Saratoga TODAY November 12-18, 2021

History OF SARATOGA Murder in Rock City Falls

by Karen Staulters |

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On November 1, 1917, John W. Foles arrived at the home Pearl Marcellus in Rock City Falls seeking romance. It was a fatal mistake. What he hoped would be a carriage ride with a young girl whom he favored would result in his death. Foles was a 26-yearold employee at the Brown Paper Company in Rock City Falls.

Pearl Marcellus was born May 23, 1898, in the Town of Day, Saratoga County. She was daughter of Delbert and Elvira (Colson) Marcellus. By age five, her mother had died in childbirth along with her newborn sister, leaving her father to raise nine children. Pearl was the youngest child. Pearl and her father moved to Rock City Falls shortly after 1915, to a home a short distance north of the main road through town.

The story unfolded in court testimony by Pearl’s friend Margaret Seeley. The fatal day began with Pearl, age seventeen, was visiting her friend Margaret Seeley, age sixteen, at the Big Falls Tavern in Rock City Falls where Margaret and her father were living. Around 1 p.m., the girls left and walked to Pearl’s house. When they reached Pearl’s house, Pearl spent over an hour straightening up the kitchen area and she cleaned out a small stand. She put the contents of one of the drawers on top of the stand, which included a revolver. Then they went upstairs to Pearl’s bedroom to rest.

Around 4 p.m., John Foles arrived at Pearl’s home with his horse and buggy to take her for a ride. He demanded she let him in, and she told him to go away. He broke open the door and went upstairs to get her. Since both girls were undressed, she convinced him to go downstairs. He went back down to the kitchen. When the girls came down, an argument began with swearing and he grabbed her, but she was successful in getting him out of the house and she locked the door. She said to him “John Foles, don’t you come in here, or you’ll get something you won’t like”. Foles then, forced the

door open again. Pearl reached for the revolver and fired one shot, that struck Foles in the left temple, killing him.

According to newspaper accounts, the girls left and caught the trolley to Greenfield where they met two married men for a prearranged date. One of the men drove them all in his car to a Saratoga roadhouse. After a few drinks, Pearl went upstairs with one of the men and it was unmentioned what transpired there.

Around 5 p.m. Pearl’s father returned home to find John Foles on the floor, half in the kitchen and half on the front stoop. Pearl was arrested when she and Margaret returned to Rock City Falls around 11 p.m.. The first thing Pearl said was “I didn’t mean to shoot him. I shot him because he wouldn’t get out and let me alone. I just wanted to scare him.” After her arrest she gave a full confession, and her friend Margaret collaborated the story.

On January 10, 1918, Pearl was indicted by a Grand Jury for manslaughter in the first degree in the death of John Foles. She pled “not guilty” to the charge. Her trial began on February 13, 1918. She did not testify and was convicted the next day after only 2 hours of jury deliberation. She was found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree and sent to Auburn State Prison on February 24, 1918, for not less than four years.

On February 21, 1918, a Notice of Appeal was filed by her attorney

Clarence Kilmer on the grounds that improper testimony had been admitted into evidence. The Supreme Court of Saratoga County heard the case on November 13, 1918 and ruled that her actions after the killing prejudiced the jury against her. Her conviction was reversed, and a new trial was ordered.

The new trial was held in the Supreme Court on November 27, 1918. She was again found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree and sentenced to no less than four years at the Auburn State Prison. She served out her term, remaining in prison until September 20, 1922.

After her release she went to live in Athol, Town of Thurman, Warren County. In 1923, she married John Eldridge and he died the same year from injuries sustained when his car collided with a train in Thurman.

On Mar. 24, 1925, she married Kenneth Weaver of Athol. She never had any children but went on to live a normal life. She lived to be 73 years old and died December 10, 1971, in Athol.

Karen Staulters has been the Milton town historian since 2018, a founding member of Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County, and former archivist for the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. Karen is currently developing a Forgotten Crossroads video of Rock City Falls with the support of the Saratoga County History Center. She can be reach at jkstaul@aol.com.

Ken and Pearl Weaver. Photo courtesy of the Warren Co. Historical Society, provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

Super Source Media Opens in Wilton Mall

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — Super Source

Media, a photography studio specializing in custom portraits and printing, has opened in their new Wilton Mall location (next to The Stadium at the Old Navy entrance).

Stocked with a variety of backgrounds and sets, they are offering something special to the public.

“That’s what’s fun about the studio. I knew it accommodated the business perfectly, equipmentwise but here too, we can connect with people easily while also paying attention to the technical details and lighting that makes professional photography different than what you can capture with your cell phone,” said Super Source Media’s Founder and Creative Director Mark Bolles.

Bolles has more than 30 years of experience, including shooting special events, sports, fashion, and editorial content for Saratoga TODAY since 2007. In addition to providing expert studio, on-site, and aerial photography, custom, largeformat and fine art printing, Super Source Media, which first opened in 2018, strives to offer opportunities to up-and-coming professionals.

“That’s what’s fun about the studio. It’s growing an understanding about how to communicate through the visual arts,” said Bolles.

Fiona Neary, a 2021 Fine Arts graduate of the University of Albany, is using her creative strengths here to hand-paint the original backdrops, in set design, social media, photography and editing.

“It’s such a fun environment with everyone sharing their knowledge. It’s perfect. I feel very lucky,” said Neary.

A 30-minute photo session includes the background of your choice, two digital files, and an online viewing album. Longer sessions and additional online and print options are also available.

“In this space, there’s a lot more potential to grow, to focus on families, portraits, and to connect to the community. It’s exciting,” said photographer and studio assistant Lindsey Fish, a business and marketing major at Siena College.

Photo by Super Source Media.

Carol Marie Gallagher-Bennett

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Carol Marie Gallagher-Bennett passed November 6, 2021. She was born February 28, 1959. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 followed by funeral home service at Burke Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Memorial donations to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: 10 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Donald Morningstar Straus

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Donald Morningstar Straus passed away on November 6, 2021. Calling hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home followed by funeral home service. Burial with Military Honors at Saratoga National Cemetery to follow at 2:30 pm.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Village of Ballston Spa Releases Draft for Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

BALLSTON SPA — The Draft Village of Ballston Spa Bicycle and Pedestrian Master has been released and will be presented at a virtual Public Meeting on Zoom on Nov. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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The purpose of the Plan is to enhance the Village Central Business District, surrounding area, and the NY Route 50 corridor by promoting economic development, improving safety, and creating a connected and integrated multi-modal transportation network for users of all ages and abilities. The Village of Ballston Spa is home to a diverse population including low-income individuals and other vulnerable populations such as seniors, homeless veterans, and disabled adults, many of whom don’t drive. The Plan identifies missing links in the pedestrian network, potentially unsafe crossings, and priority connections between key Village locations, including the Zim Smith Trail.

The Draft Plan reviews existing conditions and evaluates pedestrian and bicycle existing comfort levels and describes the public involvement process. To date, the planning process has included a 1-block pop-up demonstration bicycle lane and onstreet parking project on Hyde Boulevard between Chapman Street and Grove Street, a survey, four Focus Group meetings, and a Public Open House conducted on June 30. In addition to feedback during the Open House, a Demonstration Project, and survey, there were 158 comments received through the project website through September 2021. The comments were primarily focused on the desire for sidewalk improvements and noted missing sidewalk connections in the Village, encouraged connections to the Zim Smith Trail, the need for traffic calming, and improved bus shelters.

The Draft Plan recommends

solutions for pedestrian and bicycle treatments and intersections with safety concerns and describes potential projects and funding opportunities. Recommendations provide direction on priority locations and design treatments (striping, signage, repaving, and reconstruction projects). The Draft Plan also recommends creating an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan to address pedestrian connectivity concerns and will create a Village schedule for the installation of curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces, sidewalk installation or replacement, and accessible pedestrian push buttons, where needed. The Draft Plan will be used to seek funding for improvements from grants, state, and federal resources to implement the recommendations for design, engineering, and construction. Information about the project and a copy of the Draft Plan can be found at projects.vhb.com/ ballstonspapbmp/default.htm.

UMAC RECOGNIZES MILITARY BASES’ REGIONAL IMPACTS

ALBANY — In lieu of its annual Veteran’s Day event, the To Honor and Serve Breakfast, the Capital Region Chamber’s Unified Military Affairs Council (UMAC) has recognized the significance of the region’s military installations and growing ranks of active-duty service members in the regional economy.

The Chamber recognizes and supports our area military throughout the year through the UMAC. This council includes the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing; Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs; Nuclear Power Training Unit Ballston Spa; Watervliet Arsenal; U.S. Army –Albany Recruiting Company and Navy Reserve Center Schenectady.

The Capital Region labor force consists of more than 2,400 active-duty service members –that is the third greatest number in upstate, according to the latest Census estimates. In fact, between 2015 and 2019, the region’s labor force saw an increase of 293

active-duty service members –the largest increase in upstate. Saratoga County saw upstate’s fifth largest increase in active-duty service members from 72 to 1,647. Saratoga County also has the state’s third greatest number of activeduty service members, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of U.S. Census Bureau five-year estimates.

Leaders from the Chamber, UMAC, 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard and Navy Reserve Center Schenectady also highlighted how local military installations have served not only as assets to national security but also to the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

For instance, the 109th Airlift Wing of the New York National Guard provided COVID testing and meal delivery services in the Capital Region. Stratton Air Base in Glenville also served as a vaccination site for Department of Defense personnel and contractors. The Watervliet Arsenal last

December became one of DOD’s first vaccination sites for military personnel and defense contractors. In the 2021 federal fiscal year, there were about 300 firms with defense contracts in the Capital Region, according to a CEG analysis of USAspending.gov data.

“We’re out there on the front lines to help mitigate the horrible thing that COVID is, and we’re all dealing with it. But as essential workers, we’re happy to step up and be able to do that successfully, because honestly, it gets everyone back into the businesses to be able to support what they do for our local economy,” said Col. Robert Donaldson, the 109th Airlift’s Vice Commander.

“Defense is a major industry in the Capital Region’s economy – one larger than many realize,” said Chamber President and CEO Mark Eagan. “While the focus of Veteran’s Day is often on those who have served, it’s important that we also recognize those who are presently serving our country.”

COURT

An attorney from Wilton admitted that she stole funds belonging to an elderly client and the client’s estate over a six-year-period. The attorney, Ellen K. Zwijacz, entered a plea of guilty in Saratoga County Court Nov. 1 to charges of grand larceny in the second-degree. Zwijacz prepared and presented purported trust documents to open accounts and transferred funds out of the client’s control without their knowledge, according to Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen. Zwijacz additionally submitted fraudulent documents to an insurance company to change address and beneficiary information on life insurance policies, and concealed the larceny by filing inaccurate documents as the attorney for the victim’s estate. She is required to pay more than $860,000 in restitution to the victim prior to the Jan. 5, 2022 sentencing. Zwijacz’s plea subjects her to a sentencing range from local incarceration and probation, to up to 1 to 3 years in state prison. She posted $5,000 cash bail and “will remain at liberty until her sentencing,” according to Heggen.

John S. Becker, 48, of Schenectady, pleaded Nov. 1 to bail jumping in the second-degree, a felony. Sentencing Dec. 20.

Matthew S. Lawrence, 24, of Corinth, pleaded Nov. 1 to misdemeanor DWI, and felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Sentencing Jan. 7, 2022.

Amanda L. Martin, 34, of Halfmoon, pleaded Nov. 1 to felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Sentencing Dec. 6.

Jeffrey M. Rubertone, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI.

Ryan K. Score, 32, of Wilton, was sentenced Oct. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony DWI.

Jake J. Hodgdon, 30, of Swanton, NY, was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal mischief, in connection with an incident in Malta.

Joshua A. Ferrucci, 29, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 29 to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony burglary, in Wilton.

Ashley Sweeney, 38, of Mechanicville, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, after pleading to felony burglary, in Halfmoon.

POLICE

Brandon Simpson, 40, of Albany, was charged Oct. 23 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, failure to keep right, no seat belt.

Laura Cheney, 35, of Corinth, was charged Oct. 23 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, unregistered vehicle, registration suspended, moved from lane unsafely.

Kamdyn Bishop, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 23 with felony DWI – previous conviction within 10 years, aggravated unlicensed operation, refusal to take breath test, reckless driving, failure to obey police officer, assault, vehicle equipment violation.

Charles Pace, 33, of Queensbury, was charged Oct. 24 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt misdemeanor.

Noah Williams, 25, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 24 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and misdemeanor aggravated DWI.

Ashley McQueen, 27, of Troy, was charged Oct. 24 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DW, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, leaving scene of a property damage accident.

Richard Davenport, 48, of Albany, was charged Oct. 23 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, no vehicle license, passed a red light.

Catherine Marsh, 23, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 21 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding,

failing to use designated lane, and making an unsafe turn.

Miranda Sanders, 35, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 21 with misdemeanor petit larceny.

Randy Jones, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 21 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.

Christopher Weber, 36, of Rotterdam Junction, was charged Oct. 22 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor harassment.

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Northshire Presents - What’s Hot in the World of Books

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Publishing sales representatives meet with Northshire Booksellers to share their favorite new books for adults and children, in a free event to be shared virtually, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16.

From Northshire: “We’re bringing this visit virtual, and sharing it with you. These book professionals will - and help you find your next great read or

bookish gifts for everyone on your holiday list. The event is free, but we encourage you to make a purchase from Northshire Bookstore to support our event program, and will also gratefully accept contributions in support of the store & our event programming. For more information, go to: northshire.com. Northshire Bookstore is located on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

County Hosts Free

BALLSTON SPA —

On Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m., the Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a program on “Collecting Political Memorabilia” by Bill McPherson at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St, Ballston Spa.

Mr. McPherson will bring portions of his collection, which is concentrated on 19th and early 20th century Presidents and electoral campaigns, the issue of the eight-hour day, and suffrage, as well as political material that has a regional or local flavor. He

will also share images from his collection with the group. Bill, who has spent over thirty years enjoying this hobby, will provide information for those interested in becoming engaged in collecting political memorabilia. Bill is a graduate of SUNY Albany and has lived in Saratoga County since 1971. He taught social studies in the Ballston Spa school district for many years.

Please pre-register by e-mail to Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@ gmail.com Masks required within the Museum.

EMT Course for U.S. Military Veterans

BALLSTON SPA —

Registration is open for U.S. Veterans seeking to get their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

The Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is partnering with Saratoga County EMS Council to host a free EMT certification and professional development course for U.S. Military Veterans.

The course will be held at the Saratoga County Public Safety Building in Ballston Spa and will be taught by Saratoga County

EMS instructors, most of whom are veterans themselves.

The curriculum follows the New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS certification program. Classes start Dec. 14 and meet two nights a week for six months. To participate in the program, applicants must have served in the military and must submit a DD-214.

For more course information, contact: Russell Coonradt at emtveteran@gmail.com. To register, visit www.saratogaems.org/register.

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUBMITTED PHOTOS!

We received so many amazing photos over the past five weeks; thank you to all participants. Each week one photo was chosen to be published in print.

All submissions can be viewed on our website: Visit saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com/galleries.

Fall contest is closed. Photo of the Week will resume this Winter!

Saratoga County Senior Nutrition Bag Program to Fight Hunger

BALLSTON SPA —

The Saratoga County Office for the Aging has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership in Ballston Spa as the benefiting organization in the Fight Hunger Bag Program for the month of November.

Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford.

Donations made through this program to the Saratoga County Office for the Aging will directly benefit the office’s Senior Nutrition Program, which provides healthy meals to participating seniors throughout Saratoga County.

The Senior Nutrition Program helps Saratoga County seniors remain independent while providing those individuals with daily nutritious meals. In-house Dining gives seniors the opportunity to socialize with others in

their community while Home Delivered Meals serves those who are primarily homebound.

The Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back to the local community and the environment as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag purchased sends a $1 donation to an organization local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased. During the month of November, the Saratoga County Office for the Aging Senior Meals Program will receive $1 for every Fight Hunger Bag purchased at the Ballston Spa Hannaford location.

As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Hannaford location a different

local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the reusable Fight Hunger Bag.

For more information about the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program, please visit hannaford. bags4mycause.com. For more information about the Saratoga County Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program, please visit www.saratogacountyny.gov.

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Saratoga Springs City Council Candidate Charged with Petitions Misconduct

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Nov. 5, NY State Police arrested 36-year-old Samantha Guerra, of Saratoga Springs, in connection with two counts of misconduct in relation to petitions.

Guerra was charged following an investigation into the validity of signatures present on two independent nominating petitions presented to the Saratoga County

Board of Elections, according to a statement released by state Police.

Guerra is accused of signing two of the petitions attesting to having witnessed each individual signature. Police said an investigation determined that a number of the signatures on the petitions had not been witnessed by Guerra.

Guerra (R,C,WF), came up short against Dillon Moran (D,

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RS) in the Nov. 2 election for Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Accounts, by a 44.85% to 42.63% margin, according to the Saratoga County Board of Elections unofficial tally, in advance of the count of absentee ballots.

Guerra turned herself in, was processed and issued an appearance ticket for Saratoga City Court on Nov. 11, according to police.

New Table Games Jobs at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady –Free Training Starts Nov. 15

SCHENECTADY —

Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is offering training for those interested in becoming a table games dealer at the casino.

Rivers Casino’s Dealer Academy, a $5,000 value is being offered free of charge, and begins on Monday, Nov. 15, at the casino training center located at 220 Harborside Dr., Suite #201, Schenectady.

Training classes will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Another Dealer Academy is scheduled to begin on Dec. 27 with classes to be held

from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

The Rivers Casino Dealer Academy teaches students a range of popular games beginning with Blackjack and other novelty table games. Once they pass their final audition and obtain their NYS gaming license, participants will be offered a part-time or full-time position as a table games dealer at Rivers Casino.

Rivers Casino offers table games dealers hourly wages and tips in excess of $20 an hour along

with a benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more. Complimentary shuttle bus service from the local CDTA blue line stop is also provided. Candidates must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Interested dealer school participants can learn more details and apply online at www. riverscasino.com/schenectady/ careers/dealer-school.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 18

6 p.m. | Planning Board Meeting

Frederick

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The Frederick Allen Lodge 609 & Mary A. Carter Temple 362 will host their annual fundraiser/ community meetup starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14.

Tickets are $30 and includes a BBQ Chicken & Ribs combo dinner. The event takes place at 69 Beekman St. The Frederick Allen Lodge 609 can be reached at 518-443-9787.

The Latest Local and Regional Stats on COVID-19 and Vaccines

COVID-19 TRACKER: POSITIVE TESTS 7-DAY AVERAGE BY COUNTY

Covid-19 Positive Testing Data last updated as of Nov. 8, 2021, reports Nov. 1-7. COVID-19 Vaccine Data as of Nov. 9, 2021. Source: New York State Department of Health. There are 62 counties in New York State. Depiction below indicates the highest, and the lowest positive rate percentage counties over the week of Nov. 1-7. Extension shows percent of residents in that county who have received at least one vaccine dose. Saratoga County data indicates a 4.1% positive test rate during this period, which ranks 42nd of 62 counties. In other words, there were 41 counties in NY State which had a higher COVID-19 positive test rate, and 20 counties which had a lower test rate. Fulton County and Washington County, which border Saratoga, respectively ranked third highest and fifth highest in the state for positive test rates during the seven-day period.

SARATOGA COUNTY COVID-19 RECENT TIMELINE

RESOURCE FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS SEEKING COVID-19 VACCINE FOR AGES 5-11

1. Go to Vaccines.gov and click on: Find Covid-19 Vaccines.

2. Enter your Zip Code and click box for age 5-11 vaccine.

3. A list will pop-up with vaccine locations and contact phone numbers.

BALLSTON

Catherine Gifford sold property at 102 Church Ave to Kellen Crouse for $280,000.

Rosetti Acquisitions LLC sold property at 30 Pasture Place to Scott Reuter for $319,500.

Mark Swain sold property at 356 Goode St to Matthew Kniskern for $427,500.

BGRS LLC sold property at 32 Chesterwood Ct to Ryan Turbiak for $301,000.

Todd Hildreth sold property at 513 Randall Rd to Anthia Rymer for $370,000

Bordeau Builders sold property at 90 Lancaster Ct to Paul Delblaso for $402,607.

MALTA

Craig Maslowsky sold property at 5 Hunters Run to Catherine Gifford for $460,000.

Rebecca Paskewich sold property at 1164 Laural lane to Michelle Carrion for $306,000.

Peter Sipperly sold property at 10 Tamian Pass to Momand Properties LLC for $230,000.

Knickerbocker Development Corp sold property at 2409 & 2417 Route 9 to JUNCTA LLC for $400,000.

Catherine Brewer as trustee sold property at 14 Sierra Trace to Colleen Pickett for $315,000.

David Tarella sold property at 15 Saratoga Farm Rd to Anne Anderson for $1,490,000.

Brian Case sold property at 32 Admirals Way to Kenny Goodwin for $545,000

Patricia Colomb sold property at 174 Thimbleberry Rd to Sarah McDermott for $204,900.

SARATOGA

William Railton sold property at 133 Pearl St to Travis Schoonmaker for $195,200.

Gilman Albert sold property at 967 A NYS Rt 29 to Joshua Cummins for $225,000

David Cummins sold property at 133 Pearl St to Travis Schoonmaker for $195,200.

Gilman Albert sold property at Minnie Bennett Rd to Shane Drumm for $160,000

Kimberly Mariotti sold property at 109 Green St to Kathyrn Guetti for $132,500.

Shiloh Murray sold property at 113 Covell Rd to Michael Bucci for $286,000

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Kaydeross Partners LLC 2013 sold property at 3 Ohonte Way to Ryan McLaughlin for $180,000

Nicholas Zito sold property at 1 Flying Dutchmen Way to Adriane Balducci for $650,000

Excelsior Park LLC sold property at 12 Whistler Ct. to Linda Py for $481,000.

Eric Abbale sold property at 10 Doten Ave to David Hancock for $830,000.

Alice Ernst sold property at 59 Trottingham Rd to Michael Mailloux for $245,000.

Michael Bauer sold property at 30 Curt Blvd to John Somnix for $219,000.

Judith Crotty sold property at 2 Van Rensselaer St to Samantha Conte for $295,000.

Justin Brown sold property at 253 Nelson Ave to Charlie Goodrich for $585,000.

Druanne Richmond sold property at 11 Curt Blvd to Veronica Walczak for $262,500.

WILTON

James Dobis sold property at 4259 Rt 50 to 838 Rentals LLC for $600,000.

Jessica Amico sold property at 40 Pheasant Ct to Jodi Townsend for $231,000.

Zuzanna Slater sold property at 5 Loriann Dr to Kelsey Trudell for $284,500.

Christian Arnold sold property at 11 Maya Dr to Patricia Kugel for $375,000

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Death Wish Coffee Co. Launches

Gingerdead Coffee for the Holiday Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Death Wish Coffee Co., the makers of the World’s Strongest Coffee, is launching a new holiday blend, Gingerdead coffee, i.e. the brand’s secret to a good holiday. The new seasonal favorite infuses a festive mix of ginger with notes of warm brown spices and a cinnamon kick for a perfect blend of holiday in a cup. Like a fiery kick to the tastebuds and a cozy hug from the Grim Reaper, this sweetly spiced blend is sure to warm your cold, dead heart this holiday season.

Celebrating the “hellidays”,

Death Wish Coffee Co. created the new holiday-themed roast as consumers, most notably millennials and gen Z coffee drinkers, are continuing to look for new flavorful coffee drinks and ways to create a barista experience at home.

“We wanted to create our own spin on a holiday classic to appeal to those who love to indulge in seasonally themed roasts and understand our dark sense of humor,” said Mike Pilkington, President of Death Wish Coffee Co. “Gingerdead delivers the same bold flavor and pick-meup kick that Death wish Coffee is

known for and we’re excited for consumers to try it.”

Gingerdead will be available in the traditional 12-ounce ground bags and 10-count Death Cups, compatible with Keurig machines, starting Nov. 12, exclusively to coffee subscribers and will be released for everyone to enjoy on Nov. 13, only available on www.deathwishcoffee.com and at the brand’s flagship store at 260 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information about Death Wish Coffee Co. and to purchase Gingerdead products, visit www.deathwishcoffee.com.

CDChoices Launches Virtual Homecare Workforce Hiring Portal

ALBANY — Consumer

Directed Choices, Inc. (CDChoices), a nonprofit organization providing fiscal intermediary payroll and program administration services to seniors and people with disabilities, launches an easyto-use workforce recruitment portal to connect individuals in need of home care services with “personal assistants” or caregivers.

Through CDChoices and New York State’s Consumer Directed Assistance Program, consumers control their own care by searching, interviewing, hiring, and training personal assistants. Given the national shortage of homecare employees, CDChoices

proactively enhanced and simplified its recruitment platform to attract more users.

“We recognize the difficulty of recruiting personal assistants and the lack of attention paid to the homecare industry, which is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the state,” said Christopher Graber, Chief Executive Officer of CDChoices. “New York currently has the greatest shortage of homecare workers in the nation. We want to do our part to help our consumers increase their ability to attract, recruit, and retain dedicated workers.”

Once a profile is created, a CDChoices consumer can search

for personal assistants who match the specific care criteria they need. Similarly, personal assistants can search based on their own criteria and apply for specific job assignments that consumers have posted. Jobs feature fulltime, part-time, and per diem. Portal features include direct messaging; sort and filter options; saved search criteria and job posting management. Visit their website to learn if you are eligible for CDChoices through the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). To learn more about becoming a personal assistant, visit portal.cdchoices.org.

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GE Splits Into Three Companies

SCHENECTADY/BOSTON, MA – GE (NYSE:GE) announced on Nov. 9 its plan to form three industry-leading, global public companies focused on the growth sectors of aviation, healthcare, and energy.

GE will be pursuing a taxfree spin-off of GE Healthcare, creating a pure-play company at the center of precision health in early 2023, in which GE expects to retain a stake of 19.9%. The company will be combining GE Renewable Energy, GE Power, and GE Digital into one business, positioned to lead the energy transition, and then pursuing a tax-free spin-off of this business in early 2024. Following these transactions, GE will be an aviation-focused company shaping the future of flight.

“At GE we have always taken immense pride in our purpose of building a world that works. The word demands – deserves – we bring our best to solve the biggest challenges in flight, healthcare, and energy,” said GE Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. “By creating three industry-leading, global public companies, each can benefit from greater focus, tailored capital allocation, and strategic flexibility to drive long-term growth and value for customers, investors, and employees. We are putting our technology, expertise, leadership, and global reach to work to better

Saratoga YMCA Enrolls in Nexamp Community Solar Program

SARATOGA COUNTY —

serve our customers.”

As independently run companies, the businesses will be better positioned to deliver longterm growth and create value for customers, investors, and employees, with each benefiting from the following: deeper operational focus, accountability, and agility to meet customer needs; tailored capital allocation decisions in line with distinct strategies and industry-specific dynamics; strategic and financial flexibility to pursue growth opportunities; dedicated boards of directors with deep domain expertise; business- and industry-oriented career opportunities and incentives for employees; and distinct and compelling investment profiles appealing to broader, deeper investor bases.

GE’s headquarters was once located in Schenectady, nicknamed the “Electric City.” Their headquarters has since moved out of state to Boston, MA. For more information on GE, visit their website at www.ge.com.

The Saratoga Regional YMCA may be more than 150 years old, but its commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship is very much rooted in the realities of 2021. The organization recently enrolled in the Nexamp community solar program, subscribing to a solar farm in Pendleton, NY and offsetting up to 90% of its annual electricity usage, generating valuable savings that enable more programming and services across its multiple locations.

With a 900kW subscription, Saratoga Regional YMCA will save up to $13,500 each year through the discounted rate it pays for community solar credits applied to its National Grid bills, realizing more than a quarter million dollars in savings over the course of the contract. Community solar farms generate clean energy that is fed directly to the grid, earning credits that are allocated across the subscriber base and billed at a fixed discount to create customer savings.

“We support more than 25,000 members in the region, offering a wide variety of service focused on overall wellness for families and individuals of all ages,” noted John Pecora, CFO,

Saratoga Regional YMCA. “As part of our mission, we recognize the importance of a healthy environment and the role of clean energy in making that possible. Enrolling in a community solar program provides us with the dual benefit of saving money that makes our budget go further while also participating in the growth of much-needed clean energy on the grid.”

Four of the five Saratoga Regional YMCA buildings will receive credits through the program. The 6 MW community solar farm in Pendleton, like the dozens of other solar farms in New York and hundreds of solar farms across the country owned and operated by Nexamp, serves both commercial and residential customers.

“Just as the YMCA serves

all residents without discrimination, community solar is making the benefits of clean energy accessible to all,” said David Wells, Nexamp Director of Community Solar in New York. “We’ve seen that as more and more non-profits learn about the advantages of the program and how easy it is to get started, they realize how well it fits with their missions. It’s equally about saving money, saving the environment, and helping communities invest in a cleaner, more resilient energy grid for the future.” Additional capacity remains on Nexamp projects across multiple markets and utility service territories. Businesses interested in learning more about commercial offtake should visit www.nexamp.com/ power-purchase-agreements.

Dine Out to Support Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar SIS Announces New Community Service Program: SIS CARES

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Dine out to support Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Cantina (408 Broadway) from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Schedule a work lunch, meet family and friends for dinner, or have drinks at the bar. Dine in or take out, reservations are recommended. Make sure to mention SSAS to your server and SSAS will receive 33% of your bill.

ABOUT SARATOGA SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR

Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS) is 501(c) (3) organization that was established to help financially disadvantaged young men and women in the Saratoga Springs School District successfully complete high school and college.

Each year, 10 high school sophomores are chosen to enter the program. SSAS provides them with needed school supplies, weekly structured study sessions, tutoring in subjects where they fall behind or express a need for assistance, PSAT and SAT training courses, study skills classes, exam fees for Advanced Placement courses and numerous college visits.

SSAS also provides counselors to assist them will college preparation, in partnership with Skidmore College. They also help them find part-time or summer employment. For more information about Saratoga Sponsor-AScholar, visit their website at saratogasponsorascholar.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School (SIS) is excited to share more information about their newest program for students in grades 5 through 8 – SIS CARES (Community and Real-world Experiences for Students).

SIS CARES will provide students with more service-learning opportunities than ever before. Teaching students that taking care of others outside of the school community allows them to see that they have the ability to use “critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork” to make a difference on a larger scale. The goals of SIS CARES are for students to learn more about the Saratoga community, gain experience working with different organizations, learn about resources that are available to help people in different situations, and to create the skills needed to be an active citizen in their community.

In September, SIS invited representatives from five local service organizations to attend a Community Day. Representatives were from Franklin Community Center, Saratoga Bridges, The Children’s Museum at Saratoga,

The Saratoga Senior Center, and SNACpack. Students spent time learning about each organization and chose where they would like to volunteer.

On Oct. 28, students took their first of three trips to the organization for a Service Day. Projects ranged from organizing food donations, gardening and grounds work, putting together educational kits, interacting with consumers, and more.

“We were thrilled to have such an energetic and creative group of students from Saratoga Independent School,” said Mary Beth McGarrahan, Development Director at Franklin Community Center. “They assisted our staff with the daily sorting and organizing of incoming donated goods, food, and products. During this task, they learned what items are most urgently needed and that “food pantry” doesn’t just provide food to our community members. I am so grateful to be a part of this program and to be able to offer the experience of volunteering at a community organization. It’s definitely one that these students will remember for years to come.”

“My reaction to this service

project was wow! Look at all this food! It was really surprising how much food was needed to feed these kids that aren’t as fortunate as others are,” said 7th grade student Chloe after her experience volunteering with SNACpack. “I hope that more people will get involved in a cause like this because I think it’s important for people to know and understand that not everyone can open their pantry and be able to grab a snack.”

After each volunteer session, students will have a chance to reflect on their experience in their digital journal, and at the end of the year the students will put together a final project to share their experiences with the rest of the school. The 8th graders will also be required to complete a capstone project to showcase their four years of volunteer experience.

SIS CARES is the newest addition to the wide range of inclusive curriculum for students in grades 5 through 8 at Saratoga Independent School. For more information, please visit www.siskids.org/student-life/ community-service.cfm.

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SSCSD Board of Education Meeting: Updates as of Nov. 9

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs City School District held a Board of Education meeting on Nov. 9 to discuss upcoming events and hold presentation from the music department, athletics/ physical education department, and on the Legacy Project.

The next COVID-19 vaccination clinics (Pfizer) are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 4. All spots are filled for the Nov. 13 clinic, but there is still availability for the Dec. 4 clinic, with spaces reserved for students ages 5-11. Parents and guardians should check their email for a link to register. For more information visit the district’s website at www.

saratogaschools.org.

On Monday, Nov. 15 there will be a BOE Budget Development Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the administration building. The workshop is open to the public but will not be streamed.

As of Nov. 8, a link went live for all BOE policies to be available online. The link is: boardpolicyonline. com/?b=saratoga_springs_city. The site will be updated quarterly.

ATHLETICS

Both the Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Girls Swimming/Diving teams have recently finished sectional competition and are headed to states. The Varsity Girls XC team finished

in 8th place for their 30th Section 2 title, while two boys from the Varsity Boys XC team are headed to compete in states this weekend – Mason Talarico and Ryan Bush. Two swimmers will also be competing in the states meet – Maddy Wood and Rachel Love. Rachel Love, who is a 3-time sectional champion in the 200m and 500m freestyle, will be signing a letter of intent to swim at Texas A&M. The SSCSD has the most sport offerings in the Suburban Council and has been able to maintain every sport team and level throughout the pandemic. With 500 contests in the fall season, they are hoping to increase

back to 1,000 contests in a regular season this coming winter and spring. Registration for sports was affected by COVID, but as winter sign-ups are underway, the number is trending back.

Monday, Nov. 15 marks the start of the winter sports season for JV, Freshman, and Varsity teams. Nov. 29 is the start date for Modified. Throughout the season, the athletics department will continue to follow recommendations from the Saratoga County Health Department. The district will continue to welcome spectators to winter season contests, and masks will continue to be required for all indoor sports. Unvaccinated

SUNY Empire Again Rated No. 1 in Overall Student Satisfaction

SARATOGA SPRINGS — SUNY Empire State College students have reported the highest levels of satisfaction with their overall college experience in several key areas of the 2021 SUNY Student Satisfaction Survey. Fifty SUNY campuses participated in this year’s survey. SUNY Empire has regularly participated in the system-wide student opinions surveys since 1994.

The 2021 survey marks the inaugural year for SUNY inhouse survey administration. In previous iterations, the survey was called the Student Opinion Survey (SOS) and was administered by American College Testing Inc. (ACT) in collaboration with SUNY System Administration.

The Student Satisfaction Survey, conducted on a triennial basis, is designed to evaluate programs, services, and facilities SUNY campuses provide to undergraduate students. College and system administrators use this information to identify areas of strength, as well as areas that require attention.

The Student Satisfaction Survey study population is based on degreeseeking undergraduate “home institution” students 18 and older who were enrolled in at least one course during the Spring 2021 semester. The survey was administered to a random sample of SUNY Empire degree-seeking undergraduates.

Specific areas of high student satisfaction include academic

support and student services, campus climate, and lifelong growth and learning. SUNY Empire also took the top ranking when students were asked if they would choose their college again if they were starting over. The college ranked first among all participating SUNY campuses in terms of satisfaction with the campus response to the COVID19 outbreak.

“We are thrilled to once again rank first in student satisfaction among comprehensive colleges in the Student Satisfaction Survey. These survey results are a testament to the accessible, quality, studentcentered education that has been part of our mission for the past 50 years,” said SUNY Empire State

College Officer in Charge Nathan Gonyea. “These survey results also speak directly to the efforts of SUNY Empire’s faculty and staff who have worked so hard to maintain and improve the student experience while dealing with challenges and obstacles in their own professional and personal lives.”

Among its four-year comprehensive college cohort, consisting of 13 campuses statewide, SUNY Empire ranked first in 39 areas spanning six categories, from academicrelated services and information technology services to campus climate and ancillary services, such as billing and financial aid.

For more information about SUNY Empire State College, visit their website at www.esc.edu.

“high risk” athletes will be tested during the winter season; “high risk” sports include basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and cheerleading. As rosters are finalized, students will be asked to provide proof of vaccination to their school nurse to streamline to the testing process.

To watch the full meeting and presentations visit www.youtube. com/watch?v=8pMEYrB8OBI. For more information about the Board of Education, see the district’s website: www. saratogaschools.org.

Save for Next Year

“MOTHERING BOYS”

by Katherine Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY

Iknow it violates a big rule of periodical publishing to print something out-of-season, but this is also a column about being a mom, and I tell you as a mom — if I don’t do something when I think of it, it won’t get done. So I’m sorry to tell you that, even though Halloween is over and we’ve moved on to thinking about The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (in which I include Thanksgiving), I have some Halloween ideas I need to share. I’ll leave it to you to decide if you want to save this list for future use; I know I myself will be referring to it often for many years to come.

This has to do with big kids — particularly, in my house, middle school and high school kids. This has to do with costumes — particularly, in my house, kids professing to not be at all interested in dressing up for Halloween and they wouldn’t have any idea what to wear as a costume anyway. This has to do with last-minute freak outs — particularly, in my house, the fact that the eleventh hour seems to be exactly when my children decide to do something they’d previously decided not to do, or change their minds about something previously decided upon, but they have no ideas about how to make it all happen. Yes, at the very last minute a couple of my boys decided they did want to dress up for Halloween after all.

We took to the internet to see if we could find costume ideas. Our standards were very low — we just wanted ideas that could be pulled together in a few minutes with things we had around the house, even if they were dumb, even if they challenged the very definition of “costume.” These were my favorites:

Ghost

One of the most classic Halloween costumes, and one of the easiest!

Cereal Killer

The picture I saw online of a “Cereal Killer” costume was of a bunch of mini cereal boxes affixed to a shirt with plastic knives stuck in each one and red paint around each knife puncture and on the shirt, but even just one regular sized cereal box could do.

50s guy or lumberjack

I’m grouping these two together because they both involve jeans — only the shirts change. 50s guy can wear just a white t-shirt with the sleeve rolled; a black leather jacket is a bonus. A lumberjack only needs a flannel shirt; suspenders would be a fun addition, but not necessary.

Nerd

Shirt tucked in, pants hiked up, and hair parted in the middle and slicked down seem to be the hallmarks of a “nerd,” at least in a “Halloween costume” kind of way. A pair of glasses would complete the look nicely, if you had them.

Swimmer

While a bathing suit and swim shirt wouldn’t be great for trick-or-treating in the cold, this could be a perfect costume for a Halloween party or to wear to school. A towel around the neck, flip flops, and goggles would all be good accessories if available.

Bag of leaves

All you need is a big garbage bag and leaves! Cut holes in the bottom of the garbage bag and step into it, pulling it up to the top of your legs (over your pants), and put some leaves in it — voila! You’re a bag of leaves!

Three hole punch guy

After googling “fast easy costumes for teens,” I also googled “Jim Halpert Halloween costumes” — Jim Halpert is a character on the show “The Office” whose Halloween costumes almost always involved the smallest amount of effort necessary. One of them was “Threehole-punch Jim,” in which he cut out three large black circles (construction paper is perfect for this) and stuck them in a vertical row to one side of his shirt. Not only does this allow you to pass as technically having a costume, but the connection to the “The Office” adds an extra layer of comedy for anyone familiar with the show.

Jake from State Farm or Dave

I have to give credit for this one to some of the teens that have trick-or-treated at my house in past years. The first time I saw a teen wearing a red polo shirt and khakis with a nametag that said, “Jake from State Farm,” I laughed out loud! Similarly, one of Jim Halpert’s “costumes” on “The Office” was a nametag that said, “Dave.” When people asked him what he was, he’d point to the nametag and say, “Dave.” So dumb, yet so funny!

Error 404: Costume not found

I thought this last idea was pretty clever: It’s just a matter of putting the words, “Error 404: Costume not found” on your shirt! It could be as easy as writing it on a piece of paper and sticking it to the front of your shirt.

You can see what I meant when I wrote in the beginning that it didn’t matter if the ideas I found were dumb or even challenged the very definition of “costume”! I really think this list is going to come in handy in my house in the coming years — I hope you find it as helpful as I do. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, and 3. Follow her at www.facebook.com/ kmtowne23, or email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

Guardianships, Kendra’s Law and the Mentally Ill

by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY

Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law outlines the legal provisions relating to guardianship of adults who are no longer able to handle their personal and/ or financial affairs. Adults suffering from chronic mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, arguably cannot handle their personal or financial affairs, but they are not the most common subjects of Article 81 proceedings.

More commonly, Article 81 proceedings are brought with regard to older individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia. The proceedings are usually brought by family members, including spouses or children.

Those who suffer from mental illness may have functional deficits, which can sometimes lead to limitations presenting a danger to their welfare. In contrast to an older individual suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, the functional deficits of a mentally ill person can be intermittent. As soon as the individual suffering from mental illness is getting proper treatment, i.e. consistent medication and/or therapy, the functional deficits may be manageable.

As a result, an Article 81 guardianship proceeding may be an inappropriate means of legal help for loved ones who seek assistance with a mentally ill friend or family member. If this is the case, then what options exist under our current law to address the need?

One option to consider is Article 9.60 of the Mental Hygiene Law. Article 9.60 is known as Kendra’s Law. In January of 1999,

Andrew Goldstein, a man with a long history of mental illness, pushed Kendra Webdale into the path of an oncoming subway train in Manhattan, causing her death. Kendra was a 32 year-old journalist, originally from Fredonia, New York. Prior to this tragedy, Mr. Goldstein had been in and out of mental health facilities, typically for short periods. Article 9.60 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL 9.60) was passed in honor of Kendra’s memory.

MHL 9.60 applies to adults who suffer from mental illness who are unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision. These individuals must have a history of lack of compliance with treatment for mental illness that resulted in: a) two inpatient hospitalizations in a mental health facility in the last three years, or

b) one or more acts of serious violent behavior towards themselves or others in the last four years, or

c) one or more threats or attempts at serious physical harm against themselves or others in the last four years.

The ultimate goal of MHL 9.60 is to bring mental health services to bear in critical cases to prevent another tragedy, like the death of Kendra Webdale. MHL 9.60 proceedings are most commonly brought by county mental health authorities, but the statute does permit the proceeding to be brought by close family members and adults who live with the mentally ill individual.

The MHL 9.60 statute is titled “Assisted outpatient treatment,”

which is often shortened to “AOT.”

As its name implies, the goal of the law is to put together a plan of outpatient treatment for the individual that can be made part of a judicial order. For the proceeding to go forward, the petition must be accompanied by a statement by a physician that because of their examination of the individual or based on other factors, they believe the individual would benefit from AOT.

The judge hearing the case must find by “clear and convincing evidence” that AOT services are appropriate and that there is no “appropriate and feasible less restrictive alternative.” If the judge so finds, he or she can order that the individual take appropriate medications and abide by a treatment plan designed to assist with their condition. The treatment plan may include things like case management services, individual or group therapy, and alcohol or substance abuse treatment. The court can order the AOT services plan to be in place for up to one year.

If the individual receiving AOT services fails to comply with the plan set forth for their treatment, MHL 9.60 provides a mechanism for him or her to be taken into custody and evaluated by appropriate medical professionals. The law allows for the individual to be held for up to seventy-two hours, and potentially longer, based on the circumstances.

If someone who struggles with mental illness is not a good candidate for guardianship under

Mental Hygiene Law Article 81, there may be tools that can be brought to bear under Mental Hygiene Law Article 9.60. MHL 9.60 does not appoint a guardian for the individual, but rather mandates a program of assisted outpatient services to the mentally ill individual – which may help save their life, or potentially the life of another.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Partner with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court St, Saratoga Springs. Over his 24 years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, guardianship, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518-584-5205, mdorsey@oalaw.com, and www. oalaw.com.

making sure the right tools are in place

Saratoga Senior Center Calendar

5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621

What’s Happening at the Center in November!

HOT CLUB OF SARATOGA

Saturday, November 13

Upstate NY’s premier gypsy swing ensemble, plays hot swing in the spirit of 1930’s Paris.

TECH FAIR WITH SKIDMORE STUDENTS

Thursday, November 18 • 1- 3 p.m.

The amazing Skidmore students are back to help you with ANY & ALL questions regarding technology! How to use: Email, cell phones, IPADS, Laptops, Kindles and more! Have you always wanted to try ZOOM, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify for music or order groceries for delivery? Here is your chance to learn. Appointments are for 30 minutes.

THE GRAND HOTELS OF SARATOGA PRESENTED BY CHARLIE KUENZEL

Friday, November 19 • 11 a.m.

In the 1800’s our city was the number one destination for summer travelers. The grand hotels would open for the summer season. Hotels with names like Grand Union, United States, Congress Hall and Grand Central to name a few. These enormous hotels were like the cruise ships of today, offering the very best in food, music and entertainment. Since Saratoga Springs was the spot to see and be seen, the large porches found at each hotel were lined with rocking chairs that provided the place to people watch on hot afternoons. Join Charlie and immerse yourself in the history of these “grand hotels.”

INTRODUCTORY CLASSES TO CLAY ARTS/ CERAMICS

Mondays in November • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have you always wanted to try your hand at clay? Maybe make a bowl or a vase? Come to this no pressure class to unleash your creative side. Already familiar with Clay Arts? There will be an additional class on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There is a $10 materials fee for each monthly class.

DANCING WITH THE SENIORS

The first and third Monday of the month • 2 p.m. Facilitated by Monica Stoeher. Get your swing on! Learn the basic steps of dancing and listen to great music. No experience required. Let’s have fun! Monday, November 15. Monday, December 6 and Monday, December 20.

TAI CHI IS BACK!

Mondays • 9-10 a.m. • Tai Chi with Frank Fridays • 9-10 a.m. • Silver Sneakers

Ener Chi with Shelia

Two chances to practice the ancient art of Tai Chi Tai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. It is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body.

BRIGHT CARDS MEMORY PROGRAM WITH DONALD AMBROSE

Mondays • 11 a.m.

Brain Games is back! The Bright Cards method will provide you with a fun, working and practical way to exercise your brain and improve a means of memorizing facts.

NEW! CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH

Fridays • 10 - 11 a.m.

Hola! Speaking in Spanish is now being offered at the center! Come and join Skidmore intern, Alejandra, if you would like to learn, practice or just converse in Spanish.

BOOK CLUB AT THE CENTER

Tuesday, November 30 • 3 p.m.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! “The Queen of the Big Time” by Adriana Trigiani. Adriana returns to the charm and drama of small-town life with The Queen of the Big Time. This heartfelt story of the limits and power of love chronicles the remarkable lives of the Castellucas, an Italian-American family, over the course of three generations.

MEDICARE INFORMATION

Medicare Advantage Insurance representatives will be on site to answer your questions and distribute information about their insurance plans.

Wellcare

• Thursday, November 18 • 9-11 a.m.

• Monday, November 22 • 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 1 • 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Food Programs

FREE BREAKFAST: BAGELS & COFFEE!

Tuesday, November 23 • 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thank you to Trackside Grill for the donation of bagels. Thank you Trackside Grill!

CHEF DINNER - SENIOR CENTER STAFF

Tuesday, November 30

To-Go Option 3-4:30 p.m.

$11. Watch your eblast! How can it be anything but delicious! Chef Dinner Sponsored by CDPHP.

SIMPLY FOOD BY MAURA: PREORDER YOUR THANKSGIVING FEAST!

Single Meal $14. Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potato, Green Beans, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce. Served with a homemade biscuit and a slice of pumpkin pie. Turkey Dinner for 4-6 available on request. Limited number of Homemade Apple, Apple Crumb, Pecan or Pumpkin Pies available $19. Must pre-order by Thursday, November 18.

ONE DAY BUS TRIPS

A DAY IN BOSTON

Thursday, November 18

A day on your own in this amazing city! Member Price $53. Non-members welcome, please call the front desk. Between the beautiful architecture, unique culture, amazing history, and delicious food, it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations on the East Coast. November is a great time to get unique gifts for the up-coming holidays.

NEW YORK CITY

Wednesday, December 8

A day on your own! Member price $48. Non-members welcome, please call the front desk. There is no other place quite like New York City; from its world-class museums, art galleries and architecture to its role as the theatre and financial capital of the world. Spend the day on your own and explore the fascinating city. You will be dropped off at Bryant Park (42nd between 5th & 6th). All one-day bus trips leave from the train station on West Avenue. Our bus trips are open to the public, all ages, any residence. You do not have to be a member.

VAN TRIPS

ROOSEVELT BATHS AND SPA

Monday, November 29

Begin the new week with a private soak in Saratoga’s naturally effervescent water. You will discover a delightfully buoyant quality to the mineral water. The mineral water is captured cold from underground springs, then mixed with warm fresh water to a neutral temperature for maximum benefits.

The Saratoga Senior Center will be CLOSED Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving!

The Benefits of Spinal Alignment On Sports Performance

HOW SPINAL ALIGNMENT CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Do you have trouble meeting your athletic goals despite hours of practice time? Skill isn’t the only factor that affects your ability to run faster, throw a ball accurately or prevent the other team from scoring. A misaligned spine may compromise your range of motion, recovery time and flexibility, causing performance difficulties. Fortunately, spinal manipulations performed by your chiropractor can correct misalignments and help you excel at your favorite sport or activity.

by Dr. Matt Smith for Saratoga

6 SPINAL ALIGNMENT ADVANTAGES

Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, and Michael Phelps understand the importance of spinal alignment on sports performance. They, like many other exceptional athletes, visit chiropractors regularly for treatments that help them naturally enhance their abilities. In fact, chiropractic treatment offers a medication-free way to improve your athletic abilities without any concerns about side effects. When your spine is properly aligned, you’ll enjoy these benefits:

• FEWER INJURIES. Misalignments not only affect your spine but can also cause tightness in your muscles, ligaments, and tendons, increasing your risk of injury. Regular visits to your chiropractor will decrease misalignments, known as subluxations, and help you avoid aches, pains, and serious injuries.

• BETTER BALANCE. Correcting subluxations may also have a positive effect on your balance, improving your ability to make a save, avoid a fall if you stumble or perfect your balance beam routine. During spinal manipulation treatment, your chiropractor uses gentle, hands-on pressure to improve the alignment of the vertebrae in your back and neck.

• IMPROVED STRENGTH. Strength, an important factor in many sports, can decrease if you have a subluxation. The problem may affect your ability to grip or catch the ball, tackle opponents, run long distances or make key plays. Chiropractic provides a natural strengthboosting option. Brazilian researchers discovered that manipulating the vertebrae in the neck offered significant increases in strength. Judo athletes who received cervical (neck) spinal manipulation therapy improved their grip strength by 16 percent on the right side and 11 percent on the right side. Their results were published in the January 2012 issue of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.

• QUICKER HEALING TIME. Correcting subluxations can also help you reduce healing time after an injury. Manipulations, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and other treatments decrease inflammation, ease spasms, enhance healing and improve the flow of blood and nutrients to the injured area.

• FASTER RECOVERY TIME. Sports take a toll on your body, no matter how diligently you stretch and warm-up before starting an activity. Without an adequate rest period following exertion, you may increase your risk of injury. When your spine is aligned properly, you may notice that it doesn’t take quite as long to return to top form.

• MORE FLEXIBILITY. Spinal manipulation, massage, and other treatments loosen tight joints and muscles, in addition to improving spinal alignment. These treatments increase your range of motion, prevent the formation of scar tissue, and decrease stiffness caused by tight muscles and joints.

Thanks to your visits to the chiropractor, you may find that it’s easier to follow through when you swing a golf club or racquet or notice that you can stretch a little farther when making a diving catch.

• Enhanced Performance. You’ve probably noticed that your performance suffers if your back and neck

hurt, your muscles are tight, or you have a throbbing headache.

Fortunately, aches and pains due to subluxations won’t prevent you from excelling when you make chiropractic therapy part of your training regimen. Treatments may also improve nerve function, improve your reaction time, and even help you breathe more deeply.

Would you like to enhance your sports ability with chiropractic treatment? We’ll devise a comprehensive treatment plan that will help you improve your performance and strength and avoid injuries. Contact us to schedule your appointment.

TODAY

Dr. Matt Smith is a chiropractor in Saratoga Springs providing nonsurgical treatment of spinal disorders and sports-related injuries. For more information, please visit MySaratogaChiropractor.com or call 518-587-2064.

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month

Seven-in-ten retirees will need some form of long-term care, which means that, for couples, there is a 91% chance of one spouse needing care. November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month. This is an issue that will affect nearly everyone, so it’s important to have a plan to provide for your care, while protecting your family and assets from the risks associated with long-term care.

People generally plan for their long-term care for two reasons. First, they want to make sure that they receive the best care available, by qualified caregivers. Second, if married, they want to make sure that their assets are protected so that their spouse will be able to continue his/her standard of living. The average widow outlives her husband by twelve years –what will those years look like if the couple’s nest egg was spent on her husband’s long-term care?

In this part of New York, long-term care can cost upwards of $10,000/month. With an average nursing home stay of more than 2.5 years, you can see how quickly assets can be depleted. So, what is a person to do?

Often care begins with one spouse providing it, but the needs can quickly outpace the spouse’s ability or skill level. Could your spouse pull you out of a bathtub today? Could they do it twenty years from now? Are they the most qualified person to provide care? What if your spouse pre-deceases you? Who will take care of your spouse after you die?

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial for Saratoga TODAY

Gifting and trusts used to be a popular way to protect assets, however uncertainty in the legal landscape makes this a risky strategy. There is currently a five-year look back period for gifts, and it’s very possible that period could be extended. Will you know when you’re five years from needing care? What if the look back goes to ten years? Today, we see this type of planning used when a more effective strategy isn’t available.

The most effective strategy for planning for the day your health changes is private long-term care insurance. Insurance can provide the flexibility of receiving care from a qualified professional caregiver in your home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home, or in all three setting as your needs change. This means that you can still be surrounded by your loved-ones, but without burdening them with your care. We feel the prime age range for securing coverage is in your mid- to late-50s, while you’re still healthy enough to qualify, although your needs may differ.

HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LONG-TERM CARE POLICY:

1. A good insurance policy should include an inflation protection component, so that the policy’s benefit will increase as the cost of care increases. These inflation protection benefits are generally available with between 3% and 5% annual increases.

2. A policy should allow you to receive care where and how you like: in your home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home, as your needs demand.

3. Many policies will offer a cash benefit; a portion of your benefit paid directly to you rather than to your care provider. This benefit can be used for in-home modifications and other expenses related to your needs.

4. Your policy should provide a daily benefit large enough to cover the cost of care in the region you plan to receive it. Remember that any shortfall will have to be paid out-of-pocket. In the event the cost of care is lower than expected, the policy will generally provide benefits for a longer period of time.

5. Make sure your carrier has a high credit rating. Since any guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the carrier, you’ll want to be confident your carrier will still be around when it comes time to pay for your care.

When you’re young and providing for a family, the risk to your family is that you’ll die prematurely. Once you’re retired, the risk is often no longer death,

but the day your health changes. Do you have a plan to provide for your care? Long-term care insurance is not the only way to plan for your care and associated expenses, but it is the most foolproof. If you don’t qualify for insurance, then trust work or gifting may be necessary.

At the very least, you should be discussing your needs with your family and your Certified Financial Planner® professional to ensure that you know your options, and are able to make an informed decision on a strategy. Your advisor is the best person to educate you about the options, based on their understanding of your unique circumstances.

Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co, SEC registered investment advisors. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities.

Puzzles

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: Accent, Dialect

Accent usually describes how people pronounce words of a language different from their mother tongue. It reveals one’s place of origin. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks English with an Austrian accent.

Dialect is usually spoken by people who live in a certain region of a country. Dialects have distinctive vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and grammar. She spoke the language in a regional dialect, which made it difficult to understand.

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

A Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving Guide: The Meats (& Meat Alternatives)

Accidental Turkey

by Emily Meagher for Saratoga TODAY

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and at the farmers’ market, there will be holiday offerings aplenty the next two Saturdays. Whatever the size of your gathering or the dietary preferences of your diners this year, market vendors are bringing plenty of options for every course. This week, we are looking at the various local meats in stock.

If you plan to host a traditional Thanksgiving meal, a turkey is likely to be on your shopping list. Preorder a pasture-raised, non-GMO-fed turkey at Ramble Creek Farm, with various bird sizes available from 10 to 18+ pounds. Order at the market or online, and pick up at the market on November 20. Other meat vendors offer a full range of meats for those looking to try a different main course this year. Chicken may fill that turkey craving but better serve a smaller group of diners. This year, Squash Villa Farm offers Delaware breed heritage birds, a critically endangered species that is rare to find but offers great meat. Longlesson Farm offers whole chickens as well, and Ramble Creek Farm has various parts available.

For non-poultry meats, find many different cuts of lamb, such as shanks, loin chops, and riblets, at Elihu Farm. Hebron Valley Veal will have roasts, chops and cutlets of veal available. Squash Villa Farm offers goat leg roasts. Pork, including roasts, hocks, and sausages, will be available at three vendors: Pork & Greens (a new vendor at the farmers’ market offering various breeds of sustainably raised pork), Ramble

Creek Farm, and Longlesson Farm, where pork returns in stock on November 20. The latter farm has plenty of beef available, as well. Looking for a vegetarian or vegan centerpiece instead? You can use various in-season produce items to create a flavorful and visually stunning meal without meat. Try dishes like whole roasted cauliflower, lentil shepherd’s pie with a parsnip and potato mash, or a “squashducken” (a squash, stuffed in a squash, stuffed in another squash!).

For the other courses, the farmers’ market is sure to fill your needs as well. More on the vegetable sides, desserts, and dressings you can source at the market in next week’s edition.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. The CDTA’s routes 450 (from Schenectady) and 452 (from Skidmore College via downtown Saratoga) run to the Wilton Mall on Saturday mornings. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

PREP: 1 hr 50 min | COOK TIME: 45 min and based on weight

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• Kosher salt

•2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves*, minced

•Grated zest of one lemon

•1 fresh turkey* (12-14 pounds)

• 1 lemon, quartered

INSTRUCTIONS:

•1 large yellow onion*, unpeeled and cut into eighths

• 10 sprigs thyme*

• ½ stick unsalted butter, melted

• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Two or three days before you plan to roast the turkey, combine salt, rosemary, and lemon zest.

2. Wash turkey inside and out. Drain well and pat dry.

3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the salt mixture into the turkey’s cavity and rub the rest on the skin, including under the wings and legs.

4. Place turkey in a shallow dish to catch drips and wrap the whole dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate.

5. The day before you plan to roast the turkey, remove plastic wrap and leave the turkey in the fridge uncovered so the skin can dry out.

6. On the day of roasting, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

7. Place onions, lemon, and thyme in the cavity. Using kitchen string, tie together legs and tie wings close to the body. Brush the turkey with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

8. Roast turkey for 45 minutes after placing in the oven, legs first

9. Brush turkey with fat. After doing so, return the turkey to pan.

10. Then, lower temperature to 325 degrees F. Roast for another hour or so, until it is 160 degrees F in the breast area and 180 degrees F in the thigh area.

11. Remove from oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes.

12. Carve and serve with pan juices.

Hebron Valley Veal. Photo by Madison Jackson.

Adapted from the recipe by Ina Garten. Photo by Pattie Garrett

Wilton Mall | Food Court

Longlesson Farm. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Elihu Farm. Photo by Emily Meagher

Be Thankful for Every Moment

Hello my Foodie Friends!

The holiday season has become a traditional time for us to serve our glorious turkey and the side dishes that go with it. The holiday period is a time to start the preparations of items needed to create your fabulous feasts. At Compliments to the Chef, we have some gadgets which can make your holiday prep and serve a little easier. Good tools are essential to good cooking just like good tools are helpful to a carpenter building a house. One tool I think a lot of foodies don’t have or know how to use is the thermometer. It is one of my must haves in a kitchen. Undercooked turkey is a recipe for Salmonellosis! Your turkey should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees for 15 seconds. You should check the temperature in at least two places and in the thickest part of the turkey. Do not discount how much this tool means to not just you but your whole family.

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Our first recommendation is a simple Bi-Metallic stemmed thermometer. There are others, such as digital but this is the simplest, easiest and most cost effective choice. It’s easy to calibrate and if you stop in to our new place I’ll personally teach you how.

The second recommendation for a must have is a Flavor injector and there are many types. Adding some flavor can really set your Turkey apart from Mom’s recipe.

Our third recommendation is an open roaster. Roast meat, poultry, and vegetables to perfection with a large roaster. Open roasters can hold up to a 20-lb. turkey. The heavy-duty stainless-steel roasting pan features tall, straight sides, which help prevent splatters and spills, while its upright handles ensure a secure hold when transporting the pan to and from the oven, even when wearing thick oven mitts. The open roaster comes with a V-shaped nonstick roasting rack that elevates large cuts of meat to promote even cooking.

Another cool tool for your feast is a gravy/fat separator. There are various sizes and styles of gravy separators. Among the types is a 1 ¾ cup gravy separator that is made of FDA-approved, BPA-free polycarbonate and plastic.

Perfectly Paired Turkey Injection Marinade

and Rub

This delicious marinade paired with the rub gives your turkey just the right amount of flavor while helping to make it melt-inyour-mouth tender and juicy.

INGREDIENTS

MARINADE:

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1/2 cup lemon juice

• 1/2 cup butter, melted

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon English mustard powder

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

RUB:

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped

• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped

This gravy separator strains out fat, seasonings, and lumps for flavorful gravy, broth, soup stock, au jus, and sauce with lower fat and calories. The BPA-free polycarbonate and plastic structure resists breakage and is heat-safe to 248-degrees Fahrenheit. It has a large handle that allows for a safe grip The pierced lid strains out lumps and larger food bits with a low-set spout that pours flavorful liquids without the fat; drip-free spout for easy, mess-free pouring. The fat separator also has a widemouth opening and markings in milliliters and cups (from ½-cup) makes straining and measuring easy; microwave safe for easy reheats. The fat separator is easy to use and is great for everyday or holiday meals and is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

Also, have your knives sharpened so you do not end up hacking away at your roast. Remember, we have knife sharpening services at Compliments to the Chef.

These are just a small list of what can help you this season. Getting ready for the holidays doesn’t have to be a struggle! Let us help you prepare for this holiday season.

Stop by and fulfill your holiday culinary needs at Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located of 33 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen!” Also, remember to compliment the chef.

Take Care, John & Paula

• 2 small cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (14 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste (optional)

• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)

1. Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 clove garlic, mustard powder, and ginger together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate marinade for flavors to blend, about 30 minutes.

2. Mix 1 cup softened butter, rosemary, thyme, and 2 cloves garlic together in a bowl until rub is evenly combined.

3. Separate skin from the meat of the turkey by running your hand under the skin to separate. Spoon rub mixture evenly under the skin in several different parts of the turkey.

4. Pour marinade into a meat injector and inject the meatiest parts of turkey with marinade, changing the angle of the needle several times.

5. Brush turkey with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; place in roasting pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate turkey for 12 to 24 hours.

Upcoming events save the date

Heroic Handel! Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus

On Friday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Voices will perform a semi-staged version of Handel’s oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall. To perform two of the lead rolls, Saratoga Voices has engaged the talent of two internationally renowned vocal artists with strong dramatic experience. Tenor Thomas Cooley sings the title role of Judas Maccabaeus and baritone Jesse Blumberg sings the equally heroic role of Simon, the brother of Judas. Tickets for Heroic Handel! ($40/$35 seniors) can be purchased at the UPH box office – UniversalPreservationHall. org or by calling the box office at 518-346-6204. Seating is open, and the hall is fully accessible. For more information about Saratoga Voices, visit SaratogaVoices.org.

Monthly Fundraiser Dinner

The monthly dinner will be held on November 19 at Principessa Elena Society, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m. The funds raised will benefit the building fund. Menu: Pasta with sauce, sausage, peppers with sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. Curbside pick up only. Cost $10. Open to the public.

Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale on November 20. Brown bread is an old fashioned delicious, rich, and hearty treat made with molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans over a water bath.  Freezes well, keeps great in the fridge.  Place your order by calling 518-885-4794 by Monday, November 15, leave name, phone number and number of loaves ($6.50 each).  Pick up:

Friday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 20, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bake sale Saturday.  For questions: 518-885-4794.

American Legion Post 70 Fundraiser Dinner

Pork Tenderloin Dinner, Nov. 20 from 3 -7 p.m. Menu: Pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, gravy, string beans, dinner roll. Only $15 per person. Eat in or take away. Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. To place an order, call 518-587-0236.

Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association’s annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, December 3. The parade step off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the village Christmas tree. The parade is a hometown-style holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. Once again, this year, the parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga

County Sheriff Department and U.S. Marine Corps. Volunteers from these organizations will be on hand to collect donations of new, unwrapped toys from spectators along the parade route as well as at the tree lighting.

Celebrate Jane Austen’s Birthday

The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Saturday, December 11 at 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This year’s festivities include a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake. Tea and conversation followed by a talk by Jane Cleland on her novel The Lost Letters of Jane Austen. The cost is $36 for the High Tea. Please reserve your place by making a payment before December 1st. Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 518-321-1887 or jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com

Getting Married?

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October

- Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza. - Watercolors, oil, and acrylics.

November/December

- Valerie Wolf - Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo abstract and realistic pieces.

November/December - Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan

- The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show “Nature”. Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com

E-Book Class at Galway Public Library

Galway Public Library will hold a class on Accessing & Downloading E-books and Audiobooks on November 20th at 11:00a.m. The library is located at 2112 East St. in Galway. Participants should register ahead at 518 882 6385 or gal-director@sals.edu.

Masks and social distancing are required in the library building.

This Week’s Events:

NOVEMBER 12 - 18 family friendly

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Posture and Balance with Kristin Brenner

Saratoga Springs Public Library

Zoom Presentation, Adult Program | Noon – 1 p.m.

The health of the spine plays a vital role in wellness. There are many challenges to a healthy spine during this stay-at-home quarantine: computer and cell phone use, television viewing, and low activity levels. Join us in exploring yoga postures as an antidote. Please register online at sspl.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER

Annual Church Garage Sale

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Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church

24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m Indoors - rain, snow, or shine. No early birds admitted. Masks required. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more. (No clothing or computers.) Bring a box to fill! Come early for the best selection; come back again after 1 p.m. for the half-price sale.

Defensive Driving Class

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church

175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York state approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

Chicken Parm Dinner Take Out

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge

10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. Menu; chicken parmesan, penne, garlic bread, dessert. Cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each. Reserve your dinner by calling 518-885-1149 or email dinners2619@gmail. com. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Veterans’ Day Dinner

American Legion Post 278

6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville | 6 p.m.

Cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Cost per ticket is $15. Stop by the Legion for tickets or call 518-6953011 for reservation (leave message if no answer).

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Monthly Breakfast

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun

123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.

Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child. EVERYONE will be welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.

Holiday Indoor Craft & Garage Sale

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will hold an extra monthly sale for holiday shopping. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, soaps, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. All proceeds go to our local charities. Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Nature on the Move Walk

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park | 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This is an excellent time to view the foliage change with the seasons! This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. The group will cover approximately 1.5 to two miles of trail. This program will not take place in bad weather. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited. Our outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group

Ballston Area Community Center 20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m.

Kathrin LaFaver, MD, FAAN, Neurologist –Movement Disorder Specialist, Saratoga Hospital, will speak on “Lifestyle Medicine for Brain Health” at the For more information contact Kevin McCullough Saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com, 518222-4247 or Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo. com, 518-810-8483. Masks required.

Collecting Political Memorabilia

Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. The Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a program on “Collecting Political Memorabilia” by Bill McPherson. Mr. McPherson

will bring portions of his collection, which is concentrated on 19th and early 20th century Presidents and electoral campaigns, the issue of the 8-hour day, and suffrage, as well as political material that has a regional or local flavor. He will also share images from his collection with the group. Please pre-register by e-mail to Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com. Masks required within the Museum.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Havurah Vatik

November Zoom Event - Meet the Maker: Meryl Davis of Blackbird Design Studio | 11 a.m. – Noon

Meryl Davis, artist and jewelry designer, discusses her “late bloomer” career and the evolution of her craftmanship and artistry. She will tell how she found her voice and developed her creativity to create original designs in stained glass, mosaics, and jewelry. She will take you through her processes as she brings raw materials to vibrant life. Meryl is a New York native, born in Brooklyn. She has lived in the Saratoga area for 13 years. To join the Zoom meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eGg0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6 UG1kaWZ1Zz09. Passcode 724095.

Pierogi Sale Pick Up

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. We will also have a limited supply of stuffed clams for purchase. Please call to place your order 518-363-0001.

Fall 2021 Dancing Through Time Virtual: The Golden Age of Hollywood Zoom Presentation | 1 – 2:15 p.m.

The last of a six-week series. The 75-minute class begins with a virtual tour with film clips by Hollywood poster collector Mike Kaplan followed by a 55-minute thematic movement class for all level participants. Cost is $10 per class. November 16 class is “On Her Own Terms” with Mary DiSanto-Rose. To register, visit www.dancealliance. org/dancing-through-time-registration/

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Old Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon | It will be a sandwich luncheon. Bring your own lunch and desert will be provided. We will be collecting money for Xmas Luncheon and talking about the trip in May, 2022 along with other trips. All are welcome along with guests. For more information, contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.

Baked Ham Dinner Take Out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pick up only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. –Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $25, cash only.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Moonlight Hike

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Camp Saratoga North Parking Lot #1, Scout Rd., Wilton | 7 – 8 p.m.

Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages! The walk will be approximately 1.5 to 2 miles long. Please dress for the weather. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited. Our outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Little Feat at The Egg Nov. 16

Saratoga City Ballet 27th Anniversary Production of The Nutcracker

ALBANY — Little Feat will perform at The Egg on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series. Bringing together strains of blues, R&B, country, and rock & roll, this band has been an American roots music institution since 1969 – with classics such as “Dixie Chicken,” “Willin’” and “Sailin’ Shoes,” ticket purchasers will have the opportunity to help

create the setlist on their Little Feat By Request Tour.

Bill Payne (keyboards, vocals), Kenny Gradney (bass), Sam Clayton (percussion and vocals), Fred Tackett (guitars and vocals), Scott Sharrard (guitars and vocals), and Tony Leone (drums) are Little Feat in 2021. Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman Band) and Tony Leone (Olabelle, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Midnight Ramble Band) will be new to most Feat fans.

The band will be accompanied by a horn section. Slide guitar virtuoso Jack Broadbent will open the show. Tickets are $ $75, $59.50, $49.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone at 518473-1845 or online at www. theegg.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join Saratoga City Ballet for its spectacular 27th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker, with Artistic Director Beth Fecteau at the majestic Hart Theater at The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. This abridged version of Act II chronicles Clara's enchanting journey into the Land of the Sweets and her adventures with

all of its lively characters, including the Sugar Plum Fairy! Danced to Tchaikovsky's classic score, this production truly captures the magic of this timeless tale with a few modern twists thrown in.

Directed and choreographed by Beth Fecteau, this is Saratoga City Ballet’s 27th Anniversary production of the Nutcracker – a perfect holiday treat for audiences of all ages. Beth Fecteau’s choreography and production of Nutcracker premiered in 1996 at the Historic

Cohoes Music Hall presented by Youth Ballet Company and Dance Eclectic. After two years and a growing school and cast, this production moved to The Egg and was performed annually until 2004. Beth retired the production when she was named Director of the Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs merging Youth Ballet Company into what was the School of the Arts at the Museum of Dance. Beth is thrilled to be sharing her work with new dancers and a new organization in the 27th Year of Saratoga City Ballet’s production.

Tickets are $30 Adults; $25 Seniors and Students; $15 students under 12! Tickets are available at www.saratogacityballet.com or at www.theegg.org. Group tickets available, please contact The Egg Box Office at 518-473-1845.

The Saratoga City Ballet Company is a not-for-profit organization providing dance students with opportunities to participate in professional quality productions. SCB strives for a high level of artistic achievement and to inspire and promote developing young dancers. For more information or to register for classes call 518-584-1895, visit www. saratogacityballet.com or email info@saratogacityballet.com.

Slide guitar virtuoso Jack Broadbent will open the Little Feat show Nov. 16.

Photo provided.

The Egg Adds April 10 Concert by Guitarist Steve Hackett

ALBANY — The Egg has announced that Steve Hackett will be performing on Sunday, April 10 as part of the Rhythm International concert series.

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett reignites the musical mastery of the legendary band’s classic line up performing

Glens Falls Looks to The Arts for Visible Array

their live album, SECONDS OUT along with a variety of highlights from his solo career.

Tickets are $38, $48 and $58 and are currently on sale online at www.theegg.org or by telephone at 518-473-1845, or in person at The Egg Box Office Monday –Friday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

‘The Irish and How They Got That Way’ at The Rep

ALBANY — Featuring the razor-sharp wit and bitter irony of “Angela’s Ashes” author Frank McCourt The Irish… And How They Got That Way offers audiences a musical chronicle of the Irish and their journey to and within America.

A buoyant score, complete with fresh arrangements of over 30 songs ranging from classics to holiday favorites, provides a lively backdrop for the festivities. The show’s cast perform each song live, with the actors taking duties on several musical instruments.

The play transforms theREP’s

stage into an Irish pub. Show posters and mementos from previous productions at theREP decorate the space, allowing revelers to raise a glass to the storied theatre’s past.

Previews for “The Irish…” take place Nov. 19- 21. Opening night is Tuesday, Nov. 23. Regular performances continue through Sunday, Dec. 19.

Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 N. Pearl St., Albany. Tickets range from $27–$62. Students with valid ID: $16 all shows. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at 518-346-6204 or visit capitalrep.org.

GLENS FALLS

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The Arts District of Glens Falls has completed the most visible piece of its Arts Trail to date, with seven electrical boxes along the trail featuring painted murals by artists.

“This is only the beginning,” spokesperson Chad Rabinovitz, former artistic director of Adirondack Theatre Festival and co-owner of The Candy Space in Lake George, said in a statement.

“We have major plans for public art, from large-scale murals on buildings to statement sculptures. You won’t be able to come to Glens Falls without knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is a place that loves the arts.”

Artists chosen for the electrical box project were Hannah Williams, Shelley Fairbanks, Rodney Allen Bentley, Olga Aleksandrova, Kevin Clark, Stephanie Vaus and Leah Hofgesang.

Also in the works is a Rain Art public art project — quotes

from literature, chosen by the Teen Center at Crandall Public Library, spray painted onto the sidewalk outside the library with clear paint so the quotes are only visible when it rains.

Other components of the project to establish an Arts District, seven years in the making, include banners demarking the border of the Arts District, a website at www. artsdistrictgf.com, both of which are already completed.

Coming soon: Expect to see sidewalk stamps around the border of the Arts District, and bike racks that will soon be installed at the ten arts destinations representing 14 arts organizations within walking distance from one another.

Funding has come from the Glens Falls Foundation, the Touba Family Foundation, and several individual donors. Establishing the Arts District was part of the Glens Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative’s plans,

and a fundraising campaign to bring the art to life is now underway, under the umbrella of LARAC (Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible. Donate $100 and become an official Arts Hero. The Arts District is sending out pins to each Arts Hero who donates $10 or more to ten different arts organizations in Glens Falls, including the Arts District of Glens Falls, in the year 2021. Donations are tax-deductible. Fill out the form at: www.artsdistrictgf.com/ hero. Six 1,000 sponsorships are available for a large Adirondack chair to be installed at the heart of Downtown Glens Falls, featuring a cityscape of Glens Falls by Anthony Richichi.

Sponsorships are available for large scale murals and sculpture that are planned. Contact kate@advokate.net or 518-3532121 to express your interest.

Rochmon to Showcase Bruce Springsteen’s “Darkness” at Caffe Lena on Tuesday

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On Tuesday, Nov. 16 Rochmon Record Club will converge Live at Caffe Lena, to listen to, and learn about, Bruce Springsteen’s “Darkness On The Edge Of Town.”

Under a contractual “lockdown” – during which Springsteen contributed the song “Fire” to Robert Gordon and Link Wray, and the framework of “Because The Night” to Patti

Smith - he went on the road with the E Street Band for three years after the release of his epic, career defining album, “Born To Run.”

Legal issues resolved, Springsteen and band re-entered the studio and recorded arguably their finest album. From the album opener “Badlands” to “Candy’s Room,” “Racing In The Street,” to “Prove It All Night,” Springsteen navigates a

cautionary tale of the price of getting everything you want.

Doors at Caffe Lena will open at 6:30, the show begins at 7 p.m. with a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon” and his sidekick, Alyssa, aka “The Button Pusher.”

Caffe Lena has returned to full capacity. Proof of vaccination required. For more information, go to: caffelena.org.

The Prom Sets Regional Premiere March

1-6 at Proctors

SCHENECTADY —

The national tour Broadway’s hit musical comedy THE PROM will play in Schenectady at Proctors, beginning with performances on March 1, 2022, and running through March 6.

THE PROM features direction and choreography by Tony Award winner & 2019 Tony Award nominee Casey Nicholaw (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon), a book by Tony Award winner & 2019 Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle Award nominee Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone) and 2019 Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics

Circle Award nominee Chad Beguelin (Aladdin), music by 2019 Tony & Outer Critics Circle Award nominee Matthew Sklar (Elf) and lyrics by 2019 Tony, Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle Award Chad Beguelin.

Single tickets are available

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from the Proctors box office by visiting Proctors.org, or by calling 518-346-6204. For more information, visit https://www.proctors. org/. Tickets to THE PROM are also available as part of the Key Private Bank Broadway Series subscription package at Proctors.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 2021 Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards has announced its musical line-up and emcee for the 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 ceremony at Universal Preservation Hall.

Schenectady’s DJ Ketchup is serving as emcee for the third iteration of the Eddies Music Awards.

Performing are: Dark Honey. The band bills itself as “lyrically rich, guitar-driven indie-pop-rock with the heart of a singer-songwriter and the soul of an emo kid.”

Sawyer Fredericks with band. The band is coming off its fall U.S. tour to perform at the Eddies Music Awards. Americana singersongwriter Fredericks won season

8 of NBC's The Voice.

Boomhauer. Megan Houde, a well-versed singer / guitarist of rock and other genres, brings an all-star team from the Capital Region’s top North Country acts –Erick Hofmanis (The Schmooze), Matt LaFarr (King’s English) and Mateo Vosganian (Wild Adriatic) – to perform.

Sirsy. The rock duo of Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti has achieved considerable success for over two decades performing not only in the Capital Region but throughout the country. For more information, go to:theeddiesawards.com. Tickets for the event are available at univeralpreservationhall.org.

SIRSY: The rock duo of Melanie Krahmer and Rich Libutti. Photo provided.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud:

November 18, 2021

Emergency Repair of E & I Systems, specification 21-SEREIS-1B

November 18, 2021

Refuse Pick-Up, specification 21-

BRP-1

Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com).

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

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County. 11/12, 108158.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed requests for the following proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following:

EMS Equipment & Service: Lucas

CPR and Lifepak 15 Devices

Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www. saratoga-springs.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

John P. Franck, Commissioner of Accounts 11/12, 11/19. 108269/108270

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed requests for the following proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway,

Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following:

Orthophosphate SLI-5179

Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www. saratoga-springs.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

John P. Franck

Commissioner of Accounts

11/05, 11/12. 108061/108062

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 6:55 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs.

The proposal would establish a Planned Unit Development in the Zoning Ordinance to be known as “MARION AVENUE –MAPLE DELL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT”. The parcels involved are located along Maple Dell and Marion Avenue. Tax map references are Parcels 166.5-2-40, 166.5-4-1.2, 166.5-4-1.3, 166.5-4-1.1, and 153.17-2-3.1.

The objective of the PUD is to relocate certain existing commercial users from the interior of the Maple Dell neighborhood to the more commercial-intense corridor of Marion Avenue for the purpose of harmonizing surrounding land uses and reducing the impact to residential property owners. The existing zoning is Tourist Related Business (TRB) with a Gateway Overlay. These zoning classifications

prevent certain land uses and building modifications to the existing buildings which would otherwise be in greater compliance with the desired features of the surroundings, uses, design guidelines, and the 2015 Comprehensive Plan. Any interested persons may inspect the proposed amendment in the Planning and Zoning Office, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York at any time prior to the above public hearing.

Dated: October 29, 2021

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK

By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 11/05, 11/12. 107934/107935

NOTICE OF REFUNDING

BOND RESOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the resolution a summary of which is published herewith has been adopted by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York on the 1st day of November, 2021, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Saratoga Springs is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

John P. Franck, City Clerk City of Saratoga Springs

REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION DATED

NOVEMBER 1, 2021. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,750,000 PURSUANT TO THE

LOCAL FINANCE LAW AND DELEGATING CERTAIN POWERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH TO THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE.

Object or Purpose: the refunding of the $3,425,000 aggregate outstanding principal amount of the City’s Public Improvement (Serial) Bonds, 2014 maturing on and after June 15, 2023. Periods of Probable Usefulness of Objects or Purposes for which Bonds to be Refunded were Originally Issued: ranging from forty (40) to ten (10) years.

Amount of Obligations to be Issued: not to exceed $3,750,000. A complete copy of the refunding bond resolution summarized above is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the City Clerk, located at City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York.

Dated: November 1, 2021 Saratoga Springs, New York 11/05, 11/12. 108118/108119

Notice of Formation of MIMIR LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Sec. of State (SOS) on 10/13/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SOS is designated as agent of LLC for service of process. SOS shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 90 Lakeshore Dr, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108244

Notice of Formation of SHEDS PLUS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/08/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 3 Packetboat Ct., Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: any lawful activity. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108238

Notice of formation of 1777

Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/29/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may

be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 12 Warren St., Apt. B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108250

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: EAGLES NEST AT LAKE CLEAR, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 29, 2021. Office Location: 240 Fitch Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 240 Fitch Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108219

Notice of formation of North Country Marketplace LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 11/02/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 1254 Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108200

Notice of Formation of Enlisted for Life LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/4/2021. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: LLC, PO Box 3514, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108184

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SPACE RESERVATION DUE: Monday | 5 p.m.

PUBLICATION DAY: Friday

AD COPY DUE: Wednesday | Noon

Notice of formation of CLG

Construction LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/18/2021

Office: Saratoga County SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 16 Davis Drive Waterford,NY 12188. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108213

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, NAME: 10-12 Pine Street LLC (LLC). Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 5, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: LLC, c/o Michael Testa, 110 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108167

Notice of formation of Emily Cicardi Therapy, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/30/2021

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 19 Barney Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108160

Notice of Formation of an LLC: So Fetch, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 9, 2021. Office location:  Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.  The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is:  So Fetch, LLC, 2 Vista Court, Clifton Park, NY 12065. 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17. 108151

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

TAKE NOTICE of the formation of Fratelli Fabrication LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on May 13, 2019. The office location of the Company is in the County of Saratoga, NY. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the Company for service of process and shall mail copy of such process to the Company at 2112 Donnan Road, Galway, NY 12074. The Company is formed for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company act. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108101

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SUMMIT EHS, LLC

The name of the Limited Liability Summit EHS, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on August 12, 2021. The office of the LLC is located in Saratoga County, New York. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to Summit EHS, LLC, 63 Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The LLC is organized to engage in any lawful act or activity within the purposes for which limited liability companies may be organized pursuant to New York State Limited Liability Company Law provided that the limited liability company is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency, or other body without such consent or approval first being obtained. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108094

Notice of formation of Green Witch Redemption LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/03/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should

be mailed to the LLC at: 1156 NY-29, Greenwich, NY 12834. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108069

Notice of formation of Solar Engine #1 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/28/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Pasture Place, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108063

Notice of Formation of SaBiCoach, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 107987

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

LAW SECTION 206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is THE 2021 BRENNAN’S WAR THOROUGHBRED CLAIMING, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was October 4, 2021. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10.

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: SpringCity Development Group LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on: 10/25/2021. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more managers. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107940

Notice of Formation of a NY Professional Service Limited Liability Company. Name: Perkins Law, PLLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was October 12, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 41 Snowberry Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose is to engage in legal services and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107903

Notice of formation of Horth Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary

of State of New York on 10/18/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 385 Broadway, Unit 203 Saratoga Springs 12866.

Purpose: Part-time CFO Solutions. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107897

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Articles of Organization for a limited liability company named HolKat, LLC were filed with the Department of State on August 6, 2021. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her is 37 Cliffside Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any and all activities as may be engaged in by a company formed under the Limited Liability Company Law. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107891

Notice of Qualification of Fonemed, L.L.C. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/22/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107885

Notice of Formation of Maple Valley Farm - The Monica Family LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/20/21. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 511 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: all lawful purposes. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107879

Notice of formation of Keyes Family Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/06/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 30 Willowbrook Ter., Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107870

Notice of formation of Allo Saratoga LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 25 Lawrence St, 1A Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107845

Notice of formation of Duty First Leadership, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 10/8/21. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 73 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107815

Notice of Formation of Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Saratoga North Storage, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on August 8, 2017. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 352 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, New York, 12831. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24.

107781

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

Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is All Phases Code and Zoning Consultants LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 6, 2019. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the

agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is P.O. Box 604, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107775

Notice of formation of Elite Notary

To Go LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/24/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2601 Heritage Way, Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107735

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

Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is UPSTATE POLYGRAPH SERVICES, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 14, 2021. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 610 Cindy Lane, Ballston Spa, New York, 12020. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107701

Notice of Formation of Wild Child Outfitters LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/15/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 38 Hills Road, Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107695

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF The Wandering Pen, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 10/11/2021. Office location: SARATOGA County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to: 702 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY 10265. There is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107684

Notice of Qualification of Climate Risk Insurance Solutions LLC d/b/a Arbol Insurance Services LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/06/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent

upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107662

Notice of formation of KP TAX PREP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/01/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 120 West Avenue, Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107566

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Topsail Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 28, 2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 245 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107640

Notice of formation of Law Office Of Danielle Holmes, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/16/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3 Silver Springs Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107623

Notice of formation of Loving Lights Candles, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 78 Mallards Landing South, Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107616

NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LOOSE ASSOCIATION LLC, pursuant to Section 206 of the NYS LLC Law.

1) The name of the limited liability company is Loose Association LLC (the “LLC”). 2) The Articles of Organization for the LLC were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on September 22, 2021. 3) The office of the LLC is located at 56

Marion Avenue, Apt. 107, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY 12866. 4) The Secretary of State is designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address in the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 56 Marion Avenue, Apt. 107, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 5) The purpose of the business of the LLC shall be to conduct or transact any business or other activities which a limited liability company may lawfully conduct or transact under the laws of the State of New York. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107595

Notice of formation of RNEXECS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/26/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Silver Springs Dr, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107583

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Collins Court, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 24, 2020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 374 Root Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107575

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: Greskins Properties, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 21, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 4 Cedar Bluff Court, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107559

Notice of formation of Haulin’ Mass, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 9/28/21. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be

served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 19 South Street, Apartment 3, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107552

Modern Virtual Bookkeeping LLC. filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/10/21. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 45 2nd Avenue Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107546

Notice of Formation of The Flats Restaurant and Tavern, LLC. Art. of Org. filed 9/27/21 with NYS Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of process to the LLC c/o Deborah Milham, 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The office location of the company is in Saratoga County. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107531

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: G & S Saratoga - 2, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 21, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 72 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107525

Notice of Formation of 4 Gates Road, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on September 27, 2021. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to is Skaine & Associates, LLC, 3 McLaren St., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107491

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Emily dot Digital LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/2/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 16F Congress St, Suite 110, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107380

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Myers Wins 2 Gold

Sport Scores

Player Stats for Saratoga

v. Guilderland

Varstiy Volleyball

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga defeated Guilderland in a quarterfinal Section 2 Varsity

Boys Volleyball game on Nov. 1/

Nov. 2.

Individual player stats for the Blue Streaks:

Max Hamilton-Jones had 4 aces, 46 assists, 3 kills, 3 blocks, and 11 digs. Zach Bell had 20

kills, 9 digs, and 1 block. Matt Kilinski had 15 kills, 2 blocks, and 4 digs. Mike Kilinski had 9 kills, 2 digs, 1 assist, and 2 blocks. Owen Krum had 17 digs. Ben McKinley had 10 digs.

Saratoga fell in the semifinals to Columbia, who became the Division 1 Section 2 champions over Shenendehowa.

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NEW ROCHELLE — Melissa Myers (26) led the way for the Glenville, NY based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) by winning two golds at the NY State Judo Championships held at the Salesian High School in New Rochelle on Nov. 7. Myers went undefeated in

the 70kg and 78kg categories. Kell Berliner (27) was also a double medalist, capturing a gold in the 100kg division and a silver in the 90kg weight class, going a total 7-1 on the day. Dani and Randi Morris (11) picked up silver medals in their respective divisions. Dani’s medal

came in the 11-12yrs. +52kg weight class and Randi won hers in the 11-12yrs. 47kg category. To close out the NY State Championships the president, Wisler Jaques, presented JMJC owner and coach, Teri Takemori, the NY State “Coach of the Year” award for 2021.

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GAVIN PARK JR. NBA SCORES & TOP SCORERS

DIVISION 1

CELTICS VS. 76ERS

Celtics -14: Tyler Rhodes 10, Bryson Russell 2

76ers -5: Joseph Trimarchi 3, Sullivan Barber 2

76ERS VS. LAKERS

HORNETS VS. WARRIORS

Hornets -12: Declan Freeland

6, Aarey Patel 4

Warriors -2: Landon Dross 2

DIVISION 2

76ers -29: Lee Lockrow 15, Nicholas Cameron 6

Lakers -12: Liam Donnarumma 5, Cesidio Bonitatibus 5

NETS VS. BUCKS

Nets -21: Jameson Doyle 15, Brody Hermance 2

Bucks -13: Francisco Farrell 4, Caleb Scarnici 3

DIVISION 3

GRIZZLIES VS. WIZARDS

Grizzlies -26: Bryce Phelps 11, Rowan Lincoln 9

Wizards -21: Troy Mullin 7, Colton Baker 4

BUCKS VS. ROCKETS

Bucks -37: Merrick Shea 10, JoJo Birnby 9

Rockets -27: Ronan Doyle 8, Aaron Stuart 5

SUNS VS. LAKERS

Suns -30: Chris Seeley 8, Christopher Scheft 8

Lakers -16: Owen Fear 14, Jensen Ives 2

DIVISION 4

Springs, NY 12866

CELTICS VS. NETS

Celtics -28: Jackson Howell 9, Joshua Malo 6

Nets -17: Jake Barbaro 6, Ryan Wolfe 4

SUNS VS. WARRIORS

Suns -51: Mas Tastensen 13, Ben Simonette 10

Warriors -24: Euguene Conroy 10, Ian O’Rourke 5

JMJC owner and coach, Teri Takemori, is awarded NY State “Coach of the Year.” Photo provided

Melissa Myers. Photo provided

SSHS Graduate Playing for Potsdam as They Visit Skidmore

Sports Sports

Schuylerville Has Shutout Win in Semifinals

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Skidmore College Men’s Basketball Team plays host to the Potsdam Bears.

The game has an added element of excitement. Kaleb Lewis, a 2021 SSHS graduate, plays on the Potsdam men’s team as a guard. Kaleb started his career as a 3rd grader playing in the Saratoga Springs rec. leagues, went on

to the CDYBL, then played for Saratoga Springs Freshman, JV, and Varsity teams. During his senior season for Saratoga, Kaleb displayed an all-around game: 3rd in scoring, 2nd in rebounding, and 1st in assists, steals, and blocked shots. His best outing was against Niskayuna scoring 17 points and collecting 12 rebounds while leading the team in steals and assists.

SCHUYLERVILLE —

Schuylerville defeated Voorheesville in the second round of playoffs, keeping Voorheesville off the board with 48-0 final score. The first and fourth quarter were scoreless for the Black Horses. In the second quarter: O. Sherman scored on 21 yd. TD and the 2pt. conversion was completed by O. Sherman to L. Cumm, L. Sherman scored on a 4 yd. TD and completed the 2 pt. conversion, L. Sherman scored again on an 18 yd. TD and the 2 pt. conversion was completed by R. Dow, and O. Sherman threw a 22 yd. TD pass to Dow and the 2 pt. conversion was completed by O. Sherman.

In the third quarter, Z. Bowen scored on an 8 yd. TD and the 2 pt. conversion was completed by O. Sherman. To round off their scoring, M. Flanders scored on a 23 yd. TD and the 2 pt. conversion was completed by O. Sherman to S. Stiassney.

Schuylerville had a total of 431 yards, 287 of them rushing. Top rushers for the Black Horses were L. Sherman with 11 carries for 101 yds. and 2 TDs, Flanders with 7 carries for 63 yds. and 1 TD, and O. Sherman with 6 carries for 57 yds. and 1 TD. Passing, O. Sherman was 8 for 15 for 144 yds. and 1 TD.

Receiving, Dow caught 3 passes for 63 yds. and 1 TD, O.

Bolduc caught 3 passes for 49 yds., Cumm caught 1 pass for 23 yds, and Bowen caught 2 passes for 9 yds.

On defense, C. Patrick, A. Prouty, Bowen, and J. McGarrahan all recorded sacs, with N. Abruscato recording 2. A. Luzadis and McGarrahan had a fumble recovery each.

Voorheesville had 136 total yards. Top rushers were Tomlin with 20 carries for 69 yds. and Conley with 8 carries for 44 yds. On defense, Clark had two fumble recoveries.

Schuylerville advances to play Fonda-Fultonville on Friday, Nov. 12 in the Section 2 Class C Finals.

Photo provided.

Kaleb Lewis, SSHS 2021 graduate and guard on the Potsdam Men’s Basketball Team. Photo provided.

Community SPORTS BULLETIN

SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER

Intro to Ice Skating

Build your skills! From your first steps on the ice through more advanced moves, one Intro to Ice Skating program will prepare you for more specialized forms of ice skating. Classes consist of a 15 minute warmup, 30 minute group lesson, and 15 minute practice.

For ages 3-99. Winter dates are Jan. 4 through Feb. 12. Winter times (choose one) are Tuesdays 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. or Saturdays 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Adults are Tuesdays 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. or Saturdays 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Location is Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Avenue. Fees are $65 for City residents and $85 for non-City residents. Fees after Dec. 31 are $90 for City residents and $110 for non-City residents. Skate rental fees are $5 per class or $25 for Punch Card (purchase through your Community Pass account and good for current session). Participants will need a mask, snow or fleece pants, warm jacket, mittens or gloves, bike/ski/hockey helmet (required for all participants); adults do not need skates. A responsible adult must accompany beginning skaters on the ice to assist with instruction.

Coordinator is Jill Ramos, USFS Quadruple Gold Medalist, over 25 years experience. Instructors are Amanda Shelburne (Regional and National Coach, PSA Master Rated, over 40 years experience), Pat Kenkel (Regional and National Coach, over 35 years experience), Kelsey Clechenko (over 7 years experience), Gwen Craig (over 6 years experience),

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and Mary Magnus (US Speed Skating Coach, nationally ranked speed skater).

Boxing

This non-contact clinic will teach proper boxing technique and conditioning. Light contact will be available for those who want to take it to the next level. Full safety equipment and coaches approval required. For ages 8-15. Runs from Feb. 21 to Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Saratoga Youth Boxing Gym (Weibel Avenue Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Avenue). Fees are $55 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Fees after Feb. 15 are $80 for City residents and $90 for non-City residents; t-shit included. Participants will need a mask, sneakers, and water. Coordinator is Saratoga Youth Boxing.

Pickleball Workshops

Mark your calendar for another round of pickleball workshops on Tuesdays, Nov. 16. The Rec Center will be offering a Beginner, Adv. Beginner, and combination Beginner/Adv. Beginner class. Focus will be on players who are new to the game or have some experience playing the game. You will learn the fundamentals and technique for dink shots, volleys, serve and return. You will also learn what is involved in playing a match including scoring, positioning, and strategy, Those with some experience will learn how to build on skills already learned and how to improve your game strategy.

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For ages 18+ (Beginner and Adv. Beginner), 16+ (Beginner/Adv. Beginner). Beginner will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Adv. Beginner will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Beginner/Adv. Beginner will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location is the Rec Center (15 Vanderbilt Avenue). Fees are $45 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Fees after Nov. 14 are $70 for City residents and $90 for non-City residents. Participants will need a mask, paddle, sneakers, and water. Coordinator is Ken Henderson, Traveling Pickleball Pros.

Volleyball

Serve up your best! The volleyball program is starting the new year off with an expanded age range and enhanced programming. Two sessions will be offered, one for 7-11 year olds and another for 12-16 year olds. The program for 7-11 year olds will focus on skill development, while the program for 12-16 year olds will combine skill development with game play. Runs from Jan. 5 through Feb. 9 at the Rec Center (15 Vanderbilt Avenue). Ages 7-11 will play Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and ages 12-16 will play from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Fees are $55 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Fees after Dec. 28 are $80 for City residents and $90 for nonCity residents; t-shirt included. Players will need a mask, sneakers, and water. Coordinator is Willie Davis, USA Volleyball Sanctioned Coach.

Elks Hoop Shoot: Dec. 4

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No.

161 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot basketball free throw shooting competition on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Boys

and girls will be divided into separate divisions and by age group of 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds, and 12-13 year olds. Participants’ eligibility will be determined as of their age on April 1, 2022. Preregistration is not required.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in all age groups in both divisions. Local winners will advance to the District

Championship, and have the opportunity to advance to Regional, State, and National Championship competitions. All national champions will be enshrined in the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. For more information, contact Saratoga-Wilton Elks Hoop Shoot Director Steve Dorsey at 518-369-1985.

Mike Nolan 5K and Fun Run Held on Sunday

SOUTH GLENS FALLS —

The Mike Nolan 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run/Obstacle Course was held at the South Glens Falls High School on Sunday, Nov. 7; named after Mike Nolan, a longtime teacher and coach who passed away in 2010. Mike’s words, “No Excuses – Do the Work” – continue to drive many students in the district to do their best, giving their best. Money raised benefits the South Glens Falls Faculty Association Scholarship Fund; each year a minimum of six students are chosen to receive a two-year scholarship.

Blue Streaks Student-Athletes Awarded Scholarship

Saratoga Springs Firefighters v. Police Holiday Hockey Classic

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

On. Nov. 20, the Saratoga Springs Firefighters will be hosting the Saratoga Springs Police PBA in their annual Holiday Hockey Classic. The game will be held at the Weibel Ice Rink in Saratoga Springs with doors opening at 6 p.m. This game is played to benefit the Franklin Community Center in Saratoga Springs. The cost of admission is free with any donation of a new and unwrapped toy that will be distributed by the Franklin Community Center with the goal of providing the opportunity that every child in the local area can wake up Christmas morning and find a present under the tree.

This game has been responsible for hundreds of toys that have been collected and donated in recent times. Prior to last year’s game being cancelled because of COVID, the toys donated have

increased every year, with the goal to continue that increased amount of donations collected this year. In addition to the toys collected the night of the game, toy collection boxes have been set up at the Lake Ave firehouse, West Ave firehouse, Saratoga Springs Police Department, Kings Tavern, and Panza’s on the Lake. Donations will be accepted at those locations until the day of the game.

In addition to the toy collection, there will be raffle items available the night of the game from various sponsors with the goal of raising additional cash donations that will go directly to the Franklin Community Center in addition to the toy donations. Any additional questions or information requested in regards to the Holiday Hockey Classic game or toy collection, please contact Chris Stewart at either 518338-2664 or ssfd159@yahoo.com.

Coach Rich Johns of Act With Respect Always, who grew up with Mike in SGF, and Kris Nolan, Mike’s wife. Photo provided by Rich Johns.

Left to right: Brendan Young, Coach DiFusco, and Zach Bell. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Varsity Boys Volleyball held their banquet on Nov. 7. Seniors Zach Bell and Brendan Young were the recipients of the 1st annual scholarship award from the DiFusco Family Foundation Trust. Brendan will be playing in the exceptional senior game. Zach is a 1st Team Suburban Council All-Star and an exceptional senior game participant.