Troupe from western N.Y. In 2019, over 500 “witches” participate in the event

with many spectators coming out to donate and enjoy the festivities.

Bars included in the open pub crawl in Saratoga Springs for 2022 are: The Soundbar / The Misfit / Caroline Street Pub / Spa City Tap and Barrel / Saratoga City Tavern/ The Icehouse. They will be offering Tito’s Vodka drink specials and other specials for all wristband participants.

For more information, go to: www.discoversaratoga.org/ witch-walk-sosa.

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Seed Swap Social to Take Place Nov. 12

ALBANY — Wild Ones Capital Region NY announces that the second annual Seed Swap Social will take place 11 a.m. –2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Thacher State Park.

The popular family friendly event showcases a seed swap that is focused on sharing native plants with the community. Meetings will be held at the Helderberg Room of the Visitor Center.

The Seed Swap Social will

also include several activities to encourage community members to bring home biodiversity through the use of native plants. Kids will enjoy making customized seed bombs with native wildflowers and a craft station that uses native plant materials to make milkweed seed pod stars.

New this year will be a bake sale with a twist. This fundraiser for Wild Ones Capital Region takes the tried and true bake sale

but infuses ingredients from our own New York native plants. Try some favorite baked goods and learn about the native plants that elevate the recipe.

For gardeners interested in a new approach to gardening, Thacher Nature Center employees will be demonstrating how to winter sow your seeds from the swap.

For more information, go to: capitalregionny.wildones.org/ seed-swap.

Capital Region Toys For Tots Program Kickstarts 2022 Holiday Campaign

MALTA – On Oct. 13,

Dunkin’ kicked off the 2022 edi tion of the Capital Region Toys for Tots program by announcing a $25,000 donation from its local and regional franchisees.

The donation will be used by members of the Marine Corps Reserve to help deliver cheer to children across New York and brings Dunkin’s total support of the holiday collection campaign to $400,000 over the past 14 years.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Since 2009, Dunkin’ and its fran chisees have supported the Capital

Region’s Toys for Tots campaign whose collection drive will take place at approximately 400 loca tions throughout the area. These include more than 100 Dunkin’ restaurants, which will serve as drop-off points for guests wishing to donate new, unwrapped toys.

Capital Region Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps Reserve will work with more than 250 community agencies across the state to serve more than 200,000 children this holiday season.

Capital Region Toys for Tots is actively looking for local businesses and individuals to provide box trucks and other

vehicles to help transport thousands of toys from the former warehouse space in Clifton Park to the new location based in Mechanicville. Interested businesses or individuals can contact Toys for Tots at info@ capitalregiontoysfortots.org.

Clifton Park & Halfmoon EMS and the Saratoga Sheriff’s Department also provide sup port to the Toys for Tots cam paign. Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo will host the ninth annual Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department Convoy for Tots on Sunday, Nov. 13 to benefit Capital Region Toys for Tots.

Jobs: DOT Hiring F/T Positions

NEW YORK — New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced that applications are currently being accepted for 105 full-time positions in NYSDOT’s vitally important fleet administration and trans portation maintenance disciplines in the Capital Region. A new bill board campaign will soon launch to encourage employment at the Department of Transportation ahead of snow and ice season.

“Our DOT family of public servants is among the best trained at performing the essential ser vices that make a real differ ence in the lives of New Yorkers,” Commissioner Dominguez said, in a statement. “Our employees receive competitive pay and bene fits, along with professional expe riences that are only obtainable in public service. I encourage every one who wants to be part of this dynamic team to apply today, so you can help us continue to per form the wide range of services that provide connectivity, safety and prosperity for communities.”

Across the state’s different regions, DOT is hiring fleet tech nicians and highway maintenance workers. Openings include both permanent and seasonal roles. There are 617 positions currently available across the state.

To apply, a candidate must

be at least 18 years old and pass a physical and drug test. Some posi tions require a valid, clean Class A or B commercial driver license (CDL). Those who do not possess a CDL are also welcome to apply as the Department offers in-house CDL training and road tests to obtain the license. Those hired will be trained and evaluated on sev eral pieces of essential equipment and are expected to perform pro ductive work while gaining experi ence. Physical labor is required for most positions. During the winter maintenance workers primarily assist in snow and ice removal, but also are expected to perform gen eral highway and bridge repairs and maintenance.

Shifts for maintenance work ers vary depending on location. Employees can be expected to work overtime. Training is provided by highly professional and experi enced instructors. Depending on job duties, employees receive an allowance for footwear, a call-out bonus, and Special Assignment to Duty Pay, while mechanics are also eligible for an allowance for tools.

Qualified candidates inter ested can stop by a local DOT residency, a Regional Fleet shop, or find more information on NYSDOT’s website at ny.gov/ dotjobs. Periodic updates are also available on NYSDOT’s Facebook page.

Foreverly: A Place for Veteran Moms and Their Children

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Moms are still a rarity in the military. Women make up 16 percent of enlisted forces and 19 percent of the officer corps, and a minority of those women have children under 18, according to a November 2020 article

“The ‘Gut Wrenching’ Sacrifice of Military Moms,” written by Jessica Grose and published in the New York Times.

“Option one is to get a voucher from the VA and go off and find an apartment someplace and fend for themselves and their children - and they don’t necessarily have access to services they may need if they’re suffering from anything from PTSD, to sexual trauma in the military, or if they’re just trying to find a job,” O’Conor said. “Or, if they want to go to a place like Guardian House (for female veterans) they could give their children up to a family member if there is one willing to do that or put their children in foster care to get the services they need.”

Tasked with providing housing and support services to all homeless military veterans, VCHC had opened the transitional housing program Vet House for homeless male veterans on Church Avenue in Ballston Spa. More recently, it opened Guardian

House, located nearby on Saratoga Road, to serve homeless female veterans. VCHC points out that while homeless women veterans face the same issues as the male veterans, a large percentage are additionally living with the pain of military sexual trauma.

“As we sat there at breakfast, we said, ‘Gee, we ought to build a place where these veteran moms and their kids could live while they’re making their transition from military to civilian life. So, that was the start of it,” O’Conor said.

They began to explore options to develop housing atop the four acres of land where Guardian House is sited and VCHC initiated a grassroots fundraising campaign, partnering with businesses, individuals, community groups and leaders. That needed funding, estimated at about $700,000 is now nearly all in place. Plans call for the construction of a duplex that will serve as transitional housing for veteran moms and their children.

It will be called Foreverly House –named after the song “Foreverly,” written by local singer-songwriter Jeff Brisbin.

“That was Cheryl (HagePerez’) idea,” says O’Conor. “I knew who Jeff Brisbin was from his performing in different venues in this area but never formally

met him.” O’Conor was working on a screen adaptation of his book “She Called Him Raymond,” published in 2015. A random meeting at a Broadway eatery introduced O’Conor and Brisbin to one another.

“I happened to be at Druthers in Saratoga Springs with my family. Jeff came over and said: Hey, are you Ray O’Conor – the guy who wrote that book ‘She Called Him Raymond’? Jeff introduced himself and said, I’ve written a song, the melody and lyrics fit your book handin-glove. Can I send it to you?” O’Conor said. “It’s beautiful song and he was absolutely right, the song and lyrics – a perfect fit.“

O’Conor went on to write his

Design plans (Muse Architect) on the future proposed site of Foreverly House in Ballston Spa.

award-winning screenplay with the title: Foreverly The Movie –a screenplay adaptation of “She Called Him Raymond.”

Pending this week’s town

approval, VCHC hopes to break ground in December – weather permitting – and to have a fully operational Foreverly House in 2023.

CITY TRIES AGAIN: Seeking a Permanent Homeless Shelter on East Side

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The hope is that when it becomes fully operational, that permanently sited “Code Blue” shelter could extend its operations to 24/7 year-round. The city expressed interest in also pursuing the possibility of adding about 40 affordable housing apartments in an adjacent space on the parcel that would assist residents in their transitioning process - a continuum of care with the ultimate goal of helping people move from homelessness to sustained housing on their own.

The specific definition of a “low barrier shelter” and of a

“navigation center” vary from state-to-state.

Recent legislation in California details “navigation centers” as providing temporary room and board while case managers work to connect homeless individuals and families to income, public benefits, health services and permanent housing or other shelter.

Meanwhile, having a “low barrier” points to things such as eliminating curfews and not requiring background checks, sobriety or mandatory treatment. It is not clear at this time whether any of these points would be put in effect in Saratoga Springs.

Rules and restrictions

common to shelters - such as those barriers to entry - can make shelter services inaccessible to those in need by keeping vulnerable individuals and families from accessing the shelters, according to a 45-page report published by Seattle University School of Law in 2016 entitled “Shut Out: How Barriers Often Prevent Meaningful Access to Emergency Shelter.”

“In small communities or communities with few shelter options, no tolerance policies effectively keep those struggling with substance abuse outside,” according to the report.

On the financing side, Ed and Lisa Mitzen have pledged to pay the costs to revamp 5 Williams St. so that it can serve the needs of the homeless population; William Dake of Stewart’s Stores donated $3 million dollars to support the construction of the senior citizens’ new home in conjunction with the rehabilitation and expansion

of the Saratoga YMCA. That relocation is anticipated to take place in early 2023, freeing up the current Senior Center space.

“Code Blue” shelter and shelter services are provided to the homeless community whenever inclement winter weather temperatures are at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, inclusive of National Weather Service calculations for windchill. The current lease for the temporary Code Blue shelter on Adelphi Street runs through April 30, 2023 at a cost of $8,000 per month. The city is looking to work with the county to come up with about $65,000 to extend the current emergency shelter hours and season on Adelphi Street.

Motivated to action in the wake of the death of a city woman exposed to a winter’s elements on a December night in 2013, a temporary homeless emergency shelter was launched in Saratoga Springs that Christmas Eve at St. Peter’s Parish Center. A series of temporary winter shelters sited at a variety of venues across town followed: the Salvation Army building west of Broadway, Soul

Saving Station Church east of Broadway, and the building at 4 Adelphi St., among them.

A permanent shelter site was thought to be secured in 2017 after local business owner Ed Mitzen offered to pay the costs of a new Code Blue homeless shelter to be built on Shelters of Saratoga property on Walworth Street. Initial plans call for a two-story building with a large kitchen, laundry room, men’s and women’s sleeping rooms, multiple showers and bathrooms, a large storage area for donated food and clothing, and a small Code Blue office. Local firms Bonacio Construction and the LA Group were to be involved in the development of the building and both agreed to forego any profits to keep the costs as low as possible.

Those plans were scrapped, however, following a lawsuit filed by local residents challenging the proposed shelter expansion as not being in accordance with zoning regulation. A Saratoga County Supreme Court judge subsequently nullified approvals granted by the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board which would have allowed the shelter to be built.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office: 2022 Halloween - Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

BALLSTON SPA — This Halloween, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office to remind everyone that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Drivers should be extra cau tious on Halloween, as more pedestrians are out at night. If your night involves drinking, make sure you plan for a sober ride home.

Between 2016 and 2020,

there were 129 drunk driving fatalities on Halloween night (6 p.m. Oct. 31 – 5:59 a.m. Nov. 1).

Adults between the ages of 21 and 34 had the highest percentage (68%) of fatalities in drunk-driv ing crashes on Halloween night in 2020. During that same night, 11 pedestrians were killed in drunkdriving crashes.

About one-third of all traf fic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers (with blood alcohol concentrations at

or above .08 grams per deciliter). In 2020, there were 11,654 people killed in drunk-driving crashes.

Nationally, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher, except in Utah, where the limit is .05 g/dL. The costs can be finan cial, too: If you’re caught drink ing and driving, you could face jail time, lose your driver’s license and your vehicle, and pay up to $10,000 in attorney’s fees, fines, car towing, higher insurance rates, and lost wages.

Celebrate with a Plan

• Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver, call a taxi or a rideshare service to get home safely.

• If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 518-885-6761 or call 911.

• See a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.

For more information, visit: www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/ drunk-driving.

“Love Our Locals” Campaign Returns

SARATOGA – In a show of support to local business own ers and non-profit organizations throughout Saratoga County, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is kick-starting their “Love Our Locals” campaign for

another year. What started as an effort during the COVID-19 pan demic and subsequent lockdown in 2020, the campaign (then called “Save Our Locals”) was a com munity driven initiative to shop local, dine local and hire local in

order to support the many small businesses, artisan shops and local contractors that embody Saratoga’s business culture.

This year, with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic ostensi bly waning, the campaign is back for another year. Only this time, it is called “Love Our Locals.” The idea is simple, patrons who spend or donate $20.22 or more to par ticipating vendors, non-profits or service providers and share their receipt with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce via email

(loveourlocals@saratoga.org) will be put in a running to win a $100 gift to a host of other local businesses.

The event begins on October 21 and runs throughout the remainder of the year, end ing December 31. Winners will be selected weekly and will be announced across the Chamber's social media channels. Winners will also be notified separately via email as to how to claim their gift card. Saratoga County businesses and non-profit organizations are

encouraged to hang up a “Love Our Locals $20.22” poster in a prominent spot to remind custom ers, clients, and employees about how they can support the Saratoga community. For more informa tion on how to participate or how to support the community, please email loveourlocals@saratoga.org.

Sensory Six Celebrates 9th Year Anniversary

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sensory Six, a commercial and residential interior design firm located in Saratoga, recently cel ebrated their 9th year in busi ness. Located at 8 Butler Place in Saratoga, the team is led by founder and president Sandra Fox. Fox calls Sensory Six’s design philosophy “21st Century Zen” with a focus on organic light ing and modern finishes. “As we enter our 9th year in business, we want to thank our talented team for their incredible work and our amazing clients and vendors who have allowed us to create such dis tinctive spaces for all to see and enjoy! We are truly grateful and

can’t wait to see what this next year brings us,” said Sensory Six in a statement.

For more information on Sensory Six, or to view some of their past work, visit: sensorysix.com.

Photo provided.

Drs. Karen Hu and Juliann Lajoie Join Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Eye Care

National Museum of Racing Hires Jessica Cloer as Museum Curator and Matt Reichel as Museum Educator

SARATOGA — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has named Jessica Cloer as Museum Curator and Matt Reichel as Museum Educator.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Ophthalmologists Karen Hu, MD, and Juliann Lajoie, MD, have joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Eye Care. The prac tice provides comprehensive eye health services, including oph thalmic surgery.

Dr. Hu comes to Saratoga Hospital after completing a fel lowship at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, she completed an internship at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California and a residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Lajoie grew up in Queensbury and has connec tions to the Albany Med Health System, of which Saratoga Hospital is a member. A gradu ate of Massachusetts Institute of

Technology, Dr. Lajoie earned her medical degree from University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and com pleted an internship and resi dency at Albany Medical Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

“With Drs. Hu and Lajoie, we add two very talented physicians to our highly skilled team,” said Richard Falivena, DO, vice presi dent and chief medical and physi cian integration officer at Saratoga Hospital. “In this most competitive environment in years, their deci sion to choose Saratoga Hospital is a testament to the reputation of our medical group and the quality of life in our community.”

Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Eye Care is located at 3050 Route 50, Saratoga Springs.

Jessica Cloer comes to the museum with more than a decade of experience working in muse ums. She began her career shar ing the story of America’s founding as a park ranger at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Since 2013, Cloer has been a registrar at the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University, Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, MA, Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, and the Stanley Museum of Art at the University of Iowa. A graduate of Smith College in Northampton, MA, where she earned a Bachelor

of Arts in History, Cloer went on to earn a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University.

Matt Reichel worked in the field of education in New York’s Capital Region for five years prior to joining the Museum. Upon graduating from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, Reichel taught at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, Saratoga Central

Catholic and the Saratoga Film Academy. Following his under graduate studies, Reichel earned a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He has also worked at the New York State Museum in Albany. For more information about the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, including upcoming events, visit racingmuseum.org or call 518-584-0400.

Karen Hu, MD. Photo provided. Juliann Lajoie, MD Photo provided.

Jessica Cloer. Photo provided. Matt Reichel Photo provided.

Puzzles

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Laudable, Laudatory

Laudable means worthy of praise.

The celebrity returned home for a laudable cause.

Laudatory means expressing praise.

The concert last night received a laudatory review.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of

are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting

Content

Bemis Heights Rd., Saratoga Springs • $485,000

BALLSTON

Robert Vitti sold property at 53 Sherman Way to Dominick Spinella for $739,000

Barbera Homes Kelly Farms LLC sold property at 22 Stablegate Dr to John Guarneri for $500,108

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 75 Cornerstone Dr to Robert Williams for $415,669.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 75 Cornerstone Dr to Charlotte Williams for $331,995.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 71 Cornerstone Dr to Stephen Olshan for $349,340.

JKM Builders LLC sold property at 4 Stonebridge Dr to Dale Josephson for $402,773.

SARATOGA

Cerrone Construction sold property at 215 Patriot Hill Dr to Francis Smith for $451,800

Edgar Smith sold property at 128 Franklin Beach Rd to Michael Walsh for $890,000.

Dominick Spinella sold property at 107 Trask Lane to Daniel Mulledy for $870,000.

Christian Babcock sold property at 252 NYS Rt 32 to Aaron Ethier for $192,870.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Stephen Snickles sold property at 46 Curt Blvd to Schworm Enterprises Inc for $120,000

Schworm Enterprises Inc sold property at 46 Curt Blvd to 46 Curt Blvd. Land and Trust for $159,900

Luciano Properties LLC sold property at 18 Jenna Jo Ave to Kevin Brooks for $225,000

Daniel Quinn sold property at 39 Jane St to Vicky Oakley for $725,000

Vicky Oakley sold property at 39 Jane St to Brian Nicoll for $725,000

Linda Rodriguez sold property at 32 Vichy Dr to James Hendricks for $375,000.

James Sheker sold property at 26 Arrowhead Rd to Mary Alice Viola for $727,000.

Harry Monroe sold property at 82 Ludlow St to Craig Nelson for $450,000

Angela Decker sold property at 7 Bemis Heights Rd to Matthew Ivory for $485,000.

Nicholas ONeil sold property at 154 Hathorn Blvd to Sarah Besson for $320,000.

Regatta View LLC sold property at 9 Dartmouth Way to Karen Zanni for $554,233

Norine Wagner sold property at 281 West Circular St to Gail ODoherty for $280,000

Stephen OShea sold property at 7 Cottage St & Park St to Vincent Latera for $1,224,000.

Buff Rd LLC sold property at 9 Buff Rd to John Fox for $150,000.

Mitchell Berg sold property at 125 Union Ave C-208 to Manuel Choy for $202,210

Ronald Field sold property at 87 Railroad Pl #203 to Sarah Marshall for $561,200

WILTON

Trojanski Custom Builders LLC sold property at 9 Sydney Hill Rd to Steven Quesnel for $972150.40

GW Luxe LLC sold property at 29 Stone Ridge Rd to Justin Gibson for $559,430

Jeffrey Purner sold property at 42 Whispering Pines Rd to Randy Mitosinka for $120,000

Maureen Ireland sold property at 1 Killarney Ct to James Kehoe for $540,000

Ballston Spa High School Sophomores to Visit TEC-SMART Facility at HVCC

BALLSTON SPA —

On Friday, October 21, sopho mores at Ballston Spa High will be given a tour of Hudson Valley Community College’s TECSMART facilities in hopes to pique their interest in a career revolv ing manufacturing and alter native energies. Hudson Valley Community College’s TECSMART facility in Malta features more than a dozen state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories to train students to enter the STEM-related workforce. The TEC-SMART or

Training and Education Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Alternative and Renewable Technologies, has become a criti cal component of not only HVCC’s curricula but also the local economy in Malta with Global Foundries also being located there.

The goal of TEC-SMART is to prepare students for a new econ omy that promotes job growth, environmental sustainability and technological innovation.

Through TEC-SMART, Hudson Valley is producing a workforce to serve major employers includ ing General Electric, SunPower Inc., Solar City and of course, Global Foundries.

This partnership between HVCC and Ballston Spa High School has been in existence for over a decade. The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School in Malta was developed by the Ballston Spa Central School District in partnership

with HVCC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in 2011. It now has over 50 partners from business and industry, higher education, and non-profit and government agencies. The Clean Tech ECHS was awarded a NYS P-TECH grant which expanded opportuni ties for students in the program to take college coursework in one of several career pathways. Students in the program create solutions to real world problems during their experiences in the program while collaborating and connecting with business and industry part ners. They also enroll in college coursework with college profes sors at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART in Malta (at no cost to families). Some of the career pathways include clean energy, community health naviga tion/public health, cybersecurity, engineering sciences, entrepre neurship and surgical technician.

On Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. an infor mation night for prospective stu dents, currently in 8th grade, who are interested in joining the Clean Tech ECHS P-TECH Program will be offered at Ballston Spa High School. School district leaders, par ents and 8th grade students inter ested in learning more about the

program are invited to attend. The agenda for the evening includes presentations from current stu dents and program staff. For more information and to register, please visit the website at www.bscsd. org/domain/839 or contact ECHS Program Coordinator Adrienne Snow at asnow@bscsd.org.

TECSMART's Grand Opening at HVCC. Photos provided.

BSCSD School Psychologist Receives NYASP Award

13th Annual Scotties’ Closet Back for Another Year

BALLSTON SPA —

BALLSTON SPA —

The New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) is a statewide organization that rep resents the profession of School Psychology. Their mission is to serve children, their families and school community by promoting psychological well-being, excel lence in education and sensitivity to diversity through best practices in school psychology.

Earlier this month, the Ballston Spa Central School District, which is located in NYASP’s Chapter F, which encompasses the counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren and Washington had their school psychologist recognized. Chelsea Cangeleri of the Ballston Spa Middle School recently received the Chapter School Psychologist of the Year Award. Ms. Cangeleri has led

initiatives related to mindfulness, trauma response, data and behavior and crisis intervention in the school since 2006. Ms. Cangeleri also con tributes to the field of school psy chology by supervising interns and school psychology practicing students. “These, and many more accomplishments, are all above and beyond her daily responsibili ties as a valued school psycholo gist,” said the Ballston Spa district in a statement.

The Chapter School Psychologist of the Year Award is presented by local chapters to indi viduals who spend the majority of their time (75%) providing direct services to children and their fami lies. Each local winner becomes the chapter nominee for the NYASP Frank Plumeau School Practitioner of the Year Award. Additional infor mation is online at www.nyasp.org.

The Ballston Spa Middle School is set to host “Scotties’ Closet” on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this event marks their 13th consecutive year. This school community event provides gently used clothing, books, coats and shoes to about 300 students, families and individuals annually. It is organized by middle school social workers, along with parent representatives and school and community volunteers. All items donated by the school commu nity are provided free to students, families and members of the

community. “This annual com munity event would not be pos sible without the tireless efforts of school and community volunteers who donate, sort and merchan dise all the items in the cafeteria,” said BSCSD in a statement. Until October 24, the school district has set aside marked bins in school lobbies where people can donate items. Because winter months are fast approaching, snowpants, boots, coats and hats are in high demand. Please contact the mid dle school for additional infor mation at 518-884-7200 or email cjones@bscsd.org to volunteer.

(L-R) NYASP Chapter F Representatives Calyn Kessler and Eliane Keyes presented the award to Chelsea Cangeleri along with Ballston Spa’s CSE Chairperson Meghan Zito at a recent October Board of Education meeting. Photo provided.

Photo provided.

Food

Seasonal Shifts Offer Opportunities to Experiment

HIGH ROCK PARK

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

by Himanee Gupta for Saratoga TODAY

We know and love/hate the vagaries of fall: sun and warmth, then rain and chill; mornings in the 30s; afternoons in the 70s. We await those first hard frosts with worry about our gardens even as we wonder at Nature’s beauty amid it all.

Fall’s seesaw weather patterns are showing up these days at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, where pumpkins, potatoes, and frost-tolerant mustard greens share space with peppers and tomatoes. If you like to eat with the seasons, you can enjoy summer and fall together.

I used to fear hard frosts as early as September. Those frosts would kill the vines that give us squashes, peppers, and tomatoes. Now, with changes in our climate patterns, these plants often make it through mid-October, and their fruits might remain fresh into early November.

Adapting our diets to these shifting patterns allows for a new array of flavors.

Keep some sweet, mild, and hot peppers on your countertop, along with the garlic, onions, ginger, lemongrass, and turmeric at the market now. When it’s time to create a stir fry, soup, stew, or a dish like meatloaf, try replacing the dried black and crushed red peppers from most recipes with fresher, plumper green bell or frying peppers.

Many farmers’ market regulars have come to enjoy shishito peppers, blistered with a little oil in a hot skillet. Padron peppers offer a similar sweet-with-akick flavor with a more sustained warm burn. Both work well as a snack or can add a spicy edge to stews, casseroles, and risotto.

Green tomatoes are abundant now, partly because our warmer fall lets outdoor plants keep producing fruits. These fruits seem less buggy than their summer counterparts but are not ripening red because, in part, of diminished daylight. Still, a tomato is a tomato and can be eaten green.

Consider a green tomato sandwich, with slices of a firm, plump green tomato in between toasted and buttered slices of artisanal bread with perhaps a bit of cheese and spicy mustard greens. Or keep a few on the counter to chop up and toss into whatever happens to be cooking. Their moisture helps keep other ingredients from drying out, and their tangy taste complements other flavors. Green tomatoes can replace tomatillos in taco fillings, salsas, or chili Verde.

And at least one meal of fried green tomatoes is an October must-have.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at High Rock Park. The farmers’ market will move to the Wilton Mall on November 5. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

INGREDIENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, and 1 cup of breadcrumbs in a bowl. Stir and set aside.

2. Pour 1 cup of flour into a shallow bowl or on a plate and set aside.

3. Combine 3 eggs and ½ cup of buttermilk in a bowl. Dip the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg mixture, then the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all tomatoes are coated in the breadcrumb mixture.

4. Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add tomatoes in batches and cook for 2 minutes per side. Repeat until all of the tomatoes are fried. Serve with a creamy sauce and enjoy.

By Christina Musgrave of Tasting Table

Squash Villa Farm. Photo by Pattie Garrett

Fall green tomatoes

Squash Villa Farm. Photo provided.

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Foodie Friends!

During my childhood, my grandmother’s kitchen was always full of people, laughter, and the aroma of delicious food. I have wonderful memories of the whole family getting together at her house for regular Sunday dinners and holiday meals, and of me and my four other siblings standing at her kitchen table while she taught us how to make some of her magical dishes. I think what I have taken away from these memories is that food brings people together. For many of us, some of our greatest influences for our love of cooking comes from those we watched cook and make our food memories. When I ate my grandmother’s food, I knew in my heart that food was her way of showing love. Among the foods I looked forward to includes her soup. Her soup would be the “fix” for so many things like helping me to feel better when I was sick, or just simply to give me the comfort with the soul-filling flavors and scents that I needed. Helping my grandmother was a task that was given to the “older” grandchildren. My grandmother was a very small woman and needed assistance carrying the large pot of soup to the table. I can still visualize her using a large spoon as she would stand on her tip toes to view and stir her soup.

There are a variety of cooking vessels you can make your soup in such as a soup pot, stock pot, or a dutch oven. We carry a multi use pot called a Multipot. The multipot includes an 8-quart stainless steel stock pot, pasta insert, streamer insert and lid. This multipot can be used to steam vegetables or as a pasta strainer among many options. We carry the multipot by VIKING which is perfect for all cooking methods, including induction. The 3-Ply Stainless Steel-clad construction of the multipot combines three layers of metal to create one solid piece that is formed into the vessel, making the pot extremely responsive to changes in heat.

Song of the

& the home”

My Italian Grandma’s Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 5 lbs. ground chicken

• 2 lbs. carrot

• 1 lrg. Celery

• 2 hard boiled eggs (sliced)

• 2 onion

• 1 lrg. tomato

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

INSTRUCTIONS

TO MAKE THE BROTH:

• 1 lrg. batch spinach

• 2 clove garlic

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 c. white quinoa

• 1/2 c. romano cheese

• 1 bch. fresh parsley

Cut a whole chicken into 8 pieces. Wash the chicken and place in a 5 or 8 quart stock pot. Add cold water to cover the chicken up to one inch above the chicken. Bring slowly to a boil and skim the surface.

Once water boils, add 2-3 rough chopped stalks celery with leaves, 2-3 rough chopped carrots, 2 quartered onions, 2 chopped tomatoes, a few sprigs of parsley and salt/pepper to taste.

Another useful tool in making soup is a soup sock.

You can fill these cotton mesh bags with your favorite herbs and ingredients for flavoring stocks and soups.

The finely woven material holds delicate herbs or expands to accommodate everything from bones to chopped vegetables. When cooking is complete, simply remove the bag – no need for straining! They are made of strong, 100% fine cotton mesh. The soup sock comes in a large size to accommodate all sorts of flavoring ingredients, from bones and whole vegetables to herb leaves. They will not impart odors or flavors into soups or stocks. The best part is that they help with a mess-free cooking – no need for straining. The packets of soup socks come in sets of three and they are made in the USA.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Pl., to find the items you need to assist with making your favorite heartwarming soup. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

Cover pot and cook on low heat until chicken is cooked but tender (about 2 hours). Remove chicken and strain the broth (you can use a soup sock for this as well). Refrigerate until the fat congeals on top and discard the fat.

Remove meat from chicken into shreds and save for soup.

TO MAKE THE MEATBALLS:

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 cup fresh grated Romano cheese, 2 finely minced garlic cloves and salt and pepper to taste. Roll the mixture into tiny meatballs no larger than a marble.

Slice carrots, celery, hard boiled eggs. Wash and chop the escarole.

TO MAKE THE SOUP:

Bring the broth that has been skimmed of fat to a boil in a large stock pot (at least a 16-quart stock pot). Add carrots and celery. Cook at a low boil till almost tender (about 1 hr). Add chicken and simmer for 1/2 hr. Add meatballs and simmer for 1/2 hr. Add sliced hard-boiled eggs and stir until mixed well. Add chopped escarole and simmer until wilted (about 5-10 minutes).

Serve soup with fresh grated Romano cheese on top.

Recipe courtesy of beyonddiet.com

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PopUP - “Books for a Better World”

This Week’s Events: Oct. 21-27

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

Monthly Fundraiser Dinner

Principessa Elena Society

11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.

Benefits Saratoga Children’s Museum. Menu: Pasta, meatballs, sausage, and peppers all with sauce, tossed salad, Italian bread and butter. Cost $15 per dinner or 2 for $25. Open to the public. Curb side pickup only. All proceeds to be donated to Saratoga Children’s Museum.

Annual Dinner

Great Escape Lodge, 89 Six Flags Dr., Queensbury 6 p.m. | The Adirondack Mountain Club Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter will be having its annual dinner, featuring a presentation by Saratoga Springs naturalist Jackie Donnelly titled "Mother Nature's Waterside Garden: Wildflowers of the Upper Hudson." Please visit www.adk-gfs.org to register.

Disney’s The Descendants: A musical

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Also showing on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Limited Tickets only available at the door, arrive 30 min early.

Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency at Skidmore

Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

A group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrats its 16th year at Skidmore. For full details, visit www.skidmore.edu/zankel/index.php

Saratoga Book Festival Opening Night

Saratoga Music Hall

474 Broadway, Ste 12, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Start your festival experience with the Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian in conversation with WMAC’s Joe Donahue . Join us at this year’s Main Festival Day and Literary Marketplace on October 22 for more than 20 programs and events throughout the day in five venues in downtown Saratoga. Sessions start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, the Info Desk opens at the Saratoga City Center at 9 am. Festival Sunday, October 23 festivities include SBF’s first-ever “Kidnote” with Lauren Tarshis, author of the bestselling I Survived series and the presentation of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Literary Champions Awards. Both events will be held at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. For details visit saratogabookfestival.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

American Legion Monthly Meeting

34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Adirondack Post 70.

Fall Open House

Saratoga Senior Center

family friendly

112 Spring Street parking lot, Saratoga Springs. | Noon – 2 p.m. Youth2– Youth Helping Youth (www.youthsquared.org) will host a Community Care PopUP-“Books for a Better World”. COVID safe drop off. We are looking to collect teen and children's books surrounding themes of diversity, positive racial relations, peace/conflict resolution, community building, women's rights, LGBTQIA + rights, environmental action and banned or challenged books. Although, any children/teen books with positive messages are appreciated.

Turkey Dinner

5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to the public. People are invited to come by, learn what the Center has to offer, grab a snack, mingle with friends, and meet some new ones. Admission is free. The event will include Live Music from Jeff Walton and Skidmore’s Yamtown Jazz Ensemble, Hot Dogs, Stewart’s Make Your Own Sundaes, a member Art Show, Healing Touch sessions, Tarot Card Readings, Tech Assistance, our Food Bank, Healthy Food & Nutrition with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Membership Specials and more! The open house is sponsored by Highmark Northeastern New York and Home of the Good Shephard. saratogaseniorcenter.org

Fall Stop & Shop Vendor and Craft Show

Wilton/General Schuyler Rescue Squad

901 Route 29, Schuylerville | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Raffles and concession with many vendors will be there. For further information and an application to rent a table, contact Jennie McReynolds at 518338-2709 or by e-mail jlt100211@yahoo.com.

Off the Northway

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway 11 a.m. | Local journalist Stephen Williams will talk about Off the Northway, a collection of his popular columns from the Daily Gazette where he was an award-winning reporter for more than 40 years, much of it writing about Saratoga County. Williams brings unique insights to his accounts of recent local history, including the story behind the $15 billion Global Foundries semiconductor factory coming to Malta, quirky older local history, and how Saratoga County has been changed by construction of the Adirondack Northway. Please register at 518-882-6385.

Adoption Clinic Open House and Pizza Party

3002 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. H.O.P.E (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) and Saratoga County Animal Shelter will be on-site with adoptable fur-babies - mark your calendar and come find your furever friend! Be sure to bring your appetite as Stumpy's "Pizza for Purpose" Pizzeria will be in the house serving their delicious slices! Subaru is committed to helping all animals — including those in shelters — stay safe and healthy. For every adoption at this event, Subaru/Saratoga Subaru will be donating $100 to organizations that impact the lives of pets. Through our Love Promise and Subaru Loves Pets initiatives, we can make a difference together. Here is the link to our Facebook Event Page: fb.me/e/3RU6SybV9

Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd, Gansevoort | 4 – 6 p.m. Take-out only Turkey Dinner. Price is $13 each or $25 for 2. Dinner by pre-order only. To place an order, please call 518-683-8195 between 10AM and 4PM Monday-Friday. On 10/22, please arrive at Trinity UMC, remain in your car, and have exact payment. A Trinity UMC volunteer will take your payment and bring your dinners. Thank you.

Roast Beef Dinner

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. | This dinner will be a sit-down meal in the dining room. Menu: French onion soup, Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable and homemade desserts, $12 adults. Preorders are needed for pickup and delivery. 518-793-1152

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

Breakfast Buffet

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $9 for Seniors, $12 for takeout orders. Children under 5 are free.

A Bridal Affair

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Network Saratoga presents A Bridle Affair Wedding Event. There will be a select group of vendors collected in this one-of-a-kind location to offer the services and advice you need to plan all the details of your wedding day. You won't want to miss this opportunity to see the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's newly renovated Hall of Fame Gallery event space. Come and enjoy food tastings, fabulous grand prizes, giveaways, and fun! Admission is complimentary. Engaged couples can register for the event online at abridleaffairsaratoga.com. For more information call 518-365-3459.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale.

Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

Reimagining Jewish Life in the Middle East and North Africa, 1800-Present

Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

A lecture by Lior Sternfeld delivered as part of the Jacob Perlow Series. Lior Sternfeld is an associate professor of history and Jewish Studies. He is a social historian of the modern Middle East with particular interests in the histories of the Jewish people and other minorities of the region. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Attendees must adhere to Skidmore’s current COVID-19 safety guidelines. All visitors to campus are required to be fully vaccinated, including booster.

This Week’s Events continued...

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Havurah Vatik: Between Heaven and Earth

Congregation Shaara Tfille,84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Torah scribe and artist, Rabbi Linda Motzkin, will share with Havurah Vatik members a PowerPoint view of her calligraphic artwork in advance of her upcoming exhibition at the Spring Street Gallery, opening Sunday, November 13. A catered lunch follows the program. RSVP at 584-8730, ext. 4.

Social Security Information Program

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 6 – 7 p.m. For ages 55-70. Guest speaker John Kalil, a Social Security Claiming Strategist and President of Retirement Solutions, LLC, helps attendees learn how to maximize their Social Security benefits prior to collecting them. Topics include how to know the best time to start benefits, working while collecting, spouses collecting, and more. Due to COVID restrictions, seating is limited for this community service event, and advance registration is required. To RSVP, please contact the library at 518-882-6385.

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night's stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message at 518-435-4571.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmigiana, Penne Pasta, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).

Galway Photography Club

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway 6 p.m. | Our speaker this month is photographer Warren Greene. Warren’s photographs have been published in numerous magazines, including Birds and Blooms, Adirondack Life, and The Conservationist. Please join us for this unique opportunity to hear Warren speak about his experiences as a photographer and view images from his portfolio. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Stop the Bleed Course

Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Rd., Malta | 6 – 8 p.m. The Town of Malta CERT is presenting the first “Stop the Bleed” course. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office is joining the Town to present this life-saving training class. Take the course and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. This hands-on, free course will be offered to Malta residents. Maximum class size is 12 participants. To register, visit the Community Center’s website at maltany.myrec.com. To be on a waiting list for the next course, email CW@crkl.com and note “Stop the Bleed” in the subject line.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

Owl Prowls

Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd. Wilton | 6 – 7 p.m. Join us for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls. Learn about their amazing adaptions that make the fantastic nighttime predators. Following the program, take home an owl pellet to dissect and discover the diet of an owl and identify bones of its prey. Group sizes are limited. This program is intended for ages 5 and up. To register call the library at 518-584-7860 ext 303. This program is also held on October 28.

Events upcoming

Baskets for Ben Fundraising Event ��

To be held on Friday, Octo. 28, at the Queensbury Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6196, 32 Luzerne Rd, Queensbury from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Live auction of baskets, Adirondack Firepit and Wheelbarrow of Wines. Please join us for great company, sumptuous local restaurant foods with bakery desserts and beverages, with entertainment and a cash bar. Ben’s Fund supports children with need in conjunction with over 60 schools in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and Essex Counties. Additionally, the Fund awards 20 scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors from ten local school districts. We also donate household and personal care items to 12 local food pantries. For full details, visit benosbornfund.org

10th Annual Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

This popular, fun event starts at 3 p.m. at Druthers Brewing Company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs and features stops at bars located in historic buildings throughout downtown Saratoga Springs! All proceeds from this event support the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs. take part in an Architectural Scavenger Hunt to win a “Major Award.” Raffle tickets will also be available to win several prizes from local businesses! Purchase tickets online at www. saratogapreservation.org.

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

The Old Stone Church, located at 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa, is having its curb side pickup chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, October 29 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinners Include Chicken and Biscuit with Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up. For more information call Ann @ 518-885-4034.

Town of Greenfield Leo Club

The club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month (unless bad weather – zoom meeting) at 6 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center. The objective is to provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national, and international community. Motto: Leadership – Develop skills as a project organizer, time manager and team leader. Experience – Learn how teamwork, cooperation and collaboration can bring exciting changes to your community and the world. Opportunity – make friends and feel the rewards of community service. Leo Chair is Brittney Campbell. Email LionBrittney@ gmail.com to RSVP.

A Concert You Won’t Want To Miss

Celebrate Halloween with a treat from the Saratoga Chamber Players by welcoming the New Jersey String Quartet on October 30, 3 p.m. at the Saratoga United Methodist Church, 5th Avenue & Henning Road. The Quartet includes cellist Eric Bartlett, a frequent musician with the Chamber Players who recently retired from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. He joined forces with violinists Sheryl Staples and Yulia Ziskel and violist Cong Wu, all current member of the NY Philharmonic. They will offer a program of Mozart’s Divertimento in F Major, K 138; Shoshtakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 in G minor, op. 110 and Schubert’s Quartet no.13 in A minor, “Rosamunde”. Tickets are $20 - $30 available online at www. eventbrite.com/e/sounds-fromthe-new-jersey-string-quartettickets-391675882107

Book Club After Dark

Hey Book lovers! Come to the Ballston Spa Public Library on Thursday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. for the first organizational meeting of the Book Club After Dark group. Participants should come armed with their favorite recent read titles and authors for a lively discussion. The December book selection, The Silent Patient by, Alex Michaelides, will be passed out during the meeting. The event is free and open to

patrons 18 years old and up. For further information please call, 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals. edu. The library is located at 21 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa.

Green Drinks

Join us for Green Drinks in the Library Room at Harvey's on November 3, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Green Drinks is a "green gathering" for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Join us at Harvey's to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you've been working on.

Major Gifts Program

The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its biennial Major Gifts Program. The Club has $20,000 to award this cycle. As in the past, the minimum application request is $5,000. The application deadline for this cycle is October 31, 2022. The winning applicant(s) will be notified by November 30, 2022. www.saratogaspringsrotary. org/Stories/2022-major-giftapplications-now-being-accepted

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

A Ceremony honoring our Veteran's will be held at Gurtler Brother's VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, at 11 a.m. on November 11. Everyone is welcome to attend and honor all of our Veterans. All Veterans are encouraged to attend, you do not need to be a member the VFW. A lunch will follow the ceremony. For more information, please call 518584-9686. Please leave a message.

Nutcracker Tea

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet First Nutcracker Tea to be held Sunday, November 20 at historic Canfield Casino at 2 p.m. for a whimsical afternoon with tea, treats, dancing, and holiday fun. Children and families will enjoy holiday shopping from local vendors, basket raffle and silent auction. Delight in live performances from the Nutcracker Suite along with a reading of The Nutcracker Story. Don't forget to take your photo with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy! Tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 20 at eventbrite. com. Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. For more information, contact Info@ saratogaspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037 or visit www. saratogaspringsyouthballet.org.

A Guide to October Mischief

HOLLOWED HARVEST

Experience the spooky family-fun of Halloween at the Hollowed Harvest! Hosted at Altamont Fairgrounds, Hollowed Harvest brings to life more than 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and largerthan-life displays designed to amaze audiences of all ages in a fun walk-through experience! New this year is the Jack-O’-Lantern Tunnel! Thursday-Sunday of each week through October, with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates, times and ticket information are available www.hollowedharvest.com/altamont-ny.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

Every twist and turn in Schuyler Farms Haunted Corn Maze will hold a new surprise for you. With just a flashlight to guide you, there are demons and ghouls around every bend, masked men with chainsaws following you, haunted buildings within the maze to pass through and many more surprises that will make you laugh and cry. The Haunted Corn Maze is open every Friday and Saturday night in October. Haunting is from dusk until 10 p.m. (last ticket sold 9:15 p.m., no exceptions). For more information visit www.schuylerfarms.com. Schuyler Farms is located at 1124 Rte 29, Schuylerville.

ZOMBIE ZIPS

Mountain Ridge Adventure, 300 Weatherwax Rd., Schenectady. Your nightmare begins with a corpseguided tour along a serial killer infested forest to then be hauled into the trees among complete, utter horror. Once in the trees you will be launched in complete darkness along a screaming steel cable hundreds of feet along Mountain Ridge Adventure’s Zip Line Park. The terror occurs every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October from 7-10 p.m. WARNING: This is not for kids or the faint of heart. For more information visit mountainridgeadventure.com or Facebook.

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

At Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm, you will find five haunted attractions at one location. Featuring: Farmers’ Haunted House, Field of Screams, Underground Tunnel, 3D McCobb Manor, and the Forest of Fear. Nightmares is open Saturdays in October with bonus Fridays on Oct. 21 and 28. Last ticket sold at 9:45 p.m. Get your tickets at the gate or online at libertyridgefarmny.com/things-to-do/nightmares. Liberty Ridge Farm is located at 29 Bevis Rd., Schaghticoke.

FIELD OF HORRORS

Field of Horrors, 100 Farrell Rd., Troy. The Field of Horrors is back with a new attraction! Come face the “Walking Trail of Terror” where you will creep into the slaughterhouse of a deranged madman, only to be led out deeper into the field where you may encounter vicious killers on the loose or even his victims! The Field of Horrors has been voted the #1 Haunted Attraction in the Capital Region. Not recommended for children under 10-years-old. Strobe lights are in use throughout the premises. All fog machine liquid is water-based. Not accessible to people with a disability. For times and more information, visit fieldofhorrors.com.

DOUBLE M HAUNTED HAYRIDES

Double M Haunted Hayrides has been creating fear for over 30 years in Upstate New York. The Haunted Hayrides operate on a reservation system. The haunted hayride lasts approximately 30-40 minutes. Your total time with the ride

and walk-through attractions is roughly one hour. This year’s walk-through attractions include Brutality, Blood Moon Farm, The Last Inn, Fear All Year and Slaughter Swamp. Enjoy our midway Feartainment featuring interactive creatures, music, concession stand, souvenir stand, and photo booth. General admission, which includes all attractions, is $39.95. Double M is located at 678 Route 67 in Ballston Spa. For more information or to buy tickets, visit doublemhauntedhayrides.com.

FRIGHT FEST

Fright Fest is back at Six Flags Great Escape and spookier than ever! Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day and thrills once the sun goes down. Open until Oct. 31. For days, times and ticket information, visit www. sixflags.com/greatescape/events/fright-fest.

YADDO GARDEN GHOST TOURS

Yaddo Parking Lot, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs 4 p.m. Drop-in Ghost Tours of the Gardens at Yaddo are offered on Fridays and Sundays, through Oct. 30. Tours are $10 per person. Cash or checks only. Docent-led ghost tours for private groups may be arranged by contacting Yaddo www. yaddo.org/yaddo-gardens/contact. Garden-only ghost tours include historic information about Yaddo, the gardens, and ghost sightings. Our Gardens are the only area open to the public. We ask that you respect the privacy of our artists in residence, and not go beyond the Gardens during your visit.

SARATOGA YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

Get dressed up in your Halloween best and come to the SRYMCA on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1-3 p.m. to enjoy some family-fun at the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event. Members of the community, businesses, YMCA staff along with local police will decorate their cars for a safe and accessible trick or treat experience for everyone. Trick or Treat in the parking lot, then come inside the YMCA for face painting, arts & crafts and pumpkins in the pool! This event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance if you plan to decorate your trunk online or by calling 518-583-9622. SRYMCA is located at 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs.

TRUNK OR TREAT - HALFMOON

Halfmoon Town Park, 2 Halfmoon Plaza, Clifton Park

Visit the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library staff at the Town of Halfmoon's Recreation Department’s Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 22. Trick or Treaters will remain in their cars and drive through the decorated Halfmoon Town Park from 5-7 p.m. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

2022 SARATOGA FALL FESTIVAL

The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association (DBA) presents a variety of fall-themed activities on Saturday, Oct. 22 in downtown Saratoga Springs. Children and their parents are welcome to dress up in costume and come trick or treating at participating businesses from 12-4 p.m. As you explore downtown Saratoga, be sure to check out festival activites such as face painting, kettle corn, and live entertainment including hula hoopers, magicians and balloon twisters. There will be a Pumpkin Roll from 12-3 p.m. at the top of Caroline Street followed by a sidewalk parade at 3:30 p.m. The day will conclude with a free showing of the film Hocus Pocus at 6 p.m. in the Saratoga Springs Parking Garage, 38 High Rock Ave. For more information, locations,

times and a list of participating businesses visit www. saratogaspringsdowntown.com/fallfest2022.

In addition, the DBA is hosting the Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt now through Oct. 30, 2022. This is a two-week scavenger hunt that will involve solving riddles and finding all the pumpkins hidden inside participating businesses in downtown Saratoga. The winner of the scavenger hunt will be announced on Halloween and receive a special prize. Learn more: www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com/singlepost/fall-fest-the-great-saratoga-pumpkin-hunt

HALLOWEEN HOOT

Clifton Park–Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m. | Join Diane Payette (aka Grama Tippy-Toes) for some Halloween songs and silliness! Wear your Halloween costume and bring a lawn chair or blanket. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

GHOSTS OF SARATOGA TROLLEY TOUR

On Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs History Museum present a 90-minute trolley ghost tour of several haunted outdoor locations around the city and one special indoor location. Local historian Charlie Kuenzel leads the outing with stories of paranormal activity in the Spa City, based on personal experience and research by noted ghost hunter David Pitkin and others. Hop on board for a fun-filled evening of eerie entertainment. Due to its scary nature, this is an adults-only tour. Please call 518-587-3241 to get your tickets ($35). Advanced reservations only, space is very limited.

SIGNATURE GHOST TOURS OF THE CANFIELD CASINO

The Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 East Congress St. The Canfield Casino in Congress Park is hosting ghost tours Friday, Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m. Tours last 1 hour and continue every 20 minutes with the last tour beginning at 6:40 p.m. The tour is not handicap accessible. Tours are led by guides who tell about their personal paranormal experiences and show actual evidence of ghosts in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on Ghost Hunters in 2010 and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying places in 2019. Cost is $25 in advance. For more information, call 518584-6920 or www.saratogahistory.org/ghost-tour.

HAUNTED HOUSE

A walk-through Haunted House presented by the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2468. Friday, October 28 from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday October 29 from 5-10 p.m. at 80 Main St., South Glens Falls. Proceeds and donations benefit local charities and local families in need. Free admission, donations are appreciated.

HALLOWEEN FUN-RAISER

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga will host its inaugural family event, the Halloween FUN-Raiser! On Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2-5 p.m. put on your costume and come to The Museum for Halloween-themed fun and activities! There will be trick or treating in the Museum, a make-and-take art project, mask making, science-themed Halloween projects and experiments, a monster mash dance party, a face painter (2-4 p.m.) and fun activities in every room. Tickets are $13 per person pre-sale / $15 per person on the day of the event. To register, visit cmssny.org/halloween-fundraiser.

Plays at Play at Tang Museum This Week: Three Playwrights Respond to Art & Empathy

Historians, History Buffs Tell Saratoga County Stories

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces the premiere performances on Thursday, Oct. 27, of newly com missioned works-in-progress by acclaimed playwrights Lanxing Fu, Julia May Jonas, and Andrew Rincón in response to the Tang exhibition Where Words Falter: Art and Empathy.

The three new works will be performed at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, in the Where

Words Falter: Art and Empathy exhibition at the Tang. Skidmore College students from the Theater Department will perform under the direction of Skidmore faculty members Artist-in-Residence Teisha Duncan, Visiting Assistant Professor Ji Won Jeon, and Lecturer of Dance Hettie Barnhill.

Where Words Falter: Art and Empathy presents photogra phy, painting, textile, and moving image from the Tang collection to explore ways art can support empathic feeling.

The performances are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Masks are optional, and maskwearing is supported. For more information, contact that Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518580-8080 or tang@skidmore.edu, or visit tang.skidmore.edu.

BALLSTON SPA —

Stories of famous and not-sofamous Saratoga County residents to tales of corruption, heroism, and fun entertainment venues will be released as a second vol ume of stories published by the Saratoga County History Center, covering various topics related to the history of Saratoga County.

“Saratoga County Stories,” a compilation of 66 articles by 33 authors originally published weekly by the Saratoga County History Roundtable, draws on the knowl edge and experiences of local his torians and history buffs, some of whom have only recently taken up the pen to share their stories.

The book includes articles from the Revolutionary War

period up to the development of GlobalFoundries.

The book will be released and available for sale at two book launch events where guests can talk with the authors and obtain signed copies of the book. The initial event will be at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 2-4 pm. A second event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 2-4 pm at Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park.

More Saratoga County Stories is the third book published by SCHC in the past year. SCHC’s other titles are Saratoga County Stories and Stephen Williams’ Off the Northway. For more information, go to: www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Installation view, Where Words Falter: Art and Empathy, on view at the Tang Museum through Dec. 18. Photo by Shawn LaChapelle.

Kingsley and Lakehill Roads, early 20th century. Photo provided.

“A Little Bit of Everything” on Display at Public Library

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

An art show featuring the work of Barbara King will be on exhibit at the Saratoga Springs Public Library from Nov. 1- Dec. 1.

The exhibit is titled: A Little Bit of Everything.

King started her interest in art as a child studying at the Fleisher Memorial in Philadelphia. Her primary interest is drawing fig ures and faces.

The Saratoga Springs Public Library is located at 49 Henri St., in Saratoga Springs.

Schenectady Symphony Orchestra Kicks-Off Season at UPH Sunday

“Groundwork: Labor In A Burgeoning Community” Opens At The Chapman Museum

GLENS FALLS — The econ omy of the Glens Falls region is deeply rooted in its natu ral resources and the hard work of early settlers. The Chapman Museum casts a light on the gen erations that built the region in “Groundwork, Labor in a Burgeoning Community,” which recently opened.

The exhibition, which will be unveiled in the Museum’s newly renovated Carriage House Gallery, runs through Jan. 15, 2023.

“Early settlers were eager to

capitalize on the power generated by the mighty Hudson River and the region’s substantial assets,” said Nicole Herwig, director of The Chapman, in a statement. “This area became one of the wealthiest in the state, but what went unseen were the lives of the hard-working people whose labor generated those riches.”

Early Glens Falls icon Abraham Wing settled a home stead on the Hudson River in 1762, the first in a long history of entrepreneurs to break ground in

area industry. Wing built the first of many sawmills to emerge from Glens Falls and north into the Adirondacks. Forty-foot falls on the Hudson River allowed laborers to move logs downstream from the Adirondacks to Glens Falls. The region’s fertile farmland, mineral deposits and waterways rounded out opportunities for settlers. For more information about The Chapman Museum, and a full calendar of upcoming events and exhibitions, visit: www. ChapmanMuseum.org.

A Celebration of Hmong Culture Through The Arts – Events Welcome Public, Educators & Their Students

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra is kicking off the 2022-2023 sea son by returning to Universal Preservation Hall for another col laboration with Skidmore College 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

Be pleasantly puzzled and tastefully terrified by Benjamin Britten’s Gothic ghost story opera, The Turn of the Screw, described as one of the most dramatically appealing English operas. This marks the third operatic col laboration between SSO and Skidmore College.

This semi-staged production tells the woeful tale of the children of Bly Manor in 1898 England as depicted in the novel of the same

title by Henry James. Follow the Governess as she struggles with the supernatural and her own san ity. Considered Britten’s operatic masterpiece, singers include Sylvia Stoner as the Governess, Casey Gray as Peter Quint, Anneliese Von Goerken-Zinser as Mrs. Grose, Stefanie Sudduth as Miss Jessel, and with Skidmore stu dents Jessica Byers-Flora, Lucrezia Zichichi-Miles, and Johnny Mulcahy singing the Prologue.

Tickets are available at the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 MondaySaturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at universalpreservationhall.org.

Groups of 10 or more can get tickets by calling 518-382-3884, ext. 139.

ALBANY — The UAlbany Performing Arts Center and New York State Writers Institute are collaborating to present A Celebration of Hmong Culture Through the Arts, a multi-disci pline project celebrating Hmong culture and history which revolves around Kao Kalia Yang’s memoir, The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir. The project spans the disciplines of literature, the atre, film and art and includes a display, a documentary screening and a stage performance.

The schedule of events, all taking place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the uptown University at Albany campus, is as follows:

• A display of Paj ntaub (also known as Hmong story cloths or flower cloths) is available for viewing on Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily on weekdays. Admission is free. No reserva tions are required.

• A screening of the docu mentary Being Hmong Means Being Free will take place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. No reserva tions are required.

•Performances of The Latehomecomer. Directed by Elise Thoron, this theatre work starts as author Kao Kalia Yang is born in the Ban Vinai Refugee camp in Thailand and eventually arrives in the United States. The book and stage presentation follow her jour ney from a quiet, reticent student struggling to speak English while facing racial discrimination to a self-empowered young woman claiming her voice to tell the untold story of her people. They tell a uni versal story of immigration through the specific lens of this ancient cul ture inextricably bound to the his tory of the war in Vietnam.

There will be a public perfor mance at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 3

at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a preshow talk beginning at 7 p.m. A second performance will take place on Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. exclusively for high school stu dent groups.

Advance tickets for the pub lic performance are $15 for the general public and $10 for stu dents, seniors and UAlbany fac ulty-staff. Tickets purchased on the day of the show (pend ing availability) are $20 for the general public and $15 for stu dents, seniors and UAlbany fac ulty-staff. Individual tickets can be purchased on the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s site at www.albany.edu/pac.

Admission to the morning matinee is free for high school student groups. Reservations are required. Educators wishing to bring groups can contact the UAlbany Performing Arts Center office at 518-442-3995 or PAC@ albany.edu. Home school students and parents are also welcome.

“Hope,” acrylic, by Barbara King.

Schenectady Symphony Orchestra and Skidmore College cast and orchestra rehearse for Benjamin Britten's "The Turn of the Screw." Photo provided.

Dan Navarro at Caffe Lena Nov. 18

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet First Nutcracker Tea: Nov. 20 in Congress Park

Dan Navarro will host a pair of singer-songwriter workshops and stage a show in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dan Navarro will stage a show at Caffe Lena on Nov. 18.

Navarro’s career started as a songwriter - most often with Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar, The Bangles, and Jackson Browne, to Dave Edmunds and The Temptations.

His first true studio-recorded album, “Shed My Skin,” was

released in 2019, and his latest release “Horizon Line,” was issued in August.

In addition to the staged per formance on Nov. 18, Navarro will host Singer-Songwriter work shops on Nov. 17 (at 1 p.m.) and Nov. 18 (at 4 p.m.).

For more information and tickets, call 518-583-0022, or go to: www.caffelena.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet stages a Nutcracker Tea at 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at Canfield Casino.

Tickets range from $45 to $150 and are available this week end at eventbrite.com. All profits to be used to cover the costs of SSYB Nutcracker production.

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is committed to providing quality professional dance training to preprofessional students throughout the Greater Saratoga region. SSYB does not charge its dancers audi tion, performance or costumes fees. The full Nutcracker production will

be presented at the Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany on Dec. 17 at 1 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. More than 100 local dancers will perform.

Canfield Casino is located in Congress Park. For more information contact: info@ saratogaspringsyouthballet.org

Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet. Photo by Susan Blacburn Photography.

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The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Group website until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 for Precast Catch Basins, Dry Wells, Frames and Covers at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone – 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www.empirestatebidsystem.com).

Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

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SARATOGA COUNTY AIRPORT MILTON, NEW YORK

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Plan

Fiscal Years 2023-2025 Goal Statement

A 1.3 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) overall utilization goal for federally funded airport improvement projects at the Saratoga County Airport (K5B2) has been established for the 2023-2025 Federal fiscal year per the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The methodology used to derive this goal can be reviewed for 30 days following the date of this notice at the Saratoga County Public Works Facility, 3654 Galway Road, Ballston Spa, NY 120202517. Comments concerning the overall goal will be accepted in writing for up to 15 days following the completion of the 30 day review period at Saratoga County Department of Public Works, 3654 Galway Road, Plaza, Jamaica, NY 11434-4809. All firms, both DBE and non-DBE, are invited to contact the Saratoga County Department Public works for information regarding bidding opportunities on federally funded airport improvement projects. 10/21/2022, 114960

Notice of formation of Jessie Grey Copywriting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/02/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4128 Jockey St., Charlton, NY 12019.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/2022. 114972

Notice of Qualification of BR Risk Group Specialty Insurance Services, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on, 10/14/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/2022. 114944

Notice of Formation of an LLC: Patience First, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 14, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: The LLC, 28 Corporate Dr., Suite 103, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25/2022. 114937

NOTICE is given that a license, number Pending, for LIQUOR, WINE, BEER & CIDER has been applied for by DEL MONTE HOTEL MANAGEMENT LLC dba HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON to sell LIQUOR, WINE, BEER & CIDER at retail in a HOTEL located at 3368 S. BROADWAY, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866, COUNTY OF SARATOGA, State of New York, under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law for on premises consumption. 10/21, 10/28/2022. 114928

Notice of formation of Railroad Avenue Eatery LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on April 08, 2021, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to Railroad Avenue Eatery LLC @ 55 Railroad Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18/2022. 114896

Notice of formation of Devino CPA, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/22/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3F Kings Isle Lane Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18/2022. 114886

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Notice of formation of Human Resources Essentials LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/19/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 10 Tracey Court Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18/2022, 114861

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is ADIRONDACK EXHAUST SPECIALIST LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State (NYSOS) on October 5, 2022.The Company maintains an office located in 9 Grant Road, South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York 12803. NY SOS has been designated as an agent for service of process against the company and NYSOS shall mail process to ADIRONDACK EXHAUST SPECIALIST LLC, c/o Gerald B. Chadwick, 9 Grant Road, South Glens Falls, New York 12803. The business purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 11/18, 2022. 114854

NOTICE is given that a license, number Pending, for LIQUOR, WINE, BEER & CIDER has been applied for by DEL MONTE HOTEL MANAGEMENT LLC dba HAMPTON INN & SUITES to sell LIQUOR, WINE, BEER & CIDER at retail in a HOTEL located at 25 LAVE AVE., SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866, COUNTY OF SARATOGA, State of New York, under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law for on premises consumption. 10/14, 10/21/2022, 114852

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Saratoga Charities, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 3, 2022. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 250 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 2022. 114834

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is MAG Realty Holdings II, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 3, 2022. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 250 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 2022. 114828

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Your Garage, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 29, 2022.

The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County.

The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 250 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 2022. 114822

Notice of formation of Miami Breeze Heating / Cooling llc. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/03/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 101 4th St., Waterford, NY12188.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 2022. 114779

RELIEF 164 LLC Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/09/2022. Office: SARATOGA County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, SAKIRALI SAIYAD 164 SARATOGA AVE, WATERFORD, NY, 12188. 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 2022. 114773

LEGAL NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC. Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: CNK Content Creators LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary

of State of the State of New York (SSNYS) on 7/25/2022, pursuant to Section 203 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law. The company office is located in Saratoga County. The SSNYS has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNYS shall mail a copy of process to: CNK Content Creators LLC, 129 Brookline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC law, or any successor statute. 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 2022. 114743

ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization for ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES LLC (LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 15, 2022.

Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at P.O. Box 2318, Wilton, NY 12831. LLC does not have specific date of Dissolution. Purpose: All legal purposes.

Alan R. LeCours, Esq., P.O. Box 2318, Wilton, NY 12831. 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 2022. 114735

Notice of formation of Horicon Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/08/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: address: 3035 State Route 50 #1039, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 2022. 114729

Notice of formation of HERKENHAM LAW, PLLC. Articles of Organization were file with the NYS Department of State on 09/02/2022. The county within this state in which the office of the professional service limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the professional service limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the professional service limited liability company served upon him or her is: 18 Division Street, Suite 306, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11, 2022. 114660

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. The name of the limited liability company is: HIGH TECH HEALING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the NYS Department of State on 09/23/2022. The county, within the state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is SARATOGA. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: HIGH TECH HEALING, LLC, PO BOX 46, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065.

The limited liability company designates the following as its registered agent upon whom process against it may be served within the State of New York is: DANIEL J. PERSING, HERZOG LAW FIRM, P.C., 7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD., ALBANY, NY 12211. The limited liability company is to be managed by one or more members. The purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized. 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11. 114654

Notice of formation of Strategic Training Concepts, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 9/20/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 8 Turner Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114635

Notice of formation of Ranger Objective, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 9/20/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 1 Maxwell Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114629

Notice of formation of Main Mill Group, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 9/20/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 31 Wedgewood Way, Porter Corners, New York 12859. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114623

Notice of Qualification of Xchange Re Underwriting Agency LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/15/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114616

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name of the LLC is: GROW FARMS, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 20, 2022. Office Location: Post Office Box 11043 State Route 40, Easton, NY 12154. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 13 Anthony Lane, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114606

Notice of qualification of Raise Your Glass Bar LLC. Application of Authority filed with NY Secretary of State on September 1, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. Designated agent: Corporation Service Company is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. Please mail service of process to Corporation Service Company @ 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114586

Notice of qualification of Charleia’s Crumb Cakery LLC. Application of Authority filed with NY Secretary of State on July 5, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. Designated agent: Corporation Service Company is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. Please mail service of process to Corporation Service Company @ 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114580

Notice of formation of Tantra Rising LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/17/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 26 Fairway Blvd., Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04. 114560

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is MAL’S PALS DAYCARE LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State (NYSOS) on August 24, 2022. The Company maintains an office located in 29 Nolan Road, South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York 12803. NY SOS has been designated as an agent for service of process against the company and NYSOS shall mail process to MAL’S PALS DAYCARE LLC, c/o Mallory L. Normandin, 29 Nolan Road, South Glens Falls, New York 12803. The business purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114538

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Notice of formation of Lunch-Thyme, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/16/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 166 Kingsley Rd Burnt Hills NY 12027. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114525

Notice of formation of The Hive 518, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/28/2022. Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 CLARK ST, MIDDLE GROVE NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114513

Notice of formation of Adirondack THC, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/23/2022. Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 CLARK ST, MIDDLE GROVE NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114507

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law - The name of the LLC is 565 Route 9P, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 15, 2022. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 3 Wood Duck Place, Mechanicville, New York 12118. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114498

Notice of formation of Truliance LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 09/08/2022. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process to is the limited liability company at 7 Christina Ct., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA. Company is organized for conducting any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized under the laws of the state of New York. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114492

Notice of formation of NashCo LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/31/2022 Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 8 Dutch Lane

Mechanicville NY 12118. Purpose: Technology Consulting. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114466

Marge Holdings LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/19/2022. Office located in Saratoga County and the Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The Post Office address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 1382 Hermance Road, Galway, NY 12074. Marge Holdings LLC is engaged in any lawful business activity. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114451

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Decker Masonry LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on September 12, 2022. The County within New York in which the office of the Company is to be located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is c/o LLC, 599 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114436

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: HH Managing Member, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on September 9, 2022. NY office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to HH Managing Member, LLC, 235 Bear Hill Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. Purpose/character of LLC is to

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engage in any lawful act or activity. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114404

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: DARK 617, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/23/2022 Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 332, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114398

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: ADVANCED DATA DEVICES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/15/2022. Office location: Albany County. SSNY has been Designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 555 CLIFTON PARK CENTER RD., CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065. Purpose: For Any lawful purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114392

Notice of formation of Adirondack Illumination, LLC. Articles of organization filed with the State of New York on September 8, 2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of the process can be mailed to the LLC at 142 West Milton Road #24, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114386

Notice of Formation of Saratoga Website Designs LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY on September 7, 2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Principal business location: 138 Deer Run Dr., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: website design service, and any other purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114367

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Blue Streaks Boys Sectional Champs

Morris Cup Judo Event Has Successful Return

MECHANICVILLE —

On Thursday, October 13, the Class A Section II Boys Varsity Golf Championships were held at Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course. On a day where the con ditions were tough, and scoring was at a premium, the Saratoga Blue Streaks found a way to claim a section title.

All year, the Blue Streaks played well. The team only dropped one match, their first match of the season, to Shaker 238 to 236, and that was with out their #1 player, Kellen Dean. On Thursday, it was more of the same for Saratoga; four Blue Streaks broke 80. Leading the way was sophomore Carter Sica who logged a 2-under-par 70 to earn medalist honors for the tourna ment. Behind him was Kellen Dean (74), Charlie Greiner (76) and Henry Parobeck (79) to wrap up Saratoga’s scores. As a team, that’s an 11 over 299, which made for a comfortable victory. In sec ond was Guilderland (319), in third was Niskayuna (335), and

fourth was Shaker (337). Ballston Spa (340), Shenendehowa (342), CBA (348) and Albany Academy (352) rounded out the field. “We have a great team-dynamic,” said Blue Streaks head coach Jake Zanetti. “All of the boys are so capable of shooting low scores that they are always compet ing against one another; whether they’re chipping or putting, play ing a round, or playing fantasy football, they all want to win!”

Carter Sica, Charlie Greiner and Kellen Dean. We are very excited to be bringing a foursome to states. This was such a fun trip last year with other great Section II players and coaches, and to bring almost half the state team from one school is going to be a blast for practice rounds in prepa ration, hotels and meals out. The whole experience will be great,” Zanetti told Saratoga TODAY.

After Thursday’s team event, the top 24 players were able to participate in the weekend’s Class ABCD Playoffs back at Fairways of Halfmoon and the winning ways continued for Saratoga. The play offs were two rounds of qualify ing for next spring’s NYSPHSAA Championship, played in June at Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira. Saratoga qualified 4 golf ers for 9 available spots. “I’m not sure if that many qualifiers from one team has ever happened before,” said Saratoga’s Zanetti.

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“Our NYSPHSAA Championship qualifiers are Henry Parobeck,

For Zanetti, a wrestling coach but also an avid golfer, he humbly attributes much of the team’s suc cess to the golf scene in Saratoga, whether it’d be the local pros in the town that many of the boys work with or the Blue Streaks golfing alumni that often connect with the team in the off-season. With only one senior on the squad, Saratoga’s success on the green may continue for some years to come. “We're excited for spring and for next season and continu ing to grow the program. Taking over this team has been a pleasure and a privilege that I don't take for granted,” said Zanetti.

Fun And Games

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BURNT HILLS — Over 500 competitors attended the 19th Annual Morris Cup Judo Championships held at the Burnt Hills High School on Sunday, October 9. The last Morris Cup was held pre- COVID in 2019. The event featured players from all over the East Coast as well as a large contingent from Montreal as Judo Canada sent a bus load of athletes itching to compete since many haven’t had the opportunity to do so due to COVID restrictions.

"It was fantastic to get back on track after such a long break" Tournament Director and 4x Olympian, Jason Morris said. "Our local Judo community really needed this."

The 20th edition of the Morris Cup has been slated for Sunday, October 8, 2023. Burnt Hills High School Senior, Kyle Tran (17) was a triple medalist taking gold in the

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60kg Brown Belt Division, bronze in the 60kg Cadet Category (1517yrs) and a bronze in the Cadet 66kg Division. Melissa Myers (27) took gold in 70kg Elite Women's then moved up and won silver in 78kg. Burnt Hills Grad and 2x Olympian, Nick Delpopolo (33) moved up from his nor mal 73kg to take silver in a very strong 81kg field. Burnt Hills 7th Graders, Dani and Randi Morris (12) were both double medal ists winning silvers 11-12yrs +52kg and 11-12yrs 52kg weight class respectively. They both then moved up in age to take bronzes in 13-14yrs 58kg & 52kg respec tively. Kell Berliner (28) bumped up a weight class from his usual 81kg to take a silver in the elite mens 90kg category. This was one of the biggest Morris Cups in its history. “Hopefully #20 is our best,” said Jason Morris.

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Sports Sports

The 22nd Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge Raises $35,000 to Benefit Saratoga Bridges

Countdown to the Breeders’ Cup

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host its “Countdown to the Breeders’ Cup” preview program Saturday, Oct. 29 at noon in the Hall of Fame. Racing experts Jeff Carle and Michael Veitch will provide analysis and predictions for each Breeders’ Cup race. The program is free to attend for museum members and is included with paid admission for non-members.

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On Saturday, October 15, the 22nd Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge was held in the Saratoga Springs Spa State Park. With close to 1,000 participants who ran, walked or rolled, $35,000 was raised for Saratoga Bridges’ nonfunded or underfunded pro grams and services. The 5k and 10K races resulted with 5K win ners, Ramon Dominguez from Saratoga Springs and Elizabeth Predmore from Ballston Lake. The 10K winners were, Ethan Carey from Queensbury and Dana Bush from Saratoga Springs. First, sec ond and third place prizes were given out by age group.

=The event featured NET Chip Timing from Albany Running Exchange, homemade refreshments made from indi viduals at Saratoga Bridges and donated food and beverages from Hixny, Uncommon Grounds, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Hannaford, DeVoe’s Rainbow Orchard, Healthy Living and Fresh Market. The event also hosted a costume contest and favorite pumpkin contest decorated by members of Saratoga Bridges during their day and residential programs. Many “Bridges Buddies” participated in the 5K upon completing the agency’s Walking and Wheeling Program. This initiative was developed by their wellness com mittee to pair staff and individu als in a 4-week training program leading up to The Great Pumpkin Challenge. Plus, over 120 peo ple volunteered from BOCES’ Criminal Justice students, Goldman Sachs’ Community TeamWorks, Saratoga Spa Catholic and Saratoga Bridges

staff, board members and friends. With sponsors, event organiz ers, volunteers, local food shops that donated and over 1,000 par ticipants, this event highlighted a true community effort. Those that walked, ran, rolled or just helped the event run smoothly to raise funds, reflected Saratoga Bridges’ mission to empower individu als with intellectual disabilities in order for them to pursue their life goals through knowledge, collab oration and experience.

For people who missed out on participating in the 22nd Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge, they can still do so virtually by Friday, November 4 at www.saratogabridges.org. For $30, they will get the long-sleeve moisture wicking shirt and can use the official course - www. saratogabridges.org/wp-content/ uploads/2022/10/GPC-2022Updated-Map-for-Web.pdf through the Saratoga Spa State Park or at location of their choice.

Carle was the leading appren tice jockey at the Belmont Park spring and fall meets in 1989, as well as that year’s Saratoga meet. He won 290 races during his career and had purse earnings of more than $5.3 million. After his riding career ended because of injuries, Carle turned to training. He oper ated a public stable for 10 years and won several stakes races. Carle has appeared on a variety of Capital OTB programs and produced a variety of news and featured sto ries for the network. Aside from hosting programs, he has also served as a public handicapper for the Schenectady Daily Gazette.

Veitch covered horse racing for The Saratogian and its racing supplement, The Pink Sheet, from 1979 through 2017. He serves as

chairman of the Museum’s Hall of Fame Historic Review Committee and is a member of the Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. A former host of “Down the Stretch” on Capital OTB, Veitch’s writing has appeared in a variety of media outlets, including Daily Racing Form. He is the author of four books on Saratoga racing history: Foundations of Fame: Nineteenth Century Racing in Saratoga Springs, Summit of Champions: Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs 1901-1955, Legacy of Excellence: Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs 1956-2008, and The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race (coauthored with Brien Bouyea).

The program will also include drawings for prize packages such as wine baskets and Museum memberships. Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s communications officer, will serve as the event moderator. The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will take place Nov. 4 and 5 at Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington, Ky. For more information about the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, including upcoming events, please visit www.racing museum.org or call 518-584-0400.

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Sustainable Saratoga’s 6th Annual Recycles Day

Local Organizations & Businesses Distribute Donations to Those in Need

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Earlier this month, 379 cars made their way through drop-off sta tions where local organizations collected donations of items to be redistributed to those in need, and commercial companies accepted tons of materials that will be responsibly recycled.

“Recycles Day is about keep ing items out of landfills and extending their useful life, but the impact is more than environmen tal,” explained Ann Samuelson, one of the Sustainable Saratoga volunteer event organizers. “It also has a positive effect on the lives of others. Thanks to the participating nonprofit organi zations, many items brought to Recycles Day end up in the hands of people who need them.”

Bikeatoga collected over

30 bicycles that will be refur bished and given out to adults and kids; RISE Housing and Support Services collected 152 pieces of camping gear to help people liv ing with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community; We are Instrumental collected 21 musical instruments which will be used to educate and outfit local band directors with the tools and knowledge necessary to repair them and teach that skill to their students; and, the Saratoga Lions Club received approximately 300 pairs of eyeglasses and sun glasses and 4 pairs of hearing aids, which will be passed on to people who need them.

As in past years, metal, elec tronics and clothing were popu lar drop-off stations. Participants

dropped off nearly 27,000 pounds of electronics, which will be recy cled and kept out of landfills by eLots. American Clothing com pany received 7,059 pounds of tex tiles. In keeping with the spirit of giving and reuse, Youth2 happily

gave away a reusable bamboo towel to each of the first 100 Recycles Day participants who wanted one. It’s never too early to start saving items to recycle next year! To learn where to donate items before then, you can find

Sustainable Saratoga’s Recycling and Donating Guidebook at www. sustainablesaratoga.org. To have your organization be considered for inclusion next year, please contact Sustainable Saratoga at info@sustainablesaratoga.org.

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We are Instrumental collected a variety of instruments for local band directors. Photo by Scott Bergmann Photography.

Saratoga Lions Club collected glasses and hearing aids. Photo by Scott Bergmann Photography.