SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Saratoga Photo Hikes: Winter Photography & Hiking series is an idea born from artist Louis Valenti’s passion for both hiking and photography.
The series is designed to bring beginner photographers together to photograph nature while introducing participants to Saratoga’s most stunningly beautiful and popular parks, trails, and preserves as well as raising environmental awareness by creating an opportunity for individuals to connect with nature on a deeper and more personal level.
These 90-minute winter photo hikes, free of charge, will explore the uniqueness and beauty of the Geyser Creek trail which features springs, falls, spouting water and so much more. The Photo Hikes will begin on Sunday, Dec. 1, and will be held every Sunday through Dec. 22, from 10:30 a.m. – noon.
This series is made possible through the Saratoga Community Arts Grant Program funded by the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the
Creek.
New York State Legislature. Reservations are required.
Contact Louis Valenti at 518438-1141 or by email at: LouisValentiPhotography@ gmail.com.
The hike will depart at 10:30 a.m. from the SPAC
provided.
parking lot, section A, row 3. Please come prepared for a 1.4mile hike including appropriate clothing and footwear. Level of hike difficulty: easy. Persons under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets. Remember to bring your camera or iPhone.
BALLSTON SPA — The annual Artisan’s Market at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum will be opening on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.
The 24th annual market will run through Dec. 24 and will feature only handmade/ hand crafted products created by local artisans. Items include: soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats and more.
Each item sold supports both SCHC @ Brookside Museum and local artisans. The Artisan Market is held at SCHC
@ Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. The 2024 hours are: Tuesdays to Thursdays, noon – 4 p.m.; Fridays noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The annual Victorian Streetwalk will take place in Saratoga Springs on December 5.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The 38th Annual Victorian Streetwalk will take place 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in downtown Saratoga Springs.
The annual event, presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, includes a Tree Lighting Ceremony, live entertainment, Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Cottage, and the Festival Trees at the City Center.
This year, “Friends of the Victorian Streetwalk” will be selling 8-inch ornaments to the community that will be used to decorate the downtown Christmas tree for
years to come. The decorated ornaments cost $100 and those purchasing them may choose four words to include on the ornament. Local calligrapher, Starry Eyed Letter Co. will write the family name or message on the ornament. Funds will go towards decorating the downtown Christmas tree.
The ornaments will be sold via the website: https://www. saratogaspringsdowntown. com/
Ornaments will also be sold the evening of the Victorian Streetwalk, via a table near the Christmas tree. The hope is that ornaments that are pre-sold may make it onto this year’s tree, and those sold after the streetwalk will be stored and used to decorate next year.
Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season across the country, and Saratoga Springs prepares to welcome in the season with huge savings throughout the downtown area. On November 29th, a select group of nearly 20 stores in downtown Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area will be participating in a group sale promotion, offering a variety of discounts on the day after
Thanksgiving
Local merchants look forward to this day as an opportunity to offer customers once-a-year savings in appreciation of their support of local business throughout the year! “Black Friday Participant” window signs and balloons will differentiate the storefronts of the businesses who are participating in the Black Friday Saratoga 12th year event.
Retailers participating in
the Black Friday Saratoga Group Sale are each offering their own custom deals and opening at a variety of different hours, with some opening as early as 6am, and others opening later in the morning. Discounts in some stores are as deep as 60% off select merchandise. For more information about the Black Friday Saratoga shopping event, go to www.facebook.com/ blackfridaysaratoga.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Margie Helm Van Meter passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, surrounded by her family at her longtime residence in Saratoga Springs, NY. Margie was born on September 7, 1932, the youngest of four children of John Blakey Helm and Catherine Burge Helm. Margie grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and
attended the Louisville Collegiate School. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1954. Soon after graduation, Margie married her husband of 70 years, Robert Van Meter. Margie and Bob were blessed with two children, Bob and Nancy.
After her children left for college, Margie earned a master’s degree in public administration from the State University of New York at Albany and embarked on a new career. She served for two decades as a senior staff member in the New York State Senate focused on childcare issues, including many years working for Mary Goodhue, who chaired the Senate childcare committee.
Margie took great satisfaction from her success working across the aisle to pass over a dozen bills improving child welfare and expanding childcare for New York families and children.
Upon retirement, Margie deepened her lifelong
commitment to community activism. She served on the Saratoga Springs Charter Commission and was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Concurrently, Margie was a board member for the Planned Parenthood for Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery counties. She was also active in the Westside neighborhood and for several years she led neighborhood tours for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Margie mentored young women who were first-generation college students at Empire State College. Margie was a leader in the League of Women Voters for more than fifty years starting in 1961 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Margie was an active member of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Saratoga Springs and served as an Elder of the church. Margie was always interested both in her community and the larger world around her. As an adult learner, she took a variety
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jason F. Klink, age 51, passed away at home on November 17, 2024. There will be a celebration of life, Thursday, December 5 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, Saratoga. Memorial donations to the National Scleroderma Foundation TriState Chapter (scleroderma.org/ tristate). Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
of courses and participated in numerous book clubs. She also enjoyed traveling. Among other places that she visited with her children and grandchildren were Beijing, China, Paris, France, Havana, Cuba, Barcelona and Madrid, Spain.
Margie is survived by her husband, her son Bob Van Meter and his wife Pam Nourse, her daughter Nancy Van Meter and her husband Jeff Eagan, grandchildren Becky Dowgun and her husband Neil, Patrick Eagan-Van Meter and his wife Rebecca Salzman, Abby Nourse Van Meter and her husband Ian Benton, Ben Eagan-Van Meter and his wife Fabiola Gutierrez, Margie’s brother Joe Helm and his wife Sissy, and her brotherin-law Woodford Van Meter and his wife Dorothy. In addition, Margie is survived by greatgrandchildren Valerie, Jesse, and Silas, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Margie is predeceased by her parents John
—It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Ann E. Cornell, 91, loving mother, sister, granny, great granny, aunt, and friend after a long illness that she courageously battled.
She was born in Ballston Spa, New York on September 1, 1933, to Henry and Mabel Robinson. She was a 1950 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School.
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Blakey Helm and Catherine Helm, her sister Kitty Hartnett, and brother Jack Helm. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, www. lwvsaratoga.org
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Mabel Robinson, husband Donald Cornell, sons Don and Duane, and brother Gary Robinson. Ann is survived by her sister Jane Huffer (Ken), children Donna Wescoat (Tom), Kevin Cornell (Cindy), Karen Cornell, Keith Cornell (Kathleen), and Steven Cornell (Jeanenne), daughter-in-law Marge Cornell, 13 grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. A service will be held at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in the Factory Village Cemetery.
Ann was a nurse’s aide at Saratoga Hospital and the St. John Neuman Residence. She served as the Town of Greenfield Tax Collector for 25 years.
Ann bowled in a Monday morning league for many years and was a member and past president of Greenfield Seniors. She enjoyed traveling to visit her family and friends. She was proud of her family and was the 6th generation to live in the family homestead on South Greenfield Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Ann may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Duane Cornell Scholarship Fund at the Adirondack Trust Co.
Online remembrances may be made at www.armerfuneralhome. com
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CLIFTON PARK — The following programs will be offered during the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1, at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library located at 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park.
Family Story TimeMonday, Nov. 25 at 10 am. Nurture your child’s love of reading with stories, songs, and other fun activities. 518-3718622. www.cphlibrary.org
Read Digital Newspapers for FREE - Monday, November 25 at 10 am. Learn how to use library resources to access free newspaper articles from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Daily Gazette, NY Post, and more. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www. cphlibrary.org
Teen Paint & Sip - Monday, Nov. 25 at 5:30 pm. Come paint and sip to lofi beats. We will
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
A Community Reading Event will be held 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24 at Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, 69 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs.
The project seeks to introduce the Saratoga Springs community to the literary field of richly diverse worlds and alternate realities penned by black science fiction and fantasy writers.
The first “Community Read” discussion will be on Octavia Butler’s “Dawn,” the first book in her Xenogenesis
Trilogy, “Lilith’s Brood.” The story’s protagonist is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this post-apocalyptic narrative, deftly exploring gender and race through the eyes of characters struggling to adapt during a pivotal time of crisis and change.
Light refreshments provided. Attendance is free, registration requested with name and contact info to: OurLodgeFoundation@gmail. com. Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man” will be featured in the next community read.
provide the supplies and drinks for you to enjoy while you create your masterpiece. For grades 6-12. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary. org
Take & Make: Popsicle Stick Turkey - Tuesday, Nov. 26. Pick up this cute craft to make at home, while supplies last. For ages 3-6, with an adult. 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Zero Waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, and Rot - Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 pm. Join Sustainable Saratoga to learn about the zero waste movement, what it means, and why it matters for the sustainability of our communities. We’ll also talk about some simple changes you can make every day and during the holiday season to reduce your household waste. 518371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Saratoga Builders Association Donates $60K From 2024 Showcase of Homes to Two Local Charities
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Saratoga Builders Association presented proceeds totaling $60,000 from the 2024 Saratoga Showcase of Homes to Rebuilding Together Saratoga County and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties.
The Saratoga Showcase of Homes, an annual community event celebrating 28 years of exceptional homes, was this year held Oct. 5-6 and 12-13 and attracted over 3,000 visitors.
The Saratoga Builders Association also announced that the total contribution to local charities from the new home tour
event is over $1.6 million dollars.
The 2024 edition of the Saratoga Showcase of Homes had 8 homes from 7 builders on tour this year – Abele Homes, Bella Home Builders, Belmonte Builders (2), Kodiak Construction, Stephen James, Trojanski Builders and Witt Construction.
For more information, go to: www.saratogashowcaseofhomes. com. For more information about the Saratoga Builders Association, visit www. saratogabuilders.org or contact Barry Potoker, Executive Director at 518-366-0946 or bpotoker@saratogabuilders.org.
Friday, November 15, was a day the Saratoga Springs High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team will never forget. Known as the #DreamTeam, this talented group of athletes accomplished something truly special: securing a spot in the state semifinals after a hardfought victory over Section 3 champions Cicero-North Syracuse. This was the first time in school history, the
Blue Streaks advanced this far, capping an incredible season. This historic achievement followed their thrilling 1-0 win over Shaker to capture the Section 2 Class AAA title—the first in more than 30 years.
A large part of this team’s success is rooted in the deep bonds they’ve formed over years of playing together. Many of these athletes have been teammates since their early days in Rec Soccer, through the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club’s travel program, and now into their high school careers. Through it all, they’ve built not just a soccer team, but a sisterhood—and they proudly call themselves the #DreamTeam.
Soccer Club, the Saratoga Fire Department, the Saratoga Police Department, and even Saratoga Santa joined the send-off! Students from Saratoga High School also gathered to cheer them on, and the community came together in full force to celebrate their achievements.
The team was sent off to the state tournament in spectacular fashion, with supporters from the Saratoga Wilton
The Saratoga Springs High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team ended up taking 3rd place in the state. Great job girls!
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Impressions of Saratoga and The Dark Horse Mercantile are to announce that we are again partnering with The Wesley Community for their holiday giving campaign “Adopt a Grandparent” to help make Saratoga’s Senior Citizens’ holidays a little bit brighter.
From now through December 15, customers at both Broadway stores and online can purchase/sponsor a $20 gift tag that can be personalized with a special note from the giver. Each tag will represent one gift to be given. The tag will hang like an ornament on a “Giving Tree.” Each store will have a tree so everyone can see the progress.
“We had so much fun with this campaign last year, doing it again was a no brainer. We gave 400 gift bags last year” said Maddy Zanetti, co-owner of Impressions and Dark Horse. “It was so well received.”
“It was so touching to hear people’s stories and reasons for donating. Everyone wanted to
support the cause. And the night we assembled all of the gifts was such a great experience, The Wesley Community Staff and our employees had a wonderful time working together on the project,” Marianne Barker, co-owner of Impressions and Dark Horse stated.
On December 19, Zanetti and Barker will use all the money earned to purchase
small gifts for residents and attach the personalized gift tags to them. The gifts will be delivered to the residents just before Hanukah and again for Christmas. “We want to be able to purchase gifts for all 350 residents in The Wesley Community’s Health Care Center,” says Zanetti. “Many residents do not have visitors and we would love to be able
to do something to bring them joy,” adds Barker. “The holidays can be very lonely.” The staff at Wesley will distribute the gifts to those without visitors during the holidays.
The Wesley Health Care Center provides skilled long term nursing care to aging adults who have significant chronic medical needs. For over 40 years, Wesley Health Care Center has
provided long term care with an emphasis on compassion.
If you would like to be a part of the “Adopt a Grandparent” campaign stop in to Impressions of Saratoga or The Dark Horse Mercantile on Broadway in Downtown Saratoga Springs to purchase a gift tag, or two! Or visit ImpressionsSaratoga.com. Orders can be taken over the phone 518-587-0666.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The Saratoga Springs Public Library Parking Lot will be restricted to library parking lot permit holders year-round.
The library parking plan is different than the city of Saratoga Springs’ seasonal parking plan –the latter first implemented last summer and which concluded Labor Day weekend.
The rules: Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., parking in the library’s parking lot is restricted to library parking lot permit holders with a three-hour limit, according to signage on the library grounds. All other hours and holidays are free to park. The library’s total
operating budget is more than $6 million annually, with more than $5 million required from school district levy.
Residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District, and members of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library at the Ex Libris level or higher, who are library card holders in good standing, may visit the library during open hours to register for permits, if they don’t already have one.
Those seeking to obtain a Library Parking Lot Permit must bring driver’s license and registration to prove eligibility and register for the permit at the Circulation Desk. Names and addresses on all vehicle registrations must match the
name and address associated with the library card account.
The library is chartered by the NY State Education Department to serve the residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District, and is funded by taxes levied on property owners within the district.
“It is our obligation to prioritize the needs of those we are legally chartered to serve, and who fund our operation, when there is unprecedented demand on a limited resource,” Library Director A. Issac Pulver wrote in a Q&A regarding the parking plan that is posted to the library’s web site.
There are multiple details to the plan, and the Q&A regarding library parking may be viewed at: sspl.org.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors during its monthly meeting on Nov. 19 approved the acceptance of $426,000 in state funds as a Code Blue allocation.
The county will use $405,000 of the Code Blue allocation to enter into an agreement with Shelters of Saratoga regarding costs associated with operating a Code Blue Shelter. The remaining balance of up to $21,000 is to be used for costs incurred by DSS in providing shelter for people not able to be housed at the Code Blue Shelter,
and/or for DSS staff salaries to operate the Code Blue Program.
The funding covers the period commencing Oct. 1, 2024 and expiring Sept. 30, 2025.
Local social services districts, including the county’s Department of Social Services are required to issue a Code Blue Alert and take emergency measures for the homeless during “inclement winter weather” - specified as weather with air temperatures at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for at least two consecutive hours.
The Code Blue allocation is available via the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors this week approved an agreement with BSN Sports, of Texas, to create an online store offering customized
County-branded apparel for county employees.
The agreement is for one year.
County employees will receive a one-time store credit of $75 to use toward their purchases of customized Saratoga County-branded apparel.
Five proposals were received via an RFP process, with BSN Sports ultimately selected for providing the best overall value, according to the county resolution. The four other companies were not immediately revealed in the resolution.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— The City Council this week approved an agreement with RISE Housing and Support Services to “solidify a partnership” between RISE and the Saratoga Springs police Department for a street outreach pilot program.
The Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, calls for a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA) from RISE to accompany city Community
Engagement Officers 2 days per week for 3 hours per day to area locations “where public drug and alcohol use has been observed frequently,” according to the agreement.
The CRPA’s are charged with locating and identifying people who may need and/or are interested in receiving harm reduction services, accessing mental or physical care, and enrolling in substance use disorder treatment services.
The pilot program is set to run from January through
December 2025. RISE is responsible for CRPA salary costs for the entire year.
RISE will also track pilot data such as the number of people receiving Outreach and Engagement services, their housing status, time spent in active addiction, co-occurring conditions, justice involvement, and the number of people who discontinue the OES services and the reasons why.
by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
Tuesday night #Saratoga Springs City Council approved a $62.6 million budget for 2025 in a 4-1 vote during its meeting
on Nov. 19. Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll cast the lone vote against. There will be no tax increase.
The $62.6 million budget for 2025 is up $1.3 million compared to the budget adopted
The MOU was brought to the City Council via Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll. for the current year.
A lengthy Public Hearing regarding Short Term Rental legislation took place prior to the meeting, and the council indicated it will set a Public Hearing regarding the matter for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
— The influence of Irish Americans on Saratoga Springs may be incalculable. To take but one example of many, John Morrissey, born in Templemore, Ireland, helped create both the Saratoga Race Course and what would later become the Canfield Casino. A restaurant at the Adelphi Hotel honors
his legacy of politicking, bareknuckle brawling, and gambling. Without Morrissey, the Spa City simply wouldn’t be the same.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Saratoga Springs aims to carry on the traditions of their Irish-Catholic ancestors. Preserving that history, however, entails passing on those memories and lessons to future generations. And as the years have gone by, fraternal groups like the Hibernians have seen their membership rates,
especially among younger men, decline.
“Younger people don’t necessarily want to be a member of this type of organization, be it the Elks, be it the Lions, or Kiwanis, or Hibernians,” said John Neeley, president of the Hibernians’ Saratoga chapter. “But we found that younger guys coming out of school are coming to the Hibernians looking to do something more or they were missing something.”
Neeley said his organization
starvation in Ireland that caused at least one million deaths and a mass exodus of the Irish from their homeland. Although the crisis happened more than 150 years ago, its impact still reverberates today.
has found some success with ex-fraternity members who miss the service and fellowship they experienced in college.
These youthful Hibernians are then mined for ideas on how to recruit fellow members of their generation.
“We’re starting to make some headway,” Neeley said. “A couple guys here, a couple guys there. One of the younger guys said recently, ‘You know, this golf tournament looks interesting. I’ve got about 20 friends who would love to be Hibernians and would love to play in that golf tournament.’”
The shared ancestry and religious beliefs of the Hibernians influence not only their bonding experiences, but also their many charitable efforts. Perhaps the most important of these is feeding the hungry, a mission that stems from the Great Famine, a period of mass
“If it wasn’t for hunger and starvation, most Irish Americans wouldn’t be here. Hunger is a sacred purpose and focus for us,” Neeley said. “We look for more significant places where our money, our dollar, will be more impactful. Some of these [underserved food pantries] are in the back of an abandoned church or in a shed behind a city hall or a town hall…You bring them a dozen bags of groceries and they cry. I can’t tell you how emotional that is. I was stunned.”
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America traces back its founding to both New York City and the coal-mining regions of Pennsylvania. The groups were formed to help protect clergy and churches from violent nativists. As Irish immigrants came to America fleeing the Great Famine, the Hibernians swelled in numbers. From those times until the present day, Hibernians have sponsored a number of charitable programs that aim to preserve Irish heritage, provide scholarships, and feed the hungry.
Those interested in learning more or applying to the Hibernians can visit www. nyaoh.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Silver Therapeutics Cannabis Company, a dispensary based in Saratoga Springs, has partnered with Shelters of Saratoga to raise awareness about local poverty, hunger, and homelessness in the area throughout the entire month of November.
Together, these two organizations will be collecting donations at Silver Cannabis Company for non-perishable
food items, clothing, blankets, shoes, toiletries, mittens and gloves, and similar items. All donations will directly benefit the needs of un-homed and impoverished individuals, families, and communities.
Donations can be delivered during regular business hours to Silver Cannabis Company located at 75 Weibel Avenue Saratoga Springs.
“Engaging with the
communities we serve and the places our team members call home is a crucial part of our giving back initiatives at Silver Therapeutics,” said Brendan McKee, Co-Founder, CFO & COO of Silver Therapeutics, in a statement. “Being in a position to help raise awareness for fundraisers, clothing drives, and other non-profit efforts that benefit our communities is a priority and a privilege for us.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
The Local Branch, a handcrafted leather goods and apparel brand, is closing its Saratoga Springs storefront at 447 Broadway on November 30.
“Sometimes things don’t go as you hoped or planned,”
the owners wrote in a Facebook post announcing the closure. “We could say it was inflation or an election year, maybe there is too much competition. I’ll never know, but I’m glad we tried.”
The Local Branch also has a brick and mortar location in
the Finger Lakes, which will remain open. The company, founded in 2009, crafts leather and canvas goods in small batches by hand. To learn more, visit their website at https:// thelocalbranch.co/.
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Before Jerry Garcia stumbled upon the term in a dictionary, “Grateful Dead” originally referred to a folktale about a person who received karmic repayment for the good deed of resolving the debt of someone who had died. Perhaps it’s fitting then that the family and friends of Justin Kreider, a Grateful Dead and jam band fan who passed away in 2022, have honored his memory by providing scholarship money to student-musicians.
“[Justin] had this crazy
memory,” said his wife Melissa Kreider. “He would memorize setlists. He knew all the lyrics, all the stories of where the lyrics came from and who wrote the songs.”
“We’d be at shows in the 90s and he would just be able to meet people,” said Justin’s friend Mark Scirocco. “He’d get their addresses and be trading [cassette] tapes with people. Next thing you’d know, he’d have hundreds of tapes.”
Justin’s love of music led to Melissa and Mark co-founding the Justin Kreider Music Never Stopped Fund, which began its mission in earnest earlier this month with a cornhole tournament at the Saratoga
Winery that raised $1,500. The money will go to a graduating Saratoga Springs High School student-musician who is looking to further their music education in college. The school’s music department will be nominating students for the prize.
Justin grew up in Saratoga Springs and graduated from the city’s high school in 1993.
His first job at the Trattoria Restaurant resulted in a nearly three-decade-long career in the restaurant business that took him to Park City, Utah and Portland, Oregon. He became the head chef of his own family in 2009, when his first child, Allison, was born. He also had a son, Dylan.
The Music Never Stopped Fund’s logo sums up much of Justin’s interests, incorporating a dancing turtle (his nickname was Turtle), a Yankees cap (he was a devoted baseball nerd), and of course the Grateful Dead’s signature “Stealie” skull and lightning bolt design.
Justin’s love of the Grateful Dead also helped to sum up his life philosophy, which in turn led to the creation of the music scholarship that bears his name. He’d often listen to Big Steve Parish, a former Grateful Dead crew member who now hosts a radio show devoted to the Dead.
“We’d be driving around town and you know the way Saratoga traffic can be, you’d be
grumpy or whatever and Justin would be like, ‘hey, you gotta be like Big Steve and be a little nicer to everybody,’” said Scirocco. “For me, [the Music Never Stopped Fund is] like fulfilling that part of things. It’s like, let’s make things a little bit nicer for some people. I don’t want to be too tree hugger-ish or whatever, but it’s like let’s spread the love around. So it’s trying to live up to that ideal a little bit while remembering him.”
The Justin Kreider Music Never Stopped Fund will next host a Mandala Drawing Workshop at Next Door Kitchen & Bar on November 24. For more details, visit the charity’s Facebook page.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Sherry Knotek has been the Technology and STEM teacher at St. Clement’s School in Saratoga Springs since 1995. Each year, during National Computer Science Week, St. Clement’s students participate in the worldwide “Hour of Code” by writing computer code for one hour.
This year, St. Clement’s is joining forces with Saratoga Central Catholic to create “Coding for Cancer,” a fundraiser that will benefit both the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.
Knotek was diagnosed with cancer in September 2021 and still continues her treatments.
“I know I can combine my
role as a technology teacher as well as a patient to make a difference,” Knoteck told Saratoga TODAY. “As a patient at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, I not only see the increased impact that technology continues to make on cancer research, but it inspires me to encourage the next generation of learners to pursue a career in technology. The opportunity to tie this all together has become my mission and Coding for Cancer was born.”
Coding for Cancer will culminate on December 10 when students will spend an hour writing computer code during National Computer Science Week. In its first year, Coding for Cancer hopes to raise $25,000 for the Jimmy Fund.
“The Jimmy Fund was
Coding for Cancer logo provided.
built on grassroots fundraising,” said Katherine Bahrawy, Associate Director of Event Fundraising at the Jimmy Fund, in a statement. “We are grateful for the efforts of our Jimmy FundRaisers, like Coding for Cancer, who are bringing their
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by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
— Madi Warmbier, a senior at Saratoga Springs High School, has been nominated as a Champion of the Year for Best Buddies, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Best Buddies will be hosting its third annual Champion of the Year Gala on November 22 at Brown’s Revolution Hall in Troy. During the gala, champion candidates and their mission partners will be recognized for the work they’re doing to create a more inclusive world.
“It’s important to me that everybody gets the opportunities they deserve, no matter their abilities,” Warmbier said.
Warmbier had previously been involved with the Special Olympics and unified sports before attending the Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Indiana. This summer, someone anonymously nominated her to become a Best Buddies Champion of the Year. Now, she will be competing against seven other nominees to see who can raise the most money
for the organization. Thus far, Warmbier has secured a number of donations from friends and family, as well as items that will be submitted to an auction.
Warmbier has enjoyed the experience so much that she hopes to continue being involved in Best Buddies even after she graduates.
“I’m going to major in psychology and maybe a little bit of social work too,” she said.
“Right now, I want to work for Best Buddies on the organization side, like planning things, because I just really love the organization.”
Warmbier is one of more than 1,750 students and adults that are participating in Best Buddies programs throughout the Capital Region. The gala on November 22 will raise funds to support and expand local programs, including the new adult-based Friendship Program.
Those interested in donating to Warmbier’s Champion of the Year campaign can do so here: https:// www.bestbuddieschampion. org/albany/ supporting/#madiwarmbier.
For more information about Best Buddies and the nonprofit’s local programs, visit bestbuddies. org/newyork.
9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. WILTON MALL FOOD COURT
by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY
It’salmost turkey time and there is more than one way to prepare and cook a turkey. Here are two options to consider when seasoning turkey for the big day.
The Apple Cider Brine: Mix, and heat together, 2 cups apple cider*, 1 gallon water, 1 cup kosher salt, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 5 cloves garlic* smashed, 1 orange, thinly sliced, 1 lemon, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary*, 3 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon ground sage*, 1 tablespoon dried thyme*, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns. Place the cooked and cooled brine in a brining bag with the turkey and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before removing and cooking the turkey.
(Adapted from The Schmidty Wife)
The Dry Brine: Use 2–2½ teaspoons of Diamond Crystal kosher salt per pound of turkey, or 1–1½ teaspoon per pound of Morton kosher salt combined with your favorite herbs and spices. Rub the salt & seasonings under and on top of the skin. Let the turkey set in the refrigerator overnight with the seasoning on it before roasting.
The Turkey Temp: If you are oven-roasting your turkey plan on 325 to 350 degrees. The turkey is completely cooked once a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees. The length of time time to roast your turkey is contingent on the size of the turkey.
Let it Rest: Always let the cooked turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
Don’t forget to visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market for all of your Thanksgiving nibbles for appetizers, main dishes and desserts.
*Ingredients that can be located the market.
The Saratoga Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Wilton Mall in the food court area. The Holiday/Winter Market takes place from November 2nd through April 26th. Find us online a www.saratogafarmersmarket. org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.
YIELDS: 8 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: 15 min
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 2 1/2 pounds bread, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 5 quarts)*
• 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)*
• 1 1/2 pounds sage sausage, removed from casing*
• 1 large onion, finely chopped*
• 4 large ribs celery, finely chopped*
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated on a Microplane grater*
• 1/4 cup minced fresh sage leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves)*
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed (see note)
• 1 quart low-sodium homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey stock (4 cups )
• 3 large eggs*
• 1/4 cup minced parsley leaves, divided*
Adjust oven racks to lower-middle and upper-middle positions. Preheat oven to 275°F. Spread bread evenly over 2 rimmed baking sheets. Stagger trays on oven racks and bake until completely dried, about 50 minutes total, rotating trays and stirring bread cubes several times during baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat until foaming subsides (do not allow butter to brown), about 2 minutes. Add sausage and mash with a stiff whisk or potato masher to break up into fine pieces (largest pieces should be no bigger than 1/4 inch). Cook, stirring frequently, until only a few bits of pink remain, about 8 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, and sage and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of chicken stock.
Whisk remaining chicken stock, eggs, and 3 tablespoons parsley in a medium bowl until homogeneous. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, slowly pour egg mixture into sausage mixture. Add bread cubes and fold gently until evenly mixed.
Use part of stuffing to stuff turkey, if desired (see note). To cook remaining stuffing, transfer to a buttered 9- by 13-inch rectangular baking dish (or 10- by 14-inch oval dish), cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer reads 150°F (66°C) when inserted into center of dish, about 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until golden brown and crisp on top, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and serve.
Note: If using homemade or low-sodium stock, season to taste with salt and pepper before adding.
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY
For the holiday season, we would like to make a tribute to both my mother and Paula’s mother and to pay honor to both in the traditions and spectacular foods that were part of our lives and remain as our strived for traditions. Although both of our mothers are no longer with us, the treasured traditions they created for us we carry within our hearts.
The holiday season becomes a reminder of the deep family and holiday traditions that our Italian mothers treasured us with over the years. Holiday food and family stories go together. Most of us can think of a holiday food and smile as most take us back
to a time with our grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and to our parent’s house. When we are asked about our favorite holiday memories, most answers that pop out of our mouths are food related. Why? Because food elicits memories!
Both mine and Paula’s mothers were the masters of their kitchens. The planning of the holidays’ included making the traditions. In many of my past stories, I have written about the cooking prowess of my Italian mother, reflecting on her near magical ability to conjure up enough food to feed 15 people on regular Sunday supper. This was certainly the case with planning
• ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 small baking apples (Golden Delicious or Pink Lady), peeled, cored and cut into ½ inch dice
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix together the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
3. Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the apples and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture and continue to cook until the apples are soft and the sugar is caramelized, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
4. Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Unfold 2 puff pastry sheets and cut a circle from each using a 7-inch bowl. Use the scraps to form the head, neck, wattle, feet and wing: Cut a piece vertically off one side of one of the scrap pieces, about 1 1/2 inches wide at the top and coming to a point at the bottom. Cut about 3 inches off the top of this strip. Pinch the pointed end and fold up and over to form the head and neck of the turkey. Next, cut 2 small triangles (about 1 1/2 inches) at the base for the feet. Cut 2 small triangles out of each foot to form 3 toes, then pinch these slightly to make claws. Cut one 2-inch-long narrow triangle with a slightly rounded base for the wattle. Cut a 4 1/2-inch triangle off the opposite corner of the scrap dough for the wing. Cut 2 small triangles from 2 of the edges and score each of these edges slightly with a few lines.
5. Transfer one of the pastry circles to a parchmentlined baking sheet. Use the egg wash to attach the head, neck, wattle and feet (the pieces should slightly overlap onto the pastry circle).
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 large egg
• Two 17.3 ounce packages of frozen puff pastry (4 sheets) thawed
Recipe courtesy of beyonddiet.com
6. Unfold the remaining 2 sheets puff pastry and brush one side of one sheet with egg wash. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture in an even layer over the egg wash. Top with the second puff pastry sheet. Using the creases in the puff pastry as a guide, cut off a third of the pastry rectangle to make 2 rectangles, one large (two-thirds of the original rectangle) and one small (one-third of the original rectangle).
7. Cut 10 horizontal strips from the large rectangle, each about 3/4 inch wide, being careful not to cut completely through to the other side (these will be the feathers). Brush the right half of the pastry circle with egg wash and top with the feathers piece, curving it to follow along the right edge of the puff pastry round. Crimp with a fork to seal and twist each strip.
8. Cut the smaller rectangle into 10 horizontal strips. Twist and place around and between the larger twisted strips to fill out the feathers.
9. Add the apple mixture to the center of the puff pastry round. Brush the outside with egg wash and place the second round on top. Use a fork to seal and press down the edges of the rounds, sealing the pieces and the apples inside the round. Brush all over with egg wash (including the twists). Place the wing in the center of the round and brush with egg wash. Bake until very golden brown and puffed, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool
holiday meals. Starting the holiday season was the grandeur of the Thanksgiving feast. Paula and I were not raised with the traditional Thanksgiving, In the Italian household, the visions of roasted turkeys, stuffing and mashed potatoes dancing in our heads as we prepare for the carb overload of a dinner served at 3 p.m. was not the tradition we grew up with. What we considered as a normal holiday offering turned out to be rather strange to some, but is beloved to us.
Growing up in an ItalianAmerican household, it was not uncommon to think that pasta had to be part of all Thanksgiving meals. The Thanksgiving Lasagna was part of the multiple course meal that would come BEFORE the turkey. Of course, we needed to begin our Thanksgiving feast with the antipasti that included a few types of salami, cheese, olives, spreads, and crackers and you are good to go. This encouraged everyone to try something new while also working as a great conversation starter surrounding what everything is. Many Italian families also include soups during this Thanksgiving antipasti course—like Italian wedding soup or tortellini en brodo.
Let’s not forget the desserts. Though it might seem impossible that anyone is still hungry after all of the amazing foods for the holidays, dessert is just as important as the meal itself. And while Italian-Americans bring
plenty of pies to both holiday affairs and the traditional Italian desserts that provided a sweet end to the eating festivities. It would not be an eating event without some strong espresso amped up with Sambuca.
As I tell these stories, there are so many memories of my big Italian family making food and carrying the traditions that I hold dear in my heart. Take time to enjoy the holidays. I do miss the days celebrating with a large family but grateful for the many good times and traditions that our mothers brought to our lives.
This holiday season, stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs, NY. What can be better than family and friends coming together to eat something delicious that you’ve eaten together for years? Sometimes the unitedness comes in the preparations, sometimes it comes in the eating of the holiday food and sometimes it proves to be a catalyst to bring new friends and family into the fold. It is important for families to carry on the traditions. That is really what keeps us together. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen”.
This fabulous home at 1 Overlook Court in Saratoga Springs which was listed by Rebecca Wolfe and sold by Kate Naughton from Roohan Realty was sold for $1,200,000
Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 19 Appleton St to Sreekar Karnati for $606,326
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Douglas Reichel sold property at 1287 West Galway Rd to Gabriel Mormile for $150,000
Laura Hess sold property at 3036 South Shore Rd to Grazyna Micco for $175,500
Jeffrey Steigerwald sold property at 173 Desolation Rd to Thomas Bunnell for $231,000
Laura Evans sold property at 22 Mia Way to Timothy Mickle for $330,500
Dominic Masi sold property at 25 Lincoln Mountain
Rd to Peter Bondzinski for $129,000
Richard Yowell sold property at 30 Pennyroyal Rd to Lawrence Tiffany for $410,000
Saratoga Water Services sold property at 145 Knapp Rd to Town of Malta for $120,000
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Judy Zlotnick sold property at 560 NY Route 67 to Tyler Graham for $184,000
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“Officers as Artists.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. —
Imagery captured by Officer Jacqueline Abodeely from Saratoga Springs is featured among the works of 50 active and retired law enforcement officers from across the U.S. in The National Law Enforcement Museum’s inaugural art exhibition, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.”
Hailed as a groundbreaking exhibit that spotlights the artistic talents and creativity of law enforcement officers across the country, the showcase highlights how art serves as a transformative and powerful outlet for those who navigate the complexities and challenges of their profession.
Jaqueline Abodeely of Saratoga Springs has been
taking photographs since she was 12 years old. She was in the law-enforcement field with the New York State Park Police for approximately 15 years. Her initial position as dispatcher/ hostler (mounted patrol horse caretaker) evolved to six months in the NYSPP Academy and becoming an officer stationed in the State Parks of New York City and the Capital- Saratoga region of New York State. Eventually, she was forced to retire after suffering an on-duty injury.
“The creative expressions featured in this exhibit offer a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of law enforcement officers,” said William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in a statement. “We hope that through this exhibit visitors
will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of those who serve, and the therapeutic role art can play in their lives.”
During her law enforcement career and especially during critical incidents, Abodeely says she experienced many moments of a feeling of “in between,” where time seemed to pause - as if the reality of the situation, and the work that needed to be done occurred on a different timeline than the civilian life lived every day.
Photography provided a way to capture that feeling of a dual perspective, a line between worlds, and the ability to depict a place where the two visions may potentially come together as one.
In the Saratoga region, Abodeely served as mounted unit coordinator for many years, participating in parades, community events, and as active patrol at Saratoga Performing Arts Center for large-scale concerts. She also received certification as a general topics instructor and mounted police instructor, assisting with training a multi-agency mounted police school, including members of the city of Saratoga Springs and Albany police departments.
The “Officers as Artists” exhibit recently opened to the general public in the DuPont Gallery in Washington, D.C. and will run through Aug. 30, 2025. For more information, visit: https://nleomf.org/museum/ officers-as-artists/
SARATOGA SPRINGS—–
“Faces of Saratoga - Twenty People Who Have Shaped Our City,” is the title of a new book co-written by Saratoga Springs tour guides Joe Haedrich and Marcia Martin.
The book tells the story of the men and women instrumental in the growth and direction of Saratoga Springs, including the Mohawk Indians, Gideon Putnam, and Marylou Whitney.
“We have both been telling these stories for many years and decided to tie all these tales and narratives together to put them in book form” said Haedrich,
who has given tours in the city for about 15 years.
Martin, who has given history tours in Saratoga for more than a dozen years, previously taught in the Saratoga school system until her retirement 13 years ago.
“I thoroughly loved the research, uncovering their back stories and understanding why they did, what they did,” Martin said.
The book is available at Northshire Books and Impressions, both on Broadway in Saratoga Springs and in area gift shops.
SARATOGA SPRIINGS
— Rod Stewart, the legendary singer-songwriter whose musical roots date back to legendary collaborations with Jeff Beck, and as a member of Faces, this week announced his “One Last Time” tour will visit North America in 2025 and include a show in Saratoga Springs.
Cheap Trick will provide tour support.
The tour makes its U.S. debut on Mar. 7 in Austin, Texas, and feature 20 shows across amphitheaters and arenas through Aug. 15.
Stewart, and Cheap Trick will stage a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 15.
Stewart is perhaps best known for songs such as “You Wear It Well,” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “Tonight’s the Night,” and “Every Picture Tells A Story,” among others. His career included a handful of albums and years with The Faces in the early 1970’s, one of the greatest live touring bands during the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll. Earlier this year Stewart
released his 33rd studio album, titled “Swing Fever,” and featuring a collaboration with Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.
Cheap Trick formed in the mid’1970’s and today features Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums). “Dream Police,” “Surrender” and “I Want You To Want Me” are among their more popular songs.
For more information and tickets, go to: livenation.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS—
The annual Racing Memories program will take place at the Saratoga Automobile Museum on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The popular program, formerly titled Lost Speedways, will fill the museum with racing enthusiasts, drivers, memorabilia collectors and at least one well-known promoter. As a bonus, attendees will be among the first to view the newly opened Golub Gallery exhibit “Evolution of Performance and Design.”
Event organizer Ron Hedge said Ken Parrotte will provide a look at a great era of the Indianapolis 500 and Mark Supley, the ‘Motorcycle Guy,’ will offer a segment on side-car racing. Racing historian Herb Anastor will talk about the fabled Formula Libre race at Lime Rock Park where Rodger Ward beat the world’s best sports car racers with Ken Brenn’s midget, and Keith Majka will display a
restored Brenn midget, for road racing enthusiast and oval racing fan alike, can check it out.
Popular drivers Brian Ross, Phil Spiak, Nick Ronca and Jack Halloran will take part in a panel discussion of the early NASCAR era at the then newly opened asphalt Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
Admission for the event can be secured at: www.saratogaautomuseum.org or at the door. Museum members are free.
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located on the Avenue of the Pines in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Doors open at 10 a.m. with the formal presentations set to begin at 11:45.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Goo Goo Dolls will take their live show back on the road in 2025 with an extensive run of summer tour dates with Dashboard Confessional.
The “Summer Anthem Tour 2025” Kicks off July 13 in Phoenix, Arizona and will make a stop at Saratoga Performing
Arts Center on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
“We’re busy putting together our 15th studio album so we will have some great new songs and of course we’ll be playing all the songs you know and love,” Goo Goo Dolls’ guitarist and frontman John Rzeznik said in a statement.
Dashboard Confessional will provide support on the tour. For more information and tickets, go to: livenation.com.
Week of November 22 - November 28,
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Bagels and Barks
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 – 11:30 a.m. What could be better? Stop in for a bite to eat and meet and greet several therapy dogs and their owners. Local chapter-certified therapy dogs will be in attendance. Socialize with humans and canines while taking part in activities, and learn about the certification process. Please leave your dogs at home. No registration is required. This program is brought to you in partnership with North Country Paws for Obedience.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Saratoga Comic Con
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Show floor will include over 290 vendor and artist tables from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, cosplay contests, panels, events, tattooing, bouncy house, and other pop culture fun! Charities: Hudson Valley Ghostbusters - Raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information, please visit http://www.saratogacomiccon. com Email Samuel Chase at chaseconexpo@hotmail.com
Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale
It’s time for Simpson United Methodist Church’s to hold our semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale. The cost is $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, November 22, 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking
up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
Annual Craft and Vendor Fair
Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crafts, vendors, live music, gift wrapping, silent auction. Shop local artisans.
Photography Club
Galway Public Library
Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | Noon. PLEASE NOTE: this month we have moved the meeting to Saturday and are hosting the presentation of Traveling the Mother Road, America’s Route 66, the story of Joanne & Rick Reynolds’ road trip from the beginning to the end of America’s Route 66. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, contact Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post # 35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Spring | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children – 10 and under, children under 5 are free. $12 take out orders.
Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale and Christmas Shopping
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Elks Ladies Auxiliary Sale. Free admission, over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Lots of shopping with necklace sets, earrings, Scentsy, Baby Burp Cloths, as well as household items, knitted and hand-made items, food treats, basket liners, antiques and vintage items, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds
go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15. Email Debbie dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s). Applications available I Elks lobby after 3 p.m. daily.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Southern Saratoga Art Society Public Demonstration
Clifton Park Community Senior Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. SSAS will host artist Tracy Pagano who will do a free demonstration. Open to the public. Tracy grew up in the Adirondacks and has been painting since she was 14 years old. She produces beautiful artwork across many mediums, but her true passion is for fluid art. She will explain the process of fluid art, how and why she chooses her colors and demonstrate an actual pour. For more information about SSAS, visit: www. southernsaratogaartist.com
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train
Saratoga Springs Train Station, 26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs | 7:20 p.m. The Holiday Train is back on the rails, bringing holiday joy and supporting local food banks across North America. Franklin Community Center has been selected as the local beneficiary for the Saratoga Springs stop at. The event is free to attend. Live performances by James Barker Band and Clerel, offering festive entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, sponsored by B&B Plumbing and Heating, along with cookies and candy canes. Donations of nonperishable food or cash are encouraged.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Take & Make: Popsicle Stick Turkey
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | Gobble, gobble! Pick up this cute craft to make at home, while supplies last. For ages 3-6, with an adult. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting
Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. After the Fire is a nonprofit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www. afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Santa’s Playland
Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 5 – 11 p.m. Drive through our magical holiday lights display featuring hundreds of dazzling, animated light displays, set to cheerful holiday music, right from the comfort of your car. Admission is free. Open to the public Wednesdays – Sundays. Toys for Tots will be on-site December 7 and 8. Toys for Toga will be on-site December 13. https://www.facebook.com/ quickresponserestoration/
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Saratoga Turkey Trot
The Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 a.m. This Thanksgiving Day, the Christopher Dailey Foundation will host their 23rd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot. The Run/ Walk will be held on Broadway. All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga Community since 2002. Please join us for the community event as we mark another year of fundraising and charitable giving. For more information, visit www. christopherdaileyfoundation. com. You can connect with the foundation by calling 518-879-8305 or email christopherdaileyfoundation@ gmail.com.
Southern Saratoga Art Society
SSAS will be hosting artists and members throughout the area. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., will show artwork at SSAS’s annual Themed Show, “Artwork Inspired by a Song “ during the months of November and December. Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, will show the artwork of SSAS member, Faith Weldon, during November. The Town of Clifton Park Hall Lobby, 1Town Hall Plaza, is showing the artwork of SSAS member, Cheryl Birmingham during November. Artist and member of SSAS, Cheryl Jenks, is showing her artwork at Soave Faire, Broadway, Saratoga Springs during the month of November.
Saturday, November 30 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Old Saratoga Reformed Church on the corner of Burgoyne Street and Pearl Street in Schuylerville. We will have lots of Holiday themed items for sale, as well as raffle baskets, and a bake sale. For questions, call the office phone at 518-695-3479.
Pet Photos with Santa Get into the holiday spirit and support Gateway House of Peace by bringing your pets to meet Santa on Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. This event is open to children, pets, and families; appointments strongly encouraged. While walk-ins are welcome, we cannot guarantee how long your wait will be. We encourage you to book an appointment to secure your spot. Walk-in donations are accepted as cash or check only. Your $25 donation covers your sitting fee, digital download and printing rights. Gateway House of Peace is a not-forprofit organization serving persons with terminal illness who are diagnosed with three months or less to live. Contact: Allison Drapeau, adrapeau@ gatewayhouseofpeace.org or 518450-1273.
The Town of Greenfield will hold a “Sip & Shop” event at Brookhaven Golf Course, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on November 30. The new holiday bazaar will combine a winter market and a holiday social opportunity that is free to the public. The event will benefit the Greenfield Elementary School Home School Association, its parent teacher group.
Saturday, November 30 to Tuesday December 24, Tuesday – Sunday at Brookside Museum, located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. Join us this holiday season for the 24th annual Holiday Artisan Market featuring only handmade/ hand crafted products created by local artisans. Items include soaps, lotions, ornaments, jewelry, syrups, scarves, ceramics, hats and much more! Not only is the market perfect for your holiday shopping needs, it is also an investment in our community. All the proceeds from this year’s market will go to local artisans and the Saratoga
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ALBANY — William J. Sarro, Jr., 35, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and his father who never left his bedside.
Born on November 6, 1989, in Palm Beach, FL, Will was the cherished son of William J. Sarro, Sr., and Jo-Ann Barody Sarro.
An avid outdoorsman, Will found joy in hunting and fishing, spending many peaceful
County History Center, helping to both ensure the continuation of artisan work and the preservation of history in Saratoga County. 2024 Artisan Market Open Hours: Tuesdays - Thursdays, 12 p.m. –4.p.m., Fridays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Led by Saratoga nature photographer Louis Valenti. This series of photo hikes is open to beginner photographers and will explore the uniqueness and beauty of the Geyser Creek trail. The Photo Hikes will begin on Sunday, December 1, and will be held every Sunday through December 22, 2024, from 10:30AM – 12:00PM. Each hike will provide photographic opportunities and will introduce participants to key fundamentals of photographing nature. All hikes will depart at 10:30AM from the SPAC parking lot, section A. Please come prepared for a 1.4-mile hike including appropriate clothing, footwear, camera or iPhone. This series of photo hikes is free. Reservations
moments in nature with his cousin Anthony. He was known for his signature Lucky Strike Red 100s, a cold bottle of Mountain Dew and his sharp style he took pride in. He had constant companions that matched his easygoing unique personality and infectious humor that could easily light up a room.
Will was a loving uncle, brother and son who cherished his niece Jemma, sister Nikki and father William deeply.
Will is survived by his father, William J. Sr.; his sisters, Nikki Sarro (John Parker) and Natasha Sarro; his niece Jemma Parker; his grandmothers, Benetta Sarro and Carol-Ann Esner. He also leaves behind many loving aunts, including Desire Slone (Louis), Carol-Ann Dooley (Blain), Kim Hope (Jim), Shauna Simmons (Jason), Michaelene Seabridge, Loretta Sarro, Mary Sarro, Heidi Sarro and Deborah Brenenstuhl with cousins Jason and Christina; and his uncles, Edward Sarro (Jeaene) and Thomas Jones (Darlene). As well as a host of dear friends and loving cousins who
required. Contact Louis Valenti at 518-438-1141 or email LouisValentiPhotography@ gmail.com
Saratoga-Wilton B.P.O.Elks # 161 will conduct their annual memorial service on Sunday, December 1, at 1 p.m. at the lodge. The ceremony will honor fourteen members that have died this past year and is open to the public. All are invited to attend and following the ceremony, a light social will be hosted in the lounge. No reservations are necessary. Further information can be obtained by calling Memorial chairman Mark Phillips at 518-584-7464.
The Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs will be hosting a Winter Faire on Saturday, December 7 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 62 York Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Families can come enjoy homemade soups and breads, hot cocoa, fresh brewed coffee, festive baked goods while listening to live, instrumental music and carols. Crafts for children include beeswax candle dipping, making a wool-roved angel and creating holiday cards
will miss him greatly.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo-Ann Barody Sarro; his uncle, Patrick Sarro; his aunt, Trish Diaz; his grandfathers, Pat Sarro and Irv Esner; his grandmother, Ann Marie Lenahan- Sarro.
We want to give a special thanks to his care givers Lindsey (Dunea) and Michaelene who were his “special angels” and stepped in in a time of need up till the very end. His family can’t thank them enough. Also thank you to his Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Ed who covered the remaining balance to make sure Wills wishes were carried out.
In accordance with the family’s wishes, no calling hours or services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
and decorations from natural materials. www.waldorfsaratoga. org
Please join us on Saturday, December 7, at noon, at one of the following locations as we honor those who have served our country: Galway Town Hall, Galway JuniorSenior High School, Galway Village Park, Gideon Hawley Park in Charlton, Scotch Church Cemetery, Providence Town Hall. Sponsored by the Glenville Hills Garden Club and partial funding by Bob’s Trees.
The Greenwich Holiday Craft Fair
Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Greenwich High School gymnasium. Admission to the event is free. There are over 50 vendors attending. There will also be a Basket Raffle, Ed Levin Specialty Item Raffle and Concessions. Get in the holiday spirit, shop local, and support small businesses as well as the GCS students!
The Olde Saratoga Seniors are planning a trip to Turning
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Lou Hall, 85, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Mass was held November 15 at St. Clement’s Church, followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery’s Peaceful Meadows. Memorial donations to Saratoga Springs Children’s Museum, an organization that was very special to Mary Lou. https:// cmssny.org/ Please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com
Stone Casino for a Classic Christmas Spectacular. Combines the hottest hits from the 50s & 60s along with the classic Christmas songs you’ve come to adore with an included casino bonus. You will receive a $25 slot bonus and $5 meal credit. Cost will be $49. Thursday, December 12. Bus leaving at 8 am from American Legion, Clancy St., Schuylerville with stop on way to Casino arriving around 10:15 am and stop on way home arriving around 7:30 p.m. Contact Peg Jennings at 518695-6861 or 518-275-5805 to reserve a seat on the bus.
Saratoga Chamber Players celebrates the season on Sunday December 15, 3PM with dazzling string sextet arrangements of Mozart’s Symphonie Concertante in Eb Major, K364 and Strauss’ Metamorphosen, TrV 290. Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Purchase tickets at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/holidayseason-of-sextets-tickets950934620047?aff=oddtdtcreator For more information and musician bios visit www. saratogachamberplayers.org/
SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gladys E. Trasente, 88, on November 15, 2024. Calling hours were November 20 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass was November 21 at St. Clements, followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. To leave condolences, please visit www. burkefuneralhome.com
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). The name of the LLC is D-2 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 2, 2015. Office Location: 105 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs NY 12866, County of Saratoga. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 105 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22/2024. 13819
Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is FPI ACQUISITION PARTNERS, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on August 26, 2024. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 3 Cedarcrest Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York
12866. 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22/2024, 13821
Notice of Formation of Connors Premier LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/17/2024. Office location: County of Saratoga. SSNY is designated is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY mail copy to: 7 Oak Ridge Blvd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22/2024. 13838
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name: Lansing Property Management and Consulting, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 17, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Lansing Property Management and Consulting, LLC, 2452 State Route 9, Suite 311, Malta, New York 12020. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2024. 13873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is: THE 2024 ORTLEY AVENUE THOROUGHBRED,
LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was September 27, 2024. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is: Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2024. 13875
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: asaratogastylist, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/23/24. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 6032 Jessimine Loop, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose. For any lawful purpose. 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2024. 13880
Notice of formation of CADi Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/21/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the
LLC at: 297 Coy Rd., Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/2024. 13922
Notice of formation of Trailblaza Reliance LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/22/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 15 Trieble Avenue STE 5 PMB 438, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6/2024.
13928
Notice of Formation of RiccioCamardello NP in Psychiatry and NP in Family Health PLLC. Articles of Organization for Riccio-Camardello NP in Psychiatry and NP in Family Health PLLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on October 25, 2024. Office located 22 Elizabeth Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the PLLC at PLLC ADDRESS. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13/2024. 13983
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: A Premier Real Property Solution LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the
Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 30, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o The LLC, 375 South Line Road, Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13/2024. 13988
Notice of Formation of LLC. Articles of Organization for Saratoga Premier LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 30, 2024. Office Located at 308 Excelsior Ave., Apt. 408, Saratoga Springs, NY in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at LLC ADDRESS. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13/2024. 13991
NOTICE: FORMATION OF LAW OFFICE OF JUSTINE STECIUK, PLLC. Art. Of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) November 1, 2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at its principal business location, P.O. Box 1042, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: practice of law. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13/2024. 13994
“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 09/18/2024. Office location is Saratoga County and the SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any such process served to: the LLC, 24 Tipperary Way, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful purpose. 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13/2024. 14005
Notice of formation of THE SQUATCH BRAND LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/24/2024 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 78 Walnut St #2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024. 14012
Notice of Formation VICKIS PIZZERIA, LLC. Art. of org. filed Secy. of State NY (SSNY) 08/08/2018. Off. loc. in Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 2259 COOK ROAD GALWAY, NY 12074 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024. 14037
Notice of registration of Finsure Insurance Brokerage LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/14/2024. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: c/o 3H Agent Services, Inc., 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03/2025. 14048
Notice of formation of Empire Bespoke Woodworkign LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/16/2024.
Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 46 Stone Crest Drive, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03/2025. 14055
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for CR 28 (Glens Falls – Fort Edward Road) and CR 27 (Bluebird Road) Pavement Preservation in the Town of Moreau, as per specification 24-PWCR28CR27PP-7
A pre-bid conference will not be held.
Bid documents may only be obtained on or after Thursday, November 21, 2024 from The Empire State Bid System at no cost from the following website: www. empirestatebidsystem.com
Saratoga County, through its Central Services Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. All work shall be subject to equal opportunity in employment, State wage rates and all other requirements in accordance with applicable law.
JOHN T. WARMT Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 11/22/2024, 14058
Notice is hereby given that a license, #NA-0524-2439137, for beer, liquor and/ or wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, liquor and/or wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 42 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County for on premises consumption.
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Brendan K. Dillon, Member Dennis Kiingati, Member 11/22, 11/29/2024, 14067
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TAKE NOTICE that the Saratoga County Board of
Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York.
THE PURPOSE of this hearing is to consider the Tentative 2025 Saratoga County Budget, copies of which are available at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York or online at www. saratogacountyny.gov.
PURSUANT to Section 359 of the County Law, the maximum salaries to be paid during the fiscal year to Board of Supervisors members, the Vice Chairman and Chairman will be $21,669, $23,368 and $31,866 respectively.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at this hearing, all persons wishing to speak will be heard. Written communications may be emailed to publiccomment@ saratogacountyny.gov, or by mail addressed to: Clerk of the Board, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, which public comment must be received by December 3, 2024 at 3:30 pm. Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 11/22/2024, 14070
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Resolution 299 of 2024, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on December 11, 2024 at 4:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the Board can convene, in the Meeting Room of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020 on a Local Law, identified as Introductory No. 4, Print No. 1 of 2024, entitled “A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2006 AS AMENDED BY LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF 2023 TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSION OF THE TAX EXEMPTION FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE WORKERS, AND UN-REMARRIED SPOUSES OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND
VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE WORKERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY”
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at this hearing, all persons wishing to speak will be heard. Written communications may be emailed to publiccomment@ saratogacountyny.gov, or by mail addressed to: Clerk of the Board, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020, which public comment must be received by December 11, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Copies of this proposed local law are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and online at www.
saratogacountyny.gov.
Therese M. Connolly, Clerk Board of Supervisors 11/22/2024, 14071
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Saratoga Wood and Honey LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/24/2024. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 60 Quevic Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11/22, 11/29, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20/2024, 01/03/2025. 14073
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Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.
This Week: Wane, Wax
Wane means to gradually decrease in strength or size. Their enthusiasm for our idea is definitely beginning to wane.
Wax means to increase in size or strength.
Our interest in the house started to wax when we saw the huge kitchen, but it subsided when we saw the moldy basement.
Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Two Saratoga Central Catholic volleyball players have been named 2024-25 Wasaren League All-Stars, and two more Saints received honorable mentions for their successful seasons.
Emery Moser was named to the Wasaren League First Team. Moser led the Saints in assists (158), aces (102), and blocks. Margaret Crowe made the Second Team after leading her team in kills (90) and earned aces (71).
Gia Roche received Honorable Mention after finishing second on the team in kills (83) and kills per set (1.1). Casey Cassier also received Honorable Mention after recording 50 kills and 65 digs this season.
SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville High School
Senior Ollie Bolduc has officially signed with LeMoyne College to play Division 1 Lacrosse, with plans to major in criminal justice.
A four-year varsity starter, Bolduc has already surpassed 300 career points, with the possibility of breaking the existing Schuylerville record. Bolduc was a First Team Foothills Council All-Star sophomore and junior year, and a Second Team Foothills Council All-Star his freshman year. In 2024, he was All-State Second Team Attackman.
“Those accomplishments speak to Ollie as a player, however, they don’t really talk about how genuine of a human being he is,” said Schuylerville High School Lacrosse Coach Morgan Cornell in a statement.
“It’s been a pleasure to coach him and watch him grow into the athlete and young man that he is today. He’s worked so hard to be able to reach his goal of going to a division one school.”
“Once I played for Coach Cornell, he made me love the game more than I ever have in
any sport,” Bolduc said. “I want to thank my parents and brother for always being there for me, as well as Coach Cornell and Coach Richard. It’s awesome that I get to play college lacrosse in New York and follow in some incredible Schuylerville lacrosse athletes’ footsteps.”
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —
Saratoga Springs High School student-athletes celebrated National Letter of Intent Signing Day on November 13, announcing to a crowded auditorium which college they plan to attend and why they chose the school.
Of the 19 soon-to-be
graduates, 11 are bound for Division I schools. The destinations included, among others, Columbia University, Wesleyan University, Siena College, Fordham University, and the University of Tennessee.
“This is such an incredible reflection of our school district, of our community, of our parents, of the outstanding coaches that we have that work with our student-athletes throughout the year,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Patton. “I look at the names of the colleges and universities represented here today and it proves not only do our students excel out on the fields, but they’ve separated themselves in the classroom as truly being student-athletes.”
• Jenna Amodio – Lacrosse at Siena College
• Janie Baringer – Lacrosse at College of Holy Cross
The 19 student-athletes who participated in the Fall National Signing Day event were:
• Owen Blaisdell – Cross-Country and Track at Northeastern University
• Kaela Borelli – Rowing at Sacred Heart University
• Jacqueline Cutting – Softball at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Charlotte Drabek – Field Hockey at Wesleyan University
• Addison Kenney – Swimming at Central Connecticut State University
• Othmane Kerroum – Cross-Country and Track at Wesleyan University
• Madeline Lebed – Rowing at Marist College
• Thomas McNamara – Baseball at Wesleyan University
• Emma Murray – Soccer at Haverford College
• Ellie Ott – Gymnastics at Utica University
• Darren Pasek – Cross-Country and Track at Columbia University
• Layla Pertchik – Volleyball at SUNY Oneonta
• Anthony Sanchez – Swim and Dive at Fordham University
• Lily Sica – Rowing at University of Tennessee
• Carter Sica – Golf at Manhattan University
• Tucker Zeh – Football at University of Rochester
• Averill Zimmer – Lacrosse at Longwood University
by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Mina Kimes, an ESPN football analyst, and former NFL cornerback Domonique Foxworth recently had flattering things to say about Miami Dolphins Defensive Coordinator and Saratoga Springs native Anthony Weaver. The comments came after the Dolphins defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23 to 15 in a Monday night matchup on November 11.
“I thought [Miami] had a fantastic game plan for the Rams,” Kimes said on an episode of her
podcast. “I just came away from this really impressed with Anthony Weaver to be honest, because that’s a very, very difficult matchup against [Rams Head Coach] Sean McVay and his offense. I felt like the Dolphins defense really got the better of them.”
“It was rare to find the Dolphins out of position or out of place or uncomfortable,” added Foxworth. “It’s a credit to old people like me. We’re still good. We have value.”
Thus far this season, the Dolphins’ defense is ranked third among all NFL teams on third downs, with a conversion rate of only 32%. Their passing defense is ranked eighth in the
league, allowing 8 touchdowns and an average of 191.3 yards per game. Miami also ranks tenth overall in defensive metrics, allowing an average of 305.8 total yards per game.
Weaver’s journey to the NFL began at Saratoga Springs High School, where he joined the junior varsity team in 1995. The following year, he was promoted to varsity, where he played offensive guard. By the time he was a senior, he was being actively recruited by colleges with elite football programs.
After an accomplished college career at Notre Dame, Weaver was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second
round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played in Baltimore for four years, then joined the Houston Texans for another three years. During his playing career, he had 200 tackles, 15.5 sacks, and 57 assisted tackles.
Weaver began his coaching career as defensive graduate assistant at the University of Florida, then had a stint at the University of North Texas before heading back to the NFL. In 2012, he became the New York Jets’ assistant defensive line coach. He then became defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans before going back to Baltimore, where in 2022, he was promoted to assistant head coach.
Weaver soon attracted attention from teams around the league, and in January of 2024, he interviewed with both the Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Commanders for their vacant head coaching positions. Ultimately, he ended up being hired by the Miami Dolphins as the team’s new defensive coordinator.
by Jonathon Norcross
Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS
— Imagine being separated from your home and family for 260 days of the year. Imagine waking up at 5:15 a.m., having hard physical labor from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., working from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enduring more physical labor from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., then more work from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Then you sleep, wake up, and do it all over again — hundreds of times. Your compensation for much of this work is exactly $0.00.
This might sound like the brutal conditions of some foreign prison camp, but it’s just a day in the life of Saratoga rowers hoping to make it to the world stage. Their grueling but wildly successful training regimen has resulted in three appearances in the Olympics, multiple stints in the World Championships, and participation in the PanAm games, with a World Cup and more international events tossed in for good measure.
Despite all the hardship necessary to become an elite rower, the rewards can be extraordinary. Lauren O’Connor, one of nine members of Saratoga’s Advanced Rowing Initiative of the Northeast (ARION) program, made her Olympics debut at the 2024 games in Paris.
“We sat and watched men’s gymnastics with Simone [Biles] and Jordan Chiles and they were explaining men’s gymnastics to us,” O’Connor said during an
event at the Saratoga Springs Public Library earlier this month. “[We sat] with the entire women’s rugby team as they’re just watching their sport being played. It was very cool to get that information from the person that is literally the best in the world at it.”
“It’s kind of crazy to think about, in this mile-and-a-halfsquare little village, there’s the accumulation of the world’s best athletes,” added ARION Coach Eric “Cat” Catalano.
O’Connor and fellow Saratoga rower Kristi Wagner (who was also at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo) both finished ninth overall in their respective events in Paris.
Wagner and her partner Sophia Vitas finished ninth in double sculls, while O’Connor was ninth in the quadruple sculls. Wagner and Vitas previously placed fifth in double sculls in Tokyo. At the end of September, both O’Connor and Wagner were invited to the White House to celebrate their achievements.
To prepare for her first Olympics, O’Connor said she spent about 85% of her time from November 2023 until September 2024 living in hotel rooms as she traveled the globe training and competing.
“If you didn’t qualify at the World Championships the year before, you then have to qualify at the final Olympic qualification regatta, which is always in Lucerne, Switzerland in May,” O’Connor said. “So you have to qualify in May and then the Olympics are at the end of July. You have to peak twice
LAKERS VS. WARRIORS
Lakers-28: Kage Hazel-14, Grayson Knox-6
Warriors: Dylan Lynch-2, Presley Trzaskos-2
NUGGETS VS. BULLS
Nuggets-26: Dillon
Britton-12, Antonio Tackas-4
Bulls-6: Cooper Boivin-2, Denny Mazur-2
BULLS VS. CELTICS
Bulls-17: Blake Laparl-8, Ryan Rudd-3
Celtics-22: Auggie Wetzel-8, Jake Borman-4
KNICKS VS. WARRIORS
Warriors-28: Cameron
Dolan-12, Jacob Pitaniello-6
Knicks-5: Ryan Trimarchi-2, Harrison Khoury-2
within a very short amount of time…That’s probably the most amount of racing you will do in such a short amount of time ever in our sport.”
O’Connor’s (and Wagner’s) long journey to the world stage, where they compete against the most talented athletes alive, began in Saratoga Springs.
“Olympians are being made here,” said Catalano. “These guys are pretty amazing athletes. It amazes me. I was thinking, how can I explain what these guys do. This morning, we just had a 20K row, which is about a halfmarathon, and that was the morning practice. That was about an average morning practice, and then they do something similar in the afternoon. I was thinking, I’m a casual runner and when I get geared up for a half-marathon, it’s like [for them] that’s just morning, and then they have breakfast.”
Catalano, who assisted the US team at the 2023 World Championships, began coaching at the Saratoga Rowing Association in 1998. After a brief stint at Harvard/Radcliffe, he returned to Saratoga as the association’s executive director and head coach. In 2016, following the Olympic Trials, he launched the ARION program.
The program’s facilities include both a boathouse and a training center located in Saratoga Springs. Outside of the winter months, rowing is done in Fish Creek and on Saratoga Lake. Those interested in applying to or donating to ARION can visit arion. saratogarowing.com.
SUNS VS. KNICKS
Suns-14: Greg Bligh-6, Chase Plourde-4
Knicks-13: Mica Warden-4, Jesse Collins-3
WARRIORS VS. HORNETS
Warriors-14: Leif
Lawerence-6, Leo Nosal-2
Hornets-20: Asher Rawert-8, Jack Riley-Chittenden-6
MAVS VS. LAKERS
Mavs-29: Evan Verrigni-13, Lavar Wiley-7
Lakers-25: Colton Barbaro-20, Benjamin Roberts-2
BUCKS VS. MAGIC
Bucks-34: Vidal FelizMorris-20, Connor Hogan-4
Magic-39: Derek Ogniewski-8, Knox Redman-6
GRIZZLIES VS. T’WOLVES
Grizzlies-27: Caiden Lynch20, Owen DeMarco-4
Timberwolves-30: Nathan Rawert-8, Matthew Franck-6
