Saratoga TODAY November 5-11, 2021

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ELECTION RESULTS

The new Saratoga Springs City Council. Unofficial results of the 2021 General Election, held Nov. 2, 2021, without absentees, as per the Saratoga County Board of Elections. Percentages are rounded up and may not equal 100%. See pg. 11

MAYOR Ron Kim (D) 48% Heidi Owen West (R,C) 45% Robin Dalton (SST) 7%

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER

FINANCE COMMISSIONER

ACCOUNTS COMMISSIONER

Jim Montagnino (D,RS) 55% Tracey L. LaBelle (R,C) 45%

Anthony "Skip" Scirocco (R,C) 57% Domenique Yermolayev (D,FP) 42%

Minita Sanghvi (D, RS) 50% Joanne Kiernan (R, C) 44% Adam Israel (SST) 7%

Dillon Moran (D, RS) 45% Samantha Guerra (R,C,WF) 43% Angela Rella (AP) 13%

SPORTS • • • •

Toga Boys Volleyball Advances to the Semifinals SCC Girls Volleyball Advances in Sectionals Schuylerville Football’s Playoff Run Saratoga Girls Swimming (and Diving) to Sectionals See pgs. 44-47

Senior Center Relocating Plans

Rendition of building serving as the future home of the Saratoga Senior Center.

See Story pg. 10

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HISTORY

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SARATOGA

The Sacandaga River Steamboats

by Dave Waite

Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

It has been over 90 years since the Conklingville Dam was completed and the river that flowed through the Sacandaga Valley became the Great Sacandaga Reservoir.

When visitors hear of this river that once ran through the area, they likely visualize it as a small meandering creek passing quietly past the picture-perfect farms and tiny settlements that dotted its shore. In reality, the river was wide and strong as it made its way past the long-lost communities of Osborn Bridge, Fish House, Batchellerville, and West Day. For over twenty miles it flowed through the Sacandaga Valley only narrowing when it encountered the Conklingville rapids. As it ran its way through the valley it had the power to carry thousands of logs each spring during the annual river drive to the Hudson River, as well as the depth to allow navigation by the steamboats that are the focus of this story.

In 1848, Albany County native Gurdon Conkling saw the commercial advantages of the Sacandaga Valley and established the Lynwood Tannery along the south shore of the river. This location soon came to be known as Conklingville. Along with numerous tannery buildings, Gurdon also constructed a hotel, stores, and homes on both sides of the river. At the same time as he was building his tannery, Conkling also built two wood-burning sidewheel steamers, the Whip Poor Will and the Colonel, to move lumber, wood, hemlock bark, and other goods to and from his new business interests.

The arrival in Batchellerville on October 30, 1848, of the first of these steamboats, was a day of celebration, with a crowd watching the progress of the plume of smoke off in the distance as the boat headed down river towards the hamlet. When the seventyfoot-long, 15-foot-wide steamboat came into sight it was greeted by a hearty cheer and the firing of a cannon. A few honored guests, feasting on oysters, fruit, and cake, had ridden downstream from the site at Fish House where the boat had been constructed. Soon additional passengers boarded, and the boat

The only known photograph of a Sacandaga River Steamboat.

Photo Source: Edinburgh Historian Priscilla Edwards, provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

headed toward Edinburgh, where this maiden voyage was concluded.

The Conklingville tannery changed hands in 1863 when it was purchased by leather merchants Henry Poor and Sons.

As part of the sale, they also acquired the steamboat Whip Poor Will, the Colonel having been destroyed in 1855 when the steam boiler exploded. In the accident, the captain of the boat, Joseph Greenslete was killed. Don Bowman tells of hearing that the explosion was caused by logs used to fire the boiler that had been filled with gunpowder by disgruntled teamsters, whose teams had once hauled the hemlock bark that the steamboats carried.

Two years after Henry Poor took over the Conklingville tannery he also bought the Croweville tannery on Sand Creek, a tributary of the Sacandaga River in Hadley. With this purchase, the company added another steamboat to the fleet, the L. E. Wait. Named after the supervisor of the tannery, Lewis E. Wait, this boat was also used to move the hemlock bark on the Sacandaga River.

The Sacandaga River was an ideal path for the transportation of the tons of hemlock bark that was required for the tanning of raw leather. From May to August the bark was cut and after being allowed to dry, transported to the river from the surrounding forests and left in huge piles along the shore. In autumn the bark was loaded onto flat bottomed scows and towed by steamboat downstream to the tannery. In reminisces from those who lived in the valley during these early years, it was recalled that these loads were so immense that they resembled small houses being towed down the river.

Along with bark and supplies for the tannery, the steamboat carried products manufactured in the factories along the river. At Batchellerville, Sherman Batcheller

loaded wooden measures, barrel covers, and wooden pegs onto the boats and the King-Snow Wooden Ware Company supplied wooded flour pails and buckets. This merchandise was carried to Hadley where it was shipped by rail and sold across the northeast.

Sacandaga River steamboats were also used for carrying passengers.

In his memoirs, Ira Gray states that his mother remembered having boat rides in the 1860s on the Whip Poor Will piloted by Captain William Ellis Greenslete, older brother of Joseph Greenslete mentioned earlier. This is likely a reference to Autumn Sunday School trips where two barges were fastened together, and picnickers were taken upriver from Conkingville for an all-day picnic at a grove near West Day. By the early 1880s, Henry Poor and Son closed their tanneries along the Sacandaga River due to a drastic drop in leather prices and a diminishing supply of hemlock bark in the region. The Whip Poor Will made its last trip in 1883.

The L. E. Wait also operated on the Sacandaga River, until 1883, when it sunk in April of that year.

While the passengers and crew all got safely to shore, 1,600 logs on barges bound for the woodenware works at Batchellerville were lost.

The 65-year-old Greenslete retired that same year after 35 years running steamboats on the river and passed away October 21, 1887, in Broadalbin, Fulton County, New York, and is buried in Union Mills Cemetery in the village.

Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and has written many articles on upstate New York history. When not researching or playing with his cat Gus, he and his wife Beth seek solitude on remote ponds in the Adirondack wilderness. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is on the Move: Winter Season Starts Nov. 6 at the Wilton Mall MARKET VENDORS

SATURDAYS 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wilton Mall | Food Court Photo by Pattie Garrett.

by Emily Meagher for Saratoga TODAY

When there is no daylight left at 6 p.m. when Wednesday market vendors pack up their stands, and it’s too cold for Saturday market vendors to feel their hands when setting up in the early morning, we at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market gratefully know the indoor winter season is coming soon.

The first winter market returns to the Wilton Mall food court on Saturday, November 6, from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., where it will take place weekly until the end of April. Over 50 local vendors will sell a full range of locally produced items, including fresh farm items, ready-to-eat foods, and artisanal products. Several holiday boutique vendors will be present as well, so you can get your holiday shopping started early this year.

Alongside many returning vendors, the winter market will also feature some new vendors and products, including alcohol-infused ice cream at Boozy

Moo!, (house)plants at J. Adkins Cultivation, Scandinavian baked goods at Parchment, and several fan favorite vendors that were new at the markets this summer.

This season, the market is also grateful to bring back several seasonal events and holiday celebrations like Maple March, family activities, and more.

The first holiday that will get the local treatment is Thanksgiving, which is just three markets away. Customers can preorder holiday meats, stock up on fresh produce for sides, and find plenty of dessert options at the next few weeks of markets.

While it’s hard to beat the excitement of outdoor markets at High Rock Park, there is something about the winter market season that brings out something even better: a closer sense of togetherness with our local community. When we spend more time indoors together during the holiday season, we queue our stovetops and ovens to heat our homes and hearts when we prepare homemade dishes stuffed

with local market ingredients.

There’s nothing quite like a warm plate prepared with quality ingredients over which to connect.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. from November through April. The market will be in the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the TrustCo mall entrance, across from BJs, or the mall interior. The CDTA’s routes 450 (from Schenectady) and 452 (from Skidmore College via downtown Saratoga) run to the Wilton Mall at least once an hour on Saturday mornings. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest vendor and event news.

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Ballston Lake Apiaries Boozy Moo! Daily Fresh Elihu Farm Euro Delicacies Feathered Antler Freddy's Rockin' Hummus Giovanni Fresco Gómez Veggie ville Green Jeans Market Farm Happy Things Hebron Valley Veal J. Adkins Cultivation Junbucha Kim Dolan Designed Jewelry Kokinda Farm Leaning Birch Farm Longlesson Farm Lovin' Mama Farm Mean Max Brew Works Moon Cycle Seed Company Moxie Ridge Farm Mrs. Londons Muddy Trail Jerky Co. Mugzy's Barkery Native Farm Flowers Nettle Meadow

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Night Work Bread Owl Wood Farm Parchment Petra Pocket Pies Pleasant Valley Farm Pork & Greens Puckers Gourmet R&G Cheese Makers Ramble Creek Farm Rishka's on Broadway Saratoga Apple Saratoga Chocolate Co. Saratoga Garlic Company Saratoga Peanut Butter Co. Saratoga Suds 'n' Stuff Scotch Ridge Berry Farm Slate Valley Farms Something's Brewing Southy Sweets Squash Villa Farm The Food Florist The Mushroom Shop TogaNola Snack Company Underwood's Greenhouse/ Shushan Valley Hydro Farm • Vashti's Kitchen Delights • Yankee Distillers

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Well known native son Kevin Cummings' love of life did not

OBITUARIES come to an end with his untimely death in the early morning hours of October 28, 2021 at his Saratoga home. To the contrary, Kevin's lifelong passion for living, his indefatigable and inspirational spirit, whether battling cancer or on the football field, and his irrepressible joie de vivre, will live on eternally through all those who loved him and will honor him, as his legacy is well cemented in his Saratoga roots.

Born on October 18, 1956 to the late John E. and Ruth (Smith) Cummings, Kevin was a fixture on the playgrounds of the East Side Rec with his towering presence and dominating skills in football,

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basketball and baseball, together with his twin brother Keith. From Little League to Pop Warner, and from the gritty pick-up games on the East Side courts, to "Friday Night Lights" in front of a packed house in the iconic old stands of the Rec football field, Kev's star always shone brightly.

Who could ever forget the amazing run Kev and Keith's Little League All Star team, along with teammates Chip Williams, Jack Meinhardt, and TK Veitch made in the Summer of '69?! With a couple of breaks, they were on their way to Williamsport, as they captivated the city.

As legendary Saratoga High Football Coach Blase Iuliano remarked, "In 1971 we brought up Kevin as a young Sophomore to the Varsity, and it did not take long to see how very special he was. He was not only a gifted athlete, but also extremely competitive, and commanded respect because of his work ethic."

Coach Iuliano went on to talk about Kev and Keith being 3 sport stars throughout high school, and of how that led to their induction into the Saratoga High Hall of Fame. He continued by saying "I was so very proud of Kevin when he became an All American at U Mass, and also when he became a key administrator with Disney in Florida after he graduated."

He spoke proudly about Kevin's role as the Development Manager for Disney Imagineering of the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa on the massive grounds of Disney World, which was certainly a pinnacle moment in Kevin's exemplary career. Coach Iuliano closed his remarks by saying "It was a pleasure and honor to know some of Kevin's siblings, and my heart and prayers go out to them and to all of his many friends who lost one of Saratoga's finest athletes and best people."

With Kevin's larger than life personality, and his impact on so many over the years, it is no wonder that there's been a tremendous outpouring of love and sadness from people near and far in the days since he was taken from us way too soon. Stories of his kindness and generosity with younger athletes, and of his dry sense of humor and quick wit, which gave him the ability to lift everyone's spirits and fill a room with laughter, have been oft repeated sentiments. To know Kevin is to love Kevin, and to be his friend is to cherish his friendship.

Kevin was fortunate to play for

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021 Dick MacPherson at UMass, and Coach MacPherson also felt very fortunate to have Kevin as a player.

MacPherson had stints as an NFL Assistant, including a stop with the Patriots, and also was later at the helm of the Syracuse Orange, but once when asked how he felt about Kevin, without hesitation he said, "Kevin was the biggest, big play man I ever coached."

That alone speaks to the size of Kevin's heart and helps to explain why he continued to achieve such success in life.

During his 26-year career with Disney, Kevin logged more frequent flyer miles than anyone else in the large business, per his longtime Executive Assistant and close friend, Diana Hall. He was a Project Manager working with Bill Hanus, whom he greatly respected.

Kevin worked on all 4 Disney ships in Italy and Germany, and also worked on the development of the Tokyo Disneyland Resort and the Disney Polynesian Resort, one of their DVC/Disney Vacation Club properties. He also worked on domestic projects at the Disney Vero Beach Resort, California Adventure, Copper Creek @ Wilderness Lodge, a DVC property on the grounds of Disney World in Florida, and he was naturally chosen to lead the development of the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, also a DVC property on the Disney World grounds, with a ringing endorsement from CEO Michael Eisner. As Diana shared, "It is impossible to put into words what Kevin's career and reputation at Disney were, and the people who loved and admired him."

In conversations with Keith and several of his and Kevin's closest friends, one theme about Kev always rose to the top, and that was his love for Saratoga. Kevin and his brother were always traveling to UNH football games, coached by fellow Saratogian and close friend Sean McDonnell. Those were epic road trips organized with Rod Sutton, Tom Roohan and a host of other native Saratogians. If it was the UNH-UMass game, Kevin made the difficult decision to stand alongside his dear Saratoga teammate and friend, despite his love for his alma mater. When it came time to retire, it was a no brainer for Kevin to return to his hometown and purchase a house on Lincoln Avenue. His warm and cozy home was only one block from his beloved racetrack.

Shortly after, he soon renovated

and utilized all of the designs he honed during his tenure at Disney.

Although Kevin did not have children of his own, he treated his closest friends' children like family.

These kids loved him in return, including the Rossi children, Sean McDonnell's and Dave Croasdale’s sons. Kevin’s love and genuine interest in his friends’ children was a nurturing trait which came from Kev's beloved mom, Ruthie.

Finally, it must be stated that Kevin brought the same discipline and purpose that he exhibited in business and in sports to his winning battle against cancer.

Kevin’s former wife and good friend Darla Ergen Cummings was instrumental in supporting Kevin through all of his treatments in her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Kevin was an inspiration to all who were around him at that time, including all of Darla’s family and friends, as well as his family and friends back home.

Kevin was preceded in death by his older sister and brother, Shelley Ann Cummings and John P. "Jackie " Cummings, and by his younger brother, David "Satch" Cummings. He is survived by his oldest sister, Diane C. Strong of Bradenton, Florida, twin brother, Keith Cummings of Saratoga, and youngest brother, Christopher M. Cummings of Austin, Texas, as well as his former wife and good friend, Darla Ergen Cummings.

Lifelong Saratoga friends Dick Mullaney and Joey Leone were always by his side and will miss their buddy dearly.

Calling hours for Kevin were held Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at the Wm. J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Burial will be private.

At the family’s request, donations may be made in Kevin’s memory to UPMC/Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

COURT Kurtis Patterson, 22, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 27 to 11 years incarceration and 20 years post-release supervision, after pleading to rape in the first-degree, in connection with charged dating to March 12, 2021 in Saratoga Springs.

Zachary Q. Burger, 33, of Ellenburg, N.Y., was sentenced Oct. 27 to 4 years incarceration and 3 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, in connection with March 6, 2020 charges in Saratoga Springs.

Robert S. Hedrick, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, in connection with Feb. 17, 2021 charges in Saratoga Springs.

Christopher D. Barnes, 41, of Wilton, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to misdemeanor DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, first charged April 27, 2021 in Saratoga Springs, and 1-1/2 to 3 years incarceration on felony criminal contempt and felony aggravated

family offense charges in May and June 2021.

Charles Garcia, 51, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, in Wilton.

David W. Lunt, 20, of South Glens Falls, was sentenced Oct. 27 to 10 years incarceration, after pleading to attempted rape in the first-degree, in connection with December 2018 charges in Moreau, and 2 to 6 years incarceration in connection with June 2020 charges.

POLICE Justice D. Locke, 19, of Indian Lake, was charged Oct. 28 with attempted murder in the second-degree, and burglary in the first-degree. The charges stem from an incident that allegedly occurred in the Village of Corinth.

Locke is accused forcibly entering the apartment of an acquaintance and attacking him with a tomahawk. The victim was airlifted to Albany Medical Center with life threatening injuries. Locke was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail and is due back in the Corinth Town Court at a later date.

BLOTTER Robin A. Iacobelli, 58, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 26 with grand larceny in the third-degree. Following a two-year joint investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office and the New York State Police Financial Crimes Unit, Iacobelli was charged in connection with the theft of $36,036.29 from Kee To Independent Growth, a not-for-profit organization in the Town of Ballston, that occurred between 2016 and 2019, according to authorities.

Cajun Decker, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 18 with two felony counts robbery.

Shawn Davis, 36, of Rensselaer, was charged Oct. 19 in Saratoga Springs with the misdemeanors: Possession of burglar tools, criminal mischief, petit larceny, operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1% alcohol of more in blood, aggravated unlicensed operation, reckless driving; failure to obey police officer, following vehicle too closely, speed not reasonable and prudent, passing a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign, improperly licensed vehicle, and criminal possession of stolen property, a felony.

5 Carianne Manning, 21, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 15 with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, making an improper turn, and driving on the sidewalk, after being involved in a property damage accident on Church Street.

Alexandra Broadway, 25, of South Glens Falls, was charged Oct. 15 in Saratoga Springs with harassment, resisting arrest, and obstruct governmental official.

Jarod Fields, 29, of Lake George, was charged Oct. 16 in Saratoga Springs with felony DWI as a second offense within 10 years, refusal to take a breath test, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, moving from lane unsafely, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, after being involved in a property damage accident on North Street.

Marcus Vandeusen, 19, of Glenville, was charged Oct. 16 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor making graffiti.

Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office received 911 calls for a plane crash in the Town of Milton. The plane, a 1963 Beachcraft occupied by Justin L. Platt, 30, of Ballston, and Jesse R. Richardson, 35, of Fultonville, was returning to the Saratoga County Airport when it reportedly lost power and was brought down in a field west of the airport. The occupants were uninjured, and no one was injured on the ground, according to a statement issued by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office.

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NEWS BRIEFS

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Santa on fire truck at Ballston Spa Holiday Parade. Photo provided.

BALSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association's annual Ballston Spa Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting takes place Friday, Dec. 3. The parade step-off time is 6:30 p.m., proceeding on Milton Avenue and ending in Wiswall Park on Front Street with Santa lighting the village Christmas tree.

The parade is a hometownstyle holiday tradition, with fire trucks, floats, animals, kids and Santa parading down the main street of the village. The parade will spotlight the Toys for Tots campaign, in partnership with the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Saratoga County Sheriff Department and

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

New this year: parade entries will be judged this year in the following categories: Best Emergency Vehicle Entry, Best Ballston Spa Community Members Entry, Best Walking Entry and The Brightest Light Award. The brighter and more festive, the better.

Organizations, groups or businesses interested in taking part in the parade, go to www.ballston.org to register. For more information, contact the BSBPA office at 518885-2772 or info@ballston.org.

GLENS FALLS — Holiday Festival of Lights takes place in Lake George Nov. 27 to Dec. 31.

Visitors and locals alike can enjoy decorated storefronts on Canada Street and a huge light display in Shepard’s Park in Lake George.

Live entertainment will take place Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, in Shepard’s Park from 12-4 p.m. including family-friendly live music, dance performances, entertainment and more. The events are free to attend.

Royal Snow Sisters Holiday Princess Show: Saturday, Dec. 4.

Familiar songs and holiday tunes.

There will be time for photos and autographs, crafts, singing and dancing. Showtimes are at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Tickets: $15 per person.

Royal Snow Sisters Holiday Princess Dinner Theater and Meet & Greet: Saturday, Dec. 4.

Performance, sing-along, and table-to-table exclusive meetand-greet. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos and autographs and even a dance party.

The ticket price includes an entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. The show starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person.

Ha-Ha-Holiday Comedy Show: Friday, Dec. 10. A hilarious line-up of comedians. For ages 18 and up, the comedy show takes place at the Marriott Hotel.

Showtimes are at 7:30 and 9 p.m.

Cost: $20.

Holiday Artisan Market: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18 and

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19. Shop the holiday market at Fort William Henry Resort Carriage House, with more than 50 artisan vendors offering handmade items and beautiful and unique gifts.

Sample delicious food, take a free picture with Santa, enjoy free arts and craft activities for kids provided by local nonprofits as well as live entertainment and more.

There is a small fee to attend with proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations.

Lake George’s popular Light up the Village Celebration is on Saturday, Nov. 27, in Shepard’s Park, starting at 3 p.m. with a live sing-along at 5 p.m. by Bobby Dick and Susie Q and lighting the village up at 6 p.m. This event serves as the kick-off for the Lake George Holiday Festival of Lights.

Tickets can be purchased and information can be found at www. eventstoat.net.

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Saratoga Springs resident, Joan Gailor wants to bring some joy to her neighborhood in Jefferson Terrace. That’s why she decorates for every season. “It’s the little things that can brighten someone’s day and bring them joy,” said Gailor.

Honorable Mention Horses at Sunset Photo by Al Marlin

Annual Convoy for Tots to Run Nov. 7 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Over 100 vehicles from area businesses, civic organizations and Emergency Services agencies are expected to travel from Ballston Spa Middle School/High School Campus to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Route 50) starting at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday Nov. 7, as part of a convoy to help generate new, unwrapped toys for immediate distribution

by Capital Region Toys for Tots this holiday season.

Prior to the departure of the Convoy, a drive through toy drop off will be held on the campus of the Ballston Spa Middle School/ High School (220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa) for members of the public who would like to donate from 9 a.m. 10:30.

People are encouraged to view the Convoy along Route 50.

For the 3rd year, World War II veteran Sir Ken Bailey will serve as the Grand Marshal.

Convoy for Tots is held annually to support the mission

of Capital Region Toys for Tots who serves over 160,000 children annually in the Capital Region. The seven previous convoys have yielded over 100,000 toys donated for distribution in the Capital Region.

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Veteran’s Day We salute and honor all the Veterans, Active Military and those that gave their life in the service of our country, to keep the United States of America a free nation. Every Veteran and active military was and is very important no matter what they did in the service. Our military in all services are the best and most powerful in the world and has to be kept this way in order to keep the peace for our country. We must continue to keep our military strong and to let the world know this in a good way. We live in strange times. We also live in unsettled times worldwide. God Bless our Veterans, Active Military and God bless the United States of America.

- Sid Gordon, WWII Veteran

Closed and Ceased Operations: Saratoga Taxi Seeks Relief As of Midnight 10/31/2021…

After 55 years of serving the public, we have temporally ceased operations in Saratoga Springs.

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

Commissioner Dalton Advocates for Greenbelt Protection Amendments in Advance of City UDO Vote SARATOGA SPRINGS — After many years of preparation, the City Council is expected to vote in mid-November on the Unified Development Ordinance, or the UDO - a document which provides regulations that define the city, its neighborhoods and the greenbelt.

In advance of that vote, Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton has released a statement warning the UDO, as currently written, does not do enough to preserve the rural character of the greenbelt and natural areas. Dalton is advocating for the adoption of four amendments

proposed by Sustainable Saratoga that she says, “will strengthen the protections for the ‘country’ part of our ‘City in the Country.’”

According to Dalton, the amendments limit some of the more intensive uses and uses that will draw people away from the city’s urban core, as well as provide additional details to strengthen rural character guidelines. For more specific information detailing the proposed amendments to the UDO, go to: sustainablesaratoga.org.

The final council vote on the UDO is anticipated to take place Nov. 16.

Monument to be ReInstalled in Congress Park

The City of Saratoga Springs will not listen to our need for temporary relief from the burdensome INSURANCE MANDATES imposed. Simple, temporary relief, that’s all we are asking.

Saratoga mandates $300,000 insurance, NYS requires $50,000. (Wilton, Gansevoort, Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Glens Falls, as well as all rural NYS require $50,000.)

What’s up Saratoga? The cost of $300,000 in coverage is prohibitive.

Saratoga Taxi successfully operated for over 40 years with NYS Insurance, so what’s the reasoning? - unknown Our staff and drivers worked every day 24 hours during the pandemic serving the citizens of Saratoga Springs, without concerns for themselves, rather their service to their community.

We survived Covid but we can’t survive the city.

If you wish to call the city and demand that your taxi service be reinstated, call 518-587-3550, extension 2523.

Voice your opinion. Demand that your taxi service return.

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Repaired NY 77th Regiment Monument, to be re-installed in Congress Park Nov. 16. Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The NY 77th Regiment Monument will be re-installed onto its granite base in Congress Park on Nov. 16, Commissioner of Public Works Anthony “Skip” Scirocco announced this week.

The statue was damaged in July 2020 in what is believed to be an act of vandalism and required

extensive repairs.

Repair costs, which were $58,218, were covered under the City’s insurance program, Scirocco said in a statement. Community donations totaling just over $14,200 were used for landscaping and security improvements. Scirocco did not specify what those security improvements consist of.

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Saratoga County City to Commemorate Pilots “Test To Stay” Matt McCabe and Remigia Foy Program Giving Kids by Thomas Dimopoulos More Time In Class Saratoga TODAY

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County officials announced last week a first-in-the-state pilot program to allow more students to remain in the classroom amid soaring COVID-19 quarantine orders for school-age children.

The program “Test to Stay” - or TTS, is a test-based protocol for k-12 students exposed to COVID-19 in school or on a school bus that allows them attend classes in person rather than quarantine at home as long as they test negative for the virus and show no symptoms each day.

The “Test to Stay'' protocol is currently a pilot program administered by Saratoga County Public Health Services (SCPHS) in the South Glens Falls Central School District (SGFSD). SCPHS and SGFSD are also partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to evaluate the pilot.

At the time of the pilot program announcement, 94 members of the South Glens Falls School District – 89 students, 3 teachers and 2 staff, had tested positive since Sept. 13.

There are 3,390 students, teachers and staff in the school district.

Comparably in the region, since the start of the school year in September, there were 84 who tested positive at Saratoga Springs City School District (67 students, 10 teachers, 7 staff ); 74 at Ballston Spa CSD (62 students, 2 teachers, 10 staff ); 13 (12 students, 1 staff ) at Schuylerville CSD; 27 (18 students, 1 teacher, 8 staff ) at Galway CSD. Data regarding COVID tests and results for individual Private,

Public, Charter and BOCES Program schools may be searched at: schoolcovidreportcard.health. ny.gov/#/home.

During the TTS pilot protocol, normal contact tracing will take place with the school district contacting families of students who are considered a close contact of a COVID positive individual. The TTS protocol allows parents or guardians the option to have their child tested daily in school as an alternative to having to quarantine. Students would arrive at school and report directly to the nurse's office for testing. A negative test will keep students in school. If a student tests positive, the parent and/or guardian will be required to pick up their child and quarantine their student.

“When responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to consider the social, emotional, and educational consequences that have impacted children and families,” said Dr. Daniel Kuhles, Commissioner of Saratoga County Public Health Services, in a statement. “The Test to Stay pilot, in combination with the layered prevention strategies already present in schools, is an important step towards supporting their overall health and wellbeing.”

The pilot phase of the TTS protocol is scheduled to last several weeks. Upon conclusion, the evaluation team will review the effectiveness, feasibility, and scalability of the protocol. This information will be used to make recommendations as to whether the pilot should be amended, expanded to other school districts and private schools, or be withdrawn.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Matt McCabe – who served as city Finance Commissioner from 2004 to 2007, and Remigia Foy, who held the seat for three terms in the 1970s and in the 1990s, will be commemorated, current city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan announced.

“Matt McCabe had provided remarkable services to the city as a commissioner of finance as well as his unflagging assistance of city events, the city’s downtown business organizations,” Madigan told the City Council while bringing a resolution to the table to commemorate both McCabe and Foy. Visual ideas floated to honor McCabe included the potential renaming of a street, a memorial statue in the shape of a guitar – similar in substance to the clock which stands in front of Fox Jewelers, said Madigan said, or the creation of a plaque and a dedicated bench on Broadway.

“A bench on Broadway, where we are all familiar seeing Matt seated on one of those benches, outside his guitar shop,” she said.

“Matt was a Martin (guitar) guy, and the guitar he played was one he got from Jerry Jeff Walker.

Matt was a big fan of Jerry Jeff ’s,” said McCabe’s friend, and popular Saratoga musician Rick Bolton.

Walker, who died in October 2020, is perhaps best known for writing the much-covered ballad “Mr. Bojangles.”

A vacant patch of Broadway sidewalk between Saratoga Music Hall and the Collamer Building – the lower level of which is where Matt McCabe operated Saratoga Guitar – may soon serve as a commemoration site to honor the former finance commissioner. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

McCabe opened his first local guitar shop on Flag Day, 1994 with 48 used guitars and 10 amplifiers for sale inside of a small 160 square-foot hole in the wall space on Caroline Street. He would subsequently grow to a bigger space, increase the number of his Saratoga Guitar shops, and become the host of The Capital Region Guitar Show – one of the longest running guitar shows in the country – in addition to performing his own shows and serving as a two-term city Finance Commissioner. McCabe died earlier this year from complications of COVID-19.

Remigia Foy, who died June 2020, served as city finance commissioner for three terms, two in the ‘70s and one on the ‘90s, Madigan said. The idea is to honor Foy by potentially placing charcoal ink and oil works of

Foy created by local artist Sharon Bolton – creator of the colorful First Night Saratoga posters inside of City Hall by the finance department office.

“I’m going to float the idea of the Foy Foyer. It’s got a nice ring to it,” Madigan said.

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Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

Saratoga Senior Center to Get New General Election Results - Saratoga County Home at Saratoga Regional YMCA BALLSTON SPA — Unofficial results of the 2021 General Election, held Nov. 2, 2021, without absentees, as per the Saratoga County Board of Elections.

COUNTY SUPERVISORS

Rendition of building serving as the future home of the Saratoga Senior Center.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA announced this week that it had obtained initial city approvals to proceed with a 17,000 square foot addition to its Saratoga Springs Branch that will become the new home of the Saratoga Senior Center.

Construction of the facility is anticipated to begin in spring 2022.

The Y expansion and collaboration with the Senior Center will allow each organization to expand

upon programming geared toward older adults and provide crossprogramming that will engage and serve more seniors than either organization can serve on their own, according to a statement released by the Senior Center.

The Senior Center/YMCA collaboration is being made possible by a $2 million anonymous charitable gift that will allow the Senior Center to occupy its new space on the YMCA campus rent

free, the organization added. A capital campaign will be conducted to seek additional donor support for the project.

The Senior Center has launched a market analysis/feasibility study in preparation of the new facility to identify indemand and viable programming for the space.

Persons interested in taking the survey may do so at www. saratogaseniorcenter.org.

Ballston – Eric P. Connolly (R,C) unopposed.

Charlton – Joe Grasso (R,C) unopposed.

Clifton Park (Vote 1) – Philip Barrett (R,C) 67.7%, Melissa L. Boxer (D,WF) 32.1%.

Clifton Park (Vote 1) – Jonathan G. Schopf (R,C) unopposed.

Corinth – C. Eric Butler (R, C) unopposed.

Day – Carol A. Vaillancort (R) unopposed.

Galway - Michael A. Smith (R,C) unopposed.

Greenfield - Kevin M. Veitch (R,C) unopposed.

Hadley - Arthur M. Wright (R,C) unopposed.

Halfmoon - Kevin J. Tollisen (R,C) unopposed.

Malta - Mark E. Hammond (R,C) 58.1%, Michael J. Williams (D,WF) 41.9% Milton - Scott T. Ostrander (R,C) 50.65%; Benny L. Zlotnick Jr. (D, MMF) 32.79%; Barbara A. Kerr (UMI) 16.49%.

Moreau - Theodore T. Kusnierz Jr. (R,C) unopposed.

Northumberland - Denise D. Murphy (R,C) unopposed.

Providence - Sandra L. Winney (R) unopposed.

Saratoga Town - Thomas N. Wood III (R,C) 64.26%; Paul F. Murphy (D) 35.74%.

Saratoga Springs (Vote for 2) Tara N. Gaston (D) 26.30% and Matthew E. Veitch (R,C) 25.95%; Shaun D. Wiggins (D, RS) 22.69%; John F. Safford (R,C) 22.61%; Bruce Altimar (WF) 1.63%; Gabriel P. O'Brien (WF) 0.81%.

Stillwater - Danielle M. Cowin (R) 59.66%; Amy McClements Williams (D) 23.99%; Jennifer M. Weaver 16.25%.

Waterford - John E. Lawler (R) unopposed.

Wilton - John J. Lant (R,C) unopposed.

COUNTYWIDE POSITIONS County Sheriff: Michael H. Zurlo (R,C) 84.16%; Norman G. Boyea (WF) 15.62%.

County Surrogate Court Judge: Richard A. Kupferman (R,C) ran unopposed.

County Clerk: Craig A. Hayner (R,C) ran unopposed.

County Coroner: Susan M. Hayes-Masa (R,C) ran unopposed.

FIVE STATEWIDE PROPOSITIONS Saratoga County voters, and N.Y. voters statewide similarly voted in favor of two of five ballot proposals. They are: Proposition 2 - Right to Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthful Environment.

Proposition 5 - Increasing the Jurisdiction of the New York City Civil Court.

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Election Night Victories Remake Saratoga Springs City Council

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Four new members will take their seats at the City Council table on New Year’s Day, following Election Day victories that will see the four Democrats joining Republican incumbent Public Works Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco, who similarly secured victory on Nov. 2.

Current Supervisors Tara Gaston (D) and Matt Veitch (R,C) were re-elected to represent the city at the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. The five City Council members and both Supervisors will each serve a term of two years.

“It really does take a village to do this,” said newly elected city mayor Ron Kim, during his acceptance speech at the Embassy Suites

by Hilton ballroom on Congress Street, where Democrats celebrated their respective victories Tuesday night. Kim previously served as the city’s Commissioner of Public Safety from 2005 to 2009.

Kim thanked his campaign team, former city Mayor Joanne

Yepsen, members of his family who were in attendance, and acknowledged the efforts of mayoral candidate opponents Heidi West, and Robin Dalton.

“It is very difficult, particularly in this day and age to run for office and I tip my hat to both of them. I think they made a great effort and I hope to work with them in the future on some of these projects because we need a broad coalition to get some of these things done,“ Kim said.

West is a political newcomer who ran on the Republican and Conservative lines. Dalton is the city’s outgoing Public Safety Commissioner who ran her 2021 campaign on the independent Saratoga Stronger Together ballot line, after leaving the Republican Party over what she called a discomfort with Donald Trump’s presidency and where it was leading the party.

“My goal was to prevent a Republican victory,” she said late Tuesday as vote results were being tallied. “That goal was achieved tonight.” Unofficial Board of Election results indicated Kim

bested West 4,029 to 3,767 - a difference of 262 votes. Dalton secured 553 votes.

In all, 8,408 votes were counted of 20,421 registered city voters. The Election Day tally does not include absentee ballots – which must be received no later than Nov. 9. Military voter ballots must be received no later than Nov. 15. All must be postmarked on or before Nov. 2.

Kim said among his priorities when taking office as mayor would be locally addressing a national infrastructure investment plan that would provide funding for roads, bridges and major projects, currently being bandied about by elected officials in Washington.

“I think the most important thing, because of timing, is to spend some time asking the residents about our infrastructure needs. I’ve talked to Congressman (Paul) Tonko about this – and if this bill passes, we’re going to need to move pretty quickly to get our place at the table,” Kim said.

“Some (input) will come from City Hall personnel, but it also should come from the residents.

Ron Kim, who will be Saratoga Springs’ new mayor in 2022, making his victory speech on Election Night, Nov. 2, 2021 at the Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs. Minita Sanghvi, who won the city Commissioner of Finance seat looks on, at Kim’s right. Photo by SuperSource Media.

They should be part of that. We need to move fast because that money will not be there forever, and Saratoga Springs needs to get their fair share,” he said. Asked if he can identify any infrastructure needs right now, Kim described issues he’s heard from some residents while campaigning doorto-door – water drainage issues to the maintenance of sidewalks, among them. Another priority would be moving forward with the East Side Fire Station project slated to be sited on Henning Road, Kim added.

Members of the Republican Party staged their Election Night

gathering at The Holiday Inn on Broadway, and candidates of the Saratoga Stronger Together ballot line held their gathering at The Inn at Saratoga.

Election Night victories – Five-member City Council: Ron Kim (D) – Mayor; Dillon Moran (D, RS) - Commissioner of Accounts; Minita Sanghvi (D, RS)- Commissioner of Finance; Jim Montagnino (D,RS) Commissioner of Public Safety; Anthony "Skip" Scirocco (R,C) – Commissioner of Public Works.

Saratoga Springs Supervisors: Tara N. Gaston (D); Matthew Veitch (R, C).

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FROM THE PUBLISHER'S DESK

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

Thank You For Your Sacrifice

by Chad Beatty Saratoga TODAY

The leaves have fallen, frost is on the ground, and we are about to turn back our clocks…which means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. But before we give thanks for our personal blessings, it is time to give thanks to our veterans.

Veteran’s Day, which takes place on Thursday, November 11, evolved from Armistice Day, which was proclaimed in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson. An armistice is a formal agreement of warring parties to stop fighting, and this armistice ended World War I. It began on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which is for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, Veterans Day is intended to thank all those who honorably served in the military in both war time and peace time. For without their sacrifices, we may still be celebrating the royal wedding, speaking German, or practicing a single religion.

These are the brave men and women who serve our country nobly, enduring hardships many of us can’t imagine. From the front lines around the world, to Cyber Command in Fort Meade MD, this well-oiled machine keeps the bad guys at bay so we can sleep soundly at night. Unfortunately, a great many of our veterans struggle to find jobs, housing or health care. While most of us will never step on a battlefield or fly a Boeing AH-64 Apache, we can certainly take the time to thank those who do, and perhaps do something extra to make their life a little easier.

Don’t know a veteran to thank? I bet you do. Currently there are approximately 18.2 million veterans living in the United States, which accounts for 7.6% of the population.

So, chances are you interact with veterans on a regular basis. While the primary focus of Veterans Day is on the veterans, let us not forget about their families. Military

spouses and their children endure a lifestyle that comes with its own unique challenges and sleepless nights.

Military families often put their personal aspirations on hold so their service member can fulfill the oath they made to defend this great nation and our way of life.

It is with a great deal of appreciation and debt, that the staff at Saratoga TODAY offers a true heartfelt THANK YOU to all the veterans, in all the branches, as well as their families. Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all.

Today is for you! God Bless.

-Chad

Jack Wilpers of Saratoga Springs: The Man Who Captured Tojo SARATOGA SPRINGS — Join the Saratoga Springs History Museum Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Canfield Casino in Congress Park for special program titled Jack Wilpers of Saratoga, NY: The Man Who Captured Tojo as part of the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust Program Series.

Nine days after the end of World War II, U.S. Army Lt. Jack Wilpers found himself literally on the doorstep of the world’s most infamous living war criminal.

Suddenly, a gunshot rang out. The 25-year-old Wilpers, a bookie’s son from Saratoga Springs was about to

change history. Former Associated Press reporter Chris Carola uses Wilpers’ family photographs and the veteran’s own wartime letters, along with contemporary news articles and his own interviews with Wilpers, to tell how the Saratoga-raised intelligence officer played key role in the capture of former Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo. Carola’s presentation also reveals how he finally was able to get Wilpers to talk about that eventful day.

This event is free and open to the public, reservations not required.

For more information visit www. saratogahistory.org

Jack Wilpers

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VETERANS DAY...

HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE

by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

THE WAR TO END ALL WARS Veterans Day can be traced back to battlefields of the First World War. The conflict began in the summer of 1914. In June of that year Archduke Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, the capital of Serbia. The event sent shockwaves throughout Europe.

Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia. A complicated series of alliances fell into place that brought the entire continent towards the brink of war. The great armies of Europe mobilized for combat.

Great Britain, France and Russia were allied against Germany, Austria-Hungary and The Turkish Empire. As Great Britain’s Foreign Minister Edward Grey prophesied, “The lamps are going out all over Europe and we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.”

The plan of the German General Staff was to strike at France in a quick, decisive campaign.

At the same time they would crush Russian forces on their eastern border. The goals never materialized.

The Russians, though severely beaten by the Germans at Tannenburg, were able to regroup and stay in the war through 1917. On the Western Front the French and British armies stopped the Hun on the Marne, just ten miles short of their objective, Paris. The German armies were forced into a retreat.

World War Memorial in Congress Park. Photos by Lindsey Fish of Super Source Meida.

They dug in forty miles from the French Capitol. For the next three years the armies would be bogged down in a war of attrition. Battles were fought with a catastrophic loss of life with little or no gains.

The French army suffered close to four hundred thousand casualties defending the fortress city of Verdun. The Germans counted their losses at three hundred fifty thousand. The war was bleeding both sides dry.

THE YANKS ARE COMING America from the outset of the war took the position of neutrality.

There was no stomach here for entering the conflict. It was considered a European affair by President Woodrow Wilson, and much of our citizenry agreed with him. Unforeseen events were about to bring America into the fray.

The British ocean liner Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine in 1915. More than one hundred Americans lost their lives in the disaster. Among them was Alfred G Vanderbilt, a scion of one this country’s most prominent families of that era. Americans were outraged. As the war progressed Germany unleashed all out submarine warfare on American ships delivering supplies to Great

Britain. By early 1917 Wilson had seen enough. He asked Congress to declare war on Germany. The stalemate on the Western Front was about to end.

The military mobilized our Armed Forces with lightning speed. General John “Black Jack” Pershing was given the assignment of commanding the American Expeditionary Forces, better known as the AEF. Within a years time more than one and a half million American soldiers were transported to France and readied for action. They covered themselves with glory in long forgotten battles such as the Meuse- Argonne, Belleau Wood, and Saint- Mihiel. The AEF victories turned the tide in favor of the Allies.

The German army was on it’s heels. By the fall of 1918 the war was nearing its end. Germany sued for peace. The armistice was signed in a railway carriage about an hours drive from Paris, near the town of Compiegne. The war came to a close at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. That date would eventually evolve into Veterans Day here in the states.

Armistice

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worldwide day of remembrance on the first anniversary of the event.

In 1926 Congress recognized it as a day of observance. Twelve years later in 1938 it was designated as a national holiday by President Franklin Roosevelt.

In 1941 America would again find itself in a worldwide conflict. Our involvement in the Second World War would dwarf the effort of the first. Over sixteen million men and women served in the Armed Forces during the hostilities. Their efforts were decisive in ending the tyranny of the Third Reich and the Empire of Japan.

The war was over in 1945.

America soon was faced with another conflict. The Korean War began in 1950. Nearly two million of our military personnel were sent to Korea. Our combat forces braved brutal conditions in repelling the North Korean and Chinese invasion of South Korea.

A peace agreement was reached in 1953.

VETERANS DAY In 1954 President Dwight Eisenhower made the decision to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. America had fought in two major

conflicts since the First World War. He thought and rightfully so, that it was time to honor all veterans. Since then our military has fought adversaries all over the globe. From the jungles of Vietnam, to the deserts of Iraq, and the mountains of Afghanistan, American soldiers have performed with courage and valor when called to duty.

Thursday will mark the 103rd anniversary of the armistice that ended World War One. November eleventh has become America’s day to honor all those who have served in the military, past and present. To those who serve. We salute you!

THE CONGRESS PARK WAR MEMORIAL In 1931 a War Memorial was established in Congress Park.

The octagonal shaped pavilion contains bronze tablets inscribed with the names of Saratoga Springs residents who served in World War One. It is surrounded by a small pond that adds to the tranquil setting. The memorial is accessible from a walkway that contains bricks with the names of area veterans of later conflicts. It is the perfect spot for a Veterans Day stroll.

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Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

Breeder's Cup World Championship: Saratoga Runners Lead to Two-Day Event FRIDAY, NOV. 5 AND SATURDAY, NOV. 6

by William G. Gotimer, Jr. for Saratoga TODAY

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his year’s Breeders’ Cup races will be held over two days – Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 at San Diego, California’s beautiful Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and it will have a Saratoga connection. Del Mar is often mentioned in the same breath as our own Saratoga Race Course when it comes to good racing amid a beautiful setting. Due to its beautiful location, Del Mar’s motto has been “Where the Surf Meets the Turf ” since it was founded by crooner Bing Crosby in 1936. This year it hosts the Breeders’ Cup which will feature many horses that ran at Saratoga this summer.

The Breeders’ Cup series of races spans two days of racing at varying distances, surfaces and categories.

This years’ event will feature 14 races for total purses of more than $31 million. The five races featuring two-year-olds will be run on Friday’s card which is dubbed “Future Stars Friday.” The remaining nine races for older horses will be run Saturday November 6, with the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic ending the card with an expected post time of 8:40 p.m.

The races will be televised live on NBCSN with the Classic being shown on NBC between 8 and 9 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Breeders’ Cup event was first run in 1984 and was created

Spectacle of 2019's Breeder’s Cup. Photo provided.

to be a televised season-ending event much like the Super Bowl or World Series. Having initially eschewed television coverage for fear of giving away its product, racing found itself with a shrinking fan base and difficulty creating new fans. The traditional stakes races were televised but predicting who would run and how much interest there would be in any particular fall stakes race proved difficult and not conducive to television promotion. This was exemplified by Spectacular Bids’ walkover in the 1980 Woodward Stakes. A truly worthy television event required racing to guarantee a number of stars and span the course of a few hours.

The Breeders’ Cup was therefore designed to act as a seasonending championship event with races in every racing category.

The event was originally meant to rotate among North American race tracks, and it did so in its early years; however in recent years, due to a myriad of factors including weather and politics, it has alternated between California and Kentucky for the past decade.

The event is a mixture of racing and entertainment personalities and diversified ownership groups. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has an entrant in the Juvenile Filly Turf on Friday – the aptly named Pizza Bianca and the Europeans’ connections tend to bring large entourages on the trip. With the race on the West Coast there will be an assortment of Hollywood entertainers in the high-priced seats and continuing controversy surrounding charismatic trainer Bob Baffert. The negative publicity about medication violations in a number of Bafferttrained horses has led Breeders’ Cup officials to subject his runners to additional prerace testing as a condition to their entry into the races. Baffert has entered eight horses in the 14 races including Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit in the Classic and Filly Sprint favorite Gamine.

While the humans surrounding the sport give the interviews, it’s really about the horses. As is true with most North American race tracks, the best place to watch horses rather than people is the

grandstand (where I will be) and there is no shortage of talented runners to view. This year sees several equine stars who will be short odds to eclipse their respective fields and claim champion status in their respective divisions.

The favorite in the Classic will be Knicks Go who has been outstanding this year winning his races from start to finish while going largely unchallenged. Like many entrants this will be his last race before entering the breeding shed. His main contender will be Belmont, Jim Dandy and Travers winner Essential Quality who will also be making his last start.

A win by either would clinch the Horse of the Year title. They are both trained by leading trainer Brad Cox. Should there be in upset in the Classic – the mare Letruska who is undefeated this year after beginning her career in Mexico could be declared Horse of the Year with a win in the Distaff run earlier in the day.

Saturday will also see shortpriced favorites in Life Is Good

in the Dirt Mile; Gamine in the Filly and Mare Sprint and Jackie’s Warrior in the Sprint. All possess superior speed. Notably all of the above-named horses ran well at this year’s Saratoga meet as did numerous other runners competing over the two days. In many ways this year’s Breeders’ Cup event acts as a continuation of this year’s Saratoga meet.

In contrast to the dirt races which will highlight short-priced favorites, the grass races are traditionally some of the most wide-open races with numerous Europeans lured to the United States by the purse money and prestige.

European runners have performed extremely well in these races in most years but can find the California surfaces too firm for their liking at times. As an example of the scope of the event, there are 56 foreign horses from eight different countries entered to run.

All in all it’s a two-day flurry of first class racing at a first class facility that will determine division championships and define the racing year. Well worth the watch.

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Philip Benoit sold property at 533 North End Rd to Cameron Pilkey for $248,000.

MALTA

60 Tompion Lane, Saratoga Springs $235,000

BALLSTON BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 56 Anthony Place to Brian Davis for $331,431.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property at 54 Anthony Place to John Getler for $300,270.

Uwe Juers sold property at 7 Marlyn Dr to Christopher Long for $281,000.

Ballston Spa National Bank sold property at 1 Dominic Dr to Dominic Hollow Housing Development for $625,000.

Michael Audino sold property at 24 Beacon St to Sean Heffernan for $297,500.

GREENFIELD Maria Mayette sold property at 100 North Greenfield Rd to Faim Mason for $239,900.

Duane Palmateer sold property at 68 Kilmer Rd to James Brooks for $540,000.

Vellano Hunters Ridge Inc. sold property at 4 Vettura Ct to Frederick Meyer for $440,000.

Michael McCarthy sold property at 1022 Laurel Lane to Brian Brewer for $300,000.

Herbert Panczner sold property at 19 Manning Cove Rd to Alexander Yushkevich for $997,000.

Malta Land Company sold property at 14 Galleon Dr to Lora Coes for $476,120.

Eve Mullholland sold property at 21 Kozy Lane to Ashley Villa for $225,000.

SARATOGA Joyce Waldinger sold property at 219 Cty Rt 67 to Turning Point Primeland Property for $170,000.

Daniel Shilling sold property at 64 Morgans Run to James Nazarian for $199,000 Andrew Smith sold property at 5 Horicon Ave to Wayne Brady for $259,000.

Thomas Welch sold property at 13 Timothy Dr to Daniel Cary for $190,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS Christopher Hopkins sold property at 19 Holly Dr to Michael Manning for $250,000 Stephen Romeo sold property at 119 Washington St to Edward Abraham for $425,000 8 Tompion Lane sold property at 8 Tompion Lane to PLPK Holdings LLC for $279,900.

Judy Delong sold property at 44 Van Dorn St to Douglas Symon for $315,000.

Theresa Boisseau sold property at 60 Tompion Lane to Karen Nagler for $235,000.

Richard Ricciuti sold property at 23 South Franklin St to Sara Zappi for $420,000.

Steven Zucchino sold property at 13 Loughberry Rd to Nicholas Bingaman for $365,000.

WILTON Donald St. Dennis sold property at Bullard Lane to Forest Grove LLC for $485,000.

Samuel Mercado sold property at 6 Carlyle Terrace to Samantha Carstens for $574,00.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 59 Berkley Way to Lucas Ruglis for $621,256.

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Andrea Cole sold property at 86 Jones Rd to Jason Ordon for $325,000.

Richard Caine sold property at 5 Autumn Ct to David Dobbins for $805,000.

Michael Lomaestro sold property at 11 Moonglow Rd to Vinnie Pittelli for $274,500.

Jay Putnam sold property at 55 King Rd to Mark Phillips for $285,000.

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BUSINESS

SPILLING THE BEANS ABOUT DEATH WISH COFFEE

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — From coffee bean to coffee cup, here is a look at the history behind Death Wish Coffee.

In 2012, Mike Brown, Founder and CEO, had an idea to make the world’s strongest coffee. After searching far and wide for the best beans, formulating the recipe, and perfecting the roasting process, the Death Wish Coffee Company was born.

A year later, the brand really took off after it was introduced on a “Good Morning America” segment, and has accomplished milestones including: In 2016, Death Wish Coffee’s

Super Bowl 50 commercial introduced 167 million viewers to the brand. In 2018, with the help of the NASA Food Labs, Death Wish Coffee developed an instant freeze-dried blend of its coffee to fuel the astronauts on the International Space Station. In 2020, they became the number one selling organic coffee in multi-outlet and natural wholesale channels. And, just this year, the introduction of their medium roast blend accounted for the largest product launch in company history.

But they aren’t stopping there – they’ve got a death wish.

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

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Daniel Bruno Named to New York Life’s Chairman’s Cabinet NEW YORK — Daniel Bruno has been named a member of the 2021 Chairman’s Cabinet of New York Life.

Members of the elite Chairman’s Cabinet are the top fifty highest producing agents among New York Life’s sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement.

Mr. Bruno has been a New York Life agent since 2007 and is associated with New York Life’s Albany General Office in Latham.

Dan is the co-owner of Bruno and Bruno Financial Services, LLC located in Saratoga Springs.

Bruno and Bruno Financial Services is not owned or operated

by New York Life or its affiliates.

Dan has been helping his clients in financial, business, and estate planning since partnering with his father, Barry, in 2007.

Dan is a graduate of New York Life’s Advanced Planning Group’s Coaching Series, a client-centered planning process with the goal of helping clients crystalize their overall planning objectives and design appropriate solutions.

Over the course of his career, Dan has earned numerous industry awards including

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Qualifying Member of The Million Dollar Roundtable* (2013 through 2021).

Saratoga Hospital Gets Neonatal Cardiac Monitors for Mother/Baby Unit SARATOGA SPRINGS — Babies born at Saratoga Hospital will now benefit from advanced cardiac monitoring equipment made possible by a gift from the Nemer family and Nemer Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Saratoga.

About 10% of newborns need help breathing at birth. Getting an accurate measurement of their heart rate is critical but often challenging. The Nemers’ pledge of $26,000 will enable Saratoga Hospital to buy four neonatal cardiac monitors to enhance care for those babies.

“With this new equipment, we can begin evaluating and monitoring neonates during

their first few minutes of life,” said Dr. Jennifer Lefner, Chief of Newborn Medicine at Saratoga Hospital. “We will have critical, immediate information on how strong their heart rate is and how well they are responding to resuscitation measures.”

Two young members of the Nemer family were born with heart conditions, so the family knows firsthand how important early monitoring can be.

Last year, as a tribute to their late father and grandfather, who died of a heart attack, the Nemer family began underwriting Saratoga Hospital’s subscription to the emergency LifeNet System.

LifeNet transmits electrocardiogram and other critical patient information to the Emergency Department while the ambulance is en route, so patients can receive appropriate cardiac care within minutes of arriving at the hospital.

This latest gift enhances infant care and provides additional peace of mind for families of the 750 babies delivered each year in the hospital’s recently renovated Mother/Baby Unit. The renovations included updates to patient rooms; new diagnostic testing, exam and treatment room; a remodeled nursery, including exam and treatment space; and a new, larger staff support space.

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Arrow Declares December Cash Dividend; Approves 2022 Stock Repurchase Program GLENS FALLS — The Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) on Oct. 27, 2021, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share payable Dec. 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on Dec. 2, 2021. This represents an increase of 3% over the cash dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2020, as a result of the 3% stock dividend distributed

on Sept. 4, 2021. The Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) on Oct. 27, 2021, The Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) on Oct. 27, 2021, approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase, at the discretion of senior management, of up to $5 million of the Company’s

raised during the sandwich holiday to help deliver meals to support non-profit organizations feeding the hungry in the greater Capital Region.

The National Sandwich Day donations were honored with the purchase of any large sub at Cardona’s Market locations in Albany, Latham, and Saratoga Springs. Cardona’s Market offers numerous artisan sandwiches featuring quality ingredients including imported meats, fresh cheeses, and fresh-baked bread.

Cardona’s Market will also

celebrate National Sandwich Day with a special social media contest on Instagram. The “Office Party” promotion will allow any customer purchasing a party sub to enter to win half-off their next party sub order. To enter the contest, participants must follow Cardona’s Market on Instagram, post a photo of their party sub, and tag Cardona’s in the photo. The weeklong contest will run from Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 5.

For more information about Cardona’s Market, call 518-4344838 or visit CardonasMarket.com.

Popular Kids Name Label Company Launches New Label Division for Adults BALLSTON SPA — NameBubbles.com, the awardwinning leader in custom waterproof children’s labels, has opened a new division in their company specializing in custom, everyday labels for older adults: LabelsToLast.com.

Much like the overall flagship brand that is Name Bubbles, Labels to Last was created to provide high-quality label solution for those in retirement homes/ communities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other senior care. Labeling apparel and other belongings can help seniors keep track of their items and avoid lost or stolen goods. If a scarf or eyeglasses are left behind, they stand a far greater chance of being returned to the owner if the item has a label stuck to it.

“Launching the new division

was a natural evolution for the company,” Michelle Brandiss, Founder and President of Name Bubbles and Labels to Last, says of the new branch. “Many parents purchasing labels for their kids were also needing labels for their own parents. We created a website for this demographic and included simplistic label designs, more iron-on label options with a space for a room number or phone number. Labels are also great for adults on the go, no one wants to lose a favorite jacket or an item you let a neighbor borrow.”

Labels To Last will celebrate their launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 at the Name Bubbles headquarters in Ballston Spa. Those who cannot attend are free to browse the online store and save 15% on their first purchase

Adirondack Trust Expanding to Lake George

common stock for the 2022 calendar year, in open market or negotiated transactions. This new repurchase program will replace the prior $5 million repurchase program authorized on Jan, 27, 2021, which expires Dec. 31, 2021. Through Sept. 30, 2021, the Company had repurchased approximately $1.46 million of Company common stock under the 2021 program.

Cardona’s Market Celebrates National Sandwich Day

by Raising Money to Help Fight Food Insecurity CAPITAL REGION — Cardona’s Market, a three-generation Italian specialty market and caterer for more than 75 years, invited Capital Region residents to enjoy its signature handcrafted sandwiches while supporting hunger relief efforts during National Sandwich Day. On Wednesday, Nov. 3, $1 from every large sandwich sold at Cardona’s Market locations in the Capital Region will help alleviate food insecurity in the community. The family-owned neighborhood markets will use the money

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About Name Bubbles Name Bubbles is America’s leading waterproof name label manufacturer and e-commerce website. This women-owned business is the winner of the prestigious SBA Small Business Award of Excellence in 2017, iParenting Award for Outstanding Products, and multiple Stevie Awards in 2021. The company produces durable and stylish waterproof press-and-stick labels designed to help busy families keep track of toys, camp gear, clothing, handheld electronics, baby bottles, school and sports uniforms, lunch boxes, and much more. In 2021, they look to expand their reach and provide similar utility to people in nursing care facilities and senior citizens on the go with their adult labels brand Labels To Last.

The proposed location of a new Adirondack Trust branch, a former TD Bank branch, at 350 Canada Street, Lake George. Photo by Jaynie Ellis.

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY LAKE GEORGE — The Adirondack Trust Company has proposed to open a new branch on the main strip in the Village of Lake George.

An application dated Oct. 21, 2021, with the New York State Department of Financial Services, Adirondack Trust filed for permission to open and occupy a branch office at

350 Canada Street, across from the Courtyard Marriott hotel.

The location is the site of a former TD Bank branch that closed in April 2021, citing “declining foot traffic.”

The branch in Lake George would be the Saratoga Springsbased bank’s 14th and northernmost branch.

Saratoga TODAY reached out to The Adirondack Trust Company, but they have no further comments at this time.

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SSCSD Board of Education Meeting: Updates as of Oct. 28 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs City School District held a Board of Education meeting on Oct. 28 to discuss recent updates.

the school level and departmental level. The district is expecting an NYS OSC (Office of the State Comptroller) audit, as they haven’t had one in six years.

Board Committee Updates

COVID-19 Updates

The Town of Wilton has applied for a NYS Department of Transportation grant. The funding from this grant will help improve traffic at Dorothy Nolan Elementary School with an intersection at Jones and Carr Road.

The Town of Wilton won’t hear whether this grant is approved until Jan. or Feb. 2022.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Patton announced that Saratoga County is leading the state in testing procedures, according to a recent survey done by the NYS Department of Health.

Saratoga County schools are the first to implement new quarantine reduction protocols starting last week. Mandatory quarantine has been reduced to 7 days with authorization from the Saratoga County Department of Health with a 5-day test-out option. For more detailed information, visit

Budget adjustments have been made to spend the carry over money from the COVID-related CARES fund; a bulk of it will be going to general supplies at

www.saratogaschools.org/news. cfm?story=107647.

Saratoga County has submitted a proposal to the NYS Department of Health for the “test-to-stay” option, which is being highlighted in the South Glens Falls School District right now. The county is researching the “testto-stay” option for those who are nonsymptomatic or have been in close contact. The “test-to-stay” test is a rapid test.

The “test-to-stay” option is not a BOE decision or vote. Once the county approves it, the option will be in place. NYS has already authorized this to move forward and is not sanctioning it; the “test-to-stay” option is a local level decision made by county

departments of health.

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, NYS announced that fully vaccinated students and staff can return to school after receiving a negative rapid test result, in place of a PCR test. Essentially, a student can receive a rapid test in the nurse’s office, and upon testing negative, can head back to class.

There have been 90 total cases of COVID-19 in the SSCSD since the beginning of the school year.

There has been an increase of 17 cases in just the last week. As a result of those 17 cases there are now 90 in quarantine.

Pathways Vision K-5 Program Report In the Pathways Vision K-5

Program Report the recent concerns about materials in the curriculum was briefly addressed.

“We know some people inquired about the books being used and we wanted to provide as much transparency as possible,” stated one of the elementary principals.

“Our company has been clear with us in sharing that they in no way teach racial supremacy or racial hate, nor have we seen that in any of the material we are using.”

To watch the full Pathways Vision K-5 Program Report, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=dwLYyIYOIeI. For more information about the SSCSD BOE, visit the district’s website at www.saratogaschools.org.

THE CHARLTON SCHOOL RETIRES ONE OF ITS EQUINE PROGRAM’S FOUNDING HORSES SARATOGA SPRINGS — FlyBoy “Fly” has been with The Charlton School for eight years.

He was one of the first horses that Jessica “Jess” Knapp, LMFT, PATH TRI/ESMHL, Director of Therapeutic Equine Services

at The Charlton School (TCS) brought into the program. Today, the Equine Program at TCS has 9 horses in total with an indoor stable and riding center utilized by students and families throughout the year. Before Fly joined their

program, the program operated out of its maintenance garage and had a total of three horses.

Like many of the students at The Charlton School, Fly came to TCS with anxiety related to trauma. Fly has lived on a small farm for most of his life. He resided there with two other horses, four goats, and a donkey.

When the couple who owned the farm decided to sell the property and move south, they could not take their animals with them, so they dispersed their unique herd to various new homes. Fly was given to a local ranch but the rocky mountain rides that ranch horses daily work were too much for Fly’s joints, which already showed signs of arthritis. As chance would have it, when Knapp contacted the ranch to see if they had any horses suited to the program, Fly was offered to her. Fly proved to be a perfect fit on campus.

“He was afraid to connect at first due to the sudden transitions that he had experienced in going from his longtime farm to the ranch and then to The Charlton School, but he has since become a wonderful example of the amazing things that can happen when you’re in a safe enough place to take a risk and trust,” said Knapp.

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For nearly a decade, The Charlton School’s Equine Program continues to be a major part of its students’ individualized treatment plan and experience at TCS. Students participate in this unique program on a weekly basis and learn skills and relationship development with the horse they partner with throughout the entirety of their stay.

Fly’s caseload celebrated his career at TCS with a luncheon on Friday, Oct. 29. The event was a

planned opportunity for his students to share and reflect upon his role in their lives, as well as to process the transitions that he (and they) are about to make.

“Very few horses possess the skills and heart necessary to help others in the way that our horses at The Charlton School do every day,” said Knapp. “Fly is one of the special ones that ended up exactly where he was meant to be.”

Flyboy will remain on campus, his home, for all his days to come.

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1st Annual Saratoga County 4-H Open Community Care PopHouse Halloween Extravaganza UP: “Grateful Grains”

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Ballston Spa — The 4-H Open House, Halloween Extravaganza was held on Sunday, October 31.

The Saratoga County 4-H welcomed 1,000 community members to the 4-H Training Center indoor facility. Attendees were invited to experience a showcase of 4-H clubs and 4-H animal projects. Each club handed out candy to the trick or treaters, provided games or crafts, and presented information about their club/ projects to the public.

The Saratoga County 4-H organized hay rides for the public to tour the 4-H Training Center.

The 4-H Clubs/ Programs included Saratoga Shepherds, 4-H 4Us, Bucks & Does, Domestic

Rabbit, Saratoga Sharp Shooters, Animal Ambassadors, Dairy Princesses, Saratoga Humzingers, Middleliners, County Wide Robotics, and the Country Kids of Gansevoort. 4-H youth who displayed their animals in the Farm Animal Meet and Greet included Jade Bradley – Duck, Ryleigh Wadsworth – Dairy Calf, Kohlby Himelrick – Goats, Matthias Miller – Rabbit, Saratoga Humzingers – Alpacas, Lauryn Duell – Rabbit, Kiri Kergel – Rabbit. The Saratoga Sharp Shooters provided Hot dogs and Pulled pork to the community while fundraising for their club. 4-H Leaders stated they had many parents interested in signing

up their youth for 4-H. This event would not have been possible with out our 4-Her’s, Volunteers, and 4-H Leaders.

The 4-H Open House, Halloween Extravaganza was a great way to intrigue interest in 4-H and increase enrollment after almost 2 years of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. The Saratoga County 4-H continues to offer a variety of educational and fun programming, in hopes this event continues to spark the interest of youth and parents in the upcoming years.

For more information about 4-H visit ccesaratoga.org or call our CCE office at 518-885-8995.

MIDDLE GROVE — Youth2 – Youth Helping Youth – is hosting their 9th Community Care Pop-UP, “Grateful Grains" cereal food drive. Donate a box of cereal to families in need on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 12-2 p.m. at Camp Stomping Ground, 3430 Boyhaven Rd, Middle Grove.

All donations will be distributed to food pantries in Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Clifton Park and Hadley-Luzerne. At the end of the collection drive, the cereal boxes will be lined up for the “domino effect” finale.

Youth2's “Grateful Grains" Pop-UP will help provide families with food over the Thanksgiving break that rely on school meals for their school-aged children.

Get your whole family involved by having your kids pick out their favorite cereal to bring to other kids in need. Youth2 will also be donating boxed milk to accompany the collected cereal.

The event location, Camp Stomping Ground, is located in Middle Grove on 70 acres of wild land. Youth2 appreciates the generosity of Camp Stomping Ground who has given them the COVIDsafe-space to host this November Community Care Pop-UP.

Camp Stomping Ground’s mission is to inspire the next generation of radically empathetic decision makers. Founded in 2015, Stomping Ground is an independent non-profit overnight summer camp. Additional supporters for the Community Care Pop-UP include Stewart’s Shops.

Youth2 is an organization based in Saratoga County made up of both youth and adults working together to improve the lives of people around the world.

Youth2 provides financial support and guidance to youth and helps them turn their social action ideas into an impactful reality, both locally and globally. For more information on Youth2's Pop-UP events, or to volunteer in your community, contact Youth2 at www.youthsquared.org.

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Frank Anthony Spensieri, Sr.

Michael Martin Mulholland

SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Frank Anthony Spensieri, Sr., 92, on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Calling hours and Mass of Christian burial took place Oct. 30, 2021 followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Saratoga Senior Center (saratogaseniorcenter.org/ donate/). burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael Martin Mulholland passed away on October 25, 2021.

Calling hours were held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home, located at North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Burial was private.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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Thomas F. Guilianelli

MECHANICVILLE — Thomas F. Guilianelli, son of Thomas A. and Diane F. Dwyer Guilianelli and brother of David P. “Hoover” Guilianelli, grandson of the late Thomas and Rose Canonica Guilianelli and the late Francis “Chick” and Eleanor Donnelly Dwyer passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in the comfort of his lifelong home surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 54, after a courageous and hard fought 17-month battle with Glioblastoma.

Born May 10, 1967 at Leonard Hospital in Troy, Tom lived his whole life in Mechancville and was a graduate of Mechanicville High School, Class of 1985. He was a loyal and diehard Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan. Tom was employed by FedEx Express in Menands for the past 12 years, where he was well liked and well respected by not only his co-workers but his customers in the Loudonville/Corporate Woods area, which was the territory he covered for the past 5 years. Tom was previously employed by National Graphic Supply Corp., Katzenbach & Warren, and tended bar for numerous years in Albany.

In Tom`s spare time, you could find him listening to his favorite bands The Grateful Dead or The Dead. In his younger years Tom would take his vacation to coincide with their East Coast Stadium Tour and would travel with his best friends attending shows. Tom`s biggest regret was not being able to attend this summer`s show at SPAC due to his illness, but this did not prevent him from missing a show. He would listen and watch the shows on his I-pad from the

comfort of his front porch with his best friend Bobby. When not listening to his favorite band, you could catch Tom participating in local cornhole leagues with friends and co-workers or most importantly spending time with family and friends, which were the most important part of his life. Tom found joy with having a good time surrounded by the ones he loved, you would be hard pressed to find someone who did not like Tom. He was a kind and gentle soul, who would put others before himself. Tom may have been a quiet and reserved guy, but once you got to know him, you realized what a big personality he had. Tom would be the life of the party. Tom was also into working out and exercise, and when not spending time enjoying life, he could be found in the gym. Tom was a longtime member of Gold’s/ Vent Fitness in Clifton Park and previously of Downtown Fitness in Mechanicville.

In addition to his grandparents, Tom was predeceased by his uncle Alphonse “Fonzi” and aunt Lillian Canonica, who were like grandparents to Tom and his brother, aunt Anna and uncle Anthony “Bubbles” Cimino, aunt Nancy and uncle Julius “Fatty” Marcelle, uncle Anthony “Nookie” and aunt June Guilianelli and uncle Andrew Burke and aunt Colleen Dwyer Wong.

Tom was also survived by his beloved and loyal dog Maverick, who would lay alongside of Tom during his naps, his adored Aunt Nancy Burke, cousins Michele Burke and husband Kevin Sternberg, Kelly and David Gonnelly and their sons Aaron Gonnelly and Ryan Gonnelly and his wife Sabina, Wendy and Lee Smith and their children Hannah and Nathan, his best friends Tim and Sharon Kraszewski, their children Adam Kraszewski, Jade and Jason Kraft and their daughter Reagan, who affectionately referred to Tom as Uncle “TT,” Bob Kraszewski, Jeff Schwartz, Alicia Delafrange, Stacy Salvadore, Michele Izzo, Danny Ferris, Mike and Jess Hipwell and their children Cooper and Kacie. Tom was also survived by many aunts, uncles and friends too numerous to mention.

The family would like to thank the following: The Clifton Park/Halfmoon Ambulance Service, Mohawk Ambulance

Service, who transported Tom on his final journey home, the nurses on the 5th floor Neuro ICU, 3rd floor Comfort Care, Dr. Benjamin Bernier and the Security Staff all of Albany Medical Center Hospital, Dr. Justin Juliano, Dr. Susan Weaver and her staff at NYOH at Albany Med and especially Dr. Stephen S. Sgambati, Jr. and his staff , Community Hospice of Saratoga and NYOH of Clifton Park.

A special thank you to Tom`s co-workers at Federal Express and David “Hoover,” co-workers at DeCrescente Distributing and the DeCrescente family for their kind words, messages of support, prayers and gifts they provided during Tom`s fight during his illness, and to his friends Paul and Michelle Mickalonis, who made sure to take care of Tom`s grooming needs while a patient at Albany Med. The family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to his caregivers Johna Farrell and Desiree Teft who provided exceptional care in Tom`s final hours and allowed Tom to return home and pass on his own terms.

Family and friends gathered to remember Tom on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the ChaseSmith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Ave, Mechanicville.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, (St. Paul’s), 121 N. Main St. Mechanicville.

Memorials in Tom’s name may be made to NYOH of Clifton Park @ newyorkoncology.com or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes (518-584-5373) of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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hanksgiving dinner is the most illustrious of all family meals. Its reputation precedes it, and by adding bakery favorites to your menu this year, you’ll have a scrumptious prelude, a lovinglymade main course, and a sweet ending to your delicious day.

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While many people will be having larger family gatherings this year than last, there are still plenty who will be going smaller this Thanksgiving.

“There’s a lot of people out there who don’t need a huge package.

Everyone should be able to eat and make their tummy happy and not have their pocketbook be broke,” said Maura Pulver, owner of Simply Food by Maura, at 666 Route 9, in Wilton.

For the first time, Simply Food by Maura will be offering their famous Take 5 Turkey Dinners for preorder in single-serving for Thanksgiving at a price of just $12/person (family size $75, serves 4-6) .

The dinner includes oven-roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and biscuits.

“The turkey dinners we’ve really gotten down to a science, now,” she said, which is why they can keep the quality high and the price low.

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FROM FIVE POINTS TO A TIPPING POINT Until it closed in August 2020, Pulver was the owner of Saratoga’s Five Points Market & Deli for more than eight years.

Since opening Simply Food by Maura 10 months ago, there’s more flexibility to do things a bit differently.

“We’re a very small operation and what we do is pretty amazing,” she said.

“Now we’re just simply food, so we’re putting out a good product and people can tell. The word is out now, so we’re at a tipping point.”

Maura wants to balance the growth of Simply Food with their ability to easily experiment with traditional foods given a special twist by using local suppliers including Driscoll Foods, Thomas Poultry, and Battenkill Valley Creamery.

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TIME TO BE TOGETHER

Excited by the opportunity to see her first grandson, Eli, and two of her four children at Thanksgiving this year, Maura is putting family first and closing Simply Food by Maura to the public that week, so preorders must be in by November 15 to be picked up on November 24 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

This Thanksgiving, Simply Food by Maura will be taking preorders for Chocolate Stout, Pumpkin, and Apple Pie cupcakes, a selection of pies, and for a Brunch menu that includes a choice of quiche served with a curry butternut squash soup, their signature

“We’ve all had our own challenges in this last year and a half, so we celebrate when we can. At Simply Food by Maura, we’re happy to do some of the work so people can take some time to reset, step back, and enjoy the holiday,” she said.

“We’re both a little quirky and like doing things a little differently,” she said of herself and Kitchen Coordinator and Catering Consultant Lucia Valentine.

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THE FEELING OF HOME This Thanksgiving, Sweet Caroline’s Pies is also baking up more than the pies they’re famous for.

They are also accepting preorders for quiche in your choice of bacon scallion, garden vegetable, and several cheese and vegetable blends.

Pastry platters are available in small (which serves 8) or large (which serves 12 to 16) and come with your choice of scones, cinnamon buns, Danish, and eclairs. Soft dinner rolls and Sweet Caroline’s award-winning carrot cake with cream cheese frosting will also be available.

Preorders can be picked up on November 24 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. A selection of hand-baked items will also be available to grab-and-go so you can make this Thanksgiving feel like the ones you remember.

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EARLY BIRDS WELCOME If you are too busy to pull-off a traditional holiday spread this year, just stop into Kelly’s Kitchen, 4300 NY-50, in Wilton.

In addition to their regular menu of breakfast and lunch items from local producers including Saratoga Tea & Honey, King Brothers Dairy, and Kru Coffee, they’ll also be offering all the best things about Thanksgiving together in one sandwich; with turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry mayo, and a signature seasoning blend on their own house-made hard roll with a side of Saratoga Chips.

“It’s the feel of the season in a sandwich,” said Head Cook Katie Gall.

WE’LL DO DESSERT For those who want to wait for turkey until the big day, Kelly’s Kitchen owner Kelly Groff suggests doing what she does for her own family dinners – bring dessert.

“Let us take dessert off your plate,” she said.

Kelly’s Kitchen is accepting preorders for a variety of dessert items including a harvest platter of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, cheesecakes in sizes from mini (which serves 2 to 4 people) up to 10” (serving 12 to 15), and pies with a rich, buttery, flakey crust that’s got the love cooked right in by Head Baker Felicia Garrison.

“We’re here to supply you with your favorite treats for the holidays,” said Kelly. You can preorder pastries

including scones, Danish, turnovers, mini-muffins, and cinnamon rolls, as well as quiche, dinner rolls and cake pops.

Pick-up preorders on November 24 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. and grab a Chicken Pot Pie dinner-to-go (that serves four), as well as a selection of other bakery items that will be ready for last-minute shoppers.

EYE ON THE PIE Thanksgiving at Carolyn LeClair-Zinn’s house is all about family, hanging out all day, and eating food baked just like the way her mom used to do it.

Everything is made by hand, from scratch, which is the same way she makes it for her customers at Sweet Caroline’s Bakery, at 20 Gordon Lane, in Wilton.

“I have the best, nicest customers in the world. This is fun because of my customers,” said Caroline.

She creates a staggering number of different pies and other bakery items using fresh ingredients from local producers including Saratoga Apple; the Vincek, Maple Valley, Buhrmaster, and Arial’s Farms; Sundae’s Best; Spoonful of Sugar; Upper Hudson Coffee Company; and local distributor Hillcrest Foods.

In addition to the traditional favorites, Sweet Caroline’s makes harvest berry, apple cranberry hazelnut, maple walnut, chocolate, coconut, and banana cream, as well as tempting chocolate bourbon pecan pies. Each pie serves 8.

“It’s tradition, it’s comfort. To me, food is about family, and it gives you that feeling of home,” said Carolyn.

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n November, daylight diminishes. Lamps, blinking bulb strings, and candles begin to glow after our early sunsets and into the night as we move meals and other social activities indoors. With that shift from fall to winter come the holidays and their myriad meanings, meanings that invariably and deliciously center on food.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market marks the season with its annual migration indoors, beginning this year on Saturday, November 6, into the Wilton Mall. For us – the farmers and vendors – the market gives us the means to give you – our community of customers – the gift of food. Food offers warmth amid chill, light amid darkness. What we give to you also creates something for us: A chance to rekindle traditions that have been a part of our individual families while – like the craftspeople we are – innovating to remake those traditions anew. Here’s how some of our vendors celebrate:

SPINNING THE DREIDEL

features her farm’s ground rose veal.

For NightWork Bread owners Leigh Rathner and Cindy Rosenberg, Hannukkah is all about food and games: Platters of latkes, homemade applesauce, and jellybeans. The latter are used as game pieces when it comes time to play with the dreidel.

She counts an appreciation for being able to spend time with family and delicious food as constants. “My parents are both phenomenal cooks and our family’s favorite way to show they love you is to fill your belly.”

Rosenberg recalls the “epic dreidel battle” that took place one year. Teens, grandparents, friends, and relatives gathered around the dinner table to take a spin. The cheers mounted as players were eliminated, winnowing the field to two who played round after round, trying to best the other.

SHARING THE HARVEST

“It is a favorite family drink during the holiday season,” Narayanan says.

After Elise Olsen and Jacob Howard became a couple, they started spending Christmas with Olson’s family in southwest Connecticut. Olsen would bring fresh produce from a vegetable farm where she worked, and the family would spend the day cooking, eating, and watching movies.

Lovin’ Mama Farm owners Corinne Hansch and Matthew Leon spend long hours working outdoors from early spring through fall. By November, they say, “our bodies and souls are in major need of rest and nourishment.”

In the end, everyone wins because their bellies are full of good food and good fun.

MAKING THE ORDINARY SPECIAL Ariel Garland, of Hebron Valley Veal, recalls her years as an “apprentice” in her mother’s kitchen, learning to make her family’s staple holiday dishes. One among many is mashed potatoes – which, Garland says, “I can assure you aren’t your ordinary mashed potatoes, as these are made with plenty of butter, garlic, and love.”

Garland now cooks not only her mother’s specialties but also a family post-holiday favorite – shepherd’s pie – that

This year, with the start of their business The Mushroom Shop, they are planning to add mushrooms to the holiday mix, along with this recipe for a Lion’s Mane Bisque: TAKING THE EDGE OFF THE COLD For Daily Fresh prepared food vendors Sneha Narayanan and Sathya Raghavan, fall is all about festivals including Diwali, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. Narayanan prepares a variety of Indian dishes, including one of her favorite sweet drinks: an almond kheer.

Latkes

INGREDIENTS

Serves 6-8 | Prep & cook time: 30 min • 2 1/2 lbs potatoes*, russets or Yukon gold work well

• 1 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste

• 1 large onion*

• Avocado, peanut, or grapeseed oil for frying (about 1 1/2 cups - choose an oil with a high smoke point)

• 3/4 cup bread crumbs • 2 large eggs*, beaten • 1 tbsp potato starch, or more if needed

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/4 cup schmaltz (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS Using a box grater or food processor, grate potatoes and onion. With the food processor, run them through the large grater blade and then give them a quick pulse with the chopping blade. Using a cheesecloth or a towel, squeeze the moisture out of the potato and onion mixture.

The drink consists of ground almonds, saffron, and cardamom blended into warm milk. It is refreshing and light when served cold in the summer, and comforting and flavorful as a warm drink in winter.

NOURISHING BODY AND SOUL

They earn that well-deserved rest by piling their holiday tables with roasted, baked, sauced, steamed, and raw veggies from their fields, and adding to this mix cheeses, meats, wines, and ciders from other farmers. They place the foods in locally made pottery and, with family and friends, eat.

“Holidays for us are spending time feasting on the fruits of our labor, resting for the coming season, and rejuvenating mind, body, and soul with nourishing local products from our community.”

Shepherd’s Pie

“One of my favorite post-holiday meals is Sheperd’s pie. It’s still a comfort food and one that reminds me of being home for the holidays to this day. The recipe is simple, delicious, and helps use up some holiday leftovers” - Ariel Garland

INGREDIENTS Serves 6-8 | Prep & cook time: 40 mins • 2 pounds ground veal* • 1 large sweet onion* • 1/4 cup ketchup • 3 cups frozen sweet corn • Leftover mashed potatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

Form small pancakes with about 1/4 cup of mixture each.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Brown the ground veal with the diced onion. Once cooked through and the onions are translucent, add the ketchup. Put the mixture in the bottom of your desired baking dish.

Heat oil and schmaltz. Place latkes in the oil and they should immediately sizzle if the oil is hot enough. Allow the bottom to brown and then flip and do the same on the second side. Remove latkes to cookie tray with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve immediately with sour cream and applesauce, or keep warm in the oven.

Top that with the frozen corn (you can add more or use less depending on your preference). Spread that out evenly over the meat. Next, layer the mashed potatoes over the corn at least an inch thick. Put a few dabs of butter over the top. Bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes.

Add the potato starch, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs and mix well.

Recipe shared by NightWork Break

Recipe shared by Hebron Valley Veal. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

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Holiday Meats at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market Elihu Farm: For Christmas and New Year's, whole bone-in legs, boneless sirloin half legs, leg steaks, loin chops, racks, boneless whole and half shoulder roasts, shoulder chops, whole shanks, and osso bucco - shanks cut into slices, and ground lamb. Orders are being taken from now until December 6 Hebron Valley Veal: Veal roast chops, veal steak, and varieties of veal sausages Longlesson Angus: Customers can preorder prime rib for the holidays, and we will have pork on the 2nd week of November Ramble Creek Farm: Pasture-raised turkey (preorders are being taken now), chicken, and pork Squash Villa Farm: Goat leg roast, fresh heritage breed chicken (small whole chickens, around 3-4 lbs, we will begin to have these available around Thanksgiving)

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Almond Kheer

“Almond kheer is a milk-based drink with a mild nutty flavor of almonds and the richness of saffron. This is a family favorite drink during the holiday season. The best part is that almond kheer can be served warm during the winter and chilled during the summer.” - Sneha Narayanan

INGREDIENTS Serves: 2 | Prep & cook time: 30 mins • 1 cup Almonds

• 2 cups whole milk*

• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

• 2 cups of hot water (to soak almonds)

• 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

• 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

• Few strands of Saffron

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Soak almonds in hot water for an hour and peel off the skin. Reserve 10-12 almonds, grind the rest of the almonds with 1/4 cup of milk. Grind to a coarse paste.

2. In a heavy bottom pan, preferably nonstick, bring the milk to a boil. Once the milk comes to a boil, take a ladle of milk in a separate cup and dissolve the saffron.

3. Add the ground almond paste, dissolved saffron, condensed milk, cardamom powder, and sugar to the milk. Mix well and let it cook for 20 minutes. Stir often to avoid the milk from burning.

4. Slice the reserved almonds lengthwise. In a separate pan, heat ghee and add the sliced almonds.

Fry sliced almonds till they are golden brown in color. Add the fried almonds to the kheer. The consistency of the kheer can be thin or cooked for more time to become thick. If it thickens too much, add some milk and bring it to the preferred consistency.

Recipe shared by Daily Fresh. Photo provided by Sneha Narayanan of Daily Fresh.

“To us, the holidays are about family; sharing fresh produce and mushrooms and cooking and eating together. Lion’s Mane is one of our favorite mushrooms to prepare. It’s so versatile and its tender, meaty texture makes for a great seafood substitute.” - Jacob Howard

INGREDIENTS Serves 6-8 | Prep & cook time: 40 mins • 1 lb Lion's Mane mushrooms*

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 5 tablespoons butter*, divided

• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 cup yellow onion*

• 1 ½ cups dry white wine

• 1 cup carrot*

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup celery

• 4 cups mushroom or vegetable stock

• 5 cloves garlic*

• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS Tear Lion's Mane mushroom into small chunks. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet and sauté for 12-15 minutes or until all liquids have released. Set aside.

Heat 3 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Stir to coat in butter and cook until soft, about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and stir to combine, cook for 1-2 minutes. Add tomato paste, stir to coat vegetables, cook for 1-2 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle in flour over the mixture.

Stir continuously for 2 minutes. Add wine to deglaze. Allow to simmer for several minutes. Then, stir in stock.

Remove from heat and puree soup with an immersion blender.

Add heavy cream and the cooked lion's mane mushroom to the bisque and stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Heat over medium-low until bisque is heated through.

Recipe shared by The Mushroom Shop.

Peak-of-the-Season Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

“The holiday season for our farm family has come to mean celebrating local bounty. Enjoy my recipe for the most delicious, nourishing, seasonal salad for the winter holidays!”

-Corinne Hansch

INGREDIENTS Serves 6-8 | Prep & time: 25 mins FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:

FOR THE SALAD:

• grated carrots*

• 1 1/2 Tbs. sherry vinegar

• Local, seasonal baby greens, such as baby lettuce*, radicchio*, arugula*, or mesclun*

• sliced cabbage*

• 2 small shallots*, finely diced • salt and freshly milled pepper • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 6 Tbs. roasted walnut oil or a mixture of walnut and olive oils

• Microgreens* or shoots* • Assorted radishes*, including watermelon radish, sliced

• crumbled goat cheese* (optional) TOASTED WALNUTS: • 1/2 cup walnuts • 1 tbs butter*

INSTRUCTIONS To make the vinaigrette, combine vinegar, shallots, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl and let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in the mustard, then add the oil. Whisk well until the dressing is thick and smooth.

Season with salt and pepper.

To make the toasted walnuts, warm a heavy-bottom skillet and melt the butter. Add the walnuts and stir until coated in the melted butter and slightly browned. Watch closely as they can burn easily!

Assemble the salad in the largest bowl you have. First toss the greens, microgreens, and shoots together, then top with grated carrot, sliced cabbage, and slices of radishes. Add crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts, then drizzle the dressing on top and serve!

Recipe shared by Lovin’ Mama Farm. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

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knife are flat and free from buckling. As a result of this technological advantage, the edges need to be ground with a diamond wheel or diamond sharpener. Traditional knife sharpeners cannot sharpen a ceramic knife.

You can purchase one of their sharpeners made specifically for their ceramic knives.

Caring for your ceramic knife is important to ensure proper care and the prolonged life of the knife:

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Hello my Foodie Friends!

A sharp knife is a cook’s best friend. This is evident with the use of a ceramic knife that offers tremendous ease and saves time as we cut up the vegetables. Ceramics are a fun and interesting breed of knife that are deceivingly sharp. Professionals and home cooks use ceramic knives due to their sharpness, strength, density, and precision making it a great tool to add to your culinary collection. Kyocera advanced ceramic knives are the perfect compliment to your cutlery at home.

As soon as you pick up a Kyocera advanced ceramic knife, you will be intrigued with the benefits of using ceramics. The knife is light in weight yet balances perfectly in your palm. It is excellent for slicing fruits, vegetables, and boneless meats. The blade is ground to razor sharp perfection and holds their edge 10 times longer than other professional cutlery. Ceramic knives will not brown foods or transfer a metallic taste or smell. Ceramic is impervious to acids, oils, and salts.

The blades will never rust. Can they break? Sure, but don’t we hand down ceramic plates over generations? Steel knives can break also so be careful with your cutlery.

Ceramic knives are intended to complement, not replace your cutlery.

Use steel for carving, prying, and boning product. Ceramic knives come in a variety of sizes making them perfect for all types of culinary tasks. Because of the manufacturing process, the blades of a ceramic

• Please exercise the necessary caution when working, as the blades are very sharp.

• Ceramic knives are intended for the cutting of food. They are unsuitable for hitting and levering.

• Ceramic blades are not shock resistant! Do not allow the knife to fall onto a hard floor or similar surfaces!

• To ensure that the blade remains sharp over a long period, we recommend the use of a cutting surface made from wood or plastic.

• Never try to cut hard objects such as frozen food, bones, metal, etc!

• Never hold the knife in an open fire (high conductance of heat)!

• Never clean with a wire brush!

• Clean with a mild detergent after use.

• Store the ceramic knife in the supplied protective cover.

• Cleaning in a dishwasher is not recommended, unless it can be ensured that the knife cannot come into contact with other objects.

• Store out of the reach of children!

Looking for a different type of gift to give for the holiday season? Consider a ceramic knife for your special foodie. Advanced Ceramics are a cutting-edge technology that can help make your culinary prep easier and fun. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store located at 33 Railroad Place, for an assortment of Kyocera Advanced Ceramic knives. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Apple, Sausage, and Smoked Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

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This casserole is filled with thick chunks of breakfast sausage, sweet apples, and smoky cheddar, making it appropriate for holiday get-togethers and those evenings when you want a cozy breakfast for dinner.

INGREDIENTS • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 pound uncooked breakfast sausage links

• 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 3 cups sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 10 large eggs

• 3 scallions, green part only, sliced thin

• 2 medium firm apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (consider using a

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup whole or 2% milk • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F. 2. Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. When shimmering, add the breakfast sausage and cook according to the package instructions.

3. Transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, and set the skillet aside without draining. When the sausage is cooled, cut on a bias into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

4. Add the cut sausage, bread, apples, and cheddar to the same skillet you used to cook the sausage.

Stir to mix everything together.

5. Beat the eggs in a large bowl and whisk in the milk, cream, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Pour the eggs into the skillet.

6. Bake until the eggs are set and top is light golden-brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Top with scallions and serve hot.

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by Jennifer Keddy, Interior Designer Finishing Touches for Saratoga TODAY

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here are many of us who take for granted the abundance of clothes we wear, the beautiful homes where we live and the warm meals we eat every day. For the majority of us, we all desire to have nice things. But there is a forgotten discrepancy between wanting things and really needing things.

Part of my job as a designer is sourcing new products and shopping for clients. A day not long ago, I was out browsing the market and overheard a conversation between a salesperson and a woman expressing her "need" for a new pair of earrings for herself. I am not sure if it was the tone of her voice or how she stated her "need," but it struck a nerve.

Before we enter the hustle and bustle in the weeks ahead, try taking a few minutes to reflect on these last couple of years. Think twice while you make your lists of things you may "want" to prepare your home for this upcoming holiday season.

I have always been a huge fan of repurposing and reusing. Gather your older decorations and that wreath you have collecting dust in the attic. Pull them all apart and look at new ways of using them before running to the store to purchase all new, or simply replace your old bow for a new one. Setting a beautiful table for guests to appreciate does not always mean breaking out your fine China and heirloom pieces. Pair your everyday simple white plates, white linens, and lots of white candles together. Hand written appreciation notes to each place card will add an unexpected special touch. Have each guest read aloud their own card during dinner and ask them what they are most thankful for. Look to nature for inspiration to complete your table. Place vases filled with apples, pears, and tree branches alongside the candles already spread on the table. Lastly, spread scented pine cones all around the table for aesthetics and aroma.

Be mindful in preserving old family traditions; they are sacred and need to be passed on from generation to generation. Making new traditions are just as important...my family enjoys relaxing by the fire, listening to vinyl records on our repurposed victrola.

Another recommendation, have guests make an effort to get unplugged for the day. Place a basket in your foyer with a sign reading welcome to our unplugged thanksgiving! We kindly request that you leave your cell phones at the door and enjoy each other's company. Lastly, decorate from your heart. Remembering the importance of being thankful and blessed for family, friends, and ourselves, not only this season but each and every day.

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Pairing the Perfect Wine, Cocktail, or Aperitif with Saratoga Wine & Spirits

s things start to return to normal for this holiday season, many people are excited to return to their Thanksgiving traditions. It has been a long year, and soon family and friends will be gathering around tables full of delicious food to give thanks and celebrate being alive. Whether your celebration will include a traditional Thanksgiving feast or you’re planning to keep things fresh and trendy with wild game, alternative turkey cooking methods, or even meatless options, Saratoga Wine and Spirits has you covered. Here is your definitive, hand-picked guide to choosing the best wine and spirits for your celebration, whether you'll be hosting or bringing it as a gift.

Maybe you’re a traditionalist: your turkey is roasted all day, potatoes are hand mashed, gravy covers everything on your plate, and you finish the night with pumpkin pie. If this sounds like how you celebrate, you can’t go wrong with a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Grigio. These slightly acidic but mild wines will cut through some of the fat and sweetness of a traditional turkey dinner without overpowering any of the flavors.

We recommend: Les Belons Sauvignon Blanc- $13.99, Kettmeir Pinot Grigio- $21.99 Hey Google, what’s a fun, alternative way to cook a turkey? If you’re into experimenting with bold new cooking methods and flavors, you’re probably wondering if you need to adjust your perceptions of what your ideal wine pairing is. The answer is yes! For a fried turkey, go with something a little off-dry like a Riesling or something with a fruity nose like a rosé wine. For a smoked turkey, up the flavor of your wine a little!

We actually suggest a Zinfandel, which you may know as a red wine, but remember, we’re doing untraditional! We recommend: Von Reben Mosel Riesling- $14.99, Pagos de Tahola Tempranillo Rosado- $14.99, Black Saint Peter Old Vine Zinfandel- $12.99

If you’re opting for a vegetarian or vegan thanksgiving dinner, you’ll want a milder wine to pair with your grain and vegetable-based meals. We’d suggest a Chardonnay or a Pinot Noir. We recommend: Bonterra Estate Collection Organic Chardonnay- $12.99 Maybe turkey isn’t your style, so you’re opting for a prime rib dinner. Choose a dark red, perhaps a Cabernet or a Malbec. We recommend: Routestock Cabernet- $26.99, Alambrado Malbec- $13.99 Who cares about the turkey? You’re here for the pumpkin pie! Pumpkin pie will pair well with whites. Choose a Riesling or a Muscat; white wines from grapes harvested later in the fall which hold on to a little more sugar.

We recommend: Domain Girard Le Fleuron Muscadet- $16.99 Do you start your Thanksgiving festivities in the morning or carry them long into the night? Pair the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a mimosa, made with equal parts Champagne and orange juice. If you’re feeling adventurous and want an after-dinner drink, try a spiced cranberry toddy, made with bourbon and served hot. This simple but delicious cocktail is made by simmering cranberry juice with cinnamon sticks, anise, cloves, peppercorns, honey, and an orange over medium high heat for 10 minutes, straining, and then serving with bourbon at a ratio of 1 ½ ounces to 2 ounces. We recommend: Gruet Blanc de Noir Champagne- $16.99, Woodinville Bourbon- $38.99 Whatever your Thanksgiving looks like, let Saratoga Wine and Spirits be a part of it. Come shop in store at 556 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs NY or find us on Doordash and have your wine and spirits delivered!

From all of us at Saratoga Wine and Spirits, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

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The Urban Legend of the Poisonous Poinsettia

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very year I encounter someone visiting the garden center who will not consider purchasing a poinsettia because they believe that their cat or dog is going to eat it and die. This belief is so ingrained that there is no convincing them otherwise.

It is amazing and amusing what people choose to believe.

A survey a couple of years ago revealed that about 70% of the population still believes that poinsettias are poisonous.

I'm sure it doesn't help that the word poinsettia resembles the word poison. How did the poor poinsettia become the focus of all this angst?

It all started in Hawaii in 1919 when the 2-year-old toddler son of an army officer was found dead. Some reports indicate that the child was found near a poinsettia bush which is a common garden plant in Hawaii. It was supposed that the child had eaten some of the poinsettia and died.

There was no proof of this...no autopsy or toxicology test... it was simply assumed that the poinsettia was to blame.

The rumor spread throughout the islands, and it became common knowledge that "poinsettias are poisonous" and will kill if eaten.

Twenty-five years later the rumor was so well-entrenched that it was published as fact in a book called ‘Poisonous Plants of Hawaii.’ At that point there was no stopping the rumor and it went viral. Soon poinsettias were being incorrectly listed as poisonous plants by even such illustrious institutions as the USDA. All this without one shred of evidence of any person or animal ever being harmed let alone killed by eating poinsettias.

Eventually tests were conducted, and it was found that poinsettias aren't toxic at all. Even with this evidence the toxic legend of the poinsettia didn't die and 100 years after the rumor began most people still believe that poinsettias are killers.

With proper care, poinsettias can be grown year after year and reach heights up to 3 feet even as a potted specimen.

The colorful bracts are actually a special set of leaves that change color, simulating giant flowers to attract insects to the small yellow flowers at their center. During the blooming stage, poinsettias should be kept in a warm, sunny spot with the soil just lightly moist. The small yellow flowers at the center of the bract should be pinched off.

Don’t feed the plant. Maintain the poinsettia this way until midsummer. At that time, cut it back by about 1/3, removing whatever colorful bracts that remain. Increase watering and feed every other week. If you move the plant outside for the summer, be sure to bring it back in when nighttime temperatures approach 50° F. The trickiest part is getting the poinsettia's bracts to turn color at the right time. It needs to follow the natural cycle of shortening daylight as it occurs outdoors. This means that when the sun goes down, the poinsettia MUST be in a TOTALLY DARK AREA. This critical period starts about the first of October. Light from even one 40-watt bulb after dark is enough to prevent the poinsettia from changing color. Many people think it needs to go into a closet for the entire month of October. Not so. It still needs light in the daytime. The best thing to do is keep it in a room where there are no lights on in the evening or at night. Once you notice that the bracts have begun to change color, you can move the plant wherever you wish. Once the color starts to change nothing will stop it and the cycle begins again.

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Upcoming events Annual Church Garage Sale Indoors - rain, snow, or shine.

Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No early birds admitted.

Masks required. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs.

Something for everyone: antique, vintage, gently used, new.

Furniture, linens, housewares, books, LPs, CDs, toys, collectibles, small appliances, jewelry, much more. (No clothing or computers.) Bring a box to fill!

Come early for the best selection; come back again after 1 p.m. for the half-price sale.

Defensive Driving Class To be held On Saturday, November 13 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York state approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines.

Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration

is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-2863788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

Holiday Indoor Craft & Garage Sale On Sunday, November 14, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the SaratogaWilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will hold an extra monthly sale for holiday shopping. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, soaps, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. All proceeds go to our local charities.

Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Live meeting on Monday, November 15 at 1 p.m. Kathrin LaFaver, MD, FAAN, Neurologist – Movement Disorder Specialist, Saratoga Hospital, will speak

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

CALENDAR on “Lifestyle Medicine for Brain Health” at the Ballston Area Community Center, 20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa. For more information contact Kevin McCullough Saratoga. parkinsons@gmail.com, 518222-4247 or Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com, 518-810-8483. Masks required.

Collecting Political Memorabilia On Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m., the Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a program on “Collecting Political Memorabilia” by Bill McPherson at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. Mr. McPherson will bring portions of his collection, which is concentrated on 19th and early 20th century Presidents and electoral campaigns, the issue of the 8-hour day, and suffrage, as well as political material that has a regional or local flavor. He will also share images from his collection with the group. Please pre-register by e-mail to Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@ gmail.com. Masks required within the Museum.

Pierogi Sale Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pierogi sale on Tuesday, November 16. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer's cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. We will also have a limited supply of

stuffed clams for purchase. Please call to place your order 518-3630001. Pickup will be from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Friday, November 19, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday November 20, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bake sale Saturday.

For questions: 518-885-4794.

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Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

November Zoom Event - Meet the Maker: Meryl Davis of Blackbird Design Studio on Tuesday, November 16 from 11 a.m. – Noon. Meryl Davis, artist and jewelry designer, discusses her "late bloomer" career and the evolution of her craftmanship and artistry. She will tell how she found her voice and developed her creativity to create original designs in stained glass, mosaics, and jewelry. She will take you through her processes as she brings raw materials to vibrant life. Meryl is a New York native, born in Brooklyn. She has lived in the Saratoga area for 13 years. To join the Zoom meeting: us02web. zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eG g0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1k aWZ1Zz09. Passcode 724095

Steamed Brown Bread & Bake Sale Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale on November 20.

Brown bread is an old fashioned delicious, rich, and hearty treat made with molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans over a water bath. Freezes well, keeps great in the fridge. Place your order by calling 518-885-4794

by Monday, November 15, leave name, phone number and number of loaves ($6.50 each). Pick up:

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SSAS members will be exhibiting throughout the area. October - Carol Winterton, Town of Clifton Park, 1 Town Hall Plaza.

- Watercolors, oil, and acrylics.

November/December - Valerie Wolf - Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St. flo abstract and realistic pieces. November/ December - Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Rita Helie and Jack Morgan - The Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. November/ December – the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Themed Show "Nature". Visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com

Holiday Shopping Day The Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main St, Lake Luzerne, will host an on-site Holiday Shopping Day on Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

A selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes, scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths, nightlights, quilted items, and other sweet things. This will be held indoors and on the porch, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed. Hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun!

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

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This Week’s Events: NOVEMBER 5 - 11 17th Anniversary of First Fridays

Hall of Springs, 108 Ave. of the Pines, Saratoga Springs 5 – 9 p.m. | Brought to you by the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition. Event organizers are thrilled to announce this will be an in-person event. This event is a forum for community members and Veterans to come together and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy. The Veterans Ball includes valet parking, a red-carpet entrance, an Honorary Ceremony for our Veterans and Military Members, music and dancing brought to you by The Joey Thomas Big Band, dinner by Mazzone Hospitality, a silent auction, tantalizing desserts, a 50/50 raffle, and more. Seating is reserved, and this event will sell out so buy your ticket as soon as you they are available! To guarantee your seat Please contact Michelle for sponsorship and partnership opportunities 518-885-0091, ext. 119 MStraight@ vchcny.org. All proceeds will benefit Foreverly House, a home to be developed for homeless veteran moms and their children.

Annual Ham Harvest Supper Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Corner of Pearl St. and Burgoyne St., Schuylerville | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Drive through dinner only. Menu: baked ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, green beans, Dutch Kraut, roll, and homemade apple crisp. Adults $14, children 5-12 $7. Call to reserve your dinner, 518-695-6638. To pick up, enter the driveway by the lower alley end, pull up to the front door and server will bring your dinner out to you. Exit onto Pearl St.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Saratoga County Stories Groom Tavern, Sugar Hill Rd., Rexford | 2 – 4 p.m.

Meet the contributing authors and the editorial team of Saratoga County Stories, a collection of essays and articles from local historians, the book is aimed at the general public, and will delight readers of all ages with snapshots of the past and true tales of crime, heroism, and colorful personalities. Purchase copies of the book and have their editions signed.

Send your calendar events to calendar@saratogapublishing.com two weeks prior to the event.

Fall 2021 Dancing Through Time Virtual: The Golden Age of Hollywood

6th Annual Veterans Ball

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Downtown Ballston Spa | All Day Enjoy all the special happenings and sales in many of the downtown shops, restaurants, and museums.

The event is all day, but many venues will also be open later into the evening. The highlight of the November Anniversary Celebration is the annual raffle. Grab a raffle card on Friday from any of the participating businesses, get it validated when visiting the unique shops and restaurants throughout the day and evening and turn in your card before you leave for a chance to win on of the many gifts you can only find in Ballston.

Visit: www.ballston.org/category/firstfridays.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Dining with Diabetes Zoom Presentation | 11 a.m.

A program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, sponsored Saratoga Springs Public Library. No fee. Mondays for three weeks. Register online at www.sspl.org. Presented

by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating.

Recipe ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. For program details contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County- 518-885-8995, or email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

Zoom Presentation | 1 – 2:15 p.m.

A unique six-week series on Tuesdays through November 16.

Each 75-minute class begins with a virtual tour with film clips by Hollywood poster collector Mike Kaplan followed by a 55-minute thematic movement class for all level participants. Cost is $10 per class. November 9 class is Dance Teams with Johnny Martinez.

Registration is now open at http://www.dancealliance.org/dancingthrough-time-registration/

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Turkey Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Curbside pick up only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Dinner for 2 / $25, cash only.

LifeWorks Thanksgiving Baskets Deadline to register is November 10. Each basket contains fresh fall produce, including potatoes, apples and carrots, as well as the staples every Thanksgiving meal needs such as stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. A gift card is also provided to help buy a turkey or protein of choice. Baskets are available to families who will have two or more people for dinner. Households with one person are encouraged to call LifeWorks and sign up for a delivered, hot Thanksgiving meal. To sign up, or to learn how to help LifeWorks Community Action make sure every neighbor can celebrate this Thanksgiving, visit lifeworksaction. org/donate2thanksgiving or call 518-288-3206.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Jack Wilpers of Saratoga Springs: The Man who Captured Tojo Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Chris Carola, retired AP reporter, will present his program. Carola will tell the story of the capture of the former Japanese Prime Ministry and his persistence in finally interviewing Jack Wilpers about his role in the capture.

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RELIGION

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Corinth Free Methodist Church

Next Level Church

St. Therese Chapel (RC)

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

20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth 518-654-9255 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Adirondack Friends Meeting

243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 | umc.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon 518-348-0842 | StThomasAnglicanHalfmoonNY.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie | Services: Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

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

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

Saratoga Chabad

2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | CorpusChristiChurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8, 11 a.m.

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

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

Olde Liberty Baptist

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker)

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

600 Route 67, Malta | 518-885-4211 oldelibertybaptist.com | Sunday 11 a.m, 6 p.m.

571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-863-4041 | 518-2259493 | Services: First Sunday 10 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church*

Saratoga United Methodist Church*

Bacon Hill Reformed Church*

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 faithchapelschuylerville.org | Sunday 10 a.m.

73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake 518-399-5713 | olgchurchbl.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 SaratogaspringsUMC.org | Sunday 10 a.m., 7 p.m.

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

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

Perry Road Baptist Church*

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m.

150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0711 prbcny.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

399 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-6951 saratogaspringsny.adventistchurch.org Services: Saturday 11:15 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

Pine Grove Community Church*

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m.

59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 860-942-7359 Thegrovess.com | Pastor Mark Kehrer Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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

First Presbyterian Church

Porter Corners United Methodist Church*

203 Palmer Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518 -654-9432 | corinthfirstpres.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

512 Allen Road, Porter Corners 518-893-2289 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

All Saints on the Hudson Roman Catholic Church St Peter’s: 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s: 52 William St. Mechanicville Mass: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.

518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net Assembly of God Faith Chapel 6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-6069 Rev. Scott Cutting | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Corinth First United Methodist Church

Cornerstone Community Church

Assembly of God Saratoga

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

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

Faith Chapel Assembly of God

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7312 ballstoncenterchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-6886 ballstonspaumchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-764-2851 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Rick McKeever | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:20, 8 and 10 a.m

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

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

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 Galwayumc.com | Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. July/August)

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church*

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA)

410 21st Century Park Dr, Clifton Park | 518-371-2811 starpoint.church | Services: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

River of Hope Fellowship

Stillwater Christian Fellowship

100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta Commons, Suite 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Sunday 10 a.m.

Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Rd, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | stillwaterchristianfellowship.org Services: 10 a.m.

241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Stpetersaratoga.com | Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 , 11 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-691-0301 gracefellowship.com | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m.

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church*

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter*

231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6122 stclementschurch.com | Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m.

5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

100 Saratoga Village, Suite 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | GreaterGraceCC.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

Greenfield Center Baptist Church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorgescp.org | Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.

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

30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 gfcbc.com | Services: 9 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church

Christ Community Reformed Church

Highway Tabernacle Church

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake 518-664-3354 | allsaintsny.net | Services: Summer Only

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

235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Highwaytabernacle.net | Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

Christ Episcopal Church*

Hope Church

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 518-885-1031 christepiscopalballstonspa.com | Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.

206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Hopechurch.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Christian Restoration Ministries

Jonesville United Methodist

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

963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Jonesvilleumc.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Christian Science Church

4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 lw-cog.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Church of Christ at Halfmoon 250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-4796 churchofjesuschrist.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 518-898-0859 Ballstonspaalliance.org | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta | 518-899-5992 Maltapresbyterianchurch.org | Sunday 10 a.m.

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Ave. Extension, Malta | 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Middle Grove United Methodist Church*

Soul Saving Station

Starpoint Church

Grace Fellowship Saratoga*

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

1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

34 Third Street, Waterford 518-237-7370 | GracechurchWaterford.com Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Living Waters Church of God

Simpson United Methodist Church

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church*

193 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills 518-399-5740 | burnthillsbaptistchurch.org Pastor Mark Dorr | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.

Calvary Capital District

Shenendehowa United Methodist

62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Grace Episcopal Church

Greater Grace Community Church

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church

4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Services: Sunday 8 a.m.

Burnt Hills Baptist Church

816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye | Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

St. George’s Episcopal Church

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

St. Luke’s on the Hill 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

For Summer Worship Schedule visit our website.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church*

Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater | 518-664-7984 stillwaterunitedchurch.org | Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org | Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m.

Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs | 518-833-0504 terranovachurch.org | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Ave, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. online; details on website

167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 518-885-7411 | stmarysballstonspa.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

United Church of God

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church*

Unity Church in Albany

771 Rte 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 518-893-7680 | StJosephsChurchGreenfieldCenter.org Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

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

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church*

1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

429 Middle Grove Rd, Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | SpaLutheran.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

St. Peter Lutheran Church*

100 Cresent St, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m.

2776 Route 9, Malta 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

New Life Fellowship*

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs | 518-580-1810 newlifeinsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 ststephens-schuylerville.com | Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs 216-337-2773 | Ucg.org | One Saturday/Month 11:30 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

* Handicap Accessible

Week of November 5 – November 11, 2021

Arts & 33 Entertainment

Lt. Col. Eyal Dror, Founder and Commander of the “Good Neighbor” Project, Live Nov. 7 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs hosts a presentation from founder and commander of Israeli Defense Force’s “Good Neighbor” Unit, Eyal Dror, in a virtual event directly from Israel at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7.

Open to the entire community, the program is complimentary, but donations are encouraged to benefit Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center for future programs.

Lt. Col. Eyal Dror (Reserve)

served as an officer in the IDF for 24 years in a variety of frontline positions as a coordinator and liaison officer in the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories. The majority of this time, he was working with Palestinian populations. In 2016, Dror established and commanded the "Good Neighbor" Unit whose management was to provide humanitarian assistance to Syrian civilians who were victims of their civil war. During Operation Good Neighbor, Dror orchestrated over 700 humanitarian aid missions,

oversaw the establishment of a hospital for expectant mothers in which over 1,000 babies have been born, and supervised the supply of thousands of tons of food, medicine and clothing to Syrian citizens in the hostile border region controlled by terrorist organizations such as ISIS, Al-Qaeda and Hezbollah.

Under Dror’s command, nearly 1,500 sick children were treated and 5,000 wounded civilians were evacuated from the Syrian border for treatment inside the state of Israel.

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Lerner & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady” To Play Proctors May 17-22 SCHENECTADY — Proctors Collaborative has announced the North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher. It will play Proctors from Tuesday, May 17 to Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is the winner of 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Revival of Musical and was nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical

Revival, 5 Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical Revival and 3 Drama League Awards including Best Musical Revival.

The production, which premiered in the spring of 2018, ended its long run at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater on July 7, 2019 after playing 548 performances.

Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture Pygmalion, MY FAIR LADY, with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick

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Loewe, premiered on Broadway on March 15, 1956. The legendary original production won 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 2,717 performances making it, at the time, the longestrunning musical in Broadway history.

Single tickets available starting Nov. 4 from the Proctors box office by visiting Proctors.org, or by calling 518-346-6204. Tickets to MY FAIR LADY are also available as part of the Key Private Bank Broadway Series subscription package at Proctors

Performers in Special Musical Revue at Saratoga City Music Hall Nov. 12 and 13 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Retired teacher Laurie Larson is directing a fundraising event celebrating the return of live theater entitled All Together Now: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theater.

It will be performed by a 12-member Home Made Theater cast at Saratoga City Music Hall, 474 Broadway, on Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13.

Under the auspices of the award-winning company’s Youth Musical Theater Conservatory, a cast of two boys and 10 girls, ages 12-19-years-old, will perform 15 of the Great White Way’s most beloved musical songs and production numbers. Larson and her long-time stage manager, Susan Turner, of Saratoga Arts, have run the conservatory for two decades.

Music Theater International (MTI), the theatrical licensing agency headquartered in New York City, is waiving royalty and licensing rights to many of the iconic musical shows it represents in order for the show to be produced; MTI’s magnanimous

gesture permits local arts and entertainment groups such as Home Made Theater to thereby stage shows for free in order to recoup some of the monies they lost last year.

Larson, who was a theater and music teacher at Burnt HillsBallston Lake High School prior to teaching at Ballston Spa High School, retired last June after 27 years. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in vocal performance and a minor in theater and dance from Ithaca College, and is also certified in Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, and holds a Master’s in Theatre from SUNY-Albany.

Single tickets, plus information and subscriptions to Home Made Theater’s entire 2021-22 season are available on the company’s website, www.

HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling 518-587-4427 during regular business hours. For more information about Home Made Theater, you can visit the group’s website at www.

HomeMadeTheater.org.

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The Linda Ronstadt “Coronation” at Caffe Lena Nov. 26 Experience featuring American Idol finalist Tristan McIntosh Nov. 7 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Seth Glier will be performing at Caffe Lena on Friday, Nov. 26 to showcase “The Coronation,” his newly released album for MPress Records.

The album is an invitation to forge a new, more beautiful world out of the current chaos.

"For most of my adult life, I’ve held the belief that humanity is right around the corner from something transformative," Glier

says. "If we could only see that our separateness is an illusion, then a future of global cooperation and interdependence would be undeniable. I think collaboration might be what makes 'The Coronation’ a cohesive album. It’s wildly diverse from song to song, and the making of it began to mirror a new world I wanted to live in."

“The Coronation” is Glier’s sixth album via MPress Records.

Go to: caffelena.org.

Seth Glier brings “The Coronation” to Caffe Lena this month.

Photo by Joe Navas.

Saratoga Voices Present Heroic Handel Judas Maccabaeus at UPH Nov. 19

2016 American Idol finalist Tristan McIntosh leads The Linda Ronstadt Experience to the Strand Theater stage on Nov. 7.

HUDSON FALLS — The Linda Ronstadt Experience, billed as "The Premier Touring Tribute" showcasing songs that Ronstadt made famous, will stage a show at The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St. in Hudson Falls at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7.

The show takes the audience on a musical journey of smash hits such as "You're No Good,” "When will I Be Loved," "That'll Be The

Day," "Blue Bayou," and more, and spans Rondstadt’s career from her early days with The Stone Poneys through the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Tristan McIntosh - a 2016 American Idol finalist – leads the songs.

Tickets are $20 General Admission. Call 518832-3484 or online through Brown Paper Tickets. Go to www. hudsonrivermusichall.org or www.mystrandtheater.org

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Voices will perform a semi-staged version of George Frideric Handel’s oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus next month at Universal Preservation Hall.

“The story is incredibly relevant today. The music is fiery, triumphant, beautiful and engaging,” Dr. William Jon Gray, Artistic Director of Saratoga Voices, said in a statement.

Judas Maccabeus was a Jewish

freedom fighter and military genius who defended his country from invasion and secured freedom of religion for the Jewish people in 160 BC. Handel composed this oratorio, which is the story of Judas’ life set to music, in 1746. It has become Handel’s most popular oratorio, second only to The Messiah.

Tenor Thomas Cooley sings the title role of Judas Maccabaeus and baritone Jesse Blumberg sings the equally heroic role of Simon,

the brother of Judas.

The event takes place 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov.19 at Universal Preservation Hall, on Washington Street.

Tickets for Heroic Handel!

Are $40/$35 seniors and can be purchased at the UPH box office – UniversalPreservationHall.org – or by calling the box office at 518-346-6204. To learn the story of Saratoga Voices, go to their website at SaratogaVoices.org.

Hubbard Hall Presents: My Witch

The story of Margaret Hamilton, the actor who played The Wicked Witch of the West in the movie The Wizard of Oz.

CAMBRIDGE — Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education in Cambridge present the world premiere of ”My Witch,” by John Ahlin during the month of November.

Starring Jean Tafler as Margaret Hamilton, My Witch tells the story of Margaret Hamilton, the actor who played The Wicked

Witch of the West in the classic movie The Wizard of Oz. A one-woman tour de force, the funny and moving performance is about Margaret Hamilton's life, her craft, and her experiences behind the scenes of The Wizard of Oz. Six shows only. The show stages Nov. 5-14: Fridays and

Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Audiences will be masked and socially distanced, with viral air filters running throughout. A maximum of 70 seats per show. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $10 for Students 18 and under. Go to hubbardhall. org or call 518-677-2495, ext. 314 for tickets and more information.

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SPAC Announces Call for Submissions for Young Artists Festival: Deadline Jan. 7 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces that its student artist submission portal for The 2022 Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists (FOYA) online gallery is now open for submissions in visual, literary and performing arts at spacfoya.org.

New for the 2022 festival and online gallery will be the participation of Presidential Inaugural Poet and SPAC Visiting Artist Richard Blanco, who will select the literary arts finalists and lead a mentorship program with those students.

Back by popular demand are the "FOYA 2022 Outstanding Artist" awards featuring $500 scholarships for students in each of the three categories – Visual Art, Literary Art, and the Performing

Arts. Submissions are strongly encouraged to incorporate the festival theme of Interdependence, inspired by Richard Blanco’s poem.

The deadline for all submissions is Jan. 7, 2022.

The online gallery www. spacfoya.org will re-launch in May 2022 to showcase Interdependence, featuring the accepted student submissions for the upcoming 2022 Festival. All students with accepted submissions will be notified in March 2022 to make arrangements to showcase their work at SPAC’s live festival event scheduled for June 5, 2022.

Three students who submit literary submissions will be selected to work with Presidential Inaugural Poet and Visiting Artist Richard Blanco in two two-hour virtual workshops during the

months of March-May. In addition to selecting numerous works to be showcased in the online gallery and live event, Saratoga Performing Arts Center is awarding one student in each of the three categories – Visual Art, Literary Art, and the Performing Arts – with the distinction "FOYA 2022 Outstanding Artist.” Works of the selected visual, literary, and performing artists will be featured on SPAC's website and social media channels. Collaborations with multiple students, especially those that showcase multiple art forms are encouraged.

Each of the three artists selected will receive $500 to support the further development of their craft.

Students considered for a FOYA 2022 Outstanding Artist Award must meet the following criteria:

Former Post-Star Editor to hold Book Signing Saturday at Northshire Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS — Former Post-Star editor Ken Tingley will be holding a book signing for his new book, “The Last American Editor,” from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Northshire Books, on Broadway.

The book is a collection of 83 columns from Tingley’s three decades of award-winning writing for The Post-Star as editor and sports editor.

“Ken Tingley not only writes from the heart, but he writes about the hearts of others,” wrote Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto. “He tells great stories for those who live in his unique part of the world. Buy his book. Put it on the table next to your bed. When you’ve had a hard day, open it up: You can turn almost to any page and feel your heart restored.”

For more information, go to: northshire.com.

Image (right): Former Post-Star editor Ken Tingley will be signing copies of his new book Saturday at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga.

• Student must be enrolled in grades 9-12 • Students must live in or be part of an organization or school located in one the following NY counties: Albany, Essex, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Rensselaer, Warren, Washington • Students’ submitted work should adhere to the Festival theme of “Interdependence,” inspired by the poem, Declaration of Interdependence by presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco.

Definition: The state of being dependent upon one another.

Works inspired by the Festival theme are strongly encouraged. However, it is not mandatory to adhere to the festival’s theme in order to be considered for inclusion in the exhibit.

All submissions are welcome. *PLEASE NOTE* In accordance with the Dignity for All Students Act, any works of art that are deemed discriminatory, derogatory, intimidating, violent, harassing, taunting and/or bullying will not be accepted into this festival.

The Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists is a curated online gallery space and live event. Therefore, only a select number of submissions will be chosen and showcased on spacfoya.org and in the potential live event in the spring. All Artists will be notified by email whether their submission was or was not accepted by March 1, 2022.

For more information visit spacfoya.org or contact the SPAC Education team at education@ spac.org.

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LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Orthophosphate SLI-5179 Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www.saratogasprings.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

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John P. Franck Commissioner of Accounts 11/05, 11/12. 108061/108062 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, will conduct a public hearing, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 6:55 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, in the City Council Room, City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, to hear all persons who wish to speak in regard to a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saratoga Springs.

The proposal would establish a Planned Unit Development in the Zoning Ordinance to be known as “MARION AVENUE – MAPLE DELL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT”.

The parcels involved are located along Maple Dell and Marion Avenue. Tax map references are Parcels 166.5-2-40, 166.5-4-1.2, 166.5-4-1.3, 166.5-4-1.1, and 153.17-2-3.1.

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

classifications prevent certain land uses and building modifications to the existing buildings which would otherwise be in greater compliance with the desired features of the surroundings, uses, design guidelines, and the 2015 Comprehensive Plan.

Any interested persons may inspect the proposed amendment in the Planning and Zoning Office, in City Hall, in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York at any time prior to the above public hearing.

Dated: October 29, 2021 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 11/05, 11/12. 107934/107935 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. on the following dates at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud: December 2, 2021 Fine Paper, specification 22-FP-1 December 2, 2021 Reflectorized Glass Spheres, specification 21-PWRGS-51R December 9, 2021 Potassium Permanganate, specification 22-SDPP-1 December 9, 2021 Motor Oil, specification 22-PWMO22R December 10, 2021 Snow Plow & Grader Blades, specification 22-PWPB-14R Bid forms and instructions are available at the Purchasing Office, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone 518-885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com).

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

JOHN T. WARMT Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 11/05, 108112 NOTICE OF REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the resolution a summary of which is published herewith has been adopted by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga

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

John P. Franck, City Clerk City of Saratoga Springs REFUNDING BOND RESOLUTION DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2021. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,750,000 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW AND DELEGATING CERTAIN POWERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH TO THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE. Object or Purpose: the refunding of the $3,425,000 aggregate outstanding principal amount of the City’s Public Improvement (Serial) Bonds, 2014 maturing on and after June 15, 2023.

Periods of Probable Usefulness of Objects or Purposes for which Bonds to be Refunded were Originally Issued: ranging from forty (40) to ten (10) years.

Amount of Obligations to be Issued: not to exceed $3,750,000.

A complete copy of the refunding bond resolution summarized above is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the City Clerk, located at City Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York.

Dated: November 1, 2021 Saratoga Springs, New York 11/05, 11/12. 108118/108119 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed requests for the following

proposal will be received by the Commissioner of Accounts, City of Saratoga Springs, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 on or before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 when they will be opened and read publicly on the following: Portable Barrier System for Special Events and Road Closures Specifications and request for proposal forms are available on the City’s web page at www.saratogasprings.org. All requests for proposals must be returned in a sealed envelope plainly marked to the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts, 474 Broadway, Suite 14, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

John P. Franck Commissioner of Accounts 10/29, 11/5. 107842/107843 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TAKE NOTICE of the formation of Fratelli Fabrication LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on May 13, 2019.

The office location of the Company is in the County of Saratoga, NY. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the Company for service of process and shall mail copy of such process to the Company at 2112 Donnan Road, Galway, NY 12074.

The Company is formed for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under Section 206 of the New York Limited Liability Company act. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108101 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SUMMIT EHS, LLC The name of the Limited Liability Summit EHS, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on August 12, 2021. The office of the LLC is located in Saratoga County, New York. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of such process to Summit EHS, LLC, 63 Putnam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The LLC is organized to

engage in any lawful act or activity within the purposes for which limited liability companies may be organized pursuant to New York State Limited Liability Company Law provided that the limited liability company is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency, or other body without such consent or approval first being obtained. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108094 Notice of formation of Green Witch Redemption LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/03/2021.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1156 NY-29, Greenwich, NY 12834. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108069 Notice of formation of Solar Engine #1 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/28/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Pasture Place, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 108063 Notice of Formation of SaBiCoach, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/27/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3, 12/10. 107987 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION FOR A NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW SECTION 206(c). The name of the Limited Liability Company is THE 2021 BRENNAN'S WAR THOROUGHBRED CLAIMING, LLC. The date of filing of the

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The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to DANIEL F. COLLINS, 32 Furlong Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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

107957 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: SpringCity Development Group LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on: 10/25/2021.

Office Location: Saratoga County.

Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street, Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: The purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained.

The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more managers. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107940 Notice of Formation of a NY Professional Service Limited Liability Company. Name: Perkins Law, PLLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was October 12, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 41 Snowberry Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose is to engage in legal services and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107903 Notice of formation of Horth Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/18/2021.

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

Purpose: Part-time CFO Solutions.

10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107897 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Articles of Organization for a limited liability company named HolKat, LLC were filed with the Department of State on August 6, 2021. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him/her is 37 Cliffside Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any and all activities as may be engaged in by a company formed under the Limited Liability Company Law. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107891 Notice of Qualification of Fonemed, L.L.C. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/22/2021. Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107885 Notice of Formation of Maple Valley Farm - The Monica Family LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/20/21. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 511 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107879 Notice of formation of Keyes Family Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/06/2021.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 30 Willowbrook Ter., Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107870 Notice of formation of Allo Saratoga LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/02/2021 Office: Saratoga

County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 25 Lawrence St, 1A Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24, 12/3. 107845 Notice of formation of Duty First Leadership, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 10/8/21.

Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 73 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107815 Notice of Formation of Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Saratoga North Storage, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on August 8, 2017. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 352 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, New York, 12831. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24.

107781 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is All Phases Code and Zoning Consultants LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 6, 2019. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is P.O. Box 604, Clifton Park, New York 12065. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24.

107775 Notice of formation of Elite Notary To Go LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/24/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 2601 Heritage Way, Wilton, NY 12831. Purpose: Any

lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107735 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is UPSTATE POLYGRAPH SERVICES, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 14, 2021. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 610 Cindy Lane, Ballston Spa, New York, 12020.

10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107701 Notice of Formation of Wild Child Outfitters LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/15/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 38 Hills Road, Ballston Lake NY 12019. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107695 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF The Wandering Pen, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 10/11/2021. Office location: SARATOGA County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to: 702 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, NY 10265.

There is no registered agent. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19, 11/24. 107684 Notice of Qualification of Climate Risk Insurance Solutions LLC d/b/a Arbol Insurance Services LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/06/2021.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Assoc., PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107662 Notice of formation of KP TAX PREP, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/01/2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 120 West Avenue, Suite 202, Saratoga Springs,

NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107566 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Topsail Contracting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 28, 2021. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, 245 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107640 Notice of formation of Law Office Of Danielle Holmes, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/16/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3 Silver Springs Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19.

107623 Notice of formation of Loving Lights Candles, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 78 Mallards Landing South, Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107616 NOTICE OF ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF LOOSE ASSOCIATION LLC, pursuant to Section 206 of the NYS LLC Law. 1) The name of the limited liability company is Loose Association LLC (the “LLC”). 2) The Articles of Organization for the LLC were filed with the Secretary of State’s Office on September 22, 2021. 3) The office of the LLC is located at 56 Marion Avenue, Apt. 107, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY 12866. 4) The Secretary of State is designated as an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address in the State of New York to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is: 56 Marion Avenue, Apt. 107, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 5) The purpose of the business of the LLC shall be to conduct or transact any business or other activities which a limited liability company may lawfully conduct or transact under the laws of the State of New York. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107595

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LEGALS Notice of formation of RNEXECS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/26/2021 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3 Silver Springs Dr, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107583 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Collins Court, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 24, 2020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 374 Root Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19.

107575 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Greskins Properties, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 21, 2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 4 Cedar Bluff Court, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107559 Notice of formation of Haulin’ Mass, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 9/28/21. Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 19 South Street, Apartment 3, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107552 Modern Virtual Bookkeeping LLC. filed Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/10/21. Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 45 2nd Avenue Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107546 Notice of Formation of The Flats Restaurant and Tavern, LLC. Art. of Org. filed 9/27/21 with NYS Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of process to the LLC c/o Deborah Milham, 9 Carpenter Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. The office location of the company is in Saratoga County.

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12, 11/19. 107531 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: G & S Saratoga - 2, L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 21, 2021.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 72 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut, 06877. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107525 Notice of Formation of 4 Gates Road, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on September 27, 2021. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to is Skaine & Associates, LLC, 3 McLaren St., Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107491 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Emily dot Digital LLC. Articles of

Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/2/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 16F Congress St, Suite 110, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05, 11/12. 107380 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law. The name of the LLC is Washco Holdings, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 24, 2020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 356 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107370 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SKI BALLSTON LAKE LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 09/08/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served and the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 175 Lake Road, Ballston Lake, New York 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107363 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: 268 Broadway 607, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 28, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o “LLC”, 301 Washington Street, Apt. 2214, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activities.

10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/05. 107355 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Name: 106B Division, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 28, 2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o “LLC”, 301 Washington Street, Apt. 2214, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activities.

10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107349 Notice of formation of 69 Caroline LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of DE (SSDE) on 08/25/21. App for Auth filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 08/30/21. Office in Sara Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o John Haller, 73 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General.

10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107343 Notice of formation of Tenniswood Pediatric Dentistry Services PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/22/2021 Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 163 Circular St. Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107337 Notice of formation of Deewdrop LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/16/21.

Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: General. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107331 Notice of formation of BFG Ventures, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/16/2021

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 605 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107317 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Stefanie Walsh, PT, PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/8/2021. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the PLLC c/o Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd, 1st Fl, Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: Physical Therapy. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107306 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Mohawk Consulting Services LLC. Article of Organization filed with the secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 13, 2021. Office Location: Saratoga County SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon Whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 1 Maple Forest Dr. Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose of LLC: The purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful business of every kind and character for which LLCs may be organized under the New York LLC law. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05. 107300 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ELEVATION HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC a domestic LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. Of State on 9/22/2021 Office location: SARATOGA County. NY Sec. of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to 15 Sylvan Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065. There is no registered agent.

Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/05.

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

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

This Week: 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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NYRA Bets Gift Cards Available at Stewart’s Shops for 2021 Breeder’s Cup World Championships SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced that NYRA Bets Gift Cards will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 1 at participating Stewart’s Shops in Saratoga County in advance of the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

The Breeders’ Cup featuring 14 championship races worth more than $31 million in purse money, will be held Nov. 5 and 6 at Del Mar. NYRA Bets Gift Cards are preloaded with $50 to deposit in a NYRA Bets account, America’s

leading online betting platform, and may be used to fund both active and new accounts. The funds will be available immediately when betting with NYRA Bets. There are no processing fees or premiums applied when purchasing or using NYRA Bets Gift Cards. NYRA Bets Gift Cards are available for purchase by cash only; credit cards are not accepted.

Racing fans can also use the gift cards to bet online at hundreds of tracks nationwide, including the fall meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, which begins on

Thursday, Nov. 11 and continues through Sunday, Dec. 5.

NYRA Bets is the official wagering platform of The New York Racing Association, Inc. Fans who use NYRA Bets Gift Cards to open and fund a new account qualify for a sign-up bonus. The NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at www. nyrabets.com/Stewarts.

Registering for a NYRA Bets account if free. For additional information, and to sign up today, visit NYRABets.com.

17-Time LPGA Winner Dottie Pepper Announces Book Signing at Ballston Spa Public Library BALLSTON SPA — For the first time ever, LPGA trailblazer and CBS golf broadcaster Dottie Pepper will appear at the Ballston Spa Public Library on Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. to meet fans, present a reading, and sign copies of her newly released book, Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver.

A Saratoga Springs native, Dottie Pepper has risen to fame over her nearly 40-year career as a 17-time LPGA tour champion, serving on the PGA of America Board of Directors from 20122015 and her induction to the New York State Golf Association Hall of Fame in 2018. She is now the lead walking reporter for CBS Sports’ covering all levels of televised golf, including the PGA Tour, Master, and PGA Championship.

Now taking her career to the next level as a bestselling author, Dottie’s book acts as a loving tribute to the power a mentor can have in an athlete’s career. Through years of handwritten correspondence, Dottie traces the influence her mentor, George J. Pulver Sr., a golf great in his own right, had on her skills, as well as her character.

“It is a blueprint for honoring the history and traditions of the game of golf,” said Dottie. “It is also about mentorship, fundamental beliefs, curiosity, grit, grace,

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Sport Scores SCC Girls Volleyball Advances in Sectionals SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Central Catholic Varsity Girls Volleyball hosted Rensselaer in a Section 2 Class C preliminary match on Oct. 27, and won 3-1 (2515, 25-22, 19-25, 25-14). They then hosted Albany Academy for Girls in the quarterfinals on Oct. 29, and won 3-0 (29-27, 25-25, 25, 25).

Highlights for the Saints v. Rensselaer: Allison Motler had 23 service points, 4 aces, 6 kills, and 12 assists. Kara Wengert had 12 digs.

Jacqueline Fornabia had 7 kills and 3 blocks. Ella Costantino had 10 service points, 4 aces, 3 kills, and

5 assists. Liz Whelan had 5 service points, 1 ace, and 2 kills. Liz Best had 8 service points and 3 kills.

Highlights for the Saints v.

Albany Academy for Girls: Liz Best had 6 service points and 2 aces. Allison Motler had 13 service points, 4 aces, 9 assists, and 4 kills. Kara Wengert had 11 digs. Jacqueline Fornabia had 10 service points, 3 aces, 4 kills, and 1 block. Liz Whelan had 9 service points, 2 aces, and 3 kills.

Ella Constantino had 13 service points, 4 aces, 3 assists, and 4 kills.

The Saints record currently stands at 15-6 overall.

Saratoga Boys Varsity Volleyball Advances to the Section 2 Semifinals Photo by Super Source Media.

dreams, disappointment, success, and the value of education.”

“To host celebrity golfer Dottie Pepper, close to her hometown of Saratoga Springs, is a real treat for the library and the Village of Ballston Spa,” said Andrea Simons, Library Director, Ballston Spa Public Library. “The messages in this book will not only inspire golf lovers but

present powerful life lessons for all ages and interests and we are looking forward to a great event.”

Books will be available for purchase and signing at this free event. Books are also available online in three editions – hardcover, softcover, and the leatherbound collector’s edition – at dottiepepper.net.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Varsity Boys Volleyball Team hosted Guilderland for a Section 2 quarterfinal match. The score was tied 1-1 (25-19 Guilderland and 25-20 Saratoga) when halfway through the third set on Monday, Nov.1, when a power outage forced them to postpone the game. The game resumed from the middle of the third set on Tuesday, Nov. 2 with Saratoga in the lead 15-10.

The Blue Streaks would go on to win that set 25-20. Guilderland battled back in the fourth, and evened the score 2-2, with a close 25-23 win. Saratoga clenched the victory over the Dutchmen in the fifth, 15-12.

Saratoga was scheduled to play Columbia at Rensselaer High School on Nov. 3 in the Section 2 semifinals. The contest was limited to 200 spectators; tickets needed to be purchased online in advance.

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Saratoga’s Swimming (and Diving) To Sectionals

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coming off last year’s season and adapting to the pandemic, the Saratoga Springs Varsity Girls Swimming and Diving Team have accomplished a 6-4 record this season and are headed to sectionals.

“They are doing a fantastic job of readjusting to the new normal,” said Head Coach Josh Muldner of the girls’ diligence to masking and following COVID precautions.

The team had two close meets between Bethlehem and Niskayuna this season that came down to the last relay, but unfortunately, they fell short of an 8-2 record. They redeemed themselves at the Shenendehowa invite, placing the highest that Saratoga has in years at 7th out of 18 schools.

They are headed to sectionals on Thursday, Nov. 4 for diving and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6 for swimming. The meet is in person with spectators, compared to last year’s meets that were all held virtually.

Saratoga Girls Varsity Swim and Dive Team 2021-2022. Photo by Melissa Cartier.

Schuylerville’s Playoff Run SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville Varsity Football defeated Taconic Hills 54-19 in the Black Horses first post-season playoff game on Thursday, Oct. 28.

Schuylerville did all their scoring in the first half, with 5 TDs in the first quarter alone.

L. Sherman scored on 3 yd. TD run, and the 2-pt. conversion was completed from O. Sherman to R. Dow. Z. Bowen caught a 3 yd.

TD pass from O. Sherman. Dow scored on a 61 yd. TD run and also completed the 2-pt. conversion. O. Sherman threw a 30 yd TD pass caught by Dow, and O. Sherman threw to L. Sherman to complete the 2-pt. conversion. To end the first quarter, L. Sherman scored on a 7 yd. fumble recovery TD, and the 2-pt. conversion was completed by L. Cumm.

In the second quarter, O.

Sherman scored on a 5 yd. TD run, and the 2-pt. conversion was completed by O. Sherman to J. McGarrahan. Ollie Bolduc also scored on a 1 yd. TD run, and the 2-pt. conversion was completed

by M. Flanders.

Taconic Hills got on the board in the second half, with Beck catching a 47 yd. TD pass from Peck, Burns scoring on a 35 yd. TD run (point after was good), and Beck scoring again on an 8 yd. TD run.

Schuylerville had 248 total yards, 122 of them rushing.

Lead rusher for the Black Horses was Dow who had 3 carries for 103 yds. and 1 TD. Passing, O. Sherman was 6 for 6 for 188 yds. and 2 TDs. Lead receivers were Dow who caught 1 pass for 30 yds. and 1 TD, Bowen who caught 2 passes for 32 yds. and 1

TD, McGarrahan who caught 1 pass for 27 yds., and Cumm who caught 1 pass for 16 yds.

On defense, L. Sherman had a 7 yd. fumble recovery TD and 2 sacs, C. Patrick had a sac. N. Abruscato had a sac and a fumble recovery, and Dow had an interception.

Taconic Hills had only 8 yds. at the half but gained 234 in the second to total 242. Top three rushers for Taconic Hills were Burns who had 17 carries for 125 yds. and 1 TD, Halstead who had 3 carries for 23 yds., and Beck who had 1 carry for 8 yds. and 1 TD. Passing, Peck was 5 for 11 for 80 yds, 1 TD, and an interception. Top three receivers for Taconic Hills were Beck who had 3 catches for 79 yds. and 1 TD, Cooper who had 1 catch for 11 yds., and Halstead who had one catch for 5 yds.

One senior, Rachel Love, is already qualified for states. Love is a two-year defending champion in her two events, and she is looking at competitive colleges and universities to continue her swimming career at.

The team has welcomed the addition of 12 new teammates this season as well.

“The incredible leadership of our seven seniors and three captains have guided the team in a great direction,” said Muldner.

“They magnify my voice to the girls and set the stage of how we operate.”

Another thing about this team is that philanthropy is

close to their heart. Every year the Varsity Girls Swim and Dive Team holds a Swim-A-Thon to raise money for charity. The team has raised an impressive $4,000 this year with 100% of it being split 50/50 between two charities. They have chosen St. Peter’s ALS Center in Albany that helps those battling Lou Gehrig’s disease, and To Life! that provides support for breast cancer patients and survivors.

“They are a dedicated, hardworking team, who enjoys spending time with each other,” added Muldner. “I couldn’t be more impressed with them.”

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Community

SPORTS BULLETIN SARATOGA SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER Contact the Recreation Department at 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Winter Program Registration Information Facemasks are to be worn by everyone who enters the Recreation Facilities, regardless of vaccination status.

Facemasks are to be worn appropriately (over the nose and mouth) at all times while inside a Recreation Facility unless players are unable to tolerate a face covering for physical activity (e.g. practicing, playing); provided, however, that coaches, trainers, and other individuals who are not directly engaged in physical activity are required to wear a face covering. Upon leaving the activity area for any reason, the facemask must again be appropriately worn.

Tiny Basketball (Parent/Child Program) The Tiny B’Ball Co-Ed Program introduces participants to the fun and excitement of basketball through games and activities.

Games

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This program is for ages 3-5. Winter session is from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Saturdays from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Rec Center. Fees per session are $55 for City residents and $65 for non-City residents. Fees after Jan. 3 are $80 for City residents and $90 for non-City residents.

Participants need a mask, sneakers, and water.

Coordinators are Wesley Clark and George Parker.

Intro to Basketball Intro Co-Ed Program teaches basketball fundamentals and introduces participants to team play in a fun and positive environment.

This program is for grades K-1. Winter session is from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, Saturdays from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Rec Center. Fees per session are $60 for City residents and $80 for non-City residents. Fees after Jan. 3 are $85 for City residents and $105 for non-City residents. Players will need a mask, sneakers, and water. Coordinators are Ron Lewis and Athena Ryan.

Girls and Boys Basketball Leagues Girls and Boys Leagues focus on fun, team play and sportsmanship, as well as skills development. Please be sure you are committed to the program prior to signing up. If you drop out after teams are formed, it will affect the entire team. Players are placed on a team through a draft; no requests are allowed. Grade breakdowns below are preliminary; registration numbers will dictate grade alignment.

Girls League: For grades 2-12. Runs Nov. 6 to Feb. 12, weeknights 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rec Center; practices and games are scheduled in one-hour slots. Grades 2-3 are

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Mondays/Saturdays. Grades 4-5 are Thursdays/ Saturdays. Grades 6-8 are Mondays/Saturdays.

Grades 9-12 varies/Saturdays. Fees are $120 for City residents and $140 for non-City residents. Players will need a mask, sneakers, and water. Coordinators are Wes Clark and George Parker.

Boys League: For grades 2-12. Runs from Nov. 6 to Feb. 12, weeknights 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rec Center; practices and games are scheduled in one-hour slots. Grades 2-3 are Tuesdays/Saturdays. Grades 4-5 are Thursdays/ Saturdays. Grades 6-8 are Wednesdays/Saturdays.

Grades 9-12 varies/Saturdays. Fees are $120 for City residents and $140 for non-City residents. Players will need a mask, sneakers, and water. Coordinators are Wes Clark and George Parker.

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Girls & Boys Intro to Basketball Leagues Join the Rec Department courtside as a volunteer coach. Two volunteer coaches are needed per team. Volunteer coaches are reimbursed 50% of the registration fee at the end of the season for the child you coach. Coaches meeting for Intro is Thursday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Rec Center.

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Challenger Soccer: First Season of Program Concludes

by Jaynie Ellis

Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Following another great season of the Challenger Little League program, the first season of Challenger Soccer this fall was also a win.

Challenger Soccer is an adaptive program in conjunction with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department that gives players with specialized needs a place to join in and play the game of soccer in our community. The program is structured to educate the players about the game of soccer, develop the physical skills needed to play the sport, and compete against each other in a weekly game.

Their first season of Challenger Soccer ended on Oct. 30, with their last games unfortunately being rained out. The 30 total players were divided into 4 teams that played every Saturday morning beginning Sept. 11.

There are 5 parents who volunteer their time as coaches, teaching the kids the fundamentals and supervising the games.

Special thanks goes to Rob Kelly (District Coordinator of Special Education, Maple Avenue) and John Hirliman (Administrative Director) and Wes Clark (Program Coordinator) at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department.

“They have been instrumental in helping to get this program off the ground,” said Paul Hebert, who heads the

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Challenger Soccer program.

Hebert also wants to acknowledge the efforts of the other coaches/ parents and Rec. Department staff

who assist every Saturday.

“We started this program to recognize the children, and also want to thank their parents and the

folks of Saratoga,” added Hebert.

The community now gets to look forward to another fun season of Challenger Soccer next fall!

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