Saratoga TODAY November 16 - 23, 2023

LOCAL • INDEPENDENT • FREE Volume 17 • Issue 46 • November 17 – November 23, 2023 • saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com • 518- 581-2480

Ballston Spa & Saratoga Swimmers Team Up For States

2024 Budgets • Saratoga County $411 Million pg. 8

Photo by Jonathon Norcross. See Story pg. 32

• Saratoga Springs $61.2 Million pg. 10

Victorian Streetwalk ‘Tis the Season Returns: Nov. 30

for Red Kettles

Photo by Super Source Media Studios. See Story pg. 10

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Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Waterford - Underwear Capital of America

by Russ VanDerwoort | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com The Town of Waterford’s population in 1910 was said to be 6,128. Of that number, approximately 1,700 worked in the twelve knitting mills making underwear! There were four other knitting mill operations that did not produce underwear; they employed 220. One-third of the overall population worked in the industry. Ruling out minors, the percentage would be even higher. By 1912 and continuing until the 1950s, underwear was Waterford’s largest export item.

Two of the Waterford manufacturers had pressing questions for the underwear-buying public.

Have you been bothered recently by dangerous underwear fads?

Do You need to purchase underwear in a larger size because it shrinks?

The Kavanaugh Knitting Mill, owned by the Kavanaugh family, was the largest factory, with 600 employees. Their business was built on the following belief.

Men who demand cool, comfortable garments and who appreciate good health avoid dangerous underwear fads usually wear the famous Kavanaugh Balbriggan. The comfortable underwear. Just loose enough to avoid the pinch, just light and soft enough for cool comfort, just weight enough to protect against sudden cool breezes.

This advertisement also featured caricature images of the Rough Riders. Charles Kavanaugh was a personal friend of Teddy Roosevelt. Kavanaugh provided all the underwear for the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War John Wheeler Ford, in 1891, the same year as the Kavanaugh mill, opened Ford’s Mill, or Ford’s Manufacturing. It was later purchased by the Robert Reis Company. Their main products were tee shirts and men’s and ladies’ undergarments. Their claim was as follows.

Reis’ Union Suits, we’ll put you wise; you needn’t buy them oversize. The size mark on Reis’ Lavender Label means precisely what it says. All athletic underwear shrinks when first laundered. Instead of pretending that it doesn’t. Reis, frankly, allows for

shrinkage. So you needn’t buy a 42 when your size is 38 or a 38 when your size is 34. It’s sized right in the first place. Reis, you see, doesn’t skimp on material.

Yet, for all the roominess of a Reis, they are tailored to fit. It doesn’t flop around you like a sail or wrap you up like a bug. They fit, and of course, they don’t chafe. They are made for a man, not a wax figure.

Reis’ Mill lasted the longest in business until 1979. Their main office was in the Empire State Building. The bulk of their manufacturing was conducted at Ford’s Mill in Waterford. During World Wars I and II, they held contracts to supply underwear to the United States Army. The employment there was listed as 300.

During the first half of the 20th century, the Harmony Mills in Cohoes and the Ford and Kavanaugh Mills in Waterford all had military contracts that impacted their ability to produce, distribute, and sell civilian supplies. The others were quick to fill the void. In the second half of the 20th century, with the wars over, the Ford Mill, now Reis, but still known as Ford’s Mill, returned to normal operations. By the mid1950s, they were the only one left. All the others had gone out of business. Of the twelve mills that were listed that produced underwear, several had majestic brick buildings. They are now all gone, with the exception of the Laughlin Textile Mill, which is vacant. It was the headquarters for Ursula of Switzerland.

Ursula passed away recently. That marked the closing of the textile industry in Waterford.

How was Waterford able to become one of the Mohawk Valley’s major producers of underwear?

Waterpower was the top priority in the development and location of textile mills which was abundant in the Waterford and Cohoes area. The Mohawk River, and in Waterford the King’s Canal, provided plenty of rushing water, the humidity was sufficient for spinning, access to seaports was convenient with the Erie and Champlain Canals, and there was an abundant labor supply. For these reasons, the textile industry took root across

the northeast, along the Mohawk River valley, and especially at the terminal point of the canals in Waterford and Cohoes.

In 1855, Clark Tompkins, from Troy, NY, patented the first fully mechanized knitting machine. The upright rotary knitting machine relied on mechanical advances not available until the 1840s. In many ways, this invention foretold the industrial future for the Hudson and Mohawk River Valleys. By 1890, Mohawk Valley had become the number one knit-goods manufacturing center in the country.

New York knit-goods manufacturers primarily produced underwear.Two-thirds of all underwear produced in the United States in the late 19th century was made in New York, and of that, a large percentage came from the Mohawk Valley.

In 1909, The Knit Underwear Industry reported that New York State produced 33.5% of all knit goods in the United States. With the opening of the King’s Canal in 1830, Waterford successfully harnessed the power available from the Mohawk River. The King’s Canal area became heavily industrialized, with more than half of the underwear manufacturing concerns listed located.

Kavanaugh made mention of Dangerous Underwear Fads. The Utica Brand underwear company asked, tired of underwear fads?

Many hours were spent searching newspapers for those fads.

Following are some of the underwear fads that appeared between 1890 and 1940.

I found evidence of the underwear that doesn’t have to be ironed. Material fads of fine rayon mesh, nalmook, and crepe. A no underwear fad. A black underwear fad during the Depression to cut down on washing. A pretty underwear fad. Silk underwear.

Colored underwear. Dr. Diemel underwear fad. Velvet underwear fad. In 1929, a lightweight underwear fad was to blame for hospital admissions. None seemed particularly dangerous unless you were in Illinois, where in 1929 lightweight underwear apparently caused hospitalizations, and the wearing of silk underwear was successful grounds for divorce.

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VCHC: HELPING VETERANS MEET THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE HEAD ON Sumbitted by The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness • for Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA COUNTY — For those men and women that faithfully served our great nation, it is disturbing to think that on any given night in this country 50,000 veterans are without a home. The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is an annual effort led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to estimate the number of Americans, including veterans, without safe, stable housing. It is one of the tools used to assess progress each year toward Veteran’s Administration’s (VA) priority goal of ending homelessness among veterans. According to the PIT, the estimated number of veterans experiencing homelessness in America declined by 55.3% from 2010 to 2022.

Despite this success, tremendous effort, and significant funding provided to address the issue of veteran homelessness, the issue continues to persist and requires unwavering commitment and attention. The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness is committed to preventing and ending homelessness in all forms and is focused on supporting agencies like Veterans and Community Housing Coalition to positively impact veteran experiencing homelessness.

Since 1983, the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC) has made it their mission to ease the suffering that homeless veterans face here in the Capital District. VCHC uses a multi-faceted approach with an array of different programs and services to serve those that

bravely served us. One such program is the Saratoga Veterans Apartment Program, S.V.A.P., which provides affordable housing to veterans experiencing homelessness through 19 units scattered throughout Saratoga County. Subsidized rent and supportive case management is provided to the veteran while he or she transitions from homelessness to stable housing.

Having the pride of serving your country and then finding oneself in a state of homelessness can be an overwhelmingly stressful time. Many veterans not only face financial challenges but also mental health challenges and an ever-growing competitive job market. A veteran may have to learn how to acquire a primary care provider, a dentist, or assistance in obtaining life insurance.

These services were previously provided by the military, once service ends it is up to the veteran to acquire these services. A veteran may also need to navigate the paperwork and process of obtaining benefits and services from the department of Veterans Affairs, and in many cases, veterans are not even aware of the benefits that they are entitled to. This is an all too common issue with veterans that have just separated from service and for our aging veteran population, which can significantly contribute to losing housing and becoming homeless.

VCHC Case Management works to complete the objective that all veterans within the program have the support and knowledge to navigate the

ever-changing world. Case managers can assist in applying for SNAP benefits for the veteran, navigate obtaining benefits through the VA, assist in providing transportation to and from medical appointments, resume

building and interview coaching.

The goal of VCHC is to help our veteran population meet the challenges of life head on.

To serve those that served is not a choice as proud Americans, it is our duty. If you know of a

veteran who is struggling and needs assistance with housing, or other issues, VCHC and the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homeless wants you to know there are caring professionals who are ready to help and serve.

OBITUARIES / NEWS

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Patrick E. Iorio

GREENFIELD CENTER — Al Anderson, 82, passed away on November 8, 2023 at his home in Greenfield Center.

The funeral service for Al was on November 14 at Pine Grove Community Church on Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs.

Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patrick E. Iorio (PI), age 79, passed away very peacefully at home on November 4, 2023.

A funeral home service was conducted on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Online remembrances may be made at burkefunerlahome.com

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Marjorie Brookman Hamill

Patricia A. McVeigh

Emma Marissa McTiernan

WILTON — Marjorie Brookman Hamill, 84, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her residence. Calling hours are 10-12, Saturday, 11/18/2023 at Burke funeral home; a service to be held immediately thereafter. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Christian Childhood Center. www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia A. McVeigh, 79, passed 11/12/2023.

A gathering to celebrate Patricia’s life will be Sunday, 11/19 from 3-6 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial service at Church of St. Peter is 11/20 at 11 a.m., followed by a burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. burkefuneralhome.com

COHOES — Emma Marissa McTiernan (Pond) (McGee), incredible mother & friend, passed suddenly in the early hours of November 8, 2023, due to complications experienced during childbirth. The family celebration of life event will be held in 2024. Date and location to be determined.

Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Saratoga Flag Company: Take The Flag Advocacy Challenge SARATOGA COUNTY — Saratoga Flag Company is actively promoting The Make American Flags in America Act throughout New York State and across the nation.

The company has provided American Legion Adirondack Post 70 Adjutant Keith Koster with an American-made, Betsy Ross, 13-Star USA Flag to take on a multi-state hiking journey where Koster is promoting awareness of the American Legion’s “Be the One” Peer Support Program, to end

Veteran suicide. Each summit will be highlighted with a photo posted on social media of “Old Glory” tagged with the hashtag: #MakeAmericanFlags inAmericaAct on each social media post.

Koster has been featured in the centennial edition of The American Legion magazine, for hiking all 46 of the Adirondack Peaks and displaying an American Legion flag at each summit to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.

Saratoga Flag Company is promoting a Flag Advocacy Challenge: Take a photo of yourself with an American-made U.S.A. Flag, in your favorite locations to promote The Make American Flags in America Act, and post the photos to your social media accounts with the hashtag #MakeAmericanFlags inAmericaAct. The Make American Flags in America Act of 2023, (H.R. 4137), was introduced in June

by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. The Bill states that any American Flags displayed on taxpayer-funded Federal property must be Made in the U.S.A. Any American Flags purchased by the Federal Government must be Made in the U.S.A. The Make American Flags in America Act is proudly endorsed by The National Independent Flag Dealers Association (www.nifda.net/ flag-bill-hr4137) and The Flag Manufacturers Association of America (www.fmaa-usa.com ).

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT Richard T. Irelan, 45, of Johnstown, pleaded Nov. 9 to vehicular manslaughter in the second-degree.

Sentencing Jan. 16. The charges stem from an incident in Wilton last July, when Irelan is suspected of operating a motorcycle erratically before rear-ending a pickup truck on the I-87 Exit 15 southbound ramp. According to the county District Attorney’s Office, the impact of the crash resulted in the ejection of the passenger on the motorcycle, Amanda Sullivan. Sullivan succumbed to the injuries suffered at Saratoga Hospital.

A subsequent blood test revealed a blood alcohol concentration of .09% and the presence of cannabis in Irelan’s system, according to the DA’s office.

Jeremy J. Scoville, 52, was sentenced Nov. 8 to 5 years’ incarceration and 3 years’ post-release supervision

after pleading to strangulation in the second-degree, and 1-1/3 to 4 years’ on a felony charge of criminal contempt, charged December 2022 and March 2023 in Stillwater. Sentences to run concurrently.

NY STATE POLICE On November 8, 2023, at about 5:05 p.m., Troopers responded to Boscov’s parking lot on Clifton Country Road in Clifton Park for a report of a fight in progress.

Subsequently, State Police of Clifton Park arrested Lanette Stearns, 44 – charged with robbery in the second-degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, petit larceny, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, and criminal impersonation in the second-degree.

Kolawole Fashuyi, 32, was arrested and charged with assault in the third-degree.

Police said the investigation indicated Stearns reportedly

BLOTTER exited the store without paying for multiple items and was confronted by the store’s loss prevention officer who attempted to retrieve the reportedly stolen items from Stearns, at which time she bit and struck them with a stolen item.

Fashuyi, who is known to Stearns, then interfered and reportedly hit the store employee multiple times with his fists, police said.

The pair fled the location together and were taken into custody a short distance away. Stearns is accused of provided false identifying information during the investigation and was found to possess a glass smoking device containing drug residue when taken into custody.

EMS evaluated the store employee due to injuries suffered during the incident.

Fashuyi was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court and released. Stearns was arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court and sent

5 to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash, $10,000 bond, or a $50,000 partially secured bond.

On Nov. 5, at about 2:30 p.m., State Police of Saratoga received a complaint of an adult smoking Cannabis in a vehicle with children while in the parking lot of a business in Malta. Troopers patrolled the area and located the vehicle matching the caller’s description, driving on State Route 67, and stopped the vehicle.

The driver was identified as Ryan P. Seifridsberger, 25, of Niskayuna. Also in the vehicle were two children under the age of 15.

Seifridsberger was arrested for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs with a Child (Leandra’s Law), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.

The children were turned over to a family member.

Seifridsberger was transported to SP Saratoga,

where he was processed and evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

A sample was collected from Seifridsberger to determine the drug content of his blood. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Malta Town Court on Nov. 23, and released to a sober third party.

On Nov. 6, at about 5:43 p.m., State Police of Wilton responded to the report of a car crashed into a parked vehicle in a parking lot on State Route 9 in Moreau. The vehicle’s driver was identified as John V. Mattison, 57, of Queensbury.

Mattison was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to SP Wilton for processing, where he recorded a 0.23% BAC. Further investigation discovered Mattison has had a previous DWI conviction in the last ten years. He was issued tickets returnable to the Moreau Town Court on Nov. 29 and released.

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Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Assemblywoman Woerner: Bills To Support School And Public Libraries Signed Into Law

Saratoga Man Accused of Child Abduction Indicted

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SARATOGA COUNTY — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake, announced three bills to support libraries statewide have been signed into law.

The pieces of legislation expand access to digital resources at school libraries, protect conservation grants for invaluable library materials and cut red tape surrounding local library funding.

“Libraries are cornerstones of our local communities,” Woerner said, in a statement.

“The services libraries provide to our communities are innumerable, from study spaces to computer technology and internet access, as well as job training and senior activities. As chair of the Committee on Libraries and Education Technology, I have remained steadfast in my

commitment to support New York’s library system. I thank the governor for signing these bills into law and look forward to seeing the positive impacts of these investments in our communities.”

Woerner sponsored legislation to update the definition of school library materials to include digital resources, helping modernize our schools by making digital materials eligible for state aid (Ch. 571 of 2023). The other measure she sponsored will ensure research libraries have the resources to preserve and conserve their materials (Ch. 578 of 2023). Additionally, Woerner co-sponsored and passed a law to reduce the time local governments need to spend on collecting signatures to call for votes on library funding increases (Ch. 587 of 2023).

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — The 46-year-old local man suspected of abducting a 9-year-old girl in September was indicted by a Saratoga County grand jury.

Craig N. Ross Jr., was charged with kidnapping in the first-degree, a felony, shortly after being taken into custody in early October. Ross was arraigned at Milton Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

An arraignment on the grand jury indictment is scheduled to take place Nov. 17 when any potential additional charges are anticipated to be made known.

The 9-year-old girl went missing Sept. 30 while on a bike ride in Moreau Lake State Park.

Craig N. Ross Jr., depicted in a mug shot released by the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office Oct. 3, 2023

The Oct. 2 arrest followed the issue of an AMBER alert, and the discovery of a ransom note left in the family mailbox of the abducted girl’s home, according to authorities. Fingerprints on the letter were entered into the New York State database and a match was made involving a DWI in 1999 in Saratoga Springs.

The subsequent investigation led authorities to a camper where the girl was located safe and in good health by state police, and Ross taken into custody, authorities said.

Mayor Signs Agreement with DEC for Climate Action Plan SARATOGA SPRINGS — ­ Mayor Kim, with City Council approval, accepted a $37,500 grant from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for a Government Operations Climate Action Plan (CAP) during the Nov. 8 City Council meeting.

The CAP will establish initiatives and policies that enable

the city to meet its climate goals, identify priority strategies and actions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, assess the vulnerability of the city’s infrastructure and natural environment to projected climate change, and create several shovel-ready projects able to compete for private, federal, and additional state funding.

The city has reviewed proposals responsive to an RFP for consulting services and expects to announce an award of bid at the Nov. 21 City Council meeting.

The consultant, with assistance from a project team comprised of members of the Climate Smart Task Force and City staff, will draft the CAP for

review by stakeholders, local officials, advisory agencies, and citizens. After comments and recommendations are taken into consideration by the consultant and project team, the CAP will be brought to City Council for approval. The process of developing the Climate Action Plan is anticipated to take 12-18 months.

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Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

A Holiday Tradition Returns: RACING CITY CHORUS INVITES SINGERS FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES “Holiday Lighted Nights” at SARATOGA SPRINGS — County Fairgrounds The Racing City Chorus from Saratoga Springs invites men 18 and older from the Greater Capital District to sing with them at two upcoming holiday performances.

Criteria: Learn two songs by attending at least two upcoming Tuesday night rehearsals, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 12 at the PBA Clubhouse, 5 Bliven Way, Saratoga Springs, and November 28 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park.

Instruction will be

Washington County Fairgrounds “Holiday Lighted Nights” returns Nov. 24.

GREENWICH — Opening Day of the Washington County Fairgrounds “Holiday Lighted Nights” takes place Friday, Nov. 24 and will run select nights through Dec. 30.

The drive-thorugh holiday tradition includes giant, lighted displays featuring holiday

favorites as well as communitycreated displays over a mileand-a-half journey.

Tickets are $25 per carload. The event is staged at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich. For specific dates, times and other information, go to: washingtoncountyfair.com.

Photo provided.

provided by chorus members.

Attendees will receive free sheet music. and learning tracks on either CD or digital download.

Performances are at Saratoga Victorian Streetwalk

on Thursday, Nov. 30, inside the Adirondack Trust Bank, and Greenwich High School, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16.

See RacingCityChorus.org for more details.

“THE NIGHTMARKET BEFORE XMAS” COMES TO BEEKMAN STREET SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new outdoor market event - “The NightmarKeT before XMAS,” will be staged 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Saratoga Springs Arts District.

The outdoor evening market with a Tim Burton vibe will feature 13 vendors set up

Jacobsen Rugs 5x6.5

between 30 and 38 Beekman Street selling a variety of handmade goods including oddities, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, accessories, hand knitted items, baked goods and more.

The intent, says event organizer Jessica Boshek, owner of The Dark Gem Shoppe, is to help local

artists have an inexpensive venue to sell their handmade items while bringing more awareness to the artists on Beekman Street and the other small businesses on the west side of Saratoga Springs.

The galleries, gift shops, and restaurants along Beekman Street will be open during the event.

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Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Saratoga County Saratoga County Floats $411 Clerk Installed as Million Spending Plan for 2024 NYSACC President by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Clerk Craig A. Hayner on Oct. 23 was sworn in as the new president of the New York State Association of County Clerks (NYSACC).

The installation of the organization’s new slate of officers took place during its annual fall conference, held in Clifton Park. Hayner will serve in the position for the next year.

As NYSACC president, Hayner said he will focus the organization’s efforts on expanding and further developing relationships with key entities in government, the private sector and non-profits statewide. He also will look to capitalize on the strengths of NYSACC members.

Hayner was first elected as Saratoga County Clerk in

November of 2013. Prior to that, he served as a councilman on the Halfmoon Town Board for 6 years and worked in various roles in the private sector for more than 25 years.

The NYS Association of County Clerks was founded in 1921 and unites clerks from across the state, providing them a unifying voice on state legislation and regulations, the strength of their collective knowledge, and a forum for sharing best practices.

Members are nominated and voted upon for officer positions during the annual summer conference. NYSACC officers take their oaths and begin serving in their new roles annually during an installation ceremony at the organization’s fall legislative conference.

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County officials have proposed a $411 million spending plan for 2024. The tentative budget marks a $32.7 million increase compared to this year’s approved budget and highlights 8% decrease in the property tax rate.

“It is a $411 million budget for 2024,” said city Supervisor Matt Veitch, who last week was re-elected to a ninth two-year term, which begins in 2024.

“It’s going to have an 8% property tax rate cut – keeping it under the state tax cap - and it’s going to put us at $1.95 per $1,000 assessed value. In the time that I’ve been supervisor, I don’t think I’ve ever seen it that low, so, good for the taxpayers, you get a little bit of a tax break from Saratoga County,” Veitch said.

The county sales tax revenue projection for 2024 is $165 million - a decrease of $5 million compared with expected 2023 revenues, and real property taxes revenues is estimated at about $72 million, approximately $2.5 million higher than 2023 amended budget totals.

County Administrator Steve Bulger said the county plans on making significant investments in broadband, highway, and other infrastructure improvements in 2024.

Some 2024 Tentative

Saratoga County has proposed a $411 million budget for 2024.

Budget Investments for Saratoga County Residents Include: • A new program, Teams, that will provide $350,000 in total funding to towns and team sports programs throughout the county that support the health and wellbeing of children and youth.

• A $2 million broadband expansion project looks to provide high-speed broadband expansion to the towns of Corinth, Day, Edinburg, Hadley, and Providence, utilizing federal ARPA funds.

• Preserving open space and providing outdoor recreational opportunities for residents through investments in our Farmland and Open Space Acquisition and fish stocking programs and by increasing funding for our Local Assistance to County Trails grant program. ($575,000) • Continued investments to address the opioid epidemic including utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds to create programs and provide services to connect families, veterans, and underserved populations with community-based treatment,

rehabilitation, recovery, and support services related to opioid and substance use disorders. ($150,000).

• Emergency Services communications upgrades and a new Fire Training Tower in support of volunteer firefighters throughout Saratoga County. (more than $3 million).

• Robust investments in public safety, including investments in personnel, technology, and equipment for the Sheriff ’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Probation Department, Public Defender’s Department, and Conflict Defender’s Office. (nearly $57 million).

Budget workshops are ongoing through November. “As we go forward we’ll see if there’s anything that needs changing or updating,” Veitch said.

A public hearing will take place at the county complex in Ballston Spa in early December, and a special board meeting will be held one week later to potentially adopt the budget for 2024.

The tentative 2024 budget is on view at: www.saratogacountyny. gov/2024-tentative-budget/.

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CHURCH, BREWERY, RESTAURANT, PRIVATE SOCIAL CLUB, AND WEST AVE. DEVELOPMENT ALL UNDER CONSIDERATION IN SARATOGA SPRINGS

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Planning Board announced it will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at City Hall. Applications under consideration that may be part of the night’s agenda include: -South Broadway Treehouse Brewing Special Use Permit for an outdoor dining and micro-production of alcohol associated with an eating and drinking establishment.

Tree House Brewing Company has submitted plans to build a brewery, taproom, and “expansive indoor and outdoor experience” across the street from the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Route 9. It will be the brewer’s sixth location overall and first outside of New England.

The company said it expects to create at least sixty jobs and generate $30 to $40 million in economic activity.

• A Special Use permit and a Site Plan Review is sought for a private/social club proposed at 118 and 121-125 Woodlawn Ave. Saratoga TODAY first reported on the venture last June when it was detailed the club’s anticipated operation hours of 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, when it would provide light meals and bar service for its approximately 200 members, as well as a place for members “to relax and unwind after a day at the office,” according to documents filed with the city.

The building at 118 is located on the corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Van Dam Street, just west of the convergence of Broadway/Route 9 and the Saratoga Hilton. For

more than a century, the property was owned by various religious operations and operated as a religious house of worship, The existing gravel lot at 122125 would be upgraded and consist of 22 parking spaces.

•12 Ballston Ave., Chipotle.

Site Plan Review of a proposed 2,344 square foot restaurant with outdoor seating and associated site work to be located on lands that was formerly the Starting Gate Bar and Grill, which has been vacant since 2015.

•400 Louden Road, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs. Special Use permit for a place of worship is sought by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

UUCSS is currently under contract to purchase just over 5 acres on Louden Road for the construction of the new church.

Just over three of those acres are in “conservancy“ – not allowing for development – leaving about 1.93 acres of currently vacant land where the proposed twostory, 8,840 square foot church would be developed.

The primary development area is located in Saratoga Springs with the road frontage being in the town of Wilton. The proposal also includes parking availability for 64 cars.

•126 West Ave. Site Plan Review of a proposed mixed-use development on West Avenue, that would include office and residential units. The initial Site Plan application (including PUD) was submitted to the city of Saratoga Springs in October 2021, and called for a mixed-use development consisting of four townhouses, office and apartment.

Seven new illustrations were submitted to the city of Saratoga Springs on Nov, 13, 2023.

New illustration of West Avenue proposed mixed-use development submitted to the city of Saratoga Springs on Nov. 13, 2023.

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Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Nov. 30: Victorian Streetwalk Returns to Spa City SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 37th Annual Victorian Streetwalk promises a magical night in downtown Saratoga Springs on Thursday Nov. 30.

The event, presented by the

Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, takes place 6 - 9 p.m. Broadway will be closed from Ellsworth Jones Place to the Washington Street intersection.

A traditional tree lighting

will be held at 6 p.m. to help kick off the holiday season.

Immediately following the tree lighting, children will have the opportunity to visit Santa in his Cottage.

Public Hearing Nov. 28 on City Amended $61.27 Million Budget Downtown Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk.

Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

A public hearing regarding Saratoga Springs’ Amended 2024 Budget will be held Nov. 28.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City Council gathered Monday morning to set a public hearing for the proposed

amended 2024 City Budget.

That hearing, which enables the public to express opinions directly to councilmembers regarding the proposed $61.27 million spending plan, will take place 6 p.m. on

Tuesday, Nov. 28.

By rule, the council must vote to approve the budget by Nov. 30, or the $60.5 million spending plan previously submitted by the finance commissioner will become law.

Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of “Twas The Night Before Christmas.” Pamela McColl, author and publisher, will teach about the history of the beloved poem. A dedicated table for Toys for Toga outside G. Willikers store will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for local children. Toys for Toga invites the community to contribute, ensuring every child experiences the magic of the season.

More than 25 sites will feature free entertainment, including the Racing City Chorus, Road Soda Pop, South Glens Falls High School a capella group (Vocal Point), Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Select High School Choir, Saratoga City Ballet, St. Paul’s Lutheran

Church Choir, Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus, Sax-OClaus, Jacksland, Lenox, Bill Gervasio, Six Penny Bit, Kids Peace Band, Capitaland Chorus, John & Orion Kribs, The Dance Lab, Saratoga Youth Ballet, Victorian Keepsake Photos by Johnny Miller LLC, Sparkles the Juggler, Sonny & Perley Duo, Dance Fire Studio, Stephen Crouth, Acadia Rae performing with her hula hoop, Abundant Life Church, Pura Vida Kettle Corn, Nacre Dance Group, Catholic Charities Festival of Trees, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The festivities continue until 9 p.m. throughout downtown Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit saratogaspringsdowntown.com.

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

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Holiday Ornament Honors Marylou Whitney

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR RED KETTLES

Salvation Army Launches Red Kettle Campaign

Photo provided by Saratoga Hospital

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital’s 28th annual holiday ornament pays tribute to one of Saratoga’s most notable figures, Marylou Whitney.

Joseph Bell, M.D. designed the gold ornament, which is currently on sale for $25 at the hospital gift shop, Adirondack Trust branches, Impressions of Saratoga, Treasures Boutique, and Crafters Gallery. Proceeds will support the hospital’s

Cancer Patient Fund.

In 2019, Whitney was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, just two weeks after she passed away at her home in Saratoga. Known as the “social queen of Saratoga,” Whitney was an influential presence in the Spa City, co-founding both the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and the National Museum of Dance.

Photo by Super Source Media Studios

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — As workers on cherry pickers adorned Broadway’s lamps with Christmas wreaths, the Salvation Army launched its annual Red Kettle campaign outside the Adirondack Trust main branch.

“The needs of our neighbors are present year-round, but most prevalently during the Christmas season,” said Salvation Army Lieutenant Michael Dow. “This is why the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign is so important to those looking for help in the coming weeks.”

The Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs’ Christmas assistance program will benefit more than sixty local families, Dow said. The charity’s goal this season is to raise $100,000.

The first $1,000 was donated by Adirondack Trust.

Contributions can be made online, at red kettles stationed in the city, or by texting “Saratoga” to 31333. This year, donations can also be made by tapping a phone or chip-enabled card on one of the dollar amounts attached to the red kettles.

The Red Kettle campaign launch was attended by Commissioner of Public Works Jason Golub, Adirondack Trust Company President and

CEO Charles V. Wait Jr., and New York State Senator James Tedisco.

Red kettles will be at the following locations: Market 32 – Ballston Ave in Saratoga Market 32 – Route 50 in Wilton Uncommon Grounds – Broadway in Saratoga Adirondack Trust – Broadway in Saratoga Walmart – Wilton Walmart – Clifton Park Market 32 – Plank Road in Clifton Park Market 32 – Malta To donate or learn more, visit easternusa.salvationarmy. org/empire/saratoga-springs/.

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Cigars & Cordials for Veterans

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James & Sons Tobacconists are hosting a “cigars and cordials” fundraiser on Saturday, November 18 between 5 and 9 p.m. The event will accept donations for the McNulty Veteran Business Center, which offers

entrepreneurial training and education programs for veterans.

All are invited to attend the catered evening that includes cordials and a complimentary cigar. No tickets are required.

The Greenwich Ford dealership is also sponsoring the event.

James & Sons is located at 360 Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Saratoga Cannabis Growers Showcase Reopens

Photo by Jonathon Norcross

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Cannabis Growers Showcase is back. The market temporarily shut down over a month ago, citing a need to move its operation indoors.

On Saturday, November

11, the showcase reopened in an enclosed space on the third floor of the City Center parking facility. According to Upstate Canna Co., the market will remain open every week from Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cannabis products will be available for purchase to adults 21 and older.

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Waterwheel Village Marks 100 Years in Business

by Jonathon Norcross

100 th

Saratoga TODAY

GALWAY — Waterwheel Village, a country store that specializes in aged cheddar cheese, is marking its 100th year in business.

Part of the current store was first constructed in 1839 as a foundry that made horse-drawn plows, according to Waterwheel’s manager Laurie Klamp. Klamp has been working at the store for more than forty years and has become its unofficial historian.

A member of the Fonda family (for whom the village of Fonda is named) began aging cheddar cheese at the location a century ago. “And we’ve been doing it the same way ever since,” Klamp said.

In 1923, the property became a mercantile store. The

ANNIVER

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Photo by Jonathon Norcross

Fonda family owned it until 1971. After a series of brief takeovers, the Marvin family bought Waterwheel and have owned it for the last 51 years.

The shop sells craft soda and beer, candy, and baked goods. But its most popular items are its aged cheddars. “We actually have people who come

in once a week to buy a pound of it to make homemade macaroni and cheese,” Klamp said. “It is delicious.”

Waterwheel is located at 2259 Route 29 in Galway. The store currently takes phone orders and may soon begin online sales. To learn more, visit waterwheelvillage.com.

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Phyllis Feinl sold property at 1245 Rt 9P to John Murrah for 950,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS Richard Heffern sold property at 13 Saratoga Circle to Jill Ann Kolbe for $549,000 Riley Farm Development sold property at 12 Riley Farm Lane to Marion Walworth Realty LLC for $325,000 Abbie Abbale sold property at 15 Alydar Ct to Thomas Zebrowski for $312,000 Jon Consentino sold property at 37 White St Unit 5C to Michael Rowan for $900,000 This week’s home at 182 Bockes Rd in Greenfield was listed by Neil Corkery and Jason Thomas from Roohan Realty and sold for $367,500

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Kathryn Steigerwald sold property at 14 Anthony Pl to Gary Brannigan for $360,000

Wayne Eckle sold property at 5079 Jersey Hill Rd to Robert Clune for $340,000

James Bates sold property at 17 Knottingley Pl to Justin Bates for $600,000

Adrianne Maros sold property at 5910 Jockey St to Timothy Penisten for $302,000

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 39 Wiggins Dr to Barbara Warn for $424,735

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Dale Montena sold property at 1 Dayton Dr to Nicholas Schkrioba for $250,000

Diane Lindau sold property at 225 Angel Rd to Frederick Ference for $395,000

Joan Campbell sold property at 21 Old Chatham Ct to Susan Danna for $360,000

Jason Marcotte sold property at 19 West Mountain Rd to Rhonda McCourty for $100,000

David Dejnozka sold property at 145 Lake Desolation Rd to Jason Beach for $430,000

Mary Ann Palmatier sold property at 142 Bockes Rd to Kori Barton for $240,000

MALTA

John Lovell sold property at 116 Van Aernem Rd to Rachel Ambuhl for 400,000 Judith Bennett sold property at 288 Eastline Rd to Jeanne Smith for $435,400

SARATOGA Joseph McPhillips sold property at 169 Haas Rd to James Doyle for $229,501

WILTON WGC LLC sold property at 32 Quail Ct to Joseph Zembicki for $300,000.

GW luxe LLC sold property at 15 Stone Ridge Rd to Mark Dalton for $649,628

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Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Skidmore Students Visit X-Files Museum

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The truth is out there. It might also be on Route 50 in Saratoga Springs. A group of freshmen from Skidmore College went to find out.

Students from a seminar called “The Fantastic: Seduction of the Strange” toured the X-Files Preservation Collection in Saratoga as part of their course study.

The students “thought it was cool to see the original props,” said Assistant Professor Juliane Wuensch, who led the excursion. “They were very fascinated seeing these original things that were in the show.”

The collection includes props of monsters, human corpses, and space aliens used in the hit series The X-Files, which was originally broadcast on the Fox network from 1993 to 2002.

Given that the series aired before any of the Skidmore students were born, 90s-era

Photo provided by Juliane Wuensch

technology was also a source of fascination for them.

“It was interesting to see their reactions to all these memorabilia from a time they can’t even really imagine anymore,” Wuensch said. Students were interested “to see the technical side. How was this made? How

was it done before digital?”

The freshmen were especially intrigued by X-Files creator Chris Carter’s laptop and floppy disk, which he used to write the first episode of the show.

“I think it’s piqued their interest as well for the show,” Wuensch said. She even heard a

couple of her students saying, “I have to watch more of this show” and “let’s have a watch party.”

“The Fantastic: Seduction of the Strange” explores all forms of fantastical art, literature, and media. In addition to The X-Files, Skidmore students can study Edgar Allan Poe,

Franz Kafka, The Twilight Zone, and German fairy tales.

The X-Files Preservation Collection opened last year and bills itself as “the world’s largest collection of screen-used props, costumes, and set dressings from The X-Files.” It’s located at 4284 NY-50 in Saratoga Springs.

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Empire State University Opens Veteran Center

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Empire State University celebrated the opening of its Veteran and Military Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.

“At Empire State University,” said school president Lisa Vollendorf, “we are very proud to serve military and veteran students. We serve more of this population than any other fouryear public university or college in the State of New York. And here’s what I want to say to that: we want to serve more.”

According to Empire State

Photo by Jonathon Norcross

University, the new center will offer both in-person and online services for the school’s veterans and military-affiliated students.

It’s located at 111 West Ave in Saratoga Springs.

Notable attendees of the event included New York State Senator James Tedisco, a representative who spoke on behalf of Congressman Paul Tonko, and school mascot Blue the Bluebird.

Saratoga Students Honor Veterans With Flag Ceremony

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — It was a chilly afternoon, but that didn’t stop a dedicated group of high schoolers from honoring Veterans Day with a flag replacement ceremony at Veterans Park.

The Saratoga Springs High School Military Club, led by sophomore Kelly McMurtrie, hosted the event on Thursday, Nov. 9. Attendees included veterans, fellow students, and New York State Senator James Tedisco.

“I always like to say that all good things emanate from the 44th senatorial district, and you certainly exemplify that,” Tedisco said of the military club.

The senator said the students’ involvement in the club helped them understand why “we’re the greatest nation in the world, hands down.”

Photo by Jonathon Norcross

McMurtrie, whose father served in the Navy, said she loved growing up in a military family. “I liked being part of something that was bigger than just myself. The military was a huge community. But I also know that some families weren’t as fortunate as mine.”

McMurtie encouraged attendees to donate cash to the nonprofit organization Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Boxes were set up to collect donations. There were also Veterans Day cards made by local elementary school students available for veterans to take home.

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Dishin’ on the Sides!

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Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

WILTON MALL FOOD COURT

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY STUFFING The stuffing flavor has a lot to do with the bread you choose, and that’s just it…you can choose something different!

We have a wide variety of bread available with everything you can imagine to help you start with the primary ingredient, but don’t forget that these breads are also great as part of your dinner and leftover sandwiches: The Bread Butler offers whole wheat, Italian, and sourdough and claims that even croissants make delicious stuffing.

Katie Bakes Gluten Free sells

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hat’s the word on the street at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market regarding Thanksgiving side dishes? Most of us agree that they have equal status to the main course! gluten-free baguettes, multi-seed artisan loaves, and dinner rolls.

Night Work Bread, an all sourdough-based bakery, has a wide variety, including seedless country, sandwich bread, country olive bread, seeded bread varieties, focaccia, and even date cardamom, which would add a world of flavor.

There are so many ways to make stuffing uniquely flavorful. If you make sausage stuffing, consider visiting Grazin’ Acres Farm, Hebron Valley Meats, and Jireh Organic Farm & Livestock of NY to explore your sausage options.

What about adding mushrooms? Yes! Grab some at

The Mushroom Shop to sauté in homemade, clarified ghee from Daily Fresh with some onions, shallots, or scallions from one of our vegetable vendors.

Don’t forget the fresh herbs for your holiday side dishes and turkey roasting needs! We have an assortment of vendors that still have them available, like Shushan Valley Hydro Farm.

Muddy Trail Jerky Company has dried seasonings, including a turkey brine combo.

VEGGIES, POTATOES AND MORE… We have many vendors that are well stocked with fresh vegetables, squash, and potatoes that have cool storage and/or are grown in greenhouses yearround: Gomez Veggie Ville, Lovin’ Mama Farm, Owl Wood Farm, Shushan Valley Hydro Farm, and Squash Villa Farm.

Remember to pick up your fresh apple cider for the table from Saratoga Apple and desserts from one of our vendors, including gluten-free pies at Katie Bakes Gluten Free.

However you slice, dice, and roast it… it will be a delicious Thanksgiving meal with fresh ingredients as part of the mix.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market will be open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from November through April at the Wilton Mall Food Court, accessible from the mall entrance across from BJs or the mall interior. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket. org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Gomez Veggie Ville. Photo by Pattie Garrett

HOLIDAY STUFFING

No turkey is complete without stuffing. Inside or outside the bird, it is delicious. The basics for stuffing are bread cubes, onion, garlic, celery and broth. Add an apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, sausage, or mushrooms. Stuffing is adaptable. Make it your own.

Photo by Pattie Garrett.

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market • One loaf of bread*, torn or cubed (15-20 cups)

• 1 stick of unsalted butter or ½ cup ghee*

• 1 large onion*, chopped*

• 1 apple*, chopped

• 2-4 celery stalks with leaves, chopped

• 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme*

• 2-4 cloves of garlic*, minced*

• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley*

• 1 teaspoon of fresh sage* • 1 cup of turkey stock/broth

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Spread the bread on 2 large baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally until dry (about 20 minutes).

Pour into a large bowl.

2. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in butter until the wilted and onion is transparent. Do not brown.

3. Add apple and herbs. Cook a few more minutes (about 3 minutes), stirring occasionally.

4. Remove from heat, add to bread and mix well, add salt and pepper to taste. Add broth to moisten slightly.

5. Place in a casserole/baking dish. Cook at 350 degrees, covered for at least 20 minutes, then remove the cover and cook for at least 15 minutes more until lightly browned on top.

Adapted from the recipe featured in the Cambridge Food Co-op 2016 newsletter

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“HERE’S LOOKING TRADITIONAL MINCEMEAT PIE AT YOU Kid.”

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY It is a great time to reminisce and bring up the stories that are told time and time again.

Many family traditions have to do with holidays and holiday food and the stories that soon become part of our traditions.

These traditions can strengthen family bonds, contribute to your children’s identity and well-being, and create lasting memories. So, I am going to tell the “Bogie” story that I have shared before - a story we treasure. This is way back many years ago when our first baby was our dog, Bogie. He was named after Humphrey Bogart, and he loved to roam between our house and our neighbors next door. This was before invisible fences, and we didn’t have the money for a regular fence. Bogie was a German Shepherd/Black Lab mix puppy when we rescued him. His color was pure black, and he grew very fast to 100 lbs of muscle. He was the happiest dog in the world and loved by both our family and our friends next door, Ron and Deedy, whose children were now grown. Bogie could make anyone feel like they were his favorite person in the world.

He would go over to visit Ron and Deedy every day. They were passionate foodies and were always cooking something fabulous. Bogie would wander over to their house and always came back carrying leftovers which were usually a big steak or a ham bone. They loved him as much as we did. Bogie would, however, test your love from time to time by taking food that wasn’t offered to him.

There was the Halloween party that stopped dead in its tracks as all of our guests watched in amazement as Bogie took an entire pizza down the hallway and quickly devoured it. He never stole food from Ron and

Hello my Foodie Friends !

Do you have a favorite family story that you tell during the holidays? How many times have you heard or told the same story over and over again?

Story telling is an important part of family tradition, and they preserve family history. The holiday season is a time that we gather around the table and share our favorite stories and moments with each other.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING • 2 cups finely chopped beef suet • ¾ cup dried currants • ¾ cup finely chopped rump steak (about 3 oz.)

• ½ cup raisins • ½ cup packed dark brown sugar • 2 Tbsp. brandy

• 1½ tsp. chopped candied citron peel • 1½ tsp. chopped candied lemon peel • 1½ tsp. chopped candied orange peel • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, plus grated zest of ½ lemon • ¼ tsp. grated nutmeg • 1½ Granny Smith apples, cored and finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE FILLING. • In a medium bowl, combine the beef suet, currants, rump steak, raisins, brown sugar, brandy, candied citrus peels, lemon juice and zest, nutmeg, and apples. Mix well.

• Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days and up to 2 weeks.

Deedy, until one day when his thievery reached legendary status on Thanksgiving 1989.

There was a knock on our door, and it was Ron. He had his head down and in a sad voice he said, “John, Bogie stole two of the mincemeat pies I had baked for Thanksgiving.” I responded to Ron with a mixture of denial and embarrassment; “are you sure, how do you know”? Ron said he put his pie on the roof of his brand new 1989 Mercury Marquis, which had three miles on it, in the garage to cool.

When he opened the garage door to go out, he forgot to close it. When he came back, there were no pies. However, there were paw prints on the hood of his beloved Marquis.

Those prints then headed in the direction of our house. Ron and I then found the empty, perfectly cleaned, pie tins. I apologized and offered to pay for the pies, but Ron laughed and told me not to worry. He said he would have to think of a new place to cool his pies and remember to close the door next time. Although it has been many years since this happened and Ron has passed away, we can still hear Ron’s voice as he

would always tell this story like it happened yesterday.

Wondering what Bogie did that infamous day after eating the pies and where did we find the dog after his caper? He was curled up by Paula’s legs in the kitchen sleeping it off. I think this was “the start of a beautiful friendship.”

At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, we carry everything you need to make your favorite pie or dessert this season, including cooling racks (versus the roof of a Mercury Marquis), pie chains, pie plates, and all of your cool baking tools. Keep your pies safe!

Enjoy the holiday season baking and making forever interesting memories. Stop by and shop for your traditional holiday season culinary needs at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs. When you get a moment, raise a glass and proclaim: “Here’s Looking at you Bogie!” Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

NOTE: For the crust portion of this recipe see online Recipe courtesy of www.saveur.com

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Puzzles Across 1 Dart around like a hummingbird 5 Like 9-Across that has lost its fizz 9 Dark drink with fizz 13 Easier to write neatly on, probably 15 Like tinned sardines 16 Las Vegas WNBA team 17 “Drive Happy” car rental company 18 Harvest 19 School gps.

20 *Mahalia Jackson’s genre 23 Poem of praise 24 “Passing” actress Thompson 25 “Friendly” cartoon ghost 27 Abbr. between names 29 *Colorful top with a tropical design 32 Contributor with deep pockets 35 Esteem 36 Layers on tall wedding cakes 37 Orchestra __ 38 Greek storyteller who coined “sour grapes” 42 German steel city 44 Current influence on the weather?

45 *Trial figure who can give a firsthand account 49 “__ Is a Woman”: Ariana Grande song 50 Hair gel alternative 51 Joyous song 54 Wrinkly pup 55 Nature lovers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are 60 Actor Guinness 62 Cathedral section 63 Passion 64 Fork prong 65 Mouse mover 66 Rational believer 67 Stiletto, for one 68 “A __ formality” 69 One-named singer from County Donegal Down 1 Mark as important 2 “__ & Stitch” 3 Too worked up to relax 4 City between Phoenix and Mesa 5 Like most proms 6 In __ of

See puzzle solutions on page 34

See puzzle solution on page 34 7 Word of sorrow 8 “You’re so predictable” 9 Mushroom top 10 Sea creatures with eight arms 11 Front-runner 12 Stand up for (oneself) 14 Female deer 21 Aspiring atty.’s exam 22 Unlike most proms 26 High shine 27 To the rear, at sea 28 “Cobra __”: Netflix series based on “The Karate Kid” 30 Just like ewe 31 Beret, e.g.

33 Rowing teams 34 Pass that leads to a successful basket 37 Signing-ceremony memento

39 Entered a username, say 40 Singer Yoko 41 Okra unit 43 Breastbone 44 Biblical twin 45 One who feels another’s pain 46 “That’s not true!”

47 Oregon city on the Willamette 48 Orb 52 “My stars!”

53 Match, as subjects and verbs 56 Alleviate 57 “Don’t you __ stop!?”

58 Pinkish 59 Spanish miss: Abbr.

61 Cartoon frame

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: Tepid, Vapid Tepid means lukewarm or unenthusiastic They used tepid water for the baby’s bath. The crowd greeted the band with a tepid reception.

Vapid means lacking animation, boring, or dull. in the interview, he came across as vapid and artificial.

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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This Week’s Events: NOV. 17-23 🙂 = family friendly FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 The Play That Goes Wrong

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Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa 7 p.m. | Performances also on November 18 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on November 18 at 1 p.m. Featuring over 50 high school students on the stage and behind the scenes; together, these students bring this show to its feet. Co-written

by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, “The Play That Goes Wrong” is a riotous comedy about the theatre. The play introduces the ‘Cornley University Drama Society’ who are attempting to put on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.

Tickets are sold at the door.

The Lightning Thief

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The Saratoga Children’s Theater, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he must find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. Also Showing November 18 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: adults $15, students $10, Under 10 years old $5, visit www.onthestage.tickets/show/ saratoga-childrens- theatre/64e e6821d470540e3608fbba

Famous Brown Bread & Bake Sale Pick Up Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4 – 6 p.m.

The semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale just in time for Thanksgiving. The cost will

be $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Also on Saturday, November 18 between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday. Don’t miss out. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve. And if possible, let us know if you will be picking up your order on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Ethnic Food and Bake Sale and Craft Show

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St. George Church Paris Center, 55 Main & Second St., S. Glens Falls | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Stuffed grape leaves, cabbage rolls, spanakopita, meat and spinach pies, tabbouleh, hummus, kibbe, Syrian bread.

Greek, Syrian, Romanian, and American baked goods & desserts – Baklava, cakes, pies, breads, and much more.

Annual Craft & Vendor Fair

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Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Coffee, donuts, and lunch will be available for a nominal charge.

Cake Decorating Extravaganza 3 Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd, Ballston Lake 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

By Mindful Community, learn tips to decorate, cake decorating contest, games, refreshments, and awards! Space limited, $10/team paid day of event.

For more information email: MindfulCommunityNY@gmail. com.

Special Thanksgiving Pierogi Sale Pick Up Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake

11 – 11:30 a.m. | A special pre-frozen pierogi sale. We will have only potato/cheese and sauerkraut (very limited) pierogi. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen because of this occasion. Please call 518-3630001. Pick up will be from 11 - 11:30 a.m. that day.

Genealogy and Local History Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville 1 p.m. | “At the Crossroads of Faith and Community.”

Michael Diana, Historian and Director of Education for the Schenectady County Historical Society will present the program. For many Americans, religion is a critical part of their identity. Schenectady (and Saratoga County) are home to a remarkable variety of religious traditions. Michael looks at these faiths through a social lens, focusing on the human interactions that sustain them and while these many faiths might appear different on the surface, he will show their overarching similarities. The public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.

Fiber Arts Meet-Up Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa 1 p.m. | Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers unite! Inviting all crafters of all skill levels to attend the first Fiber Arts Meet-Up. This free group is a good chance to meet people with similar interests for ideas, brainstorming, help or just fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. The event is open to the public. For further information please call 518885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu.

The NightmarKeT Before XMAS

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30 – 38 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m.

An outdoor evening market with a Tim Burton vibe.

Thirteen vendors will be set up selling a variety of handmade

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goods including oddities, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, accessories, hand knitted items, baked goods and more.

For more information contact Jessica at thedarkgemshoppe@ gmail.com or visit thedarkgemshoppe.com.

Sounds in Winter Concert

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Brookside Museum, Long Room, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3 p.m.

As part of the Sounds in Winter concert series, the James Street String Quartet will be. The performance will be approximately one hour long and feature the following pieces: Merton Townhall (Pride and Prejudice) - Henry Purcell, Lullaby - George Gershwin, Juba, from String Quartet No. 2 - Florence Price, String Quartet Op. 1, No. 6 - Chevalier de SaintGeorges, String Quartet Op. 59, No. 3 - Ludwig van Beethoven The concert is free and open to the public. Please register at brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/64080-sounds-inwinter-concert-james-streetstring-quartet

Chicken Parm Dinner Ballston Spa Elks, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 4 - 6:30 pm.

Menu includes Chicken Parm, pasta, salad, Italian bread, and delicious dessert. The cost is two for $30 or $17 each (cash only). Preorders strongly encouraged. To order, email: dinners2619@gmail.com or call 518-885-1149. Limited quantities available at the door.

All are welcome.

Saratoga Comic Con

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Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs | Tickets are on sale now. Saratoga Comic Con is the largest Comic Con in upstate New York. The twoday event will feature over 200 vendor and artist tables from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, cosplay contests, panels, events, tattooing, bouncy house, and other pop culture fun. For details, visit SaratogaComicCon.com.

Clayfest

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Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery, 167 Hayes

Road, Schuylerville | 5 – 7 p.m.

CLAYFEST, a national invitational exhibition celebrating the holiday season with a compilation of incredible functional pots and decorative works by twentyone established clay artists from across the country.

The exhibition runs through December 30. The work will also open online in our SHOP at 5 p.m. on November 18. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. We are located at Details for the exhibition can be found online at www. saratogaclayarts.org or call 518-581-2529 or email info@ saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Nutcracker Tea

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Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Presented

by Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, a whimsical event with tea, delicious treats, dancing, and holiday fun. Delight in a live performance from the Nutcracker Suite along with a reading of the Nutcracker Story.

Children and families will enjoy holiday shopping from local vendors, and silent auctions.

Don’t forget to take your photo with Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy! Tickets are on sale now at eventbrite.com. For additional information, visit: www. saratogaspringsyouthballet.org

Saratoga County History Center Annual Meeting Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa 2 p.m. | Featuring Guest Speaker, Amy Godine Following treasurer’s and president’s reports, the Nominating Committee will present candidates for trustee posts and the outgoing president will explain the proposed budget for 2024.

Following the business meeting, Amy Godine of Saratoga Springs will speak about her new book, The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier, scheduled for release by Syracuse University Press the preceding week.

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The book will be available for purchase that evening in the museum shop. Light refreshments will be served.

Seating is limited, so reserve your place by registering at brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/63811-schc-annualmeeting-featuring-amy-godine

The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting 25 Wilton Rd, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. “An Evening with Elizabeth Conant” as she takes us down a sentimental journey as a musician, teacher, and writer living in Greenfield. She’ll share memories of her father Robert Conant’s world-famous Festival of Baroque Music, the journey of the Hill House Studio, and the transformation from young mother to empty nester navigating through emotional ups and downs we all face when taking a nostalgic look back. If you know Elizabeth, you’ll want to come and travel down memory lane via photo albums and stories.

All are welcome to attend.

Film Discussion: Resistance Zoom Program | 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, a discussion of the film Resistance, a 2020 film written and directed

by Jonathan Jakubowicz, an Argentinian writer and director of Polish Jewish descent. Those who know about Marcel Marceau as one of the world’s most famous mimes, might not know about his involvement in the French Resistance that saved thousands of Jewish orphans. The son of a kosher Jewish butcher, who

discourages his son’s artistic dreams, Marcel matures from a self-involved brat into a courageous rebel who protects the orphaned children by using his talents for something more important that his own career ambitions. Registration is required for Resistance, email sjca.sjcf@gmail. com for registration. www. saratogajewishculturalfestival. org; www.saratogasinai.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa 9:45 a.m. - Noon | There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member.

Next, our guest presenter will be Laurie Freeman who will demonstrate chair yoga for gardeners. Members and guests are asked to participate if they would like. Following the presentation there will be light refreshments and a meeting. The dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. First time attendance is free. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | This will be an open discussion meeting.

Please come and socialize with

others who have Parkinson’s and your caregivers. Contact Marie Thorne with any questions, softballmom300@ yahoo.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 No Scheduled Events

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Dinner Take Out Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only.

Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Menu: Cost: $15 per dinner.

(Cash only).

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot Broadway, Saratoga Springs 8:30 a.m. | The Christopher

Dailey Foundation will host their 22nd Annual Christopher Dailey 5K Saratoga Turkey Trot. Signups are now open.

All proceeds from the event will support the Christopher Dailey Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting youth needs in the Saratoga community since 2002. For instructions on how to register online, in person, or by mail, you can visit our website, www. christopherdaileyfoundation. com. You can connect with the Foundation by calling us at 518-8798305 or by emailing us at christopherdaileyfoundation@ gmail.com.

Upcoming Events Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference November is National Family

🙂 Caregivers Month and to honor the superheroes who provide unpaid care day in and day out to a loved one with dementia,

the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York is hosting a free Caregiver Conference on Tuesday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs.

There will be presentations and discussions with local experts on topics of interest to caregivers. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and connect with other caregivers in our community. For more information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3SmyjDu or call 518-675-7214.

Lancaster Pennsylvania Bus Trip The Olde Saratoga Seniors of Schuylerville is hosting a bus trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November 29 - December 1, 2023; 3 days, 2 nights for a total cost of $499 which includes two nights lodging, two breakfasts, two dinners, two Xmas shows and travel. For more information, please contact Peg Jennings at 518-275-5805 or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

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CLAYFEST Opens Nov. 18 Photography Exhibit: The Saratoga Experience at Saratoga Clay Arts Center SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents CLAYFEST, a national invitational exhibition celebrating the holiday season with a compilation of functional pots and decorative works by 21 established clay artists from across the country.

The exhibition opens with a public opening from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 and runs through Dec. 30.

The diverse exhibition of functional and decorative pottery includes cups, mugs, bowls, teapots, pitchers, vases and more.

Participating artists include Sarah Anderson, Johnny Arvizu, Sara Ballek, Milo Berezin, Ashley Bevington, Yael Braha, Sam Briegel, Adam Chau, Celia Feldburg, Bianka Groves, Brian R. Jones, Savanna LaBauve, Didem Mert, Marret Metzger, Samantha Oliver, Doug Peltzman, Ian M. Petrie, Zoey Pinnell, Mary Rhein, Keith Simpson, Taylor Whyte and Meghan Yarnell.

Founded in 2011 by clay artist and educator Jill Kovachick, Saratoga Clay Arts Center is a ceramic art center located in Schuylerville, offering wheel

The Saratoga Experience, Nov. 12.

The work of Savanna LaBauve, one of 21 artists whose work will be featured at Clayfest. Photo provided.

throwing and handbuilding clay classes for youth and adults, studio space and residencies for artists, and exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established clay artists.

The Schacht Gallery is

open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday and by appointment, and is located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts. org for more information.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nancy Muldoon will present “The Saratoga Experience” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12.

The photography exhibit will take place at the Roosevelt

II Building in the Saratoga Spa State Park. It is free and open to the public. The program was made possible through Saratoga Arts’ Community Arts Regrant Program.

Hozier at SPAC in ‘24

Hozier, with guest Allison Russell performs at SPAC in May.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hozier’s most extensive headlining run in North America – The Unreal Unearth Tour – will continue into 2024 adding 37 new shows, including a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on May 19, 2024.

The Live Nation-produced tour now tops Hozier’s momentous sold-out 2023 run, which included 30 shows across 27 cities in the US & Canada

where he performed for nearly 250,000 fans. The fall performances included his first shows at Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl, showcasing Hozier’s rapid touring growth across the country in markets like Colorado where he performed two sold-out nights at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheater this past October.

For tickets: go online to livenation.com.

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In Memory of David Cassidy: Christmas Oratorio, April 12, 1950 – Nov. 21, 2017 Holiday Tea Dec. 10 at UPH

Christmas Oratorio presented in Saratoga Springs Dec. 10.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The story of the Christmas Oratorio - set to Bach’s music of the same name – and a Holiday Tea, will be presented by Nacre Dance Group at Universal Preservation Hall on Dec. 10.

To purchase tickets, go to universalpreservationhall.org. For information, email: info@nacredance.com.

Auditions Open for “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” Upcoming Performance at Universal Preservation Hall SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” is seeking actors and actresses for major roles in the upcoming Off-Broadway production at Universal Preservation Hall Jan. 18-21, 2024 for six performances.

“Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” is seeking outgoing men and women ages 18-65. No experience is necessary, but improvisational skills and acting experience are helpful.

Auditions will be interviews via

Zoom, Facetime or Facebook Messenger and some actors will be asked to improvise. To secure an audition, send a photo with a name, email address and phone number to TonyTinaCasting@ gmail.com. A date and time will be assigned via email; no phone calls are accepted. The deadline is Dec. 1.

Actors must be available for rehearsals and all performances; a schedule will be provided at the audition. This is an opportunity to work with professional

actors from the New York production.

At “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding,” everyone is a welcome guest at the ceremony and reception, there’s real food, real dance and real mingling with the cast of lovable characters.

It’s an Off-Broadway comedy staged as a festive celebration in which the audience doesn’t just watch the show but participates directly in the fun as members of the family or friends of the bride and groom.

David Cassidy and Shelley. Photo provided.

Dear David, I continue to shout out from my rooftop how much I will always miss and love you.

Six years is a long time and I realize my grief will be forever.

I have so much to talk with you about. I know you can hear me in my thoughts, writings, and in my dreams.

I miss our conversations.

Funny. Sexy. Serious. Off the wall.

Melancholy. Reflective. Longing.

No one will ever replace you.

A good friend of yours gave me this red velvet bag to hold onto in your memory. It’s sacred and so important to me.

Grateful to have it.

I’m having a hard time without you. Ongoing...

I know you are around me to sense this. There is comfort in knowing we will be together in heaven one day.

Love, Shelley

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LEGALS Notice of Formation of an LLC: THE WARN ROOM, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: The Warn Room, LLC, PO BOX 1101, 1764 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11463

Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Graphic JAM, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed October 9, 2023. The office of the Limited Liability Company is located at 5 Buttercup Court, Waterford, New York 12188 and is located in Saratoga County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The purpose of the Limited Liability Company is to engage in any lawful activity for which a Limited Liability Company may be formed. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11482

Notice of formation of Don Parks & Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 09/25/2023. The County within this state is which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Don Parks & Associates, 5 Southside Drive, STE 11, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Company is organized for Consulting.

10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11471

Notice of formation of Horse Racing With Dietz LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/03/2023Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 211 Victory Way, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11486

Notice of formation of Accurate Calibration Solutions, LLC. Arts of org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/16/23. Office located: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5346 Hudson Rd., Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11477

Notice of formation of Caligula’s Crazy Collectibles LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/17/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 Valdepenas Lane, Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11487 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Olek & Benek LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the

Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 11, 2023.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 1 Cheviot Ct, Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11498 Notice of formation of Dugan Design Studio LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 29 Casablanca Ct., Clifton Park NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11509 Notice of formation of DAWN LACARTE COACHING & CONSULTING. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/07/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 75 RAILROAD PLACE, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11518 Notice of formation of 184 Regent Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/14/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: c/o Pierro,

Connor & Strauss, LLC, 43 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11544 Beer Belly Apparel LLC Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/17/2023. Off. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. as agt. upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, P.O. Box 761, Clifton Park, NY 12065. General Purpose Any lawful purpose permitted.

10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11546 Notice of formation of Saratoga Tax Advisors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/27/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: P.O. Box 294 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11552 Notice of formation of SHIFTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 08/10/2023. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at REPUBLIC REGISTERED AGENT SERVICES INC. 54 STATE STREET, STE 804 ALBANY, NY, 12207. Purpose is any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11556 A.Silin Art, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/26/23.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY

designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 3035 Route 50 #1035 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2023. 11559 Notice of formation of Mary C. Photo, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/29/23. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 11 Gleneagles Blvd., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11577 Notice of formation of FlavorFleet Enterprises LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/20/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 18 Huntington Way Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11579 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 518 Disaster Restoration, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 12, 2023.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: The LLC, 10 Commerce Park Drive, Gansevoort, NY 12831.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activities. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023.11585

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LEGALS Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Hudson Heights Developer, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 17, 2023. NY office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Liability Company, 235 Bear Hill Road – Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. Purpose/ character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11586 Notice of formation of Orange Sky Property Development, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/10/2013 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1059 County Route 70, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2023. 11603 ADSIT LANE, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts of Org. of Adsit Lane, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on October 5, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 9 Hampstead Court, Clifton Park, New York 12065, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution.

Purpose: All legal purposes.

Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023.

Notice of formation of Capital Region Wellness NP in Family Health PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/20/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 25 Sheffield Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11644

Notice of formation of Patriot Mowers of Saratoga LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/08/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 35 Whitney Rd S Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11645 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: MORNING DEW PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/20/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to PO BOX 232, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11664 Notice of formation of Braveman, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/31/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 26 Nadler Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 . Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08/2023. 11665 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JEGARG LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/20/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Lauren E. Sharkey, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15/2023. 11673 NOTICE: FORMATION OF HUNTER NP IN FAMILY HEALTH PLLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/5/23.

Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to PLLC at its principal bus. loc., 621 Kirchner Rd, Dalton, MA. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15/2023. 11674 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Sorano’s Wildlife Services, LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was October 19, 2023. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Saratoga. The principal place of business for the Limited Liability Company is: 7 Pettis Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. 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 Andrew M. Sorano, 7 Pettis Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831.

The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Laws of the State of New York. 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15/2023. 11682 Notice of formation of Halfmoon Delivery LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 9/29/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 22 Round Lake NY 12151. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15/2023. 11684 Notice of formation of Melissa Kahl Art LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/28/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC’s registered agent at: Zenbusiness Inc, 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15/2023. 11699 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC). Name:

Grimes Enterprises of Saratoga, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/8/2023.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Grimes Enterprises of Saratoga, LLC, PO Box 2306, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed under section 201 of the Limited Liability Company Law.11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023. 11733 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CHRISTINE’S BOUTIQUE OF NEW YORK, LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. Articles of Organization of Christine’s Boutique of New York, LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on April 18, 2023.The county within the state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga County. The street address of the principal business location is 1155 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is 1155 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020. The limited liability company is organized to carry on all lawful activities.

11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023. 11738 Notice of formation of BFG Hospitality LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on November 8, 2023, Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 104 Dan’s View Road, Saratoga NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023. 11740 Notice of formation of Stump Solutions, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 10/31/23 Office: Saratoga County.

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against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Oak Ln Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/17, 11/24, 12/01, 12/08, 12/15, 12/22/2023. 11742 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Saratoga County Department of Central Services will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Reflectorized Glass Spheres, as per specification 23-PWRGS-51R. Bid forms and instructions are available at the Saratoga County Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518-8852210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Purchasing Department, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids.

JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County 11/17/2023, 11748 Crown Castle is proposing to install new antennas at a centerline height of 102 feet on a 143-foot and 3-inch smokestack and to construct one 10-foot by 15-foot concrete pad and install two (2) equipment cabinets and one (1) generator at the following site: 15 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY 12866 Lat:[43-0355.479] Long:[-73-47-28.359].

Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/ or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by contacting Katelyn Belzner, k.belzner@trileaf.com (410) 853-7128 during normal business hours. Comments must be received at 8600 LaSalle Road Ste#301 Towson, MD 21286 within 30 days of this publication. 11/17, 11744

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Ballston Spa & Saratoga Swimmers Team Up For States

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

Saratoga Wrestling Preview: “We’re Looking to Kick the Door In”

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BALLSTON SPA — Not all competitors are enemies. In fact, sometimes they’re friends. At the Ballston Spa High School pool on Monday, one could find both Scotties and Blue Streaks practicing together in preparation for an upcoming state championship.

The harmonious session was the result of girls varsity swim and dive coaches Ted Snyder and Joshua Muldner, from Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs, respectively. The two have been friends for years. And with states on the way, they decided to (temporarily) join forces.

“Ballston Spa and Saratoga had an amazing dual meet this year and these girls battled hard against each other in their meet.

These differences miraculously blend away,” Coach Muldner said.

Three local girls are heading to the swim and dive state championships this week: Jillian Ferrie and Addison Kenney from Saratoga, and Sarah Blaum from Ballston Spa. They’re all coming off impressive performances at sectionals.

Blaum, an eighth-grader, took first in both the 100 fly and 100 free. “My relays both did amazing too,” she said. “So, it was really good.”

The Saratoga girls made school history, according to Muldner. “[Ferrie] had her highest placed finish ever at sectionals at two events,” he said.

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“She is now eighth all-time in school history in the 200 IM.” Not to be outdone, Kenney broke the school record in the 100 backstroke. “That was a 17-yearold record,” Muldner said.

But the record-setting may not be done.“For my fly, I’m trying to go for the other school record, which is like a half-second drop from where I’m at,” Kenney said.

Kenney will have an opportunity to do so at states in Webster, New York on Friday and Saturday.

Blaum said she was feeling excited but “pretty nervous” about her first state championship. “I just want to see how it feels, have fun,” she said. “It’s kind of a test run, basically.”

Luckily, the elder Kenney and

Ferrie seemed to be taking Blaum under their wings. Ferrie admitted that her first experience at states was “kind of intimidating.”

“It’s a little nerve-wracking,” Kenney said. “At the same time, it’s such an intense meet that there’s a really good energy and you feel proud of what you’ve done and accomplished.”

The Saratoga swimmers firmly believe in their coach’s mantra, “trust the process.”

Ferrie defined what that meant.

“Even if you’re not there now, you will be there,” she said. “You just have to wait and keep trying your best. You’ll get there.”

Fans can follow the action at states in real-time via the Meet Mobile app. Results will also be posted to the website Swim Cloud.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga varsity wrestling team is preparing for another season, and aiming for “lofty but realistic goals,” according to coach Jake Zanetti.

“I feel like last year was a really good year for us as far as putting ourselves on the map,” Zanetti said.

The Blue Streaks faced some fierce competition last season from Burnt Hills and Ballston Spa. Although Saratoga couldn’t quite beat those opponents, they lost by only one match.

“We were on the wrong side of it, but we were right there with them,” Zanetti said. “That kind of put us on the map, and this year we’re looking to kick the door in and be on the winning side of those duels.”

The team has some returning success stories, as well as promising newcomers. Two Blue Streaks wrestlers competed in the state tournament last year. Junior Taylor Beaury finished seventh,

and senior Pat McKinley qualified. This year, McKinley will return as a heavyweight.

Coach Zanetti said that junior Gianni Delgado will “make waves.” He also praised a group of sophomores that have been wrestling since seventh grade; Danny Dacey, Luke Stoutenburg, Hayden Passaretti, and Trey Edwards.

Zanetti praised his assistant coach and youth head coach Brendon Polcare for doing “a great job with our feeder program, the youth kids… he’s pumping those kids out year after year.”

“I do think we’re going to have a pretty tough lineup, start to finish, lightweights to heavyweights,” Zanetti said.

“We just want to compete every time we’re out there, whether we get the win or not.

We want to put our best foot forward and at least compete to the best of our ability.”

Coach Zanetti also shared a preview of this year’s tentative lineup...

See lineup on the back page.

Week of November 17 – November 23, 2023

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Kranicks Re-Hired Saratoga Student-Athletes As Track Coaches Sign Letters of Intent

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

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by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Art and Linda Kranick have been re-hired as coaches of the Saratoga Springs girls varsity indoor track team. The Board of Education’s decision

on Thursday, November 9 to re-appoint the Kranicks came in the midst of an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse in the cross-country program led by the Kranicks.

It’s unknown when exactly the results of the investigation will be announced.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The following student-athletes from Saratoga High School participated in a National Letter of Intent signing ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

CROSS COUNTRY & TRACK Anya Belisle University of New Mexico Emily Bush Providence College Genevieve Duchaussee Northeastern University Amelia McBain Penn State University BASEBALL Michael Mack Northeastern University Christian Mello University of Albany Camden Rhude - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Photo provided by Saratoga Blue Streaks Baseball

ROWING Catherine Fox University of Washington Madelyn Nolan Rutgers University Ava Voorhies - University of Massachusetts-Amherst LACROSSE Carter Hills Quinnipiac University Carly Wise Clemson University FOOTBALL Rodell Evans Cornell University

SOFTBALL Ryann Soltis Goldey-Beacom College FIELD HOCKEY Mia Bolster Wagner College CREW Paul Cuneo Syracuse University DIVING Angelina Damiano Indiana State University GOLF Kellen Dean Xavier University

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Schuylerville Falls Short in Nail-Biter Title Game

by Jonathon Norcross Saratoga TODAY

TROY — During halftime, the sun began to set, cooling off the field and turning an afternoon game into a Friday night contest under the lights. The crowd busted out their blankets and hand warmers. But as the air chilled, the intensity on the field began to boil.

At the half, FondaFultonville led the Schuylerville Black Horses 18 to 14. With

just 22 seconds left in the second quarter, Fonda completed a short pass into the endzone to put them ahead. But a twopoint conversion attempt failed, keeping Schuylerville within just one touchdown of the lead.

The Section 2 Class C title game was a contest between two contrasting offenses: Fonda’s pass game, and Schuylerville’s run game. But the Black Horses’ strategy suffered a major blow in the third quarter when running back Martin Flanders Jr.

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76ERS VS. LAKERS 76ers 15: Braden Reilly 10 pts, Jackson Reilly 5 pts Lakers 6: Charlie Wright 4 pts, Alex Peck 2 pts

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was sidelined with a knee injury.

“Martin is a critical part of who we are on both sides of the ball,” said Coach John Bowen.

“Losing him there was a huge loss.”

Landen Cumm scored a rushing touchdown in the third quarter to put the Black Horses ahead by three. But Fonda fired back with a long pass completion that set up a touchdown of their own, putting them ahead once again, 25 to 21, with only four minutes left in the third.

In the final quarter,

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Schuylerville’s defense was able to force a punt, giving them one more opportunity to reclaim the lead. With a little over six minutes left in the game, the Black Horses went for it on fourth down. The grandstands rumbled in support of both teams. But Schuylerville couldn’t reach the markers and faced a turnover on downs.

A long pass attempt by Fonda resulted in a pass interference call that was loudly protested by fans of the Black Horses.

With less than a minute left on

the clock, Fonda then sealed Schuylerville’s fate with a rushing touchdown. The final score: Fonda 31, Schuylerville 21.

“We really love this group of kids,” Bowen said. “They gave us everything they had.”

Although Schuylerville’s season has come to an end, the focus is already shifting towards next year.

“We’ll get back to the drawing board,” Bowen said, “and hopefully start working on taking that next step in 2024.”

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SARATOGA WRESTLING PREVIEW: “WE’RE LOOKING TO KICK THE DOOR IN” Saratoga Wrestling Team Lineup 101 — Brendan Stoutenburg (7) 108 — Jayden Burke (9) 116 — Kyle Edwards (12) 124 — Chase Matter (10, 4th at Sectionals) 131 — Taylor Beaury (11, Section Champ, 7th in NYS) 138 — Luke Stoutenburg (10) 145 — Danny Dacey (10) 152 — Hayden Passaretti (10) 160 — Trey Edwards (10) 170 — Gianni Delgado (4th in the Section) 215 — Pat McKinley (12, Section Runner-Up, NYS Qualifier) Photo by Super Source Media Studios

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