Saratoga TODAY September 23-29, 2022

Saratoga County Airport Gets a Makeover: $27 Million Awarded for New Terminal

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA COUNTY — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nine upstate airports – Saratoga and Albany among them, have been awarded $230 million for revitalization projects to “reimag ine and further modernize air ports across upstate New York.”

“Great to be back. The last time I was officially here was for an ice storm in April, so this is much better,” Gov. Hochul said,

announcing the grants dur ing a Sept. 14 presser at Greater Binghamton Airport.

“Our upstate airports are our gateways to local economies and make lasting impressions, con necting New Yorkers and tourists to the beautiful destinations that the Empire State has to offer.”

Saratoga County Airport was awarded $27 million for the con struction of a new, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient terminal building.

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Rendering of the proposed welcome center at the Saratoga County Airport, depicting south and west façade, drop-off canopy, and horse & jockey sculpture. Photo: Saratoga County.

History

Tothmea’s Travels

Local historians and writers have previously told the story of Tothmea, the 3600-yearold Egyptian mummy that was presented to a local museum in Round Lake in 1888. Her travels have taken her from Egypt to Round Lake to Brazil and several places in between. After I learned of some recent developments in her story, I was inspired to recount her journey and update it a bit Tothmeamore. was first discovered in the Egyptian city of Thebes. Sources differ on her discovery date, but she was found either in the late 1700s or in the 1880s. Some sources indicate she was a priestess, but what is more likely is that she was a musician, likely a singer, and served the goddess Isis when she was alive. She was one of a pair of mummies initially given to Samuel Cox, an American ambassador to Turkey in the 1880s. Cox took a trip to Egypt and was gifted the mummies by the khedive after he read Cox’s book titled, “Why We Laugh.” Upon Cox’s return to America, Dr. H.C. Farrar, curator of the George West Museum of Art and Archaeology in Round Lake, expressed his interest in Tothmea and eventually obtained her.

In 1888, a reception took place for Tothmea, where she was presented to a large audience at the Round Lake Auditorium. The picture accompanying this article features some of the men who spoke during the reception. Bishop Newman, the second man from the right, delivered, “the first in a series of lectures on biblical archaeology.” Professor Lansing, who is on the far left, spoke of, “the history and styles of embalming.”

The man on the far right is said to be unknown, but some sources identify him as Dr. Farrar. Farrar is recognized for giving Tothmea her name, as her original name is unknown. After the men spoke, Tothmea’s casket was tipped up, the lid was removed, and she was revealed to the audience. She was then taken out of the casket, unwrapped, and examined.

Unfortunately, preserving Tothmea was not on the list of concerns that day. At one point, they wanted to move her into a sitting position and broke several

bones, including a rib. After her reception, she was kept on display at the George West Museum until it closed in 1919. It seemed no one knew what to do with Tothmea at this point. There are stories of village residents, on several occasions, staging her around town to scare people, including one Halloween. Tothmea was eventually purchased by a man named J. Franklin Clute shortly after the museum closed.

In 1939, Tothmea was loaned to the Schenectady Museum by Mr. Clute. Much of Tothmea’s time in Schenectady was spent in the basement of the museum. The museum’s director, George Cole, was quoted as saying Tothmea was, “a rather disgusting mummy.” It’s not clear when it happened, but an object had fallen onto her head and created a hole on one side of her face. Also, the material she was wrapped in was very tattered and decayed.

Much of what I found about Tothmea’s time in Schenectady indicated that the museum was trying to find another home for her. One issue was that the museum was provided, “unauthenticated documents,” and didn’t have the funds to spend on affirming her authenticity. Since Clute loaned Tothmea to the museum, they needed his consent to get rid of her. Any attempts made by the museum to contact Clute were unsuccessful. After The Knickerbocker News published an article about Tothmea in 1972, the museum received an outpouring of calls asking to “adopt Tothmea.” She was also put on display for a fundraising event benefitting a local tv station, but other than this, she remained in the museum’s Tothmea’sbasement.nextmove came in

1978. Mary Hesson, Round Lake Historian at that time, placed a call to the Schenectady Museum asking for the mummy back, to which they agreed. Hesson placed her in a plexiglass case and would occasionally display her during festivals, or for schoolchildren. In October 1978, a competition was held for children to submit pictures and write letters to Tothmea telling her what they loved about Round Lake. As time passed, Hesson recalled that Tothmea’s smell began

overwhelming her office. A decision was made to find a place to bury her, rather than display her, since she had deteriorated so much over time. To do this, they needed the permission of Inez Sewell, who had inherited Tothmea from Clute.

In 1984, Tothmea was stored at the residence of one of Sewell’s relatives, while plans were made to find a burial site. When Tothmea’s burial site was confirmed and arrangements were made to get her, she had disappeared. Years later, Hesson received several newspaper clippings that revealed Tothmea was in California. A 1988 Los Angeles Times article indicated Tothmea was a part of an Egyptian mummy collection at the Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose. Then, in 1995, the museum in San Jose decided to donate her to the Rosicrucian Museum in Curitiba, Brazil.

The most recent development in Tothmea’s story was the result of the “Tothmea Project” at the museum in Curitiba. In 2019, the museum did a digital facial reconstruction to show what she may have looked like while she was alive. Pictures of this can be found on the museum’s website. Tothmea is still in Curitiba today and is the only Egyptian mummy in Brazil. The museum has a dedicated a climate-controlled room for her that mimics the appearance of an ancient Egyptian tomb.

Matt Bonk graduated from SUNY Albany in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in History and is currently working at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa as a museum assistant.

Tothmea at the Round Lake Auditorium 1888. Photo Source: Saratoga County History Center Collection, provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.

by Matt Bonk | Sponsored by The Saratoga County History Roundtable Contact The Saratoga County History Roundtable at: saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com

10th Annual Terrier Parade Sunday in Congress Park

250 Humans Meet More Than 20 Different Breeds at Saratoga 4-H/ Kennel Club Event

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The 10th annual Boston Terrier Parade will take place 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 in Congress Park.

Moira Shortway and her hus band Tony founded the event a decade ago to celebrate the life of their Boston, Bug, and to help Boston Terriers in need.

Sign-in starts at 10:30

a.m. at the Spirit of Life Statue in Congress Park, and the parade begins at 11 a.m. sharp. Donations in any amount are requested for Northeast Boston TerrierTheRescue.parade walks the length of Broadway and concludes at Bailey’s for an after-party. All dogs are welcome.

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County 4-H collaborated with the Saratoga Kennel Club to host Meet the Breeds earlier this month at the Saratoga County 4-H Training ApproximatelyCenter. 250 attend ees were treated to a wide array of canines and canine-related businesses, and over 20 breeds of dogs were present, includ ing: Afghan, Australian Koolies, Azawakh, Belgian Shepherd,

Belgian Tervuren, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Collie, Boston Terrier, Chinese Crested, Dachshund, Dobermann, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, Golden Retriever, Japanese Chin, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Standard Schnauzer, and Taigan.

For more information about 4-H, visit ccesaratoga.org or call CCE at 518-885-8995.

Meet the Breeds, hosted by Saratoga County 4-H & Saratoga Kennel Club at Ballston Spa on Sept. 10, 2022. Photos provided.

Terrier parade in Congress Park. Image provided.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Wallace E. Sonntag, 101, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.

Elizabeth Rowland

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elizabeth Rowland, died August 30. Family and friends called at 4 p.m. on September 9 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A service was held at 11 a.m. on September 10 at St. Clement’s Church. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.

Matthew Hopkins

COHOES — Matthew Hopkins passed away from glioblastoma multiforme. He was 57. A funeral service was held on September 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, followed by a celebration of life at Stillwater Riverfront Park. compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.

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where he and his family enjoyed many wonderful days at The Mooring Post on Cleverdale, and later as a member of the Harris Bay Yacht Club.

He and Maggi loved their new home in Naples, FL, where they often hosted family and friends. Ernie was a member of St. William’s Roman Catholic Church, and he enjoyed walking the beach and seeing his friends at the Naples Pier.

Bernard F. Moran, III

Farrell, Mary Louise Snyder and her husband William, Timothy Moran and his wife Paula, Nancy Hovanic, (her late husband Chuck), and Patrick Moran; in-laws Rosemary Camps Lunney and her husband Dan; Anna Howley, and Robert Hannigan. He was predeceased by his brother in-law Raymond Hannigan.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Bernard F. Moran, III, longtime resident of Natick, MA died, quietly in his sleep – as was his wont – on September 9, 2022.

He was born April 23, 1951 in Upper Darby, PA to the late Bernard F. Jr. and Louise (Callahan) Moran.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jean (Hannigan) as well as his three beautiful daughters: Erin J. Moran of Westfield, MA, Casey M. Koenig and her husband Chris of Gansevoort, and Molly R. Moran and her fiancé Jake Chagnon of Manchester, NH; his two granddaughters, Rowan and June Koenig; and his siblings, Michael J Moran and his wife Kathleen

Bernie also leaves behind his loving aunt and uncle, Carol and Paul O’Connell, numerous nieces and nephews, and a veritable horde of cousins and their offspring. Bern’s cousin, Cindy (Sucher) Dorst and her husband Steve shared a particularly close relationship with Bernie and Jean.

Bern worked in the commercial banking industry in Boston his entire career. He started at U.S.Trust - where he met his lovely bride - worked at the ill-fated Boston Trade Bank, and closed his career at South Shore Savings Bank.

Cards, with their mélange of Holiday poetry and photos of Christmas’ past were cherished by their recipients. He enjoyed hats, pocket squares and wailing on the harmonica. He had an uncanny ability to call up the perfect song for whatever the occasion may be. You could calculate the number of Bernie’s friends by adding up the number of people he had met for more than five minutes. It was impossible to spend any time with Bernie without coming to like him. His friends and his friendships radiated out from him like sunbeams. That sun has set, and all of our lives are darkened in the resulting twilight.

Bern was not one to hide his tears or repress his love or humor. He would want his loved ones to do both and do them often.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of Alexander Deihl, 3815 Cottage Lane Newtown Square, PA 19073.

Bernie was a Renaissance man: he painted, both in oil and watercolor, with his most prolific subject being scenes of Wildwood, NJ; he was a carpenter (of-sorts) carrying on a tradition, started by his father, making much cherished family name signs for newlyweds and friends as well as Christmas vignettes of the North Pole and Santa’s helpers. Bern was also a prolific poet, his Christmas & Bussing

The family will be holding a private celebration of Bernie’s life at a later date.

MALTA — The family of Ernest F. Amodeo, with profound sadness, announces his passing on September 14 — three weeks before his 93rd birthday — peacefully at his home.

“Ernie” was born in 1929 in Mechanicville to Carmella Lombardo Amodeo and Giovanni (John) Amodeo. He was the last survivor among their nine children. Ernie was a 1946 graduate of Mechanicville High School, where he played both basketball and football.

Ernie was a student of history and he loved reading. He also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, and once was the guest of Hall of Famer James Lofton for a game at Lambeau Field. He also was the beloved “Uncle Ernie” to his many nieces and nephews in several generations in both the Amodeo and Nolen families.

In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his daughter, Michele, who passed in April of this year; brothers Vincent, Anthony, John, and Alfred; sisters Carmella, Anne, Bridget, and Adeline; and infant twin daughters Marilyn and Marie.

Ernie is survived by Maggi, his wife of 67 years; son Matthew; loving daughter-inlaw Tina; and many beloved nieces and Intermentnephews.withfull military honors will take place Friday, Sept. 23 (12:30 p.m.) at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Those planning to attend are asked to be at the cemetery Visitor’s Center by 12:15 p.m.

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He served in the Korean Conflict (1950-52) as an Army PFC stationed with the 2nd Armored Division in Baumholder, Germany, before being honorably discharged. In 1954, he married Marguerite ‘Maggi’ Nolen. The couple established their first home in Malta, NY, where they reared two children, Michele and Matthew.Ernie worked for 25 years in quality control for the West Virginia Pulp & Paper Company (Westvaco) in Mechanicville, where he was responsible for overseeing quality in the fine papers division. He also worked part-time in sporting goods at The Boston Store in Latham. When Westvaco moved its local operations plant to Kentucky, Ernie began a new career with Interstate Supply in Albany. Beginning in 1979, he launched “Homes By Amodeo” new construction and property management, becoming one of three builders who constructed homes in The Luther Forest in Malta throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Ernie was blessed with a wonderful crew of talented tradesmen and a fine realtor in the late Claire Canavan. Ernie became an avid boater and fisherman on Lake George

The family wishes to recognize Louis Morocco, who has been like a brother to Ernie; dear friend Tony Edwards, who has helped rekindle the wonderful memories we all shared as “boat people” on Lake George via his beautiful custom cards and videos; and Rich Meyer, who has been a dear friend of the family for many Donationsyears.are encouraged to the outstanding organization which is Saratoga County Hospice. The family gives heartfelt thanks to the following care-givers who were wonderful to Ernie: Annah Bravata and Colleen Licata of Saratoga County Hospice; Rebecca Coleman; Tina Passino; Darlene Gendron; Tonia Havens; Jessica Gonzalez; Jenee Monell; Tracey Ambesi; and Laura Dodge.

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT

Justin P. Rock, 37, was sentenced Sept. 16 to 8-to-16 years in state prison, after pleading to four felony counts of robbery, in connection with a series of inci dents that occurred in Saratoga Springs in February. Rock admitted he had entered several downtown businesses, claimed (falsely) he had a weapon and demanded cash from the regis ter. He will also pay full restitu tion to victims, according to a statement released by Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen.

Robert F. Kennedy, 25, of Princetown, NY was sen tenced Sept. 12 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to attempted reckless endan germent in the first-degree, a felony, in connection with an incident first charged in March in the town of Halfmoon.

Nicholas Palermo, 43, of Troy, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years’ incarceration, after plead ing to felony grand larceny, charged in Wilton June 2021.

Christopher Sears, 36, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Sept. 14 to attempted sexual abuse in the first-degree, first charged in Milton in July and August, 2018. Sentencing Nov. 4.

James E. Reinhart, Jr., 49, of Halfmoon, pleaded Sept. 14 to attempted burglary in the thirddegree. Sentencing Nov. 10.

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Joseph N. Flynn, 25, of Greenwich, was charged Sept. 15 with three counts of sexual abuse in the first-degree, in con nection with a 2015 incident in the town of Wilton. Flynn is accused of having sexual contact with a victim under the age of 11. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash, or $10,000 bond.

Tyler J. Lumia, 23, was sentenced Sept. 15 to 10 years in state prison, after pleading to firstdegree assault in connection with a stabbing incident that took place Oct. 31, 2021 in downtown Saratoga Springs.

Joseph T. Colaccino, 18, of Clifton Park, was charged Sept. 15 with felony assault in the first-degree. He is sus pected of stabbing a family member several times with a knife during a domestic dis pute. He was sent to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash, or $20,000 bond.

On September 12, 2022, Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit charged 18-year-old Kaden A. Williams, of Castleton, with felony rob bery and felony assault, in con nection with an incident at the intersection of Allen Road and North Greenfield Road in the Town of Greenfield.

According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, the first responding Deputy on scene observed a vehicle flee ing from a neighboring drive way. The Deputy stopped the vehicle on Allen Road, and with assistance from a NYS Trooper the occupants of the vehicle were detained with out incident. It is alleged that Williams was accompanied by a juvenile male as he used what

appeared to be a semi-auto matic pistol to steal property from 3 subjects standing at that intersection. A physical dispute ensued and one of the victims was struck in the face with the BB gun, which caused physical injury to that individual. The investigation revealed the vic tims were specifically targeted by Williams, authorities said. Williams was arraigned at the Town of Greenfield Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $500 cash and $1000 bond/$2500 secured bond.

The Juvenile involved was charged with Robbery 2nd and referred to Saratoga County Family Court. He was released to his guardians.

NY STATE POLICE

On September 12, State Police of Wilton arrested Siatar K. Creech, 36 of, Northumberland, on a warrant for Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, Rape in the Third-Degree, and Criminal Sexual Act in the Third-Degree. All three charges are felonies. Creech is accused of engag ing in sexual intercourse with a

child under the age of 17 since the beginning of 2022 while in the town of Moreau.

On September 13, State Police of Wilton charged the follow ing individuals:

Jacqueline A. Rock, 32, of Hudson Falls, criminal pos session of a weapon, and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Leland T. Smith, 43, of Hudson Falls, criminal possession of a weapon, two counts of crimi nal possession of a controlled substance, and violations of the vehicle and traffic law.

Daniel L. Larock, 48, of Kingsbury, criminal posses sion of a weapon, and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance.

SARATOGA POLICE

Kevin Cavanagh, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 11 with criminal trespass.

Zachary Christie, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 10 with criminal possession of a controlled substance and obstruct administration.governmental

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22nd Annual Artisan’s Market Seeking Vendors

BALLSTON SPA —

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is seeking craft vendors for its 22nd Annual Artisan’s Market. This juried market is to be held at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum from Nov. 26 through Dec. 24.

The Artisan’s Market features only hand-made, hand-crafted products created by the vendor.

The Juried Artisan Market is held at SCHC @ Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa. SCHC @ Brookside Museum handles all sales tax and pays vendors 60% of the sale price

of their items. Booth fees are $30 for a 4’x4’ area and $45 for a 4’x6’ area. A limited number of booths with electricity are available for an addi tional $10 per booth. Vendors must provide a typed (preferably digital) inventory list. Vendors are respon sible for their booth set up; tables and shelving will not be provided by SCHC @ Brookside Museum. Applications can be down loaded at BallstonSilvestri,Brooksidesidemuseum.orgbeevents/artisans-market/brooksidemuseum.org/andcanemailedtobsilvestri@brookormailedto:Museum,Attn:Beth21FairgroundAve.,Spa,NY12020.

Saratoga Senior Center Offers Grocery Store Rides

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

With the support of a grant from Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation, the Saratoga Senior Center is offer ing rides to and from the grocery store from five different senior housing locations / areas in Saratoga Springs. The rides are offered twice a month from each location and go to the Ballston Avenue Market 32. The seniors have about an hour in the store to shop. Interested seniors can call the Saratoga Senior Center for dates and times of rides.

The Saratoga Senior Center is a non-profit, non-residential com munity center located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs,

open to adults aged 50 and up to participate in programs, trips & social activities tailored to adults and seniors. The Center’s Senior Support Services office offers information, referrals, advocacy, food assistance, aid to help seniors age in place, and intensive support for the chronically ill. The Center’s “Community Connections” volun teers can fill many gaps that other agencies may not be able to meet.

The Center is located at 5 Williams St. in Saratoga Springs. Early in 2023 they will be relocat ing to a new 14k sq ft home adja cent to the Regional YMCA on West Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

Conservancy Looking at Regreening Project on South Broadway

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga, a newly formed not-for-profit orga nization, is looking at the regreen ing of a parcel on South Broadway.

The property is a triangu lar, 0.2-acre parcel located where South Broadway, Ballston Avenue, and Circular Street meet.

SoBro Conservancy - dedi cated to conserving vacant urban

parcels and transforming them into pollinator-friendly green spaces, has accepted donation of the parcel, which was the site of a former gas station.

Tom Denny, head of SoBro Conservancy, will discuss the dona tion and plans for the parcel dur ing a gathering at the project site, located at 209 South Broadway, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29.

Soroptimists Offering $5,000 “Live Your Dream” Award

SARATOGA COUNTY — Women who are providing the primary source of financial sup port for their families while pursu ing their education are encouraged to apply for the Soroptimist “Live Your Dream” Soroptimistaward. International of Saratoga County, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is offering grants up to $5,000 for any costs related to pursuing an education. The first-place award recipient is also eligible for additional awards at the regional and international Soroptimist levels.

Eligible applicants must: Demonstrate financial need; Be accepted or enrolled in an under graduate or vocational skills training program; Live in or near Saratoga County.

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is part of an inter national volunteer women’s organi zation with 72,000 members in 121 countries and territories. The group provides both hands-on and finan cial support for programs and peo ple in keeping with the Soroptimist mission to empower and improve the lives of women, girls and the community, locally and globally.

Applications must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2022. For more information and a link to the online application go to:

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WILTON — Helen Edelman and Bill Walker of Wilton were married Sept. 4, 2022 at The Wishing Well in Wilton. The ceremony was officiated by close friend and pastor Pierre Zimmerman. Edelman and Walker met in 1978 at Skidmore College and, over decades, devel oped a respectful and meaningful friendship that blossomed in 2017 into a committed relationship they made official surrounded by three generations of family and close friends.

Double Rainbow seen from Route 9, Malta on Monday, September 19.

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Under Development in Saratoga Springs: Buildups & Knock-Downs

Saratoga Cemetery Board Sets Meeting for Plot Owners

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

The recently reconstituted local Board of Trustees of the historic and oldest still existing cem etery in the City of Saratoga Springs, the Southside (formerly Whitford) Cemetery, has called for an annual meeting of plot owners (or their descendants) for Oct. 8. It has been more than a decade since an annual meeting of plot owners has been called.

The Association has owned the cemetery since 1869. Inactive for several years, it was

reorganized in late 2021, and a new and local Board of Trustees took over. After reestablishing the association’s tax, legal, and insur ance footings, the Association launched a major tree and site cleanup and installed a new front fence and gate, designed to be similar to the historic Gideon Putnam Burial Ground.

Following the initial cleanup, the board decided that further steps should be taken to restore the perimeter fence, repair and clean tombstones, etc. and that a

meeting of plot owners be called in order to launch the next round of fund raising to accomplish future rounds of cleanup and restoration.

The meeting takes place 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at VFW POST 420, 190 Excelsior Ave. Those planning to attend should notify the board secretary by mail or email and provide information regarding your plot owner fam ily. Contact: Dione L. Ramsdill, Trustee-Secretary, P. O. Box 711 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Email: dlramsdill@gmail.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Applicants EC Woodlawn Vandam Property, LLC are seek ing the demolition of an existing structure at 119 Woodlawn Ave.

The structure is “dilapidated, incapable of restoration, unin surable unusable,” according to documents submitted to the city. Its demolition “would benefit the aesthetic of the neighborhood thereby increasing property val ues of the neighboring lots.”

The owner acquired the lot April 20, 2022. The structure is a single-family, 1,312 square foot home believed to be built about 1940, and is located just off Van

Dam Street, and roughly opposite Bethel Saratoga Church.

A determination of the architectural/historic signifi cance of that residential struc ture is under consideration by the Saratoga Springs Design Review Commission Board, which next meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at City Hall.

Additional applications under consideration at the DRC include: a determination of architectural/ historic significance of the motel, spa structures and gazebo with a mineral spring located at 120 South Broadway – where demolition is sought, and the Architectural Review of a proposed six-story, mixed-use building development at 30 Caroline St.

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Building at 119 Woodlawn Ave.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new drone image released by the city of Saratoga Springs captures progress on Fire Station 3 on Sept. 13, 2022. The new station, expected to open next summer, will provide expanded emergency services to the eastern plateau and the city.

Saratoga County Airport Gets a Makeover: $27 Million Awarded for New Terminal

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The new building’s first floor will provide two spacious passen ger waiting areas, a multi-media conference room, and a café and ice cream counter that will open onto a courtyard with outdoor access. The lobby area will feature a display area for automobiles from the Saratoga Automobile Museum, while the second floor of the build ing will provide space for pilots as well as a restaurant area and an exhibit area for local artists.

The hangar portion of the building will be finished with aged, reclaimed wood to mirror the look of the many Saratoga County horse and agricultural barns, while a solar array on top of the hangar roof will help reduce the airport’s collective car bon footprint.TheSaratoga County Board of Supervisors meanwhile have hosted a series of on-again, offagain discussions and public hearings dating back to last year regarding a proposed lease at the Saratoga County Airport with Prime Group Holdings, LLC for the construction, maintenance and use of an airplane hangar on county land. It is not currently known how the governor’s new announcement of funding may affect that previous proposal.

The funding comes from the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, a competitive solic itation which aims to promote, revitalize and accelerate invest ments in upstate commercial pas senger service airports, helping to create airports for the 21st century.

“The grants are extraordinary,” Hochul said. “By making critical investments to further modernize facilities across upstate New York, we are lifting upstate airports to new heights and providing a 21st

The nine airports awarded grants are Binghamton, Albany, Watertown, Syracuse, Rochester, Ogdensburg, Saratoga County, Sullivan County, and Adirondack

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International Airport was awarded $60 million for the expansion of the airport’s termi nal, which will provide enhanced passenger amenities pre- and postcheckpoint and more efficient pas senger flow through security.

Pre-check point, the Albany project will create a modern busi ness center for conferences and community gathering spaces to alleviate congestion. At check point, the project will expand the security queue. Post-security, the project will expand the area where passengers prepare themselves for their journey, creating additional retail space, a children’s play zone, a multi-sensory calming room, and an outdoor green space. In addition, the project will improve the facility’s heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, for enhanced indoor air quality and filtration.

Rendering of the proposed welcome center at the Saratoga County Airport, depicting south and west façade, drop-off canopy, and horse & jockey sculpture. Photo: Saratoga County.

Saratoga County Sheriff’s Dep’t: School Shooting Threat at Ballston Spa Deemed Not Credible

BALLSTON SPA —

At 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call from a resident reporting that their juvenile son received a Snap Chat message earlier in the evening containing a threat of a school shooting at the Ballston Spa Central School District.

An investigation conducted

by Sheriff’s Office members, including Investigators and School Resource Officers (SRO’s), identified the person who sent the message, and determined that the person who sent the message did not have the means to carry out the threat and that the threat was not credible.Additional Sheriff’s Office patrols will be at the Ballston Spa

Schools due to this information being passed along on social media.

“The individual who sent the threatening text message will be held accountable,” reads a state ment released by the Sheriff’s Office, although it did not spec ify what that accountability will involve. “An additional update will be sent once that information can be released publicly.”

Saratoga County Offering New Bivalent Booster Clinics for 65+ Over

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County is offering a series of upcoming clinics regard ing the updated COVID-19 vac cine

Theboosters.boosters - called a biva lent COVID-19 vaccine - include components of the original virus strain and the Omicron variant and are designed to provide better protection against the Omicron variant, according to the U.S. Food & Drug

COVID-19 in 2020 there were a total of 427 fatalities to county residents. Of those: 35 were vacci nated and up-to-date with booster recommendations, 68 were vac cinated but not up-to-date with booster recommendations, and 256 were not vaccinated.

The FDA authorized bivalent formulations of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vac cines for use as a single booster dose at least two months after completing primary or booster vaccination.Moderna Bivalent Booster

Clinics - Individuals ages 65 years and over Friday, Sept. 23: 8:30 -10 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 26: 1:30 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4: 2 - 3 p.m.

Pfizer Bivalent Booster

Clinics - Individuals ages 65 years and over Thursday, Sept. 22: 8:30 – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27: 1:30 – 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Monday Oct. 3: 2 - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

All clinics will take place at Saratoga County Public Safety Building – 6012 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa. To book an appointment, go to: covid-19-vaccines-and-boosters.saratogacountyny.gov/covid/www.

“The Civil War Letters of Alonzo Bump” –Presentation on Sept. 26

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center sponsors a presentation on the Civil War letters of Saratoga County resident, Alonzo Bump, by David Handy, author of the recently released book “Theas Few Lines: The Civil War Letters of Private Alonzo D. Bump, 77th New York State Voluntary Infantry,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Brookside Museum.

The letters, compiled in part from the collection of the History Center at Brookside Museum, provides a rich account of the experience of an upstate New Yorker who left home to fight for

the Union during the American CivilAlonzoWar. D. Bump lived in the thriving cotton mill community at Victory, the home of the Saratoga Victory Manufacturing Company where he was employed as a weaver. With the desire to, “go down to see the world,” Alonzo left behind his wife Mary and his three-year-old daughter Mattie. Private Bump’s letters were primarily written to Mary, though a few were directed to his mother, mother-in-law, and his twoBookssisters-in-law.willbeavailable for signing, and pre-registration is required at brooksidemuseum.org.

The Civil War Letters of Victory resident Alonzo Bump will be presented Sept. 26.

New Brewery and Bar to Open in Ballston Spa

by Tyler Murray Saratoga TODAY

BALLSTON SPA —

What was once an eyesore in the town of Ballston Spa has been transformed into a space to eat, drink and be merry. Located at 11 Washington Street, the two-story

6,000 square foot building once served as a dress factory and a storage-unit space. However, that was decades ago, and the building had been unoccupied for nearly 30 years, much to the dismay of villageTheresidents.mission to fill the space was a joint effort from two local

families – the Heid’s and the Elliott’s. Randy Elliott, a local con tractor with years of experience and his son, R.J. led the charge for the building renovation. “It took us about 23 dumpsters full just to gut the building out and turn it into something that resembles a livable space” R.J. Elliott told Saratoga TODAY. Now, with exposed brick and hardwood floors, the brewery feels like a perfect mix between the midcentury factory that it once was and a new, lively place to gather in the village.

Larry Hied, who met KellyDelaney Elliott through Kelly’s real estate company, had been brewing his own beer at home for more than five years. With a con tractor, a brewer and a real estate expert all on the same page, it was an instant match. After the ini tial purchase of the building by the Elliott’s for $180,000 back in May 2020, an uncertain time to make such an investment, and with some hard work and perse verance, the two families’ visions have finally turned into a reality.

The menu offerings from the Speckled Pig echo the two fami lies’ do-it-yourself attitude. All beer options are brewed in house and the Speckled Pig Brewing Company is registered as a New York Farm Brewery. That means 80 percent of the hops and grain used to make product will be sourced from within the state. Taking it a step further, even the dough to make their artisan wood-fired pizzas will be cre ated from scratch in their kitchen.

They have even collaborated with local businesses like Coffee Planet to make local coffee stouts! “We are really excited,” said R.J. Elliott, “we had a soft opening a few weeks ago, but we are finally pre pared to open officially.”

The grand opening for the Speckled Pig will be held on Friday, September 23 and celebra tions will continue well into the weekend – eventually culminat ing with Sunday Night Football on the new flat-screens to close things out. Outside the bar, an alley with overhanging lights,

picnic tables and the popular lawn game “Cornhole” will enter tain guests that prefer to enjoy their local craft beer in the fall air.

As for the future, the Speckled Pig plans to eventually break into the distribution space. “We defi nitely want to expand,” said R.J. With a canning machine onsite, customers can take home packs of their favorite drink before they eventually hit retail stores across the area – which is the plan mov ing forward. For more information on the new Ballston Spa venue, visit speckledpigbrewery.com.

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Kelly’s Angels Adds Two New Board Members - Bob Kovachick Eager to Get to Work in Retirement

CAPITAL REGION — Kelly’s Angels, the Capital Region char ity dedicated to helping families and children who are grieving a loss, has named two new members to its board of directors. Robert

“Bob” Kovachick, well-known Meteorologist from WNYT-News Channel 13, and Ian Williams, Vice President and Senior Retail Lending Manager for Glens Falls National Bank, have joined the Kelly’s Angels board.

“We are excited to welcome Bob and Ian to our all-volun teer organization to continue our mission of helping families in their times of need,” said Mark Mulholland, Kelly’s Angels founder and President. “Both men are community oriented and commit ted individuals and we are proud to have them join Kelly’s Angels.” Kovachick, a Saratoga Springs res ident, is retiring in October after a distinguished 50-year career as a Meteorologist, including the last 34 with the Capital District NBC affiliate. He said he has

Bob Kovachick. Photo provided. Ian Williams. Photo provided.

long been “blown away” by Mark Mulholland’s efforts and dedica tions to Kelly’s Angels and is eager to help the organization.

“I am amazed at the force Mark and Kelly’s Angels has become. Now that I am retiring, I have more time, and I want to help,” Kovachick said.

Williams, a married father of two young children from South Glens Falls, said he has long believed in giving back to

the community, having served on the Glens Falls YMCA and Glens Falls Kiwanis Club board. He said family members’ battles with can cer prompted him to want to get involved with Kelly’s Angels con sidering the organization’s efforts to help those fighting cancer. Both were welcomed to the board as Kelly’s Angels begins planning for its annual Mother-Lovin’ 5K run/ walk at Saratoga Spa State Park next May.

Saratoga Casino Holdings to Expand

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Casino Holdings, LLC (SCH), owner of both Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Casino Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado, announced today that their sub sidiary company, Magnolia Buffs Casino, LLC has been issued a gaming license by the Mississippi Gaming Commission to oper ate Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel in Natchez, MS. The closing date to complete the acquisition of the casino and hotel from Casino Holding Investment Partners, LLC (CHIP) is set for October 3, 2022.

“We are excited to add Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel team members to the Saratoga family,” said Sam Gerrity, Chief Executive Officer of SCH. “The acquisition of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel will expand our portfolio of gaming assets and further diversify our business.”

In addition, Tim Morrissey, current General Manager of

Saratoga Casino Black Hawk, will assume the position of General Manager of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel effective immediately fol lowing the closing. Morrissey has over 12 years of gaming experience in the destination casino resort industry and brings knowledge in overall operations, database anal ysis and casino marketing to the position. Morrissey will oversee and manage all day-to-day opera tions at Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel to ensure the company con tinues to prosper and remains an integral part of the Natchez community. Marcus Rohrbaugh,

current Director of Operations at Saratoga Casino Black Hawk, has been promoted to the General Manager of that property.

“I’m excited to join the Magnolia Bluffs team and become a member of the Natchez commu nity,” said Tim Morrissey, incom ing General Manager of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel. “I’m commit ted to operating a first-class gam ing facility and building on the success of the current operations. It starts by creating relationships with our guests, team members and the communities that we serve - I’m ready to get started.”

Saratoga Casino. Photo provided.

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: Partially, Partly Partially means to a certain degree or extent. The company partially shut down for two weeks to save energy.

Partly means not completely. Doctors feel genetics can be partly to blame for mental illness.

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

2 Beach Ct., Saratoga Springs • $775,000

BALLSTON

McCormick Carpentry LLC sold property at 2 and 4 Shire Lane to Shire Farm LLC for $100,000

Ryan Kelley sold property at 132 Church Ave to Jeremy Blodgett for $275,000.

Julie Walker sold property at 93 B Lakehill Rd to Nikalus Ratajczak for $225,000.

Traditional Homebuilders and Developers sold property at 14 Mallory Way to Donald Dwyer for $460,950.

Laurie Mach sold property at 7 Wendy Lane to Kelly Way for $307,000.

CORINTH

Mary Condomitti sold property at 42 Eggelston St to Kenneth Valentine for $310,000.

Linus Howard sold property at 244 Angel Rd to Matthew Silburn for $265,000.

Nicole Randall sold property at 760 Main St to Joseph Dobert for $205,000.

GREENFIELD

Linda Murray sold property at 1735/1739 NYS Rt 9N to Kevin Beaugez for $180,000.

Mark Higgins sold property at 131 Middle Grove Rd to Anthony Zabielski for $293,000.

MALTA

Susan Cote sold property at 29 Dino Dr. to Kelly Gaffney for Thomas$270,500.Knight

sold property at 6 Dunning Rd to Kirk Wendell for $350,000

Invictus Property Development LLC sold property at 56 Burlington Ave to Marie Grandeau for $325,000

Samuel Romanzo sold property at 38 Washington Ave to Lisa Santy for $126,000.

Christopher Thomas sold property at 40 Candlewood Dr to Linda Mattedi for $515,000

Marini Homes LLC sold property at 2 Landon Lane to John Saccocio for $409,400

Peter Ousterhoudt sold property at 29 Avendale Dr to John Finning for $427,000.

Abby Burchett sold property at 41 Wineberry Lane to Travis Brown for $275,000

SARATOGA

Gail Blair sold property at 130 Franklin Beach Rd to Carla Fernando Gilday for $525,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Jeffrey Whiteside sold property at 14 Ritchie Pl to Mary Dooley for $589,000

Phyllis Crocker sold property at 39 Fifth Ave to Julia Vanhall for $1,090,000

West Ave Development Saratoga LLC sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 101 to B&D Properties LLC for $450,000.

Marie Decker sold property at 42 West Circular St to Randy Sarf for $300,000.

Mahnaz Mehdizadeh sold property at NYS Rt 29 to Prime Station Lane LLC for $2,500,000

Pine View Properties LLC sold property at 3803 Lake Ave to James Doyle for $220,000

WILTON

McPadden Builders sold property at 2 Colleen Ct to Clancy Lawrence for $625,000.

Jacqueline Prodrick sold property at 25 Apple Tree Lane to Mathew Decker for $455,000

Richard Bjork sold property at 3 Woodlake Dr to William Jerome for $490,000.

James Strack sold property at 647 Wilton Gansevoort Rd to Douglas Bowen for $416,000

David St. Peter sold property at 20 Heather Dr to Meghan

Campman for $560,000. Gretchen Sarnowicz sold property at 24 Old Deer Camp Rd to Steven Foley for $399,900

Saratoga Police Conduct Unannounced

“Walkthroughs” of Elementary Schools

SARATOGA SPRINGS — In an unprecedented move by the city, Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino employed city police to “walkthrough” local ele mentary schools unannounced. This came as a shock for some concerned parents because these

acts were not acknowledged publicly, nor was there a formal agreement between the police force and the city school district. Montagnino said the idea came to him after parents reached out following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas – but many at the last school board meeting held on Tuesday, September 13, were in opposition to these walkthroughs, especially without a formal admission from the district or police force.

For context, the New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal, or NYSIR is the leading insur ance provider for public schools in New York state. This October, NYSIR will be conducting an audit for the Saratoga Springs School District on their safety

plan(s). Unfortunately, in this day and age, that means protec tion from active gunmen via the acquisition of school resource officers (SROs) – police trained for the school environment. In a past audit, it was recommended that the Saratoga Springs School District add an SRO for its middle school, which the district obliged. Currently, two school resource officers are employed by the dis trict full-time. One officer at the high school and another at Maple Avenue Middle School, while splitting some time at schools like Greenfield Elementary. Recently, the debate has ramped up at school board meetings as to whether full-time SROs are necessary for Saratoga’s elemen tary schools. And district parents seem to be split on this, and the budgetary costs to hire four more fulltime SROs is another factor that can’t be ignored as they are salaried at $75,000 per year.

Take for instance, a con cerned mother of two and career Special Victims Prosecutor Deidre Chuckrow. Chuckrow approached the school board last week and said, “I know what the research says, and the research says that adding SROs are not making our kids safer. The research says that the chance of a child dying in an elemen tary school is 1 in 10,000,000.”

Chuckrow continued, “It is your job as members of this board to do the research and spend the money where our kids need that money to be spent [for Chuckrow, that means more social outreach, social programs and school psychologists]”Other parents, like Mechanicville teacher and mother of two SSCSD students Julie Marshall told the board, “As a teacher to someone else’s children

huddled in a corner, [during lock down drills at Mechanicville] I really like an ounce of preven tion.” Even if it’s just a “ounce,” many parents agreed SROs are worth it because the provide a “line of defense” if the unthink able were to happen.

This coincides with

Commissioner Montagino’s stance, he was quoted saying, “we will provide SROs on request, even if the school district doesn’t have them in the current bud get. If the board were to say, ‘We want them, we just don’t have the money for them,’ I’d say, ‘You’ll see them tomorrow morning.’”

Importantly, though, police inter action with students in schools that don’t have a formal agreement with the district is seemingly a gray area. Say for instance, a phys ical altercation breaks out and an officer intervenes, or a student is in need of disciplinary action and a police officer is nearby – some thing that was also brought up by parents at the contentious school board meeting. This story is ongo ing and will be further discussed as NYSIR makes their recommen dations to the district. For future meetings dates and agendas, board-of-education-meetings.www.saratogaschools.org/boe/visit:

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Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs Offering Session Two Fall Courses

Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Opens First Pre-K-12 School

SARATOGA — The Academy for Lifelong Learning continues its 30-year tradition of present ing educational and social oppor tunities for adults 55 and over by offering nineteen, 5-week courses starting the week of October 17. Registration is now open.

Course brochures are also available at SUNY Empire State College 113 West Ave., local libraries, YMCA’s and retirement communities or by request at (518) 587-2100 x2390 or reach ing out to erature,butled,Five-weekgoesAnnualarethroughoutRegistrationsjeff.shinaman@esc.edu.willbeacceptedthetermuntilcoursesfull.Somecourseswillsellout.membershipis$75andfor365daysfromjoindate.coursesare$50.Topicsforthesevolunteer-noncreditcoursesincludearenotlimitedto:music,litmindfulness,poetry,the

solar system, senior issues, the Italian language, Ian Fleming/ James Bond, history of Russia, ancient game of Go, writing, hik ing, fly casting, art, science and more. Join A.L.L. locally for class room and outdoor courses, or from anywhere with their new Zoom

Foundedoptions.

in 1992, the Academy is a nonprofit, member ship organization whose mem bers share a love of learning. A self-funded entity, A.L.L. is spon sored by SUNY Empire State College. Designed to offer lifelong learning and comradery among seniors, A.L.L. also offers a winter and spring term, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and special events that are held throughout the year. If you would like to support the Academy by becoming a mem ber or for more information, go to www.esc.edu.

LATHAM — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany cel ebrated a unique milestone Thursday, September 15 when Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger officially opened and blessed Catholic Central School (CCS), the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany’s first Pre-K to 12th grade school, located in Latham. The new consolidated school, a partnership between St. Ambrose School in Latham and Catholic Central High School in Lansingburgh, provides

a continuum of Catholic education from Pre-K to 12th grade in one convenient location. 385 students are enrolled for the fall semester this year.Located on Old Loudon Rd off Exit 7, CCS will be created in phases over the next few years. 2022-2023 will be a transitional year, according to school officials. Students are currently sharing the existing 20,500-square-foot build ing. Wings and multiple entrances enable administrators to keep the

three distinct age groups - Pre-K and kindergarten, grades 1-5, and grades 6-12 - separated and, when needed, allow for purposeful inter action and mentoring opportuni ties. The new school affords families the option to enroll their children at any stage of their education, accommodating the varying grade level configurations of any sur rounding public or private school. For more information, please visit: CatholicCentralSchool.org or call 518-785-6453 to learn more.

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Fall Foods and Festivities at the farmers ’ market

Pumpkin Muffins with Honey Butter

HIGH ROCK PARK

SATURDAYS

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

YIELDS: 16 servings

INGREDIENTS:

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

FOR THE MUFFINS:

FOR THE STREUSEL:

If you are local to Saratoga Springs, you’ve probably heard about the 7th Annual Giant Pumpkinfest happening this Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is a collaboration between the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, the Saratoga Springs City Center, and the Saratoga Farmers’ Market.

At 9 a.m., the farmers’ market bell will ring, signaling a start to the festivities. Pumpkinfest is a special day for the Saratoga Farmers’ Market as vendors will feature pumpkin-themed products like pumpkin chèvre, pumpkin peanut butter, pumpkin pies, pumpkin spice lattes, and, of course, the pumpkins themselves. Local farms will bring a plethora of pumpkins and gourds of all shapes, sizes, and colors.

Market-goers will also find free, fun activities at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market, like a “guess the weight of the pumpkin” contest, no-mess pumpkin painting for children, live music performances, and a pumpkin rolling contest on the lawn. The farmers’ market will be open until 1 p.m. at High Rock Park.

At the Saratoga City Center Parking Garage on High Rock Avenue, spectators will find the giant pumpkins on display, with a competitive weigh-off beginning at 11 a.m. Additionally, more vendors will be set up outside the parking garage until 4 pm.

The farmers’ market is ideal for experiencing the seasonal transition into fall. Summer’s offerings give way to the upbeat of the autumnal rhythm, introducing winter squash, brightly colored mums, and freshly-picked apples.

You will find fall staples like apple cider, cider donuts, jams, and pies. And vendors’ tables will continue to

Gomez Veggie Ville

be abundant with cabbage, beets, potatoes, peppers, and more. Farm-raised meats and poultry, fresh eggs, artisan cheeses, baked goods, and many other locally sourced items are available throughout the season.

Fall also initiates a season of activities at the farmers’ market. Every Wednesday in October, from 3 to 6 p.m., the market will offer live music, a craft, and an activity for children and families.

On Wednesday, October 26, local families are invited to a Halloween costume contest for kids, trick or treating, crafts, and activities hosted by market volunteers and the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park. Find us online at www. saratogafarmersmarket.org and follow us on Facebook and

Instagram.Pumpkins

• 12 Tablespoons (3/4 cup) salted butter, melted

• ¾ cup packed brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 eggs*

• 1 cup pumpkin puree*

• ¼ cup milk*

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 6 Tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed

• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 16 cubes

FOR THE CINNAMON HONEY BUTTER:

• 4 Tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature

• 2 Tablespoons honey*

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS :

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

2. To make the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the butter and use your fingers to mix the butter into the flour until crumble forms.

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

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

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

at Burger’s Market Garden

Photos by Pattie Garrett.

by Julia Howard for Saratoga TODAY

Recipe by Tieghan Gerhard, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

BAKING UPa Storm

Hello my Foodie Friends!

I love the scents of Autumn. My nose hits overdrive when September rolls around, and it has nothing to do with allergies. There’s a reason we love the smell of autumn.

Think of all of the spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice. This is also why we covet fall-themed desserts. Baking and autumn go hand-in- hand. Taking someone a baked good represents love and comfort. Who doesn’t love the smell of something baking in the oven! Having the right tools to bake a cake or pie is important. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these are the baking making essentials.

It is difficult to make a great pie without a great pie plate. Pie plates come in a variety of styles, and the differences aren’t just aesthetic—a pie plate’s material, thickness, and color all affect the final product. Maybe choose a baking sheet or cake pan as well. There are standard baking essentials that are needed to make your favorite baked treats. Cooking and baking are really enjoyable if you can find recipes that are inspiring and delicious. Flipping through a cookbook, you’ll find that most cooking and baking recipes use precise measurements. Portioning ingredients in a dish balances flavors to create the best-tasting recipes. Dry measuring cups, liquid measuring cups, and measuring spoons are three of the fundamental kitchen tools that will help you measure your ingredients.

The best measuring cups and spoons make it easy to portion your ingredients and wash up after you’re done cooking or baking. Dry measuring cups are important kitchen tools to have in your drawers. The best measuring cup sets consist of five different measuring cups, ranging from 1/3 cup to 1 cup for measuring dry goods. You’ll find that dry measuring cups are made from many different materials, including plastic and stainless steel. Both of these types of materials can be placed in the dishwasher, which makes it easier to clean up after you’re done cooking or baking. These materials are used in measuring

cups because they will not react with food and then can even by placed in the refrigerator or freezer if you need to cool ingredients. If you are baking, make sure that you clean out your measuring ups after each use to that you don’t contaminate any of your ingredients.

Aside from measuring cups, measuring spoons are also a must-have in your kitchen. A standard set of measuring spoons is great if you are baking in the kitchen because you can use the right portion of baking soda and baking powder to get the perfect texture for your best sweet treats. Measuring spoons can measure both liquid and dry ingredients so they’re super handy to have in the kitchen.

A pastry brush is the easiest way to apply a thin, even egg wash over pies with a double crust, like a classic apple pie. Choose between the natural (or thin nylon) bristles or the thicker silicone style.

If you’ve always felt anxious about rolling out pie dough, it’s worth playing the field to find a rolling pin that makes you feel confident in the kitchen. While choosing the best rolling pin is a highly personal process, I love the simplicity of a French pin, which is lighter and more maneuverable. After you’ve rolled out pie dough, a sturdy bench scraper will make quick work of any mess. It will scrape up all the flour and stubborn dough scraps left behind, helping you clean up in a few easy swipes. Plus, it’s handy for dividing blocks of dough without scratching the counters.

Hopefully, trying out fall baking recipes is at the top of your list of things to do this season. Not much can beat the tastiness of a homemade baked good. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place. Pick up the cool tools for cooks to help you with your Autumnal delights. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

FOR THE CAKE:

• One 9-inch round metal cake pan

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), room temperature

• 3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar

• 1 1/2 pounds ripe pears, cored and sliced into thin slices (about 3 pears)

• 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

INGREDIENTSINSTRUCTIONSPear&WalnutUpside-DownCake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Cut a half-stick of butter into slices and place it and the brown sugar in the cake pan. Set the pan over a medium-high burner. Stir as the butter and sugar melt together and continue until the mixture gets pale and bubbly, swirly when stirred, and toasty brown, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.

3. Arrange the pear wedges in the cake pan in an even patter. Sprinkle the walnuts evenly over the pears.

4. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.

5. Place the remaining 1 1/2 sticks of butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl. Beat the the butter until it gets lighter in both color and consistency. Add the sugar and beat until well blended and fluffy.

6. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and set the whites aside in a medium bowl. Stir the yolks into the butter mixture until completely blended and then stir the vanilla.

Add half the dry ingredients and stir until mixed in. Stir in the milk until completely smooth, then the rest of the dry ingredients just until fully incorporated; set aside.

7. Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until very fluffy. The whites

LunchOffice for the Aging Lunch Program

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup milk, room temperature

FOR THE WHIPPED CRÈME FRAÎCHE:

• 4 tablespoons crème fraîche

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

should look shiny with soft peaks. Fold the whipped whites into the batter—all the air that you just whipped in will go out of the whites if you over-mix at this point. Pour the batter over the fruit and gently smooth the top.

8. Put the cake in the oven and start checking for doneness in 35 minutes: give the pan a tiny nudge. If it wobbles and looks soft and crinkled on top, set the timer for 5 more minutes. If it’s set, slide the rack out and touch the top of the cake, testing for bounce-back. If your touch leaves a dent that stays, return the cake to the oven. If it springs back, stick a toothpick into center. When it comes out crumb-free, it’s done!

9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge, invert a plate on top of the pan, and flip it over. Tap the bottom of the pan if the cake doesn’t fall onto the plate. Replace any pear slices that may have stuck there.

10. When ready to serve, combine all the ingredients for the whipped crème fraîche in a large bowl; whip until thick and fluffy, but still soft.

11. Slice the cake and serve each wedge with a dollop of whipped crème fraîche.

Recipe courtesy of Epicurious.com

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LiveSTRONG

The Saratoga Regional YMCA will be hosting its annual LiveSTRONG, Live Fun event at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club on Friday, September 30. All proceeds directly benefit their LiveSTRONG at the YMCA programs, which is a joint effort between the LiveSTRONG Foundation and the YMCA to provide health and wellness programs to adult cancer survivors, at no cost to the participants. The LiveSTRONG fundraiser will kick off with an afternoon golf tournament, followed by a dinner program. If you wish to attend or donate, please visit srymca.org/livestronglivefun. For additional questions, please contact the Y’s Fundraising Coordinator, Kirstin Swartz, at Kirstin.swartz@srymca.org.

Saratoga Recycles Day

Sustainable Saratoga will hold their 6th annual Saratoga Recycles Day on Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. – Noon. Accepting clothing & textiles (any condition), scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, adult bikes, 20 & 24-inch mountain bikes, musical instruments, backpacks, cell phones with chargers, camping gear, and more. eLot will collect appliances & electronics (including TVs). There will be an additional $30 fee per TV or monitor. And Youth2 will give out bamboo reusable towels to the first 100 cars. $5 per household vehicle fee. Cash or check accepted. For details about what is being collected, maps of the collection stations, and list of FAQs, sustainablesaratoga.org.questions?zero-waste/recycles-day.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/visitStillhaveEmailzerowaste@

Charlton Freehold Fall Festival

Come and enjoy a day of many activities on October 1. Blessing of the Animals, beginning with a short service at 9:30 a.m., browsing the booths of local artisans and vendors offering a variety of crafts and goods while you listen to live music! Chili, hot dogs, and baked goods will satisfy anyone’s appetite which include vegan and keto choices. Take a

break or end the day with fun games on the lawn for the young and mature. Come to Charlton Freehold, located at 768 Charlton Rd. in the Village of Charlton!

5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk

The 5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery to be held on Saturday, October 1 at Gavin Park, Wilton, starting at 9:30 a.m. This will be a 1.25-mile family friendly walk, information on area addiction recovery resources, Narcan training, refreshments, and great raffle items. Proceeds to benefit area addiction recovery programs. Suggested donation $10 individual/$20 family. Registration at zippyreg.com or at the door. For further information call 518-5878422 or see Facebook.

Adirondacon

Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention celebrates its 5th year of gaming in Glens Falls. There will be plenty of board games, roleplaying games, a Warhammer 40k tournament and more. There will be a large lending library of games with hundreds of titles available to borrow and play in the open gaming area as well as a schedule of Games you can sign up to learn and play. Everyone is welcome to join and help us raise some money for the chosen charity, North Shore Animal League’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center.

Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday, October 2 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (doors open both days at 9:30 a.m.).

Goat Brothers 28th annual Swap Meet

Saturday, October 1 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission is $10 (under 12 free). Motorcycle Show. Cars and trucks welcome to the show, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts and novelties, food, and drink available. For information, call 518-583-3398 or visit, www. goatbrothers.com.

Blessing of the Animals

Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 2776 Hwy 9 Malta (across from the Malta Drive-In). In commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis you are cordially invited to bring your pets (leashed, caged, or securely held), pictures of your

pets, or beloved stuffed animals (no leashes or cages required) to a service of blessing of all God’s companion creatures. Professional nail clipping will be offered free of charge. For more information or questions call 518-583-4153.

Saratoga Wing Off 2022

Discover Saratoga and Bailey’s Saratoga are proud to announce Saratoga Wing Off on Saturday, Oct. 1. Saratoga Wing Off will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and feature wing samples from a variety of restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities. Wing lovers will have the opportunity to try $2 wing samples at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. Winners will be announced via social media on Oct. 1. For a list of participating vendors, visit callorg/events/saratoga-wing-offdiscoversaratoga.or518-584-1531.

World Cultures Full Circle

An hour of flute and piano arrangements of uplifting music.

From the jazz of Gershwin in America (including a special arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue excerpts) and Claude Bolling of France; through many musical styles from around the world embracing Spain, Germany, Argentina and more. Performers are Judith Thomas, pianist known in Saratoga for her work at UU services as Music Director and as a popular entertainer in the Assisted Living circuit; and, Jolene Crowley, a former teacher and orchestral performer. Refreshments will follow the concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Cost: $20 Donation.

Looking for Land in All the Right Places Farm Tour

Finding land to farm can be a tough challenge for new farmers or those looking to expand their operations. Join the Agricultural Stewardship Association for a day long tour on Sunday, October 2, featuring three properties which offer leasing and/or farm management opportunities for farm seekers. The tour will start and end at the ASA office at 2531 State Route 40, Greenwich. Transportation will be provided by van and carpooling. This program is free to all, however advanced registration is required. For more

information on the three farms, a complete agenda, and to register, visit eventswww.agstewardship.org/orcall518-692-7285.

Paint Collection Day

Sunday, October 2, from 12 – 3 p.m., Sustainable Saratoga and Green Sheen will accept interior and exterior household paint, deck coatings, stains, shellacs, sealers, urethanes, waterproofing sealers, metal coatings, field, and lawn paints. We can’t accept aerosols. Containers should not be empty or leaking. No other items will be accepted on October 2. SPAC overflow parking lot on the west side of Route 50. There are no residency requirements for this event. $5 per household vehicle fee. Cash or check accepted. For details about what is being collected, maps of the collection stations, and list of FAQs, visit zerowaste@sustainablesaratoga.org.day.org/projects/zero-waste/recycles-sustainablesaratoga.Stillhavequestions?Email

Spare Some Time Bowling Fundraiser

The fundraiser will benefit the Saratoga Children’s Theatre to help raise money toward improvements to our Black Box Theater and our scholarship fund. It will be held on October 2 from 2 – 5 p.m. at Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs. Cost is $100 per lane includes unlimited bowling for 4 people, shoe rental, soda and 2 slices of pizza. Email reservesaratogachildrenstheatre.orgCaroline@toyourspot.

250th Anniversary of the Fulton County Courthouse

On October 3 at 7p.m. join the Galway Preservation Society at their monthly meeting. This month, Fulton County Historian Samantha Hill-Saladino will give a presentation on the history of the Fulton County Courthouse. The courthouse was built in 1772 and is recognized as New York’s oldest continuously operating courthouse. The meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall, located at 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway. All are welcome to attend!

The 25th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Juried Art Show

The Art Show will be held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center from October 3 – November 1. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and

prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by Wednesday, September 19. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

H.O.P.E. 20 AnniversaryYearGala

Thursday October 6, from 6:3010 p.m. at the Saratoga National Golf Club, located at 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist is celebrating 20 years of helping people and pets find each other at the annual H.O.P.E. Gala. Steve Caporizzo is the special guest emcee, and live music will be provided by Hot Club of Saratoga. There will be plenty of great food and drinks, a silent auction, raffle, and live auction with Mark Capone. Reservations are required and can be made online at hopeanimalrescue.org. For more information, call 518-450-7013.

Repair Café

Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 8th Repair Café on October 8 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. We have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothes or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you! events/3219284815005996/www.facebook.com/

2022 Showcase of Homes

Tickets for the areas premiere new home tour are on sale now. Celebrating 26 years of exceptional homes. Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, Saratoga National Bank on South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and Roohan Realty on Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at any showcase home during the tour hours of 10 a.m. –4 p.m. or can be purchased online at onshortages,WittBuilders,KodiakConstructionbuilders:com.saratogashowcaseofhomes.Participatingaward-winningBelmonteBuilders,DSG&Remodeling,Construction,PeerlessTrojanskiBuildersandConstruction.Duetomaterialtherearejust6homestourthisyear-seethemall!

This Week’s Events: Sept. 23-29

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Yaddo Garden Ghost Tours

Yaddo Parking Lot, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs

4 p.m. | Ghost tour drop-in tours of the Gardens at Yaddo are offered on Fridays and Sundays, through Oct.30, with no tour on Sept. 30, Oct. 2, and Oct. 7. Tours are $10 per person. Cash or checks only. Docent-led ghost tours for private groups may be arranged at andthatGardensaboutGarden-onlywww.yaddo.org/yaddo-gardens/contact.ghosttoursincludehistoricinformationYaddo,thegardens,andghostsightings.Ouraretheonlyareaopentothepublic.Weaskyourespecttheprivacyofourartistsinresidence,notgobeyondtheGardensduringyourvisit.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Truck Rodeo

SPAC Parking Lot, Route 50, Saratoga Springs

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The SWW Workforce Development Board, along with local businesses, have teamed up for the first tri-county Truck Rodeo. CDL drivers from local businesses will compete and test their skills operating various commercial vehicles. Truck driving is an exciting and essential role and having an CDL license opens many career opportunities. If you or someone you know has an interest in driving, or obtaining a CDL license, this is the place to be! Come out to cheer on drivers from your favorite local businesses. Plus, food trucks and a Touch-a-Truck corral. Fun for all ages!

Apple Creations

Saratoga Apple, 1174 Route 29, Schuylerville 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. | A complimentary experience with apple-icious games, crafts, and tales that will keep your children entertained to the core. Sponsored by Saratoga Apple and Connection to Creativity. Sunday hours 2 p.m. only.

Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion Meeting 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.

Foraging Basics

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. | Don’t miss this unique talk with Anne Best. Foraging involves searching for wild, edible plants, such as mushrooms or greens, in both rural and urban areas. Anne Best, former owner of Greenspace Horticulture Design, will give a talk about foraging safety, the dos and don’ts and identifying wild plants. Time will allow for questions and answers. Handouts available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu.

Wheels: Women and Independence, 1900 – 1920

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway 11 a.m. | Presenting Anne Rockwood’s program

Wheels: Women and Independence, 1900 – 1920. Participants should register at 518-882- 6385 to join

family friendly

Anne as she celebrates the suffrage and automobility centennials. This traveling exhibit showcases the experiences of pioneer female automobile enthusiasts, with New York State as the starting point for their adventures. At the time, women represented less than 10% of licensed drivers, and “autoing” was definitely not for the faint of heart. Each woman has her own unique story to tell, with a passion for motoring at center.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Historic Saratoga Bicycle Tour

Meet: Spirit of Life Statue

Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m.

Join Bikeatoga and the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for a family friendly bike ride. The ride will focus on North Broadway and the northwest side of downtown. There will be stops to discuss historical buildings and architecture. Our tour guide will be Samantha Bosshart, executive director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. The ride is free and will last approximately 1.5 hours, bike helmets are required. Sponsors of this ride include Impressions of Saratoga, Palette Community, The Dark Horse Mercantile, and Bicycle Benefits.

Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Sponsored by the Elks Ladies Auxiliary. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Audition Notice

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3 2 – 5:30 p.m. | We are performing She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen. The age limit to participate in the show is 13 to 18 due to the mature content and themes the production deals with. Please come prepared with a short monologue and expect to read from the show. If cast, a tuition fee of $150 will be required to participate. Scholarships available.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Southern Saratoga Art Society Meeting

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. An acrylic paint pouring demonstration by professional artist, Laurel-Le Lipski will be featured. Laurel also works in watercolors and pastels. The demonstration is open to the public and made possible by Saratoga Arts through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. For more information visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

In-Person Talk on the Feast of St. Michael

Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs 7 p.m. | Join Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Saratoga Springs City Historian, for a free presentation. Open to the public. Starting in 1914, the Feast of St. Michael was celebrated in late September in Saratoga Springs’ Dublin neighborhood, now known as the Beekman Street Arts District. This presentation is based on interviews for the West Side Oral Narrative Project and includes priceless photos ranging from the 1920s–1990s, and newspaper clippings going back to 1914. saratogahistory.org | 518-584-6920

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon | 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. etc. Volunteers Needed: Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take Out

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Menu: Baby Back Ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Galway Photography Club Meeting

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway 6 p.m. | For our meeting this month Jason Cromie will be setting up some of the miniature sets that he uses to create his unique images. This is a hands-on program so bring your camera and tripod so you can make your own photos of these miniature scenes. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

The Social Origins of Authoritarian Regimes: A History of State-Middle Class Relations in Egypt

Skidmore College, Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. | A lecture by Relli Shechter, Greenberg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence. Based on a forthcoming book, entitled The Egyptian Social Contract: A History of State–Middle Class Relations, this talk explores the intricacies of both formal and informal agreements between the Egyptian state and its citizens. Relli Shechter is the 2022 Greenberg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence at Skidmore College and Chair of the Department of Middle East Studies at BenGurion University of the Negev, Israel. Free and open to the public. For details, visit www.skidmore.edu/greenberg-residency/index.php. Attendees must adhere to Skidmore’s COVID-19 safety guidelines.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Regreening Project Launch

209 South Broadway, vacant parcel where Ballston Ave., Circular St., and South Broadway meet | 4 p.m. | SoBro Conservancy of Saratoga, a newly formed not-for-profit organization dedicated to conserving vacant urban parcels and transforming them into pollinator-friendly green spaces, has accepted the Eshaghian family’s extraordinary donation of a prominent vacant parcel in Saratoga Springs. The acquired property is the triangular, 0.2-acre parcel strategically located at the gateway to South Broadway. Tom Denny, head of SoBro Conservancy, will announce the donation and the plans for the regreening project during a brief gathering at the project site.

“Caffè Lena @ SPAC” Returns for a Free Two-Day Festival at SPAC Oct. 1-2

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

In partnership with Caffè Lena, Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that its popular “Caffè Lena @ SPAC” Concert Series will return for a free two-day festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2.

Slated to take place on SPAC’s Charles R. Wood Stage, the fes tival will feature six bands that explore global and American folk music including Dreamers’ Circus, Oshima Brothers, Crys Matthews, Cocek! Brass Band, Hold on Honeys and Resonant Rogues. The “Caffe Lena @ SPAC” festival highlights a unique, ongo ing collaboration between the arts center and the folk music venue.

The collaboration between SPAC and Caffè Lena first launched in 2017, encompassing jointly curated and presented pro grams at both venues. Guests are welcome to bring in food, drink, blankets and lawn chairs for the concerts. Food concessions will also be available. The concerts will take place rain or shine. Visit spac. org and caffelena.org for details.

SATURDAY’S LINEUP

Dreamers’ Circus: The Scandinavian musicians have toured across Europe, Japan,

Australia, and North America with their inventive reimagining’s of Nordic folk and traditional tunes.

Cocek! Brass Band: Dance music for those seeking some thing new and unique, contem plative Old World melodies that hark to a lost era and catchy riffs that will have you singing along.

Resonant Rogues: Asheville, North Carolina’s genre hop ping songwriters following their musical inspirations from the Appalachian mountains to the Balkans, through Paris by way of New Orleans.

SUNDAY’S LINEUP

Oshima Brothers: Raised in a musical family in rural Maine. On stage, they create a surprisingly full sound with dynamic vocals, elec tric and acoustic guitars, octave bass, loops, and percussion.

Crys Matthews: Among the brightest stars of the new genera tion of social justice music-mak ers; A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for intersectionality.”

Hold on Honeys: Indie folk minimalist vocal trio offering tight knit harmonies to nourish the soul and invigorate the senses.

Entertainment Arts

Adirondack Film Festival Opens with Regional Premiere of Blondie Documentary, Filmmaker Q&A on Oct. 13

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

GLENS FALLS — For the seventh year, Adirondack Theatre Festival (ATF) will produce the Adirondack Film Festival, which again this year will be presented in a hybrid model, both in-person and online. The screenings will take place at the Charles R. Wood Theater and Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls.

An opening night recep tion Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Queensbury Hotel will feature an evening of music videos capped by “Blondie: Vivir en la Habana,” a short documentary about a path-breaking concert in Cuba by the band Blondie, and a Q&A with director Rob Roth.

The band’s 2019 concert was part of an official cultural exchange between Havana and New York City. Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry pointed out that Havana’s resemblance to pregentrified New York made her feel like she’d been there before.

“There’s so much beauti ful architecture which has dete riorated due to the fact it’s a Caribbean island and salt air is disastrous to the edifices,” Harry told the NME last year, as the documentary had its North American premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. “They’re in a period of renewal and it made me think back fondly to the ‘70s and the crumbling decay of the Lower East BlondieSide.” burst out of the Max’s Kansas City and CBGB’s scene in downtown Manhattan in the mid-70s with their self-titled debut (most notably featuring the songs “X Offender,” and “Rip Her To Shreds”), and its followup LP ‘Plastic Letters.’ It was their third release, ‘Parallel Lines,’ that gained them national attention with the hit “Heart of Glass” in 1979 – and it is from this period and on into the ‘80s with the subsequent hit songs “Rapture” and “The Tide Is High” that the 18-minute documentary focuses its soundtrack. The film includes guitarist Chris Stein - who wasn’t able to go to the shows due to health reasons - and drummer

Clem Burke, pounding away on his skins draped in – what else – a CBGB’s

TheT-shirt.opening night recep tion will feature a Q&A between ATF Producing Artistic Director Miriam Weisfeld and the film’s director Rob Roth. Roth - a long time collaborator with Blondie, has also worked on projects with David Bowie, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna, among others.

“Adirondack Film Festival is thrilled to host the regional premiere of Blondie: Vivir en la Habana and to introduce our community to its iconoclastic creator,” Weisfeld said. “Hearing firsthand from Rob Roth about the experience planning this trip to Cuba with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein and the unexpected twists and turns adds so much to the experience of seeing this innovative short film. Rob’s work spans film and theatre – just like the Adirondack Film Festival, which is the only film festival operated by a professional the atre company. I’m excited to be in conversation with Rob and ATF audiences about art, music, and

storytelling across these differ ent platforms. It’s what makes the Adirondack Film Festival unique.”

The Adirondack Film Festival runs Oct. 13 – 15 and includes screenings of various features, documentaries, shorts, come dies, thrillers, and “Homegrown” Adirondack Region Films. There are a variety of ways that people may “Lastattend.year we introduced an innovative range of options for audiences to participate in-per son, online, or both. By far the most popular option was the ‘AllAccess Pass,’ which grants entry to all the screenings in down town Glens Falls, all the screen ings online, plus panels, popcorn bars, parties, and the awards pre sentation. This year we’re excited to offer our patrons the same flex ibility and the same great value,” ATF Managing Director Tracey Sullivan said in a statement.

All-Access, In-Person, Virtual, and Day Passes are avail able at adkfilmfestival.org. With a few exceptions, the full lineup will be available both in-person and online.

Vivir en la Habana. The regional premiere of the Blondie documentary, and a Q&A with the film’s director will take place during the opening reception of the Adirondack Film Festival on Oct. 13

HMT Presents: Nine

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

For two weekends, starting on Friday, October 7, Home Made Theater will present the musical Nine; music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit, and adapted from the Italian by MarioBasedFratti.loosely on Federico Fellini’s movie 8 1/2, Nine fea tures one man and the myriad of women in his life. Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini, succumbing to the pressures of filming his lat est film epic, suffers a midlife cri sis. One by one, women from his past and present - including his mother, his wife, his mistress, and his leading lady - haunt, instruct, scold, seduce, and encourage him until he finally learns to grow up.

The Director of Nine is Michael McDermott, whose previous Home Made Theater directing credits include Almost, Maine, Barefoot in the Park, and The Game’s Afoot. The artistic team includes Musical Director Richard Cherry, Choreographer Heather D’Arcy, Scenic Designer Jennie Sinnott, Lighting Designer Matthew Kopans, Sound Designer Anne-Marie Baker, Costume Designer Sharon Greene, Properties Designer Maura Pickett, and Stage Manager Christine MacLellan.

The cast of Nine includes sev eral performers new to the Home Made Theater stage, including Helen Annely, Caleb Blackler, Abby Countermine, Heather D’Arcy, Debra Mead, Amanda

Robie, Eric Shovah, and Ellya Winchester. Veterans of previous Home Made Theater productions include Andrea Burger, Christine Geraci, Melissa Mason Lacijan, Joelle Malinowski, Deborah OttoJones, Sonya Sidhu-Izzo, Arlette St. Romain, and Isabella Varno

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 7-8, and 14-15 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Dee Sarno Theater, inside Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at Home Made Theater’s

Entertainment &Arts Saratoga New Year’s Eve Festival to Return with Cowboy Junkies, Samples, Jeffrey Gaines, 5K Road Run and Fireworks Show

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

For the first time since 2019, downtown Saratoga Springs will play host to a multi-genre arts fes tival on New Year’s Eve.

This year’s showcase –Saratoga New Year’s Fest – will showcase events spread through out theFestivitiesweekend.are anticipated to kick off with a pre-party Friday night, Dec. 30, and begin in ear nest on Saturday, Dec. 31 when an afternoon of family-friendly activities will lead to an early eve ning fireworks show.

Live music will rule New Year’s Eve night. Multiple venues across town will be themed by sonic genre and stage shows by national headliners and regional musical combos alike. The lineup is slated to include Cowboy Junkies, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (or DLO3, specializing in the lost art of feel good music), Jeffrey

The weekend schedule is also anticipated to include a Dance Flurry Takeover, Jam Bands galore, DJ dance party, and sport ing tournaments.The5kRoad Run will this year take place on Sunday, New Year’s Day. R4egistration infor mation will be forthcoming.

For more information about the festival and to purchase admission badges, go to: www. SaratogaNewYearsFest.com.

Gaines (with more than a quar ter-century of recording and per forming under his belt), as well as The Samples and Daniela Cotton. Cowboy Junkies were formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on gui tar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass. The band has released 25 albums, a sequencing initiated with their 1988 debut LP “The Trinity Session,” featuring their hauntingly seductive rendi tion of the Velvet Underground’s “Sweet Jane,” – reportedly cited by song creator Lou Reed as “the best and most authentic version I have ever “Earlyheard.”Bird” badges will pro vide access to all venues on New Year’s Eve and are on sale for $20. Reserved seating and VIP pack ages are also available.

Christine Geraci as Claudia, Eric Shovah as Guido. Photo: Dawn Oesch.

Saratoga Springs will be a host city for a New Year’s Eve festival this year.

Announcement: Upcoming Shows at Universal Preservation Hall to 2023

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Proctors Collaborative has announced a series of upcoming shows at UPH in Saratoga Springs.

Caffe Lena Presents Darlingside - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. If Darlingside’s first album, Birds Say (2015), focused on the past through nostalgia, and their second, Extralife (2018), con templated uncertain futures, Fish Pond Fish stands firmly in the pres ent, looking at what’s here, now. Dave Senft (bass), Don Mitchell (guitar, banjo), Auyon Mukharji (violin, mandolin), and Harris Paseltiner (cello, guitar) have cre ated a natural history in song— taking us into gardens, almond groves, orchard rows, down to the ocean floor and under stars.

Kronos Quartet - 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023. For more than 45 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet –David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Sunny Yang (cello) – has combined a spirit of fear less exploration with a commit ment to continually reimagine the string quartet experience. In the process, Kronos has become one

of the world’s most celebrated and influential ensembles, perform ing thousands of concerts, releas ing more than 60 recordings, collaborating with many of the world’s most accomplished com posers and performers, and com missioning over 1,000 works and arrangements for string quartet.

Jessica Vosk - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for stirring roles on the musical theater and concert stage. Vosk made her sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a solo show titled “My Golden Age” and her debut at London’s Cadogan Hall in 2022.

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS: Songs We Love - 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The Jazz At Lincoln Center Presents tour ing initiative provides an afford able opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring upand-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC. Songs We Love is a journey through the first 50 years of jazz song. Iconic singers to be explored include Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and

JudyAdditionallyGarland. in 2023: JazzReach Presents ‘She Said / She Says’ Featuring Metta Quintet - 8 p.m. on Friday, March 10; Irish Hooley with the Screaming Orphans 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11; Salsa Night with Tiempo Libre - 8 p.m. on Friday, March 24; Bobby Collins - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25; Monterey Jazz Festival - 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 15; Isaac Mizrahi – RESCHEDULED - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21; Mystic Bowies Talking Dreads - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22; Eric Carle: From Head To Toe - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26; God is a Scottish Drag Queen - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28; Misty Blues - 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29; Connie Han - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.

Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in per son or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. or online at either ingmoreCapitalRep.org.UniversalPreservationHall.org,Proctors.org,orGroupsof10orcangettheirticketsbycall518-382-3884,ext.139.

“The Last Waltz Tour” on Stage at Proctors

SCHENECTADY — An allstar celebration of The Band’s his toric 1976 farewell concert kicks off a multi-city tour in November. Night Three of the tour will be staged at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady on Nov. 5.

The Last Waltz Tour 2022 features a lineup led by Warren Haynes and Don Was with Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Terrence Higgins, Bob Margolin, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn

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arrangements of Allen Toussaint). For more informa tion and tickets, go online to: TheLastWaltzTour.live.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces that its WAMC@SPAC series will continue with “BAM! And Then It Hit Me with Karen Brooks Hopkins” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 at The Pines@ SPACWAMC’sfacility. Joe Donahue will lead the conversation with author and President Emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Karen Brooks Hopkins about her new memoir, “BAM! And Then It Hit Me,” a behind-the-scenes look at Hopkins’ 36 years at the iconic cul tural institution, America’s oldest performing arts center.

The discussion will explore leadership, innovation, urban revi talization and stories about artists and icons who inspired Hopkins throughout her career. A book

signing will follow the conversation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is the president emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she worked for 36 years, serving 16 as its president. As president, Hopkins oversaw the institu tion’s 230 full-time employees and its multiple theatres and cin emas. Hopkins has served as the chair of the Cultural Institutions Group, has been a member of the mayor’s Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, the New York State Board of Regents, and sat on the Boards of the NYC & Company, the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, and currently serves on the Trust of Governors Island.

“BAM! And Then It Hit Me with Karen Brooks Hopkins” is free to attend; however, seating is limited. Visit spac.org.

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Notice of Annual Meeting of Plot

Owners and/or Descendants of South Side Cemetery Association of Saratoga Springs on October 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM at VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY. For a list of burials and family names please visit our Facebook page or “Southside Cemetery of Saratoga Springs” on www.Findagrave.com. If you plan to attend please 09/23,SouthSideSaratoga@gmail.com.email09/30,10/7.114504

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Purchasing Department of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2022 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the Saratoga County Sewer District No. 1 Interceptor Rehabilitation Phase VIIB Project, 1002 Hudson River Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118, as per specification

A#22-SDIRP7B-1.pre-bidconference will held Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Saratoga County Sewer District #1 office, 1002 Hudson River Rd., Mechanicville, NY 12118.

No other pre-bid conference will be scheduled.

Bid Documents may be examined on or after Monday, September 19, 2022 at the following locations:

1. Eastern Contractors, 6 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12205 (518)

2.869-0961M.J.Engineering and Land Surveying, 21 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 371-

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY PURSUANT TO NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW

SECTION 206(c) The name of the Limited Liability Company is MAL’S PALS DAYCARE LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York Secretary of State (NYSOS) on August 24, 2022. The Company maintains an office located in 29 Nolan Road, South Glens Falls, Saratoga County, New York 12803. NY SOS has been designated as an agent for service of process against the company and NYSOS shall mail process to MAL’S PALS DAYCARE LLC, c/o Mallory L. Normandin, 29 Nolan Road, South Glens Falls, New York 12803. The business purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be formed. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114538

Notice of formation of Lunch-Thyme, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/16/2022 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: 166 Kingsley Rd Burnt Hills NY 12027. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114525

Notice of formation of The Hive 518, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/28/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 CLARK ST, MIDDLE GROVE NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of Adirondack THC, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/23/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 CLARK ST, MIDDLE GROVE NY 12850. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114507

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law - The name of the LLC is 565 Route 9P, LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 15, 2022. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 3 Wood Duck Place, Mechanicville, New York 12118. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114498

Notice of formation of Truliance LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 09/08/2022. The County within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process to is the limited liability company at 7 Christina Ct., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA. Company is organized for conducting any lawful business for which limited liability companies

may be organized under the laws of the state of New York. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114492

Notice of formation of NashCo LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/31/2022 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: 8 Dutch Lane Mechanicville NY 12118. Purpose: Technology Consulting. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114466

Marge Holdings LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/19/2022. Office located in Saratoga County and the Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The Post Office address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is 1382 Hermance Road, Galway, NY 12074. Marge Holdings LLC is engaged in any lawful business activity. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114451

NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Decker Masonry LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on September 12, 2022. The County within New York in which the office of the Company is to be located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is c/o LLC, 599 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may

be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114436

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: HH Managing Member, LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on September 9, 2022. NY office location: Saratoga County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to HH Managing Member, LLC, 235 Bear Hill Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114404

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: DARK 617, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/23/2022 Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 332, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114398

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ADVANCED DATA DEVICES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/15/2022. Office location: Albany County. SSNY has been Designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 555 CLIFTON PARK CENTER RD., CLIFTON PARK, NY, 12065. Purpose: For Any lawful purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114392

09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28. 114513

Notice of formation of Adirondack Illumination, LLC.

Articles of organization filed with the State of New York on September 8, 2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process may be served. A copy of the process can be mailed to the LLC at 142 West Milton Road #24, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114386

Notice of Formation of Saratoga Website Designs LLC, a domestic limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY on September 7, 2022. Office

Location: Saratoga County. Principal business location: 138 Deer Run Dr., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: website design service, and any other purpose. 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21. 114367

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LLC Art. Of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 08/26/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 1059 County Route 70, Stillwater, NY 12170. Any lawful purpose. 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14. 114343

Notice of Formation of LLC. Articles of Organization for Eteannette Seymour LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 31, 2022. Office Located in 10 Underwood Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at 10 Underwood Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14. 114284

Notice of Formation of VS Saratoga Springs OPCO, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 8/29/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14. 114278

Notice of formation of Orchard Lane Farm, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on August 26, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Burke & Casserly, PC, 255 Washington Ave Ext, Suite 104, Albany, NY 12205. The purpose is to perform any lawful act or activity. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114240

Notice of formation of Orchard Lane Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on August 26, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Burke & Casserly, PC, 255 Washington Ave Ext, Suite 104, Albany, NY 12205. The purpose is to perform any lawful act or activity. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114234

Notice of formation of Affirmation Threads LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/29/22 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of the process should be mailed to the LLC at: 1411 London Square Drive, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114226

Notice of formation of Yonder Pixels LLC. Articles

of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/16/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 1367, 1764 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114197

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Rivington Insurance Services LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/06/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 3646, Omaha, NE 68103-0646. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07. 114177

Notice of Formation of VS 390 Church, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114086

Notice of formation of Druthers Brewing Company V, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on March 30, 2021, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to Druthers Brewing Company V, LLC @ 12 Southside Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12866, purpose is any lawful purpose. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114076

HUDSON STORAGE, LLC. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on August 11, 2022, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Ryan Blass, 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114061

Theresa’s Pieces Furniture and Homestore LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 8/3/22. Office location: Saratoga County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to REGISTERED AGENTS INC., 418 BROADWAY, STE R, ALBANY, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activity. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114051

Notice of formation of Self Direction Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 381 Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114014

Notice of formation of Southern Adirondack Midwifery PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/02/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3 Hemphill Place #112 Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114002

Notice of Qualification of Starfish Specialty Advisors, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/12/2022. 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: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113994

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: RBW CREATIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 9, 2022. Office Location: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law the secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113988

Notice of Formation of LLC. Articles of Organization for FLEISCHMAN B&B’S, LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 11, 2022. Office located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at 137 2nd Street Apt#2, Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113982

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BALLSTON SPA — Terry Martin, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9/17/2022. Calling hours were 9/21/22 at Burke funeral home. Funeral service was 9/22/2022 at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church followed by burial at Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Regional Foodbank of Northeastern New York, BackPack Program. burkefuneralhome.com

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COHOES — Kevin Richard Wright died on September 1. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Interment with military honors was held at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. compassionatefuneralcare.comVisit:

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan Francine Bartkowski died September 2. A funeral was held at St. Clements Roman Catholic Church on September 7. There will be a private burial at the convenience of the family. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony Tony” Paterson passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga with his family by his side. A memorial event will be held in May of 2023.Visit compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elizabeth Rowland died August 30. Family and friends called at Compassionate Funeral Care to remember her. A service was held on September 10 at St. Clement’s Church. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.comwww.

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MALTA — Margaret M. Stewart died on September 6 after a long and joyful life. Unflappable and always kind to all those around her, she was a teacher whose constant lesson was compassion. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. compassionatefuneralcare.comVisit

SARATOGA SPRINGS — At long last, Joe and Tom are having the long-awaited memorial service for Mom Theresa.

It will be on Thursday, October 20,There2022.will be a memorial mass at 10 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

The mass will be followed by a reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Parting Glass Restaurant, 40 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs.

If you are unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed on the St. Clement’s Church Facebook page. You

Directions for livestream are Clickbelow:onthis link: St. Clement’s Church or go to your browser and type stclementschurch.com. Then click on the large brown circle at the top of the page which says, Facebook Livestream. Then click on the word Videos in the strip below the picture. Then you will be able to watch the livestream as it occurs.

If there is no sound, look at the small speaker icon in the bottom right corner of the video window. If it has an “X” on it, click on the icon and the “X” will go away and the sound will be turned on.

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POTTERSVILLE — Alex William Bleickhardt, June 17, 1989-September 15, 2022, died due to a fatal traffic incident while doing a job he loved. Alex was a unique spirit. His ability to make folks laugh was one of his greatest pleasures and he was FUNNY! His wit and observations of life will be missed by all who loved him, along with his hearty belly laugh.

In his junior year in high school, Alex joined the Heavy Equipment Program at BOCES and pursued his dream of running BIG machines. As an adult, he earned his Class A CDL and drove cross-country. Eventually, he settled into the job he loved, driving for TowAway. Sadly, it was while he was doing his job there that he was taken. He was loved and appreciated on the job, and his friends there are brokenhearted too.

Alex was predeceased by his grandparents, Carol & Raymond F. Bleickhardt Sr. and Merle A. Cavanaugh & Charles V. Shropshire.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved son, Samual Ray Bleickhardt, age 11. Their opportunity for tomorrow is gone, but we all will tell him stories about his father to help the love live on. In addition to his son, Alex is survived by his mother, Beth A. Shropshire (Barry Bruno); father, Raymond F. Bleickhardt Jr.; his brothers, Raymond F. Bleickhardt III (Elizabeth) and Jesse L. Bleickhardt (Chandra); his Aunts, Diana LaSpina and Cheryl Nicholson (Kevin); his cousins, Kate and Clare LaSpina and his Uncle Paul LaSpina. Also, niece, Emma & nephew, Raymond IV. Also, Samual’s mother, Kristal Granger-Blydenburgh. In addition, Alex had a beloved dog, Moose. TowAway has graciously accepted the responsibility to care for him, in loving memory of Al.

A celebration of Alex’s life will be held Saturday September 24 at 3 p.m. at Saratoga Springs Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Donations in Alex’s memory can be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York.

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whistle to make it 3-1. This goal deflated the Saints, as the con test was all Hoosic in the second half. Corners were 10-3 in favor of Hoosic. SCC keeper Jason Pescetti came up with 13 saves, while Hoosic only needed one from their keeper. HV goals were scored by, Andrew Wood (2), Logan Reilly (2), Gabe Coffin, Tyler Cavert and Tyler Eddy. Season Udpates

Schuylerville Shuts Out Granville-Whitehall 42-0

SARATOGA — On Tuesday, September 20, Hoosic Valley hosted Saratoga Central Catholic and came away with a 7-1 win. On what was a wet day, Hoosic took an early 2-0 lead while SCC got one back via captain Will Frankford with 5 minutes to go in the first half. Hoosic would respond soon after with a goal just before the halftime

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SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville football improved to 3-0 overall (2-0 in league con tests) after their commanding win on Friday, September 16, against Granville/Whitehall. Martin

Flanders Jr. opened the scoring for the Black Horses with a 5-yard touchdown on the ground, and Schuylerville didn’t look back.

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three touchdowns in the contest with rushes of 5, 10 and 13 yards.

Quarterback Luke Sherman connected on 8 of his 9 passes, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for one of his own.

Schuylerville’s offense totaled an impressive 369 yards, while their defense held Granville-Whitehall to just 55 total yards. This con test marks the second consecutive

game Schuylerville’s defense has pitched a Lookingshutout. forward, Schuylerville travels to Watervliet for a Friday night contest under the lights against the Cannoneers on September 23 at 7pm. The Black Horses have a chance to improve to 4-0 while the Cannoneers are looking for their first win of the 2022 campaign.

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SARATOGA — On Tuesday, September 20, the Saratoga Blue Streaks hosted the Albany Falcons in a conference match. The scor ing kicked off in the 26th min ute by way of a long-range strike from Albany’s Tamim Rahmani, assisted by Hassan Mohsini. Just six minutes later, the Blue Streaks equalized when senior Flagg Taylor converted a cornerkick that was delivered by Ryan Farr. The first half finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The second half was all Blue Streaks as they con trolled most of the possession and eventually netted two more

goals to make it 3-1, which is how the match finished. Saratoga reg istered 12 shots on goal, while Albany directed 7 shots goalward. Liam Donnelly and Ben Van Valkenburg split time in net for the Blue Streaks and came up with 6 saves between them. Albany’s goalkeeper, Brian Milligan logged 9 saves. This contest marks Saratoga’s fifth win of the season, and fourth in the league. Albany falls to 2-2-1 in league play. Looking forward, Saratoga trav els to face-off against Shaker High on Saturday, September 24 for a morning match in Latham.

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SARATOGA — The Saratoga Springs City School District will honor seven individuals for their extraordinary contributions to athletics during the Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, October 7 at 4:30 pm. The ceremony will be held in the Teaching Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School.

A committee composed of current and former coaches; high school administrators, commu nity members, and current and retired athletic directors reviewed the nominations and selected the honorees. A trophy case in the lobby of the blue gym holds plaques in honor of the Hall of Fame members.

The program was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. The 2022 induct ees are Kevin Chartrand ‘97 (football and basketball), Peter Dickens ‘73 (football, basketball, baseball, track) William Ford ’67 (football, basketball, base ball), Megan Mangano ’97 (soc cer, basketball), Susan Ruggles ’76 (field hockey, basketball, vol leyball, track) Courtney West ’98 (soccer, gymnastics, track) and Dr. John MacFadden who served as a coach, teacher, administrator and superintendent of schools for the district for 38 years from 1969 – 2007.

SARATOGA — On Saturday, September 17, 10 local high schools competed in a mid-season vol leyball tournament. From 9am to 3pm, games were held at Saratoga Springs High School, and the

home team eventually came out on top after a long day of bumps, sets and spikes. The final match was a contest between the Saratoga Blue Streaks and the Burnt Hills Spartans. In game one, Saratoga

was down 24-18 and rallied to score 8 unanswered points for a remark able 26-24 comeback. Game two was just as close, as Saratoga edged out Burnt Hills 25-23 to claim vic tory in an enthralling finals match.

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