Saratoga TODAY September 18-24, 2020 by Saratoga TODAY

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CITY HALL REOPENS

by Chad Beatty Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — With a motto of Health, History and Horses, Saratoga Springs has also become known for its philanthropy and generosity. In a normal season, a single summer gala can raise hundreds of thousands of dollars, and yearround donations keep our many non-profits moving forward. Local organizations such as Code Blue, Shelters of Saratoga and the Salvation Army are on the cutting edge when it comes to helping the less fortunate. But has all of this good come at a cost? The Saratoga Springs homeless population has been on a steady increase for at least the past five years. During the winter of 2014-15, the ‘number of people sheltered’ at Code Blue was 82; it was 261 last winter! How do we balance our moral obligations with our ongoing economic sustainability? What are the safety concerns associated with this? Who are the homeless?

Saratoga Springs City Hall on Sept. 15, 2020, re-opened for a public meeting for the first time since August 2018. The building is anticipated to fully open to the public on Monday, Sept. 28. Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 12

BATTLE LINES DRAWN Charter Change Back on the Ballot by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

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The Woodlawn Ave building which will serve as a homeless outreach center.

Former Saratoga Springs Public Safety Commissioner Ron Kim speaks at High Rock Park Sept. 10, 2020 during the launch of a pro-charter reform citizens campaign committee called Common Sense Saratoga. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Buckle your seat belts, the battle lines have been drawn. In November, on Election Day, city residents will be asked to consider a change in the only form of governing that Saratoga Springs has known since its inception as a city in 1915. The last time a citizen-led City Charter referendum proposed change, which took place in 2017, a tense nine-day post-election period was required to await the return of absentee ballots that would

decide the winner. In the end, nearly 9,000 residents voted in all and the referendum to replace the long-standing commission form of governing was defeated by a total of 10 votes. That razor-thin margin in 2017 was a continuation of an ever-tightening vote differential in community-led proposals for change: a 2006 referendum proposing a change to a strongmayor form of government was voted down by roughly a 62-38 percent difference, and a 2012 proposal was defeated 58-42 percent. See Story pg. 9

This Week’s Events: SEPT. 18 - 24

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Grief Share South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 6 – 8 p.m. GriefShare seminars and support groups are meant to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one and is grieving. We will meet for 13 weeks. For more information, call 518-793-1152.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Fall Pond Discovery

Harmony Corners Famous Chicken Barbecue

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Harmony Corners Firehouse Route 67, Charlton | 4 – 7 p.m. This will be drive thru takeout only, serving ticket holders. Tickets 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 Smith’s pie. All for $13.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside Pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. Menu: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for two $25, cash only.

Wilton Wildlife Preserve 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. – Noon Catch and identify aquatic animals with our environmental educators! Registration is required, no exceptions. Call 518-450-0321 or email info@ wiltonpreserve.org. Participants will be limited so that we can follow proper social distancing. Staff will sanitize all equipment.

Take Out Dinner The Principessa Elena Society 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 - 7 p.m. Dinners may be picked up during those hours in front of the Society’s headquarters. Cost is $10. Menu will be: Macaroni and sauce; sausage and meatballs in sauce, salad and Italian bread. For more information, call 518-584-4163.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Rummage and Bake Sale Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will be clothes, books, household items, etc. No donations needed. There will also be our famous array of delicious homemade baked goods. Any questions call Marcy at 518-867-1027.

Used Book Sale The Galway Public Library 2112 East St., Galway | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Held in the tent behind the library. Books will sell for $2/bag. Masks and social distancing will be required.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Wellness Walk: Neilmann Parcel Wilton Wildlife Preserve, Neilmann Parcel 248 Ruggles Rd., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside every month! The walk is geared towards gentle exercise and is for participants at basic fitness levels. Call for more information. Registration is required. 518-450-0321.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Does the Past Have a Future? Historic Preservation Virtual Event via Zoom and Facebook Live | 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Panelists are leading experts and professionals who will speak about their experiences, obstacles they faced, tough choices they made, and what we can expect in the future. Audience participation is encouraged. Choices about which buildings and grounds get preserved, demolished, or transformed affect entire communities. To join the event, visit facebook.com/brooksidemuseum.

Stuffed Shells Dinner

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Dancing at SPAC- Free Class SPAC Outdoor Pavilion | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free dance class for new comers. Co-directors Johnny Martinez and Diane Lachtrupp Martinez will be offering classes in Salsa, ChaCha, Bachata and other Latin dances. Classes are designed to work for a couple or single dancer. To register contact us at info@ tangofusiondance.com. Safety measures will be in place to ensure a fun, energetic and safe experience. Online classes also available. Registration in advance is necessary to ensure your name is on the list. www.tangofusiondance.com

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Mums & Flower Basket Sale Join us at St. Luke’s on the Hill, located at 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville, for our mum flower sale to raise money for St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center. We are partnering with Green Scapes (formerly DiSiena Garden Center) to support this important cause. Please come and buy some beautiful mums to help in offering hope through recovery.

Fall Flea Market Space Available The Flea Market will be held at the Elks Lodge, located at 130 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the banquet parking lot, rain or shine. Limited spaces available. Call for an application today. You must bring your own set up. Sponsored by the BPOE Elks Auxiliary and proceeds donated back to our community by donations, scholarships, or friends in need. Please contact Donna Blair at 518-692-2347 or eccdb@verizon.net or Annette Arnold at 518-692-9387 for your application or details.

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Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

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Sustainable Saratoga to Host Saratoga Recycles Day and hundreds of sleeping bags, backpacks, bikes, and other items for other local non-profits like Bikeatoga, Shelters of Saratoga and B.E.S.T.,” said Ann Samuelson, co-chair of Sustainable Saratoga’s Zero Waste Committee. “We want to thank everyone who supports this event, including the many volunteers

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sustainable Saratoga is excited to announce that the fourth annual Saratoga Recycles Day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There will be special COVID-related safety protocols in place this year, so please visit sustainablesaratoga. org/projects/zero-waste/recyclesday/ for full details. Anyone can participate. There are no residency requirements for this event. The cost is $5 per vehicle fee, plus $20 per television or monitor, with a limit of four televisions per vehicle. This year, Sustainable Saratoga will accept clothing & textiles, appliances & electronics, including televisions, scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, bikes, art supplies, sleeping bags, backpacks, clothing,

textiles, cell phones, and more. Be sure to visit the Saratoga Recycles Day webpage for complete details so you don’t bring something that is not accepted. “This is such a popular community event, and we know many people have been cleaning out their homes and garages this summer,” said Wendy Mahaney, Executive Director of Sustainable Saratoga. “We really wanted to find a way to safely hold the event this year, so we have been developing safety protocols over the past few months. We ask that people bring exact change, organize their items by stations to reduce physical contact, and wear their masks while in the parking lot.” “Over the past three years, we have collected almost 40 tons of electronics – including 1,000 TVs and monitors, almost 25,000 pounds of clothing and textiles,

who help make this event possible.” Sustainable Saratoga is pleased to be able to provide useful items to area nonprofits at the same time, including the Backstretch Employees Service Team (B.E.S.T.), Bikeatoga, Prospect Child & Family Center, the Saratoga Springs Lions Club, Shelters of Saratoga,

Transitional Services Association, and Wellspring. For specific details about what is being collected, a map of collection stations, COVID safety protocols, and an extensive list of FAQs, visit the Saratoga Recycles Day webpage, or email zerowaste@ sustainablesaratoga.org.

OBITUARIES

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Gloria D. Barkley

Dennis Hodges

Robert W. DeSio

Rose Ellen Gill

Stuart Taylor

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gloria D. Barkley, 95, passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on September 9, 2020. A frugal, depression-era baby to the end, she would much rather any monies be spent on the living (have cake!) than on memorials. Services will& be Bussing private. www. Burke burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dennis Hodges, 67, passed away September 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation (211 Church St., Saratoga Springs). Calling hours were Sept. 15, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home, burial took Burke Bussing place Sept. 16,& 2020 at Greenridge Funeral Homes Cemetery. burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert W. DeSio, 96, passed peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Calling hours were Sept. 17 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 at Church of St. Peter. Burial with Military Honors is 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 at the GBHS&Saratoga National Burke Bussing Cemetery. burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

LANSINGBURGH — Rose Ellen (Coreno) Gill, 65, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Calling hours Friday, Sept. 18, 5-8 p.m. at Chase/Smith FH in Mechanicville. Mass: Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints on the Hudson North Church, burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorial donations: American Diabetes Association Burke Bussing or Northeast & Kidney Foundation. burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with great sadness that the family of Stuart Taylor announce his sudden passing on September 8, 2020 at the age of 60. Calling hours are Sunday, September 20, 2020, 2 to 5 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Burke & Bussing www.burkefuneralhome.com Funeral Homes

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — George W. Gurtler Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2020 at Wesley Community Care Center. Calling hours were September 13, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. Interment with Military Honors was September 14 at The Gerald BH Solomon BurkeNational & Bussing Saratoga Cemetery. Funeral Homes Visit burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Annette Lubochinski Sabino, 72, passed peacefully September 12, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side. Graveside services took place September 15 at Greenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite animal rescue or Veteran’s Burke &in Bussing organization her memory. Funeral Homes www.burkefuneralhome.com

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Sue graduated from Caroline Elementary School Saratoga Springs in 1966, Waterloo Middle School in Laurel, Maryland in 1968, Queensbury High School in 1971, and Adirondack Community College in Queensbury, NY in 1973 with a degree in accounting. Her love of the Saratoga Springs area included her wonderful “Gram” Violet Walsh. Sue was employed by the First Union Bank in Naples, FL for thirty years as a mortgage loan officer retiring in 2005. After her retirement she volunteered her time, talents and enterprise helping her husband Ken teach at Walker Elementary School in Crestview, FL. Sue met her husband and best friend Ken on a connecting flight from Florida to New York and Rhode Island. The rest was

history. She is best known as being an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was devoted to her pets care, which included cooking their meals. Her love for the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots knew no bounds, with sincere admiration for Tom Brady. She also admired Tigger because he bounced. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Kenneth Mara. One Daughter, Amanda Leigh MaraSconiers of DeFuniak Springs, FL. One son, Michael Patrick Mara of Santa Rosa Beach,FL. Two grand children Kennedy Mara and Glen Edward Sconiers. One brother, Robert E. Walsh of Brandon, VT, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services are private. Donations may be made to a charity of ones choice, in her honor.

late Edward and Ruth Ramsey. In 1964 Edward enlisted in the US Navy where he specialized in sheet metal work. During his naval career Edward received a National Defense Medal, and later transferred to the naval reserve manpower center in Bainbridge, Maryland. After the navy Edward worked as a heavy equipment operator and also became a certified security guard. Edward was an avid hunter and fisherman. He could often be found leaning on a tree in the woods, fast asleep. He had great pride in teaching his family his outdoorsman skills. In addition to his parents, Edward was predeceased by all of his siblings, John Ramsey, Yvonne Dowen, Shirley Loya and Janice Brueckner, also his significant other of many years,

Luella “LuLu” Jacques and baby Mark Edward Ramsey. He is survived by his dog and best friend “Chewie,” several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, grandchildren from extended family and son Corey Ramsey. A private service with military honors was held at the North Milton Cemetery on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burke & Bussing Online remembrances may be Funeral Homes made at burkefuneralhome.com

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Elizabeth Carroll GRANVILLE — On Saturday, September 5, 2020, Elizabeth Carroll, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 62. A private celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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Susan Edith Walsh-Mara

MIDDLEBURG, FL — The family of Kenneth Mara sadly announces the sudden death of Susan Edith WalshMara on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1953 in Glens Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Edward S. and Leone (Smith) Walsh.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Edward Nelson Ramsey, 76, known to friends as “Sonny,” passed away on September 7, 2020 in his home. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Saratoga Springs to the

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Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

COURT Khylan L. Hunt, 34, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Sept. 10 to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, in connection with charges on March 14 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Oct. 30. Joseph W. Harrington, 19, of Rock City Falls, pleaded Sept. 10 to sexual abuse in the first-degree, in connection with charges June 21, 2019 in Milton. Sentencing Nov. 12.

POLICE Thomas J. Hunt, 31, of Ballston Lake, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal mischief in the second-degree as a hate crime. He is accused of spray painting a racial epithet on an employee’s vehicle. The vehicle was located at a business in the Northway 10 Industrial Park, in the Town of Clifton Park. Hunt was processed and arraigned at Town of Halfmoon Court Justice and released on his own recognizance, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. Hunt is scheduled to appear before the Town of Clifton Park court at a later, unspecified date.

Sheri Nellis, 43, of Albany, was charged Sept. 11 in Saratoga Springs with stalking in the fourth-degree.

menacing – a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal mischief – both felonies.

Stephen Budesa, 62, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 12 with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor, and forgery – a felony.

Jesse Skiff, 39, of Proctor, Vermont, was charged Sept. 14 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, operating a motor vehicle without signal detectors, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Gerardo Zelayagranados, 29, of Shaftsbury, Vermont, was charged Sept. 12 with misdemeanor DWI, and a license plate violation. Lisa Barbone, 30, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 13 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor aggravated unlicensed operation, driving without signal detectors and driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street. John Guerin, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 13 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate. Edward Przydatek, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 13 with

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Nicole Rose, 42, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 14 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of marijuana, and a vehicle equipment violation. Victoria Palmer, 30, of Schenectady, was charged Sept. 14 in Saratoga Springs

with mischief in the thirddegree, a felony. Jeremy Zepf, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 7 with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Brian Sullivan, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 8 with petit larceny, a misdemeanor, resisiting arrest, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct.

motor vehicle impaired by drugs, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, aggravated DWI as a felony, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and a highway driving violation. Christopher Chase, 36, of Ballston, was charged Sept. 9 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and three driving violations.

Jasper Graves, 23, of Clifton Park, was charged Sept. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor assault.

Brian Sullivan, 55, of Ballston Spa, was charged Sept. 10 in Saratoga Springs with felony burglary, and criminal mischief – a misdemeanor.

Sara Barnes, 33, of Wilton, was charged Sept. 9 at the Exit 15 off-ramp in Saratoga Springs with operating a

Julius Graves, 23, of Clifton Park, was charged Sept. 10 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor assault.

NEWS BRIEFS

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

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Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival GREENWICH — Get your holiday shopping done early by supporting local artisans and farmers at the Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival. The festival this year will be occurring at the Washington County Fairgrounds the weekend of Sept. 26 and 27 featuring local artisans, and craft food and beverage vendors. Whether you are looking for supplies to create or are looking for something completed, there is something for everyone. Vendors include fiber artisans, silversmiths, leatherworks, jewelry, woodcrafts, craft

beverages, and foods. Complete spring cleaning by bringing any gently used fiber equipment and supplies to be sold at the silent auction. Items that are not sold on Saturday will be available for sale on Sunday. Please visit www.adkwoolandarts. com/equipment-auction for more information on how to bring your item for auction. In order to ensure everyone’s health and safety masks will be required for the event by all guests and vendors on the fairgrounds. Vendors will be spaced out throughout the fairgrounds to

Fantastic Food Truck Corral GREENWICH — Join the fair through Oct. 2 at the Washington County Fairgrounds for the final installment of the Fantastic Food Truck Corral on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Each Friday, the fairgrounds will be welcoming food vendors from around the area for an evening of good food and local music that can be enjoyed at one of the socially distanced picnic tables, your own chair or blanket, or take

the food to go. To ensure everyone’s safety masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six-feet of social distancing from fellow food patrons and vendors. Hand washing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event. These will be the final weekends for the Food Truck Corral.

ensure ample spacing between people can be maintained. All buildings will have one way in and one way out access with multiple hand sanitizer and hand washing stations located throughout the grounds. The festival grounds are open

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 262 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Admission is $5.00 with children 13 and under are free. For information please visit the festival’s website at www. adkwoolandarts.com

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Saratoga County 4-H KicksOff Animal Show Series BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County 4-H Animal Show Series is a five week long series hosted at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center on Middleline Rd. in Ballston Spa. The series was developed as a replacement to the Animal Shows typically featured at the County fairs in the summer. Animal shows are an integral part of animal science and agricultural education. Providing youths an opportunity to present their animals to a judge allows owners to identify the strongest attributes of their animals, as well as any necessary improvements. The series will feature different animal species each Saturday. It launched this past Saturday, Sept. 12 with Rabbits and Cavies (aka guinea pigs). The next four weeks will have demonstrations with sheep, goats, dairy cows and horses, respectively. The first event has already been lauded a success. Participants were judged in three different categories; showmanship, breed classes, and fur classes. The

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competitors ranged in between five-years-old to 18-years-old. The most inspiring part of the day came from watching the older “veterans” guide and encourage the younger first-timers. Saratoga County 4-H Animal Show Series will continue next Saturday with a sheep show on Sept.19, followed by a Goat show on Sept. 26, Dairy Cattle Show on Oct. 3 and a Horse Show on Oct. 10. For more information about programs offered by Saratoga County 4-H please contact BH548@cornell.ediu or call 518-885-8995.

CCE Equine Horse Farm Tour

Attracts Over 700 People

BALLSTON SPA — The last weekend of the 2020 Saratoga Track season offered beautiful weather, perfect for a successful Horse Farm Tour offered by CCE Equine of Saratoga County. On Sunday, Sept. 6 over 700 people came to enjoy Mill Creek Farm, a local Thoroughbred and Standardbred breeding farm in Saratoga County. The Horse Farm Tour offered a behind the scenes experience of what it takes to prepare a horse for life at a race track. Participants were able to listen to an audio recording of the farm owners explaining the challenges and joys of owning a breeding farm and growing a business in the equine industry. A scavenger hunt for youths and adults featured questions like “ what color is the skin of a gray horse” and “what is the difference between a filly and a colt?”. The answers were scattered throughout the farm. The tour provided a transparent educational experience of life on a horse farm.

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Brieanna Hughes, CCE Equine coordinator, said of the event; “we were excited to rally our staff and volunteers again to safely offer an experience that really highlights what Saratoga County is all about: Family farms, beautiful scenery, healthy horses, and a community happy to serve” CCE Equine is a division of

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Saratoga County with a mission to provide equine education in the Capitol Region. For more information about this event, or youth animal science opportunities please contact Brieanna at BH548@cornell.edu or call the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at 518- 885-8995.

NEWS

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Longtime Lake Avenue Building Slated for Demolition This Month

Moby Rick’s Seafood, previously known as Pepper's Market & Deli, is slated for demolition this month. Photo: Thomas Dimopoulos. Proposed exterior renderings filed with the city Design Review Commission on May 29, 2020. Image provided.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Moby Rick’s Seafood, which formerly served as Pepper’s Market & Deli is slated for demolition this month. The Lake Avenue building dates to 1891, according to the business’ current inhabitants. Demolition was approved in May regarding the building at 173 Lake Ave, and proposals call for a new two-family dwelling to be constructed in its place. Moby Rick’s Seafood will be relocating to 170 South Broadway.

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Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

BATTLE LINES DRAWN Charter Change Back on the Ballot

continued from front page... This time around, the proposed charter reform calls for the creation of a six-person council whose members would be elected from six newly created neighborhood “wards,” a mayor elected by voters city-wide, and the hiring by the council of a city manager. Last week, a pro-charter change citizens campaign committee called Common Sense Saratoga, staged their kick-off campaign at High Rock Park. “Why am I here today? When I was in office, politics was the primary thing, unfortunately,” said Ron Kim, former city Public Safety Commissioner and currently a co-chair of Common Sense Saratoga. “Each of the commissioners protected their own turf. That’s not the way I wanted to operate, but that’s the way things were. Everyday citizens would meet roadblocks for the simple things,” Kim said. “It was

open to those who were connected, who had their own attorneys, who had a voice through the political end. That’s cronyism. That’s not representative government.” The current “Commission” form of governing features five council members – one mayor, plus four commissioners heading the departments of Public Safety, Public Works, Finance, and Accounts, respectively. Each council member is responsible for administering their own department as well as serving as legislators. In this council of five, each of whom is elected to two-year terms, decisions are made by majority rule. Kim said the change in the form of governing would provide more accountability, representation and transparency. “City wide commissioners who manage bureaucracies don’t, as a first priority, represent people. They represent the department. I know. I was there.” Saratoga Works - a group opposing the charter change and

in favor of maintaining the status quo, launched their first gathering two weeks ago. Led by co-chairs Connie Woytowich and Jane Weihe, the Saratoga Works group argue a change in Saratoga Springs’ current form of government would be risky during a time of a pandemic and subsequent economic crisis, deliver an “expensive version of charter change” and would politicize neighborhoods by dividing them into wards. Kim and the Common Sense Saratoga group scoffed at criticisms that a ward-based system would pit neighborhoods in competition with one another as being “cynical” and argued that the ward system similarly aligns with most representative governments such as Congress and Senate representation. Addressing costs, he said swapping the salary and benefit package costs of the five councilmembers and their five

deputies in the current form in favor of a city manager, a mayor, and six ward council members in the proposed reform would provide taxpayer savings. Saratoga Works argues that even as some city deputy or assistant salary costs would be saved, new workers would still need to be hired to conduct the work the current city employees are doing, increasing financial ramifications. The designated wards of the proposed referendum are as follows: “Inner East Side” Ward 1 - Election Districts 4, 8, 9 and 12; “North Side” Ward 2 - Districts 1,2,3, 24 and 25; “Outer East Side” Ward 3 - Districts 5, 15, 17 and 22; “South Side” Ward 4 - Districts 10, 13, 14 and 23; “South West Side” Ward 5 - Districts 16, 18, 20 and 21; “West Side” Ward 6 - Districts 6, 7, 11 and 19. Each ward counts approximately 2,900 to 3,400 currently registered voters. A total of 1,565 registered voters signed the petition to put

the proposal on the ballot. If approved by voters in November, the measure is anticipated to take effect in January 2022. The concept of a Commission form of government was founded in Galveston, Texas in 1901 after a storm ravaged that city, killing more than 5,000 people and creating the need for a useful way of post-disaster governing. It proved to be an efficient measure as well as a popular one. By 1912, 206 cities in 34 states had followed suit. Saratoga Springs adopted the commission form of governing shortly after it was incorporated as a city in 1915. Since its popularity in the early 20th century, however, many cities have since switched to other forms. For more information about the pro-charter change referendum, go to: commonsensesaratoga.org. For more information about the group opposed to change of the city’s current form of government, go to: saratogaworks.org.

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Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs BALLSTON SPA — Save the date for Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County's Recipe for Success: A Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs. Whether thinking of making and selling a favorite recipe, or even already having a small food business, the presenters of this program can give guidance. Their experience and expertise in licensing a food product, processing, packaging, marketing, pricing, and selling are an invaluable resource. The program also includes the basics of successful small business

management. Current or potential food entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend. The workshop will include speakers from Cornell University Food Venture Center, NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets, SCORE Business Marketing and Counseling, and more. Email Diane Whitten at dwhitten@cornell.edu or call 518885-8995 at Cornell Cooperative Extension for more information and to receive more details in the future. The event is being held online via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 21 with Part I 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Part II 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Presents Autumn Strolls & Programs SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for the first ever Autumn Strolls & Programs this fall. Following the tremendous success of the Summer Sunday Strolls and virtual programming, the Foundation is thrilled to present autumn programs. Tour various neighborhoods in Saratoga Springs while remaining safe and socially distanced. On Sept. 20 10:30 a.m. Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will kick-off this series of tours with The Good Life:North Broadway. Learn about the architecture of the grand homes on this prominent street that were built by some of Saratoga Springs’ most notable figures such as Senator Brackett, William B. Gage, Frank Hathorn, and Lucy Skidmore Scribner. The tour meets at the northwest corner of North Broadway and Van Dam Street in front of Witt Construction. Other tour topics this season highlight the Canfield Casino and Congress Park, Franklin Square, and the historic West Side. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Due to current restrictions in New York State, the Autumn Strolls will be limited to twenty guests, which currently is less than the maximum of 50 that is currently allowed, and tickets must be purchased in advance until otherwise noted. Everyone will be required to wear a mask and social distancing will be encouraged when possible. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20

Franklin Square, Marvin-Sackett-Todd-House. Photo courtesy of Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation

for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. In addition to the Autumn Strolls & Programs, the Foundation is offering a bike tour of the Saratoga Spa State Park on Sunday, Sept. 29 which has already sold out and two virtual presentations in October. “Hidden Histories” with Carol Godette will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Carol will unearth the history of several properties throughout Saratoga Springs including her own home, the site of Ben & Jerry’s, former Convention Hall, and 395 Broadway, today Fingerpaint Marketing. On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Nancy Brown will present “Women’s Suffrage in Saratoga Springs.” Learn about the pivotal

role Saratoga Springs played in the women’s suffrage movement and the history of women’s rights conventions. Both virtual programs will be free and streamed through Zoom and Facebook Live. Mark your calendar for the upcoming Twilight Cemetery Tour “Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences,” on Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. for a rare opportunity to explore Greenridge Cemetery at dusk with tour leader Gloria May. For additional information, to purchase tickets to any educational programs, and to review the Stroll Safety Plan please visit www. saratogapreservation.org, call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 518-587-5030, or email Anne McDonough, Administrative Assistant, at admin@saratogapreservation.org.

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Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

CITY HALL HOSTS FIRST PUBLIC MEETING SINCE SUMMER 2018 STORM by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Temperatures were taken at the door and mask-wearing visitors shared their contact information on a sign-in sheet. A scattering of chairs were set socially-distanced from one another inside the council room. For the first time in 25 months, the city this week hosted an on-site public meeting at City Hall. The 1871 building has been closed since an Aug. 17, 2018 lightning strike and subsequent fire and water damage forced its closure. An extensive, multi-million dollar renovation project followed. The building has yet to be fully re-opened. This week’s City Council meeting allowed for the temporary opening of a side entryway and main floor hallway and council room use. The building is expected to open to the public on Sept. 28. City Council Meeting: • The city resident U.S. Census 2020 response rate is 63% - “far

below our goal of 80%,” Mayor Meg Kelly said Tuesday night. “Each child counted in the census represents, on average, $2,700 per year for our school district’s federal funding every year for the next 10 years.” Residents who have not already done so, are asked to complete the census questionnaire at: My2020census.com. • The council adopted a resolution to extend temporary outdoor seating areas through Oct. 31. A previously adopted resolution allowing more space for restaurants to seat customers - as per COVID protocols – expires Oct. 7. • Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan announced the city’s proposed 2021 Comprehensive Budget will be presented at the next City Council meeting, on Tuesday Oct. 6. The budget is currently working with $41.9 million in revenues for the 2021 budget – down from the $48.7 million budget adopted this year – a pandemic related shortfall of just over $7 million. “This is one of the most challenging budgets

Saratoga Springs City Hall on Sept. 15, 2020, re-opened for a public meeting for the first time since August 2018. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos

that I’ve faced during my 9-year tenure,” Madigan said. “Without assistance from the Federal government for state and local governments, and in particular for the city of Saratoga Springs,

we are looking at large across-theboard expense reductions.” *The search is underway for a Public Health Commissioner at the county Board of Supervisors. The hiree will be, for the first time at the county level, a medical doctor, Supervisor Matt Veitch said. • The county is initiating a lease agreement to run Oct. 1 – March 31 with Shelters of Saratoga at the county’s building at 31 Woodlawn Ave. A portion of the building is to be used as a potential overflow location for the Code Blue emergency shelter. That main shelter is located on

Adelphi Street. The building will also house a variety of county departments - employment & training, veterans, Dept. of Social Services, and Mental Health – to assist the homeless population, Supervisor Tara Gasto added. The county is seeking a buyer for the building, and the city is interested in purchasing it, Mayor Kelly said. • Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton informed the council she is developing a report regarding homeless and vagrancy issues on Woodlawn Avenue, which is anticipated to be presented at the next City Council meeting.

BUSINESS

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

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by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY

So How Was Your Summer?

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce In early August, my wife and I escaped to York Beach, Maine, for a few days. One late-afternoon, we walked the Marginal Way and found our way to a local restaurant along the shore. We sat outside socially distanced from another couple. There was an adjacent outdoor patio where there were three people sitting together at a table above us. I looked closely at the man’s hat at the table nearest us and sure enough it was from Saratoga. It had a NYRA logo on the back. When he turned a little, I yelled out to him asking how he got the hat. He turned and smiled noting that he typically goes to Saratoga with his wife every year but not this year. They love the community but the lack of fans at the Saratoga Race Course had sent them to the Maine coast instead. Just then, the three people on the patio overheard us say that we lived in Saratoga. So now they chimed in with a similar story. They visit Saratoga every year but not this summer. The next day as I was reading a book on the beach. I saw a person walking up from the freezing cold water. He looked familiar but I doubted it was who I thought it might be. A little later, I noticed him just to our right side with two kids digging a big hole. Yes, I knew him. He lives in Edinburg. We’ve worked together for the last five years on Saratoga’s Giant PumpkinFest. I yelled over

to him and we ended up talking for 30 minutes. Not sure about your friends on Facebook, but a lot of mine spent time in Maine this summer. You know who you are. For us, it made sense. Maine is an easy drive. It has a beach. You can spend nearly the entire day outside. Maine was NOT on New York’s quarantine travel list. Nor did we have to quarantine going there. I read two books - - The Great Halifax Explosion and A Woman of No Importance. I bought both books at Northshire Bookstore before I left. They both were amazing stories, one from World War I and the other from World War II, which I had never heard before. The people working there and visiting there appeared to be taking the right precautions. We marveled actually at the fact that nearly all of the young children we saw were wearing masks and didn’t seem to be complaining. My wife and I were actually thanked by a person who said he worked for the town just for wearing our masks as we left the beach one day. No fans at the Saratoga Race Course. No NYC Ballet or Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC. No Live Nation Concerts. No Saratoga Casino. No Yaddo Gardens. No Caffe Lena. Very few small weddings. Very few youth sporting events. So many more people unemployed than in prior years. So many states with sky high rates of COVID 19 that they couldn’t come here. Generally summer is a time when local businesses look to thrive. The summer of 2020 for many local businesses is one they had to work harder than ever just to survive. The same will be true this fall and winter. It’s about surviving, not thriving. We, as a community, are going to have to take collective action to help save our local businesses. We’ve already learned that we can be stronger together. We survived a near complete

economic shutdown. We’ve made considerable progress slowing the spread of COVID 19 locally. Skidmore College has now opened safely which will help our local economy. The City Center’s parking structure will be operational in time for the Holiday season. The Saratoga Casino is open and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has reopened after a $20 million modernization. The City’s motto is Health. History. Horses. Health has always come first. Now with summer over, we have to expand this definition of health to include our economic health as well as our individual wellness. This means a focus on doing our part to help our local independent businesses. Let’s help them survive this fall and winter so that we can all thrive again.

BUSINESS

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Schuylerville Barbershop Opens New Location

Shelly and Erika Squire of McCarthy’s Zark’s Angels Hair Salon. Photos provided.

by Opal Jessica Bogdan Saratoga TODAY

SCHUYLERVILLE — McCarthy’s Zark’s Angels Hair Salon has opened the doors to a new location, only located one door down from their old shop. This new location allowed the family styled barbershop to re-open their doors after closing them on March 21. Owner of McCarthy’s Zark’s Angels Hair Salon Shelly Squire and her daughter Erika Squires attempted to open their doors earlier in the pandemic, but found it impossible to safely service their clients. “When we came back to work, I would work the morning shift then Erika would come in and work the afternoon shift,” Shelly Squires said. “With our requirements we had to be sixfeet-apart, could only allow so many people in the space… we couldn’t give a safe space for our cliental.” In Shelly Squires and Erika Squires’ previous place, the

barbershop chairs were too close together and after attempting shower curtains, walls and shields between the two chairs, they admitted defeat shortly after and shut their doors. However, a year prior they had spoken to the building landlord Jim Parisi about opening a larger location on the other end of the mini-mall. Squires said renovations started in January, and the shop has officially been opened for two weeks. More than doubled the size of their old location, the Squires’ also included a better air quality system, which larger stores do have to installed per COVID-19 regulations. However, Squires said she added it for a different reason. “One of the biggest things when you work in this industry is the odor. The odors from hairspray, colors, gels, bleach and people have their own perfumes. We put this really great filtration system and exchange so the air is clean,” Squires said. She first met previous owner

of the barbershop Zark McCarthy in 1986 when she learned styling techniques and hair cutting tricks while working for him. He later sold the salon to Squires, and she cut down to her roots and became the only worker at the salon. Squires daughter Erika Squires later joined the salon. “We were in this tiny place that was designed for just me, and we both worked there for six years,” Squires said. “We have this really amazing clientele. They are loving, kind and positive clients.” Since opening their doors two weeks ago, Squires said she missed working next to her daughter the most. “We really missed working together and we just work well together. We are not the same person but we have fun with each other and just understand each other,” Squires said. The best way to reach Zark’s Angels is by calling Shelly Squires at 518-369-1403 or Erika Squires at 518-469-2252. Their salon is located at 118 Broad St., Schuylerville.

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

AIM Thanks Essential DSPs During National Week of Recognition SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sept. 13-19, 2020 is National Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week when the contributions of more than 4.5 million direct support professionals, direct care workers, personal care assistants, personal attendants, in-home support workers and paraprofessionals throughout the country who provide quality support to individuals with disabilities are celebrated. However, due to the on-going pandemic, most organized efforts are being conducted virtually or through individual acts of appreciation. AIM Services, Inc., the area’s largest provider of services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities will be recognizing the more than 400 DSPs it employs through

employee-gifts and incentive plans in addition to partnerships with local businesses to provide merchandise and services to DSPs at a discount. “This year’s DSP Week carries enormous importance.” said Christopher R. Lyons, Executive Director AIM Services, Inc. “During the COVID19 pandemic, Direct Support Professionals have served as a critical line of defense keeping the people we serve safe from the Corona virus.” Any business or individual wishing to donate in support and honor of AIM Services’ DSPs, can contact Marissa Romero mromero@aimservicesinc.org. More about AIM Services and the AIM 2020 Annual Fund campaign, Keeping Their Dreams Alive, can be found on their web site: www.aimservicesinc.org.

Adirondack Health Institute’s Program Endorses Nicotine Replacement Therapy Initiative

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GLENS FALLS — Adirondack Health Institute’s (AHI) Clear the Air in the Southern Adirondacks (CASA) program has endorsed a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) initiative coordinated by the NYS Smokers’ Quitline. Up to three months of free nicotine gum have been made available through the Quitline, while supplies last, for those seeking help quitting smoking or vaping. Smokers and vapers can apply by calling 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visiting www. nysmokefree.com. “We strongly encourage all those who hear about this offer to spread the word to family and friends who smoke or vape,” said Kelly Owens, Manager, Clear the Air in the Southern Adirondacks,

Adirondack Health Institute. In addition to the free nicotine gum, the Clear the Air in the Southern Adirondacks team shares that the NYS Smokers’ Quitline has Quit Coaches available seven days per week beginning at 9:00 a.m. “The Quitline’s Quit Coaches work with all types of traditional tobacco and vape product users by developing personalized quit plans to navigate the behavioral and psychological aspects of nicotine dependence,” explained Owens. “Health care professionals can also connect to the Quitline’s Patient Referral Program by visiting nysmokefree.com/HealthcareProviders/ ReferralPrograms as a supplement to visits and follow-ups with their nicotine-dependent patients.”

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Michelle LaFountain Awarded New Real Estate Designation SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michelle LaFountain of Julie & Co. Realty, LLC has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors. LaFountain earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation by successfully completing a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. SRES Council, founded in 2007, is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on

representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization worldwide. It is the mission of Julie & Co. Realty, LLC to provide our clients with an exemplary experience, by the utmost attention to detail. Our agents will provide accurate, up to date market conditions, skilled analysis, and sound real estate advice. We will continue to provide our agents with innovative new ideas and tools that will benefit both the agent's and client’s expectations. For more information, call 518-350-SOLD (7653), email info@juliecorealty.com or visit www.JulieCoRealty.com.

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Shenendehowa Central School District Teams Up with Southern Adirondack Library System to Modernize Reading and Literacy Through Ebooks and E-audiobooks CLIFTON PARK — In this mobile age, technology has become increasingly valuable in supporting new generations of lifelong learners and readers. Now, Shenendehowa Central School District and Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) have formed an innovative new partnership to increase access to more ebooks and e-audiobooks for students. This collaboration strives to promote literacy and digital learning by combining the schools’ and the library’s digital reading resources in one app. As a result, students can learn anytime, anywhere because of the convenience, ease of reading on-the-go and the inherent popularity of technology. The school-library partnership provides safe access to thousands of age-appropriate titles for students’ use inside the classroom, at home and anywhere 24/7. Students of Shenendehowa Central School District, which is a member of Capital Region BOCES, can now borrow from the school’s digital collection of classroom and pleasure reading through the “Sora” app, and also access SALS’s juvenile and young adult digital collection. In addition, “Sora” supports teachers by offering educationspecific tools like achievements, exportable notes, and reading progress that encourage individualized learning. “It is beneficial for our students to be able to search both the school library and public library's online holdings through Sora with one simple login,” said Susan Kirby-LeMon, school librarian. “By offering this

feature, we've magically increased our collection to support all our learners. It will certainly help us foster their curiosity and love of reading. Additionally, information is power and it is demonstrating the importance of public libraries. I am hopeful our students will become lifelong users of these precious resources.” Jack Scott, SALS Technology & Youth Services librarian, added, “we at SALS are excited to provide students more access to reading opportunities. So read, think big and Imagine Your Story” The “Sora” app was named one of TIME’s Best Inventions 2019 and is available for Shenendehowa Central School District students to download through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and on Chromebooks that support the Google Play Store. It is also available for use in web browsers at soraapp.com on any computer. Members of Saratoga, Warren, Washington and Hamilton counties can also borrow and read SALS’s complete ebook and e-audiobook collection with a valid library card through the award-winning Libby app. The library’s tailored collection offers ebooks and e-audiobooks including bestsellers and new releases. Readers of all ages can select from virtually every subject ranging from mystery, romance, children’s, business and more. Libby can be used on any major device or computer, including Apple, Android, Chromebook and Kindle. Both reading apps are built by OverDrive and OverDrive Education. To learn more, visit meet.soraapp.com and meet. libbyapp.com.

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Skidmore Encore Program Returns this Fall Virtually The popular lecture series will be available to the community in live webinar format Tuesday from Oct. 13 through Nov. 10. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore Encore, a survey of liberal studies presentations by Skidmore College faculty for adult learners, will be offered online this year to community members age 55 and over. The lecture series, which is traditionally held on the Skidmore campus each fall, will feature 10 Skidmore College faculty speakers from a variety of disciplines, ranging from computer science to psychology. The professors will discuss contemporary topics and themes, such as the impacts of the pandemic, political polarization and even conceptions of humanness. A detailed schedule of presenters and topics is available on the Skidmore Encore website. Online registration begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Those interested should visit the Skidmore Encore website at that

time for a registration link. The registration fee is $95. Scholarships are available to participants whose annual income is below $22,000. All scholarship requests must be made to Coleen Stephenson at cstephen@ skidmore.edu or 518-580-5447 and are subject to verification. The 2020 lectures are available at no charge to current Skidmore faculty, staff and students as well as College retirees. “Skidmore Encore has been a staple of the fall season in the Capital Region for 40 years. Encore brings the exceptional teaching that is a hallmark of Skidmore to the local community,” said Auden Thomas, managing director of academic programs, residencies, institutes and community programs at Skidmore College. “We are thrilled to make the lecture series

available during a time when people need connections more than ever.” Because the series will be delivered online this year, participants must have a computer, laptop, tablet or cellphone and internet service to see and hear the presenters. Participants may call into the webinar by telephone but will not be able to see any visuals that may be presented. “Tech-check” practice sessions are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for those who wish to confirm that their technology is suitable. For a link to the session, submit your email here. Questions regarding the 2020 Skidmore Encore program may be directed to Coleen Stephenson at cstephen@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5447.

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Goodway Bakery

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

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by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

Photos courtesy of Goodway Bakery

oodway Bakery has been baking a variety of cookies, cakes, pies, and brownies in Troy, New York for over 40 years. However, the bakery’s roots dig deeper than a passion for sweet confections explains Goodway’s marketing manager Danielle Croley.

an excellent shelf life and stay moist and delicious for 2-3 weeks at room temperature making them excellent gifts and party favors.

“My uncle started the business in 1979 as a fundraiser to offset the cost of educational opportunities for African American students,” explains Croley. “ When you purchase one of our delicious, made-from-scratch products, your contribution is an investment in the education of our youth.” Several hundred students have benefited from Goodway Bakery’s efforts to date. This purpose became known as the Founder’s Choice Scholarship program and has helped bring Goodway Bakery’s confections across the country as organizers use Goodway’s baked goods to fundraise in various cities and states. Through this exposure, Goodway Bakery’s products have made a reputation for themselves. The bakery’s notable cookies, cakes, brownies, and pies have become sought after nation-wide. Goodway Bakery’s product line shifted about 10 years ago when their head baker traveled to the Caribbean islands. While there, he developed a passion for Caribbean cuisine, namely rum cakes. Today, rum cakes have become Goodway Bakery’s signature product. They bake 8 different flavors of rum cakes in various sizes and even offer gluten-free options. “Our baked goods are made fresh daily and contain no added preservatives or artificial ingredients,” says Croley. She attributes the quality ingredients including Madagascar vanilla and Bacardi rum to the popularity of their products. The rum cakes, in particular, have

Since COVID 19, Goodway Bakery has made yet another shift; from traveling the country to pursuing a more local customer base through farmers’ markets. Their variety of sweet, moist rum cakes, as well as macaroons, cookies, brownies, and pound cakes, can be found at several regional farmers’ markets. “We love being a part of the Saratoga Farmers’ Market,” states Croley. “The farmers’ market has been a wonderful experience for us and we enjoy connecting

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with our customers now that traveling to fundraisers and food shows has become difficult,” she explains. Online ordering through their website is also a convenient way to acquire their famous cakes. Goodway Bakery has shipped its goods worldwide; even to Australia. For local shoppers, Goodway Bakery can be found every Saturday at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Saratoga Farmers’ Market runs at Wilton Mall 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/weekly-newsletter.

Recipe by Goodway Bakery

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• Vanilla ice cream • Goodway Bakery Mini Caribbean Rum Cake (use any flavor of our cakes) • Sprinkles (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Slice the rum cake into small cubes. 2. In a milkshake glass or mason jar, layer the cubes of cake alternating with scoops of vanilla ice cream. TIP: If you want to decorate your milkshake glasses, brush a little corn syrup around the rim then roll the glass in sprinkles. Enjoy!

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Food

Heart of the Home by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends !

This past week both my wife and I celebrated our birthdays (having a birthday one day apart from each other was one of the many reasons I married her!). Recently I found a birthday card that my mother gave me for one of my milestone birthdays. I lost my mother in 1999. However, I think about her every day. Back to school time brings back memories of my childhood and the chaos of getting five children to do their homework, eat dinner, brush their teeth and get to bed every school night. I often reminisce about the work my mother had in raising three boys and two girls. In many of my articles I have talked about growing up in an Italian family. I was reminded by one of my customers that Italians are a matriarchal nationality. It’s the women who carry on the traditions and hand out the majority of discipline, wisdom and nurturing to the children. As a child, every room in the house where I grew up included constant teaching and training by my mother. The bedroom task was making your bed, dusting furniture, sweeping the floor or vacuuming the rugs and organizing your clothes. The bathroom was to be kept clean at all times and the living room was “keep your feet off the couch!” The kitchen was the most intense training, washing and drying dishes to cleaning and setting the table. When we all sat at the kitchen table, our family discussions were learning times. We shared everything from how our day went to how to pass the potatoes. We learned manners, how to hold a fork and at the beginning of the meal watching how much Mom did to prepare the meals and us for dinner. One of my mother’s favorite cooking tools, and is my wife’s favorite, is the wooden spoon. My mother used a wooden spoon for all of her daily cooking tasks. She would let us “taste” her sauce using a wooden spoon. There were wooden spoons for frying the meatballs, stirring the sauce and one that would sit at the kitchen table while we ate. At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, we have Tools for Cooks. Stop by and shop our line of Beechwood wooden spoons and instantly take your culinary, dining, and entertaining

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INGREDIENTS • 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour

• 1 sprig fresh thyme

• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter

• 3 cups lower-salt chicken broth

• 1 large white onion, finely chopped

• 28-oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes, puréed (include the juice)

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1-1/2 tsp. sugar

As we all are working through our hectic schedules, remember that family time is the most important time. Eat together as a family, share stories, talk about your day, listen to each other, enjoy good food, and remember to compliment the chef. Bring your family together for at least an hour a day. Meal time is family time. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

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experience to the next level. The wooden spoon was a primary cooking utensil used by Julia Child and other great chefs around the world. Each of our beechwood spoons are made in France where they are lovingly handcrafted to standards of unsurpassed quality. For centuries wooden spoons and wooden cooking utensils have been preferred by chefs for their numerous advantages. Unlike metal or plastic, a wooden spoon can be left in the pot without the risk of melting, burning your hand, or ruining a temperature-sensitive dish. A wooden kitchen utensil will not change the taste of acidic foods the way metal will. Wooden spoons are versatile. Simply wash your kitchen utensil with warm soapy water and allow to air dry. Restore your wood utensils to their satiny finish by treating them with a little mineral oil or beeswax compound.

• 3 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh basil, chives, or dill, or a mixture of all

INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a non-reactive (acidity from tomatoes) 5- to 6-quart pot, heat the oil and butter over mediumlow heat until the butter melts. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. 2. Add the flour and stir to coat the onion and garlic. Add the broth, tomatoes, sugar, thyme, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat while stirring the mixture to make sure that the flour is not sticking to the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes. 3. Discard the thyme sprig. Let cool briefly and then purée in two or three batches in a blender or food processor. Rinse the pot and return the soup to the pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat if necessary. Serve warm but not hot, garnished with the herbs.

RELIGION

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Christian Restoration Ministries

Galway United Methodist Church

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 518-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.

2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christian Science Church

Grace Church

27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Assembly of God Saratoga

Church of Christ at Clifton Park

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m

Bacon Hill Reformed Church*

Community Alliance Church

560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m.

257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs

Congregation Shaara Tfille*

Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church*

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Rev’d Charles Wallace | Mid-day Prayer: Monday - Friday 12 p.m. | Services: Wednesday 12 p.m. Saturday 5p.m. Sunday 8a.m. & 10 a.m

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Burnt Hills Baptist Church

349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m. Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Calvary Capital District 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m. Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)

Christ Community Reformed Church

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church*

Full Gospel Tabernacle

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.

207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m. New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020 RELIGION

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Next Level Church

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

Northway Church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues

770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m.

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)

971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3260 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

St. Luke’s on the Hill

159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 | www.stclementschurch.com Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass 1 p.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC)

Shenendehowa United Methodist

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center

1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad

Unity Church in Albany

130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com

21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

DOWNTOWN DILEMMA continued from front page... On any given day, if you take a ride down Woodlawn Ave. (1 block off Broadway) you may see people passed-out on the sidewalk, bedding strewn all around, and groups of homeless gathered. Depending on the weather, some of those homeless may make their way to Broadway, the epicenter of the city’s economy, where they will panhandle and set up shop in front of local businesses. But their presence is not limited to panhandling and vagrancy. Drug use and alcohol consumption accompany regular reports of public urination, defecation, and fornication, usually focused around our several parking garages and visible to the public.

THE PARKING GARAGES As I drove down Broadway earlier this week, there was an individual passed-out on the grass in front the Stewarts Shop across from the City Center. Just a few hundred feet from that location is a multi-million dollar parking structure project, complete with a skybridge over Maple Ave. While the parking structure is a definite boon to our city, many residents share “safety concerns” once the structure is open to the public. Ryan McMahon, Executive Director of the City Center says those concerns have been taken seriously and were addressed in the design process. “Both of the stair towers are enclosed in windows so there is visibility from outside as well

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as continual illumination in these, and most areas,” stated McMahon. “The structure will have a security office at the Maple Avenue entrance which will be staffed most of the time, including overnight. Within the security office there will be access to over thirty cameras that cover the inside and outside of the structure. Finally, there are ‘blue phones’ located on each level of the structure, at the stair towers, which will have a direct line to the police dispatch.” But there is a big difference between securing a single parking structure and an entire downtown. THE BUSINESSES Saratoga Springs has been referred to as a ‘jewel nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks.’ We are the perfect blend of arts, entertainment, shopping, and dining. Sadly, the vibrancy of our downtown could be in jeopardy. Store owners have serious concerns with the ongoing vagrancy issue. Their entire livelihoods are tied into their sales. And their sales pay the salaries of thousands of local employees. Aggressive panhandlers and public urination in front of stores is not good for business. I reached out to Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus and he was well aware of this problem. “No doubt that the homeless situation downtown is one of the top challenges mentioned to me by business owners, their employees and their customers. It has been for a number of years,” said Shimkus. “I know Shelters of Saratoga has a new executive director now. I think we’ll need him and the City to find a way to do even more to collaborate and to provide more consistent outreach to help those on the streets get the services they need.” THE PEOPLE Who are our homeless? According to the new Executive Director of Shelters of Saratoga (SOS), Duane Vaughn, this issue isn’t specific to our community. “The issue is a national issue and there are many contributors such as mental illness, loss of job or housing, addiction, family conflict

or domestic violence. The list can be long and it can be a combination of some or all these factors.” He added that Shelters is currently working on policy and procedure to refine what they should do, and what they currently do well. “Our goal is the health and safety for the people we serve, our community and our staff. My plan is to open broader communication with our complete community which includes other non-profits, City and County Governments and of course, our Saratoga Springs neighbors.” Not one to back down from a challenge, Vaughn feels this is a doable task and one he is ready to tackle. “I have had conversations with City and County government, and all are passionate about helping our most vulnerable populations. We will revamp how Code Blue is operated and if all goes as planned, open a day drop-in center where we can bring various government and non-government services to our most needy community members instead of having them seek out and navigate service provision.” THE CITY Call it serendipity or just good timing, but since I began writing this piece earlier in the week some significant decisions have taken place. At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting it was announced that the Saratoga County supervisors approved a plan to let SOS use part of the county’s Woodlawn Avenue building. The building will serve as a homeless outreach center connecting individuals with social services, mental health, treatment, veterans counseling and other needed services. Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton weighed-in with an optimistic outlook. “Without question, Saratoga Springs has a homeless problem that has grown significantly over the last few years and it ties up a significant amount of our time and resources, but this week marks what will hopefully be a noticeable effectiveness of our efforts; this outreach center changes the game. “As far as public safety, our police officers are stuck in the middle. They have residents and business owners complaining to

them to keep downtown safe from the panhandling, behavior and sometimes simply the visual of being homeless - but poverty isn’t criminalized, we cannot make this group of people disappear somehow,” Dalton added. “The professionalism of our officers really shines through in situations like this, they treat the homeless with dignity and respect and want to get them the help they need, but also completely empathize with the business owners and residents. When in doubt, always call us, we will be there to help.” THE CONCLUSION Saratoga Springs is not your average run-of-the-mill town with a stagnant economy and shuttered businesses. We are the shining city upon a hill. We set an example that others follow and continually reimagine our events and locations to maximize our appeal. But staying on top is not an easy task, and we must be humble enough to realize it could easily slip away. Prudent decisions need to be made by a cross section of all our leaders. To quote the Peter Parker principle: With great power comes great responsibility. We have a responsibility to ALL our citizens to do what is good, right, and just. They are the business owners and the tourists, the homeowners and the homeless. We must create sensible solutions that work for everyone while maintaining individual rights and basic human dignity. And let’s think in terms of preventive health vs band aids. Band aids are great for covering up wounds that already exists, but our goal should be to eliminate the disease that causes these wounds. Far too often I see young homeless people walking our streets lost in life. Over the next three decades how many times will they be arrested, rushed to the emergency room, or huddled on the sidewalk shivering in the middle of winter? In closing, I issue a challenge to SOS, City Council, the County, Code Blue, and everyone else with the expertise and power to make a difference: Initiate meaningful change that will affect generations, and create a benchmark for other cities and towns to follow. Let’s move the needle on this!

GOD BLESS! -Chad

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

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To Launch in Saratoga Spa State Park Sept. 21 A Socially Distanced, Interactive, Outdoor Experience Co-Commissioned by SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, Sept. 21 Saratoga Performing Arts Center will present Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK, a GPS-enabled work of public art in the Saratoga Spa State Park that uses music to illuminate the natural environment. Created by Pulitzer Prizewinning composer Ellen Reid and co-commissioned by Saratoga Performing Arts Center as part of its SPAC REIMAGINED 2020 season, Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK is an immersive audio experience tailor-made for the Saratoga Spa State Park featuring its famous natural springs, wooded areas, a geyser, a waterfall and more. The New York Philharmonic, also a cocommissioner of this work, is presented the World Premiere of Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK on Sept. 10 in New York City's Central Park. The exhibit is free to the public and can be experienced while following social distancing guidelines. “Bringing this project to our park is part of our vision to connect the unique beauty of our natural surroundings... the lush pines, woodland walks, geysers and natural springs...with art and music. We’re excited that Saratoga is only the second place, after NYC, to present the installation – and excited to be offering this unique art/nature experience to visitors to the Saratoga Spa State Park,” says Elizabeth Sobol,

Virtual Workshop Offered on The Aging Voice ALBANY — The Music Program of the University at Albany’s Department of Music and Theatre will present The Aging Voice, a virtual workshop led by faculty member Frances Wittmann, on Saturday, Oct. 3. Participation in the workshop – which takes place 10 a.m. to noon, is free but advance registration is required at enynats.org/theaging-voice-october-3-2020. Participants will receive a Zoom link once registration is completed. As part of the workshop, the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of the aging singer’s journey will be explored along with suggestions and ideas

about exercises and practices that can keep the instrument vibrant and in shape. The workshop is designed to address issues encountered by all levels of singers from the amateur to the professional. A mezzo soprano and a native of the Capital District, Wittmann is well known to the people of this region both through her teaching and her performing. Wittmann was a founding member of Opera Excelsior and performed as a soloist with most of the area’s leading choral groups and as a Young Artist with both the Glimmerglass and Lake George Opera companies. After winning the Liederkranz Foundation

Competition in New York City, she made her debut with the New York City Opera and sang with them for four seasons. Her NYC concert debut soon followed at Alice Tully Hall with the Little Orchestra Society in their “Vivaldi in Venice” concert series where she sang the American premiere of Vivaldi's Dixit Dominus. This was the first of many appearances with the group which later included the role of the Mother in their annual production of Amahl and the Night Visitors at Avery Fisher Hall. For more information, contact the Department of Music and Theatre at 518-442-4187 or visit www.enynats.org.

President and CEO of SPAC. Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK features a newly-written score, performed by SOUNDWALK Ensemble, as well as special musical “Easter eggs” hidden around the park for participants to discover. After downloading the free app and putting on headphones, participants embark on a milelong route around the Saratoga Spa State Park, featuring the Vale and Geyser Springs. Movement around the park triggers Ellen Reid’s soundscape -- musical cells which she carefully crafted to harmonize with the park’s landscape and attractions. The experience is guided by the listener: the path the participant chooses dictates the music they hear, ensuring that no two visits will be exactly the same. The installation will remain accessible in the park until Nov. 1. Composer and sound artist Ellen Reid was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her opera, p r i s m. Along with composer Missy Mazzoli, Ellen co-founded the Luna Composition Lab. Luna Lab is a mentorship program for young, female-identifying, non-binary, and gender non-conforming composers. Since 2019, she has served as Creative Advisor and Composer-inResidence for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Her music is released on Decca Gold. For more information, go to: spac.org.

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Does the Past Have a Future?

Spa City Songwriter Receives Remix Virtual Town Hall Sept. 22 features Local Expert Panelists BALLSTON SPA — York State Museum and Historian demolished, or transformed affect Treatment from Noted The Saratoga County History for the Town of Clifton Park. entire communities. Emotions, Yoga Music Star DJ Center hosts a virtual town hall- The event will be moderated by history, politics, and money are style forum: “Does the Past Have a Future? Historic Preservation in Saratoga County.” The event will take place 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22 via Zoom and Facebook Live, and is free and open to the public. Audience participation is encouraged. Panelists include: Samantha Bosshart, Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation; Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner; Teddy Foster, Director of Universal Preservation Hall, and John Scherer, Senior Historian Emeritus at the New

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Singer-songwriter and yogi Cassandra Kubinski’s new single “Stardust” has been given the remix treatment by acclaimed yoga world producers, DJ Taz Rashid. A music video for the remix featuring submitted clips from yogis nationwide flowing to the song is currently in production and will celebrate the yoga community coming together despite the COVID distancing measures still in place. Regarding the collaboration, Kubinski says: "I work at uniting individual spirit with universal spirit through my daily yoga

practice, and music is the food that feeds my soul…I've always dreamt of incorporating more of my yoga lifestyle into my music, whether through breath, rhythms, approaches or community.” Since its Aug. 21 release, the song has been spun thousands of times on Spotify, and added to more than 100 playlists. Kubinski’s recently released EP, “Dreams,” featured singles and music videos “You Get Me,” which helped raise over $25,000 for animal rescue charities. For more information about Kubinski, as well as the track go to: www.cassandrakubinski.com.

historian Field Horne. Should a village’s century-old town hall be preserved or replaced? Should low-income housing be razed for upscale shopping? What happens when an historic fairground grandstand becomes unsafe? Who should pay for these changes? Who gets to decide? How do we create a community culture that values local history? These are the kinds of heartwrenching questions that confront historic preservation professionals. Choices about which buildings and grounds get preserved,

all part of the equation, and often decisions are made that change the very character of a location and make bold statements about wealth and power in that area. The panelists of “Does the Past Have a Future? Historic Preservation in Saratoga County” are leading experts in the historic preservation process with many years of experience making tough choices and navigating troubled waters. For more information about the event, go to: brooksidemuseum.org.

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HMT Presents Contemporary Comedy About Parenting SARATOGA SPRINGS — Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out,” will be presented by Home Made Theater and Charles Schwab of Saratoga Springs in a special fundraising production of to benefit HMT. The four-person play will be presented outdoors in Saratoga Spa State Park, immediately adjacent to the Spa Little Theater on Sept. 26 and 27 and Oct. 3 and 4. All performances are at 3 p.m. and rain dates are available. Tickets to the fundraising live event are $75/person and must be purchased in advance. There will also be an online live-stream of the Oct. 4 performance available for $20/person. Synopsis: The lives of four new parents collide in this candid contemporary comedy about who gets to make which choices in the tinderbox of parenthood and class in America. The production features cast members Talyah Chaires, Daniel M. Perez, Elizabeth Pietrangelo and Siobhan Shea and is directed by Patrick White.

Baby’s Perspective. The lives of four new parents collide in a contemporary comedy staged by Home Made Theater this month. Photo provided.

Safety protocols include: • The audience will be limited to 40 persons per performance and be a minimum of 12 feet from the playing space. • Each party of 2 will be assigned a 10-foot square. • Facial coverings of the mouth and nose will be required while moving about the space but may be removed if you wish once seated in your square. • Each party is asked to bring their

own chairs or blankets. Assistance is available if necessary. • There will be NO tickets available at the door. All tickets must be purchased in advance. • Other safety protocols will also be in place. For a complete list of rules and to purchase tickets please visit homemadetheater. org/cryitout. For more information, go to www.homemadetheater.org or call 518-587-4427.

Week of September 18 – September 24, 2020

Still Life Painting in Nature at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON — If you want to get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you. These free workshops are offered on two different days at the Camp Saratoga location of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The first workshop will use water colors and will be offered on Tuesday Sept. 29 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. with local artist Catherine Wagner Minnery. The second workshop will use acrylics and is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. with local artist Page Darrow. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required by Sept. 25. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer

to use your own supplies, you can bring them. Facemasks will be expected to be worn throughout the duration of the program. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. For more information or to register, please call 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conserve ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation. For more information please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-4500321 or visit the website at www. wiltonpreserve.org.

The White Party with a Splash of Color’ goes Virtual

Dr. Fein-President of Saratoga Bridges with son Johnathan at the 2019 White Party. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA — Saratoga Bridges has been meeting the unprecedented challenges surrounding the COVID-19 crisis. Due to the mandates on social distancing and limited numbers of people who can gather, Saratoga Bridges will not have their annual White Party ‘in person’ at Saratoga National Golf Club. They have re-envisioned their largest fundraiser to assist with the unanticipated expenses incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as generating support for their non-funded or underfunded programs. The community is

invited to join the transformed Facebook Live online event, which includes: an online Silent Auction from Sept. 17-24 featuring: A beautiful new deck; One week stay at Sanibel Island, Florida; Saratoga National Golf Club foursome with cart; Saratoga Mirror Lake package; 2021 Travers Day at the Races table. A Live Virtual Celebration will take place 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. For more details, visit: saratogabridges.ejoinme.org/ whiteparty. To support the event, contact Kelly Armer at karmer@ saratogabridges.org.

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to Perform Virtual Concert for a Cause QUEENSBURY — Pop country artist and Albany native Ryan Clark announced his virtual concert is set to take place on Sept. 27, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. benefiting area organization Prospect Center, an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services. The show, which will also include performances by Lance and Lea, Lizzie Cates, MarieClaire and Oferle, will stream via streaming platform Sessions, with tickets available for purchase online. Viewers will also be able to purchase VIP tickets, which includes a merchandise bundle from the acts performing. The event marks the sixth year Clark has held a concert to benefit Prospect Center. The center is an organization that provides advocacy, education, services, and support to those with disabilities and their families. Clark recently released his latest single “Trust Me With Your Love” via country news hotspot The Boot. The video for the “poprock” (The Boot) single released Friday, premiering Thursday with Sounds Like Nashville. Take one listen to pop-country up-and-comer Clark, and the upstate New York native’s easygoing, earworm melodies - paired with effortless, smooth vocals make it clear he’s found his sonic sweet spot. Though the first in his family to display any kind of instrumental or vocal prowess, Clark’s music - inspired by artists like Dan + Shay, John Mayer, Sam

Pop country artist and Albany native Ryan Clark announced his virtual concert is set to take place on Sept. 27, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. benefiting area organization Prospect Center. Photo provided

Hunt, and Jack Johnson - quickly found its place in his hometown of Lake George (Albany) and has since migrated south to Music City itself. After years honing his craft, the singer-songwriter made the move to Nashville in 2019 - and has since

celebrated a series of successful releases, including his most recent song “Nothing But Everything.” Clark’s upcoming single “So Real” is due out in early fall. Tickets can be purchased at sessionslive.com/ ConcertForACause.

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CANTINA KIDS FUN RUN GOES VIRTUAL OCT. 2-4

Photo: 2019 Cantina Kids Fun Run by SuperSource Media.

• Wear your downloadable Cantina Kids Fun Run bib. Please follow mask and social distancing guidelines to help keep yourself and our community safe.

Now in its 13th year, the Fun Run was the brainchild of Cantina restaurant owners Jeff and Heath Ames, who wanted to express their gratitude for the lifesaving care their daughter has received at Saratoga Hospital. The couple teamed up with Saratoga Hospital Foundation to bring families and organizations together for a healthy outdoor activity and a worthy cause.

“Despite the change, sponsor support has remained strong,” she added. Returning as presenting sponsor is New Country Motor Car Group, which will host the Fun Run’s packet pickup.

• Register online by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 4. • Run in your neighborhood, home or park, or choose from one of the suggested family friendly routes. Complete your run at your convenience anytime from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2020 Cantina Kids Fun Run, which supports children’s healthcare at Saratoga Hospital, is going virtual. The annual event will be held Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4. Registration is $10 for this year only.

“The event is so popular, we knew we had to find a way to hold it this year,” said Mary Solomons, executive director of Saratoga Hospital Foundation. “Going virtual will help keep our community safe without disappointing young runners and their families.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Pick up your swag bag at New Country and wear your Fun Run T-shirt. • Spread the word about your experience. Share posts, including photos and videos, on social media. Be sure to use the hashtag #VirtualCantinaKidsFunRun. • Track your participation. Track your run, note your time and receive a certificate of participation. Since its inception, the Fun Run has raised more than $560,000 and made a difference for every pediatric patient treated at a Saratoga Hospital facility. Last year, the run raised over $70,000 and attracted more than 1,000 race participants. For more information or to register, visit www.cantinakidsfunrun.org or call 518-583-8789

• Support the mission. When you register, you’ll have the option to make a personal donation to support children’s healthcare at Saratoga Hospital or the hospital’s COVID-19 Fund. Now, more than ever, your generosity can make a difference for the hospital and the community.

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Route 50 Corridor Study Seeks Public Input Route 50 Corridor Enhancement Study is being conducted by the town of Milton for the first time in 15 years. Photo provided. MILTON — The Town of Milton is conducting this Corridor Enhancement Study to identify transportation and land use policy recommendations that would guide growth in the corridor. The study will also explore improvements at the intersection of Northline Road and NYS Route 50. The study area extends from the Village of Ballston Spa to the City of Saratoga Springs. The corridor study will examine existing land use, zoning,

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