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The Gristmill in Galway

Parkis Mills prior to demolition 1979. Photo by Arlene Rhodes; Saratoga County History Center Collection. See Story pg. 2

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Galway

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Gristmill was an Area Anchor

by Timothy Starr Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

he Town of Galway had more than a half dozen churches in the early 1800s, but very little industry. It was first settled by immigrants from Scotland in 1774. A lack of large rivers or a railroad connection stifled the growth of the town, although by 1855 it had six sawmills, two grist mills, two broom handle factories, and eight blacksmiths within the village of Galway. The Parkis Mill complex of central Galway was not the largest grist mill in Saratoga county, but a description of its history and operations is illustrative of many others of its kind. The Parkhurst family moved from England to Massachusetts in the mid-1600s, and one of them moved to the town of Ballston just a short time after the first settlement had been established there by town founder Eliphalet Ball in 1772. Solomon Parkhurst changed his name to Parkis and went on to have 12 children. One of Solomon’s children was Levi, who married Jane Baker in 1852 and purchased a grist mill in Galway six years later. It was the first grist mill in town, built by Daniel Campbell, Schenectady merchant, and original landowner of large tracts of land in the Galway area. When Hiram Foster owned the mill, it was listed in the 1855 census as having “three run of stones, one employee, and works up about 6,000 bushels of rye and corn; but at what amount of profit it is difficult to determine.” The property included the grist mill, a mill pond, house, and distillery. The mill derived its power from the Glowegee Creek. A wooden chute made of wooden boards clamped together by iron bands brought water from the dam to the overshot wheel. When the wheel was activated, it would turn the upper grindstone while the lower stone remained in place. Grooves in the stones directed the grain to the edges as the upper stone slowly rotated. The gap between the stones was important – the upper stone

Parkis Mills prior to demolition 1979. Photo by Arlene Rhodes; Saratoga County History Center Collection, provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

would be carefully adjusted based on whether the grain was dry, medium dry, or damp. Corn was ground up into a fine consistency and used in making corn meal and Johnny Cake. Wheat was ground into flour, while rye and oats were processed for feeding livestock. The mill’s specialty was buckwheat ground into flour, primarily used for making pancakes. In 1870 the Parkis Mill was listed as a two horsepower, two stone grist mill with a capital investment of $1,500. The total output in that year was 500 bushels of corn, 150 bushels of oats, 300 bushels of buckwheat, 10,000 pounds of meal, 12,000 pounds of feed, and 7,500 pounds of flour with a total value of $1,670. Levi’s son Edward took over the daily management of the mill in 1882 at a time when there were four other grist mills in Galway. Tragedy struck six years later when the mill and all its contents burned to the ground when bundles of wool stored too close to a heating stove caught fire. It was a tough winter for the Parkis family since the mill burned in the late fall and could not be rebuilt until the spring. Once a new three-story building was completed, Edward expanded the business and began offering farm equipment,

fertilizer, and supplies. After Levi Parkis died in 1903, Edward’s son Henry returned from college in New York City with his new wife and moved into the apartment above the mill. The two began experimenting with prepared pancake flour that would require only the addition of water to prepare. In 1920 the first batch of Jolly Farmer was put on the market in half pound and five-pound bags. Unfortunately, Edward did not live to see this event, as he died a few years earlier from a dynamite explosion when trying to destroy a large boulder near his home. The grist mill continued to operate under Henry’s management. Wagons and sleighs were used to carry his manufactured flour to Gloversville, Johnstown, and villages in Saratoga County. His buckwheat pancake mix was popular throughout the county and the Adirondacks. After the mill shut down for good in the 1930s it was converted into a house and survived for another half century before being taken down in 1980. Timothy Starr has lived in the Capital Region since the age of 6 and published 18 local history books, many detailing the inventions and industry of Saratoga County. He can be reached at tstarr71@gmail.com.

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FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK...

WHY THE FREE STUFF ISN’T FREE *I borrowed this from a fellow Publisher in New Hampshire, hope you enjoy. With President Biden pushing a multi-trillion-dollar spending package, I thought we should be reminded why free stuff isn’t free. The folks who are getting the free stuff, don’t like the folks who are paying for the free stuff, because the folks who are paying for the free stuff, can no longer afford to pay for both the free stuff and their own stuff. And, the folks who are paying for the free stuff, want the free stuff to stop, and the folks who are getting the free stuff, want even more free stuff on top of the free stuff they are already getting! Now…The people who are forcing the people who pay for the free stuff, have told the people who are RECEIVING the free stuff, that the people who are PAYING for the free stuff, are being mean, prejudiced, and racist. So…the people who are GETTING the free stuff, have been convinced they need to hate the people who are paying for the free stuff, by the people who are forcing some people to pay for

their free stuff, and giving them the free stuff in the first place. We have let the free stuff giving go on for so long that there are now more people getting free stuff than paying for the free stuff. Now understand this. All great democracies have committed financial suicide somewhere between 200 and 250 years after being founded. The reason? The voters figured out they could vote themselves money from the treasury in exchange for electing them.

The United States officially became a Republic in 1776, 231 years ago. The number of people now getting free stuff outnumbers the people paying for the free stuff. We have to change this. Failure to change spells the end of the United States as we know it.

OBITUARIES

Joseph M. Fortino

Mildred R. Housekeeper Allen

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph M. Fortino, 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 10, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial was October 21 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to: St Peter’s Needy Association or BurkeMentoring & Bussing Saratoga Program. burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mildred R. Housekeeper Allen, 78, passed October 18, 2021. Funeral Home Service 1:00 p.m. on Friday, 10/22/2021 at Burke Funeral Home, burial to follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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George Matthei WILTON — George Simon Matthei, 92, passed Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Calling hours 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at St. Clements Catholic Church; burial following at Saratoga National Cemetery with

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Richard Affinito

DUNEDIN, FL — Richard Affinito, 83, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on October 9, 2021. He was born in Whitehall on May 20, 1938, the son of Henry and Filomena Affinito. He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1955 where he met his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Perfetto. He then went on to graduate from Albany Business College. Richard and Phyllis had their two daughters, Lori and Kathy, who meant the world to

On September 10, 2021, with great sadness, the world lost Dale Haskell, the only son of the late Walter and Joan Haskell of Ballston Spa. Dale was an honest man who would give another the shirt off his back if they were in need. As a musician, he was very well respected as a solid drummer, guitarist, vocalist, and song writer. His understanding of the absurdity of the human condition allowed him to write songs with lyrics that presented a psychological bite even the most seasoned song writers could not

him. They moved to Saratoga Springs and opened several family-run businesses: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pa’s Place, and Lady Melissa’s Miniatures. He also enjoyed owning a number of horses that raced at the Saratoga Harness Track. He and Phyllis later retired to Dunedin, Florida to be with their children. Richard was an animal lover, and never met a dog he didn’t like. You could always find him singing along to Frank Sinatra or Engelbert Humperdinck, and even danced until his final days. He was an avid fan of the Yankees and Giants and never missed a game. But above all things, Richard loved spending time with his family. He would bring the entire family together every Sunday for one of his delicious big Italian dinners. He loved his children and grandchildren, to them he was known as “Pa.” He never missed one of his grandsons’ baseball games, and always found time for his favorite (only) granddaughter.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis; his daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Scott Padeni; his daughter, Kathy Cifrino; his brothers Francis and John (Martha); sister-inlaw, Theresa Arpei; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Chris (Kate) Huskie, Phillip Huskie, Chris (Cynthia) Cifrino, and Melissa (Michael) Noonan; and great-grandchildren Addison Huskie, Dax Huskie, Cora Cifrino, and Anna Noonan. He is predeceased by his parents, mother and father in-law, brothers, Edward and Henry, sisters-in-law, Genie, Daisy and Gail, brothers-in-law, Tom and Hank and son-in-law, Robert Cifrino. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Suncoast Hospice in memory of Richard Affinito: www. suncoasthospice.org

you just met, you could tell right away what an incredible man he truly was. Billy was a native of Saratoga Springs, graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and earned his certificate in HVAC from BOCES. Billy started his career with Freeman and Shea with Bill Wardell who was his mentor and like a father to him. He was then offered an opportunity from one of his best friends, Sonny Bonacio, to start B&B Plumbing and Heating. Throughout the last 23 years of B&B, Billy has made it the well-known and successful company that it is today, “Big Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care.” He is survived by his loving wife “Jodeci,” Jody Seitz-Benton, his three beautiful and cherished daughters, “Kayra” Kayla Jade (Scott), “Rou” Larissa Ashley and “Sav,” Savannah Elizabeth (Joey), his porch buddy kitty Kiwi and grand-dog Rico. Billy is also survived by his mother Diane Benton, sister Janice Design (Sammy and their two children Alex and Cody), his stepmother Marianne Benton, half-sisters Cristal Benton and

Tiffany (Jay and their four children). He is pre-deceased by his father William Edward Benton, II. Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Monday, October 18, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery. The family respectfully asks in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the foundation being formed in William E. Benton’s name which will support a scholarship to the HVAC program at BOCES as well as other causes that were important to Billy. For more information, please contact B & B Plumbing & Heating 518-584-4440. Online remembrances may be Burke & Bussing made at burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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Dale Haskell

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imagine. He was an extremely well-read man who possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of music, literature, and film. Dale would spend hours listening to music. His collection could have filled any radio station in the USA. His taste spanned Rock and Roll, Blues, Jazz, Classical, and film soundtracks. Dale’s insight into popular culture were always profound, as were the stories and novels he penned. To know Dale Haskell as a friend was to love him. He could be difficult and cantankerous, but his close friendships were always rewarding. A close friend and fellow musician, Kevin Maul lovingly stated, “I’m hoping Dale is now being bathed in the love of the Creator that he was convinced did not exist. I hope he is somehow hearing all of the wonderful things people are saying about him, and that he realizes that there is now a great hole in the universe – one even greater than the hole he thought he was making by his own existence.” At Dale’s request no “permanent arrangements” have been made.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the young age of 54, William “Billy” E. Benton, III, died tragically while doing what he loved. He will be remembered as a loving husband, great father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed by many. His caring heart, his bear paw shake, teddy bear hugs, creative nicknames and kisses will be cherished in our hearts forever. Throughout his life, Billy’s smile and presence could bring light to any room. Whether Billy was a lifelong friend or someone

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Henry A. Rowland

GREENFIELD CENTER — Henry A. Rowland, 95, a lifelong resident of Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, died on October 18, 2021, at Wesley Healthcare Facility in Saratoga Springs, and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Dorothy. Henry was born on January 24, 1926, to the late Joseph and Florence Rowland in Porter Corners. He attended a oneroom schoolhouse and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School with the class of 1943. He served as a Corporal in the Army during WWII in the European Theater from 1944-1946 and was honorably discharged. Henry’s career began at Milliman & Hall Lumber Company, Saratoga Springs (now Allerdice Building Supply) as a bookkeeper. He later became a manager and partowner of the business until his retirement in 1983. Henry married Dorothy Potter on August 29, 1948, and they celebrated 72 years of marriage before her passing on November 29, 2020. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Hayes; son and

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daughter-in-law, Dick and Joan Rowland; daughter and son-inlaw, Lynn and Tom Cumm; and son and daughter-in-law, Stephan and Rosamaria Rowland. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Shana Cumm and Tom Rupert; Shaun and JoAnne Cumm; Lauren and Rob Delaney; Dominique and Brandon Semzock; and Stephanie and Nicholas Chandler; along with his great-grandchildren: Landen, Blake, and Avery Cumm; Waylon and Eleanor Semzock; and Emily Chandler. Henry is also survived by his sister-in-law, Norma Potter; brother-in-law, George Potter; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Dorothy, Henry was predeceased by his sister, Gertrude, and his brothers, Myron, Jarvis, Ralph, Warren, and Winfield. Henry was a communicant of Simpson United Methodist Church in Rock City Falls, a 75-year member of Greenfield Grange #807, a member of Saratoga County Pomona Grange, NY State Grange, and National Grange. He also served as Director of the NYS Grange Museum in Cortland, NY. For many years he and Dorothy served as NYS Grange Deputies for Saratoga and Fulton Counties, Co-Directors for the NYS Grange CWA Committee, along with having an integral role at NYS Junior Grange Camp and at the Grange Building at NYS Fair. He was a member and Past President of the Adirondack Lumberman’s Association and a Director for the

N.E. Lumber Dealers Association. He and Dorothy were also members of the Saratoga County Agricultural Society, where they served as Ad Hocs for the Culinary Department at the Saratoga County Fair. Henry was President of the Greenfield Cemetery Association, member of the Greenfield Historical Society, member of the Greenfield Seniors, and for many years delivered meals for the Saratoga County Home Delivered Meals program. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Nurses and Staff of 3 Hathorn at Wesley Healthcare for their kindness, care, and concern for our Dad during his illness. In addition, many thanks to Eileen Beckwith and the Home Instead caregivers who helped to take care of Henry when he was still at home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry’s memory to Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, NY 12863. Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with a funeral home service immediately following at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Burke & Bussing Saratoga Springs. Burial will follow Funeral Homes in Greenfield Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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Ceremony Nov. 6 Will Honor Veterans Of The Year For 2020 and 2021 SARATOGA SPRINGS — A ceremony honoring the Veterans of the Year for 2020 and 2021 will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Wilton-Saratoga Springs Elks Club at 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga Springs. The event is free and open to the public. The annual award is co-sponsored by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. Presidents of the two cosponsor organizations will be present for the awards. New York State Senator Jim Tedisco will present the New York State Liberty Medal to each veteran of the year. Garth D. Lloyd is the 2020 Veteran of the Year. Garth was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969. He completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, and then deployed to Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division as an 11B infantryman. On Feb. 12, 1970, Garth was seriously wounded in action by a booby trap and evacuated to the United States and medically discharged as a Specialist 4th class (SP4). Garth was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. After his service, Lloyd worked for the city of Saratoga Springs, retiring in 2012. He volunteered at the Saratoga County VA Mentor

Program and is currently a docent at the New York State Military Museum at 61 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. He and his wife, Diane, live in the town of Milton. They have one son and three grandchildren. Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Robert W. Van Pelt is the 2021 Veteran of the year. He served 42 years in the U.S. Army, Active, Guard and Reserve from 1969 until his retirement in 2011. After basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, and attending Signal School, he deployed to Vietnam as a Fixed Station Automatic Digital Network technical controller assigned to the 1st Signal, Phu Lam. From Vietnam he deployed to Camp Darby in Coltano, Italy. Upon discharge from the active Army, he joined the New York Army National Guard where, after a few years in the Tennessee National Guard, he returned to New York and rose through the ranks to Command Sergeant Major. After retirement, he continued to serve soldiers as program manager for the New York National Guard Employer Support, organizing job fairs and Yellow Ribbon events for both deploying and returning service members throughout New York. Van Pelt has also served as president and long-time active member of the Association of the United States Army Capital District Chapter. He and his wife live in the town of Malta.

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Kevin J. Hastings, 30, of Corinth, was sentenced Oct. 8 to 2 years incarceration followed by 1-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to assault in the second-degree. Jared S. Ellis, 30, of Corinth, was sentenced Oct. 8 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to aggravated unlicensed operation and DWAI drugs, both felonies, in Milton. Billy R. Hendrie, 29, of Plattsburg, pleaded Oct. 8 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Wilton. Sentencing Dec. 10. Conrad M. Howard, Jr., 29, of Brooklyn, was sentenced Oct. 8 to 2 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Wilton. Jermaine R. Brooks, 43, of the Bronx, was sentenced Oct. 8 to 6 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Wilton. Angela Duross, 39, of Corinth, was sentenced Oct. 8 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony, in Corinth. William J. Pfeiffer, 44, of Valatie, was sentenced to 5 years of probation after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, in Halfmoon.

Adam S. Bateman, 31, of Moria, N.Y., was sentenced to 2 years incarceration after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, in Wilton. Justin Sherman, 44, of Gansevoort, was sentenced to 9 months incarceration after pleading to failure to register as a sex offender, in Moreau. Nauman S. Khan, 38, of Clifton Park, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Clifton Park. Erin Madden, 28, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Oct. 7 to 5 years probation after pleading to felony DWI, in Ballston Spa.

POLICE Andrea J. Howard, 37, of Schenectady, was charged Oct. 10 with DWI, aggravated DWI, and making an unsafe lane change. Howard is accused of leaving her lane of travel and striking an unoccupied vehicle off the shoulder of the roadway on Oct. 9 near Edie Road in Wilton, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s department. Marie Carman, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 4 with criminal trespass misdemeanor. Katie Hayden, 21, of Hadley, was charged Oct. 4 in Saratoga

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Springs with operating motor vehicle impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation motor vehicle, refusal to take breath test, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal use drug paraphernalia. Scott Michalkiewicz, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 5 with two misdemeanor counts criminal contempt. Ridge Kimball, 25, of Schenectady, was charged Oct. 6 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, reckless driving, aggravated unlicensed operation, and several driving/ license related violations. Ann Khanna, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 6 with misdemeanor counts each criminal tampering, and stalking. Harry Pozefsky, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 6 with forcible touching, and unlawful imprisonment. Victor Maffetone, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 6 with obstruct governmental administration. DJ Rhodes, 35, of Saint Johnsville, NY, was charged Oct. 7 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Gloria Mondok, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 7 with assault. Robin Mattison, 43, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 7 with obstruct governmental administration.

Joe Powell, 58, of Milton, was charged Oct. 2 in Saratoga Springs with petit larceny, and criminal mischief – both misdemeanors. Chad Lang, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with petit larceny, trespass, and three misdemeanor counts criminal trespass. David Savoca, 34, of Waterford, was charged Oct. 3 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and driving in the wrong direction on a oneway street. Jason Corbin, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 3 with criminal possession of a controlled substance and obstruct governmental administration – both misdemeanors, and tampering with physical evidence – a felony. Melinda Boylan, 23, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 3 in Saratoga Springs with act in a manner injure child less than 17 – a misdemeanor, and rape in the third-degree – a felony. Arieda Mason, 19, of Kingsbury, was charged Sept. 28 in Saratoga Springs with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, without insurance, having improper license plates, and aggravated unlicensed operation. Michael Bucci, 40, of Mechanicville, was charged Sept. 30 in Saratoga Springs with harassment, and criminal tampering.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 1st Annual Livestrong Golf Scramble was a success this past weekend, with over 80 golfers participating in the tournament and approximately 60 dinner guests. The tournament and dinner which took place on Friday, Oct. 15 at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club benefitted the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s LIVESTRONG program

– a 12-week training program for cancer survivors with certified personal trainers. Kelli Prestigiacomo, a cancer survivor and LIVESTRONG program graduate, and her husband Andy chaired the golf event. Shannon VanHall, a LIVESTRONG coach, and Rilla Schulte, a past participant, chaired the dinner event.

To hear more about Kelli’s story and the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, head over to the Saratoga Regional YMCA’s YouTube Channel and watch: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7kKKdoZyX4g. Or contact the Saratoga Regional YMCA Developmental Office at 518-583-9622 ext. 138, email shannon.vanhall@srymca.org.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS: NOTES FROM CITY HALL by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A proposed ordinance to adopt a new chapter of the City Code, entitled “Community Police Board,” was tabled by Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton at the meeting of the City Council on Oct. 19. The proposal calls for the establishment of a five-member citizen board to act as a liaison between the community and the Police Department. Those five members would be chosen by each of the members of the City Council. “We have received some really good feedback on it and there are some changes we will be making,” explained Commissioner Dalton. In advance of the council meeting, Lexis Figuereo, a leader of Black Lives Matter Saratoga, spoke outside City Hall in opposition of the proposal as it currently stands, calling it lacking in substantive “teeth and power,” and citing a specific absence of subpoena powers and investigate

powers as particularly troubling. Later in the evening, the council unanimously approved a resolution set forth by Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan to establish a $250,000 “assignment” to fund recommendations and initiatives adopted by council in response to the Police Reform Task Force. An assignment is a setaside of cash which the council can subsequently vote to bring into the budget and make available for use, Madigan explained. “We’ll work with the Police Department and the Commissioner of Public Safety to assist them with their needs as we start to cost things out from the Police Reform Task Force.” Earlier this year, the council voted to adopt most, but not all of the 50-points of the plan submitted by the ad hoc Saratoga Springs Police Reform Task Force. It deemed the implementation of a Civilian Review Board, or CRB, as requiring further review. That review concluded late last month with an update regarding the formation of a potential city Civilian Review Board provided to the council by

Jason Golub, who summarized: “I think there is plenty of evidence that a Civilian Review Board will add value to our community. I think it protects civilians, I think it protects police, I think it adds transparency and accountability.” Golub said securing the support and involvement of police and political leaders, ensuring the board is comprised of credible and impartial members, and setting appropriate funding that would secure budgetary needs over multiple years. *Cannabis Legislation: Cities in New York have until Dec. 31 to opt-out of potentially siting dispensaries, and/or on-site consumption facilities as it relates to a local cannabis industry in their respective communities. To opt out, a Local Law would need to be adopted and public hearings held in advance of a Local Law, so any move to opt-out would need to be conducted sooner rather than later. Municipalities must opt out to not be a part of the measure moving forward. If interested in permitting marijuana retailers and/ or social consumption sites, the city

need not do anything. Financial ramifications: a 4% local tax is to be imposed if the city allows the measure to move forward –3% would come to the city of Saratoga Springs, and 1% would go to the county. The city is asking residents to weigh in, and city Attorney Vince DeLeonardis said while the city has thus far received only about a dozen comments, “of those comments we have received, I can indicate that a 3-to-1 margin were in favor of ultimately allowing dispensaries and on-site consumption facilities in the city of Saratoga Springs.” The public is invited to submit comments to the City Council regarding adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries, or on-site consumption facilities in Saratoga Springs. These are two separate entities. Comments to the Mayor and all Commissioners should be emailed to public.comment@saratoga-springs.org with the subject line “Cannabis.” • The first Public Hearing of the city’s 2022 proposed $54 million comprehensive budget was held Oct. 19. There were no public speakers. The council will continue to host budget workshops, and a second public

hearing is anticipated to take place in November. • Due to Election Day falling on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the next meeting of the City Council was moved and will take place Monday, Nov. 1. • The council approved a resolution brought forward by Accounts Commissioner John Franck to extend temporary outdoor seating areas to Nov. 30, 2021. The current extension, approved on July 6, was due to expire Oct. 30. • Resolution In Memory of William E. Benton III, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs who died on Oct. 12. “Billy’s sudden passing has brought great sadness to the many Saratogians who regarded him as a friend and colleague,” said Mayor Meg Kelly, who cited Benton as “a kind and generous man who loved his family, his friends, and his community. In one of his more recent contributions to our city, he brought his talent and knowledge to City Hall when it was threatened by water damage after a lightning strike. His quick action and organization helped to prevent further damage, and he made a critical difference in the preservation of this historic building.”

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

Letters

Letters TO THE EDITOR

TO THE EDITOR

The Next Commissioner of Finance Hi Saratogians! I’m Minita Sanghvi’s neighbor and I’m voting for her as the next Commissioner of Finance. We met Minita and her wife Megan when they moved onto our street in 2014. Welcoming and friendly, we enjoyed discussing gardening and landscaping, domestic and international politics, and occasionally the stock market. But mostly the conversations revolved around their son and family. Like most immigrant citizens I know, Minita is proud of her U.S. citizenship. And as she has noted, it’s not where you’re from that’s important, but it’s where you settle and choose to live. Her commitment to give back to her Saratoga Springs community is evidenced in her high level of engagement in local organizations and politics, including as finance director of our public library board. As Minita would be the first to say, Saratoga Springs needs to do more and better in the drive to become a carbon neutral city, we need more year-around tourism, we need real focus and effort on bike lanes/paths circling the city center with access particularly from the west side, we need smart and sustainable investment to rebuild the City’s postpandemic finances, we need to not only build, but also fund the staffing of the East Side fire station/public safety facility. And maybe most importantly, we need City leaders who are committed to open dialogue with all constituents, while implementing a strategy to increase diversity that will foster growth for the forseeable future. While Minita’s education, experience and skill set make her qualified to execute the duties of the position, it’s her enthusiasm, energy, heart, and commitment that motivated me to write this endorsement of Minita Sanghvi for Commissioner of Finance. Please vote on Nov. 2.

- BRUCE KLION

Heidi Owen West: Making A Better Place For Us to Live Heidi Owen West ~ I am not writing this letter as a political person, but I am writing it as I know and love the character of Heidi! I have been blessed by Heidi coming into my life through the loss of her mother, and my best friend. I had known Heidi before her mother’s illness, and quite loved her kindness and joy for life and sincere interest in all that crossed her path. I had not come to know the depth of Heidi’s goodness and grace at that point. I watched Heidi’s unconditional love and care with awe. She was by her mother’s side, advocating, researching, tenderly caring for all of her physical and emotional needs daily. Such love in action is what made me fall in love with Heidi, a beautiful gift her mother had once more given to me. Since Heidi’s Mom passing, I have continued to be blessed by Heidi and her love for me and my family. She is such a beautiful part of our lives and I am so grateful that I know the Heidi West that cares constantly about other’s needs. She gives and gives and gives, all the while trying to never let anyone know it is her behind the thoughtful deeds. She loves from a pure heart, never from selfish conceit. My sister suddenly passed away in New Orleans a few years ago. Heidi never asked what I needed, Heidi quietly flew there to be with me and quietly waited with arms open wide for everyone to fall in to be loved compassionately. I don’t think people see the kindness she shows the needy on the street, she calls them by name and listens to them without judgement. She tirelessly shares her talents, her resources, her mind and body and her heart to make a better place for us to live. I feel so proud and happy to say Heidi is now a beautiful member of our family, loved and adored by each one of us, and I am so grateful for the joy she has added to our lives. i wish everyone knew the Heidi I know and how I thank you Heidi Owen West, for interrupting your life to make ours better!!! I dearly love you!!!

- XO, NINKI CARROLL

Nov. 2: Ballot Proposal 4 There will be Five Statewide Proposals on Election Ballots in 2021. This is Ballot Proposal 4: Authorizing No-Excuse Absentee Ballot Voting The proposed amendment would delete from the current provision on absentee ballots the requirement that an absentee voter must be unable to appear at the polls by reason of absence from the county or illness or physical disability. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Explanation: The purpose of this proposal is to eliminate the requirement that a voter provide a reason for voting by absentee ballot. The proposed amendment would do so by deleting the requirement currently in the Constitution that restricts absentee voting to people under one of two specific circumstances: (1) those who expect to be absent from the county of their residence, or from New York City for residents of that city, on Election Day, and (2) those who are unable to appear at their polling place because of illness or physical disability.

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Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

Saratoga County Proposes $381 Million Budget Funding Requests Include: SPAC, City Center, Saratoga Springs’ Third Firehouse by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA – Saratoga County officials this week released the tentative 2022 County Budget. Highlights of the proposed $381 million budget include more than $4 million in new investments in the Sheriff ’s and District Attorney’s offices - for body cameras, judicial discovery laws, officer training, and mandated jail programs, and more than $3 million to support health and human services initiatives and the county’s Public Health Services department’s transition to a full-service Department of Health. Additional items include: $5 million in community support grants and $1 million to economic development and tourism for the county. Approximately $141 million is anticipated in sales tax receipts by year’s end, to be used as the baseline sales tax revenue figure for 2022. The 2022 budget also anticipates a slight decrease in the property tax rate without exceeding the state’s property tax cap. The county will hold a budget workshop Nov. 10, a Public Hearing on the budget is scheduled for Nov. 30. It is anticipated the budget adoption date will be Dec. 8. “On the revenue side, it appears the county is going to have approximately $9 million more in sales tax

for 2021. This is mostly dependent on the rising costs in goods and fuel, and we’re also starting to see the benefit of collecting sales tax from online purchases as more and more people buy goods online,” Saratoga Springs Supervisor Matt Veitch said. “On the expense side, we’re going to increase our Open Space funding to $400,000 and we’re increasing our Trails funding to $150,000. We do have $25 million in Capital projects, which is substantially higher than we’ve had in the past. “We did have $35,000 in there for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center – which has not been founded for a long time from the county - and requests for $30,000 for the Military Museum, $250,000 for the Saratoga Springs City Center for lost revenue, and $300,000 for assistance for the third fire station,” said Veitch, regarding budget requests for Saratoga Springs sites specifically. City Supervisor Tara Gaston said while pleased with the budget, she does have some concerns, and requested the public actively attend upcoming budget workshops. “This budget allocates $4 million to the Sheriff ’s Department, and only $3 million for the expansion of the Public Health services. I think (Public Health) has been an underresourced and under-funded department for a long time, and

especially as we’re now moving to full-service, we need more funding there. The county is in general a good financial state, so it doesn’t make sense to not do that.” As part of the multi-million Capital Budget for 2022, the Long-Range Capital Planning Committee in September authorized the option of a Capital Facilities bond to fund up to $12 million in proposed capital investments to spread the county’s costs over 10 years. Specific projects include highway equipment and maintenance, bridge upgrades, and facilities improvements. The budget includes nearly $5 million in community support grants, including a new $2 million non-profit grant program, which will assist organizations in need to recover from the pandemic. At its monthly board meeting Oct. 19, the county Board of Supervisors authorized the acceptance of just over $645,000 in COVID-19 Vaccine Response grant funding in state aid, from the New York State Department of Health. The funding period is Jan. 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and aims to increase COVID-19 vaccine administration equity, and to implement vaccine confidence strategies for COVID-19 and routine vaccinations. To view the 2022 Tentative Budget and County Administrator’s Budget Message visit: www.saratogacountyny.gov.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

BALLSTON Christopher Parks sold property at 60 Lancaster Ct to Mark Ramsey for $360,000. Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 4 Tamarack St to George Hall for $477,580. Bourdeu Builders Inc sold property at 104 Lancaster Ct to John Wall for $392,157.

Traditional Home Builders and Developers Inc sold property at 19 Mallory Way to Justin Murphy for $451,535. Lora Coes as trustee sold property at 7 Beechwood Dr to Rita Gallo for $322,000. Mark Wempe sold property at 1 Garrison Rd to Mary Adams for $325,000.

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

David Ketterer sold property at 47 Forest Rd to Stacey Wilson for $175,000.

Kyler Wang sold property at 6312 Jockey St to Travis McChesney for $393,000.

Donald Hommel sold property at 1 Snowberry Rd to Richard Bultman for $200,000.

Traditional Home Builders and Developers Inc sold property at 24 Mallory Way to KevorkOrchanian for $650,437.

Dennis Swatrz sold property at 2510 May Rd to Kristin Harrod for $229,900.

Danielle Bargovic sold property at 676 East Line Rd to Laura Henry for $275,000.

CORINTH Roxanne Day sold property at 613 Cty Rt 24 to Matthew Hook for $184,000.

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GREENFIELD Michael Palma sold property at 389 Spier Falls Rd to Kristine Wilson for $230,000.

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Joanne Slezak sold property at Jockey St to Paul Chuddy for $135,000.

DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders sold property at 287 Plains Rd to Julian Georg for $484,724.

Jack Balstad sold property at 1417 Kania Rd to Jeremiah Benoit for $470,000.

Gregory Clark sold property at 1046 Laural Lane to Jamie Usas for $265,000

Shawn Trottier sold property at 34 Weston Way to Thomas Koenig for $319,900

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Gregory Arsenault sold property at 107 Hill St to Jean Lynch for $209,400. George Olsen sold property at 241 Broad St to Bhavani Kurtz for $275,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Brian Bishop sold property at 134 Lincoln Ave to Melro Company for $615,000 Jerome Fohet sold property at 4 Rolling Brook Dr to Jason Alonzo for $833,000 Laura Kleemeier sold property at 41 Central Ave to Gregory Kristan for $540,000. David Hancock sold property at 36 Doten Ave to Mark Wells for $655,000. 77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam #301 to Samuel Mercado for $468,600. Sherry Conners sold property at 66 Quevic Dr to Matthew Fortin for $255,000. West Ave Development Saratoga LLC sold property at 116 West Ave #207 to Richard Vinelli for $525,000.

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Clover Schwartz sold property at 3 Daggs Lane to Dana Barrett for $600,000.

Speedway LLC sold property at 3006 Rt 50 to Joes Kwik Marts LLC for $2,200,000.

Ross Beckwith sold property at 9 Cherry Tree Lane to Reed Abbott for $1,250,000.

Keith Hedge sold property at 22 Farmington Ave to Daniel Charles for $329,000.

Janet Tally sold property at 157 Spring St to John Snyder for $750,000.

Daniel Goshier sold property at 9 Hearthstone Dr to Mohammad Gheith for $510,000.

David Pawlick sold property at 66 Hearthstone Dr to Christopher Pawlick for $525,000. Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 42 Berkley Way to Bryan Hurst for $697,133. Paulina Grinnell sold property at 13 Whispering Pines Rd to Susan Hedge for $195,000.

BUSINESS

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

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by Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce • for Saratoga TODAY

Let’s Make Building Workforce Housing a Priority Not everything that happened during the pandemic was bad. In fact, the City of Saratoga Spring made significant progress building workforce housing. This started in 2020 with the opening of Intrada Saratoga. Near the intersection of West Ave and Washington Street, Intrada Saratoga is an affordable housing project providing housing to families on a fixed income. There

are 158 housing units, a gym, and community room. They host movie nights, ping-pong tournaments, and morning trail walks. It is near a bus line, 5 minutes from downtown, and has attracted individuals, families, young adults as well as seniors looking for an affordable place to live in Saratoga. In 2021, the City added the Promenade Apartments to its list of successful workforce housing projects. This project was spearheaded by the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority. The Promenade includes a mid-rise building with 63 rental units and

22 town house apartments. The amenities offered to residents include a fitness room, a community room, laundry facilities and playground equipment. This development is downtown, on South Federal Street, behind the Stonequist apartments. That’s a total of 243 new units of workforce housing. It’s a success story. A time to celebrate. To make this happen, our government, nonprofit and private sectors worked together. Now we need to do more of this. It’s an economic imperative, especially given what is likely to be a prolonged labor

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shortage. It’s also about fairness, equity, inclusion and doing the right thing. So how can we do more of this? First, they worked because the properties worked. They were in good locations. Close to the downtown and on bus routes. Near large employers and employment centers. The neighbors didn’t oppose these projects. There were no lawsuits filed against the developer or the city by those who lived next door. Second, they worked because the City collaborated and made it a priority to get the approvals needed locally for each to proceed in a timely manner. The reality is that the state provides grants to incentivize these types of projects. But if you don’t get the application in on time, you lose. Third, they worked because the developers knew what they were doing. They hired good teams for the design, approval process and construction. They had a track record to show the state that they could deliver on these promises. We have more properties in the city where additional workforce housing has been proposed or talked about. Like Intrada and the Promenade, these

locations are also on bus routes and near employment centers. If flexibility is needed, we should do this. If there is a deadline, we should be sensitive to this schedule. Getting more workforce housing built on specific sites that make sense should be a priority. Let’s continue to collaborate to get these projects built. We might also want to take a look at how the room sharing industry may have disrupted our more traditional rental market. We know there are more than 800 properties in the city that are now regularly “rented” via online portals like AirBnB and Home Away. This number has risen every year. How many of these units were once rented to individuals and families that wanted to live here full-time? What, if anything, can or should we do about this? For the Saratoga County Chamber, getting more workforce housing built in the city and surrounding communities is a priority. It’s how we will be able to enjoy a healthy economy and a diverse, vibrant sustainable community. During our darkest days these past two years, we’ve seen how this can be done. Let’s do more. Let’s build back better.

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

BUSINESS

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

Arrow Named to Piper B&B Plumbing and Heating Continue Operations SPRINGS — years, will continue its plumb- leader and he put all the workSandler Sm-All Star List BillySARATOGA Benton, the founder of B&B ing and HVAC operations, and ings in place to make sure we can Plumbing and Heating, passed their 24/7 emergency line is keep operating just as well as we for Financial Performance away last week. still active. always have.” The company, which has been in business for over 20

GLENS FALLS — Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) is pleased to announce it was recently named to the prestigious Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2021, a list of 35-top performing small-cap banks and thrifts in the country. Investment banking firm Piper Sandler Companies evaluated 386 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market cap below $2.5 billion based on eight metrics, including: growth,

profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. The field was then narrowed to the top 35. Arrow Financial Corporation is one of just five New York financial institutions on the list and the only one headquartered locally. “Arrow is pleased to once again be recognized nationally by Piper Sandler for our strong performance,” said President and CEO Thomas J. Murphy. “This achievement is a direct result of the Arrow team’s continued hard work and commitment.”

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Northwestern Mutual Announces New Location in Saratoga Springs Photo by Todd Bailey.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Northwestern Mutual’s Anderson Financial Group, a leading financial security firm based in Saratoga Springs, has announced the opening of a new office located at 3257 Route 9. The team, led by Wealth Management Advisor Joseph M. Anderson, has continued to grow over the past few years. The office space is freshly renovated and includes a newly finished second

floor, as well as a gym, well-equipped kitchen, and other amenities for the staff. Clients will appreciate the modern, professional atmosphere, easily accessible parking, and spacious meeting rooms. “We look forward to welcoming our clients to our new office and continuing to be part of the fabric of the Saratoga Springs community,” said Anderson. “Our firm has been helping secure the financial futures of families and

businesses locally, and across the country for more than 40 years. We now have an amazing space to allow for our continued growth and higher level of service for our current and future clients.” In honor of their grand opening, The Anderson Financial Group presented a $5,000 check to the Warren & Denyse Mackey Foundation, which provides support for youth, under-served communities, and health initiatives.

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

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WELLSPRING HAS MOVED! by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY MALTA — Wellspring has moved to a brand-new location with better accommodations for the services they provide to our community. This October, Wellspring moved to 2816 Route 9 in Malta. The new building was specifically designed and built for Wellspring and its mission. “We have been working on this for 10 years,” said Maggie Fronk, Wellspring’s Executive Director. “We outgrew our other building. This one is more visible, and has more room for programs and services to invite the community in.” Coincidentally, the ribbon cutting and launch of the new space that happened this month coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Wellspring is the domestic violence and sexual assault services resources in Saratoga and Warren Counties. Some of the services they

provide include counseling, case management, creative programs for coping with or transcending crisis, and much more. Wellspring’s Project Hope and Power teaches skills for financial independence. They also provide educational and collaborative programs to increase awareness in the community. Wellspring’s staff of 20 helps approximately 1,000 survivors a year through their in-person services and takes approximately 1,700 phone calls a year. But Fronk stresses that you don’t have to be in crisis to seek their services – all are completely free, confidential, and non-judgmental. “You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out,” said Fronk “It does not have to be you who is personally affected, but maybe someone in your life who you care about. We are available for anyone who needs help navigating a situation.” Fronk also added that the community can help Wellspring by learning more about how to assist someone in need; as

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mentioned previously you can invite Wellspring staff to come to talk to your school, team, workplace, organization, etc. They also take donations in the form of gift cards to help with

basic needs, such as groceries and gas. You can reach out to Wellspring at 518-583-0280 or info@wellspringcares.org or visit their website at www. wellspringcares.org for more

information on their services and/or how you can donate. Wellspring’s 24/7 free and confidential hotline is 518584-8188 or live chat at www. wellspringcares.org.

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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 Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

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Debt is Not a Four-Letter Word

by David Rath, CFA, Continuum Wealth Advisors for Saratoga TODAY With so much recent focus on this country’s all-too-regular debt ceiling drama, I want to spend a moment to make a proclamation: debt is not a bad thing. The caveat (as I will tell my son with his Halloween candy) is some is good, but too much can be very bad. I will even take it a step further and say, when used correctly, debt can be a very powerful tool to maximize one’s wealth. It gets a bad rap from the media and famous financial authors because it is very easy to misuse, but let’s examine with a practical lens what exactly debt represents and how it can help or hurt. In the financial world, the word “leverage” is sometimes used to describe the amount of debt that a person or company has. Looking at the base of that word, we can

see the primary use for debt: using a little to move a lot. The easiest example is taking out a mortgage to buy a house. With $40,000 of cash, assuming the standard 20% down-payment, you can purchase a $200,000 asset by signing a few pieces of paper promising to pay it back. Of course, you must pay interest on the amount borrowed, but the instantaneous increase on the asset side of your balance sheet is the effect of leverage. This can be seen in all areas of our economy. From residential housing to small business loans to government bonds - borrowed money is the lifeblood of our economic system. It allows us to take risks and companies to innovate. Continuing with the example of the mortgage, a very common question arises in our line of work: “should I pay down my mortgage faster?” As we like to say around here, “it depends.” By paying a mortgage down faster or selecting a 15-year instead of a 30-year, you are limiting your options and potentially incurring an opportunity cost with that money. Some people sleep better at night knowing they won’t have a monthly auto-draft from their checking account, but that mentality does have its costs. For one, as you put extra money towards your house, the equity you build is not exactly liquid, meaning if an immediate need arose, good luck getting the bank to rush that home equity loan to pull some

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money out. Secondly, money that gets used to repay the bank could be deployed elsewhere into even a modest investment strategy. With interest rates being so low, the rate of return “hurdle” to clear is barely off the ground. Lest we go too far with what may seem like a love of borrowing money, let’s snap back to reality and realize the sobering fact that it is far too easy to get carried away and borrow more than is affordable. The wounds of the housing bubble are still fresh almost fifteen years later. Credit card revenues are built on people spending money they don’t have and those balances can balloon in the blink of an eye. How can

this be avoided? Approach your finances with the eye of a credit bureau. Look at not only the total amount of debt you carry, but also the monthly payments it takes to service that debt. Cash flow and household balance sheets go hand in hand. Another way to efficiently manage debt is to focus on productive assets with your debt. A house that should appreciate in price over the life of the mortgage = good. The all-inclusive vacation with the unlimited drink package that gets put on the plastic = not great. Car loans would be a gray area because a car is a rapidly depreciating asset, but interest rates are at a level where a loan would be palatable.

Many of these money decisions don’t have a right or wrong answer. Everything exists on a continuum. Personal finance can be an emotional topic and debt can magnify those emotions. During our process, we examine the entirety of your financial situation and make suggestions from an objective viewpoint. So what do you think? Is your debt working for you or against? If you’d like to talk to us about it, reach out and let’s dive into the nuances together. David Rath, CFA is the Director of Portfolio Strategies at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit contwealth.com

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Lake Ave. Elementary SSCSD Diversity, Equity, & Celebrates Unity Day Inclusion BOE Workshop

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Oct. 20, Lake Avenue Elementary School students and staff celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students learned about being an upstander and discussed ways they could help someone feel welcome at school.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Board of Education will be holding a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. The workshop, which is open to the public, will update board members and community members of the work the District Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee has been doing and how it aligns with the NYS Board of Regents Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework. What is Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion? The district describes the work their committee is doing that will be shared with the BOE on Tuesday in the following statement on their website: “The District Equity & Inclusion Committee supports our district’s Pathways Vision and ongoing work in creating a more equitable, inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and community members. The committee has been engaged in conversation and is developing action plans to recommend policies and implement practices designed to promote diversity, facilitate

growth in becoming a culturally competent school community, and improve access, opportunity, and outcomes for all students.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Patton stresses that the district’s DEI policy has never been discussed as, and is different from, Critical Race Theory. However, some local parents feel the policy is just another name for CRT. “Why are whites supposedly automatically racist, and why are minorities supposedly victims,” said Brian B. of Saratoga Springs. “I’ve known plenty of blacks and Latinos who were downright brilliant. These systems hold everyone back. My family is mixed race and these policies make me sick.” Another concerned parent was surprised when his son came home and said that the principal at Maple Avenue Middle School had made an announcement that students should wear an orange t-shirt next week to support the district’s commitment to DEI. “DEI is just a kinder, gentler way of saying CRT,” stated

Ed S. “When you use a term like ‘marginalized students,’ which is a broad label applied to minority students, and the policy is to uplift the marginalized students by having the non-marginalized student realize they are privileged, and because of their privileged status, yield to marginalized students, how is that any different from CRT?” Ed added, “When I look at the members of the committee putting this together, it doesn’t seem like a fair representation of conservatives and progressives. I am just looking for it to be a conversation or series of conversations with other concerned parents to share our thoughts collectively on this topic.” Want to learn more about the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion policy and get involved in the discussion? Stay tuned to the district website events calendar at www.saratogaschools.org for links and further information on how to attend the workshop and future District Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion meetings.

Attention Parents: Saratoga Seeking Members to Join the District Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Schools district is seeking four additional parents/ community members to join the District Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee. Parents and community members are required to be residents of the school district. Parents and community

members who are interested are encouraged to apply by filling out the SSCSD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Interest Form by October 29. Volunteers are expected to attend a monthly virtual meeting and participate on one of several subcommittees. The District Diversity, Equity

& Inclusion Committee will meet virtually every month and will be held via WebEx. The meeting can be viewed by all community members. The WebEx link for each meeting may be found on the district website calendar. For more information visit www.saratogaschools.org PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.

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Camp Stomping Grounds Hosts Community Fall Festival MIDDLE GROVE — Camp Stomping Ground, a new summer camp located on the old Boyhaven property, will host a fall festival to officially commemorate its doors opening to the larger Saratoga community. The campground is located on Middle Grove Rd and Route 29, and they operate 8 weeks each summer with hundreds of campers and staff. The organization partnered with local businessman John Munter to acquire the property and renovate the existing infrastructure. “For the past six years Stomping Ground had to rent a facility to run our summer program. Now we are thrilled to be in Saratoga Springs, settled into our permanent home. This area is a perfect fit with such a vibrant community and purpose,” said Executive Director and Co-Founder Laura Kriegel. “We want to invite our neighbors and local partners to see what camp is all about.” Previous owner John Munter, Founder of Munter Construction, bought the property from the Boy Scouts of America after the town’s plan to buy the land fell through. Camp Stomping Ground acquired 70 of the 300 acres and transformed the antiquated buildings and grounds with new infrastructure, vibrant paint jobs, and extensive landscaping. The camp is now looking towards another season of programming, with registrations already booming for the summer of 2022. “This past year had its challenges that we were able to surpass with great dedication from

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our year-round team,” said Kriegel. “To balance the maintenance of a new 70-acre property with a global pandemic, we have had to be more flexible and innovative than ever.” But Camp Stomping Ground persisted, and the work shows. While losing opportunities to host work weekends and large crews due to COVID-19, their year-round team and small volunteer force were able to transform the grounds, unused since 2015, into a facility that will host over 750 campers over the course of a summer. The camp received significant support from several local Capital Region natives to make this possible including the Munter family, the Dake family, and (former Boyhaven Alumni) William Byrnes and his wife Lisa. After wrapping up a successful first summer at the Saratoga Springs property, Kriegel and her team will host “Fall Fest,” an event that will welcome local families, neighbors, and partners to

see the site and venture through the campgrounds. There will be pumpkin carving, hayrides, face painting, food, and live music happening from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. Admission to the event is free for all who wish to attend, but folks are reminded to bring money with them for food and beverage vendors. “We are so grateful to the warm welcome and vast support we have received since opening in Saratoga Springs,” said Kriegel. “We want to invite everyone to visit camp for the day and have some fall fun with us.” Kriegel and her team have also announced that 25% of camper slots are being reserved for local families and partnerships with discounts available as well. To find out more about Camp Stomping Ground and program offerings, visit www. campstompingground.org and follow along on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College celebrated the inauguration of Marc C. Conner as the College’s eighth president on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. A combination of in-person and virtual events were held to mark this time-honored tradition that

recognizes the College’s profound academic mission, proud history, and exciting future. Marc C. Conner became the eighth president of Skidmore College on July 1, 2020. Conner came to Skidmore following 24 years at Washington and Lee University in Virginia.

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The Mushroom Shop: Fungi for Every Season

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aratoga’s Wednesday farmers’ market, which concludes its 2021 season at the end of October, is a gem for finding less conventional varieties of fresh, local produce. This season, a crowd favorite has been the diverse offering of seasonal mushrooms by The Mushroom Shop, a new vendor. Partners Jacob Howard and Elise Olsen have always enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables and flowers, and keeping houseplants. About six years ago, they decided to try growing something new, one of their favorite ingredients to cook with: mushrooms. That hobby turned more serious this past winter when a local farmer offered a part of their land in Salem to build a proper mushroom farm. Thus The Mushroom Shop began. The past year has been full of learning curves for the young farmers. Through the seasons, weather affects how mushrooms grow - even in a controlled environment. To provide fresh, quality products, they don’t sell mushrooms cut more than three days before markets, so preparing the crop for harvest close to market days can be challenging. The unpredictability of the crop also makes for happy surprises. This summer, Howard and Olsen changed the recipe for the medium they use to grow their fungi. The lion’s mane variety took very well to this change just four of the mushrooms weighed over 15 pounds! An abundance of lion’s mane wasn’t a problem for the couple since it’s their favorite variety to cook.

“It’s so versatile. Its tender, meaty texture makes for a great seafood substitute, perfect for recipes like lion’s mane “crab” cakes, “shrimp” scampi, or hearty chowder. Or cook it like steak by searing thick slabs in a cast-iron skillet or on the grill,” says Howard. The Mushroom Shop offers a variety of seasonal mushrooms, both farm-grown and foraged during the couple’s woods walks in Salem. Their products also include dried mushrooms, mushroom seasonings, and grow kits. This November, The Mushroom Shop will join the Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s winter season at the Wilton Mall with 50 other local vendors. Howard and Olsen look forward to sharing their enthusiasm for all things fungi with market customers, who can expect to see several new cold-weather varieties at their stand this winter, like enoki, beech, black pearl oysters, king trumpets, and nameko. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

YIELDS: 2-4 servings

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 8 oz linguine or fettuccine*

• 1 shallot*, diced

• ½ lb lion’s mane mushrooms*

• ½ cup white wine

• 4 Tbsp butter*

• ½ lemon, juiced

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• Salt, to taste

• 3 garlic cloves*, minced

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Boil salted water in a medium or large pot. Cook the linguine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. 2. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Tear the lion’s mane into shrimp-sized pieces. 4. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Saute the garlic cloves and shallot for 4-5 minutes. 5. Add the lion’s mane and cook for another 5-7 minutes. 6. Deglaze with the white wine, add another 2 tablespoons of butter and the lemon juice. Add salt to taste. 7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, remove from heat. Toss well to ensure an even coating of the pasta. Enjoy! Recipe shared by The Mushroom Shop.

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

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“Stop Loafing Around!” Hello my Foodie Friends ! How many of us foodies have cookware, baking products, or cooking gadgets that have been handed down over the generations? As our by John Reardon children have grown and moved out of the house, we have also moved for Saratoga TODAY much of our cookware and cooking gadgets with them. Some of the items have been handed down from prior generations. Recently, my wife found a loaf pan that was her grandmothers. It brought back memories of various items that both her grandmother and mother made in that pan. The loaf pan is a cool kitchen tool and often overlooked for its plain design. It is definitely an indispensable item in the kitchen. Every kitchen should have a loaf pan to bake a variety of sweet or savory recipes – from meatloaf and lasagne to ice-cream and baked delicacies. A loaf pan is in the shape of a narrow rectangle, a convenient form which enables uniform slicing. A loaf pan is great to use when you’re looking to bake a smaller portion of a recipe or are cooking for one or two. This versatile pan is excellent for baking bread loaves, loaf cakes, and zucchini bread. You don’t have to make your own bread, or even bake, to love the loaf pan. Despite their specialized name, these rectangular pans are extremely adaptable to cooking, freezing, desserts, and more. And with all the creative ways you can use them, loaf pans are anything but idle in the kitchen. There a many uses for loaf pans. These pans are the ideal shape for the ultimate comfort food, meatloaf. Marinate meats. Keep more of each steak, chicken breast, tofu slice, or veggie skewer in contact with the marinade you made by placing the foods in a loaf pan, then pouring the marinade on top. Cover with plastic wrap, and slip the loaf pan into your fridge for the allotted time. If you have a bit of meat or a few sides of the skewers sticking out, use tongs to rotate them in the marinade for full coverage.

tter u B t u n a e Frozen P rine r e T e t a l o c and Cho

• 1 carton (16 ounces) mascarpone cheese

• 1 cup sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed • 1 medium banana, sliced

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutler store located at 33 Railroad Place, we carry several different size loaf pans. Make some memories with the heirlooms that you have collected over the years. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

INGREDIENTS • 15 Nutter Butter cookies, crushed (about 2 cups), divided

Rectangular pans are perfect for lasagna or baked ziti, especially if you’re only serving a few people. If you cut recipes in half, a square baking dish may be too big. Use a loaf pan instead. Savory pies like shepherd’s pie or chicken pot pie don’t have to be round just because that’s convention. You can bake them in a loaf pan and still have a hearty one-dish meal.

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly • 1 tablespoon baking cocoa • 1 cup chunky peanut butter

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting edges extend up all sides. Sprinkle with a third of the crushed cookies. 2. In a large bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar and vanilla; fold in whipped topping. Divide mixture evenly among 3 bowls. 3. Take 1 portion of cheese mixture, fold in sliced banana; add to loaf pan, spreading evenly. Repeat cookie layer. To second portion, stir in melted chocolate and cocoa; add to loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining cookies. To third portion, stir in peanut butter. Spread over top. 4. Freeze, covered, until firm, at least 5 hours. To serve, invert terrine onto a platter; remove plastic wrap. Cut into slices.

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Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 2 – 5 p.m. | A major achievement for the History Center and the Roundtable, comprised of fiftyeight short articles, the collection is a veritable who-what-where-when-and-why of Saratoga County history. Contributing authors include familiar names of local historians, as well as many regional “history buffs.” The second inperson events will be on Sunday, November 7, 2-4 p.m. at Historic Grooms Tavern in Clifton Park. The public will be able to meet contributing authors and the editorial team, purchase copies of the book, and have their editions signed. For more information, or to pre-order books, go to brooksidemuseum.org or email Jim Richmond of the Saratoga County History Roundtable: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com.

Saratoga Springs Visitors Center 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the story of what journalist Nellie Bly called “The wickedest city in America”. You’ll hear about our “magic water”, the tragic story of the Trask Family and the history of the Saratoga City Museum. Tours are given Thursday - Saturday at 10:30 a.m. thru the end of October. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 children. Book online at www.walkingsaratoga.com

Trivia Fun Italian American War Veterans, Post 35 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. One of the area’s largest basket raffles. Something for everyone. Have a hot ziti and meatball dinner for a $10 donation, followed by a fun night of trivia with Mark Hersh starting at 6:30 p.m. doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner and basket viewing. Drawings at 8 p.m. (need not be present to win). Come help support local veterans and their families.

Roast Beef Drive Thru Dinner South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner. We will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. We will have the full meal available with French Onion Soup and apple pie. We will not be able to take special requests. We will be taking pre-orders & dinners will be $12. We are also offering delivery service. Our phone # is 518-793-1152.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Autumn Family Fun Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 12 – 3 p.m. Join us for a couple hours of discovery and fun! We’ll have Red Spruce performing their acoustic bluegrass and folk, pumpkin painting, a self-guided walk with things to discover and games. There will be no food or beverages available so please bring your own. This event is free and there is no park admission. Rain cancels event, 518-793-0511.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 Malta 2K, 3K, 5K Trail Race 100 Acre Woods Trail system, 30 Rocket Way, Malta 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. | The Malta 5k Trail Racecourse begin at the soccer fields and quickly enters some of the best maintained trails in the area at 100 Acre Woods. Most of the course is covered in

stone dust and 6’ wide. Other sections are on soft ground that feels like you are immersed in nature. This course is for everyone that loves to run or hike on trails with beautiful scenery the whole way! #Malta5kTrailRace. Volunteers from Roundabout Runners Club maintain these trails. 100% of proceeds from the event go to activities that support the club efforts to keep these trails in great shape!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 Pre-K Nature Hour Camp Saratoga North, Parking Lot #1, Scout Rd., Wilton 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | This program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6) where we use children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. We will go on a short walk followed by a fun nature-based craft! This season’s topics will include Monarch butterflies, fall foliage, and more! Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited. Our outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Lease Your Farmland to a Solar Energy Company 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County at an inperson meeting for farmers and rural landowners to get answers to your solar leasing questions. This program will feature several live webinars presented by industry experts to help you navigate the solar development process, make informed decisions, and negotiate solar lease agreements. Cost is $12 per person (includes lunch). Call 518885-8995 or email Nicolina at nvf5@cornell.edu to register.

Senior Day Fall Festival Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Saratoga Senior Center and the Saratoga YMCA invite you for a Celebration of Seniors. The day will include Live music with Garland Nelson, dancing, outdoor games & Fall activities, free BBQ lunch, cider & donuts, Pitney Meadow Farm. Please call the Center at 518-584-1621 to reserve your spot! Free admission.

Fall 2021 Dancing Through Time Virtual: The Golden Age of Hollywood Zoom Presentation | 1 – 2:15 p.m. A unique six-week series on Tuesdays through November 16. Each 75-minute class begins with a virtual tour with film clips by Hollywood poster collector Mike Kaplan followed by a 55-minute thematic movement class for all level participants. Cost is $10 per class. October 26 class is Exotic Leading Ladies with Jessica Lennon. Registration is now open at www. dancealliance.org/dancing-through-time-registration

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After the Fire Monthly Meeting

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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. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

Knights of Columbus #246 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 p.m. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding Covid, masks must be worn, temperatures will be taken at the door for all workers and patrons, and only the larger room will be open for players. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., food service will start at 5:30 p.m., bingo cards will be sold at 6 p.m., and the first game will be at 7 p.m. There will be a limited food menu available.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Galway Photography Club Galway Public Library 2112 East Street, Village of Galway | 6 p.m. These monthly meetings provide a safe, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere for those interested in photography to share their photographs and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. This month club members Jason Cromie & Dave Waite will be offering practical tips for creating family holiday greeting cards from taking the photos to how to order cards online. Following CDC guidelines, masks and social distancing are required in the library building. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Octoberfest Dinner Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Bratwurst, Knockwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, pumpernickel bread. Dinner for 2, $25. Cash only.

Hallow “Wine” Happy Hour The Parting Glass (Dart Room) 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Join the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club. Come learn about all the opportunities to get involved in the community, as well as celebrating Halloween early with $5 beer and wine specials, $10 for pizza and wings and a “Hallo-wine” raffle.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 Art With Heart and Hope Universal Preservation Hall 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening full of inspiration, awareness, and community partnered with food, drink, live music, and lots of exciting raffles. “Art with Heart & Hope” is an annual fundraiser and showcase of artworks of local patients and caregivers. All proceeds benefit Beyond My Battle, a Saratogabased nonprofit helping people reduce the stress of serious illness, rare disease, and disability. Tickets can be purchased on Beyond My Battle’s website (beyondmybattle.org) Donation $48 online or $50 at the door.

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Upcoming events Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October - Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. Watercolors, oil, and acrylics. November/December - Valerie Wolf - Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo.abstract and realistic pieces. November/December - Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan - The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature”. Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com

Baskets for Ben Celebrating a Decade of Service. Helping local children in need. Friday, October 29 at 4 p.m. Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Queensbury VFW Post #6196, 132 Luzerne Rd., Queensbury. Tickets are $20, includes appetizers, desserts, gift baskets, door prizes, auction, entertainment and more. To purchase tickets, call 518-792-4514 or benosbornfund@ gmail.com. Visit benosbornfund.org. The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 organization. 100% of the proceeds are donated to help local children in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, and Essex Counties. For more information visit www.benosbornfund.org.

Turkey Dinner Take Out Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, will hold a take-out only Turkey Dinner October 30, from 4-6 p.m. Price is $12 per adult, $6 per child. Dinner by pre-order only. To place an order, please call 518-683-8195 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cut-off date for orders is October 27. On 10/30, please arrive at Trinity UMC, remain in your car, wear a mask and have exact payment. A Trinity UMC volunteer will take your payment and bring you your dinners.

Saratoga Area Retired Teachers Meeting Monday, November 1, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte 9P), Saratoga Springs. For membership and luncheon information, please call 518-587-5356.

Holiday Shopping Day The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, will host an on-site Holiday Shopping Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. A selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes, scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths nightlights, quilted items, and other sweet things. This will largely be held indoors and on the porch, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed. Hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun!

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A Guide to October Mischief HOLLOWED HARVEST

The Hollowed Harvest brings to life more than 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life displays designed to amaze audiences of all ages! Alternatively, the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth features 1,000 intricately carved Jack-O’Lanterns! Thursday through Sunday of each week through October, with additional dates added the week of Halloween. Show dates, times and ticket information are available at HollowedHarvest.com.

PUMPKIN GLOW & LIGHT SHOW DRIVE THRU

A Halloween experience at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of hand-carved illuminated Jack O’Lanterns. Drive the 1.25 miles while enjoying the thousands of pumpkins and lights from the safety and comfort of your vehicle. You will also be able to select and pre-pay for tasty fall themed treats, food and beverages. October 1-31. To purchase tickets, visit ellmsfarms.com.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE

Every twist and turn in the haunted corn maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate through with just a flashlight to guide your way, anticipation and fear will build inside of you. There are demons and ghouls around every bend, masked men with chainsaws following behind you, and haunted buildings within the maze to pass through. Pro tip: The maze can be slippery, so dress accordingly. This is a unique experience that will have you coming back year after year! 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 info visit www.schuylerfarms.com.

ZOMBIE ZIPS

Mountain Ridge Adventure, 300 Weatherwax Rd., Schenectady This tour is not for the faint of heart. Your nightmare begins with a corpse-guided tour along a serial killer-infested forest to then be hauled into the trees. Once in the trees you will be launched in complete darkness along a screaming steel cable hundreds of feet along Mountain Ridge Adventure’s awesome 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

At Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm, you will find five haunted attractions at one location, all full of the scariest monsters and creepiest creatures you can dream up. Featuring: Farmers’ Haunted House, Field of Screams, Underground Tunnel, 3D McCobb Manor, and the Forest of Fear. Nightmares is open 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23 and October 29-30. 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, located at 100 Farrell Rd., Troy, offers several different attractions for the price of one! Check out Return of the Mummy’s Curse, The Crypt, Insanity, Condemned Manor and Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House. Every Friday and Saturday through October 31 and Sunday,

October 25. Not recommended for children under 10. Strobe lights are in use throughout the premises. All fog machine liquid is water based. This is not a handicap accessible facility. General admission is $30. For times, and more information and frequently asked questions, visit fieldofhorrors.com.

HAUNTED HAYRIDE

Scary Harry, the iconic ghost cowboy of Double M, has a horrifying experience awaiting you yet again this year. Your journey will begin with a true Haunted Hayride on a tractor-drawn wagon, winding through the dark woods that are rumored to be filled with spirits and creatures of unimaginable beings. At the conclusion of the hayride, your journey will continue on foot into Brutality, a postapocalyptic compound. Next up is The Last Inn, a residence that is known for a disappearing guest or two and a vicious staff. Then enter the twisted Jingle Hell where everyone is on the naughty list. Your final destination is Slaughter Swamp, a dangerous environment straight out of the bayou. The screams continue in the midway area with our interactive Feartainment. Call 518-884-9122 to make reservations or purchase your ticket at mmhayrides.fearticket.com. Double M is located at 678 Rte 67 in Ballston Spa.

FRIGHT FEST

Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day... and thrills once the sun goes down. Fright Fest runs through October 31. For days, times and ticket information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatescape/events/fright-fest.

HAUNTED SARATOGA TOURS

Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. They will enchant, entertain, and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations. Friday-Sunday evening throughNov 6. $22 admission, $10 children www.hauntedsaratoga.com.

HOWE SCARY - HAUNTED CAVE TOUR This award-winning family-fun haunt is definitely one-of-akind. Go 156 feet underground and walk through a majestic but haunted cave where you will be immersed in scary stories and interactive scenes that are sure to entertain. So if you are tired of the same old hay ride, zombies, and clowns with chainsaws, this is the year to go for a haunted cave tour and underground haunted boat ride! Join the Keepers of the Cave this Halloween Season for the first totally immersive haunted tour. Venture 16 stories down to a world of creatures you were never meant to see and experience the haunted boat ride. For tickets and more information visit HoweScary.com.

VIRTUAL GREAT PUMPKIN CHALLENGE

Out of abundance of caution, Saratoga Bridges will be hosting our 21st Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge virtually again this year from October 16 – October 23. This popular community event features a 5K and 10K with proceeds benefiting our essential programs and services. As our current restrictions are not as limited as 2020, we encourage you to get your friends, family, work teams and groups to start training to not only improve your mental and physical well-being but also raise funds for the individuals we support! Our $25 registration fee garners you a long-sleeve moisture wicking shirt by registering at tinyurl.com/SBGPC21

2ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVITIES

The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association will once again present Fall Festivities in downtown Saratoga. For 2021, the event will be held over two weekends, October 23-24 and October 30-31. Highlights will include a costume-friendly Festive Fun Run with iRun Local, the Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt, fall festive downtown window decorations, Virtual Ghostly Stories of Saratoga’s Past, street performers, and more!

GHOST TOURS OF CANFIELD CASINO The Saratoga Springs History Museum is hosting ghost tours of the Canfield Casino, Saturday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tours will also be held Sunday, Oct. 31 beginning at 5 p.m. with the last tour at 6:20 p.m. Canfield Casino is one of Saratoga Springs’ most historic and haunted buildings. The Casino was featured on the SYFY Network’s television show Ghost Hunters in 2010, and in 2019 was named number 4 in the top 10 of America’s Most Terrifying Places on the Travel Channel. To purchase a ticket, visit sshm.simpletix.com/. Cost is $25.

TRUNK OR TREAT

Join us on Clifton Common on Oct. 29 from 4-6 p.m. for a hauntingly fun time! Dress up in your favorite costume and spirit your way from trunk to trunk! Starpoint Church is sponsoring this event with free hot dogs, chips, and drinks. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo. No rain date. All participating Trunk or Treat cars must be parked by 3:30 p.m. Free admission.

PUMPKIN PARTY!

Get ready for a Pumpkin Party at Children’s Museum At Saratoga on October 30 at 10:30 a.m. Wear your Halloween costume and join us for pumpkin painting, spooky art projects, and more! Go on a scavenger hunt through the Museum and collect your prize before you leave.

TRUNK OR TREAT AT SIMPSON UMC Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rte 29) is hosting a Trunk or Treat in their parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 1 - 3 p.m. (rain or shine). Come join for some Halloween fun!

BOO2YOU HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

The festival will take place in Downtown Glens Falls on Saturday, October 30 from 2-4 p.m. Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to attend in costume to trick or treat and enjoy the festivities. This year’s rain date is Sunday, October 31 from 2-4. This year’s event will be in City Park. There will be 20 candy and non-candy treat stations for trickor-treating, with candy donated by The Candy Space, a “Fun Zone” with community crafts and games, Halloween music in the City Park bandstand, costumed characters posing for photos, spooky dance performances by local dance studios, shadow casting and a carved pumpkin alley.

4-H HALLOWEEN EXTRAVANGANZA The Saratoga County 4-H will be hosting an Open House Halloween Extravaganza on Halloween. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will begin at 1 p.m. at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center on Middleline Rd. in Ballston Spa and conclude at 3 p.m. Trick-ortreating, hayrides, games, arts & crafts, farm animal meet and greet and more. Costumes are highly recommended. No need to sign up. Watch the horses as their riders take them around barrels, over jumps, and in costume at the Fall Fun Horse Show. Visit club booths in the main classroom and see what your youth can get involved in.

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s Fall Festivities will take place over TWO weekends this year: Oct. 23-24 & 30-31. The event is free and open to the public. The Fall Festivities weekends are a celebration of autumn and Halloween. Downtown store windows will be decorated with festive themes and a variety of restaurants will be participating in a receipt raffle. In addition, families can take part in a self-guided 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 store where you find each, you will be eligible to win a prize! 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. on Sunday, Oct. 31 at either Impressions of Saratoga or Kilwins Saratoga to be entered to win one of two Downtown Saratoga Springs Gift Baskets valued at $200 each. Winners will be notified Nov. 1. Fall Festivities kicks off with a festive costume-friendly Fun Run co-presented with iRun Local. Participants are invited to meet at iRun Local, 425 Broadway, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 to begin the Great Saratoga Pumpkin Hunt

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Scavenger Run for your chance to win prizes! Participants are invited to dress in costume! Bring the kids for Paint Your Own Pumpkins at Scallions, 44 Lake Av., on Oct. 23, 24 and 30. Each child will receive a pumpkin and materials to paint their own pumpkin to bring home for the family. Pre-registration is required. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling Scallions at 518-584-0192 during restaurant hours. Masks are required for this activity. Coral & Blue Children’s Stationery will be at PaperDolls of Saratoga offering a Gratitude Cards and Crafts Table where children can get creative while expressing their appreciation for teachers, coaches, family and friends as we head into the holiday season. Two nights of virtual ghostly stories focused on Saratoga’s past will be hosted by author of Haunted Saratoga, Joe Haedrich. Joe will be Live on Facebook on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., with “A Haunted Adelphi Hotel.” On Saturday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m., he will tell “Ghostly Tales of Hattie’s.” Don’t miss the performers who will be traveling throughout downtown Saratoga on Broadway, including Mr. Twisty, Crazy Christine Balloons, Sparkles the Juggler, Sean “The Prankster” Magician and others! Visit www. saratogaspringsdowntown.com/fallfestivities to see a full

list of performers and performance times. There will be a costume contest for all ages at the Spa City Motor Lodge parking lot where On The Spot Photos will be set up all four days of the event for picture-taking. All entries will be entered to win a $100 DBA Gift Certificate. Downtown restaurants will also be participating in the two-weekend event. Dine at any participating restaurant, turn in your receipt with your name and phone number on it, and be entered to win a $100 DBA Gift Certificate. This Restaurant Receipt Raffle continues Oct. 23-31. See a list of participating restaurants on the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association website saratogaspringsdowntown.com. This unique Halloween Celebration encourages families to have safe, leisurely weekend fun together, enjoying the hospitality of the Saratoga Springs businesses and the great spirit of the community. A full list of events is available on the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association website at www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com as well as on Facebook. Fall Festivities weekends is presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association and supported by the generosity of Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Member Businesses. For more visit www. saratogaspringsdowntown.com.

The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District, present this year’s Fall Festivities. This Fall event would not be possible without the support and participation from these and many other Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association member businesses: Complexions Spa for Beauty & Wellness, Coral & Blue Paper Co., Crafters Gallery, Dark Horse Mercantile, Granite & Marble Works, Impressions of Saratoga, Lifestyles of Saratoga, Putnam Market, Saratoga Day Spa, Scallions, and Stewarts Shops. Media sponsors include Saratoga’s Best Magazine, Saratoga Today and Star Radio.

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Robyn Hitchcock Performs Sunday at The Egg ALBANY — British singer/ songwriter Robyn Hitchcock will perform at The Egg 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, as part of the venue’s Rhythm International concert series. One of England’s most enduring contemporary singer/ songwriters, Hitchcock is a surrealist poet and talented guitarist – a musician’s musician blending folk and psychedelia. Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, he has recorded more than 20 albums, with songs described as “paintings you can listen to.” Tickets are $29.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone at 518-473-1845 or at theegg.org.

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Designer/Author Couple in Creative Life Series Nov. 2 ALBANY — Designer Debbie Millman and author Roxane Gay will visit the University at Albany for a conversation with WAMC’s Joe Donahue as part of The Creative Life: A Conversation Series. The event, free and open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the University at Albany’s Uptown Campus at 1400 Washington Ave. Both guests will participate in a book signing in

the theatre lounge after the event. A UAlbany alum, Debbie Millman is also an author, educator, curator and host of the podcast Design Matters, one of the world’s first and longest running podcasts. She has written six books and has two books of illustrated essays. Roxane Gay is one of the great public intellectuals in America today. Her books include the modern-day classics, Bad Feminist: Essays (2014), which Time magazine called, “a

manual on how to be human,” and Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body (2017), a “work of staggering honesty” (New Republic) that explores her relationship with food, weight, and body image. More information can be obtained by calling the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s box office at 518- 442-3997. Please visit www.albany.edu/pac for directions, parking information, and the most up-to-date Covid protocols for the venue.

Tang for Teens – Museum Hosts Online and In-Person Family Programs Saturday SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, located at 815 North Broadway, will host the following programs. Tang at Home Studio: Vivid Inspiration - Online, Saturday, October 23, 11 a.m. to noon. In this online family program, take a close look at works by Mississippi Chocktaw-Cherokee artist Jeffrey Gibson. What is he trying to express and communicate using these colorful, vibrant, multimedia works? Explore Gibson’s piece in the Tang collection alongside his other works and then create our own inspired mixed-media pieces. Registration required. Crochet Coral Workshop for Kids - In person, Saturday, October 23, 1 to 2:30 pm. A multigenerational workshop for children 5 and older and their adult companions. In this special workshop we will crochet corals for the community-made Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute for Figuring. No experience necessary

and all materials will be provided! Registration required. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. For more information. Crochet Coral Workshop for Teens - In person, Saturday, October 23, 3 to 4:30 pm. Teens age 13 to 18 are invited to a special workshop in which we will crochet corals for the community-made Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute for Figuring. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided! Registration required. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. Teen Open Studio - Online, Saturday, October 23, 3 to 4:30 pm. Teens aged 13 to 18 are invited to explore and create artworks in response to social justice ideas such as race, gender and identity! Registration required via this Google form. For more information, visit the event page. For more information, call 518-580-8080, or go to: tang. skidmore.edu.

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Singer/Songwriter Cassandra Kubinski to bring EP Release Concert to Caffe Lena SARATOGA SPRINGS — Billboard charting singer/songwriter Cassandra Kubinski has released her newest EP #1MillionHearts and will perform at Caffe Lena Sunday night, Oct. 31 in a live celebration release concert. The Caffe Lena concert follows up Kubinski’s NYC Release Show at The Cutting Room, a

global virtual launch concert featuring multiplatinum artists Ryan Cabrera, Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), and Brad Fischetti (LFO), and the official EP release to all digital platforms this month. Kubinski became a full time Saratoga Springs resident in 2020. Tickets for both in-person seats and online viewing options are available at www.caffelena.org.

Jewish Community Arts Hosts Mudbound Film Discussion Nov.2 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and sponsored by Temple Sinai, hosts the next in its social justice series, a panel discussion of Mudbound, a Netflix film by Dee Rees at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The film follows two World War II veterans and their families, one black, one white, living on a farm in Mississippi. It is an old-fashioned epic drama about race relations in the 1940s Deep South, adapted from a 2008 novel by Hillary Jordan. It touches on the evil of the Jim Crow era, the oft-ignored post-traumatic stress suffered by servicemembers returning from war, and the stifling sexism of the time. It helps paint a picture of life

in the Deep South before the Civil Rights movement in a film that examines class, friendship, racism, and the never-ending struggle against the land. “This story, which unfortunately as a film, has not had wider distribution, hits even stronger,” said Phyllis Wang, Coordinator of Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, “when one examines what is happening in today’s era. There should be no place for racism, whether it is targeting blacks, browns, Hispanic, Asians, Jews, or others in 2021.” The panel discussion of Mudbound will be presented on Zoom. It is available on Netflix and potentially YouTube. Registration required by emailing sjca.sjcf@gmail.com, saratogajewishculturalfestival.org, saratogasinai.org and Facebook.

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Home Made Theater Announces Venue Change for New Performance Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater has announced a change of venue for the 2021-2022 season. All performances will be held at Saratoga Arts in the Dee Sarno Theater located at 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Home Made Theater has had a long and loyal run at the Spa Little Theater in the State Park. Since the landmark became its

home stage in 1986, Home Made Theater has performed nearly 200 productions at Spa Little Theater. However, the age of the building presents COVID-era challenges that cannot be overcome in time to ensure that patrons, casts, crew, and volunteers are kept safe, the popular Saratoga Springs community theater company reports. Home Made Theater will stage five performances in the Dee Sarno

Theater at Saratoga Arts through June, 2022. An “off-Broadway” site at the Wilton Mall will provide the additional space and necessary accommodations for rehearsals, a scene workshop, and storage. Upcoming performances include Moonlight and Magnolias Dec. 2-5 and 10-12. For more details and to purchase tickets for all productions visit: homemadetheater.org.

Eddies Music Hall of Fame Ceremony Inducts The Figgs Oct. 27 at UPH SARATOGA SPRINGS — A pair of Mechanicville brothers who led separate bands in the World War II era that repeatedly appeared on the music charts, and a North Country musician who has toured the U.S. and recorded numerous albums throughout a 56-year career, are among those in the third class to be inducted into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Universal Preservation Hall. The class includes the Big Band vocalists and brothers Bob Eberly and Ray Eberle; country musician Marty Wendell; the Spa

City formed rock band the Figgs, radio disc jockey Jim Barrett, jazz band leader Skip Parsons, Cuban and African percussionist and educator Eddie Ade Knowles; Old Songs founders Kay (Andy) and Bill Spence. The ceremony will feature live musical performances and tributes to the inductees. Scheduled to perform are artists playing the inductees’ music: Dylan Perillo; Sean Wendell; BROWN LIQUOR SOCIAL CLUB featuring Chris Dollard and J Yager; and Peter Pashoukos and Greg Greene (of the band Perennial). Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show.

The Eddies Music Hall of Fame was founded in 2019. Each recipient has a plaque and a short video about their career playing at the Eddies Music Hall of Fame Wall at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. The Hall of Fame is conducted in conjunction with the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. The Eddies Music Awards, the Eddies Music Hall of Fame and Universal Preservation Hall are all part of the Proctors Collaborative. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show. For more information, go to: theeddiesawards.com

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Municipal Solid Waste Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www.saratoga-springs.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. John P. Franck, Commissioner of Accounts. 10/22, 10/29. 107804/107805 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Riverside Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Stillwater, NY 12118 as per specification 21-SDRSSR-1. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2021 at the Saratoga County Sewer District #1 offices, 1002 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118. No other pre-bid conference will be scheduled. Bid Documents may be examined on or after October 15, 2021 at the following locations: Eastern Contractors, 6 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12205 (518) 869-0961 F.W. Dodge Information Systems, 6 Wimbley Ct., Albany, NY 12205 (518) 869-5374 The Chazen Companies, 4 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110 (518) 273-0055 Bid documents may be obtained on or after October 15, 2021 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www. empirestatebidsystem.com Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All work shall be subject to equal opportunity in employment. State wage rates and all requirements in accordance with applicable law. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing, Saratoga County. 10/22, 107742

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Precast Manholes, Catch Basins, Dry Wells, Risers, Frames & Covers Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www.saratoga-springs.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. John P. Franck, Commissioner of Accounts 10/22, 10/29. 107711/107712

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 P.O. Box 604, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107775

Notice of formation of Duty First Leadership, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 10/8/21. 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 73 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107815

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 UPSTATE POLYGRAPH SERVICES, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 14, 2021. 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 610 Cindy Lane, Ballston Spa, New York, 12020. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107701

Notice of Formation of Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Saratoga North Storage, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on August 8, 2017. 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 352 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, New York, 12831. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107781 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 All Phases Code and Zoning Consultants LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 6, 2019.

Notice of formation of Elite Notary To Go LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/24/2021. 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: 2601 Heritage Way, Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107735

Notice of Formation of Wild Child Outfitters LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/15/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 38 Hills Road, Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107695 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF The Wandering Pen, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 10/11/2021. Office location: SARATOGA County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to: 702 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY 10265. There

is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107684 Notice of Qualification of Climate Risk Insurance Solutions LLC d/b/a Arbol Insurance Services LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/06/2021. 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 & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107662 Notice of formation of KP TAX PREP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/01/2021. 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: 120 West Avenue, Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107566 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Topsail Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 28, 2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 245 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107640 Notice of formation of Law Office Of Danielle Holmes, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/16/2021 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: 3 Silver Springs Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107623 Notice of formation of Loving Lights Candles, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2021 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: 78 Mallards Landing South, Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107616 NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LOOSE ASSOCIATION LLC, pursuant to Section 206 of the NYS LLC Law. 1) The name of the limited liability company is Loose Association LLC (the “LLC”). 2) The Articles of Organization for the LLC were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on September 22, 2021. 3) The office of the LLC is located at 56 Marion Avenue, Apt. 107, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY 12866. 4) The Secretary of State is designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address in the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 56 Marion Avenue, Apt. 107, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 5) The purpose of the business of the LLC shall be to conduct or transact any business or other activities which a limited liability company may lawfully conduct or transact under the laws of the State of New York. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107595 Notice of formation of RNEXECS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/26/2021 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: 3 Silver Springs Dr, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107583 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 Collins Court, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 24, 2020. 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 374 Root Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107575

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Greskins Properties, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 21, 2021. 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, 4 Cedar Bluff Court, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107559 Notice of formation of Haulin’ Mass, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 9/28/21. 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 19 South Street, Apartment 3, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107552 Modern Virtual Bookkeeping LLC. filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/10/21. 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, 45 2nd Avenue Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107546 Notice of Formation of The Flats Restaurant and Tavern, LLC. Art. of Org. filed 9/27/21 with NYS Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of process to the LLC c/o Deborah Milham, 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The office location of the company is in Saratoga County. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107531 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: G & S Saratoga - 2, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 21, 2021. 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, 72 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107525 Notice of Formation of 4 Gates Road, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on September 27, 2021. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to is Skaine & Associates, LLC, 3 McLaren St., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107491

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Emily dot Digital LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/2/2021. 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, 16F Congress St, Suite 110, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107380

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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 Washco Holdings, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 24, 2020. 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 356 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107370

Notice of formation of Tenniswood Pediatric Dentistry Services PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/22/2021 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: 163 Circular St. Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107337

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SKI BALLSTON LAKE LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 09/08/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served and the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 175 Lake Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107363 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: 268 Broadway 607, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 28, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o “LLC”, 301 Washington Street, Apt. 2214, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107355 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: 106B Division, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 28, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o “LLC”, 301 Washington Street, Apt. 2214, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities.

Notice of formation of 69 Caroline LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE (SSDE) on 08/25/21. App for Auth filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 08/30/21. Office in Sara Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o John Haller, 73 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107343

Notice of formation of Deewdrop LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/16/21. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107331 Notice of formation of BFG Ventures, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/16/2021 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: 605 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107317 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Stefanie Walsh, PT, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/8/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the PLLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd, 1st Fl, Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: Physical Therapy. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107306 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Mohawk Consulting Services LLC. Article of Organization filed with the secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 13, 2021. 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, 1 Maple Forest Dr. Ballston

Lake, NY 12019. Purpose of LLC: The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC law. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107300 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ELEVATION HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC a domestic LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 9/22/2021 Office location: SARATOGA County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to 15 Sylvan Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065. There is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107258 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Pursuant to New York Limited Liability Law, Section 206 (c). The name of the limited liability company is MartelliBishop Properties LLC. The articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State on August 26, 2021. The office of the limited liability company is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process may be served; the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served upon him or her is 223 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the business is to engage in any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29. 107104 CMS Research Associates LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/04/2021. 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, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 11 BROADWAY SUITE 615 NEW YORK, NY 10004 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29. 107094 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Trailhead Consulting, LLC. Articles or organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/2/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. Inc Authority RA has been designed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 42 Broadway FL.12-200, New York, NY10004. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29. 107081 Notice of formation of Caroline Henry LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/30/2021 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: 13 Van Brummel Lane, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29. 107075 Notice of formation of Art of Anusha, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2021 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: 31 Ponderosa Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22. 10/29. 107065 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Harper Contracting and Remodeling, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/09/2021. Office Location: Saratoga County. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. has been Designed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 Purpose: Any lawful acts. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22. 107043 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: Bites of Indulgence Bakery, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 14, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o The LLC, 43 Brampton Lane, Gansevoort, New York 12831. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22. 107037 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Milky Way Tapes LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/07/2021. 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: Milky Way Tapes LLC, 3 McKenzie Way Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22. 107019 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: 813 T.S. Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 08/19/2021. Office location: County of Saratoga. Purpose: Any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Jessica Shults, 1 Pinewood Court, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22. 106992

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SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville most recently faced off against Cobleskill on Friday, Oct. 15. In a game that was called in the second quarter due to weather, the Black Horses pulled off a 16-0 win to claim the Class C North Division Title. Schuylerville scored off L. Cumm’s 11 yd. TD run and L. Sherman’s 1 yd. TD, with J. McGarrahan and Sherman adding to the score with a two-point conversion run each. Schuylerville, 5-0 in the league and 7-0 overall, is ranked No. 3 in the state in Class C.

O. Sherman, the leading passer so far this season, is 23 for 42 for 296 yds. and 1 TD. Sherman also leads with 350 total yds. Lead rusher is L. Sherman with 59 carries for 215 yds. and a long of 18 with 3 TDs. Taking the lead in receiving is O. Bolduc with 7 receptions for 190 yds. with a long of 29. Leading scorer is L. Cumm with 4 TDs so far this season. The Black Horses are on the road this Saturday (10/23 @ 2:30 p.m.) at Susquehanna Valley.

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Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic Girls Volleyball Program hosted their 13th annual Saints Spike Out Cancer fundraiser and Pink Day game on Friday, Oct. 15. They

raised $1,560, and all proceeds from the day and both the JV and Varsity match were donated to the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center of Saratoga Hospital. The Varsity Girls defeated

Cambridge 3-0 (25-12, 25-7, 25-9) to complete a successful day of fundraising. Liz Best had 7 service points. Ella Constantino had 8 service points, 6 aces, and 3 assists.

Allison Motler had 15 service points, 5 aces, 7 assists, and 3 kills. Elizabeth Whelan had 7 service points, 2 aces, and 2 kills. Kara Wengert had 15 digs. Charleigh Wagner had 7 service points,

2 aces, and 2 kills. Jacqueline Fornabia had 6 service points, 4 kills, and 1 block. Highlights for Cambridge include Gabby Fazioli with 1 kill and 6 digs.

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LOCAL VARSITY SPORTS SEASON SCHEDULE Upcoming games and matches this week are as follows:

SARATOGA, BALLSTON SPA, BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE, & SCHUYLERVILLE MONDAY, 10/25

Football

• Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Saratoga 5:45 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

FRIDAY, 10/22 • Ballston Spa v. Queensbury 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa High School

• BH-BL (Boys) v. Columbia 5:45 p.m. at BH-BL High School

• BH-BL v. Niskayuna 7 p.m. at Niskayuna High School • Saratoga v. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School • Corinth/Hadley-Luzerne Mountaineers v. Hoosick Falls 7 p.m. at Corinth High School

SATURDAY, 10/23 • Schuylerville v. Susquehanna Valley 2:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Valley High School

• BH-BL (Girls) v. Shenendehowa 5:45 p.m. at Shenendehowa High School

TUESDAY, 10/26 • BH-BL (Boys) v. Saratoga 5:45 p.m. at Saratoga Springs High School

THURSDAY, 10/28 • Saratoga (Boys) v. Shaker 5:45 p.m. at Shaker High School

Cross Country MONDAY, 10/25

Volleyball FRIDAY, 10/22 • BH-BL (Boys) v. Colonie 5:45 p.m. at BH-BL High School • Saratoga (Boys) v. Bethlehem 5:45 p.m. at Bethlehem High School

• Schuylerville (Boys and Girls) v. Amsterdam, Broadalbin-Perth, Glens Falls, Gloversville, Hudson Falls, Johnstown, Queensbury, Scotia-Glenville, South Glens Falls 3 p.m. at SPAC

SATURDAY, 10/23

Swimming/Diving

• Ballston Spa (Girls) v. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Niskayuna, and Colonie 8 a.m. at BH-BL High School

FRIDAY, 10/22 • Saratoga (Girls) v. Bethlehem 4:30 p.m. at Bethlehem High School

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*All information subject to change due to weather.

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Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

Saratoga Varsity Boys Soccer Wrap-Up Saratoga Springs Varsity Soccer played three games over the past week as the regular season comes to an end. On Oct. 14, they picked up a 6-0 shutout win against BH-BL. Goals for the Blue Streaks were scored by Charlie Barnes, Garrett Farr (2), Ryan Farr (2), and Adam Daoui. Joe Radovic, Timothee Boyer, Nico LaRosa, Evan Hallett, Theo Paladini, and Charlie Barnes each recorded an assist. The Blue Streaks played back-toback games on Saturday, Oct. 16 and on Sunday, Oct. 17. They followed up their win on Thursday with another shutout against

Ballston Spa (5-0) on Saturday. Joe Radovic, Xavier Ruscio, Ryan Farr, Evan Hallett, and Charlie Barnes each scored for the Blue Streaks, while Archie Fowler, Vincent DeVito, Joe Radovic, and Theo Paladini picked up assists. Saratoga tied Guilderland, 3-3, in Sunday’s match, with Evan Hallett, Joe Radovic, and Theo Paladini scoring for the Blue Streaks, assisted by Ryan Farr and Nico LaRosa. Guilderland’s goals were scored by Owen Shephard (2) and Quin Tynan, assisted by Ryan Knapp and Abraham Mohammed. Saratoga Springs record stands at 9-4-1.

Varsity Girls Volleyball Sports Scores Saratoga Central Catholic (SCC) v. Emma Willard On Oct. 18, the Saratoga Central Catholic Varsity Girls Volleyball Team was on the road at Emma Willard for a league match. It was a team effort and hard fought 3-2 win for the Saints (22-25, 25-23, 14-25, 18-25, 30-28). Highlights for the Saints: Liz Best had 16 service points and 7 aces; Liz served the last 2 points in the 5th set to help the Saints win the match. Allison Motler had 22 service points, 3 aces, 8 assists, and 2 kills. Kara Wengert had 22 digs. Liz Whelan had 8 service points and 3 kills. Jacqueline Fornabia had 5 service points, 3 aces, 5 blocks, and 7 kills. Juliana Montanino had 7 service points.

SCC v. Corinth The Saints hosted the Corinth in a non-league match on Oct. 19, taking the 3-0 win over the Tomahawks (25-18, 25-22, 25-14). Highlights for the Saints: Liz Best had 13 service points, 8 aces, and 3 assists. Allison Motler had 6 service points, 2 aces, 5 kills, and 2 assists. Juliana Montanino. Highlights for the Tomahawks: Hailey St. John had 5 service points, 2 aces, 3 kills, and 2 digs. Vivian Millis had 8 service points, 4 aces, 2 kills, and 2 digs. Alyssa Abbatantuono had 5 service points and 3 digs. Avalon Yanke had 1 ace and 2 kills. Saratoga Central Catholic’s record improves to 10-4 in the league and 12-5 overall.

Week of October 22 – October 28, 2021

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Schuylerville Soccer Kickin’ Out Cancer SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer programs hosted Glens Falls for their annual Kickin’ Out Cancer games on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The games served as fundraisers to raise money and awareness for cancer through a gift basket raffle, a 50/50 raffle, and a half-time walk around the track with pink balloons for donation. Close to $6,000 was raised, and all proceeds went towards the Beth Roberts Scholarship Fund. Varsity Girls played at 5 p.m. and Varsity Boys played at 7 p.m., with both teams picking up 4-0 shutout wins for a great night of fundraising. The Varsity Girls Team divided their scoring evenly between each half. Macy Koval and Victoria Piteri each had 2

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goals. Piteri added an assist and Gabby Everleth also recorded an assist. Claire Pelletier-Hoblock had 3 saves for Schuylerville in goal, and Robbie Gorton had 7 for

Glens Falls. Four different players scored on the Varsity Boys Team. Ryan Piteri, Chris Jones, Sam Tyler, and Corey Cottrell each had a goal,

while Piteri tallied two assists. Balasai Witt played well for the Horses while Jack Motsiff had a solid game for the Indians. Both keepers, Ayden Grieve and Griffin

Brophy, also played very well. Schuylerville’s Varsity Girls record is 8-7-1, while the Varsity Boys record is 9-2-1 in the league and 10-3-1 overall.

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SCHUYLERVILLE MARKS THE 244TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLES OF SARATOGA SCHUYLERVILLE — Local students, teachers, historians, and reenactors marked the 244th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga surrender with cannons, patriotic speeches, wreathlaying, reenactments, and the traditional “13 toasts.” The event was held at the historic site, located at Fort Hardy Park in the village of Schuylerville. Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts served as keynote speaker.

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