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Sectional Champs; From Carnegie Hall to B-Spa Boys Golf Captures Section 2 Title Wesley Community
Members of the Ballston Spa varsity boys golf team pictured at the Section 2 Class A Boys’ Golf Championships on Oct. 12. Photo provided. See Story pg. 30
Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect perform at Woodlawn Commons for the Wesley Community on Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 9
School Abuse Claims; Athletes, Parents Defend Coaches
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by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of law firm Harris Beach, PLLC to investigate allegations made in a letter by Safe Athletes For Everyone, which contained statements from former studentathletes and parents claiming “a toxic culture of alleged abusive coaching,” within several of the district’s athletic programs. The letter was sent on Oct. 2 by attorney Martin Greenberg, representing Safe Athletes for Everyone, to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General
Letitia James, Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa, Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young, and NYSPHSAA Executive Director Robert Zayas. Many allegations in the SAFE letter were made anonymously. It also included a statement from 1989 graduate Kristen (Gecewicz) Gunning, who referred to the running program as “a toxic culture of control and abuse of middle and high school girls all in the name of winning.” Other statements were included from Ann Marie Pendergast, parent of a former girls varsity soccer player. Pendergast had described the team’s culture as “demoralizing and unhealthy.” See Story pg. 16
SARATOGA COUNTY Five Contested Supervisor Races; Early Voting Begins Oct. 28
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Letters TO THE EDITOR
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
CORRECTION: The ‘Letter to the Editor’ that ran in the 10/20 edition was from Wilton resident Connor Rohan, not Connor Roohan. We apologize for the confusion.
John Stafford for the Office of Mayor I wish to go on record with proud enthusiasm, as personally endorsing John Stafford for the office of Mayor of Saratoga Springs. I have been a resident for 12 years, and currently serve as president of Birch Run, Phase 1, Homeowners Association. John functions as our Professional Administrator and has held this position for many years. I have consistently been impressed with his dedication to the responsibilities of this position. He is rapidly responsive to requests for information, service, etc., and always deals congenially with residents of our neighborhood. I have found him to be honest, reliable, and willing to work, without complaint, the long hours that are often needed. Most importantly, John consistently exhibits great personal integrity, and sincerely wishes to be of greater service to our community. If these qualities are brought to the office of the Mayor, I am extremely confident that Saratoga Springs will be well served.
- DAVID F. BRUNO
Mayor Kim Deserves Our Support We are in grave danger when we see “Proud Boys” on our local streets, and the national GOP bending over backwards to accommodate the worst right-wing saboteurs. Remember that in Saratoga’s last mayoral election, the Republican candidate would not even acknowledge that Joe Biden was President. Little has changed; deceptive texts are falsely claiming that a crime wave exists in Saratoga Springs. The facts say otherwise. Guess what major party’s modus operandi is fearmongering. Despite much disinformation, Mayor Kim has accomplished a considerable amount, ranging from expanding workforce housing to securing a homeless shelter. Yet for me, the most important achievement is the creation of a local civilian review board. This feat speaks to a profoundly American ideal, that the law pertains to everyone equally. It includes not just civilians but also those brave individuals charged with enforcing it. I support the police over those who commit criminal acts, with police who cross the line included in the latter. That so few police do validate their professionalism and integrity. Nevertheless, the rule of law pertains to all. In a very contentious time, Mayor Kim courageously embraced the tough issues that have long needed to be confronted. He deserves our support.
- AL ORMSBY, SARATOGA SPRINGS
Tim Coll for the Position of Commissioner of Public Safety I wholeheartedly endorse Tim Coll for the position of Commissioner of Public Safety. Many people know about Tim’s experience in law enforcement, leadership skills and team management. These skills are very important for our city. However more importantly, I want the citizens of Saratoga to know that Tim has good character. He is honest, caring and possesses positive thinking. Tim has been my neighbor and friend for many years. When I first met Tim, he was working for the FBI. I have always admired his dedication to helping others and keeping our world a safer place. Tim did this while still making time for his family & friends. Once Tim retired from the FBI, he really wanted to do something to improve the city government in Saratoga. Most people would just leave the problems of our city for others to solve. Tim has the critical thinking, consensus building and communication skills that are essential for a city commissioner’s position. I strongly believe that Tim Coll is the perfect person for the job as Commissioner of Public Safety.
- CINDY FLANAGAN, SARATOGA SPRINGS
Stop the Chaos: Vote for John Safford for Mayor The city of Saratoga Springs is in crisis. Council meetings are filled with shouting, name-calling, and near riots. Mayor Ron Kim’s response is to sit in panicked confusion as chaos ensues. City Hall employees cower in fear when they see the mayor approaching in the hallways. His conversations and correspondence are filled with angry tirades, cursing, threats, and vicious bullying. His gross incompetence has led to the cancellation of the city’s insurance policy and an increase in insurance premiums of nearly one million dollars per year for the foreseeable future. Because of Kim’s many blunders, fire protection and public safety budgets are now on the chopping block. The city’s legal staff is handicapped by Kim’s clumsy meddling as the lawsuits against the mayor and the city pile up. These are just a few of the many reasons why Ron Kim is unfit to be mayor. Let’s stop the chaos. Please vote for John Safford for Mayor on November 7. Early voting starts on Saturday October 28 at the Recreation Center.
- DAVID BUCHYN, CHAIR - SARATOGA COUNTY CONSERVATIVE PARTY
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
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Saratoga County Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Provides Seniors with $11,095 in Fresh, Local Produce BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County officials announced on Oct. 24 its Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, administered by the Department of Aging and Youth Services, provided $11,095 in fresh, local produce to Saratoga
County seniors during the recently ended 2022 season. Each year, the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services distributes coupon booklets to qualifying seniors through its Elderly Nutrition Program. Qualified
POLITICAL
READER’S VIEW The potential loss of Travelers Insurance as our carrier has grave implications for our city. According to the city budget proposed by Commissioner Sanghvi, the city expects to spend roughly an additional $800,000.00 next year to replace Travelers Insurance Company. Additionally, it is reasonable to expect that the deductibles the city will have to pay to address claims will go up. Bear in mind this is not a one-time expense. The city can expect to pay an additional $800,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 yearly for the foreseeable future. These are extraordinary numbers. Even potentially more damaging is the real threat that the bond ratings agencies will lower our rating due to Travelers’ decision. This will result in the city having to pay more for borrowing money. I am sure that Commissioner Sanghvi must share my concern. A further concern is that risk and safety’s role is to reduce the dangers to our employees and citizens. The training provided by the director of risk and safety is critical to protecting the lives and health of everyone. I do not play the blame game. I see myself as a problem solver. I am interested in determining what actions this city needs to take to raise the quality of our risk and safety office to the high standards we all seek.” I know the mayor has confidence in city attorney Michael Phillips to handle risk and safety, but surely Mr.Phillips would be the first to want to know how Travelers believes we can improve. I respectfully ask that this Council invite a representative of our insurance broker, Amsure, along with someone from Travelers, to come to a council meeting to share their valuable knowledge so all of us can benefit.
- JOHN SAFFORD, SARATOGA SPRINGS
individuals are those age 60 or older who earn a monthly income of no more than $2,096 a month for a one-person household or no more than $2,823 a month for a two-person household. The coupons can be redeemed at participating farmers market locations throughout Saratoga County. Last year, the Department distributed 3,325 coupons valued at $16,625. Saratoga County seniors redeemed 2,219 of these coupons, which provided them with a total of $11,095 in fresh, local produce to support their health and nutrition. 2022 is the most recently completed season for which statistics are available. Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr. (Moreau) said, “The Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program not only helps our
low-income seniors access fresh, locally grown produce, but it also supports our local farmers, which are a vital part of the Saratoga County economy. ” The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
(SFMNP) is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs; increase the consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers’ markets.
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Philomena Hall GRANVILLE — Philomena Hall died October 18. A service will be held at 12:00 noon October 27 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service followed by a graveside service at 1 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Rhoda A. LaTulippe SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rhoda A. LaTulippe died on October 20. Rhoda entered the world on September 15, 1935, in Schenectady, born to Fred and Ruth DeLap. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no formal services held to commemorate Rhoda’s life. For online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
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ALBANY — Rev. Dominic S. Ingemie, 82, a priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, passed 10/19/2023. Reception of the Body at St. Pius X Church, 9-11 a.m. 10/27/2023. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m., entombment following at St. Agnes Cemetery. Memorial donations to Catholic Charities of Albany or of Saratoga.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Deborah “Debbie” ManginiFuller, 79, passed 10/18/2023, surrounded by her loving family. Calling hours were 10/23/23 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10/24 at St. Clement’s followed by burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 666758516. burkefuneralhome.com
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Theresa L. Morris WILTON — Theresa L. Morris died October 15. A graveside service was held Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Peter’s Cemetery. To offer online condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Virginia Peters SARATOGA SPRINGS — Virginia Peters, 73, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Relatives and friends may call from 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday October 28, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
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possessing a loaded “ghost gun” in Saratoga Springs, according to a statement released by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s office. A Caroline Street bouncer located the firearm on Feldman’s person as he attempted to enter the bar. Sentencing is Jan. 8, 2024 when a sentence of 2 to 6 years is anticipated to be made.
Shawn Davis, 30, of Beacon, was charged Oct. 12 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Michael Belcher, 24, of Middle Grove, was charged Oct. 11 with obstruction governmental administration, circumvent interlock, two counts aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and several vehicle related violations. Ricardo Gauna, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and several vehicle related violations. Jose Vasquez Martinez, 27, was charged Oct. 11 with assault. Shawn Carr, 36, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation, and vehicle registration violation. William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 11 with criminal trespass.
Steven Shedd, 39, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 10 with criminal trespass and harassment. Casey Francis, 41, of Selkirk, was charged Oct. 10 with petit larceny. Daniel McKay, 40, of Amsterdam, was charged Oct. 10 with theft of services. Sherman Chambers, 49, of Albany, was charged Oct. 10 with grand larceny, and criminal mischief. Thomas C. Bayer, 58, of Ghent, was charged Oct. 6 with criminal sale, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Both charges are felonies. Bayer was arraigned in City Court and released without bail with a court appearance date of Dec. 14.
SARATOGA COUNTY COURT Timothy J. Feldman, 22, pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, in connection with his July 2023 arrest for
Jose A. Colon, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 10 years in state prison and 2-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading guilty to robbery in the second-degree in connection with a May 2023 incident on Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen said, in a statement. Colon had admitted in court that he had punched a man and forcibly stole the man’s wallet. The victim was treated at Saratoga Hospital for a concussion and lacerations to the face. Eric J. McIntosh, 33, pleaded Oct. 16 to felony robbery,
5 charged June 2021 in Wilton. Sentencing Dec. 18. Tyler J. Nash, 27, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property, charged in Waterford March 2023. Nash was additionally sentenced to 1 year after pleading to criminal possession of stolen property in Wilton. The sentences will run concurrently. Kevin D. Johnson, 38, of Cohoes, pleaded Oct. 16 to sexual abuse in the first-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 4, 2024. Steven Longden, 42, of Ravena, pleaded Oct. 18 to felony DWI, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 8. Kyle W. Chambers, 36, of Schenectady, was sentenced
Oct. 18 to 1-1/2–3 years’ incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged July 2022 in Halfmoon. Douglas J. Murray, 29, of Waterford, was sentenced Oct. 16 to 1 – 3 years’ incarceration after pleading to felony DWI regarding a May 2023 charge, to run consecutively with 1 - 3 year sentence felony charge in August 2023.
NY STATE POLICE On Oct. 15, at about 11:42 p.m., State Police of Wilton stopped a vehicle on Washington Street in Saratoga Springs, for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. The driver was identified as Dylan M. Reed, 27, of Broadalbin. Reed was arrested for DWI and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and is returnable to the Saratoga Springs City Court on Nov. 15.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation hosts its popular Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 28. The event starts at 3 p.m. at Druthers Brewing Company, 381 Broadway, and features stops at bars located in historic buildings throughout downtown Saratoga Springs. All proceeds from the event support the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped
heritage of Saratoga Springs. The Pub Crawl kicks-off at Druthers, and continues on to Whitman Brewing Co., Tin & Lint, The Misfit, and ends at Saratoga City Tavern. Pub Crawl participants will enjoy drink specials at each of these establishments. People can take part in an Architectural Scavenger Hunt to win a “Major Award.” Raffle tickets will also be available to win several prizes from local businesses. The crawl will culminate with an after party including light fare
at Saratoga City Tavern where winners will be announced. Tickets are $35 for an individual, $60 for a couple, and $120 for a group of four. All participants will receive a complimentary Pub Crawl t-shirt and pint glass with purchase of tickets, while supplies last. The online registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Participants may also register the day-of the Pub Crawl at Druthers starting at 2:30 p.m. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit
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As Halloween Approaches, American Humane Reminds Pet Owners to Keep Pet Safety in Mind WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Americans prepare for Halloween this year, American Humane—the country’s first national animal welfare organization—is reminding pet owners to think about their four-legged friends. Below is a checklist of things you can do to prioritize pet safety this Halloween: • Choose comfortable and non-restrictive costumes for your pets. •Keep chocolates and candies out of their reach, opting for pet-friendly treats instead. • Move lit candles, jack-olanterns, and other potentially
hazardous Halloween decorations away from walking paths. • Have a quiet and secure space for your pets if they get overwhelmed. It should be indoors and away from visitors and parties. • Close doors when possible and keep a watchful eye on pets so they don’t escape when trick-ortreaters come to the door. • Ensure your dog or cat has a microchip, collar, or ID tag in case they escape. “By choosing costumes that don’t interfere with your pet’s breathing, walking, vision and hearing, your furry friend can safely join in on the fun.
When trick-or-treaters come to the door, keep your guard up so pets don’t escape, and make sure they have a quiet, secure space that’s away from visitors and parties,” said Dr. Thomas Edling, the Chief Veterinary Officer of American Humane, in a statement. “As children bring home their sweet stash, remember to keep all candy away from animals— especially products with artificial sweetener. Halloween doesn’t need to be tricky this year. By taking just a few precautions, the festivities can be a treat for all members of the family.” American Humane
- founded in 1877 - is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, overseeing the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.
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Skate Jam Saturday 125th Anniversary Spanish-American SARATOGA SPRINGS — A community of skateboarders from Saratoga Springs and surrounding areas will celebrate the newly opened cemented skatepark on Lake Avenue. The “Skate Jam” event, organized by ON DECK, will take place 3 p.m. to sunset on
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Saturday, Oct. 28. Saratoga Skatepark exercise facility - the oldest municipal skatepark in New York State - is located at East Side recreation field, is open to all human powered wheeled micro transport, organizers say. Costumes are encouraged.
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“Morning at Mirror Lake, Village of Lake Placid” Photo by Craig Horneck
Thank You To All Who Submitted Photos! We received so many amazing photos over the past five weeks; thank you to all participants. Each week one photo was chosen to be PUBLISHED IN PRINT in Saratoga TODAY Newspaper. All contest submissions can be viewed at: saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com/galleries
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War Commemorated at Greenridge
The Oct. 18 commemoration included The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim; representatives from Assembly Members Jim Tedisco and Carrie Woerner; Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts; Saratoga Springs City Historian Mary Ann Fitzgerald; Tim Mabee, National President, Sons of the Spanish American War Veterans. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the SpanishAmerican War was held Oct. 18 at The Hiker Monument at Greenridge Cemetery. The event included commemorations of the 125th Anniversary of the DAR Nurses Corp and the 125th Anniversary of the death of Reubena Hyde Walworth, daughter of DAR founder Ellen Hardin Walworth and a nurse who died in service in the Spanish-American War. The Spanish-American War
was from April to August of 1898 and expanded territories for Americans in the Caribbean and Pacific. Over 4,000 Americans died with about 460 being New Yorkers. Events of the war included the Sinking of The Maine Battleship in the Havana Harbor, the taking of San Juan Hill by the Rough Riders, Hawaii becoming a US territory and the Treaty of Paris to end the war with Spain. With a shortage of nurses, the DAR Nurses Corp was created to train over 1,000 nurses. This corps
was the start of the Army Nurses Corp. Reubena Hyde Walworth trained at Saratoga Hospital and was the first female nurse to arrive at Camp Wykoff in Montauk, NY. During the last week of the camp, she succumbed to Typhoid Fever and died on Oct. 18, 1898 at 31 years old. Many of her patients wrote letters of sympathy to her mother telling her what a compassionate and caring nurse she was. Following the ceremony, wreaths were laid at Reubena Hyde Walworth grave in Greenridge Cemetery.
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Election Primer: Saratoga County - Five Contested Supervisor Races; Early Voting Begins Oct. 28 by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
BALLSTON SPA — There are 21 municipalities contained within Saratoga County. Five of them will have contested supervisor races on Nov. 7. There are 23 Supervisors representing Saratoga County’s 21 municipalities; 19 municipalities are each represented by 1 supervisor. Two municipalities - Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park - are each represented by 2 supervisors. Supervisors represent their municipality at the county level and are elected to that seat by voters in their own specific municipality. POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION BREAKDOWN •21 of the 23 current Supervisors are affiliated with the Republican Party, while 2 current Supervisors are affiliated with the Democratic Party. •1 Democrat and 16 Republican supervisors (in a total of 16 county municipalities) are either running unopposed or have no election taking place this year and so are expected to return to the seat in 2024. The remaining five county
municipalities will be hosting contested races for six total seats. •There are approximately 175,000 registered active voters across the entirety of Saratoga County. Registered Republicans account for 35.8% of those voters, 29.6% are registered as Democrats, and 27.6% are registered to vote as unaffiliated with any party. The remaining 7% are comprised of those registered with the Conservative, Working Families or other party lines. CONTESTED COUNTY SUPERVISOR RACES: James Sullivan (D) vs. Ian Murray (R,C) – town of Saratoga; Cynthia Young (D) vs. Mark Hammond (R,C) – Malta; Jessie Fish, Jr. (D, M.U.) vs. Theodore Kusnierz, Jr. (R,C) – Moreau; Toni Sturm (D) vs. John Lant (R, C) – Wilton. In Saratoga Springs, voters have a choice of three candidates from which to select two supervisors to represent the city at the county level. They are: Gordon Boyd (D, WF); Matthew Veitch (R, One Saratoga); Michele Madigan (D, One Saratoga).
Early voting begins at six poll locations in Saratoga County on Saturday, Oct. 28.
RUNNING UNOPPOSED - SUPERVISOR RACES: Eric Connolly, R-Ballston; Diana Edwards, R-Day; Kevin Tollisen, R,C – Halfmoon; Scott Ostrander, R,C – Milton; Jean Raymond, R-Edinburg; Joe Grasso , R,C – Charlton; Willard
Peck, R,C – Northumberland; Clifton Park Town/County Supervisor Philip Barrett R,C, Clifton Park County Supervisor Angela Thompson R,C; Kevin Veitch R-Greenfield; Thomas Richardson D-Mechanicville; David Ball R,C – Waterford; C.
Eric Butler R-Corinth; Arthur Wright R-Hadley. There are no supervisor races on the ballot in the towns of Stillwater, Galway and Providence – although those towns do have other votable seats on the ballot, as well as ballot proposals.
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From Carnegie Hall to Wesley Community by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” goes the old joke which first appeared in print during the 1950s. It offers up the punch line: “Practice, practice, practice.” Conversely, how do you get from Carnegie Hall to Saratoga Springs? Head northwest on W. 57th St. toward 7th Ave. using the Hudson River as your guide on the 183-or-so-mile journey. This week, the Wesley Community welcomed Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect to its campus for an afternoon program of classical music at Wesley’s Woodlawn Commons. The performance was staged in recognition of the intergenerational connection of classical music between the young musicians and the senior residents to showcase how intergenerational connections allow youth and seniors to share experiences through mutually beneficial activities. “We’re always thrilled to bring cultural events to our residents,” said Wesley Community CEO J. Brian Nealon, as the fivepiece ensemble glided their bows across their respective string instruments or performed with hands across the piano keys of the room’s baby grand. The musicians are based out of Carnegie Hall and are part of a fellowship program in partnership with Julliard School, The Weill Music Institute, the New York City Department of Education. They are currently engaged in a five-day residency at Skidmore College. It is a local residency first established in the fall of 2007. “We had the opportunity through a board member who
works at Skidmore to make this connection for us,” Nealon said. “Our residents love these types of programs and over the years we have been able to avail ourselves of Skidmore’s friendship and help to provide those types of services.” Ensemble Connect is a two-year fellowship program that prepares extraordinary young professional classical musicians for careers that combine musical excellence with teaching, community engagement, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership, according to the Carnegie Hall guidebook. The group performs its own series at Carnegie Hall and has regularly appeared at The Juilliard School’s Paul Hall and other venues throughout New York City, as well as presenting dozens of interactive performances in schools. Ensemble Connect alums have gone on to perform, teach, and engage with communities in 53 countries around the world. While on campus at Skidmore, the fellows offer master classes, lessons, and class demonstrations, as well as play side by side with students of the Skidmore College Orchestra, read student compositions, and stage a live performance. Their concert programs include world premieres commissioned by Carnegie Hall. They perform Friday, Oct. 27 at Zankel Music Center. “It works both ways. Our residents also go over to Skidmore and avail themselves of the programming that Skidmore has,“ Nealon said Wednesday afternoon, as the ensemble performed 18th century works of Austrian composer Franz Schubert and Italian composer Gioachino
Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect perform at Woodlawn Commons for the Wesley Community on Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.
Rossini, and George Gershwin’s 20th century jazz standard “Embraceable You,” as a group of about 40 Wesley Community residents looked on. The Wesley Community is a 37-acre, not-for-profit
agency which serves the needs of the elderly, as well as active seniors, adults and pediatrics. Eleven buildings dot the campus that more than 600 residents call home; about 125 independent living and assisted
living residents are at Woodlawn Commons - where this week’s performance was held – another 225 are at Embury Apartments and approximately 250 at Wesley Health Care Center – the campus the nursing home.
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Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
Spa City: New Street Capital Region Toys For Tots Lights to Reducing City’s Announces Return of US Marine Carbon Footprint, provide Corps Reserve Dunkin’ Toys For $270K Annual Cost Savings Tots Train For 2023 Holiday Season MECHANICVILLE — The United States Marine Corps Reserve and Dunkin’ on Oct. 20 launched the 2023 edition of the Capital Region Toys for Tots program with the groundbreaking announcement of the return of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Dunkin’ Toys for Tots Train. The return of the train follows a four-year hiatus during which toys and holiday cheer were delivered to children and families in need by way of a tractor-trailer convoy. The announcement was punctuated by a $25,000 donation from Dunkin’ and its Capital Region franchisees, which will be used by the Marine Corps Reserve
to help deliver toys to children in communities throughout Upstate New York, and brings Dunkin’s total support of the holiday collection campaign to $425,000 since 2009. This year also marks the 76th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Toys program. The Marine Corps Reserve Dunkin’ Toys for Tots Train, which made its last journey in 2018, became a cherished tradition for more than a decade. Large crowds of children and adults turned out at each designated depot to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and receive toys in addition to hot chocolate and baked goods from Dunkin’. However,
in 2019 delivery of the toys fully transitioned from the rails to the highway and a convoy of trucks. The holiday train will take to the rails on Dec. 2 and 3. The 2023 toy collection drive will take place at approximately 400 locations throughout the area. Capital Region Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps Reserve will work with more than 250 community agencies in 14 counties across the state to serve more than 200,000 children this holiday season. Businesses or individuals interested in making donations can contact Toys for Tots at info@ capitalregiontoysfortots.org.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs completed its purchase of cobra head street lights, which will convert the city’s street lights to LED, dark-sky compliant fixtures, city Mayor Ron Kim and Commissioner of Finance Minita Sanghvi announced Oct. 25. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will manage the upgrade of the street lights through a contract with the construction management firm Guth DeConzo, with the entire project slated for completion by June. “This allows us to replace our streetlights with energy efficient LED technology, reduce
street light energy use by as much as 65%, provide a safer and well-lit community, and reduce energy use,” Mayor Kim said in a statement. Commissioner Sanghvi called the project “a major step toward reducing the city’s carbon footprint,” as well as generating an annual cost savings of about $270,000. The technology will better allow the city to enhance public safety with cameras, install traffic management devices to facilitate traffic flow and use smart parking devices which can interface with smart phone apps allowing resident and visitor parking in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs Approves Contract with IT Company to Retain Text Messages from City Cell Phones by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City Council unanimously approved a contract with SHI International Corp. of New Jersey, which will implement SHI software to allow the city to retain text messages from all city cell phones and automatically capture text messages. “This is part of an initiative to improve our transparency and our ability to respond to FOIL requests,” said city Mayor Ron Kim, who brought the measure to the council table. The SHI software, SMARSH, will use its automated carrier-integrated capture solution that retains all SMS/MMS data from the carrier the day SMARSH is implemented going forward. Employees will text normally and the text messages will
be captured as they pass through the carrier. The text messages are automatically pushed into SMARSH’s cloud-based records portal on the backend in an immutable format. All data is indexed as it is pulled into the archive and will be searchable with parameters such as keyword, sender and/ or recipients, and date range. The total recurring subtotal cost is just over $11,000, with a one-time subtotal cost of about $1,850. “The use of SMARSH will provide an efficient and costeffective way for the city to retain text messages from cellular devices,” Kim said. “Up until now, the city has really had no way to do this automatically. This will provide a seamless way for our city attorneys to efficiently, transparently and accurately respond to FOIL requests in the future.”
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
GALWAY Jeanne Frank sold property at 5469 Parkis Mills Rd to Roger Merritt for $145,000
GREENFIELD This week’s beautiful home at 3906 State Route 4 in Kingsbury was listed by Megan & Brittany Alexander from Roohan Realty and sold for $350,000
BALLSTON Schworm Enterprises Inc sold property at 24 Jacob St to Stephen Lomascolo for $330,000 Robert Wilson sold property at 37 Fruitwood Dr to Christian Trapani for $357,000 Jeffrey Howard sold property at 18 Mallory Way to Eric Vautrin for $555,000 Nancy Maxwell sold property at 1 Rose Hill Ct to Joshua Lyle for $345,000
CORINTH Edward Haddad sold property at 120 Oak St to Newrez LLC for $156,174 Destiny Brennan sold property at 64 Cty Rt 10 to Lynn Hickham for $307,970 William Nikas sold property at 241 Hunt Lake Rd to Rick Jenne for $579,900
Eriks Griffiths sold property at 10 Hemlock Dr to Zachary Cutler for $315,000 John Lambert sold property at 120 Howe Rd to Austin Gordon for $325,000
MALTA Michele Nesci sold property at 36 Arnold Rd to Marlene Stipano for $140,000 Michaels Group Homes LLC trust sold property at 26 Wiggins Dr to Alexander Dunn for $556,060 Timothy Frederick sold property at 9 Vettura Ct to Scott Bruce for $451,000 Stacie Marszalek sold property at 85 Wake Robin Rd to Kathy Sanders for $251,000 Thomas Rogan sold property at 230 Thimbleberry Rd to Natalie Shea for $310,000
SARATOGA Monica McNally sold property at 3 Ranger Rd to Nina Shear for $313,000
David Dunkle sold property at 19 Meyers Lane to Kelsi Christman for $234,000 Joseph Burke sold property at 29 Ironwood Dr to Katelyn Garofalo for $514,000
SARATOGA SPRINGS Michele Riggi sold property at 637 North Broadway to Palazzo Riggi LLC for $7,037,000 Aussintina Robustiano sold property at 25 Central Ave to Tyler Keogh for $755,000 Mackenzie Shannon sold property at 66 Tamarack Trail to Arnold Firestone for $342,500 Jaime Posada sold property at 47 Forest Ave to Mindspring LLC for $756,500 Thomas West sold property at 15 Park Alley North to Neal Gregory for $2,150,000 Chloes Way LLC sold property at 29 Chloes Way to Cobblehill Development LLC for $275,000 Cobblehill Development LLC sold property at 29 Chloes Way to Jeffrey Ricker for $882,157 Kathaleen Hill sold property at 12 Maxwell Dr to Emily Blumette for $575,000
Thomas Lucas sold property at 14 Mitchell St to Springwater Bed and Breakfast Inc for $250,000 West Ave Development LLC sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 406 to John Fredlund for $639,000 Mark Baker sold property at 181 Washington St to John Scoopo for $502,000
WILTON James Vanheste sold property at 27 Suffolk Lane to Jason Scavone for $381,300. Susan Shaw sold property
11 at 70 Northern Pines Rd to Thomas Muller for $299,999 Barbara Rawson sold property at 103 Jones Rd to Brant Robinson for $190,000 Stephanie Shippey sold property at 3 Whispering Pines Rd to Xiaoming Yang for $229,000 Spirit Master Funding VII LLC sold property at 3083 Rt 50 to Route 50 Wilton LLC for $3,650,000 James Vanheste sold property at 27 Suffolk Lane to Jason Scavone for $381,300
BUSINESS
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KaffeeHouse Saratoga Announces New Line of Muffins
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
More Dispensary Plans Proposed to Saratoga Springs Planning Board
Photo provided by KaffeeHouse Saratoga.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — KaffeeHouse Saratoga has announced its latest creation, a range of muffins combining locally-sourced ingredients with recipes that celebrate the culinary culture of Saratoga Springs. The menu features a choice of flavors, from Sundried Tomatoes with Spinach to options like bacon and egg. Crafted with a focus on quality and nutrition, these muffins are designed to accompany KaffeeHouse Saratoga’s coffee and specialty beverages, or as an on-the-go meal or snack option particularly
fit for the drive-through. “Creating these savory muffins was a labor of love, inspired by the diverse and vibrant culinary culture of Saratoga Springs. We’re excited to share our newest creations with our loyal customers and newcomers alike,” said Marcus Solga, owner of KaffeeHouse Saratoga, in a press release. The new savory muffin line is now available at KaffeeHouse Saratoga. Visit their website at www.kaffeehousesaratoga.com for more information and to explore the complete menu.
Site plans submitted by The LA Group for a marijuana dispensary at 1 Kaydeross Ave West. Image from Saratoga Springs City Planning Board.
by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Another marijuana dispensary has received approval from the Saratoga Springs City Planning
Board, with an application filed by Reverie 73 NY, LLC receiving 4-0 approval from the Board for a permanent special use permit on Oct. 12 on the condition the Board review and approve a site plan. The dispensary would be located at 1 Kaydeross Ave West, according to documents filed with the Planning Board. The location is currently home to PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, and is owned by Davis Restaurants, LLC. Filed site plans for the site show the dispensary and a parking lot to be constructed just behind the PJ’s building, replacing a single-family home, with entrances to the parking lot off Kaydeross Ave and US-9. A project narrative states that Reverie 73 currently operates recreational dispensaries in Massachusetts. Their website lists a current location in Lowell, and two other locations yet to be opened in Gloucester
and Beverly. The dispensary’s planned hours of operation would be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week, the narrative states. Orders would be placed through both walk-ins and scheduled appointments. The narrative also says that “significant greenspace” would be added between the two buildings on the property. The approval comes just over a month after the Planning Board had also approved a temporary special use permit application for a dispensary called Saratoga Cannabis Co., located at 95A West Ave, on Sep. 7. A special use permit application for another dispensary was set to be presented at the Board’s meeting on Oct. 26, which ended after press time. Located at 75 Weibel Ave, the applicant is Excelsior Cannabis, LLC of Cohoes. The property is owned by Tara Stone, according to filed plans.
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Roohan Realty Introduces Lisa McLaughlin SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roohan Realty has announced the hiring of Lisa McLaughlin as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Lisa was born and raised in Glenville, and later graduated from Marist College with a B.S. in Fashion Design and Merchandising. McLaughlin lived and worked in Manhattan for 23 years in both the
fashion and real estate industries. During her real estate career in the city, she specialized in rentals and co-op/condo sales, according to a release from Roohan Realty. In 2019, Lisa moved to Saratoga Springs with her husband and two kids. Lisa can be reached at 917.549.4841 or lisaemclaughlin@gmail.com.
Photo provided by Roohan Realty.
Veterans Business Council Hosting Annual Breakfast Nov. 1 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Veterans Business Council of The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has announced it will host its annual breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs. The morning will feature a keynote by local veteran, author, and artist Ryan Smithson, and is open to all to attend. Registration is $25 per person, according to a press release from the Saratoga County Chamber. Proceeds will benefit the programs and mission of the Veterans Business Council. Smithson’s keynote, War, Writing and Butterflies, will discuss his military service in Iraq and how a college writing assignment turned into therapy and a published memoir. Smithson
was an engineer in the Army Reserve and served in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. He fortified military posts, repaired roads, and convoyed supplies across northern and western Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the release states. Upon returning, and for therapeutic reasons, he wrote a memoir, “Ghosts of War: The True Story of a 19-YearOld GI.” He earned an MA in English from SUNY Albany, and currently works in State Government Sales for T-Mobile, according to the release. “This annual event presents an outstanding networking opportunity, while simultaneously championing the mission of the Veterans Business Council,” stated Jason Collins, Chair of the
Photo provided by Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
Veterans Business Council of The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, in the release. “I am thrilled for our attendees to hear about Ryan’s inspiring story and the profound impact creativity has had on his life.” The event is open to all with advance registration, which is available online at saratoga.org.
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Saratoga County Chamber Announces ‘Love Our Locals $20.23’ Campaign SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has announced the Love Our Locals $20.23 campaign will run from Friday, Nov. 3 through the remainder of the year. The campaign will promote and support local businesses and non-profit organizations throughout Saratoga County, according to a release from the Chamber. From Nov. 3 through Dec. 31, when residents and tourists spend or donate $20.23 or more at a Saratoga County business or non-profit, they will be eligible to enter weekly gift card giveaways. Individuals complete a short online form and upload a photo of their receipt of $20.23 or more for entry via The Saratoga County Chamber’s website. Each week, the Chamber will randomly select winners for gift cards to businesses across the county valued at $100. Eligible purchases can include hair care, car repairs, home improvement projects, dry cleaning, hotel stays, dining at restaurants, concert tickets,
snow removal, fitness club memberships, eyeglasses, flowers, toys and holiday decorations, and more, according to the release. “This campaign played a crucial role in helping to boost the county’s economic recovery during and after the pandemic, and this year we hope it will continue to invigorate the small business community and help encourage folks to shop and support local,” said Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce president Todd Shimkus in the release. “As 2023 comes to a close, we want to continue showing love to the local businesses and non-profit organizations that make our region so special.”
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Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
Dividend Investing Is Not the Holy Grail
by David Rath, CMT, CFA for Saratoga TODAY What if I told you that dividends are not all they are cracked up to be? That doesn’t mean they are necessarily bad. However, receiving a dividend is like taking money from your bank account and holding it in cash. Your financial situation hasn’t necessarily changed; you are just holding part of your money in a
different form. The true measure of a good investment should be the total return instead of the dividend stream it pays. This can be a touchy subject for people, so I apologize in advance. When a company pays a dividend, the price of its stock declines by the amount of the dividend. They refill the coffers by continuing whatever line of business they are in and hopefully turning a profit. Using the bank account analogy, your bank account hopefully has an upward trajectory from contributions from your paychecks. Whether you hold that money in the bank or dollar bills is up to you, but it doesn’t change the amount of money you have. Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway, has paid one solitary dividend in its history – a $0.10/share payout in 1967. Buffett is so opposed to paying dividends that he
quipped, “I must have been in the bathroom when that decision was made.” People love dividends because they represent tangible value from their investments. However, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture by focusing on dividends, not the total return. Total return is comprised of price appreciation plus income (dividends). Companies that pay dividends systematically force their investors to recognize one side of that equation while the market determines the other. To illustrate my point, AT&T has routinely paid between 6-8% of its share price in dividends since the beginning of 2016. The total return over that period has been a rounding error above 0%. Compare that to non-dividend-paying
Berkshire Hathaway with a total return of over 150% over that same period. Which would you rather have? Dividends are nice because they get paid by companies who (usually) have enough cash lying around to distribute to their shareholders. Beware the siren song of a high dividend yield, though! Payouts are not guaranteed, and companies might choose to suspend dividend payments, which usually causes a double whammy of a loss of income plus a drop in stock price. Residents of the Capital Region need look no further than General Electric from 2017 to 2018, when they cut their dividend from $0.24 to $0.01 per share. The share price responded by dropping over 65%.
Lest you think I outwardly hate dividends, I believe that dividend investing with certain constraints can prove to be profitable. In fact, we allocate a portion of our portfolios to companies that pay dividends, with additional screening criteria. As with anything else, a thorough examination of how an investment fits into a portfolio is a necessary precursor to its inclusion. If you are unsure, consult a professional (like us). David Rath, CMT, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit contwealth.com.
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Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
A Guide to October Mischief STARPOINT TRUNK OR TREAT
Join for a hauntingly fun time on Oct. 27, from 4 – 6 p.m. at Clifton Common. Dress up in your favorite costume and spirit your way from trunk to trunk! Starpoint Church is sponsoring this event with free hot dogs, chips, and drinks. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo. No rain date. All participating Trunk or Treat cars must pre-register. - starpoint. church/trunkortreat
TRUNK OR TREAT - HALFMOON
Visit the Town of Halfmoon’s Recreation Department’s Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 28. Trick or Treaters will remain in their cars and drive through the decorated Halfmoon Town Park, located at 162 NY 236, Clifton Park, from 5-7 p.m.
TRUNK OR TREAT ROCK CITY FALLS
Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls, 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat event will be Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 - 4 p.m. All are welcome. Vehicles will be decorated and ready to hand out treats. Costumes optional. Hope to see you there.
ANNUAL ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW FUNDRAISER
RISE Housing and Support Services’ annual premiere fundraising event will be on Friday, Oct. 27, turning the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs into Dr. Frank N. Furter’s mansion. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a special VIP cocktail hour, and a brief speaking program beforehand followed by the featured event - the interactive viewing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. For more information visit www.riseservices.org/event/ rocky-horror-picture-show/.
HAUNTED HOUSE
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2486’s Annual Haunted House is back on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 – 10 p.m. at 80 Main St., South Glens Falls. Admission is free; donations are encouraged to help local charities and families in need.
HALLOWEEN SKATE
Presented by the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family Skate 3- 4:45 p.m. Open Public 5 – 7 p.m. City resident with drop in rec card $4, all others $5. The first 50 paid admissions at each session who wear something Halloween themed will receive one admission ticket to an upcoming family skate or open public session.
WSWHE BOCES TRUCKS & TREATS
Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Early Childhood Education program and SkillsUSA at WSWHE BOCES are putting a spin on Halloween, with the third annual Trucks & Treats. On Saturday. Oct. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m., trucks from local businesses will roll down to the F. Donald Myers Education Center at 15 Henning Rd in Saratoga Springs, gather in the parking lot, and give out treats to the public. Additional food items will be available for purchase. This is the event’s third year, with an estimated attendance between 3,000 and 4,000. The event is free
to attend. Local businesses’ registration fee will go toward scholarships for graduating seniors. Donation boxes will be available for each site to support the scholarship fund. For more information, email: SBitzer@wswheboces.org
OWLOWEEN AT OWL PEN BOOKS
On Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m., Owl Pen Books will host Owloween, an event celebrating their last weekend of the season with ghost stories and spooky readings from four award-winning literary horror writers, Glen Hirshberg, John Langan, Julia Rust, and David Surface. The authors will share original stories and be available for a Q&A and signings afterward. Cider, donuts and wine will be served. The bookstore can be found online at www.OwlPenBooks.com and on Instagram and Facebook @owlpenbooks.
STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, Oct. 28, Noon – 4 p.m. Various locations in Stillwater. Held the last Saturday of October from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Village of Stillwater since 2012! Local nonprofits join together to give families a chance to walk through the Village while trick-or-treating and playing games for free! There will be “Trunk-or-Treat” at the Stillwater Community Center, a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Stillwater Police Department, a sensationally spooky Haunted House hosted at the Stillwater Fire Department, and a whole bunch of fun things to do all along Hudson Avenue. Food concessions will be available for a small fee at select locations. Come join us for a nice day in costume that is close to home, and won’t break the bank!
HALLOWEEN FUN-RAISER
Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Put on your costume and come to The Museum for Halloweenthemed fun and activities! Tickets on sale now. Members of the museum can grab their tickets for $15, while non-members can join in on the fun for $17.
ZOMBIE ZIPS – A NIGHT OF TERROR
Mountain Ridge Adventure, 300 Weatherwax Rd., Schenectady. The terror occurs every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October from 7 - 10 p.m. Zombie Zips nightmare begins with a 1/4 mile trek through an evil forest to then be hauled into the trees and then launched in complete darkness. WARNING: This is not for kids or the faint of heart. Ages 14+ strictly adhered. This experience does include a 1/4 mile hike so those not able to hike 1/4 mile may want to choose another adventure. For more information, visit mountainridgeadventure.com
HAUNTED CORN MAZE
Field of Screams Friday and Saturday nights in October. Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you. There are demons and ghouls around every bend...masked men with chainsaws following behind you...haunted buildings within the maze to pass through...and many more surprises that will make you laugh and cry. Open Dusk until 10 p.m. (last ticket sold 9:15 p.m., no exceptions). For more information, visit Schuylerfarms.com
NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM
Featuring 5 haunted attractions, all at 1 location. Each attraction is scarier than the one before. Every Friday and Saturday in October. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit LRFnightmares.com
FIELD OF HORRORS
Located at 100 Farrell Rd., Troy. Come face the “Walking Trail of Terror” where you will creep into the sadistic slaughterhouse of a deranged madman, only to be led out deeper into the field where you may encounter vicious killers on the loose or even his victims! Every Friday and Saturday (plus Sunday 10/29). For more information, visit fieldofhorrors.com.
FRIGHT FEST
Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 6 p.m. This is a very familyfriendly, not scary, leisurely stroll on Moreau Lake trails. Costumes are very welcome.
Fright Fest is back and spookier than ever! Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day...and thrills once the sun goes down. No costumes for guests over the age of 12. For days, times and ticket information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatescape/events/fright-fest.
SENIOR CENTER FALL FEST & HALLOWEEN PARTY
HAUNTED HAYRIDE AND HAUNTED HOUSES
FRIENDS OF MOREAU LAKE HALLOWEEN WALK
Tuesday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy live music with Jeff Brisbin, dancing, lunch, spooky times, and more! Come in costume if you dare. Must RSVP, at the YMCA outside Pavilion.
HOLLOWED HARVEST
Experience the spooky family-fun of Halloween at the Hollowed Harvest! The Hollowed Harvest brings to life nearly 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life structures designed to amaze audiences of all ages in a fun walkthrough experience. And the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth features hundreds of intricately carved Jack-O’-Lanterns, playful animations, and a Jack-O’Lantern tunnel. Show locations, dates, times and ticket information are available at HollowedHarvest.com
Scary Harry, the iconic ghost cowboy of Double M, has a horrifying experience awaiting you yet again this year. Your journey will begin with a Haunted Hayride on a tractor-drawn wagon. Your journey will continue on foot into Brutality, a post-apocalyptic compound. If you escape Brutality, the sinister Blood Moon Farm awaits you. Next up is The Last Inn, a residence that is known for a disappearing guest or two and a vicious staff. Then enter the land where every holiday is cursed – Fear All Year. Your final destination is Slaughter Swamp, a dangerous environment straight out of the bayou. The screams continue in the midway area with our interactive Feartainment. We are waiting for you! Buy tickets at doublemhauntedhayrides.com Or call 518-884-9122 to make reservations!
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Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
School Abuse Claims; Athletes, Parents Defend Coaches continued from front page... At the Oct. 24 Board of Education meeting, several current and former studentathletes, as well as parents of student-athletes, spoke strongly in support of district athletic programs, with many saying their experiences did not reflect complaints that were described in the letter. A majority of speakers at the meeting spoke regarding the school’s running program. “I will forever be grateful for the opportunities this team has provided to my girls. They have empowered and supported countless young ladies,” said parent Jennifer Hart. Dan Sacco, a 1992 Saratoga graduate, said his time with the
running teams was “easily the most formative and memorable part of (his) high school career.” “I think what makes my experience a little different than some of the other speakers is that not only did I have a great experience, but I’ve had over 30 years of looking back and fondly remembering that experience,” said Sacco. “To now have that publicly portrayed as a toxic environment, when my memory has all been positive, isn’t something that I feel like I can sit back and not respond to.” Valerie Belisle, a parent, said she has “nothing negative to say about the program,” saying they helped to teach life skills such as perseverance and integrity. At the meeting on Tuesday,
District Superintendent Dr. Michael Patton read a statement released by the district, stating in part that the review from Harris Beach would examine complaints made in the letter and how they were handled, as well as audit the culture of current athletic programs. “The process outlined above will be thorough and deliberative. It will be given the resources and time required for a first-rate examination,” part of Patton’s statement read. “The results and recommendations
will be carefully considered by the Board of Education and shared with the community.” “As educators, we are entrusted with the awesome responsibility of educating and attending to the wellbeing of all our students and student athletes. This is a responsibility we share with their parents and families and with our dedicated teachers, coaches and staff members who give of themselves to help our young people rise to their full potential,” Patton’s statement
continued. “It is important to everyone involved in our athletic program that our community has confidence in the program’s integrity and excellence. Allegations such as these deserve to be taken seriously and not allowed to linger unanswered. We believe this comprehensive, independent review will benefit our athletic program, our school district, and our students, and we ask that all involved support this process with their full cooperation.”
Maple Ave Students, Staff Host Schoolwide Unity Walk by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — As part of National Unity Day, students and staff at Maple Avenue Middle School held a school-wide ‘Unity Walk’ on Oct. 18. Students wrote messages on paper shoes, which were displayed around the school by members of the No Place for Hate Club as the students walked. Students also signed a No Place for Hate pledge. National Unity Day is dedicated to promoting acceptance, inclusion, and kindness, said Jen Mead, Maple Ave teacher and advisor of the No
Place for Hate Club. “Leading up to the event, we had our students fill out a paper shoe, with a reference of walking a mile in someone else’s shoes for empathy, where they could jot down anything that was true about their life experience, especially those things we wouldn’t know just by looking at them,” said Mead. Students walked around the perimeter of the school to view the shoes discussing their classmates’ experiences, and also to view resources and services that can be utilized by students who may be struggling. Maple Ave offers resources including school counselors, psychologists, and social
Photo provided by Saratoga Springs City School District.
workers. The school also partners with Behavioral Health Services North to offer inhouse therapy and counseling sessions, Mead said. The walk also highlighted services such as the Trevor Project hotline, the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline (988), the Remind app, and the Safe School Helpline. Following the conclusion of the walk, students signed the No Place for Hate Pledge. Mead added that the Unity Walk was an opportunity not only for students to share their experiences, but also help them realize they are not alone in their struggles. “So many kids shared similar experiences. Hopefully, the kids who are struggling are able to not only see those services, but know that they’re not in it alone,” Mead said. “The biggest hope is that it helps to create a climate here where kids are inclusive, and kind, and accepting.”
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
EDUCATION BRIEFS
Ballston Spa Schools Offering Community Resource Fair
Photos provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District will host a Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ballston Spa Middle School. The fair will be held in conjunction with the Scotties Closet, an annual event providing free clothing and items to families from the community. This school community event provides an opportunity for
families to meet members of local organizations who serve children and families, according to a release from the district. Community organizations will be available to share resources and discuss their programs in further detail. This event is organized by the district’s Social Workers and will be located in the hallway outside of the cafeteria by the school library. The Middle School will host Scottie’s Closet
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria. The participating organizations include Life Works Community Action, Wellspring, CAPTAIN, Parsons, OCFS, McKinney Vento Liaison, and Saratoga County Public Health. Please contact Rebecca Flynt, Elementary School Social Worker, for additional information at 518-884-7290 or via Email at rflynt@bscsd.org.
WSWHE BOCES Hosting CTE Works! on Nov. 8 SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Wednesday, Nov. 8, local industry partners and WSWHE BOCES will host CTE Works! at the Saratoga Springs City Center. CTE Works! brings students from eighth to twelfth grade from school districts throughout the WSWHE BOCES service area to a oneday interactive career exploration event to expose students to the world of work in the local region and showcase the myriad of career opportunities available
in their own backyard. Local employers will be on hand to discuss pathways in their industries, what their company has to offer and show students hands-on activities as examples of their work, the release states. “Combining real hands-on learning with established academic programming is essential to building 21st century skills so essential and in high demand throughout our region. We are committed to this on-going
educational effort and proud to again support this year’s workshop and career opportunity,” said Greg Connors, President of the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, in the release. Event sponsors, along with more than 30 additional business partners, colleges and educational pathway partners, will be in attendance representing industries in the area. Each one has numerous career opportunities, and they will be on hand to explain those to students.
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Food
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The Wonderful World of
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
Winter Squash
Gomez Veggie Ville
WINTER SQUASH GALETTE
HIGH ROCK PARK SATURDAYS 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.
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Photos by Pattie Garrett.
ne of the most beloved hallmarks of autumn is the pumpkin. It seems that just about everywhere, pumpkins of varying shapes, sizes, textures, and colors are decorating porches, businesses, and farmers’ market tables. In addition to being a delight to behold, many pumpkins are also excellent to eat.
Pumpkins and other winter squashes hail from North America and are among the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Most parts are edible, including the shell and flesh, seeds, leaves, and flowers. All squashes can be scientifically categorized under the genus Cucurbita, and most in our region are one of three species: Curcurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Curcurbita pepo. Each species has special culinary properties. The sturdiest and longest-lasting squashes are the Curcurbita maximas. They are the Hubbards, Kabochas, Buttercups, Turban, and
Banana squashes. All have a sweet, dense, dry, creamy flesh and a hard, thick rind. Their flavor improves with curing or leaving them in a warm, ventilated space post-harvest. These squashes are delicious in soups and pies, made into gnocchi (Italian dumplings), and roasted with a glaze or marinade. Butternuts, Honeynuts, Musquee du Provence, and Long Island Cheese Pumpkins are all Curcurbita moschatas. These squashes don’t keep quite as long as the maximas, having thinner skin and slightly more water content, but many are just as sweet and nutty. They are excellent in soups, pies, and
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casseroles and can be baked, grilled, and roasted. The Curcurbita pepos are a diverse group of shorter-lasting squashes. They are the Delicatas, acorns (black table acorn, Jester, and Carnival), spaghetti squashes, and pie pumpkins. These squashes tend to be milder and thinner-skinned, and some have stringy flesh. They tend to be easier to cut and roast and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Try them twice-baked with a savory stuffing (spaghettis, pumpkins, and acorns), sliced and roasted (Delicatas), or baked and mashed with butter and maple syrup (all of them!). Despite it being a challenging growing season for winter squashes, a wide variety is available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. Be sure to ask the vendors about their favorites and try them at home this autumn and winter. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays, from 3-6 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at High Rock Park through October. The market moves to the Wilton Mall on Saturday, November 4. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and sign up for our newsletter at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org.
This is one of my favorite dishes for any winter squash and is perfect for a crowd as an appetizer. You can save time using a good store-bought pizza dough for the crust. This recipe is adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. Photo by by Andrea Grom
INGREDIENTS:
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
• 1 pizza dough ball (or make a homemade yeasted tart dough with butter or olive oil)
• 1 yellow onion*, finely chopped
• 2 lbs winter squash*, your choice
• Salt and fresh pepper
• 1 small head garlic*, cloves separated but not peeled • 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage*, chopped • 1 egg*, beaten • ½ cup grated or crumbled cheese* (chèvre*, sharp cheddar*, Parmesan, and Gruyere are all great)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make the yeasted tart dough, or if using a store-bought dough, bring it to room temperature in a lightly oiled bowl covered with a tea towel. 2. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and brush surface with oil. Brush garlic cloves with oil. Turn squash upside-down on a parchment-covered sheet pan and place garlic cloves inside the cavities. Bake until forktender, about 40-45 minutes. Cool, scoop out the squash and garlic, and mash or puree in a food processor. Put into a bowl. 3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and add chopped onions and sage. Sauté until onion is soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Mix in with the squash and garlic, and add grated or crumbled cheese. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Thinly roll out the dough onto a parchment-covered sheet pan and spread the squash mixture on top, leaving a border of about 2 inches. Pleat the dough over the filling and brush with beaten egg. Bake until golden about 25-30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then cut into slices or squares and serve.
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY It’s that time of year for me to share my annual Halloween memories. Yes, I told this story last year. However, I received a lot of fun feedback and I keep telling the store in the store - so I am telling it again this year! Halloween is only a few days away and for the little chefs out there the excitement is building. How many of us remember going apple bobbing during festivals or when attending a Halloween party? Bobbing for apples is no easy task. Bobbing for apples is a classic Halloween game where you are challenged to take a bite out of an apple that is floating in water while your hands are behind your back – with the task of getting as many apples as you can. Many readers stop into my store and ask how Paula and I met. We typically reply that we both met while working together in a restaurant. However, the real first time we met was at a church Halloween dance a few years prior. My church knew how to throw fun events. Everyone came dressed in costume. I dressed as a gangster and my brothers were dressed as my henchmen. There were many events at the dance and one particular event was bobbing for apples which I was known as a pro. My father always said I had a big mouth, so that is why I was so good at it. I always thought that he was giving me a compliment. Now, hmmm? During the dance, the nuns who spent the better part of their school days trying to keep the boys and girls apart, wanted to pit the boys against the girls in the apple bobbing contest. My brothers convinced all of the other boys that I should go last in case it was close; then I would seal the expected victory. We were all then paired off against our female opponents.
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I was paired with a beautiful young lady who was dressed as Pocahontas. She had her hair in what is called a “French braid” (I had to ask my daughter Aubrey, what that hairstyle is called before I wrote this article). The dressed up “Pocahontas” (also had something on the end of her braid called a scrunchie? (Aubrey also had to tell me what that was). As the competition progressed, it finally came down to the last couple to decide who walks away as the victor. There was a lot of cheering from my brothers who knew how good I was at apple bobbing, since we grew up every fall playing this game. When I looked across the bucket of water, Pocahontas had a big, beautiful smile and I felt something strange. When the nun said “go,” we both plunged our heads into the bucket of water for our apple. The first one to get an apple, wins. I found my apple and was coming up out of the water when something struck my eye. I winced in surprise and the apple fell out of my mouth. Pocahontas was up and out with a huge apple, and the girls cheered and the boys groaned. When I looked into the eyes of my opponent, I swear there were sparks and fireworks coming in my direction. I never saw her again and never forgot that look. A few years later, a beautiful young woman with her hair in a French braid started working at the same restaurant I worked,
where I was asked to train her. When we looked at each other I realized it was Pocahontas! Her real name was Paula. Of course, she didn’t recognize me so I said, “Pocahontas do you like apples?” She squinted at me and then smiled and said “it’s you!” That, my Foodie Friends, was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Bobbing for apples is one fun way to get apples. However, I think most of us prefer to either pick them from our favorite apple orchard or get them from an apple stand. There are so many ways to prepare apples during this season. One essential tool is an apple peeling machine. The apple peeling machine is made of metal and not only peels apples but cores and slices them too. Just suction the peeler to your countertop (some models affix to a work surface with a vice), fit the apple on the skewer and crank away. This season, stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, located at 33 Railroad Place to pick up the essentials you need to make your apple delights. Share your stories of Halloween or how you met your special someone who is the apple of your eye. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”
Take Care, John & Paula
• 4 McIntosh apples, peeled and sliced (about 2 lb.)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons water
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Toss together first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, tossing to coat apples. 2. Cook apple mixture, 2 Tbsp. water, and 1 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until apples are tender. 3. Serve with some homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! Recipe courtesy of Southern Living at myrecipes.com
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Fish Fry, Music, Dancing, Singing, and Halloween
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Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs 5 p.m. | Fish Fry Dinner followed by Karaoke. We’ll be providing background music during the Fish Fry and then continuing at 7 p.m. with Karaoke/dance music after that. We’re having a Halloween theme and inviting people to wear costumes. Hope to see you there!
Silent Hunters
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Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 7 – 8 p.m. | Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptation to help them find and catch their prey. This special quiet program is intended for older participants, ages 16+ who are interested in exploring the owl’s nighttime habitat. Registration is required. To sign-up call the office at 518-450-0321, email at info@wiltonpreserve. org or visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org.
Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency at Skidmore
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Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 16th year at Skidmore! Visit the Arthur Zankel Music Center website for event details. Concert Program: MISSY MAZZOLI | Still Life with Avalanche, BARBER | Summer Music, Op. 31, FRANZ SCHUBERT | Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667, “Trout”. Free and open to the public.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 American Legion Monthly Meeting Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Savings, Health, and Comfort: Learn How to Take Advantage of Federal, State, and Utility Incentives Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | In
conjunction with The Climate Reality Project, a workshop to present practical ways for consumers to conserve energy while benefitting their lives by saving money and making their homes healthier and more comfortable. Please register for the program by calling 518-882-6385.
Animal Tracks, Trails and Lore
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Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2:30 p.m. In this workshop, wildlife educator, storyteller, and Ndakinna Education Center Director James Bruchac, author of the popular Falcon pocket guide Scats & Tracks of the Northeast, will include track-based information on such regional mammals as fox, raccoon, deer, black bear, coyote, bobcat, moose and more. Along the way he will also share a few traditional Native legends pertaining to the animals. Through the use of his vast collection of plaster casts of various animal tracks and more, participants will greatly increase their chances of identifying the tracks of some of our area’s most prevalent and exciting creatures.
Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
The Headless Horseman
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Malta Community Center Stage, One Bayberry Dr., Malta 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. & Sunday, 6 p.m. Just in time for Halloween. The Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The musical will be directed by Elyse Young. Call 518-8994411 or visit Maltaparksrec. com for ticket information. ‘The Headless Horseman’ is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services and sponsors to date include GLOBAL FOUNDRIES/ Town of Malta Foundation, Adirondack Trust/ Amsure, Marriott Hotels and Suites, Levine & Levine.
Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl Druthers Brewing company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 3 p.m. | All proceeds from this event support the Foundation’s mission to promote the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $35 for an individual, $60 for a couple, and $120 for a group of four. The online registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Participants may also register the day of the Pub Crawl at Druthers starting at 2:30 p.m. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit, www.saratogapreservation. org/calendar/pints-forpreservation or call 518-5875030. To stay informed about the Pub Crawl, other upcoming events, and our preservation efforts, please visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Curb Side Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 4 – 7 p.m. | Dinners include chicken and biscuit with green beans, carrots, peas, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12. To reserve your dinner call 518-5224482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up. For more information call Ann at 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.
Motown Dinner Dance The Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 6 p.m. | The fabulous East Coast Players will be bringing music from the 60’s and 70’s. A cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m., followed by a soul food buffet dinner at 7 p.m. that will include Southern fried chicken, several side dishes, and desserts. The band will play from 8-11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Elks Veterans Programs. The price is $40 per person. Reservations needed. RSVP to Barb Ash 518-879-8713 (leave voice message or text) with your number of guests and method of payment.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Breakfast Buffet
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ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children 10 & under $5 (children under 5 free), Take out orders $12.
Sunday Autumn Stroll: Indigenous People of Saratoga Springs
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Meets at High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Jamie Parillo, Saratoga Springs History Museum Executive Director, and Charlie Kuenzel, SSHM President, will lead this new tour highlighting locations in Saratoga Springs with significance to the area’s indigenous peoples. This tour ends at Congress Park. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and requires walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. If tickets are still available the day of the stroll, they can be purchased at the tour’s meeting location. The cost per stroll is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their tour. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming tours, please visit www. saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@ saratogapreservation.org.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Madness, Murder, Untimely Deaths, and Strange Coincidences
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Greenridge Cemetery, 17 Green Ridge Place, Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Join the Foundation and Gloria May to get in the spooky Halloween spirit by exploring Greenridge Cemetery at dusk while unearthing tales of Saratoga’s most notable residents. This tour meets at the Sackett Gates entrance on Lincoln Ave. Tickets are $25 for SSPF Members and $30 for non-members and space is
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Events
Art Show Opening at Uncommon Grounds On November 3 at 6 p.m. Local artist Danielle Marino and Author Ian Klepetar will be hosting a signing, reading and Q & A about their recent works: Limitless: Unearth Your Superhero Self and Where Do Missing Socks Go? Activities and games for the whole family. Bring a couple of lost socks.
Ski & Snowboard Movie: ALL TIME Alpine Sport Shop in Saratoga Springs will host Warren Miller’s new Ski & Snowboard Movie retrospective ALL TIME. Show time is Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., at the Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $15. purchased in store in person, at Alpine Sport Shop, 321 Clinton St, Saratoga Springs and $20 at the door the night of the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All profits will benefit Saratoga Springs High School Alpine Ski Team and Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program.
Messages From Survivors A powerful new exhibit about the Holocaust, survival, and resiliency to Mechanicville. In the exhibit, six short videos introduce the Holocaust through powerful personal stories of a family of Holocaust
limited to forty. Complimentary stroll passes can’t be used for this special program. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@ saratogapreservation.org.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Moreau Overlook Hike
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Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Park, Gansevoort 10 a.m. | Join an educator on a guided hike up to the Moreau Overlook. Cost is $5.
survivors. Six exhibit panels researched using the US Holocaust Memorial Museum’s resources provide historical context for the video footage. The exhibit covers the family’s experiences from 1938 through the 21st century. Opening Night: Monday, November 6, 6 -8 p.m. at the Mechanicville District Public Library, located at 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. All are welcome.
Green Drinks Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Green Drinks will be gathering at The Parting Glass, located at 4042 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, on November 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. Food, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
A Tale of Two Generals: The Later History of the Benedict Arnold Monument at Saratoga Battlefield Thursday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater, 648 Route 32 Stillwater. Benedict Arnold is a figure well-known to Americans and aficionados of the Battles of Saratoga. Less well known is General John Watts de Peyster, a resident of Dutchess County, New York, who paid for a special inscription to be added to the Arnold Monument on the battlefield. Join us to hear
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Annual Breakfast Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 a.m. The Veterans Business Council of The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual breakfast featuring a keynote by local veteran, author, and artist Ryan Smithson. Open to all to attend. Smithson’s keynote, War, Writing and Butterflies, will discuss his military service and how a writing assignment turned into therapy and a published memoir. Registration is $25 per person; proceeds will benefit the Veterans Business Council. Register online at saratoga.org.
the colorful tale of this eccentric and scandalous nineteenthcentury New York personality, who, like Arnold, found himself at the receiving end of nearly everyone’s ire. Reservations are required by visiting go.nps.gov/ saraevents or emailing SARA_ info@nps.gov.
Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet
BBQ Chicken Dinner Take-out Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: BBQ chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans, corn muffin. Cost: $15 per dinner. (Cash only).
Pickin’s Session
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310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa 6 – 9 p.m. | All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/ western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Open to the
retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a fourcourse dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com.
Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock
public, free admission, and ample free parking. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Campfire Chat and Astronomy Party
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Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 6 – 7:30 p.m. | Have fun around the campfire while learning about the fall night sky. Local amateur astronomers will have telescopes for viewing the stars. Registration is required. To sign-up call 518-450-0321, visit wiltonpreserve.org, or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.
City Rd, Rock City Falls, is having its semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving. Cost will be $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, Nov. 17 between 4 - 6 p.mm and Saturday, Nov. 18 between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. Don’t miss out. 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 your order on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
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Week of October 27 – November 2, 2023
A Tribute to Smokey Greene More Violins, Less Violence – Can Music Heal The World? The Trouble Notes Live at Caffe Lena Nov. 2
by Sue Clark
for Saratoga TODAY The great Smokey Greene was one of my favorite country/ bluegrass artists. I would always catch his band at the last “Music in the Park” concert date up in Stony Creek in August. It always seemed right to catch Smokey in that small Adirondack hamlet. And ya know what? This year I missed his closing show for that venue, which I now deeply regret. I guess I thought he would live on forever, and I would catch up with him next summer. He seemed unstoppable, traveling the Eastern Seaboard to major bluegrass/country music venues, big and small, even performing on a Royal Caribbean Cruise. Smokey looked great and photographed well. How could he not? Big, tall, handsome, dressed to kill, and always sporting a big hat. Smokey made us laugh, made us proud of our country, and then made us part of his family after seeing one of his shows. You could walk right up to Smokey and start up a conversation. In front of you would be the great Smokey and his pipe, that beloved old patch jacket he wore, and his million-miles guitar case. Look at his guitar case! Those stickers all over it are a source of entertainment in and of themselves, and if you look closely, you’ll understand the miles Smokey had put in to entertain us all. That man traveled, and recorded, and performed, and sold CDs, and started bluegrass festivals,
The Trouble Notes perform in Saratoga Springs Nov. 2. Photo by Sue Clark
and performed with the biggest bluegrass performers in the country. And that patch jacket he always wore? A homemade gift and pure Americana. That needs to be put in a museum. We received the public announcement in 2023 through Proctors Collaborative, that 93-year-old Smokey would be inducted into The Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame, The Eddies honors local individuals who have made outstanding contributions to, or significant impact on the evolution, development, and perpetuation of the music industry. And boy did he! A well-deserved honor for a man who entertained us for over eight decades. His acceptance speech at the Universal Preservation Hall was less than 30 seconds, which for a man of many songs, speaks to one of his most unique traits… Smokey was down to earth.
I know Smokey’s family, friends, fans; Hank Soto, Kevin McKrell, and the Bluegrass / Country Nation were very proud that special night last winter of the man who has always proven that being true to one’s art was the way to go. And let us not forget the fact that Smokey was a proud veteran during the Korean War, serving with the US Airforce. He always remembered those that served, those that served and did not come home, and those that are currently serving. He sang for veterans because he personally knew who they were, what they were going through. He always brought us back to what really mattered. So, if you think you have plenty of time to do – whatever - think again. Passing up seeing Smokey one last time was a hard lesson to learn.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Trouble Notes bring their epic, colorful music to the Caffe Lena stage for a 7 p.m. performance Thursday, Nov. 2. Sonically situated somewhere between world folk, modern classical & tribal dance, the Trouble Notes’ music features an eclectic fusion across the entirety of the musical spectrum, bringing the traditions of Europe and the Americas together in their message of
Unity in Diversity, and their belief of art and music being a force for healing in this world. Their songs “Grand Masquerade’’ and “Never Dream Alone” have been featured in videos amassing millions of views worldwide. $5 of every More Violins, Less Violence Shirt sold will be donated to help children affected by violence and war crimes. For more information and tickets, go to: caffelena.org.
Home Made Theater Holds Open Auditions for Peter Pan Nov. 5-6 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their February/March production of Peter Pan, music by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green, and book by J.M. Barrie. This production will be directed by Dawn Oesch, with musical direction by Richard Cherry, and choreography by Johnny Martinez. The auditions will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5 (children only) starting at 3 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 6 (adults, including Peter Pan) starting at 6:30 p.m. at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near Saratoga Hospital). Callbacks (by invitation only) will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The primary cast consists of three adult men, two adult women, two boys, and one
girl. There will also be ensemble roles available. All ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition. For the audition, adults (including those auditioning for Peter Pan) please prepare 16 bars of a song from a Broadway show. Children will be taught part of “I Won’t Grow Up” to perform. Readings will be provided. Bring a current photo (cannot be returned) and a resume. Be prepared to list all potential conflicts from the first rehearsal through closing (with the exception of Tech Week and performances, conflicts can be worked around if known about in advance). Rehearsals will start with a full cast readthrough the evening of Sunday, Jan. 7. Performances are weekends Feb. 23 through March 3. For complete information, go to: www.homemadetheater.org.
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Books & Bangles - Musician/ Radical Fiber: Tang Museum Exhibition Catalogue Celebrates Art, Science, Creativity, Learning Author Susanna Hoffs In Conversation Nov. 9 SARATOGA SPRINGS — professional makers around ALBANY — Singer, songwriter, actress, and author Susanna Hoffs will visit the University at Albany for an evening of conversation with WAMC’s Joe Donahue as part of The Creative Life: A Conversation Series. Free and open to the public, the event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Page Hall on the Downtown UAlbany campus, 135 Western Ave. Books will be for sale and a signing will follow the conversation. Susanna Hoffs rose to fame in the 80s as lead singer and guitarist of The Bangles, an allfemale band that blended ’60s garage rock, lush harmonies, and jangly guitars and released a string of hits including “Manic Monday” (1986), “Walk Like an Egyptian” (1986), a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “A Hazy Shade of Winter” (1987), “In Your Room” (1988), and “Eternal Flame” (1989). Hoffs is also the author of a bestselling debut novel, This Bird Has Flown (2023). Universal Pictures has acquired the movie adaptation rights to This Bird Has Flown. “As a lifelong fiction, film, and music junkie, writing the novel was the realization of a dream,” said Hoffs in an interview published in Deadline Hollywood. In addition to her work with The Bangles, Hoffs has released five solo albums.
Susanna Hoffs, with Rickenbacker. Hoffs will discuss her debut novel and her life in the arts in a free event on Nov. 9 at the University of Albany. Photo: suzannahoffs.com.
The Creative Life series is a major arts initiative of the University Art Museum, New York State Writers Institute, and UAlbany Performing Arts Center in conjunction with regional public radio station WAMC Northeast Public Radio. The Creative Life series brings leading figures from writing, music, dance, choreography, visual arts, architecture, theatre, and filmmaking to the University for conversation with Donahue about their creative inspiration, craft, and careers. Previous guests have included fiction writer Joyce Carol Oates, Broadway star Patti LuPone, Warhol film star Bibbe Hansen, high-wire artist Philippe Petit, art critic Lucy Sante and actress/ comedian Jane Curtin.
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College and Delmonico Books/D.A.P. announce the publication of Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science, a catalogue that celebrates the overlap between art, science, interdisciplinary creativity, and collaborative learning in conjunction with the 2022 exhibition of the same name. Edited by Tang Associate Curator Rebecca McNamara, Radical Fiber features a new artwork created by amateur and
the globe: the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, part of the Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute For Figuring. With a foreword by Dayton Director Ian Berry, the exhibition catalogue includes contributors who reflect the full scope of the cross-disciplinary project. Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science (224 pages; softcover; $50; designed by Barbara Glauber / Heavy Meta) is available from the Tang website at: tang.skidmore.edu.
Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science exhibition catalogue, photo by Tang Teaching Museum.
Singer-Songwriter Lainey Wilson 2024 “Country’s Cool Again” North American Tour Stages at SPAC SARATOGA SPRINGS — Singersongwriter Lainey Wilson kicks-off a 35-show North America tour in Nashville next May and will stage a performance at SPAC on June 20. “Nothing gets me buzzin’ like putting on a show and singing along with the crowd,” Wilson said, in a statement. “We can’t wait to see you nationwide on the “Country’s Cool Again Tour!” At Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Wilson will be joined by Ian Munsick, and Zach Top. Jackson Dean, depicted in the tour poster, will join the tour in August. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 am at LaineyWilson.com. Dates may vary by market. See website for more details.
Lainey Wilson, with Ian Munsick, and Zach Top plays Saratoga Springs next June.
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LEGALS Bold Clarity LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/19/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 110 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. Purpose: General. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11286 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Name: My Escape From Reality LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 10th 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC to: My Escape From Realty LLC, 125 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa NY 12020 Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11287 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is MINDSPRINGS LLC (hereafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is Pernille Aegidius Dake, 17 Ten Springs Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the event of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of
the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11289 Notice of formation of Taligence LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/05/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Clubhouse Court, Saratoga Springs, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11336 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JEGARG LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/20/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Lauren E. Sharkey, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11344 Notice of formation of The Tipsy Traveler, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/27/2023 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: 41 Berkshire Drive West, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11354
Notice of formation of HOME STRETCH DESIGNS BY ERIN LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 20, 2023 Office Location: 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: 17 Round Table Rd. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11375 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC SISTERS VINTAGE LLC Art. Of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 09/25/2023. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, PO Box 433, Round Lake, NY 12151. Any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11380 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Moutons United, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 25, 2023. Office location:172 South Central Avenue, Mechanicville, NY 12118 Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11386 Notice of Formation of PLLC. Articles of Organization for SOUND MIND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PLLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 21, 2023. Office Located 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 43 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11394 COMMUNICATE DIFFERENTLY LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/15/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11395 The name of the Limited Liability Company is Kahler Construction and Renovations, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on September 22, 2023 with the Secretary of State. The Office of the LLC is in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company is to be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 29 Barcelona Drive, Clifton Park 12065. The purpose of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the LLC may be organized under the Limited Liability Law for the State of New York. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11396 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is SIX TWOFOUR LLC (hereinafter
referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 27, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is SIX TWOFOUR LLC, 20 Wheeler Road, Edinburg, NY 12134. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the events of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11399 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is POSH RESALE, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 27, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as Agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is Paula Posada, 95 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville, New York 12118. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the events of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11400
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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is: Hockford Group llc. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/08/2023. The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is SARATOGA. THE Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against the limited liability company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon the Secretary of State by personal delivery is: HOCKFORD GROUP LLC, 89 DUBOIS LANE, REXFORD, NY 12148. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11441 Notice of Formation of an LLC: THE WARN ROOM, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: The Warn Room, LLC, PO BOX 1101, 1764 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11463 Notice of formation of Don Parks & Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 09/25/2023. The County within this state is which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Don Parks & Associates, 5 Southside Drive, STE 11, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Company is organized for Consulting. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11471 Notice of formation of Accurate Calibration Solutions, LLC. Arts of org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY)
on 06/16/23. Office located: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5346 Hudson Rd., Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11477 Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Graphic JAM, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed October 9, 2023. The office of the Limited Liability Company is located at 5 Buttercup Court, Waterford, New York 12188 and is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The purpose of the Limited Liability Company is to engage in any lawful activity for which a Limited Liability Company may be formed. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11482 Notice of Annual Meeting of Plot Owners and/or Descendants of South Side Cemetery Association of Saratoga Springs on November 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM at VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. for a list of burials and family names please visit our Facebook page or “Southside Cemetery of Saratoga Springs” on www.findagrave.com. If you plan to attend please email SouthSideSaratoga@gmail.com 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11485 Notice of formation of Horse Racing With Dietz LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/03/2023Office: 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: 211 Victory Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11486 Notice of formation of Caligula’s Crazy Collectibles LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/17/2023 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: 6 Valdepenas Lane, Clifton Park,
NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11487 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Olek & Benek LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 11, 2023. 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 1 Cheviot Ct, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11498 Notice of formation of Dugan Design Studio LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2023. 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: 29 Casablanca Ct., Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11509 Notice of formation of DAWN LACARTE COACHING & CONSULTING. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/07/2023 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: 75 RAILROAD PLACE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11518 Notice of formation of 184 Regent Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/14/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/o Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, 43 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11544
Beer Belly Apparel LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/17/2023. Off. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, P.O. Box 761, Clifton Park, NY 12065. General Purpose Any lawful purpose permitted. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11546 Notice of formation of Saratoga Tax Advisors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/27/2023 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: P.O. Box 294 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11552 Notice of formation of SHIFTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 08/10/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at REPUBLIC REGISTERED AGENT SERVICES INC. 54 STATE STREET, STE 804 ALBANY, NY, 12207. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11556 A.Silin Art, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/26/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3035 Route 50 #1035 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11559 Notice of formation of Mary C. Photo, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/29/23. 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: 11 Gleneagles Blvd., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11577 Notice of formation of FlavorFleet Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Huntington Way Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11579 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 518 Disaster Restoration, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 12, 2023. 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 the process to: The LLC, 10 Commerce Park Drive, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023.11585 Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Hudson Heights Developer, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 17, 2023. NY office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Liability Company, 235 Bear Hill Road – Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11586 Notice of formation of Orange Sky Property Development, llc. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/10/2013 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: 1059 County Route 70, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11603
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Puzzles Across 1 Get all mushy 5 Promising location 10 Jewelry designer Peretti 14 “Then again,” in tweets 15 “How nifty!” 16 Just the best 17 Group for cardboard toy enthusiasts? 20 “My Brilliant Friend” novelist Ferrante 21 “Breathe Me” singer 22 Back in style 23 Gasteyer of “Wine Country” 25 eBay sale condition 27 Capital of Japan 28 Imminent 32 Filing tool 34 Group for Roomba enthusiasts? 37 Livens (up) 40 Forestall 41 UFO crew, probably 42 Gem weight 43 “Little Girl Blue” singer Simone 44 Group for big-rig enthusiasts? 46 Misfortunes 48 Quaint school dance 49 Defense advisory gp. 51 Road-trip stops 54 Obi-__ Kenobi 55 Inbox filler 57 Fútbol fan’s cry 59 __ & Gabbana fashion house 63 Group for Merriam-Webster enthusiasts? 66 Yoga pose that requires balancing on one foot 67 San Diego’s __ Park 68 Part of an EGOT 69 Wet septet 70 Pallid 71 Noodle that may be served in dashi broth Down 1 Sulk 2 “And so forth” abbr. 3 Easy stride 4 Baseball film featuring a bat named “Wonderboy” 5 “Your point is?” 6 Signs of summer
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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: Who’s, Whose Who’s is the contraction for who is. | Who’s that person you are recommending for the position? Who’s can also mean who has. | Who’s been sending money to the charity anonymously? Whose is the possessive form of who. | Whose report card shows the most improvement from last year? Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com
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Saratoga Battle Basketball Offering Strong Youth Basketball Opportunities Locally by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Founded to help grow and increase opportunities for local youth basketball participation, Saratoga Battle Basketball has quickly picked up steam in the Capital Region youth basketball circuit. Originally established in 2019, Saratoga Battle plans to offer 12 to 13 teams this season between boys and girls teams at a variety of grade levels, said president Adam Britten, who noted the program has grown “a thousand percent” since its inception. There are roughly 150 kids participating this year across all of the Saratoga Battle teams. “We have two fourth-grade teams, we have one fifth-grade team, two sixth-grade teams, one seventh-grade team and one eighth-grade team on the boys side,” said Britten. “And then we basically double that on the girls side as well.” The league is open to all kids who reside inside the Saratoga Springs City School District, whether they attend a district school or otherwise. The boys teams compete in the Capital District Youth
Basketball League (CDYBL), while the girls teams compete in the Capital District Girls Basketball League (CDGBL). Teams play a schedule of roughly 16 to 18 games, plus an end-ofseason tournament. Games are played from the first weekend of November to the first weekend of March, Britten said. The program has seen strong results early on, with three of its boys teams winning CDYBL championships at their respective age levels last season, said Britten. “We’re really trying to act as a feeder program for middle school, freshman, JV, varsity basketball, no matter what school you go to in the Saratoga district,” said Britten. “I’m happy to say that my entire eighth grade team last year, they were all playing on the modified team at Saratoga. That’s the ultimate goal, is to make the high school-level teams.” One major perk for the program are the annual games played on the hardwood at MVP Arena in Albany. In the week leading up to Christmas, the Saratoga Battle teams have an opportunity to play in the arena, with Britten saying “It’s probably the number one thing
that the kids and parents look forward to.” The teams also attend a Siena College game at the arena. “It’s just something really cool,” Britten said. “The night of the game, we do reserve a banquet hall, and get the whole program in there, and have some food. … It’s just definitely a very cool experience.” Saratoga Battle is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and is entirely funded by donations and sponsors, with Britten saying they aim to keep fees as low as possible for families and kids who wish to play. He noted Saratoga Battle will work to sponsor families who may need financial assistance, and offer carpools to help transport kids to games and practices. Britten also credited the organization’s sponsors for their support. “Our goal is to always be cost-effective for the families to play, and to keep fees as low as we can,” said Britten. “We want to keep families interested, and we think the number one factor in that is keeping costs to a minimum. That’s always our goal there.” Saratoga Battle’s teams will play their home games this season at Gavin Park in Wilton.
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Britten noted the organization has to pay to reserve gym time, which he said is currently the program’s “biggest challenge.” “We’re raising money and spending it on the kids,” said Britten. “There’s no man, no adult or coach making any money on the program.” Britten, who was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, said he “grew up in these programs,” and noted it is meaningful to
offer a strong opportunity for local kids to get involved with basketball, and also to build a presence and connections in the community. “A lot of what we do is making sure that every kid has an opportunity to play,” Britten said. “At the end of the day, there’s probably four or five hundred kids playing basketball in Saratoga. We’re happy with our presence.”
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HALFMOON — Thanks to a balanced effort, the Ballston Spa varsity boys golf team brought home a title on Oct. 12, capturing the 2023 Section 2 Class A Boys’ Golf Championship. The Scotties were led by eighth-grader Jeffrey Fumarola, junior Sam DiNallo, and senior Chris Desmond, the team’s top three finishers. Gavin Tribley, Alex Wade, and Nate Hill also contributed strong rounds to the sectional victory. The Scotties’ top five finishers advanced to state qualifiers, where Fumarola was able to earn a spot at the state championships in June. The team’s finish recapped one of the strongest years in program history, including an 11-2 record in Suburban Council matchups. “The team performed great,” said Fumarola. “We got help from a lot of the boys. Sam (DiNallo) really stepped up, MVP. I can’t wait for states, it’s going to be fun.” Entering the sectional tournament, head coach Ben Eldridge said his message to the team was to “control what you can control,” saying that while the Scotties’ golfers certainly had championship aspirations, he hoped to focus mainly on the process. “I didn’t want that to be something they thought about. Because we talk a lot all year, even if it’s not your best round, every one or two fewer (strokes) you can come up with, that helps the whole team,” said Eldridge. “So the message was just more
about going out, taking it one shot at a time, three holes at a time, and just play your game, and don’t worry about what everyone else is doing.” The Scotties’ last team sectional title came in 1990 as a member of Class B, Eldridge said. While junior M.J. Fink added that golf is a “very mental game,” Eldridge credited the team for their ability to remain level and consistent throughout the fall season. “So many guys that could play well,” Eldridge said. “And in general, we were pretty consistent all year.” Eldridge made note of several golfers who stepped up at sectionals, including DiNallo, who he said was the team’s MVP at the Section 2 Championships. He also credited the senior trio of Wade, Desmond, and Tribley for finishing their high school golf careers on a strong note. “To get that their senior year, hopefully they’ll remember it,” said Eldridge. “It was pretty cool. I was proud of them.” At state qualifiers, Fumarola placed third overall, earning a spot among the top nine finishers on the Section 2 State Championship team. Wade and Tribley each advanced to the final day of qualifiers as well, earning top-20 finishes. Fumarola qualifying for the state championships marked something of a fullcircle moment for head coach Eldridge, who qualified for states as a Ballston Spa golfer three times himself, in 1997, 1999, and 2000. “It’s so cool,” Eldridge said of Fumarola qualifying. “He’s just a
Members of the Ballston Spa varsity boys golf team pictured at the Section 2 Class A Boys’ Golf Championships on Oct. 12. Photo provided.
great kid, and he’s fun to play golf with. It’s nice to be good at golf. It’s even cooler that kids like him and Kieran Cummins at Shaker, they’re just great kids. Their state team is pretty solid, a lot of good kids. They’re going to have a ball. Jeffrey’s going to fit right in with them. They’ll do well.” Eldridge and several players also emphasized that the season was simply an enjoyable experience. Eldridge noted that the team was larger than in years
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past, with 13 student-athletes listed on the varsity roster. “At tryouts, it was just a lot of fun. We ended up keeping a bunch of guys,” said Eldridge. “It was a very different feel this year, with having all those other guys on the team. … It was cool.” “Even when some of us didn’t play well, we had our teammates and the fun environment after the round,” Tribley added. Eldridge noted Fumarola
will continue to work on his game throughout the winter in preparation for states. He added that this fall season was a “win-win” combination, with the Scotties having not only an enjoyable group, but also a successful one. “They’re awesome. It’s so much fun,” said Eldridge of the team. “It’s what you always hope to get, and rarely do, is that perfect storm of good kids, good season. Feel lucky as a coach.”
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HALFMOON — Charlie Greiner and Carter Sica of the Saratoga Springs varsity boys golf team have each clinched their spots at the 2024 NYSPHSAA Boys Golf Championships in June, earning top-nine finishes at the Section 2 State Qualifiers last week. Greiner placed eighth overall, while Sica placed ninth. The 2024 championships will be Sica’s third trip to states, and Greiner’s second. Head coach Jake Zanetti said that it was meaningful to see the pair advance to yet another state tournament, saying both golfers “showed some toughness” to earn their spot. “Carter had a very difficult opening nine holes, shooting a 43. And then for him to grind out a 39 on the back to end up qualifying, ultimately, showed a lot of grind and grit and toughness out of him,” said Zanetti. “Charlie Greiner, in a similar situation, with only four or five holes left to play, he birdied 14, which is one of the toughest holes. … Then he had a great shot on 17, which is where he said it basically sealed the deal for him as far as qualifying.” Now the duo will have plenty of time to prepare for the state championships, which begin June 2 at the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira. Zanetti noted that Greiner and Sica have months to work on their game, and added that both having prior state experience can prove beneficial. “So they’ve now had the experience of going, and now they can put that away, and go out there and compete,” Zanetti said. “They’ve got … seven more months of training to get under their belt in anticipation of states in June. Them buying themselves that much more time to improve their games is huge. They could be that much better come June.” Greiner and Sica’s finish at state qualifiers comes after the Blue Streaks placed second as a team at the Section 2
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Members of the 2023 Saratoga Springs varsity boys golf team, pictured after winning the Suburban Council team championship. Photo provided.
Championships, ending their bid for back-to-back sectional titles. But despite the finish at sectionals, it was still a remarkable year for the Blue Streaks’ squad, going 14-0 in the regular season and winning the Suburban Council Championships as a team. Zanetti emphasized the depth of the team this year, noting that although the Blue Streaks were only allowed to bring six golfers to the section championships, all nine members of the varsity roster qualified for sectional play. Thomas Bundy, Charlie Blake, and Cole Whitman also advanced to the state qualifiers for the Blue Streaks this year after strong finishes at sectionals. “We were very strong, one through nine,” Zanetti said. “Our nine guys could compete with anybody. We actually had to leave three kids off our sectional roster, even though they qualified.” He noted that he hopes this rule will change at some point to allow all qualified golfers to attend the section championships. He also added the program had a “very strong” JV team this year, and also started an unofficial modified team to allow more kids an opportunity to play. “We want to keep the numbers pumping for Saratoga golf,” said Zanetti. Looking forward, the Blue Streaks’ coach said he is excited
to travel with Greiner and Sica to states in June, saying, “It’s always a fun trip.” “It’s a bonding experience for the boys, among the Section 2 team. It’s great for all the other coaches to get together,” Zanetti said. “We’ve got some really good coaches in Section 2 that get to shed their wisdom on boys from other teams, which is kind of a rare thing. It’s a fun allaround trip.”
LEXINGTON, KY — The Kentucky Horse Park held a memorial service Oct. 8 for one of its most famous residents, Funny Cide, who passed away on July 16 at the age of 23. The 2003 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner lived out his retirement at the Park’s Hall of Champions barn since 2008. This past Sunday, fans, caretakers, and Jack Knowlton, Sackatoga Stable Operating Manager and Funny Cide’s Owner, gathered at the Park to commemorate the “Gutsy Gelding.” During the event, the Kentucky Horse Park announced that a commemorative statue of the legendary Thoroughbred will be added to the Memorial Walk of Champions at the Park. “Funny Cide was a true
champion,” said Lee Carter, Kentucky Horse Park President, in a press release. “Adding this statue allows us to continue to share the story about the Gutsy Gelding with future generations.” “We are on to the next chapter. We’re going to work to have a statue that will be fitting for him,” said Jack Knowlton in the release. A celebration of Funny Cide’s life, the Funny Cide SendOff, was held at Siros Restaurant in Saratoga Springs on Aug. 16. The event featured retired Race Caller Tom Durkin, Trainer Barclay Tagg, Assistant Trainer Robin Smullen, and Hall of Fame Jockey José Santos. The event raised $12,500, which marks the lead contribution towards the statue.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District honored six former student-athletes for their contributions to athletics during the 2023 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Oct. 20. 2023 inductees include Kerri Burgess (Clark), Doranne Mullan (Kelly), Jay Mulligan, Jay Navin, Joey Santamoor, Mickey Walczak, and the 2004 field hockey team. The inductees were selected by a committee including current and former coaches and athletic directors, administrators, and community members, according to a release from the district. Plaques in honor of the inductees will be placed in a trophy case in the lobby of the school’s blue gym.