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Saratoga Springs High School Varsity Soccer Senior Players. Photo provided. See Story pg. 53

Huge Expansion Plans for Saratoga Hospital Expansion: Senior Housing Community 56,000 sq. feet in Wilton Mall by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 8

WILTON — Last week, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, Saratoga Hospital announced that it had begun leasing the more than 56,000 square foot space at the Wilton Mall where Sears used to be. According to the press release, the lease “reflects Saratoga Hospital’s long-term strategic plan to dedicate its Church Street campus to services that must be provided in a hospital setting,” and “information systems and

other support functions will be the first to move from the hospital campus to the mall space previously occupied by Sears.” Peter Hopper, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Hospital, said that the various things moving to the new locations include “various components of our information systems (IS), health information systems (patient records), informatics and population health teams, and some of our off-campus support staff in an effort to consolidate other offices.” See Story pg. 3

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Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Thomas Dimopoulos

Who: Caitlin Sheldon

Where: Saratoga Springs Public Library Q. What are you doing today? A. A few months ago, I received word that I received a Saratoga Arts grant to take an original image of Saratoga Springs and recreate a dress in the image. So, I just finished the dress. I took a photo of the dress, drafted a pattern and copied the style of the dress and made it up in silk. It’s going to be revealed here during a library program on Oct. 24.

just morphed into historical costuming, because it’s more of a challenge. I do it as a hobby. I do make modern clothes for myself and fun Halloween costumes sometimes, but mostly I’ve been into historical costuming.

Q. What do you do here at the library? A. I work at the library in adult services. I do interlibrary loans, I purchase the fiction collection and I also do programming.

Q. What is the biggest change you have seen in your time in Saratoga? A. It’s gotten busier and more crowded. Housing values have gone up, which makes it harder for people to find housing in the area, but I like that Saratoga still values the history of the town, even while everything is changing.

Q. Where did your interest in costuming come from? A. I first started sewing as a kid for my dolls, and then got into cosplay in college with my friends. That

Q. Are you from Saratoga? A. I’ve lived in Saratoga County most of my life. Last November we bought a house in Saratoga Springs.

Q. What is your hope for the future? A.I would love for the world - in general, and Saratoga more specifically, to take more ownership of caring for our environment and making sure we’re still going to have a planet and a community to live in in 50 years. As a millennial, we tend to be pessimistic about the future, but optimistically, in 50 years I’d still like to be here.

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Saratoga Hospital Expansion: 56,000 sq. feet in Wilton Mall continued from front page... He said that the majority of staff being relocated “are currently working on our main campus, all in nonclinical roles that do not need to be at or near the hospital. The Wilton Mall location we’re moving into is ideal, with an existing infrastructure, easy access, ample parking, and room to grow.” As the various components and staff are moved to the new location, the press release states that the main hospital space will be reconfigured to meet the need for more inpatient rooms and “services that require the capabilities only a hospital can provide.” “Like many hospitals that were built before cities grew around them, we are almost out of room on our hospital campus,” Angelo Calbone, Saratoga Hospital president and CEO, said. “To best serve our growing community, we must find ways to

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reserve space at the hospital for care that simply can’t be provided anywhere else.” Hopper continued by saying that “our discussions began with the Wilton Mall leasing company in February of this year,” and that Sears had already moved out of the location, however he could not disclose the duration of the lease or how much it cost the Hospital due to the matter being confidential. In addition to the Wilton Mall space, the press release states that in recent years, “the hospital has moved outpatient services to campuses in Wilton and Malta. In fact, the Wilton Mall space is ideal in part because of its location. The mall is across the street from Saratoga Hospital’s Wilton campus.” “We are very pleased to welcome this concept to our established retail property in Wilton,” Mike Shaffer, senior manager, property

management, of Wilton Mall said. “This repurposing of the former Sears space for hospital support functions represents a forward-thinking adaptive reuse of retail space. “Employees working in the new hospital facility can enjoy the range of amenities our property has to offer—from great food and top shopping options to free Wi-Fi and easy parking,” he added. “This really is a win for everyone involved.” As for the future, Hopper said that “we are leasing approximately 56,000 square feet to be built out in phases as we assess needs and best use. This initial phase will account for up to 20,000 square feet of that space. Our timeline is flexible as we continue to evaluate needs and how we can best utilize this new space.” For more information, contact Peter Hopper at 518-583-8679, or visit the Saratoga Hospital website at www.saratogahospital.org.

OBITUARIES

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Barbara K. Akers

William L. Coonradt

Barbara Conti

Margaret M. Izzo

Dolores T. Preston

WILTON — Barbara K. Akers, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home in Wilton surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service was held Thursday September 26, 2019. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

WILTON — William L. Coonradt, 85, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 peacefully at home with family. A Graveside Service was held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Maplewood cemetery. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara Conti, 62, passed away on September 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A service was held Friday, September 27, 2019. A graveside service was held September 28, 2019. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret M. Izzo, 97, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Wesley Health Care surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

BALLSTON SPA — Dolores T. Preston, 76, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her home in Ballston Spa. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Jonathan Wayne Babson

Marguerite Heithaus

David Gregorek

Rita M. Vincek

GANSEVOORT —Marguerite Heithaus passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family. A Mass was held Saturday, September 21, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

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BALLSTON SPA — David Gregorek, 62, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2019 in his home in Ballston Spa. Please join Dave’s family and friends for a Celebration of Life, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the VFW at 190 Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rita M. Vincek, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours were held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A Mass of Christian burial was held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Online condolences visit

FLUFFY LANDING, FL — Walter F. Ziller passed away on Sept. 27. Burial was held on Tuesday Oct. 1 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. Online condolences visit tunisonfuneralhome.com.

CLIFTON PARK — Jonathan Wayne Babson, 63, passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side, Thursday, September 5, 2019. Calling hours were held Friday, September 13, 2019. A funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

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David G. Waring Carly Piraneo

Connie B. Fogle

Cathleen Jesmain

Helen K. Snyder

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carly Christina Piraneo, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was born on August 5, 1991. Calling hours were Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial was private at the convenience of the family. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com

HALFMOON — Connie B. Fogle, 71, passed away on September 26, 2019 at her home. A memorial service was held Wednesday, October 2 at the Saratoga United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Burke Bussing Society. Online&remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com. Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cathleen Jesmain passed away October 1, 2019. Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 5 at the Burke Funeral Home (N. Broadway) with a funeral service to follow at noon. Burial will in St. Peter’s Burke Cemetery, West& Ave.Bussing Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Helen K. Snyder, 87, died September 27, 2019. Calling hours are October 8, 4-6 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is October 9 at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter, Broadway. Memorial contributions toBurke Medical Missions for Children. & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — John Carmen Lanzara passed September 25, 2019. Born July 16, 1932, he was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were September 30, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial took place at the Church of St. Peter October 1, 2019 followed by burial at St. Peter’s Burke & Bussing cemetery Saratoga Springs. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anne Marie Trautner, 78, passed September 28, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Calling hours were Thursday, October 3 at Burke Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial is 10 a.m., Friday, October 4 at the Church of St. Peter, Broadway. Burial 1 p.m., October 5, at the Burke & Bussing Sandwich Town Cemetery. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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PRINGS ∙ 584-5373 can beSARATOGA sure to Shave pleasant dreams. For now, rest assured Mario is at peace with his girl Lucille Joy. Mario Richard Trieste was the proud husband of the late Lucille Joy Trieste. He is survived by his three daughters, Deborah Whelan and husband James, Maz Trieste and partner Hash Gile, Diane Trieste and wife Lupe; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Jamie, Chelsea, five greatgrandchildren, Natalie, Sophia, Bradley, Macy, Rylen, Beatrice and Leonie; and brother, Richard Trieste. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY with Father Thomas H. Chevalier officiating. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mario R. Trieste, 92, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. He was born on March 13, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY where he met his wife Lucille. He was the son of the late Mauro Trieste and Natalie Dignoti Trieste. Mario was a chemical engineer who started his own business, Stratford Materials, in Farmingdale, Long Island. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mario was a proud WWII veteran. Through his 92 and 1/2 years, Mario earned a very unique reputation of being the most positive person who was always finding ways to make everyone he met laugh. As we go to sleep thinking about him, we

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — David G. Waring, 62, of Saratoga Springs, passed away September 23 after a brief illness. Dave was the son of the late Phil and Janice Delay Waring and brother of Mike Waring. He is survived by his loving wife, Valerie Meredith, his siblings: Sharon Pennell (Henry), Phil Waring (Pat), Clare Villa, Walter Waring, Janice Bradley Waring and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 2-5 p.m. at the ITAM on Grand Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

Interment with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 161, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

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COURT Eric

D. Weinstein, 25, of Vorheesville, was sentenced Sept. 30 to 1-1/3 to 4 years in state prison, in connection with a felony assault charge that occurred in Saratoga Springs in March 2019.

Brent L. Pecor, 51, of Galway, was sentenced to 1 year in jail, after pleading to felony DWI, in Milton. Nicholas E. Katz, 40, of Malta, pleaded Sept. 30 to aggravated DWI, a felony, in Ballston. Sentencing Nov. 18. Mark W. Conley, 68, of Clifton Park, pleaded Sept. 26 to felony DWI in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Nov. 5. Lawrence T. Williams, 33, of Accord, was sentenced Sept. 26 to 2 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted sexual abuse in the first-degree, a felony, in the town of Saratoga. Keith C. Owen, 42, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 25 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, a felony. Sentencing Jan. 8, 2020.

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BLOTTER 5 leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and multiple license, registration, and driving violations. Christopher Barry, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 28 with assault, and criminal mischief. Tinashe Gwakuka, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 29 with disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Mona Nordstrom, 50, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 24 with third-degree assault. Fatimah Mason, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 25 with petit larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. Matthew Campbell, 34, of Schuylerville, was charged Sept. 26 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief/ intent to damage property.

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Arcade Building • Adelphi Hotel • Longfellows

by Joe Haedrich for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS has a very special energy. Those of us who are lucky enough to live here know of this feeling as we walk about the city and visitors often say they can feel it when they arrive. I give ghost tours in Saratoga and many people over the years have told me their stories of the mystifying sprits and strange happenings they have encountered. Often those stories involve their experiences relating the more infamous buildings in the city: The Arcade Building at 378 Broadway is home to many disasters. First built on the property was the Center House constructed in 1851 by Lewis Putnam, the grandson of Gideon Putnam, one of the first settlers of Saratoga. It burned down in 1853 and was replaced by the Nicholas Building which burned down in 1869. The next building

was called the Arcade building, and there was a spectacular fire here in 1902. Everything burned down except the stone façade which remains today. Five bodies were found in the ruins—a couple died in each other’s arms with their cat nearby. It was one of the worst fires in the city’s history and also destroyed the offices of the Saratogian Newspaper, a theater, and a post office. The building is full of secret rooms and underground passageways that connect to other buildings. Many of the people who work there have had ghostly experiences. Some have seen an Asian lady who, upon further research, it turns out, had died in the fire. A massage therapist working in the basement would often feel the brush of an invisible cat on her ankles while she was working. She eventually had to move her practice. The Adelphi Hotel on Broadway is the last of the Victorian

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Era hotels built in Saratoga in 1877. It is the stuff of legends and John Morrissey, the casino magnate, died there in 1878. In the 1950s, it was auctioned off to a young couple, Sheila Parkert and Gregg Seifker for $82,500. But the property was badly in need of renovation. The roof had caved in, and the only thing serviceable was the bar which they opened and used the proceeds to bring the hotel back to its glory days. They filled the hotel with antiques and other objects from the era — all those things that spirits love to be around. In 2013, a developer bought the hotel for $5 million with the idea of renovating it. However, after starting the project, they ran into problem after problem and soon realized that they would have to reconstruct the building completely. The developers also found abandoned tunnels and chambers— all the conditions perfect for harboring spirits. According to a recent story in the Albany Times Union, the reason for the extensive rebuilding was that the hotel was only built for summer use like most of Saratoga’s hotels and that the owners had simply patched up the construction problems. Others say that the spirits did not like being disturbed and made life difficult for the developers forcing them to rebuild completely. Objects like furniture and rooms themselves can often retain strong emotions

experienced in their presence, and with more than 100 years of emotions floating through this hotel, there could be a lot of baggage. Longfellows Restaurant on Union Ave. also has a haunted history. The property had a barn used by bootleggers during prohibition. Saratoga Lake was the home of several illegal casinos run by the mob. It is rumored that organized crime would rub out their victims in the barn. In addition, there was a funeral home across Union Ave. from the Inn. During the winter, when the ground was frozen, and it was difficult to dig graves, they would store the bodies on the property. That barn has since been torn down, but residents, including the owner, Steve Sullivan, report a strange feeling about the area. I have spoken with hundreds of people over the years about their experiences and have spent many hours tracking down these legends in the Saratoga Room of the Public Library which has preserved so much of the history of these great (and often haunted) buildings. There are many stories of ghostly experiences in our city. Saratoga truly has a wonderful energy. Joe Haedrich is the author of Haunted Saratoga. He gives ghost tours of Saratoga Springs every Friday and Saturday from May-October. HauntedSaratogaTours.com.

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Bennington Mattress Donates For Cancer Comfort SARATOGA SPRINGS — Big shout out to Bennington Mattress who recently donated 17 new mattresses to the Joy US Foundation’s ADK Weekend Getaway so all of the cancer patients had new mattresses to sleep on. Bennington Mattress also donated a portion of the proceeds from their entire summer sales! Joy US Foundation is a Saratoga-based Charity,

founded by Saratoga resident Janet Abrahamson, to restore Joy and Serenity in the lives of local cancer patients/ survivors and their families by providing access to free outdoor excursions like kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, snow tubing and weekend getaways. To find out about their next event, ‘Stronger Than Cancer’ on November 2, visit their website: www.joyusfoundation.com

Joy US Foundation’s ADK Weekend. Photos provided.

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$11.7 Million Project to Resurface Capital Region Roads ALBANY — New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced last week the start of an $11.7 million project that includes the resurfacing of 37 miles of pavement along seven roads in the Capital Region during the next two years. The project will enhance safety, improve mobility and facilitate the flow of both people and commerce in Albany,

Saratoga and Rensselaer counties. Each of the roads are vital connectors in their communities for residents and visitors alike. Work is currently underway on the first road to be resurfaced: State Route 29 in Saratoga County, starting with a 6.5-mile stretch between the Saratoga County line and Jockey Street in the Town of Galway. Night work is also underway on a 4.9-mile stretch

between Bensonhurst Avenue in the city of Saratoga Springs and Middleline Road (County Route 59) in the Town of Milton. In 2020, work will take place on State Route 9 in the Town of Halfmoon between Crescent– Vischer Ferry Road and Plank Road (0.3 miles), and on Route 9P along Saratoga Lake in the towns of Malta and Stillwater between Route 9 and Route 423 (3.9 miles).

Public Safety Candidates Scheduled for Immigration Forum SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Immigration, Public Safety and Community” will be the subject of discussion on Monday, Oct. 7 between Republican candidate Robin Dalton and Democrat candidate Kendall Hicks, candidates for the position of Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian—New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Terry Diggory of the Saratoga Immigration Coalition, the event sponsor, will moderate the discussion. “Although immigration is currently debated as an issue of national security, public safety at

the local level requires fostering a community where everyone, including immigrants, can feel safe and welcome,” said Diggory, in a statement. Dalton, who is running as a Republican, said: “Saratoga Springs has benefitted enormously from the economic contributions of our immigrant population, yet the language surrounding immigration policy is almost exclusively negative. Beyond just the challenges, the Commissioner of Public Safety should take opportunities to highlight the positive contributions and benefits an immigrant population brings to Saratoga Springs.”

Hicks, who is running as a Democrat, said: “The cultural quilt of ethnic diversity that is Saratoga Springs is one of our greatest assets. It makes sense to work with existing resources, to work toward eliminating those practices that are not in the best interest of our citizens and community while strengthening the practices that keep us a safe and welcoming community of positive opportunities for all.” At the forum, each candidate will address a series of prepared questions and then respond to questions from the audience. The event is free and open to the public.

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Huge Expansion Plans for Senior Housing Community SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community is requesting approval by the City Council to amend its 37+ acre Planned Unit Development, or PUD, which will expand its existing campus and help continue to meet the needs of seniors, the organization says. The proposed projects included in the PUD amendment are as follows: Renovations to the existing five-story Springs Building to add approximately 5,500 square feet, resulting in a total size of 19,500 square feet. Wesley will subsequently renovate the resident rooms by decreasing the number of residents on floors 2, 3 and 4 from 44 to 36. This will yield 30% more single rooms to accommodate the needs of future admissions, Cliff Van Wagner, Pharmacy Director at The Wesley Community, told the council this week. Plans also call for the construction of a new five-story, 100unit apartment building consisting of 70 mostly one-bedroom independent apartments for lowto-middle income seniors and 30 supportive housing units for seniors.

“With a waiting list of two years at Embury and one year at Woodlawn, the need for this project is quite obvious,” Van Wagner said. The Wesley Community currently counts 700 seniors living on the 37-acre campus. Additional projects include: construction of a 52-unit memory care/assisted living singlestory building to accommodate seniors with significant dementia; construction of a new two-story 4,000 square foot office building to support the functions of the various needs of the projects within the PUD, and the demolition of an unoccupied residence at 26 Russell St., while expanding a storage garage at the same site. “The approval of the council is to amend PUD legislation. It is not to begin construction. We fully realize that each individual project will require an application to the Planning Board for site plan approval, which we intend to do.” The PUD amendment request will remain as an open public hearing until the council votes on the matter. A date for that vote was not set.

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Madigan Proposes Tax Decrease for $48.2 Million City Budget in 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan has proposed an average property tax rate decrease of 0.03% for city taxpayers in the 2020 Saratoga Springs City Budget. The proposal marks the eighth city budget that Madigan has put forth with a decreased or stable property tax rate. The City’s proposed general operating budget is $48.2 million, an increase of $1.1 million over the adopted 2019 budget. Contractual wage increases, additional funding for information technology, increased commodity costs, and health insurance accounts for much of the year-over-year change, Madigan said, in a statement. Personnel and benefits are up 1.9% and 2.5% in 2020, respectively. Supporting the operating budget, property tax and sales tax representing over 60% of the City's total revenue, followed by departmental income and State/ Federal aid, which make up 10.2% and 9.2% of the revenue budget respectively. The 2020 Budget counts both reserve funds and fund balance among its revenue resources.

“The City has built these funds up with taxpayer dollars; using them to maintain a stable property tax rate is the best way to utilize these funds. Essentially, we are giving these dollars directly back to the taxpayer in order to maintain taxes and services,” Madigan said. Amounts supporting the general operating budget include funds from unassigned fund balance ($1.9M) and the Retirement Reserve. “With no new or existing revenue source able to completely offset the significant increases in wages and other expense, the use of reserves and fund balance is wholly appropriate. Reserves have been funded with taxpayer dollars.” Budget workshops will take place at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Recreation Center. Certain dates are designated for specific departments, with time allotted at each workshop for general discussion after departments are finished. There will also be a Public Comment period at each workshop. Additional workshops may be scheduled as needed.

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New Hotel, Bank Among South Broadway Considerations at the Planning Board by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city Planning Board meets this week to consider a permanent Special Use Permit and site plan review for the development of a Citizens Bank on currently unoccupied land at 1 Ballston Ave.; A site plan modification to add nine dwelling units to the existing complex at The Grove At Neumann, 233 Lake Ave.; And a special use permit for the construction of a proposed 120room hotel at 176 South Broadway. The potential Citizens Bank location would be sited on a triangular-shaped lot that is bounded by Broadway and

Hamilton Street, W. Circular Street and Ballston Avenue, just north of an existing Dunkin Donuts venue on Broadway. The parcel had previously sited a gas station and has been vacant for about a decade. The city of Saratoga Springs had in 2008 considered purchasing, and in 2017 accepting as a gift the 0.2acre parcel to create a pocket park featuring equine sculptures, but those plans never came to fruition. Also on the agenda: a special use permit for a proposed 120-room hotel at 176 South Broadway. The 1.4-acre property currently sites the Turf and Spa Motel, Inc. and features a twostory motel that houses 43 rooms. According to the initial site plan application by Fairfield Inn &

The Turf and Spa Motel on South Broadway which houses 43 rooms, and where a proposed development calls for the development of a new hotel with 120 accommodations. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Suites in 2016, the proposal called for demolition of the existing site and development of a five-story, 50-foot high, 89-room hotel. The current application was been submitted by Larkin Hospitality, of Burlington, Vermont, and lists as hotel with 120 accommodations and parking.

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Stamps and the Greek Gods, Washington County’s History Photos by Kevin Matyi.

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

HARTFORD — Last weekend, on Saturday, Sept. 28, Hartford held the Washington County Historical Society’s latest History Fair, titled “It Happened in Washington County: History in Our Own Backyards!” The event was held in the gymnasium at Hartford Central School, and had various tables set up for different presentations, from showcasing munitions used in the Revolutionary War, to a timeline of a Washington County representative statue being fixed to a central display of post-centric items such as covers and stamps, some older than Washington county itself. Additionally, outside there were periodic canon firings by re-enactors. Debi Craig, the president of WCHS, said that there were a total of 27 exhibitors, and that Stewart’s was providing the food. She also said that this was the sixth such History Fair, with one being held every other year.

Judy Flagg, historian for the town of Salem, ran one of the tables. Specifically, she was showcasing the history and repair of the Clio statue in Gettysburg National Park, Clio being the Greek goddess of history. The monument is dedicated to the 123rd New York volunteer infantry of the American Civil War, which included members from Washington County. Flagg said that a group of teenagers shot Clio’s nose off with what is suspected to be a .22 caliber bullet. To fund the repair, she needed to raise approximately $4,000, which is coincidentally almost exactly as much as it cost to create the original statue back in the late 1800’s. Once they had the funds, they hired an artist from Louisiana, Margaret “Mimi” Moore, who took material from the base of the statue so that the different pieces would look identical, and succeeded in repairing the statue. In another coincidence, the repairs finished exactly 130 years after the statue was first dedicated on Sept. 4, 1888.

Flagg said that it was her first time at the History Fair. She was there because Craig invited her, and was trying to drum up interest so that the statue could be rededicated, hopefully next year and even more hopefully on the same anniversary, Sept. 4. Elsewhere in the Fair, Stephen Matte set up a circle of various covers and such in the middle of the gymnasium, noting which post office the mail was going to and when each of those locations was discontinued due to various circumstances. Matte said that he had 140 covers on display, about 20% of his total collection. When detailing the history of the post, he said that stamps only came into existence around 1847, envelopes around the 1850’s and home delivery in the 1900’s. He added that this was his fourth History Fair, and that the first one he attended had 10 tables, so it continues to expand. He continues to come to the Fairs because he enjoys philatelistry, the technical name for stamp

Re-enactors shortly after demonstrating firing a canonball.

Stephen Matte showing his collection of covers to Fair attendees.

collecting, and wants to spread that love to others. Some of the other tables at the event included the Saratoga League of Women Voters, the Warren County Historical

Society and a reenactor showcasing the different sizes and kinds of munitions used during the Civil War. For more information, visit www.wchs-ny.org.

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PROJECT LIFESAVER by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America recently awarded $5,000 each to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and nine other organizations throughout the country via a grant for Project Lifesaver, an international organization that

supplies equipment to electronically track people at risk. According to the original press release, Project Lifesaver “allows caregivers to voluntarily register their relatives with dementia or autism to wear a small wrist or ankle transmitter that emits an individualized tracking signal.” Deputy Jason Lang of the Saratoga Sheriff ’s Office said that

the grant money would be going mostly to receivers, as each one costs around $1,200. He also clarified that the Project Lifesaver equipment was not replacing traditional search and rescue operations, only supplementing them and giving another means to locate a lost person, potentially reducing search time from hours or days to minutes.

Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Project Lifesaver staff. Photo provided.

For more information, contact the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office at 518-8856761, or visit its website at www.

saratogacountysheriff.org; or visit the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s website, at www.alzfnd.org.

Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

THE NEW SOCIALISM There is a story, often told, that upon exiting the Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin was approached by a group of citizens asking what sort of government the delegates had created. His simple response was:

“A REPUBLIC, IF YOU CAN KEEP IT.”

by Chad Beatty, Publisher Saratoga TODAY

As we head into election season, both locally and nationally, now is a good time to explore a new term being thrown around the political arena: Democratic Socialism. What is this ‘New Socialism’ that people are talking about? Will it solve any of my problems? Can I get a free education? Do I still have to work? Has it worked elsewhere? One would assume that it is inherently different from traditional socialism which has resulted in global atrocities such as: • Stalin’s Soviet Union; - 15+ million executed. • Mao’s China; - Tens of millions executed. • The killing fields of Cambodia; - 1.5 million executed. • North Korea, Ethipoia, Yugoslavia, East Germany, Vietnam…

• And the present-day humanitarian disaster in Venezuela. Well you can put lipstick on a pig… The DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) is a radical left-wing organization with local chapters around the United States, including Saratoga Springs. Yes…it is already in our back yard. According to the organization’s website: • “We are socialists because we reject an economic order based on private profit.” • “We are socialists because we share a vision of a humane social order based on popular control of resources and production…” • “At the root of our socialism is a profound commitment to democracy, as means to an end. As we are unlikely to see an immediate end to capitalism tomorrow.”

• “We are activists committed to democracy as not simply one of our political values but our means of restructuring society.” To summarize, under socialism YOU no longer make a profit, only the ruling elite do (and it is a HUGE profit.) They will decide who benefits from your labor; the political elites control resources and production…say goodbye to long showers, cool air conditioning and juicy hamburgers; the system that created the most prosperous, powerful and multicultural nation in the history of the world will no longer exist; and a bunch of Orwellian elites will be restructuring society as they see fit. As any indoctrinated socialist knows, their quintessential defense of socialism is Denmark (for some reason they never cite Venezuela, Cuba or the Soviet Union?) So, let’s take an honest look at Denmark. While Denmark does have high taxes and high government spending, both hallmarks of socialism, Denmark is a full-on free-market capitalist society. It is consistently ranked as one of the top-ranked free-market economies in the world and it is very easy to open a business (The antithesis of socialism). Denmark also has no

minimum wage laws and some of the strongest individual property rights in the world. And, the people of Denmark do NOT call themselves socialist. While some services in Denmark are ‘free’, the Danes pay for it through high taxes. The average Dane pays 50% of his/her income on consumption and income taxes. Also, private health care and private schools, which are becoming ever more popular, are available for those who want to use it. While the big battles against socialism are being fought on a national stage, we have several candidates running for local office who support the Saratoga DSA. To understand the importance of stopping this movement on the local level, let’s step back in time and revisit a quote by Norman Thomas, the American socialist and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America: “The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. But, under the name of liberalism, they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.”

As you can see, we are far past that point as many candidates openly reveal their affection for socialism. I believe we already have at least one socialist on the Saratoga Springs School Board (I am not sure how we allowed that), and I know at least one candidate running for Supervisor is a member of the Saratoga DSA: Tara Gaston. If you want to learn more about local candidates who support socialism, I recommend you visit the Facebook page: Moving Saratoga Forward. If you want to hear firsthand accounts from those who fled socialism, you can visit the Facebook page: Young American Against Socialism. (Run by Upstate New York native Morgan Zegers). In closing I implore you, on behalf of our forefathers who died fighting socialism; on behalf of the millions slaughtered around the globe in the name of socialism; on behalf of those suffering today because of Socialism…Stay vigilant and do as our forefathers did: Stop Socialism in its tracks.

GOD BLESS! -Chad

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BALLSTON

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

MILTON

417 Hop City Rd., $276,599. Louis and Katie Schlecker sold property to Phillip Lockenvitz and Shelby Borini.

2006 Barrett Rd., $550,000. Cynthia and Scott Volans sold property to Daniel and Kayla Bartczak.

809 Harold St., $210,000. Harry Beninati sold property to James and Shawna Rorick.

636 Stark Terrace, $349,900. Bruce and Cheryl McCall sold property to Michael and Jacqueline McGovern.

Mann Rd., $35,000. James and Judith Williamson sold property to Dane Douglas and Catherine Madden. 2 Sherman Way, $356,000. Shuhai Fan and Dongqing Zhang sold property to Man Swong Chan. 28 McLean St., $169,900. Conor and Vanessa Shea sold property to Claude and Patricia Fox. 56 Sycamore St., $380,489. Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Gregory Thompson and Linda Marra Thompson. 124 Midline Rd., $325,000. Margaret Kinosian sold property to Pamela and Daniel Flynn. 40 Kasey Pass, Unit 40, $248,687. Brookview Court Inc. / Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Joan Williams.

MALTA 38 Pepperbush Place, $163,000. Kenneth and Diana Hathaway sold property to Kathleen and Claude Lescault. 3 Albany Ave., $206,000. Victor and Barbara Isca sold property to Krystal Ingram. 37 Pepperbush Place, $140,000. SHOD LLC sold property to Rockie Mullen. 1040 Raymond Rd., $282,225. Michael and Erica Cruden sold property to Jesse and Laura Welch. 61 Thimbleberry Rd., $198,000. Beth Locatelli sold property to Lisa Goupil. 15 Weston Way, $320,495. Barbera Malta Springs LLC sold property to Amy Perillo. 13 Weston Way, $311,117. Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to Dylan Collett.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 114 Schuyler Hills Dr., $85,000. Northeast Green Tech LLC sold property to Cerrone Construction LLC. 114 Schuyler Hills Dr., $533,000. Cerrone Construction LLC sold property to Alan and Nikole Slowick. 16 Chestnut St., $146,500. Donna Green sold property to Michele Morrison. 23 Palmers Maple Shade, $287,500. Thomas and Sylvia McLoone sold property to Richard and Heather Schleif.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 21 Deerleap Place, $225,000. Nico and Anna Autero sold property to Connor Farrelly.

128 Henry St., $1,514,149. One Hundred Twenty Eight Henry Associates LLC sold property to One Hundred Twenty Eight Building LLC. 111 White St,. $495,000. Benjamin Griessman sold property to Joseph and Robyn Scotland. 18 Division St., Union 610, $1,275,000. Payson Park Properties LLC sold property to Patrick and Heather Rafferty. 26 Collins Terrace, $375,000. Kathryn Burns (as Trustee) sold property to Mark Holiday. 19 Sarazen St., $355,000. Wendel Bacon sold property to Daniel Sciulli. 18 Division St., $895,000. Danielle Rutherford sold property to Susan and Calman Ambrosy III. 68 Railroad Place, Unit 101A, $560,000. Jay Zand sold property to Jeff Ramirez LLC. 70 Railroad Place, Unit 204, $912,500. Colleen Milot sold property to Molly Garrett.

STILLWATER 21 Dorchester Dr., $205,000.

Ann Byer sold property to Earl Cromie. 455 Hudson Ave., $89,547. Richard Welch sold property to US Bank National Association (as Trustee). 21 Castle Dr., $257,500. Riverwind Properties LLC sold property to Andrew and Meghan Morin.

WILTON 00 Edie Rd., $350,000. Maria Breakell and Paul Vincek sold property to Saratoga Prime Properties LLC. 96 Ernst Rd., $149,900. Dennis Briscoe sold property to Marquis Snyder. 3 Sepia Lane, $419,000. Jody Hayes sold property to Theodore and Salote Pierce.

13 19 Claire Pass, $412,500. Ronald Proler sold property to Peter and Marcia Lynch. 150 Traver Rd., $200,000. Mary Wendell sold property to Cody Russell. 29 Cherry Tree Lane, $375,000. Gregory and Susan Perry sold property to John Sandefur and Carol Spoor Sandefur. 38 Mt. McGregor Rd., $271,900. William and Cynthia May sold property to Brandon and Keely Whalen. 17 Saw Mill Court, $470,000. Jonathan and Patricia Becker sold property to James and Patricia Burk. 4 Rose Terrace, $998,000. Pine Brook Landing LLC sold property to Zachary and Lindsey Kostun.

BUSINESS

Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

Part Speakeasy, Part Library: Night Owl by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

Night Owl, a cocktail bar, dance club and the most recent business to open in the Metro Building at 17 Maple Avenue, is having its grand opening this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 5. Matt Pedersen, Night Owl’s owner, said that he has been bartending on Caroline Street for the past 18 years. At the time he was making the tabletops for Hilary Morrison, the owner of the previous business in the building, Sinclair’s, when the thought to make Night Owl became a serious consideration. “She was thinking about a change for this place and I

had some ideas that I had been shooting around for a while, and it was just the right opportunity for me,” he said. In the past, 17 Maple received its nickname, the Metro Building, from a successful and long running club that existed at the location for over two decades, the Metro. The original Metro had a dance club in the downstairs area for disco and such, a jazz club upstairs and the bar in front. The Metro closed in 2002, leading to the property having two concurrent businesses running, Luna Lounge and Justin’s at the Metro. In 2005, Mare Ristorante opened and lasted until 2009. Next, in 2010, 28 Tables opened along with the Metro nightclub,

and lasted two years, until 2012, at which point Javier’s opened. According to a newspaper article from the time, Javier’s last night of business was in 2014. However, the name was still listed at the Metro Building until 2017 or 2018, when Sinclair’s took over. Sinclair’s then led into the current Night Owl, with a Mexican-style restaurant leasing the upstairs area. Looking back on the history of the building and the recent inability for businesses to stay for more than a few years, Pedersen said “I think it’s because they haven’t utilized this space properly. They didn’t break it up, they left it very wide open.” He said that for the Night Owl, there were going to be several changes. First, the area was going to be more partitioned off, leading to smaller spaces. “A smaller room looks busier, quicker,” he said. “And no one likes to drink at an empty bar.”

Matt Pedersen, owner of Night Owl, preparing a Blue Lagoon. Photo by Kevin Matyi.

A bar needs alcohol though, and Night Owl advertises 83 different types or liquors and other drinks, along with 16 more complicated named drinks, some of which appear to be house creations, each with a short story for customers perusing the menu. As an example, there are 15 types of whiskey, including a

house bourbon, Crown Royal and Hakushu 12. The Green Tea drink uses a whiskey, green tea, lemon and peach as ingredients. The story leading to Green Tea is called “Three Shots,” and also lists El Mexicano and Night Owl Shooter. The story talks about a robber from 100 years ago in Saratoga Springs being short three times and dying on Caroline Street, money still clutched in his hands. Pedersen also said that he intends to have various bookcases with books from Lyrical Ballad, a company on Phila Street, for people to read, to keep with the higher end vibe and relaxed feeling he intends for the location. Also adding to the atmosphere of the space, he said that along one of the walls he intended to install staggered bookcases with back lit stained glass between, and also two different speakeasy-style false doors disguised as more bookcases. One of the speakeasy doors will go to the backroom, while the other will go to a photo booth that will give both digital and physical copies of whatever photos people want to take. Pedersen also said that there will also be weekly shows, although they were still pinning down whether the shows would be exclusively on Saturdays or both Fridays and Saturdays. Some examples of shows he mentioned were sword swallowers, contortionists and small-scale acrobatics, where the acrobat maneuvers around a ring in midair suspended from the ceiling. Pedersen ended by saying that for him, success at Night Owl would not be measured by monetary gains. Rather, he just wanted to see people enjoy what he had built. For more information, visit www.saratoganightowl.com.

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Four New Community Leaders Added to YMCA

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Bo Goliber Joins Beyond My Battle SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bo Goliber, head of Community Relations and Philanthropy at Fingerpaint, is joining the board of directors for Beyond My Battle. Beyond My Battle was established in 2018 and headquartered in Saratoga Springs. The organization helps individuals

Kate Forer. Photo provided.

and caregivers manage the stress of serious illnesses and disabilities. Goliber has been at Fingerpaint for almost seven years and has 15 years of experience in the corporate and non-profit sectors. For more information, visit www.beyondmybattle.org.

Bo Goliber. Photo provided.

Martin Mbugua. Photo provided.

New Doctor in the Cardiology Program

Allison Meyers. Photo provided.

Andrew Rubino. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA announced four new Community Leaders are joining its Board of Directors, each for three year terms: Kate Forer, Martin Mbugua, Allison Meyers and Andrew Rubino. Members of the Board are responsible for establishing

policy, setting strategic direction for the organization and creating opportunities and relationships that advance the YMCA’s mission and cause. For more information, contact Mike Miakisz, Marketing and Communications Director for the Saratoga Regional YMCA, at 518-583-9622.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Yoram Amsalem has joined the interventional cardiology team at Saratoga Hospital. He comes from New York City’s Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Saint Luke’s hospital where he was a senior interventional cardiologist and performed more than 1,000 percutaneous coronary

interventions, a procedure to open clogged arteries. The team is led by Dr. Rocco Grella, and also includes cardiologists from Albany Med and nurses and technologists with specialized cardiacrelated expertise. For more information, visit www.saratogahospital.org.

Local news never looked this good!

Dr. Yoram Amsalem. Photo provided.

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EDUCATION

Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

Saratoga County 4-H Camp Wild’s Huge Summer Success and the Great Camp Out Event Photos provided.

BALLSTON SPA — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County has been a staple in the community for decades. They are always working on new, and creative ways to provide learning opportunities for the public. This past summer, a new program was introduced to wonderful reception; 4-H Camp Wild. Originally planned to be an exclusive summer camp enrichment program, the public demand was too great, and the program was quickly adapted to welcome everyone… and not a second too soon, each of the three “classes” sold out, and shortly thereafter a surprise 4th session did as well. The carefully curated platform provided education to the most adventurous youths on the joys of nature. Hosted on the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center, children were treated to hikes, fishing, arts and crafts, safety precautions, and basic survival skills. “4-H Camp Wild provides

a place for kids to be kids, in a truly natural setting. Tucked into the woods along the Gordon Creek, few know of the beautiful opportunities that exist, right here in Ballston Spa.” Andrea Love Smith, Camp Director has said about the program. The reception for this program was hugely encouraging, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga County 4-H have already started to focus and create

more ways to provide local kids the privilege of exploring nature, while learning valuable lessons. The first event to be hosted will be the Great Camp Out on Saturday, October 12th. The Great Camp Out will be an overnight camping fundraiser to benefit upcoming 4-H Camp Wild programs. Families and friends are invited to the 4-H Training Center to spend the evening for a great cause! Tickets are just $50 and include a campsite, dinner,

an outdoor movie, and a pancake breakfast Sunday morning. There will be plenty of other activities, including an evening hike, lawn games, and even a coloring contest for the kids! Space is limited for the 4-H Camp Wild Camp Out. Please

call the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County office at 518-885-8995 to reserve your space and more details are on the CCE website: ccesaratoga.org and social media: @CCESaratoga on facebook, @cce_saratoga_ county on Instagram.

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

School Spirit Weeks SCHUYLERVILLE ELEMENTARY SPIRIT WEEK: OCTOBER 15-18 SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Elementary School will hold its school spirit week from Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, October 18. SCHEDULE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15: • Red, White and Blue Day WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16: • Wacky Wednesday (mismatched clothes, crazy hair, silly socks, etc.) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17: • Wear Green for our Character

Education Theme of the Year: Responsibility • A Character Education Pep Rally will be held in the cafeteria. Students will be encouraged to donate $1 for the SAFER Food Pantry. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18: • Black & Orange Day (Homecoming)

BALLSTON SPA COMMUNITY SPIRIT WEEK: OCTOBER 7-12 BALLSTON SPA — The district's annual Community Spirit Week will be held from Monday, October 7 through Saturday October 12. The Community Spirit Parade will be replaced by a Ballston Spa CSD Homecoming Street Fair hosted by the BSHS Student Council, on Friday, October 11, prior to the Homecoming Football game. SCHEDULE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 7: • Class Shirt Day (HS) • Pajama Day (Middle and Elementary Schools) • Powderpuff Football Game at HS football field at 7 p.m. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8: • Tourist Tuesday WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 • We the People Wednesday (Red, White and Blue Day)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 • Color Wars Competition: Freshman – Blue Sophomores – Pink Juniors – Black Seniors – White FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 • School Colors Day • Pep Rally (in school, students only) • Street Fair at 4 - 6:30 p.m. • Game Day @ 7 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 • High School Homecoming Dance @ 8 p.m.

Kickin’ Out Cancer Game SCHUYLERVILLE — On Tuesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. The Schuylerville High School varsity club in conjunction with the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams will host a Kickin’ Out Cancer game. The varsity boys’ soccer team will take on Queensbury. The game will feature an inspirational halftime walk to

honor the memory of those who battled cancer, as well as survivors of the disease. The event will also feature a 50/50 drawing and raffle baskets, with items such as gift cards, Apple AirPods, sunglasses and more! All proceeds will be donated locally to support cancer patients and their families.

Scotties Backpack Program Fundraiser BALLSTON SPA — Join us on Saturday, October 5, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Brookside Museum for a community BBQ to raise money for the Scotties BackPack Program. The event is sponsored by; the Ballston Spa Rotary, the Sunrise Malta Rotary, Brookside Museum and the BSCSD. The Scotties BackPack Program provides needed food to feed insecure children on

the weekends throughout the school year. A child who hasn’t eaten on the weekend doesn’t do well in school. This is no average Chicken BBQ, the half chickens are being cooked by the Rock City Falls Fire Department and the side dishes are all being donated by area restaurants and stores. This is a real community driven event. You’ll get to sample the best of our local cuisine for

one price. And desserts and drinks are included. “This is a great event, where the community can come together to help children in need” says Mark Blech, Chairperson of the event, from the Ballston Spa Rotary. “We want to make sure our children have everything they need to become the best people they can be” says Blech. Pay at the door or go to www.ballstonsparotary.com to pre-buy tickets.

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At the Garden Center:

End of Summer Sales

Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

This is a great time to take advantage of

end-of-summer sales at the garden center. There are great bargains as the garden centers discount shrubs and perennials to move them out before winter. Sometimes the deals are so good that I can’t resist buying plants even though I have no real plan for them...I just want them and the price is right. Some I can plant right away but, if I want to add my bargain plants to a bed

that is already filled with annuals that are at their peak of color, I’ll need to wait. Rather than ruin the show the annuals are putting on by digging up the bed, I’ll put my bargains on hold until I can plant them later after frost or even next spring. I’m not afraid to winter-over perennials in pots or even balledin-burlap shrubs or trees. It’s all a question of knowing how to bring them through the harsh winter ahead. Here’s this year’s haul of bargains. From left there is an autumn fern, a raspberry, a clematis, a delphinium and a couple of white flowering hellebore. I may add to the collection with shrubs or even trees but I can put them “on hold” using the same method I’ll use for these. I need a sheltered location. We know that our prevailing wind comes from the west and north. The east facing wall of a garage, shed or even the house is a great spot. The building will block the cold, dry air from the west and north that can dehydrate our wintering plants. I’ve got a 3’ high retaining wall on the western side of my vegetable garden that works well for this purpose.

Fall bargains.

Parallel to the wall, I dug a trench deep enough to set my potted and balled bargains into. Into the trench go my bargains...no need to remove them from the pots. Then I just fill dirt around the pots or root balls with loose soil. The last step is to water them heavily to settle the soil in all around the pots to remove

any air pockets. Until winter sends my treasures into complete dormancy, I’ll keep an eye out that they don’t dry out, but with rain such a regular feature this time of year, that’s not of much concern. As early as I can in spring, I’ll find places in my landscape for my fall bargains and plant them. So now, even though I

take advantage of the fall planting season as much as I possible, I know I can keep any leftovers I can’t get planted right away safe through winter.

Happy bargain hunting and thanks for the read!

Dig a trench in a sheltered location to plant your fall bargains. Keep moist until the frost.

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Best of the 2019 Showcase of Homes! Photos by Randall Perry Photography

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2019 Showcase of Homes Classic Home Award Winner Photos by Randall Perry Photography

31 VETTURA COURT, MALTA - DEGRAFF BLOOM CUSTOM BUILDERS BEST EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: On Point Building Design • LANDSCAPING: Pro Cut Landscaping – Kirby Loukes SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS: • Appolo Heating & Cooling Inc. • Bellevue Builders, Inc. • Best Tile / Capital Stone • Curtis Lumber – Cabinets

• Curtis Lumber – Lighting • Marcella’s Appliance Center • Northeast Stairs Corp. • Overhead Door Co. of Glens Falls

• Precision Upstate • Ross Blacktop Maintenance & Sealing • VP Supply

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14 CRAW LANE, GANSEVOORT - MCPADDEN BUILDERS BEST INTERIOR FLOOR PLAN • MASTER BATH • WORKMANSHIP • KITCHEN: Curtis Lumber – Heather Bodnaryk INTERIOR DECORATING: Bennington Furniture Design Team – Jeff Ture, Andrea Chenier & Kaitlynn Johnson

SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS: • Allerdice Glass • Appolo Heating • AW Hamel • Bennington Furniture • Best Tile • BLD Contracting Corp • Brookside Nursery • Brown and Brown • Care Clean • Complete Construction • Concrete Technologies • Curtis Lumber • Flooring America • Granite and Marble Works • Howard Hanna • HT Plumbing • Jim Cox (attorney) • JM Laurent Contractor • Lill Overhead Door • M & R Drywall • Marcella’s Appliance Center • Northeast Seamless Gutters • O’Connor Concrete • Pallette Concrete • Powers Construction • Precision Upstate • Rainbow Lawn Sprinklers • Ross Concrete • RWC Insurance • Saratoga National Bank • Sheridan Painting • The Night Stone Mason • The Tile Man • Thermally Yours • Thompson and Fleming Surveying • Thompson Flooring • Tim McLaughlin (architect) • VR Electric • W.J. Morris Excavating • WinSupply • Wolberg Electrical

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50 WARREN STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS - KODIAK CONSTRUCTION BEST EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN • INTERIOR FLOOR PLAN • MASTER BATH • WORKMANSHIP KITCHEN: Creative Designs Kitchens – Julia Day • LANDSCAPING: Brookside Nursery – Jesse Marco

INTERIOR DECORATING: Bennington Furniture Design Team – Jeff Ture, Andrea Chenier & Kaitlynn Johnson SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS: • ABC Supply • Adirondack Paving • Advanced Spray Foam • Allerdice Glass & Mirror • Adirondack Precision Cut Stone • Barbera Concrete • B&B Plumbing & Heating • Best Fire Hearth & Patio (Albany) • Best Tile (Saratoga) • Broadway & Spring Restorations • Brookside Nursey • Capital Stone • Creative Designs Kitchens, LLC • Curtis Lumber • Denali Construction

• Doc Tile • Earl B Feiden • Everything Under Foot LLC • Granite Excavating, LLC • Gray Peek Construction • Holcomb Construction • Lance Plumbing • Mountain Top Seamless Gutters, Inc. • Modern Electric LLC • Northeast Stairs, Corp. • Northeast Custom Closets • O’Leary Overhead Door • Saratoga Masonry Supply • Security Supply • Snyder ‘s Drywall, Inc. • Thompson Fleming Land Surveyors

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18 SHAW DRIVE, SARATOGA SPRINGS - BELLA HOME BUILDERS BEST EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN • WORKMANSHIP

KITCHEN: Curtis Lumber – Nicole Stack • LANDSCAPING: GSL Landscaping & Nursery – Matt Baker

INTERIOR DECORATING: Bennington Furniture Design Team – Jeff Ture, Andrea Chenier & Kaitlynn Johnson SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS: • Albany Marble/ Hudson Valley Tile • Albany Mechanical • AJ Masonry • Best Fire Hearth & Patio • Bonded Concrete • Curtis Lumber • Curtis Lumber Kitchen & Bath

• D & T Electric • GSL Landscaping & Nursery • Hamel Stairs • J.B. Asphalt Paving • Lance Plumbing • Legacy Timber Frames Inc. • Marcella’s Appliance Center • Northern Hardwoods

• North Valley Construction • PLP Development • Precision Upstate • Randall Perry Photography • Rosick Well Drilling • Saratoga Masonry • Security Supply • Thompson Flooring • The Tile Man

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18 SHAW DRIVE, SARATOGA SPRINGS - BELLA HOME BUILDERS BEST EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN • WORKMANSHIP

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12 BURNHAM ROAD, WILTON - BONACIO CONSTRUCTION BEST INTERIOR FLOOR PLAN • MASTER BATH SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS: • Albany Mechanical Services • AW Hamel Stairs • Best Fire, Inc. • Best Tile • Capital Plumbing & Heating • Capital Stone • Crawford Doors & Windows • Curtis Lumber • Curtis Lumber Kitchen and Bath • Empire State Tile, LLC

• Erie Materials • Floor Source, Inc. • ITZ Security Inc. • James Fahy Design Associates • Marcella’s Appliance Center • Lill Overhead Doors • Plum and Crimso • Precision Glass • Security Supply • Sheft Electric, LLC • Signature Cabinet Group • Sunshine Landscaping • Town & Country Painting

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225 Years:

Saratoga Church Preserves History While Embracing Future Photos provided.

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY

Bob and Guy Savio, Smantha Bossart, Diane Watson & Doris Segrave.

hen a door opens, it is to let the outside in, as much as it is to let what’s inside come out. This is why the doors of the First Baptist Church of Saratoga have been a welcoming sight to the community since 1793.

“The church has always been the center of a community. It’s where people care for each other. The actual process of what that looks like is something that evolves over the generations,” said Office and Facilities Coordinator Doris Segrave.

Echoes of History The country’s first President, George Washington, was in office

during the same time that the First Baptist Church of Saratoga was founded by 10 families in the Town of Malta. Today, 225 years later, it has become home to Saratoga’s oldest continuous congregation. After being based in several other locations, their current Washington Street Greek Revival building was constructed in 1855. “This building honors our community and its history – a history that will never be able to be repeated – and it needs to stand. This building happens to be one of the gifts that we have and can share with everyone,” said Segrave. The sounds echoing through the

Stained Glass window restorations.

sanctuary seem to sing a song of joy. Financial donations and several grants have funded the restoration and preservation efforts invested into this beautiful structure, including the replacement of five of their 17 stained glass windows. The Church is still looking for additional funds and/or volunteers to help with refurbishing altar chairs, repairing the cracked ceiling, and other construction projects. “It’s a team effort to restore and celebrate what we have,” said Segrave. A large selection of the Church’s historical documents has been donated to the archives at the Saratoga Historical Society to give

“Open door” represents what the ministry is today, a door of opportunity to move out into the Saratoga community to serve and to welcome the Saratoga community in. - Pastor Stefani

the public access to letters, books, hymnals and more that has been collected through the years.

Hope is a Door For 42 years, Segrave has been a part of this historic Church taking on a new life. Once focused more on ministry within its revered walls, during the last few years, a shift has been taking place, guided by the Mission of the Gospels and led by Pastor George Stefani. “The Church needs to be a beacon of hope. Jesus never had a church. He went to where the people were,” said Stefani. For Saratoga’s transient populations, this beaming light of caring and love

is a comfort to be received gladly. From April until November, the Saratoga Race Course backstretch workers enjoy a meal and ministry onsite through the Church’s “Twice Fed” services. Along with other area churches, the “Twice Led” women’s group meets to learn sewing, financial budgeting, and other life skills. They share stories and enjoy each other’s company. “It’s really wonderful. It’s becoming their haven, their hope. We’re there to be their friends. To stand beside them and make them feel like Saratoga is their community, too,” said Segrave. continues to next page...

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Photos provided.

Plantimg Elmer the Elm in honor of 225th birthday with Tree Toga.

“The church has always been the center of a community. It’s where people care for each other. The actual process of what that looks like is something that evolves over the generations.” - Office and Facilities Coordinator Doris Segrave Senior Give Back Day.

Welcome Home Home is a place where you feel safe. Working with Wellspring to help support survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, the Church has taken up collections to supply women with the material goods they need to get a fresh start. First, they started by providing sheets for Wellspring’s temporary shelter and now they assemble “Welcome Home Kits” to help with the survivor’s transition into affordable, safe housing. These packages contain items such as kitchenware, cleaning supplies, and personal care items. The First Baptist Church of Saratoga also strives to ease the mental and emotional burdens of the community. Only about half of the participants in their Grief Share programs are members of the church. The other half are simply looking for the support that the 13-week non-denominational Christian counseling program offers. Pastor Stefani and his wife also open the doors to their own home for a widow’s support group and a monthly parents meeting. “It’s a more relaxed environment that gives them the opportunity to share the uniqueness of their experience,” said Stefani.

Gateway to the Future “Homeless” is a term that applies to more people than just the ones you see sleeping on benches or sitting on the curb.

Saratoga’s homeless are often bouncing from sofa-to-sofa or staying in undisclosed locations. Homeless is also a term used to characterize more than 100 children in the Saratoga Springs School District. Once the Church is informed of a homeless child’s current needs, they will provide clothing or other items. Stefani also believes the Church

can help to fill a different kind of need. “They need exactly the same thing we do – hope,” he said. On November 8, in a meeting of the Partners in Hope, government officials, non-profit groups, and faith leaders are coming together to discuss homelessness, identify needs, and make connections that will help define the community’s future.

Church Celebrates 225 Years Saturday The public is invited to come and celebrate 225 Years of the First Baptist Church of Saratoga, at 45 Washington Street, on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Enjoy warm coffee and cider donuts as the

kids decorate pumpkins. Order homemade pies, see original historical documents, and listen as Guy Savio from “All in Glass Studios, Too” (who will be on hand until 2 p.m.) discusses the Church’s stained glass restoration project. For more information, go to www.fbcsaratoga.org

Food

5 Fall Trends at the

Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

Farmers’ Market Fall is characterized by different things for all of us. The focus of our energy may be diverse during this seasonal shift but there is some 'common ground' that we embrace during the autumn months. Please enjoy this list of shopping tips and local products that are hard to live without right now:

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m. Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

1 Fall Decor

As summer flowers begin to wither, hardy fall plants such as mums and flowering kale offer a fresh burst of autumnal color to front steps and window boxes. The season's harvest of pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and textures also encourages creativity in indoor and outdoor decor. Many varieties of pumpkins and gourds and festive fall flowers, cut flowers, and wreaths can be found at several farmstands at the Wednesday and Saturday farmers’ market.

2 Warm Meals

Cooler temperatures call for soups, stews, and oven-roasted meals that have the added benefit of warming the house without turning on the heat. Fall produce such as squash, Brussels sprouts, and freshly dug potatoes are ideal for roasting with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stew meat, whole roasting chickens, and lamb, pork, and beef roasts are fall favorites as they are easy to prepare and result in versatile meals. The Wednesday and Saturday markets are both abundant with meat, poultry, and fresh produce.

Goode Flower Farm.

Saratoga Suds 'n' Stuff.

Building Immunity

First a scratchy throat and then the sniffles, the common cold is among us again. There may not be a cure but there are immuneboosting foods and drinks that offer relief naturally. We suggest mushroom teas from the Mariaville Mushroom Men and cold-pressed juice from Urban Roots. If you’re feeling depleted, boost your vitamin intake with a superfood smoothie with added bee pollen from The Smoothie Shoppe. Inevitably, we all succumb to the common cold but relief can be found in a warm shower with therapeutic soaps by Saratoga Suds ‘n’ Stuff or bee balm from Ballston Lake Apiaries.

Otrembiak Farm.

4 Pumpkin Spice Everything

Pumpkin spice is unavoidable this time of year. However, local producers do it right and use natural ingredients. From classic pumpkin pie by The Food Florist to pumpkin spice chèvre from Nettle Meadow, pumpkin spice products are aplenty at the farmers’ market. Looking to replicate the classic pumpkin pie spice yourself? Try roasting a pie pumpkin with Saigon Cinnamon from the Saratoga Spicery.

5 Simple Comforts

Fall is also a time for simple comforts like slipping into a warm, handpainted jacket by Feathered Antler. Or maybe curling up with a corn toasty warming pad from Kokinda Farm. Comfort can be found in a hot cup of dark roast coffee or custom tea blend from Something’s Brewing. Or maybe a drizzle of Slate Valley Farms’ maple syrup on a steamy bowl of oatmeal. However you find comfort, fall encourages the pursuit. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park through October 30. The market moves to a new indoor location at the Wilton mall on November 2. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.

Economic Opportunity Council Food Drive Incoming Giving Out Thanksgiving Baskets! SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council is encouraging people in need to sign up for Thanksgiving baskets at www.saratogaeoc.org/thanksgiving by Friday, Nov. 1. The baskets contain fresh produce and Thanksgiving staples like stuffing and gravy. A gift card is

also provided to help buy a turkey. The baskets are available for families of at least two people. Individuals can sign up for a delivered Thanksgiving meal. For more information, contact Gwen Matson, Communications and Outreach Specialist for the Economic Opportunity Council, at 518-288-3206.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located on Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, will be holding a food drive on Oct. 19 and 20. Food collected will be shared between the church’s food pantry and the Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs for distribution before Thanksgiving. The weekend before the drive, flyers will be distributed throughout

the neighborhoods. The drive is part of St. Paul’s Red-Letter Challenge to use the words of Jesus to challenge church members to grow in faith and show love, caring and compassion toward others. For more information, contact Pastor Adam Wiegand at 518-584-0904, or food drive Coordinator Conan O’Rourke at kristineandconan@gmail.com.

Food

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“Life is a Combination of Magic and Pasta”

View this article online for a recipe to make homemade pasta and tips on how to use a pasta machine: saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com/food

Sweet Potato, Goat Cheese and Sage Pasta Pile-Up

- Federico Fellini

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends ! Autumn is here and the cooler weather often triggers our desire for pasta. There is something about eating carbohydrates, creamy sauces, and earthy autumnal vegetables that makes the autumn season ideal for pasta consumption. No matter what they contain, fall pasta dishes must be warm, they must be hearty, and, above all, they must be deeply satisfying. My love for pasta stems from growing up in an Italian-American household where pasta was always a staple in

many of the meals we had. I often times reflect on the joys of growing up with an Italian family such as: when your friends came over they were asked no fewer than six times if they wanted something to eat; Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin played in the background while everything was being cooked; leftovers were stored in Polly O ricotta containers; and, yes, we were all guilty of talking with your hands. One of my favorites is remembering when I was little, mine, and my four other siblings favorite way to help was making home made pasta with Nonni (my grandmother). After we washed our hands we were allowed to help if we were quiet and didn’t fight with each other. Very hard! The luckiest kid got to guide the pasta as Nonni rolled the pasta through the machine. Stirring her secret pasta

sauce with the wooden spoon was a close second. I am certain you can visualize what the kitchen smelled and looked like during this process. Once the pasta was made, the dish created and all were seated, it was always a struggle getting Nonni to actually join the table and eat. I’ve tried to carry on these traditions with my own children. Making homemade pasta is a fun event to get the entire family involved with. One important tool to have when making homemade pasta is a Pasta machine. A pasta machine is used to create laminated pasta. They typically consist of two stainless-steel rollers with adjustable settings, which knead and stretch the pasta dough. Pasta machines are often sold with an additional removable cutter that creates pasta shapes such as spaghetti and linguini. There are also many different attachments available, from different-shaped cutters to attachable motors. Consider pasta as a meal that brings you together as a family from start to finish. We’ve learned from our older generations and teach our younger generations. No matter what you’re looking for, pasta and noodles have become entwined with culture, history, and more importantly in our lives and families. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen

h c n Lu FRIDAY

10/4

Pile up some sweet potatoes with savory goat cheese and some fresh sage and you get a party on a plate! This is one of those 30 minute meals that’s sure to dazzle!

INGREDIENTS • 2 sweet potatoes

• ¼ cup butter

• ½ pound lasagna noodles (homemade)

• 1 bunch sage

• 8 ounces goat cheese

• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Bring two pots of water to boil, meanwhile scrub the potatoes and stab them with a knife. Once the water is boiling toss in the potatoes and cook until easily impaled. This should take around 20 minutes. 2. Once the potatoes are done remove them from the heat, for a quick cool down run cold water over them. Put the lasagna noodles in the other pot of boiling water and set the time for about 10 minutes. 3. Once the potatoes are cooled pinch off their skin. Cut them into small pieces and mash them up with the goat cheese. (Note if you want them creamy heat them up a little while you are doing this). Salt to taste. 4. In a sauce pan heat the butter on medium-low. Add the sage and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes. 5. Drain the lasagna noodles. Place a few noodles on a plate and scoop some of the sweet potato mixture around them. Repeat this until all the noodles and mix are used up. 6. Crack some pepper on top and devour! and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs. We carry all types of tools to assist you with making your pasta: Pasta machines, pasta drying racks, ravioli stamps and forms, pasta rollers, pastry cutters, pasta pots, and so much

MONDAY

10/7

Serves: 8

more. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Make those magical culinary moments happen.

Take Care, John & Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

10/8

• Stuffed Shells with • Chicken & Biscuits • Apple Glaze Pork Meat Sauce • Mashed Sweet • Broccoli • Wax Beans • Mandarin Oranges Potatoes • Cabbage • Peas • Dinner Roll • Chocolate Cookies • Fruit Cocktail

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

10/9

10/10

• Italian Meatloaf • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Zucchini & Squash • Fruit Jello

• Breaded Fish with Tartar Sauce • Macaroni & Cheese • Brussels Sprouts • Pineapple

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

LOCAL BRIEFS

SSHS Class of 1969 50th Reunion Events from October 11 – 14. Join the fun. For more information call Mark at 518-421-1893 email Saratogaspringsclassof1969@ gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ saratogaspringsclassof1969 Falling Leaves 5K Run The Falling Leaves 5K Run and Kids Fun Run will be on Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m. in Ballston Spa. Registration by October 9 is $25, and day of race is $30. The Run begins and ends at Kelley Park near the Village Pool. The Falling Leaves 5K benefits the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition and the proceeds are earmarked for the homes for homeless male and female Veterans in Ballston Spa. Registrations can be made at Active.com or by sending a check to the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church at 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. More information and registration forms can be accessed at www. ballstonspaumchurch.org/fallingleaves-5k-run.html.All registered participants have the opportunity to win one of the many gift cards donated by local businesses. Spectacular Bid: The Last Superhorse of the 20th Century An author talk and book signing with Peter Lee on Saturday, October 12 at 11 a.m. at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, located at 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Free to attend, books available for purchase. The Sixth Annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast A celebration of Saratoga’s unique culinary scene in Downtown Saratoga Springs on October 12, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It presents a feast for the senses and reflects the multicultural diversity of the region. And it’s held in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs.

This fun-filled event includes $1 tastings of ethnic cuisine at over 25 participating restaurants as well as international entertainment. Saratoga International Flavorfeast is a family-friendly event For more information, go to www. saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459. Autumn Walk the Cemetery Tour The Town of Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is now accepting registrations for Autumn Walk the Cemetery Tour. This year, we will be walking the Malta Ridge Cemetery, Rt. 9 in Malta. Join us as we explore the cemetery, meet the residents and hear their stories on Saturday, October 12, rain or shine, two tour times, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. For ages 12 years to adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 518-899-4411 for additional information. Mostly Modern Trios Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Saratoga Arts, located at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, for this fun and free event. Victoria Paterson, Violin (Executive Director), Alphonso Ramirez, Violin (Student ’19), Tom Valdez, Cello (Student ’18 and ’19). Complimentary Wine Served. www.mostlymodernfestival.org. 70th Anniversary of the Ballston Spa Lions Club Celebrate “The 70th Anniversary of The Ballston Spa Lions Club” on Saturday, October 12, at the Ballston Spa Country Club, 1366 Amsterdam Road (Route 67), Ballston Spa. Family members and guests are also invited. Dress is business attire. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. Dinner and program at 7 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. Please R.S.V.P. by October 1. Please mail check to: “Ballston Spa Lions Foundation, Inc.”, P.O. Box 242, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. 17th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show Held Sunday, October 13 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In addition to food and merchandise vendors, the show

will again feature a “Kids Zone,” located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature free childrens’ activities. The event is free to spectators. Please feel free to contact the Car Show committee at bspacarshow@ballston.org or visit www.ballston.org for details. Halloween Costume Parade The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services will be hosting their annual Family Fun Halloween Costume Parade, a fun fall event complete with a parade, trick or treating and a craft for children and their families on Saturday, October 19. The fun kicks off with a parade starting at the Malta Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. with trick or treating along the parade route and ending up at the Malta Community Center for a craft and refreshments. Call 518-8994411 for additional information. The Petite Retreat An exciting day of learning and exploring the world of parenting - from pregnancy to preschool. Attendees can look forward to over 15 educational workshops, meeting with local parenting experts including doulas, midwives, pediatricians, lactation counselors, chiropractors, infant safety experts and more. Also shop for the hottest products for mom and baby. It will be held at The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket price of $25 includes admission for two people, a reusable tote bag full of products, samples and special offers, and access to all educational workshops. To learn more about The Petite Retreat or for tickets, please visit www.TPRToga.com or call 518-338-7304. Old Friends at Cabin Creek Farm Tour The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents a special tour of Saratoga County’s only thoroughbred retirement farm, on October 19 at 11 a.m. Old Friends at Cabin Creek is home to Travers Stakes winner Will’s Way, two-time Whitney winner Commentator and several other retired racing stars. Along with the tour of the grounds and facilities as well as meeting the retired thoroughbreds,

Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019 there will be a catered lunch at the farm. The farm is located at 483 Sandhill Rd., Greenfield Center. Cost is $25 for Museum members and $30 for nonmembers. Participants will receive a free pass to visit the Museum at their convenience. Reservations are required for this event and space is limited. Please call 518-584-0400 ext. 120 to reserve your spot or email nmrtours@racingmuseum.net. Heritage Hunters Annual Genealogy Conference Skip Duett and Judith A. Herbert, members of The Association of Professional Genealogists, will be the speakers at the full day Genealogy Conference to be held on Saturday, October 19 at Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, in Schuylerville. The day begins with check-in and coffee at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m. Early registration is encouraged - $30 for members and $40 for non-members and includes a hot lunch, breaks, and exhibits. An option is offered for $45 that would include HH 2019-2020 membership at $15 and the Conference at $30. For information call 518-871-9371 or 518-885-9309. SIS Open House Come see us on October 19 at 10 a.m. PreK through Middle School. We offer: rigorous academics, small class sizes, specials for all grades – Spanish, art, music, technology, and physical education, after school clubs and sports, scholarships and financial aid available, before and after care programs. 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5830841 or visit, www.siskids.org. Travel to Spain with Saratoga Arts Saratoga Arts is sponsoring a tour to Spain May 11 - 20, 2020 and invites you to a trip overview for “Spain: A Treasure Chest of Wonders” at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19 at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The trip price is $3,399 land only, double occupancy. For additional information, go to www.goedventures.com, contact goedventures@gmail.com or call Mary at 607-387-3322.

Soupapalooza Long Shadows Farm and ACCT Naturally will hold a unique fall fundraiser on October 19 at Long Shadows Farm, 84 Dr. Brown Ln., Cambridge. The day starts with a Fall Farm Festival at 2 p.m. featuring pony rides, wagon rides, demonstrations and other fun farm activities. The main event starts at 4 p.m. Local restaurants and chefs bring their best soup for you to sample and vote for your favorite. There will be a silent auction, music and beer on tap. All proceeds to rescuing and rehabilitating horses and placing them in programs for veterans, first responders, teens and women. Tickets to Soupapalooza are $25 in advance, or $35 at the door. Farm festival activities are $5 each per person. Combined discounts will be available at the registration desk. For more information, go to www. LongShadowsHorses.org or call 518-928-6161. Fall Fest Music Night Enjoy an evening of fun and music on Saturday, October 19, with eight performers and a special guest, the legendary Adirondack Folk Musician Dan Berggran. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for wine, cider, and desserts. Music begins at 7:15 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, located at 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Cost: $15 per person; $40 per family. Tickets may be purchased uusaratoga.org/fallfest. Saratoga Springs DBA 18th Annual Fall Festival The Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 18th Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A family-friendly fall tradition that provides free entertainment and activities including magic shows, trickor-treating, arts and crafts, games and prizes, pumpkin rolling races, costumes, face painting, live music and more! The day ends with a colorful Kids’ Costume Parade down the sidewalks of Broadway and ends with free Carousel rides in Congress park. For more information, visit www. saratogaspringsdowntown.com

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Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

This Week’s Events: OCT. 4 - 10 family friendly FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

Artisan & Wellness Fall Fest

Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours

Lakota’s Farm, 99 County Rd. 62, Cambridge 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Join us for our inaugural two-day fall festival featuring live music, local artists, crafters, distilleries, wineries, breweries and food trucks. Admission is $1. There will also be massage, Shaman, Reiki, Intuitive mediums, eco-friendly and holistic living practitioners. Bring nonperishable food items or gently used winter coats and boots for donation, with a silent auction to benefit Cambridge Co-Op.

Yaddo Gardens, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Experience the spirit(s) of the gardens, feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth! Share in the spiritual intrigue from the Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors! “Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours” will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through October 27. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent-led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent-led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo 518-584 -0746 or www. Yaddo.org for more information.

Sword of Trust Film Spring St. Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. A gorgeous, solemn look at the new way a society’s rituals can lead to hysteria, and a scathing, at times shockingly funny satire of national corruption. English sub-titles. $8 members and students, $10 general public. Complimentary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings. (Saturday and Sunday). For advance tickets visit www. SaratogaFilmForum.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 2nd Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk Skidmore College, Case Center 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. | A 1.5-mile family-friendly walk around the Skidmore Campus. The purpose is to remember lives taken too soon, raise awareness of addiction, educate the community about recovery services, and celebrate those living in recovery. Registration, games and activities begin at 10 a.m. walk at 11 a.m. Suggested individual donation of $10 and family donation of $20. Proceeds of this event will benefit area recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) and the Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center. Register at www.zippyreg.com?event=1274 Facebook Event Page: Dan Provost Memorial Walk.

Patriot Flight Send-Off Ceremony

month. The walk is geared towards gentle exercise and is for participants at basic fitness levels. Call for more information. Registration is appreciated.

respond to an overdose. Everyone will receive an Intranasal Naloxone kit as part of the training. For more information and to register call 518-306-3048.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Medicare Insurance Expo “Changes in Medicare 2020”

Ham and Meatloaf Dinner

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. – Noon Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Clear Captions. Presented by New York Statewide Senior Action Council and Office for the Aging. Presentation on Changes in Medicare. Meet with Insurance Representatives: Aetna, Blueshield of NENY, CDPHP, Empire Blue Cross, Fidelis, MVP, United Healthcare, Wellcare.

“Nature’s Sweet” Luncheon

Longfellows Restaurant, Rt 9P, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m. Albany International Airport, Colonie Special Feature: Uncle Pat’s General Store. 4:30 a.m. | Eighty-nine World War II, Back by popular demand, Uncle Pat and Korean War, Vietnam War and Cold daughter Gina will talk about their honey War veterans and their guardians will be and maple syrup “crops” and have their honored. The veterans are being sent on products for sale. Speaker will be Liz a free, one-day Patriot Flight to visit war monuments, Arlington National Cemetery Ringwald from Lee Center, NY who will and other historic sites in Washington, D.C. speak about “I Remember MaMa.” For The public is welcome to join the ceremony reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu choice: to help thank the veterans for their service Chicken Marsala or Eggplant Roulades. and send them off on the excursion. Cost is $19 inclusive. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.

Operation Adopt A Soldier 891 Route 9, Wilton | 5 p.m. Join us as we pack more boxes for soldiers. For more information contact Chairman Cliff Sequin at 518-260-9922.

Trip to Italy 2020 Presentation

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. A slide show presentation. The Friends SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 of the Saratoga Springs Public Library are headed to Italy in October 2020. Join Breakfast Buffet group leader Rhona Koretzky Forman and Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, a group of 18-24 fellow travelers as we Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m. explore the cities and hill towns of Umbria Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, and Tuscany. The trip departs on October 2 French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast and returns on October 13, 2020. The price sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage of $5,299 per person double occupancy gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs includes all touring, round trip air, travel benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation insurance, daily breakfast and lunch or requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military dinner most days. For more information or (active/retired with ID card) $8, Children to RSVP (appreciated, but not necessary), 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call please contact Rhona at rkoretzky@yahoo. 518-584-2585 for more information. com or 518-505-1303.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Wellness Walk Edie Road Trailhead, Edie Rd., Gansevoort 11 a.m. – Noon | Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside every

Free Narcan Training Healing Springs Recovery Center, 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs 6 p.m. | Help us save lives. Learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose. Lean how to use Naloxone to

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Soup, tossed salad, baked ham and meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation requested: $12 Adults, $11 Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired with ID card), $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 free. $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518584-2585 for more information.

Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Amateur / professional musicians. For more information check out the web page: www.ballstonareaseniors.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Making Jerky & Canning Meat Cornell Cooperative Extension 50 West High St., Ballston Spa 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. Canned meat is tender and makes a quick meal. Learn the steps to safe pressure canning, a process that can be used for preserving vegetables and soups too. Participants will take home a sample of jerky. Cost is $15 per person. Please contact Diane Whitten, Food and Nutrition Educator at 518-885-8995 or dwhitten@ cornell.edu for more information.

Upcoming Meetings

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs | Noon For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.

Galway Preservation Society Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd, Galway 7 p.m. | The program will feature “What They Said: 25 Years of Telling Stories,” presented by Michael DeMasi, Newspaper Journalist and Author. There will be a social time, refreshments and very brief business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.galwaypreservationsociety.org.

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Nationally Recognized Lecturer Presents: “Beyond the Point” The Unfinished Work of the Woman’s AUTHOR TO SHARE STORIES Suffrage Movement at Library SARATOGA SPRINGS — The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, along with the Saratoga Springs Public Library will present “The Unfinished Work of the Woman’s Suffrage Movement” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Saratoga Springs Library. The program by Sally Roesch Wagner, a nationally recognized lecturer and author of The Women’s Suffrage Movement, is one that

gives voice to the unsung women who helped shape the suffrage movement - including African American suffragists who faced racism within the movement, and Iroquois women whose society influenced suffragists. Wagner is the Executive Director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center for Social Justice Dialogue. She contributed to and is featured in Ken Burns’

documentary “Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.” In advance of the 2020 centennial of the 19th amendment, the suffragists’ concerns for equality, social justice and voting rights remain as pertinent today as ever. This program was funded in part by Humanities New York with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Author Claire Gibson will present the research process behind her novel, “Beyond the Point,” and share several stories from the women veterans she interviewed along the way, at a breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Saratoga National Golf Club. Gibson has been featured in The Washington Post, The Christian

Science Monitor, and Entrepreneur Magazine, among many other publications. The Saratoga County Chamber’s Veterans Business Council is hosting the event, which kicks off with 7:30 a.m. registration. Program begins at 8 a.m. Cost to attend is $20 and will include a full breakfast. More information on the VBC is available at www.SaratogaVeterans.org.

NORTHEAST FILMMAKERS LAB HOSTS FILM TALKS, SCREENINGS IN NOVEMBER ALBANY — The Capital Cinema Cultural Exchange, Inc. (CCCE) hosts the annual Northeast Filmmakers Lab Nov. 1-3.

The line-up features 13 lab participants, 3 film talks, 2 screenings, and a gala mixer. With a focus on female ﬁlmmakers,

keynote speakers Kallen Blair and Alie B. Gorrie (Able: A Series) producers of the Amazon Prime show, will offer opening remarks

9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at The Linda, 339 Central Ave., Albany. Film project presentations will follow with film talks taking place 3:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Screenings of Able with producers’ Q & A starts 7:30 p.m. Friday. A gala mixer takes place 5 p.m. Saturday and is followed by a special screening of a work-inprogress "Hero Betrayed: Benedict Arnold." Doors open 30 minutes prior to events. Tickets and

complete schedule are available on-line www.cinemaexchange.org. Established in 2014, the Capital Cinema Cultural Exchange is a not-for-profit. Through interaction with audiences, industry experts and peers, filmmakers can acquire a greater understanding of the language and best practices needed to navigate the creative and business paths from development to marketing, from financing to completion.

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SKIDMORE THEATER FALL SEASON KICKS OFF WITH

“The Harvest” Oct. 18

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Samuel D. Hunter’s “The Harvest,” directed by John Michael Diresta, stages Oct. 18-24 at Black Box Theater, Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore College Campus. In the basement of a small evangelical church in southeastern Idaho, a group of young missionaries prepare to go to the Middle East. One of them – a young man who has recently lost his father – has bought a one-way ticket. But his plans are complicated when his estranged sister returns home and makes it her mission to keep him there. Samuel D. Hunter is a contemporary playwright of such acclaimed plays as The Whale and A Bright New Boise, with The Harvest premiering in 2016 at Lincoln Center Theater. Peter Handke’s “The Hour We Knew Nothing Of Each Other,” will be staged at the Mainstage Theater

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at Skidmore Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8. Directed by Phil Soltanoff. Some years ago, playwright Peter Handke was sitting in a town square watching people come and go. Suddenly men carrying a coffin emerged from a house and transformed the square into a stage, lending each vignette that followed – a woman walking her dog, a couple having an argument, a man jogging – special meaning. Inspired by this experience, The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other is a play without words, narrated by music and animated by unspoken interaction. It has 450 characters. The performance will be a romp of an experience; deeply physical and full of joie de vivre. Tickets: $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens. To get tickets, visit: theater.skidmore.edu, email at boxoffice@skidmore.edu, or call the Box Office at 518-580-5439.

HOME MADE THEATER HOLDS OPEN AUDITIONS FOR “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater, Saratoga’s resident theater company, announces open auditions for their December production of It’s a Wonderful Life, by James W. Rodgers, based on the film by Frank Capra and the story by Philip Van Doren Stern. It’s a Wonderful Life will be directed by Laurie Larson. Auditions will be held on

Tuesday, Oct. 15 and Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. There are roles available for both adults and children. Auditions are open to all ethnicities and gender identifications. Production dates are weekends, Dec. 13 through Dec. 22, with three weekday student matinees on Dec. 12, 17 & 19.

Actors should bring a current photo and a resume. Photos cannot be returned. No appointments are necessary to audition. Actors will read from provided excerpts from the play. For a detailed flyer with character descriptions or questions about the audition, contact HMT at 518587-4427, or visit their website at www.HomeMadeTheater.org.

Equestrian Photographer

Hosts Interactive Horse Art Show Oct. 10 BALLSTON SPA — Capital Region native and fine art equine photographer, Tracey Buyce, hosts an interactive horse art show, allowing the public to meet the beautiful horses starring in her pieces. The interactive evening features Thoroughbreds, Appaloosas, and American Quarter horses alongside the photographs they

appear in. Buyce will be in attendance, discussing all the pieces that will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will be gifted to the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. The nation’s largest horse adoption program, which was founded in 1992, offers horses a safe haven through placement in experienced

homes. More than 6,000 horses have been placed in qualified homes through the program. The show takes place 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Trilogy Equestrian Center, located at 161 White Road, Ballston Spa. Space is limited. Reserve at: www.eventbrite.com/e/traceybuyce-horse-photography-soloexhibition-tickets-73153236299.

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HMT Opens Season Rachael Ray to Celebrate New Book at Northshire Oct. 12 with Mamma Mia! SARATOGA SPRINGS — $34.24 and includes admission for Syndicated television star and Food Network personality Rachael Ray returns to the region and celebrates the release of a new book with a Meet and Greet at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga on Broadway this month. The meet and greet and photo opportunity takes place 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Tickets are

Mama Mia: Katie McLain as Ali; Grace Glastetter as Lisa; Virginia May as Sophie; Leslie Eliashuk as Rosie; Kelly Sienkiewicz as Tanya; Melissa Mason Lacijan as Donna. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater, Saratoga’s resident theater company at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park opens their 35th season with the musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, and book by Catherine Johnson. ABBA’s hits tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. The tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise where, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island

they last visited 20 years ago. The Director is Dawn Oesch, who directed the HMT productions of Young Frankenstein and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, among others. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26. Matinees are Sundays at 2 p.m., Oct. 13, 20, and 27. Tickets for the show are $30 and $27, with discounts for seniors, students, military, and groups, and can be purchased online at www.HomeMadeTheater.org, in person during box office hours, or by calling HMT at 518-587-4427.

one to the meet and greet, plus one pre-signed hardcover copy of her new book, “Rachael Ray 50: Memories and Meals from a Sweet and Savory Life.” For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

Just In Time For Halloween: itheatre Saratoga Stages Modern Horror Cult Classic SARATOGA SPRINGS — When the sleepy town of Pontypool is hit with a devastating and mysterious epidemic, shock jock Grant Mazzy and the staff at the local radio station must ask, “Is this more fake news?” As reports of escalating violence in the streets pour in, tensions rise in the basement studio where Mazzy continues to broadcast. Based on "Pontypool Changes Everything," the cult horror novelturned-film-turned-radio play

by Tony Burgess, this suspenseful and gory stage adaptation merges thoughtful semiotic satire with America’s zombie obsession and leaves us wondering if our words

will pronounce the end of humanity. Performances: Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway. Tickest: $15 Students/$25 Adults. pontypool.brownpapertickets.com.

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Local Screening for Spa City Director’s Award-Winning Feature Film on Oct. 19 GLENS FALLS — After securing numerous awards on the international film circuit, Spa City director and photographer Charlie Samuels will see the debut local screening of his feature documentary film, “Virgin Blacktop: A New York Skate Odyssey,” at the Adirondack Film Festival on Oct. 19. An uplifting story shot over four decades, “Virgin Blacktop” tells the story of the lives of a disparate crew of kids from Hudson River towns who had almost nothing in common when they met in the 1970s. The film uses the vehicle of skateboarding to tell the story which will make its world debut as an official sport in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Samuels – whose photography has appeared in the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time, Vogue and The New York Times, among others - directed the film. He was also the spokesperson for over 3,000 skateboarders who lobbied the city of Saratoga Springs to re-open “The Bowl” on Lake Avenue eight years ago. “Virgin Blacktop: A New York Skate Odyssey" premiered at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival in California in 2018. The uplifting and sometimes heart-breaking coming-of-age

story is about a super funky crew of suburban New York City kids who first met in 1977 with nothing in common except a passion for skateboarding. Despite their vastly different ages, races and economic backgrounds and with their parents’ hands-off approach, they formed a competitive, traveling team of spirited outsiders called the “Wizards.” Now, nearly 40 years later, they remain lifelong friends, but their lives have followed very different paths, from boardrooms to jail cells.

The 83-minute documentary feature film screens locally at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at The Wood Theatre, Adirondack Film Festival, 50 Elm St., Glens Falls. A Q&A session will follow. For more information, go to: adkfilmfestival.org, or call 518-798-7479.

Lena’s Pays Local Tribute to Rondstadt

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Capital Region favorites Jocelyn & Chris Arndt, The Trio (Sharon Bolton, Sherian Nolan, Becky Walton), Ria Curley, Jill Hughes, Jeanne O’Connor and Olivia Quillio pay live tribute to Linda Ronstadt, a once winsome folksinger whose love of eclectic music and extraordinary vocal gifts turned her into a pop super-star. The event takes place Friday, Oct. 18 at Caffe Lena. After the break-up of her original ‘60s folk combo Stone Poneys (“Different drum”), the ‘70s saw Ronstadt fast-forwarded into a career that spawned a long string of platinum records.

Popular releases included her rendition of the songs: “You’re No Good,” “Blue Bayou,” “It’s So Easy,” and “When Will I Be Loved.” Ronstadt is now retired from music due to Parkinson’s Disease, but continues to be an important public voice as a human rights activist. This event is a fundraiser for Caffe Lena to enable our nonprofit organization to continue “Caffe Lena On the Road,” which delivers live music to health care facilities, schools, addiction treatment centers and charity meal sites. Tickets: $25 general admission; $10 students & kids. Go to: caffelena.org.

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Weekend PLANNER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Saratoga Wine & Food Festival Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs Farm-to-Table Harvest Dinner | Friday 6 - 10 p.m. Grand Tasting | Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saratoga Performing Arts Center presents the 19th Annual Saratoga Wine & Food Festival. Held in the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park, the event celebrates the bounty and talent of the region with gourmet tastings from top chefs, art and performance, and chef demonstrations on sustainability. Tickets are available at spac. org, at the box office or by calling 518-584-9330.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Capital Region Guitar Show - Fall Editon

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Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Friday 5-8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Saratoga Guitar presents the Fall Editon of The Capital Region Guitar Show. This is the place to look, buy, sell, trade new, used and vintage guitars and music gear. Admission is $7 with $2 off if you carry in a guitar or amp. Kids 12 and under are free with paid adult. Builders, buyers, sellers, and traders will be on hand. For more information, visit the Capital Region Guitar Show Facebook page for or call 518-581-1603.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Sunnyside Fall Festival Sunnyside Gardens, 345 Church Street, Saratoga Springs 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Enjoy an Autumnal Wonderland full of one-ofa-kind displays and locally-grown pumpkins. There will also be free concerts in the greenhouse by Sunnyside Bluegrass with Adrenaline Pumpkin. Sunnyside Gardens will be open every Saturday and Sunday with hay rides, authentic train, cider donuts, apple cider, butterfly house, corn maze, “Munchkin’ Land,” pumpkin patch, the “Hall of Flame” featuring 100s of carved pumpkins, and much more! Music will be performed from Noon-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Malta Cultural Arts Festival Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta 11 a.m. -5 p.m | The town of Malta Parks & Recreation will be holding the free event to celebrate cultural diversity in Malta. Activities include: Live performances, drumming, acting, storytelling, Ribbon Dance Workshops, Chinese Calligraphy, Indian Paintings by Selvarani Sangaran, Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe, George Crum Display, Round Lake Library, Malta Branch-Books & Crafts, Brookside Museum, food vendors and more. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@maltatown.org or 518-899-4411, ext. 305 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Campaign to Saratoga - Lecture Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center | 2 p.m. Join Eric Schnitzer, author of “Don Troiani’s Campaign to Saratoga-1777: The Turning Point of the Revolutionary War in Paintings, Artifacts, and Historical Narrative” for a discussion. The talk will take place followed by a book signing (books will be available for purchase.) This magnificently illustrated history features previously unpublished eyewitness accounts, photographs of important artifacts, and a detailed historical narrative. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-670-2985 or visit www.nps.gov/sara or Facebook and Twitter: @SaratogaNHP

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Passable, Passible Passable means barely satisfactory or able to be passed. We sat through a passable performance of “Hamlet” last night. Whether the roads are passable depends on the weather. Passible, a theological term, means capable of feeling or suffering. Some believe that God does suffer and is therefore passible. 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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RACHEL MCDONALD: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS/ DUDLEY, MA — Former Saratoga Springs High School tennis player Rachel McDonald is in her final season of playing collegiate tennis and was recently named the Commonwealth Coast Conference’s (CCC) Player of the Week.

Interestingly enough, McDonald didn’t quite enjoy playing tennis at first, but once she began taking a few lessons and got to really learn and understand the game, it became her favorite sport to play. “I think what I really like about it is that for the most part, especially in singles, it’s really you out there. You have

to rely on yourself, and I think that translates really well into other aspects of life because in life you have to rely on yourself sometimes,” said McDonald. When McDonald was in the seventh grade at SSHS she started playing on their Junior Varsity tennis team. As she progressed through playing in high school and the time came to start looking at colleges, McDonald found a college that not only had her desired majors of Human Resource and Finance, but an opportunity to extend her athletic career. Playing collegiate tennis wasn’t always easy for McDonald as she battles chronic migraines and struggled to find her place at the collegiate level in the beginning. But after hard work on the court

“You have to rely on yourself, and I think that translates really well into other aspects of life...” and a conscious effort to stay healthy, McDonald is appreciative that her years of dedication have been recognized as she was named Player of the Week. “This year I was able to stay more healthy and really find the positions that work for me. So that’s just a really great feeling, especially being in my last year,” said McDonald. “It’s a really great feeling being noticed for all your hard work over the four years.” From battling an illness to battling it out on the court, McDonald had a strong support system based at home in Saratoga Springs.

“They really never miss a match and we live three hours away (my mom and dad). And Rich Johns who’s always supported me from the very beginning. He’s been an amazing guy in my life, a great inspiration, a great role model.” As her final season of tennis at Nichols College ends, McDonald is appreciative of her team and the high spirit and supportive energy they always bring to a match. And while McDonald is not quite sure what the next phase of her life brings, she does know that she’ll find a way to keep on swinging a racket.

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Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

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

Football

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Guilderland 4:30 p.m. at Voorheesville

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Burnt Hills 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

FRIDAY, 10/4

THURSDAY, 10/10

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Burnt Hills 7 p.m. at Burnt Hills

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Christian Brothers Academy 7 p.m. at CBA

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Albany 4:30 p.m. at Albany

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Shaker 7 p.m. at Ballston

Soccer

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Lansingburg 7 p.m. at Lansingburg

SATURDAY, 10/5 ■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Averill Park 3 p.m. at Saratoga

Cheerleading

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Averill Park 3 p.m. at Averill Park

FRIDAY, 10/7

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Johnstown 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Hoosick Falls 4:15 p.m. at TBD

Field Hockey FRIDAY, 10/4 ■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Shaker 7 p.m. at Ballston

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Shenendehowa 3 p.m. at Ballston

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Lansingburgh 7 p.m. at Lansingburgh

■ Ballston (Boys) v. Shenendehowa 3 p.m. at Shenendehowa

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Burnt Hills 4:15 p.m. at Burnt Hills

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Lake George 6:45 p.m. at Schuylerville

TUESDAY, 10/8

Volleyball

MONDAY, 10/7

FRIDAY, 10/4

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Gloversville 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Niskayuna 4:15 p.m. at Niskayuna

MONDAY, 10/7 ■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Christian Brothers Academy 4:15 p.m. at CBA

THURSDAY, 10/10 ■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Colonie 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Glens Falls 4:45 p.m. at Ballston

THURSDAY, 10/10 ■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Queensbury 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. South Glens Falls 4:30 p.m. at South Glens Falls

■ Schuylerville (Boys) v. Queensbury 7 p.m. at Schuylerville.

Cross Country

WEDNESDAY, 10/9

Swimming/Diving

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Queensbury 4:30 p.m. at Schuylerville

TUESDAY, 10/8

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Hoosic Valley 4:15 p.m. at Hoosic Valley

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Albany 4:15 p.m. at Albany

FRIDAY, 10/4

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Hoosic Valley 4:15 p.m. at Hoosic Valley

MONDAY, 10/7

■ Schuylerville (Girls) v. Queensbury 4:30 p.m. at Queensbury. ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Hoosick Falls 4:15 p.m. at Spa Catholic

THURSDAY, 10/10

MONDAY, 10/7

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Colonie 7 p.m. at Saratoga

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Burnt Hills 4:30 p.m. at Skidmore College

■ Saratoga (Boys) v. Colonie 7 p.m. at Colonie

SATURDAY, 10/5 ■ Schuylerville (Girls & Boys) v. Schenectady 9 a.m. at Schenectady Central Park

TUESDAY, 10/8 ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) v. Hoosic Valley, Stillwater, Emma Willard 12 p.m. at Emma Willard ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) v. Hoosic Valley, Waldorf School of Spa City, Stillwater, Emma Willard 4:15 p.m. at Emma Willard

*All information subject to change due to weather.

Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

Sports

BLUE STREAK LOOK TO SECTIONALS Photos provided.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coach Jeffrey Geller is in the middle of his 17th season of coaching the Saratoga Springs High School (SSHS) varsity boys’ soccer team and has high goals for this years’ team to make it to the sectional’s tournament. “We are always striving to be playing our best soccer when Sectionals roll around,” said Coach Geller. This year’s team is fairly young, as there were only eight returning players at tryouts this season, which meant there were positions to fill and a need for players that would develop well together. “We are looking for players who are tactical which means

they know how the game is played and how to play within the team. We are looking for players who have good physical traits like size, speed, quickness, and a high level of fitness,” said Coach Geller. “Lastly, we look for players who are coachable, have a positive attitude, work hard, and are responsible student athletes.” The Blue Streaks are driving through the season with five wins, and only three losses and a tie. “We try our best to be demanding as a coach, but not to a point where players are scared to perform. It is important that the players want to play for you and go to war for you,” said Coach Geller. “We try to demand excellence and do not tolerate lack of effort.” Coach Geller doesn’t just demand 100% on the field, but

that his athletes show the same effort in the classroom. The SSHS boys’ varsity team has been a scholar athlete team for all of Coach Geller’s 17 years of coaching the varsity team. “Sometimes we have to make choices that may not be popular but need to be made to teach a life lesson on and/or off the field.” Our coaching staff keeps track of our student-athlete attendance, grades, and behavior in the classroom,” said Coach Geller. Tuesday, October 1 the Blue Streaks took on the number four ranked team in New York state – Christian Boys Academy and ended the teams’ undefeated record. The boys take on Averill Park High school Saturday, Oct. 5 at Averill Park at 3 p.m.

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Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

Community

SPORTS BULLETIN

Basketball at Gavin Park WILTON — Registration has begun for the Town of Wilton’s Recreational basketball program at Gavin Park. The Jr. NBA basketball program runs from Oct. 15 Feb. 8 and is open to boys and girls in 2nd - 10th grade. Registration is open. To register and for additional information go to www.townofwilton.com.

Saratoga Youth Basketball Winter Instructional League SARATOGA SPRINGS — The AAU Hoop instructional program will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Dorothy Nolan and Lake Avenue schools beginning Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 6 - 9 p.m. The instructional is open to all kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. To see the schedule, register or for more information visit www.hoopfoundation.com

Nacre Dance Group Announces Open Auditions for Empire State Youth Dance Ensemble SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nacre Dance Group announces an open audition for their Empire State Youth Dance Ensemble program at Creative Dance Arts (2037 Rt. 9 in Round Lake) on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 – 4 p.m. This audition is open to all area dancers ages 13 to 19.

Dancers will be selected for the Empire State Youth Dance Ensemble performance on February 29, 2020 at the Spa Little Theatre in Saratoga Springs. Nacre Dance Group has an exciting performance planned that highlights classic modern dance as well as contemporary dance works. For more information, visit www.nacredance.org/esyde.

Saratoga Recreation Department • Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-adult is welcome. • Reach for the Rim with the Basketball Program: Everyone age 3-Grade 12 is welcome. • Get in the Ring with the Boxing Program: Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Learn proper boxing technique and receive conditioning tips. Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

YMCA Youth Basketball Programs • YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Saratoga Regional YMCA Youth Basketball Program is for boys and girls entering grades 3rd through 12th. All skill levels are welcome. The league runs from December to March. • All games will be played on Sundays • Member: $85 | Non-Membes: $170

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• MINI SHOTS BASKETBALL (6-7 years) Using basketball drills, participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye coordination. • Min. 4 | Max. 10 • Tuesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m. or Saturday, 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Member: $42 | Non-Members: $84 • SMALL SHOTS BASKETBALL (8-10 years) This program is designed for boys and girls to develop fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, offense, and defense. Players will learn in a supportive, safe, and noncompetitive environment where focus is on learning the game, and having fun. • Min. 4 | Max. 14 • Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. or Saturday, 10:15-11:15 a.m. • Member: $50 | Non-Member: $100 • LITTLE SHOTS BASKETBALL (4-5 years) Through play, participants will discover the fundamentals of basketball. The last class of the session will be a scrimmage that parents are welcome to participate in! • Min. 4 | Max. 10 • Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m. or Saturday, 9-9:30 a.m. • Member: $40 | Non-Member: $80

Week of October 4 – October 10, 2019

Ballston Spa Boys Varsity Soccer THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Averill Park visited Ballston Spa. In the first half, Michael Robyck scored for Ballston Spa, assisted

by Brayden Box. In the second half, Brandon Maiello scored and Jon Buckley assisted. Final Score: Ballston Spa-2 v. Averill Park-0.

Saratoga Springs Boys Varsity Volleyball Saratoga v. Shaker Saratoga (4-4) defeated Shaker (3-5) (3 sets to 1 set) (25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 25-19) Standouts: Saratoga Springs

Garrett Myers - 9 kills, 9 digs Thomas Bobear - 9 kills Aidan Reynolds - 13 assists JV: Saratoga Springs defeated Shaker (2 sets to 1 set)

Girls Volleyball: Saratoga Springs v. Bethlehem TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Saratoga Springs v. Bethlehem Saratoga won the nonleague match vs. Bethlehem 3-2 (20-25, 22-25, 25-15, 25-21, 26-24) Saratoga: 3 – 4 League, 4 – 6 Overall

Saratoga Stats: Emmy Krum: 2 aces, 4 kills, 7 blocks, 31 assists Grace Frania: 3 aces, 24 digs Caroline Sablich: 13 kills Camille Sterling: 7 kills, 11 blocks, 2 digs

Sports

Suburban Field Hockey League Game Saratoga Springs v. Shenendehowa Shenendehowa at Saratoga (Dome) FINAL SCORE: Shenendehowa-1 v. Saratoga-0 Halftime: Saratoga-0 v. Shen-0 Second Half: Saratoga-0 v. Shen-0 First OT: Saratoga-0 v. Shen-0 Second OT: Saratoga-0 v. Shen-0

SHOOTOUTS: Shenendehowa: - Lauren Shanahan - Hannah Meritt - Sydney Reinisch Saratoga: - Hunter Yourch - Will Pratt

GOALIES: Saratoga: Kristen Rodecker 9 saves Shen: Abby Danson - 8 saves Corners: Saratoga -1 Shenendehowa - 9 Shots: Saratoga - 8 Shenendehowa - 9

Girls Volleyball: Saratoga Central Catholic Saints v. Stillwater Warriors Catholic Saints v. Stillwater Warriors Saints won 3-1 Scores 23-25, 25-21,26-24, 25-23 Highlights for the Saints: Grace O'Reilly 6 kills, 4 service

points, 2 aces. Catherine Darcy 6 assists, 14 service points, 6 aces. Annie Naughton 6 kills, 2 blocks, 10 service points, 6 aces. Molly O'Reilly 4 kills, 11 points, 5 aces.

Allison Motler 8 assists, 2 kills, 13 service points, 3 aces. Highlights for the Warriors: Olivia Morrell 15 service points, Kylie Frank 12 blocks,

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Preceding this year’s homecoming game, on Wednesday, Sept. 25 in the name of spirit, Saratoga Springs High School held their Powderpuff Flag Football game. Check out some pictures of the ladies battling it out on the field and the gentlemen showing support with their pom-poms in hand. Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.