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by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — ­ Help from above may soon come to Saratoga Springs.

The City Council this week gave the thumbs-up to a Letter of Intent for a local company pursuing a National Science Foundation grant. The grant would allow Big Rock Technologies to develop a smartdone medical supply innovation that If successful would provide the Spa City a cutting-edge component for public safety.

“Not only does it make police and fire operations more efficient, it brings incredible (drone) technology you can use right now, in the middle of a pandemic,” said Public Safety Commissioner Robin Dalton, who brought the proposal to the council table this week.

“What’s amazing about it is that it was developed for a pandemic and public health crisis but say there’s a fire you send the drone out first to tell you where the fire started before the firefighters get there,” Commissioner Dalton said.

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The Private Option

New Leader at Public Health Increased Interest in Private Schools

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — The fourmonth-long search is over.

Daniel J. Kuhles, M.D. was appointed Saratoga County Commissioner of Public Health Nov. 17 by the county Board of Supervisors during their monthly meeting.

Catherine Duncan retired from her position as county Director of Public Health on July 31. The county began a job search while upgrading the position to Commissioner of Public Health with requirements that included

being a physician currently registered to practice medicine in New York State and possessing two years of experience in administrative practice in a health-related organization or government agency.

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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

Date Night at Home Canfield Casino’s Anniversary Holiday Gala Fundraiser

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Canfield Casino with a special event on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The Museum has adapted its annual Holiday Gala fundraiser into a Date Night at Home.

The event, presented by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, features a special dinner prepared

by Prestwick Chase executive chefs and delivered to you at your home.

The chefs will prepare twopound lobster dinners, fresh from Gloucester, MA, complete with one bottle of Domaine Chandon Brut with two dinners, or a split with one, and delivered within Saratoga Springs city limits.

A primavera dinner is available as a vegetarian option and dinners can also be picked

up at the Canfield Casino. While dining, musician Thom Powers will perform 6-8 p.m. via live stream from the High Stakes Room of the Casino, and during breaks historians will speak about the 150th anniversary of the Casino and its’ importance to the city of Saratoga Springs.

The Museum also opened an online silent auction this week.

The auction will end after dinner.

Unique items include: framed remnants of the original 1870 Canfield Casino carpet, original casino chips from the Arrowhead and Riley’s Lake House, Spit and Spat Bookends, and more.

Tickets for the Date Night Gala are $75 and can be purchased via the Saratoga Springs History Museum website at: www.saratogahistory.org.

Must be 21 or older to purchase a meal. Ticket sales close Nov. 27.

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4 Michael J. Smith SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael J. Smith, 86, died on November 15, 2020, at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Wilton.

Arrangements under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

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OBITUARIES / NEWS Marguerite “Peggy” Petrosky SARATOGA SPRINGS — On November 17, 2020, Marguerite “Peggy” Petrosky, 88, completed her work on earth, and was called home to begin her new life in heaven. Services were private. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s association of Northeastern NY or Saratoga County Animal Shelter. burkefuneralhome.com

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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

Local Soroptimist Funding Available to Support Efforts that Help Saratoga County Women and Girls SARATOGA SPRINGS — Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC) announces the availability of $16,800 in funding for local organizations that support the needs of women and girls in Saratoga County. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training needed to achieve economic empowerment.

In 2020, SISC awarded grants to the following organizations for projects that align with SISC’s mission to assist women and girls: Ballston Area Community Center, Camp Abilities, Camp Little Notch, CAPTAIN Community Human Services, Create Studios, Fast Break Fund, Franklin Community Center, Girl Scouts of Central New York Troop 3252, League of Women Voters, Mother Susan Anderson

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Shelter, National Museum of Dance, Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, Saratoga Automobile Museum, Saratoga Center for the Family, Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, Saratoga Regional YMCA, Saratoga Senior Center, Saratoga Springs Recreation Department, Shelters of Saratoga, and To Life!

To qualify, candidate organizations must reside in or serve the needs of citizens of Saratoga County. Grants are typically awarded for specific activities, start-ups, or capital projects. Consideration will be given to the number of people served. Individual endeavors such as pageants and competitions cannot be funded.

The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2021. For a grant application, visit the SISC website at www.soroptimistsaratoga.

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SISC is part of an international volunteer service organization of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. SISC typically hosts two signature fundraisers, “Cabin Fever” and Secret Gardens Tour.

For information about the organization, this year’s events, and how to join or contribute visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.

For more information about the fund distribution program, contact Soroptimist International of Saratoga County at: funddistributionsaratoga@ gmail.com

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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

COURT Randy Brouillette, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Nov. 12 to 60 days in jail, after pleading to attempted assault in the second-degree.

Norman E. Rose, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Nov. 10 to 1.5-3 years state prison, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, in Wilton.

Ralph Knapp, 68, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded Nov. 13 to failure to register as a sex offender. Sentencing Jan. 15, 2021.

Leslie F. Allen, Jr., 39, of Corinth, pleaded Nov. 13 to failure to register as a sex offender.

Sentencing Dec. 4.

Rakim L. Johnson, 29, of Lake George, pleaded Nov. 13 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth-degree, a felony, in Saratoga Springs. Sentencing Jan. 15.

POLICE Adoniram J. Huntington IV, 45, of Moreau, was charged Nov. 13 with two felony counts Burglary in the third-degree, single felony counts grand larceny, and reckless endangerment, the misdemeanors: unlawful fleeing from police in a motor vehicle, and petit larceny, and numerous vehicle and traffic violations.

Huntington was charged in connection with a series of incidents at a business in the town of Moreau. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, on Nov. 11, Huntington is suspected of forced entry into a business and stealing a vehicle from that business.

It is alleged he then fled from responding Sheriff ’s units, and nearly caused multiple serious collisions while fleeing. The vehicle pursuit was ended to not increase the risk of an accident, authorities said. The stolen vehicle was located abandoned a short distance away the following day.

During the evening of Nov. 12, he is alleged to have returned

BLOTTER 5 to the same business, and burglarized it again, this time stealing miscellaneous items inside, before he was caught in the act by the business owner, and subsequently attempted to flee on foot but was caught a short distance away by Sheriff ’s Office Deputies.

William J. Pfeiffer, 43, of Halfmoon, was charged Nov. 12 with felony assault, and the misdemeanors: criminal obstruction of breathing, unlawful imprisonment, and criminal possession of a weapon. Pfeiffer is alleged to have struck a female during a domestic incident with a belt, choked her, and prevented her from leaving the residence, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s office. He was arraigned by Judge Waite of the Saratoga Springs City Court and released to Pre-Trial Services through the Saratoga County Probation Department. An Order of Protection was issued on behalf of the victim and Pfeiffer is scheduled to appear in Halfmoon Town Court later this month.

Dylan A. Nigro, 18, homeless, was charged Nov. 11 with assault in the second-degree, following an alleged incident in the Northway Eleven community. Nigro is suspected of being involved in an altercation with another male on Sylvan Trail. During the altercation Nigro, allegedly stabbed the unnamed male in the arm. The victim’s injuries required treatment at Albany Medical Center. Nigro was arraigned in the Ballston Town Court and is being held at Saratoga County Jail. He is scheduled to return to the Malta Town court at a later date.

Jeffrey Rubertone, 48, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 9 with felony DWI and operating a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate.

Kory Willis, 31, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 11 with criminal mischief, and assault in the third-degree.

Matthew McDonald, 26, of Amsterdam, was charged

Nov. 11 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and unsafe backing of vehicle.

Jeremy Depasquale, 40, of Latham, was charged Nov. 11 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor petit larceny.

Maegan Mack, 26, of Gansevoort, was charged Nov. 12 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at a stop sign.

Jason Neville, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Nov. 12 with felony DWI, passing a red light, having a suspended motor vehicle registration, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and circumventing a motor vehicle interlock system.

David Haverly, 29, of Ballston Spa, was charged Nov. 13 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and moving from lane unsafely.

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BALLSTON SPA — Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner has declared victory over opponent Dave Catalfamo in her bid for re-election to the 113th Assembly District.

“While we are still waiting for official results to be posted, my lead has widened to more than 6,000 votes as the County Boards of Election continue to count absentee ballots. I am humbled that the people of the 113th Assembly District have once again entrusted me to represent them in Albany, Woerner, a Democrat said, in a prepared statement.

“I spoke to my opponent and accepted his congratulations on my victory,” said Woerner, adding “sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the army of volunteers who made all the difference in this race.”

The Election Night tally in the race for a seat in the 113th Assembly District had incumbent Carrie Woerner (DEM, IND, SAM) leading David Catalfamo (REP, CON) 23,519 (52.09%) to 21,617 (47.87%) with 45,154 votes counted. Absentee ballot counting began Nov. 10.

“This election is over. These are challenging times and I wish Assemblywoman Woerner all the best as she moves forward to represent the people of the 113th Assembly District,” said Republican challenger Dave Catalfamo. “Although we have not yet received the final ballot

counts, it was clear that our campaign would fall short of the threshold needed to win.”

Catalfamo extended his gratitude to supporters, his family, party members, and petitioners, poll workers and others involved in the election process. “While our voting system is imperfect, it is not rigged. This election result is fair, I accept it without reservation and I strongly urge all my supporters to do the same - but that is not to suggest there aren’t problems that are undermining trust in our system,” Catalfamo added. The problems, he suggested, included: “bigtech must be checked, polling is fundamentally broken, our media all too often allows their passions or financial interest to override journalistic integrity and New York’s campaign finance laws decidedly favor liberal groups.”

In a vote by Saratoga Springs residents, a public referendum on charter reform was defeated.

Woerner was first elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2014, having previously served as Round Lake Village Trustee and executive director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. She is the chair of the Subcommittee on Agricultural Production & Technology and a member of the Assembly’s Agriculture, Local Governments, Racing and Wagering, Small Business and Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committees, as well as a member of the Legislative Women’s Caucus.

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

Saratoga Springs City Hall Closed Until Further Notice; Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs City Hall closed on Monday due to a COVID exposure. An employee from the Legal Department tested positive for COVID-19 during the weekend and was working in City Hall on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13.

The building will be closed for a thorough cleaning and to allow employees time to monitor for symptoms. Departmental employees who physically work

in City Hall will work remotely during this time.

The Police Department dispatch will still be accessible through the 5 Lake Ave. building entrance. The Fire Department will remain operational, as will the Public Works labor force and the Water Treatment Plant operation.

Residents can call 518587-3550 to access the City Hall switchboard and contact departments directly.

Saratoga Senior Center Launches “RISE UP Challenge” Fundraiser SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Senior Center calls on the community to participate and donate to its “RISE UP Challenge,” to help fundraise $10,000 for seniors’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When COVID-19 took hold, as an essential service, the Saratoga Senior Center immediately hit the ground running with check-in and reassurance calls to ensure the needs of at-risk and homebound seniors were being met - delivering food and basic care items to seniors’ doorsteps, shopping for and delivering groceries, and distributing donated produce, bread items, lunches and other essential supports such as masks, hand sanitizers, puzzles, and books.

The Center transitioned its in-house classes to Zoom and increased online and social media communications to keep seniors engaged at home while remaining healthy and safe.

Following

COVID guidelines, doors opened to seniors again in July, while still providing online classes.

The Saratoga Senior Center will continue to meet seniors’ needs over the next year and continue to provide innovative programs and services while funding is significantly reduced.

To help meet the fundraising goal, MVP Health Care has gifted the first $2,500 donation.

“MVP Health Care has supported our seniors and organization during this difficult time and in years past,” said Lois Celeste, Executive Director of The Saratoga Senior Center. “During these unique times, it’s companies like MVP and our community members who have kept us going.

Now more than ever, even a donation of $10 goes a long way to helping us meet our goal.”

To donate, please go to www.saratogaseniorcenter.org/ rise-up-challenge.

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

9th Annual Slate Valley Museum Festival of Trees Goes Virtual GRANVILLE — Every year for the last eight years, the Slate Valley Museum has ushered in the holiday season with its popular, regional Slate Valley Festival of Trees. This year’s event is still slated to take place, but it will be presented in a different format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

As in previous years, the Museum is welcoming the public – individuals, businesses, groups, and organizations – to enter the Festival with their own unique tree.

Instead of bringing their trees to the building where they’d be on display for in-person viewing, now entrants will be asked to provide photos of their trees that will be featured in an online gallery, connected to the Museum’s website.

Those interested in entering a tree into this year’s Festival

can download a form at www. slatevalleymuseum.org or call the Museum to arrange for mailing or pick-up. The entry fee for trees is $25. This fee is waived if the tree is donated for auction.

Tree registrations will be accepted through Nov. 30 and can be submitted by email to associate@slatevalleymuseum. org or mail to the Museum at the address listed below. The Museum is also accepting donations for the silent auction. Any questions can be directed to the same email address or by phone at 518-642-1417.

The Festival and auction will open online Dec. 4. The online gallery of trees will remain up through New Year’s Day for holiday viewing and enjoyment.

The Slate Valley Museum is located at: 17 Water St. in Granville.

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The Ladies of Charity Annual Poinsettia Sale SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Ladies of Charity will hold their annual Poinsettia Sale from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Dec. 5, and 10 a.m. – Noon on Dec. 12 at the Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams St. The Ladies of Charity mission is to help the less fortunate in our community. $12 per plant or two for $20.

Simpson UMC’s 73 Year Old Recipe!

SARATOGA SRINGS — Henry Rowland holds the first loaf of the Simpson United Methodist Church (UMC) Fall Steamed Brown Bread Sale.

Simpson UMC’s steamed brown bread recipe is 73-years-old, rich in molasses and raisins, steamed in coffee cans for three hours.

The recipe originated from Aunt Pearl McKnight, who was Henry Rowland’s mother’s mid-wife when he was born on January 24, 1926. Aunt Pearl slipped her recipe to Dorothy Potter at her wedding shower back in the summer of 1947, prior to her August 29 wedding to Henry Rowland. As Aunt Pearl slipped her recipe into Dorothy’s

hand, she said: “You might need this someday.”

Many years later, Henry and Dot started making the stream brown bread for the Farmer’s Market at the church. Henry handed the steaming duties over to Jerry Clark and now to Richard Baird and Kevin Johnson.

The Rowland’s unique fundraiser services the church’s ministry and community members in need. People from all over the area look to purchase their brown bread because of the quality and memories.

Dot and Henry have blessed Simpson UMC by the gift that keeps on giving: Aunt Pearl’s steamed brown bread recipe!

Henry Rowland receives the first loaf of Simpson UMC Steam Brown Bread Sale. Photo provided.

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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

HELP FROM ABOVE

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Council Extends Outdoor Dining Through New Year’s Eve

“You could have a drone dropping off tests or medicine to neighborhoods and not risk infection. You could send the drone out to a car accident and it puts out an immediate traffic alert, it can help for mass gatherings with crowd control, in sort of a nonviolent de-escalation method. To me it’s exciting and the future of public safety,” said Commissioner Dalton.

Area resident Adam Luaces spoke to the council regarding the company involved - Big Rock Mountain – and of Big Rock Technologies’ smart-drone medical supply chain innovations.

The unmanned aerial vehicles are used to carry payloads, perform deliveries, and operate cameras to assess and execute specific, highly focused operational tasks.

“We would like to make Saratoga Springs our national testbed. We would like to build and manufacture the product at the end of the grant duration here in Saratoga County,” Luaces said, regarding the potential regional benefits should the company be

successful in securing the National Science Foundation grant.

“The grant is a three-phase grant that will spread over three years and we would have this in 2022 in the area,” Luaces said. “The first part would bring $1.5 million into the area if all three phases were done here in the county, and that would allow us to open up to bigger grant programs like Smart City initiatives, and Smart NY tax abatement programs.”

The private-public collaboration could also potentially bring tech jobs to the city. The grant is a “pure grant,” meaning there is no financial match on the city’s end that is required.

Police are making use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or drones, during the COVID19 crisis, according to Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), an independent research organization that focuses on critical issues in policing. The organization recently published a 128-page report on the use of drones by public safety agencies.

Specific examples of this type of drone operation domestically during the pandemic include

the Elizabeth New Jersey Police Department’s use to disperse crowds and enforce social distancing rules and the Daytona Beach Florida Police Department’s use of two drones equipped with loudspeakers to communicate with the public without getting too close, according to the PERF report. Additionally, In the United Kingdom and across Europe, police are using drones to monitor people’s movements and enforce lockdown orders, and in Israel, police are using drones to confirm that those who tested positive for COVID-19 are self-isolating.

More than 1,500 state and local police, sheriff, fire, and emergency services agencies in the U.S. are believed to have acquired drones, according to a March 2020 report published at the Center for the Study of the Drone at Bard College. The specific breakdown

by Public Safety Agency mission points to 70% of those used by law enforcement, 20 % by fire and rescue, and 10% by emergency management. And there are more - the tally consists only of publicly disclosed public safety agencies that are reported to own at least

The City Council adopted a resolution to extend an ordinance through the calendar year that allows eating and drinking establishments to operate outdoor seating areas on public property.

The measure, first enacted in June, targets specific public property areas and requires a permit. The council reported “the permit procedure continues to have a positive impact on our city’s local economy.” The ordinance was extended to midnight Dec. 31, 2020.

BUDGET 2021 DEADLINE IS NOV. 30.

The city’s proposed annual budget for 2021 seeks to adjust to

a near $7 million shortfall, due to what councilmembers referred to as a “COVID economy.” The 2021 proposal stands at just under $41.9 million, compared to the $48.7 million budget adopted late last year, for 2020. On the table: a 6% increase in property tax rates – which would increase the property tax payment on a home assessed at $200K by $6 per month, or $72 per year – as well as potential layoffs and budget cuts across all departments.

The council has until Nov. 30 to make changes to the Comprehensive Budget proposal, or the one that was proposed on Oct. 6 will be adopted. That proposal may be viewed in its entirety on the city’s website at: saratoga-springs.org. As of Nov. 18, a city meeting has not been scheduled to take place prior to month’s end.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Says It Will Not Enforce Executive Order for Thanksgiving Gatherings BALLSTON SPA — On Nov. 11, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced preventative measures in an attempt to mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 were being implemented statewide, which included limiting public gatherings inside or outside the home to 10 people or fewer.

“COVID-19 is spreading in New York, and the increased number of cases is taking place throughout the state. This is not an Upstate or downstate issue— all New Yorkers, regardless of where they live, have cause for concern,” Governor Cuomo said, in a statement.

In Saratoga County specifically, the 7-day positive test rate for COVID-19 on Oct. 20 was about 0.6%. One month later, that percentage has nearly tripled.

“It is the agency’s position that who and how many people a citizen decides to host for Thanksgiving dinner is outside the realm of governmental oversight,” read a statement issued Nov. 16 by Sheriff Michael Zurlo, of the Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office. “I can’t see how devoting our resources to counting cars in our citizens’ driveways or investigating how much turkey and dressing they’ve purchased is for the public good.”

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

NEWS

Catholic Charities Hosts 25th Annual Saratoga Festival of Trees Event SARATOGA SPRINGS — Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties invites the local community to unwrap the magic of the holiday season at their 25th annual fundraiser - The Festival of Trees on Wednesday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Saratoga Springs City Center.

With COVID-19 precautions in place, the Festival will once again showcase beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday and gift items for purchase.

Festival proceeds will benefit the programs of Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. New this year: the community will also be able to view and purchase trees online at give. classy.org/festivaltrees.

Hours vary as follows: Wednesday, Dec. 2: 5-7 p.m., Thursday: 4-9 p.m., Friday: 2-6 p.m., Saturday: 12-6 p.m., and Sunday: 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person, $5 for seniors, $3 for ages 10-18 and free for anyone 10 and under when accompanied by an adult.

The Festival will go on without traditional group activities, such as Breakfast with Santa. Instead, various “Santa Experiences” are

available for interested families.

Children will receive a letter or video call from Santa or parents can purchase a DIY Christmas Cookie Kit to decorate at home.

Anyone interested in a Santa Experience can visit give.classy. org/festivaltrees to purchase.

Executive Director for Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties, Sister Charla Commins said, “The Festival of Trees is the biggest fundraiser and community event of the year for Catholic Charities of Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. With decreased funding and increased need, it is becoming much more difficult to assist the people in our community who have been hit hard in these difficult times. Our local community has, for 25 years, generously supported these efforts. The Festival is hoping that by providing this curtailed celebration of the 2020 Holiday Season, the tradition of support and generosity will continue.”

Vincent Colonno, CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany said, “The Festival of Trees is an incredibly important event this year. It not only provides vital support to the

people of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties, but it also provides a safe way for families to celebrate the Christmas and holiday season. I am grateful to the Festival Committee members and staff who’ve worked hard to make this event come together.”

Further details for this year’s Festival, including guidelines for the virtual sale and hours for in person viewing, can be found by calling 518-587-5000. All attendees will be asked to wear a mask and socially distance, with limited numbers safely allowed in the Tree Display Room at one time.

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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

CORINTH Foothills Builders LLC sold property at 8 Heather Lane to Jessica Wilcox for $245,855

GREENFIELD 9 Gibson Ct, Saratoga Springs $330,000

BALLSTON Phyllis Lambert sold property at 427 Hop City Rd to Jacob Gadwah for $205,000.

Vincent Somaio sold property at 716 Goode St to Tevor Hiffa for $650,000.

Jan Lang sold property at 0 Middle Line Rd to David MacVane for $200,000.

Donna Neal sold property at 53 Lundy Lane to William Ross for $138,068.

Christopher Martin sold property at 10 Highview Ave to Jodi Shrestha Tha for $174,900.

Scot Mathews sold property at 2 Rebecca Dr to Brian Alexander for $365,000.

LPC Properties LLC sold property at 130 Middle Grove Rd to Donald Hurley for $597,400

MALTA Thomas Samascott sold property at 5130 Nelson Ave Ext to Scott Smith for $920,000.

Belmonte Properties LLC sold property at 42 Village Circle South to Ramsay Kuo for $659,199 Ballston Spa National Bank LLC sold property at 48 Pepperbush Place to Katelyn Silberstein for $182,000.

Douglas Burbridge sold property at 22 Cedarwood Dr to Amy Pratt for $299,500 Darren O’Connor sold property at 1 Chango Dr to Janet Broadbent for $329,000 Michael Treffiletti sold property at 29 Arnold Rd to Dustin Watson for $290,150 Thomas Richardson sold property at 547 Route 67 to Jennifer Sager for $230,000

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Karen Golden sold property at 53 Lundy Lane to William Ross for $138,068.

Mariann Kaiser sold property at 70 Wineberry Lane to Matthew Mazzariello for $300,000

Jane Robinson sold property at 259 Caroline St to Jason Ortiz for $825,000

Janice Adams sold property at 108 Kingsley Rd to Heather Briaddy for $210,000.

Regina Briscoe sold property at 5 Foxglove Way to Katherine Cardinali for $525,000.

Kenneth Wolf sold property at 18 Garside Rd to Thomas McDowell for $250,000.

Karen Andress sold property at 150 Westside Dr to Mary Anna Fisher for $700,000.

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 11 Americas Cup Court to PS Ventures LLC for $882,953.

Thomas Therriault sold property at 3 Woodbridge Court to Morton Perlroth for $570,000.

Seamus OConnor sold property at 2 Pine Crest to John Coffey for $323,000

Diana Joyce sold property at 183 Church St to Brandon Badgett for $440,000.

Barbera Homes Kelley Farms LLC sold property at 16 Harvester Way to John Benac for $439,403.

Charles Vejvoda sold property at 7 Sicada to Sean Martin for $350,000.

Robert Keyser sold property at 2 Aurora Ave to Jared Buell for $1,410,000.

Robert Keyser sold property at 5 Jenna Jo Ave to Jared Buell for $225,000.

Joseph Street Saratoga LLC sold property at 30 Joseph Street to Earth Source Company LLC for $210,000 77 Van Dam LLC sold property at 77 Van Dam St # 302 to Steve Masctrocovi for $477,300 Spencers Landing LLC sold property at43 Julians Way to Zacharay Passaretti for $794,400.

Linda Lentini sold property at 8 Aletta to EMCAM LLC for $245,000.

11 WILTON Levi Kelly sold property at 2 Amy Lane to Sean Marciano for $235,000.

Evan Edwards sold property at 3 Middleborough Court to John Alyward for $263,000.

William Morris sold property at 19 Cardiff Circle to McPadden Builders LLC for $120,000 Christopher Hinds sold property at 16 Waverly Place to John Lynch for $470,000.

Rebecca Bigelow sold property at 5 Waller Rd to Katie Cruckshank for $297,938.

Sonoma Grove LLC sold property at 23 Berkley Way to Hua Eng Lim for $644,889.

Gregory Wilmott sold property at 81 Fieldstone Dr to Shane Crawford for $525,000.

Stuart Hardy sold property at 37 Nicholas Dr to Shawn Lavigne for $220,000.

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The position carries a base salary of $132,446, and a term of six years. Job responsibilities include directing, managing and regulating the Department’s delivery of public health services throughout Saratoga County.

Kuhles is a resident of Saratoga Springs and his appointment is effective Nov. 24 In other county news, the Board of Supervisors announced a public hearing regarding the proposed 2021 budget will be held 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 2, with a potential vote to take place one week later, on Dec. 9. The proposed 2021

spending plan, which was released Nov. 5, is $340 million.

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the public is not permitted in-person access to county meetings. The meetings are broadcast via an audio signal and using a call-in number and access code. As such, audio quality – and ultimately the public’s ability to fully comprehend the board’s activities – is often poor.

Supervisor Matt Veitch reported the county is exploring the incorporation of a $350,000 audio/video system that would improve the quality of Saratoga County public broadcasts.

Supervisor Tara Gaston added that she will in the future advocate for the hiring of a public information officer who would coordinate communications coming from the county, as well as introduce to the county Board of Supervisors a program to empower women in government.

Tait Lane Reserve Plans Bring Workforce Housing to West Side

Tait Lane Reserve front elevation rendering.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city Design Review Commission this week is considering an architectural review application for the Tait Lane Reserve workforce housing project.

Located at 114 Tait Lane, plans call for the development atop currently undeveloped woodland

that will sit on 12 acres at Tait Lane and Allen Drive, just off Church Street and feature 202 apartment units within 12 buildings.

The NRP Properties of Buffalo proposed development specifically involves 90 units in seven buildings, 112 units in five buildings, and a 600 square-foot

office space to provide for the mixed-use aspect of the project.

According to plans filed with the city Planning Board in August, the residential buildings will house 78 one-bedroom apartments, 78 two-bedroom apartments, and 46 threebedroom apartments.

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

BUSINESS BRIEFS 13

Saratoga Springs Business Merchants Invite Shoppers to Come Downtown for Holiday Deals Beginning Black Friday SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Black Friday, Nov. 27, a select group of over a dozen stores in downtown Saratoga will be offering a variety of discounts on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, with many store sales extending throughout the holidays. Each business is offering their own custom sale. Most deals are spread out all day long to encourage a safe shopping experience with CDC safety protocol measures a priority.

Local merchants in downtown Saratoga Springs are looking

forward to welcoming Black Friday shoppers into their stores with warmth and appreciation for their support of local business! “Black Friday Participant” window signs will differentiate the storefronts of participating Black Friday Saratoga businesses. Participants include The Saratoga Day Spa, Crafters Gallery, Tailgate and Party Shop, The Dark Horse Mercantile, Impressions of Saratoga, Celtic Treasures, Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, Saratoga Guitar, Saratoga Olive Oil Co., Spa City

Organics, iRun LOCAL, Spoken Boutique, Saratoga Botanicals, and Yellow Boutique. Sponsors include Stewart’s Shops, the Adirondack Trust Company, Saratoga’s Star Radio and Saratoga’s Best Magazine.

“This year shopping local and supporting our local economy is more important than ever,” said Fran Dingeman, Owner of Network Saratoga and organizer of the Black Friday Saratoga promotion for the past eight years.

Businesses are adapting to 2020 and responding to new

Sundaes Best Hot Fudge to Celebrate 20 Years GREENFIELD — Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce from Greenfield’s Greatest Food Company, Inc. will soon celebrate 20 years of bringing smiles to millions with twelve flavors of their small batch hot fudge sauces made right here in America near Saratoga Springs.

A family recipe from Skaneateles, NY was transformed into a nationwide product for the masses. Owner Katie Camarro’s

entrepreneurial and community spirit is contagious. She employs four part-timers and supports many causes. Five simple ingredients using local dairy products from local farms and local food wholesalers makes this a real madein-America story. She’s survived the COVID-19 economic downturn by transforming her website and social media platform into a successful online business. With dwindling wholesale orders and craft

show cancellations, she reinvented the way she does business. Katie’s fundraising program for craft show hosts is helping to replace the necessary funding to keep these showsponsoring nonprofits in business, providing needed community services. Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce Made in America is a story worth telling.

For more information or to purchase Sundaes Best Hot Fudge visit www.sundaesbest.com.

consumer needs. Many are offering online, curbside pick up and delivery options within certain areas. A complete list of the participating businesses and their discount offerings is listed on blackfridaysaratoga.com.

Businesses who have chosen to continue their sales after the

Thanksgiving weekend will also have those details listed. If you’d like more information about Black Friday Saratoga, go to www.facebook.com/blackfridaysaratoga Black Friday Saratoga is organized by Network Saratoga.

For more information visit www. networksaratoga.com

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EDUCATION

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

THE PRIVATE OPTION

Increased Interest in Private Schools

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY | Photo provided.

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s the pandemic persists, more parents are turning to private schools as an educational solution.

Like other private schools in the area, Saratoga Central Catholic School has seen an increase in enrollment this year. This increase has been precipitated by the private school’s small structure and their flexibility to adjust to changes quickly.

Small by Design Enrollment in Saratoga Central Catholic (SCC) school has increased 12% this year. One of the main reasons for this is the private school’s small, in-person learning model.

“We’re small by design, but we got smaller and more spread out,” said Principal Joseph Kilmade.

In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, some of the area’s public school districts created staggered in-person learning models that put parents with multiple children in different grades, or who have to be back at work full-time, in a difficult position.

With a student body of approximately 200 students in the 6th through 12th grades, class size at SCC is usually just a dozen students per teacher, and some of those students are learning remotely.

While SCC has to follow the same restrictions as other districts when it comes to sports and extracurricular activities, again, their small size gave them an advantage.

“We don’t have hundreds of kids trying to get in all at once for gym time. We do allow sports training at a distance. For basketball, each kid has their own ball and shoots at a different hoop, we’ve been able to have soccer, cross-country and other sports safely,” said Kilmade.

Flexible Learning Options The ability for Saratoga Central Catholic school to adapt to change quickly has given them a leg up in these uncertain times.

While the majority of students are in-person, SCC does have the option for students to be remote – both full-time or temporarily. Currently, 10% of students are learning remotely daily, another 5 to 10% are learning remotely on a temporary basis.

“It’s working out very well,” said Kilmade.

Teachers are using GSuite technology to simultaneously teach the students that are in the classroom and those that are learning remotely.

Remote learners follow the same schedule and receive the same material as in-person learners.

Every five weeks, parents can choose the learning model that will work best for them, and if something unexpected arises (a student needs to get a COVID test or quarantine) they will coordinate with that family to support their children’s learning needs.

Financially Feasible For many who are thinking about a private school education for the children, the cost can be prohibitive. Saratoga Central Catholic school is sensitive to this and is responding with more financial aid to help with the cost of tuition.

“This year, we’re giving out more financial aid then we have in the past,” said Kilmade.

This move is allowing parents who previously had their children in public school to make the switch. For those who were already considering sending their children to SCC once they were in high school, it is encouraging them to enroll students earlier, instead.

Like other private schools, SCC administers a placement test for enrollment. As competition increases for private school spots, these tests will remain a useful tool to enhance your child’s chances at admission.

Each private school will be hosting their own tests this year for those students interested in entering the middle and high school grades.

For more information, upcoming testing dates and admission guidelines, call 518-587-7070 or visit www.saratogacatholic.org.

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Ballston Spa Schools Improve Bus Safety

Ballston Spa Transportation Supervisor Sherry Demers and Superintendent Ken Slentz observe the new safety signs on a school bus at the district’s Transportation Facility. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District is piloting a new stop sign arm system on buses. The new signs are brighter than past models in hopes of reminding drivers to follow state safety laws and to stop when the bus lights are flashing red.

When a school bus has its red lights on, it is illegal to pass it from either direction, even on a divided

highway. The district’s transportation staff reports that drivers have not stopped on a number of occasions recently while students were being transported to/from school, including on Route 9 in Malta.

For additional bus safety information, please visit dmv.ny.gov/ more-info/school-bus-safety or call the BSCSD Transportation Department at 518-884-7140.

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Local Fellowship Program, Ensemble Connect, Presents Virtual Classical Concert SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ensemble Connect, a two-year fellowship program that prepares the next generation of promising classical musicians for careers that combine musical excellence with teaching and community engagement, performed its first online concert of the season, titled “Up Close: United Through Separation,” this week.

The free, virtual concert presented by Skidmore College and Carnegie Hall is available on YouTube (www.youtube.com/ carnegiehall) and on Facebook.

Ensemble Connect is a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School and Weill Music Institute, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.

Since 2007, Ensemble Connect has participated in two, five-day residencies at Skidmore each year. Through concerts, master classes, lessons, interactive performances and other events,

Ensemble Connect 2020-2022 fellows. Image provided.

fellows have reached more than 27,000 Saratoga County community members with classical music.

During this year’s 14th biannual program residency, nine musicians participated in remote visits with students at Skidmore, WSWHE BOCES, at the Caroline Street and the Division Street elementary schools.

“I loved working with the young students at Division Street

Elementary,” said fellow Cort Roberts, a horn player. “It is always a joy to tap into the imagination of young students, and the remote nature of the class didn’t get in the way of that at all.”

Ensemble Connect fellows will complete the second part of their Skidmore residency Feb. 9-13, 2021, and plan to record additional online performances later this season.

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Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

A HAIR’S BREADTH

to the Presidency the popular vote. As the Electoral College votes came in, it was much closer, and that’s when things started to unravel. At that time, it took a minimum of 185 electoral votes to be declared the winner.

Tilden took 184, one short of the mark. On the other side of the fence Hayes totaled 165. There were disputed results in three states. Hayes needed all 20 of the remaining electoral votes to overtake Tilden.

by Joe Raucci for Saratoga TODAY

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e have just been through one of the tightest Presidential Elections in the past one hundred and fifty years.

Let us look at some of the closest elections of the past. We will see that the quest for the White House is filled with many twists and turns the more razor thin the margins become.

THE GRAND DADDY OF THEM ALL 1876 was the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The Presidential Election of that year would test our electoral system to its outer limits.

Ulysses S Grant was finishing out his second term as Chief Executive. The final years of his tenure had been rife with corruption. He would leave office with his political reputation sullied. It can be said of Grant that he was a great General. Unfortunately for him and the Country, he was at best a naïve politician.

Now things got sticky. Electoral Commission was set up by Congress to oversee the result of the contest. A fifteen-member body with seven members from each party and one Independent, Supreme Court Justice David Davis would decide the election.

The Democrats then made a major political blunder. To entice Davis to vote their way, he was appointed to an open U.S Senate seat by the Democratic Party controlled legislature in his home state of Illinois.

The ploy backfired. Davis immediately left the court, took his seat in the Senate, and to the Democrats shock and dismay, he resigned from the commission.

Joseph Bradley, Supreme Court Justice and of the utmost importance, a Republican, was chosen to take his place.

With that it was end game for Tilden. The commission voted eight to seven in favor of Hayes. He took 185 electoral votes to Tilden’s 184. He was sworn in as our 19th President on March 4, 1877. Hayes had made a commitment to serve only one term. He left office four years later and retired to his home in Speidel Grove, Ohio.

The Democrats chose Samuel Tilden, the former Governor of New York to lead their ticket.

Samuel Tilden continued as a power in the Democratic Party.

His party’s nomination for 1880 was easily within his reach had he decided to put his hat in the ring. Serious health problems intervened. The man who came so close to clutching the brass ring spent his remaining years at his palatial estate, Greystone in Yonkers, New York.

On Election Day the votes were counted and Tilden easily won

The Hayes ascent to the presidency has since taken on the

For the 1876 campaign Republicans nominated the sitting Governor of Ohio, Rutherford B Hayes to replace the outgoing Grant as their standard bearer. He had previously been an Army General and a hero in the Civil War.

in Long Beach. Hughes had no idea that Johnson was there. The Governor waited for Hughes to call on him. It was obviously unintentional on Hughes’ part that the meeting did not occur. The Hughes camp tried to make amends. It was too late. The dye had been cast.

The snub would cost Hughes immensely come Election Day.

dubious distinction, “The Stolen Election of 1876.”

1916.. TWO BRILLIANT MINDS TAKE CENTER STAGE 1916 was a year of turmoil throughout the world. The Europeans were locked into a war that would soon become a worldwide conflict.

So far America was able to claim neutrality. The winner of the 1916 election would have the weight of the entire planet on his shoulders in the coming months.

Seldom in the history of Presidential Politics had two men of such high Intelligence vied for the office.

The sitting President, Woodrow Wilson, was one of the eminent scholars of his time. A Professor and then President of Princeton University, he entered politics becoming the Governor of New Jersey in 1911. Two years later he was the Democratic Party nominee for President.

The Republican incumbent William Howard Taft was seeking his second term. Former President Theodore Roosevelt ran on a thirdparty ticket. It had the effect of splitting the Republican vote. With that Wilson was easily elected.

Four years later Wilson was running for re-election. The Republican Party called on one of its greatest statesman and jurists, Charles Evans Hughes to carry its banner. Hughes, a Glens Falls, NY native, was a man of keen intellect. A graduate of Brown University, he acquired his law degree at Columbia.

Hughes launched his career in law, becoming a mega successful attorney. Then he entered the political arena becoming New York State’s 36th Governor in 1907. President Taft called on Hughes to sit on the United States States Supreme Court in 1910. His credentials were impeccable. Easily confirmed, he served with distinction for the next six years. When nominated to lead the Republican ticket in 1916, he resigned from the court.

Make no mistake about it, the race was expected to be tight. Unsure of the outcome, Wilson made plans to hand over the presidency without delay if Hughes won the election.

He would call for his Vice President and Secretary of State to resign.

He would then appoint Hughes to head the State Department. At the time, the post was second in line to the Oval Office. Wilson would then resign and turn over the presidency to Hughes. March 4 was Inauguration Day, nearly four months after the election. With the world in turmoil, Wilson felt that this was the best way to allow the incoming President more time to prepare for the threat of war coming America’s way.

Not so fast. Hughes needed the support of the Governor of California to cement his election bid. Hiram Johnson held the post.

The popular Governor had bolted the party four years earlier, joining Theodore Roosevelt’s thirdparty ticket as his running mate.

Hughes was on the campaign trail in California. As fate would have it, both men were at the same hotel

Johnson won by 300,000 votes in his statewide race. Californians took their ire out on Hughes.

Where Johnson won in a landslide, Wilson captured the state in a squeaker. The thirteen electoral votes decided the election.

A mere 3,773 votes separated Hughes from the presidency.

Wilson led the country through the war years. He suffered a debilitating stroke a year before he left office. It was partially due to the strain of the war effort and his thwarted attempt to join the newly formed League of Nations. He lived out his life quietly in his Washington D.C. home. He passed into history on February 3, 1924.

Hughes was a cinch to receive his party’s nomination for the 1920 campaign. He decided against it.

He had seen enough of presidential politics.

Warren Harding took the office in 1921. He made one of his few remarkable decisions as Chief Executive when he named Hughes his Secretary of State. There he performed admirably.

A decade later he became the first and only justice of the Supreme Court to be appointed to the bench twice. This time it was Chief Justice Hughes. As fellow jurist Felix Frankfurter so eloquently put it “He took his seat at the center of the court with a mastery, I suspect unparalleled in the history of the court.” It was his crowning achievement.

Next week we will look at the more recent Presidential Elections that were decided by the slimmest of margins.

2020 RELIGION Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

518-695-3260 | old-saratoga.rcachurches.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bethesda Episcopal Church* 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 518-584-5980 bethesdachurch.org | Rev’d Charles Wallace Services: Wed. 12 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Mid-day Prayer: Monday-Friday 12 p.m.

Burnt Hills Baptist Church 193 Kingsley Rd., Burnt Hills | 518-399-5740 burnthillsbaptistchurch.org | Pastor Mark Dorr Sunday 10 a.m.; Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth | 518-654-9255, 518792-0271 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Porter Corners United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners 518-893-2289 | Service: Sunday 9 a.m Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs | 518-584-6091 pnecchurch.org | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. George’s Episcopal Church 912 Route 146, Clifton Park | 518-371-6351 stgeorge@csdl.net | stgeorgescp.org Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m.

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

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

St. Luke’s on the Hill 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4834 | stlukesonthehill.org Dave Haig, Rector | Services: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10 a.m. | For Summer Worship Schedule please visit our website.

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

Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m.

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

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

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

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove St., Schuylerville | Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com

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

Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs | 518-587-7477 518-399-5013 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Food

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

Thanksgiving Main Dishes: Festive Local Meats & Poultry

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

Wilton Mall | Food Court

Longlesson Farm. Photo by Pattie Garrett.

Pot Roast With Cranberries

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

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hile changing travel plans and opting for small gatherings, we are determined to make Thanksgiving satisfying and memorable this year.

When planning your holiday meal, why not make the menu everything you want it to be? Perhaps this means a traditional turkey, or maybe you are looking to make something different like lamb, duck, beef, or pork. At the farmers’ market, local farmers have high-quality meat and poultry options and offer cooking instructions. Here are some ideas for the centerpiece of your holiday meal.

Beef & Veal

Beef entrees are festive and satisfying and a worthy addition to the holiday table. Roasted beef tenderloin, prime rib, and pot roast are impressive meals that can accommodate small and large crowds. Ethically raised, grass-fed beef is available at Longlesson Farm, Bunker Hill Creamery, and Ramble Creek Farm. In addition to meat is specialty Rosé veal available at Hebron Valley Veal. Rosé veal has a clean, lighter beef flavor and is very tender.

Lamb

Succulent and aromatic, lamb makes an excellent substitute for Thanksgiving dinner. Elihu Farm is bringing more cuts of lamb, picking up from the butcher on Friday, Nov. 20. They’ll have plenty of legs of lamb, leg steak, loin chops, racks of lamb, and more and more. To order, please call or email Elihu Farm directly.

Pork

Smoked pork chops, pork tenderloin, spare ribs, sirloin, and more; pork can make a superb alternative for a

Thanksgiving main dish. Unique, elegant, and packed with flavor, leaner and fattier cuts offer various main course options that are easy to prepare and beautiful to present. Pork is currently available at Ramble Creek Farm, Bunker Hill Creamery, and Moxie Ridge Farm.

Turkey, Chicken, & Duck

YIELDS: 4 to 6 servings | PREP & COOK TIME: appx. 11/4 hours

INGREDIENTS:

While turkey is often the main feature of Thanksgiving, duck and chicken make excellent alternatives, especially when feeding a smaller crowd.

Poultry is sold fresh at the farmers’ market, and farmers have essential cooking tips as turkey, duck, and chicken cook differently. Ramble Creek Farm is currently taking reservations for their pastureraised turkey. Fresh, whole chickens are available at Longlesson Farm, Squashville Farm, Ramble Creek Farm, and Bunker Hill Creamery. Duck is offered exclusively at Squashville Farm.

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

If looking to order specific meats or poultry, we recommend contacting farms directly to ensure availability. Vendor contact information can be found at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/vendordirectory-2-3. Schedule to pick up your order at the farmers’ market this Saturday before Thanksgiving and find fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients for your holiday feast.

1. Put butter or oil in a casserole or skillet with a lid, and turn heat to medium-high. Put sugar on a plate, and dredge meat in it on all sides; reserve remaining sugar. When butter foam subsides or oil is hot, brown meat on all sides, seasoning it with salt and pepper as it browns.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket.org, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter: www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/ weekly-newsletter.

• 1 tablespoon butter or extra-virgin olive oil

• ½ cup sherry vinegar or good wine vinegar

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 12-ounce bag cranberries

• 1 2lb. piece beef tenderloin*, or 3lb. piece chuck* or brisket*

• 1 orange

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Cayenne, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

2. When the meat is nicely browned, add vinegar, and cook a minute, stirring, then add cranberries and remaining sugar, and stir. Strip zest from orange (you can do it in broad strips, with a small knife or vegetable peeler), and add it to pot; juice orange, and add juice also, along with a pinch of cayenne. Turn heat to low, and cover pan; mixture should bubble but not furiously.

3. Cook, turning meat and stirring about every 30 minutes.

Tenderloin will be medium-rare in about 1 hour, or when its internal temperature is 125 to 130 degrees; cook it longer if you want it more done. Chuck or brisket will take 2 hours or longer; it is done when tender. Taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Turn off heat, and let roast rest for a few minutes, then carve and serve, with sauce.

Recipe by Mark Bittman.

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Food

“I See” said the Turkey

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

Hello my Foodie Friends !

It is amazing to think that the holiday season is here. Planning for family gatherings and meals can be a stressful time during this time of year.

We strive for the Norman Rockwell experience of perfect times, perfect food and respectful conversation.

Reality is for many people, family gatherings during the holidays are rarely stress-free. I tell my Thanksgiving story every year because it is one that we reflect on and smile. Thanksgiving would not be complete without my real-life story of Grandma and the Turkey.

It was a long time ago when our children Johnny age 3 and Aubrey 5-months-old at the time, would make the annual trek to Grandma and Grandpa’s house to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner and watch football. To begin; let me explain I am a Giants fan and so is my mother-in-law. Therefore, watching the Cowboys is not our favorite thing to do. However, her son is and so is my sister-in-law’s husband. Yep, two Cowboy fans in the same house and they do not like each other! I love football so I watched but the room was silent because the two brothers-in-law do not speak to each other. They were holding their feelings down to make my motherin-law happy. As the game was being watched, my mother-in-law was busy making a huge feast for all to enjoy. She was very nervous because she wanted everyone to get along. We always ate after the game and this particular game was a tight one. Most Cowboy fans may want to stop reading now. With just seconds left in the game, the Miami Dolphins lined up to make a game winning field goal and it was blocked by the Cowboys. The brothers-in-law were silent. I wanted to yell in happiness, but held back because of the tension. All of a sudden one of the Cowboys (Leon Lett) chased the block field goal and touched it. Oh nooo!

Well, the Dolphins got another chance and won. Half of the house celebrated, while my mother-in-law and I remained solemn. As the game ended, my mother-in-law continued working with my wife to complete the many dishes all cooking at once. There was a shout from the kitchen and Grandma announced that she had lost her glasses and could not see without them. Immediately, each of the brothers-in-law was pressed into service to find the glasses. These were not just any glasses; they were big and black and hard to lose but there were no glasses to be found. We looked everywhere. Grandma was close to tears when she asked me to check on and baste the turkey. This was a big turkey at 28 lbs and it smelled great. I grabbed my son Johnny and the baster, which he took charge of, and opened the oven to show him the turkey. He said “look Daddy, the turkey can see better.” Yep, he found the glasses neatly melted in perfect harmony with the bird so it looked like he had eyes! I started laughing and everyone joined in. Needless to say we had ham and lasagna but no turkey. It didn’t matter because the rest of the day was perfect.

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INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 cups butter, plus more for baking dishes

• Salt

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced

• 1 1/2 cups sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 6 large eggs

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 (1 1/2-quart) baking dishes.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the carrots and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.

3. In food processor, add the sugar and eggs and pulse to combine. Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and butter; pulse until smooth. Add the carrots and pulse to combine. Spoon the mixture into the prepared dishes and bake until set, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

OPTIONAL: sprinkle top with powdered sugar

Through the fun and sometimes stressful events that can happen during the holidays – especially when we want it to be perfect; it can turn out to be a wonderful family gathering. Remember, my foodie friends that “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” Among our greatest and most treasured memories are the ones that are based in the kitchen or around a meal. As you get ready this season for your festivities and feasts, stop into Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Pick up roasters, basters, thermometers, and more for your meals. You can have that Norman Rockwell family gathering. Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Take Care, John & Paula

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

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

Closed Sunday. bookbagshop@ gmail.com

20th Annual Artisan Market Returns

COVID-19 Tracker; Weekly Update

The beloved “Artisan Market” at Brookside Museum will be returning in 2020, running from “Small Business Saturday” November 28 through December 24. The market will feature only handcrafted products created

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020 by local artisans. Everything from natural soaps and lotions to unique ornaments and jewelry to scrumptious syrups and eatables – quite simply the best our community has to offer.

Brookside Museum is located at 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. The 2020 hours are as follows: Thursdays, Noon – 4 p.m., Fridays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Any inquiries about the market should be directed to Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@ brooksidemuseum.org.

Additional information can be found at brooksidemuseum.org

1st annual ITAM Holiday Vendor Event Come enjoy many local vendors on November 28 from 12 – 5 p.m. at ITAM, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. There will also be a toy drive being donated to Give a Child a Christmas as well as a raffle. Vendors include: Color Street, Sweet Bee’z, Paparazzi, Scentsy, David Sader Photography, doTerra, Cozy Candie, Thirty-One, Avon, Girl Scouts, In Touch Massage, Your CBD Store, Butterfly Kiss Lashes.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Artists and members of the Southern Saratoga Art Society are exhibiting during the months of November and December at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, in Clifton Park. 13 artists will present “A Fall Festival of Art,” an eclectic mix of artwork.

Please try to visit, late afternoon is best at this venue, and support the arts in southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com.

Volunteers Needed Do you have a morning to spare?

Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC), a nonprofit based in Ballston Spa, is looking for volunteers to help with its food programs on weekday mornings. Urgent needs include: • Pick-up assistants to ride along and help retrieve donated food from local stores. Runs start in Ballston Spa and last from 8 - 11 a.m. Shifts are available Monday - Thursday.

• Delivery drivers to bring food pantry packages to clients in Saratoga County. Shifts are available Tuesday through Friday mornings and routes begin in Ballston Spa. • Crew members to help prepare meals at the Soup Kitchen. Shifts are available Wednesday through Saturday mornings.

Be part of neighbors helping neighbors. Apply online at saratogaeoc.org/volunteer, email volunteerdesk@saratogaeoc.org or call 518-288-3206.

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This Week’s Events: NOV. 20 - 26 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 The 45th Saratoga Holiday Craft Marketplace Virtual Event through November 28 Find crafters from previous shows or discover new ones. These locally handmade items include art, quilting, floral, holiday décor, pottery, baskets, fashion, woodworking and more. All proceeds benefit the Saratoga Center for the Family in their mission to reduce and treat abuse, neglect, trauma and mental health in our community’s children and families. Visit saratogacraft.org to start shopping.

Free Drive Thru Flu Vaccine Shelly Park Adult Community 19 Elm St., Gansevoort | 1-3 p.m.

First Come, First Serve, no appointment required, quick and simple. Bring your health insurance member ID card- if you have one. No cost even if you do not have insurance. Vaccines will be administered by Adirondack Health & Wellness.

Please come wearing a mask and short sleeve shirt (if receiving a vaccine), CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be practiced. Seniors will receive additional giveaways while supplies last. Sponsors by MVP Healthcare, BIMBO Bakeries USA, and Stewarts Shops. For more information call The Office for the Aging at 518-884-4100.

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

Pick up times are Friday, November 20, 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Pop-Up Holiday Open Air Market 37 High Rock Ave., Lower Level Parking Garage, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Shop from 22 Local Artisans and local food vendors. Safely enjoy the market, temperature checks before admittance. Masks and social distancing required, hand sanitizer stations. No “try before you buy” sampling. Bring your own reusable bag, vendors will not distribute plastic bags.

Join us for our annual Pre-Thanksgiving Turkey MTB ride. The trails are flowy, smooth, and appropriate for beginner, intermediate and even advanced riders. A fun color-coded trail system.

Bring gear, water, mask, and snacks. Meet in the Gailor Lane Parking Lot.

After the Fire Monthly Meeting Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.

After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. Volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, becoming a member, attend a meeting, visit us at afterthefire.org or on Facebook. You may leave a message at 518-435-4571.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Virtual Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Kit Pick-Up

Location of your choice | Wednesday – Sunday, The Christopher Dailey Foundation’s annual Turkey Trot, which traditionally takes place on Thanksgiving morning, has gone virtual for 2020. You can do the race from anywhere! Whether you’re still looking for our memorial t-shirts to add to your collection, or want to support the cause without needing the shirt, we welcome you to gather your family and friends for a 5K whenever, and wherever works for you around Thanksgiving. T-shirts are limited to the first 1,000 entrants. Learn more and register here: zippyreg.com/online_reg/ index.php?e=1462

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga 69 Caroline St., Saratoga, Springs | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fun and easy hands-on at-home learning with a holiday twist! Get ready for Thanksgiving with turkey themed building challenges, Thanksgiving crafts, and a gratitude and thankfulness activity with a card to decorate and write to a friend or family member. Kits are $15 each. Simply email education@cmssny.org to request your kit and pick it up at the Museum on Monday, November 23!

Clayfest Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to present its first annual holiday invitational exhibition, CLAYFEST, our way of celebrating the holiday season with a compilation of incredible functional and decorative works by clay artists from across the country. CLAYFEST will be on exhibit through the holidays in Saratoga Clay Art Center’s beautiful Schacht Gallery and in their online SHOP from November 21, 2020 – January 16, 2021. Visit saratogaclayarts.org/events/clayfest.

Grief Share South Glens Falls United Methodist Church 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls 6 – 8 p.m. | GriefShare seminars and support groups are meant to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one and is grieving. We will meet for 13 weeks (ending on December 29). For more information, call 518793-1152.

Open House for our Beginner Swing Class Virtue Event Zoom | 7:15 p.m.

The first class is free. Interested students should contact us at info@tangofusiondance.com or 518932-6447 to receive the Zoom invitation.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24

3rd Annual Turkey Ride

Comfort for Those Who Mourn

Kalabus Perry (KP) Trails 99-1 Gailor Lane, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

grief support group for all those grieving the death of a loved one.

Ends December 2. We will meet in person using Covid guidelines for safe distancing in the Great Room. 518-664-4834. For further information, please see our website stlukesonthehill.org/events. You may register by phone or email: dcylynne@gmail.com.

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

This is a six-week non-denominational Christian

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Evanescence

The Beat Goes On.

Announces Livestream Event on Dec. 5

FRIDAY, NOV. 20 THE SWINGIN’ PALMS SATURDAY, NOV. 21 LET’S BE LEONARD SUNDAY, NOV. 22 SARA MILONOVICH & GREG ANDERSON TUESDAY, NOV. 24 STORYTELLING NIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 BLUES NIGHT WITH THE SARATOGA ACOUSTIC BLUES SOCIETY FRIDAY, NOV. 27 OSHIMA BROTHERS LIVE FROM HOME SATURDAY, NOV. 28 ANNIE & THE HEDONISTS SUNDAY, NOV. 29 DAN BERGGREN, celebrating his 35th anniversary of

performing at the Caffe, and showcasing a new CD, “Dan Berggren in Concert,” which was recorded at last year’s Caffe Lena concert.

For showtimes, ticket info and how to watch, go to: caffelena.org.

Amy Lee and Evanescence, on stage at Saratoga performing Arts Center on July 28, 2018. Photo: SuperSource Media.

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

Evanescence will be hosting their first public performance of the COVID era, a livestream concert experience dubbed “Evanescence: A Live Session From Rock Falcon Studio,” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.

“Challenges. Pushing myself to the next place. At this point in my career, the challenges are the fun parts,” Amy Lee told this newspaper in an exclusive interview conducted just prior to the band’s last Saratoga

appearance, which took place at SPAC July 28, 2018.

“It makes for a very highenergy, tightrope-like feeling and in a very beautiful way different every time. It creates these very raw, vulnerable and quiet moments where you have to just be so comfortable in your own skin that you totally focus and make beautiful music. That’s what makes it so exciting to me, to do something so different.”

In 2020, those creative challenges include writing material for a new album and showcasing that material in a COVID-era world.

The band postponed their massive 2020 international tour earlier this year, and safely assembled from Nashville, Sacramento, and Germany to perform live renditions of songs from their upcoming album “The Bitter Truth” for the first time, as well as some fan favorites and a few can’t miss surprises.

Advance early bird tickets are $9.99 and can be purchased at www.EvanescenceLive.com.

Fans are encouraged to buy early before prices increase on December 1 to week of show pricing. The livestream will be available through Dec. 8.

Arts & 25 Entertainment Northshire Book Angel Program: An Open Letter by Shelley Murphy Gifting Kids a New Book During the Holidays on the Third Anniversary of the Passing of David Cassidy.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Week of November 20 – November 24, 2020

The Northshire Bookstore Book Angel program is the 25 year-old tradition of ensuring children in neighboring communities receive the gift of a new book during the holidays, children who might otherwise not own a book or have books available to them.

Local customers have made this a yearly tradition of their own, coming into the store to choose books or to make a monetary donation to the muchloved program.

My Dearest David,

Northshire Bookstore, located at 424 Broadway partners with local schools to identify children who would benefit from this program. The first names, ages, and interests of children are put on Book Angel Trees. During

the holiday season, customers are invited to pick a book angel tag and donate for a specific child or children. One can also make a monetary donation in the bookstore or online, via northshire.com.

ALL TOGETHER NOW: Skidmore College Presents 20th Anniversary Beatlemore Skidmania Concert Line

I miss you. While the years roll by, the chapters of my life and story are read and the pages turned, I’m still trying to cope with your passing away three years ago.

I remind myself every day of everything I want to share and talk with you about. You were my best friend, lover, soul mate and confidant.

Old voice mail messages from you wait for me to listen to them again and again, Grateful to have them but they will never be enough. I keep thinking you’ll call instead.

I said everything to you of utmost importance, truth and confidence years ago, yet I continue to go through regrets and I’m not sure how to deal with it.

You should still be here.

I’m writing this letter not only to share my personal sorrow and grief, but to reach out and make a heartfelt request for everyone to please keep David’s memory alive. It’s my intention to make sure I do this.

David, you were a beautiful, compassionate, caring, intelligent, funny and talented man who I love so much. I always will.

I know we’ll be together again one day.

Love,

Shelley Murphy David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017).

David Cassidy & Shelley Murphy.

Photo provided.

Beatlemore Skidmania celebrates its 20th anniversary performance Nov. 20.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Beatlemore Skidmania, the popular annual concert that features Skidmore students’ reinterpretations of Beatles classics, will be celebrated virtually this year as the Skidmore tradition celebrates its 20th anniversary.

The performance is set for release at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 and can be viewed on the Beatlemore Skidmania webpage or via Vimeo.

This year’s theme is “The Complete Beatles: ‘Please Please Me’ to ‘Let it Be.’ Interpretations of any song from the band’s vast catalog were considered. The concert is free to view.

Distinguished Artist-inResidence Joel Brown worked with a committee of students to organize this year’s event.

Professor of Music Emeritus Gordon Thompson taught courses and led seminars on the Beatles, in which students analyzed music, compared biographical accounts and situated the band in the historical and cultural context of the 1960s. In connection with these courses, Thompson and his students developed “Beatlemore Skidmania,” which began as an informal, end-of-semester musical celebration. The twoday event has since become an important social and artistic

tradition at Skidmore.

The students who organize and manage the concert each year recruit and audition performers, work with an art class on the design, selection and sale of posters and T-shirts, and develop a marketing and advertising plan.

The design for the 2020 T-shirt and logo was created by Maddy Tyler, a senior at Skidmore.

2020 Beatlemore T-shirts can be purchased at skidmoreshop.com.

Proceeds benefit Skidmore Cares, which supports community organizations in Saratoga County.

For More information, go to: www.skidmore.edu/beatlemore/ index.php.

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Collin D. White, 92 Thatcher Drive, Rocky Point, NC 28457 11/13, 11/20, 11/25. 101190 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: G and Chris Tree Service LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22, 2020.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY designed as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC at 7 Prestiwck Ave, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 11/20, 11/25, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24. 101263 Notice of formation of 102 Route 29N, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/12/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it

may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 7 Chestnut Hill Dr., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/20, 11/25, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24. 101230 Notice of formation of Ebb & Flow Dynamics, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 10/9/20.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy to: 219 Whitetail Ct. Ballston Spa, New York 12020. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 11/13, 11/20, 11/25, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18. 101153 Notice of formation of Trerise Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/17/2020 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 84 Pearl St. Hudson Falls, NY 12839. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/25, 12/04, 12/11. 10110

designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Via Da Vinci Clifton Park, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20, 11/25, 12/04. 101011 Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Bluefish Properties LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on October 8, 2020. The county in New York in which the office of the company is located is Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to the LLC, 3 Care Lane, Suite 100, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any lawful purpose permitted under the laws of the State of New York.

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Notice of formation of The Rocking Table LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/29/2020. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 433 Lake Desolation Road Middle Grove, NY 12850.

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Secretary of State of New York designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State of New York shall mail a copy of the process to: King, Adang & Arpey, 340 Broadway, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: any lawful business activity not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the State of New York. 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20. 100789 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Limitless Landscapes, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 3, 2020. Location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Limitless Landscapes 2 Jackson Rd. South Glens Falls, NY 12803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20. 100770

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TM BLAST LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/06/2020. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The LLC, 229 Washington Street, Suite 305, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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Puzzles Across 1 Seminary book 6 E-cigarette output 11 Media-monitoring org.

14 __-proof: easy to operate 15 How the cheese stands, in a kids’ song 16 “__ be in touch!”

17 *Fruity ice cream treat 19 Be litigious 20 Grandstand group 21 Cough syrup, e.g.

23 Chad or Rob of movies 26 Practical joke 28 Lacking a downside 29 Immobile 31 Chafing result 33 Smart set member 35 “Great Leap Forward” Chinese leader 36 Storybook fiend 39 Upside-down sleeper 40 Fixed, like the ends of the answers to starred clues 43 Put a jinx on 44 Messy roomie 46 Nourished 47 House speaker Nancy 49 Luggage tie-on 52 Shops with slicers 53 Gondolier, e.g.

55 Deviate from a course, at sea 57 MASH shelter 58 Declares to be true 60 Carpentry wedge 62 Nautical pronoun 63 *Knock one out of the park 68 Afternoon social 69 Chopin piece 70 Marble mineral 71 Write “mispell,” say 72 “Jurassic Park” critters, briefly 73 Well-known Down 1 Highchair wear 2 Wash. neighbor 3 TSA checkpoint container

See puzzle solutions on page 30

See puzzle solution on page 30 4 Shoes sans laces 5 Sicilian volcano 6 Seven Sisters college 7 Tyrolean peak 8 C-SPAN figures, informally 9 French crockful with a cheesy crust 10 Captured back 11 *Place for rural anglers 12 Crossword hints 13 Checkout worker 18 “Life of Pi” director Lee 22 Common jazz combo 23 Tree branches 24 Shaq of NBA fame 25 *Won 10 in a row, say 27 2/2/20, for Super Bowl LIV 30 Many coll. lab instructors 32 Roll of bills

34 Egyptian queen in Tut’s time 37 Amber, for one 38 Be 41 Like fresh nail polish 42 __ XING: crosswalk sign 45 Restrain, as one’s breath 48 Captive’s plea 50 Worked together perfectly 51 Serious cuts 53 Keep moist, as turkey 54 [none of the above] 56 Grinch victim 59 Zap with a Taser 61 Somali-born model 64 Pointless bother 65 Squeal on the mob 66 Rugged vehicle, for short 67 “Game of Thrones” patriarch Stark

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: Benevolence, Malevolence

Benevolence means being inclined to do charitable acts. | His benevolence to the homeless was well known.

Malevolence means wishing harm to others. | The malevolence of a few destroyed his political aspirations.

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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Saratoga Soccer Fights for 3-2 Win Against Guilderland In boys’ varsity soccer this week, despite a strong showing from Guilderland, the Saratoga Blue Streaks came out on top, for a 3-2 win.

Saratoga Springs were first up on the board, scoring 2-0 late in the first half with two goals from Evan Hallett, assisted by Garrett Farr and Jack Donnelly.

In the second half, Guilderland got back in the game, with Illia Tyrkus battling valiantly to even the score 2-2.

Garrett Farr netted the game winner for the Blue Streaks off an assist from Jack Donnelly with 11 minutes to go.

Goalkeeper Tyler Munter made several key saves allowing Saratoga Springs hold on to their lead.

5th Annual Coats for Kids Drive The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a particularly challenging year for many families in our region who will now struggle to provide for their children in the cold months ahead. Join MVP Health Care, News10ABC, Fox 23 and the National Cleaners Association for the 5th Annual Coats for Kids Drive.

Donate new or gently used coats at participating dry cleaners, or new this year, make a financial contribution online. For every $20 donation, a new coat will be purchased from Lodge’s Department Store in Albany for a child in need.

MVP Health Care has committed to matching the first 2,000 coats donated online.

This effort is part of MVP Health Care’s mission to have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

All coats will be distributed to local non-profit organizations throughout the Capital District. Donations will be accepted until November 29. To find a drop-off location near you or to make an online donation, go to www.news10.com/community/coats-for-kids

NYAPHAA Postpones Start Date of High-Risk Winter Sports NEW YORK — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this week that the high-risk winter sports season will not start until 2021.

The official start date for high-risk winter sports, including basketball, cheerleading, ice hockey, wrestling, and volleyball, has been revised to Monday, January 4, 2021. This date is contingent upon authorization from state officials and will be reevaluated by December 31 to assess what safety protocols will be appropriate at that time, based on recommendations from the NYSDOH. Off-season general conditioning and weight training activities may occur for

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high-risk sports however, they cannot involve contact and must adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Low and moderate risk winter sports, including bowling, gymnastics, indoor track and field, skiing, swimming and diving, will be allowed to start on November 30 with guidance from the NYSDOH. The Fall II Sports Season, for football, cheer, and volleyball, is set to begin on March 1.

The official start date for Spring sports will be Monday, April 19.

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Legacy of Love

by Megin Potter for Saratoga TODAY

Love defined Braden Kressner’s life.

To remember Braden’s joyous spirit, on Friday, the new message board at Gavin Park was dedicated in his honor.

Braden was born with an improperly-formed liver.

At just 14 weeks old, he became the youngest person, at the time, to receive a living-donor transplant from his mother, Michele. His second liver transplant was at the age of 4.

Although this surgical wonder made the national news, Braden Kressner is not remembered because of the health challenges he endured. He is remembered by all that he gave to the kids at Gavin Park.

“Being a camp counselor is an immense responsibility.

You’re going to be in these kids’ lives for the majority of the summer. You’re lending them your ear, being their shoulder to lean on. The role of camp counselor is an important one,” said Matt Hart, Gavin Park’s Assistant Recreation Director.

The Life of the Party Gavin Park was a big part of Braden Kressner’s life.

While attending the nearby Dorothy Nolan Elementary School, he enjoyed doing crafts, activities, and sports at the park. Then, Braden served, for five years, as a Gavin Park summer camp counselor.

“He just loved working there and making the kids’ lives better,” said his father, Jeff Kressner.

At school, Braden was a member of the National Honor Society, the drama club, and the choir. At the park, in addition to being a counselor, he was the life of the party, working the concession stand, participating in Parkfest, birthday parties, the Breaker’s club, game nights, trips, and afterschool programs.

“Gavin Park was his ‘home away from home’. That’s really where he liked to be,” said Jeff.

Honoring Devotion Braden’s unparalleled love and devotion to the park was something his parents wanted to honor when he passed away suddenly in March, at 22 years old.

While away pursuing an education degree from SUNY Brockport, Braden developed a kidney infection that, in just a weekend, escalated, and resulted in sepsis.

In lieu of flowers, Braden’s parents asked that donations be sent to the Friends of Wilton Recreation non-profit group.

“We wanted a remembrance for him because he was very well liked there. We wanted something for them to hold onto because it happened so quick, and to do something to contribute to the park,” said Jeff.

The Friends of Wilton Recreation was formed seven years ago to help support Gavin Park.

“We do a little bit extra to enhance the park and to take away some of the burden from the town,” said Chairman, Joe Bartol.

Since it’s inception, the group has funded a scoreboard, benches, picnic tables, technology, and exercise equipment for the park.

A total of $2,500 was raised in honor of Braden, which paid for the park’s new, illuminated message board out front. It will hold information of current happenings, a plaque with a message from Braden and his photo.

“I’m so honored to know he’ll always be remembered,” said Braden’s mother, Michele at the dedication ceremony.

The Friends of Wilton Recreation is continuing their Buy-A-Brick Paver campaign to help fund fitness stations around the park. If you’d like to help build Gavin Park’s path into the future, find them on Facebook or go to friendsofwiltonrec.com/ buy-a-brick-fundraising-campaign.

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