Saratoga TODAY September 17-23, 2021

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History

New Marriott Hotel Thrilling Attractions Coming to Broadway & Weird Wonders

by Dave Waite for Saratoga TODAY

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sk someone the name of a three-ring circus and their response would likely be Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey, or a combination of the two. Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows was established

in 1884 and P.T. Barnum’s Great Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan, and Hippodrome had opened in 1871. Predating both was the biggest, most successful, though also the least known of the traveling shows, Adam Forepaugh’s Great All-Feature Show and Wild West Combined, established in 1863.

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“Evening View” depiction of proposed new Marriott AC Hotel on South Broadway. Image provided. See Story pg. 9

ADIRONDACK The Future of Events BALLOON FESTIVAL Returns September 23-26

Photo by Super Source Media. See Story pg. 7

by Todd Shimkus for Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last week, I noticed that New York City will again be hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with spectators. The City of Schenectady is also planning to host their Holiday Parade the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In early August, I was in Schuylerville as that community hosted their Turning Point Parade. I was a volunteer at the recent Malta 5K and I know Clifton Park did a parade, concert and fireworks on

July 4th. In Saratoga Springs, the Flag Day Parade took place on Sept. 11.

Our City has a history of hosting events all through the year that attract local residents and visitors. In 2019, I believe the City issued permits for more than sixty events. The pandemic caused most events to be cancelled. We didn’t have First Night, Chowderfest, Firecracker 4, All American July 4th Festival, the Fall Festival, the Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot, or the Victorian Streetwalk, among others for a year or more.

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History

HISTORY OF

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

SARATOGA

Thrilling Attractions & Weird Wonders

by Dave Waite | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and has written many articles on upstate New York history. When not researching or playing with his cat Gus, he and his wife Beth seek solitude on remote ponds in the Adirondack wilderness. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com For over 30 years the Forepaugh show performed 250 times or more each year, the majority of the stops a single day offering two full shows. One example of this exhausting schedule was the itinerary for the 1889 season given in their 26th Annual Tour report.

That year the season opened in Philadelphia on April 22nd and closed in October at Alliance, Ohio. In between, they had given performances across thirteen states. The nearly 400 performers and workmen would almost daily assemble and disassemble what was nearly a complete village of massive tents to house not only the show but stables, dressing rooms, maintenance shops, cooking tents, and dining halls that covered eight acres of ground.

In September of 1890, the Forepaugh show came to Saratoga Springs, one stop in a six-month season that took the performers from Binghamton to Syracuse, Glens Falls, Plattsburg, and numerous other communities across the northeast. 1890 was not the first time this show visited the region.

In 1883 & 1888 Forepaugh had also toured upstate New York. The 1883 season also included shows at Albany, Binghamton, Ogdensburg, Buffalo, and on Monday, July 23rd Saratoga Springs, a stop between visits to Fishkill and Fort Edward. In Route Book of the Great Forepaugh Show, Circus Hippodrome and Menagerie: Season 1883 they reported having 478 employees, more than 300 horses, and the show and personnel transported in 64 railway cars.

During August of the 1888 season, the show had come through Vermont, dipped south to play Saratoga Springs, and then afterward on to Plattsburgh and the north country.

The August 15, 1890 edition of the Mechanicville Mercury carried an advertisement for the

1889 Forepaugh Show Trade Card Photos provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

Forepaugh show as well as a large article highlighting the upcoming performance titled “A Mammoth Show.” Here the show was proclaimed to be a “novel and dazzling pageant,” that would offer both a Wild West Show depicting Custer’s Last Stand and Eclipse, the flying trapeze horse.

The Forepaugh railcars were moved from show to show by as many as five locomotives, often leaving one town after midnight and arriving at their next stop by early the next morning. The first to leave the train were the hundreds of men and boys who would raise the tents, assemble the bleachers and get everything prepared for the show that would start only a few hours later. Once everything was in place, a parade of the hundreds of performers, musicians, animals in cages, and chariots would move through the main streets of the town. Leading the way was a marching band and Adam Forepaugh’s personal carriage pulled by four black horses.

This exhibit of all that the show had to offer was free to watch and hundreds, if not thousands would line the route taking in every detail of the exotic scenes and wellrehearsed acts of the showmen.

The two performances each day, starting at 1 and 7 p.m., were the same, the 1889 program giving the opening as an Overture

by Prof. Geo. Ganweiler’s Military Band followed by an: Imposing Spectacular Entrée, In Two Rings, on the Central Stage and Hippodrome Track, exhibiting the principal professional features of the Combined Forepaugh and “Wild West” Shows. Realistic illustrations of life in the romantic wild West.

Mechanicville Mercury August 15, 1890.

Immediately following this were 29 acts both in the air and on the ground, sometimes three performances going on at one time under the main tent. After this was a dozen races that included horses, donkeys, elephants, and men. The show concluded with music and dancing ranging from Irish Reels and bagpipes to cowboy bands and music played on hunting horns.

By 1896 the show had a new owner, James A. Bailey, who soon partnered with the Sells Brothers to form the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus. After Bailey’s death in 1905, the Ringling Brothers acquired the circus and continued operation until finally closing the show in 1911.

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

NEWS

Local Veteran is Welcomed to a New Home

Photo provided.

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY MALTA ­ — Malta Veteran Appreciation Program has dedicated and donated their second house to a deserving local veteran.

On Sunday, Sept. 12, a ceremony and ribbon cutting was held to welcome a local veteran and his family to their new home in Malta Gardens Park. The home, donated by the Solomon Organization, is the second Homes to Heroes project completed by the Malta Veteran Appreciation Program.

The 3 bedroom, 2 full-bath home was fully gutted and remodeled. It now features a modern farmhouse kitchen, ample closet/ storage space, plenty of natural lighting from brand-new windows, and even a small deck off the living room space.

This is the second Homes for Heroes project completed

by Malta Veteran Appreciation Program. The first was a tiny

home built in the same park and donated two years ago. Local contractors, trade unions, and volunteers donate their labor and materials. You can watch a video of the full remodel process here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v= 0Ey16v9Wdc4&feature=youtu.be.

“We do this to improve the lives of veterans and improve neighborhood,” said Renee Farley, Chairperson, Malta Veteran Appreciation Program. “We are hoping to create a better community and a better park.”

Farley also noted that three local students who volunteered their time have taken an interest in the trades and aspire to attend trade schools; even children as young as six years old were helping with the yard work.

“The military has served us, and now it’s our turn to serve them,” said Farley.”

When the remodel is close to being complete, the Program asks the community for the names of

local veterans in need. The two requirements are that they live in Saratoga County and have an honorable DD214 discharge. An appropriate veteran (and family) is picked for the size of the house, but they keep a list of names for future houses.

The Malta Veteran Appreciation Program also provides other charitable support services to veterans in Saratoga County, such as helping them get medical transportation, home repairs, and buying groceries.

Support the Malta Veterans Appreciation Program and help locate our veterans in need by visiting www.maltavets.com or reaching out to MaltaVets@gmail.com.

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Historic Congress Park Tour Meets Sept. 19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — As the summer season comes to an end, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation offers a fall calendar packed with Sunday Strolls, bike tours, and more!

Autumn Series events are offered this Sunday through Oct. 24.

On Sunday, Sept. 19, Charlie Kuenzel will explore the historic landscape architecture of Congress Park, share about the history of Saratoga and its springs, and highlight the Canfield Casino.

Historic Congress Park tour meets in Congress Park in front of the Canfield Casino at 10:30 a.m.

Additional Autumn Strolls include tours of mail-order houses of the east side on October 3rd, the return of Pups for Preservation on Oct. 17 when dogs and their humans stroll North Broadway, and the Gut neighborhood on Oct. 24.

All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 people and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and

$20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes should contact the Foundation directly to reserve their ticket.

In addition to the Autumn Strolls, the Foundation will be offering bike tours of the Saratoga Spa State Park on Sunday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 9. Bike tours last approximately three hours, attendees must bring or rent their bike, and space is limited.

The Foundation is also hosting its popular Twilight Cemetery Tour “Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences,” on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. which provides a rare opportunity to explore Greenridge Cemetery at dusk with tour leader Gloria May. Tickets for the Bike Tours and the Twilight Cemetery Tour are $20 for SSPF Members and $25 for non-members.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www. saratogapreservation.org, call 518587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director: nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

4 Joseph A. Browne SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph A. Browne died September 10, 2021. Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, September 17 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a graveside service in St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave, Menands, NY following the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

OBITUARIES Donald Chester King PORTER CORNERS — Donald Chester King passed away suddenly Thursday, September 9. A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends gathered to remember him at the funeral home prior to the service.

Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Kathleen Kerin (Pastore) Miller SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathleen Kerin (Pastore) Miller, 73, passed away at home surrounded by her family on August 31, 2021.

Information on her wonderful life and remote viewing of a Mass of Christian Burial that took place on Saturday, September 11, 2021 is provided at www.rememberingkate.org

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

Melvin White

William E. Doyle

Kenneth A. Fish

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Melvin White, 80, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the VA Medical Center with his family by his side. A funeral service was held Wednesday, September 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care.

Interment followed in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

WILTON — William E. Doyle died on September 11, 2021, at his home in Wilton in the company of his family. A small, private funeral service will be held. Per his request, in lieu of flowers, send donations to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org) or Planned Parenthood.

Online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

GREENWICH — Kenneth A. Fish, 68, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Notre Dame Cemetery, 115 Burgoyne Rd. in Schuylerville. For online condolences, please visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

Kathleen A. Nokes (Patterson)

Edith Gleussner

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kathleen (Kathy) A. Nokes (Patterson), 72, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, Sept. 14 with a prayer service at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway.

Burial was Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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Patricia Ann Winchell GREENFIELD CENTER — Patricia Ann Winchell, 82 passed away Wednesday September 1, 2021 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 82.

A private graveside service was held at the Winchell family plot in Maplewood Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Edith Gleussner, beloved mother of Bill and Margaret, grandmother of Adam, Andrea, and Katherine, great-grandmother of James and Simon, and foster mother of 27 children who needed her love and nurturing in difficult times, passed away on September 14, 2021 at the Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Argyle, NY. Edith was born in September of 1935 in Germany. She was the middle child of 11 raised

by Richard and Emily (Tews) Foerster. Her early childhood was marked by the disruption and horror of war.

At the age of 20 she emigrated to Montreal, Canada, where she met, fell in love with, and married Fritz Gleussner. There they enjoyed rowing in the Montreal Rowing Club. They then moved to Brooklyn, NY where they both worked for the Brooklyn Catholic Archdiocese. They then worked for the owners of the Fluor Engineering and Construction Company in California as a husband and wife team managing the family household and helping to raise their children.

In the early 1960’s they moved to Morris, NY to own and operate their family farm. Edith’s parents and many of her brothers and sisters and their families later joined them in Morris.

Edith and Fritz welcomed many

in need, becoming foster parents, starting in 1976. Edith continued raising her two children and foster children following Fritz’ untimely death in 1978.

In 1982 Edith worked for Mirabito Fuel as a cashier, and in 1983 she began 25 years’ working as a cashier in the Oneonta State College food services. Upon retirement, Edith moved to Saratoga Springs to be near her daughter, later moving in with her family following the birth of Edith’s youngest granddaughter.

Most recently Edith lived at the Washington Center, where wonderful caregivers knew her for her sweetness and humor.

Edith’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren as they grew and matured. First with Adam and Andrea in New York and Ohio, and later living with granddaughter Katie in New York.

Edith loved and was known for her beautiful flower gardens.

She is predeceased by her parents and siblings Erika Klabisch, Hans Foerster, Gerda Riebel, Gunther Foerster, Heinz Foerster, Manfred Foerster and Helgia Foerster. She is survived by siblings Winfried Foerster, Brigitte Holik and Renate Foerster, son Bill (and wife Marsha) with grandson Adam (and wife Niki) and their two children James and Simon, granddaughter Andrea (and husband Chris Colaluca), and daughter Margaret (and husband John) and granddaughter Katherine, and also many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hillington Cemetery in Morris, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing& Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-5845373). Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

COURT Thomas J. Dingmon, 30, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Sept. 8 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree.

Sentencing Nov. 10.

Joseph H. Labia, 48, of Elmont, pleaded Sept. 9 to aggravated family offense felony, in Mechanicville. Sentencing Nov. 18.

Daniel J. Green, 25, of Catskill, pleaded Sept. 9 to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Dec. 16.

Jonathan H. Fajans, 20, of Galway, pleaded Sept. 9 to criminal sexual act in the first-degree, a felony., in connection with an alleged incident December 2020.

Sentencing Nov. 12.

POLICE Joseph Nocian, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with assault in the seconddegree, criminal possession of a weapon – both felonies, and misdemeanor menacing.

Christopher Brooks, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged

Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with menacing, a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a weapon, a felony.

Thomas McCall, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 8 with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Patrick Weatherwax, 27, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and following too closely.

Madison McCoy, 21, of Mechanicville, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, and failure to keep right.

Tyler Jackson, 29, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation, and two vehicle certificate violations.

Henry Ciccone, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

9 with felony assault, and the misdemeanors: criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful imprisonment, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

BLOTTER 5 Axel Dominguez, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 9 with felony grand larceny.

Jordan Hensleigh, 30, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 10 in Saratoga Springs with criminal impersonation, and criminal contempt. Both charges are misdemeanors.

Linda L. Nevins, 71, of South Glens Falls, was charged Sept. 9 with leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident - a felony, in connection with an alleged incident that occurred at about 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 8 on Route 9 in the Town of Moreau. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, the offending vehicle fled the scene, and the victim suffered serious injury and was brought to Albany Medical Center for further treatment.

Adam O’Brien, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 3 with criminal mischief, assault, and criminal obstruction of breathing – all misdemeanors.

Axel Dominguez, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 1 with reckless driving – a misdemeanor, and four driving related violations.

James Monaco, 23, of Staten Island, was charged Sept.

4 in Saratoga Springs with obstructing a governmental administration.

Kelli Brissette, 39, of Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and failure to use designated lane.

Andrew Keefer, 33, of Greenfield Center, was charged Sept. 4 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest – a misdemeanor.

Margaret Camejo, 40, of Folsom, Louisiana, was charged Sept.

4 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, one misdemeanor and one felony count aggravated DWI, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

William Mavrides, 33, of Cohoes, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and criminal possession of a controlled substance – a misdemeanor.

Jacqua Casey, 23, of Albany, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with speeding, and aggravated unlicensed

operation of a motor vehicle – a misdemeanor.

Essence Boyd, 21, of Albany, was charged Sept. 5 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct, and harassment.

Christopher Kiefer, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and three driving/ vehicle related violations.

Scott Dillon, 23, of Dunstable, Massachusetts, was charged Sept. 6 in Saratoga Springs with felony criminal mischief.

Marian McCaskill, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 6 with criminal contempt – a misdemeanor.

Ali David, 38, of the Bronx, was charged Sept. 7 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and a speeding violation.

On Sept. 7, 2021, the New York State Police in Wilton arrested 29-year-old Jonathan J. Maye, 29, of Gansevoort, was charged Sept. 7 with criminal contempt felony, criminal mischief misdemeanor, and harassment violation, in connection with an incident in Wilton.

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Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

It’s That Time of Year: The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is Almost Upon Us

Saratoga International Flavorfeast Postponed for 2022

by Blue Chip Financial for Saratoga TODAY

It’s almost that magical time of year again, when seemingly every second or third commercial on television is for Medicare health insurance.

That time of year when retired football players and B-list actors take to the airwaves to beseech you to call a national 1-800 number to discuss important health and financial decisions with someone you’ll never meet and never speak with again. Yes, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period—with all its conflicting messages and confusion—is almost upon us.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period occurs each year between October 15 and December 7 and any change made during this period is effective on January 1. This is an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries because most Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans evolve from year to year. These changes are communicated to plan members around this time of year, and this is the most common time someone may switch plans to find

something more suitable.

But with so many advertisements and confusion, how can you cut through the noise to find the plan that is right for you? We believe that using a local broker with access to numerous insurers can help to match you with the Medicare plan that best suits your needs.

The key, however, is finding a broker that is impartial and has contracts with many plans in the marketplace. Additionally, a good broker seeks to build long-term relationships with clients and guides them when updating plans for changing needs.

Given the health and financial implications of making Medicare changes during the Annual Enrollment Period, these decisions are too important to be left to guesswork and slick advertising. Instead, we believe that everyone should have access to a trusted local broker who is impartial, service-oriented and supportive of your needs. To see if consulting a local health insurance broker can assist you in making better Medicare decisions, please call Bruce or Logan at Blue Chip in Saratoga at 518-584-8057 or visit www.1bluechip.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The annual Saratoga International Flavorfeast, slated this year to take place in October, has been postponed and rescheduled to take place October 8, 2022.

“As you know, Saratoga International Flavorfeast couldn’t go on last year due to COVID19, and as we approached this year, we thought it might be doable,” said event co-organizer

Fran Dingeman, in a statement.

“Unfortunately, in light of the recent increase in cases, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event and look to a brighter and safer 2022.”

For more information on how to participate in the 2022 event as a sponsor, restaurateur, retailer, or entertainer, visit www. saratogaflavorfeast.com or call 518-365-3459

9th Annual Fundraising Campaign ‘Pink Bows on Broadway 2021’ Supports Floydwarriors.com SARATOGA SPRINGS — Floydwarriors.com, Inc. ‘Helping Families Cope with Cancer, One Household at a Time” is currently selling pink satin tribute bows for its 8th Annual ‘Pink Bows on Broadway’ Campaign. This only annual fundraising drive by floydwarriors.com, gives individuals ($50 donation) and businesses ($250 donation) the opportunity to recognize heroes who have battled cancer or fought alongside someone who has. Three very special “Main Event Sponsorships” ($1,500) are open, as well.

All pink bows will be prominently displayed on Broadway in Saratoga Springs THROUGH October. Each bow is accompanied by a tribute card that allows the sponsor to celebrate individual heroes including survivors,

lost loved ones, physicians, fundraising warriors, special caregivers, family/friends, and any other person that deserves recognition for their involvement in the war against cancer.

All proceeds from the campaign will benefit floydwarriors. com, a 501 (C3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide real help in the home for families undergoing cancer treatment mainly by the way of meals, cleanings and support of childcare. Floydwarriors.com started in 2010 and for the past 9 years delivered its mission, “Dinner is Done, Dishes are Clean, and The Kids are OK!” All sponsorships are due by Sept. 25. To purchase a bow online visit Eventbrite’s (URL) campaign or visit www.floydwarriors.com.

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Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

Adirondack Balloon Festival Returns September 23-26

QUEENSBURY — The Adirondack Balloon Festival will return for its 48th year, with a brand-new format.

“This will not be the sameold, same-old Adirondack Balloon Festival you know from years past,” says Mark Donahue, President of the organization’s Board of Directors, in a statement. “Due to COVID, we had to totally reinvent the festival this year. We are excited to bring back the joy and wonder of the mass ascensions, while keeping safe and still having fun.”

The 48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 23 to 26. The event is 100% free for the community. Festival Merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years.

The Adirondack Balloon Festival will take place Sept. 23-26.

Due to ever-changing policies from multiple agencies, the official schedule has been delayed but the dates, Sept.

23-26 have not changed and all upcoming launches/events will

be from Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury.

For the most up-to-date information about festival locations and events, go to: www. adirondackballoonfest.org.

Beekman Street Arts District Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary September 17-19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Beekman Street Arts District invites the public to celebrate its 20 year anniversary Sept. 17-19 with a series of events open and free to all.

The vision for a new arts district in Saratoga began in the spring of 2000 when Amejo Amyot, Deb Martin and Phil Haggerty called a general meeting at the Saratoga Springs Public Library to assess the local interest for an arts district. Over 50 artists attended and FISH, Finearts Initiative for Studios and Housing was hatched.

The weekend events are: Friday: Pop-up 5-7:30 p.m., visiting artists set up on lawns and porches of Beekman Street with SSHS Fiddle Club and other live music. Lisa David opening reception for "People,

Places and Things: 1972" - Eden Compton Gallery, 79 Beekman 5-7 p.m. Principessa Elena Italian dinner, 10 Oak St, eat in or take out. Beekman Street shops and galleries open late Saturday: Live model session open to all artists- garden at Eden Compton Gallery, 79 Beekman, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

20th Anniversary of the Arts District reception - Living Resources, 70 Beekman, 5-8 p.m.

10 x 10 art show by past and present Beekman St artists, History of the West Side presentation by Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Saratoga Springs city historian.

Sunday: Erasing Spaces and Faces, Frederick Allen Lodge, 69 Beekman, 2-4 p.m. Open mic for community sharing stories of displacement during Urban Renewal 2-3 p.m.

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NEWS

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

Malta Board Designates Historical Saratoga County: Landmark, Votes to Spend $70K in Rescue Estimated Bridge Project Plan Funds on Technology Upgrades Completion in October MALTA — At its full board meeting Sept. 7, the Malta Town Board unanimously approved in a 5-0 vote a resolution to designate the Millard-Emigh House as a historical landmark. The property, located at 340 Brownell Road, is currently owned by Dr. Geoffrey Hill and Jayne Kirber.

• Following up on an Aug. 10 workshop, the Board voted 4-1 to use $70,000 the town had received in American Rescue Plan funds for technology upgrades – which is detailed as computer equipment board meeting upgrades.

• In July, the town received a petition signed by 29 residents

concerned about the speed of motor vehicles and safety of residents on Nelson Avenue Extension. At its Sept. 7 meeting, the board formally requested that state Department of Transportation study the conditions on Nelson Avenue Extension with a goal of lowering the current speed limits on the road.

Steel girders installed on the Ashdown Road Bridge. Photo provided.

New Designation Requires NY Employers to Implement Workplace Safety Plans to Protect Workers from COVID-19 ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week that the commissioner of health has designated COVID-19 a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under New York State's HERO Act, which requires all employers to implement workplace safety plans in the event of an airborne infectious disease, helping to prevent workplace infections.

The NY HERO Act mandates extensive new workplace health

and safety protections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under the law, all employers are required to adopt a workplace safety plan and implement it for all airborne infectious diseases designated by the New York State Department of Health. Employers can adopt a model safety plan as crafted by the New York State Department of Labor or develop their own safety plan in compliance with HERO Act standards.

The HERO Act's purpose is to ensure that businesses are

prepared with protocols and resources to protect their employees and the public from the spread of airborne infectious diseases, like COVID's Delta variant.

The law protects employees from retaliation for making a complaint about employer's failure to comply with the law or the adopted plan.

Additional information and industry-specific templates for employers are being made available on the DOL's website, at: dol.ny.gov/ny-hero-act.

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CLIFTON PARK — Saratoga County officials announced last week that work is continuing on the Ashdown Road Bridge construction project.

The delivery of steel has shifted the project closer to its initial timeline. The project is now estimated to be completed by mid-October.

Construction began in late spring and was initially expected to be completed in September.

Delays in procurement of materials, labor shortages along with general supply chain issues caused an amended timeline of completion, according to Saratoga County officials.

UDO: City Announces the Next Steps SARATOGA SPRINGS — A fourth and final workshop was recently conducted to review opinions from the county and city Planning Boards, the public, and the Design Review Commission, pertaining to the proposed Unified Development Ordinance, or UDO. A UDO is a tool combining traditional zoning and subdivision regulations, along with other development standards for items such as design guidelines, storm

water management, and signs and street standards into one, easy-toread reference document.

The council announced the next steps regarding the UDO. They include: Inputting the most recent changes and creating a “final-final” version for public released at the next City Council meeting, on Sept. 21; Hosting Public Hearings regarding the document on Oct. 5 and Oct. 19, with an anticipated vote to adopt the UDO on Nov. 16.

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NEWS 9

SARATOGA COUNTY New Marriott Hotel Coming to Broadway; ANNOUNCES WORKPAYS! City, County Upcoming Meetings PUBLIC WORKFORCE

by Thomas Dimopoulos EDUCATION CAMPAIGN Saratoga TODAY BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Officials announced a new initiative designed to help get people back into the workforce.

WorkPays! is a public education campaign that showcases the services provided by the Saratoga County Career Center and promotes the importance to returning to the workforce.

The Federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) supplement of $300 ended on Sept. 4. Extended UI benefits, which allowed for claimants to receive benefits beyond 26-weeks have also ended.

This means that only claimants in the regular 26-week UI window will continue to receive benefits.

The Saratoga County Career Center offers many free services and resources to help those returning to the workforce. The Career Center offers free virtual workshops designed to help individuals master the job search process. Topics include Transferable Skills, Goal Setting, Resume Development, Interview Prep, and more. These workshops are ideal for anyone who may feel they need assistance approaching the job search process or who need help changing careers. To see the schedule and register, please visit https://thejoblink.org/calendar.

The New York State Department of Labor has also launched the virtual Career Center at careeronestop.org, that provides resources for job-seekers.

The Career Center also offers a free, self-guided eLearning courses through Metrix, a

national online training company. There are more than 5,000 courses available, and no maximum limit of courses one can take. Courses include skills development for clerical, healthcare, financial, manufacturing, and IT industries; software training for platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Auto CAD, and business development courses such as leadership training, conflict resolution and more. Saratoga County residents can register for a free account at www.metrixlearning.com to take courses and earn certifications to bolster their skills and resume.

The Career Center also provides one-on-one guidance and structured training for career planning and job seeking. Interested residents can call the Career Center at 518-8844170. Calls are returned within the hour. Please note: The Career Center staff cannot address issues or specific questions about an individual’s UI benefit status. These questions should be directed to the NYS DOL claims center at 1-888-209-8124.

For those who are ready to begin their job search, the Career Center can connect individuals with job search resources such as the New York State Job Bank newyork.usnlx.com, which offers job listings for vacancies throughout New York State and the Job Link, thejoblink. org, which offers job listings for vacancies in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A four-story, 120-room Marriott AC Hotel is proposed for development at 176 South Broadway. The location currently sites the Turf & Spa Motel, slated for demolition. The project was put on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this week, the Larkin Hospitality group of Burlington, Vermont – the applicant of the proposed project – submitted documents for an extension of an architectural review to the city’s Design Review Commission.

The existing two-story Turf & Spa motel located at the site houses 43 rooms.

Upcoming Saratoga Springs

“Evening View” depiction of proposed new Marriott AC Hotel on South Broadway. Image provided.

meetings: City Council pre-agenda meeting (Monday, Sept. 20) and full meeting (Tuesday night, Sept.

21); ZBA Workshop (Monday, Sept. 20), Open Space Advisory Board meeting (Wednesday, Sept.

22), and Planning Board workshop

(Thursday, Sept. 23). All meetings are at Saratoga Springs City Hall.

Saratoga County: The full monthly meeting of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will take place at 4 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept.

21 at 40 McMaster St., Ballston Spa.

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BUSINESS

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

NOTES Chamber of Commerce from

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

THE FUTURE OF EVENTS IN SARATOGA

continued from front page...

In July, I had an absolute blast taking part in the Firecracker 4. I was one of the 2,000 runners who ran through the streets to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day. Bob and Mary Vanderminden,

Peter Goutos, Keith VanVeghten and a team of volunteers made this happen. They pulled if off in just about thirty days. The city was a huge help. The Saratoga County Chamber, Discover Saratoga, the DBA, and the City Center helped too. We all thought seeing photos of a couple of thousand people running down Broadway would lift people’s spirits and make it clear that Saratoga was open again.

Events are big business for many in Saratoga. They also help to bring locals together and to enhance the quality of living here.

The people they attract downtown often spend money generating sales and occupancy taxes. In some cases,

the money raised supports vital services of value to our neighbors.

As we continue to recover from the pandemic, I hope we can build these events back better.

Here’s three suggestions to do this: 1. Let’s allow event organizers to secure a two-year permit.

This could be reserved for organizations that do their event on the same day, same time and same place every year. It will save the organizers time preparing applications and City official’s time reviewing them. Instead of filing a new application every year for the same event, the organizers should be required to detail just any changes they might be making from one year to the next.

2. Establish a fixed fee for each type of event. Right now, the charges from the city can vary

Firecracker 4 Road Race, 2021. Photo provided.

from year to year. Every increase in costs assessed by the city means the host organization has to raise more money. These fees should be fixed for the two year period of the contract as well. The reality is sponsor dollars for events was already getting challenging before the pandemic. It could get even

harder now.

3. Host an annual meeting with all event organizers every year.

It could be in person or via Zoom.

This might be really important with so many new people likely to be taking office in the New Year.

Better communication almost always leads to better coordination.

State rules often change as do security measures or now more than ever public health protocols.

Getting a clear sense early in the year as to what events will be held could help everyone to plan better.

This might also be a great forum to talk about sharing volunteer lists or collectively purchasing items that all events need.

Several years ago, we finally created a single online calendar to promote our local events. This action had been talked about for years. Getting this done has made it easier for residents and visitors to find out what’s happening in Saratoga. It also made it easier for event organizers who can now post their event information on any of the participating sites knowing that information is fed to websites including: saratoga.com, saratoga.org, discoversaratoga. org, saratogaspringsdowntown. com, saratogacitycenter.org, and skidmore.edu.

Restarting our community’s signature events is important.

This collaboration means we can promote them like never before.

Now we just need to make them a little simpler to organize and less expensive to host. That’s how we can build back better!

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

BALLSTON Rodney Bower sold property at 153 Goode St to Duemler QualityHousing Enterprises LLC for $575,000.

Darlene Bower sold property at 149 Goode St to Elizabeth Ann Realty LLC for $372,500.

Paula Rock sold property at 120 Lake Rd to Brian Lucas for $215,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 34 Anthony Place to Michael Gilbert for $285,788.

Raymond Baker sold property at 1 Main St to Sandra McMillian for $170,000.

Ashley Newsom sold property at 1 Howard St to Ginger McGehee for $242,500.

Hope Matis sold property at 161 Hop City Rd to Daphne Allen for $268,000.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property at 75 Cypress St to Heather Capitummino for $371,076.

Ballston Realty Assoc. sold property at Brookline Rd to BDC Holdings Inc for $270,000.

EWALGA LLC sold property at 1419 Route 50 and Brookline Rd to BDC Holdings Inc for $480,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 38 Anthony Place to Albert Singer for $313,250.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

MALTA David Zink sold property at 12 Olden Ct to Anna Gdowski for $531, 000.

Marylou Wheeler sold property at 171 Arrowwood Place to Matthew Barton for $204,4000.

Nicholas Mangino sold property at 134 Raylinski Rd to Adele Compton for $295,000.

William Griffin sold property at 41 Stony Point Rd to Lisa Griffin for $675,000

SARATOGA Cerrone Construction LLC sold property at 206 Patriot Hill Dr to Lauren Montesano for $466,500.

Northeast Green Tech LLC sold property at 206 Patriot Hill Dr to Cerrone Construction LLC for $85,000.

James Jones sold property at 47 Ash St to Gerome Holdings Inc for $200,000.

John Amodeo sold property at 69 Van Dam St to Caitlin Cucchiella for $459,500.

Brady Boyer sold property at 2 Michael Dr to Dechun Tian for $430,000.

Oak Ridge Development LLC sold property at Monarda, OakRidge, Jenna Jo, Aurora to Beechwood Saratoga LLC for $720,000.

Jeffrey Byrne sold property at 23 Horizon Dr to Nicholas Collisson for $715,000.

77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam #401 to David Harris for $443,800.

Scott Grimmett sold property at 30 Joseph St to Andrew Krouner for $1,050,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

PABB Properties LLC sold property at 43 Allen Dr to 43 Allen Dr LLC for $240,000.

Scott Sullivan sold property at 16 Hathorn Blvd to Kevin Jock for $282,500

Gina Battoglia sold property at 92 Quevic Dr to AdrianShanti for $291,000.

Leland Bishop sold property at 74 West Ave to Alexei Lareau for $400,000 Cecila Monaco sold property at 3249 US Rt 9 to 3257 SB LLC for $513,200.

BGRS LLC sold property at 7 Stony Brook Dr to Stony Brook Springs LLC for $999,500.

WILTON Allen Boxbaum sold property at 18 Cobble Hill Dr to Branden Marcus for $625,000.

David Dammer sold property at 71 Cobble Hill Dr to Paul Kane for $425,000.

Margaret Kohle sold property at

70 Cobble Hill Dr to Nancy Pollio for $527,500.

Suzanne Rowe sold property at 6 Donna Dr to John Schjott,Jr for $234,000.

John Burke sold property at 5 Seymour Dr to Gregory Smith

11 for $585,000.

Shawn Dubois sold property at 12 Peabody Pl to Dennis Opp for $455,000.

Keith Wegner sold property at 10 Overlook Dr to Danielle Roberts for $565,000.

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BUSINESS

Daigle Cleaning Expands to Service Saratoga

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

LIFEGOAL INVESTMENTS: Financial Security at your Fingertips

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS/ ALBANY — Daigle Cleaning Systems is looking to expand in the Capital Region and has taken the first steps to do so by acquiring Clean Care of Saratoga.

Derek Foster, President and co-founder of Daigle Cleaning Systems, Inc. has roots in the Capital Region and is following in his family’s footsteps of entrepreneurship. Daigle Cleaning Systems opened in 2011, and with 2021 marking their 10-year anniversary, the company is looking to establish itself in the Saratoga area.

Daigle Cleaning Systems

has just recently acquired Clean Care of Saratoga, which will service Saratoga, Warren, and Schenectady counties. Clean Care of Saratoga will be branded under the Daigle Family of Companies and will operate with a similar model, offering the same services as Daigle Cleaning Systems. And, as their offices expand to areas outside of Albany, Daigle Cleaning Systems is looking to expand their workforce as well.

“We are looking to move up the Northway,” said Foster. “We are hoping to expand quickly in the Saratoga and Malta area.”

Read the full story on Saratoga Business Report (www. saratogabusinessreport.com).

SARATOGA SPRINGS — There are new tools on the market to make investing more accessible, brought to you by a company that just launched here in Saratoga Springs.

Brothers Brett and Taylor Sohns left their careers on Wall Street, moved to Saratoga Springs along with family, and shifted focus to make investing easier for do-it-yourself investors. With a combined 25 years of experience, the Sohns brothers founded LifeGoal Investments to help individuals achieve their life goals through financial security and home ownership with easy-tounderstand investment products.

On Sept. 9, the Sohns brothers officially launched LifeGoal

Taylor Sohns & family. Photo provided.

Brett Sohns & family. Photo provided.

Investments and its initial public offering for its first ever, patentpending investment funds. Setting LifeGoal Investments apart from the rest is this patent pending

investment process intended to help control volatility and manage risk, allowing people to invest in the stock market while focusing on their biggest expenses – home, children, and vacation.

Their flagship product, the LifeGoal Homeowner Investment ETF (HOM), intends to help individuals responsibly invest and save for a future down payment on a home.

“This is the first one designed in the world - the first ever patentpending Homeowner Investment right here in little old Saratoga Springs,” said Taylor. “You’ve got the potato chip that was invented here, and now you also have the Homeowner Investment.”

Read the full story on Saratoga Business Report (www. saratogabusinessreport.com).

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Dr. Riju Banerjee Joins Saratoga Hospital Cardiology SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Riju Banerjee has joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Cardiology. He is one of 11 providers in the growing practice.

Banerjee is a member of the American College of Cardiology.

He sees patients at Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Cardiology at 254 Church St., Saratoga Springs.

Appointments are available by calling 518-886-5080.

Banerjee also provides cardiology consultation to inpatients and outpatients at Nathan Littauer Hospital. This service is provided by agreement with Saratoga Hospital in its capacity as affiliate of the Albany Med Health System.

For more information on Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Cardiology, go to www.

SaratogaHospital.org.

Pandemic Self-Care Parties

Dr. Riju Banerjee. Photo provided.

Saratoga Hospital Earns “Age-Friendly Health System” Designation SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital has been designated an “Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence” for focusing on what matters most to geriatric patients and their families.

An initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, Age-Friendly Health Systems is part of a national movement to improve the health and healthcare of older adults. In New York, the initiative is supported by the Healthcare Association of New York State, which has launched the New York State Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community.

Saratoga Hospital earned the age-friendly designation by demonstrating that its approach to age-appropriate care is built on evidence-based practices, reduces harm, and emphasizes what matters most to patients and their families.

“Hospital stays can be particularly stressful for older patients and their families,” said Dr. Mallory Otto, a geriatrician with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Geriatric Care. “Our age-friendly designation affirms that patients can count on us to meet the needs of older individuals, taking into account their priorities and personal definitions of quality of life.”

“That’s an important message – and a source of comfort – in a hospital like ours, where more than 55% of patients are 65 and older, and nearly one-third are ages 75 and older,” she added.

Otto teamed up with Cindi Lisuzzo, Director of Care Management, to lead the multidisciplinary age-friendly effort at Saratoga Hospital. Michelle Little, Director of Nursing on one of Saratoga Hospital’s medical-surgical floors, also played a key role in implementing the age-friendly framework, which is built around four essential elements known as the 4Ms” What Matters: Know and align care with each older adult’s specific health outcome goals and care preferences including, but not limited to, end-of-life care and across settings of care.

Medication: If medication is

New Business Launches in Saratoga: Refresh. Post-

necessary, use age-friendly medication that does not interfere with what matters to the older adult, mobility or mentation.

Mentation: Prevent, identify, treat and manage dementia, depression and delirium.

Mobility: Ensure that older adults move safely every day in order to maintain function and do what matters.

Nationwide more than 2,200 organizations are recognized as Age-Friendly Health System participants. Of those, less then 30% – including Saratoga Hospital – have attained the higher distinction of Age-Friendly Health Systems – Committed Care to Excellence.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new business has launched in Saratoga Springs, offering postpandemic self-care parties to nourish and rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. It’s called Refresh. and its goal is to offer a wellnesscentered option for bachelorette parties, baby showers, women’s retreats, corporate retreats, and rites of passage such as milestone birthday parties.

The business is founded by energy, beauty, and mental health care expert Diane Palma. Palma is a Reiki II practitioner, and New York State and Florida licensed cosmetologist with a master’s degree in Community Counseling.

She is certified by the National Wellness Institute in Workplace Wellness and worked for ten years as mental health clinical evaluator at Four Winds Saratoga.

“Since 2013, I have been consciously transforming my life,” said Palma. “As a single parent of one college graduate and one college student, I also wanted to relaunch myself.

Palma sold her house and quit her job of 21 years at Jean Paul Salon & Spa and moved to Saratoga Springs. She continues to work as a freelance celebrity

hair and makeup artist and offers services at Lockettes The Salon in Ballston Spa. “My purpose for moving to this area was my natural attraction to the healing mineral springs. I immersed myself in the Saratoga Integrative Practitioners Network (SIPN) which opened so many doors for my personal development, self-discovery, and growth,” said Palma. “Now I would like to share the practices with others to educate them about self-care and mental health. I started Refresh. to help build back a cohesive community after we’ve all been in isolation for so long. It’s time to refresh ourselves.”

Parties can be done in-person or virtually, and offer a menu of beauty, wellness, and energy workshops and services focusing on creative, physical, spiritual, financial, and social wellness. Possible options include how to make jewelry; painting classes; how to style hair, makeup, and nails; tours of the mineral springs and of Yaddo; massage; pilates; yoga; Reiki; sound healing; aromatherapy; and many more options.

Parties start at $100 per person and can be booked online at www.refreshsaratoga.com.

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Saratoga Independent School Hosts Kite & Flight Festival SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School (SIS) has hosted its annual Kite & Flight Festival for many years. The greater Saratoga community has come to love this free, family event and will be even happier to know that it will be in-person on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the SIS campus.

SIS will comply with the health and safety measures put forth by New York State. All individuals, regardless of vaccination status will be asked to social distance and wear

a mask when not eating. The event will be outside, rain or shine, with an open-air tent. This year’s Festival will provide local families the opportunity to embrace flight in a fun and creative way, with new and exciting activities, and delicious local food vendors.

The festival will feature a hot air balloon on display (weather dependent), a climbing rock wall, flight-themed crafts, face painting, room to fly kites, DIY kites, kites and frisbees for sale, Kite & Flight swag for sale from Nourish Designs, nature trails, local food vendors such as Kaleidoscope Café, Jay’s Pizza, and Ben & Jerry’s, and so much more. The event is free to attend, and while many activities will be free, some will require a small fee.

For more information about this year’s Kite & Flight Festival, please visit www.siskids.org/ giving/kiteandflight.cfm.

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Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar Kicks Off Its 14th Year Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar (SSAS) is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year.

SSAS is entering the 14th year of helping deserving high school students attend college. Applicants must be a sophomore attending Saratoga Springs High School and an engaged learner with a good attendance record and a desire to attend college. Students must also meet economic qualifications.

Participating students will receive two Dell computers (one for high school and another for college) and will be assigned a mentor to assist with professional

and life skills development. SSAS also pays for SAT and ACT prep courses, as well as school- related expenses such as school trips, prom tickets, club fees, yearbooks, caps and gowns, and even college deposits. SSAS will also cover the cost of college tours, cultural immersion trips, and social skills development. Participants will also receive $1,250 per semester for 8 semesters while attending college.

Past participants have attended local community colleges as well as schools such as Brown, Columbia, Cornell, RPI, Skidmore, and all NYS colleges and universities.

SSAS works with the Saratoga Springs High School Guidance Department. Students interested in applying to the Sponsor A Scholar program should contact Brandy Crary or Matt Nelson in the Guidance Department at the High School, 518-587-6690. The application deadline is October 28, 2021; teacher recommendations may be required.

For more information on the Saratoga Sponsor A Scholar program or for more information on how to support the program, please contact Executive Director Cynthia Hollywood at 518-207-7682 or email cindyhollywood@gmail.com.

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Upcoming Scott Cook Benefit Double H Ranch Hosting Virtual Gala Concert at Caffe Lena SARATOGA SPRINGS — Canadian Road poet Scott Cook is coming to the Caffe Lena stage on Sept. 29. From 7 to 9 p.m.

Scott Cook sings with “his heart and soul,” providing uplifting and inspiring music to anyone who listens. He is “truly one of Woody Guthrie’s children” and a concert you can’t miss!

Caffe Lena, Youth2, and All Hands and Hearts hopes you will join them in-person for the concert; however, in-person ticket holders will also be provided with a complimentary livestream link upon request. If you are certain you will not be attending in-person, you are encouraged to buy a livestream ticket now so you can support Youth2 and enjoy the event from home.

This concert will benefit Youth2 – Youth Helping Youth, a youth philanthropic group and

All Hand and Hearts – Smart Response, an organization committed to effectively and efficiently addressing the immediate and long-term needs of global communities impacted by natural disasters. Youth2 is a field of Interest Fund formed under the guidance of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region.

Youth2 seeks to encourage young people to participate in meaningful community service work. The participants of Youth2 serve on the Advisory Board and learn leadership and philanthropic skills.

Youth2 helps to fund and give guidance to social action projects that are proposed, approved, and led by young people. Youth2 is also committed to connecting youth to already existing community service projects.

In-person at Caffe Lena: Scott Cook Benefit Concert

Scott Cook. Photo provided.

“Songs of Social Action & Social Justice” on Wednesday, Sept.

29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Ticket Link: www.eventbrite.com/e/youthsquared-presents-scott-cooksongs-of-social-action-socialjustice-tickets-160013230881.

Live Stream Ticket Link Only: caffelena.tv/programs/livescott-cook?categoryId=94013.

LAKE LUZERNE — The Double H Ranch will host the Annual Backyard Oasis Gala on Saturday, Sept. 18 to raise funds and awareness for year-round, in-person, virtual, and alternative programs for children living with a serious illness. Led by chairpersons Lisa and Robert Moser, and Lone Ranger Supporters Christine Mallozzi & David Buicko and Dee & Steve Haraden, “guests” will gather in their own “Backyard Oasis” wherever it may be while enjoying Gala To Go food delivered by Mazzone Hospitality with signature cocktails and beer provided by DeCresente Distributing.

A highlight of the Double H Ranch Gala is always the incredible live and silent auctions. Over 150 items are available online with something for everyone and every home, starting at $50. Registered supporters will be able to view the items,

place bids, and “buy it now” starting at 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept.

15. The auction will remain open until 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19.

Bidders can register for free at doublehranch.cbo.io, and do not need to be attending the virtual event on Saturday to participate.

Showcase Auction items include a one-week stay and farm tour at Live Oak Stables in Ocala, FL; Lake George getaway for up to 18 people at Villa Nirvana, next to The Sagamore; a one-week stay in Anguilla Villa Abbey, which sleeps up to 12; outdoor pizza oven; ultimate backyard party; new deck system from Curtis Lumber; and a Florida Fishing Charter.

Virtual guests are also invited to sponsor a camper by visiting fundraise.doublehranch.org/ oasisgala. For more information, please visit www.doublehranch. org/special-events/oasisgala.

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Food

Oktoberfest-ivities

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

CELEBRATE LOCAL FALL FOOD & DRINK

TO

Radishes. Photo provided by Green Jeans Market Farm

Obatzda

(Bavarian Beer Cheese Spread) HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Emily Meagher for Saratoga TODAY

YIELDS: 6 portions Ramble Creek Farm.

Photo by Emily Meagher

Mean Max Brew Works.

Photo by Emily Meagher

A

s the air gets a slight chill, we look forward to incorporating fresh produce and locally crafted products into the many festivities that the fall season offers. Before we can think of Thanksgiving or Halloween, the Bavarian Oktoberfest gives us a joyful excuse to start connecting food and community in September.

Yes, September: Oktoberfest takes place in the twoplus weeks leading up to October. The world’s largest “Volksfest,” a beer festival and traveling funfair, originated in 1810 and is held annually in Munich.

If you are looking to host your own Oktoberfest celebration, here are some ideas for items to grab from the farmers’ market to honor traditional Bavarian foods while supporting local food and drink producers.

The classic image of Oktoberfest is gleeful celebrants toasting (or “prost” ing) massive glasses of beer. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s newest vendor, Mean Max Brew Works, offers a special “Sixteen Days” Oktoberfest beer, referencing the traditional length of the fest. The brew is a traditional German-style lager and comes in four packs of pint-sized cans (two of which add up to the standard one-liter Oktoberfest serving). Mean Max offers other beers like sours, ales, and stouts, as well.

Then, for food. As expected, pork plays a part in traditional festivities in the form of sausages and shoulder and knuckle roasts. Stop by Ramble Creek

Farm, Grazin’ Acres Farm, or Mariaville Mushroom Men to pick up a pork cut of your choice. But an even more common meat found at German celebrations is roasted chicken. Pick up a whole bird or parts at producers like Squash Villa Farm, Longlesson Farm, Ramble Creek Farm, or Grazin’ Acres Farm. Season thoroughly with poultry seasoning, found at Muddy Trail Jerky. And a lesser known but equally traditional protein is “Steckerlfisch,” literally meaning fish on a stick. Use whitefish, mackerel, or trout from Pura Vida fisheries and roast with oil, garlic, and spices.

Lastly, include dishes made from seasonal produce like salted beer radish, available at Green Jeans Market Farm, which serves as a light snack to wash down all that beer. Other traditional snacks include potato pancakes or dumplings, sauerkraut, and of course, freshly baked soft pretzels. Dip the latter in this “obatzda,” a Bavarian beer cheese spread.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket. org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 8 oz camembert*, cut in small pieces (or other soft, ripe cheese) • 8 oz spreadable cheese*, any kind • ⅓ cup butter, cut in small pieces • 2 ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste • ¼ cup Sixteen Days Oktoberfest beer* (or other lager or pilsner) • ⅓ cup shallots*, finely diced • 2 Tbsp + 1 handful scallions*, finely chopped

• 2 tsp ground caraway seed

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Bring the camembert, spreadable cheese, and butter to room temperature.

2. In a mixing bowl, add the two cheeses, butter, paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper, and 2 Tbsp of beer and press using a fork until well mixed together. Add more beer until you reach a spread-like, but not runny, consistency.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to firm up.

4. When you are ready to serve, take the dip out of the refrigerator.

Run the diced shallots under water in a strainer and dry off with a paper towel before using. Add the shallots and 2 Tbsp of scallions to the dip and fold until they are well incorporated.

5. Garnish with the rest of the scallions. Serve with pretzels, radishes, or rye bread.

Recipe adapted from Craft Beering.

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

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Food

MILLING IS

thrilling

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends !

Early September begins the harvesting of summer plants. To harvest is considered a time to pick and gather what you sow. This season begins the time where farmers till their fields and ready the land for the next planting. Harvest time includes picking of foods such as cranberries, tomatoes, peppers, basil and Italian herbs, summer squash, corn, peaches, and apricots. Pureeing and canning many of these products has become a seasonal project for our foodies.

Harvest making includes making apple/peach/pear butters, making tomato sauce and putting pureed pumpkin in the freezer.

From turning cooked apples into wholesome applesauce, freshly stewed tomatoes into a classic marinara, or steamed potatoes into a mash, the food mill proves its standing by being masterful with ingredients that are notoriously fussy to prep. Think of a food mill as being the low-tech version of a food processor—there’s no plug or motor, just a hand-crank that moves with a little help from you and your biceps. What can a food mill do that a processor can’t? Just ask any homesteader or canning enthusiast what their favorite time-saving tools are, and you can bet the food mill is right up there at the top of the list. This is because a foodmill can simultaneously purée and strain foods so efficiently that it renders the once tedious task of peeling fruit and vegetables obsolete.

A standard food mill consists of three parts: a bowl, a perforated plate that sits at the bottom, and the aforementioned hand-crank that is responsible for moving the metal blade that pushes the food through the plate. The result of this old-timey churning is a smooth purée without a seed, peel, pit, or stem in sight. The Food Mill is a tool that allows for fine and coarse milling. The changeable bottoms give you the ability to seed your harvest by the bushel. The food mill is a cross between a food processor and a sieve. You turn the handle and an angled blade presses the contents of the mill through a perforated disk, keeping any remnants

g n i s u a r a n i Mar ll i M d o o F a INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 lbs. tomatoes, cut into wedges

• 3 large cloves garlic, minced

• 2 generous sprigs fresh basil

• 1/4 tsp. sugar • 1 tsp. kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a wide, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, basil, sugar and salt; increase the heat to medium-high.

When the tomatoes are bubbling briskly, stir and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.

2. Cook stirring occasionally until the tomatoes have separated from their skins and cooked down to a thick sauce, 30 minutes to an hour. Remove the basil sprigs.

3. Press the sauce into a bowl through a food mill fitted with the fine blade. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Use at once, refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze.

like seeds or skin safely out of your puree. Unlike a food processor or a blender, a food mill does not incorporate air into the puree altering its texture. The result is a denser puree that is ideal for foods like applesauce or tomato sauce. Many of today’s food mills are designed to fit snugly over a vessel that catches the puree allowing you to mill in place with one hand while simultaneously cranking with the other.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store this harvest season to pick up the essentials you need for your culinary delights. Have a thrilling time milling your harvest. Happy milling!! Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John & Paula

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events The 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show Held during October at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd.

Sponsored by the Southern Saratoga Art Society and open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and prizes awarded in both fine arts and photography.

Entries must be received by September 20 and mailed to Southern Saratoga Art Society, Attn: Rita Helie, Autumn Jewels Chairperson, 10 Forestbrook Drive., Ballston Lake, NY 12019.

A reception for all artists, family and friends will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25 at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees and forms, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

Fundraiser Fish Fry Hosted by Knights of Columbus #246 on Friday, Sept. 24, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Meal choices: fried or baked haddock $14, or fried clam strips $12, French fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7; quart $13) side of fries $3, dessert, $2. To order call 518-584-8547 on Wednesday, 9/22 - Friday, 9/24 from 12 - 3 p.m. Pickup Friday at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until orders are filled or out of food.

Pick up your meal inside or have it brought to your vehicle. Call, give your name and description of vehicle.

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Trap/Clay Shoot Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club will host a Trap/Clay shoot on Saturday, Sept. 25 running from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for Fun. Novice to Expert only $5.00 per round. Bring your own gun and ammo. We are located at 123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water will be available for purchase.

The Great Saratoga Museum Treasure Hunt Grab your car keys, smart phones, and sense of adventure because Saratoga County is about to embark on a family-friendly treasure hunt from Lake Luzerne to Waterford! During the weekend of Sept. 25-26 from 1 – 5 p.m., the Saratoga County History Center is hosting a wide-ranging scavenger quest that includes a dozen of the county’s charming local museums and historical societies. Pick up a free passport at Brookside Museum. Any inquiries should be directed to Field Horne: field. horne@gmail.com or 518-8854000. For details visit www. brooksidemuseum.org.

Pack 4016 Scout Olympics Open House September 30 at the East Side Recreation fields (enter by Caroline St. School), 226 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, at 6 p.m.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks welcomes prospective new families to join the “Scout Olympics” first meeting of the year. From exploring nature to racing Scout-built cars at the January Pinewood Derby, elementary grade Cub Scouts have year-

round fun with friends while learning a range of skills. For information, contact Cubmaster Rob Donnarumma rob. donnarumma@gmail.com 518588-5616 or visit beascout.org.

Champlain Canal Tour Come walk in the foot and hoof prints of the canallers and mules who worked the Canal in Waterford! The Canal, in operation from 1823 to 1918, made Waterford an important transportation hub for almost a century. The Saratoga County History Roundtable is sponsoring this one-mile walking tour on Friday, October 1 at 2 p.m. led by Waterford Town Historian Russ VanDervoort who will share the stories of the trials and tribulations of those who made their living on the canal. Tour begins at the Waterford Harbor Visitors Center on Tugboat Alley. Preregistration required to Jim Richmond, saratogacohisotryroundtable@ gmail.com.

Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser Saratoga-Wilton Elks Auxiliary is sponsoring “Octoberfest 21” for our Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser on Friday, October 1, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge from 6 to 10 pm. Put on your dancing shoes and casual attire while movin’ and groovin’ with Betsy and the Byegons. Cost is $20 per person in advance. Call Judy at 518-587-5568 for additional details and reservations. A delicious German meal and dessert included. Cash bar, and raffle baskets available. Help us raise donations for Cerebral Palsy and have a fun night out.

All NYS requirements for social gatherings will be followed, including unvaccinated persons to be masked.

Saratoga Recycles Day

September 26, 2021 11:00 a.m.

Congress Park Saratog Springs, NY

Sustainable Saratoga is holding their fifth annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 2 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50.

There are COVID-related safety protocols in place again this year – masks are required; please bring exact change to minimize the handling of money; and organize items by drop-off station to reduce physical contact; always remain in your vehicle. Please visit sustainablesaratoga.org/ projects/zero-waste/recycles-day/ for full details.

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021 Fall Festival The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton NY, will hold its Fall Festival on October, 2, 2021. Crafters, vendors, and anyone interested in participating in this event can request an application per email at office@ charltonfreehold.org or call 518399-4831. There will be both inside and outside spaces available.

Blessing of the Animals To take place at the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.

The Fall Festival will feature crafters, vendors and bake sale.

Everyone’s invited!

3D Bow Shooting Course Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will host a 3D Bow shooting course, on our new course Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. Open to the public, all are welcome novice to expert, bring your own bow and equipment (No Crossbows). This is a great time to introduce youth to the sport. Cost is $5 per course. There will be available for purchase hot dogs, burgers, soda, and water.

We are located at 123 Route 32, Schuylerville, (look for our sign).

4th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery Please join us at Gavin Park in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, October 2. Registration, fun and games begin at 10 a.m. with a 1.25-mile family-friendly walk at approximately 11 a.m.

Refreshments and numerous raffle items will be available.

Suggested individual donation is $10, family $20. For additional details and to register in advance at https://zippyreg.com/register/ danprovost; day-of registration available. Proceeds will benefit recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga and the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center.

For more information, contact Ken & Maureen Provost at 518-5878422, danprovostmemorialwalk@ gmail.com or facebook.

Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for a December 2021 production of

WILLY WONKA TYA, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Auditions are by appointment only on Monday, October 4 or Wednesday, October 6. Looking for actors, singers, and dancers age 7+ through adult.

Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town. org or 518-899-4411 x 305 to schedule your appointment or for additional questions.

This production is produced through a grant from GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Additional sponsors to date include Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops, Ballston Spa National Bank, Levine & Levine.

19th Annual The Way We Were Car Show Come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy live music, vendors and downtown businesses on Sunday, October 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. Rain date October 17. A “Kids Zone,” will be located by the Old Iron Springs, with free children’s activities.

Free to spectators. Exhibitors can pre-register by September 30 for $15 per car or $20 the day of show. All proceeds benefit BSBPA community activities. To pre-register, sponsor or become a vendor, visit www.ballston.org.

For more information, contact bspacarshow@ballston.org or the BSBPA at 518-885-2772, info@ ballston.org.

Saratoga Book Festival Russell Banks will provide the opening keynote address to kick off the festival on Friday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. On Saturday there will be upwards of a dozen author events around downtown Saratoga at various venues including the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Arts, and Caffe Lena, spotlighting emerging local and regional authors, poets, children’s book authors and illustrators, along with nationally known bestselling authors upstate New York readers love and appreciate. A diverse range of authors, genres, and formats like panels, moderated discussions, interactive programs, accompanied by author readings, signings, and more.” For more information, visit: saratogabookfestival.org

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This Week’s Events: SEPT. 17 - 23 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Monthly Dinner Principessa Elena Society, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs 5 – 7 p.m. | Curbside pickup. Cost is $10. Open to the public, take out only. Menu: Pasta with sauce, meatballs with sauce, sausage, peppers, onions with sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. For more information call 518-584-4163.

Swing for Music 2021 Golf Outing Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort | Shotgun start at 3:30 p.m.

During the pandemic we suspended our school program where children learn the connection between story and sound and create their own music to play and sing. Please help us continue offering the school program and this wonderful live music by supporting our golf fundraiser. If you’re not a golfer, you may want to sponsor a hole for $75 or offer a prize for players. To register visit www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-outing-2021tickets-156261693933 For questions, please contact us at: info.saratogachamberplayers@gmail.com.

Italian Night Takeout Fundraiser Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Choice of Lasagna, Bracciole, or Chicken Cacciatore, $15 each. Meals include salad and bread. To order, call 518-5848547 Wednesday, 9/15, Thursday, 9/16, or Friday, 9/17, noon - 3 p.m. Pickup begins Friday at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until orders are filled or we run out of food. You’re welcome to come into the building to pick up your meal or you can have it brought to your vehicle. Call from the parking lot, give your name and description of vehicle. Open to the public.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Malta Cultural Arts Festival Malta Community Center One Bayberry Dr., Malta | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Performances and Workshops Indoors and Outdoors, celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and surrounding communities! Go to www.maltaparksrec. com for schedule of performances and workshops.

family friendly is free. Questions should be directed to Martha Iacolucci, Chairperson, Town of Milton Democrats: miltondemocratsny@gmail.com; 518-885-8196.

Repair Café Saratoga Springs Recreation Center 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 3 p.m.

Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 6th Repair Café.

This event will be different than previous Cafes due to the ongoing pandemic. We have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, bikes or sew/hem your favorite item of clothes or beloved stuffed animal.

Please visit our website: sustainablesaratoga.org/.../ repair-cafe-saratoga.../ for additional details. To register: sspl.libcal.com/event/8022141

Heritage Hunters Program Meeting Saratoga History Center at Brookside Museum 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m.

Speaker Russ VanDervoort, Town of Waterford Historian, is a long-time businessman, firefighter, historical re-enactor and knowledgeable about the NYS Canal System. His topic will be “The Dangers of the Diary,” recounting pitfalls in using personal journals in genealogical research. Registration is necessary, masks required. Call Ginny at 518-885-9309 or email bhumphre@nycap.rr.com. Also viewable live at www. facebook.com/brooksidemuseum/live-videos. At 12:40 p.m., before the program, Heritage Hunters will be recognized for their contribution to the new Research Room. Isobel Connell and Pat Peck will act as guides.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Fall Antiques Show Clifton Park Elks, 695 MacElroy Rd, Ballston Lake 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 60+ vendors featuring a full range of antiques including primitives, folk art, paper, post cards and photos, quilts and linens, textiles, clothing and apparel, toys and collectibles.

Dealers inside and out. Seasonal favorites such as pumpkins, mums, vegetables, honey and other local produce provided by Losert’s Farm Stand.

Kettle Korn provided by Adirondack Kettle Korn.

Delicious Food Available. Admission $5 per car.

Milton Democrats Host Family Picnic Day

Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft & Garage Sale

Burgess Kimball Memorial Park 358 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 12 – 3 p.m.

The Town of Milton Democratic Committee invites you to an afternoon of good, ole fashioned family fun. All are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor. Local office holders, leaders, and Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and have some fun. The Park features an expansive playground for kids. The event

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8-food table and chairs are just $15. Call Linda at 518289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated.

The Harmony Corners Famous Chicken Barbecue Harmony Corners Firehouse, Route 67, Charlton | 3 – 7 p.m.

This will be Drive thru Takeout only, serving ticket holders. Tickets are available at Smith’s Pie Shop, Mail N More in Burnt Hills, and McConchie’ Heritage Acres Campground. Dinner includes 1/2 Chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll, bottle of water, and a slice of pie. All for $14.

Moonlight Hike Camp Saratoga North, Parking Lot #1 on Scout Rd., Wilton | 8 – 9 p.m.

View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. The group will traverse approximately 1.5 to 2 miles of trail. Dress for the weather. Registration required at least one business day in advance.

Space is limited. Outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Provide name, phone number, email address and number of people within your party.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Ballston Area Community Center, 20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m.

Live meeting, new venue, new time. Dr. Jennifer Durphy from Albany Medical Center Movements Disorder will be speaking on Developments in Parkinson’s. For questions or information contact: Kevin McCullough, Saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com, call 518-222-4247 or Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com, call 518-810-8483.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 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. now. We will have a limited amount of stuffed clams for orders. Please call 518363-0001. We follow all proper & current procedures for your safety.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Stuffed Shells Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 is $25.00 cash only.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Luncheon – Korean War Veterans Association Ambrosia Diner, 518 Aviation Rd, Queensbury | Noon Hosts will be Bob Garland and Paul O’Keefe. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. Reservations need to be received by Tuesday, September 21 by calling Bob Garland at 518-2800075 or Lois Miner at 518-695-3905. For further information or an application to join the organization, please phone Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186. Annual dues for veterans are $10, and $5 for all others.

48th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival Thursday to Sunday, September 23 – 26 | Multiple locations, various times. This year, the festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or Open Door breakfast, pilots can’t take passengers. At the airport, you can attend a drive-through moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons, lit up from within. A live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly fireworks display at the East Field. Festival merchandise will be for sale. Balloon launches subject to weather conditions. To sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution, visit www. adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest

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Prime Performances Presentation: Silent Film with Live Music ALBANY — The UAlbany Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the New York State Writers Institute, will present a free screening of The City Without Jews accompanied with live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin. The event takes place 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19.

A chilling premonition of the Holocaust released in 1924, The City Without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden) is 91 minutes in length with English intertitles.

Based on the controversial and bestselling dystopian novel by Hugo Bettauer, H.K. Breslauer’s silent masterpiece was produced two years after the book’s publication, shortly before the satirical events depicted in

the fictional story transformed into an all-too-horrific reality.

Restored by Filmarchiv Austria, all complete prints of the film were thought to have been destroyed, but thanks to the discovery of a nitrate print in a Parisian flea market in 2015, this film can once again be appreciated in its everrelevant entirety.

Though darkly comedic in tone and stylistically influenced

by German Expressionism, the film nonetheless contains ominous and eerily realistic sequences, such as shots of freight trains transporting Jews out of the city. The film’s stinging critique of Nazism is part of the reason it was no longer screened in public after 1933.

Music: Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin. Svigals is the world’s leading klezmer violinist

and a founder of the Grammywinning Klezmatics. She has performed with and written for violinist Itzhak Perlman, Kronos Quartet, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, poet Allen Ginsberg and many others. Sosin is one of the world’s top silent film musicians.

He has performed his scores for silent films, often with his singer/percussionist wife Joanna Seaton, at Lincoln Center, MoMA, BAM and National Gallery as well as at major film festivals across the world.

This performance is free and no tickets or reservations are required. For further information, contact the Box Office at 518442-3997 or visit the Performing Arts Center website at www. albany.edu/pac. The web includes information on the most up-todate Covid protocols.

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

Lake George Arts Project Presents The Lake George Arts Project’s Courthouse Gallery presents Nature Songs, a solo exhibition of paintings by Yeachin Tsai. The exhibition runs from Sept. 29 – Oct. 30. The Courthouse Gallery is planning a gallery reception 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Yeachin Tsai's art swings between the seen world of rhythmic colors and forms, and the unseen world of momentum and energies.

While growing up in Taiwan, Tsai studied traditional Chinese brush painting and calligraphy, and she would later incorporate that training into her work after moving to New York. Rather than building up a painting surface, she creates a surface that soaks in paint - canvases prepared with grounds that behave like traditional rice paper, pulling the paint in.

Yeachin Tsai, “Summer Vibes,” acrylic on canvas, 66 x 56 inches.

Learn more about her work at www.yeachintsaifineart.com. The Courthouse Gallery is located at the side entrance of the Old County Courthouse, corner of Canada and Lower Amherst Streets. For more information about the gallery and hours of operation, go to: www. lakegeorgearts.org.

Saratoga Springs Peace Week Features Events Sept. 21-27

Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

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Newly Renovated Saratoga Music Hall to Longtime Post-Star Editor Publishes New Book Stage Theatrical Production Next Month SARATOGA SPRINGS — Three Agatha Christie classics will be staged next month in the first theatrical production at the newly renovated Saratoga City Music Hall at City Hall. iTheatre Saratoga presents Poirots Investigate, featuring a trio of thrilling one-act mysteries, each with a unique portrayal of Christie's celebrated savant.

Performances: Oct. 29, 30 & Nov. 5, 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 & Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.

Tickets for Poirots Investigate are $25 for adults and $15 for students and are available at: poirots.brownpapertickets.com.

Saratoga City Music Hall is located on Broadway on the upper floor of Saratoga Springs City Hall.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ken Tingley, the longtime former editor of The Post-Star, has published a new book, titled “The Last American Editor.” Tingley’s collection of columns is available at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, at 424 Broadway.

Guitarist Kaki King to Drum and Bugle Corps Reunited at Spa City Parade Perform at The Egg Saturday to Commemorate 9/11 and Honor First Responders

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Avant Garde Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps reunited to perform at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161’s 53rd parade down Broadway, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sept.

11 tragedy.

The parade theme “Honoring Our First Responders,” honored locals who went to New York City to assist with search and rescue after the Twin Towers fell, as well as the community’s medical and healthcare professionals at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The corps of 130 horn players, drummers, and colorguard performed the recognizable tunes “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,”

The Avant Garde Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Colorguard in concert on Sept. 11, 2021. Photo provided.

and “Land of Make Believe,” as well as an “America Medley,” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

In addition to the pageantry on Broadway, the 9/11 Avant Garde

reunion also featured a private parade through the grounds of The Wesley Community, and the collection for the food bank at the Elks Lodge.

ALBANY — Guitarist Kaki King will perform at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 18 at The Egg as part of the American Roots & Branches concert series.

Considered one of the most unique guitarists of these times, King combines virtuoso technique, insatiable imagination, and boundless humanity as heard on her most recent recording “Modern Yesterdays” where she continues to deconstruct and redefine the boundaries of the guitar through technique, imagination, and boundless humanity.

Kaki King. Photo provided.

Tickets are priced from $29.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone at 518-473-1845 or online at www.theegg.org. Everyone attending the performance must wear a face covering.

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Island Party Memorial for Matt McCabe Raises Funds for Southern Adirondack Musicians Fund SARATOGA SPRINGS — The theme was party Key West and the show billed as a musical variety featuring Blues, Buffett, Broadway and more, honoring the late musician, Matt McCabe.

McCabe, owner of Saratoga Guitar and former city Finance Commissioner, died in January after battling COVID-19.

The Capt. Dick’s Key West Island Party and Memorial Fundraisers were staged Monday nights in August at the Parting Glass. A total of $ 585 was raised via a special 50/50 raffle drawing, with proceeds going to S.A.M.

— in McCabe’s memory. S.A.M.is an organization that helps local musicians in times of hardship The organizers of the musical evenings and the Matt McCabe Fundraiser were Capt. Dick (Richard Sanzen) and the Pirate Wench (Nancy Buckingham), included the following musicians who were among those who lent their talents to the events: who contributed their time: Trish Anderson, Bob Boyer, Matt Donnelly, Denny Dwyer, John Leroy, Tim Lynch, Mike LoMaestro, Roxanne Norris, Paul Riley, Rick Rourke, Tim Wechgelaer, Sam Zucchini.

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Week of September 17 – September 23, 2021

Saratoga Springs Peace Week Features Events Sept. 21-27 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Peace Week observes the UN International Day of Peace – Sept. 21 - through local events.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21 • 7 p.m. - Book Discussion: “The New Jim Crow,” by Michelle Alexander. In person at PNECC or by registering for Zoom. The New Press Michelle Alexander’s classic study of mass incarceration and its racist foundation, illuminates the concept of systemic racism with concrete data. Copies of the New Jim Crow are available at Northshire Bookstore. For more information about the event, contact tdiggory@skidmore.edu .

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22 •10:30 a.m. - Peace Week Story Time at The Childrens Museum Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. Participate in a peace art project and a reading of “I am Peace”

by Susan Verde. Peace Week is an opportunity for children to learn how every person has a part in building peace. In honor of Peace Week, all regular admission tickets are $2 off.

• 6 p.m. - Outside Interfaith Service: Celebration of the Fall at Interfaith Healing Garden behind Sanctuary, PNECC. All are invited to celebrate the Fall Equinox at The Interfaith Healing

Garden behind the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church. The service will be led

by The Reverend Kathy Johnson, an Interfaith-Interspiritual minister, alongside people with different beliefs helping with readings, music, meditation and sharing the bounty of the garden. Celebration will be outdoors. For more information, contact Rev. Kathy at pyramidofpotential56@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 • 10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Contemplative Labyrinth Walk with Harp led by Rachel Magnell, Spiritual Director in Saratoga Springs. Limited space.

Registration required. Details provided upon registering at Elizbeth1226@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 • 7 p.m., Early Victims of Climate Change: The Pacific Islands In person at PNECC or by registering for Zoom. Ms. Frances Namoumouis, from Fiji, has been involved with Climate Justice and Disaster management projects since 2004. Moderated

by Laura Faulk, co-chair of the local chapter of The Climate Reality Project and Board Member of Sustainable Saratoga.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 • 2 – 4 p.m. - Documentary,

Street sign outside Presbyterian New England Congregational Church in Saratoga Springs announces Peace Week begins Sept. 21. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

“Purple” and Film Discussion.

United Methodist Church, (175 5th Ave.). At a time of immense division, “Purple” tells the story of Americans with opposing viewpoints confronting their disagreements head-on and discovering the concerns and humanity that lie behind each other’s positions.

MONDAY, SEPT.27 • 7 p.m. - Sponsoring Asylum Seekers in the Saratoga Region. In person at PNECC or

by Meeting Registration - Zoom.

Asylum seekers are often placed in detention, not because they are criminals but because they lack a residence where immigration officials can keep in touch. Sponsorship can get them released from detention and provide a temporary secure home.

Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, or PNECC, is located at 24 Circular St. Saratoga Springs. For more details on Saratoga Springs Peace Week and events, go to: www. pnecchurch.org/peaceweek.

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LEGALS 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: September 22, 2021 DPW Utility Trailers, specification 21-DPWUT-1 September 30, 2021 Sheriff ’s Department Harley Davidson Motorcycles, specification 21-SDHDM-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 (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com).

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JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 09/17, 107000 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 6:55 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, Broadway, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak either for or against the enactment of an amendment to Chapter 225, Article IX, Section 225-94 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, entitled “Vehicle and Traffic – Schedule XXIX: Alternate Side of Street Parking.”

The purpose of the amendment is to add the following to Schedule XXIX: NAME OF STREET Beekman Street

FROM Church Street TO West Circular Street TU, THU, SAT PARKING on side West DATED: September 8, 2021 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 09/10, 09/17. 106971/106972 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Harper Contracting and Remodeling, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/09/2021. Office Location: Saratoga County. United States Corporation Agents, Inc. has been Designed as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202 Brooklyn, NY 11228 Purpose: Any lawful acts. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22.

107043 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: Bites of Indulgence Bakery, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 14, 2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o The LLC, 43 Brampton Lane, Gansevoort, New York 12831. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22.

107037 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Milky Way Tapes LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/07/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of

the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Milky Way Tapes LLC, 3 McKenzie Way Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22. 107019 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: 813 T.S. Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed by the Department of State of New York on: 08/19/2021. Office location: County of Saratoga. Purpose: Any and all lawful activities. Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Jessica Shults, 1 Pinewood Court, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22. 106992 Clifton Park Dental, PLLC. Articles of Org. filed Sec. of State (SSNY) on 9/2/21. Office: 1631 Crescent Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065, Saratoga County. SSNY desig. agent of PLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the company c/o 1153 Flatbush Road, Kingston, NY 12401. Purpose: dentistry. 9/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15. 106975 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name: Wickham Rolloffs & Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 11, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 64 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth, NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15. 106887 Notice of formation of S’N’S

Trucking LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 6/7/21. 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 :2303 State Highway 67, Amsterdam, NY 12010 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15. 106881 Notice of Formation of Dagostino Trucking and Paving LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/31/21. 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. 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15. 106866 Notice of formation of ADK Laser Engraving LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/25/2021 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: 47 Sweet Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15. 106860 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SPA DAZE RACING LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 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, 56 Spice Mill Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/10, 09/17, 09/24,

10/01, 10/08, 10/15. 106834 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: MABEY’s RELOCATION MANAGEMENT, LLC. Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on August 9, 2021, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Ryan Blass, 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes.

09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08, 10/15. 106804 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC): Name: WJ Offshore, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC).

Articles of Organization filed with the NY Secretary of State on 8/31/2021. Office Location: Saratoga County. Joseph J. Weiglhofer, Jr. is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served at the principal business location of the LLC; to wit, 1 Windermere Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08. 106794 Notice of formation of Penchant for Petals LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/28/2021 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: 15 Dyer Switch Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08. 106788

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SACKATOGA STABLE #25 LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on AUGUST 23, 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, 60 RAILROAD PLACE, SUITE 101, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08. 106779 Notice of formation of I Want To Keep This To Myself, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/05/2021 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 Spring Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08. 106764 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 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 Chelsea Living, LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was July 29, 2021. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Saratoga County, and the street address of the principal location is 8 America Way, Saratoga Springs, New York 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 The LLC at the above street address. The business purpose of the

company is to engage in any lawful purpose permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08. 106692 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the limited liability company is 229 Fifth Street, LLC. The date of the filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State was 08/24/2021. The County in which the office of the LLC is located is Saratoga. The agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served is the Secretary of State and such shall mail a copy of any process to 2112 Donnan Rd, Galway, NY 12074. The business purpose of the LLC is any lawful business purpose or purposes. 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01, 10/08. 106683 Notice of formation of Gypse Elixir, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/07/2021 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: 5 Sanders Rd Corinth. NY 12822. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01. 106546 Notice of formation of Nourish With Ty LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/11/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of the process should be mailed to the LLC at: 21 Lexington Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01. 106536 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: DJM Property Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed

with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/23/2021. 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, 5 Southside Dr, Ste 11-337, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01. 106502

the Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 08/18/2021. 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, 10 Hemlock Drive, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01. 106458

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 EMERALD CALABRIA, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on August 17, 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 EMERALD CALABRIA, LLC 26 Tyler Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01. 106481

Notice of formation of Sharps Toolbox, LLC (the “LLC”). Arts. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on August 10, 2021. Office Location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy to: McCabe & Mack, LLP, PO Box 509, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602. Purpose: any lawful activity.

08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24. 106447

Indigo Evergreen Farms, LLC. Notice of Formation of the above Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

Articles of Organization (DOM LLC) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on March 31, 2021, Office location, County of Saratoga. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: Matthew C. Dobbs, 435 Sweetman Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful act. 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24, 10/01. 106464 Notice of Formation of Cutler Business Holdings LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with

Notice of Qualification of Blue Bird CE LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 8/9/21. Office location: Saratoga County. LLC formed in DE on 7/22/21. NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 471, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. DE address of LLC: 3411 Silverside Rd., Tatnall Bldg. #104, Wilmington, DE 19810. Cert. of Form. filed with DE Sec. of State, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: all lawful purposes. 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17, 09/24. 106409 Notice of formation of Rhodes to Fit LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/05/2021. 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: PO Box 204, Middle Grove, NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 10637

Notice of formation of FitHiggy LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/2021 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: 7 Marine Dr. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 106359 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company that was formed is: 48 HARRSION AVENUE LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on AUGUST 9, 2021. The office of said Limited Liability Company is located in Warren County. The Secretary of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: The LLC, Roxanne Westcott, 48 Harrison Avenue, Glens Falls NY 12801. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful acts under the laws of the State of New York. 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 106339 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: SlaterEditsCodes, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/20/2021. 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 the process to the LLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Boulevard, 1st Floor, Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03, 09/10, 09/17. 106287

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Reflections

ON A RACETRACK through the quaint streets of our hometown. We parked a couple of blocks from the track at the lot of our old pal and handicapper par excellence, Bob Loeffler.

Walking down Wright Street towards the clubhouse entrance, my mind became flooded with memories of my youth and the events that molded a lifetime love of the “Sport of Kings.”

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ith the books recently closed on the 2021 racing season, I have had some time to reflect on this year’s racing meet.

My thoughts took me back to opening day where after two years of darkness things were back to normaI. It was a cinch that I would make the pilgrimage to the Spa for the opening day festivities. The adrenaline began flowing as my wife Kathi and I prepared to leave for the track. We picked up our great friends John and Joan Brophy and made the familiar drive

I remembered walking over to Union Avenue as a kid, not far from my parent’s home on George Street. I looked at the luxury cars lined up in the Reading Room parking lot. I marveled at the Cadillacs, Lincolns, and the ornate Chrysler Imperials of the early sixties. I ran home and asked my dad if we could get a Caddy. He said, “Sure Joe, we’ll get two.” That’s when I realized what wishful thinking meant.

I thought about the Racing Museum. I would go there every Tuesday morning during August.

In a room adjacent to the main entrance they showed films of the racing greats of the fifties and early sixties. I watched in awe as Nashua, Swaps, Bold Ruler, Round Table and Kelso came roaring to life on the screen.

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They raced at places like Arlington, Hialeah and Hollywood Park. I envisioned that I would someday go to every racetrack in the country. At last count I have made it to at least thirty and still have fallen way short of that goal.

Then the big event of my early life flashed through my mind. It was 1965 and closing day of the four week meet of that era. My mom was preparing lunch when my dad walked into the kitchen. I will never forget his words. He said “Josie, I am taking Joe to the track today.” I was finally going. I remember mom pressing a short sleeve button down shirt and a pair of long pants for my big day. Dad grabbed his season’s pass and the New York Daily News and with that we were off to the races. We headed up Union Avenue and I felt taller than a mountain.

We walked by Lenny Smith, one of the colorful newspaper vendors at the main gate. You could hear him barking out loudly “Get your Racing Form and scratch sheet.” My heart was beating a mile a minute as we approached the admission window. Dad handed the pass to the clerk and stuck my head under the turnstile. I was on a racetrack.

We headed towards the end of the grandstand. It was a meeting spot for many of Saratoga’s Italian

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Americans. They worked hard all week and Saturday was their day to get together at the track. My Uncle Joe and his many cronies were there. Most were neatly dressed in white short sleeve shirts and black pants. You could see the bullseye of the old Lucky Strike cigarette

packs through some of their shirt pockets. All the buzz that day was about one of their own, Saratoga legend Vince DeGregory, a jockey agent who had just landed an up-and-coming star, one Angel Cordero Jr. Vince came from the old neighborhood and his success made them proud of their heritage.

After a few races my dad said “Come with me son. Let’s take a walk.” He took me over to the mainline on the first floor of the grandstand. He said “Joe, I want you to take a look at this.” The lines at the betting windows were enormous. There were hordes of gamblers making their wagers.

After the race, dad took me back to the same area. There were only a few people at the cashier windows . It was my dad’s way of letting me know that winning bets come few and far between. “Enjoy horse racing, but don’t think for a second that you can beat the game.” The lesson came hard for me. I chased losers for a good portion of my early adult life. Eventually, his advice sunk in. My father was the smartest man I ever knew.

Finding myself at the Clubhouse Gate, my mind was fluid again.

Those memories of sixty years ago had vanished in a second. I was back at the track for the first time in two years. Any thoughts of making big scores were a thing of the past. I was there with friends to have lunch, make a few bets and to enjoy the surroundings. I ran into race goers that I hadn’t seen since the Spa last saw fans in attendance. The porch was abuzz

with old friends. Dave Borisenok and his wife Patti were at their usual spot. It’s always been a highlight for me to enjoy a fine cigar on the rail with Dave. I maneuvered over to another familiar table. My pals Dominic and Cheech were there.

I interrupted their handicapping session for twenty solid minutes of laughs. Then there was “Ziggy.” He has been a main cog of the Porch Restaurant for over a half century.

He has a habit of making your day brighter with his warm and personable greeting. We were all in our element, and nothing compares with it. Enthusiasts of the Turf that I have known for a lifetime made their way to our table. Saratoga was back and so were they.

The meet is over now. I didn’t make it there as often as I would have liked, but when I did, every time was a winner. I don’t mean it in a gambling sense. Saratoga is also about the camaraderie of seeing old friends and witnessing great racing on a world class level.

It’s about walking on grounds that are steeped in the history and lore of the sport… and so much more.

Many of us that make the trek up historic Union Avenue have memories of this special place.

They differ from one person to another, but you can be sure that mostly they are fond ones. A famous French song affectionately conveys that “Paris will always be Paris.” The same can be said of this grand old sports venue. For all of us, past, present, and future generations to come “Saratoga will always be Saratoga.”

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John Dellavilla:

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

JMJC WINS 14 MEDALS

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Randi (left) and Dani Morris. Photo provided.

Congrats to a repeat Athlete of the Week – John Dellavilla!

John competed in the Empire State Senior Games in August 2021 at Cortland, NY. Competing at 82 years old in the 80-84 yr. old division of events, John won 3 silver medals for the 50 meter, the 100 meter, and the shot put.

John is from the Hungry Hill section of Schenectady. He attended school at C.B.A. and Mount Pleasant in the 1950s where he played football, ran track, and wrestled. At Mount Pleasant he played two years of football for Coach Larry Mulvaney.

John took night classes in engineering for a year at Hudson Valley Community College and then did a tour in the military while attending a mason trade school at night for four years, turning masonry into a lifelong career.

After a 60-year hiatus, at 79-years-old, John started to compete in the New York and Vermont Senior Games. Unfortunately, due to health reasons, this was his last year competing. Every event John has entered he has won a medal in, and he has given them all to his children and grandchildren.

In 2018, he earned a bronze

medal at the Vermont Senior Games; a gold in the 50 meter and silver in the hammer at the Empire State Senior Games. In 2019, he earned a gold in the 50 meter and a silver in the hammer throw at the Vermont Senior Games; a gold in the 50 meter and a silver in the shot put and hammer throw in the Empire State Senior Games. In 2021, he earned a gold in the 50 meter, silver in the long jump, shot put, and 100 meter at the Vermont Senior Games; a silver in the 50 meter, the 100 meter, and shot put in the Empire State Senior Games.

WAYNE, NJ — Athletes from the Glenville-based Jason Morris Judo Center won eight total medals at the Garden State Judo Classic Championships on Sept. 12.

Melissa Myers (25) continued her success winning a gold in the 70kg women’s elite division.

The JMJC athletes made a clean sweep of the men’s 60kg category with Julien Crisostomo (18) taking the gold, Zach Judy (28) winning silver, and Kyle Tran (16) coming in third. Kyle won a gold in his regular division, Cadet 60kg (under 18). Ari Berliner (23) won a silver in the men’s 66kg division while his brother Kell (27) picked up a bronze in the 90kg men’s elite weight class. Will van den Broeck (28) also won a bronze in the 90kg

division. Burnt Hills High School junior, Thomas Pawlinga (16) played well in his first event, winning a bronze in the Cadet (under 18) 66kg category. Burnt Hills 6th grader, Dani Morris (11), was a double medalist, winning a gold in the 11-12 yrs. heavyweights; then moved up a division but still managed a bronze medal in the 13-14 yrs. heavyweight category.

Dani’s twin sister and Burnt Hills 6th grader, Randi Morris, picked up a silver in the 11-12 yrs. middleweight division. Burnt Hills High School graduate, Victoria Ferrante (24), took a silver in the women’s brown belt 57kg category and picked up a bronze in the 57kg women’s elite to close out the JMJC medal count.

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VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY SPORTS SCORES NISKAYUNA V. SARATOGA @ Saratoga Suburban Council Saratoga Varsity Field Hockey beat Niskayuna in a shut-out

game on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Score at halftime was 3-0 and final score was 5-0 Saratoga. Allie Shamberger had 2 goals, Aubrey Ide had 2 goals and a save, and

Lily Gutch had scored a goal as well. Clare Wendell, Olivia Allen, and Morgan Flatley all recorded one assist each. Niskayuna goalie Julia Cropsey had 21 saves.

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VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS SPORTS SCORES Saratoga v. Bethlehem Central Bethlehem Central defeated Saratoga Springs 5-4 in a match between the two Suburban Council Schools at Saratoga on Saturday, Sept. 13. Two singles

players and both doubles teams won their matches: Izzie Pecora defeated Anna Peles (6-4, 6-2). Addison Jones defeated Hope Brown (6-4, 6-2). Lizzie

Dlorio and Taylor Plue defeated Paige Davenport and Shayna Huli (6-2, 7-6). Molly Beauregard and Lily Schumann defeated Audrey Henson and Catherine Thibault (7-5, 6-3).

VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SPORTS SCORES SCC V. STILLWATER In a Wasaren League volleyball match played on Sept. 10, Saratoga Central Catholic had a win over Stillwater at home (2628, 25-22, 16-25, 25-19, 25-17).

Highlights for the Saints: Senior

Liz Best had 18 service points and 12 aces. Senior Allison Motler had 12 service points, 3 aces, 8 assists, and 4 kills. Senior Kara Wengert had 17 digs. Senior Ella Costantino had 12 service points, 4 kills, and 4 assists. Junior Jacqueline Fornabia

has 15 service points, 7 aces, 3 kills, and 1 block.

Highlights for the Warriors: Peyton Morris had 12 service points, 4 kills, and 4 assists. Eden Resch had 11 service points and 7 kills. Jackie Cutting had 7 assists.

VARSITY SOCCER SPORTS SCORES BOYS Schuylerville v. Hudson Falls The Black Horses were led by Liam Armstrong who scored 2 goals in the 4-0 win on Sept. 7.

Reid Rockhill and Ryan Piteri each recorded one goal also. Sam Tyler and Chris Jones picked up assists. Joe LaPan played excellent in goal for the Tigers with 16 saves.

Schuylerville’s overall record improves to 2-2. Hudson Falls league record falls to 1-5.

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Saratoga Springs v. Schenectady Saratoga Springs had an 8-0 shutout win against Schenectady on Sept.

9 – their first league game of the season. Goals for the Blue Streaks were scored by: Nicholas Varghese, Evan Hallett, Garrett Farr, Ryan Farr, Charlie Barnes, Manasseh

Turenne (2), and Timothee Boyer.

Joe Radovic, Nicholas Varghese, Charlie Barnes, Nico LaRosa, Timothee Boyer (2), and Manasseh Turenne recorded assists.

Saratoga Springs v. Averill Park Averill Park won a close game against Saratoga Springs on Sept. 11, final score 2-1. Saratoga Springs goal was scored by Evan Hallett with an assist from Joe Radovic. Averill Park goals were scored by Kyle Almeida and Hayden Kiehl, with Carter Morse recording an assist.

Saratoga Springs v. Bethlehem Saratoga Springs had a 1-0 win against Bethlehem on Sept. 14.

Ryan Farr scored the lone goal for the Blue Streaks with an assist from Joe Radovic. Saratoga

Springs record to date is 2-1-0.

Ballston Spa v. Colonie Colonie scored the only goal in a game versus Ballston Spa on Sept.

14. With 9:02 left in the first half, Zach Fruiterman scored with an assist from Johnny Weidman.

GIRLS Spa Catholic v. Fort Plain Fort Plain came away with a 4-2 win in a home game for the Saints on Sept. 11. Spa Catholic goals were scored by freshman Ella Olsen. Spa Catholic goalie senior Sara Wenke had 26 saves.

Spa Catholic v. Corinth Corinth had a shutout win over Spa Catholic on Sept. 13 in a game played at home for Spa Catholic; final score 7-0. Goalie Sara Wenke had 25 saves for the Saints.

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Nick Grosso following his singles victories in the Saint Lawrence University Classic. Photo provided by Rich Johns.

CANTON — The Saint Lawrence University Classic is a weekend tournament that brings numerous college tennis teams from New York State together to compete. Former Saratoga Springs tennis standout Nick Grosso won the “C” Flight

Singles Championship playing for Hobart College.

Grosso impressed in his college debut, winning 8-1 to move to the quarterfinals, an 8-3 win in the quarterfinals, an 8-4 win in the semifinals, and 8-2 win in the championship match.

Camp Abilities Saratoga Open House BALLSTON SPA — Camp Abilities Saratoga is inviting the public to join them and learn more about adaptive sports for the blind and visually impaired youth during an open house on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the “Lion’s Den” at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds (162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa).

Camp Abilities Saratoga (CAS) is a one-week educational sports camp for youth who are blind, visually impaired, and deafblind, and is a service project of the Saratoga Springs Lions Club. The Camp Director and specialists will be demonstrating adaptive sports equipment that is used throughout the camp with

an opportunity to try it firsthand.

CAS’s first camp was in 2014 and has been held every year since. Due to COVID, they dedicated themselves to continue to hold camps in 2020 and 2021 to provide services and continue a sense of family/normalcy by holding virtual camps. Virtual Camp and Virtual Mini Camps are held via Zoom. They are prepared to hold in-person camps in 2022. CAS camps are held at Skidmore College.

For more information visit: www.CampAbilitesSaratoga. org. Learn more about the new, virtual CAS Mini Camps at campabilitessaratoga.org/apply/ vcas-mini-camp-sessions.

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Willard Mountain Ski and Snow Sports Club Hall of Fame Ceremony GREENWICH — Willard Mountain Ski and Snow Sports Club of New York will host their inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony to induct Dave Vanderzee Sr., Patti Piper, Jim Smiley, and Mike Annette into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Willard Mountain. Doug Lewis, 2x Olympian and World Champion, will be Master of

Ceremonies. Tickets are $75.

The event will feature cocktails and foods from local farms, entertainment, as well as the Induction Ceremony. The inductees and their accomplishments include: Dave Vanderzee Sr., founder of Willard Mtn. who created the family-run ski area; Patti Piper, decorated athlete with unparalleled contribution

to alpine skiing; Jim Smiley, 3 generations of unprecedented dedication to the program; Mike Annette who has put more people on the US Ski Team than any other coach.

“In recognition of our storied past, we will be creating a Hall of Fame “Seat” Wall that will serve as our podium to celebrate our past and our future,” said Dan Spigner,

Program Director and Head Coach of the Willard Mountain Ski and Snow Sports Club. “Over 60 athletes participate annually, we are home to five high school alpine ski programs, have been part of the United Ski and Snow Board Association (USSA) for 51 years, and are currently part of the Vermont Alpine Racing Associate (VARA).”

Each year individuals are

selected to become members of the Hall of Fame by an induction committee made up of the original members of the Hall of Fame and important names in ski and snow sports.

Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. To learn more about the Willard Mountain Ski and Snow Club, visit willardmountain.com.

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Chief Executive Officer of The Wesley Community Brian Nealon (left) and Wesley Health Care Center LPN Mary Jenks (right) discuss the artwork of U.S. Army Specialist Abigail Jenks at the Wesley Health Care Center on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community will honor the memory of U.S. Army Specialist Abigail Jenkins in partnership with her mother during an art exhibit throughout September at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs.

The exhibit, which is curated

by Abigail Jenks’ mother and Wesley Health Care Center licensed practical nurse (LPN), Mary Jenks, will feature more than 70 pieces of artwork showcasing the fallen service member’s passion for drawing. Due to current health and safety precautions, the art exhibit is available to Wesley Health Care Center residents only and is not open to the general public. A virtual exhibit is available at thewesleycommunity.org.

Abigail Jenks was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army who was killed during a training exercise on April 19 while

stationed in Front Bragg, NC. The 20-year-old was a 2018 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and a resident of Saratoga County prior to joining the military.

Created by Mary Jenks as an opportunity to showcase another side of Abigail’s life, the exhibit features numerous themes and subjects, including a variety of animals and mythical creatures, as well as several Spa City favorites such as horses and ballerinas. Jenks hopes that the artwork will spark memories for Wesley’s senior residents and inspire conversations about their lives during the presentations she will guide throughout the month.

“The presentation for the residents is hearing about a veteran’s art from a mother’s heart,” said Jenks. “It is a form of healing from the young to the old, as I explain the life of Abigail and highlight some of her most beloved pieces.”