Saratoga TODAY October 25-31, 2019

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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

Republican mayoral candidate Tim Holmes and incumbent Democrat mayor Meg Kelly on the second of two Meet The Candidates nights, Oct. 22, 2019, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, and staged at the Saratoga Springs High School auditorium. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. and up for vote in the City of Saratoga Springs: All five city council seats. Those positions are: mayor, and four commissioners — accounts commissioner, department of public works, finance, and department of public safety.

Under the city’s commission form of government in matters of governing, the voting power of each of the five city council

members is equal; each council member gets one vote.

Also up for vote: Both supervisor seats. Supervisors represent the city of Saratoga Springs at the county level.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County hosted a pair of Saratoga Springs Candidates Nights, which were staged Oct. 21-22 at the Saratoga Springs High School auditorium. The event featured contested races: eight candidates vying for four council seats, and three candidates vying for two supervisor seats.

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Real Men Wear Pink Thousands Expected for Head of the Fish

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Neighbors:

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

Snippets of Life From Your Community

INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Lindsay Wilson

Who: Rob Hutchinson Where: Skidmore College Q. Where are you from originally?

A. I grew up in Waterville, NY - a small town south of Utica.

Q. What is it about Saratoga Springs that you love?

A. What's not to love about Saratoga? It's an Awesome little city. I'd like to say it's a hidden gem, but it's not so hidden anymore. It's a lively, fun, active community with really great people.

Q. As someone who lived in the area for years, what are some things that someone who is new to the area should look out for?

A. I think the track, the music scene - SPAC is unbelievable. Even the smaller music scene, the restaurant and the nightlife is fantastic. You've got the Adirondacks, Lake George - you've got all of the areas.

Q. When was the last time you saw a concert at SPAC, and what did you see?

A. I saw Hootie and the Blowfish this summer with Barenaked Ladies. But I'm a big Allman Brothers fan.

Q. What is your favorite book or genre of books?

A. The majority of the books that I've read in the last five years are motivational, leadership-oriented books.

I don't think I can pick my favorite, but I do think the book The Legacy - it's about the New Zealand All Black rugby team - is just a fantastic read.

Q. What is your favorite motivational quote?

A. There are two quotes on our wall in the locker room that I think are really the core of our culture.

"Be a great teammate today," and the other one is "I am because we are."

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Rob Hutchinson is the head coa ch of Skidmore College's Hockey team.

He is also an alumnus of Skid more college.

Check out page 66 to learn about what this year's Skidmore Hockey team has in store this season.

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Real Men Wear Pink

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

For the past four years, Dave DeMarco of the Saratoga National Bank & Trust Co. has worn pink every day of October as part of the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign.

Elizabeth Hunter, Senior Manager, Community Development for the ACS office in Latham, which handles the events in New York’s capital region, said that the campaign runs Sept. 1 - Oct. 31.

She said “so this Real Men Wear Pink campaign starts September 1 for fundraising and it goes through October 31.

October obviously is breast cancer awareness month, so the guys fundraise from September 1 to October 1, and then they have to wear pink every day in October.”

According to the ACS’s website, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women except for skin cancers, and “the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%.”

It continued by estimating that over a quarter of a million more cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2019, and over 40,000 women will die from it.

“When we started our campaign, we were looking for individuals who are very visible across the capital region,” Hunter said. “People who are passionate about making a difference, who have a platform they can leverage to raise funds. So when we were picking out those people that would represent the capitol region, Dave was just one of those people that we knew would make it a success if he was on the team.”

For Demarco in particular, Hunter said that she did not remember exactly how the partnership began, but that it was likely due to him being a community leader.

She also mentioned that it has been interesting seeing his wardrobe of pink clothes change and increase over the years, since DeMarco and the other bank employees wear pink every day for the month.

As Hunter said, “Dave wearing pink every day at the bank and using that to spread awareness is just a powerful thing

On the morning of Friday, October 18, the President & CEO of Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company David DeMarco was joined by the team of the South Broadway branch for the arrival of the CDTA Pink Bus to raise awareness for breast cancer. Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

for Saratoga. He definitely has become known as the pink guy in Saratoga because, obviously being the CEO of a bank and wearing a full pink suite is not the average sight when you walk into a bank.”

She continued by saying that due to the odd sight, DeMarco helps to start conversations about why he is wearing such a strange outfit, which leads to more people

knowing about breast cancer and the Real Men Wear Pink campaign.

Last year, the Saratoga Real Men Wear Pink campaign came in second in the country out of 330 competing campaigns in terms of fundraising, raising $264,000.

Hunter said that currently they are in the top 10 for the 2019 rankings.

For more information, visit the ACS website at www.cancer.org.

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OBITUARIES / NEWS

Steven F. Jones, Sr.

Theodore R. D’Aloia

Robert F. Schrade

SARATOGA SPRINGS — ­ Steven F. Jones, Sr., 63 passed away, October 10, 2019. He was born January 29, 1956.

There will be graveside services Friday, October 25, 2019 at 2 p.m. at North Milton Cemetery, Rt. 29, followed by Gathering at American Legion West Avenue.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Theodore (Teddy) R. D’Aloia, 81, passed away on October 21.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 25 at Burke Funeral Home, N. Broadway.

Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 26 at St. Clement’s Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert F. Schrade, 91, formerly of Saratoga Springs, died Friday, September 27, 2019 under the care of Hospice in St. Petersburg, FL. Born on October 6, 1927 in Saratoga Springs, a son of the late former city Mayor Henry and Dorothy Baker Schrade, he participated in sports and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and the state university system. Bob was a US Army veteran and was honorably discharged following service during the Korean War. Along with his late wife Evelyn, they owned and operated the Gold Lion Tavern on Church

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Parent University at Maple Ave. Middle School SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, Nov. 14, Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs will be hosting an event in conjunction with Parent University at Maple Avenue Middle School to discuss how to use the digital world to enhance people’s lives and nurture good human values.

The event will last two hours, running from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and will be hosted by Sharon Maxwell, who has been

a practicing clinical psychologist for 25 years. Afterward, there will be a reception.

The Waldorf School was founded in 1981 as part of a movement to educate people on the healthy development of an individual’s mind, body and spirit.

The event is free and open to the public with no reservation required.

For more information, visit the Waldorf School’s website, at www.waldorfsaratoga.org.

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Street for many years and he worked for NYRA at the Saratoga Race course and at Derby Lanes in St. Petersburg.

Bob was a proud life member of Saratoga-Wilton BPO Elks Lodge #161, having been initiated Oct. 6, 1959 and was a Past Exalted Ruler (1968).

He was selected Old Timer of the Year in 2010 and had been instrumental in establishing the annual Elks Flag Day parade on Broadway in Saratoga Springs over fifty years ago. He was a life member of American Legion Adirondack Post #70, Suncoast Korean Veterans Post and American Veterans Post 8, both in St. Petersburg.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn V. (Gustafson) Schrade, who died Nov. 24, 2012,

and his brother, Henry J. Schrade.

Survivors include two children, Constance and Robert Schrade of VA; two stepchildren, Roy Schroder of CT and Joan Hayes of Saratoga Springs; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services with military honors will be conducted at a later date in 2020 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd. in Schuylerville.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

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#GiveWhereYouLive Fundraiser SARATOGA SPRINGS — Are you looking for simple ways to support our local seniors?

Participate in the Saratoga Senior Center's #GiveWhereYouLive fundraiser through one of the following options: • Amazon Smiles: Do you or anyone you know shop on Amazon? Next time go to smile. amazon.com, select the Saratoga Senior Center and a percentage of your purchase will be donated

by Amazon.

• Northshire Bookstore: All November long "Round Up" at

the Northshire Bookstore. When you make a purchase at the store, round up to the nearest dollar and your change will be donated to the Center. Small change can make big changes!

• Hoffmans Car Wash Tickets: It's that time of year! Keep the mud and salt off of your car by purchasing discounted Hoffmans Car Wash tickets for $10. Proceeds will go to the Center.

• Clothing Bin: The Saratoga Senior Center has blue donation bins in their parking lot for clothing donations. The

Center is paid per pound of clothes donated.

• Fundraisers: The Saratoga Senior Center has many upcoming fundraisers that benefit the Center. Learn more at saratogaseniorcenter.org.

• Annual Appeal: Look out for your annual appeal letter or make an online donation for the Center.

• Volunteer - Looking to give back with your time? Contact the Saratoga Senior Center today to learn more about volunteering.

For more information go to: saratogaseniorcenter.org/donate

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COURT Christian D. Roldan, 26, of Northumberland, pleaded Oct. 18 to attempted assault in the second-degree, a felony. Sentencing scheduled for Jan. 6, 2020.

Collin A. Morency, 20, of Greenwich, was sentenced Oct. 17 to six months jail, after pleading to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance, in Saratoga.

William M. Allen, 25, of Greenfield, was sentenced Oct. 17 to five years in state prison, after pleading to second degree assault, to run concurrently with a six-year sentence for the charge criminal possession of a weapon.

Briana M. Slurff, 34, of Delanson, was sentenced Oct. 17 to 2 to 6 years in state prison, after pleading to aggravated vehicular assault in the firstdegree, in Ballston.

Kathryn A. Fasano, 45, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Oct. 17 to criminal contempt in the first-degree, Sentencing Jan. 15, 2020.

POLICE Anthony Pellegrini, 52, of Mechanicville, was charged Oct. 14 in Saratoga Springs with operating a motor vehicle impaired by drugs, a misdemeanor, and three driving related violations: driving on shoulders or slopes of controlled-access highway; moving from lane unsafely, and failing to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle.

Cory Greene, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 15 with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, a misdemeanor.

John Swantak, 39, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 15 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving with a suspended registration, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventhdegree, a misdemeanor.

Cameron Hendrix, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 16 with criminal possession

of a controlled substance, suspected to be cocaine. The charge is a felony.

Andrew Walsh, 61, of Oyster Bay, was charged Oct. 17 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt in the seconddegree, and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Both charges are misdemeanors.

Tami Elston, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 18 with welfare fraud in the fourth-degree, and offering a false instrument for filing in the first-degree. Both charges are felonies.

Erik Teresko, 29, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 18 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.

Steven McCormick, 65, of Saratoga Springs, was charged

BLOTTER 5 Oct. 18 with misdemeanor DWI, refusing to take a breath test, and a vehicle violation.

Edward DiPaolo, 29, of Rensselaer, was charged Oct. 18 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor.

Michelle Tetlak, 50, of Clifton Park, was charged Oct. 19 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, refusing to take a breath test, driving the wrong way on a one-way street, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Allen Chrysler, 25, of Gansevoort, was charged Oct. 20 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Nicholas Perilli, 25, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 20 with criminal mischief,

and attempted burglary. Both charges are felonies.

Alexander Stead, 26, of Saratoga Lake, was charged Oct. 20 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and

failure to stop at a stop sign.

Dustin Cleveland, 22, of Hudson Falls, was charged Oct. 20 in Saratoga Springs with stalking in the fourth-degree, a misdemeanor.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE A 13-year-old boy suspected of making a threat against the Schuylerville Central School District Oct. 22 was charged with making a terroristic threat. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office said the alleged threat was made via Snapchat. The boy was released to the custody of a parent and was referred to Family Court for additional action. The Sheriff's Office did not elaborate on the specific method of the threat, or whether the boy was a student at the school.

On Oct. 18, officers responded to the area of Walnut

St. and Fifth St. in the Village of Corinth for a reported robbery.

It was reported that two subjects attacked a male victim in the alley which runs between Fourth and Fifth Streets and stole money from him. The victim suffered non - life threatening injuries. There were no weapons involved. Three men were charged in connection with the incident: Renick A. Blanchard, 19 – felony robbery, and Alec S. Blanchard, 20 – conspiracy, both of Greenfield, and Chauncey E, Musco, 21, of Hadley, who was charged with conspiracy.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last week, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Saratoga Casino Hotel started its 78th season of live harness racing. According to the event listing, “people can view live races outside at the rail, in the lower clubhouse, in the Grandstand or

while dining at Lucky Joe’s.”

The listing also said that attendees could watch and wager on live racing for tracks across the country via televisions in the Mezzanine.

For more information, visit saratogacasino.com.

Cancer Support Group at Saratoga Hospital SARATOGA SPRINGS — Every fourth Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m., the Cancer Support Group meets at Saratoga Hospital on Church Street in Saratoga Springs.

The group is led by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Holistic Health Center, and the

group is sponsored by the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center of Saratoga Hospital.

The most recent session was this past Wednesday, Oct. 23.

The next session will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 27. If interested in joining, call 413-9927012 to register for the group.

SARATOGA COUNTY — This Saturday, Oct. 26, is the next National Take Back Initiative by the Drug Enforcement Administration, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the time, people can turn in prescription medication safely and anonymously.

According to the DEA’s website, in 2018 “9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs,” and “the DEA’s Take Back

Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.”

One collection site in Saratoga County is Wilton Town Hall, where the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office will be handling the process.

For more information, visit the Saratoga County Sheriff Department’s website at www. saratogacountysheiff.org.

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Globalfoundaries' New Partner MALTA ­­ — Earlier this month, on Thursday, Oct. 10, GLOBALFOUNDRIES announced that it was working with the company Arm to “offer secure system-on-chip (SoC) solutions on GF’s 22FDX® platform.”

According to the press release, this should be an

easy integration of front-end modules and a variety of other improvements while significantly reducing costs.

For more information, visit the GLOBALFOUNDRIES website at www.globalfoundries.com, or contact Erica McGill at Erica. mcgill@globalfoundries.com.

Arts and Crafts Fair Upcoming MALTA — Next Saturday, Nov. 2, the Malta Community Center will be holding an Arts, Crafts, and Gift Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be over 70 vendors in attendance selling items such as original art, handmade crafts, jewelry and holiday gifts. Both parking and admission are free.

The Community Center was built in 2000 and expanded in 2009, and includes a café area.

For more information, visit the Community Center’s website at www.naktaoarksrec.com, or call the Malta Parks, Recreation & Human Services department at 518-899-4411.

Stewart’s Starts New National Take Back Day Testing Ground Store PORT HENRY — Stewart’s is opening a new store in Port Henry near Lake Champlain as a testing ground to see whether it can sell frozen seafood and hamburgers.

The convenience store chain bought a 1.4-acre property on South Main Street last month for approximately $737,000. At around the same time, the Mac’s Market grocery store closed,

leaving the community with the nearest grocery store, a WalMart, being 20 miles away.

Once the store is up and running next year, Stewart’s intends to experiment with different suppliers to learn what works.

For more information, visit the Stewart’s website at www. stewartsshops.com.

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Library Masquerade Ball Art in Public Places CLIFTON PARK — The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will be hosting its final 50th anniversary celebration, a Masquerade Ball, this weekend,

on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The event will include live music, dancing, food, raffles and tastings from local breweries.

The event is free admission, but requires reservation. It is for adults aged 21 years or older, is cocktail attire and masks are required for entry.

Designer Bag Bingo SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will be hosting its 2nd annual Designer Bag Bingo next week, on Tuesday, Oct. 29 on Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

The event starts at 5:30

p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m.

According to the official press release, “opportunities to win purses at $36 per person which includes hors d'oeuvres, wine, beverages and desserts, 1 dabber and a bingo book for 10 games.”

Proceeds go to the Sisterhood,

which in turn supports various agencies including Code Blue and Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council.

The event is open to the community. To make a reservation, call 518-584-2370.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts announced its October Art in Public Places Program, which includes exhibits at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union and the Brookside Museum, among several other locations.

According to the Arts’s website, Art in Public Places “features monthly or bi-monthly exhibits of member

artist’ work in various locations around the region.”

To exhibit in the program, an artist must be a member of Saratoga Arts. For artists working on three-dimensional works, the Brookside Museum is the only venue that can accommodate such works, and only if they are small enough to fit on a pedestal provided by the museum.

The October edition of the program lasts until this Saturday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m.

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Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

Cub Scouts Launch Rockets To Life! Pink Ball SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Webelos Dens of Pack 4016, which is sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks, recently held a rocket launch night as part of the Cub Scouts’ Adventures in Science requirements.

The night started with a meeting to discuss both the parts of the rocket and the science behind it. The rockets were then assembled by groups.

During the launch, parents commented that the plastic molded fins and Krazy glue were different from the rockets of their childhood, when they needed to cut parts from balsa wood templates and let the epoxy glues cure for up to a full day.

Various children and parents inquired about creating a permanent rocket club through the Pack so that more youth could get involved and they could make higher skill rockets.

For more information, contact John Koch at saratogascouter@kochny.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Pink Ball is back for it's annual event on Friday, October 25. It will take place at the Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

The Pink Ball is an elegant black-tie fundraiser celebrating select members of the community who are honored for their distinguished service to women

and families affected by breast cancer. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, silent auctions, and a bid for services. All proceeds are used to fund To Life!’s extensive education programs, support services and wellness programs. To register, visit tolife. org/donating-and-fundraisinge v e nt s / f u n d r a i s i n g - e v e nt s / pink-ball/pink-ball-2019.

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Letters TO THE EDITOR

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

Saratogians Have a Vital Decision

Government Roles in Saratoga Springs

Saratogians have a vital decision to make in the race for Commissioner of Public Safety.

They will have to consider which candidate already demonstrates a commitment to the people of Saratoga Springs, which candidate has the character and leadership needed to best represent our police and fire departments.

In our form of government here in Saratoga Springs, the mayor and the commissioners are both department heads with specific operational responsibilities granted to them in our City Charter, and at-large City Council members responsible for reviewing, and voting on, a wide variety of important policy issues effecting our city.

When my husband, Matt, and I moved to his hometown, my father-in-law, Joe Dalton, impressed upon me the importance of community involvement. I took his words to heart and have devoted myself to volunteerism over the past decade.

During her terms, Commissioner Madigan has navigated both of these roles exceptionally well. In addition to sustaining our city’s fiscal health from the Finance Office, she has proved to be an articulate and fair voice on a variety of issues, including: advancing new opportunities for renewable energy; leading the way on the Spa City becoming a “smart city”; and advocating for a sensible mix of development and conservation throughout our city - something that is not only the bedrock of the Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, but something that requires the kind of thoughtfulness and vision Michele has consistently employed during her time on the City Council.

I’m thrilled to be a board member and mentor for Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar, and am proud to have used my event experience to develop the non-profit’s largest annual fundraiser, providing hundreds of thousands of dollars to help economically disadvantaged Saratoga Springs High School students achieve their college dreams. For nine years, I served on the Saratoga Hospital Foundation board, advancing their mission to care for our city and neighboring communities. During my tenure, the foundation funded an MRI machine, new orthopedic and intensive care units, and perhaps most significantly, our Community Health Center.

I’m also grateful to have worked with Wellspring, Saratoga Bridges and The Giving Circle.

And, as an advocate for Shelters of Saratoga and Code Blue, I was honored to receive their Help, Hope & Humanity Award earlier this year.

In recent years, there’s been a disconnect between our community and the Public Safety Department. It takes a dynamic, engaged leader to bridge the gap, once again ensuring our residents and first responders work together in the best interest of Saratoga Springs. My ability to do this is a matter of record. In fact, my community awareness and collaborative leadership is why Saratoga Publishing named me a “Woman of Influence” in 2017.

As Commissioner of Public Safety, I will be the strong voice our men and women in uniform deserve at the council table. I will work with them to solve our most challenging safety issues.

• Building a fire/EMS station to serve the Eastern Plateau • Finding a comprehensive approach to help our homeless, with a permanent Code Blue location • Keeping schools safe, through cooperative efforts with our police department, school district and Saratoga County Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo • Addressing the opioid epidemic that has ravaged our country and is now encroaching into our city While every community has safety concerns, we are fortunate that ours are relatively minimal, thanks to the tireless dedication of our police and fire departments. I can’t imagine a better place to raise a family – that’s why Matt and I chose to have our four children here.

Now, the choice is yours. I would be honored to have your vote for Commissioner of Public Safety.

-ROBIN O. DALTON CANDIDATE, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY

- JOSEPH OGDEN, SARATOGA SPRINGS

Unique Platform Within the Community I am writing in support of the re-election of David Towne for Wilton Town Justice. In the interest of full disclosure I also want the readers to know that David is my brother.

David has many wonderful personal qualities that have enabled him to serve as an effective and competent Judge.

Of those that have application and relevance to the position to which he seeks reelection, I would like to focus on just a couple of traits that stand out to me - his compassion, his desire to be fair to those who come before him in court and his belief in the value of the court system.

While I can populate this letter with examples that demonstrate these traits, I would rather suggest that you not embrace my opinion but, instead, consider a visit to his courtroom and observe for yourself the manner of conduct and behavior in which he performs his duties as Town Judge.

In addition, he is well aware of the unique platform that he occupies within the community and willingly shares his knowledge of the court system and the law enforcement field by regularly mentoring students and providing for an occasional internship to students in pursuit of a future in this field.

I am justifiably proud of my brother. Beyond that, however, I truly believe he brings the right qualities and temperament to the position of Wilton Town Justice to warrant a continuation in office.

Please vote for David Towne for Wilton Town Justice.

- STEPHEN E. TOWNE

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Mayor Kelly: Asset to the Area

Justice Towne for the Future of Wilton

We are writing to endorse Meg Kelly for Mayor of Saratoga Springs. She is a wonderful asset to the area and acts to benefit a wide range of constituents. Whether you are a businessperson, an environmentalist or an advocate for the homeless she takes actions to benefit your concerns.

On November 5, voters in the Town of Wilton will have the opportunity to reelect a Town Justice. As a resident in the town for over 30 years and someone who cares about the future of Wilton, I am hoping that person is Justice David Towne.

The Geyser Road Trail project is scheduled for groundbreaking. New funding totaling more than 3 million dollars has been added to the budget for sidewalk repair, the Geyser Road Trail project and smaller projects. In addition more than 3 million dollars in grants is being managed for clean transportation, open space, etc. Sustainable initiatives are underway such as recycling, EV chargers etc. Mayor Kelly and the city of Saratoga have partnered with Saratoga County to find solutions for “Code Blue” and other homelessness options.

One of Meg’s strengths is her desire and ability to work with all segments of the constituency in an intelligent and respectful manner. Civil discourse on the Council is now the norm! We both feel that many of the things Mayor Kelly has done, or that she is working on, impact not only the citizens of Saratoga Springs but its neighboring communities and Saratoga County at large.

- GAIL CAPOBIANCO & JOHN-MICHAEL CALDARO

Scirocco Works For Our Neighborhoods I’ve lived in Geyser Crest since 1971. All of our beautiful hills, trees, and twisting roads make this a tough area for the city to take care of. I’m guessing we have more miles of streets to plow and piles of leaves to remove than any other area of Saratoga Springs.

Yet, when there’s a problem, I see Commissioner Skip Scirocco personally being sure that city crews are working for us. Skip has dedicated his life to public service and his commitment shows all around our beautiful city including in Geyser Crest.

Talking with a neighbor last week, she didn’t remember that Skip had upgraded our Geyser Crest well system and added a backup generator. These help the entire city.

Plus, he’s worked effectively with the rest of the council (all Democrats) to get the Geyser Trail approved. Construction will start in the spring, connecting us with the city.

I’m voting for someone who has proven that he cares about and will work for our neighborhoods…mine and yours. I’m voting for Skip Scirocco to continue working for us as Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Works.

- BOB BARILE

“Roll Up The Sleeves” Attitude The political focus is the coming election in 2020. However, the citizens of Wilton will be voting on November 5 for Wilton Town Supervisor. And for the first time in New York State, we will have early voting. For the early voting schedule, please call the Saratoga County Board of Elections. For information and questions, call 518 885-2249.

I want to urge you to vote for Nancy Dwyer for Wilton Town Supervisor. I have known Nancy personally for several years and she is highly qualified, intelligent, energetic and passionate about Wilton’s issues. She attends all Board and Planning Board meetings.

And because Nancy has lived in Wilton most of her life, she truly cares and understands the issues facing Wilton’s future.

She is not accepting any money from developers or companies who do business in Wilton. She does not represent special interests and wants to end the “good ole’ boy” Network which benefits just a few in Wilton. She believes in transparency in government and will keep residents informed and involved. And Nancy believes in NO TOWN TAX. Nancy has been active in town and in Saratoga County. She is a former math teacher and is now a local realtor. She serves on the Board of Gateway House of Peace, she is a friend of Moreau State Park and is Treasurer of Ballston Spa’s Teachers Association. The list begins with these things, and there are more activities to list.

If you want a Supervisor with a “Roll Up The Sleeves” attitude and who will work for YOU and not special interests, the only choice is your vote for Nancy Dwyer.

- SUZANNE M. LAPLANTE

While Justice Towne has received the endorsement for reelection from the Republican, Independent, Conservative and Libertarian Parties, he is seeking and deserves the support of every citizen in the Town of Wilton.

Justice Towne’s credentials are numerous and some of them include: received the designation of a “Raise the Age” Juvenile Justice Accessible Magistrate, graduated from the FBI National Academy, and received the Medal of Valor from the Saratoga County Sherriff ’s Department. Justice Towne’s impressive judicial temperament and credentials have earned him the respect of everyone who has entered his courtroom and are why the citizens of Wilton have elected him to the court twice.

As Wilton residents have noticed over the past few weeks, numerous “David Towne for Town Justice” signs have popped up. They are a result of the enormous appreciation Wilton residents have for Justice Towne because of his two terms of outstanding service as our town justice, his 32 years in the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department (retiring as an investigator), his many years as a coach in youth sports, and from his volunteering in local organizations.

So, if you live in Wilton, please join your neighbors in supporting David Towne for Town Justice in the general election on November 5, 2019. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

- WILLIAM RICE

The Right Approach for Development Saratoga Springs is a wonderful, charming community with many amenities not found in cities of equal size. Unfortunately, the pace and type of development is taking control of our city and most importantly our elected officials. In a proactive response, we will be voting for Patty Morrison, Commissioner of Finance.

We moved here to escape the fast-paced and excessive development influence that can either ignore building code or pay a fine as an easy path to advance a project. The same squeeze is happening around us with middle to low income residents being priced out of Saratoga Springs.

Concerned, we want someone at the table representing the short and long-term needs of both residents and businesses. Patty Morrison for Commissioner of Finance is the answer.

She is ambitious, has new ideas, has a good business background and is determined to bring transparency to City Hall. Too often long-term incumbents maintain the status quo which translates into legislative stagnation.

Patty is pro-development, but with a smart, long-term approach focused on proper infrastructure plans. Her approach seeks citizen input and collaboration with resource partners such as Sustainable Saratoga. Saratoga needs someone to ask the hard questions and the passion to move Saratoga strategically forward. We need Patty Morrison as our next Commissioner of Finance!

- BETH & DAVID HARRISON

Saratoga County Board of Elections Saratoga County Board of Elections, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa will be conducting Early and Absentee Voting

EARLY VOTING POLL SITES: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library 465 Moe Rd., Clifton Park Board of Elections: 1st Floor, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa Gavin Park: 10 Lewis Dr. Wilton All poll sites will be open: October 26-27 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

October 28 • 12 - 8 p.m.

October 29 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 30 • 12 - 8 p.m.

October 31 - November 1 • 9 a.m - 5 p.m.

November 2-3 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

ABSENTEE VOTING Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

EXTENDED HOURS: Saturday, October 26 • 9 a.m. - Noon Monday, October 28 • 9 a.m. 8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30 • 9 a.m. 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 2 • 9 a.m. - Noon For more information call 518-885-2249

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MEET THE CANDIDATES: WILTON COUNCIL MEMBER:

COUNCIL MEMBER:

COUNCIL MEMBER:

Michele Hill-Davis

Raymond O’Conor

Erinn Kolligian

My name is Michele Hill-Davis and I’m running for Councilwoman Wilton Town Board. After almost 18 years in education and nearly five as a volunteer public advocate for issues such as victims of violent crimes and their families, Epilepsy, mental health issues and other causes, I made the decision to step into politics at the local level. I am very passionate about the issues of our town and believe that it is my duty to represent ALL citizens regardless of party affiliation.

Among the biggest challenges is managing growth. Wilton is blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and resources. The Orra Phelps Preserve, the Stream Resource Corridors and the Wilton Wildlife Preserve, all projects in which I played a role, will continue to be protected. I also support efforts to expand conservation areas including the Southern Palmertown corridor project.

Balance between development and conservation is the key.

My/Our platform is "Strengthening our financial base while providing recreation programs, services for our seniors, preserving open space, ensuring public safety and maintaining critical infrastructure.

Working together for the kind of community our children, families and local businesses deserve. Keeping Wilton town and highway tax free."

Some issues that I’d like to work on for Wilton include development that is both economical and environmentally viable, finding a safe space for outdoor activities such as a walking path or a place for biking, keeping businesses in the Wilton Mall by creating an activities center for seniors and families, continuing to keep our taxes low and being responsive and totally accessible to our community. I’d also like to work on getting a traffic light by Maple Avenue middle school; something that would keep that intersection safe for everyone as well as other like projects. Feel free to reach out to me at any time.

With growth comes financial pressure on resources. During prior board service, I helped craft sixteen balanced budgets with no general fund or highway taxes. I plan to continue the practice of prudent budgeting and spending, while allocating resources to maintain our roads and other infrastructure critical to public safety and the future of our community.

Among the reasons families find Wilton attractive is our exceptional recreation facilities. Our recreation facilities and programs will be among the best and keep pace with the changing demands and tastes of our residents.

I hear a lot about development these days. I've been on the Wilton Planning Board for nearly 10 years and the board does great work making sure new projects sit within the proper zoning and fit within the feel of the community. My goal is to ensure that responsible growth and development continues in the Town of Wilton.

See Meet the Candidates: Wilton Supervisors on the next page.

Negotiation and compromise are more productive than acrimony. In a political world that is dominated by the latter, I hope to foster an atmosphere of cooperation to best serve the people and small businesses that call Wilton home.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES: WILTON SUPERVISOR:

SUPERVISOR:

Nancy Dwyer

John Lant I am running to be Wilton's Supervisor because: It’s time….governing be about people not party.

It’s time…we work together to turn our challenges into opportunities and our opportunities into reality.

It’s time…we not only have real transparency but that we seek ways to share information through forums, advisory groups, and workshops.

My platform is quite simple. I’m running for Wilton Town Supervisor to ensure continued quality of life, continued fiscal responsibility and continued leadership that listens and works with everyone. Also to keep no town and highway taxes like it has been for 30 years.

As far as pressing issues in Wilton:

It’s time… that we be inclusive and bring different people with varied opinions from ALL sides of an issue to the table, to our boards and our committees.

1. I’ve been working with State officials to fix Mount McGregor Road. As you know, that is a state road which leds to Grant’s Cottage (historical site) and the condition of the road is hazardous for local residents. Grant’s Cottage is not only a local prize but a national treasure.

It’s time… elected leaders do their job instead of doing “favors” only a privileged few benefit from.

2. The board has requested to County and state officials to lower the speed limits on some town roads. We will continue to study many other roads that might need lower speed limits.

It’s time…we stop saying “that’s just the way it is” and allowing others to impose their will and vision and desires upon us just because they hold a position of power.

3. The court times for the Pickle Ball controversy at Gavin Park have been resolved.

I see the possibility of what things could, should, can and will be, IF, we stop accepting what we have now and demand that those we elect be public servants and serve the public….not just SOME people but ALL people.

This town, this county, this state, this country belongs to the people…and it’s high time we the people start taking that responsibility seriously and stop abdicating it to others.

That’s why I run. Let's get to work!

You can find more about my background and qualifications on my website DwyerforSupervisor.com or follow me on Facebook: Dwyer For Wilton Town Supervisor.

Listen, there are always improvements that can enhance everyone's world; however, “Life cannot be better in the Town of Wilton right now.”

Voting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5.

See page 11 for Early Voting and Absentee Voting information For more visit townofwilton.com/residents/voting-information

NEXT WEEK: Meet the Candidates: Ballston Spa and Town of Saratoga

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Candidates were allotted opening remarks, closing statements and were asked to respond to questions from the audience. LWV distributed cards to the audience to secure their questions as they entered the hall. The questions which were chosen to be read, were selected by two members of the LWV. The group defines itself as a political organization that encourages citizen participation in government but does not support or oppose any political candidate or party. The comments were made by the candidates during the two candidates nights.

Campaign finance figures, which are a matter of public record, are available for viewing via the NYS Board of Elections. The financial disclosures come from the latest figures available, filed on Oct. 4. The final filing date prior to the election is Friday, Oct. 25.

Each night was attended by approximately 200 people. Ann Krul, a resident of Wilton, acted as moderator.

MAYOR • Candidates: incumbent Meg Kelly (D, WF, I) and challenger Timothy Holmes (R).

Meg Kelly for Mayor 10,000.

Friends of Tim Holmes $4,400.

• What is your response to city residents who are inconvenienced by ongoing development?

Holmes: There are a couple of things associated with that.

Number one: How does it affect our quality of life here, and 2: What are the capacities of the city for managing the levels of traffic we’re attracting, not to mention the infrastructure to support many more residents. Those questions are very much at the top of the agenda I would like to go into as mayor. We have to look at our planning strategies and processes.

Things are moving so fast today in development that I believe we have to streamline the planning process so that citizens can be heard more directly. It’s just imperative we have more feedback from people.

Kelly: I would first refer everyone to the Comprehensive Plan that was passed in 2015. That is our guiding document, along with the zoning ordinances. It’s also who you put on the Land Use boards as mayor. We have really been doing our due diligence to

put the right people on, to see the right growth in the city and the right decisions being made.

Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinances and the Land Use boards are critical to be following.

• Will either of you pledge you will do away with free health care for life after 10 years of service?

Both candidates said it is something they would pledge to do.

• Charter Change is coming up for vote. Do you favor or oppose the proposal?

Kelly: I’m not going to say for or against. I lived that nightmare once and I’m not going to do it again. I learned from my experience that it is up to the people. Let the people vote and if we’re going to have charter change the people of the city will do it, not Meg Kelly.

Holmes: I understand that is on the ballot for November 2020. The people will decide, and I would absolutely adhere to their decision on that if I am in office.

• Explain your position on hospital expansion Holmes: We all love our hospital and I would like to see it prosper and continue service to this community. The question is partly in the details of how they are going to grow. They have a substantial campus. There is a proposal about the zoning on a

piece of land they just bought which lies in the middle of a residential neighborhood. I believe the hospital would do well to follow its future path to start building up on its own campus - it has 30 acres, 20 are blacktop and 10 are buildings – and they’ve got lots of opportunity to do that. I’d be in favor of them building on it according to the zoning that’s there. However, should they move to take that property off the tax rolls, I think that they would face an uproar from the taxpayers.

Further, if they should turn it into a tax-free housing development, I believe that would be unfair competition to all of the housing that already exists in the city.

Kelly: On the hospital issue, what Meg Kelly thinks is irrelevant. My responsibility under the law is to see that the zoning ordinance is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. So, that’s what we will do.

• What steps will you take to keep downtown beautiful for residents, visitors and businesses?

Holmes: Regarding people in dire circumstances who come into the city who are homeless, there are ways to deal with this by working with the county and

having the county do its fair share - distributing the resources for that and also facilities in other towns in this county, rather than this city taking it all on.

Kelly: The parking garage is vital to the City Center. The City Center is the economic engine for Broadway, so those things go hand-in-hand. With those two things happening I think we’ll have the bigger conventions coming in. That’s why we need the parking garage. We lost 14 events due to parking issues.

They’re going elsewhere and we want them to come back here.

The music downtown at night is a constant problem, because I get the phone calls Monday morning.

• What are your goals the next two years in your position as mayor?

Holmes: We want to get hold of planning processes, we want to complete the Unified Development Ordinance – which would include an updated zoning map, and that would absorb the Comprehensive Plan that Meg referred to, because these documents are years out of date now. And that is, in part, what is causing confusion and turmoil in council chambers and for residents. We need to get those documents finished. continues to the next page...

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Kelly: I have a few initiatives that I want to see finished. One is: I want to see that parking garage completed; I want to see Geyser Trail completed. One has broken ground, and the Geyser Trail will break ground this fall. We need an Eastern Ridge EMS station, and that’s critical. I’ve been working on that diligently since April and we should have something to announce soon. We need to finish the UDO as my opponent said; continue to work on our building and Planning departments to streamline the permit process; to reinvent our Recreation Department, because after the (City Hall) fire, we moved into the Rec Center, so we need to reinvent that recreation department.

PUBLIC SAFETY: • Candidates: Robin Dalton (R,C,I,L,SAM) and Kendall Hicks (D). Campaign funds: Dalton for Safety $24,400. Friends of Kendall Hicks $1,280.

• Top Priorities Dalton: my top priority is as a strong voice for city police and fire departments at the City Council table, while working to address public safety issues: adding officers to an understaffed police force, adding a fire/ems station to serve the eastern plateau, a comprehensive approach to helping the homeless population while ensuring a permanent

location for Code Blue, and ensuring school safety and addressing opioid addiction.

Hicks: Affordable housing and protecting the green belt, finding a permanent solution for Code Blue and a fire/ems station for the eastern plateau.

In what way will you address the climate? (Note: In a unanimous 5-0 vote, the City Council on May 21 adopted a resolution in support of the Paris Climate Agreement).

Dalton: I support every initiative in the Paris Climate Accord agreement and pursuing that to become a greener and more responsible community in terms of climate change and everything the Paris Climate Agreement stands for.

Hicks: I also support the Paris Climate agreement. Our city is doing a fairly good job in developing our green space and maintaining our urban forestry.

I think that’s really important, because we have a city that’s rapidly developing.

• Envisioning what Problems May be Encountered Hicks: The willingness for the other side of the table to come to the table with fairness; it takes two to come to the table and have a conversation that we have to have civilly, and to work through any issue that we have in our community.

Dalton: Addressing schools, parents and educators and talking about what to look for in a child who may be suffering from an opioid issue, because they’re (authorities) going out and using Narcan far more often than I realized, and their concern is that the residents of our community are not aware that this problem has seeped into our neighborhoods.

• Describe your Position on Guns In School Hicks: Weapons in schools, it becomes a great divide for our community as we’ve seen in the past, but my decision is weapons in schools is not the issue – it’s having the right people with weapons in our schools. We need officers with the proper training – the most up-to-date training, dealing with people with mental disabilities, with mass shootings.

As a community we need to allow our school board to do their job and give them the latitude to be able to make decisions about what schools we have our weapons in, and to what capacity.

Dalton: I think the most successful approach would be to use a school resource officer in every school, that school resource officer model as laid out by the Sheriff ’s Department. That means an active duty sheriff ’s department officer in every school.

• Biggest Problems to Solve in the Future?

Dalton: The most pressing issue to me is the understaffing of our police department. I’ve spent countless hours with our police department on patrol experiencing the various nuanced challenges that come with policing in Saratoga Springs. We need to increase the amount of officers we have on the police force and increase their funding if we want to make sure our city stays safe.

We are, right now, extremely, extremely vulnerable.

Hicks: As Robin said, our police force is limited in manpower, but manpower alone won’t help us if we are not up on the proper technology and training and proper policies in place to protect our citizens.

FINANCE: • Candidates incumbent Michele Madigan – (I, WF,SAM) and challenger Patty Morrison (D). Citizens for Madigan $12,275.

Friends of Patty Morrison $4,725.

• Opening Statements Morrison: I don’t consider myself an activist or a politician.

I consider myself a concerned citizen who is watching another election cycle pass without a choice, and without representation for all Saratogians.

Madigan: For eight years my adopted budgets have kept property taxes stable, two of those

budgets decreased property taxes.

All ensured the funds needed to function superbly – now and into the future. My administration has achieved and maintained a doubleA-plus bond rating, due to my strong fiscal management policies.

• Potential Future Projects Madigan: Having fiber (optics) on every single city street, to every single resident and businesses. This will bring healthy competition to our community.

We have the incumbent – Time Warner Spectrum – and people are excited about the notion of competition, and additional Internet service providers. There are also some other sustainability projects I’m looking forward to working on. One is community choice aggregation – which should lower your energy costs but requires a city ordinance.

Also: permanent solution to Code Blue. And a Fire/EMS station.

Morrison: To end taxpayerfunded lifetime healthcare benefits for part-time politicians, and to push for term limits; To implement a nepotism disclosure policy, which council members must sign should the city hire a family member, and to implement a process to collect unpaid taxes.

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• What is the relationship between the school board and City Council as it pertains to the SRO vote and the City Council amendment regarding the training of official officers.

(Note: During a special City Council meeting held Aug. 27, the City Council unanimously approved the signing of a two-year contract with the City of Saratoga Springs School district to ensure continuous School Resource Officer (“SRO”) coverage throughout the school year).

Madigan: The vote that the school board took last year to remove the armed security guards, I had no issue with that whatsoever. It was kind of interesting that it looked like I was portrayed as wanting guns in the schools: absolutely not. What the City Council came out with and put forward was a resolution to support the hiring of additional school resource officers. Something that was accepted by N.Y. State government, something that our chief of police had recommended.

The reason I like the notion of a school resource officer – and that’s all the City Council’s resolution said – is because we would pay 25% to 40% of that salary. They would still be hired by the city of Saratoga Springs. I have put the money in to train five additional school resource officers and the school board has actually now asked us for those resources. When (the current officer) takes a vacation or is sick, we now have people who are

trained police officers who can step in for him.

Morrison: As many of you know, I currently serve on the School Board. The City Council steered out of their lane to have a resolution. We are two separate governing bodies and when we caught wind there was going to be a resolution we had the superintendent (Michael Patton, Superintendent of Schools) and board members reach out to the City Council. And they were ignored.

There is no reason why we needed to have that resolution, because it does state more than just hiring a school resource officer.

Madigan: This is not true at all. I spoke to Michael Patton directly about the resolution.

Of course, the city police department is involved in school safety, so when an SRO is being recommended and offered to the school board, the City Council is going to have to pay for that because they are active duty police officers. No one was ignored and we felt that we were in our right lane because it was going to cost city taxpayer dollars.

Morrison: When I spoke to our superintendent, he said he reached out and did not get a response. I tend to believe our superintendent.

It created an environment of negativity, and that is what I have the biggest problem with. There were residents there who didn’t felt heard in regards to this issue, asking the City Council to reconsider.

• Do you believe the hospital has a right to change their zoning and expand it to a residential neighborhood?

Madigan: Yes, based on the Comprehensive Plan.

Morrison: No. • Do you agree there should be Charter Change?

Morrison: Yes. Madigan: That’s up to the voters through referendum.

• Will you pledge to serve out your full term before seeking another office?

Madigan: Absolutely, yes.

Morrison: Should I be elected commissioner of finance, I will step down from the school board and take on my new role.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS • Candidates: incumbent Anthony “Skip” Scirocco (R,C,I) and challenger Dillon Moran (D).

Citizens for Scirocco $11,200.

Friends of Dillon Moran $3,500.

• Opening Statements Scirocco: Since first being elected, I focused on rebuilding the infrastructure, working within our means to keep taxes low and making sure our city is beautiful year-round.

This election, I’m running on my record and accomplishments.

This includes over $10 million of investments to the city’s water system and a four-year plan that includes an addition $4 million investment to replace undersized water mains; it includes the creation of a new water

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019 source at Bog Meadow to meet water source capacity and the preservation of Saratoga Lake as a recreational natural resource, and the emergency renovation of City Hall and a 50-year plan for the building.

Moran: I’ve been working in the field of water for over 25 years.

We are at a point right now where there are some serious decisions that need to be made about the investment in our infrastructure.

We are not on a good path right now.

At a time where we are growing like we never have in our history, we are not making a reciprocal investment in our infrastructure. With growth comes a responsibility to maintain our infrastructure. Since 2014 we’re not collecting a single penny from that development to support the infrastructure going forward. That’s because of the choice Skip Scirocco made to eliminate connection fees.

Connection fees are legal, they are used everywhere in the state including Clifton Park. They’re appropriate and it’s just. I will be looking to reinstate connection fees.

Scirocco: The City Council was the one that eliminated connection fees, not Skip Scirocco. The connection fees were challenged in court two times and lost. It was a failed policy and the City Council looked at it and said: that’s the end of it, we need to figure out a different way to get the infrastructure up and running in the city. And, we instituted a Capital Improvement fee, which is working; $10 million we were able to put into infrastructure in the city – that says a lot.

Moran: That fee that was eliminated from the developers was placed on all of you. If we’re talking about taxes, that’s the first thing to look at. It is entirely appropriate for developers to pay a connection fee when they connect themselves to our $500 million water system.

• If given $500,000 for infrastructure, where would you spend it?

Moran: First of all, we have a source of water that has not had a Safe Yield study on it since 1988. That’s inadequate. We need to understand how much water we actually can and do produce because at key flow we’re at about 85 percent of our capacity. We don’t know if that’s a safe level because we haven’t done the testing. I’d also put that money directly into a study to solve the problems of flooding at Geyser Crest.

Scirocco: I would look at stormwater, it’s obviously been an issue for a long time. At Geyser Crest, we are working on it with a consultant to come up with a solution to mitigate the issues.

• What would be the plan for backup water supply in the event Loughberry Lake is out of commission?

Moran: Our main water source, Loughberry Lake, is threatened. In terms of protecting our infrastructure, our water system, and keeping that ours, is essential to our future. There are taps along the county water pipe, in an emergency situation we can tap into them. Secondly, we’re going to change the way we treat our water.

We use chlorine way too much and we’ve had problems because of that.

Scirocco: The city has a backup we developed a few years ago. We drove four wells out to Bog Meadow and it seems to be sufficient based on the Department of Health.

Regardless of what my opponent is saying, everything in that water treatment plan is regulated by the department of health. As far as the county water system is concerned, I say let’s stay independent. It’s not going anywhere, and we have plenty of water. I’m not in favor of going to the county unless it’s as a last resort. As for the chlorine, if you don’t like the chlorine in the water, get a filter and you can filter it out. We talked to the experts on that and that’s the answer.

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Wesley Community Launches Campaign to Enhance Campus Photos by Tom Stock.

Wesley “Springs” common room.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community this week launched a capital campaign seeking to raise $5 million for improvements at the health care center.

The “Campaign for Springs” would specifically target improvements to the five-story Springs Building at Wesley by adding 5,500 squarefeet to the building’s existing footprint, resulting in a total size of 19,500 square feet. Wesley will subsequently renovate the resident

rooms by decreasing the number of residents on floors 2, 3 and 4 from 44 to 36. This will yield 30% more single rooms to accommodate the needs of future admissions.

The work will mark the second phase of renovations at the center. The first phase of renovations to the Springs building, which began accepting residents in the early 1970s, took place three years ago and included improvements to the main lobby area as well as the resident rooms and common spaces on the fifth floor of the building.

The Saratoga Springs City Council approved a PUD

Wesley “Springs” resident room.

amendment regarding the renovations last week. Future phases call for the construction of a new five-story, 100-unit apartment building consisting of 70 mostly one-bedroom independent apartments for low-to-middle income seniors and 30 supportive housing units for seniors.

Additional planned future projects include: construction of a 52-unit memory care/assisted living single-story building

to accommodate seniors with significant dementia; construction of a new two-story 4,000 square foot office building to support the functions of the various needs of the projects within the PUD, and the demolition of an unoccupied residence at 26 Russell St., while expanding a storage garage at the same site.

The Wesley Community currently counts 700 seniors living on the 37-acre campus. Pending

individual site plan review and approval, groundbreaking on the initial stages of the project is expected to take place in late 2020. Individuals interested in supporting the “Campaign for Springs” may make a donation at campaignforsprings.org. For more information about the project or the campaign, contact The Wesley Foundation via email at foundation@thewesleycommunity. org or by phone at 518-691-1420.

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Esperanto Expands Operations

Photo by Kevin Matyi.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last week, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Esperanto, located in Saratoga Springs, opened its new full-scale commercial bakery on Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Marty Vanags, President of the Saratoga County

Prosperity Partnership, said that Esperanto received a $15,000 grant for employee training and development for the new bakery.

Together the Partnership and Esperanto have spent the past two years looking for a

new location to expand the production of Oboys, a handheld on-the-go meal previously called Doughboys, due to a contract with Stewart’s.

For more information, visit Esperanto’s website at www. esperantosaratoga.com.

CBD on the Cheap

Photo provided.

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — Sunsoil is offering CBD tincture refills at Healthy Living Market and Café every Saturday throughout October at two cents per milligram. According to the official press release, the

“average price among top CBD manufacturers in the natural channel is 9 cents/mg.”

Alejandro Bergad, co-founder of Sunsoil, said that they reduced costs so much by finding a new method through trial and error, eventually landing on a one-step process where the entire hemp plant is seeped in

coconut oil to extract the CBD. He added that by owning the entire manufacturing process, from growing the plants to extracting the oil to getting it on store shelves, the company has further reduced costs, which they have passed on to their customers.

For more information, visit Sunsoil’s website at sunsoil.com.

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New Release at Saratoga Comic Con

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Author, cosplayer and actor R. W. Martin will be releasing a new comic book, titled Bisbick Heinz: Agent 57 this weekend at Saratoga Comic Con. Martin said that the book follows a cosplayer at a convention being enlisted as a secret agent for

the S.P.I spy agency, and that the overall book is a comedic secret agent story.

Martin added that the reason the book is premiering at Saratoga Comic Con is twofold. First, the book was finally finished a month or two ago. Second, it is difficult for Martin, co-author Jonny C and artist Jay Mooers to all meet at one location, but the convention will be one such time.

Deathwish Coffee and Saratoga PLAN Build Trail

by Alex Fylypovych for Saratoga TODAY

Image provided.

Boulder Brook Farm Open For Business

BARKERSVILLE — Last week, on Saturday, Oct. 19, Deathwish Coffee and Saratoga PLAN teamed up to work on a 168-acre trail in Barkersville, which straddles the line between Galway and Providence. The work lasted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and included projects ranging from building a bridge across a stream, placing stones along portions of the trail and brush clearing.

For more information, visit Saratoga PLAN’s website at www. saratogaplan.org.

Trampoline Continues to Expand

by Patty Kircher for Saratoga TODAY

by Susan Stratton for Saratoga TODAY MALTA — Boulder Brooks Farm, located at 5186 Nelson Avenue Ext., Malta, will be open for its first year of business in the 2019 holiday season. The owner family has spent the past eight

Photo provided.

years planning and planting a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm, and now has a crop of sixthrough eight- foot trees.

The farm will open for business the day after Thanksgiving

on Friday, Nov. 29, and will be open each weekend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Christmas.

For more information, visit the farm’s website at www. boulderbrookfarm.com.

GLENS FALLS — Emma Prendeville has joined Trampoline Advertising & Design Co.’s staff as the company’s newest Assistant Project Manager. In total, Trampoline has added four new hires within the past 18 months.

For the past five years, Prendeville worked in Manhattan where she led campaigns for product brands including Microsoft, Campbell’s and the American Heart Association.

Emma Prendeville. Photo provided.

For more information, visit www.trampolinedesign.com.

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BALLSTON SPA 54 Kelley Farms Rd., $436,803.

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property to Pervaiz Butt and Yasmin Pervaiz.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

MILTON 243 Revere Dr., $266,000.

Xiomara and Venus Diaz sold property to Paul Henn.

108 & 104 Schuyler Hills Dr., $170,000. Northeast Green Tech LLC sold property to Cerrone Construction LLC.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

639 Geyser Rd., $170,000.

Bryan Gifford sold property to Eddrine Brown and Dawn Dewitt.

140 Washington St., $405,000.

Thomas Mazza sold property to Christopher Keegan.

59 Cornerstone Dr., $254,000.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property to Carole Bailiff.

30 Pleasant St., $698,000.

Christopher and Meghan Zito sold property to Noah Shaw and Karen Barone.

164 West Circular St., $200,000.

Leta Betor, Andrew DeGregorio, Jr. and Frank Degregorio sold property to Frank Degregorio.

20 Forest Brook Dr., $318,000.

David and Debra Koltermann sold property to Kevin Rayball.

145 Juniper Dr., $280,000.

Travis and Karen Fitzgerald sold property to Kevin King.

2A Townley Dr., $265,000.

Rodney and Karen Begin sold property to Daniel Mathias and Leann Geelan.

386 LeRoux Rd., $275,000.

Daniel Hurley sold property to Joseph and Tanalyn Nuite.

80 Regent St., $493,800. Arthur and Susan Sanderson sold property to Nathan LaFave and Marlee Mangino.

67 Midline Rd., $227,732.

Church of Our Lady of Grace sold property to Ryan and Erin Lawrence.

12 Pasture Place, $328,725.

Rosetti Acquisitions LLC sold property to Laurie Boucher and Richard Bender.

CORINTH 106 Maple St., $30,000.

Russells Pharmacy Upstate Home Respiratory Equipment Inc. sold property to Palma Property Management LLC. 104 Oak St., $137,113.

Adam Black sold property to Gordon McGrath, Jr. and Christine Finn.

331 Angel Rd., $229,000. David Kirchhoff sold property to Brian and Laura Hutcherson.

GREENFIELD 3 Mill Rd., $50,000.

Lindell Hawk (by Guardian) sold property to Steven and Tracine Companion.

189 Lake Desolation Rd., $188,000.

Brian and Claire Bishop sold property to Jeremy Barss.

MALTA 45 Pepperbush Place, $170,000.

Robert Stevenson sold property to Kevin Goldman.

35 Maiden Circle, $410,000.

Mark and Taryn Skojec sold property to Jungtae Hwang and Hongjung Li. 102 5th St., $196,000. Jonathan and Robin Hammond sold property to Evan Hope.

52 Arrowwood Place, $192,500.

Eric and Marissa Towsend sold property to Joshua Caruso.

44 Deer Run Dr., $187,000.

Stephanie Buyce sold property to Claire Bishop.

49 Deer Run Dr., $195,000.

Kathleen Hurley sold property to Stephen Kiernan and Stephanie Buyce.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 11 Palmer Maple Shade, $276,000.

Irma Lassonde sold property to Tina and Daniel McKay.

73 Ruggles Rd., $595,000. Thomas and Suzanne Cleary sold property to Chateau Le Rose.

37 Clark St., Unit 4, $390,000.

Alexander Michaels sold property to Christopher Kus and Chun Chiao Chiang.

39 Catherine St., $840,000.

Denise Donlon sold property to Joseph and Luann Conlon.

STILLWATER 61 Ferry Lane, $115,000.

Sylvia Wortman sold property to Ross Barber.

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29 & 31 Ferry Lane, $75,000.

Cindy Mackey sold property to John and Sheristin Tedesco.

22 Santee Dr., $310,000. Jason and Tara Burczeuski sold property to Laura Stone.

36 Yunch Rd., $742,500.

George and Kimberlee Marshall sold property to Matthew and Julie Brott.

4 Amy Lane, $28,500. Philip Marino (by Exec) and Regina (Ind. and as Exec) sold property to David and Sara Nizolek.

Yorktown Lane, $40,000.

William and Ann Carpenter sold property to Brian Len.

14 Craw Lane, $85,000. William and Judy Morris sold property to McPadden Builders LLC.

166 Lake Rd., $59,900.

One Hundred Sixty Six Lake Road Land Trust sold property to True Blue Rehab LLC.

14 Craw Lane, $374,900. McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Christopher and Maureen Burke.

WILTON 39 Traver Rd., $335,429.

McPadden Builders LLC sold property to Robert and Elizabeth McMartin.

15 Shuvee Lane, $326,000.

Jull and Richard Phillips II sold property to Eric and Marissa Towsend.

350 Gurn Springs Rd., $850,000.

Nicole Byrne sold property to Making Strides Veterinary Services PC.

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Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association's 18th Annual

l a v i t s e F ll Fa

Saturday, October 26 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Free Family Fun in Downtown Saratoga Springs

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he Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association’s 18th annual Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Downtown Business Association, Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District, and Adirondack Trust Company are the Co-presenters of this year’s Fall Festival.

The Fall Festival, a celebration of autumn and Halloween, will kick off on Saturday at 11 a.m. all over the downtown area with pumpkin rolling down Caroline Street, a petting zoo and pony rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon animals, traveling magicians, “Sparkles” the Juggler, arts and crafts, a costume parade, a fun photo booth, amusing games and trick or treat candy at many of the stores and restaurants.

There will also be live music by Mister Willy, Sax-O-Lantern, Seth & The Moody Melix and many others. Theater companies represented include the Maple Avenue Middle School Drama Club performing Once Upon a Shoe and Galway Players Youth Theater cast members from Beauty and the Beast.

At the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center there will be interactive music performances by “2 Guys Drumming,” and Fall Crafts hosted by the Wilton Wild Life Preserve.

At 3:30 p.m. join us for the costume parade starting at the City Center and proceeding down Broadway. The Parade ends at the Congress Park Carousel where the Department of Public Works has donated their time, so all the children can take a complimentary Carousel ride from 4 to 4:40 p.m.

This unique Halloween Celebration encourages families to have fun together, enjoying the hospitality of the Saratoga Springs businesses and the great spirit of the community.

The Downtown Business Association Fall Festival is supported by the generosity of Saratoga’s business community.

For additional information call Fran Dingeman at 518-365-3459 or fran@saratogaspringsdowntown.com.

Visit SaratogaSpringsDowntown.com

11 a.m.

Maple Avenue Middle School Drama Club Performing "Once Upon a Shoe"

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway 11 - 12:45 p.m. Mister Willy: The Downtowner, 413 Broadway, Sponsored by Bonacio Construction 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jeff Brisbin: Union Hall Supply Co., 437 Broadway, Sponsored by Union Hall Supply Co. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2 Guys Drumming: Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway

Sponsored by Clements Insurance Brokers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lucky's Adventure in Saratoga: Crafter's Gallery, 427 Broadway 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. On the Spot Photo: The Downtowner, 413 Broadway,

Sponsored by Cudney's Cleaners and Impressions of Saratoga 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Corn Hole Bean Bag Toss: Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cupcake Decorating: Bread Basket Bakery, 65 Spring Street

Free cupcake decorating/kids 12+ cupcakes are $2 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Learn about Bats and do Crafts with the Wilton Wildlife Preserve Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Meet “Upset” the Mini Dark Horse: The Dark Horse Mercantile, 445 Broadway 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pin the Spots on “Upset” Game: The Dark Horse Mercantile, 445 Broadway 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pony Rides and Petting Zoo: Fingerpaint Marketing Parking Lot, Division Street

Sponsored by Stewarts Shops 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pumpkin Decorating: G. Willikers, 461 Broadway 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pumpkin Pancakes by Jodie Fitz Saratoga Olive Oil Co. 484 Broadway, while supplies last!

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pumpkin Roll: Caroline Street, Pumpkins from Sunnyside Gardens.

Prizes from Saratoga Strike Zone and Ben & Jerry's!

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Andrea Bacchus Chalk Artist: Roaming Broadway 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Facepainting: The Palette Café, 493 Broadway, Sponsored by The Palette Café 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. “Longshot the Moose” Meet and Greet: The Dark Horse Mercantile, 445 Broadway 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kettle Corn: The Downtowner, 413 Broadway 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cotton Candy: The Downtowner, 413 Broadway 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Paint a Tenderness Rock: The Palette Café, 493 Broadway 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Magic Dan: Traveling Broadway 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. Sparkles the Juggler: Roaming Broadway 12 - 2 p.m.

Alan Edstrom: Tushita Heaven, 423 Broadway, Sponsored by Tushita Heaven 12 - 2 p.m.

Outdoor Relay Race: Children's Museum, 69 Caroline Street

In case of inclement weather-indoor kids activity 12 - 2 p.m.

Roxy & The Road King: Ben & Jerry's, 34 Phila St., Sponsored by Ben & Jerry's 12 - 3 p.m.

Crazy Christine Balloon Creations: Menges & Curtis, 472 Broadway

Sponsored by Menges & Curtis 12 - 3 p.m.

Bumble Dee Facepainter: Spoken Boutique, 27 Church Street

Sponsored by Spoken Boutique 12 - 3 p.m.

Balloon Buddies: G. Willikers, 461 Broadway, Sponsored by G. Willikers 1 - 3 p.m.

Sax-O-Lantern: The Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway and Violet's of Saratoga,

494 Broadway. Sponsored by each business 1 - 3 p.m.

Seth and the Moody Melix: The Downtowner, 413 Broadway

Sponsored by deJonghe Jewelers 1 - 4 p.m.

Galway Players Youth Theatre cast members from Beauty and the Beast:

Roaming Broadway and Marching in the Parade 1 - 4 p.m.

Kids Fall Gratitude Craft with Coral & Blue Paper Co. Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Lifeline Band: The Adirondack Trust Drive Thru, 473 Broadway

Sponsored by Putnam Market 3 - 3:20 p.m.

Children's Costume Parade Line-up in Front of Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway 3:30 p.m.

Parade Down Broadway to Congress Park

Led by "2 Guys Drumming" and "Upset" the Horse 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Free Carousel Rides: Sponsored by City of Saratoga Springs

BUY

Local

FAMILY & LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES 25-26 13 REASONS TO THINK LOCAL, BUY LOCAL AND BE LOCAL 27-30 MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY BUSINESSES 32-37 UNIQUE AND ONE OF A KIND SHOPS 38-42 DOUBLE THE IMPACT: LOCALLY PRODUCED, LOCALLY SOLD 43,44 FARMERS’ MARKET IS LOCAL TO THE CORE 45,46 WE HAVE WHAT YOU WANT - SHOP LOCAL Alpine Sports Shops.

Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC

47,48 HOLIDAYS ARE EXTRA SPECIAL AT LOCAL SHOPS

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13 Reasons to Think Local, Buy Local and Be Local Choosing to patronize locally owned, independent businesses benefits our community. Think Local First!

1.

Create more

Good Jobs

Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in our community, provide the most jobs to residents.

2.

Get

Better Service

Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers. Local shops and businesses value their customers.

3.

More Products,

Affordable Prices

Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available.

4.

Shopping local

Saves You Money

Marketers have done a good job of convincing us that local business equals expensive. If you add travel fees to transfer items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher.

5.

Shopping local

Retains Our Communities

People don’t like losing shops and services in their communities but don’t equate this to how they spend their money. Most people can get to their local shops easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young generations and those without transportation.

6.

Buy local and

Support Yourself

Several studies have shown that when you buy from an independent, locally-owned business, rather than nationally owned businesses, significantly more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms – continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community.

7.

Support

Community Groups

Non-profit organizations receive an average of 250 percent more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.

8.

Keep our

Community Unique

Where we shop, where we eat and have fun – all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-akind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. Our tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just any place,” says Richard Moe, president of the National Historic Preservation Trust.

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9.

Reduce

Environmental Impact

Locally-owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

10.

Invest

in Community

Local businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

11.

Put your

Taxes to Good Use

Local businesses in town centers required comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community.

12.

Encourage

Local Prosperity

A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character.

13.

Buy What

You Want

A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

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hen a small business becomes a family business, it grows and evolves.

Those generations of change form a perspective that has matured over time. This is a vision grounded in experience, with roots that stretch toward longevity.

FROM A DIFFERENT AGE When World War II ended, it left a much-changed world. This was the time when Robert and Brenda Lee met in Europe and travelled to America. Here, they opened The Wishing Well restaurant in 1968.

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

Located in Wilton within a historic structure built in 1823, their family home was on the second floor, just above the restaurant kitchen and formal dining room on the main floor.

With their business and personal lives inextricably linked, the Lee’s four children witnessed an age when dining out was reserved for special occasions.

“It was a more rarified experience. Part of me misses that. Men would come in their hats and women would dress for dinner. It was an event,” said their son and The Wishing Well’s current owner, Bob Lee.

LASTING SIGNIFICANCE This put Bob in a unique position, a privilege that he appreciates.

“Being a small part of people coming in with their families and celebrating events at the restaurant gives us a sense of having shared experiences in life,” he said.

The restaurant business ebbs and flows over 50 years. At The Wishing Well, Rob Roy’s and cordials are no longer the most requested drinks on the menu but roast duck, calf ’s liver and prime rib are still among the favorites.

While some things have changed, much has stayed the same, including a guiding philosophy that if you treat people well, they will treat you well in return.

“One of my greatest satisfactions is providing someone with their first opportunity or a new opportunity. This is their first job, first paycheck, first opportunity to have some independence,” he said.

Teaching employees to recognize how best to serve and enhance someone’s experience is a way of life for Bob Lee, one where he has played all the positions.

“I’m happiest when I’m as close to the ground game as possible – whether it’s bussing tables, serving wine, or bringing out a birthday dessert. The closer I am to the guest experience, the more I enjoy my responsibility,” he said.

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Roohan Realty

The Wishing Well

Bob & Mary Alice.

PRIDE AND RESPECT The Brook Tavern, a casual dining restaurant in Saratoga Springs that Bob opened with his wife, Mary Alice, in 2013, continues this vision.

“It comes down to respect. I have a tremendous respect for everyone at both restaurants. I’ve been in their position and worked their jobs,” he said.

Left to right: Tom Roohan, Kate Naughton, Dan Roohan and Conner Roohan standing before a painting of John Roohan, founder og Roohan Realty.

His experience has shown Bob that business mirrors life.

THE BUILDING OF A COMMUNITY

“The restaurant business is different today than yesterday and will be different tomorrow than it is today. It’s always evolving and changing,” said Bob.

A community doesn’t just appear, it must be built.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

In 1970’s Saratoga, native John T. Roohan saw beyond the city’s deteriorating abandoned structures and helped to build it into the elegant downtown we have today.

“What really makes a restaurant is its guests. At the end of the day, taking care of guests - that never goes out of style. The soul of a restaurant is its guests. That sense of service to them is something that’s cultivated over the years. I don’t know any other way,” he said.

A sales coordinator for construction company W.J. Grande and Son when he embarked on the project, John took on the job of marketing a collection of 82 foreclosed buildings centered around Union Avenue.

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IMMERSED IN THE ACTION Tom’s management style at Roohan Realty is more like that of a coach than as a taskmaster.

“He’s very approachable with a great head on his shoulders. He’s very easy to work for,” said Kate.

Of the 50 people now on staff at Roohan Realty, Tom’s sons, Dan and Trey, both work for him, as does his nephew, Conner.

Being a member of a large family business where they work as independent contractors within it, means that comradery and friendly competition go hand-in-hand.

“People don’t often leave Roohan Realty. We provide all the tools here for people to be a success. We have a good team,” said Tom. INDIVIDUALS FOR A COMMON GOOD “It was a real crossroads for the Saratoga Springs community. People thought he’d never sell those buildings and he sold (almost) all of them in two years,” said Tom Roohan.

Dan, who was licensed in April, combines his environmental impact education and experience working in New York City, with knowledge of the local market, to bring the language of energy efficiency into current restoration and construction projects.

The last two properties were sold later and are now part of the handsome Skidmore Apartments (consisting of 183 apartments just off Union Avenue).

Conner, who’s been at Roohan Realty for five years, sees working with his family as an exciting opportunity that goes beyond business. It also affords him the chance to contribute to the community.

A PATRIARCH OF EXCELLENCE

“It separates you from the crowd. It’s a great way to meet people and help out,” said Conner.

Tom was just 14 years old when his father, John, founded Roohan Realty in 1969. A decade later, he would become a real estate broker and take on many remarkable restoration projects of his own.

The entire Roohan Realty team contributes to urban renewal, neighborhood preservation and economic development by participating in charitable events and acting within a large number of community service organizations.

John T. Roohan’s daughter, Kate Naughton, started cleaning her father’s office when she was in sixth grade.

“We can’t help ourselves. Why sit on the sidelines and ask, ‘Why did they do it that way?’ when we can be part of these things and make the community better?

Our father’s father was like that, and there wasn’t much that our own father wasn’t involved in,” said Tom.

At 24 years old, she was a licensed real estate agent and was working for her brother, Tom. Tom and Kate both remember their father as an imposing 6’5”, no-nonsense man who insisted on getting the job done.

“He was right there in the thick of it. When he got involved, we all got involved,” said Tom.

“It’s just about being part of the community, shaping the community, keeping it strong, and making it better,” added Dan.

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The Little’s have gained their insightful cooking tips through years of choosing great-quality meat. They honor the animal’s life (and your health) by selecting grass-fed beef. A good cut ensures less waste.

Just Meats

“Whether it’s a 2” thick porterhouse steak or a chicken breast with no fat at all, you can see it and touch it so you know it’s to your liking,” said Matt.

Their most popular meat is super-thin sliced sandwich steak for superb Philly cheese steak sandwiches.

“They’re amazing! You can’t get meat like that anywhere else,” he said.

BRINGING BACK BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR REMEMBERING TASTE

Daniel Little

It seems like we all have certain foods, that when we taste them, transport us to another time.

For Matt Little, it’s the freshly-smoked hot dogs that his father would give him after school when he got off the bus at Just Meats, the butcher shop his parents opened in 1980.

The Little family began cutting meat in the 1900’s. Little’s Dairy in Ballston Spa grew to become the Little Brothers in Milton.

In the 1950’s, Quentin Little began the Little Country Market on Front Street. Quentin and his brother, Daniel, worked together, serving up meats to customers waiting in lines that would extend out the door and wrap around the building.

While people today are no longer eating exactly like they used to (think ham, bacon, and sausage for breakfast) the demand for made-to-order meats is still fierce.

In 2013, Daniel’s sons, Matt and Mark Little, moved Just Meats to Schuylerville.

“We definitely know how to break down the cow, cut the meat and also, how to cook it,” said Matt.

HONORING LIFE Butchers want to give you a piece of meat that you’re going to love.

Matt’s favorite today is a nice grilled flat iron steak.

“You should be able to not put anything on it but salt and pepper so you’re able to taste the meat,” he said.

Whether you’re a foodie or just sick of the sterile supermarket experience, butcher shops bring back so much of what has been missed.

A big part of this is the friendliness of the butcher cutting up meat that comes from well-cared for animals.

“People want to see a friendly face and people that are happy to serve them in a pleasant atmosphere - someone that’s excited to see them, and who can’t wait to see them again,” said Matt.

A great butcher shop that gives you a nice nostalgic feeling is something the Little’s believe should be close to you.

Last year, they opened their second Just Meats shop in Greenwich.

“It’s definitely a balancing act but it’s also a great opportunity to serve multiple communities and people who can’t get to both locations. We’re proud to be bringing back that nostalgia of butcher shops and think there should be one in every town,” said Matt.

Winter hours begin in November. Just Meats, 1023 Route 29, Schuylerville, will be open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Just Meats, 5 Salem St., Greenwich, will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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here are just some things you will never be able to buy online.

A SHARED PASSION Personalized service that ensures you get a great fit can’t be done virtually. A shared passion can’t be read in a review.

“We’re all skiers. There’s tremendous value added when you can talk to someone who shares the same experience. You can’t put a dollar value on it,” said Jack Hay, co-owner of Alpine Sport Shop.

by Megin Potter

for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

While other ski shops have come and gone, Alpine Sport Shop has remained.

“We’re the only ski shop in town now. We’ve been here since 1941, some people call that a legacy,” said Cathy Hay. Her parents, Thurlow and Dorothy “Dot” Woodcock, bought the business from its original owners and moved it into the ski chalet-style building that Thurlow designed and built himself.

Gone are the days of the indoor ski slope and yodeling contests, but even today, as you pull open the heavy front doors, you feel as if you’ve been transported to the mountain the moment you step inside.

A GOOD FIT “Things evolve and it’s good. Women can feel comfortable to be themselves and be honest about where they ski. We listen to the customer and work with you to help guide you, whatever your needs might be,” said Cathy.

Listening like this is something that banner ads and online pop-ups just can’t do.

When you visit Alpine Ski Shop’s website, it’s purely a space for information – where you can learn about their brands, events and services.

They’re not trying to sell you anything online because they want to ensure you’re getting the product that is right for you – in person.

“You sure can’t get a boot fit online,” said Cathy.

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As skiers themselves, everyone at Alpine Ski Shop knows that asking questions now, means a better experience on the slopes.

“Our employees go through extensive training in boot fitting. It’s really an art to be able to properly fit someone. It enhances their experience and gives them more control because their feet aren’t cold and are in the proper position. With the right boot, their enjoyment level goes way up,” added Jack.

STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT There’s a lot of ways to live your life.

For action sports filmmaker and skier Warren Miller, a pair of skis were a passport to freedom.

“Warren Miller movies are the indicator that the ski season is upon us: winter starts here.

The Warren Miller movie is a family movie, and we’re a family shop,” said Jack.

For more than 20 years, Alpine Sport Shop has been hosting the latest Warren Miller

movie, with proceeds benefitting the Double H Ranch adaptive winter sports program and the Saratoga Springs High School Alpine and Nordic ski programs.

Kids are always growing but continuing to offer them that freedom means keeping them in good fitting skis. Alpine Sport Shop’s rental program makes that affordable with seasonal ski rentals priced at just $99/child and $199/adult.

“It’s the primary method of getting kids equipped,” said Cathy.

Already this season, they have rented 500 pairs of skis, 100 more than at this time last year.

“Every day that you don’t ski, you don’t get back,” said Jack.

Warren Miller’s “Timeless” will be shown at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at the Maple Avenue Middle School, 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $20 each at the door. Get $5 off/ticket when purchased at Alpine Sport Shop, 399 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs.

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PRECIOUS FINDS You’re not like anyone else, your life is uniquely yours, there will never be another like it, ever.

Your home should reflect that.

“The things I try to find are definitely the things you won’t find in other stores,” said Shelly Walker, an interior designer and the owner of Finishing Touches Home Décor & More in Wilton.

The unique vintage and handmade items you find in every corner of this amazing shop are a curated collection gathered by a designer with a discriminating eye.

Innovative pieces from New York City tradeshows, like NY NOW, are placed alongside spectacular antiques found within a 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Hudson, NY, and the plethora of vendors making products locally.

“Small businesses are very important to our local economy and being a small business owner myself, I believe we should all try to shop small all the time!” she said.

LIMITED EDITION BY DESIGN Walker mixes your heirlooms and beloved items with refinished and repurposed pieces, then blends in the new, to come up with a space that is exclusively your own.

“Instead of just selling products off the showroom floor, we are able to do floor plans to really know where things should be placed, and the exact sizing of furniture, area rugs, artwork and accessories,” said Walker.

Home is the place where we feel at ease, like we belong.

Walker’s goal is to give you this feeling by giving you a space where you can feel comfortable and happy.

“There is no better feeling than when they see their completed house (or room) and they just smile from ear-to-ear,” she said.

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IN YOUR ELEMENT Visit Finishing Touches Home Décor & More and you’ll know you’re in for a special experience right from the start.

Located in an historic award-winning renovated 1885 church, the moment you pull open the door you’ll be greeted by the high ceilings of a real sanctuary.

A different vignette is set up around every turn, showcasing items as they would appear in everyday life.

“People tell me, ‘Oh, I could move right in here’,” said Walker.

Which is easy to understand when you walk around and see so many welcoming things calling out to you.

There are two floors of squishy couches covered in velvet and fur pillows, fascinating artwork, creative tabletop décor and gifts galore.

Finishing Touches Home Décor & More, 217 Ballard Rd., Wilton, is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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VALUED FOR ALL TIME Throughout the world’s history, beads have held significant cultural value.

Made from materials such as shell, bone, glass, and stone, each one is different and as varied as nature itself.

The creative possibilities are endless. This is true even today when using industrially-made beads uniform in size and color.

“I love beads, making jewelry, and creating. I also love working with groups because you can give everyone the same beads and they all end up making something different,” said Kate Fryer, owner of A Bead Just So. A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Fryer’s fascination with beads began when she was a child visiting Saratoga Beads.

As a young adult, she began working there, and after eight years, the owner retired. Fryer saw an opportunity to open her own shop.

A Bead Just So open in 2013 and three years later moved to their current location on Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. “People tell me, ‘If I can’t find it here, I’ll never find it. It doesn’t exist.’

Some say I have too many beads, but I think, when it comes to crafting, there are never too many choices,” said Fryer.

AMAZING AND UNEXPECTED By buying from wholesalers in New York and Chicago, Fryer has amassed a collection of thousands upon thousands of beads.

Items as uniquely interesting as sea glass and semi-precious jade stones are joined by crystal beads from China, high-quality Japanese seed beads and gorgeous American-mined turquoise individually handpainted with copper edging.

Czech glass beads are among Fryer’s favorites.

“They come in stunning colors and amazing finishes in all sorts of shapes that you wouldn’t expect to see,” she said.

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Customers walking into the shop are invited to choose from the array of beads and string a number of easy-to-make items themselves.

Repairing and restringing jewelry is one of Fryer’s most-requested services, but she also hosts lots of classes and will even offer private one-on-one instruction at no additional cost.

In addition to jewelry, they can also craft a special bookmark or zipper pull, ensuring everyone gets a chance to get creative and leave with something truly one-of-a-kind.

“Everybody knows they can go online, search and find out how to make this or that. There are tutorials but there’s just something special about having someone stand next to you to help. People want someone with them to help guide them along the way,” said Fryer.

In addition to using her expertise to help you finish and secure your masterpieces, Fryer has an assortment of ready-to-wear woven jewelry that she’s made for sale, along with handcrafted candles, soaps, beauty and skincare products, silk-screened purses, and more.

“Most of it is made locally, but if it’s not local, then it’s still handmade,” she said.

A Bead Just So, 114 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, is open Tuesday through Saturday10 a.m. until 5 p.m. To find a calendar of their upcoming classes, follow them on Facebook @ABeadJustSo.

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ocal businesses build the town around them.

For a century, the King family has been raising cows and supplying milk to the surrounding community.

That’s a long time to be in any business. While many things have changed during that time, looking back, what may prove to be one of their largest happened this May when the King Brothers Dairy opened a new ice cream parlor and farm store on their 90-acre property.

by Megin Potter

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BUILDING TOGETHER Hiring local businesses for this big change (including Olsen Associates Architects, Conover Electric, and John Bolster Design, to create, power, and design the 3,000 sq. ft. bottling plant and retail space) was an easy decision, because buying local is a practice that has been inextricably intertwined with the King’s success right from the start.

“That’s what we’re all about. We’ve been farming here for over 100 years and we have strong roots in the community. Our customers are our neighbors. They go out of their way to support us and as a local business, we support them,” said Jeff King, co-owner of King Brothers Dairy.

A COOL WAY TO WARM UP It’s never too cold for ice cream.

The 34 flavors of small-batch artisan hard ice-cream, milkshakes and more, available at King Brothers Dairy are made year-round on-site with super-premium quality milk from the cows housed just steps away.

“The ice cream is made with milk and cream as local as it can get,” said King.

Over the winter, a group of new products will take your taste buds beyond ice cream to the warming comfort of delights like pie `a la mode, soups and chili, muffins and pastries.

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The warmth that really melts your heart is knowing that enjoying an ice cream treat here gives someone near to you a sweet new future.

“One of the really exciting effects of starting this retail business is the fact that we’ve gained really great team members. Since they started with us, we have really been able to see them grow as individuals and as professionals. They’ve been able to grow with the business and have gone from renting apartments, to renting houses, to now having a home of their own.

It’s the support of our customers that helps them along that path,” said King.

the kid-sized milk truck or at their own ice cream stand.

In addition to their dairy products, the King Brothers Farm Store sells their own beef cuts, as well as coolers stocked with other local favorites from regional producers including Oscar’s Smokehouse, Cabot Cheese, Pucker’s Pickles, Thomas Poultry eggs, Smith’s Orchard Pies, and New Skete Cheesecakes, to name a few.

CENTERED ON SERVICE

King Brothers Dairy delivers milk products to homes and businesses in seven counties and will soon be expanding that network further into the Capital District, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

While grabbing a bite to eat, guests can sit in their spacious dining area and watch the bottling process through a glass viewing window while the little children play pretend in

“We have a significant production capacity here, so we will certainly continue serving our local customers. Working close to home is at our core,” said King.

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WELCOME TO MY TABLE Next time you sit down with friends and family, laughing and enjoying a nice meal, take a moment to notice the table itself. Feel its heft, smooth finish, and how it is made.

If it’s a substantial farmhouse table, take a peak underneath it and look for Denise Murphy’s signature.

She’s been building custom furniture from her Schuylerville workshop for more than 15 years.

Chances are good that you’ve dined at one of her tables or seen her work in a local shop.

STITCHING TOGETHER THE FABRIC OF A COMMUNITY Using locally sold rough-cut pine boards, Murphy builds the tables that people connect with each other at, the cupboards they find nourishment in, and the fireplaces that ignite instant romance.

Her heavy wood pieces can be seen in homes, restaurants and stores throughout the area, including at Doc Brown’s, Harvest & Hearth, the Saratoga Winery, and the Iron Roost. The list just goes on and on.

“People say to me, ‘I saw that table and I loved it, so I had to come see you’. Tables are my biggest thing,” said Murphy.

Stitches & Time, the shop Murphy opened in 1987 next to her 1874 farmhouse, began as a quilt store but grew to be so much more.

Murphy is always making something, and is so busy that even she may not realize just how much she’s connected the community with her products.

A SWEET HARVEST Early on summer mornings, Murphy picks blueberries at Winnie’s Blueberry Farm and adds them to some of the 35 varieties of jellies and jams that she cans in her kitchen and sells locally.

“I go nearly every morning before I open up shop here. His blueberries are the best. His bushes are nice to pick off of. The field is nice. I can fill a huge bowl in 15-20minutes, the picking is so good,” she said.

Murphy also picks apples and plums from the nearby Saratoga Apple Orchard and combines them with heirloom raspberries, blackberries, pears and rhubarb (from her own property) for the 800 jars of fruit spreads she sells each year.

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OVERFLOWING WITH LOCAL FLAVOR The luscious smell of fruit can also be found in the tempting jar candles that Murphy makes and sells at Stiches & Time.

“I can’t do everything though and if I had an empty shop, no one would want to come back. Instead, people say I have so much stuff it’s overwhelming. I tell them to take their time, walk around two or three times, and don’t forget to look up, look down, and look all around,” said Murphy.

She’s recruited the help of her sister, Kim, to help run the store, craft items such as hand-woven rag rugs, and hunt for antiques.

Local residents consign handmade items including jewelry, carved wooden maps, primitive dolls and more.

There is so much here in fact, that Stitches & Time quickly outgrew its original space and expanded into a furniture showroom built by her father, Les, and uncles, Ken and Clarence. Her husband, Jim, has also helped along the way to make Stiches & Time into a shopping experience flooded with a local charm that you can’t wait to dive into and explore.

SIMPLIFYING LOCAL Busy lifestyles require convenient solutions.

Just outside of Saratoga Springs, the 9 Miles East farm staff is simplifying eating healthy by busily growing, harvesting, preparing, and delivering local foods directly to you.

Their colorful salads, soups, entrees, and pizzas are made with the farm’s own locally-grown, seasonal produce and other healthy ingredients, making them a great choice for those with specific dietary preferences and restrictions or who just want to have a healthy meal alternative - no matter how busy they are.

9 Miles East catering and delivery services are making it easier than ever to eat clean at event venues, at work, and even at home.

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STEWARDS OF THE LAND A farm that delivers must first be a great producer, and at 9 Miles East, that means being rooted in responsible use of the land.

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Using fast-growing cover crops including rye, clover, sweet clover, and buckwheat on their fields ensures healthier soil on the 29 acres that they’ve been cultivating sustainably in Schuylerville since 2004.

The farm’s owner, Gordon Sacks, is invested in giving people healthy food, while also protecting the environment.

“Just one of our delivery vans replaces 10 cars that would be out on the road otherwise,” he said.

EXPANDING THE CIRCLE To support the community, in addition to delivering to their 100 home subscribers, 100 local companies, and numerous customers ordering pizza every day, 9 Miles East donates food to community causes.

They also strive to pay their 40 employees more than the average local wage.

“There’s a great quality of life here, terrific local farms and craft producers. We love living here and would never live anywhere else,” said Sacks.

Rather than limiting the idea of local, Sacks wants to expand it.

The farm’s name was derived from it being nine miles east of Saratoga, but Sacks wants people outside of that radius to have easy access to fresh food.

Already delivering close to home and to the entire Saratoga County community, 9 Miles East has also expanded further into the Capital Region and to Boston.

“You can be a purist and draw a circle around an area and say only this is ‘local’ but we’re not purists. Our mission is to fundamentally expand the market of local, healthy food,” said Sacks.

EVEN CLOSER TO YOU You can already order local 9 Miles East food online at your leisure.

Their many meal formats include the Go Box, Go Baskets, Dinners-to-Go, One-to-Go entrees, Go Bags, and more.

Plus, there is pizza. Delivery is available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Their first restaurant will also be opening soon at 64 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs.

The 40-seat 9 Miles East dining area will be open 7 days/week from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. and will be serving the same award-winning food that they’ve become famous for.

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Feathered Antler

Grows Entrepreneurship In pursuing a start-up business, what begins with a vision soon develops into a careful business plan.

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett unless noted.

And while there may be common groundwork in building a strategy, the process is as unique as each idea. Farmers' markets have been a starting point for new entrepreneurs as well as well-established businesses looking to grow their sales on a local platform. From testing products with potential customers to establishing the financial resources to grow, pursuing opportunities through farmers’ markets is the logical ‘next step’ for some.

Gretchen Tisch of Feathered Antler.

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“The farmers’ market is the reason I have a storefront,” stated Gretchen Tisch, owner of Feathered Antler on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Tisch began Feathered Antler as an online shop in 2010, selling custom painted items such as clothing, dishware, and artwork. In the fall of 2015, she became a vendor at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market and one year later she opened her store in downtown Saratoga Springs.

“The farmers' market has given me the opportunity to find my niche and discover who my customers are -- to truly create my brand.” said Tisch. Tisch added that gaining exposure at the farmers’ market also helped to give her business a boost. “When I get emails from customers wanting to purchase a product, the majority of them start with ‘I met you at the farmers’ market’,” laughed Tisch.

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Mark Boscum and Lindsay Fisk of Owl Wood Farm shared similar feedback despite running a very different business as seasonal agricultural growers. “We like the idea of farmers’ markets because we get to meet the customers and get to know them and they get to know us,” said Fisk.

“We also decided on farmers’ markets as an outlet when we started because we felt we could have more flexibility with what we could bring and not feel the pressure that can come from pursuing wholesale outlets,” Fisk explained further.

Whether launching a new product or growing an established business, farmers' markets provide face-to-face interactions with customers as well as other business owners unlike any other sales platform. “Direct marketing at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market also allows us to make connections with local restaurants, meet other farmers and be part of a farmer network, and even creates an easy way to donate to local food pantries as volunteers gather food at the end of the market,” said Fisk.

How does one pursue vending opportunities at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market? Their website is a good place to start. There you will find

comprehensive information on the farmers’ market, the seasonal application dates, as well as a link to the application which is open twice a year for seasonal enrollment.

November marks the farmers’ market’s move indoors to the Wilton Mall. And with well over 50 vendors planning to attend, the farmers’ market is at capacity for the season. However, planning for the outdoor

markets in 2020 will begin shortly after the new year, and local producers are encouraged to apply.

The Saratoga Farmers Market is 3-6 p.m.

Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park through October. On November 2, the market begins its indoor season from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates.

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What You Want Buying local works.

The research is in. Buying local gives you the shopping experience you want while enriching the lives of the people you know.

Big retailers are scrambling, trying to cash in on consumer buying preferences by looking local.

Shop the shelves. You’ll see big corporations using names like “Farmers' Market” printed in rustic fonts on revised labels made to look like what you’d actually find from small local producers.

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There’s no need to settle for looking local. Get what you want. Buy Local. Here are 10 reasons why:

3. Building Your Network Businesses thrive on word-of-mouth marketing.

Buying local gives you the chance to spread the word about what you do while you’re doing something else.

When you’re at a restaurant, you can mention the amazing cakes you make. When you’re buying a gift, you can hand out your card leading them to your Instagram page.

The possibilities are endless and the rewards are plentiful.

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4. Paying it Forward

1. Personalized Shopping Experience

Parks, roads, and other community improvements are funded by taxes.

When you frequent a local shop, they know your name and what you like. They also know their products.

Most importantly, at local shops they listen.

Their livelihood depends on them being good listeners.

They can quickly tell you why one item is better for you than another and ensure that you are getting what you want.

2. Friends When you buy from your neighbors, they become your friends.

They get to know you a little bit more each time you go into their store. They will often tell you a funny joke, an interesting story, or share the latest gossip.

Because of you, they get to make a sale and for each one, they do a little happy dance because you’ve helped them send their kid to college or helped to pay for their aging parent’s healthcare.

When you buy local, that money is paid in the form of taxes and used to build all the things you want to enjoy in your neighborhood in the future.

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5. Creating a One -of -a -Kind Neighborhood 8. Giving You Less Do you want walkable, bikeable streets to stroll down?

Travel around the country and you’ll see why Saratoga is such a special place. Instead of a Main Street, there are lanes of congested traffic leading to massive parking lots outside of ginormous super-mega-warehouse stores, chain stores, and restaurants.

Saratoga has a mixture of parks and rural spaces, historic structures, modern buildings and industrial businesses all woven together.

6. Decidedly Good Design Local shops want your business and will use clever design, their building’s interesting architecture, and individual novel touches to charm and fascinate you.

More isn’t always better. Live easier. Simplify.

Shopping local often means you’re getting quality goods, crafted with care.

The result is less debt, less hassle and fewer headaches from the mass-produced junk cluttering up your house.

9. Sensual Shopping We experience the world through our senses, so why would we buy anything without them?

Local food gets to you faster, so it is fresher, left on the vine to ripen naturally, and picked at its peak to retain more nutrients.

Go where it’s fun to shop. A place where you’re compelled to linger, follow your eyes around the store, and explore.

Hold a local tomato in your hand. The flesh is firm but soft, it looks vibrant, smells sensational, and tastes so good you can already hear your family’s praise when you use it in their favorite dish.

7. Online Convenience

10. It ’s Smart

So, you can’t pop into your local shop or have the time to leisurely stroll down the street? Buy from local makers online.

We all want to feel confident that we’ve gotten a great product or service at a good price.

Almost everyone has a website or social media presence, all you have to do is click on it during your next product search.

Stop scrolling through online reviews and trust what your family, friends, neighbors, and big business already know –the smart choice is to buy local.

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appiness comes more from experiences than from products. Local shops give you the gift of an experience.

The holidays are a time to be entertained. There are festive decorations and whimsical window displays, smells of cinnamon, spruce and peppermint, smiles and yummy samples everywhere for you to enjoy.

While shopping for everyone else on your list, give yourself the gift of visiting local establishments. You deserve it.

Unbelievable taste is a memory maker. Whether you’re stopping in for a breakfast sandwich, refueling with a hearty lunch, or buying your special meal, Just Meats treats you right.

“Holidays are special, it means family, a big meal, coming home to see each other and eat. It’ s the taste of your aunt’s pecan pie, your mom’s gravy and a prime rib roast. People splurge on themselves for the holiday. It can be an expensive meal and we’re honored that people trust us to feed their family,” said Matt Little, co-owner of Just Meats.

A gift certificate for a food delivery subscription makes a tasty gift that lasts longer than the holiday. Try 9 Miles East prepared healthy local foods, or King Brothers Dairy this season. Watch for the Saratoga Santa – he’ll be stopping by King Brothers Ice Cream Parlor. At their Holiday Open House sample products, visit with the farm animals, and take a tour. There’s eggnog and ice cream in seasonal flavors, local foods and gifts for your friends and neighbors.

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Three sparkling trees, wreaths and poinsettias decorate The Wishing Well restaurant.

Their fireplaces are roaring as you dine on continental cuisine and enjoy live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

“The holiday season is one of the most special times to be at the restaurant, outside of the racing season, it’s our busiest time of year. For bus groups, families and friends, it’s a tradition to visit the restaurant at some point during the holiday. The holidays are a time to celebrate as well as reflect. A restaurant steeped with history provides that celebratory environment,” said Bob Lee, owner of The Wishing Well.

Small Business Saturday, on November 30, is the time to shop for unique local gifts at special prices.

Stop in at A Bead Just So for jewelry or a gift certificate for a private class, at Stitches & Time for a one-of-a-kind handmade gift, and at Finishing Touches Home Décor & More

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for a stylish addition to your holiday home.

If you’re starting to think you might be ready for a move, the holidays are a great time to stop in at Roohan Realty. They are a family of problem solvers who can guide you through the ever-changing real estate market. They also have the largest non-church indoor nativity scene in the area.

Stepping into Alpine Sport Shop is a holiday in itself, as kind staff, amazing equipment, free gift wrapping and a generous return policy make your shopping worries melt away.

“You get transported. Not just because you’re buying stuff for Christmas but because the ski season is here and it’s such an emotional time. That’s a big part of the excitement that people have and it’s fun because you know soon, you’ll be sitting on the side of a mountain,” said Jack Hay, co-owner of Alpine Sport Shop.

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South Glens Falls Encourages Visibility

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SOUTH GLENS FALLS — On Wednesday, October 16, Act with Respect Always (AWRA) held a local speaking event at South Glens Falls (SGF) High School, in collaboration with the Coalition for Family Wellness and the SGF school District. That evening AWRA founder Rich Johns encouraged the community to embark on AWRA’s new Visibility Project.

The evening consisted of motivational anecdotes, videos explaining empathy and group discussions. This project promotes reaching out to others and letting them know their presence and visibility in this society is of importance. Just like the overall mission of AWRA, the Visibility Project is not only hoping to inspire, but encourage everyone to

make conscious efforts to engage with everyone they meet.

Saratoga Springs High School student Eve Crossett not only has joined John’s team, but makes a conscious effort to make those she meets feel visible.

"When I see someone in the hallway who I sort of know but not really, I would still say hello to them, then their face sort of lights up," said Crossett.

As a high school senior, Crossett experiences the dayto-day pressures of applying to colleges, balancing sports and schoolwork. Crossett expresses that it becomes easy for her, and many other students to feel overwhelmed.

"I think that there are places available to students - different teachers, guidance counselors, but I don’t think students take advantage of those opportunities because they’re not advertised as much," said Crossett.

Act with Respect Always’ Rich Johns and local student volunteers for the event, Izzy Pecora, Kelsey McFadden, Emily Pecora, Hailie Casey, and Eve Crossett. Photo provided.

While there are resources for students to help with daily stresses, subtle actions to make another person feel seen sometimes eases

tensions, promotes a sense of community, and lets others know that they have more support systems than initially thought.

AWRA IS A 501 © 3 charitable organization. To locate upcoming speaking engagements in the area, visit actwithrespectalways.com.

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Robot Rumble Returns to Ballston Spa High School BALLSTON SPA — Twentyfour FIRST Robotics teams from throughout the Capital Region, other areas of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont will be convening at Ballston Spa High School for the 6th Annual Robot Rumble OffSeason Robotics Competition.

FIRST Robotics competitions combine the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 15 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork

skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors.

It’s as close to "real-world engineering" as a student can get.

Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Through the program students get to learn 21st Century skills; build and compete with a robot of their own design; learn to use sophisticated software and hardware; and compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments.

Four area FIRST Robotics teams from Ballston Spa,

Shenendehowa, Shaker, and Colonie have collaborated to organize this year’s event. The GLOBALFOUNDRIES/Town of Malta Foundation provided a grant that will allow the FIRST competition Destination: Deep Space field from last season to be brought to Ballston Spa High School for the Robot Rumble event.

The Robot Rumble will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, at the Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave. in Ballston Spa. The event is free and open to the public.

Saratoga Independent School Completes Capital Campaign Raising Nearly $1.7 Million

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School announces the conclusion of its Soaring to New Heights Capital Campaign that raised nearly $1.7 million, exceeding its original goal of $1.5 million.

In 2016, Saratoga Independent School announced that it was launching the Soaring to New Heights Capital Campaign to fund the construction of a new middle school. The goal was to raise $1.5 million by the end of 2019.

Through the hard work of the school staff, families, and board members, the successful campaign totaled nearly $1.7 million.

Saratoga Independent School’s small class sizes, flexible teaching styles, thematic learning, team building, and strong community

provide students an academic and social education unmatched by other regional schools. The middle school expansion—currently serving grades six and seven and adding eighth grade for the 202021 school year—offers students a rigorous academic program preparing them for enrollment in advanced programs and selective high schools.

Applications are being accepted for admission for Fall 2020 and are welcomed throughout the year for students who will appreciate the advantage of an SIS education. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants in Kindergarten through Grade 8. More information about admission and financial aid can be found on the website, siskids.org.

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Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

Cooking Advice for

Farm-to-T able Meats Lamb Stew

HIGH ROCK PARK Wednesdays | 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays | 9 - 1 p.m.

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY I consider myself to be a decent cook but I will confess that I have always felt insecure preparing dishes with meat. So whenever I want to prepare lamb, beef, goat, or pork I look to the experts; the farmers who raised the animals and know the cuts and flavors best.

An upcoming dinner with friends prompted me to visit the farmers’ market for the right meat and cooking instructions for my visionary main course.

First, I visit Christophe Robert of Longlesson Angus. “Keep it simple and cook the meat (steak) at a low temperature and finish with a sear,” Robert advises.

Caroline from Lewis Waite Farm gave similar advice. She explains that pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed meats cook differently.

“They have less fat so you need to adjust how you approach cooking it with lower temperatures and less time,” she explains. Caroline recommends flat iron steaks, which are from a tender part of the shoulder. “Just a few minutes on each side on a low-heat pan works great,” says Caroline. The meat may be sliced up for fajitas and soups, or served as a steak.

Mary Pratt of Elihu Farm has a variety of cuts of lamb that may be bought fresh year-round at the farmers’ market. Pratt recommends a lamb shoulder roast or shoulder chops, bone-in neck, and shanks which make excellent stew. “You can use lamb stew cuts in recipes from many cultures,” explains Pratt. One of her favorite recipes is for lamb osso bucco, which can be found

Steak from Longlesson Farm. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

in the cookbook From the Earth to the Table. In addition, Pratt recommends lamb recipes from Paula Wolfert’s cookbooks and USA Grilling.

Goat is another meat option available at the farmers’ market.

Jim Gupta-Carlson of Squashville Farm recommends goat rib chops and loin chops. “They are flavorful and quite simple to prepare,” says Gupta-Carlson. Simply season with salt and pepper and sear the chops on both sides on either a grill or skillet. Then let them cook at a lower temperature until they are medium-rare. GuptaCarlson recommends letting the chops rest for a few minutes before serving.

The farmers’ market will move indoors to the Wilton Mall on Saturday, November 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There, customers may peruse offerings of goat, lamb, beef, and pork, and gather cooking advice from Elihu Farm, Lewis Waite Farm, Longlesson Farm, Mariaville Mushroom Men, Moxie Ridge Farm, Ramble Creek Farm, Slate River Farms, and Squashville Farm.

The Saratoga Farmers' Market is 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at High Rock Park through October. On November 2, the market begins its indoor season from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturdays at the Wilton Mall.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Serves: 8 people

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 garlic cloves*, minced

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 1 1/2 cups red wine

• 4 oz bacon*, chopped into 1/4" strips

• 4 cups low sodium beef broth or stock

• 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb* or lamb shoulder* trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1 1/2" pieces

• 1 Tbsp tomato paste

• 1/2 Tbsp sea salt for the lamb plus 1 tsp for stew • 1 tsp black pepper for lamb plus 1/2 tsp for stew • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 large yellow onion*, diced

• 1 lb mushrooms*, thickly sliced

• 2 bay leaves • 1/2 tsp dried thyme • 1 1/2 lbs small potatoes* halved or quartered into 1" pieces • 4 medium carrots*, peeled and cut into 1/2" thick pieces • 1/4 cup parsley*, finely chopped for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a 5 qt dutch oven, saute chopped bacon over medium heat until browned and fat released. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a large plate.

2. While bacon cooks, season lamb pieces with 1/2 Tbsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup flour and toss to coat. Cook lamb in 2 batches in hot bacon grease over medium heat until browned (3-4 min per side) then transfer to the plate with bacon.

3. Add diced onion and sauté 2 min. Add garlic and cook another minute, stirring constantly. Add 1 1/2 cups wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Add sliced mushrooms, bring to simmer then cook uncovered 10 min. Preheat Oven to 325˚F. 4. Return bacon and lamb to pot and add 4 cups broth, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme and 2 bay leaves. Stir in potatoes and carrots, making sure potatoes are mostly submerged in liquid. Bring to a boil then COVER and carefully transfer to preheated oven at 325˚F for 1 hr and 45 min.

When done, potatoes and lamb will be very tender.

Recipe by Natasha’s Kitchen.

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

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Halloween Memories

Basic Chicken Stock

INGREDIENTS

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends !

Halloween is only a few shorts days away and for the little chefs out there the excitement is building.

In the Reardon household it was the same when we were children as it is now except back then there were only a few days a year that we were allowed to have candy and bad snacks. My mom’s kitchen always had bowls of different kinds of fruits and vegetables depending on the season. There was never any candy, potato chips or bad snacks.

If we wanted something sweet it would be an apple or orange or tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden. Candy and snacks had not taken over America yet.

Yield: 2 quarts

• 4 pounds mixed chicken wings and drumsticks

• Handful of thyme

• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 large carrots, roughly chopped Halloween night John 8, Danny 7, Billy 6 and Patty 5 would be almost too excited to eat our dinner, which before we went trick or treating we had to eat!

Mom knew she had to prepare something we would all like and it was always her homemade chicken soup that we could not resist. We got our little bodies fueled up and were ready to take on the neighborhood.

Also in my childhood it was a big thing to have homemade costumes and our moms worked overtime to have the cutest kids.

Store bought costumes were a sign of no imagination. On Halloween evening, the four of us would go off with orders to stay together or else. I was told that since I was the oldest it was my job to keep a count on my brothers and sisters or I would lose my candy.

My sister Patty was always the first to run out of gas followed by my brother Billy. So we would have to get them back home and Dan and I would start out again.

My brother Dan could outlast us all but my problem was that he always had to stop and admire someone’s car or truck. The Dads of these houses were always impressed that a 7-year-old knew more about his car than he did.

We did manage to fill our pillow cases with lots of candy and then with tired feet head home.

When we got home the two kings of the Foster Lake Development would brag about how much we had and how little Billy and Patty had lost by going home early. The next two weeks were spent dipping into our stash of candy. Some of us dipped more than others and the end

• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped

10/25 Fall Festival!

• No Delivery

• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients with 3 quarts cold water in a stockpot.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, skimming the surface occasionally until the stock is reduced by one third.

2. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Discard solids.

NOTE: Can be made three days ahead, or frozen in ice cube trays up to three months. result every year was that Billy and Patty still had candy left and John and Danny were out! You see while John and Danny were dipping into their stash of candy Billy and Patty kept eating the fruit and the vegetables and they forgot about the candy. Good habits are as hard to break as bad ones. Fill up your treaters with something that will keep them warm during the chilly

h c n Lu FRIDAY

• Handful of flat-leaf parsley

MONDAY

Halloween evening this year. Stop

by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutler store to assist with your heartwarming treats. Remember my Foodie Friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen!”

Take Care, John & Paula

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

10/28

10/29

10/30

• Baked Fish with Tarragon Sauce • Oven Browned Potatoes • Mixed Vegetables • Yogurt

• Eggplant Rollatini with Meat Sauce • Pasta with Marinara Sauce • Lima Beans • Fruit Cocktail

• Chicken Divan • Rice • Carrots • Peas

THURSDAY

10/31 Halloween Special!

• Beef Stew • Warm Biscuit • Creamed Corn • Chocolate Brownie with Frosting

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal.

There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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LOCAL BRIEFS

On Exhibit “People” – by Artist Barbara King will be on display at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs through October 28. Barbara’s interests include, pen and ink, line drawings, pencil, pastel, charcoal drawings as well as oil and acrylic paintings. Her primary interest is drawing figures and faces. For more information you can call Barbara at 518-583-1831 or email tking18@nycap.rr.com.

How Safe are our Schools?

An evening with Parkland parent, Max Schachter, father of Alex Schachter, one of seventeen people tragically murdered during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.

Max partners with school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to evaluate and improve their existing safety protocols. The event will be held on October 28 at 7p.m. at the Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Free admission, registration required. Tickets are available at maxschachtersaratoga. brownpapertickets.com.

Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center located at 1 Bayberry Drive, just off Route 9, ½ mile north of Routes 9 and 67.

Over 65 vendors will be on hand for your holiday shopping pleasure.

This highly attended show has free admission and free parking. Call the center at 518-899-4411 for additional information.

Learn How to Homebrew Day On November 2, thousands of people will gather at Learn to Homebrew Day sites worldwide to brew beer and learn about the hobby of homebrewing. In 1999, Learn to Homebrew Day was established by the American Homebrewers Association to

promote the most rewarding, and delicious activity of all time — homebrewing. Join the celebration at the Saratoga Zymurgist, 112 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs from Noon to 3 p.m. There will be a brewing demonstration, meet other home brewers, and see their equipment that they use to brew with. There is no cost to attend.

Rain or shine.

Model Railroading Open House Sponsored by Hudson-Berkshire, one of the most active Divisions of the National Model Railroad Association welcoming current, old and especially prospective members. Learn all about model railroading, in all scales. See awesome model railroad in action. Pizza and refreshments will be served. 4026 Ryan Place, Schenectady, 12 – 5 p.m. For more information call 585506-2680 or email benlmaggi@ hotmail.com.

Fourth Annual Veterans Ball The Ball will be held at the Hall of Springs on Sunday, November 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. Attendees will support VCHC’s mission to serve local Veterans and their families with affordable housing and support services.

This year the proceeds will be used to kick off a campaign to build Foreverly House, a two-family home for Veteran Moms and their children while they make the transition from military to civilian life. The evening’s highlights will include Honorary Chair Ray O’Conor, LaSalle Institute’s JROTC Cadets, live music by The Joey Thomas Big Band, Photobooth

by Mossey Photography, complimentary champagne, chocolate fountain provided

by We Do Fondue, décor provided by Fine Affairs, food stations, cash bar and fabulous silent auction. A memorable highlight of the evening will be a special tribute to area resident WWII Veterans. The event will also ceremoniously honor five local Veterans, a Fallen Hero and the SaratogaWilton Elks. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4089627.

Annual Card Party and Luncheon Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs invites you to bring your friends and come to enjoy a pleasant lunch and afternoon of playing cards, and games and socializing with your friends at Embassy Suites, located at 86 Congress St., Saratoga Springs.

A buffet menu consists of soup, salad, variety of quiches, coffee and dessert. Please bring your own cards and games. It will be held on November 4, registration is at noon, buffet lunch at 12:30 p.m. with a 4:45 p.m. departure. RSVP

by October 28 to Sharon at 518258-1511. Tickets are $25. Reserve early for a table of four or more.

Code Blue Benefit Help the financial needs of Code Blue as winter approaches. Join us for an extended Mega Happy Hour on Nov. 8 at The Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga, followed by a live concert by nationally touring country-rock band The Mallett Brothers Band.

Multiple bands on two stages in two rooms, tap takeovers, darts challenge, 50-50, food specials and more. Free Happy Hour from 5-8 p.m. Admission, with the concert $15 advance/$20 door. For information call 518-879-2835.

2019 Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair The 4th annual Green Fair for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living will be held on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Sage College Armory, 130 New Scotland Ave., Albany.

Enjoy one-stop shopping with information, services and products related to living in harmony with our earth. It is free and open to the public with ample, accessible parking and great roadside visibility. It is sponsored

by Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment, a local grassroots group. This is the largest indoor/outdoor environmental fair in the Capital Region. At the fair, meet profit and nonprofit exhibitors, listen to speakers on a variety of environmental topics while enjoying vegan friendly food and drink. It is a “zero waste” event using compostable products.

Last year, there were a record 53 exhibitors and 23 workshops. If interested in being an exhibitor, call 518-781-4686.

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019 The Sixth Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser Hosted by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 cordially invite you to join us. The fundraiser will be held at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, November 16 from 5 – 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a table of 8 people (includes prizes, dinner, cash bar, dessert and fun!) Please RSVP by Friday, November 1.

Mail in request with check or donation to: The New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge #161, PO Box 3111, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Include your name, address, daytime phone number, email address and the number of people attending.

fee benefits the mission of the Saratoga Center for the Family in its quest to prevent and cure child abuse, trauma and neglect.

The Not Too Far from Home Comedy Tour A fundraising show for After the Fire, Inc., a volunteer non-profit organization helping people in Saratoga County who have been victims of fire in their home.

Emcee will be Dan Geurin, headliner is Moody McCarthy, featuring Jeremy Goff. The show will take place on Saturday, November 23 at the Saratoga Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dinner 6 p.m., Show 8 p.m. dinner and show cost $60. Show only advanced sale $20 (at the door $25). Call 518-581-1823 to reserve your tickets now.

Giant Model Train Show 50th Great Train Extravaganza.

The original and largest model train event in the Capital Region.

Empire State Convention Center.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $7 adults, children are free. Operating layouts all scales. 300+ gables: model trains, train sets, craftsman kits, accessories, scenery, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia. Educational and NMRA displays. Roaming Railroad and giant Legos layout for the kids. Door prizes. www. gtealbany.com. 518-668-9892 or email: trains@gtealbany.com.

Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace On Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 140 artisans will display and sell their handmade items at the Saratoga Springs City Center. How fitting these individual crafters are exhibiting on "Small Business Saturday" in a small city known for its unique boutiques and shops. Some of the handmade items for sale are home and holiday decor, blown and etched glass, fiber art, pottery, woodworking, food delicacies, photography, fashion wear, jewelry, repurposed/recycled items, and so many more unique unusual items. Open the holiday season in Saratoga Springs while 100% of your $5 admission

Vendors Wanted for 2019 Annual Artisan’s Market A juried, month long market, for local vendors of hand-made goods. Vendors set-up their displays and Brookside handles all sales and taxes. The Market is open to the public from Saturday, November 30 through December 23 during museum hours.

Every year we have hundreds of people come to the Artisan Market who want to purchase unique, locally made items.

For more information, contact Beth Silvestri:Email: bsilvestri@ brooksidemuseum.org. Call: 518-885-4000 Tuesdays - 1 - 4 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area at various venues during November and December. Stop by and visit these venues and support local art in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com Burnt Hills Library is hosting four artists, Deborah Hutchins, Valerie Woodward, Judy Loucks and Carol Winterton. NBT Bank in Clifton Park is showing the works of artist Sweta.

Mechanicville Library will host artist Frank Coletta. Zion Lutheran Church Schenectady hosting artists Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade. CatskillHudson Bank in Malta will host artist, Eva Marie Loucks.

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

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This Week’s Events: OCT. 25 - 31 family friendly FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Citizens Emergency Preparedness Training Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

Presented by the NY Army National Guard.

This training teaches residents to have the resources for any type of disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare, including developing an emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Free and open to the public.

Fish Fry Friday Knights of Columbus 246 | 5 - 8 p.m.

Entrees will include fried or baked haddock or fried clam strips, french fries, coleslaw for $12 ($1 extra for take-out). Also available for purchase will be New England clam chowder, macaroni & cheese, and dessert. KOC events are open to the public, there is convenient parking, and they have reasonably priced drinks. Please support KOC events to enable them to continue to perform their charitable works. For questions, please call 518-584-8547.

Monty Python’s Spamalot Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium, 1 Bluestreaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Presented by S.C.T. Teans, the story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and always look on the bright side of life. Rated PG-13 for some language.

Performances also on Saturday, October 26 at 1 and 7 p.m. Reserved seating $18, general admission adult, $15, senior and student (side sections) $10, kids under 10 are free.

Contradance Southern Saratoga YMCA 1 Wall St., Clifton Park | 7 p.m.

New England-style contra dance to live, Celtic-based music by Grafton Street Trio.

Teaching and calling by Fern Bradley. Lesson at 6:40 p.m. No partner needed. Easy to learn! Beginners welcome. Admission: $11.

Discount for students and seniors with ID.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Saratoga Recycles Day SPAC Parking Lot, West side of Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We will be collecting the following household items: B.E.S.T. (aka) Backstretch - men’s work boots, rain jackets, jeans, hoodies, towels, twin sheets, and blankets.

Shelters of Saratoga - sleeping bags and backpacks. Her Treasure Box - cloth, yarn, craft paper, frames, buttons, canvas, scissors, thread, craft books, patterns, stamps, jewelry supplies, art supplies and materials. Saratoga Springs Lions Club - eye glasses and hearing aids. American Clothing Company clothing and textiles. Bikeatoga - bikes and bike exchange (no helmets). JGS Recycling - electronics, appliances and metal. TV's and computer monitors ($20 each; limit 4 per vehicle). There will be a $5 entrance fee per vehicle. www.sustainablesaratoga.org/ projects/zero-waste/recycles-day.

Indoor Garage & Craft Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore. We offer household items, sports equipment, handmade items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on. All proceeds go to our local charities. Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Saratoga DBA Fall Festival Downtown Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This unique Halloween celebration encourages families to have fun together, enjoying the hospitality of Saratoga Springs' businesses and the great spirit of the community. Young and old alike will find themselves rediscovering all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled free event. Magic shows, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, games and prizes, pumpkin rolling races, costume parade down Broadway, face painting, live music and more.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Breakfast Buffet ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m.

Eggs (made to order), toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail. $8 adults, $7 seniors, children under 5 are free, carry out $10.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Autumn Jewels Art Show Reception Clifton Park Senior Community Center 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park.

6:30 p.m. | For members, participating artists, their families and friends. Awards will be given to the winners of this judged show and refreshments served. All are welcome.

Open Mic Night Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 7 p.m. | All ages, all styles. The event is free, but please leave a $3 donation for their nonprofit organization if you can. Sign up is 7 - 7:25 p.m., the show is at 7:30 p.m.

Two songs, or 10 minutes. Sign up is firstcome, first-served.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 AARP Safe Driving Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Presented by Allan Miller. $20 AARP member/$25 non-member. Checks made out to AARP. Must have valid NYS driver’s license. AARP member number required at sign up, bring AARP membership card to the class. Bring your lunch.

Havurah Vatik

Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Longtime tour guide, Gloria May, will share her research on historic Greenridge Cemetery. She has been giving tours of Saratoga Springs for 20 years on behalf of the Saratoga Visitors Center and the Saratoga Tang Family Saturday: Preservation Foundation. Naturally, she has Moving Images a few fascinating stories to tell. She will join us to share these stories of the early citizens Tang Teaching Museum 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. of our fair city. Is this relevant to the Jewish After watching William Kentridge’s animation denizens of Saratoga? Yes! The first permanent Jewish resident, Benjamin Goldsmith and his in the exhibition Beauty and Bite, we will create our own moving drawings in the form family, are part of the Greenridge story. For reservations, call 518-584-8730, ext. 4. of either a flip book or layers of clear acetate!

Let’s make a movie! Suitable for children Footware, Falling & ages 5 and up with their adult companions.

Finishing with Flair Reservations are suggested. For reservations Town of Ballston Community Library and information, call 518-580-8080.

2 Lawmar Ln, Burnt Hills | 1 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner The Senior Services Committee of CAPTAIN/ CHS and Karen Laing of Health Literacy S. Glens Falls United Methodist Church for All will present. Falling is a leading cause 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls of seniors having to leave their homes and 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Soup, roast beef, mashed move into rehab centers, or nursing homes. potatoes, gravy and homemade desserts.

Take a public health look at the major causes $10 adults, $5 children.

of falling, and a deeper look at one cause of falling: improper footwear. Help yourself finish the rest of your life with flair by avoiding falling. In addition, information about Care Links will be provided, with information about how to volunteer to help Senior Citizens in the community and how to seek assistance if you need help.

Science on Tap Parting Glass, 42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 6:30 p.m. | Dr. Christopher Mann, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Skidmore College, will discuss “The Science of Voting: A Revolution in Modern Political Campaigning.” Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get settled so the talk can start promptly. www. sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap.

Immigrant Stories Told In Virtual Reality Caffe Lena 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs 6:30 p.m. | Presented by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition. Free and open to the public. Information at saratogaimmigration@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30 Adult Arts and Crafts Night The Galway Public Library 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m.

Participants will learn the basics of Folded Book Art by following a pattern to create a heart shape within an upcycled book.

Registration is recommended; call 518882-6385 or email. More information at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Howard Pollack's Lecture: American Musical Theater and the Legacy of Jewish Emigration Skidmore College, Davis Auditorium in Palamountain Hall | 7:30 p.m.

While some commentators have explored the interesting ways in which traditional Hebrew and Yiddish melodies influenced the tunes found in these works, this talk, illustrated with recorded musical examples, focuses on something else: how the legacy of Jewish immigration itself impinged itself dramatically on American musicals and operas by looking at the ways in which themes of migration, departure, arrival, assimilation, and utopia inform this repertoire.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 HAPPPY HALLOWEEN!

For events see "A Guide to Halloween Mischief " on pg. 56

Upcoming Meetings SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 American Legion, Post 70 Monthly Meeting 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.

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Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

a Guide to Halloween Mischief BALLSTON SPA WITCH WALK

Double, double, toil and trouble! It’s time to bust out your broom sticks and magic wands! The annual Witch Walk is making its way to the streets of Ballston Spa, beginning at Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, on Friday, October 25, 5 p.m. For details visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ballstonspa-witch-walk-2019-tickets-72082339217

NIGHTMARES AT LIBERTY RIDGE FARM

SIX Haunted Attractions, all full of the scariest monsters and creepiest creatures you can dream up. Featuring: Two Haunted Houses, a Haunted Corn Maze, Wooden Stockade Fence Maze, The Underworld Tunnel, a Trail through the Haunted Forest. Also included is the Psychic Sideshow and a Haunted Trolley Ride! Open October 25 and 26. Screams start at 7 p.m. Last admission sold at 10 p.m. For more information call 518-664-1515 or visit libertyridgefarmny.com/nightmares. The farm is located at 29 Bevis Rd., Schaghticoke.

THE JOHN VINCEK MEMORIAL & OAS HAUNTED HAYRIDE

Join Operation Adopt A Soldier for its 18th annual Haunted Hayride at Gavin Park in Wilton. October 25 and 26 from 4 to 10 p.m. A family friendly feature will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. The event offers fun for all ages with games, food, face painting and a costume contest at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Cost is $8 for "Little Screamers" and $15 per person! You're in for a scare if you join us for our Haunted Hayride after dark! For more information call Cliff at 518-260-9922, Lynette at 518-222-1091, email or Facebook message. Those interested in being actors at our attraction can call Sherry at 518-522-2472.

SARATOGA SPRINGS DBA 18TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

The festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This is a family-friendly fall tradition that provides free entertainment and activities including magic shows, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, games and prizes, pumpkin rolling races, costumes, face painting, live music and more! The day ends with a colorful Kids' Costume Parade down the sidewalks of Broadway and ends with free Carousel rides in Congress park. For more information, visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com

FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY

In this fun and family-friendly event, tricks and treats await you at the Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., on October 26 from Noon – 2 p.m. Wear your best costume and come prepared for scary fun! Bring your carved, painted, or decorated pumpkin for our pumpkin contest! The Witch's Den will be back with new and spooky additions! There will be crafts, games, snacks and a pinata. Free admission.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN WALK

Take a haunted walk through the day use area at Moreau Lake State Park, on Saturday, October 26. Tours starting at 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments and activities will be available.

Fee of $5 per car. Advance registration is required by calling the park office at 518-793-0511. Please bring a flashlight! Suggested for children 12 and under. The Friends of Moreau Lake (non-profit) will be sponsoring the event. Proceeds go to benefit the educational programs and patron services here at the park.

BOO2YOU HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

The Glens Falls Collaborative announces its annual Boo2You Halloween festival to take place Saturday, October 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. Rain date is October 27. Children, and their grown-ups, are encouraged to attend in costume to trick or treat and enjoy the festivities. Activities along Glen Street, and in City Park, from 2 to 4 p.m., include trick-ortreating at downtown storefronts and along “candy lane” with guest businesses and organizations, meet and greet with costumed characters, spooky dance performances by local dance schools, and a 'Fun Zone' including pony rides, petting zoo and games. Visit Candy Row on Ridge St., and a Harry Potter themed Hogwarts School to tour at St. Mary’s – St. Alphonsus School at 10 – 12 Church St., Glens Falls. Boo2You is presented by the Glens Falls Collaborative and sponsored by the Glens Falls BID and the City of Glens Falls and Glens Falls Printing. For more information, visit www.glensfallscollaborative.com.

1ST ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT

Parade, fun, giveaways and lots of candy. Hosted by the City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Department and Saratoga Springs Friends of Rec on Sunday, October 27 at the Saratoga Recreation Center Parking Lot, 15 Vanderbilt Ave., Saratoga Springs from 5 – 6 p.m. Parade starts at 4:45 p.m. Cars must be parked by 4 p.m. No rain date.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT

On Wednesday, October 30 at 7 p.m. Ballston Spa Community Band (Students, staff, alumni and community members) will be in costume and on stage at Wood Road Elementary School Cafetorium. Trick or treat at conclusion of concert. Costumes optional.

GHOSTS IN THE YADDO GARDENS

Experience the Spirit(s) of the Gardens. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the Earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allan Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors. Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours will be held every Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m., through October 27. Docent-led tours begin at the Yaddo Garden parking lot and last for approximately one hour. This tour is of the Yaddo Gardens and does not include the Yaddo Mansion. Cost is $10 per person (children under 12 are free). Private docent-led ghost tours may be arranged at a day convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo at 518584-0746 or Yaddo.org for more information.

SCHUYLER FARMS HAUNTED CORN MAZE

Are you wondering what comes out at night in the corn maze? Stop by and enter our Field of Screams Friday and Saturday nights in October to find out! You will never experience anything quite like the Field of Screams!

Happy Halloween from Saratoga TODAY!

Every twist and turn in the maze will hold a new surprise for you. As you navigate your way thru the corn maze, with just a flashlight to light your way, anticipation and fear will build inside of you. There are demons and ghouls around every bend...masked men with chainsaws following behind you...haunted buildings within the maze to pass thru...and many more surprises that will make you laugh and cry. The Haunted Maze is a unique experience that will have you coming back year after year. Haunting is from dusk to 10 p.m. Last ticket sold at 9:15 p.m., no exceptions. Cost is $15 per victim. For more information call 518-695-5308 or visit www.schuylerfarms.com.

FIELD OF TERRORS

Field of Horrors, located at 100 Farrell Rd., Troy, offers several different attractions for the price of one! New this year: Condemned Manor, Return of the Mummy's Curse, Trail of Terror Hayride, Death Trap, and Insanity. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October and October 31, November 1. Not recommended for children under 10. Strobe lights are in use throughout the premises. All fog machine liquid is water based. This is not a handicap accessible facility. General admission is $28. See more information and frequently asked questions at fieldofhorrors.com.

DOUBLE M HAUNTED HAYRIDES

Scary Harry, the iconic ghost cowboy of Double M, has a horrifying experience awaiting you yet again this year.

Your journey will begin with a true Haunted Hayride on a tractor-drawn wagon, winding through the dark woods that are rumored to be filled with spirits and creatures of unimaginable beings. At the conclusion of the hayride, your journey will continue on foot into Brutality, the deep woods compound of a tortuous family. Next up is The Last Inn, a residence that is known for a disappearing guest or two and a vicious staff. From here you will enter the not-so-merry and bright realm of Jingle Hell. Your final destination is Maximum Outage, a total darkness experience where you must rely on all of your senses to navigate and survive. The fun continues in our midway area with The Grand Apocalypse Variety Show and Killshot Zombie Laser Tag. Not recommended for children under 12-years-old. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through November 1. For reservations call 518-884-9122 or order your tickets online at doublemhauntedhayrides.com.

ZOMBIE ZIPLINE

This tour is not for the faint of heart. Your nightmare begins with a corpse-guided tour along a serial killer infested forest to then be hauled into the trees among complete, utter horror. Once in the trees you will be launched in complete darkness...alone, afraid, and vulnerable...along a screaming steel cable hundreds of feet long at Mountain Ridge Adventure's awesome Zip Line Park, located at 300 Weatherwax Rd. in Schenectady.

The terror occurs every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October from 7 - 10 p.m. Zombie Zip Line is intended for mature audiences only. Ages 14 and above will be strictly adhered. This is not your Disney horror show. This is the real deal. Tickets are limited - book today. www.mountainridgeadventure.com.

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HIGH ROCK SPRINGS • SARATOGA BATTLEFIELD THE DEVIL'S CHAIR, CONGRESS PARK

by Joe Haedrich for Saratoga TODAY HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO, the Native Americans who lived in the Saratoga area, the Iroquois, knew that this area had a very special energy. They celebrated important occasions in the areas surrounding our springs. Indeed, even after ceding their land to the white settlers, they came back to Congress Park year after year to encamp here for part of the summer.

In 1763, Sir William Johnson, director of Indian Affairs for the British Army during the French and Indian Wars, was wounded by the French; the Indians brought him to High Rock Spring, near the current Olde Bryan Inn to heal. He was completely revived and word spread of the power of the healing springs. Indeed that was one of the main reasons for millions of visitors to Saratoga over the years—our magic water.

The springs are the result of fissures in the earth, created millions of years ago, which forced carbonated water to the surface. The release of this energy is something that many people say they can feel in Saratoga. It is similar to other places in the

world that have seen shifts in the earth such as Sedona, Arizona and Machu Pichu, Peru where many people are drawn to the energy.

Saratoga Battlefield Wherever there are battlefields, there are ghosts and that is certainly true of Saratoga Battlefield in Stillwater. More than 1500 men died on Saratoga Battlefield in what many historians consider the turning point of the American Revolution. The battle took place in late September and early October of 1777.

The battlefield today is a National Historical Park with colonial canons, fortified emplacements, and is the home of several annual re-enactments.

There have been so many ghost sightings that there is an unofficial investigator for the events. It is a favorite spot for psychics who walk the fields and say they can sense the fight and feel the energy of the battle.

One woman met the ghost of a man in ragged militia uniform.

He told her that he thought he was shot and killed by his own men. After he told the story, he simply vanished. No one has seen him since. Some say that telling his story enabled him to continue his journey into the next world.

There have also been sightings of

other soldiers’ ghosts, and visitors have heard moans of pain in the barn that was used as a hospital during the battle. This is similar to reports from other battlefields such as Gettysburg. Interestingly, so many of these reports are similar to one another.

The Devil’s Chair This large stone shaped like a chair is located in the Southeast corner of Congress Park and was the cornerstone for an Episcopal Church that was abandoned after plans were made to build a gambling casino nearby. The congregation, as well as many people in the city, thought that gambling was the work of the devil. The legend of the chair is that if you sit there long enough, you will be transported in time to another era.

There is a book, Derby Girl in which the Devil's Chair plays a prominent role. In it, Genna, “The Saratoga Sweetheart” sits in the chair late one night and is transported back in time to 1913.

She came back the following morning and described in great detail the people and life from that era. She also leaves a letter under the stone while she was in 1913 and comes back with her friends to find it 100 years later. If you visit the chair, you will note

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the little pocket on the lower right hand side under the stone that held the letter. They say you have to be a teenage girl who comes to the chair after midnight for the time travel to happen.

The author Christine Montroy talks about the event in her book Derby Girl. Although historical fiction, the book is extensively researched and vividly portrays life in 1913 Saratoga. It’s hard to say where the book stops being historical and starts being fiction. It may not be possible to go back in time as she explains it, but the energy of early Saratoga is

certainly possible to imagine, as she does so well.

I have been giving ghost tours in Saratoga for more than five years now and have been approached by hundreds of people with their stories of the ghosts of Saratoga. I’ve become convinced that Saratoga is haunted—but in a very nice way!

Joe Haedrich is the author of Haunted Saratoga. He gives ghost tours of Saratoga Springs every Friday and Saturday from May-October. For more, visit HauntedSaratogaTours.com.

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Puzzles Across 1 “Stay out of my affairs,” briefly 5 Briefly, e.g.

11 CFO’s degree 14 Window section 15 Like the sound of tall grass in the breeze 16 “__ the ramparts ... “ 17 Pizza topping veggie 19 Dusting cloth 20 Slugger __ Harper of the Nats 21 Stylish, clothes-wise 23 Remit 25 Traditional filled fare of Europe and West Asia 29 Preppy shirt brand 31 Japanese noodle 32 Replaceable joint 33 Much-photographed evening event 36 Showroom model 38 Salad staples 43 Unexpected obstacle 44 Revealing, as a bikini 46 Eye care brand 50 Savings vehicles for later yrs.

52 Copied 53 Baked-in-their-shells seafood dish 57 NFL scores 58 Car body style 59 Saltwater candy 61 Covert __: secret missions 62 Down payment ... and what 17-, 25-, 38- and 53-Across have in common (besides being food) 68 Sara of baking 69 Band on the road 70 Franc replacement 71 Oral health org.

72 Emphasize 73 French state Down 1 Fuel efficiency no.

2 Pirate’s cry 3 Singly 4 Bar pint contents 5 Pet adoption org.

6 Nerdy types 7 BMOC, for one 8 Sixth sense, for short

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See puzzle solution on page 70 9 MLB scoreboard letters 10 “In Treatment” star Gabriel __ 11 Salt brand with an umbrella girl 12 Fab Four member 13 Socks pattern 18 Metropolis served by JFK and LGA 22 Noah’s project 23 Circle ratios 24 Blue, in Baja 26 Spanish groceries 27 Adam’s second son 28 Fun and __ 30 Mar.-to-Nov. hrs.

34 UFO pilots, presumably 35 Belted Forum garment 37 Wine barrel wood 39 Siena sweetheart 40 Through, in itineraries

41 Remove everything from, as a fridge 42 Zoomed 45 NFL gains 46 Coke competitor 47 Snuck out to get hitched 48 Queasy feeling 49 Strike caller 51 Abs strengtheners 54 Religious factions 55 Neck areas brushed by barbers 56 Not working today 60 At no cost 63 Museum display 64 Fem. campus group 65 Shade of color 66 Org. for marksmen 67 Tyke

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: Laudable, Laudatory Laudable means worthy of praise.

The celebrity returned home for a laudable cause.

Laudatory means expressing praise.

The concert last night received a laudatory review.

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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“SURRENDER SITE” OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR DEDICATED IN SARATOGA Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC.

SARATOGA — The site of the Saratoga surrender - the location where British General John Burgoyne surrendered his army to American General Horatio Gates on Oct. 17, 1777 – was dedicated as a visitor’s plaza last week.

The site, just south of the village of Schuylerville, features a bronze bias-relief at its center depicting John Trumbull’s 1821 painting of the historical events of the surrender following the battles of Saratoga, along a granite wall overlooking the Hudson River and landscape preserved since the Revolutionary War. With funding support from the State of New York, land conservation partner, Open Space Institute, purchased the property in 2006. The Friends of the Saratoga Battlefield took the lead in developing the memorial park on the property in collaboration with the Historic Hudson-Hoosic Rivers Partnership. The Town of Saratoga and the New York State Natural Heritage Trust

Sign indicating events that occurred in 1777.

Saratoga Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard at the plaque during dedication ceremony of the Saratoga Surrender site on Oct. 17, 2019 – 242 years to the date since the surrender.

both received a grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program to prepare a Cultural Landscape Protection Plan to develop the site for public access.

Once complete, the land will be donated to the National Park Service and will be part of the visitor experience at

Saratoga National Historical Park. The site is open to visitors from dawn to dusk throughout the year. Final site development will continue in the next year. Landscaping, additional interpretive signage, period fencing, and cannons are all part of the comprehensive plan.

Bruce Venter as General Burgoyne, and Sean Kelleher as General Gates.

'Extra Innings' Film to Play at Skidmore Oct. 27 SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Extra Innings,” a new semiautobiographical film of hope and despair by Albert Dabah will be screened Oct. 27 at Skidmore College.

The topics are baseball, family, religion, and most importantly for us, mental health.

It is the story of a wholesome and devout Syrian Jewish family steeped in old world traditions living in a Brooklyn neighborhood in the 1960s and the tragedy that befalls them.

It tells of an overbearing father (Eli), an absent-minded mother (Esther), both of whom stress religion and tradition to their four children who don’t carry the cultural encumbrance of their immigrant parents. The children, who reflect some of the parents’ fractured disappointments, include twelve-year-old David, who is obsessed with playing baseball; Rita, a scholarly younger sister; Vivian, a free-spirited older sister; and

Morris, a troubled and emotionally withdrawn older brother.

The film is open to the public and jointly co-sponsored by Temple Sinai and Skidmore Office for Jewish Student Life.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion that will include a health professional, a psychologist, and an educator.

Dessert reception is included. The showing is 7 p.m. Sunday at Emerson Auditorium in Palamountain Hall at Skidmore College. $5 donation is requested. For information, call 518-584-8730, option 2; www. saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.

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WILTON — Operation Adopt A Soldier hosts its 18th annual Haunted Hayride at Gavin Park in Wilton 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26.

A family friendly feature will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. The event offers fun for all ages with games, food, face painting and a costume contest at 6:30 p.m. nightly.

Cost is $8 for "Little Screamers" and $15 per person.

Organizers say: You're in for a scare if you join us for our Haunted Hayride after dark!

For more information call Cliff at 518-260-9922, or Lynette at 518-222-1091.

Images captured by SuperSource Media, LLC. at OAS Hayride last weekend. The fun continues this weekend at Gavin Park.

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Ghost Events at the Canfield Casino

S A R AT O G A SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum will lead ghost tours of the Canfield Casino on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The tours last about one hour and will be led by actual eyewitnesses to paranormal events that have been recorded in the last few years at the Historic Canfield Casino. The tour will include parts of the Canfield Casino as well as all three floors of the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Come learn the stories, the legends and the lore of this great building.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 6-17, children under 6 free.

Time slots begin at 6 p.m. and tours run every 20 minutes with the last tour stepping off at 8 p.m. Reservations are required as each tour is limited to 15 people. Reservations can be made by calling 518-584-6920, ext. 102.

Spa City High School Music Duo Grads Named to 2020 SXSW Music Festival SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jacob Brooks, Saratoga Springs Class of 2014, and Alison Genevich, Class of 2016, and their band Laveda have been included on the first official artist lineup announcement for the 2020 SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX. The two musicians recently signed a record deal with indie label Color Station, and have been working on the finishing touches of their upcoming debut album.

Brooks and Genevich completed their first tour as Laveda of the Northeastern US and Canada with drummer Joe Taurone this past August, after the release of their second single "Better Now.” Laveda’s full length LP is scheduled for release in spring 2020. The SXSW festival will take place March 16-22, 2020.

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“My American Dream”

Saturday: Downtown Glens Falls

LIVE AT CAFFE LENA SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Boo2You Halloween Festival

Will Hoge

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Grammy-nominated artist, Will Hoge, will perform at Caffe Lena on Saturday, Oct. 26. He is currently touring to support his new album, “My American Dream,” that was named as one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Best Albums of 2018.”

Hoge will be joining Elizabeth Cook. Fans can expect a high energy show with some brand-new Hoge songs like “Gilded Walls” and “Middle of America,” as well as popular fan favorites like, “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” Doors open at 3 p.m. and tickets start at $28.

GLENS FALLS — The annual Boo2You Halloween festival, presented by The Glens Falls Collaborative, takes place 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Children and their grown-ups are encouraged to attend in costume to trick or treat and enjoy the festivities. This year's rain date is Sunday, same time.

Activities along Glen Street, and in City Park, include trick-ortreating at downtown storefronts and along “candy lane” with guest businesses and organizations, meet and greet with costumed characters, spooky dance performances by local dance schools, and a 'Fun Zone' including pony rides, petting zoo and games.

SPAC’s “Nutcracker Tea” to Kick-off the Holiday Season Nov. 17

Nutcracker Tea, Photo by Cathy Duffy.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A battle between toy soldiers and mischievous mice, a blizzard of ballerinas, and a wonderful world of confection will come alive at SPAC’s popular “Nutcracker Tea,” slated for Sunday, Nov. 17.

A Capital Region holiday tradition for families, both performances - at 11 a.m. and at 3 p.m. - feature excerpts from The Nutcracker by Northeast Ballet Company, a traditional English Christmas Tea, American Girl doll giveaways, boutique shopping, and

a visit from Santa Claus.

Held at the Hall of Springs, tickets are $75 for adults and $35 for children 15 and under.

Proceeds benefit arts education programs at SPAC. The Nutcracker, composed in 1891 by Tchaikovsky, is a fairy tale ballet that tells the story of a little girl’s journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers and an army of mice. First performed in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia, it has become an American classic since

choreographer George Balanchine introduced his production in 1954 in New York City.

Features of the event include: ballet excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by Northeast Ballet Company; a raffle for an American Girl Doll; tea, mini sandwiches, cookies and light edibles; a visit from Santa Claus, and more.

Tickets for the Nutcracker Tea will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Oct. 23. and are available at spac.org or by calling 518-584-9330, ext. 101.

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Weekend PLANNER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 15th Annual Ballston Spa Witch Walk Downtown Ballston Spa | 5 p.m. – Midnight Double, double, toil and trouble! It’s time to bust out your broom sticks and magic wands! The annual Witch Walk is making its way to the streets of Ballston Spa, beginning at Wiswall Park, Front St. The annual Witch Walk pub crawl and Witch Dance raises donations for various animal organizations and brings 100’s of people to the local establishments of Ballston Spa. Wristbands are for sale at participating bars and are $35 cash only. For more information visit the Facebook event page.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Saratoga Springs DBA 18th Annual Fall Festival Downtown Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This unique Halloween celebration encourages families to have fun together, enjoying the hospitality of Saratoga Springs' businesses and the great spirit of the community. Discover all there is to love about the fall season at this fun-filled event. Activities include magic shows, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, games and prizes, pumpkin rolling races, Costume Parade, face painting, live music and more. All entertainment is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.saratogaspringsdowntown.com

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Saratoga Comic Con

Fri - Sun: 10:00 am, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, 11:00 mon - weD: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, 11:00 Thu: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00

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Fri - Sun: 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10 mon - Thu: 2:30, 5:00, 7:40, 10:10 Fri - Sun: 10:25 am, 1:10, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30 mon - Thu: 1:10, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30

Joker (r)

Fri - Sun: 10:50 am, 1:50, 4:50, 7:50, 10:50 mon - Thu: 1:50, 4:50, 7:50, 10:50

JuDy (PG-13)

Fri - Sun: 10:05 am, 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20 mon - Thu: 12:50, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20 Fri - weD: 2:40, 10:40 Thu: 2:40 Pm

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WILTON MALL

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | The largest comic con & pop-culture event in the NY Capital Region! There will be various cosplay groups and guest stars, tabletop gaming, Super Smash Bros. video game tournament, tattoos, the 1966 Batboat, a bouncy house and various other attractions. Tickets: Saturday $25; Sunday $20; Weekend ticket $40. Free for children 6 under and $12 for children between seven and 15. For more information visit www.saratogacomiccon.com.

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Excelsior Springs Event Center, 47 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Experience the grandeur of the Excelsior Springs Event Center at their premier wedding show. Get assistance in making your wedding planning a little bit easier by offering the opportunity to visit with a select group of wedding professionals gathered all in one space, presenting their very best to you. Vendors are available for you to comfortably talk to and ask questions of in planning your special day and making it the day of your dreams.

For more information call 518-365-3459.

Fri - Sun: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:20, 2:20, 4:10, 5:10, 7:30, 10:20 mon - Thu: 1:20, 2:20, 4:10, 5:10, 7:30, 10:20

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Fish Creek, 1464 Rt 9P Saratoga Springs | Start time: 8 a.m.

Held on the last weekend of October, Head of the Fish is one of the largest regattas in the country. The Head of the Fish attracts over 160 teams and 1600 crews from across the northeast and features the country's most unique trophies. This 3,300 meter race is one of the premier races on the east coast. For a schedule, vendor information or other details please visit regatta. saratogarowing.com/head-of-the-fish.

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The aDDamS Family (PG)

Fri - Sun: 11:00 am, 1:40, 4:20, 6:40, 9:10 mon - Thu: 1:40, 4:20, 6:40, 9:10

Joker (r)

Fri - Sun: 10:00 am, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50 mon - Thu: 1:10, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50

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Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

Skidmore College’s Hockey Team Gears Up for the New Season

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Entering their fourth season of recruiting players Coach Rob Hutchinson is excited to see the team’s hard work from pre–season training in action on the ice.

While last season was a success for the Thoroughbreds with a season record of 13-9-3 and an overall national ranking of 24th in the country out of 90 teams, Coach Hutchinson wanted to see improvement for this

year’s season, which begins with selecting the right kind of athlete.

"For us, our number one priority is always bringing in the right players, which means guys who are also really good at hockey but also really good people, are gonna fit in well, have a strong academic track record,” said Coach Hutchinson. “Bring something more than just being one dimensional to the table."

With 28 players, and eight new players to the team overall, Coach Hutchinson has relied heavily on his three team captains Matt Wolf, Matt Muzyka, and

Austin Rook to help the new recruits adapt to the Skidmore College environment. Rook, only a Sophomore, takes his leadership role both on the court and off the court very seriously.

"I think it's all about the little conversations that you have with each team member every single day. Really customizing challenges for each person 'cause everyone's different, they're gonna push themselves different,” said Rook. “Just having those little conversations making sure you're pushing them every day, making sure they're getting better not only on the ice but off the ice in the weight room, watching videos. All those different aspects of hockey are getting better."

Off the ice pre-season training entailed a great deal of physical conditioning which meant more time in the weight room and added time with the team’s strength coach to work on strength and cardiovascular endurance.

“Our strength coach has done a really good job preparing them for the first couple of weeks.

We've been really pleased with the gains that they've made over the last five months, and how they responded to our challenge,” said Coach Hutchinson.

Photo provided.

"For us, our number one priority is always bringing in the right players, which means guys who are also really good at hockey but also really good people..."

Throughout the season, the team has plans to engage in the community including the annual hockey night, running a food donation drive to benefit the Wilton food pantry, and a mental health awareness hockey game, where all proceeds go to the Do it for Darin foundation.

The Thoroughbreds’ home games are free admissions and Coach Hutchinson is looking forward to entertaining the community on the ice.

“We're working really hard to provide an entertaining product.

We finished in the top 25 last year (of fan attendance). I think if people come out and they're interested in sports, or hockey at all, they're gonna be pretty pleased with the product they see.”

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

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DANTE MARIN: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Senior midfielder for the Saratoga Central Catholic (SCC) varsity soccer team Dante Marin values the comradery and support that he’s developed through athletics.

Marin began playing both soccer and baseball when he was five years old. Both activities were easy to get into as his older siblings and cousins were young athletes themselves. His older cousin is also a person who continues to inspire Marin throughout his years as an athlete.

“He played soccer growing up and I just kind of watched him playing soccer and played along with him," said Marin.

Soccer is his favorite sport between the two as soccer gives

Dante about his teammates and family: “They're always pushing me to go practice and pushing me to keep on doing better. I'd say they're my biggest support.. " him a chance to continuously move – running towards a ball to make a play is his favorite aspect of any sport.

Along with playing both baseball and soccer for his high school, Marin also plays center defense for a soccer club team, New York Elite. Being both a student athlete, and currently applying to colleges creates a busy schedule for Marin.

"It's pretty hard (balancing his activities), but mostly it's just time management. Any free time I’ve got is mostly consisted of work or studying or just getting what needs to be done before I do anything else,” said Marin.

When Marin does have some free time, he spends it with the friends that he’s made throughout the years from his athletic teams.

"I usually hang with friends

either from the soccer team or outside the soccer team. In the summertime we usually swim basic stuff like that," said Marin.

On the SCC team, Marin is a co-captain who does his best to support the players on his team, and lead by example. His efforts go towards making sure everyone is in high spirits, staying focused and are encouraged to get back up after a fall.

Just as Marin supports his teammates, his family supports him just the same – both on and off the field.

“They're always pushing me to go practice and pushing me to keep on doing better. I'd say they're my biggest support," said Marin.

Marin hopes to play soccer at a Division I college in the Capital Region; that way, his family will still be able to show up at his games.

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Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

Winter Sport Tryouts SARATOGA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL VA R S I T Y T RY- O U T S C H E D U L E I S A S F O L L O W S : Alpine Ski

Bowling

Ice Hockey

Nordic Ski

NOVEMBER 12

NOVEMBER 14

NOVEMBER 11

NOVEMBER 12

Boys Basketball

Cheerleading

Boys Indoor Track

Boys Swim

NOVEMBER 12

Time: 3:15 - 5 p.m.

Location: Skidmore College Coach: Bill Asay cwasayrei@gmail.com

Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Location: TBA Coach: Megan Beck Megbeck10@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 11

Time: 5 - 7: p.m.

Location: High School Coach: Matt Usher m_usher@saratogaschools.org

Girls Basketball NOVEMBER 11

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.

Location: High School Coach: Robin Chudy r_chudy@saratogaschools.org

Time: 2:45 - 4 p.m.

Location: Strike Zone Coach: Rich Lofink r_lofink@saratogaschools.com

NOVEMBER 11

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location:High School Coach: Ricardo Smith kardeesmith@yahoo.com

Gymnastics NOVEMBER 11

Time: 8 - 10 a.m.

Location: Racquet Coach: Deb Smarro dsmarrow@bscsd.org

Time: 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Ice Rink Coach: Tim Horst t_horst@saratogaschools.org

Time: 2:45 p.m.

Location: Contact coach Coach: Chris Conley chris_conley@saratogaschools.org

Girls Indoor Track NOVEMBER 18

Time: 2:45 p.m.

Location: Contact coach Coach: Art Krancik queenofscience@hotmail.com

SPORTS AT

A

GLANCE

Time: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Location: High School Coach: Steve Besler s_besler@saratogaschools.org

NOVEMBER 12

Wrestling NOVEMBER 11

Time: 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: High School Coach: Jake Zanetti j_zanetti@saratogaschools.org

LOCAL SPORTS SEASON SCHEDULE League games and matches this week are as follows:

Volleyball

Swimming/Diving

Cross Country

MONDAY, 10/28

SATURDAY, 10/26

SATURDAY, 10/26

■ Meet (Girls) Teams: Ballston, Queensbury, Niskayuna, Scotia-Burnt Hills, Guilderland, Shenendehowa at 9 a.m. at Ballston

■ Meet (Girls) Teams: Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Columbia, Albany, Colonie, Shaker, Shenendehowa, Bethlehem, Troy, Guilderland, Niskayuna, Averill Park at 1:30 p.m at Saratoga Spa State Park

■ Saratoga (Girls) v. Averill Park 4:15 p.m. at Saratoga Springs ■ Ballston (Girls) v. Shenendehowa 4:15 p.m. at Ballston

■ Ballston (Girls) v. Hudson Falls 9 a.m. at Ballston.

*All information subject to change due to weather.

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

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Local Athletes

All Star�Moments

Girls Volleyball: Saratoga v. Colonie THURSDAY, OCT. 10 Saratoga Springs vs. Colonie 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-10) Saratoga Stats: 4-5 league, 5-7 overall Caroline Sablich: 5 kills, 1 block, 1 dig

Emmy Krum: 3 aces, 3 blocks, 5 digs, 18 assists Camille Sterling: 8 kills, 1 dig Colonie Stats: Hailie Wood: 1 ace, 1 kill, 11 digs Julia Tenney: 5 kills, 2 aces, 7 digs Jennifer Mueller: 10 assists, 5 digs

Boys Volleyball: Saratoga v. Guilderland FRIDAY, OCT. 11 Varsity: Saratoga (7-5) defeated Guilderland (3 sets to 0) (25-13, 25-22, 25-15) Standouts: Saratoga Springs

Suburban Field Hockey League Game Saratoga Springs v. Shaker Shaker at Saratoga (Dome) Halftime: Saratoga-0 v. Shaker-0 Second Half: Saratoga-0 v. Shaker-0

Over Time: Shaker-1 v. Saratoga-0 Jaelyn Tanksley assisted by Tess Cody.

Goalies: Saratoga: Kristen Rodecker - 6

Shaker: Davin Testo - 6 Corners: Saratoga - 14 | Shaker - 7 Shots: Saratoga – 10 | Shaker – 6

Boys Soccer: Ballston Spa v. Burnt Hills BALLSTON SPA — Thursday, Oct. 10, Burnt Hills struck first, with Jason Scott scoring midway through the first half, assisted by Jaegur

Derose. Burnt Hills scored again

by Jack Wells, assisted by Jaegur Derose. Blake Heflin and Amir Abdellatif both scored Ballston Spa

to tie the game. Park Scott scored in the second half unassisted to give Burnt Hills the victory. Burnt Hills 3 v. Ballston Spa 2.

Girls Volleyball: Saratoga v. Troy THURSDAY, OCT. 17 Saratoga Springs vs. Troy 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20) Troy Stats: Jenalyse Alarcon: 5 kills, 8 blocks;

Nadia Brown: 3 aces, 3 assists, 4 kills, 3 digs; Katie Pryor: 8 digs Saratoga Stats: Record: 5-6 League, 6-8 Overall

Emmy Krum: 1 ace, 1 block, 3 digs, 31 assists. Sydney Cassidy: 7 kills; Camille Sterling: 1 ace, 9 kills, 3 blocks, 4 digs. Caroline Sablich: 7 kills, 1 dig, 1 assist.

Schuylerville Girls Varsity Soccer, Senior Night SCHUYLERVILLE — On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Schuylerville hosted Hudson Falls. It was a hard-fought battle with both teams competing until the final whistle.

Schuylerville v. Hudson Falls

Final Score: Schuylerville-7 v. Hudson Falls-0 Halftime Score: Schuylerville-5 v. Hudson Falls-0 Schuylerville Goals and Assists: Cassandra Cooper - 4 goals, 2 assists Brooke Keefer - 1 goal, 1 assist

Madison Eugair - 1 goal, 1 assist Jenna Watson - 1 goal Kalli Hewitt - 1 assist Olivia Schultz - 1 assist Schuylerville Saves: 2 Claire Pelletier-Hoblock - 2 Saves Hudson Falls Saves: 9

Schuylerville v. Glens Falls Soccer FRIDAY, OCT. 18 Final Score: Schuylerville - 7 v. Glens Falls - 0 Halftime Score: Schuylerville - 4 v. Glens Falls - 0

Schuylerville Goals and Assists: Cassandra Cooper - 1 goal, 4 assists.

Brooke Keefer - 2 goals, 1 assist Madison Eugair - 1 goal Kaela Ellis - 2 goals Macey Koval - 1 goal

Olivia Schultz - 1 assist Schuylerville Saves: 4 Claire Pelletier-Hoblock - 4 Saves Glens Falls Saves: 13 Robin Gorton - 6 Saves Skylar Dickinson - 7 Saves

Send your All Star Moments to sports@saratogapublishing.com

Garrett Myers - 10 kills Andrew Murauskas - 10 digs Aidan Reynolds - 15 assists JV: Saratoga Springs defeated Guilderland (2 sets to 0 set)

Girls Varsity Volleyball: Ballston Spa v. Schenectady TUESDAY, OCT. 15 Ballston Spa girls varsity volleyball beat Schenectady 3-1. Scores were 25-23, 22-25, 25-20 and 25-17.

For Ballston Spa Samantha Russell

had 24 digs and 8 aces. Anna Pilkey had 14 kills, 18 digs, and 3 aces.

For Schenectady Thalia Mayner had 2 aces, 7 kills and 10 digs. Marisa Gannon had 22 assists and 5 digs.

Girls Varsity Volleyball: Saratoga Catholic v. Mechanicville WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 Saratoga Central Catholic Saints hosted the Mechanicville Raiders Mechanicville won 3-1 scores 13-25, 25-17,25-14, 25-16 Highlights Raiders: 8-3, 8-4 Kaitlin Coleman 13 service points, 18 assists. Lyndsay Robens

18 kills. Erin Salvadore 20 service points, 5 aces.

Highlights Saints: Catherine Dacry 12 service points, 4 aces, 11 assists. Grace O'Reilly 4 kills. Molly O'Reilly 4 kills. Annie Naughton 2 kills, 5 service points, 3 aces. Allison Motler 0 service points, 5 kills.

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Community

SPORTS BULLETIN Baseball Team 28th KNO Season SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kids Night Out is a great opportunity for kids ages five to 14 to come enjoy some recreation activities which include: swimming (bring your bathing suit), basketball, kickball, soccer, dodgeball, and many other sports provided by the great facilities at Skidmore College. All parents have to do is drop their children off and we take care of the rest. It is well supervised by our coaching staff and 25 baseball players.

The cost to join is only $10 per child! Kids Night out will be held on varying Friday nights, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Williamson Sports Center at Skidmore College. No pre-registration necessary; an adult must sign child in at the door.

This year’s schedule is as follows: Friday, Nov. 8; Friday, Nov. 22; Friday, Dec. 13; Friday, Feb. 7; Friday, Feb. 21 For further information, contact Ron Plourde, Baseball Coach at Skidmore College.

Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lace Up Those Skates and join Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club’s Learn to Skate! Our mission is to provide a fun and positive experience that will instill a lifelong love of skating.

Our classes are taught by highly skilled, USFSA certified coaches using a goal-oriented program that provides incentive and encouragement to keep skaters motivated, and a personalized approach that allows skaters to progress.

Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club offers the only Learn to Skate USA program in the area endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey and US Speedskating.

All from ages three to adult are welcome to join in these instructional sessions. Sessions will take place Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. in two six-week sessions at Vernon Ice Rink on Weibel Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

For more information and to register, visit: www. saratogalearntoskate.com to register.

Saratoga Youth Basketball Winter Instructional League SARATOGA SPRINGS — The AAU Hoop instructional program will be held Tuesdays at Dorothy Nolan and Lake Avenue schools beginning Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 6 - 8 p.m. The instructional is open to all kids in kindergarten through third grade.

To see the schedule, register or for more information visit www.hoopfoundation.com

YMCA Youth Basketball Programs • YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE The Saratoga Regional YMCA Youth Basketball Program is for boys and girls entering grades 3rd through 12th. All skill levels are welcome. The league runs from December to March.

• All games will be played on Sundays • Member: $85 | Non-Membes: $170 • MINI SHOTS BASKETBALL (6-7 years) Using basketball drills, participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye coordination.

• Min. 4 | Max. 10 • Tuesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m. or Saturday, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

• Member: $42 | Non-Members: $84

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• SMALL SHOTS BASKETBALL (8-10 years) This program is designed for boys and girls to develop fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, offense, and defense. Players will learn in a supportive, safe, and noncompetitive environment where focus is on learning the game, and having fun.

• Min. 4 | Max. 14 • Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. or Saturday, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

• Member: $50 | Non-Member: $100 • LITTLE SHOTS BASKETBALL (4-5 years) Participants will discover the fundamentals of basketball. The last class of the session will be a scrimmage that parents are welcome to participate in!

• Min. 4 | Max. 10 • Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m. or Saturday, 9-9:30 a.m.

• Member: $40 | Non-Member: $80

Saratoga Recreation Department Happenings • Reach for the Rim with the Basketball Program: Everyone age 3-Grade 12 is welcome.

• Get in the Ring with the Boxing Program: Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Learn proper boxing technique and receive conditioning tips.

• Meet at the Net with the Volleyball Program: Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. Develop your skills and learn the rules and strategy of the game.

Visit SaratogaRec.com for additional information and to download forms. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

Week of October 25 – October 31, 2019

HEAD OF THE FISH 2019

Photo by SuperSource Media, LLC.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, hundreds will gather at Fish Creek for the annual Head of the Fish Regatta.

Saratoga Springs reaps the

benefit of having such a spacious body of water to host what is one of the largest regattas in the region if not the country. This year’s regatta is expecting over 160 teams, 2,000 boats who will compete in the two-day event.

Start time for both racing days is 8 a.m.

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Jason Morris Judo Center Wins Eleventh Morris Cup BURNT HILLS — The Glenville based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) scored a total 164 team points at the 18th Annual Morris Cup Judo Championships to win the overall team title for the 11th consecutive time and 13th overall. The JMJC has also won titles in 2002, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The JMJC was led by Nicole Stout, 22, who impressively won the 78kg and +78kg titles. Stout earned the "Most Outstanding Player Award" for her performance.

Also among the JMJC medal performances were BHBL senior, Alexa Michaelson, 17, who won golds in both the 63kg under18 and 63kg under21 divisions. The Morris twins, Dani and Randi, 9, fought very well as Dani won two golds and Randi won a gold and a silver. Shenendehowa Senior Joe Dearborn, 17, won a total of four medals in four different categories winning two silvers and two bronzes.

Charlton Heights student Randi Morris (top) works the ground.

Photo provided.

The Morris Cup, which was founded by 4x Olympian and 2008 Olympic Coach, Jason Morris and named after his father (Bernie), is hosted by Glenville's own Jason Morris Judo Center and is held at the Burnt Hills High School in Burnt Hills, NY. There were over 350 total competitors from 15 states, CA, CT, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA,

VT, WI along with Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec & Georgia. "This was overall the smoothest run Morris Cup in its history" Olympic Silver Medalist, Jason Morris said. "We are grateful for all our athletes, parents & volunteers as well as everyone who came this year to make it such a terrific event" Morris added.