Saratoga TODAY November 13-19, 2020

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Cross Country Girls Rank #1 in U.S.

by Megin Potter Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Throughout the United States, cross-country competitions look very different this year, but the Saratoga Springs Girls XC team has been facing the challenges and defending their status as the top-ranked team in the nation.

“It’s very different this year but in spite of that, they’re doing a fantastic job,” said Saratoga Girls XC coach Linda Kranick.

Top Three Runners: Emily Bush, Ella Kurto, and Mackenzie Hart Photo by Super Source Media.

Getting the Job Done With many of their meets cancelled and those that weren’t being run in separate locations than their competitors, the cross-country team has had to rely on other forms of motivation to get the job done.

“The most important thing is to be safe and healthy. The Suburban Council is being very cautious and proactive to ensure that happens.

These girls are doing it all on their own and still are the strongest in the country,” said Kranick.

See Story pg. 39

OPEN FOR BUSINESS NEW CITY CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE

The view from the top. Overlooking the Saratoga Springs City Center and pedestrian connector from the new parking structure.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos. See Story pg. 8

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NEWS

City Finance Commissioner Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2021 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Five-term city Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan announced this week she will not seek a sixth term when Saratoga Springs elect their next City Council in November 2021.

“In the past nine years, the Finance Department has accomplished much for the city we all love, and we have much to be proud of,” Madigan said, in a prepared statement. “It is time for me to move on to the next chapter of my life.”

The finance commissioner is charged with presenting the annual city budget, which this year is seeking to adjust to a near $7 million shortfall, due to what

Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Michele Madigan announced this week she will not seek re-election in 2021. Photo provided.

councilmembers have referred to as “this COVID economy.”

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

After 21-Year-Run, Popular Spa City Creperie to Close at Month’s End SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ravenous, a locally owned, chefrun creperie on Phila Street will be closing its doors at month’s end.

“The outpouring of wishes, pain and sadness has been overwhelming. Let’s go out with a bang!” Ravenous owner David Zuka said in a post on the company’s Facebook page. “Let’s celebrate the past 21 years and renewed beginnings.”

The decision to close was a difficult one, Zuka added, and the outpouring of love he’s received since the announcement, “overwhelming.”

Ravenous will continue to operate through November with varying times of operation. Hours of operation and reservation information may best be found on the Ravenous’ Facebook page, Zuka said.

Ravenous Creperie on Phila Street, November 2020.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

EDITORIAL 3

FREEDOM OF SPEECH VS. FREEDOM FROM HARASSMENT

by Chad Beatty

Owner, Publisher of Saratoga TODAY

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here is a basic law of economics which states, if you subsidize undesirable behavior, you will get more undesirable behavior. I believe the same is true if you ALLOW undesirable behavior.

If you had not yet heard, this past Saturday downtown Saratoga Springs was once again the epicenter of a 6-hour long standoff between protesters and everyone else.

The unscheduled event, which violated city ordinances, shut down multiple roads and left businesses and restaurants empty on what could have been their busiest day of the season.

This comes approximately 5 weeks after the emergency city council meeting which was held to address this specific type of situation. At that meeting, Mayor Meg Kelly came out strong stating “It is time to make some changes here because we cannot have this happening time and time again in the city of Saratoga Springs – period. We are not going to block streets.”

Public Safety Commissioner Dalton shared her sentiment “The Saratoga Springs Police Department recognizes the right to peacefully protest, however, one person’s constitutional right does not supersede another’s.”

Assistant Chief Cattone then laid out guidelines and actions which would be taken moving forward.

I am not sure what happened between that October 1 meeting and last Saturday, but officers from SSPD, the Sheriff ’s Department and the State Police stood by as the protesters chanted “Biden won but we’re not done…

These are our streets” and taunted the officers. There were also numerous reports of bystanders and families being harassed before they got out of town.

I have to say that I am disgusted, embarrassed, and sickened

by this situation. We are in a global pandemic, businesses and families are struggling, yet some individuals feel they have the right to shut down roads, detour traffic at their discretion, and shout vulgarities over a megaphone.

And let’s not ignore the fact that the blocked intersection is the primary road to Saratoga Hospital. What happens when a frantic mother is rushing her asthmatic child to the hospital and discovers her route is shut down and she must find a detour?

On Monday morning I had the opportunity to speak with several downtown business owners, and the financial gravity of the situation really hit home. One food/drink establishment shared, “We are struggling to make rent and pay staff. Normally on a 75-degree day, in November, we would be hopping until closing.

We were empty from about 3-9 on Saturday. That crushes us.” Of important note, this was restaurant week! The other businesses I spoke with shared the same frustration and anger.

So, my question is why weren’t arrests made? Why weren’t the roads opened? Why do we tolerate this behavior?

According to SSPD Chief Crooks a tactical decision was made based on information relayed to him by supervisors on scene. “There were too many protesters vs. the number of officers.” I asked him the next logical question: why were officers on scene for hours if they weren’t going to make arrests? “Officers were there in case anything happened with the public,” he responded. “There were a number of interactions between the group and bystanders.”

I understand the police are in a no-win situation. They are damned if they do and they are damned if they don’t. But allowing these situations to continue is unacceptable and only emboldens the organizers. Forget

the horrific impact on business and the potential for medical disasters due to the street detours; let’s look at the financial impact to you and me.

Every one of these occurrences, and they are increasing in regularity, costs the city thousands of dollars in overtime. An estimated guess of the infamous July 30 protest in front of Congress Park, which lasted well into the late evening, cost us $10,000.

That is money not going to kids’ programs, homeless assistance, or critical infrastructure.

Who are these protesters?

With the exception of the few individuals behind the megaphone, the majority this past weekend were white teenagers from our local high school and Skidmore College. The scene looked more like a dysfunctional Justin Bieber concert than anything else. Perhaps there is an opportunity here for Skidmore administration to step up and contribute to the good of our community. If Skidmore students are arrested for civil disobedience (blocking roads), I would think they should face disciplinary action under the school’s code of conduct. Skidmore students are guests in our community. I would love the hear Skidmore’s view on this.

Start arresting these kids as soon as the roads are blocked and let’s see how long their resolve lasts.

But don’t get lulled into a false sense of security. The troublemakers in the late September protest were a whole different group of agitators. In that protest they marched through our streets, harassing diners and yelling at families, while surrounded by their own security force dressed in black with baseball bats!

One thing I can predict is that sooner or later something bad is going to happen. We will either take the path of neighboring cities and slide downhill into crime and chaos, or the citizens will begin standing up to these groups and take back the streets. Neither

scenario has a good ending.

In closing, the primary function of government is leadership, and to maintain law & order. Sadly, they are falling short on both right now.

I know many families who have stopped coming into town because of this problem. Those families used to spend their hard-earned money shopping and eating in our city. Can we afford to turn our back on anyone right now? Do we want a city where women and children feel threatened?

They need to figure this out and put an end to it NOW. Otherwise, deputize community members and let them clear the streets.

-Chad

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OBITUARIES / NEWS

Carmella B. Mangona SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carmella B. Mangona passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (518-5845373). Face coverings and social distancing will be required.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 14, 2020 in

St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, by the Rev. Francis R. Vivacqua, pastor.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

American Heart Association Declares Structural Racism as Cause of Poor Health, Premature Death Structural racism is a major cause of poor health and premature death from heart disease and stroke, according to a new American Heart Association Presidential Advisory released Nov. 10.

“Call to Action: Structural Racism as a Fundamental Driver of Health Disparities” reviews the historical context, current state and potential solutions to address structural racism in the U.S., and outlines steps the Association is taking to address and mitigate the root causes of health care disparities.

The Association is focusing more aggressively on overcoming societal barriers created by structural racism because they contributes significantly to the disproportionate burden of cardiovascular risk factors

(including high blood pressure, obesity and Type 2 diabetes) in Black, Asian, American Indian/ Alaska Native, and Hispanic/ Latino people compared with white people in the U.S. While overall death rates from heart disease and stroke declined over the past two decades until a recent plateau, these gains were not equitably shared among people who are from the Black, Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native or Hispanic/Latino communities.

Black Americans continue to experience the highest death rates due to heart disease and stroke, a nearly 30% higher death rate from cardiovascular disease (and a 45% higher death rate from stroke compared with non-Hispanic white Americans, according to the AHA. Black and Hispanic/Latino patients experience significantly lower survival to hospital discharge than white patients even when controlling for socioeconomic status.

The new Presidential Advisory highlights three key points: Structural racism is a current and pervasive problem, influenced by history and not merely an issue of the past; Structural racism is real and produces adverse effects, whether it is blatant to others or perceived only or primarily by those impacted; The task of dismantling the impact of structural racism on economic, social and health inequities is a shared responsibility that must belong to all of society.

The Association also announced new strategic business goals, with an increased focus on health equity. Specifically, the Association has committed to: Drive advances in research and discovery; Raise awareness, empower people and engage communities to improve their cardiovascular and brain health; Advocate relentlessly to improve healthcare quality and ensure access to healthcare for all, and Innovate new solutions to achieve equitable health for all.

In addition to working with allies to advocate for system change, the American Heart Association is examining its own organizational practices and processes to ensure they embrace antiracism within the Association and externally to better account for its interactions with volunteers, members, supporters and other organizations to end all forms of racism.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

COURT Joseph T. Sims, 52, of Middle Grove, pleaded Nov. 2 to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs.

Sentencing Jan. 14, 2021.

Todd A. Buchas, 41, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Nov. 2 to rape in the first-degree.

Sentencing Jan. 11.

Tyler S. Moon, 42, of South Glens Falls, pleaded Nov. 2 to grand larceny in the fourthdegree, in Saratoga Springs.

Sentencing Jan. 11.

Todd D. Derush, 40, of Moreau, was sentenced Nov. 4 to 6 years in state prison after pleading to felony burglary in the second-degree, and 1-3 years in state prison after pleading to felony attempted assault. Sentences to run consecutively.

POLICE Nay-Quaree Robinson, 19, of Watervliet, was charged Oct. 30 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of marijuana.

Candace Stefanik, 54, of Malta, was charged Oct. 31 in Saratoga Springs with

misdemeanor DWI, and two driving violations.

Allison Murray, 23, of Troy, was charged Oct. 31 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and two driving violations.

Jodi Tamburrino, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 31 with misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor aggravated DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps.

Kristie Tracy, 39, of Gansevoort, was charged Nov. 1 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.

Alisa Reale, 30, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 1 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.

Jordan Duncan, 24, of Troy, was charged Nov. 2 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and speeding.

Randall Alger, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 2 with burglary in the thirddegree – a felony, harassment in the second-degree, and resisting arrest.

BLOTTER 5 Afton King, 35, and Nathan Surprenant, 33, both of Saratoga Springs, were each charged Nov. 2 with burglary in the third-degree, a felony.

Felix Omoruyi, 33, of Desoto, Texas, was charged Nov. 3 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third-degree.

Michael Faggiano, 62, of Schuylerville, was charged Nov. 4 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding.

Clinton Waddell, 38, of Middle Grove, was charged Nov. 4 in Saratoga Springs with disorderly conduct: fight/violent behavior.

Kaitlynn Boyd, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 4 with misdemeanor DWI, criminal mischief: reckless property damage, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Cheryl Taylor, 59, of Schenectady, was charged Nov. 4 in Saratoga Springs with

aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to yield right-of-way.

Kimberly Bertrand, 23, of Ballston Spa, was charged Nov. 5 in Saratoga Springs with felony burglary, criminal mischief, and harassment in the second-degree.

Crystal Hebert, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 5 with 12 misdemeanor counts of forgery, criminal impersonation, and possession forged instrument, and identity theft in the first-degree a felony.

Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated misdemeanor DWI, failure to keep right, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

Serita Malloy, 38, of Troy, was charged Nov. 7 in Saratoga Springs, with misdemeanor DWI. Thomas Barron, 28, of Kingsbury, was charged Nov. 8 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, failure to obey police officer, reckless driving, and three driving related violations.

Anthony Brockway, 49, of Argyle, was charged Nov. 6 in Saratoga Springs with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

Nicole Bonomo, 34, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 8 with criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.

Stephen Budesa, 63, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 6 with two counts criminal trespass, a misdemeanor.

Christopher Nichols, 28, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 8 with petit larceny, and harassment.

Jake Hodsdon, 27, of Hoosick Falls, was charged Nov. 7 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and unsafe backing of vehicle.

Cheryl Wilson, 43, of Clifton Park, was charged Nov. 8 in Saratoga Springs with felony assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruct governmental administration.

Treshawn Felder, 20, of New York, was charged Nov. 7 in

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

Congressman Tonko Releases Statement Following Biden Victory

Man Killed in Clifton Park Crash

AMSTERDAM — Democrat U.S. Rep Paul Tonko, who was reelected to Congress to represent the 20th Congressional District, issued a statement following the announcement of several independent organizations declaring Joe Biden as winner of the 2020 Presidential Election.

“The American people have

spoken and I am full of hope from Joe Biden’s victory,” Tonko said in a prepared statement.

“As President-Elect Biden said throughout his campaign, he ran as a proud Democrat but will be a President for every American.

“Bright days are ahead of us and we all have a role to play to build back better, no matter who we voted for.”

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Matthew B. Freihofer, age 41, of Ballston Spa, was clearing brush in the area of the crash suffered minor injuries.

The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office was assisted by the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services, State Police, Jonesville Fire, Round Lake Fire, Malta Fire and Clifton Park Halfmoon EMS. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Drugs or alcohol are not suspected at this time.

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CLIFTON PARK — A 27-year-old Mechanicville man was killed after the garbage truck he was driving was involved in a crash.

The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a call of a garbage truck rollover crash on Hubbs Road in Clifton Park Nov. 6. The truck went off onto the shoulder, struck a utility pole, a tree and a wood-chipper truck before rolling over.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shelters of Saratoga has issued a Code Blue alert that began Thursday, Nov. 12 and goes through Monday, Nov. 16. The shelter – located at 4 Adelphi St. and just off

South Broadway, will open at 5 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. daily.

Code Blue is a winter emergency shelter which opens when the temperature is below 32 degrees, including wind chill.

NEW YORK — The New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced the enrollment period for HEAP has opened, as of Nov. 2.

Customers who anticipate the need for heating assistance should take action now to determine their eligibility and get enrolled before the cold weather sets in.

HEAP assists low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. Those eligible may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also

be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if they are in danger of running out of fuel. Eligibility and benefits are based on a number of factors, including income, household size, the primary heating source and the presence of a household member who is under age 6, age 60 or older, or is permanently disabled.

For more information on how to apply for HEAP, including the necessary income qualifications, visit the New York State OTDA website: otda.ny.gov/programs/heap.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

History

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MAJOR CALVIN W. PRESTON OF GALWAY: SOLDIER & HURRICANE SURVIVOR

by Alan Maddaus for Saratoga TODAY

On the sunny morning of October 21, 1861 – to cheers from tens of thousands of citizens, with bands playing and the roar of cannons - Calvin W. Preston, Galway farmboy boarded a towboat-drawn barge at the Albany, NY docks with other soldiers of the Ellsworth Avengers regiment for the beginning of a dangerous and arduous journey that would lead to perhaps the most important battle of the Civil War: Gettysburg.

Born on February 28, 1845, he was the fifth son of Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Preston. The Prestons, originally from Antwerp, NY were attracted to Galway by family connections and the potential for a thriving medical practice. They settled on East St. in the 1830s where they built a six bedroom

home and raised a large family.

Caught up in the furor over the death of Elmer Ellsworth, Mechanicville native, Abraham Lincoln confidant and the first Union soldier to be killed in the Civil war - at age 16 Calvin enlisted in the 44th New York State Volunteer Infantry Regiment, aka Ellsworth Avengers on September 2, 1861 as a drummer. He was active in General George McCellan’s illfated Peninsula Campaign, a failed attempt to occupy Richmond, Va. - capital of the Confederacy. At the campaign’s end he contracted dysentery, was sent home for the “Northern Cure” returning to his regiment in time to participate in the Battle of Gettysburg. In the aftermath he assisted in the care of the wounded and the seemingly endless task of burial of the dead.

Mustered out on October 11, 1864, he trained as a druggist and

in 1866 joined his brother James, who had served in the Confederate Army, in Galveston, Texas. Four years later James passed away under mysterious circumstances and shortly afterward Calvin married his widow. Calvin became a prominent citizen of Galveston operating a drug store at a location in the business district referred to as Preston Corner, was a high ranking member of the Free Masons and Texas Society- Sons of the American Revolution, and a member of the Texas Volunteer Guard with the position of Major and Inspector General.

On September 8, 1900 with no advance warning a hurricane passed through Galveston. Looked upon initially as routine flooding in a city whose maximum elevation was 8 feet above normal high tide 8000 lives were lost; it remains the worst natural disaster in US history.

Calvin responded heroically in the rescue of his family, wading home from his office as conditions worsened, managing to borrow a rowboat along the way. Upon arrival he found them standing on the dining room table. Crowding them into the boat he pushed it through shoulder deep water to the nearby Rosenberg School, a 3 story, massive stone and concrete structure, with wind gusting to over 100 MPH. The night spent there was not a comfortable one as the level 4 hurricane buffeted the structure with wind gusts of up to 180 MPH and a storm tide of 15-20 feet. To make matters worse a lightning strike caused the internal collapse of a chimney flue, resulting in deaths of people huddled below.

Disposal of bodies was an overwhelming task, a description better left to other historical accounts.

The effort to rebuild Galveston after

the storm took several years and included the construction of a 17 foot high seawall to prevent future storm related disasters.

For Calvin the aftermath was too much to bear, the memory of similar carnage and loss of life at Gettysburg still clear in his mind.

Two of his brothers – William and Platt – wealthy mill owners in Waitsburg, Washington invited him and his family to move there, providing him with a job in one of their businesses. He again prospered and was elected mayor of the city. His untimely death came 5 years later due to pleurisy.

Well liked and respected, the homage to him at the funeral service concluded with the words of William Shakespeare: His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, “this was a man.”

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

OPEN FOR BUSINESS New City Center Parking Structure with 600 Spaces

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — With the swift shearing of a green ceremonial ribbon, the long awaited City Center parking facility – and the 600-plus parking spaces it brings to downtown Saratoga Springs – was unveiled this week and announced itself open for business.

Through the end of this calendar year, the first four hours of parking is free of charge.

Parking rates for 2021 will be free for the first hour of parking, and $1 per hour after that first free hour, with a $15 cap charge in the 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. period.

The $16 million multi-floor structure features secure covered parking for over 620 vehicles, four electric car charging stations, two green spaces, a pair of elevators and an open, flat, roof top area that can be used for parking and for convention related events.

A glass-enclosed pedestrian walkway extends over Maple Avenue, connecting the parking structure with the City Center complex.

The structure was unveiled Nov. 10 during a ribbon-cutting

ceremony attended by regional business and economic leaders and city officials. Saratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly city councilmember Anthony “Skip” Scirocco addressed the crowd.

“It is so exciting to bring this needed project to fruition, and to be part of the City Center’s continued growth, but the credit for this project also belongs to many current and former city council members, City Center Authority members, City Center employees, and members of the business community,” said Ryan McMahon, executive director of the Saratoga Springs City Center.

The City Center, located at the north end of Broadway, opened in 1984 and has served as host to corporations, New York State Associations, trade groups and northeast regional organizations, gate shows, fundraising galas and social events. The conference complex offers a total of 58,000 square feet of conference space when partnered with the adjoining 242 room Saratoga Hilton Hotel.

The development of an adjoining parking structure has been debated, often vehemently, for more than a decade and the

project has undergone a multitude of suggested variations.

Community concerns targeted the facility’s size, its design, and its location atop prime city-owned land. Conversely, a large contingent of business owners have long advocated for its creation, reasoning that the additional parking spaces would increase the economic vitality for downtown retail shops and restaurant. And City Center officials have discussed the need of easy parking for potential clients to compete in a marketplace with other regional centers vying for convention business.

“You always want to improve your game,” Tom Roohan, chairman of the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority, told reporters at Tuesday’s ceremony.

“In December 2013 we started this process, and I think we ended up with a great project with more than 600 parking spots, a well-lit, safe and secure parking facility that will help encourage companies to come into town.”

During evening hours, a security guard will be on premise to offer an added layer of safety. A limited number of yearly parking passes are available for purchase from the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Parking meter 2020-style, at the new City Center parking facility.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

The structure, which stands one block east of Broadway, was developed atop a surface lot that saw the elimination of 188 previously free parking spaces.

For the time being, parking continues to be free of charge in most of the other existing public parking areas downtown, as well as on city streets.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

NEWS 9

AT THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS

The Counting Goes On

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The counting of absentee ballots got underway Nov. 10 at the Saratoga County Board of Elections, with two local races still to be determined.

The unofficial tally of the Saratoga Springs Charter Proposition stands at YES - 5,186 (45.06%), NO - 6,324 (54.94%) with a total 11,510 counted on Election Day. In the race for a seat in the 113th Assembly District, incumbent Carrie Woerner (DEM, IND, SAM) leads David M. Catalfamo (REP, CON) 23,519 (52.09%) to 21,617 (47.87%) with 45,154 votes counted.

Photo: Saratoga County Board of Elections in Ballston Spa, on Nov. 11, 2020.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

City, County Meetings This Week MONDAY, NOV. 16 9:30 a.m. | City council Pre-Agenda Meeting at City Hall 6 p.m. | Zoning Board of Appeals Workshop via Zoom

TUESDAY, NOV. 17 4 p.m. | Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the public will not be permitted in-person access to the meeting. The public will have an opportunity to hear the meeting live via an audio signal using the call-in number: 1-978-990-5145, and Access Code: 1840389.

6:30 p.m. | Recreation Commission Meeting at Vanderbilt Ave. Rec Center 7 p.m. | City Council Meeting. Saratoga Music Hall at City Hall.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 Noon | UDO Draft Q&A Workshop via Zoom.

THURSDAY, NOV. 19 6 p.m. | Planning Board meeting via Zoom Applications under consideration by Planning Board: • Excelsior Park Project, Excelsior Ave. & Ormandy Lane.

Initiation of Coordinated SEQRA Review for a proposed mixed-use development including 163 residential units, 36,200 square feet of commercial space, and a 60-room hotel with restaurant.

• Congress Park Centre PUD Advisory opinion to the City Council for proposed amendments to the Congress Park Centre PUD legislation.

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BUSINESS

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

Aldi Opens in Wilton This Week

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — Aldi, which counts 2,000 stores across 36 states, opens its newest store in Wilton this week. Located just off Lowe’s Drive, the grocer will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Headquartered in Illinois,

Aldi has more than 2,000 stores across 36 states, employs over 25,000 people and has grown steadily since opening its first US store in Iowa in 1976. The company says its national expansion is part of its plan to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022.

“We are dedicated to providing the communities we serve the best groceries at the lowest-possible prices, and we look forward to introducing Saratoga Springs to their new neighborhood grocery store,” said Chris Daniels, South Windsor division vice president for ALDI, in a statement.

Regionally, Aldi sites stores in Queensbury, Ballston Spa, Clifton Park and Glenville, according to the company’s store locator. The first store opened in 1961 in Germany.

Photo: Aldi, putting the finishes touches on its latest store on Nov. 9, 2020, in advance of the grocer’s opening this week in Wilton. Photo

by Thomas Dimopoulos.

Seedlings Baby Food: Locally Sourced, Farm-Fresh Food for Babies Open for Business SARATOGA SPRINGS — Seedlings Baby Food - the brainchild of Saratoga Hospital’s Chief of Newborn Medicine and

Chair of Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer Lefner, has come to life in the form of locally sourced, farmfresh, responsibly grown and

Photo provided.

prepared baby food.

In conjunction with 9 Miles East Farm, Seedlings endeavors to provide families with nutritious and delicious baby food. Dr. Lefner, double board certified pediatrician and neonatologist, launched the company with her husband, non-profit executive John Lefner. The family effort started in the Lefner’s kitchen when their two daughters, Sasha and Olivia, were infants.

Seedlings is currently on sale at 9 Miles East Farm’s storefront at 64 Excelsior Ave. and available via Text-to-Order and Home Delivery Subscription Services.

To learn more about Seedlings, visit www.seedlingsbabyfood.com

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

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Catherine Combs Joins Julie & Co. Realty, LLC SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie & Co. Realty announces Catherine Combs as the newest member of their brokerage.

Catherine Combs, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, is a lifelong resident of Saratoga County.

She has personal experience in the second home market and is a financial partner in a drone and photography business.

Catherine holds a master’s degree in Organizational Behavior and prior to transitioning to real estate, worked many years’ in undergraduate education.

Catherine specializes in residential sales and leases, first time home buyers, condos, and townhomes.

For more information, call 518-350-7653 or visit www.

JulieCoRealty.com

Catherine Combs. Photo provided.

Dr. Humaira Jami Joins Saratoga Hospital Inpatient Medicine Team SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Humaira Jami has joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Inpatient Medicine, a team of 30+ medical professionals who provide 24/7 care for patients during their hospital stay.

As an inpatient medicine physician, or hospitalist, Jami focuses exclusively on hospitalized patients, overseeing all aspects of their care and working closely with specialists to diagnose and treat an array of diseases and conditions.

Jami comes to Saratoga Hospital from North Shore

Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts. She earned her medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., and completed an internship and residency at the University of California San Diego Medical Center.

Jami is board certified in internal medicine. She chose Saratoga Hospital for its “core values and interdisciplinary, collaborative approach.” For more information on Saratoga Hospital’s inpatient medicine team, go to: www.saratogahospital.org.

Select Sotheby's International Realty Announces Local Hire SARATOGA SPRINGS — Select Sotheby's International Realty, located at 270 Broadway, has announced the hiring of Tanner Reed.

Reed, a licensed Real Estate Salesperson, grew up in upstate New York and recently graduated from Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, and was a member of the Dean’s list.

For more information on Select Sotheby’s International Realty visit www.selectsothebysrealty.com

Tanner Reed. Photo provided.

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shop small SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY WHERE YOU WORK AND PLAY.

Dr. Humaira Jami. Photo provided.

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NOTES Chamber of Commerce from

by Todd Shimkus • for Saratoga TODAY

Ways You Can Help Save Our Locals

Todd Shimkus, President of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Starting in late-March as our economy was shut down, the Chamber has teamed up in an unprecedented fashion with Discover Saratoga, the Saratoga Springs DBA, the City Center, and the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership to do everything we could to help our local businesses to survive the COVID 19 pandemic.

We’ve helped hundreds maybe thousands of local businesses across Saratoga County. We’ve served members and non-members seeking to help everyone in this crisis. We’ve been relentless in our communications keeping people informed and answering their questions. No one’s done more promotion of

local businesses than we have collectively. We’ve been advocates at the Federal, State, County and local levels. We’ve helped promote local efforts and programs designed to help local people from hospitality workers, to essential workers, to health care workers, and first responders.

Darryl Leggieri, Deann Devitt, Ryan McMahon, Shelby Schneider and I have dozens if not hundreds of thank you notes, emails and texts from those we’ve helped. I can’t speak for them but I know that I have worked harder in these last 8 months than I have in my entire 25-year career in chamber work.

The work we’ve done, however, has been humbling in that those in need really needed our help.

Their businesses and their way of life was at risk. The safety of their employees and their customers was at risk. With every call we took, you could hear the anxiety, the fear and the determination thankfully.

We’ve said throughout this process that we’re Stronger Together. Now that winter is here and COVID 19 is likely to be

Photo provided.

around for some time, this will be even more important going forward. We’re already seeing businesses close or announce plans to shut down for the winter.

Those who remain in business are likely to still be restricted as to the number of customers they can serve at any one time whether they are barber shops and salons, yoga or fitness studios, museums or restaurants, clothing stores or flower shops. These restrictions to keep people safe are limiting the ability for local businesses, in particular, to make money and to sustain their operations.

So our five organizations have now formally launched our SAVE OUR LOCALS campaign.

This campaign is an invitation to everyone in our communities locally to help. Shop local. Dine out or do take out local and remember to tip big. Hire local contractors. Purchase every product or service you need at home or at your place of business locally. If you must shop online, try to do so locally too. Our local businesses are counting on you and me to spend whatever discretionary monies we have at

local businesses. Help the local businesses you love before they are gone forever.

The importance and value of the SAVE OUR LOCALS campaign was made clear to me because of a call from Anita Daly, the Chair of the Saratoga County Capital Resources Corporation (CRC).

The CRC wanted to support this campaign. She asked for details on what we would be doing and how they might help. I told her that we hoped to raise $10,000 to support this campaign. A few days later, she called to tell me that the Saratoga County Capital Resources Corporation voted to donate $10,000. They wanted us to be able to do everything we planned.

They wanted to go big in the effort to support local independent businesses across Saratoga County.

Besides this donation, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and the MechanicvilleStillwater Chamber of Commerce also signed up to partner with our five organizations.

You can see how these funds are being used by going to www. saratoga.org and clicking the SAVE OUR LOCALS button.

From this page, you can get a list and links to local stores and businesses offering online gift cards. You can see an updated list of local restaurants doing takeout. We have a web page with links to local nonprofits who need our support as well. Visit us on social media to see the hundreds of posts we’re doing every week to promote local businesses, their hours of operation, their products, their specials and their Holiday gift ideas. We have SAVE OUR LOCALS posters too. We’re producing videos as well with tips and suggestions on how to SAVE OUR LOCALS. We’ve set up a help line for business owners to call to get answers or to get help.

Our volunteer SCORE business advisors are ready to help business owners to adapt and to pivot their business plans, marketing, or operations to survive.

Like the Capital Resources Corporation, we’re going BIG to SAVE OUR LOCALS. We’re all wearing masks to keep each other safe and healthy. We all need to support local businesses as well to keep our local economy healthy too.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

BALLSTON Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 2 Tamarack St to Sheila Bell for $485,000.

Charles Whitney sold property at 15 Lawmar Lane to Charrise Evers for $360,000.

Angelina Palnije sold property at 17 Ironwood St to Jwala Parajuli for $378,500.

Joshua Cottreli sold property at 218 West Side Dr to Ma Lan De for $270,000.

Robert Lewis sold property at 42 Sycamore St to Pinlei Chu for $437,000.

GREENFIELD Bradley Widing sold property at 20 Hyspot Rd to Trevor Crapo for $280,000.

Dairusz Chorzempa sold property at 499 Maple Ave to Oxmooor Associates LLC for $462,000.

Kurt Jaeger sold property at 16 Ericson Dr to Stephen Zeek for $455,000.

MALTA Jessica Shultz sold property at 240 Thimbleberry Rd to Miranda Downs for $175,154.

Michael Ray sold property at 7 Larkspur Dr to Jamie Cox for $283,000

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Ann Cooper sold property at 132 Knapp Rd to Meghan Doebler for $349,000.

Evelyn Marshall sold property at 14 Greybirch Trail to Robert Jones for $196,808

Marvin Bjornson sold property at 11 Ames Ave to Capital District Ventures LLC for $425,000.

Mark Mafilios sold property at 113 Kayaderosseras Dr to Ashley Sclicht for $322,000.

DC Marco Properties LLC sold property at 36 Snowberry Rd to Karyn Skrlj for $210,000 Wei Zhang sold property at 71 Blue Spruce Lane to Nicole Crannell for $307,000 Harry Zepf sold property at 5 Kennedy Dr to Kennedy Dr LLC for $504,000.

John Longo sold property at 112 Riley Cove to Mark Carota for $380,000 Thomas Pfrang sold property at 36 Collamer Dr to Weichert Workforce Mobility for $240,000 Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc sold property at 36 Collamer Dr to Michael Torrisi for $240,000

MILTON William Heeney sold property at 208 Oak Lane to Jason Tusch for $440,000 Brookview Court Inc sold property at 49 Huntington Way to Jacob Rockwood for $339,486.

Brookview Court Inc sold property at 47 Huntington Way to Zachary Nasters for $387,949.

Brian Bliek sold property at 4 Red Coach Trail to Katherine Krasnicki for $250,000.

SARATOGA Logan Carr sold property at 223 Hayes Rd to Margaret Sinnott for $369,000 Robert Stokes sold property at 173 Burke Rd to Christopher Bast for $695,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS Jacqueline Decunzo sold property at 17 Morton Place to Nancy Lazar for $499,000 James Symon sold property at 33 Newton Ave to Benjamin Papa for $245,000.

Beau Stallard sold property at 145 Meadowbrook and Julian Stallard for $300,000.

Philip Zenowich sold property at 106 Van Dam St to Morgan Esperti for $289,000.

Paul Balasco sold property at 17 Orenda Spring Dr to Christopher Smith for $229,690.

Bluestar Enterprises LLC sold property at 289 Jefferson St Unit 16 to Frances Ryan for $179,900.

Andrew West sold property at 29 Carriage House Lane to Salinawave LLC for $2,825,000.

Brian Cuneo sold property at 14 America Way to Andrea Marone for $995,000 Augusta Martin sold property at 55 Jenna Jo Ave to Michael Kocan for $1,455,000 Thomas Burke sold property at 10 Royal Henley Ct to Erica Dingman for $765,000.

Mark Harrison sold property at 12 Holly Dr to John Hudak for $245,000.

Cynthia Kansky sold property at 160 Lake Ave to Samantha Bossart for $342,500 John Stephens sold property at 5 Wampum Dr to James West for $300,150

13 WILTON James Markwica sold property at 200 Parkhurst Rd to Alun Griffiths for $712,500.

Stewart Porter sold property at 15 Old Rt 9 to Joshua Porter for $143,000.

Dennis Lion sold property at 61 Cobble Hill Dr to James Morahan for $400,000 McPadden Builders LLC sold property at 6 Conklin Ct to Ronald Nelson for $429,386.

John Bryfonski sold property at 50 Cobble Hill Dr to Michael Casey for $435,000.

Deborah Curcio sold property at 21 Fairmount Dr to Courtney Barker for $320,000

Richard Bennice sold property at 4 Arrowhead Rd to Jonathan Kayser for $560,000.

Ryan Haig as trustee sold property at 21 Knollwood Dr to Richard Spierling for $340,000

Thomas McTygue sold property at 142 Henry St to Bonacio Construction for $345,000.

Maureen Parker sold property at 31Cobble Hill Dr to Daniel Carberry for $525,000

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

STUDENTS READY FOR A CHANGE?

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY

N

ow that the first quarter of the school year is coming to a close, districts across the region are making changes to their instructional models and giving parents the option to switch how their children are currently learning.

Customizing Public Schools Each school district has taken a different approach to hosting in-school learning while also maintaining the option for students to opt-out completely from their in-person or hybrid options and be fullyremote learners.

Staying flexible enough to adapt to these uncertain times has provided our public-school students the opportunity for a customized learning experience.

Remote, Yet Reaching Out As they come to the close of their first marking period, the Ballston Spa Central School District has an average of 24 percent of their more than 4,000 students who are fully-remote.

“Each week it changes. There was a three-week period where we had 100 appeals from parents to

move their students to fully-remote learning,” said District Superintendent Ken Slentz.

Ballston Spa’s hybrid setting has been organized based on the number of students they can accommodate in their buildings and on the buses. Currently, all grades are remote on Fridays and on days when enough in-person educational space isn’t available.

Grades K-5 are in-person Monday – Thursday, grades 6 – 8 are divided by alphabet (with half in-person Monday and Tuesday and half in-person Wednesday and Thursday). The high-schoolers, grades 9 – 12, are in-person every other week (with grades 9 and 10 in-person Monday - Thursday one week and grades 11 and 12 the alternate week).

“It’s so new, we really don’t have ‘best practices’, but we do have ‘promising practices’ in place. One of these is that on Fridays we reach out to our remote learners who haven’t been participating in the way

we need or want them to. Our counselors are using this time to get connected to the extent that we can,” said Slentz.

parents are hearing that there’s not going to be sports, to see there are more opting for fully-remote in the coming months,” said Slentz.

Readying for the Winter

For everyone at school, the district continues to emphasize the importance of adhering to the health protection procedures they’ve put in place.

This week, it was announced that the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has delayed the start-date for “low-risk” winter sports including bowling, skiing and boys swimming/diving and may not allow “high-risk” sports such as basketball, ice hockey and cheer/dance this season.

Additionally, it was announced that out-of-state holiday travel will require the proof of two negative COVID tests or a mandatory 14-day quarantine before students are allowed back at school for in-person learning.

“Parents are very well informed and I do expect, as the numbers of infections continue to rise and

“Particularly with the virus growing in-state and in the country, it’s just not the time to relax procedures.

We have to maintain healthy habits and remain disciplined,” said Slentz.

Ballston Spa will no longer switch-off accepting appeals to change student learning models on November 20. Parents can take advantage of their new rolling appeals deadline until at least December 18th. If they’d like to change their child’s learning model, they can contact their building’s principal or go to www.bscsd.org for more information.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

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Online Auction to Fund Reimaged School Traditions at SIS Ballston Spa Teaching Grants BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Education Foundation (BSEF) will be hosting an online fundraiser to support student and classroom enrichment grants for Ballston Spa school district teachers from November 15th through 22nd .

This online auction includes the opportunity to bid on

a collection of experiences, indulgences, and necessities perfect for holiday gift-giving.

This event replaces the BSEF’s annual 2020 Taste of Ballston Spa fundraiser that was cancelled last spring because of the pandemic.

Since 1996, the BSEF has granted nearly $400,000 to fund educationally enriching programs.

The online auction goes live at www.32auctions.com/ bspaedfoundation2020 on November 15 at 8 a.m.

For information about BSEF and the online auction, please visit www.bspaedfoundation.com or contact BSEF Chairperson Holly Barker-Flynn at bspaedfoundation@gmail.com

Clean Tech ECHS Offers Info Night for Prospective Students Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School (S.I.S.) recently held two reimagined annual school events to keep traditions strong despite it being an unusual school year.

“In a year with so much uncertainty, we want our students to continue to feel the strong sense of community that defines life at S.I.S. Reimagining our annual school events is a powerful way to accomplish this,” said Lisa Brown, Head of School.

Two of the annual school events recently held at S.I.S. were Field Day and the Vocabulary Parade.

This year’s Field Day, for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, was held

on Friday, October 23 and consisted of socially-distant and safe activities such as hula hoop rolling, mini hurdles, potato sack races, and more.

At their October 30 Vocabulary Parade, the students dressed up as a vocabulary word and paraded the halls of S.I.S. to show off their costumes. Since they could not visit The Home of the Good Shepherd (as they normally would), this year they collected candy to donate to the Schenectady Street Soldiers.

Other annual school events being reimagined this year are the Kite & Flight Festival, Thanksgiving Feast, Grandparent’s Day, Big Night Out Annual Gala, and more.

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MALTA — The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School in Malta will be holding a virtual Information session at 6:30 pm, on November 18th for current high school freshmen who are interested in joining the Clean Tech ECHS P-TECH Program this school year (Spring 2021 start).

The Clean Tech ECHS was developed by the Ballston Spa Central School District in partnership with Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in 2011.

Students in the program create solutions to real world problems and enroll in college

coursework taught by professors at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART in Malta (at no cost to families).

Student applications for the program are due November 24.

For more information and to register, please visit www.bscsd. org/Page/11993 or contact ECHS Program Coordinator Adrienne Snow at asnow@bscsd.org.

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November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month S EVEN-IN-TEN RETIREES WILL NEED SOME FORM OF LONG-TERM CARE, which means that, for couples, there is a 91% chance of one spouse needing care.

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month.

Let’s talk about how you can provide for your care, while protecting your family and assets from the risks associated with long-term care. This is an issue that will affect nearly everyone.

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY

People generally plan for their long-term care for two reasons. First, they want to make sure that they receive the best care available, by qualified caregivers. Second, they want to make sure that their assets are protected so that their spouse will be able to continue his/her standard of living. The average widow outlives her husband by twelve years

– what will those years look like if the couple’s nest egg was spent on her husband’s longterm care?

In this part of New York, long-term care can cost upwards of $10,000/month. With an average nursing home stay of more than 2.5 years, you can see how quickly assets can be depleted. So, what is a person to do?

Some people are adamant that they will take care of their spouse in the event they need care. This strategy is well-intentioned, but generally not the best. Often care begins with one spouse providing it, but the needs can quickly outpace the spouse’s ability or skill level. Could your spouse pull you out of a bathtub today? Could they do it twenty years from now? Are they the most qualified person to provide care? What if your spouse predeceases you? Who will take care of your spouse after you die?

Gifting and trusts used to be a popular way to protect assets, however uncertainty in the legal landscape makes this a risky strategy. There is currently a five-year look back period for gifts, and it’s very possible that period could be extended. Will you know when you’re five years from needing care? What if the look back goes to ten years? Today, we see this type of planning used when a more effective strategy isn’t available.

Bar-none, the most effective strategy for planning for the day your health changes is private long-term care insurance. Insurance can provide the flexibility of receiving care from a qualified professional caregiver in your home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home, or in all three setting as your needs change. This means that you can still be surrounded by your loved-ones, without burdening them with your care. We feel the prime age range for securing coverage is in your mid- to late-50s, while you’re still healthy enough to qualify, although your needs may differ.

HERE’S WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LONG-TERM CARE POLICY: 1. A good insurance policy should include an inflation protection component, so that the policy’s benefit will increase as the cost of care increases. These inflation protection benefits are generally available with between 3% and 5% annual increases.

A policy should allow you to receive care where and how you like: in your home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home, as your needs demand.

2. A policy should allow you to receive care where and how you like: in your home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home, as your needs demand.

3. Many policies will offer a cash benefit; a portion of your benefit paid directly to you rather than to your care provider. This benefit can be used for in-home modifications and other expenses related to your needs.

4. Your policy should provide a daily benefit large enough to cover the cost of care in the region you plan to receive it. Remember that any shortfall will have to be paid out-of-pocket.

5. Make sure your carrier has a high credit rating. Since any guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the carrier, you’ll want to be confident your carrier will still be around when it comes time to pay for your care.

When you’re young and providing for a family, the risk to your family is that you’ll die prematurely. Once you’re retired, the risk is often no longer death, but the day your health changes. Do you have a plan to provide for your care? Long-term care insurance is not the only way to plan for your care and associated expenses, but it is the most foolproof. If you don’t qualify for insurance, then trust work or gifting may be necessary.

At the very least, you should be discussing your needs with your family and your Certified Financial Planner® professional to ensure that you know your options, and are able to make an informed decision on a strategy.

Your advisor is the best person to educate you about the options, based on their understanding of your unique circumstances.

Stephen Kyne, CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs and Rhinebeck.

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FOR DAY’S END “MOTHERING BOYS”

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veryone hates changing the clocks, right?

I’ve found it to be so hard on the little ones—for a solid week after the time change, my little boys tend to be not tired when they should be or they’re very tired and I’m trying to keep them up for just one more hour. It messes with naptime and bedtime and the morning routine, and I’m always grateful when that week comes to an end, because we’re usually all back on track by that time.

But one thing I really love about the time change in the fall is the early darkness. We have quiet time until around 5 p.m. (naptime for the baby

by Katherine Morna Towne and a snooze on the couch for myself as well; quiet play and/or a movie for Saratoga TODAY for the middle kids; homework for the big kids), and by that time, after the Fall Behind, the house has darkened, and the first I thing I do when I get up from the couch is pull the curtains, turn the lights on, and heat up a cup of coffee to get me through dinner and bedtime. I sit back on the couch with my hot mug, and little boys snuggle with me while we all reanimate after our cozy quiet time.

as much as I love those activities, I still feel such a welcome “unwinding” when we’re finally all home for the night.

It’s no surprise to me that I’m feeling this all more profoundly right now, when being outside the house and among other people—even loved ones—represents an increased risk of spreading sickness, which is stressful in and of itself, even when the risk is necessary and worth it (church, grocery store, school, the family and friends in our “bubble”).

And of course, with the stress and contention of election season and even now in the wake of Election Day, “outside the house” especially includes social media, which is harder to shut out, but so worth trying to do—a virtual “turning off the porch light” if you will. I like the quote attributed to William J. Bennett: “Home is a shelter from storms—all sorts of storms.” I guess that’s what I’m getting at, in my usual wordy way.

One of my very dearest hopes is that when the clocks change again in the spring, the longer days and increased sunshine run parallel to increased hope in regards to the pandemic, increased safety outside the house, decreased social unrest, and less of a desire to hole up and hibernate at home. In the meantime, I’m so grateful for days that end with cozy nights at home with my loved ones, and I hope for the same for you all. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 2. Follow her at facebook.com/kmtowne23, or email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

More than just the increased coziness of the lights being turned on and the curtains being closed is the lovely feeling of securing us all in for the night. I’ve always loved when all of us are finally home after our day of busyness, and the relief of changing into pajamas for the rest of the evening since we’re done going and doing and seeing other people. It feels safe, and like a sigh of relief. It’s different in the spring and summer—the evenings still hold possibility with their late sunsets and warm temperatures—but the cold and dark of the fall and winter lend itself to hunkering down. Do you know that word “hygge”? That’s what fall and winter evenings at home are for me after we’ve locked our door for the night—warmth, coziness, contentment.

Not to say that our evenings are always calm and serene—there are the evenings when everyone behaves while I’m making dinner and then they get caught up in quiet activities after dinner like Legos, reading, and homework, and those are the very best (in fact, life never seems more perfect than those times), but more often (much more often) the boys are amped up because they’re hungry and then Dad gets home and even with full bellies after dinner it seems like the perfect time to wrestle and annoy each other. I don’t sigh with relief at this time of day because everyone is calm and quiet, but rather because I love the feeling that we’ve met our outsidethe-house requirements for the day and we’re well within reason to decide we’re done until tomorrow.

I should also mention that I don’t hate evening activities—trick or treating, high school basketball games, holiday dinners with friends and family, checking out the city’s Christmas lights, going out for evening snow shoveling and playing, heading out in the dark to pick up the boys from friends’ houses or school functions are all things I think of when this time of year comes around, and I look forward to them all! But on those days,

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SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR 5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621 PROTOCOL FOR COMING TO THE CENTER:

• Must wear a mask while at the Center.

• Must sanitize hands upon entering • Attend class only, there is no hanging around.

• Please stay home if not feeling well.

• Please expect a full check-in/screening upon arrival.

IT’S MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME FOR 2021

It’s that time of year again - membership renewal! Enclosed is your membership renewal invoice. Call the front desk at 518-584-1621 to renew or fill out your invoice and return by January 1, 2021.

Remember that your membership dollars support your Center

SUPPORT YOUR SENIOR CENTER! Looking for simple ways to support our seniors?

• Purchase our branded merchandise- Insulated cups, Koozie Kooler and jute tote bags. Makes great gifts!

• Make a monetary donation via the website, by phone, or mail in a check.

• Amazon Smiles - Do you or anyone you know shop on Amazon? Next time go to smile.amazon.com, select Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs and a percentage of your purchase will be donated by Amazon!

• Hoffman’s Carwash Tickets - It’s easy to keep your car clean and shiny with discounted Hoffman’s Car Wash Tickets for $12.00. Fifty percent of the sale goes to the Center!

• Clothing Bin - We have blue donation bins in our parking lot for clothing donations. We are paid per pound of clothes!

• Fundraisers - We have many fundraisers that benefit the Center.

Watch our eblasts and newsletters.

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

• Membership - We encourage you to be a member or purchase a membership for your parents, aunts, uncles, or neighbors. Or purchase a $25 membership for a senior in need.

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

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS & EVENTS HEALING GUIDED MEDITATION AND WELLNESS FACILITATED

BY AMEJO AMYOT, PH Mondays via Zoom • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This is a spirit, body, mind peer group to bring hope to us as we age. Amejo will use guided meditation to raise spiritual wellness energy. And also address looking at letting “food be thy medicine” as well as other lifestyle issues of exercise, stress, sleep, gratitude and hope. November topic - bringing healing energies to the parts of the body that need some extra TLC. Also learn about foods that help to regenerate the body.

NEW! BRIGHT CARDS MEMORY PROGRAM WITH DONALD AMBROSE Tuesdays via Zoom • 11:30 a.m Curbside Pick Up or Dine in the Tent.

The Bright Cards method will provide you with a fun, working and practical way to exercise your brain and improve a means of memorizing facts. It’s a winning combination. Don’t let COVID-19 slow down your brain power. (formerly brain games).

Donald has supplied us with items you will need to follow along with the program. Please call the Center so we can get these supplies to you.

CREATE “TIE-DYE MASKS” Monday, November 16 • 1 p.m.

When was the last time you tie-dyed? Come to the Center and make your own brightly covered mask.

If you want, you can bring a t-shirt to transform, must be 100% cotton. We will supply the masks.

You MUST RSVP as seating is limited.

* BROOKS BBQ Tuesday, November 17 • 3 - 6 p.m.

It’s time for our famous Brooks BBQ! Frosty weather and Covid can’t stop the sweet aroma and savory taste of Brooks chicken and ribs! The event takes place on Tuesday, November 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center.

• Curbside Pickup • Curbside Day of Sales - Forgot to order your dinner? You can still get your meal day of.

While supplies last!

• Bulk Orders Delivery (10 or more): We will deliver to your office or place of business!

Did you know that the Saratoga Senior Center is one of the few locations in the area that has full rib dinners for sale?! So make sure you get your order in early. We will deliver bulk orders, (10 or more.)

Individual orders can be placed by calling the front desk at 518-584-1621 or stopping by the Center at 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Orders can be emailed or faxed (Email: seniorcenterfrontdesk@ gmail.com or fax: 518-581-8608) by Friday, November 13, though additional orders or add-ons can be taken up to the morning of the BBQ.

COLD WEATHER BOREDOM BUSTERS Wednesday, November 18 • 1 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC JEFF BRISBIN - a Center favorite.

You must reserve a seat for music as seating is limited. Sponsored by MVP Health Care.

STRETCHING & TONING WITH MASON & THOMAS Thursdays via Zoom • 12:30 a.m Last class: November 19. Join Mason & Thomas, Skidmore interns, in a stretching and toning routine that will energize your day. Using aspects of yoga, stretching and Pilates you will feel stronger and more flexible.

BOOK CLUB - “DEFENDING JACOB”

BY WILLIAM LANDAY Tuesday, November 24 • At the Center New members welcome! “Defending Jacob” by William Landay Award-winning author William Landy has written the consummate novel of an embattled family in crisis - a suspenseful, character driven mystery that is also a spellbinding tale of guilt, betrayal, and the terrifying speed at which our lives can spin out of control.”

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING CLASS Monday, November 30 • 2 p.m.

Cummins, Inc. in a fun festive afternoon of holiday decor. Make a wreath for your front door or give one as a gift. Supplies provided. Feel free to bring your own favorite decorations. You MUST RSVP as seating is limited.

THE C/DEE ENSEMBLE FEATURING MICHAEL DEE & MELANIE CHIRIGNAN Saturday, December 5 via Zoom • 2 p.m.

Michael & Melanie will be performing popular classical works by Geroges Bizet, Camille SaintSaens, Felix Mendelssohn, Mozart, Telemann, and Beethoven for flute and clarinet. Selections include: Three Duets, Choros No. 2, Carillion, Dance of the Hours, Alles fuhlt der Liebe Freuden from Die Zauberflote and more. Vegas born clarinetist, Michael Dee, is a versatile soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. Melanie Chirignan is a flautist known for her musicality and versatility of repertoire. Her eclectic tastes have led Melanie to collaborate with many different performers and ensembles. Call the Front Desk for Zoom link.

SENIOR COMPUTERS

Senior Computers in the Library are Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10-2. Must make an appointment. Please call the front desk

COMPUTER/PHONE/TECH ASSISTANCE

We are offering computer/phone assistance Tuesday - Friday. Please call the Front Desk at 518-584-1621 to schedule your appointment.

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SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR 5 WILLIAMS STREET, SARATOGA SPRINGS • 518-584-1621 WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU: FOOD ASSISTANCE

TRANSPORTATION

Supported by CDPHP. The Senior Center is partnering with the Regional Food Bank so we can provide you with free produce on Thursdays 12-12:30 p.m. and lunches on Mondays. Home delivery available. If you need help with food, please call Phil at 518-584-1621, ext. 206.

Supported by Stewart’s Shops, United Way and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation. We are now providing limited medical transportation. We have also restarted our complimentary shuttle from area housing sites to Price Chopper. Please call Phil at 518- 584-1621, ext. 206 for details.

TRAVEL 2021 Here’s hoping we can travel in 2021. Below is a list of our scheduled trips. We will be having ZOOM informational slide shows. You can ZOOM from home or watch on the movie screen at the Senior Center.

If you are coming to the Center, you must reserve a seat as seating is limited.

MULTI DAY BUS TRIPS 2021!

Diamond Tours, Open to the Public

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA April 18-24, 2021 $950 double occupancy 7 days/6 nights. Historic Charleston is bursting with Southern charm and hospitality. The city feels a bit like it’s suspended in time, thanks to its antebellum architecture and surrounding plantation landscapes.

2021 EXCURSIONS!

Collette Tours. Open to the Public

Watch for more domestic trips to be announced!

• Imperial Russia • July 22-30, 2021 Get a glimpse into the world’s largest country and experience the distinctive allure of Russia, a land abundant with intrigue and history.

• Alaska - Land and Cruise • Sept. 11-22, 2021 Traverse the Pacific coast by land and sea aboard one of Princess Cruise lovely ships on a breathtaking journey that takes you from Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia.

• Greece Island Hopper • Oct.16-26, 2021 In Greece, discover a place where age-old legends and monuments intertwine with warm sunshine and island-style living.

• Christmas on the Danube - River Cruise Dec. 2-10, 2021 • Begin your holiday season with a relaxing cruise along the Danube River, stopping at the Christmas markets.

INFORMATIONAL SLIDE SHOWS: ARMCHAIR TRAVEL Travel Informational Slide Shows. Presented by Colby Yeaton of Collette Travel via ZOOM at home or at the Center. Note: seating at Senior Center is limited. Please RSVP. For ZOOM links, call the Senior Center front desk • Imperial Russia • Tuesday, November 17 • 1:30 p.m.

Get a glimpse into the world’s largest country and experience the distinctive allure of Russia, a land abundant with intrigue and history. Like an intricate matryoshka doll, Russia is a multi-layered country with discoveries around every corner. Full of energy, surprises, and grandeur – Russia awaits.

• Christmas on the Danube Tuesday, December 8 • 1:30 p.m.

On a boat cruise along the Danube, explore charming Christmas markets and see Europe dressed in its holiday best.

ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Supported by Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga OFA and The Wesley Community. Are you a senior over 50 who needs help with friendly visits, transportation, light chores or errands? Call Phil at 518-584-1621, ext. 206.

We need volunteers to help with this program.

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What To Consider When You Begin Your Estate Plan Key Questions and Answers to Start the Process HOW DO I TRANSFER MY ASSETS TO MY LOVED ONES AFTER MY DEATH?

by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY

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t is often difficult to start the estate planning process.

We all know that there are certain documents we should likely have in place. We all know that we should talk to family and friends to seek input and assistance on important decisions.

We all know that we should likely obtain the help of professionals in getting a proper plan together.

Despite knowing all this, how do we even begin the process? The questions and answers below are designed to start a conversation about the key issues in your estate planning. With the help of family, friends, and the appropriate professionals, that initial conversation will hopefully lead to the establishment of an estate plan that works for you.

There are three basic ways to transfer your assets after your death. First, you can direct the transfer in a Last Will and Testament. Second, you can create a Lifetime Trust, transfer the property to the Trust, and then direct the property distribution in the Trust. Third, you can make the property automatically go to others by beneficiary designations, transfer on death provisions, joint ownership, or similar arrangements that take effect upon your death.

Whether you should have a Will, a Trust, or establish automatic transfer on death arrangements is something you should discuss with an estate planning attorney. Based on a variety of considerations, you may want to use one or more of these techniques to ensure your property is transferred as you wish.

WHAT STEPS SHOULD I TAKE TO PLAN FOR MY POTENTIAL INCAPACITY? In order to plan for your potential incapacity, you should have a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Proxy in place. The Power of Attorney will designate an agent who can handle your financial affairs if you are no longer able to do so. The Health Care Proxy will designate an agent who can handle

your health care decision making after you no longer are able to do so. The Health Care Proxy can also be paired with a Living Will, which is an expression of your wishes with regard to your medical care.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO MAKE SURE MY FINAL WISHES ARE HONORED? Many people rely on their family to handle their funeral arrangements and costs after they die. As an alternative, you may want to consider pre-planning for those arrangements and costs. By doing so, you will relieve your family from many challenging decisions and the associated cost burden. If you wish, you can also sign an Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains, which is a form usually drafted by an attorney. That form designates who is in charge of your remains after you pass away, and it includes provisions regarding your particular wishes.

HOW CAN I PROVIDE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT I LEAVE BEHIND? You can obviously leave your assets to your family members, however, if those assets are potentially insufficient to care for those you leave behind, you may want to consider purchasing life insurance. This is especially so for young families with children.

Term life insurance for younger, healthy people with children is generally affordable and can

provide potentially significant funds for children who need support if one or both of their parents die unexpectedly.

WHAT PROVISIONS CAN I MAKE TO PAY FOR NURSING HOME COSTS? Nursing home costs can be paid for in one of three ways: through your own private funds, with long term care insurance, or by Medicaid coverage. By discussing your options with a financial planner or attorney, you can develop a plan that works for you.

WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR SOMEONE TO HANDLE MY AFFAIRS IF I DIE OR BECOME INCAPACITATED? If you die, your estate fiduciary or your trustee will take over your affairs. If you become incapacitated, your power of attorney agent and health care proxy agent will be able to act for you. In either case, it would be very helpful to put together a list of your assets, along with contact numbers for all the appropriate professionals, i.e. attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, etc. With this information in hand, the people taking over after your death or incapacity will have a reasonable place to start their work.

WHAT PLAN SHOULD I HAVE IN PLACE FOR MY RESIDENCE? Although most of us would like to

age in place, we must be realistic about the level of care we might need as we grow older and what resources may be necessary to provide that care. As a result, you should develop a plan to provide for in home care or consider alternatives for moving your residence to a facility that can provide the care you will need.

Discussions with your family and friends about alternatives like assisted living facilities or adult homes need not wait until after that level of care is needed. In fact, the discussions are often most helpful in advance of the actual need for services.

Hopefully, by working through these questions, it will start a conversation about your estate planning. That conversation should include family, friends, and the appropriate professionals, i.e. attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors. The end goal is to develop an estate plan that meets your needs and provides for the ones you love.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Partner with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court St., Saratoga Springs. Over his twenty-three years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518-584-5205, mdorsey@ oalaw.com, and www.oalaw.com.

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Methods For Combating Seasonal Depression It happens every year.

The days get shorter, the weather gets colder, the time changes and all of the sudden you’re heading home from work in the dark. For some people it’s no big deal, but many others may find themselves drained of energy and feeling a little blue. It is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of seasonal depression.

The good news is, there are steps you can take to help combat these winter blues

1. STICK TO A SCHEDULE:

by Dr. Kevy Smith for Saratoga TODAY

3. GET OUTSIDE: • Take advantage of what sunlight there is.

Bundle up and take a walk around the block at lunch when the sun is brightest.

• Maintaining a regular routine can help you stay on track and prevent disruption of your circadian rhythms.

• Making sure you get adequate sleep helps maintain energy levels and eating at regular intervals helps to maintain a healthy diet.

2. EXERCISE: • Physical exercise helps to release serotonin in the brain, improving your mood and giving you a boost of energy.

4. LIGHT THERAPY: • Sometimes our schedules or the weather just don’t allow for an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the natural sunlight. Light boxes, which give off light that mimics the sun, are a great alternative. Spending 30 minutes per day, especially in the morning, can help regulate circadian rhythms and suppress release of excess melatonin

6. SOCIALIZE: • During the winter months, the urge to hunker down and stay at home can result in fewer social interactions. Keeping an active social schedule and having a strong support network will help keep you engaged and give you things to look forward to.

7. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR: • It is important to note that SAD is a form of depression and is best diagnosed by a mental health professional. Talking to a doctor can help determine if what you are experiencing is in fact symptoms of seasonal or other forms of depression and whether or not you may benefit from additional treatments such as medications or therapy.

Dr. Kevy Smith Minogue is a chiropractor in Saratoga Springs providing nonsurgical treatment of spinal disorders and sports-related injuries. For more information, please visit MySaratogaChiropractor.com or call 518-587-2064.

5. INCREASE VITAMIN D INTAKE: • Studies have shown that an alarming large percentage of people, particularly those living in the Northeast, suffer from insufficient levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to depression, fatigue, muscle pain and a weakened immune system.

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Pumpkins: Fall Decor Can

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n the fall, pumpkins adorn everything from front steps to tabletop centerpieces.

Unfortunately, while an uncarved pumpkin can remain edible 8-12 weeks after being picked, many decorative pumpkins end up in the trash, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many great uses for whole pumpkins in the kitchen.

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

Wilton Mall | Food Court

Pumpkins are versatile to cook and bake with and offer a world of culinary exploration. They are eaten year-round in different cultures across the globe. In America, pumpkin is famously used in pumpkin pie. But a quick Google search will reveal a variety of recipes worthy of exploration: soups and stews, dips, pancakes, gnocchi, dessert bars, pasta dishes, bread, muffins, cakes, ice cream, smoothies, pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds), and many more.

When cooking and baking with pumpkin, many recipes call for pumpkin puree. Before you add canned pumpkin puree to your grocery list, try making your own. It’s easy and requires little effort with a big return.

Roasting 1-2 small pumpkins can yield 5-6 cups of puree.

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett.

Also, wonderful on their own - are pumpkin seeds.

Simply scrape out seeds, rinse and remove major chunks of flesh, boil for 10 minutes in salted water, drain, and coat with olive oil and seasonings. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Pumpkin seeds are a fun and healthy snack.

If you don’t have leftover pumpkins you can buy them directly from farmers at the farmers’ market,

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For more information visit the Saratoga Farmers’ Market online at saratogafarmersmarket.org, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter www.saratogafarmersmarket. org/weekly-newsletter.

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YIELDS: 5 to 6 cups | PREP: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 45-60 mins

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

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• 1-2 small pumpkins*

• Fine sea salt, optional

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 2 teaspoons baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon nutmeg FOR THE STREUSEL: • ¾ cup all-purpose flour • ½ cup packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Make your own pumpkin puree at home. It’s easy and works perfectly in your favorite pumpkin recipes. Try making puree from leftover pumpkins from Halloween. If buying directly from farmers at the farmers’ market, ask them which pumpkin works best for your needs. This method works with most winter squashes — like butternut, acorn, honeynut, and other varieties

INGREDIENTS:

YIELDS: 16 servings

FOR THE MUFFINS: • 12 Tablespoons (3/4 cup) salted butter, melted • ¾ cup packed brown sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 eggs* • 1 cup pumpkin puree* • ¼ cup milk* • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

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• 6 Tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 16 cubes CINNAMON HONEY BUTTER: • 4 Tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature • 2 Tablespoons honey* • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. FOR THE MUFFINS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 16 muffin tins with paper liners. In a large bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the pumpkin and milk. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix on low speed until just combined, being sure the batter is completely mixed.

2. TO MAKE THE STREUSEL: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Add the butter and use your fingers to mix the butter into the flour until crumble forms.

3. Divide the batter among the prepared pan. Push 1 cube of cream cheese into each muffin. Evenly sprinkle the streusel over the batter. Transfer to the oven, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Meanwhile, make the cinnamon butter. In a small bowl, combine the butter, honey, and cinnamon.

5. Serve warm or at room temperature smeared with cinnamon butter.

Recipe by Tieghan Gerhard, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

2. Rinse and pat dry the pumpkin. Before cutting the pumpkin in half, if it doesn’t sit steady to cut safely, slice a small bit away from the bottom so that it does. Cut the pumpkin in half. With a spoon or a scoop, scrape out the seeds and pulp from the center.

You don’t have to be too thorough with this. Lightly season the inside of the pumpkin halves with salt then place cut-side-down onto the baking sheet.

3. Bake until the pumpkin(s) can easily be pierced with a knife in several places and the flesh is pulling away from the skin, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool until you can safely handle the halves then scoop out the soft flesh into a food processor — depending on how large the pumpkin is, you may need to do this in two batches.

Process until very smooth, 3 to 5 minutes!

TIPS: • Place all the seeds into a bowl so that you can roast them later for a healthy snack.

• If you don’t have a food processor, a blender will work if you add a little water. Or you can simply mash with a potato masher, or move through a potato ricer, or process through a food mill.

• If the puree is overly watery, you should strain it on a cheesecloth or over a fine mesh strainer to get rid of some of the liquid. This will be especially helpful for baking purposes.

• Make-ahead: Store homemade pumpkin puree in food-safe containers in the fridge for up to 1 week. To freeze, spoon about 1 cupful of pumpkin into plastic storage bags. Seal the bag with a small opening remaining, then use your hands to flatten out the puree inside the bag and push out the air. Store in the freezer until you need them or up to 3 months.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

“Shaken, not Stirred” Hello my Foodie Friends !

Among many of my favorite things to do, is to hunker down and watch good movies. I have shared in prior articles my love of movies, for Saratoga TODAY classic characters, and franchise within the film industry that keep me connected to a group of characters and story lines. A true favorite of both Paula and mine is the James Bond film franchise. Since we were young children and now, we still love to watch Bond movies together. Through the decades we have been entertained by a hero through and through, one that includes not being afraid of danger. This past month we lost part of the iconic James Bond family, Sean Connery. Sean Connery, in particular, set the mold for the Bonds to follow. He blended his rugged Scottish heritage with an essential element of elegance to portray the debonair intelligence agent. However, no real or fictional character has done more for the classic Martini than James Bond. It is in Casino Royale that we are introduced to James Bond’s refined drinking style. The term “shaken, not stirred” has become a catch phrase from the James Bond fictional character of Ian Fleming’s novels that have become much followed movies. In the film “Casino Royale,” James Bond instructs the bartender how to make his Martini; “A dry Martini. Three measures of Gordoni, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well unil it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel.” This Martini has also taken on the title of the “Vesper.” Here is the official recipe for “The Vesper Martini:” 60 ml. gin, 20 ml. vodka, 10 ml. Lillet Blanc or Cocchi Americano. Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Then pour into a chilled Martini glass. Add a lemon twist.

by John Reardon

The Cocktail shaker is the essential tool you will need to make many of the cocktails you may be creating this holiday season. The majority of cocktail recipes call for the ingredients to be shaken using a cocktail shaker. It is by far the most used, enjoyable, and entertaining method for preparing mixed drinks and it’s unbelievably simple. The primary purpose for shaking cocktails is to completely integrate all of the drink’s ingredients in order to create one beautiful blend of flavor. The shake is the most thorough way to mix drinks and, if you notice, the majority of cocktail recipes recommend this technique.

The goal of shaking is to: Thoroughly mix the drink’s ingredients and create a unified flavor and give the drink a good chill. The use of a cocktail shaker can add enough dilution to knock the strength of the drink down so it is more pleasant to sip. You can also use the cocktail shaker to mix your non-alcoholic creations.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store to pick up the accoutrements you may need this holiday season to entertain. Maybe even start rewatching your favorite film classics or franchise. Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

t h g i E d War Classic Whiskey Sour with a hint of Grenadine

INGREDIENTS • 2 ounces whiskey (bourbon or rye whiskey)

• 1 dash grenadine

• 3/4 ounce lemon juice

• Garnish: orange slice

• 3/4 ounce orange juice

• Garnish: maraschino cherry

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Gather the ingredients.

2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the whiskey, lemon and orange juices, and grenadine.

3. Shake well.

4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or a collins glass filled with ice.

5. Garnish with a cherry and orange slice flag. Serve and enjoy!

TIP: Rye whiskey will add a robust quality to the drink that is very nice.

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RELIGION

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Christian Restoration Ministries

Galway United Methodist Church

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

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

2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christian Science Church

Grace Church

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

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

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

250 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville Contact: 518-670-3005 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 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.

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga

Church of Christ at Halfmoon

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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

1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m

Bacon Hill Reformed Church*

Community Alliance Church

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

257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs

Congregation Shaara Tfille*

Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 | 1-800-22UNITE bahai.org | Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church*

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

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

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

26 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org Rev’d Charles Wallace | Mid-day Prayer: Monday - Friday 12 p.m. | Services: Wednesday 12 p.m. Saturday 5p.m.

Sunday 8a.m. & 10 a.m

Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Burnt Hills Baptist Church

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

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

Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church* 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 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 | Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior

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

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

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

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

Christ Community Reformed Church

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

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

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

Christ Episcopal Church*

Full Gospel Tabernacle

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

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

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

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

Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020 RELIGION

Places of Worship

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*Wheelchair Accessible

Next Level Church

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

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

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

Northway Church

912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogues

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

716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter)

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

Old Saratoga Reformed Church*

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church*

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

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

Old Stone Church (American Baptist)

St. Luke’s on the Hill

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

40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m.

For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: 518-885-4211 | oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corners Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m.

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

River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church* 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 | www.stclementschurch.com Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10, 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

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

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

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

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

St. Therese Chapel (RC)

Shenendehowa United Methodist

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

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

Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center

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

27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m.

St. Thomas Anglican Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

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

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

Saratoga Abundant Life Church

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs*

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

624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Saratoga Chabad

Unity Church in Albany

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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local BRIEFS

Indoor Classes Have you Heard? The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation has started indoor classes. For the latest programs and events go to www.maltaparksrec.com

Friends Bookshop Now open for 15-minute appointments, which can be made by calling 518-584-7860 ext: 333. The schedule is as follows: Monday - Thursday 12-5 p.m., Closed Fridays, Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Closed Sunday. bookbagshop@gmail.com

Can EOC help you celebrate Thanksgiving this year?

Saratoga County residents who may need a hand this

LOCAL BRIEFS Thanksgiving are encouraged to reach out to Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). EOC provides hundreds of Thanksgiving baskets each year to neighbors in need. Each basket contains fresh produce, including potatoes, apples, and carrots, as well as the staples every Thanksgiving meal needs like stuffing and gravy. A gift card is also provided to help buy a turkey or protein of choice.

There will be pick-up sites with varying times to choose in Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Corinth, and Saratoga. Baskets are available to families who will have two or more people for dinner. Households with one person are encouraged to call EOC and sign up for a delivered Thanksgiving meal.

A full Thanksgiving dinner to-go EOC’s Soup Kitchen is also an option. The Kitchen is housed at the PresbyterianNew England Congregational Church located at 24 Circular St.

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in Saratoga. The Thanksgiving meals are generously provided

by Longfellows. To sign up, or to learn how to help EOC make sure no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving, visit saratogaeoc. org/thanksgiving or call 518288-3206. Register for a basket

by Tuesday, November 10.

Simpson UMC Holiday Brown Bread Sale is Back Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi s of Rte. 29) is once again hosting its pre-Thanksgiving Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale. Traditional brown bread includes flours, molasses, raisins, and buttermilk, and is steamed in cans in water bath over the stove for three hours. Place your orders now until Monday November 16 by calling 518885-4794 and leave a message with your name, phone number and how many loaves ($6.50

Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020 each) you would like. Pick up times are Friday, November 20, 4-6 p.m. and Sataturday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Holiday bake sale and hot dog lunch available during pickup Saturday November 21. Any questions call 518-885-4794!

20th Annual Artisan Market Returns The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” November 28 through December 24. The market will feature only handcrafted products created by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer.

Brookside Museum, is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. The 2020 hours are as follows: Thursdays, Noon – 4 p.m.,

Fridays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Any inquiries about the market should be directed to Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@ brooksidemuseum.org.

Additional information can be found at brooksidemuseum.org.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting during the months of November and December at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, in Clifton Park.

Thirteen artists will present “A Fall Festival of Art,” an eclectic mix of artwork. Please try to visit, late afternoon is best at this venue, and support the arts in southern Saratoga County.

For more information about SSAS visit our website: www. southernsaratogaartist.com.

SCPP RECEIVES USDA GRANT TO SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING MALTA — The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership announced that it has received $95,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Development Program to support its Next Wave Communities Community Economic Development planning and

business retention expansion efforts in communities throughout Saratoga County.

The USDA is investing more than $1.2 Million in grant funding in rural New York to provide equipment, technical assistance, and training opportunities.

“This funding will help us continue our work with Saratoga

County communities to create smart and strategic economic development plans that will attract new investment, retain and grow our existing businesses while driving job creation.” said Shelby Schneider, president of SCPP – a Saratoga County-based economic development organization.

The organization’s Next Wave Communities initiative offers communities a comprehensive and customized economic development plan designed to spur new vitality, promote future growth, and drive long-term economic growth.

Guided by input from hundreds of citizens and community, business and government leaders, the blueprint outlines a strategic and tactical approach to attracting investment and jobs while retaining and growing existing businesses.

It recently unveiled a plan for the Village of Ballston Spa and is actively working on plan implementation. Similar efforts are currently underway in the towns of Galway and Malta. The Saratoga Partnership is also working on similar economic development strategies with the Towns of Hadley, Day, Edinburg, and Corinth.

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

This Week’s Events: NOV. 13 - 19 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Take Out Italian Dinner Principessa Elena Society 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.

Menu: Pasta w/sauce, meatballs w/sauce, sausage and peppers w/sauce, salad, Italian bread. Cost is $10.

Take-out only. Open to the public. Drive up to the kitchen door, place order for pick up. 518-584-4163.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Annual Fall Craft Fair Elks Lodge, 130 Bulson Rd., Greenwich 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Elks Auxiliary would like to invite you to stop by and check out all the wonderful crafts our vendors have to offer. Our vendors will offer such items as hand-made knitted items, quilts, goat milk soap and lotions, candy, woodworking, leather goods, jewelry. The kitchen will be open all day with many homemade brownies, cookies, cupcakes for snacks and Chili, hot dogs and sandwiches for lunch for sale by the auxiliary.

BPOE # 2223 Elks Auxiliary is a non-profit organization that donates all proceeds to the community. This craft fair supports Scholarships to our Elks district of Argyle, Cambridge, Greenwich, Salem and Schuylerville. Stop on in and help support our community needs. Please contact Donna Blair for applications to be a vendor or any other information at 518-692-2347.

14th Annual Lake George Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Shephard Park, 271 Canada St., Lake George 9 a.m. – Noon | Special Olympics New York has taken extreme caution and developed a plan in close partnership with Special Olympics International and in compliance with CDC, federal and state guidelines. In-Person activities will be carried out in accordance with guidelines and only as long as it continues to be safe to do so. A virtual option will be available. For more information, check out the Lake George Polar Plunge Facebook page or call 518-388-0790 x8128.

The 45th Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace Virtual Event | November 14 – 28.

Start your holiday shopping with our virtual show on November 14th and culminating with specials offered on November 28th which is Small Business Saturday and the original date of our show. Find crafters from previous shows or discover new ones. These locally handmade items include Art, Quilting, Floral, Holiday Décor, Pottery, Baskets,

Fashion, Woodworking…All proceeds benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family in their mission to reduce and treat abuse, neglect, trauma and mental health in our community’s children and families.

Website: saratogacraft.org

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Bizarre Science Saratoga Springs Public Library Zoom Web Presentation | 4 – 5 p.m.

Children in grades 4-7 can join Paul Phillips via Zoom as he explores amazing scientific discoveries in this 4-part series! Topics for the series are: (11/9) Supernovae: Exploding Stars and Their Colorful Nebulae; (11/16) Beaked Whales: Rare, Mysterious and Unusual; (11/23) The Sinking of The Lusitania. Please register online or by calling 518-5847860, ext. 305. This online program uses the Zoom livestreaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/or a phone for audio-only access. Registration with an email is required to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program. Registration is required. There are 10 seats available.

Holiday Shopping Days

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

The Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

An on-site Holiday Shopping Day with gifts of all sorts. Orders are coming in from ANCA businesses and local artisans. You will love the selection of ornaments, icicles, cards, soaps, advent calendars, wooden boxes, scarves, hats, frames, jewelry, candles, wreaths nightlights, quilted items, and other sweet things. Your gifts will be boxed or bagged and ready to go! The fun part is that this will largely be held outside—a porch sale of sorts in a few spots, with well-spaced, masked inside visits as needed. Make a dent in your shopping with some unique and lovely gifts. Hot chocolate will be served! And there may be a surprise or two, just for fun! The event will also take place on Sunday, November 15 from 1 – 4 p.m.

Brooks BBQ Fundraiser

Genealogy Program Zoom Program | 1 p.m.

Heritage Hunters will host a one hour Zoom program.

The topic will be “Researching Ancestors of Meager Means and Even Less Fame, in the 19th Century.”

Judith Herbert, a full-time certified genealogist will present the program. In the past, Judith spent 15 years assisting others at her local Family History Center, including helping adoptees find their birth families. She is currently affiliated with the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. HH members will receive the Zoom link in their emails.

Non-members are invited to join the program and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at davepeck208@hotmail.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 3 -6 p.m.

Curb side and bulk delivery. Chicken Dinner $13, Rib Dinner $15.

Dinners come with baked potato, coleslaw and a dinner roll. Pre-sale orders to be picked up by 6 p.m. Bulk orders 10+ available for delivery.

Purchase dinners by calling 518-584-1621 or at the front desk.

Sponsored by Hamana.

Grief Share South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 6 – 8 p.m.

GriefShare seminars and support groups are meant to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one and is grieving. We will meet for 7 more weeks (ending on December 29). For more information, call 518-793-1152.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll.

Dinner for 2 is $25 (cash only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order: 518-584-2585.

Comfort for Those Who Mourn St. Luke’s On the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville | 4:30 – 6 p.m.

This is a 6-week non-denominational Christian grief support group for all those grieving the death of a loved one. Ends December 2. We will meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in the Great Room. 518-664-4834. For further information, please see our website stlukesonthehill.org/events. You may register by phone or email: dcylynne@gmail.com

Pancake Breakfast

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville 8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Milk, Juice, Coffee & Tea. Adults $8 and Children 6 and under $4. All Covid-19 compliant.

Books and Tea

Take-Out Ziti Dinner St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville 3 – 5 p.m. | Dinner includes: Ziti, meatballs, salad, and cookie. $10 each or buy 3/get one free. Drivethru order, pay and pick-up. Pre-order your meal by calling Pat 518-410-5656.

Saratoga Springs Public Library Zoom Event | 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Books and Tea will discuss A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell. Books and Tea is an ongoing reading group that meets the third Thursday of each month. Copies of the book may be obtained in the Reading Group Choices collection or by placing holds on the online public catalog. Stop by at the Information Desk for any assistance. This program will happen via Zoom. Please register, and a link to the discussion will be sent, via email, 3 hours prior to the meeting. *BYOT (Bring Your Own Tea) Visit www.sspl.org to register.

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

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Week of November 13 – November 19, 2020

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SPAC/ Rural Soul Music Studio Partner to Present Classes by West African Drummer M’Bemba Bangoura SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Rural Soul Music Studio, in Schuylerville, will partner to present a series of West African drumming classes by M’Bemba Bangoura. The classes began this week and will continue through Dec. 15 at SPAC’s Nancy DiCresce Room in the new Pines building.

In addition to the group classes, M’Bemba Bangoura will also offer private and small group lessons at Rural Soul Music Studio in Schuylerville.

“We are over-the-moon ecstatic to announce that M’Bemba Bangoura will be visiting the area for an extended time to share his musical roots and traditions of Guinea, West Africa,” says Chelsie Henderson of Rural Soul, in a prepared statement. “M’Bemba’s classes will be, as always, a beautiful symbiosis: fanning our musical flames as we help a professional musician find more solid ground

doing what he knows and loves.

Drumming creates, upholds, restores, develops, embodies community, which many of us need more than ever right now.”

Drumming students of all levels – from beginners to more experienced - will learn traditional Guinean rhythms on djembes (West African hand drums) and doundouns (West African bass drums played with sticks), as well as the cultural significance of the music.

Thursday sessions began Nov 12 and continue to Dec. 10.

Tuesday sessions begin Nov. 24, and will continue through Dec. 15 and run 6:30-7:45 p.m. All levels, ages 18 and up, $68 per series.

Space is limited to 18 participants. Drums can also be rented as needed. Masking and social distancing protocols will be observed.

Interested participants can email Chelsie Henderson at ruralsoulmusic@gmail.com by

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Nov. 16 to reserve a spot for the Tuesday session.

As a native of Guinea West Africa, M’Bemba Bangoura began drumming at a very young age. He learned the traditional music and dance styles of his village before he was old enough to be in school, and it has remained the primary focus of his life over 50 years later.

Rural Soul Music Studio was founded by music educator, Chelsie Henderson, in 2012.

Located in historic Schuylerville, this woman-owned small business offers private music lessons on various instruments, and group classes for ukulele and West African drums. Rural Soul’s mission has been to “encourage the

musical soul of our rural haven” by creating a center for music that complements and supports existing music programming in area schools and community centers, as well as make programs that are not typically available in more remote areas more accessible. For more information, go to: ruralsoul.com.

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Wouldn’t It Be Nice:

Park Theater to Reopen to Public Nov. 18

GLENS FALLS — The Park Theater will open its doors to audiences Nov. 18 and and hosting it first in person event since March with a screening of the film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” starring Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys.

There will be a special ThreeCourse Prix Fixe menu presented

by Executive Chef, Matthew J. Delos featuring a selection of flavorful, hearty dishes, all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Guests will be able to choose from a section of entrées including the Braised Beef Short Rib, Skillet-Roasted Chicken Breast or Butternut Squash Ravioli.

All meals will be served with an Autumn Crunch Salad and Cider Donut Bread Pudding.

Ticket Information: Upon the purchase of a ticket, guests will receive a follow-up email prompting them to select meal choices for their party. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner service will begin at 5:30 p.m. The film will begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be

limited seating and tickets must be purchased in advance. Ticket price: $60 (plus tax) per person.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit The Park Theater website or phone The Park Theater Box Office at 518-792-1150.

SARATOGA ARTS LAUNCHES Holiday Season Pop-Up Market

Rochmon Zooming to the Grooves of Pet Sounds Nov. 17

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday Nov. 17, The Rochmon Record Club will virtually converge via Zoom to listen and learn about Beach Boys 11th album, “Pet Sounds."

In December 1965 the Beach Boys label mates, The Beatles, released “Rubber Soul.” Brian Wilson, the Beach Boy’s chief song writer and resident savant, left the road and sequestered himself in his home. It was then, with advertising copywriter turned lyricist Tony Asher, that Brian wrote the bulk of the album we would know as The Beach Boy’s “Pet Sounds.” The album features

the Beach Boys classics “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Sloop John B,” “God Only Knows,” and “Caroline No” to name a few.

The Rochmon Record Club Listening Party for The Beach Boy’s “Pet Sounds” begins at 7 p.m. with a live audio and video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon.” The Rochmon Record Club will be streaming live on Zoom. Go to caffelena.org to register for tickets. Attendees will be sent information to access the show.

Rochmon Record Club takes place on the third Tuesday of the month at Caffe Lena.

“STRAVINSKY MEETS JAMES BROWN” Albany Symphony Streams Live Saturday from UPH

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Following the pandemic-induced cancellations of most Saratoga Arts 2020 events - including Art in The Park and First Night, the organization is facilitating a pop-up holiday market in an effort to help support its artists and makers of the community.

The market will take place on four Saturdays starting Nov. 28 and continue through Dec. 19 at Saratoga Arts’ 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs location.

There is a flat fee payable to Saratoga Arts for participation of

$50 per day. Deadline is Nov. 25.

Saratoga Arts released the following statement: We will be able to accommodate up to 8 vendors safely, socially distanced in our theater and gallery spaces keeping well within all COVID protocols each weekend and can supply an 8-foot table for each participant. Any other equipment including display materials and hand sanitizer must be supplied by the vendor.

This is a first come first served basis and we ask that each applicant list their preferred dates

when applying in order.

The Gallery is open from 12 to 4 and the participating vendors would have access to the space the Friday before 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and at 11 a.m. Saturday to set up. All participants must be able to use their own payment platform and keep 100% of all sales made.

All participants must wear a mask covering their face and nose for the duration of their time on site and follow all safety protocols in place by Saratoga Arts. Each vendor may have a total of up to two people only on site at any time.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Albany Symphony commissioned “Black and Alive” by composer Andre Myers, which will be performed and streamed in realtime 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 from Universal Preservation Hall.

Myers composed the piece as a response to 2020 and the pandemics of illness, violence, and rage that have taken so many lives. Other pieces on the program include Claude Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4.

The Mahler piece features Chelsea Fingal DeSouza, soprano.

“Hidden among the many wonders of being African American is the pernicious feeling of always being on edge. Always.

Despite its many joys, being Black in America is to be a little closer

to death than other racialized segments of society. This piece is my response to that dilemma,” Myers said in a statement.

He describes Black & Alive as “Stravinsky meets James Brown.”

The real-time live stream includes a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. and a post-concert Q&A session exclusive to subscribers.

Admission to the virtual concert hall afterward is by donation, starting at $25.

An Albany Symphony subscription includes all streamed events and in-person concerts once they can safely resume. For more information about the concert and the 20202021 Season Reimagined, visit www.albanysymphony.com or call the Symphony Box Office at 518-694-3300.

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A Convoy for Tots

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SARATOGA SPRINGS - More than 150 vehicles took part in the 7th Annual Convoy for Tots charity drive on Nov. 8. Vehicles from area businesses, civic organizations and Emergency Services agencies traveled from the Ballston Spa school campus to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center as part of a convoy to help generate new, unwrapped toys for immediate distribution by Capital Region Toys for Tots this holiday season.

Coordinated by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office and iHeart Media – Albany, largely supported by area First Responders, Convoy for Tots is held annually to support the mission of Capital Region Toys for Tots who serves over 160,000 children annually in the Capital Region.

Village of Round Lake Fire Department

Burnt Hills Fire Department

Schuyler Hose Co: Frank Merill, Jim Carr, Travis Holcomb, Maria Saavedra.

98 year old, Convoy for tots grand marshall WW2 battle of the Buldge bronze star veteran, Sir Ken Bailey.

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Puzzles Across 1 Bldg. units attended to by supers 5 “Queen of Soul” Franklin 11 Flow back, as the tide 14 Half a toy train?

15 “You cheated!”

16 Water tester 17 *Very limited consolation 19 Gasteyer of “Mean Girls” 20 Approaches 21 “__ show time!”

22 Illuminated 23 Left-hand page 24 Sun.-to-Sat. periods 26 Go for the hook 27 Greek vowel 28 *Tidy Lotto prize 32 Skin pics 34 Boston skyscraper, with “the” 35 Low grade 36 Parlor game encouragement suggested by the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 60-Across 41 Novelist Rand 42 “The Simpsons” bartender 43 Northern New Mexico art community 45 *Genuine greetings 50 Monotonous routine 51 Above 52 Number that’s its own square root 53 Beav’s big brother 55 Bumped into 56 Nashville awards org.

58 Scout’s merit __ 59 Square of butter 60 *In-demand real estate listing 64 Apply 65 Iron deficiency concern 66 Riga resident 67 Guys 68 Fails to 69 Watched closely Down 1 Duke’s conf.

2 Back-and-forth missed calls 3 Put up with

See puzzle solutions on page 38

See puzzle solution on page 38 4 Root beers, e.g.

5 Calendario units 6 Bucharest is its cap.

7 Terrible grade 8 Lao-tzu’s philosophy 9 Trumpeter Al 10 Performing __ 11 Bibliography space-saver 12 Beautiful, in Barcelona 13 Scrambled, as eggs 18 Gator’s kin 23 Chow Chow checker 24 __-out: exhausted 25 Jack who played Quincy 26 Sanctified 29 Express a view 30 Twiddled one’s thumbs 31 “Seinfeld” uncle

33 “Forever” post office purchase 37 Norse war god 38 Apple throwaway 39 Tea named for William IV’s prime minister 40 Casino wheel 44 Snorters’ quarters 45 Beads once used by Native Americans as currency 46 Opposite of “Atten-hut!”

47 Way past ripe 48 Pointed beard 49 Cashless deal 54 One-named “Hello” singer 56 Landlocked African land 57 Like old records 58 Dinghy or dory 61 Canadian VIPs 62 __ Tin Tin 63 Since Jan. 1

Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices.

This Week: Who’s, Whose Who’s is the contraction for who is. | Who’s that person you are recommending for the position?

Who’s can also mean who has. | Who’s been sending money to the charity anonymously?

Whose is the possessive form of who. | Whose report card shows the most improvement from last year?

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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LEGALS NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, PENDER COUNTY In the General Court of Justice District Court Division File No. 20CV000866 Collin D. White, Plaintiff v.

Debrarose White, Defendant To: Debrarose White, Defendant: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action.

The object of this action is to obtain a Judgment of ABSOLUTE DIVORCE against the defendant.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the first publication of this notice being November 13, 2020, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. Dated this 13th day of November 2020.

Collin D. White, 92 Thatcher Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28457 11/13, 11/20, 11/25. 101190 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James P. McAllister has applied to the Planning Board of the City of Saratoga Springs for a final subdivision plat review for a two-lot residential subdivision in the Urban Residential (UR2) District at 313 Jefferson St in the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, Tax Map #178.52-219.112 on the assessment map of said City. A public hearing on said application will be held before said Board on Thursday, the 19th day of November 2020, 6:00 p.m.via Zoom Webinar.

Please go to the City’s Website (www.saratoga-springs.org) for instructions on how to access the meeting and provide comments.

The project application is publicly available within the posted agenda for said meeting at http://www.saratoga-springs.org/ AgendaCenter/Planning-Board-9.

Applicant: James P. McAllister, 21 Rumson Rd. Little Silver, NJ 07739. 11/13, 101187

Notice of formation of Ebb & Flow Dynamics, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/9/20.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy to: 219 Whitetail Ct. Ballston Spa, New York 12020.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

11/13, 11/20, 11/25, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18. 101153 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 6:55 p.m. at City Hall, Broadway, Saratoga Springs, to hear all persons who wish to speak on a proposed amendment to Chapter 225, Section 225-77 of the Code of the City of Saratoga Springs, NY, entitled “Vehicle and Traffic – Schedule XII – Stop Intersections”. The proposed new amendment would add the following to Schedule XII: STOP SIGN ON Buff Road DIRECTION OF TRAVEL Both AT INTERSECTION OF Moore Avenue/Westbury Drive Because of current COVID19 restrictions, the number of members of the public admitted to the facility to speak in person will be limited. Please consult the City website for further details and latest information. A copy of the proposed amendment and instructions for submitting public comments online are available on the City website at www.saratoga-springs.org.

DATED: November 2, 2020 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK By: John P. Franck, City Clerk 11/06, 11/13. 101130 Notice of formation of Trerise Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/17/2020 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: 84 Pearl St. Hudson Falls, NY 12839. Purpose:

Any lawful purpose. 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/25, 12/04, 12/11. 10110 Notice of formation Weave Right Home, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 6/17/2020 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: 432 Broadway, suite #2, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/25, 12/04. 101017 Notice of formation of Night Train Signs & Graphics, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/01/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Via Da Vinci Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/25, 12/04. 101011 Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Bluefish Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on October 8, 2020. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Saratoga County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to the LLC, 3 Care Lane, Suite 100, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful purpose permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/25. 100943 Notice of formation of The Rocking Table LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/29/2020. 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: 433 Lake Desolation Road Middle Grove, NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/25. 100914 Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: PINATONE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on OCTOBER 6, 2020 under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Office location: Saratoga County.

Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: King, Adang & Arpey, 340 Broadway, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20. 100789 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limitless Landscapes, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 3, 2020.

Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Limitless Landscapes 2 Jackson Rd. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20. 100770 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TM BLAST LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/06/2020.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 229 Washington Street, Suite 305, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful activity. 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20. 100752

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company that was formed is: LEE’S MOTEL AND COTTAGES LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on SEPTEMBER 28, 2020. The office of said Limited Liability Company is located in Warren County. The Secretary of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: The LLC, ROBERT FOGLIETTA, 1846 STATE RT 9, LAKE GEORGE, NY 12845 . The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful acts under the laws of the State of New York.

10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13. 100614 Notice of formation of 193 Lake Avenue, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/29/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom the process against it may be served. A copy of the process shall be mailed to: Scott M. Peterson, 125 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20. 100675 Notice of formation of Livin’ The Dream LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/28/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom the process against it may be served.

A copy of the process should be mailed to the LLC at: 14 Spice Mill Blvd Halfmoon, NY 12065.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13. 100626

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Kennedy Lane LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/25/2020. Office Location: Saratoga County. Process may be mailed to: Elda Saljanin, 6 Kennedy Lane K5, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Principal business address: 6 Kennedy Lane K5, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful acts. 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13. 100646 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The name of the Limited Liability Company that was formed is: 18 MCGINNIS LG HOLDINGS LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Department of State of the State of New York on SEPTEMBER 28, 2020. The office of said Limited Liability Company is located in Warren County. The Secretary of the State of New York

has been designated as agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against said Company may be served and the post office address within the state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: The LLC, 15 Sycamore Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804 . The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful acts under the laws of the State of New York. 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13.

100608 Notice of formation of NKE Realty, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York on 8/06/20.

Office location: Saratoga County. NYS Secretary of State is designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at 19 Cambridge Court, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13. 100600

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Sports

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SPORTS BULLETIN Youth Programs at Saratoga YMCA SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Regional YMCA is offering a number of programs for kids this fall.

Play Soccer at the Wilton branch. For ages 3 & 4 years on Thursdays, 4-4:30 p.m. (Members $25/Non-Members $50) and for ages 5 to 7 years on Thursdays, 4:35-5:15 p.m. (Members $28/Non-Members $50).

At the Saratoga Springs branch, parents are encouraged to play a variety of games with their children at Mini Active Kids Club, for ages 2 & 3 years, on Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Members $40/Non-Members $60) and Little Rookies, for ages 3 to 5 years, on Saturdays, 11:15-11:45 a.m. (Members $40/Non-Members $70).

Introduce kids ages 4 to 6 years to T-Ball on Saturdays, 12-12:30 p.m.

(Members $40/Non-Members $70).

Kids learn the fundamentals of Basketball, for ages 4 & 5 years, on Mondays, 4-4:30 p.m. (Members $30/Non-Members $60), ages 6 & 7 years, on Mondays, 4:40-5:20 p.m., on Saturdays 12:45-1:25 p.m.

(Members $40/Non-Members $80), and for ages 8 to 10 years, on Tuesdays 4:15-5 p.m., on Saturdays 1:35-2:20 p.m. (Members $55/NonMembers $90).

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(Members $70 / Non-Members $100).

Practice co-ed Volleyball skills and drills. The intermediate session, for ages 10 to 14 years, is on Wednesdays, 4:15-5 p.m. (Members $60/ Non-Members $90). The advanced session, for ages 13 to 18 years, is on Wednesdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m. (Members $60/Non-Members $90).

Programs run from November 16 to January 2. For more information, go to srymca.org

Saratoga Soccer Scores 6-0 Win Against Colonie SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Varsity Soccer scored 3 times in each half to earn the 6-0 win against Colonie on Tuesday.

In the first half, Lucas Varghese hit the nets twice with Garrett Hedge adding the third. Assists were made by Zach Colangelo, Evan Griffiths, and Garrett Farr.

In the second half, goals were scored by Jake DeLuca, Stefanos Tsitos, and Huck Patton assisted by Tom Goodemote and Jack Donnelly.

Colonie fought admirably for the entirety of the match.

Race Raises $11,500+ for Non-Profits MALTA — The Roundabout Runners Club, a 501c3 based in Malta, hosted its 11th annual 5K/10K road race virtually on September 12, raising more than $11,500. Spearheaded by title sponsor Global Foundries, this year’s proceeds will provide financial assistance to local non-profits including the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, the Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department, and the Malta-Stillwater EMS. To date, the event has raised more than $260k. Next year’s race is scheduled for September 11, 2021. For more information, find them on Facebook or at www.malta5k.com

Saratoga Field Hockey Shuts Out Nisky, Wins Against Shaker In Suburban Council field hockey, the Saratoga Springs team earned a 6-0 win Monday against Niskayuna.

Aubrey Ide assisted in three of the four goals scored in the 2nd quarter and once again in the 3rd.

Also this week, Saratoga battled it out with Shaker for a 2-1 win. Goals were scored for Saratoga by Aubrey Ide and Riley Jameson. Shaker’s goal was made by Karleigh Mirabile.

Will Braxton:

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK SARATOGA SPRINGS — Athlete of the Week: Will Braxton, Senior at Saratoga High School A fantastic talent on the golf course, a team leader, and a model student, Will Braxton won the Suburban Council Championship at Van Patten Golf Club on October 24.

He shot a nine-under 63, and beat the rest of the field by 8 strokes!

The Saratoga Springs Varsity Boys Golf team went 11-1 this season.

Will’s season average was 36.5 strokes per 9 holes. He’s going to Washington & Lee University next year, and is planning on playing golf collegiately.

Will is nominated Athlete of the Week by his coach, Jake Zanetti.

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X-Country Girls

Top 3 Runners!

Rank #1 in U.S. Emily Bush

Photo by Super Source Media.

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Linda Kranick and her husband, Art, have been coaching cross-country in Saratoga for 36 years.

The Kranicks have helped guide generations of athletes to achieve greatness in their sport and led the Saratoga girls to earn their 10th national title last year (running under the name Kinetic XC) in Portland, Oregon.

Their style not only creates amazing athletes but ones who continue to stay connected to the coaches who inspired them.

Keeping a cool head and a steady focus (despite the unusual sports season and the temperatures) has been instrumental to their success.

“We just try to stay positive, no matter what,” said Emily Bush.

Their dedication is matched only by their desire for continuing improvement.

“We try to make goals and focus on them while also staying positive,” added Kurto.

“It’s less about competing with each other and more about working with each other to improve and do the best we can,” said junior Ella Kurto.

The high school team’s success has been possible for so many years because of the encouragement they’ve experienced coming in from all sides.

A Winning Attitude

“This is a great group of girls, they’re very close. My husband and I are still enjoying it and have no plans of retiring. We’ve also had great athletic directors to support us, which includes Nicholas McPortland, who took over the position last year, and Peter Sheehan before him,” said Kranick.

It was an unseasonably warm, sunny afternoon on Friday, yet the Saratoga Girls XC excelled in their 15-50 dual meet win against Shenendehowa.

The Blue Streaks took the top three spots at Saratoga Spa State Park with Ella Kurto running the 3.04-mile course in 17:50.1, junior Mackenzie Hart on her heels (17:51.8), and freshman Emily Bush coming in at 17:55.

Ella Kurto

The Saratoga Girls XC team has one more meet on their roster before their November 21st run for the championship title.

Mackenzie Hart