Saratoga TODAY November 1-7, 2019

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Safe School Advice $9.5 Million Upgrade from a Parkland Parent

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Max Schacter (left) and Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo (right). Photo provided.

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ELECTIONS: Home Everything You Need to Know for the

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Malta Town Board

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Town of Ballston Spa

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Town of Saratoga

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Letters to the Editor By the Numbers Saratoga Supervisors

FALL BACK! Set Your Clocks Back One Hour Sunday, Nov. 3

Holidays Pages 27-37

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Neighbors: Snippets of Life

From Your Community INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Kevin Matyi

Who: Nicole O’Neil Where: Bread Basket Bakery Café Q. What is your favorite thing to do in Saratoga?

A. Hanging out in different cafes, people watching and doing their work.

Q. How have things changed in Saratoga since you’ve been here?

A. It definitely has more of a night life now, and has more restaurants, it’s just a lot more lively than other towns I’ve been in.

Q. If you were to go anywhere on vacation, where would you go?

A. Bali.

Q. Why’s that?

A. The dense forest, the jungles, the animals there, I like the monkeys, and the tribespeople… I like the culture, it’s just fresh.

Q. What was the last movie you saw, and how did you like it?

A. The Current War. It’s actually really good. Benedict Cumberbatch was in it and he was playing Edison, Thomas Holland was playing his secretary and Michael Shannon was playing Westinghouse, and they’re all amazing actors.

Q. If you could get one person to play you in a movie, who would it be?

A. Emma Stone or Cate Blanchett would be good.

Q. What was your favorite cereal as a kid?

A. Golden Grahams. I really like graham crackers, and they’re graham crackers in a bowl with milk. Also my step-father really liked them.

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Malta Candidate Forum Photos provided

MALTA — The candidates for Malta Town Council, Matthew Coldrick, Timothy Dunn and Craig Warner, met at a candidate event held by the League of Women Voters on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the original Panza’s restaurant location.

The audience’s questions ranged from whether the candidates’ campaign signs complied with the town’s Sign Code, which they all said they did, to several questions about Malta’s future growth.

Throughout the event, Coldrick mentioned that one of his top priorities would be to develop Malta’s downtown area with the Complete Streets projects and that sprawl was not the answer, especially since Malta’s 500 acres of green space is helping to draw people to the town. He added that as a father and business owner himself, he wanted to keep taxes as low as possible.

Dunn focused on what he has completed while in office, such as how they closed the door on new apartment construction, one of the biggest issues both candidates and audience members went back to throughout the event. He said that they have been trying to implement

Matt Coldrick

Timothy Dunn

the Complete Streets project, but also needed to change it so that it did not hurt small businesses.

Likewise, Warner cited the many organizations and committees he has been on throughout his career, saying that he has done more in the background. He said that Malta

Craig Warner

has enough apartments, and for Complete Streets said that he was an advocate of the program, but that the quotes came back higher than expected and they needed to make sure to be within budget.

For more information, visit the League of Women Voters Saratoga at www.lwvsaratoga.org.

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OBITUARIES / NEWS L. “Jay” Bleser

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GREENFIED CENTER — L. “Jay” Bleser passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Walter D. Freightenburgh, age 92, passed away at his home in Saratoga Springs on October 19, 2019 due to natural causes. He was born February 1, 1927.

At Walt’s request, there will be no calling hours or services.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marilyn A. Pietrosanto passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Service will be at 7 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Calling hours are 5 to 6:45 p.m. prior to the service.

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STINTON FALLS, NJ — Evelyn Shannon, 95, formerly of Saratoga Springs, died on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald L. Goble, age 78, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

He was born on November 17, 1940 in Ballston Spa to George and Florence Goble.

Donald attended Ballston Spa High School where he was All State Champion for basketball in 1959. After high school, he joined the Army. He later learned the skills of a machinist working for General Electric in Schenectady for many years. Donald spent many hours enjoying his family, and he was very passionate about his favorite sports team – the Boston Red Sox. Donald is survived by his stepson, Richard Caron (Brenda), his stepdaughters, Diana

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Perreault (Frank), Michelle Caron (Robert Craven), Sylvia Izzo (Skip), and his grandchildren, Mikaela Caron, Mallory Caron, Mackenzie Caron, John Perreault (Erica), James M. CaronWilliams, Joseph Izzo, and greatgrandchild Isabella Perreault, as well as several nieces, nephews and great friends, Al and Shefty.

A stepson, Edward Caron, predeceased Donald.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Eleanor, brother Richard and his beloved wife Emily Hull Goble, with whom he has now been reunited.

A funeral service with military honors was held Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Gerald B.H Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

COURT Joseph P. Koren, 24, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Oct. 30 to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree.

Sentencing Jan. 8, 2020.

Erik A. Pagan, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 30 to 1 to 3 years in state prison, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree, and 2 to 6 years state prison for criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon. Sentences are to run concurrently.

Ryan M. Campbell, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Oct. 29 to six months in jail, after pleading to felony attempted robbery, and six months in jail for criminal trespass.

Sentences to run concurrently.

Ryan D. Brust, 23, of Milton, was sentenced Oct. 28 to 10 years of probation, after pleading to rape in the third-degree.

Timothy D. Febbie, 50, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced Oct. 23 to 1.5 to 3 years in state priosn, after pleading to aggravated family offense, a felony.

Anthony Orologio, Jr., 67, of Round Lake, pleaded Oct. 24 to felony DWI. Sentencing Jan. 7.

Nicholas Q. Furnia, 25, of Gansevoort, pleaded Oct. 24 to felony DWI, in Wilton.

Sentencing Jan. 7.

POLICE Ronald R. Cooper, 55, of Greenfield, was charged Oct. 27 with reckless endangerment in the first-degree, a felony, and unlawful possession of marijuana - a violation, following an investigation into a disturbance in the Town of Greenfield. Cooper is alleged to have discharged a shotgun inside the residence while another person was inside. No one was injured.

During the investigation of this, Cooper was found to be in possession of marijuana.

He was arraigned in Milton Town Court, and released on his own recognizance.

Chad M. Gayes, 26, of Galway, was charged Oct. 28 with reckless endangerment in the

first-degree. He is accused of firing a lever action rifle inside of a residence, resulting a .30-30 caliber round traveling through a wall into another bedroom where a person was sleeping, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. It is believed the event was unintentional, and no injuries resulted.

He was arraigned in Milton Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

BLOTTER 5 Dylan Dixon, 26, of Gansevoort, was charged Oct. 20 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, and two driving related violations.

Jawahir Awawdeh, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 23 with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor.

Larry Fiber, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 25

with misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor aggravated DWI, and two vehicle/driving related violations.

with misdemeanor DWI, refusing to take a breath test, and two counts of making an unsafe turn.

Brandon Bell, 31, of Ballston Spa, was charged Oct. 26 in Saratoga Springs with resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct/ violent behavior.

Harry Pozefsky, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 27 with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

McKenzie Wardwell, 37, of Clifton Park, was charged Oct. 27 in Saratoga Springs

Mervyn Milks, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 27 with intent to obtain transportation without paying, a misdemeanor.

NEWS BRIEFS

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Exclusive Tour of Adirondack Trust Company SARATOGA SPRINGS — This Saturday, Nov. 2, at 1:30 p.m., the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will be providing a members-only behind-the-scenes tour of the Adirondack Trust Company’s

location on 473 Broadway, led by Chairman Charles Wait.

The tour is members-only and $50 per person, with overall space limited to 20 people.

Proceeds help the Foundation’s mission to preserve and enhance

the heritage of Saratoga Springs.

For more information, contact Nicole Babie, Membership and Programs Director of the Preservation, at nbabie@ saratogapreservation.org.

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2019 Violet Richardson Award SARATOGA SPRINGS — Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a volunteer service organization with over 95,000 members in 120 countries and territories that is focused on helping women

and girls achieve economic empowerment, is now accepting applications for the 2019 Violet Richardson Award until the end of the year, on Dec. 31.

The award goes to a young woman between 14 and 18

years old for volunteer actions.

The program is named after Violet Richardson Ward, the first president of the first Soroptimist club.

For more information, visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.

Ballston Lake Park Opens BALLSTON LAKE — ­ On Oct. 19, Town of Ballston officials held a ribbon cutting for the Ballston Lake Fire Department Memorial Park, formerly known as Fireman’s Grove, officially opening it to the public.

The previous month, the Town Board approved $300,000 for necessary developments in the park, such as ADA compliant restroom facilities, road resurfacing, a designated parking area and lighting and security measures, among others. The town also applied for a New York State Parks Grant to assist.

For more information, contact Jason Politi of Baker Public Relations, at 518-426-4099.

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Wilton After School Program WILTON — The Wilton After School Program is New York State licensed and has 26 years of program experience.

The program offers organized group activities, sports, arts and crafts and homework time, among other activities for children between kindergarten and grade five.

It runs Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. with bussing to Gavin Park, but does not run when there is a half day or no school due to holidays, vacation or snow days. Breakers Club is available during school breaks for an additional fee.

The program is currently accepting applications for the

2019/2020 school year, and the fee for participating families is five payments of $450 per child for residents, or $490 for nonresidents. One payment is required on registration, and the first of the four remaining payment cycles is this week, on Nov. 1.

For more information, contact the park at 518-584-9455.

Grant Cottage Closes For Winter WILTON — Grant Cottage’s 2019 season recently ended, closing the location to the public until its return in May 2020.

Throughout the season, the Cottage was open on Wednesdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Tuesdays during the racing season, and Mondays on Memorial, Labor and Columbus days. After Labor Day, the schedule changed to Saturdays and Sundays, as well as the holidays.

While open, the Cottage held tours every 30 minutes, with the last tour of the day starting at 3:30

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p.m., and children under 5-yearsold and active duty military get in for free.

In the interim period, the

access road to the Cottage will be closed off; however, private tours can still be scheduled for $100, with groups encouraged.

Halloween Vocabulary Parade SARATOGA SPRINGS — Earlier this week, for Halloween, the Saratoga Independent School held its traditional Halloween Vocabulary Parade.

The school has almost 150 students in prekindergarten to seventh grade from more than a dozen school districts.

For the parade, students were each given a vocabulary

word to influence their costumes and be creative. They then showed off their costumes by going to the Home of the Good Shepherd on Church Street in Saratoga Springs.

For more information, contact Colleen Fortune at 518583-0841, or go to the Saratoga Independent School website, at www.siskids.org.

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NEWS

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

MEET THE CANDIDATES: BALLSTON SUPERVISOR:

COUNCIL MEMBER:

Eric Connolly

Peter Solberg Platform: To bring transparency, intelligent growth, and Farmland protection to the Town of Ballston

The most pressing issue that our Town faces is growth. By no means am I anti development, but the way our current zoning is written allows for unchecked growth that will permanently change our Town.

Nothing against our neighbors to the south, but we (according to our resident-created comprehensive plan) do not wish to become Clifton Park. We don’t want our Hamlets to lose their sense of identity and we most assuredly don’t want development to rob us of our beautiful farmland. We will rewrite our zoning to align it with our comprehensive plan.

SUPERVISOR: Timothy Szczepaniak Candidates did not respond.

Eric Connolly, Chuck Curtiss, and I have been involved in and advocate for resident issues that haven’t gotten the attention deserved. Our primary platform issue is the rate of development within our township.

We have a flawed zoning proposal that is proposed for a town board vote shortly that is a result of countless hours of resident, town, and planning efforts. Much of the input provided from the community was ignored although at the surface looks positive. We want to direct the type of development in our community to be in alignment with the Comprehensive Plan and to bring a lengthened financial prosperity to our residents. We are looking to continue to support the environmental challenges in our watershed using traditional and non-traditional methods. We want to maintain a healthy fund balance while promoting public works efforts such as sidewalks, lighting, and maintaining existing town resources such as the library, highway, and water, and emergency services. To keep a proper alignment with the community direction, it is important to build a stronger transparency in how the town operates and making information available to residents.

The most pressing issue within our township is the sprawl of development that is contrary to the Comprehensive Plan. The residents of our community have been actively involved in contributing to the vision of the town and vocal on development efforts that are contrary to the vision. We need reflective zoning and an effective advisory committee that considers the Comprehensive Plan and resident input to be pinnacle to the resulting development efforts. Additionally, a focus on preservation of identity in our community. That being a historic and communitybased north and south hamlet, lake preservation, and open space enjoyment. Eric, Chuck, and I will be working diligently to gain consensus from the community to enact a zoning proposal that tames the contrary development efforts while providing support and prosperity to our residents.

COUNCIL MEMBER:

COUNCIL MEMBER:

Charles Curtiss

William Goslin

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate did not respond.

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MEET THE CANDIDATES: TOWN OF SARATOGA SUPERVISOR:

COUNCIL MEMBER:

COUNCIL MEMBER:

COUNCIL MEMBER:

Thomas Wood III

Gary Squires

James Sullivan

Ruth Drumm

For the past several years I have had the privilege of serving the town and during this time we have achieved many positive accomplishments. These include keeping the tax rate low, promoting agriculture, developing recreational facilities such as parks and trails, purchasing a new town hall and making it a central meeting place for community groups and organizations, and expanding communication with and involvement of town residents.

I believe it is important to preserve, maintain, and seek to improve the quality of life we enjoy in the Town of Saratoga. We have history, a thriving agricultural economy, and access to many resources within the town - including Saratoga Lake, Fish Creek, and the Hudson River. Beautiful rural landscapes, Schuyler Park, and historic walking trails are available to our residents and visitors.

Platform: I am a progressive Democrat who is fiscally conservative.

I believe government exists for serving the greater good of the town residents as a whole. Transparency in government is fundamental to fostering participation from town residents.

I believe strongly that keeping taxes low is fundamental to sustaining the community and promoting future growth from within.

I would like to give you a little of my background. I came to be a candidate due to the heartbreaking death of Mike Booth, who was running for the office.

I came forward because I care about the town and have served the town as town clerk for twelve years, until my retirement four years ago. I was previously a planning/zoning clerk, and am presently on the Board of Assessment Review.

It is important to respect the property rights of our residents while keeping the community well-being in mind.

Issue: While the Town of Saratoga’s comprehensive land use plan does encourage controlled growth and development, it is my belief that the biggest issue facing the Town of Saratoga is monitoring the development of all open space. This monitoring and regulation of the development of open space will ensure our town creates stable growth and maintains rural areas. In addition, the Town of Saratoga has undergone many changes over the years, with increasing population growth from urban areas which is creating more complex problems for infrastructure within the town. While funding sources for infrastructure are currently sufficient short-term, long-term funding sources will likely dwindle. I believe I have the knowledge and background from my time as mayor and from my professional experience to assist the Town Board in developing new revenue streams to promote sustainable growth in the town.

Platform/Issues: As a homeowner and landowner in the Town of Saratoga for 60 years, I would strive to keep taxes low. I would support additional recreational sites, such as trails and boat, kayak, and canoe launches in the town for all to enjoy. It is important to me to preserve the historical, recreational, rural, and agricultural attributes of our town.

As a lifelong resident of the Town of Saratoga, I want to ensure that the town continues to be a pleasant, peaceful, economical community in which to live and raise a family. I believe in setting goals and developing plans for their achievement.

The most pressing issues facing the Town of Saratoga today are continuing to keep the town tax rate low and promoting a strong agricultural industry while at the same time encouraging business growth and job creation within the town. We can keep the town tax rate low by closely monitoring and controlling spending and by increasing business development that broadens and expands the tax base. We can develop a balance between a strong agriculture and business growth by careful planning that involves residents. Communication with and involvement of residents of the town is critical in the decision making process.

We must resist the tendency to use a broad brush to paint political labels on any particular group or idea. The best solutions come from people with diverse opinions working together. It is important to talk less and listen more.

Annual budgets are consistently one of the most challenging issues we face as a town board. We have worked diligently to be fiscally responsible – keeping taxes as low as possible, always within the state tax cap which is at or below 2%. Not an easy task when employee raises and health care benefits, pension expenditures, and equipment costs increase at a higher annual rate than that each year.

Concerning the ever-changing issues in our town, I would strive to listen to all, research, and make an informed decision.

COUNCIL MEMBER: Bryan Drew Candidate did not respond.

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

See more Letters to the Editor on pg. 13 and pg. 14

Mayor Kelly at the Helm

Slezak for Supreme Court Justice

In her first two years as mayor, Meg Kelly has proved to be one of the best leaders our city has seen in recent memory.

I am writing this letter in support of Rebecca A. Slezak running for Supreme Court Justice on November 5th for the 4th Judicial District. She is endorsed by the Republican and Conservative parties and will be seated in Montgomery County if elected.

In addition to her numerous accomplishments, Mayor Kelly’s leadership has created an atmosphere in City Hall that is both productive and respectful. City Council meetings are professional and efficient, largely absent of the personal and political rancor that spoiled so many other Tuesday evenings in the recent past.

She has assembled a top-notch team in her office and - along with DPW and the other commissioners - has adroitly presided over the rehabilitation of City Hall since it was struck by lightning in 2018. Saratogians should reward Mayor Kelly by inviting her to stay at the helm for two more years.

- JOSEPH OGDEN, DEPUTY MAYOR OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, 2014-2016

Re-elect Towne for Wilton’s Town Justice As a longtime resident of Wilton, I’m asking for your continued support for the re-election of David Towne who is seeking a third term as Wilton’s Town justice.

David has proven that he possesses the right balance of objectivity and decisiveness to be an effective town justice. He has been endorsed by the Republican, Conservative, Independence, and Libertarian parties for his re-election bid.

David’s extensive work experience as a 32-year career veteran of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department and a graduate FBI National Academy provided him all the valuable skills to be an exceptional town judge. Additionally, while proudly serving as Wilton’s Town Justice, he was appointed as a Juvenile Justice Accessible Magistrate and actively serves as a high school student mentor representing law enforcement and the court system.

There are currently 6 candidates vying for 4 open seats. The 4th Judicial District comprises 11 counties which are Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington Counties.

Rebecca is a bonafide local upstater, born and raised in Amsterdam NY, graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Albany Law School. Initially she was an associate attorney for Ainsworth Sullivan Tracy Knauf Warner and Ruslander in Albany NY, an assistant public defender for Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office, but for the last 16 years has been working with Judge Philip V. Cortese for Montgomery County Family Court. She is currently the secretary/ treasurer for the Montgomery County Bar Association and served as Vice President for the 4th Judicial District of the NYS Bar Association for 4 years. Her experiences in a private law office as well as in family court have prepared her well to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. Rebecca is relentless in researching the law, and attentive to detail in all aspects. Her work is impeccable.

Rebecca is one of 8 children born to parents who completed their high school education but instilled a work ethic that is exemplary and personified in her professional and personal life.

She serves as a role model not only to her 2 sons and her nieces and nephews, but also to the families she impacts in her daily court activities. She is compassionate yet firm, fair yet understanding. Rebecca is an excellent listener, a trustworthy person who will persevere to help others in need. She is not pretentious or righteous but a true down to earth human being.

I am privileged to call her my sister and friend, and hope others will come to know her as I do. She will make us all proud if elected. Please vote for Rebecca A. Slezak Supreme Court Justice 4th Judicial District on November 5th.

David is also a firm advocate in giving back to his community and has shown this by his active involvement in various youth sport programs, actively supporting numerous charitable Wilton based non-profit organizations, and was a past member of the Wilton Zoning Board.

- NANCY S. KNUDSEN, MD

David possesses the essential core values and the two-terms of judicial experience in the town justice position which makes him an outstanding candidates that is deserving of a third term.

Local Candidates Represent All Residents

Please join me in voting for David Towne for re-election as Wilton’s Town Justice.

- KARI ROESSNER

Town of Saratoga elected positions have been uncontested for many, many years.

Unfortunately, this is true again this year for the positions of Supervisor, Town Clerk, Highway Supervisor and Town Judge.

Election season is upon us and we have a great slate of Republican candidates.

A bright light this year are two Saratoga Town Council positions on the ballot with four residents running – three whom worked hard for their party nominations and one who was recently chosen by the Republicans to fill an opening on the ballot (due to a vacancy) without obtaining any signatures required for the nomination – because no signatures were required.

Skip Scirocco is seeking re-election as Public Works Commissioner. Skip has been a proven leader at the City Council table and has played a pivotal role in Saratoga Springs becoming one of the greatest small cities in America.

While this does not seem fair, nor was adding this person required, it is a slap in the face to the other three Town residents that worked hard for their nominations but apparently this is a NYS Election Law option.

Robin Dalton is vying to make history as the first female Public Safety Commissioner.

Robin has invested so much time and energy into so many aspects of our community and has strong relationships with all the major and minor stakeholders that make her ideally suited to hit the ground running on day one.

However, the voters of the Town of Saratoga finally have a choice of three residents (James Sullivan, Bryan Drew and Gary Squires), whom worked hard to obtain the signatures/ votes to be nominated and a reason to vote!

A Great Slate of Republican Candidates

We have two Supervisor candidates (Vote for two). Matt Veitch, who is seeking re-election, has been a strong leader and has effectively advanced the city’s best interests at the county. Supervisor candidate Steve Mittler brings an independent flair to the ticket and his message is resonating throughout our community.

Although we did not run a candidate for Finance Commissioner this year, we strongly encourage you to cast your vote on the Independence line for Commissioner Michele Madigan who has been a sound steward of our city’s finances and has not raised taxes in seven years.

- CHRIS OBSTARCZYK, SARATOGA SPRINGS REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

As someone who makes it a point to attend as many Town of Saratoga and Village of Schuylerville meetings as possible – what I observe and know is once nominees are elected - party politics are put aside. Elected officials are there to represent all residents not just their party and other supporters.

That is why it is important for everyone who votes to know who is running for these two positions and to make educated choices based on what these three individuals stand for and will work hard to achieve as they ask for your vote on election day.

Hopefully, the two elected will provide the best representation for residents of the entire Town of Saratoga (which includes both the Villages of Schuylerville and Victory).

- WENDY LUKAS

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019 See more Letters to the Editor on pg. 12 and pg. 14

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Let’s Re-elect Meg Kelly Mayor

The Best Team for Optimum Benefit

Saratoga Springs elections are fast approaching. Mayor Meg Kelly has many achievements to her credit. She brought civil discussion to the Council table, and to external relations as well. She led the Council toward conclusion of several projects that have been in the planning stages for far too long, including the soon to be constructed parking garage which will enhance the ability of our City Center to attract larger conferences, thereby benefitting the downtown business district. A fire station for the East Side is nearing a decision. She skillfully implemented the City’s disaster plan after the fire that damaged City Hall. The renovations will make City Hall more modern and efficient, but also complete some longdeferred maintenance. She has shown the leadership ability to move City Hall operations to alternate sites in a way that ensured that necessary functions never missed a beat.

This NYS Master Teacher was a new student to politics when I ran for the school board last year. I learned some hard lessons, but as a practitioner of faith and the Greek philosophy of stoicism, I recognize that the obstacle is the way.

All of these successes are a result of Meg Kelly’s ability to work with others, find compromises when necessary, and then do the hard work of tying up the loose ends so projects can move forward. Meg has done that, and made it look easy.

Let’s re-elect Meg Kelly Mayor!

- A.C. RILEY

Accountability, Ethics & Transparency For too many years City voters had little choice for who gets elected to the City Council.

But this year things are different. In the recent Democratic Primary for Commissioner of Finance, we won an important election and with it an opportunity to present a different vision to all city voters.

Very simply, I’m running for a seat on the City Council to give voters a qualified, passionate, professional alternative to the incumbent, one who will truly represent your voice in City Hall. I believe good government should rely on a few basic principles.

Regarding politics, I decided not to register with a party and have my own philosophy: life is gray, and I'm purple.

While the school board election was remarkable and unique, this election has some similarities. I deeply appreciated when people publicly supported me (thank you!), therefore I publicly support the following candidates: Meg Kelly for Mayor, Michele Madigan for Finance Commissioner, Skip Scirocco for Public Works, Matt Veitch for Supervisor, Steve Mittler for Supervisor, Robin Dalton for Public Safety.

When my husband and I decided to settle in the City of Saratoga Springs, we considered the following factors: taxes, crime, the current state of the city, its future outlook, how the city was run, the governmental structure, and the faith that we had in the people running the city.

Based on my experience meeting with each of these individuals, this is the team that would work best together for the optimum benefit of our city.

- CONNIE WOYTOWICH

Protect, Enhance and Preserve Saratoga Our home, Saratoga Springs, is a world-class community, a gift to all who live here or visit. I cherish everything about our city, and I believe we share a duty to protect, enhance and preserve it for our children and grandchildren. That’s why I’m running for Mayor.

In the race for Finance Commissioner the issues center around:

Saratoga Springs is frequently honored as one of the finest small cities in America, and it deserves a city government that is responsive to the needs of our people and respectful and courteous to all. As mayor, I will:

Accountability where many believe we are losing control of our city to big money and out of control development, increased traffic and inadequate infrastructure all without adequate benefits coming back to the City.

1. Ensure that Saratoga Spring is financially strong, that taxes are held in check, and that we have a long-term plan for investments in infrastructure and quality-of-life amenities and in protecting the safety and well-being of our people;

Ethics & Transparency must include complete disclosure while avoiding conflicts of interest and no special loopholes for public officials.

2. Protect our open space, historic character, our residential neighborhoods, our recreational amenities, and our vibrant downtown;

For City voters, the upcoming General Election represents a chance for positive change in City Government. Development is a good problem to have, but boundaries must be drawn and neighborhood fairness must be protected.

3. Advocate for our small businesses and our higher education and arts and cultural communities and work hand-in-hand with our friends in racing;

On November 5th, I ask for your support and vote. Together we can make the changes needed to strengthen our City.

- PATTY MORRISON, CANDIDATE ELECT, COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE

4. Earn the trust of our residents (and make them proud) by adhering to the highest standards of ethical conduct and public transparency.

I consider public service a privilege and will never forget that I serve at the pleasure of the people. I would be honored to serve as your Mayor and ask for your vote on Nov. 5.

- TIM HOLMES, CANDIDATE MAYOR, SARATOGA SPRINGS Saratoga County Board of Elections Early & 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: November 1 • 9 a.m - 5 p.m.

November 2 & 3 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Letters TO THE EDITOR

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

See more Letters to the Editor on pg. 12 and pg. 13

Madigan Elected Across Party Lines

Lant About the People, Not Politics

I’m voting for incumbent Michele Madigan for Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner.

I’m seeing very disturbing signs in the Town of Wilton, posted by the Democratic candidates for Town of Wilton positions, which uses the words, “shake up Wilton politics.”

In local elections, the candidates’ track record, vision, and ability to get things done are more important than their political affiliation. Madigan has won elections across party lines in the past. She lost a very close Democratic primary to a candidate who is on the school board and would best serve residents by staying in that role.

Fortunately, city residents can select Madigan on either the Working Family or Independence lines.

Madigan opposed raising City Council salaries and has demonstrated careful oversight of the city budget. During her tenure, the city has held the line on property taxes without service cutbacks, saved significant sums by refinancing city debt and restructuring city health care, and secured a highly favorable bond rating.

In addition, Madigan deserves credit for her roles in various projects, such as the solar energy farm atop the former landfill, the setting aside of two city-owned properties for affordable housing built by Habitat for Humanity, and striving to make Saratoga Springs the first municipality in the state to set up a high-speed fiber-optic network for residents and businesses.

- BARBARA LOMBARDO

Dignity, Respect & Fundamental Fairness In May of 2019, I was appointed to the bench of the Wilton Town Court following the retirement of the Honorable Gerald Worth after his forty-plus years of dedicated service to the Town of Wilton. It is a privilege to serve as your Wilton Town Justice, and a true honor to follow the legacy of Judge Worth. I am on the ballot this election season and believe that I have the experience and qualifications necessary to earn your vote and continue serving our Wilton community as your Town Justice.

Every aspect of my professional career – from my time as an attorney in private practice representing individuals in criminal and civil cases, to being a Saratoga County prosecutor and as a member of the judiciary has prepared and given me the experience necessary to honor the commitment to justice that is required as your town judge.

Since taking the bench I have worked tirelessly to ensure that the interests of justice are served and that all persons coming before the Court are treated with dignity, respect and fundamental fairness. I have been designated as an “Accessible Magistrate” available to handle “Raise the Age” Juvenile Justice matters. I have been (and will continue to be) readily available to accommodate requests by the law enforcement community for all-hours arraignments. Although some changes have already come online, in January of 2020 many changes to the law will take place in terms of discovery and bail. I am prepared for and have the training necessary to be ready for these changes and to keep the work of the Court going without issue or interruption.

We have a wonderful team in place, and I would appreciate your vote and the opportunity to continue the good work and justice that is the hallmark of our Court.

- MATTHEW COSEO

I moved to Wilton for many reasons, including no town or highway taxes, Gavin Park, walking trails, and many great services. The existing political party in Wilton is responsible for the excellent quality of life we have enjoyed in Wilton for many years.

Leaders of the Town of Wilton have consistently implemented fiscally and socially responsible practices for decades, which will allow the Town to flourish for generations to come. A politician only cares about the next election. A true leader cares about leaving the Town a desirable place to raise a family for future generations. John Lant is about the people, not about the politics.

So I have to wonder, why would anyone want to “shake up Wilton politics?” If it isn’t broke, what is there to fix?

- BOB BURNS

Kelly Gets Things Done For many years, the City Center’s need for a parking facility went unresolved. While the need was recognized, it was delayed by pointless RFPs, misguided development proposals for the City owned lot, and mired in litigation. That is, until Meg Kelly came into office. Indeed, during her first term as Mayor, Meg Kelly was able to bring parties together, end litigation, achieve consensus and obtain unanimous Council support for a lease agreement which enabled the City Center to finally break ground on the longawaited parking facility.

Likewise, the Geyser Road trail seemed destined for a similar fate, until Meg Kelly became Mayor. She was again able to bring people together, resolve litigation and move forward on this long-awaited project in a cooperative and respectful manner.

Meg Kelly has proved herself to be someone who can get things done. Through her leadership, and with her fellow City Council members, other important City needs can be realized, including a permanent Code Blue facility and a third EMS/Fire Station to better serve all City residents, especially those who live on the eastern ridge.

I urge all City residents to vote for Meg Kelly so she can continue to get things done.

- COURTNEY DELEONARDIS

Towne: Involved Community Member, Volunteer and Leader I am writing this letter in support of David R. Towne in the election for Wilton Town Justice. Many of you know David as an involved community member, volunteer and leader. He has been a dedicated supporter of our youth for as long as I can remember, serving as an enthusiastic coach on the field or basketball court, while making a difference off the field as a student mentor.

Professionally, you may know of David through his years of service on the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Department as an investigator, or maybe you know first hand of his tenure as a Wilton town justice, serving the community as a compassionate, hard-working and fair minded official of the judicial system. His work ethic, strong character and personal integrity suit him well for this job. He is a man who believes passionately in our judicial system, while at the same time is dedicated to the people of his community.

I know first hand of David’s value’s, of his fiercely protective nature for who and what he loves. I know of his dedication and loyalty to his principles and what he believes to be right. I know first hand because I am David’s sister, and I have been the recipient of his fierce protection and loyalty all my life. I’ve been witness to how he deals with others as well. I know he is patient, invested and fair. I was lucky enough to grow up with David as my protector and mentor and I have seen him invest these same qualities into his relationships in the community he loves. Please re-elect David Towne for Wilton Town Justice on Nov. 5, 2019. He has a proven track record and is eager to continue his unwavering service to the people of Wilton.

- MICHELE TOWNE TORRES

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

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Truth and Misinformation About the Saratoga Hospital Expansion

by David Mastrianni, MD Senior Vice President, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group

for Saratoga TODAY As a physician raised in Saratoga Springs, I know why Saratoga Hospital seeks to build a medical office center near the hospital campus on Church Street. We propose building this medical office center to fulfill our mission of providing the best possible healthcare for our region.

As a long-time community member, I also know the misinformation circulating about Saratoga Hospital’s plan. Allowing mistruths to go unchallenged could undermine a project that offers significant benefits to our community. To support the many members of our community backing this project, the record needs to be set straight.

Here is the truth about some of the misinformation: •We have no plans to build 42 houses on the site off Morgan Street. Saratoga Hospital wants to build a medical office center where doctors treating patients

with cancer, heart disease, and other serious conditions could collaborate on care and—in case of an emergency—get to the hospital immediately.

•The land is not part of the Greenbelt. It is a 16-acre parcel in a neighborhood that includes single-family homes, apartments and non-hospital-owned medical offices. The Wesley Health Care Center and Skidmore College campuses are nearby. In fact, in the 1980s those opposing the adjoining Birch Run Development argued it was going to ruin the country feel of the area.

•There is no evidence that a medical office building will negatively impact neighboring property values. Prices for homes sold since we announced our plans reflected the same levels of growth as other homes in the City. Nearby homes are particularly attractive to medical professionals who want an easy commute and to older residents looking for homes that are convenient to medical care.

•The review process has been comprehensive and open. Our parcel is one of 18 recommended

for rezoning to align the Saratoga Springs zoning map with the city’s Comprehensive Plan, as required by state law. The Comprehensive Plan document states the plan reflects “19 months of much dialogue and discussion including 19 public meetings, four public workshops, a 2-day open house and numerous focus groups.” The final decision rests with our City Council.

•The location has no effect on what we will charge for medical care. However, because the Morgan Street land is within 250 yards of the hospital, it protects our ability to get the enhanced Medicare reimbursement for the care we provide. Millions of dollars will be lost if we locate the medical office building farther from the hospital. Look to Glens Falls to see the results when a community hospital has financial difficulties in this competitive marketplace.

Much of this misinformation comes from a small group of people who have no experience in managing a hospital system in today’s challenging healthcare

environment. Saratoga Springs does have community members who understand the critical need for this project, including

the administration, physicians, nurses, staff, and Board of Trustees of our Hospital. Please support them.

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NEWS

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Election & Voting Information Saratoga Springs City Council Candidates MAYOR •Meg Kelly (D, WF, I).

•Timothy Holmes (R).

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY •Kendall Hicks (D).

•Robin Dalton (R, C, L, I, SAM).

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS •Dillon Moran (D) •Anthony “Skip” Scirocco (R, C, I).

1. Embury Apartments West Tower, 133 Lawrence St.

12. Presbyterian N.E. Church 24 Circular St.

18. Abundant Life Church 2325 Route 50/Hutchins Rd.

2. Embury Apartments East Tower, 133 Lawrence St.

13. Canfield Casino Congress Park.

19. Division Street School 20 Division St.

COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE

3, 4, 8, 9 & 25. City Center 522 Broadway

14. Rec Center 15 Vanderbilt Ave.

23. Interlaken Community Center 75 Sarazen St.

•Patty Morrison (D).

•Michele Madigan (WF, I, SAM).

5. St. Clements Parish Center 231 Lake Ave.

15. Caroline St. School 310 Caroline St.

6 & 10. Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams St.

16 & 20. Geyser Road School 61 Geyser Rd.

24. Case Center, Intercultural Center Lounge 2nd floor, Skidmore College

7, 11 & 21. Saratoga Springs High School Gym (West Ave. entrance).

17 & 22. Saratoga Springs Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave.

COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS •John Franck (D, WF, I). uncontested race

SARATOGA SPRINGS SUPERVISOR CANDIDATES (vote for two) •Tara Gaston (D, WF).

•Matthew Veitch (R, C, I).

•Stephen Mittler (R, C, L).

Politics by the Numbers All five City Council seats and two Supervisor positions are voted on every two years.

PREVIOUS ELECTIONS 2017 – Total Voters: 9,310 2015 – Total Voters: 7,143 2013 – Total Voters: 8,525

City of Saratoga Springs Polling Places

2011 – Total Voters: 6,855 2009 – Total Voters: 7,610 2007 – Total Voters: 9,276 2005 – Total Voters: 9,370 2003 – Total Voters: 9,583 Sources: Saratoga County Board of Elections.

2019 Voter Enrollment SARATOGA SPRINGS: 18,691 Democrat: 7,065 Republican: 6,004 Conservative: 165 Working Families: 33 Green: 60 Libertarian: 45 Independence: 1,016 SAM: 0 Other: 81 Blank/ No Party Affiliation: 4,222

SARATOGA COUNTY: 162,883 Democrat: 45, 867 Republican: 62,866 Conservative: 2,614 Working Families: 440 Green: 438 Libertarian: 281 Independence: 9,716 SAM: 0 Other: 79 Blank/ No Party Affiliation: 40,582

Sources: Saratoga Springs Enrollment and Party Affiliation status via the Saratoga County Board of Elections.

Saratoga County Enrollment and Party Affiliation status via the NY State Board of Elections.

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Proposal May Land City’s Long-Sought East Side Firehouse on Henning Road

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Discussions have been held for several years regarding a third city firehouse/ EMS station – one which would better serve residents of the city’s east side.

This week, a tentative agreement was announced, the result of which may see that long-sought goal come to fruition.

On Oct. 29, the state Franchise Oversight Board reviewed a proposal to allow for the construction of a firehouse on the border of the Oklahoma racetrack. The Board voted “to authorize our permitting agency to engage the city and NYRA to best structure a land utilization that meets the needs of all properties.”

The proposal comes via a city request to use 2.36 acres in the northern portion of the Oklahoma Race Track along Henning Road, across from the Myers BOCES Educational facility. The city advised NYRA that it has the funding secured to promptly construct the facility should approval be granted.

In her Oct. 1, 2019 budget message, Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan cited an East Side Fire & EMS station as one of the top city priorities moving forward.

“When the 2020 Capital Budget was presented several weeks ago, a rough estimate of $6.6 million was allocated toward this project. As we still haven’t legally secured the parcel it is not financially prudent to include the full $6.6 million in the 2020 Comprehensive Budget and in turn pass the related debt costs on to City taxpayers. Still, an East Side Fire & EMS station is a priority, and the 2020 Comprehensive Capital Budget includes $600,000 toward the design of the facility,” Madigan said.

“In practice this means that as soon as the land is available the city can kick off the project. The design work will then provide a timeline and budget for the total project. Should land acquisition and design happen at a more rapid

pace, the 2020 Capital Budget will be amended by the City Council so that funding and construction could begin as soon as feasible.

Accordingly, the full project remains in the Capital Program.”

Mayor Meg Kelly said she is negotiating a land-use agreement for the parcel and that the potential station will serve “District 3,” including the eastern plateau.

The city currently has two fire stations - one on Lake Avenue just east of Broadway and near the center of the city, and on the other on the west side, near Saratoga Springs High School.

Residents, particularly some of whom live at or near the city’s eastern ridge have vocalized fears about longer response times to emergencies in their neighborhood from either of the two current locations, as opposed to having a third station close-by.

Most recently, a pair of land transactions that proposed the city sell a parking lot adjacent to

Broadway’s Collamer Building and subsequently purchase a Union Avenue parcel to build an East Side Fire/EMS station was declared a dead deal in 2013 after years of lengthy negotiations ended up mired in a lawsuit, an investigation by the state Attorney General’s office, and reportedly more than $50,000 in legal costs for the city.

Members of the Franchise Oversight Board reported Tuesday that given the city and racecourse’s similar interests, a fire/EMS station would “interlock nicely to address concerns of the state racing franchise,” and that NYRA “strongly advocates for its creation.”

The potential location of the station along Henning Road was once used as a “speedway” trotting track - along with the adjacent road Fifth Avenue - and was thus named “Speedway Road” according to city directories in the mid-20th century. Its name was changed to Henning Road in 1958 and was named after Rudolph T.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Henning, who reportedly had lived there.

The proposed station is anticipated to measure 10,000 to 15,000 square feet and support one ambulance and one fire apparatus.

On-site professional staff will be present 24 hours per day.

“Additionally, the firehouse could be used as a command center and operations post for law enforcement during the Saratoga meet,” the Board advised,

cautiously noting the mostly wood structures existing on Saratoga’s nearby backstretch, and citing historically destructive fires that occurred at Northfield Park in 1959, Garden State in 1977, and Arlington Park in 1985.

According to the Board, any formal transfer of property interests to accommodate this proposed facility will be returned for full franchise oversight board consideration before finalization.

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NEWS

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Election: Saratoga Springs Supervisors

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY Vote for two.

• CANDIDATES: Incumbents Matthew Veitch (R, C. I) and Tara Gaston (D, WF), challenger Stephen Mittler (R,C,L).

• Board of Supervisors: Largest Issues for the New Year Veitch: As a fast-growing county, we have to make sure we encourage the growth, but also preserve the quality-of-life of we have here.

One of the things I’ve always been involved in is the trails and open space projects. It’s a good way to push against the pace of growth.

The second thing we have to deal with is homelessness in our city as well as in our county. Code Blue is a county mandate from the state, so Saratoga County and our Board of Supervisors has to have some involvement in the Code Blue situation, but I think we also need to look forward to a more comprehensive solution to dealing with homelessness – whether that means more services, or a more permanent location.

Gaston: Planning for resiliency – both in our people, and our structures as we look forward to our growth and our development.

Where are people moving, where are they living - and where are they not living? You’re looking at what businesses are coming into the community, what they’re spending and frankly, what the government is giving them to move here or what services we’re offering them. And you’re looking at climate change and its impact on our community. You’re looking at weather, emergency planning – every aspect of the Board of Supervisors is covered under that.

Unfortunately, a lot of what we do is very reactive, and we spend a lot more money than necessary that way. If we are housing people appropriately and providing appropriate medical care and public health services our costs for public safety and administration go way down. That means fewer tax dollars. I think if we’re not planning for resiliency, we’re basically throwing away money.

Mittler: We know our local homeless population has exploded.

The homeless population is a county issue.

An appropriate facility to house our homeless population (Code Blue shelter) is not going to be ready til Dec. 1. The mandate is Nov. 1. The county has failed the homeless population and we need

Ann Krul, of The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, moderates forum with Saratoga Springs Supervisor candidates Oct. 21, 2019 at the Saratoga Springs High School auditorium. Pictured, left to right are: challenger Stephen Mittler, and incumbents Tara Gaston and Matthew Veitch. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

to make sure that is the number one priority for our supervisors in 2020, to find a permanent location. I talk about solutionfirst, because we have a shortterm need that we need to focus on before we can get into the deeper solution of housing-first.

• What opportunities do you see for making local government and services more effective/efficient?

Gaston: We need to increase our use of technology at the county level. Technology needs to be developing resolutions. It means posting the meetings and agenda

immediately, so that before we meet and before we make a decision on something you know the full text of it; you don’t have to guess about how much money we’re spending, or where it’s coming from.

Mittler: I think there is a lot of redundancy between the city and county that takes place on a regular basis. We need to make sure that as we’re representing the city of Saratoga Springs at the county level, that we’re integrated with the City Council so that we’re representing the needs of the city and we mirror what the city

is trying to accomplish. We do that and we don’t have the same redundancy. I agree with Tara that transparency is extremely important and the city has done a great job, we need to bring those best practices and those ideas to the county.

Veitch: One of the things I’ve worked on as county supervisor was trying to get us more in tune with technology, so I appreciate Supervisor Gaston’s answer. The county can do a better job at being a little more open in our meetings and I would appreciate any initiative to move forward with that. The problem is it takes a lot of convincing the other towns and the other voting members of the Board of Supervisors who just don’t see it as a priority that that’s an important issue.

In terms of services directly, one of the major challenges we have as a county is finding a path to get folks a path to the services.

We have services available, but the people needing those services have to navigate the system, so we need to do a better job getting them those services.

• The Issue of Homelessness Gaston: Chronic homelessness is best solved with a HousingFirst model. It’s worked around the country. It’s worked in little towns and it’s worked in big cities.

You put someone in housing, irrespective of their sobriety, irrespective of whether they are seeking mental health treatment.

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You put them in a place to live, and they do better. They thrive, they go to addiction services, they get jobs. We can get this done right now and we’re not doing it –we’re not doing it because of NIMBY’s, because of people who don’t want to spend the money, because of people who believe it’s a handout. We should be working to a housing first model. We can do it – we’ve got the people, we’ve got the money and we’ve got the heart.

Mittler: I disagree with Tara that we do housing first, first. I think we’ve got to be able to shelter our homeless population. We’ve got to find folks and also support in the business community where we could try to put a shelter. I do fully support the Not In My Back Yard without having conversations with communities – not to arrive to a particular destination and

announce that a Code Blue shelter is being set up in their back yard. I also support having a 365-days-ayear shelter to help our homeless population, and it needs to happen from South Glens Falls to the town of Day to Mechanciville to Halfmoon.

Veitch: I would support both positions. Tara and I have worked together on Code Blue and also with the city and Shelters of Saratoga on a permanent shelter. This is not a Democrat or Republican problem. This is a county problem, and the county does need to step up. It is the biggest issue in Saratoga Springs, maybe even the whole county. I need to convince my colleagues to move this forward and I’m committed to doing that if I’m elected as your supervisor.

All three candidates said they support legalizing adult use of marijuana.

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CAMPAIGN FINANCE SARATOGA SPRINGS — The closing balance of available funds related to candidates running for contested local offices, as filed with the NYS Board of Elections. Unless otherwise noted, the closing balance appears as the Oct. 25, 2019 filing and is categorized as 11-Day Pre-General Election.

a “24-hour notice” filing. Filings may be viewed via the NYS Board of Elections website. Numbers are rounded to the dollar. Candidates are listed alphabetically within each office.

Note, any candidate related contribution or loan which exceeds $1,000 between Oct. 22 and Nov. 4 must be reported as

Commissioner of Finance

MAYOR Friends of Tim Holmes: $2,807.

Meg Kelly for Mayor: $10,294.

Citizens for Madigan: $7,468.

Friends of Patty Morrison: $8,283.

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY Dalton for Safety: $21,625.

Friends of Kendall Hicks: $2,779.

COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS Friends of Dillon Moran: $3,839.

Citizens for Scirocco: $10,482.

SUPERVISOR Friends of Tara Gaston: $5,497.

Citizens for Mittler: $1,190.

Citizens for Veitch: $5,454.

CITY MEETINGS ALL MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND HELD AT 15 VANDERBILT AVE. REC CENTER.

MONDAY, NOV. 4 9:30 a.m. | City Council Pre-Agenda Meeting 7 p.m. | City Council Full Meeting. Note: Regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting moved to Monday due to Election.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6 7 p.m. | Design Review Commission

THURSDAY, NOV. 7 6 p.m. | Planning Board

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BUSINESS

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

TANGO AT KAFFEE HOUSE

by Kevin Matyi Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kaffee House, a coffee shop located on the second floor of 120 West Avenue, is starting a biweekly Tango Night program open to all dance skill levels and those who simply want to enjoy some food and watch others dancing.

According to co-owner Marcus Solga, every other week starting at 6:30 p.m., participants are given a three-course meal consisting of a soup entrée, a main course and one of the desserts displayed next to the counter.

Kafee House has no liquor license, so there is no alcohol available.

At the previous Tango Night, the main course was sauerbraten, according to Solga. He said “The literal translation would be ‘sour roast.’ What we do is we

Photo by Kevin Matyi.

take beef, we marinade it in red vinegar for two days, so it gets nice and tender and so it also soaks up all that sour flavor, and we then serve that sauerbraten with red cabbage and all of that is of course made here.”

After people finish eating, they separate based on skill level, with beginners, intermediate and advanced dancers. The beginners are in the front area, near the window facing the street, while the advanced group is in the more open floor space near the window facing the parking lot. The dining area is set up around the middle of the shop, on a carpeted area.

Dancers can continue until around 9 p.m. For beginners, Tango Fusion, which also provides the music and presents the event, gives lessons.

Solga added that as the night progresses, they lower the lights to

Participants dancing at a previous Tango Night. Photo provided.

create a more intimate atmosphere.

In terms of participation, he said that they attendees have ranged in age from 20 to 68, with the median being around 45 years old. The shop has a maximum occupancy of 46 people.

Kaffee House started last year, in February, 2018. Solga said that his father is a urologist working nearby, which brought the family to the area. Marcus said he was sick of the corporate, 9-5 world, so decided to change paths so that he could be his own boss.

In the current setup, Solga’s mother takes care of the culinary side of the business, while Marcus

uses his Industrial Engineering background to streamline most everything else needed to keep the business running.

Now, Kaffee House has a drive thru for people who do not have time to stop, and Solga said that the store’s peak times are between 8 and 10 a.m., 1:30 to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m., and that recently they started to get a boost from the nearby high school crowd taking notice.

Additionally, Solga said that they try to adjust for the season, such as how for Christmas they will have the likes of Stollen, a traditional German holiday fruit bread which uses nuts, spices and dried or candied fruit, apple strudel and poppy seed cake.

On the supply side of the business, Solga said that they try to get as much of their food as possible from local sources, such as Pitney Meadows Farm, Winny’s Farm, Saratoga Apple and Primal.

He said that test runs for Tango Night started back in January, and the first full event was earlier in the month, on Oct. 23.

The next Tango Night is scheduled for next Wednesday, Nov. 6.

He added that in the future, they are looking into having another dance night on the weeks opposite Tango Night. He speculated some kind of Latin dance night.

Admission to Tango Night is $20 per person, or $35 for a couple.

Those wanting to participate do not need to bring a partner.

For more information, visit Kaffee House’s website, at www. kaffeehousesaratoga.com.

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Primary Care Coming to Wilton Mall WILTON — Last month, Saratoga Hospital announced that it was going to begin leasing space in Wilton Mall for various administrative tasks like electronic medical records.

Earlier this week, on Monday, Oct. 28, it began asking to spend almost $4 million to set up a new

clinic, to be called the 3065 Route 50 Outpatient Center. The entire project is expected to cost around $10 million.

For more information, contact Peter Hopper, Director of Marketing and Communications for Saratoga Hospital, at 518-583-8679.

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New Mortgage Originator Joins Saratoga National Bank SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company announced last week on Thursday, Oct. 24, that Scott Armando joined the bank as a Residential Mortgage Originator.

Armando has worked in banking for more than 20 years, with experience in business development

and mortgage services.

Additionally, Dori McDannold has become the bank’s new Public Relations Marketing Manager.

For more information, contact Anna Duval, Content Marketing Manager, at 518-415-4285.

Photo provided

Excelsior Springs New Primary Care Economic Panel Doctor in Wilton SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership will be holding an event on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Excelsior Springs Event Center in Saratoga Springs to explore the economic impact of hospitality and tourism on Saratoga county’s economy.

The event will have a data presentation from the Saratoga Partnership team and a panel of industry experts about the challenges and opportunities in Saratoga’s for hospitality and tourism.

Registration is $30 per person. For more information, contact Shelby Schneider at 518-871-1887.

Buy Local it takes you to start the trend.

Shop Local.

Eat Local.

Enjoy Local.

WILTON — Dr. Zachary Novakovic recently joined Saratoga Hospital’s Primary Care Wilton group, bringing the team to 11 providers.

Novakovic was born and raised in the Capitol Region, graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, earned a Doctor of Osteopathic

Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at Ellis Medicine in Schenectady and has a research interest in diabetes and obesity.

For more information, contact Peter Hopper, Director of Marketing and Communications for Saratoga Hospital, at 518-583-8679.

Photo provided

Send your business briefs to business@saratogapublshing.com

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

BALLSTON SPA 4 Hillandale Dr., $225,250.

Christine Polsinelli sold property to Jeffery and Karen Fox. 11 Beechwood Ave., $270,000.

William and Wendy Bartell sold property to Joseph Russell.

4050 Jockey St., $222,500.

Carole Bailiff sold property to Kyle Carson.

720 Swaggertown Rd., $110,000. Beverly Bradley (by Exec) sold property to Kore Development LLC. 36 Kasey Pass, Unit 36, $256,712. Brookview Court Inc./Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Austin Fuller.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

199 Thimbleberry Rd., $197,500. Darlene Sagatis sold property to Robert Ely. 26 Featherfoil Way, $280,000.

Teri Wilson sold property to Tony and Lori Natale.

16 Old Stonebreak Rd., $1,200,000. R and SW Realty Corporation sold property to Munter Land Holdings LLC. 27 Miller Rd., $95,000.

Linda Marschner sold property to Richard and Filomena Macygin.

1111 Laural Lane, $345,000.

Kenneth and Ann Watson sold property to Scott Skinner.

MILTON

52 Lancaster Court, $330,480.

JKM Builders LLC sold property to Erin McNulty.

936 Macarthur Dr., $382,500.

Gregory and Julie Chandler sold property to Katja Bock.

54 Sycamore St., $414,914.

Heritage Builders Group LLC sold property to Paul Cara, Jr.

60 Center St., $196,000.

Kelly Cataldo sold property to Megan Gawrys.

55 Cornerstone Dr., $256,500.

BDC Cornerstone LLC sold property to James and Jacqueline Brennan.

39 Whippletree Rd., $220,000.

Janice Ceccucci sold property to Ryan Nantista.

106 Lancaster Court, $345,500.

James and Collette Hamilton sold property to Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. 106 Lancaster Court, $318,916.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. sold property to Colleen Purdy.

GREENFIELD 251 Greene Rd., $350,000.

Gary Czapski sold property to Chelsey Perkins and Nicholas Minor.

MALTA 2 Northwood Court, $250,000.

Ronald and Jane St. John sold property to Douglas Robertson, Jr. 112 Thimbleberry Rd., $105,000. John Corbo (by Exec) sold property to Rest Assured Home Inspections LLC and Sommerset Real Estate Investment Group.

42 Copper Ridge Dr., $100,000.

Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Homes LLC. 42 Cooper Ridge Dr., $468,927.

Abele Homes LLC sold property to Ronald and Chrisse Rasmussen.

49 Edmund Dr., $216,900.

Paul and Jennifer Walters sold property to Jessica and Cameron Staulters.

634 Minuteman Lane, $228,000.

Elizabeth Linken sold property to Kathryn McCarty.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 160 Southard Rd., $300,000.

Cynthia Baker and Janice Reeves sold property to Meatball Martini LLC. 106 Gates Ave., $35,000.

Pennymac Loan Services LLC sold property to Jeffrey Gould.

230 Hayes Rd., $188,800.

Matthew Conroe sold property to Joshua and Lea Wood.

SARATOGA SPRINGS 18 Sundance Dr., $485,000.

Chung Hsun Lin and Pei Chen sold property to Joel and Jeanne Kullas.

269 Broadway, $2,250,000.

Five Hundred Nineteen Broadway LLC sold property to Two Hundred Sixty Nine Broadway Saratoga LLC. 70 Railroad Place, Unit 211, $849,900. Heather and Patrick Rafferty sold property to Marie and Lawrence McNamara.

7 Madison St., $834,900.

Boghosian Bros Inc. sold property to Patrick and Cheryl Doran.

129 Jefferson St., $260,000.

Arthur and Amber Wollocko sold property to Andrew Koonce.

6-14 Kirby Rd., $1,275,000.

HFICO LLC sold property to Green Springs Capital Group LLC. 18 Marvin Alley, $300,000.

Robert and Angela Pringle sold property to Anthony Mustari, Jr. 39 Franklin St., $800,000.

Robert and Angela Pringle sold property to Mary Strunk.

73 Webster St., $490,000.

Claudia Bricknell sold property to David and Patricia Gilman.

136 State St., $575,000. Mary Jones (as Trustee) sold property to Joshua Nemer.

17 Julians Way, $520,000.

Dominick and Christine Marchesiello sold property to Robert and Susan Penicka (Co-Trustees).

70 Railroad Place, Unit 308, $470,000. James Hayes sold property to Hui Ai and Kim Young.

104 Brook Rd., $658,000.

Beverly Tracy (by Agent) sold property to M. Todd and Christine Richardson.

STILLWATER 751 Hudson Ave., $550,000.

RJMK LLC sold property to Seven Hundred Fifty-One Hudson Ave LLC.

23 120 Gurba Dr., South, $249,900.

David and Karen Calicchia sold property to Wayne and Suzanne Bilodeau.

WITON 357 Ruggles Rd., $226,900.

Marie Ketchell (by Agent) sold property to Jeffrey Goldberg.

169 Hudson Ave., $52,000.

Scott Ronda sold property to David and Denise Ronda.

8 Bradford Dr., $585,000.

Robert and Melissa Scammell sold property to Kevin Kleis and Tricia Fullerton.

53 Whitney Rd. S., $307,500.

Christopher Pidgeon sold property to Christopher Wright.

10 Fairmount Dr., $274,900.

Enda Cormican and Ann Reynolds sold property to Irina Spiry.

43 Brickyard Rd., $215,000.

Diane Stanton (as Trustee) sold property to Louis and Kathleen Festa.

310 Louden Rd., $225,000.

Kevin Moynihan sold property to Vincent, Jessica, and Guohou Zhen and Pingchang Li.

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EDUCATION

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Prevention and Policy: Advice for Safer Schools from a Parkland Parent Photos provided.

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Through tears and a breaking voice, Max Schachter recanted the events of a day that no parent wishes to live through – the day his son was killed in school by a mass shooter at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. On Monday, October 28, Max Schacter spoke at the Saratoga Hilton at an event hosted

by Saratoga Parents for Safer Schools, the county’s Deputy Sheriff ’s PBA and Robin Dalton for Safety Commissioner.

“We cannot prevent the next Parkland if we don’t know what happened at Parkland. If we don’t understand the failures of the Broward County School Board of the Broward County Sheriff ’s Office, we cannot correct those mistakes and make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

After that fateful day, Schachter joined his local public safety commission and has since dedicated countless hours working alongside law enforcement and elected officials to investigate

Max Schacter (left) and Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo (right).

every detail of what led up to the shooting. The focus now is to address how “red flags” could’ve been handled, how to prevent another school massacre from occurring and to stop one promptly if they were to occur.

“It’s not enough just to do lockdown drills anymore. There has to be an active and sound response policy,” said Schachter.

Months of research with their local safety commission

revealed cultural habits such as locking bathroom doors – which prevented easy access to hiding spots, and having a visual window into the classroom – that allowed the shooter to actively see and target a student, all contributed to several deaths. Aside from habits, the research revealed that there was a lack of continuous training within the school and the police department in regard to dealing with an active shooter on campus.

Max Schacter.

There have been many differing opinions over the past year as to the best ways to protect the students of Saratoga Springs School District, but one thing that all parents could agree on, that “another Parkland” should never happen here. Several members of the school board, superintendent Dr. Patton, members of the local sheriff ’s department, parents and students came out that evening to show their vested interest in

taking actions towards creating a safer community.

Schacter started a foundation in memory of his son – Safe Schools for Alex – which is dedicated to its mission of creating a safer educational environment.

“This year I have made a commitment to travel the country, tell Alex’s story and all the lessons learned and the best practices that were developed as a result of the massacre.”

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

EDUCATION BRIEFS

School Board Recognition Week SARATOGA SPRINGS — Each year during the third week of October. The New York State Boards Association Holds “School Board Recognition Week,” to recognize board members for

their commitment to public education. During the October 29 Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the District recognized and thanked the BOE for their service to our school community.

Saratoga Independent School’s Back to School for Grandparents SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Oct. 25, Saratoga Independent school hosted their third annual Grandparents and Grandfriends Day. This day gave the students an opportunity to share a special part of their lives with their loved ones.

The opportunity to share their school community with their grandparents created a sense of pride and accomplishment when they know that people in their family and community are interested in them and their school and Grandparents Day. Guests enjoyed visiting classrooms and seeing schoolwork and projects, engaging in activities

with students, sharing in a homemade snack, and other fun activities including tours of our new Middle School, which opened at the start of this school year.

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 our website, siskids. org, or by calling Colleen Fortune at 518-583-0841.

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The 19th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge Raised $18,689 to Benefit Saratoga Bridges SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Saturday, October 12, the 19th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge (GPC) was held in the Saratoga Spa State Park with over 1,000 runners, walkers, spectators and volunteers packing into the Columbia Pavilion. The 5K and 10K races raised $18,689 dollars for Saratoga Bridges’ programs and services. Winners included Male and Female 5K, Michael DiNicola of Malta and Stephanie of Clifton Park and the Male & Female 10K winners, Jack Vite of Clifton Park and Jamie Farone of Saratoga Springs. Anyone who placed first, second or third in their age group received a gift from Saratoga Bridges.

The GPC included the popular Kids Fun Run for children 12 and under, NET Chip Timing from Albany Running Exchange, newly designed longsleeve moisture wicking shirts

Photo provided.

given to all registrants homemade refreshments prepared by Accounts Payable Clerk Mark Sammler and their individuals, pumpkins decorated by their day programs, a costume contest for children and adults, raffles and food and beverages donated by from Price Chopper, Hixny, Cabot Cheese, Prestige Services, Bimbo Bakeries USA, DeVoe’s Rainbow Orchards. They had 9 “Bridges

Buddies” participate in the 5K. This Walking and Wheeling Program was created by their Wellness Committee for staff and individuals to train for 4-weeks together - culminating in the GPC. They had volunteers from BOCES’ Criminal Justice program, Quad Graphics, Shenendehowa High School and Saratoga Bridges staff, board members, families, community members and friends.

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RELIGION

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

* Handicap Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship 8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton | 581-587-0623 acfsaratoga.com | Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth | 518-654-2521 cfumc@cnyconnect.net | Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

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

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

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

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community 2001 Route 9, Round Lake 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m.

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

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill | 518-695-3074 Rev. Janet Vincent | Services: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

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

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-212-7845 xcsavior.org | Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6301 fbcsaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 12 p.m.

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

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

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa 22 West High Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-5583 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch. com Pastor Pat Atwell | Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-5980 bethesdachurch.org | The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills | 518-399-5144 nybhumc.com | Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Christian Restoration Ministries Senior Center: 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7 p.m.

Galway United Methodist Church 2056 East Street, Galway | 518-882-6520 galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July-Aug.) Grace Church 34 Third Street, Waterford | 518-237-7370 gracewaterford.com | Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.

Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor: Mike Adams | Services: Sundays 9, 11 a.m.

Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville | 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. | Sunday School: 9 a.m.

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

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park | 518-877-7332 Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

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

Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Rte 50, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0484 livingwaterscog.us | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1 Glenmore Ave. Saratoga Springs 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa 518-885-6524 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m.

Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth | 518-654-9255, 518-792-0271 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-9441 Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier | Services: 10 a.m.

New Life Fellowship* 51 Old Gick Road, ­­Saratoga Springs 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org.

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park | 518-899-1200 northwaychurch.tv | Services: 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

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

Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl St, Schuylerville | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. oldsaratogareformedchurch.org

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

Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m.

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

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-587-7477 518-399-5013 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake | 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-3720 saratogaumc.com | Services: Sunday 9, 10:45 a.m.

Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 518-587-0711 Pastor Thomas Van McClain | Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship: 11 a.m.; Sabbath School 10 a.m.

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

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

Porter Corner’s United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corner’s 518-893-2289 | Service: Sunday 9 a.m

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

Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park | 518-371-2226 poplutheranchurch.org | Sunday 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 1st, 3rd Sundays 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June); ReachChristian Education for Adults 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville | 518-695-3101 qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka | Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Blvd., Malta Commons, Ste. 3 riverofhopefellowship.com | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Stillwater Christian Fellowship Liberty Ridge Farm, 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday: 5 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30, 9, 11 a.m.

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

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6122 Weekdays: 8 a.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday: 8, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass: 1 p.m.

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

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorge@csdsl.net | Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m.

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

St. Isaac Jogues RC Chapel 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake | 518-813-5090 Father Patrick Rice | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

(Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center | 518-893-7680 stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 518-885-7411 stmarysbsta.org | Services: Saturday 4 p.m.

Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls | 518-885-4677 sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m.

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-1555 uusaratoga.org | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany | 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9, 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Rd.,West Charlton | 518-882-9874 westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church 2776 Route 9, Malta | 518-583-4153 | Sunday 9 a.m.

Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton | 518-583-2736 wiltonbaptistchurch.com | Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville | 518-695-3918 Rev. Donna J. Arnold | Services: Sunday 8, 9 a.m.

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

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A Special Supplement of SARATOGA TODAY

Holidays Pages 28-37

hanksgiving inspires gratitude in many forms.

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It offers us a chance to gather around the table with loved ones and count our blessings. As upstate New Yorkers, some of these include our world-class providers that go the extra length to offer us the best of nature’s bounty and help us to create the perfect Thanksgiving feast. So, sit back, turn the pages, and find a trove of tantalizing temptations for your Thanksgiving table.

From our family to yours, Happy Holidays!

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Holidays

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Buckles, Bettys and Pies

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by Maureen Werther for Saratoga TODAY

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ith the holiday baking season upon us, many of us are busy preparing the menus for our late Fall and early Winter feasts.

Of course, holiday dinners wouldn’t be the same without the ubiquitous fruit pies and desserts filling the house with delectable aromas and adorning our holiday tables. While most of us know what it takes to make a respectable pie – yummy fruits in season, delicate flaky crusts, with your pies crusts either “latticed” or lidded” and always served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream on top – they can take a long time to prepare, especially if you make your own crust.

If you’re one of those people who find themselves pressed for time – or, if you want to try something different that will be just as amazing as Grandma’s pie recipe and takes about half the time, there are options.

I’m talking about crumbles, cobblers and crisps. Or maybe a buckle or a betty!

Confused? Join the club. The truth is, there are lot of similarities – and some overlap – between these four amazing desserts. What they share in common is, of course, fruit.

While many people associate each dessert with a particular fruit, I am here to tell you that any fruit you would use for pie will work perfectly with each of these dessert variations.

Now that we have identified fruit as the common denominator, here’s a quick breakdown of the differences of each one.

Crisps This simple – and simply delicious dessert – uses fruit like apples, peaches or mangoes, strawberries and rhubarb diced into ¼ to ½ inch pieces and topped with a “streusel” mixture of flour, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and rolled oats. The topping is made in a similar fashion to pie crust, making sure to use chilled butter and blending the mixture together, either with a pastry cutter or your own fingers. The result is a clumpy delicious topping.

All you do is add your fruit in a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle on the topping.

Crumbles This one is really simple. Same exact ingredients as a crisp, but without the rolled oats. By the way, I’m a huge fan of throwing caution to the wind and adding raisins, chopped nuts, dried cranberries or anything else my baking heart desires to either of these recipes. Just go for it - what have you got to lose!

Cobblers Again, the only real differences between crumbles, crisps and cobblers are the toppings. Traditionally, cobblers are finished off with delightful dollops of biscuit batter on top.

The name comes from the dish’s resemblance to bumpy cobblestone streets. But, don’t worry, there is nothing hard or unyielding in this yellow brick road of a dessert! While some people prefer to use cookie dough in place of biscuit batter, I think it takes away from the natural sweetness of whatever fruit you’ve chosen. Most people use apple or peaches. But again, there are no rules here!

Buckles The only way a buckle is involved in this dessert is that you may have to loosen yours after feasting on this beautiful little piece of heaven! Seriously, the dessert gets its name from the appearance of the dish after it has been baked.

Made by blending cake batter with fruit, it is topped with the same streusel deliciousness as a crisp or a crumble. After it is baked, the cake looks as if it has “buckled” down under the weight of the fruit.

Bettys Again, this dessert is almost identical to the Buckle, but you use less cake batter and more crumbly topping.

So, this holiday season, if you want to stray from seasonal pie, try one of these favorite alternatives. But, don’t forget – these recipes are great throughout the year. Whether it’s strawberry rhubarb season, blackberry, raspberry or blueberry time of year, or those sweet end of season peaches, go crazy with your buckles, Bettys and pies – Oh My!!

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Apple

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the secret of our strength as a nation and the foundation of our industrial supremacy.

Pie is the American synonym of prosperity.

Pie is the food of the heroic. No pie-eating people can be permanently vanquished.”

- The New York Times, 1902

Here is a recipe for the American dessert that bursts with apple flavor from two different varieties of the fruit, and a sweet, nutty crunch from the streusel topping.

Apple Pie with CinnamonPecan Crust Yields: 1 Pie | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS:

INGREDIENTS:

1. To make crust, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon and pecans in a large mixing bowl.

CINNAMON-PECAN CRUST

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

2. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss the mixture with a fork. Roll in a circle ¼-inch thick.

Line a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan with dough; set aside.

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 egg, slightly beaten

3. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

• ¼ cup pecans, finely ground

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup butter-flavor solid vegetable shortening

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4. To make the filling, toss apples with sugar, flour and cinnamon in a large bowl.

• 7-8 tablespoons ice water

STREUSEL

FILLING

• ⅓ cup sugar

5. In a medium bowl, combine egg and cream until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Place apples in prepared crust. Gently pour cream mixture over apple mixture.

• 2 large Rome Beauty apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

• ¼ cup light brown sugar

6. Bake pie in the lower one-third of oven for 20 minutes.

• 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

• ½ cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

7. To make the streusel, combine sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg in the bowl of a food processor. Process until well combined. With processor running, add the cold butter one piece at a time and process until crumbly. Toss in walnuts.

Note: Use an Apple Peeler to assist with peeling, coring, and slicing apples

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg • ½ cup cold butter, cut into 1-inch pieces • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

8. Remove pie from oven and shield crust with foil. Sprinkle prepared streusel over pie. Return to oven and bake 45 minutes or until pie puffs.

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A Healthful Harvest Food, Farms & Family Traditions for the Holidays

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urrounded by naked branches and dreary light, the Northeast rises to a quiet dense fog and light frost at this time of year. The impending winter warns us of its arrival. And shops, doorsteps, hearths, and tables are adorned with harvest-inspired decorations in preparation for the holiday season ahead.

by Barb Biagioli

for Saratoga TODAY Biagoili Family Photo by Erica Byham.

Recipe Photos by Pattie Garrett.

It's time to take culinary stock of the year and celebrate the bounties of the harvest season. Those warming and grounding fruits and vegetables garnish our holiday tables at this time of year. Seasonal produce comes in abundance at the farmers' markets, overflowing from bushels, burlap bags, and crates. Veggies like beets, brussels sprouts, carrots, kale, leeks, mushrooms, parsnips, pumpkins and squash; and fruits, you know, the ones in all of those holiday desserts we indulge in apples, cranberries and pears. These veggies and fruits make an appearance at our holiday table for a reason.

This dish is ideal as a main entrée for those who skip on the turkey. It can also be a great addition as a hearty side dish. We had this at my family’s Thanksgiving last year and it was a big hit. Feel free to swap out the delicata for any other seasonal squash.

Kale and Leek Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

They are what's in season – the bounty of a year's hard work. This holiday season, don't forget to eat seasonally and buy locally. When you shop small and support your farmers' market, you receive the healthiest, most nutrient-dense food available in your local region, you contribute to your local economy and environment, you support nature's seasons and cycles, and you support your local farmer, neighbor, and friend.

Let's celebrate traditions old and new this holiday season. As we set the table, let's consider how our food choices impact our community, our small stores and farms, and our health during the holidays and year 'round. Whether your holiday tradition is an early morning turkey-trot, pancake + coffee breakfast on Christmas morning, an intimate family gathering, or the whole extended family and friends squeezed around grandma's farmhouse table, gratitude is the attitude to embrace.

Gratitude for food that helps us heal and thrive.

Gratitude for food that feeds and nourishes us.

Enjoy those long-standing traditions while creating space for new ones - new traditions that adorn the notion that nostalgia is not a barrier to health and longevity, but an opportunity; an opportunity to reap the benefits of real food in abundance, with the capacity to manifest as true sustainable health, joy, and happiness. And don't forget to get your little ones involved - include them in baking their favorite dessert, arranging seat cards around the table, or helping with the clean-up. Those are memories worth making traditions out of.

As you embark on meal planning and recipe creation, step outside your comfort zone this year and try something new! In these plant-based recipes, real whole foods have been transformed into delicious healthy meals for your holiday feast. For the carnivores, gluten-free, and vegans in your life, these recipes are sure to please the crowd.

The best meals in life are shared at the table.

So gather 'round and let's dig in!

• 1 cup vegetable stock • 1 cup quinoa, cooked

• 1 tbsp olive oil*

• 3 winter squash* (delicata or acorn work as well)

• 4 cloves garlic*, minced

• 3 Tbsp tahini

• 2 leeks*, chopped

• 1 tbsp real maple syrup*

• 1/2 Honeycrisp apple*, chopped

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 2 cups kale*, finely chopped

• 3 Tbsp water

This granola is the perfect sweet treat. It can be topped with coconut whipped cream or sprinkled on yogurt with a drizzle of maple syrup. It’s a great addition atop pumpkin pie for added crunch and makes a great snack for your guests. Or keep it all for yourself and enjoy it in a bowl with ice-cold almond milk.

Pumpkin Maple Granola INGREDIENTS:

• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

*Ingredients currently available at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market

• ½ tsp cinnamon* • ¼ tsp sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 3 cup of rolled oats (gluten-free)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

FOR THE FILLING: 1. In a saute pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the leeks and saute until softened. Add the garlic and continue to saute for another few minutes, until fragrant.

• ½ cup pepitas

• 1/2 cup of toasted walnuts

2. Once the leeks and garlic have cooked down, add in the Honeycrisp apple and saute for a few more minutes. Add the kale and 1/2 cup of vegetable stock. Season with sea salt and pepper. Cover and let kale cook down. Add additional stock as needed.

3. Add the cooked quinoa and stir together on low heat. Add in the toasted walnuts and mix. Cover and set aside until the squash is baked.

FOR THE SQUASH: 1. Heat the oven to 400. Slice the squash in half, remove seeds. Place on a baking sheet, face up and drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper over top. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn face down and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.

2. Once baked, add the quinoa filling. Bake for another 10 minutes until slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool. Before serving, drizzle with dressing.

FOR THE DRESSING: 1. Meanwhile, prepare your dressing. Add tahini, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and water to a small dish. Whisk until blended. Add more water if needed, to desired consistency.

• ½ cup walnuts • 1 Tbsp coconut sugar

• ¼ cup coconut oil • ½ cup maple syrup* • ½ cup pumpkin puree

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Mix the oats, nuts, seeds, spices, coconut sugar, and salt together in a large bowl.

3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin puree and whisk. Add the vanilla extract. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix quickly to combine.

4. Spread the mixture evenly onto two baking sheets and bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring a bit near the halfway point. If you prefer chunkier granola, don’t stir as it breaks up the clusters.

5. Once the granola is golden brown (usually about 25 minutes), remove from oven and let cool completely. It will crisp up as it cools.

6. Transfer to an airtight container. Enjoy!

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A new chapter for the

Saratoga Farmers'Market

WILTON MALL Bon-Ton/DMV Entrance Saturdays | 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Vendor List Produce, eggs & dairy, meats

by Himanee Gupta-Carlson for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

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he Saratoga Farmers’ Market is moving indoors for the winter. This change takes place every November, but this year is

different. The market has a new locale, and a new start and finish time. It will be chaotic – and exciting.

The market’s new winter locale is at the Wilton Mall, Saturdays, from 9:30-1:30 p.m. From tomorrow through the end of April, the market will stretch from the Department of Motor Vehicles location to the Bath and Body Works store. Vendors will intermingle with mall retailers in a space that offers convenient parking, bus service, free Internet, and warmth.

Market staff have been preparing for the move for about two months.

Still, they know the change will mean adjustments – for customers and vendors alike.

Gomez Veggie Ville.

Malls throughout America have been repurposing themselves as community gathering sites as consumer shopping habits continue to shift more toward online retailing. Likewise, farmers' markets strive to bring the community spirit that accompanies them into locales where customers and vendors are protected from cold winter weather.

When the market opens this Saturday, much will be familiar, notes Meagher. The opening bell ringer will walk through the area of the mall that the market will use, clanging away. Musicians will perform; hot coffee and prepared foods will be waiting; cans will be available for the collection of home compost, and Friends of the Market volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and assist customers. Most of the market's longtime farmers will be offering their goods, along with a handful of newcomers.

“We’re farmers,” says market association president Beth Trattel, with a laugh. “We’re used to being outdoors, around hay, animals, live plants.”

Still, Trattel says, “we know this is a big adjustment for our regular customers, who we value quite deeply.

We’re looking forward to working together to create something new.”

The mall has a decidedly different feel from the outdoor pavilions at High Rock and even the historic Lincoln Baths Building where the winter market took place in recent years. However, market director Emily Meagher notes, the mall and the market also pair together well.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is now 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. at the Wilton Mall. CDTA routes 450 (SchenectadyWilton) and 452 (Skidmore College-Wilton) offer regular Saturday bus service with many stops in Saratoga Springs (see cdta.org/routes-and-schedules). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

• Argyle Cheese Factory • Battenkill Valley Creamery • Elihu Farm • Gomez Veggie Ville • Greenjeans Farm • H&H Happy Urban Farm • Kokinda Farm • Lewis Waite Farm • Longlesson Farm • Mariaville Mushroom Men • Moxie Ridge Farm

• Nettle Meadow • Owl Wood Farm • Pleasant Valley Farm • Pura Vida Fisheries • R&G Cheesemakers • Ramble Creek Farm • Saratoga Apple • Shushan Valley Hydro Farm • Slate River Farm • Squashville Farm

Condiments, beverages, baked goods and snacks • Ballston Lake Apiaries • Clark Dahlia C&G • Earth to Mind • Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus • Grandma Apple’s Cheesecakes • Healthy Gourmet Kitchen • Mrs. London’s • Muddy Trail Jerky Co.

• Puckers Gourmet • Saratoga Chocolate Co. • Saratoga Garlic Co. • Saratoga Peanut Butter • Slate Valley Farms • Something’s Brewing • The Chocolate Spoon • The Smoothie Shoppe • Vital Eats

Prepared foods • Daily Fresh • Euro Delicacies • Fired Up Pizza • Giovanni Fresco • Mangiamo

• My Dacha Slovenian Café • Petra Pocket Pies • The Food Florist • The Vermont Spatzle Company

Wine & spirits • High Peaks Distilling

• Yankee Distillers

Arts & crafts, body care, holiday items

Mrs. London's

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• Feathered Antler • Moon Cycle Seed Co. • Mugzy’s Barkery • Saratoga Suds ‘n Stuff • Scotch Ridge Berry Farm

• Soulfull Potential • Viviana Puello Jewelry • The Weaving Tree • Zoe Burghard Ceramics

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by John Reardon

ello my FoodieFriends!

Having versatile tools in your kitchen is a huge benefit

especially if you are challenged on space within your kitchen. When it comes to equipping your kitchen, baking sheets are more versatile. You can use one to roast a large batch of vegetables, bake a dozen or more cookies, or even make a large sheet cake. Whether you’re making cookies or baking, or just want to contain the liquids when roasting meat or vegetables, these pans are super versatile. The 12 x 17-inch size, known as a “half sheet pan” to the pros, is the most useful size for home cooks. Baking sheets have become more popular, because food does not slide off these pans, thanks to the edges. Also the oven does not become messy, as there are lesser chances of juices leaking from the pan. The baking sheet pan is one of the most versatile tools in a cook’s arsenal.

We have jelly roll pans in various sizes and bake ware to assist with your culinary delights. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery Store, located at 33 Railroad place for your culinary needs. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care,

John &Paula

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Bacon Wrapped Fig INGREDIENTS: • Canadian-style bacon 12 ounces

• Pistachio nuts 30

• Dried whole figs (stem removed) 2 packages

• Fresh basil leaves 30

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, while you do the other preparations.

2. Spray cooking spray on the baking sheet.

3. Cut each of the bacon slices into two.

4. Make a slit in each fig and stuff it with nut.

5. Place basil leaf on bacon strip and wrap it around fig.

6. Place the wrap seam side down in the pan.

7. Bake wrap for about 8 to 10 minutes, till bacon is brown in color.

8. Serve them warm with toothpicks.

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

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• Hot Turkey Sandwich with Gravy • Butternut Squash • Warm Cranberry Crunch

• Chicken with Orange Glaze Sauce • Brow Rice • Key Biscayne Vegetables • Plum Fruit

• Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake • Peas • Cauliflower • Dinner Roll • Yogurt

• Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup • Brussels Sprouts • Warm Biscuit • Oyster Crackers • Peaches

• Meatloaf with Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Corn • Orange Whip

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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ith the abundance of textures and colors of autumn, Thanksgiving is one of the easiest holidays to decorate for. A great way to get started is to grab the kids, get in the woods and start collecting! Gather up pinecones, acorns, twigs, colorful leaves and berry branches. Then head to your favorite garden center and snatch up some mums, pumpkins of different sizes, shapes and colors, gourds, squash, corn and cabbage.

At home dust off your favorite holiday dishes, flatware and glasses and start layering!

For the table, start with a textured table runner, either in neutral tones or a nice fall color. If you have some left over fabric from a project you could even gather it up over the flat runner to add more dimension (burlap is a great place to start).

by Shelly Walker,

Owner of Finishing Touches Home Décor

for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided.

From there add in some pumpkins in varying sizes and colors and place them down the center of your table (stack some, lay some on their side and just have fun!) Nothing in nature is perfectly placed, make your centerpiece the same way. Add in candlesticks or pillars, again in varying sizes and heights (they don’t even have to match). Battery candles are a safe way to provide soft ambiance without the fire hazard of real candles.

To finish the centerpiece off mix in greenery, leaves, acorns and pinecones (or anything you gathered up from your hike in the woods). These items combined make for an interesting array of textures, colors, heights and interest.

For your place settings, choose either placemats or charges or a combination of both. If using both, start with a rectangular or square placemat and use round chargers that are smaller than your placemat so you get the full effect of layering.

Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks for the people and things in our lives and everyone is unique in their own way. Your home and table should be just as unique, so go ahead and get those things out that you haven’t used in a while. Break out (not literally) the china that’s been stored away, polish the flatware that has been in a drawer! Mix the family heirlooms in with the new, more modern décor. Not only will your table be beautiful, it will give you some great stores to talk about at the dinner table.

Once you have your dishes sorted, stack salad plates on top of dinner plates and place on top of your chargers.

Napkins are another great way to make a statement on your table. Choose styles and colors to coordinate with your dishes, then stack some, roll some, tie some with twine or use unique napkin rings to really dress them up.

Have fun with them. Don’t make it a chore, see how creative you can be!

Hand printed place cards glued to pinecones or mini pumpkins will make guests more comfortable by knowing exactly where they are sitting around your holiday table.

A super fun way to chill your beverages on your adult drink table is to carve out a pumpkin, add some ice and place your bottles of holiday cheer inside. Don’t forget to add some greenery, leaves and other décor to this table as well. Guests will appreciate the extra effort!

If the kids have their own table for dinner, why not let them make their own table runner or placemats by painting turkeys or pumpkins on paper in different, fun colors (the traditional tracing of the hand and making it into a turkey is always a favorite of mine). And let them set their own table with the items they love best. It will put them in the holiday spirit and hopefully no gravy fights will break out!

Another fun project for the kiddos is to use the acorns you gathered up in the woods, get some different colored paints and paint the bottoms of the acorns. These, along with pinecones and pumpkins can be placed in glass jars or vases and put in the center of the kids table on top of their handmade table runner.

Now on to the home overall. Start with the front door and/or porch.

A beautiful fall wreath made out of large acorns, twigs, leaves and

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gorgeous flowers will welcome all that visit. Pumpkins, gourds, mums and candles on the front porch will add a touch of warmth for the cold days and nights ahead.

In the living room, add cozy throws in different sizes, colors and texture (faux fur is my favorite!) and lots of fun pillows for the sofas, chairs and even floor pillows for the kids. These will warm up the room and make it come alive with the colors of fall.

Powder rooms are great rooms to decorate to the max! Everyone uses your powder room so make it stand out! Add scented candles or cinnamon pine cones to give it freshness. Make a floral/feather bouquet for the back of your toilet with tall plumes of feathers, twigs (you can even spray paint them to coordinate with the color of your room) and anything else you already have on hand. Just make it big and make a statement! Change out hand towels for the day – there are so many out there to choose from.

Make it fun and beautiful for you and your guests.

In summary, get out in nature to see what is out there! If it has fallen off the tree, you can take it home with you. Get things out that you haven’t used in a while. Use your beautiful dishes and glasses handed down from your grandparents. Enjoy the season with your family and friends. And most of all – be thankful for everything you have in your life! Life is short – live it to its fullest!!

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Delicious Cocktails for Your Thanksgiving

by John Bogardus & Dave Geurtze for Saratoga TODAY

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utumn is in full swing and with the upcoming holidays approaching, it's a great time to start thinking about delicious cocktails for Thanksgiving Day.

In upstate New York, no two things say autumn like apples and pumpkins. We put our heads together here at Spa City Wine & Spirits and found some wonderful mixed drinks - great for friends, family, and the togetherness this season invites.

With Thanksgiving on the way, one of the first things we asked ourselves was, "What goes with pie?" One of our favorites is a Caramel Apple Martini that is so easy to make. And for a twist on the classic White Russian, try a Salted Caramel White Russian. Both drinks are absolutely delicious when paired with apple pie.

Easy Cranberry Margarita • 1 ½ cup cranbery juice • ¾ cup fresh lime juice • ¾ cup tequila • ½ cup orange liqueur Stir together until mixed, serve over ice in a sugar or salt rimmed glass.

Caramel Apple Martini • 2 ounces apple cider

If you are more of a pumpkin fan, we recommend a Pumpkin Pie Shot or a Spiked Pumpkin Latte to go with your pumpkin pie.

• 2 ounces caramel vodka

This season is all about family, friends and bringing people together. A simple drink that can do that - and help keep us warm on these cool autumn nights - is a nice Mulled Wine. Or for the more festive at heart, try an easy Cranberry Margarita.

Shake ingredients with ice strainer and serve in cinnamon rimmed martini glass.

If you are getting the whole family together or just a couple of close friends, these drinks will help keep the oncoming chill away and liven up everyone's spirits while we get together and enjoy the reason for the season – to give thanks for our friends and family!

The team at Spa City Wine & Spirits extends its thanks to our customers and wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Mulled Wine

• 1 ounce butterscotch schnapps

Salted Caramel WhiteRussian • 1 ounce salted caramel Bailey’s • 2 ounces salted caramel vodka • 1 ounce half & half Shake ingredients with ice strainer and serve in caramel rimmed rocks glass.

• 4 cups apple cider • 1 (750ml) bottle of red wine • ¼ cup honey • 2 cinnamon sicks • 1 orange, zested and juiced • 4 whole cloves • 3 star anise

Put cinnamon, orange zest, cloves and star anise in cheese cloth and tie to close. Add all other ingredients in a crock pot and set to medium heat for 1 hour, turn down to low and serve directly into mugs.

Spiked Pumpkin Latte • 2 ounces pumpkin cream liqueur • 1 ½ ounces coffee • 1 ounce milk Stir all ingredients and serve in a coffee mug.

Pumpkin Pie Shot • ½ ounce coffee liqueur • ½ ounce irish cream • ½ ounce cinnamon liqueur Layer in a shot glass: add coffee liqueur first. Slowly drizzle irish cream over the back of a spoon so it runs down the side of the shot. Repeat the process for the cinnamon liqueur.

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Giving Thanks

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All Outdoors

by Tim Blodgett for Saratoga TODAY

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hanksgiving is turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin, apple and pecan pie.

It’s pushing yourself away from the table, loosening your belt, and joining the rest of the family to watch the football game and listen to Uncle Herb snore in the easy chair. Some families start

their day watching the parade or running in a ‘Turkey Trot.’ Some spend their time volunteering at the shelter or assisted living facility. The simple act of spending time with and enjoying the company of people you care about, the giving of yourself, is what makes this holiday special.

Traditions often run generations deep in our families. They remind us of what’s important. They allow us to remember loved ones no longer with us, and the time spent with them before they passed. The foods we prepare, oyster stuffing or sweet corn simmered in milk, sweet potatoes with marshmallows baked on top, all have special memories attached to them. We reflect on how the food comes to our tables and the effort it took to prepare. For those of us who hunt, providing food to be shared at the table is part of our tradition.

I’ve spent the last week thinking about Thanksgiving. I don’t want to travel this year. As much as I like helping prepare a feast, I don’t want to spend the day cooking either. I don’t plan on being antisocial this year, Rose and I will make the rounds to spend time with family and friends that live close by. I do look forward to that, but it’s been years since I took to the woods on Thanksgiving. I’m feeling like I want to give thanks and find some peace outside surrounded by the sturdy tree trunks and low stone walls in the woods where I grew up.

You may be wondering why I or anyone would want to drag themselves out of their warm bed just to go stand outside in the cold. That’s a fair question, so since I brought it up, I’ll try to answer it. Others might answer differently, but here’s my answer.

Many hunters look forward to a Thanksgiving Day hunt to affirm the bonds they have with family that they may only see once or twice a year. The holiday brings them together and provides them the perfect opportunity. There is the ritual of planning the hunt, right down to the finest detail, the preparation of clothes and equipment, the cooperation, friendly boasts and ribbing as they recall past hunts. Set these hunters around a roaring fire instead of the kitchen table and you will see this ritual no different that the ancient ritual that’s been performed for millennia. Maybe we need a little more of this in the world today.

Some people go to houses of worship to connect spiritually with something greater than themselves. Most hunters I know find this connection in the open-air cathedrals of woods and fields where they hunt. Whatever your beliefs, it’s hard not to feel humbled while you stand amid the perfection of nature. You don’t need to venture to remote areas of wilderness to come to this realization, you only need to be observant and allow yourself to see.

As for myself, I’m rarely out of earshot, or sight of civilization when I hunt, yet I still see something that ignites my sense of wonder every time I hunt. The hunt often turns out to be secondary to the experience of being in the woods. It wasn’t always that way, but it is now. I still want to emerge from the woods with a deer in tow, that’s why I hunt. Truth be told, the last few years, I’ve been spending a lot of time writing in a small journal I carry about what I see or think about while sitting at the base of a tree. Sometimes I wonder

Photo provided. how many deer have slipped past me while I searched for words instead of antlers. Someday, I’ll share my thoughts and observations with you, here or in the blog site I recently started.

As you celebrate Thanksgiving this year, know that you too participated in the ancient hunting ritual. You made your shopping list, drove to the supermarket, stalked the aisles for your quarry, bagged it then brought it home to your family. We are all hunters in our own way.

Tim and Rose Blodgett are the owners of Saratoga Tackle and Archery located on Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Fishing tackle and Archery equipment and service are available in a friendly environment. We are there to help you to enjoy your experience and feel the outdoor spirit. Phone: 518-584-3952. Visit us on Facebook and saratogatackle.com or blog site: wordpress.com/view/timsmind390256655.wordpress.com

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President of Galarneau Builders

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Thinking About a Holiday Home Redesign?

Now is the Time to Start Planning Remodeling Projects for Spring 2020 When we think of the holidays most of us envision family and friends gathering around the home and feasting on turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and homemade pies. Someone coined the phrase “home is where the heart is” because that is a place where many of us long to be most consistently. The aesthetics and décor of a home can really make the difference between creating a comfortable, cozy atmosphere that draws friends and family near or screams “hey maybe we’ll go to Aunt Mary’s this year instead!” If you think you want a new addition to accommodate more guests or a redesigned kitchen to put out the gourmet meals you dream of serving, then now is the time to look ahead to Spring or Summer 2020 to make that happen for the 2020 holidays. Don’t wait until October 2020 to try to pull off a major remodeling project. You may be so stressed out that you might not even be able to properly enjoy the holidays. Many people have down time between Christmas and New Year’s and it’s a good time to do research and get organized.

Planning Your Spring and Summer 2020 Projects Now Get Organized and plan for your Spring 2020 projects: 1. PICK YOUR DESIGNER

Start researching contractors and showrooms. You want to find someone you enjoy working with but skill should be at the top of your criteria.

Other favorable traits are good listeners along with being creative and problem solvers.

2. BRAIN STORMING

Put together a file with photos of kitchens that you like and make notes of why. Write down your pet peeves about your current space as well as what you do like. Also think about what you want to gain in functionality and beauty. When you meet with your designer you will be much closer to your vision than going in cold.

3. SITE MEASUREMENT

Let your chosen designer measure the space or use professional architectural plans that denote measurements. You know that old saying, “measure twice, cut once.” This is a “sure fire” way to keep material costs down.

4. 3-D CAD DRAWINGS

Always insist on a 3-D Cad rendering when working with a designer.

Hand drawings are ok for brain storming but a 3-D cad drawing will be the key to having an accurate representation of the space about to be transformed.

Join Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and more in a day of festive family fun to benefit the thousands of individuals Catholic Charities serves in our community each year.

5. APPLY FOR YOUR FINANCING AND/OR SECURE YOUR BUDGET

Having your 3-D drawings and cost estimates will help with obtaining home equity loans or other financing.

6. CHANGES AND REVISIONS

It’s important to be flexible. Oftentimes those final adjustments add the WOW factor you want to achieve.

Best of luck to you with your Holiday Home Redesign for 2020!

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

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Gardening with

Peter Bowden

"Tricking" Bulbs for Flowers in Winter

Written & Photographed

by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

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hat a treat flowers are in the winter!

Some of the bulbs we plant in fall can be “forced” to flower in mid winter although I prefer the term “tricking” bulbs.

To trick or force flower bulbs, we want to fool them into reacting as if they have already undergone the cooling period that bulbs planted in the ground experience over winter. To do this we need to pot them up and place them in a cool location for a long enough time to undergo the enzyme change within the bulb that causes the bulb to start its growth and flowering cycle.

It isn't hard to do. Although any hardy bulb can be forced, some varieties are better suited to it than others. Very tall tulips, for instance, are not good candidates because they tend to get leggy and flop over when forced indoors due to lack of direct sun. Smaller and shorter varieties are the best candidates for forcing.

After selecting your bulbs, get some pots to use. Pots for forcing are shallow. For hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils a bulb pan about 6" deep is perfect. Crocus, iris, and other smaller bulbs won't need a pot more than 4" to 5" deep.

Potted bulbs going in the ground to chill.

Place a couple of inches of soil in the bottom of the pot and then place the bulbs in the pot pointy side up. The bulbs should be placed very close together...even touching.

Then fill the pot the rest of the way with more soil and water thoroughly. Now your potted bulbs are ready for their cooling period.

They need to be chilled to 40 degrees or lower for at least three months. This can be done in an unheated basement, or in a spare refrigerator. It is also possible to chill them in the garden. To do this, dig a trench in your garden deep enough that the rim of the pot is at, or just below soil level. Then fill in the trench around the pots with more soil. Cover your trenched bulb pans with mulch. Be sure that they stay moist. It's OK if they freeze....that's just what they need. Put an inch or so of mulch on top and a couple of stakes so you can find them in mid-winter and you're all done except for the waiting.

Starting in mid-January you can start bringing them in to warm up and grow. It will take another 2 to 6 weeks for them to grow and flower and you can watch and enjoy their progress while the winter wind howls outside.

Thanks for the read.

Potted bulbs ready to start growing after 10 weeks of cold.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Annual Coat Drive Post 36 of the Jewish War Veterans of Saratoga Springs is pleased to announce the launch of its 6th Annual Warm Outer Wear for Vets project. The project seeks to collect gently used, clean and warm outer wear (coats, gloves, scarves, sweaters, hats and boots only, please) which will be distributed to the vet houses periodically during the drive which begins on November 1 and ends on December 1. Donation receptacles are available in four convenient locations; Embury Apartment Cafeteria, 133 Lawrence St., Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., and Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway. The Summit, 1 Perry Rd. Those who are unable to reach any of these locations may call Post Commander, David Kieserman at 518-587-7809 or 518-681-9891 to arrange for a private pickup.

Code Blue Benefit Help the financial needs of Code Blue as winter approaches. Join us on November 8 for an extended Mega Happy Hour, 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 (5-8) admission, with the concert $15 advance/$20door.

The Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga. For information call 518-879-2835.

Honoring our Veterans Buffet/Brunch Operation Adopt a Soldier presents a family event on November 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fortunes Restaurant on grounds of Saratoga Casino and Hotel. Fortunes Brunch, Chef ’s Daily Entrée Specials, fresh baked breads, carving station, omelettes made to order sausage and bacon, breakfast potatoes, French toast, Chef ’s Selection of lunch entrees items, delectable desserts, coffee, tea and assorted soft drinks. Price per person: $30 ($35 at the door), children ages 3 to 10: $10 ($15 at the door). Children under 3 free.

Pierogi Sale Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is holding a pierogi sale on Tuesday, November 12. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis.

Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual.

Please call 518-363-0001.

“Blue Ribbon Faire” Luncheon Special Event: Handmade Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction and Gently Used Items. Proceeds to Stonecroft Ministries. Speaker will be Sharon Phillips from Ravena. She will tell us how her faith has influenced her life. Cost is $19 inclusive. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 12, Noon to 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P, Saratoga Springs. Reservations necessary by November 7. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu: Turkey with trimmings or Roasted Vegetable, Ragout/Polenta.

Presented by Christian Women’s Connection of Saratoga 2019 Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair 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. Meet for 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. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, call 518-781-4686.

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 Ln., 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.

Havurah Vitik Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weible Ave., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Noted documentarian David DeVries will provide insights into the later life of Teddy Roosevelt on November 19. David DeVries has produced, written, directed, and photographed television documentaries in the US and abroad. A catered lunch will follow the program.

RSVP by November 13 to 518584-8730, ext. 4.

The Not Too Far from Home Comedy Tour A fundraising show for After the Fire, Inc., a volunteer nonprofit 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.

Annual Brown Bread/ Bake Sale & Light Luncheon Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls, (.4 miles south of Rt. 29) is hosting their annual Steamed Brown Bread Sale just in time for the holidays. Cost is $6 per loaf. Orders will be taken until Monday, November 18, with pickup Friday, November 22 from 4 -6 p.m. and Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will be extras at sale but First Come First Serve. A traditional bake sale and light luncheon will also be available for purchase during Saturday’s pickup

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019 hours. All proceeds to benefit our Christmas Adopt-a-Family and other missions. Call Jerry at 518587-7942 to place your orders or if have any questions; leave message if no answer.

18th Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Turkey Trot The Run/Walk will be held on Thursday, November 28 on Broadway in Saratoga Springs starting at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds from the event support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga Community.

To register go to www. christopherdaileyfoundation. com or www.zippyreg.com/ cdtt. No day of registration. The foundation can be reached at 518-581-1328 and at mdailey2@ nycap.rr.com.

Free Thanksgiving meal at EOC Soup Kitchen A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served by Longfellows at Saratoga County EOC’s Soup Kitchen from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 28.

EOC’s Soup Kitchen is located at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., in Saratoga Springs.

All are welcome. For more information call 518-288-3206 or visit saratogaeoc.org.

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

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 will handle 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. Giant Model Train Show 50th Great Train Extravaganza December 1 at Empire State Convention Center. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $7 adults, children under 12 are free. Operating layouts all scales. 300+ gables: model trains, train sets, buildings, craftsman kits, accessories, scenery, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia.

Educational and NMRA displays. Roaming Railroad and giant Legos layout for the kids and grandkids. Door prizes. www.gtealbany.com.

518-668-9892 or email: trains@ gtealbany.com.

Bus Trip to Niagara Falls The Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a bus trip to Niagara Falls, two nights three days on Thursday, May 28 - Saturday, May 30, 2020. Package includes Round trip transportation, 2 nights at the Sheraton Niagara Falls, 2 breakfast buffets, 2 dinners, 1 is a dinner theater, Admission to the Herschel Carousel Factory, 1 ride on the carousel, 1 day of local guide service, Admission to the Niagara Adventure Theater, Admission to the Maid of the Mist, Stop at Seneca Casino, Stop at the Niagara Power Vista, and baggage handling. Price for double two people in room, two beds $588 each. Deposit of $50 due by November 20, 2019 and then can pay increments. Total due by March 31, 2020. For an itinerary and additional price for one, three or four people per room, contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

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

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This Week’s Events: NOV. 1 - 7 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 29th Annual Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo Cool Insuring Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls | 7:30 p.m.

Featuring all the excitement of a pro rodeo’s top national and regional competitors. The Stampede showcases 200 competitors in the seven standard rodeo events Friday and Saturday. After the rodeo, everyone is invited to the Round-Up Party in the Cool Insuring Arena’s Heritage Hall. Proceeds benefit several local children’s charities. Adults $16-30, children (age 3-12) $8-30.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair Malta Community Center 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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 Saratoga Zymurgist, 112 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 3 p.m.

Thousands of people will gather today 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.

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.

Tang Family Saturdays Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Saratoga County Restaurant Week

Participating Restaurants in Saratoga County Get a three-course dinner for just $20 or family friendly $30 plus tax and tip. Start off with your choice of an appetizer, then choose from a menu of delicious entrees, and top it off with a decadent dessert! Some participating Model Railroading Open House restaurants are offering lunch specials Mike Hachey’s House, 4026 Ryan Pl., for just $10 plus tax and tip. Saratoga Schenectady| Noon – 5 p.m.

Restaurant Week is the perfect time to get Sponsored by Hudson-Berkshire, one of the out and try new restaurants in Saratoga most active Divisions of the National Model County. Reservations are suggested.

Railroad Association welcoming current, old For more information and a list of and especially prospective members. Learn participating restaurants/menus visit www. all about model railroading, in all scales. See discoversaratoga.org/restaurant-week. awesome model railroad in action. Pizza and refreshments will be served. For more TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 information call 585-506-2680 or email benlmaggi@hotmail.com.

Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit Dinner

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 4-6:30 p.m.

Eat-in or Take-out Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit, Breakfast Buffet gravy, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, beverage, variety of cakes for dessert.

Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.

Adults: $10; Age 5-10 $5; Under Age Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, 5: Free. Come for a great Election Day French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast meal! 20% of proceeds will be donated to sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs York’s Back-Pack Program. benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 (active/retired with ID card) $8, Children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call Guided Mindful Meditation 518-584-2585 for more information.

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 47 Henry St., Dharma Meditation Saratoga Springs | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. with Pierre Zimmerman Take a break from the daily grind and One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, clear your mind with guided Mindful 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga Health & Wellness Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are Building, Saratoga Springs 9-10:15 a.m. | Weekly meditation followed free and open to the public and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205. information call 413-992-7012 or visit

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

Fourth Annual Veterans Ball

Poetry Reading by Judith Prest

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 7:30 p.m. | An open reading will follow.

Hall of Springs, 108 Ave. of the Pines, Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. The host Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m.

Attendees will support VCHC’s mission to for the event will be Carol Graser and the serve local Veterans and their families with cost is $5 general, free for students For more information call 518-583-0022, or affordable housing and support services.

This year proceeds will be used to kick-off a visit www.caffelena.org. campaign to build Foreverly House, a twoMalta Food Festival family home for Veteran Moms and their HVCC’s TEC-SMART Facility children while they make the transition 345 Hermes Rd., Malta | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. from military to civilian life. Live music, The Malta Food Fest offers attendees a photobooth, complimentary champagne, great opportunity to sample delicious chocolate fountain, food stations, cash bar and silent auction. A special tribute to area offerings from some of the best restaurants in Malta, Ballston Spa and surrounding resident WWII Veterans. The event will also honor five local Veterans, a Fallen Hero communities including: Wired; Nanola; The Hideaway; Two Birds & Iron Roost; and the Saratoga-Wilton Elks. Tickets are Augie’s; The Adelphi Food Truck; Mazzone $100 each and can be purchased at www.

Hospitality; 30 Park & The Diamond brownpapertickets.com/event/4089627.

Club Grill; Spot Coffee; Healthy Living; Esperanto’s; Stewart’s Shops; and Ben & Jerry’s. The net proceeds of this event will be contributed to the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund of The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. Cost is $15 per person, children under 6 are free.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Girlfriends Helping Girlfriends Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.

Hosted by Wellspring. Join us for a fun night filled with shopping, a fashion show, great raffle prizes, food, drinks & more!

All proceeds raised will be used to help support Wellspring’s programs and services.

Domestic violence and sexual assault are prevalent in our community but often hidden from view. Girlfriends is an event that helps raise funds to increase awareness so that individuals know there is a place to get help nearby. For more information contact Stevie Church, Wellspring Director of Development, 518-583-0280 or email: Development@wellspringcares.org.

Upcoming Meetings

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rt. 9P), Saratoga Springs | Noon For membership information and luncheon reservations call 518-587-5356.

Galway Preservation Society Galway Town Hall 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway 7 p.m. | The program will feature “High Rock to High Stakes” - the history of Saratoga from the discovery of mineral water springs in the late 1700s to the start of gambling in the early 1900s. For more information, visit www. galwaypreservationsociety.org

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Olde Saratoga Seniors Luncheon Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville Noon | Members bring dish to share, entertainment provided.

Wilton Heritage Society Meeting 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton | 6 p.m.

A pot luck supper, followed by speaker MaryAnne Fitzgerald who will speak on “Talk On Balance.”

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Korean War Veterans Association VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs 1:30 p.m. | For further information or an application to join the organization, please call Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.

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

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LIVE AT SPAC:

9.5 Million Visitor Services Improvement Project

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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elizabeth Sobol strolled the grounds of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in the springtime thaw of 2017, a few months after taking the reins as SPAC’s president and CEO. Green tarps were slung around the concession area and the infrastructure displayed signs of more than a half-century of use.

“Crumbling limestone, rusting metal, broken windows,” she says. “I remember thinking: this is one of the greatest venues in North America. How is it that it’s not being maintained the way it should?” This past summer, a full half of the restrooms located in the brick structure that frames the concession area high atop the lawn were out of order. “The plumbing is so old they could no longer be fixed, because the underlying plumbing is the issue. It was not fitting a venue of SPAC’s stature.”

This week, SPAC announced a $9.5 million renovation project that will see a complete replacement and upgrade of the existing concessions and restroom facilities. Two new concessions buildings will replace the existing tent structures, which have lacked proper security, infrastructure and storage space. In the center of the main plaza a new open-air covered pavilion will establish a more park-like aesthetic and restore the original sight lines from the Route 50 bridge to the Victoria Pool. The existing brick semi-circle structure will come down and the new center, set a little further back, will restore those sightlines of the preSPAC days.

“It will be a completely re-imagined area. It’s gone beyond being just a concession area. All the old buildings are coming down and being replaced with all new buildings,” Sobol says. “There will be one larger building with brand new bathrooms – and many more

bathrooms than are there now.

There will be a new concession area, and up on the second floor a 4,000 square foot indoor-outdoor gathering space that will be multiuse: for education, community gathering, VIP experience. And it will be year-round - which is game-changing for us.”

SPAC has expanded its yearround programs as well as its education programming in recent years – from serving 5,000 kids to nearly 10 times that number. The year-round use availability will enable continued growth in both, the educational programming and community outreach in which SPAC has been involved.

Additionally, the covered pavilion in the center of the new project area will be used to showcase preconcert talks – which are currently held in an 80-capacity room on campus, enabling hundreds to attend the events.

The project - anticipated to be completed by May 1, 2020 - is supported by $8 million in private funding from Live Nation and Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

New York State is providing up to $1.5 million in grants from Empire State Development and State Parks, awarded through the governor’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

The Live Nation component marks the first significant contribution by the venue’s summertime pop music concert promoter. Through the late 1990’s, SPAC had mostly done its own bookings of summer pop concerts. In 2000, SPAC signed a booking deal for those summer pop shows with concert promoter SFX Entertainment, which was sold to Clear Channel Communications and eventually spun into Live Nation.

“This is a big deal that they’ve come to the table to help us,” Sobol says. “Live Nation brought expertise – they have architects on staff, a ton of knowledge about getting buildings done in the right way for the right party and

Saratoga Performing Arts Center concessions area now, and how it will look in 2020.

using every dollar wisely.” Specific operations of the facility will remain status quo. A long-running existing contract between SPAC and Live Nation regarding the booking of summer pop concerts is nearing the end of its run and is anticipated to be renewed.

“It’s a 53-year-old facility with hundreds of thousands visiting every year. You have to be renovating and upgrading.

For me the concessions area was really something that had to get done because when you have bathrooms functioning at 50% and you have shows that can range from 5,000 to 25,000 you’ve got a real problem,” Sobol says.

“I’m a big believer in maintaining the sanctity of the

park, the park-like feel of things, restoring the sightlines. I want people to really feel the magic of being in the park. This jewel that we have. I talk about SPAC as being the perfect confluence of man-made beauty and natural beauty. In my mind there’s no other cultural organization anywhere I can think of that melds those two things.”

Now in her third year as president and CEO, Sobol explains she realized early on the role SPAC plays both in the local community and beyond. “The thing that totally bowled me over is how everyone seems to have a SPAC story; Whether it’s the rock and roll shows they first went to and ended up coming back over and

over again, or that they met their spouse at a show, or that their toddler took their first steps on the lawn. It is unbelievably woven into Saratoga’s psyche. The memories are woven into the roots of the trees that are part of this park.”

The $9.5 million funding for the project as well as the coordination includes a variety of collaborators including wellknown locals Sonny Bonacio – who heads Bonacio Construction, and Mike Ingersoll, of the LA Group. Earlier this year, State Parks completed a $1.75 million project to renew the SPAC amphitheater’s aging balcony ramps and lighting with an elegant and safe entryway.

The amphitheater facade was upgraded in 2012.

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Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

Discover Saratoga’s Annual Restaurant Week Kicks Off Monday

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Discover Saratoga’s “Restaurant Week” will take place Monday, Nov. 4 through Sunday Nov. 10 at participating restaurants across Saratoga County.

Three-course dinners will be offered for $20 or $30 plus tax & tip at participating restaurants.

Additionally, some participating restaurants are offering lunch specials for $10 plus tax & tip. For more information about Saratoga Restaurant Week, participating restaurants, and specific restaurant locations and menus, go to: www.discoversaratoga.org.

$10 LUNCH Participating restaurants:

• Saratoga's Broadway Deli/Amuse

• Burger Fi

• Taverna Novo

• Esperanto • Falafel Den • Gaffney's Restaurant • PJ's BAR-B-QSA • Saratoga's Broadway Deli • Saratoga Stadium • Sweet Mimi's Cafe • The Mill on Round Lake • Thirsty Owl

• Saratoga Stadium • The Brook Tavern • The Mill on Round Lake • Whole Harvest $30 DINNER Participating restaurants: • 13 North • Bellini's Italian Eatery • Chez Pierre • Fish at 30 Lake

$20 DINNER Participating restaurants:

• Hamlet & Ghost

• 2 West Bar and Grille

• Morton's, The Steakhouse

• Boca Bistro • Bookmakers at Holiday Inn • Cantina • Chianti Il Ristorante • Diamond Club Restaurant • Dizzy Chicken • Forno Bistro • Gaffney's Restaurant • Hattie's Restaurant • Jacob & Anthony's American Grille • Local Pub & Teahouse • PJ's BAR-B-QSA

• Jacob & Anthony's American Grille • Mouzon House • Panza's Restaurant • Prime at Saratoga National • Salt & Char • Scallions Restaurant • Sperry's • The Blue Hen • The Wine Bar • Thirsty Owl • Wheatfields Bistro & Wine Bar • Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar • Wishing Well Restaurant

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A True Retrospective with a Regional Icon at Caffe Lena This Weekend

Northshire Bookstore: November Events SARATOGA SPRINGS — During the month of November, Northshire Bookstore will host public events in Saratoga Springs. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway.

Friday, November 1 at 6 p.m.

Kate DiCamillo - Beverly, Right Here at Saratoga City Center.

Tickets required. Former National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Kate DiCamillo will discuss the delightful third novel in her “Raymie Nightingale” series.

Visit northshire.com for tickets.

50 Years of the Bob Warren Band, this weekend at Caffe Lena.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Singer-songwriter Bob Warren celebrates his 50th anniversary year of music-making at Caffe Lena Saturday and Sunday.

At 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, Warren will begin with the first song he wrote in the spring of 1969 and proceed chronologically

through the set. A second show will take place 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3,and as the chronology continues, Warren anticipates flipping through his songbook to conclude with his most recent song, written this past June. Tickets are $22 general admission, $20 cafe members and $11 students and kids.

Sunday, November 3 at 5 p.m.

Christopher McDougall - Running with Sherman: The Donkey with the Heart of a Hero. Tickets required.

The author of the wildly popular bestseller “Born to Run” will share his latest - a funny and insightful book about training a rescued donkey to be his running partner.

Visit northshire.com for tickets.

Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m.

Bill Halpin - The Cult of Eden.

Celebrate a late Halloween at Northshire with horror author Bill Halpin, as he reads from the first volume in his creepy and frightening Unrisen Saga.

Saturday, November 9 at 6 p.m.

Amanda Vaill in conversation - Jerome Robbins, by Himself: Selections from His Letters, Journals, Drawings, and an Unfinished Memoir. The editor of this new collection of Jerome Robbins’ writings will discuss her book with Skidmore College Theater Professor Eunice Ferreira & Dance Professor Jason Ohlberg.

Vaill is the author of the Jerome Robbins biography “Somewhere.”

Tuesday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Story time with Illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi - I’m Worried. Story time and an art demonstration with the illustrator of this delightful new picture book – part of a series that helps children understand their emotions.

Thursday, November 14 at 6 p.m.

Yaddo Presents Joseph Caldwell - In the Shadow of the Bridge.

The acclaimed playwright & novelist will share his memoir a charming and candid look at the changing tide of artistic and gay life in New York City in the shadow of the plague years.

Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m.

Eric Schnitzer - Don Troiani’s Campaign to Saratoga - 1777: The Turning Point of the Revolutionary War in Paintings, Artifacts, and Historical Narrative.

Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m.

Yaddo Presents Adam Platt - The Book of Eating: Adventures in Professional Gluttony.

Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m.

Alice Lichtenstein - The Crime of Being. The novelist will read from her newest book, a look at the repercussions of a violent crime in a small upstate New York town.

Sunday, November 24 at 1 p.m.

Elizabeth Macy - Lucky’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland.

For more information on these events, call 518-682-4200, or visit the website northshire.com

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Vernon Reid Performs Jimi Hendrix “Band Of Gypsys” Nov. 1 at The Egg

ALBANY — Vernon Reid’s “Band of Gypsys Revisited Band” will perform at The Egg 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. In the spirit of revisiting, refreshing and further exploring the soul, funk and roll of the Jimi Hendrix album “Band of Gypsys Live at The Fillmore East,” guitarist extraordinaire Vernon Reid of Living Colour, guitarist André

‘Dré Glo’ Lassalle, drummer James “Biscuit” Rouse, and bassist Jared Michael Nickerson will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the recording of this iconic and influential album.

Tickets to the concert are $29.50 and are available at The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza, by telephone: 518-4731845 or at www.theegg.org.

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

HOME MADE THEATER HOLDS OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ‘DIAL M FOR MURDER’ SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their February production of Dial M for Murder,

by Frederick Knott, directed by Dianne O’Neill. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. Callbacks will be held Wednesday following the auditions. There are six roles available for adult actors. All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and gender identifications.

Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her for a fee, and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. Unfortunately… the murderer gets murdered and the victim survives. But this doesn’t baffle the husband: he sees his hireling’s death as an opportunity to have his wife convicted for the murder of the man who tried to murder her.

Production dates are weekends, Feb. 8 – 23. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 2 with a possible read-through in late December.

Actors should bring a current photo and resume. Photos cannot be returned. No appointments are necessary for the audition.

Actors will read from the provided excerpts from the play.

For a detailed flyer with character descriptions or questions about the audition, contact Home Made Theater at 518-587-4427, or visit their web site at www.

HomeMadeTheater.org.

Brady Bunch star Eve Plumb to Narrate Kris Kringle The Musical at Proctors TANG MUSEUM RECEIVES $1 MILLION FOR SCHENECTADY — Kris Kringle The Musical, created

by Maria Ciampi, is a brandnew, wholly original Christmas musical for the whole family that reveals the untold story of Kris Kringle. Discover what happens when an evil toy company CEO crosses paths with a young, jobless toymaker whose family name carries a curse with the power to destroy Christmas.

From the top of the world in the North Pole, Kris Kringle teams up with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the beautiful Evelyn Noël, a band of hilarious Apprentices and Elves, and magical Toys to remind us what Christmas is really all about – love, hope and finding a family in the most unlikely of places.

Kris Kringle The Musical made its New York City debut at The Town Hall in November 2017, and was originally narrated

by Tony Award® nominee, Cathy Rigby. “Brady Bunch” star Eve

Plumb – who portrayed the iconic middle sister, Jan Brady, will narrate the show in Schenectady.

Plumb started her acting career at age 6 and is best known for her television roles. Also an accomplished painter, Plumb’s stage credits include off-Broadway appearances in Nora and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss, And What I Wore, Unbroken Circle and Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating & Marriage as well as regional theatre work throughout the United States. Recent film appearances include Blue Ruin (Winner Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Sundance Spotlight Festival, Independent Spirit nominee) and Monsoon.

Tickets, $20–$60, for Kris Kringle The Musical, 2 & 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14 and 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15, are available at the Box Office at Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady; by phone at 518-346-6204; and online at proctors.org.

COLLECTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS SUPPORT

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, known for its innovative interdisciplinary exhibitions and art programs, has received two gifts totaling $1 million: $500,000 from the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation to support the Tang collection’s endowment, and a $500,000 challenge grant from photographer, curator and collector Jack Shear to support the museum’s awardwinning publications program.

The Ellsworth Kelly Foundation gift will allow the museum to expand research, scholarship and digital access to the more than 16,700 objects in the Tang collection.

Shear’s challenge grant aims to create a $1 million endowment to support the museum’s robust publications program. The Tang has produced more than 70 exhibition

catalogues, including 30 in its Opener Series that focus on emerging artists for whom a Tang publication often represents their first catalogue. To learn more about Shear’s challenge, visit: www.skidmore.edu/cof/ tangchallenge/index.php.

The gifts represent a continuation of support from both the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation and Jack Shear. In 2015, the foundation contributed $100,000 to the Tang for conservation care of work in its collection. Also in 2015, Jack Shear announced the beginning of a transformative gift of photography. Shear’s extensive donation includes more than 1,500 works and serves as a visual history of photography from its inception in the 1840s to the present day.

The collection chronicles different photographic processes, techniques and artistic approaches from an early

half-plate ambrotype of Niagara Falls to a Polaroid self-portrait by a young Robert Mapplethorpe.

Historic works include important examples by photographic pioneers such as Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Eugène Atget, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Ralph Eugene Meatyard, Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Weston. Important contemporary photographers are also well represented in Shear’s collection, including Tina Barney, Wendy Ewald, Nan Goldin, Katy Grannan, Sally Mann, Vik Muniz, Catherine Opie, Yinka Shonibare and Carrie Mae Weems.

Jack Shear is a photographer, curator, collector and executive director of the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation. Shear is well known for his portrait photography of American figures including William S. Burroughs, Jasper Johns and Ellsworth Kelly.

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

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Weekend PLANNER

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19 RAILROAD PL, SARATOGA SPRINGS

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 & SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2

Doctor sleeP (r) No Passes allowed

Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo

lynyrD skynyrD: lAst oF the street survivors FArewell tour () No Passes allowed

Cool Insuring Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls 7:30 p.m. | This annual event features all the excitement of a pro rodeo’s top national and regional competitors. The Stampede showcases 200 competitors in the seven standard events. After, everyone is invited to the Round-Up Party in the Cool Insuring Arena’s Heritage Hall. Proceeds benefit several local children’s charities. Tickets are available through the Cool Insuring Arena Box Office. For more information visit adirondackstampederodeo.com.

thu: 6:00, 9:20

Fri - sun: 10:05 AM, 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 10:20 Mon - thu: 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 10:20

terMinAtor: DArk FAte (r) 2D BtX

Fri - sun: 11:00 AM, 2:00, 5:00, 8:00, 10:50 Mon - thu: 2:00, 5:00, 8:00, 10:50

terMinAtor: DArk FAte (r)

Fri - sun: 10:00 AM, 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Mon - thu: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00

the current wAr - Director’s cut (Pg-13)

The Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair 2019

western stArs (2019) (Pg)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Saratoga Farmers’ Winter Market Wilton Mall | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Save the date! The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be starting their winter season on Saturday, November 2. Find them in the Wilton Mall (DMV/former Bon-Ton entrance) every Saturday through the end of April. Enjoy the same high quality food and products; they will have 50+ vendors selling local produce, flowers, readyto-eat foods, and tons of artisan products. Join your community and meet your farmer at the mall! Please note the new hours this season: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more information visit www. saratogafarmersmarket.org.

thu: 7:00 PM

hArriet (Pg-13)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

The Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts, and Gift Fair 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta.

Come and shop from 70+ vendors of Art, Crafts, Food and so much more. Stop and shop or stay all day browsing the different booths and getting a bite to eat at the Cafe’. Free admission and Free parking. Start your holiday shopping with us!

(518) 306-4205 11/01/19-11/07/19

Fri: 10:30 AM, 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30 sAt: 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30 sun: 10:30 AM, 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30 Mon - thu: 1:20, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30 Fri - sun: 9:50 AM, 9:10 Mon - weD: 12:50, 9:10 thu: 12:50, 9:40

JoJo rABBit (Pg-13)

Fri - sun: 10:40 AM, 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50 Mon - thu: 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:50

the lighthouse (r)

Fri - sun: 11:50 AM, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 Mon - thu: 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 Fri & sAt: 10:50 AM, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30 sun: 10:50 AM, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:25 Mon - thu: 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:25

MAleFicent: Mistress oF evil (Pg)

Fri - sun: 10:10 AM, 1:30, 4:30, 7:40, 10:40 Mon - thu: 1:30, 4:30, 7:40, 10:40

PArAsite (r)

Fri: 12:20, 3:00, 5:40, 8:20, 10:50 sAt - thu: 3:00, 5:40, 8:20, 10:50

ZoMBielAnD: DouBle tAP (r)

Fri - sun: 10:20 AM, 1:05, 3:40, 6:30 Mon - weD: 1:05, 3:40, 6:30 thu: 1:05, 3:40

the ADDAMs FAMily (Pg)

Fri - sun: 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:40 Mon - weD: 3:50, 6:40, 9:40 thu: 3:10 PM

Joker (r) the rocky horror Picture show (r)

Fri & sAt: 11:30 PM

DouBle inDeMnity (nr)

sAt & sun: 11:00 AM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Stronger Than Cancer Day iRun LOCAL, 425 Broadway, Saratoga Springs 1 - 5 p.m. | 2nd annual Stonger Than Cancer Day presented

by Eveolution Strength & Performance and Ravenous Crepes.

Family-fun run/walk/roll with a Super Hero Theme to participating businesses in Saratoga followed by a reception at Harvey’s with live music, raffles/auctions, appetizers and cash bar. Registration includes long sleeve T-Shirt, raffle tickets, and reception (cash bar) $25 per person, $40 per family. For more information visit joyusfoundation.com/events

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 The Fourth Annual Veterans Ball The Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs 5 – 9 p.m. | Support VCHC’s mission to serve local Veterans and their families with affordable housing and support services. Proceeds will be used to kick-off a campaign to build Foreverly House, a home for Veteran Moms and their children while transitioning from military to civilian life. Live music, photobooth, complimentary champagne, food, cash bar and silent auction. A special tribute to area resident WWII Veterans. The event will also honor five local Veterans, a Fallen Hero and the Saratoga-Wilton Elks. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4089627.

WILTON MALL

3065 Route 50, Wilton

(518) 306-4707 11/01/19-11/07/19

assistlist - audiodescr - closedcaPt - stadium seatiNg - wheelchair accessible Arctic Dogs (Pg)

Fri - sun: 10:40 AM, 1:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:50 Mon - thu: 1:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:50

Motherless Brooklyn (r)

Fri - sun: 10:00 AM, 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 9:10 Mon - thu: 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 9:10

terMinAtor: DArk FAte (r) 2D BtX

Fri - sun: 10:50 AM, 1:40, 4:30, 7:40, 10:30 Mon - thu: 1:40, 4:30, 7:40, 10:30

terMinAtor: DArk FAte (r)

Fri - sun: 9:50 AM, 12:40, 3:30, 6:40, 9:30 Mon - thu: 12:40, 3:30, 6:40, 9:30

BlAck AnD Blue (r)

Fri - sun: 11:20 AM, 1:50, 4:10, 6:50, 9:40 Mon - thu: 1:50, 4:10, 6:50, 9:40

countDown (Pg-13)

Fri - sun: 10:30 AM, 12:50, 3:20, 6:30, 10:40 Mon - thu: 12:50, 3:20, 6:30, 10:40

MAleFicent: Mistress oF evil (Pg)

Fri - sun: 10:10 AM, 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:10 Mon - thu: 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 10:10

the ADDAMs FAMily (Pg)

Fri - sun: 10:20 AM, 1:30, 3:50, 7:20, 10:00 Mon - thu: 1:30, 3:50, 7:20, 10:00

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LEGAL NOTICES Notice of formation of All Services Unlimited LLC Articles of Organization was filed with the secretary of State of New York on October 3, 2019. Office: Saratoga county.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 37 West Boylston Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 11/27, 12/06. 95438 Notice of Formation of Katie Burns Artistry, LLC Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/10/19. Offc.

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As agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, S. Rockmacher, Esq. 1707 Central Ave., Suite 200, Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15. 95061 Notice of formation of Journeyer Technologies, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/18/2019.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A

copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3A Deer Creek, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01. 94685 Notice of formation of Athlos Sports Performance, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 9/27/2019 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 Equestrian Lane, #6, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8. 94897 Notice of Formation of Kanbe LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/15/19.

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Puzzles Across 1 Start of something 4 Know-it-all 9 Sticky roll 13 Title car in a Ronny & the Daytonas hit 14 Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment,” e.g.

15 Australian export 16 Like Gen. Powell 17 Vito Corleone talking bobblehead?

19 N.T. book before Phil.

20 Denver-to-Wichita dir.

21 Oppressive atmosphere 22 Goal of a holistic chiropractor?

26 Renewal notice feature, briefly 27 Like a well-written mystery 28 Hammer user’s cry 32 Payment in Isfahan 35 Chem. and bio.

37 Drift (off) 38 As a group, emulate Popeye?

41 Singer DiFranco 42 Pop 43 TV oil name 44 “The Good Wife” figs.

46 Fabric rib 48 Its home version debuted at Sears in 1975 50 Maiden aunt mascot?

54 Israeli prime minister after Barak 57 “__ Gotta Be Me” 58 Way to go: Abbr.

59 Enjoying the new car ... or what four puzzle answers are literally doing 62 Great Basin native 63 Saharan 64 Hydrocarbon gas 65 Rx item 66 Inheritance factor 67 Tends 68 Humanities maj.

Down 1 Way out 2 Mike or Carol on “The Brady Bunch” 3 “I guess the moment has finally arrived” 4 Impetuous 5 Find a new table for 6 Nile slitherer

See puzzle solutions on page 54

See puzzle solution on page 54 7 It’s here in Paris 8 Anchored for life, as barnacles 9 Word in morning weather forecasts 10 Mil. mail drops 11 It faces forward in a stop sign 12 Big name in jazz 14 Like IHOP syrup 18 Alabama Slammer liquor 23 Type of tide 24 Troublemakers 25 Often 29 Bridge bid 30 Glasses with handles 31 One working on a bridge: Abbr.

33 Fleur-de-__ 34 What a kid is prone to make in winter?

36 Farm mom 38 Pastoral call

39 Early exile 40 Ones with clout 45 Variable distance measure 47 Hand-held allergy treatment 49 Insatiable 51 Very long time 52 Political columnist Molly 53 Island bird named for its call 54 Doe beau 55 Long-eared critter 56 Similar 60 Snacked 61 __ Na Na

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: Verbiage, Verbosity Verbiage is excessive wordiness, usually written.

The contract was padded with too much legal verbiage.

Verbosity is excessive and boring wordiness, usually spoken.

The guest speaker’s verbosity almost put the audience to sleep.

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

Week of November 1 – November 7, 2019

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Sports

Anxiety Running High at Breeders’ Cup

by Brendan O’Meara for Saratoga TODAY

This latest renewal of the Breeders’ Cup will be the most stressful and possibly most damning edition in the 36 years since its inception.

The crisis of horse deaths at Santa Anita that began in December of 2018 have not stopped. A 35th and 36th horse were euthanized just last week as the best horses, trainers and jockeys converge on the famed Southern California racetrack for the sport’s Super Bowl.

I don’t even know who’s running. I don’t want to know.

Santa Anita has made rooting for this sport all the more challenging. In fact, following the Sport of Kings is starting to feel more akin to greyhound racing.

It feels increasingly sad. You start to ask yourself: Why and how is this fun? How has this been allowed to carry on? Do people really enjoy this?

Of course there will be the old guards and the hard liners, the people who don’t give a lick about anything beyond a live Pick 4 ticket and the prospect of an empire-building stallion. The game persists, it would seem, to line the pockets of the legacy families and the few mega-trainers who have all but monopolized the game’s premier talent.

In a sense, horse racing is a microcosm of America and the American Dream. Bernie Sanders would categorically blow up horse racing.

And yet, in the face of perhaps the worst PR nightmare

to tornado the sport perhaps ever, the Breeders’ Cup will heighten the focus and multiply the tension by an immeasurable degree. If Spinal Tap took it to 11, the anxiety at this year’s Breeders’ Cup will be a terrifying 13.

Given this crisis at the track where something is wickedly off-kilter, whether it’s the racing surface, the nature of the horses, the horsemanship on the backstretch or just dumb luck, to persist in the face of that is Russian roulette.

Real lives are at stake. And if the lives of the horses don’t matter — which to many they don’t — think of the lives of the jockeys aboard these horses.

We’re talking full fields of the biggest, baddest, fastest horses on the planet with a lot of money on the line. Jockeys will be aggressive. They will fit into tight holes because hitting the board in the Breeders’ Cup might mean a new house.

These are also great horses and great horses, a trainer once told me, are the ones you have to worry about because when they feel a little bit of pain — like our great human athletes — they grind on.

Santa Anita, and the powers that be, should have moved the Breeders’ Cup and they failed to do so.

Outgoing Breeders’ Cup Ltd. CEO Craig Fravel said (h/t horseracingnation.com), “The Breeders’ Cup going somewhere else would send entirely the wrong message. When people are trying to do the right thing, you need to stick with them. The entire Breeders’ Cup board was unanimous in that decision and we’re certainly glad to be here.”

I disagree. I think it sends the wrong message to keep running this experiment with live ammo.

You can stick with your people, but let them keep using crash test dummies instead of actual people.

Banning the likes of Jerry Hollendorfer from running his horses at these tracks for having an excessive number of horses break down is ceremonial. It’s the kind of move that looks impressive, looks strong, but lacks

Breeders’ Cup will take place at Santa Anita November 1-2, 2019.

“It’s a legacy cementer, a king and queen maker. ” nutritional value. It says, “Look, we’re taking action.”

Talk to any serious horseplayer (few as they number), and they’ll tell you that this sport long abandoned them with greater takeouts and a customer service experience that bordered parody.

Horseplayers are the drunk uncle of the sport. You’ve got to invite them to the wedding, but when it comes for table arrangements, they’re at Table 9 with all the freaks (h/t “The Wedding Singer”) and most certainly — and without question — the last to walk up to the buffet line.

But when the sport turns its back on the horses, the critters who light us up and give it all, this is something entirely unforgiveable and shows the true colors of the people who really hold the reins.

Now, the Breeders Cup could have been moved, but it would’ve taken a phalanx of brave owners to say, “I’m not running my horse(s) at your track. I’d rather miss this year’s Breeders’ Cup than put my horses at risk.”

The Breeders’ Cup has given us thrills the likes of which we carry forever. Some of the most thrilling races and racecalls we’ve ever seen take place on this great weekend around Halloween. It’s a legacy cementer, a king and queen maker.

And I can’t — and won’t — watch as the Reaper waves its scythe over that oval.

Brendan O’Meara is a freelance writer. He lives in Eugene, OR. Follow @BrendanOMeara on Twitter

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BUCKPASSER...

BRED TO BE A CHAMPION

by Joseph Raucci

for Saratoga TODAY In the horse racing industry, the dream of a championship quality racehorse is the single most desired outcome for breeders and owners of thoroughbreds. Millions of dollars are spent each year to combine the bloodlines of the best sires and broodmares to achieve that goal.

The science is not an exact one. The mating of two richly bred thoroughbreds does not necessarily guarantee a superior horse. It does however greatly increase the probability of success.

The perfect breeding storm took place in the Spring of 1963 when a foal was born at Seth A. “Bull” Hancock’s Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky. His sire Tom Fool was the American Horse of the Year in 1953. He was unbeatable in that campaign taking all ten of his starts.

At the time, the most difficult feat in the sport was sweeping what was then known as the “Handicap Triple.” The first leg was the Metropolitan Handicap at a flat mile. Then two grueling tests of stamina followed. They included the Suburban and Brooklyn Handicaps both covering the distance of a mile and a quarter. The four-year-old became only the second horse in the sports history to take the series.

He showcased his greatness in the final leg when he took the Brooklyn wire to wire under jockey Ted Atkinson carrying an eye popping 136 pounds of weight.

On the dam side was the highly talented race mare Busanda. She shared the blood

of her sire War Admiral and her grandsire the immortal Man o’ War. Busanda proved her race mettle when she took on the best horses in the country taking the Suburban Handicap in 1951. The combination of the two great bloodlines had just produced a perfect specimen.

The foal was given the name Buckpasser. He was owned and bred by Ogden Phipps. Mr. Phipps stands along with William Woodward, Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Jock and C.V. Whitney, and George D. Widener as a Giant in the Horse Racing world when it lived up to its title as “The Sport of Kings.”

Buckpasser’s career started off with little fanfare. On a spring day in 1965, the two-year-old raced greenly in his debut finishing a lackluster fourth. Sixteen days later he found the winners circle at Aqueduct with an easy score.

From that day on he was virtually unbeatable in his rookie campaign.

Wearing Ogden Phipps black with cherry red cap silks, the great Panamanian Braulio Baeza guided the handsome bay colt to one victory after another. Buckpasser took home the lion’s share of the major two-year-old events. They included the Hopeful Stakes here at the Spa. Then he added the world’s richest race, The ArlingtonWashington Futurity, and New York’s premier event for two-year old’s, the Champagne Stakes to his ever-growing resume.

After the losing effort in his first start, Buckpasser reeled off ten of his next eleven starts. He stood tall as the best two-year-old in the Country. He was so good that The Triple Crown of 1966 seemed a foregone conclusion. He opened his three-year-old season with an exhibition race at Miami’s “Winter Palace”, Hialeah Park.

Also entered was his speedball stablemate Impressive. His name speaks to exactly what he was that day. He shocked racing fans across the country when he took the measure of Buckpasser, easily besting him.

Buckpasser was back on his game nine days later when he tallied in the Everglades

Stakes. Next up was Hialeah’s major Kentucky Derby prep, the Flamingo Stakes. In a decision that caused an uproar from track patrons, management decided to not allow wagering on the big event. They knew that there would be a minus pool that would cause a loss of revenue for the track if he placed in the money. Buckpasser got the nod in a thriller over Abe’s Hope. The race took on a life of its own when it became known as “The Chicken Flamingo” in response to Hialeah’s frugality.

Buckpasser was steamrolling towards Churchill Downs and “A Run for The Roses.” Then fate intervened. Only days after the Flamingo, he suffered a quarter crack on his right front hoof.

Ogden Phipps’ dream of a Triple Crown was shattered. The healing would be a slow process. The big horse was out of action for three months. He was about to come back with a vengeance.

On a warm June day, he returned to the races. Phipps and his outstanding trainer Eddie Neloy decided to resume his threeyear-old campaign at Delaware Park. There he took the Leonard Richards Stakes by a slim margin.

For the rest of 1966 Buckpasser

was a one-horse show. He ran the table in the most important races on the American Turf. He headed out to Chicago, where he easily took what was known as “The Mid America Triple” at Arlington Park.

In the first leg of the series he put on a performance for the ages. His stablemate Impressive set a blistering pace, lighting the tele-timer with an unheard of 1:06.4 seconds at the six-furlong mark. Buckpasser then blew by him. When he hit the finish line, he took ownership of the world’s record for a mile. He had just covered the distance in 1:32.3, demolishing the standard set by the great Swaps ten years earlier.

He was now a very big star. The best was yet to come.

It was back home to New York and the big time. Buckpasser wowed a massive crowd when he charged down the stretch to take the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct. Next up it was Saratoga and the coveted Travers Stakes. After taking the Spa’s main event he was back on Long Island for the Fall Classic races, The Woodward Stakes and The Jockey Club Gold Cup. You can add those to an almost flawless campaign. He was crowned Horse

of the Year for 1966. Buckpasser had entered horse racing royalty.

Eddie Neloy decided to take the champ out to California and Santa Anita to contest the West Coast’s lucrative winter handicap series.

He continued his winning ways, taking the Malibu Stakes on the last day of 1966. Three weeks later he opened his third season with a victory in the San Fernando Stakes.

The quarter crack issue flared up again and the champ was sidelined again for the next four months.

Back east he began preparations to contest New York’s “Handicap Triple.” With greatness came weight.

Buckpasser would be no exception.

He got his first taste of 130 pounds in the Metropolitan Mile. He shrugged off the heavy load and took his fifteenth consecutive race.

Ogden Phipps seriously considered taking Buckpasser to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on the grass at Longchamp. He had never raced on the turf. Eddie Neloy decided to test his skills on that surface in the Bowling Green Handicap at Aqueduct. Not only was Buckpasser weighted with 135 pounds, he was wearing racing plates that were required to be worn on grass courses in France. continues to next page...

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Buckpasser didn’t care for any of it. He was a well beaten third.

Jockey Braulio Baeza said it best.”

Buckpasser got beat by the shoes, the grass and the weight.” The trip to Paris was off.

He was next pointed for the Suburban Handicap at Aqueduct. Tommy Trotter, the track’s Racing Secretary assigned him 133 pounds for the race.

Buckpasser wowed the fans with a breathtaking performance. In deep stretch the champ found himself two lengths behind. He looked hopelessly beaten. Digging in with massive strides, he drove past the leader Ring Twice and hit the wire a half-length winner.

Buckpasser needed one more to join his sire Tom Fool, Whisk Broom II, and the great Kelso as winners of the elusive “Handicap Triple.” This time he would have to carry 136 pounds over the mile and a quarter of the Brooklyn Handicap to get it done. The champ for one of the few times in his career was second best. He was soundly beaten by Handsome Boy, a very good horse being spotted twenty pounds.

1967 had been the year of Dr. Fager and Damascus.

The two three-year-olds had made headlines on sports pages

all over the country for their exploits on the racetrack. It was inevitable that they would meet with Buckpasser to decide Horse of The Year honors. The three warriors were entered in the Woodward Stakes. The event was being lauded as “The Race of the Century.” The champ had not raced in three months due to nagging injuries. When the field walked onto the track for the main event, Buckpasser was a slight favorite over his illustrious opponents. The big bay just wasn’t up to the task. The long hard campaigns and health issues had caught up to him. On the other hand, the great Damascus was at the top of his game. He galloped home ten lengths clear of the field. Buckpasser passed a tiring Dr. Fager to take second place. Buckpasser’s phenomenal career was over. He collected one final prize. He was named Male Handicap Horse of the Year for 1967. The big bay won championship honors in all three of his racing seasons. He had compiled a superb lifetime record of 25 wins in 31 starts. Nothing ever looked easy for the champ.

He had the habit of pulling up when he took the lead. This was the reason why his victory

margins were so slim. Most of his winning races were decided by no more than two lengths, averaging out to just a about a length.

Buckpasser is renowned for his flawless confirmation. New York Racing Association Veterinarian Manny Gilman, who saw them all, had this to say about Buckpasser.

“Every horse has just about a hundred faults of confirmation.

I would defy anybody to pick a flaw in Buckpasser.” Richard Stone Reeves, the most important painter of thoroughbred horses in the latter half of the Twentieth Century added this comment.

“Buckpasser is the most perfectly proportioned Thoroughbred I have seen.” Buckpasser did not have to wait long to take his rightful place in the Sport’s Hall of Fame here on Union Avenue. His plaque was unveiled in 1970, a short three years after his retirement.

He was a product of proven bloodlines. The combination of Tom Fool and Busanda had more than done their job. They had created a masterpiece of confirmation and racing ability of epic proportions, the immortal Buckpasser.

A final note: With Breeder’s Cup on tap for this weekend, it’s a good time to take a look

at Buckpasser’s prowess in the breeding shed. He was a winner there too. The big bay sired a total of five Champions.

They include the likes of Numbered Account, Relaxing, La Preveyonte, L’ Enjouler, and

Northcliffe. Buckpasser’s Royal blood continues to enhance the breed. His offspring have marked the world’s racing scene with championship quality thoroughbreds for over a half a century.

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ISSABELLA HUSSEY: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Photos provided.

“There is not one day where I’m like ‘I don’t wanna go to crew,’ because once I’m there, I’m having so much fun.”

by Lindsay Wilson Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Senior crew member Issabella Hussey will continue her career at the collegiate level as a coxwain for the University of Louisville in Kentucky.

Upon moving to Saratoga Springs, Issabella’s mother searched for an activity her children could participate in and found the sport of crew. After going to a few introductory summer camps, Hussey found a new love as a rower for the Saratoga Rowing Association.

As the years went on, Hussey decided that this was a sport she wanted to continue to do all throughout college – especially

at a Division I university. But her pragmatic awareness of her petite stature created some doubts to whether she could compete at a collegiate level. Where someone else may have given up, Hussey’s determination led her to seek out another route and she trained to be her team’s coxswain.

“I coxed a few times for the freshman girls over the summer just cause they needed someone, and I loved it, I absolutely loved it,” said Hussey. “It’s more mind challenging, where rowing is more physically challenging.”

As a coxswain Hussey doesn’t row but sits at the stern of the boat and directs and encourages her teammates during a race. Hussey frequently listened to audio tapes

of other coxswains to get herself up to speed to compete with others at her level. In particular, she listened to tapes of Olympic coxswain Mary Whipple.

“She basically motivated me.

In the first three months of being a coxswain I went from the four view (which is our worst boat) to the two view which is our secondbest boat,” said Hussey. “She kind of inspired me.”

When it came time to begin the college recruitment process Hussey began to send emails filled with information on her rowing career to various crew coaches throughout the country. Within a matter of minutes, she received a response from the head coach at the University of Louisville.

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“We talked a lot. We had phone calls throughout the year.

Actually, the coach, her family lives in Saratoga, and she came up to visit her mom. So, we met up at Uncommon Grounds downtown and me and my mom met her formally and she offered me an official,” said Hussey.

On this official visit, Hussey embedded herself in the daily routine of the Louisville team.

Within a week of her visit she was offered a scholarship, which she accepted by committing to the university.

As driven as she is, Hussey says she couldn’t have made it this far without the support of her father, grandmother and her biggest inspiration, her mother.

“(She) really pushed me to go hard in school and crew. I think it’s really helped me get where I am right now. Without her telling me to get on stuff and do things, I would not be where I am.”

Hussey’s favorite part about being on a crew team is the family aspect. The countless hours spent with her teammates and their families, and hearing her family and friends cheering her on from across the water.

“There is not one day where I’m like ‘I don’t wanna go to crew,’ because once I’m there, I’m having so much fun,” said Hussey.

This time next year, Hussey will be expanding her crew family as she races in Kentucky with the Louisville team.

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City Accepts Donation for New Dugouts at Veterans Memorial Park

(Left to right) City of Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Works Anthony "Skip" Scirocco; Lisa Noonan; Bill Noonan. Photo Provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs has accepted a donation of $15,430 from residents Bill and Lisa Noonan to be used toward the construction of two new dugouts at Veterans Memorial Park, which will be named in memory of their son, Jonathan Noonan.

The Jonathan Noonan Dugout project dates back to May of 2019 when Bill and Lisa Noonan approached the City of Saratoga Springs Recreation Commission with the intent of organizing a fundraising effort in their son Jonathan's name.

Veteran’s Memorial Park was in need of two new baseball dugouts and the Recreation Department suggested this would be a good fundraising opportunity through the Friends of Recreation.

Mayor Meg Kelly and Department of Public Works (DWP) Commissioner Anthony “Skip” Scirocco offered to accept a donation to construct the dugouts and name them after Jonathan.

“The opportunity to provide new dugouts through a thoughtful fundraising effort by the Noonan family is a real demonstration of

“The opportunity to provide new dugouts through a thoughtful fundraising effort by the Noonan family is a real demonstration of the word community,” the word community,” said Mayor Kelly. “I want to thank them for this generous effort.”

The City Council approved the donation and DPW started building the dugouts on August 26, 2019.

The construction is estimated to be completed by the end of October with an official unveiling held during the 2020 baseball season.

“DPW was proud to partner with the Mayor and Noonan family in constructing the new dugouts in memory of their son,” said Scirocco. “Having first class athletic facilities is a great benefit to the youth in our community.”

Lisa and Bill Noonan embarked on this effort due to Jonathan’s passion for family, friends, his commitment to community and team. This effort recognizes those passions, will benefit the youth of the community for years to come, while. offering a meaningful memory of Jonathans life.

City of Saratoga Springs Administrative Director of Recreation John Hirliman; Lisa Noonan; Bill Noonan; City of Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Works Anthony "Skip" Scirocco; Executive Assistant to the Commissioner Rachael Fragomeni; Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Joseph J. O'Neill, III. Photo Provided.

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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.

Saratoga Youth Basketball Winter Instructional League

• 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

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

• 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

YMCA Youth Basketball Programs

Saratoga Recreation Department

• 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

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

For more information and to register, visit: www. saratogalearntoskate.com to register.

• 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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• 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.

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Local Athletes

All Star�Moments Field Hockey: Shaker v. Saratoga

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 Final Score: Saratoga-2 v. Shaker-1 Halftime: Saratoga-1 v. Shaker-0 Saratoga: Will Pratt assisted by

Goalies: Saratoga: Kristen Rodecker - 5 Shaker: Davin Testo - 4 Corners: Saratoga - 9 | Shaker - 5 Shots: Saratoga - 11 | Shaker - 5

Hunter Yourch Second Half: Shaker: Meghan Schramm 2OT: Kylie Folts assisted by Anna Dennett

Girls’ Soccer: Schuylerville v. Cohoes Quarterfinal Sectional Game Schuylerville advances to the sectional semifinals. Schuylerville scored the last 3 goals after being down 2-0 early in the second half.

Final Score: Schuylerville - 3 v. Cohoes - 2 Halftime Score: Schuylerville - 0 v. Cohoes - 0

Schuylerville Goals and Assists: Madison Eugair - 1 assist Brooke Keefer - 1 goal Cassandra Cooper - 2 assists Sarah McMahon - 1 goal Macey Koval - 1 goal Cohoes Goals and Assists: Shannan Cepiel - 1 goal and

1 assist Hannah Ragule - 1 goal and 1 assist Schuylerville Saves: 15 Claire Pelletier-Hoblock - 15 saves Cohoes Saves: 12 Andraya Hunt - 11 saves Carissa Shanahan - 1 saves

Boys Volleyball: Saratoga v. Colonie SARATOGA SPRINGS — Friday, Oct. 25 the Saratoga Springs Junior Varsity boys’ volleyball team defeated Colonie (2 sets to 0 sets).

Girls Volleyball: Saratoga v. Lake George THURSDAY, OCT. 24 Saratoga won the non-league match against Lake George 3-2 (25-23, 15-25, 25-21, 13-25, 25-20) Saratoga Stats: Record: 5-7 League, 7-9 Overall Sydney Cassidy: 10 kills, 6 blocks Camille Sterling: 11 kills, 8 blocks, 1 dig Grace Frania: 9 kills, 1 block, 9 digs Emmy Krum: 2 aces, 3 kills,

4 blocks, 2 digs, 35 assists Lake George Stats: Record: 13-0 League, 14-1 Overall Jazzy Burke: 9 kills, 26 digs, 8 service points, 3 aces Mikayla Duffy: 15 kills, 12 digs, 6 aces, 11 service points Cassi Wagemann: 25 digs Alli Zilm: 22 assists, 3 kills, 8 digs Maddie Burke: 8 kills, 31 digs Ella Fox: 5 kills, 3 blocks

Ballston Spa Girls Varsity Volleyball Defeated Shenendehowa in Four Sets Scores were 25-18, 10-25, 25-17 and 25-23.

For Ballston Spa, Hunter Campion had 12 kills and 8 blocks. Anna Pilkey had 18 kills and 13 digs. Samantha Russel had

33 digs. Isabella Frederickson had 34 assists.

For Shenendehowa, Payton Zophy had 10 service points, 4 aces, and 19 digs. Annie Sala had 10 kills. Rose Talty had 9 kills.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — 5G. AI. Blockchain. The possible eradication of disease and abolishment of poverty. The potential wiping out of your job. So many questions. A free, city-based “Lunch and Learn” event with a focus on artificial intelligence will take place Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

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Photos by SuperSource Media, LLC. SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saturday, October 26, kicked off the two-day regatta, Head of the Fish on Fish Creek. While the weather became rather glum by the second day, the Saratoga Rowing Association (SRA) teams pulled through.

In the afternoon, race 81, the SRA Boys Junior 2V Eight came in third place. The SRA girls U15 Junior Double came in first in the 99th race. And for the final race of the regatta, the Mixed Junior Doubles, Colton Vavasour, Olivia Vavasour came in second.