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Left to right: Coach Zanetti, Charlie Blake, Henry Parobeck, Frank Klaus, Jack Thompson, Declan Ladd, Devin Kim, Carter Sica, Carter Wood, Kellen Dean, and Ryan Clancy. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — After an impressive Suburban Council win, the Saratoga Springs Varsity Boys Golf is headed to the state tournament in the spring. Placing ahead of Shenendehowa and Shaker, the Saratoga Varsity Boys Golf Team became the Suburban Council champions by 19 strokes, with all boys scoring under 80. Since their Suburban Council win, they have competed in sectionals and state qualifiers.
“In sectionals we shot in 3rd place and were 7 strokes off the lead, but they rebounded at the state qualifiers and took 3 of the 11 spots at the state tournament,” said Jake Zanetti, Varsity Boys Golf Coach. Competing at the state tournament this spring will be Kellen Dean and Carter Sica, with Declan Ladd as a second alternate. “They put pressure on themselves for a perfect season,” said Zanetti. “They want to be undefeated, they want to win the Suburban Council, and sectionals, and make it to the state tournament.” See Story pg. 39 PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.
Ballston Spa Mayor Suddenly Resigns
Elections: Nov. 2 Five Ballot Proposals See pg. 9
On the Ballot: City of Saratoga Springs Contested Races See pg. 9
Polling Places: Saratoga Springs See pg. 9
Letters to the Editor Larry Woolbright 2019 file photo, after being elected village mayor of Ballston Spa. See Story pg. 10
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HISTORY
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SARATOGA
The Gold Star Mother Pilgrimage
by Paul Perreault | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com
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n May 13, 1930, two Saratoga County women set out on an all-expense paid dream trip. Sailing from New York City harbor on the S.S. Republic, they would be welcomed in Paris by French and American officials and put up in one of the most expensive hotels in the city. After visiting the sites in and around Paris, they would stop in London on the way home where they received the same first-class treatment. It should have been one of the finest times of their lives, but it wasn’t. They were going to visit the graves of their sons who had died during the Great War. In 1921, the government had offered to bring home all of the fallen and the families of about 40,000 agreed. But about 30,000 families choose to let their loved ones rest where they fell with their comrades. In 1929 Congress enacted legislation that authorized the secretary of war to arrange for pilgrimages to the European cemeteries “by mothers and widows of members of military and naval forces of the United States who died in the service at any time between April 5, 1917, and July 1, 1921, and whose remains are now interred in such cemeteries.” By October 31, 1933, when the project ended, 6,693 women had made the pilgrimage. Almost all of the participants were mothers, rather than widows, so the trips came to be known at the Gold Star Mother Pilgrimage, the
The Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.
gold star being the symbol hung in the windows of those families who had lost a family member in the service of their country. The Saratoga mothers were Mrs. George Gurtler from Saratoga and Mrs. Caroline Cady from Greenfield, both of whom lost their sons in October 1918 as the war was ending. Mrs. Gurtler was the mother of Corporal William and Private George Gurtler Jr., both of whom served with the National Guard on the Mexican border prior to World War I and with the 105th Infantry, 27th Division during the War. On October 20, 1918, as the Division was attacking the Hindenburg Line, both were killed in action and are buried together in the Somme American Cemetery. The Saratoga Veterans of Foreign Wars Post is named in their memory.
Mrs. Cady’s son was Private Melville Cady who served with the 1st. Division. In July, 1918, the 22-year-old soldier was wounded by shrapnel but returned to action in August and was killed on Oct. 14, 1918. He is buried in the MeuseArgonne American Cemetery. There were nine American Cemeteries in France and Belgium, so the women were divided into groups and bused to the appropriate site. They visited the cemeteries for several days in a row, for approximately an hour each day for a grave site visit. Three other mothers from the county – Mrs. Alice Perkins, Mrs. Clarence Walton and Mrs. Clancy Record were too ill to travel. From 1930 until 1933, 6,500 mothers and widows were reunited with their loved ones for the last time but in 1933 the government was forced to end the program due to the Depression. Paul Perreault has been the Malta Town Historian since 2009. He served as principal in the Ballston Spa School District from 1978 until 1998 and as a history teacher at Shenendehowa High School from 1967 until 1975. He is a member of the Association of Public Historians of New York State, the Saratoga County History Roundtable and the Ballston Spa Rotary Club. Paul can be reached at historian@ malta-town.org.
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
History Center Launches Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Initiative BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center has launched a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. An ad-hoc committee consisting of area professionals and community organizers will meet through 2021 and 2022 to assess SCHC programming, identify under-represented demographics, and conceive of a plan to reach and serve those communities. The committee includes Dr. Michael Landis (chair), trustee, Saratoga County History Center; Dr. Jordana Dym, Professor of History, Skidmore College; Ron Agostinoni, Principal, Shenendahowa High School; Dora
Lee Stanley, Glen Falls Branch NAACP and MLK Saratoga; Jeremy Baird, Saratoga Pride; James Bruchac, Ndakinna Education Center; TJ Sangaré, BLM Saratoga; Krystle Nowhitney Hernandez, LifeWorks Community Action; Dr. Joanne Zangrando, trustee, Saratoga County History Center; and Donna Dardaris, trustee, Saratoga County History Center. In addition, Florencia Feleder, Capital Region Director, Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will serve as a guest participant. For more information about the organization, visit brooksidemuseum.org.
Saratoga County Office for The Aging Makes Urgent Request For Volunteers BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in urgent need of volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga County. This important program helps many seniors, age 60 and older, remain independent in their homes by providing them with a nutritious ready-to-eat lunch each weekday. Seniors also have the option to receive a frozen meal they may enjoy later for dinner. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging needs delivery volunteers so the agency may return to delivering fresh, hot meals each weekday. Throughout the pandemic, the program provided frozen meals once a week. Volunteers are especially needed in the Saratoga, Schuylerville, Hadley, Edinburg, Galway, Greenfield, Malta,
Mechanicville, Moreau, and Wilton areas. Meals are prepared, packed, and ready for transport at 11 a.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers simply pick up meals at one of nine sites throughout the county and deliver them to a pre-determined list of participating seniors. Delivery typically takes about an hour. Volunteers’ schedules are flexible to meet their availability. To become a volunteer, individuals must submit paperwork, including references, to the Saratoga County Office for the Aging. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and their own vehicle. Training and orientation are provided to all volunteers. Those interested in becoming a volunteer may contact Billie Jo McConkey at the Saratoga County Office for the Aging at 518-363-4020 for details.
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Sustainable Saratoga Releases Restaurant Sustainability Guide To Help Local Restaurants Go Green Saratoga Springs — Over the last year, a small group of Sustainable Saratoga volunteers, led by Marlaina Murphy, have been putting together a sustainability guide for local restaurants. The goal of the project was to create a comprehensive but easy-to-follow guidebook filled with options for restaurants to consider adopting to make their business more sustainable. The guide includes information on how to power your business with renewable energy; strategies for reducing energy use; easy ways to reduce food waste; tips to increase recycling and reduce plastic waste production; and much more. The guide also contains specific links for restaurant owners to explore options that are the best fit for their business. Becoming more sustainable can be good for business too. Surveys show that many consumers care about the sustainability practices of the places they frequent and are willing to
pay more for goods and services when the business is environmentally friendly. Another reason for going green – there are often government incentives available for
businesses that undergo energy efficiency improvements. You can find a link to the Restaurant Sustainability Guide at: sustainablesaratoga.org.
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BALLSTON SPA — Augustine Brickhouse, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on March 28, 1932, in Ossining, NY, the daughter of the late James Smith and Sarah “Belle” Collins Smith. Augustine worked at Wesley Health Care in Saratoga Springs as a CNA for many years. Augustine enjoyed going to church every Sunday and did daily prayers for hours for her family and friends. She loved playing bingo with her friends every week and loved doing word search puzzles. Augustine had a passion for praying and helping others. To know her was to love her. Augustine is survived by her son, Alburn Brickhouse;
OBITUARIES daughter, Cherrie VanDerburg (William); sister, Sarah Timms; grandchildren, Rahshida Jean, Jose VanDerburg, Connor VanDerburg, Jerome Smith; great-grandchild, Marquis Johnson; extended family and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Seth Brickhouse; son, Albert Smith; sister, Vivian Smith; brothers, James Thomas, Arthur Smith, and William Smith. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York, with Pastor Steve Harness officiating. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will follow at Greenridge Cemetery, 17 Green Ridge Pl, Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Augustine can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude. org or a charity of your choice. Due to the ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19, social distancing as well as wearing of a face mask is recommended. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
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John Adam, IV GANSEVOORT — John “Papa Smurf ” Adams IV, died October 24. Funeral service was held on October 28 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, please visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
William Douglas Lindsay Jr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Some 28 driving miles east of Montpelier, Vermont, on the west shore of Groton Pond, sits a century-old camp that will never be the same. This is because Astenrogen (place among the rocks), lost on October 23, 2021, its patriarch and proudest occupant, William Douglas Lindsay Jr. Doug, as he was known throughout his 81 years, passed away peacefully in his Saratoga Springs home while surrounded by family. Doug was born on March 9, 1940, to Dr. William Douglas Lindsay and Helena Lindsay (Pembroke) in Montpelier, VT. Along with his four sisters, the precocious boy spent his formative years between his two favorite places, home and the family camp on Vermont’s Groton Pond. He attended public school locally before venturing to Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, where in 1962 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science accompanied by a minor in American History. It was immediately upon graduation that Lindsay began his life of service. He enlisted in the Army National Guard during
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Russell Edward Duffney, III GREENFIELD CENTER — Russell Edward Duffney, III died October 17. A service was held on October 23 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
the tumultuous Vietnam War epoch, serving six years, before volunteering for and earning membership in the Peace Corps. After, Lindsay began his working life with Dunn and Bradstreet and then the National Institute of Health. During an afternoon hike in 1969, Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas suggested Lindsay apply to work for the National Park Service. He did and spent the remainder of his career serving that organization. His first stop was in 1971 as the National Park Service’s inaugural Site Manager for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. Following a successful tour, his responsibilities increased when National Park Service leadership saw fit to place Washington’s most famous monuments and memorials under his tutelage where he oversaw the city’s bicentennial celebrations; a street was named in his honor for his contributions. Next—in a desire to find his way closer to his beloved Vermont— came the superintendent position at Massachusetts’ historic Springfield Armory before capping off a triumphant career as Superintendent of the Saratoga National Historical Park, better known as the Saratoga Battlefield. Here he was responsible for leading the 220th and 225th anniversary celebrations of what most believe was the turning point of the Revolutionary War while simultaneously managing an extensive effort to return to its original state the battlefield‘s vegetation and landscape. Although Lindsay’s life was filled with numerous professional accomplishments, to him, they were near meaningless when compared to his roles as father,
Norman Greco FORT EDWARD — Norman Greco, age 64, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, with his family by his side. The family requests there will be no services at this time. For on-line condolences, please visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
friend, brother, and husband. His wife Sheila Conway of Wilton; daughters Noreen O’Dea (Frank Lyons) of Wilton, Catherine Lindsay of Binghamton, and Meghan Lindsay (Jonathon Molik), also of Wilton; sisters Susan Lindsay (Robert Youker) of Bethesda, MD, Joan Lindsay (William Johnson) of Oxbo, ME, Anne Lindsay of Washington D.C., and Jane Lindsay (predeceased); grandchildren Timothy O’Dea, Chelsea O’Dea, Nicholas Lyons, Madigan Lyons, Ethan Molik, and Kendall Molik; and two great-grandchildren will forever remember him as the most humble, compassionate, empathic, and jovial person they had the pleasure of loving. Whether spitting out dates from esoteric foreign wars amid a dinner of Maryland hard-shell crab, opining on which family of lilac grows best in Vermont during halftime of a Washington Football Team game, to taking his toddler-aged daughters on special camp trips to give Mommy a well-deserved break, or directing family members helping maintain Astenrogen, the incomparable Doug Lindsay left a positive imprint on everyone he touched. His class and character were such that all who met him were better for having done so. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, November 4 at the William J Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). Online remembrances may be Burke & Bussing made at burkefuneralhome.com
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COURT Swade E. Shattuck, 43, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 22 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the second-degree, a misdemeanor, concurrent with a 6-month-sentence on the misdemeanor charges of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and DWI in Saratoga Springs. Kyle D. Baker, 47, of Warrensburg, pleaded Oct. 22 to felony attempted criminal mischief, in connection with charges in the town of Day, in May 2020. Sentencing Jan. 20, 2022. Scott M. Derocher, 48, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Oct. 22 to 2-1/3 to 7 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony burglary, in Clifton Park. Ronald A. Singh, 39, of Schenectady, was sentenced Oct. 22 to 2-1/2 to 5 years after pleading to felony reckless endangerment, and 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 years after pleading to felony DWAI. Sentences to run concurrently. Kimberly J. Bertrand, 24, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 22 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs.
Paul F. Haggerty, 40, of Northumberland, was sentenced Oct. 22 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony reckless endangerment, in Greenfield. Jesse A. Kelton, 46, of Pittsburg, California, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Malta. David E. Greenwood, 51, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years after pleading to felony criminal contempt in Stillwater, and 1 to 3 years after pleading to felony burglary in Halfmoon. Sentences to run concurrently.
POLICE Jaimee K. Ryf, 40, of Schenectady, was charged Oct. 24, with felony assault, following an alleged altercation in the town of Halfmoon during which Ryf is accused of striking a man known to her in the head with a coffee mug, resulting in physical injury, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department. Joshua W. Pozefsky, 24, of Middle Grove, was charged Oct. 24 with assault and burglary – both felonies, and criminal mischief - a misdemeanor, after allegedly entering and remaining unlawfully in
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BLOTTER 5 a Porter Corners dwelling “with intent to commit a crime therein,” according to a statement from the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department. He is additionally accused of striking a female acquaintance to the side of her head with a pistol and throwing her cell phone out of the window of a moving taxicab. The Sheriff ’s Office responded to the Saratoga Springs Police Department for a domestic incident complaint regarding the event. Jeffrey R, Stone, 54, of Gansevoort, was charged Oct. 24 with failing to register as a sex offender, a felony. Kevin J. Dahl, 26, of Clifton Park, was charged Oct. 16 with felony assault, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and violation of probation. Dahl is accused of causing physical injury to a deputy sheriff who was attempting to take him into custody on a warrant at the Saratoga County Public Safety building. Dahl allegedly fled the scene on foot, resulting in two schools being placed on lockout
earlier this month, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department. Marian McCaskill, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with misdemeanor DWI. Chad Long, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with two misdemeanor counts criminal trespass. Kahdejah Johnson, 31, of Albany, was charged Oct. 10 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. Patricia Hunter, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 13 with assault, and two misdemeanor counts menacing. Bryan Stickles, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 13 with criminal mischief, and endangering the welfare of a child – both misdemeanors, and strangulation – a felony. Jan Millington, 52, of Saratoga, was charged Oct. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after
being involved in a property damage accident. Timothy Metcalfe, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 8 with felony menacing, and acting in a manner that would injure a child, a misdemeanor. Johnathan Brown, 23, of Duanesburg, was charged Oct. 9 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, vehicle equipment violation, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation. Neil Lescault, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with misdemeanor criminal trespass. Mona Nordstrom, 52, of Mechanicville, was charged Oct. 10 in Saratoga Springs with the felonies: assault, and criminal possession of a weapon, and menacing – a misdemeanor. Rhea Richardson, 23, of Albany, was charged Oct. 11 in Saratoga Springs with reckless endangerment – a misdemeanor, and unlawful imprisonment – a felony. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.
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Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
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a.m. departure of the Convoy. Companies, Organizations, Civic Groups interested in participating should contact Steve Gordon at sgordon@saratogacountyny. gov or 518-885-2496. This event is sponsored by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, benefitting the Capital Region.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — It’s called the “Slow Roll,” and features a family-friendly Halloween guided bicycle ride around downtown Saratoga Springs on Sunday, Oct. 31. The ride will be guided by Bikeatoga looping through quiet and safe neighborhood streets. The pace will be suitable for families. Stakeholders involved include: Bikeatoga, Bicycle Benefits, Impressions of Saratoga, Palette Cafe, Pint Sized, Saratoga Paint & Sip, and The Dark Horse Mercantile, in a partnering with Skidmore College Political Ecology Class.
The “Slow Roll” will last approximately 1 to 1-1/2 half hours. Costumes (that are safe to bike in) are encouraged. Helmets are encouraged as well. People are asked to meet at Palette, located at 493 Broadway, at 11 a.m. and the ride will start at 11:15 a.m.. It will end back at Palette around 12:30 p.m. for an after-party. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at Palette before and after the bike ride. Plus, Pint Sized will be offering $1 off drafts after the ride for any participants 21 and over.
SARATOGA COUNTY — Saratoga County residents who may need a hand this Thanksgiving are encouraged to reach out to LifeWorks Community Action. LifeWorks provides hundreds of Thanksgiving baskets each year to neighbors in need. Each basket contains fresh fall produce, including potatoes, apples, and carrots, as well as the staples every Thanksgiving meal needs such as stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. A gift card is also provided to help buy a turkey or protein of choice. There will be pick-up sites in Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Corinth, and Saratoga. Pick-up times vary. Baskets are available to families who will have two or more
people for dinner. Households with one person are encouraged to call LifeWorks and sign up for a delivered, hot Thanksgiving meal. A full Thanksgiving dinner to-go from LifeWork’s Soup Kitchen is also an option. The Kitchen is housed at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church located at 24 Circular St. in Saratoga. The Thanksgiving meals are generously provided by Longfellows. To sign up, or to help LifeWorks make sure every neighbor can celebrate this Thanksgiving, visit lifeworksaction. org/donate2thanksgiving or call 518-288-3206. Registration is open through Wednesday, Nov. 10.
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Great Job Kids!!!
Taking advantage of big crowds from the annual Showcase of Homes tour, some young entrepreneurs went to work. Ten children who live on Waterview decided to make a lemonade stand, which was upgraded on Sunday to a cider and donut stand. In two days they raised $150.25 all of which was donated to Habitat for Humanity. The kids were ages 3-9 and all worked together to build their business over the two days. Photo provided.
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AIM Services Receives $50K for National Disability Employment Awareness Month SARATOGA SPRINGS — In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, AIM Services, Inc., one of the area’s largest providers of services and support for individuals with disabilities, will receive $50K from the Business for Good Foundation to solidify plans for a “Career Center” to support its Employment Services program. In addition, the two organizations will pair up to create employment opportunities for people with diverse abilities within the BFG Owned network of businesses. This partnership not only offers the necessary financial support to invest in AIM’s hope for a “Career Center,” which will further enhance access to training
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and technology, but it will also provide accessibility to jobs for the candidates within AIM’s Employment Services program by expanding their network of business partners. The funds will be used to purchase laptops and other office
equipment that many of the job candidates may not have access to in their homes. It will also allow the program to invest in other partnerships that could further enhance career skills for those with specialized interests, like coding and graphic design.
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Letters TO THE EDITOR
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
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Let’s remember the real Ron Kim. When he was Commissioner of Public Safety, Ron Kim proposed spending millions to build a 30,000-square foot palace for the police. Plus, he petulantly stomped out of an ongoing City Council meeting after our other city leaders refused to follow him down this needless and expensive hole. I know this is true: I was in the city hall conference room attending this meeting when this happened. We need someone who will actually provide steady leadership and can solve problems. We need Heidi West for Mayor. - Bonnie Sellers, Saratoga Springs As a lifelong Democrat and former chair of the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee, I am dismayed by the tactics being used by Democrats in this year’s city elections. In mailings and lawn signs Democratic candidates are suggesting falsely that democracy in Saratoga will be threatened if Republicans win city council seats. This tactic is offensive and divisive. Nearly half the registered voters in Saratoga Springs are Republicans. They are our neighbors and our friends. Many of the candidates have lived in Saratoga all their lives and have served the city in many capacities including elected office. The Democratic candidates should address the local issues where they may legitimately disagree with the Republicans. A commitment to democracy is not one of those. - Jane Weihe, Saratoga Springs At its fundamental core, politics is local and this election Saratogians have a clear choice to elect a local slate of candidates that are focused on local issues that will move Saratoga Springs forward in a positive direction. The Republican endorsed slate is the most dynamic, diverse and qualified slate of candidates this city has ever seen and includes an unprecedented four incredible women running for city council. We have a small business owner and political independent for Mayor, a certified public accountant for Finance, a Domestic Violence Advocate for Accounts, a no-nonsense name we can trust for Public Safety, a proven, well-regarded Commissioner of Public Works and compassionate and proven taxpayer watchdogs for County Supervisor. The overwhelming issue facing Saratoga Springs is safety and the notion of our city being a safe place to live and raise a family has been called into question as of late. If you value a safe and vibrant Saratoga, back our police and are tired of protesters blocking our streets and harassing patrons at restaurants, the team on Row B are your candidates. When casting your vote this election cycle, whether it be by absentee, early voting or on Election Day on November 2nd, Heidi Owen West for Mayor, JoAnne Kiernan for Finance, Samantha Guerra for Accounts, Tracey LaBelle for Public Safety, Skip Scirocco for Public Works and Matt Veitch and John Safford for County Supervisor (Vote for 2) are the candidates that have Saratogians’ best interests and safety at hand and will get the job done with integrity and civility. - Chris Obstarczyk, Chairman, Saratoga Springs Republican Committee In this year’s election, the current Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Safety is the best choice for Mayor of Saratoga Springs. The other candidates have lots of promises, but Commissioner Dalton has lots of accomplishments. After taking office in 2020, Commissioner Dalton immediately took charge of the City’s successful effort to protect Saratogians from the COVID-19 pandemic. She searched every day for vaccine supplies and then secured appointments for residents to be among the first to receive life-saving vaccinations. Then she led the City’s response to the nationwide wave of demonstrations against racial injustice, calmly assuring that the right to protest was respected and that protesters and the rest of the community were protected from violence. Under her leadership during the worst financial crisis in the City’s history, not even a single police officer or firefighter was laid off, and despite claims to the contrary, Saratoga Springs continues to be one of the safest small cities in the United States. After more than twenty years of discussion, debate, and delay, she became the first Public Safety Commissioner to win City Council funding and approval of the longneeded third emergency services station on the City’s east side, and then implementing the approval by awarding on September 7, 2021, a contract for construction management which will allow for a start of construction by Spring 2022. To continue Robin Dalton’s successful leadership, vote for her as Mayor on November 2nd on ballot line F, the Saratoga Stronger Together line. - Bill Murray
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Election Day 2021 Includes Five Ballot Proposals Five statewide ballot proposals appear on the reverse side of this year’s ballot. For more information about the five proposals, go to: www.elections.ny.gov/2021BallotProposals.html. Proposal One: Amending the Apportionment and Redistricting Process Proposal Two: Right to Clean Air, Clean Water, and Healthful Environment Proposal Three: Eliminating Ten-Day-Advance Voter Registration Requirement Proposal Four: Authorizing No-Excuse Absentee Ballot Voting Proposal Five: Increasing the Jurisdiction of the New York City Civil Court
Polling Places: Saratoga Springs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Polls are open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. There are 100 Polling Sites and 196 total voting districts across Saratoga County. These are the districts and sites in the city of Saratoga Springs: 1 & 2. Embury Apts Cafe, 133 Lawrence St. 3, 4, 8, 9 & 25. City Center, 522 Broadway. 5. St. Clements Parish Center, 231 Lake Ave. 6 & 10. Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 5 Williams St. 7, 11 & 21. Saratoga Springs High School Gym (West Ave. Entrance). 12. Presbyterian N.E. Church, 24 Circular St. 13. Canfield Casino, Congress Park. 14. Rec Center, 15 Vanderbilt Ave. 15. Caroline St. School, 310 Caroline St. 16 & 20. Geyser Road School, 61 Geyser Rd. 17 & 22. Saratoga Spgs Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave. 18. Abundant Life Church, 2325 Rte 50/Hutchins Rd. 19. Division Street School, 220 Division St. 23. Interlaken Community Center, 75 Sarazen St. 24. Case Center, The Center, 2nd fl., Skidmore College. • A note on deadlines for Absentee Ballots: Submit an absentee ballot application in-person by Nov. 1; Return your voted absentee ballot by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 2, and BOE must receive your ballot by Nov. 9; Return your voted absentee ballot in-person by Nov. 2 by close of polls at 9 p.m. For locations of Polling Places in municipalities all across Saratoga County, go to: www.saratogacountyny.gov/wp/wp-content/ uploads/2021/09/GE21-Pollsite-List.pdf
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CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS CONTESTED RACES SARATOGA SPRINGS — All five Saratoga Springs City Council seats, and two Supervisor seats are up for vote for two-year terms. They include one mayor and four commissioners. Current officeholders seeking re-election are marked by an asterisk. The order of Office listed below represents the order listed on Sample Ballot provided by the Saratoga County Board of Elections. That order is as follows: Democratic (Row A), Republican (Row B), Conservative (Row C), Working Families (Row D), Functional Party (Row E), Saratoga Stronger Together (Row F), Resilient Saratoga (Row G), Accountability Party (Row H). MAYOR In addition to being the city’s official representative, the Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. The Mayor appoints the City Attorneys as well as Members of the City Center Authority and the Land Use Boards, among others. Ron Kim: Democratic, Resilient Saratoga Heidi West: Republican, Conservative United Saratoga. Maxwell Rosenbaum: Working Families. Robin Dalton: Saratoga Stronger Together. *Current Commissioner of Public Safety. FINANCE The Commissioner of Finance is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the City of Saratoga Springs. Duties include: first substitute for the Mayor, City Tax Collector, Custodian of City Monies, and Budget Chairperson. Minita Sanghvi: Democratic, Resilient Saratoga. Joanne Kiernan: Republican, Conservative United Saratoga. Sierra Hunt: Working Families. Adam Israel: Saratoga Stronger Together. PUBLIC WORKS The Commissioner of Public Works is responsible for the oversight of street and highway maintenance including snowplowing, leaf pickup and sanding and salting, as well as the maintenance and beautification
of the City’s Buildings and Grounds, and Congress Park and its facilities. Domenique Yermolayev: Democratic, Functional Party. Anthony “Skip” Scirocco: Republican, Conservative United Saratoga. *Current Commissioner of Public Works. Donald Reeder: Working Families. PUBLIC SAFETY The Commissioner of Public Safety is responsible for the overall operation of the Police Department, the Fire Department, Code Administration, Animal Control, and Parking Enforcement. James Montagnino: Democratic, Resilient Saratoga. Tracey LaBelle: Republican, Conservative United Saratoga. David Labate: Working Families. ACCOUNTS The Commissioner of Accounts is the Department Head of the Accounts Department. The Commissioner serves as: City Assessor, City Clerk, Insurance Officer, Purchasing Agent, Records Management Officer, Registrar of Vital Records. Dillon Moran: Democratic, Resilient Saratoga Samantha Guerra: Republican, Conservative United Saratoga, Working Families. Angela Rella: Accountability Party. COUNTY SUPERVISORS (ELECT 2) The city of Saratoga Springs has two elected supervisors who represent the city of Saratoga Springs at the county level. They are part of the 23-member Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. Tara Gaston: Democratic. *Current Supervisor. Shaun Wiggins: Democratic, Resilient Saratoga. Matthew Veitch: Republican, Conservative United Saratoga. *Current Supervisor. John Safford: Republican, Conservative United Saratoga. Gabriel O’Brien: Working Families. Bruce Altimar: Working Families. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.
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Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Ballston Spa Mayor Suddenly Resigns, Cites ‘Unproductive Relationship with the Board’ by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — Nearing the conclusion of a meeting of the Ballston Spa Board of Trustees Oct. 25, village Mayor Larry Woolbright read for the better part of 20 minutes from a prepared statement that announced his resignation as mayor, effective Oct. 29. “To be honest, lately it’s been a constant battle just to be able to do my job,” he said. “I apologize for not fulfilling my entire four-year term, but I find my current situation untenable, and I must step down.” Woolbright was elected in March 2019 and became the
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village’s first new mayor in nearly a quarter-century, succeeding John Romano who had held the office since 1995. “My unproductive relationship with the Board of Trustees is the sole reason for this decision,” Woolbright explained. “The relationship has become more strained and adversarial. The trustees block me at every turn, and their attitude toward community members and village staff is not always consistent with my idea of how the village and friends should operate.” Since taking office, Woolbright said he navigated the village from a $300,000 deficit to a $2.5 million surplus, building
a fund balance which he said should be spent on things like the maintenance and replacement of aging village equipment and its infrastructure. The board, he said, is more focused on “important but not urgent” needs. “How will we pay for these essential needs if we spend our surplus on trees and invasive weeds… I’m sorry, but to fritter it away on niceties when we still lack necessities is the height of irresponsibility.” Following the meeting, village attorney Stephanie Ferradino also announced she will be resigning her position. Village government is headed by the mayor and four trustees, who together form Ballston Spa’s local legislative body. Each member serves a four-year term. Woolbright clarified that his “negative comments” do not apply to Christine Fitzpatrick, whom he called “a model trustee.” Fitzpatrick also serves as village deputy mayor. The four-member trustee board has the power to temporarily fill the mayoral vacancy by majority vote, or to allow the deputy mayor to temporarily fill that vacancy. Should the deputy mayor/trustee ascend to that position, they then would singularly be charged with appointing a member for their vacated trustee seat. Either way, a Special Election would need to take place in 2022. “Even though the next scheduled election is in 2023, there would have to be a Special Election next year for the unexpired portion of the term for the
Larry Woolbright 2019 file photo, after being elected village mayor of Ballston Spa.
mayor who just resigned – even if the board appoints someone to fill the vacancy now or in the near future,” explained Peter Baynes, Executive Director and CEO at the New York State Conference of Mayors, or NYCOM. “It has been an honor to serve as your mayor. I believe I am leaving
the village in better shape than I found it,” Woolbright concluded. The announcement seemed to take the members of the board of trustees by surprise. Following Woolbright’s 20-minute reading of his statement, trustees on the board individually thanked the mayor for his service.
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Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
City Moves to Name Southside Recreation Center for Former Mayor by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — After serving as a temporary emergency center where officials conducted the city’s business, the gleaming floors inside the Saratoga Springs Recreational Center once again reflect the passion of childhood games, and the Vanderbilt Avenue center itself will soon be granted a name. Following up on a city Recreation Commission recommendation made last year, city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan last week brought a resolution to the council table, which was unanimously approved, to name the southside facility the Scott T. Johnson Recreation Center. Johnson, who served three two-year terms as Saratoga Springs mayor from 2007-2013, is largely credited for helping make the long-talked-about recreation facility a reality. “After 16 years of feasibility studies, it’s finally built,” then-Mayor Johnson announced on a July 2010 day when the near-34,000 square foot building opened. It boasted a court capable of four simultaneous full-court basketball games, and separate rooms reserved for meetings as well as games of racquetball and squash. The $6.5 million facility had been more than a decade in the making. It faced legal hurdles, City Council debates, outspoken community protests and a series of legal challenges prior to its public unveiling in the summer of 2010. The entire project had been bonded for $6.5 million by previous administrations and was completed for about $6 million. Shortly after he was elected to office in January 2008, Johnson advocated moving the project from the city’s east side to the south side - a location that would provide city youth with easier walking access to the facility, Johnson said at the time. Madigan read a communication from Johnson that reported he was humbled and honored by the recognition, and thanked members of his former staff, the
Inside the main gym area of the city’s southside recreation facility on Oct. 27, 2021. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT.
recreation department and former city council members for helping get the job done. “You all shared in the achievement of finally making it happen and obviously, it was the right thing to do.” Current Accounts Commissioner John Franck, who also held a seat at the council table during Johnson’s administration, said the location of the center has been beneficial to city businesses in funneling people downtown. “Scott and I are from different parties, but I give him a lot of credit for his vision, for putting it (in a place) where kids can ride their bikes and go to, because the big push was to put it out on Weibel,
next to the ice-skating rink,” Franck said. “Being the third vote (in favor), I took a lot of pounding from my own party on this. I was the only Democrat to vote for this, it was a 3-2 vote and there were a lot of lawsuits,” Franck said. The city turned to the center as an emergency location to site operations in 2018, after City Hall had been rendered inoperable due to a lightning strike and flood damage. “That building was a real life-saver for the city,” said current Mayor Meg Kelly. “It allowed the city to function and was a great emergency center for us as a City Hall.”
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS MALTA Benjamin Titus sold property at 21 Callaghan Blvd to Kenneth Campbell for $680,000. Paul Todd sold property at 37 Miller Rd to John Schneidawin for $430,000.
329 Burgoyne Rd, Saratoga Springs • $425,000
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Thomas Van Schaick sold property at 120 Hollister Way to Eric Conklin for $440,000.
Jo Ann Grande sold property at Wedgewood Way to Fletcher Baltz for $120,000.
Andrew Brennan sold property at 20 Timber Creek Dr to Yuvaraja Tunganati for $560,000.
Daniel Christiano sold property at 749 Co Rt 24 to Anne Ives for $164,000.
Todd Faubel sold property at 58 Church Ave to Eric Bishop for $202,000. Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 2 Timber Creek Dr.to Stephen Cardinal for $477,580. Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 4 Basswood Ct.to Kumar Bandarupalli for $457,003.
Theodore Jordan sold property at 59 Cty Rt 10 to Andrew LeClair for $210,000 Heath Reynolds sold property at 160 Howe Rd to Paul Creeden for $125,000.
GALWAY Michelle O’Reilly sold property at 4791 Sacandaga Rd to Siobhan Buskey for $240,000
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Barbara Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 46 Kelley Farms Rd to Gregory Connors for $410,141.
Heath Reynolds sold property at 160 Howe Rd to Paul Creeden for $125,000.
Dimitri Martynyuk sold property at 32 Chesterwood Ct to BGRS LLC for $301,000
Robert Major sold property at 340 Wilton Rd to Brian Homicvz for $269,000.
Bridget Singh sold property at 48 Meadow Ruse Pl to Matthew Pinto for $322,500. Christopher Tasse sold property at 8 Raspberry Dr to Michael Stagl for $335,000.
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Joseph Lynch sold property at 33 Friar Tuck Way to Michael Sharp for $459,000.
49 State Street LLC sold property at 176 Clinton St to Michael Hogan for $437,500.
Dennis Duarte sold property at 55 Phila St #201 to Joseph Richardson for $770,000.
YWTB Company LLC sold property at 287 Jefferson St to Denise Donlon for $312,500.
Mark Tooker sold property at 9 Furlong St to Brad Bentley for $615,000. Anthony Borelli sold property at 15 Lilac Lane to Andrew Boccio for $951,000. Kathy Carbone sold property at 19 Tiffany Pl to Linda Puma for $415,000.
Patricia Mcevoy sold property at 319 Fitch Rd to Susan DePaula for $500,000.
Kevin Connolly sold property at 116 Clinton St to Brian Conway for $347,000.
Clarence Fosdick sold property at 329 Burgoyne Rd to James Pollaci for $425,000
James Symon sold property at 88 Crescent St to G&S Saratoga 2 LLC for $249,000.
Robert Lakritz sold property at 1348 NY Rt 9P to Dennis Broderick for $1,349,000.
Linda Casse sold property at 132 Fifth Ave to Steven Meglio for $999,999.
Jason Rickson sold property at 34 B/C Spring St to Tyler Hayes for $190,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS Richard Ekert sold property at 39 White St to Ryan Hogan for $325,000 Claudia Guditus sold property at 12 Nelson Ave to Michael Gorham for $450,000
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WILTON Mark German sold property at 22 Wellington Dr to Robert Cordell for $570,000. Deborah Ruemmler sold property at 34 Rolling Hill Dr to Zachray Hartmann for $332,930. Jerry Johnson sold property at 49 Clair Pass to Susan Murphy for $480,000. Brandon Downie sold property at 101 Traver Rd to Connor Krueger for $239,900. Jonathan Roe sold property at 15 Nicklaus Dr to Emmanuel Balogun for $415,000. Bradley Onishi sold property at 3 Briar Lane to William Amiteye for $560,000.
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BUSINESS
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Announces Save Our Locals $20.21 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the official kickoff of its Save Our Locals $20.21 campaign, which
will benefit local businesses and aid in additional economic recovery across the county. “Whether eating out, getting a head start on the holiday
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shopping season, hiring a local contractor, or signing up for a gym membership, we want our local residents and out-of-town visitors to support local and participate in Save Our Locals $20.21,” said Todd Shimkus, President, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “We all benefit when we support our local businesses and the local economy.” Initially begun during the height of COVID-19 in 2020, Save Our Locals came out of a need to counteract COVID-19 restrictions that severely impacted the county’s economy. In collaboration with local partners, Save Our Locals aims to boost sales at
local businesses throughout the remainder of the year, while also promoting the services and goods they offer to residents and out-oftown visitors. Following the lead of prior Save Our Locals campaigns, the premise of the Save Our Locals $20.21 campaign remains the same. The Chamber invites everyone to spend at least $20.21 at any locallyowned Saratoga County business between Friday, Oct. 15 and Friday, Dec. 31. In return, each person can be entered in for a chance to win one of more than 50 $100 gift cards to a variety of businesses throughout Saratoga County simply by
emailing a photo of their receipt to the Chamber at saveourlocals@ saratoga.org. “While vaccination rates continue to trend upwards across Saratoga County, we can’t forget the impact residents and visitors can make in supporting our local businesses and ensuring they can keep their doors open for many years to come,” said Shimkus. “Thank you in advance to each participant who shops local and supports Saratoga County!” To learn more about how to participate and enter for a chance to win, visit www.saratoga.org/ save-our-locals-20-21 or email saveourlocals@saratoga.org.
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Death Wish Coffee Company to Participate in Toys for Toga for the Sixth Year in a Row SARATOGA SPRINGS — Death Wish Coffee Company, creators of the World’s Strongest Coffee, will be accepting donations of new and unwrapped toys at their Saratoga Springs headquarters during normal store hours, starting Nov. 1 and running through Dec. 3. The first 1,000 people who donate toys at Death Wish Coffee will receive a free pound of coffee. Additionally, those who stop by to donate toys will also be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Death Wish Coffee prize basket valued at $500. To ensure children in the community have the best holiday season possible, Death Wish Coffee is partnering with local organizations around Saratoga County. The company collected more than 980 toys last year and hopes to receive more than 1,500 donations this year. This is the sixth year in a row that Death Wish Coffee has participated in Toys for Toga. “Since 2015, in partnership with Toys for Toga, Death Wish Coffee has collected over 6,000 toys for the children of Saratoga County,” said John Swedish, Director of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships. “With the support of the community, our goal in 2021 is to collect over 1,500 toys.”
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The 9th annual Toys for Toga drive includes DeCresente Distributing Company, Druthers Brewing Company, and more. All the money raised and toys donated are divided equally among Franklin Community Center, CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, and Mechanicville Area Community Services. Anyone interested in donating new, unwrapped toys can drop them off at Death Wish Company’s HQ + retail shop. “We’re so excited to welcome people into the retail shop and see how many toys we can collect this
year to support our community,” said Angie Bailey, Retail Manager. “Those who stop in will have the chance to score a free bag of coffee, sample our latest blends, and help support a cause we care deeply about.” Death Wish Coffee HQ is located at 260 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Store hours are Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. to 5 p.m. For those who want to support Toys for Toga but may not live locally, donations can be made via GoFundMe at gofund. me/63104287.
Arrow Reports $13 Million in Q3 Net Income, Surpasses $4 Billion in Total Assets GLENS FALLS — Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) announced operating results for the three- and-ninemonth periods ended in Sept. 30, 2021. Net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $13.0 million, compared to $11.0 million in the third quarter of 2020. Net interest income increased to $28.6 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared to $24.9 million for the comparable quarter 2020. For the nine months ended in Sept. 30, 2021, net interest and net income were $83.2 million and $39.5 million, respectively, as compared to $72.7 million and $28.3 million for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2020. Annualized key profitability ratios remained strong, as measured by a return on average equity (ROE) of 14.34% and a return on average assets (ROA) OF 1.32% for the third quarter, compared to 13.55% and 1.23%, respectively, for the prior-year quarter. “Arrow delivered another quarter of solid earnings, strong profitability ratios, and asset growth to a new record of more than $4 billon,” said Arrow President and CEO Thomas J. Murphy. “I commend our team members for their dedication to continuous improvement and exceptional service for our customers during these challenging times. I am thankful for and humbled by their unwavering commitment to achieve our mission.”
In the third quarter, Arrow advanced its focus on technology and digital experience with the launch of a new mortgage application platform and upgrades to the Business Online Banking platform. Additionally, branch network enhancement plans continued. Glens Falls National Bank announced the consolidation of two branches in Fort Edward located less than a mile apart before year-end, with the remaining full-service branch undergoing improvements; Saratoga National Bank likewise renovated a new full-service location in Wilton, which will open in the fourth quarter and replace its smaller Jones and Ballard road branches.
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Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
The Wesley Community Announces Alaant Workforce Solutions Announces Key Hires New Director of Nursing SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community has announced that Jenna Lord has been appointed Director of Nursing at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs. In her role, Lord is responsible for leading and supervising the nursing staff and overseeing the care provided to residents at the Wesley Health Care Center. She has extensive health care experience and previously served as Assistant Director of Nursing at
Wesley Health Care Center. Lord will work closely with Wesley administrators to develop policies and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient workplace while also bringing forth new clinical opportunities. Lord has been an active member of the Wesley Health Care Center team since 2008, where she previously worked as both a licensed practical nurse and as a resident nurse unit coordinator. Visit thewesleycommunity.org.
Jenna Lord. Photo provided.
Michelle Conn. Photo provided.
Lauren Valentine. Photo provided.
ALBANY — Alaant Workforce Solutions, the Capital Region’s leading professional workforce services firm, is strengthening its commitment to helping organizations recruit and hire top talent amid a historically challenging job market with the addition of two senior professionals to its staff. The hiring of Michelle Conn and Lauren Valentine reinforces Alaant’s ability to serve a fastgrowing client base, an expansion that has been rapidly accelerated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace. Joining Alaant as Senior Talent Acquisition Managers, Conn and Valentine bring more than 30 years of combined experience in assisting organizations of all sizes, and across multiple industries, in building high-performing teams. With demonstrated expertise and a proven track record of success, they will be significant assets to Alaant’s expanding clientele as the firm sees 30% growth in job placements, and a 50% increase in direct hire
revenue, over last year. Conn is rejoining Alaant following a stint at one of the nation’s leading biotechnology companies. Her recruiting experience of more than 20 years spans financial services, marketing and advertising, high-growth startups, and biopharmaceuticals. She excels in sourcing to fill mid- to executivelevel positions, particularly in marketing, creative, finance, human resources, regulatory/compliance, and supply chain. She has also completed the SHRM Veterans at Work Certification, gaining unique insight into the value skilled veterans bring to the civilian workplace. Valentine has spent the past decade as a sales consultant and manager, working closely with business owners and leaders to help them develop and grow highachieving sales teams. Her experience includes providing critical support during the hiring process to identify and qualify “right fit” candidates, an experience she will build on in her role with Alaant.
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Puzzles Across 1 Hesitant sounds 4 Grand __ Auto: video game 9 A and B, for blood 14 Long of “Third Watch” 15 Gung-ho 16 Finnish bills 17 Method 18 Entirety of a manufacturer’s goods 20 Sent out 22 Inspiring Greek group of nine sisters 23 U.S. Forest Service mascot since 1944 26 __ and found 29 Peace of mind 30 Hightailed it 31 Namesake of a new wing, often 32 Dolphin communication method 35 Oregon city south of Salem 36 4, in 2 + 2 = 4 39 Indoor tanning aid 41 Reuben bread 42 Put-down 44 Inception 46 Lighter brand 47 Degree for a CFO 48 [Purchase at your own risk] 52 Floride, par exemple 53 Out-of-office investigator 56 Late-night host O’Brien 58 Whip (up), as grub 59 Tumbling seed, and a hint to each row of circled letters 63 AAA service 64 Author Asimov 65 Lawful 66 Night before 67 Rock or pop 68 Traditional piano key wood 69 Like half a deck of cards Down 1 Not prudent 2 Swamp gas 3 Final approvals 4 Conical home 5 “Jude the Obscure” author Thomas 6 Big head on the set 7 Nourished
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See puzzle solution on page 38 8 Writer Capote 9 Lunar New Years 10 Holiday fireplace blazer 11 “Orange Is the New Black” extra 12 Geological period 13 Toronto-to-D.C. dir. 19 Mangy dog 21 Hawaiian strings 24 __ flakes: cereal 25 Body part thoughtfully tugged on 27 PlayStation maker 28 Sloth’s hangout 31 Fool 33 Norsk Folkemuseum city 34 Macadamia __ 35 Pair of madmen? 36 Evaluate, with “up”
37 Army outfit 38 Female ‘80s arcade sensation 40 Like neat freaks 43 As good as expected 45 Graffiti signatures 47 Mix at a party 49 Irish pooch 50 Smitten 51 Slow-boiled, as prunes 53 Convection oven need 54 Water escape route 55 Unc’s spouse 57 “Good one!” 59 “The __ is up!” 60 Employ 61 Tot’s mealtime protector 62 Prefix with friendly
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: Verbiage, Verbosity Verbiage is excessive wordiness, usually written. The contract was padded with too much legal verbiage. Verbosity is excessive and boring wordiness, usually spoken. The guest speaker’s verbosity almost put the audience to sleep. 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
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EDUCATION
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
SSCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION WORKSHOP (OCT. 26) SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs City School District held a Board of Education workshop on Oct. 26 to discuss the ongoing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) efforts in the district. District-Wide DEI Committee The District-Wide DEI Committee meets once a month for one hour. All meetings are open for the public to watch via WebEx. The Committee is divided into subcommittees to focus on the following: curriculum and instruction, culture and climate, communications, hiring and retention practices, policy, and a steering committee.
There are four open community spots on the committee. If you are interested in applying for a spot, please visit the District’s website at www.saratogaschools.org to fill out the SSCSD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Interest Form by Friday, Oct. 29. Examples of SSCSD Past and Present DEI Work The Board of Education was presented with examples of past and present work done by the committee aligning with the DEI framework. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: the school website and school messenger has a language translation feature for multiple languages; PSAT costs
are offset by the district for all students, with 800 sophomores and juniors taking advantage of that this past year; AP classes are open enrollment, meaning no prerequisites; the district has Best Buddies and Unified Sports programs; the teacherrun Community SnackPack Program provides meals to students and their families in need over the weekend; review of hiring and retention practices; and curriculum renewal with an equity lens, meaning textbooks and materials are reflective of the student population. Demographics Leading into BEDS Day demographics, in which enrolled students and staff self-identified themselves into cohorts, from 2012 to 2021 there was a significant increase in multiracial students. There was also a 2% increase in economically disadvantaged students. From 2018 to 2021, there was increase in graduation rate of all students, regardless of self-identified cohort, from 91.1% to 93.8%. There was also an increase from
57% to 64.9% of students who graduated with an Advanced Regents Diploma. Looking at the demographics, the committee should be able to determine trends and track what programs, intervention, support, and other DEI efforts are successful. Generation Ready Partnership The SSCSD had partnered with Anna Muñoz from Generation Ready to guide their work and align them with the NYSED (or NYS Board of Regents) DEI and CR-S Framework that came out in the spring. It is recommended that schools in our state adopt the NYSED framework, but it is not required. Some elements the district has taken from the NYS Board of Regents framework is: governance, the 1st step, to establish a DEI Committee; teaching and learning; family and community engagement; workforce diversity; diverse schools and learning opportunities; and student supports, discipline, and wellness. To view the complete framework, visit www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/421brd1.pdf.
In the workshop, Muñoz led the board members through an activity about the power of labels and how perspective influences how we interpret and respond to situations, and the implications that has as an educator. What’s Next? During the 2021-2022 school year, the DEI Committee will continue to work on aligning the district with NYSED/NYS Board of Regents DEI and CR-S Framework. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michael Patton said they are willing to have an open forum with community members to address their concerns about the DEI policies, but that it will most likely be scheduled for the spring of 2022. It was also brought up that several 2nd grade teachers have concerns with two unnamed books in the current curriculum. Administrators are aware and working to address the concerns. If a teacher has any DEI concerns regarding their curriculum or teaching materials, they should address it with their respective principal.
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Pack 4016 Lions Box Car Derby CanCode Communities, Microsoft Team Up to Introduce Students to Tech Careers
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cub Scout Pack 4016’s Kindergarten Lions Den held their “Box Car Derby” on Sunday, Oct. 24 at High Rock Park. The boys designed their own cars and feetpowered them around the parentdeveloped grass oval track. During the race there were pit stops for tire air, fuel, windshield washing,
driver refreshments, and a game of Red Light, Green Light. An unexpected visitor was Saratoga Springs Mounted Patrol’s King Tut. From exploring nature yearround to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby to summer outdoor activities, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-round fun with friends
while learning a wide range of skills. For more information about Pack 4016, contact Unit Commissioner John Koch (saratogascouter@kochny.com, 518-644-4438) or visit beascout. org to see all of the local units. Youth can join Scouts at any time of the year. Adventure Awaits – start your Scouting journey!
ALBANY — Middle and high school students will receive a firsthand look at exciting careers in the technology sector when volunteers from CanCode Communities and Microsoft visit eight classrooms across the Capital Region during October. Held in conjunction with the Microsoft Employee Giving Program, the first-ever event will pair Microsoft volunteers with members of CanCode Communities. Microsoft volunteers will discuss their personal career journeys, sharing how they became interested in the tech field and the steps they’ve taken along the way. They will also highlight desirable tech careers to help open students’ minds to the possibilities of working in the high-tech sector. Meanwhile, members of CanCode Communities will discuss the organization’s innovative approach to training non-traditional talent – from coding and software courses to hands-on K-12 programs and community digital literacy workshops – to pursue growing opportunities in the technology field. “We’re thrilled to work closely with Microsoft to help students discover the exciting world of technology careers,” said CanCode Communities Founder and CEO Annmarie Lanesey. “We hope to inspire students to envision their own bright futures, and ensure they know that if they have the interest and passion, great opportunities
await them in the tech field.” CanCode Communities and Microsoft initially began working together over the summer through the launch of Microsoft’s Accelerate: New York program, which provides a pathway from skilling to employment for community members in the tri-state area to bridge the digital skills divide and route people to diverse and equitable hiring and reemployment opportunities. Each year Microsoft dedicates the Month of October to helping charities through its annual Giving Campaign. Microsoft matches times that its employees volunteer in the community, donating an annually designated amount per hour to the eligible organizations they serve. Through this effort, they are helping nonprofit organizations – in this case, CanCode Communities – to educate students about essential technology and skills. For more information, visit www.cancode.org.
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Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Eat, Drink, & Be Scary:
Halloween at the Farmers’ Market
Gomez Veggie Ville, photo by Pattie Garret
by Madison Jackson for Saratoga TODAY
W HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.
ith Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning your spooky snack spreads. Candy and desserts are the stars of this holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables in a fun way too. The farmers’ market is the perfect place to get your shopping done to incorporate fresh, local produce into your Halloween celebrations this year. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just a small gathering, here are a couple of festive recipes that are sure to impress.
Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers Photo by Madison Jackson
Jack-O ’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Cut off the tops of 3 orange bell peppers and set them aside. Remove and discard the cores and seeds. Carve a Jack O’ Lantern face into each pepper using a sharp knife. Drizzle the inside of each pepper with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set the peppers in a baking dish along with the pepper tops. In a large skillet, stir together 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice, one diced bell pepper, one diced onion, 2 medium to large diced tomatoes, 2 ½ cups vegetable broth, and 2 tbsp of taco seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer—cover and cook for 20 minutes on low. Once cooked, add in one can of black beans and one cup of corn. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Fill peppers with rice mixture and top with shredded cheese. Cover the peppers in the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 10 more minutes until peppers are tender. Place the tops on the peppers and enjoy your Jack-O’-Lantern stuffed peppers! Adapted from the recipe by Ayla Rianne.
Chocolate Covered Mummy & Ghost Apples
Chocolate Covered Mummy & Ghost Apples. Photo by Madison Jackson
Wash your apples of choice and pat dry. Slice thinly into ¼” slices and remove any seeds/ stem. Insert popsicle sticks. Add chopped dark or milk chocolate and 1 tbsp of coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each time. In another bowl melt white chocolate.
To make ghost apples, dip your apple slices into the white chocolate and place on a parchment paper-lined tray. Then use the dark chocolate to make your ghost’s face. To make a mummy, dip your apple slices into the dark chocolate, then use a spoon to drizzle the white chocolate and add eyes. You can also add a variety of other toppings as desired like melted peanut butter, nuts, chopped candy, caramel and more! Adapted from recipe by Pastry & Beyond. However you choose to spend this Halloween, we hope you can enjoy some sweet treats such as these. You can stop by the market this Saturday, October 30, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at High Rock Park to pick up some supplies. This week marks the end of our outdoor summer season so we will be celebrating with some extra fall fun on Saturday. These markets will include children’s activities, a “guess the weight” pumpkin contest, giveaways, live music, trick-or-treating, and more!
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 through the end of October. The market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court starting November 6. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
HALLOWEEN MEMORIES Hello my Foodie Friends !
It’s that time of year for me to share my annual Halloween memories. Halloween is only a few shorts days away and for the little chefs out there, the excitement is building. In looking back on my childhood on a certain Halloween night, the four Reardon children, John 8, Danny by John Reardon 7, Billy 6 and Patty 5 would be almost too excited to eat our dinner before we went trick or treating. My mother knew she had to prepare for Saratoga TODAY something we would all like and it was always her homemade pastina chicken broth soup that we could not resist. We would get our little bodies fueled up and were ready to take on the neighborhood. Also in my childhood, it was a big thing to have homemade costumes and our moms worked overtime to have the cutest kids. Store-bought costumes were a sign of no imagination. On Halloween evening, the four of us would set off with orders to stay together or else. I was told that since I was the oldest it was my job
n e k c i h C Pastina p u o S h t o r B
to keep a count on my brothers and sisters or I would lose my candy. My sister Patty was always the first to run out of gas followed by my brother Billy. So, we would have to get them back home and Dan and I would start out again. My brother Dan could outlast us all, but my problem was that he always had to stop and admire someone’s car or truck. The Dads of these houses were always impressed that a sevenyear-old knew more about his car than they did. We did manage to fill our pillow cases with lots of candy and then with tired feet head home. The next two weeks were spent dipping into our stash of candy.
INGREDIENTS
As I think of those childhood Halloween nights, I can still taste and smell the soup my mother made. Chicken broth is a staple in most Italian households. You can rest assured that there will be a few quarts in the freezer at all times. You need a really good homemade broth to make pastina, vegetable soups, risottos, sauces, and chicken dishes.
CHICKEN BROTH:
• 2 stalks of celery
SOUP:
• 1 Whole Chicken 3 ½ pounds with neck and giblets
• 1 small handful of fresh parsley sprigs plus 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Using 6 cups chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup pastina
• 2 large carrots cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium parsnips cut into 1-inch slices
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 3 1/2 quarts cold water • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 - 2-inch piece of Parmesan cheese rind • 2 cups diced cooked chicken, preferably breast meat • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Sea salt to taste.
INSTRUCTIONS Start with homemade Chicken broth made with a Soup Sock: 1. In a soup sock or cheese cloth, place the chicken, neck, giblets, onion, garlic, carrots, parsnips, celery, parsley sprigs, and thyme. Close the open end of the sock by either tying a knot with the mesh ends or using butcher’s twine. 2. Place the tied cheese cloth or soup sock in a large stock pot. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim the liquid. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Reduce the heat to moderately low, set on the cover askew, and simmer gently so the liquid is just bubbling, for 50 minutes. 3. Use tongs to turn the tied cheese cloth around in the pot so the knotted end is facing up. Using a pot holder or kitchen towel to grab the end, carefully lift the bag from the stock and place it in a large bowl. Transfer the bag to a carving board with grooves to capture the juices. As juices collect in the grooves, lift up the board and pour the juices back into the cooking pot. 4. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut a long slit in the sock. Cut or pull the chicken from the bones and cut the meat into bite-size pieces, discarding the skin and bones. Transfer to a container. Cut the carrots and parsnips into pieces and add to the chicken. Cover and refrigerate. Pastina Chicken Broth Soup Instructions: In a large stockpot, bring the homemade chicken broth and Parmesan rind to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Add the tiny pastina noodles and cook until the pasta is tender for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken if used, and heat through about 3 minutes. Remove the Parmesan rind and discard. Stir in 1/2 of the cheese. Season with sea salt to taste. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese, if desired. Serve with warm, crusty Italian bread for sopping up any extra broth.
Fill up your trick or treaters with something that will keep them warm during the chilly Halloween evening this year. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place to assist with your heartwarming treats. We carry the supplies you will need to make your chilly night soups. Remember my Foodie Friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”
Take Care, John & Paula
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Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. Adirondack Friends Meeting 27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga 118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Rev’d Charles Wallace | Mid-day Prayer: Monday-Friday 12p.m. | Services: Wednesday 12 p.m., Saturday 5p.m. Sunday 8a.m. & 10 a.m. Burnt Hills Baptist Church 193 Kingsley Rd., Burnt Hills 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Christian Restoration Ministries Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-796-4323 Pastor Pat Roach | Services: Saturday 7 p.m. Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.
Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.)
Christian Science Church 107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Grace Church 34 Third Street, Waterford 518-237-7370 | gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.
Church of Christ at Halfmoon 250 Pruyn Hill Rd., Mechanicville 518-670-3005 cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave. Saratoga Springs 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-6524 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 11 a.m. Eastern Orthodox - Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne St., Schuylerville 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs calvarycd.com | Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Road, Charlton 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa 202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. July - August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)
Christ Community Reformed Church 1010 Rte. 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7654 ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church* 15 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-103 Services: Sunday 8, 10 a.m., 5 p.m.
Full Gospel Tabernacle 207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.
Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | gracefellowship.com Pastor Isaac Denton Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center 518-893-7429 | Pastor, Frank Galerie Services: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville 518-664-4442 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-7442 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park 518-877-7332 | Services: Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta 518-899-5992 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta 518-581-0210 | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove 518-581-2973 | Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-306-7133 nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park 518-899-1200 | northwaychurch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville 518-695-3260 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | 518-885-4211 oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake 518-399-5713 | Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs 518-587-0711 | Pastor David Worcester Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 8:45 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:1510:15 a.m. (Sept.-June); REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist* 466 Route 32, Schylerville 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com Pastor John Iseman | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Malta Commons, Ste. 3 riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2375 | Services: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-6122 | stclementschurch.com Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 , 9, and 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) continued on next page...
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St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Luke’s on the Hill 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule, please visit our website. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-7411| stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 8:30, 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8, 9 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Thomas Anglican Church 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20, 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 8:30 and 10 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Worship: 11 a.m.; Sabbath School 10 a.m. Schuylerville United Methodist Church 51 Church St, Schuylerville | 518-695-3101 sumethodist.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Shenendehowa United Methodist 971 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-7964 Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m. Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 518-584-3122 soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Rd., Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1640 | Praise & Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com Rev. Jeff Stratton | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on website Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9, 11 a.m. Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Rev. Thomas Gregg | Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs | 518-421-2155 Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.
GREENFIELD CENTER — David Goodrich, 80, passed away at home on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 29 at Burke Funeral Home followed by funeral home service. Online remembrances may be made at Burke & Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com
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23 Tyler Alexander Lee GANSEVOORT — Tyler Alexander Lee, age 26, passed away on Monday, October 18. Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, please visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
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Guy Charles Murphy GANSEVOORT — Guy Charles Murphy, 82, passed, October 22, 2021 at home in the arms of his loving wife Beve (Beverly). Calling hours were 10/28/2021 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. 10/29 in St. Therese Chapel, Gansevoort. Burial following in Burke & Bussing St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Funeral Homes www.burkefuneralhome.com
Mary A. Murray SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary A. Murray, 98, passed 10/24/2021. Mary was blessed with wonderful family and friends that remained close to her for her entire life in Saratoga. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga. Calling hours were 10/28/21 at Burke FH followed by burial at St. cemetery. Burke &Peter’s Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rabbi Monte Robert Sugarman passed at home 10/23/21. Shiva conducted at 8 p.m. on 10/27, 7 p.m. on 10/28, 7 p.m. on 10/30, and 7 p.m. on 10/31 at Temple Sinai, Saratoga Springs. Memorial donations to the Jewish National Fund, Community Hospice of Burke & Bussing Saratoga or Temple Sinai. www. Funeral Homes burkefuneralhome.com
GREENFIELD CENTER — Dr. Timothy Kurt VanDyck died October 13. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m., November 26, 2021 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. A mass service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield. Condolences, please visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
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Upcoming events Dining with Diabetes A program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Public Library via Zoom, Mondays, November 8, 15 & 22 at 11 am. No fee. Register online with this link: Dining with Diabetes Registration. Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. For program details contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County- 518-885-8995, or email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.
“Blue Ribbon Fair” Luncheon Tuesday, November 9, Noon to 2:00, cost $20.00 cash inclusive. The luncheon will be held at Circa’21 at McGregor Links Country Club, located at 359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton. Craft Fair, Bake Sale, Silent Auction & Gently Used Items. Proceeds go to StoneCroft for Missions (donations to fair requested, please bring along by 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Sharon Palmer from Mohawk, NY “A musician who found the right keys.” Reservations necessary by November 4. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518583-4043. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.
Annual Church Garage Sale Indoors - rain, snow, or shine. Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No early birds admitted.
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Masks required. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more. (No clothing or computers.) Bring a box to fill! Come early for the best selection; come back again after 1 p.m. for the half-price sale.
Havurah Vatik November Zoom Event - Meet the Maker: Meryl Davis of Blackbird Design Studio on Tuesday, November 16 from 11 a.m. – Noon. Meryl Davis, artist and jewelry designer, discusses her “late bloomer” career and the evolution of her craftmanship and artistry. She will tell how she found her voice and developed her creativity to create original designs in stained glass, mosaics, and jewelry. She will take you through her processes as she brings raw materials to vibrant life. Meryl is a New York native, born in Brooklyn. She has lived in the Saratoga area for 13 years. To join the Zoom meeting:
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Steamed Brown Bread & Bake Sale Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale on November 20. Brown bread is an old-fashioned delicious, rich, and hearty treat made with molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans over a water bath. Freezes well, keeps great in the fridge. Place your order by calling 518-885-4794 by Monday, November 15, leave name, phone number and number of loaves ($6.50 each). Pick up: Friday, November 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday November 20, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bake sale Saturday. For questions: 518-885-4794.
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
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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This Week’s Events: OCT. 29 - NOV. 4 family friendly FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 Congress Park Walking Tours 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
Baskets for Ben Queensbury VFW Post #6196 132 Luzerne Rd., Queensbury | 4 p.m. Celebrating a Decade of Service. Helping local children in need. Live auction begins at 6:30 p.m. 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.
Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry Knights of Columbus #246 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 - 7:30 p.m. Fried or Baked Haddock ($14) or Fried Clam Strips ($12) with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; New England Clam Chowder by the Pint ($7) or the Quart ($13); and Macaroni and Cheese ($5). To place an order, call 518-5848547 noon - 3 p.m. Pickup at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter. You may come into the building to pick up your meal or you can have it brought out to your vehicle upon arrival, just call from the parking lot. Open to the public.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 The Revolutionary War in the Adirondacks Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 1 – 3 p.m. | Meet local historian Marie Danielle Annette Williams, author of “The Revolutionary War in the Adirondacks: Raids in the Wilderness” (The History Press, 2020). The book is aimed at the general public and describes the British and Loyalist raids that took place around Upstate and
Western New York after British General Burgoyne’s 1777 campaign and the actions taken by Patriots to end the raids. Books will be available for signing and purchasing at Brookside Museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Turkey Dinner Take Out Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort | 4 – 6 p.m. Take-out only. 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. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cut-off date for orders is October 29. On Oct. 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.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween Morning Breakfast Round Lake Fire House, 13 Curry Rd., Round Lake 8 – 11:30 a.m. | There will be all-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, sausage, and pancakes, plus juice and coffee. Prices are $7 for adults, $3 for children 6-12 and free for those under 6. Tickets will be available at the door. Costumes are welcome, but not required.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Saratoga Area Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant 500 Union Ave. (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs | 12 p.m. For membership and luncheon information, please call 518-587-5356.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Election Day Chili Meal The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta Ridge 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Eat in and take out. The menu will feature chili, roll, salad and cookie for dessert. Eat-in (you will be served) or take out. Donation is $8. Call 518-581-0210 for directions or large take-out orders.
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. November 2 class is Ballet Icons with Abbie Guisbond. Registration is now open at www.dancealliance.org/ dancing-through-time-registration.
Election Day Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Middle Grove United Methodist Church 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 4 - 7 p.m. or until sold out. Take out only. Dinner includes homemade chicken & biscuit, homemade cranberry relish, peas, homemade apple crisp. Tickets: $12 for adults, $6.00 for children ages 5-10 yrs, free for children ages 5 and younger.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Roast Beef Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pick up only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 / $25, cash only.
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
Poetry Event Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. A poetry reading by Jessica Cuello. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Ch. 60 Korean War Vet. Association Meeting VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Annual dues are $10 for all veterans and $5 for all others. For further information or an application to join, please contact. Com. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.
Irish Heritage Presentation #3, History of the Fighting 69th Saratoga -Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. Speaker: 1LT Dan Graham, Maintenance Control Officer HHC, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment. All are welcome. For more information, contact 518-669-3457. Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Commodore John Barry Div.#1 Grant from Irish Legislators Society.
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A Guide to October Mischief FESTIVALS, CORN MAZES, SPOOKY TOURS AND MORE
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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
An enchanting Halloween experience at Ellms Family Farm, located at 448 Charlton Rd., Ballston Spa that features a pumpkin wonderland with thousands of handcarved 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 & beverages. Open until October 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 your way 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. aunting is from Dusk until 10pm (last ticket sold 9:15pm, no exceptions). For more info visit us on Facebook or on our website 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
The Capital Region’s most terrifying haunted houses and mazes. At Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm, you will find 5 haunted attractions at one location, all full of the scariest monsters and creepiest creatures you can dream up. Each attraction is scarier than the one before, and they’re sure to leave everyone who enters trembling with fear. 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 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. 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 post-apocalyptic 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 518884-9122 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 through Nov 6. $22 admission, $10 children www.hauntedsaratoga.com.
HOWE SCARY - HAUNTED CAVE TOUR This award-winning family-fun haunt is definitely oneof-a-kind. 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.
2ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVITIES
The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association Fall Festivities in downtown Saratoga, 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. 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-or-treating, 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 and see what your youth can get involved in.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS —The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s Fall Festivities will continue this weekend: Saturday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 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. Bring the kids for Paint Your Own Pumpkins at Scallions,
44 Lake Av., on Saturday, Oct. 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. 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. 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 both 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. 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. 30 and 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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Special Musical Revue To Perform at Saratoga Springs City Music Hall
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Downtown Glens Falls' Boo2You Halloween Festival Saturday GLENS FALLS — The Glens Falls Collaborative annual Boo2You Halloween festival takes place 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Children and their grownups are encouraged to attend in costume to trick or treat and enjoy the festivities. This year the event will be in City Park, rather than throughout Downtown as in years past. There will be 20 candy and non-candy treat stations for
The cast of Home Made Theater’s production of All Together Now. Photo: Eric Rudy
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A fundraising event celebrating the return of live theater, entitled “All Together Now: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theater,” will be performed by a 12-member Home Made Theater cast at Saratoga Springs City Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13. Under the auspices of the award-winning company’s Youth Musical Theater Conservatory, a cast of two boys and ten girls, ages 12-19-years-old, will perform some of the Great White Way’s
most beloved musical songs and production numbers. Music Theater International (MTI), the theatrical licensing agency headquartered in New York City, is waiving royalty and licensing rights to many of the iconic musical shows it represents in order for the show to be produced. Rightsholders and authors who have agreed to donate their fees so the special revue can be staged include Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast), Bobby and Kristin
Anderson-Lopez (Frozen) and the legendary Stephen Sondheim (West Side Story). All Together Now will be performed Nov. 12-13 at Saratoga City Music Hall, located on the third floor of City Hall at 474 Broadway. Single tickets, plus information and subscriptions to Home Made Theater’s entire 2021-22 season are available on the company’s website, www. HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling 518-587-4427 during regular business hours.
trick-or-treating. The highlight of the event is the spooky dance performances by local dance studios. Greater Glens Falls Transit is offering free trolley and bus rides along their regular routes to any child wearing a costume, between 1:30 and 4:30 the day of the event. For more information, call 518-792-1085 or visit the website gftransit.org/schedule for route map and schedule.
Deadline Nov. 1 for Entries to Photography Show at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON — For photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature or of people enjoying nature, entries for a photography show that will be highlighting the beauty and the mission of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park are being sought. The entry deadline is Nov. 1, and up to four entries will be accepted per person. There will be prizes awarded for the following categories; Best in Show, Best Nature in Winter, Best featuring Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Best Nature in Autumn, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner blue
butterfly, and Best under-13. Entries should be submitted via email to info@wiltonpreserve. org with the following information: attached photograph files saved as jpeg, name, address, phone number, email, title of each submission, age if under 13. All work should be original and have been taken at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. This year the selected photographs will be displayed virtually, through a virtual Photography Gallery. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Comic Con Coming to Saratoga Springs City Center Nov. 20-21
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Enter The Haggis Perform At The Egg This Weekend
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City Center will host Saratoga Comic Con on Nov. 20-21. Show floor will include vendor and artist dealers from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, Magic: The Gathering TableTop Gaming, cosplay contest, panels, tattooing, live podcasts, bouncey house, and other pop culture fun. Celebrities on hand include actors Jeff Anderson, Brian O’Halloran and Scott Schiaffo; voice actors Erica Schroeder and Samantha Newark, as well as a variety of cosplay groups and guest stars.
The events take place 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21. VIP's get early access at 9:30 a.m., and an after-party takes place Saturday evening. Online Speed Pass Tickets: Kids 7-15 $15 (either day); Adults 18+ Saturday $25 and Sunday $20, Weekend $40. VIP's $80 and $100. Family/Friend Ticket discount packs, Military/Student/Senior discount tickets can only be purchased online as well (prices vary). Tickets will also be available at the door. All children 6 and under are free. For more information on Saratoga Comic Con, visit: saratogacomiccon.com or e-mail at chaseconexpo@hotmail.com.
Enter The Haggis, live at The Egg on Saturday. Photo provided.
ALBANY — Enter the Haggis returns to The Egg for a performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 in support of their latest recording “The Archer’s Parade.” Tickets are $29.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by
telephone at 518-473-1845 or on line at www.theegg.org. The Egg has also announced The Midnight Ramble Band - a group that accompanied legendary drummer Levon Helm for many years - will be performing on a bill with Hot Tuna at the
venue Dec. 1, replacing the David Grisman Trio who was originally scheduled to appear. Tickets on sale online at www.theegg.org or by telephone at 518-473-1845, or in person at The Egg Box Office Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Nov. 1-7: Saratoga County’s Original Restaurant Week SARATOGA SPRINGS — Discover Saratoga’s Annual Restaurant Week offers dishes at prix fixe prices plus tax & tip from some favorite Saratoga County restaurants. The 16th Anniversary of Saratoga County’s Original Restaurant Week takes place Nov. 1-7 and offers Lunch Specials at $15 plus tax & tip, and ThreeCourse Dinner at $25 or $35 plus tax and tip. Participating Restaurants Discover Saratoga’s Annual Restaurant Week $15 Lunch: Brasserie Benelux, KaffeeHouse, PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, The Mill on Round Lake, Simply Food by Maura, Sweet Mimi’s Cafe & Bakery, Thirsty Owl Bistro. Discover Saratoga’s Annual Restaurant Week $25 Dinner: Boca Bistro, Chianti Ristorante, Dizzy Chicken, Forno Bistro, Hattie’s Restaurant, Nove Italian Restaurant, PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, Taverna Novo, The Mill on Round Lake, Walt & Whitman Brewing Company. Discover Saratoga’s Annual Restaurant Week $35 Dinner: 13 North Restaurant, 30 Park, Bookmakers Restaurant &
Lounge, Brasserie Benelux, Chez Pierre, Diamond Club Restaurant, Morrissey’s at the Adelphi Hotel, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar, Panza’s Restaurant, Prime at Saratoga National, Scallions Restaurant, Sperry’s Restaurant, Tatu Tacos & Tequila, The Brook
Tavern, The Merc, The Night Owl, The Wine Bar, Thirsty Owl Bistro, Wishing Well Restaurant. For more information about Dine-in only, Dine Out options, menus, restaurant location and hours, go to: www. discoversaratoga.org/events/ restaurant-week.
Week of October 29 – November 4, 2021
Slipknot Goes Live Nov. 5
SARATOGA SPRINGS — For all the fans around the globe unable to be present as Slipknot performs the biggest headline performance of their career to date, the band have announced today that Knotfest Los Angeles at the Banc of California Stadium will be streamed LIVE on Friday, Nov. 5. Slipknot – a frequent visitor to Saratoga Performing Arts
Center – will perform in their first-ever livestream, available both live as it happens, and for a full 72 hours afterwards. Tickets are on sale at knotfest.veeps.com, at a discounted pre-sale cost of $15, with on-theday tickets being $20. Knotfest Members are eligible to purchase at a discounted price of $12. Tickets bundled with event merch are also available.
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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, November 1, 2021 at 6:50 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to the 2022 Comprehensive Budget for the City of Saratoga Springs, New York. A copy of the proposed 2022 Comprehensive Budget and Budget Message will be available for inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, and it may also be viewed on the City web site at http://www. saratoga-springs.org. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 10/29, 107863 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: Portable Barrier System for Special Events and Road Closures Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www.saratogasprings.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 10/29, 11/5. 107842/107843 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.saratogasprings.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 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.saratogasprings.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
Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more managers. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107940 Notice of Formation of a NY Professional Service Limited Liability Company. Name: Perkins Law, PLLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was October 12, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 41 Snowberry Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose is to engage in legal services and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107903
Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency has prepared a proposed budget for its 2022 fiscal year in accordance with Section 861 of General Municipal Law. The proposed budget is on file in the office of the agency at 50 West High St., Ballston Spa NY and is available as a public record for inspection and comment by all interested parties for 30 days following publication of this notice. 10/29, 107936.
Notice of formation of Horth Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/18/2021. 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: 385 Broadway, Unit 203 Saratoga Springs 12866. Purpose: Part-time CFO Solutions. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107897
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: SpringCity Development Group LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on: 10/25/2021.
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Articles of Organization for a limited liability company named HolKat, LLC were filed with the
Department of State on August 6, 2021. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her is 37 Cliffside Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any and all activities as may be engaged in by a company formed under the Limited Liability Company Law. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107891 Notice of Qualification of Fonemed, L.L.C. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/22/2021. 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. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107885 Notice of Formation of Maple Valley Farm - The Monica Family LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/20/21. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 511 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: all lawful purposes. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107879 Notice of formation of Keyes Family Properties LLC. Articles of Organization 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 the LLC at: 30 Willowbrook Ter., Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107870 Notice of formation of Allo Saratoga 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: 25 Lawrence St, 1A Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107845 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 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. 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
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LEGALS 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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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LEGALS 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. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107349 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 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 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,
AUTO DONATIONS 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
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Schuylerville Varsity Football Winning Season Schuylerville ended their second consecutive season undefeated with a 54-20 win against Susquehanna Valley on Saturday, Oct. 23. The Black Horses got the scoring started in the first quarter with L. Sherman’s 5 yd. TD run and Ollie Bolduc’s 11 yd. fumble recovery TD, with a 2pt. conversion from O. Sherman to Ollie Bolduc. Schuylerville scored twice more before the half on: L. Sherman’s 6 yd. TD run and 2 pt. conversion, and L. Cumm’s 9 yd. TD run and 2 pt. conversion from O. Sherman to R. Dow. Susquehanna did all their scoring in the second quarter – Howard had a 16 yd. TD run, Bowman had a 20 yd. TD pass to Howard (Rychlewski 2 pt. conversion), and Rychlewski had a 4 yd. TD run. Schuylerville battled back against Susquehanna’s efforts in the third quarter with O. Sherman’s 23 yd.
TD run, and 2 pt. conversion from O. Sherman to Otto Bolduc, and L. Sherman’s 4 yd. TD run, and 2 pt. conversion from O. Sherman to Dow. They rounded off their scoring in the fourth quarter with L. Sherman’s 8 yd. TD run – his fourth TD of the game. Schuylerville had 384 offensive yds., 256 of them rushing, with lead rushers of the game being Cumm with 15 carries for 92 yds. and 1 TD, L. Sherman with 16 caries for 84 yds. and 4 TDs, and O. Sherman with 7 carries for 61 yds. and 1 TD. Quarterback O. Sherman threw 12 passes for 14 for 128 yds. Receiving, Otto Bolduc had 7 catches for 73 yds., Dow had 3 catches for 39 yds., and Cumm had 2 catches for 16 yds.
Patrick’s fumble recovery.
Defensive highlights for the Black Horses included Ollie Bolduc’s 11 yd. fumble recovery TD, A. Luzadis’s fumble recovery, and C.
Susquehanna had 184 total offensive yds., 184 of them rushing. Top rushers for the team were Rychlewski with 12 carries for 70
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yds. and 1 TD and Howard with 6 carries for 58 yds. Passing, Quarterback Bowman completed 3 for 6 for 49 yds. Receiving, Howard had 2 catches
for 29 yards. Schuylerville’s first post season play-off game will be on Thursday, Oct. 28 at Schuylerville High School.
Varsity Sport Scores Schuylerville Varsity Boys Soccer Advances in Sectionals; Loses in Quarterfinals to Cohoes Schuylerville v. Hudson The #3 seed Schuylerville Black Horses hosted the #14 seed Hudson on Oct. 20 in the opening round of the Class B sectional tournament. Schuylerville came out and pressed the Hudson defense, but they held strong throughout the half and looked to counterattack. The half would remain scoreless. The second half would see Schuylerville continue to press, and they were finally rewarded when Sam Tyler got free and placed one past Hudson’s keeper. Ten minutes later, the second goal would come off Lucas Cotrell’s corner where Balasai Witt would head it in.
Hudson wouldn’t quit and were also rewarded for their effort as Ibrahim Malik would place one over the Horses’ keeper to make it 2-1. Schuylerville would continue to possess and finally were able to put the game out of reach in a Liam Armstrong free kick.
with one shot being saved in the upper 90. The half would end 0-0.
Schuylerville v. Cohoes
Schuylerville turned up the pressure, as did Cohoes, and play went back and forth. With 5 minutes remaining, Schuylerville looked to even it up, but one attempt hit a defender and the other just past the post. Cohoes advances to the Class B semifinal. Schuylerville saw the careers of seven seniors come to an end; the Black Horses’ record stands at 9-2-2 in the league and 11-4-2 overall.
Schuylerville hosted Cohoes on Oct. 22 in the Class B quarterfinal. Cohoes came out moving the ball around, looking to develop some scoring chances, but keeper Griffin Brophy and his back four defensemen held strong and limited any good chances. As the half wore on, the Horses started to gain momentum and get some good looks at the goal
The intensity picked up in the second half, and 10 minutes in Jonathan Bobek made a great individual effort, getting to a ball that was not cleared and heading it over the goalie to make it 1-0 Cohoes.
Varsity Field Hockey Saratoga v. Columbia Saratoga Varsity Field Hockey hosted Columbia for a sectional game on Oct. 21, winning 5-0 and advancing in sectional play. For the Blue Streaks, Aubrey Ide
and Lily Gutch scored 2 goals apiece. Sara Maslak also scored. Viviana Nacastro and Poppy Shishik recorded an assist each. Columbia’s Maile Wargacki had 28 saves in goal.
Varsity Girls Volleyball Saratoga Central Catholic v. Hoosick Valley It was Senior Night at Saratoga Central Catholic, as the Saints hosted Hoosick Valley on Oct. 20 and walked away with yet another 3-0 shutout win (25-13, 25-11, 25-12). Highlights for the senior Saints: Liz Best had 8 service points, 4 aces, 2 kills, and 1 assist. Allison Motler had 25 service points, 8 aces, and
5 assists. Kara Wengert had 7 digs. Ella Costantino had 5 service points, 2 aces, and 2 kills. Liz Whelan had 2 kills. Charleigh Wagner had 2 kills. Isabelle Sondholf had 3 service points and 1 ace. Highlights for the Indians include Brianna Fitzgerald with 9 service points. Saratoga Central Catholic’s record improves to 11-4 in the league and 13-5 overall.
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SCC CELEBRATES TWO COACHING CAREERS by Jaynie Ellis
Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic held a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 23 to celebrate the coaching careers of Bill Dalrymple and Bob King ’55; they unveiled the dedication of the gym to Coach Dalrymple and the dedication of the court to Coach King. “They were leaders on and off the court,” said Athletic Director Alphonse Lambert. “They taught more than just basketball, but also life’s lessons. Their success is evident – winning more than 75% of games.” Coach Bill Dalrymple was a boys varsity basketball coach from 1947-1978, with an overall record of 384-161. He coached the St. Peter’s Academy/Saratoga Central Catholic Varsity Basketball Team from 1971-1978 and has a career record of 113-36; at .758, he has the highest winning percentage in school history. With four basketball section championships and numerous league championships at Saratoga Springs High School under his belt, Coach Dalrymple moved across town to coach at St. Peter’s High School; becoming the first coach in school history to coach in the Section 2 basketball tournament and to win a sectional game. His 1973 St. Peter’s team is still the only sports team in school history to win a state championship, and his 1977 Saints made
it all the way to the NYSPHSAA Final 4. Coach Dalrymple was inducted into the City of Saratoga Springs Hall of Fame in 1994, the St. Peter’s/SCC Hall of Fame in 1999, the Saratoga Springs High School Hall of Fame in 2011, and the Capital District Hall of Fame also in 2011. Matt Winn ’75 was coached by Dalrymple and explained how the coach had an impact on him and his teammates. “He taught us how to be leaders, and how to get acclimated into adulthood,” said Winn of the transition going from JV to Varsity and sophomore year to junior year. “Coach Dalrymple and Coach King had a profound effect on years of people,” added Winn regarding the dedication. “This is well deserved for both of them” Coach Bob King began his coaching career at St. Peter’s as the JV Basketball coach from 1964-1971; becoming the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach from 1978-1995, with a career record of 263-103, 12 league championships, and 6 Section 2 finals appearances. His 1989 Saints, undefeated in the Northern Conference, won the Section 2 Class C-CC Championship and Regional Championship and advanced to the NYSPHSAA Final 4. Coach King was inducted into the St. Peter’s/SCC Hall of Fame in 1999, and most recently,
Athletic Director Alphonse Lambert and former SCC basketball coach John Catone presenting Bob King his court dedication plaque along with Edie King.
the Upstate New York Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. “When we lost, although it didn’t happen often, he would take the blame himself that he didn’t do enough to prepare us,”
Marie Dalrymple; Rene LeRoux ’74, Executive Director of the NYS Basketball Hall of Fame; and Mike Dalrymple presenting the dedication plaque. Photos provided.
said Larry Hart ’82, reflecting on his time playing for Coach King. “It was exhilarating to walk onto the court being the best team out there,” added Lou Maggiore ’78, who had winning seasons
playing for both coaches. “They cared about you, about getting to you know you,” said Maggiore. “We were taught how to win graciously, to bring 100%, and to leave it all on the court.”
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Drop In Sessions The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue is currently offering Open Adult (18+) Basketball, Open Gym, and Pickleball sessions. A City or non-City Rec Card is required in order to participate. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click the basketball for the schedule, information, and to register for your City or non-City Rec Card.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for complete information and to register.
Winter Program Registration Registration for the Rec Center’s Winter Programs begins Nov. 1. Choose from Tiny Basketball (ages 3-5), Intro to Basketball (grades K-1), Volleyball (ages 8-16), and Ice Skating (ages 3-99). Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for complete information and to register.
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for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/ per hour. Participants must register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must bring a racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
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Saratoga Varsity Boys Golf:
ON PAR FOR STATES continued from front page... Zanetti noted that in addition to the boys’ own determination and hard work, a great deal of their success can be credited to local instructors and pros like Anders Mattson, Bob Cain, Kevin Hughes, and Brandon Risler. “They pump out high level junior and youth golfers year-in and out, and dedicate countless hours of time and energy into our players,” said Zanetti. The team alternates between practicing and hosting opponents at both Saratoga Spa State Park
and McGregor Links Country Club. Zanetti mentioned that owners Bill Richardson at the Spa and Joe Kehn at McGregor have been generous and accommodating getting the boys on the courses. “It is a great partnership with the community,” said Zanetti. “Michael Decker, the first-year pro at McGregor, and his staff have been excellent throughout the entire season in juggling schedules and providing tee times, as well as a top-rate golf course. The boys feel very ‘at home’ at both courses.”
Left to right: Coach Zanetti, Charlie Blake, Henry Parobeck, Frank Klaus, Jack Thompson, Declan Ladd, Devin Kim, Carter Sica, Carter Wood, Kellen Dean, and Ryan Clancy. Photo provided.
Ari Berliner Troy Turkey Trot Wins Bronze Seeks Volunteers
Ari Berliner (white uniform) throws his opponent on his way to the bronze medal. Photo provided.
MALAGA, SPAIN – Ari Berliner (23) from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville, won a 66 kg bronze medal in the European Open in Malaga, Spain on Saturday, Oct. 23. Berliner defeated Scott Thomson (England) and Bruno Barros (Portugal) before losing in the quarterfinal to Ben Gomes (France). Berliner dropped to the
losers’ bracket and beat Diego Fernandez (Spain) and Adrian Nieto (Spain) in the bronze medal match. This was Berliner’s first major medal on the International Judo Federation Tour which bodes very well for his hopes to make it to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Ari jumps up to a career high #57 on the world ranking list in 66kg with this result.
TROY — In-person road racing returns to the Collar City on Thanksgiving morning for the 105th anniversary of the Troy Turkey Trot and event organizers are seeking volunteers for a variety of positions both on race day and during the week leading up to the road race. Individuals and small groups are needed to affix labels to runners’ bibs Friday, Nov. 19 (2-5 p.m.) and Tuesday, Nov. 23 (5-7 p.m.) at the Italian Community Center (ICC) at 1450 5th Ave, Troy. Volunteers are also sought Nov. 19-25 (various hours) to assist with drive-through packet pick-up, event set-up/clean-up, forklift operation, course set-up, course marshals, water stop, start/ finish line, refreshments, awards, swag mailing, and unloading and separating t-shirts. “An event the size of the Troy Turkey Trot cannot be successful without the support of around 400 volunteers,” said Troy Turkey Trot Volunteer Director Bob Barnes, noting that he has a myriad of openings at various times during the day and evening that need to
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be filled. “Whether folks have a few hours or more to spare, we’d appreciate their support to ensure the Trot’s century-long tradition.” Barnes said he welcomes applications from regional groups. Through the event’s Group Volunteer Incentive Program, the Trot provides cash donations to clubs or organizations in return for providing small groups to work at the event. Groups of 10-14 volunteers earn $200, while groups of 15 or more volunteers receive $300. “To help you just need
to be 16 years or older,” he explained. “Everyone receives our commemorative t-shirt and refreshments.” To learn more about specific volunteer opportunities and times, please visit runsignup. com/Race/Volunteer/NY/Troy/ TroyTurkeyTrotNY. For specific questions, please email rbarnes4@ nycap.rr.com. For more information and to register for the 5K, 10K, Grade School Mile, Turkey Walk, and costume contest, visit TroyTurkeyTrot.com.
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BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Lions Club, the Ballston Spa Rotary, and the Village of Ballston Spa are partnering on several projects aimed at updating and beautifying areas of the Village. The purpose of this joint effort is to make the community more inviting and eye-catching to residents and visitors. Both the Lions Club and Rotary have always been committed to improving the Ballston community. The Lions Club International is promoting this type of joint service projects in their “Celebrate Community” program as proclaimed by Lions International President Douglas X. Alexander. The Village Administrator of Ballston Spa has identified several areas of the village that need updating, painting, and other maintenance. The monuments
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