Saratoga TODAY October 13-19, 2023

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ALLEGATIONS OF “TOXIC CULTURE” IN SPA CITY SPORTS

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District is alleged to have not adequately handled “a toxic culture of alleged abusive coaching” in a legal complaint filed by lawyer Martin Greenberg representing Safe Athletes for Everyone (SAFE).

Included in the letter are complaints against girls varsity cross country/track coaches Art

and Linda Kranick, as well as girls varsity soccer coach Adrienne Dannehy and former girls varsity lacrosse coach Katie Hannan.

The letter by SAFE requests, in part, the firing of the coaches involved, and for the State Education Department to investigate the district. It also requests the district’s prior athletic directors be fired or reprimanded, and for the district to issue a public apology.

See Story pg. 35

SLOW DOWN:

WILTON MALL REDEVELOPMENT PLANS CONTINUE

A rendering of the proposed redevelopment at Wilton Mall.

Image provided by Macerich. See Story pg. 12

$60.5 MILLION BUDGET PROPOSED

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

City to Explore Reduced Speed Limits See Story pg. 3

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city’s first presentation of the 2024 budget calls for a $60.5 million spending plan – a 6.2% increase over this year’s plan, and the inclusion of a 2.99% tax increase.

Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi revealed the $60.5 million 2024 Comprehensive Budget during a 40-minute presentation on Oct. 3, and set a tentative budget public workshop schedule through the month of October for all departments.

By rule, a budget needs to be approved by a majority of the five-member council by Nov. 30, or the $60.5 million plan presented Oct. 3 goes into effect for 2024.

Among the main issues impacting city finances, Sanghvi pointed to inflation - higher prices of everything from construction materials to health care costs; decisions made by previous administrations to not raise property taxes or conduct reassessments for more than a decade, and the number of new hires made by the current administration.

See Story pg. 8

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Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

Attempt to Rescind Resolution Acknowledging City’s History of Racism and Hate Fails

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Oct. 3, Public Safety Commissioner Jim Montagnino brought forward a resolution for council consideration regarding the May 2 council adoption of a

measure that acknowledges the city of Saratoga Springs “has supported and allowed racism and hate” during its history.

That initial resolution was approved by a 4-1 council vote, with Montagnino casting the lone vote against. In his asking for the resolution to be rescinded,

Montagnino contended that such “unnecessary admissions of liability” may invite future litigation against the city.

The Oct. 3 resolution to rescind failed to receive a second motion to bring it to the council table for either discussion or vote, and the matter was concluded.

Free Narcan Distribution Event at Saratoga Springs Library SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Sheriff ’s Office, Saratoga County Department of Health, Saratoga County Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services and Saratoga Springs

Police Department will hold a free Narcan distribution event at Saratoga Springs Public Library.

Participants will be trained in how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer

nasal Narcan. Training will take approximately ten minutes.

The event will take place 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

The Saratoga Springs Public Library is located at 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs.

2023 Veterans of the Year Ceremony Oct. 14 SARATOGA SPRINGS — A ceremony honoring the Veteran of the Year for 2023 will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct 14, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. The event is free and open to the public. Face masks are optional.

The annual award is cosponsored by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum and the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army.

Veterans of the Year 2023 are COL(Ret) Christine T. Rem, an Iraq Veteran, and David Terry Fox, Sergeant, USMC, a Vietnam Veteran.

COL Christine T. Rem, US Army Nurse Corps, Retired, served for 30 years in the Active Army and US Army Reserves.

Commissioned 1LT, US Army Nurse Corps on 19 February 1982, she served the majority of

her time in the US Army Reserve Hospitals in the Albany area. She served two one-year Active Duty Tours in the Wurzburg Army Hospital, Wurzburg, Germany, and from 2007-2008 deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. While serving, she also received her Doctor of Nursing Science degree from Sage College. She retired in March 2012. Besides the Bronze Star Medal, her other awards include the Legion of Merit, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4 Awards), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terror Service Medal. She currently resides in Clifton Park, NY and has 3 sons and 5 grandchildren.

A Lansingburgh HS graduate, David Terry Fox enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1967 and served two tours in Vietnam as helicopter crew chief and door

gunner aboard H-34 and H-46 helicopters. During those two tours, Fox’s aircraft transported Marines and Army soldiers to and from various remote jungle sites including artillery fire bases, did resupply missions, reconned, rescued downed pilots and evacuated wounded.

These missions included Khe Sanh, Demilitarized Zone, Laos, Cambodia and the Ashau Valley. He logged more than 23,800 flight hours in more than 2,200 sorties earning 53 Marine Strike Flight Awards for Aerial Combat. Fox was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his brave efforts during the rescue of an embattled Marine Recon Team off a 4,000-foot cliff while under heavy enemy fire.

He was honorably discharged from the USMC as a Sergeant.

He and his partner Diane reside in Voorheesville, NY. They have 5 children and 10 grandchildren.

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

Letters

TO THE EDITOR

WE NEED COLL’S EXPERIENCE In his 30-year law enforcement career including as an FBI agent, Tim Coll has built strong alliances with federal, state, and local agencies. Today, Saratoga Springs needs all of their help.

I’m going to vote for Tim for Commissioner of Public Safety since he has the necessary experience that we need to improve Saratoga Springs.

- RICHARD SELLERS,SARATOGA SPRINGS

SARATOGA SPRINGS NEEDS TIM COLL With a remarkable 30-years in law enforcement, including with the FBI fighting drug dealers and leading counter-terrorism efforts, Coll has consistently demonstrated the resilience and leadership Saratoga Springs requires.

Saratoga Springs is at a crossroads, especially with recent upheavals in the police department. Coll’s vast experience in team management, across federal to local agencies, positions him to restore stability and help make our public safety department even better.

Moreover, his multi-faceted approach to challenges like homelessness, which blends law enforcement with mental health and social assistance, assures that Saratoga Springs’ most vulnerable won’t be overlooked.

In these demanding times, Saratoga Springs needs a Public Safety Commissioner with a proven track record, integrity, and an inclusive approach to the challenges we face.

Tim Coll is the answer for the Commissioner of Public Safety.

- JOHN BROPHY, SARATOGA SPRINGS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR POLICY: Letters to the Editor in response to a Saratoga TODAY article or local issue are welcome. Letters should be 200 words or less. Preference is given to typed, concise letters. All letters are subject to editing for length or clarity. Writers are limited to one published letter per month. Letters must include the writer’s name, address and a daytime phone number for confirmation, but only the writer’s name and town will be printed. Anonymous letters are not accepted. Letters to the editor, opinion and editorial columns and articles submitted to Saratoga TODAY may be published in print, electronic or other forms. We reserve the right not to publish a letter.

Submit to cbeatty@SaratogaPublishing.com.

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SLOW DOWN: City to Explore Reduced Speed Limits

by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — City Mayor Ron Kim announced the city will begin to explore implementing a 25-mph speed limit in certain areas of the city.

“Research has shown that faster driving speeds correlate to more serious injuries and fatalities for pedestrians in the event of a crash,” the mayor told the council on Oct. 2.

The recommendation came from the city’s Complete Streets Advisory Board, citing the promotion of safety as a top priority and implementing a 25-mph speed limit within the city’s inner district. The recommendation, submitted to the city on Sept. 29 by CSAB Chair Ken Grey and Co-Chair Ted Orosz, specifically points to the area between West Ave and Henning

Rd (east/west), Crescent Avenue and Route 50 (north/south) and west of route 50 to include Skidmore College.

“This initiative can be refined based on neighborhood analysis. Reduced speed limits will also assist changing behaviors, including the slowing of truck traffic on Broadway and doing our part to become a climate smart community,” the SCAB letter states, and references communities in Seattle, Washington; Denver, Colorado; Kennebunkport, Maine, and New York City as having implemented reductions in speed limits and achieving positive outcomes.

“In the Capital District the city of Albany and Town of East Greenbush are implementing these changes, and the Town of Malta is considering implementing them,” according to the CSAB. “We believe this is an important measure for enhancing

the walkability, bike-ability and safety of Saratoga Springs.”

“The next step is we are going to retain an engineering study of our traffic and report back to the City Council,” Mayor Kim said Oct. 2 “We will have several Public Hearings where people can express their opinions (and) the hope is that in a few months we will be able to make a decision about this after public hearings and backand-forth dialogue.”

OBITUARIES

4 Vivian (Christophel) Wills

Louella A. (Draper) Williams

MIDDLE GROVE — Vivian (Christophel) Wills, 79, passed 9/8/2023. Mass is 10/21/23, 12 noon at St. Clement’s. Another mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clayton, with a graveside service at St. John’s Cemetery in LaFargeville will be at a later date. Family and friends will be notified. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Louella A. (Draper) Williams, 93 passed away as she lived her life, with a smile on her face, 10/4/2023. Donations to the ALS Association. Calling hours were 10/12/2023. Mass 12 p.m., 10/13/2023 at Church of St. Peter. Burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.

Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

Kyong C. (Kim) Rutsky

Sharon L. Roth

Eric Gunnar Lindau

CRESTVIEW, FL — Kyong C. (Kim) Rutsky, 77, formerly of Saratoga, passed away at home on October 3, 2023 after a long illness. A private service took place 10/12/23 at Burke funeral home followed by burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Emerald Coast Hospice in Crestview, Florida. www.burkefuneralhome.com

TROY — It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Sharon L. Roth, 70, on 9/30/2023.

Services were 10/11/23 at Burke funeral home followed by interment at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Creutzfeldt-Jakob-Disease Foundation, Inc. (help@ cjdfoundation.com) Visit www. burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eric Gunnar Lindau of Saratoga Springs passed away peacefully at Wesley Nursing Home on October 9, 2023.

Services are private. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com

Linda Denis

Bobby Jo Sarro

Karin Noob

GANSEVOORT — Linda Denis peacefully passed October 7. In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or service at this time.

The arrangements are being handled by Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. You can express your condolences by visiting compassionatefuneralcare.com.

WILTON — Bobby Jo Sarro died on October 10.

Funeral service: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4 to 6 p.m. before the service at the funeral home. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Robert Glasser GREENFIELD CENTER — Robert Glasser died on October 7, 2023, following several years of illness. A private ceremony will be held to celebrate his life. You can express your condolences by visiting compassionatefuneralcare.com

Honor Your Loved One Death Notice: $35 | Standard Obituary: $60 | Extended Obituary: Call for price CALL: 518-581-2480 or EMAIL: Obits@SaratogaPublishing.com

Donald R. Woodcock GREENFIELD CENTER — Donald R. Woodcock died October 8. Calling hours: October 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service will be Monday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a graveside service at Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. You can express your condolences by visiting compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karin Noob of Saratoga Springs passed away on October 8, 2023 at the age of 83.

In respect of Karin’s wishes, the funeral will be a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saratoga Springs Senior Center, 290 West Ave Suite 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. (www. saratogaseniorcenter.org) Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

SARATOGA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Michael Arnold, 64, of Schuylerville, was charged Oct. 6 with eight misdemeanor counts and one felony count Criminal Contempt. Arnold is suspected of sending multiple messages - in violation of an order of protection - to a protected party, from a fictitious Facebook account between May 30 and July 16. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $30,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond.

SARATOGA COUNTY COURT Jamal Young, 32, of Albany, was sentenced Sept. 29 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged November 2021 in Mechanicville.

Jesus A. Perez, 23, of Schuylerville, was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, after pleading to rape in the third-degree, charged March 2022 in Saratoga.

Brandon W. Brunell, 29, of Greenfield Center, pleaded to criminal possession of a weapon in the second-degree, charged April 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Sentencing Dec. 1.

Juan J. Munguia, 34, of Greenfield Center, pleaded Oct. 2 to felony robbery, charged May 2023 in Saratoga Springs.

Sentencing Dec. 4.

David C. Fuller, 59, of Gansevoort, pleaded Oct. 3

to criminal possession of a weapon in the third-degree, charged March 2023 in Moreau. Sentencing Dec. 5.

Dushawn R. Griffith, 32, of Mechanicville, pleaded Oct. 6 to felony aggravated family offense. Sentencing Feb. 2, 2024.

SARATOGA SPRINGS POLICE An arrest has been made regarding a suspected assault of two staff members at Saratoga Hospital earlier this month.

Saratoga Springs Police announced Oct. 1, 60-yearold Hudson Falls man Scott W. Williams was taken into custody after the execution of an Arrest Warrant and charged with multiple felony counts of assault in the second-degree in connection with an incident that occurred at Saratoga Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 1.

The victims in the assault - hospital staff performing their duties - suffered stab wounds, received treatment and have since been released from medical care, police said. Williams was arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court and sent to the custody of the Saratoga County Sheriffs’ Office in lieu of $75,000 cash bail, $150,000 partially secured bond, or $750,000 secured bond.

BLOTTER Tricia Dahnke, 54, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with one count each criminal sale, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Neil Lescault, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Oct. 2 with criminal trespass.

Hunter Chicaway, 20, of Cohoes, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, and driving the wrong direction on a one-way.

Cody Farr, 22, of Stillwater, was charged Oct. 1 with DWI, failure to stop at a stop sign, and refusal to take breath test.

Charles Senecal, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

30 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and suspended license.

Jacob Stores, 22, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept. 30 with DWI, resisting arrest, assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, harassment, obstruct governmental

5 administration, and several driving related violations.

Wendi Williams, 55, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

30 with DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and driving related violations.

Stashu Roberts, 27, of Gloversville, was charged Sept. 28 with grand larceny, identity theft, forgery, and criminal possession of stolen property.

Jordan Jones, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

28 with criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Kevin Cavanagh, 57, was charged Sept. 26 with aggravated family offense, and criminal contempt.

Thomas Dinardi, 35, of Halfmoon, was charged Sept.

26 with criminal contempt.

Shah Chaudhry, 30, of Rensselaer, was charged Sept. 26 with criminal mischief.

William Bonacci, 67, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

26 with criminal trespass.

Sarah Green, 24, of Saratoga, was charged Sept. 24 with criminal mischief.

Jennica Nash, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept.

22 with two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Aaron Pahal, 21, was charged Sept. 22 with DWI, aggravated DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

James Ricci, 31, of Victory Mills, was charged Sept. 21 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and registration suspended.

Victoria Hayden, 52, of Queensbury, was charged Sept. 20 with petit larceny.

Matthew Ragotskie, 32, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Sept. 20 with resisting arrest.

NEWS BRIEFS

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

Saratoga Senior Center: Open House with Dottie Pepper

Farrell Goehring Performing Free Organ Concert at First Baptist Church Saturday, Oct. 15

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The new Saratoga Senior Center hosts its Fall Open House, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.

The event, free and open to the public of all ages, includes a Q&A and book signing with professional golfer and CBS broadcaster Dottie Pepper, a “Scams against Seniors” presented by Herzog Law Firm,

and live music.

The gathering also includes Dairy Haus ice cream sandwiches, membership specials of $10 for the remaining of the year, sampling of classes, and a lite fare by Home of the Good Sheperd.

The new Saratoga Senior Center is located at 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Annual Fundraising Event Supporting Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Oct. 15 WILTON — Wild About Blue will be taking place on Sunday, Oct. 15, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Wishing Well restaurant in Wilton. The event is Wilton Wildlife’s main fundraiser of the year and will be celebrating all of the successes of the organization in Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation, and Conservation.

The event helps support the many successful undertakings at Wilton Wildlife, including the year-round presentation of hundreds of educational programs for all ages and interests, the maintenance of over 25 miles of year-round recreational trails, and the support of conservation projects undertaken by its partners. Wild About Blue is critical for raising the funds that the organization needs to continue its year-round, mission-driven

work that has helped to create a lasting preserve for nature and a park enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts.

Tickets for Wild About Blue are available for $100 per person and can be purchased online at www.wiltonpreserve. org or by calling the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321.

People unable to attend can still support the event by participating in the online auction. The auction will open on Sunday, Oct. 8 and will close at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. The link to the auction is https://www.32auctions.com/ WildAboutBlue2023 Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park was founded in 1996.

For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs is hosting a free organ concert by Farrell Goehring this Saturday, Oct. 15. The fundraiser aims to raise money to help the church purchase a new organ.

The concert will begin at 2 p.m. Goehring’s performance will feature the music of Bach, Debussy, Elgar, Wagner, and more. The concert is free to attend, although donations to the church’s organ fund are encouraged.

Call for Entries for Photography Show at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON — For photographers who enjoy taking pictures of nature or of people enjoying nature, entries for a photography show that will be highlighting the beauty and the mission of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park are being sought.

The entry deadline is Nov. 1, and up to four entries will be accepted per person.

There will be prizes awarded for the following categories: Best in Show, Best Nature in Winter, Best featuring Conservation, Best featuring Education, Best featuring Recreation, Best Nature in Autumn, Best Animal Shot, Best Karner blue butterfly,

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and Best under-13.

Entries should be submitted via email to info@wiltonpreserve.org with the following information: attached photograph files saved as jpeg, name, address, phone number, email, title of each submission, age if under 13. All work should be original and have been taken at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. This year the selected photographs will be displayed virtually, through a virtual Photography Gallery.

For more information, contact Wilton Wildlife’s office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Discover Saratoga and Bailey’s Saratoga are presenting Saratoga Wing Off on Saturday, Oct. 14.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 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 (restaurants will determine how many wings

attendees get per sample) at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite.

There will be two voting categories: People’s Choice and Wildest Wing (most creative).

All voting will take place online at discoversaratoga. org/events/saratoga-wingoff.

Only one vote per device will be accepted. Winners will be announced via social media

and awards will be presented at Bailey’s Saratoga at 5:30 p.m.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a portion of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

For more information, including a list of participating wing vendors, visit online: discoversaratoga.org/events/ saratoga-wing-off or call 518-584-1531.

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Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

$60.5 Million Budget Proposed continued from front page...

“We’ve not collected delinquent taxes for a decade,” Sanghvi said. “Ten years ago, the city’s real property tax revenue was $15.99 million, and the adopted budget was $40.44 million. In 2024, property tax revenue will be $17.6 million, and the comprehensive budget is $60.5 million.”

A proposed 2.99% tax increase will have the following impact on taxpayers: $3.32 per month higher for a home valued at $200,000 in the inner district, and $3.25 higher for the same house in the outer district. That monthly impact grows with the value of the home; for example, a home valued at $400,000 inner district would cost homeowners $6.64 more per month, etc.

In a Budget Call letter sent to commissioners on June 20,

Commissioner Sanghvi recommended the total preliminary “requested” budget made by each department be similar to the “adopted” budget amount approved this year, or about $57 million. This year’s requests ultimately arrived with a $70 million tag. That amount was whittled down to the $60.5 million plan presented Oct. 3.

Personnel and benefits costs overall account for more than 80% of the spending plan.

The city’s 2024 Comprehensive Budget includes no new hires.

Sales tax revenue is estimated at $19.5 million for the calendar year 2024, an increase of more than $2 million compared to this year’s plan.

The city has made 30 new hires over the past two years.

“No more hiring until we find new revenues,” Sanghvi said. “There is a lot our

Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Budget Presentation, October 2023.

administration has been working on these past two years and that’s where we needed to hire people - but we also have to figure out what we need to do to continue our growth in services along with new revenues.”

Those new revenue streams could potentially flow from collecting occupancy tax on short term rentals, cannabis sales tax, parking, reassessment, and community preservation funds.

Additionally, the city council is working on collecting

delinquent taxes amounting to more than $3 million, Sanghvi said.

Tentative schedule - departments have until October 6 to inform the Finance Department that they would like to reschedule the date of their meeting – are slated as follows: Department of Public Safety 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11); Department of Public Works, Recreation Department (11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13); Accounts Department, Finance

Department (9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 20); Mayor’s Department, Civil Service (11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23); Summary of Amended Budget Workshop (5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25).

Public workshops for all departments regarding the 2024 budget will take place at City Hall through the month of October. Each will also include a brief public comment period.

For an updated listing of times and dates, visit the city website at: Saratoga-springs.org.

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Saratoga County From the Publisher’s Desk...

Animal Shelter: Saturday WE STAND WITH ISRAEL Bark-To-Purr Fest

by Chad Beatty Adoption Day Event Saratoga TODAY

Chandler. Photo provided.

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County Animal Shelter will hold a Bark-To-Purr Adoption Day Event 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. Those looking to add a furry member to their family are encouraged to attend this special occasion.

No appointments are necessary.

The Saratoga County Animal Shelter currently houses 40 dogs, each with their own unique personality and charm, ready to bring immeasurable happiness to their future families. In addition, there are a diverse range of more than 30 cats, all longing for a loving environment to call their own.

To ensure a smooth adoption process, potential adopters should fill out the

application ahead of time at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter’s website (saratogacountyanimalshelter. com/adopter-profile/). This will help shelter staff and volunteers understand potential adopters’ preferences and match them with the perfect companion.

The Bark-To-Purr Adoption Day Event is a family-friendly event where attendees can spend quality time with the shelter’s furry friends, interact with dedicated staff, and participate in educational activities. Do not bring pets to the event. To streamline the adoption process during this event, the shelter will accept cash or check payments only.

For more information visit saratogacountyanimalshelter.com.

Since its founding in 1948, the Nation of Israel has been our greatest ally in the Middle East. For 75 years, the lone Jewish state has been a bastion of freedom and democracy in a region dominated by radical regimes, and the world’s most notorious terror organizations.

In its short history, Israel has been relentlessly attacked on all fronts by enemies who seek their total destruction. The most recent attack, which is reminiscent of 9-11, has resulted in 1,200 fatalities as of this writing. But the Jewish people are no stranger to adversity and persecution, and they will rise from the ashes.

ISRAEL AT WAR On October 7, at 6:30 a.m. local time, air raid sirens began sounding in Jerusalem.

The terrorist group Hamas was beginning to launch their unprovoked and unprecedented attack. An estimated 3,000+

rockets were fired into Israel, with one rocket slamming into a hospital.

Simultaneously, armed Hamas fighters breached the Israeli border on multiple fronts and began indiscriminately firing on citizens, and taking innocent men, women and children hostage. Among the hostages are a number of American citizens.

By 11:30 a.m., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared “Israel is at war.”

Those ominous words still ring clear in my head, and I imagine they will be etched in my mind forever. History always has a way of repeating itself. I still vividly remember

the words of President George Bush on September 12, 2001: “Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward, and freedom will be defended.”

STANDING FOR FREEDOM While Saratoga TODAY does not cover world or national news, we do stand up to evil whenever and wherever it exists. We stand for freedom; We stand for human rights; We stand for dignity; We stand for free markets; We stand for democracy; We stand with Israel!

GOD BLESS! -Chad

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Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

This Week: How Officials RISE Wins Bid to Operate Former Senior Center Building on Williams Street Plan To Spend Your Williams St. and in the after- with optional month-to-month Money, and an Event that by Thomas Dimopoulos math of thwarted plans to leasing for up to an additional Saratoga TODAY house a 24/7 year-round per- six months.

Will Scare Your Dog homeless shelter The winning bid by RISE SARATOGA SPRINGS — manent SARATOGA SPRINGS • Participatory Budgeting Committee Meeting – 5 p.m., Oct. 16.

• Zoning Board of Appeals Workshop – 6 p.m., Oct. 16.

(Full meeting: 6:30 p.m., Oct. 23).

• City Council meeting – 6 p.m. Oct. 17.

• Civilian Review Board – 6 p.m., Oct. 19.

• Climate Smart Task Force meeting – 9 a.m., Oct. 18.

• Design Review Board Meeting – 6 p.m., Oct. 18.

• Restorative Justice Panel meeting – 7 p.m., Oct. 18.

• Planning Board Workshop – 5 p.m., Oct. 19.

(Full meeting: 6 p.m., Oct. 26).

• City Budget Workshops – multiple, ongoing.

Check saratoga-springs.org for details.

• Please be aware: a firework display will take place during Celebration Weekend at Skidmore College, from 9-9:15 p.m. on Oct. 21.

SARATOGA COUNTY • Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting – 4 p.m., Oct. 17 at county complex in Ballston Spa.

RISE Housing and Support Services has been awarded their bid to operate the 7,800 squarefoot building on Williams Street that previously housed the Saratoga Senior Center.

Following the senior center’s relocation from 5

on the site, the city – which owns the building - on Sept.

1 offered the building via a public bidding process to nonprofits for a short-term lease.

As stipulated in the RFP, the term of the lease will be for 6 months and starts in November,

was $500 per month.

The building will serve as temporary administration offices for the human services agency, as their own offices are currently under construction, and will not be used to shelter homeless people, the city said.

Leading Jurist on Equal Justice Efforts In New York To Speak in Saratoga Springs Oct. 18 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Hon. Edwina G. RichardsonMendelson, a leader of the New York State Unified Court System and the state’s Equal Justice in Courts Initiative will address the public at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs.

The event is presented by MLK Saratoga, the Saratoga Immigration Coalition, Mary A. Carter Temple #362, and When People Work. The event is free to the public.

Throughout her long career in public service, Judge Mendelson has worked to afford all New Yorkers equal access to justice. Currently the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives, she is the statewide judicial official responsible for ensuring meaningful access

to justice for all New Yorkers in civil, criminal, and family courts, regardless of income, background, or disability.

Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Hon. Edwina G. Richardson-Mendelson leads the New York State Unified Court System’s Office for Justice Initiatives, tasked with ensuring meaningful access to justice for all New Yorkers in civil, criminal and family courts, regardless of income, background, or ability. Judge Richardson-Mendelson and the Office for Justice Initiatives administer a wide variety of programs, volunteer opportunities and resources across the state in service of this mission.

Judge RichardsonMendelson also leads the Equal Justice in Courts Initiative, combatting racial, gender-based

Judge Hon. Edwina G. RichardsonMendelson to speak Oct. 18.

Photo provided.

and all other forms of bias in the court system. For more information about this event, contact: 518-526-5272

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

This week's lovely home at 16 Ochs Pond Rd in Lake George was listed

by Mara King and Christine Hogan Barton and sold by Christine Hogan Barton from Roohan Realty for $480,000.

BALLSTON

CORINTH

Mary Jo Potter sold property at 27 McMaster St to Patrick McCrudden for $425,000

Paula Hauser sold property at 386 West Maple St to Kathleen Mercurio for $187,000

James Tann sold property at 23 Townley Dr to Courtney Haff for $345,000 John Dykeman sold property at 158 Westside Dr to David West for $525,000 Veronika Nelson sold property at 272 Round Lake Rd to Kyle Messier for $262,500 Frank Rossi sold property at 0 Zepko Lane to Bayside Six LLC for $345,000 Craig Todd sold property at 17 France Ln to Madison Lee for $1,300,000 JKM Builders LLC sold property at 42 Lancaster Ct to Salvador Galarza for $524,110 Erick Knizek sold property at 16 Forestbrook Dr to Gary Paschal for $415,000

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Kumar Ramani sold property at 39 Hillman Loop to Sathish for $400,000

Ellsworth Square LLC sold property at 17D Cherry St to Dan Iftiger for $1,496,928

Janet Broadbent sold property at 1 Chango Dr to Grace Matuszyk for $465,000

Raymond Marsh sold property at Saratoga Springs to Raymond Marsh for $223,000

Wendy Carson trust sold property at 77 Ordeila Lane to Tamra Fakhoury Trust for $397,000 James Miakisz sold property at 75 Ordelia Lane to Stephen Schubmehl for $430,000 Ronald Laurenza sold property at 1127 Laural Lane to Justin Pascucci for $360,000

Cassidy Greene sold property at 36 Wiley Way to Matthew Charette for $330,000

Marini Homes LLC sold property at 20 Landon Lane to John Lincks for $466,033

Susan Tucker sold property at 5085 Rt 9N to Farial Maysha for $174,000

SARATOGA

David Tesar sold property at 121 Pine St to William Welmaker for $240,000 Michael Morris sold property at 315 Angel Rd to Timothy Morris for $180,200

MALTA Michael Ballestero sold property at 2897 Rt 9 to Stewarts Shops Corp for $1,270,000 Jonathan Montag trust sold property at 16 Riley Cove Rd to William Hart for $905,000

Douglas Post sold property at 1259 New york State Rt 9P to Michael Sternklar for $1,320,000 Lisa Godin sold property at 27 Morgans Run to Devin Reilly for $230,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS John Madkour sold property at 3 Iroqouis Dr to Joshua Monahan for $776,000 Albert Hudson sold property at 303 Jefferson St to Daigle and Daigle LLC for $350,000

Christopher Lapointe sold property at 67 Ludlow St to Patricia Arnone for $1,275,000 Thomas Rhodes sold property at 3 Walter Dr to Mary Buesing for $273,000 James Scandura sold property at 70 Railroad Pl to Dianne Shugrue for $960,000 David Cabano sold property at 104 Adams St to Christopher Tedesco for $879,000 Eric Mumford sold property at 1 Spring St #202 to John Garrity for $320,000 Marilyn Kletter sold property at 7 Leeward Way to Jay Marcello for $750,000

West Ave Development Corp sold property at 116 West Ave Unit 209 to Loretta Malta for $605,000 Lisa Wolfe sold property at 11 Patricia Lane to Donald Matusik for $625,000

WILTON Julie Tellstone sold property at 105 Cobble Hill Dr to Christopher Klinkhow for $595,000.

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 11 Daintree Dr to David Aronson for $551,034 Joanne Devivo sold property at 4244 New York Rt 50 to Cory McArthur for $337,000 Shawn Denis sold property at 8 Oxford Dr to Christian Barfuss for $460,000 Thomas Valentine sold property at 50 Castleberry Dr to Ashley Ringler for $300,000

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Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

WILTON MALL REDEVELOPMENT PLANS CONTINUE

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

WILTON — Discussion on the proposed redevelopment of the Wilton Mall continued during a public hearing at the Town Board Meeting on Oct. 5.

The plans propose the development of apartment units and townhomes at the site of the mall’s former Bon Ton location.

While speaking at the hearing, Wilton Mall GM Mike Shaffer said similar plans have been enacted in malls nationwide, converting the properties into what he described as “mixeduse destinations.”

He stated the project’s goal is to increase property values, reduce vacancies in the mall, and add an increase in sales tax revenue to the town and county.

Shaffer said that the proposal has begun to garner interest from several companies, including a fitness company and a new theater operator. He also cited a study from Camoin Associates stating that the project would generate over $360,000 in net sales tax revenue, and over $800,000 annually to the Saratoga Springs City School District.

Jon Locke, owner of Salty Buns Restaurant in the Wilton Mall, spoke strongly in support of the proposal, saying part of

the reason the restaurant moved into the mall this summer was their belief in the plans.

“This endeavor will bring vitality into our town, offering decent living spaces and crafting a vibrant community complete with essential amenities at our fingertips,” Locke said. “What truly sets this project apart is its capacity to offer employment prospects on numerous fronts, from skilled labor that will be necessary during the construction to the countless positions needed to support the residents and businesses within this new complex.”

Duane Hendershot, store director of Healthy Living Market inside the mall, said he is “really excited” about the proposal. As part of the plan, funding would also be provided to Saratoga PLAN for a conservation easement on the Vincek Farm.

Laura Vincek of the Vincek Farm said at the hearing that the easement would benefit not just to town residents, but “will benefit the planet for as long as the planet exists.” She said the Vincek Farm has been a continuously-working farm since the 18th century, prior to the Revolutionary War. “The Vincek Farm is a historic landmark, and a national treasure that should be protected eternally for the

generations to come,” said Laura Vincek. “People have said to me, ‘Well, you could just remove the development rights.’ Well if I could do that, someone else can put them back.”

Josh Vincek also spoke at the hearing, and said they hope to add more events and activities at the farm for members of the community. He said the farm often hosts groups and assists with local nonprofits.

Tori Roberts of Saratoga PLAN read a letter from the group at the hearing, saying that while Saratoga PLAN takes no position on the mall project, they are “supportive of the concept of using previouslydeveloped land for sustainable redevelopment strategies” from an environmental and conservation perspective.

“Concentrating development in these areas offers the potential to reduce urban sprawl, and preserve open space for the entire community,” the letter read in part.

However, some residents raised concerns about the proposal. Scott Kingsley said he does not believe a PUDD is appropriate for the area, and noted he is against urbanization in Wilton, saying, “If you want to look like Saratoga Springs, the problems of Saratoga Springs will follow.”

“The problem is, when you open the door, the door never closes,” said Kingsley. “What happens when the rest of the mall continues to struggle? … We know what’s going to happen.

A rendering of the proposed redevelopment at Wilton Mall.

Image provided by Macerich.

And I do feel sorry for the property owners there. But they’re going to want more residential when other parts of the mall fail.”

Chad Jerome said he does not believe the residential properties will have the stated effect.

“You’re putting residential property next to a mall with the idea that, hopefully, residents of that are going to somehow make the mall successful that’s been in decline,” Jerome said. “...

It’d be unfortunate if the Wilton Mall were to go away. Businesses come and go, unfortunately. The town board isn’t here to save every business that may or may not work. That’s not saying that we want the mall to go. But if the business isn’t there for it, then the business isn’t there for it.”

Some residents also raised concerns about a potential increase in traffic, although Shaffer cited a traffic study that he said was conducted in 2022 that did not anticipate any significant impacts.

After the hearing,

Town Board member John McEachron stated that while he is in favor of the project, “There has to be something in it for the Town of Wilton.”

“We’re changing zoning,” McEachron said at the meeting. “We’re changing zoning to a 110-acre PUDD that can never get brought back, can never change back. So what do we get out of it? There’s got to be a public benefit.”

Following the hearing, Shaffer told a group of reporters he was pleased with the turnout of supporters, and is looking forward to continuing the process.

“Very pleased for the supporters that turned out for us tonight, and the amount of knowledge that they had on the project,” Shaffer said. “Just very pleased with that turnout. And we’ll see where it goes from here.”

The plans will be brought to the Wilton Planning Board on Oct. 18, and are expected to return to the Town Board at its Nov. 2 meeting, Shaffer said.

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Saratoga Arms Hotel Receives Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Award SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arms Hotel has been ranked the #11 hotel in the Mid-Atlantic in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, the hotel announced in a press release.

Saratoga Arms is the only hotel in the Capital District to be recognized in the 2023 awards, the release states. The only other hotel in New York State to make the list was the

Grand Adirondack Hotel in Lake Placid, ranking 10th.

Over 520,000 readers of Condé Nast Traveler responded to the Readers’ Choice Awards, the release states. The full list of winners can be found at cntraveler.com.

Saratoga Arms Hotel, run by mother and daughter owners Kathleen and Amy Smith, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023.

City of Saratoga Springs and Sustainable Saratoga Partner with Volunteer Tree Pruners SARATOGA SPRINGS — The City of Saratoga Springs and Sustainable Saratoga have announced a partnership to provide early pruning and other maintenance for young trees in the City.

The Saratoga Springs City Council has authorized two members of Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project, Rick Fenton and Tom Denny, to serve as the city’s first tree stewards. They will work with city arborist Steve Lashomb to perform structural pruning on city-owned trees on streets and in parks, a press release states.

“This new initiative builds on our longstanding partnership with Sustainable Saratoga and their Tree Toga plantings,” said Department of Public Works commissioner Jason Golub in the release.

“This partnership is an investment in our future,” stated Mayor Ron Kim in the release.

“Tree canopies provide shade, absorb stormwater runoff, and absorb and store greenhouse gasses. By enhancing the city’s ability to cultivate and maintain the health of our young trees, we are supporting the health of the urban forest that will cool and inspire many generations of residents and visitors to our city.”

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation states that proper pruning can prevent structural defects in young trees, the release states.

Structural pruning aims to

Rick Fenton (left) and Tom Denny (right) have been appointed as the City of Saratoga Springs’ first volunteer tree stewards.

Photo provided.

create a strong trunk giving the tree strength and eliminate low branches before they grow large.

Fenton, a retired DEC Forester, notes in the release that “early pruning is low risk, low cost, and is routinely done by trained volunteers in other cities across the country.”

The City’s new Tree Steward program is modeled after one at Syracuse-Onondaga County CommuniTree, the release states.

“Using volunteers to prune young trees has been a goal since the 2013 Urban Forest Master Plan,” said city arborist Steve Lashomb in the release. “The Tree Stewards will provide great support to the work of my tree crew, and I hope Sustainable Saratoga will be able to expand the program with additional trained volunteers in future years.”

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Local Recruitment Firm Ramsey Miller Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Locally-based recruitment firm Ramsey Miller is celebrating one year of business in the Capital Region and beyond.

The company was launched

by Tim Staples and Adam VanDervoort in Oct. 2022.

One year in, Ramsey Miller has worked to fill roles in the Capital Region and more, and has continued its growth.

VanDervoort said the company recently hired four associate recruiters, and in addition to local jobs, have been working in locations such as Cincinnati, Denver, and Philadelphia. He noted that one of the company’s new recruits is also based in Nashville.

“Now we have a team of, essentially, six of us working roles,” said VanDervoort. “It’s been going good.”

VanDervoort has experience in the real estate industry, while Staples had previously worked in the recruitment industry in New York City.

VanDervoort said the two decided to launch their own company after Staples relocated to the Capital Region.

“My attraction to it was the business side,” VanDervoort said. “I have a passion for entrepreneurship, and starting businesses. That was my draw, starting something from the ground up. But as I looked in the area, there’s not much going on as far as recruitment.”

Ramsey Miller primarily works with companies in fields such as commercial and civil

construction, and financial services, VanDervoort said. He noted a majority of work done by the company is to help those who are already employed to find another opportunity.

“Because someone’s argument usually is, ‘Why doesn’t the company just post these job openings?’ Good people at good companies who are good workers, they’re employed,” said VanDervoort. “They’re not sitting at home looking at Indeed at these other opportunities. When we reach out, these are working people who are, frankly, quite happy at their positions, they just never really thought to explore other options or see what’s out there.”

While some companies hire their own internal recruiters, VanDervoort noted Ramsey Miller can work with them as well. He said the company only receives payment if one of their recommendations is hired.

“They’re getting a recruitment effort for free, and they only have to pay if someone gets hired, versus internal recruitment, paying somebody a salary to do what we’re doing,” said VanDervoort. “And a lot of companies have their own internal recruiters, and we still work with them, because the amount of people to go through, it’s so many options.”

He said the company utilizes a mix of artificial intelligence to help compete with larger firms, running software to detect prospective employees who could be a strong fit for a given job. From there, the Ramsey Miller team can manually examine several hundred

Image provided.

candidates to recommend the best options for the company.

VanDervoort said business began to “snowball” for the company after its first several months, and also made note of what he described as a current disconnect between candidates and companies when it comes to remote, hybrid, or in-office work.

“A lot of our first questions that get asked to us when we’re speaking to candidates is, ‘Do I have to go in?’” VanDervoort said. “... And it also seems like people are willing to sacrifice salary if they can be remote, or companies willing to pay a little bit more if someone’s willing to come in. So there’s, I call it a disconnect at this point, of what works as far as hybrid, remote, or in-office workplaces right now.”

The company plans to continue its growth in the future, with VanDervoort saying Ramsey Miller will likely look to add more recruiters, open new roles, and expand into other industries moving forward.

“I would say our plans, definitely, are to grow,” said VanDervoort. “... Starting to tailor into more broad industries, I would say, so we can better serve not only people here, but nationally.”

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Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

The Basics of Estate Planning: Securing Your Legacy and Protecting Your Loved Ones

by Stephen Kyne, CFP Sterling Manor Financial

for Saratoga TODAY Estate planning is a critical process that can help ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing, while also minimizing the taxes, expenses, and stress for your loved ones.

By creating a comprehensive estate plan, you can protect your estate’s value, provide for your

family’s future, and leave a lasting legacy.

Estate planning involves a series of legal documents and strategies that outlines how assets and liabilities will be managed and distributed upon your death. It can allow you to control the flow of your assets, protect your family’s financial security, and establish a plan for your healthcare should you become incapacitated.

The cornerstone of any estate plan is a will. A will is a legal document that outlines your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and the appointment of guardians for minor children. Without a will, your estate may be subject to intestacy laws, leaving the decision making power in the hands of the court. Writing a will can allow you to specify who should inherit your assets, no matter how small or large, and helps avoid potential family disputes.

While wills are essential,

they may not be enough for complex estates or specific needs. In such cases, creating a trust as part of your estate plan can be beneficial. Trusts can provide greater control over the distribution of your assets, allowing you to stipulate when and how your beneficiaries will receive their inheritances. Additionally, they can offer privacy since trust documents don’t become public record. Irrevocable trusts can also help reduce estate taxes and protect assets from creditors.

Estate planning encompasses more than just distributing assets after death. It also includes preparing for potential incapacity during your lifetime. A power of attorney document grants another person the authority to handle your financial affairs should you become unable to do so yourself. Similarly, healthcare directives, such as a living will or a healthcare proxy, can help ensure that your medical wishes are known and respected if you

are unable to communicate them personally.

Life is ever-changing, and so should your estate plan.

Marriage, divorce, birth, death, or significant changes in your financial situation or goals require updates to your plan.

Neglecting to review and update your estate plan periodically may lead to unintended consequences, leaving your loved ones to deal with outdated instructions or assets passing into unintended hands.

While do-it-yourself estate planning documents are available, they often fail to address the unique circumstances and complexities of individuals’ situations. Consulting an experienced estate planning attorney can help ensure that your plan is tailored to your specific needs and goals. An attorney can guide you through the legal requirements, explain the implications of certain choices, and help you navigate the local laws and regulations.

Creating an effective estate plan can be essential for securing your legacy, protecting your loved ones, and ensuring your assets are distributed as you desire. By incorporating a will, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare directives, and strategies to minimize taxes, you can leave a lasting positive impact on your family and future generations.

Seek professional guidance to customize your estate plan and provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones.

Stephen Kyne CFP® is a Partner at Sterling Manor Financial, LLC in Saratoga Springs. Securities offered through Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sterling Manor Financial, LLC, or Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., SEC registered investment advisors. Sterling Manor Financial and Cadaret, Grant are separate entities. Neither Cadaret, Grant and Co., nor Sterling manor financial and their representatives provide tax or legal advice.

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Medicaid Planning Flexibility with Irrevocable Trusts Does irrevocable mean no changes are possible?

by Matt Dorsey for Saratoga TODAY I have discussed the use of Irrevocable Trusts in the past to facilitate asset preservation strategies for Medicaid Planning. The idea of an irrevocable document, however, understandably raises concerns over the inflexibility of the planning in the future.

If there is a possibility that you may need nursing home care in the future, there are essentially three ways to pay for those services. First, you can privately pay for the care. Second, you may have long term care insurance that covers the cost. Third, you may become eligible for Medicaid to pay for the services.

If you are interested in exploring options to avoid privately paying for nursing home costs and you do not

have long term care insurance, then you may want to consider Medicaid Planning.

How do I become eligible for Medicaid?

Medicaid is a government provided, means tested benefit.

This means that it is only available if your assets are below a certain level. In order to reduce your assets to the level of eligibility, you can either spend them down by privately paying for nursing home care or you can plan ahead and transfer some of your assets to others.

Any transfers made more than five years before you apply for Medicaid will not adversely affect your eligibility.

How can I transfer assets?

There are a number of ways to transfer assets. You can simply do an outright transfer to another person, like a child or sibling. Outright transfers, however, have a number of downsides and transfers in trust are generally preferable.

If I transfer assets to a Trust, does it need to be Irrevocable?

To be effective for Medicaid Planning purposes, then yes – it needs to be an Irrevocable Trust. Despite that necessity, there are a number of ways that you can make changes after an Irrevocable Trust is created, which will give you flexibility in the future.

What kind of changes can be made to an Irrevocable Trust?

The three most common changes are the retention of a limited power of appointment to change beneficiaries, the ability to sell property within the Irrevocable Trust, and – believe it or not – the ability to revoke the Irrevocable Trust.

How does a limited power of appointment work?

As the creator of an Irrevocable Trust, you can retain a limited power of appointment, which allows you to change the beneficiaries of the Trust. In a typical case, a mother and father will establish an Irrevocable Trust and make their children the beneficiaries of the Trust assets after they both die (“the remainder beneficiaries”). By retaining a limited power of appointment, the parents can actually change the remainder beneficiaries in the future, despite the trust being irrevocable.

Why would you want to change a remainder beneficiary?

If, as in my example above, the remainder beneficiaries are your children, there may come a time in the future when you decide you no longer want to have one or more of your children as a remainder beneficiary. That could happen because you have a falling out with that child, or

it could be because they have run into certain difficulties, such as divorce or bankruptcy.

The flexibility of the limited power of appointment will allow you to restore them as a remainder beneficiary later, if your relationship improves with them or if they get clear of their difficulties.

It is permissible to sell assets in an Irrevocable Trust?

Yes. Commonly, people will place their home in an Irrevocable Trust, in an effort to protect it and allow it to pass on to their children. They may, however, not want to live in that home for the rest of their lives.

If that is the case, the Trustees (often one or more of their children) can sell the house out of the Irrevocable Trust and receive the sale proceeds into the Trust. Those trust funds can then be used to buy another house, which the parents can live in as their new home. This often happens if the parents want to leave the northeast and retire to a warmer climate.

Can you actually revoke an Irrevocable Trust?

Yes. If all parties who have a beneficial interest in an Irrevocable Trust agree, then the Irrevocable Trust can be revoked, pursuant to section 7-1.9 of the New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law. In a typical case where

parents establish the Trust and the children are remainder beneficiaries, then both parents and all the children would have to agree to do so. If that happens, then any assets transferred to the Irrevocable Trust would go back to the parents’ ownership.

Why would you revoke an Irrevocable Trust?

The most likely reason would be because you were not successful in getting through the five-year lookback period on Medicaid transfers. Once the assets are back in the ownership of the grantors of the Trust, there may be other options to consider for Medicaid Planning.

Obviously, the word “irrevocable” can be concerning when you are contemplating estate planning. By virtue of this discussion, hopefully you can see that irrevocable does not necessarily mean without flexibility or change. In order to see whether an Irrevocable Trust should be part of your estate planning, you should consult an experienced elder law professional.

Matthew J. Dorsey, Esq. is a Shareholder with O’Connell and Aronowitz, 1 Court St, Saratoga Springs. Over his 26 years of practice, he has focused in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Mr. Dorsey can be reached at 518584-5205, mdorsey@oalaw.com and www.oalaw.com.

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Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

Your Musculoskeletal Health: Take Steps to Strength and Stability

by Dr. Matt Smith, DC for Saratoga TODAY The musculoskeletal system is the “backbone” of your body, literally. It’s comprised of not only the spine but all your muscles, bones and joints. It’s what gives your body form. It’s what makes it possible for you to move and do the things you enjoy. Keeping this vital system strong is essential for a full and active life.

When your musculoskeletal system is functioning well, you feel stronger and healthier; however, when there’s a problem, you might experience pain and even disability. More than

one in two adults report experiencing a musculoskeletal condition such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain, arthritis and osteoporosis. They are the most commonly reported medical conditions among those under age 65 and the second most common condition for people aged 65 and older.

Musculoskeletal conditions become more common as we age, sometimes limiting our ability to move and accomplish everyday activities. This can affect overall health negatively by contributing to lack of physical activity, which can in turn lead to obesity and chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Nurturing musculoskeletal health over a lifetime begins with good nutrition, adequate hydration and healthy habits such as regular rest and physical activity. Prevention is also key; we can reduce the risk of pain and injury by improving our posture and movement techniques as well as the ergonomics of our work and home environments.

The American Chiropractic Association offers the following small steps to take toward better

musculoskeletal health: •Move more. Bones, muscles and joints need movement to stay healthy. The U.S. surgeon general recommends adults get at least 150 minutes weekly of moderate physical activity (walking, yard work, recreational swimming, etc.) or at least 75 minutes of intense weekly activity (jogging, hiking uphill, basketball, etc.)

•Eat a balanced diet.

Proper nutrition is just as important to musculoskeletal health as it is to overall health.

Eat a balanced diet that includes whole fresh foods and try to avoid processed foods. Be sure to get enough calcium and vitamin D for your bones and lean protein to build and maintain strong muscles.

•Go outside! The sun helps our bodies produce Vitamin D, which in turn helps to absorb calcium and strengthen bones.

•Do weight-bearing exercises. Walking, jogging and resistance exercises such as weightlifting can improve bone density. Planks and squats can also strengthen core muscles.

Non-weight-bearing exercises such as swimming and biking

can benefit the musculoskeletal system as well, especially for people unable to walk or jog while recovering from back, hip or knee pain.

•Stay hydrated. Drinking water makes muscles stronger by carrying oxygen to the cells of the body. It also helps lubricate and cushion joints.

•Quit smoking. It contributes not only to cardiovascular disease but also osteoporosis and bone fracture as we age.

•Get adequate rest. A good night’s sleep enables your body to repair muscles and joints that are strained or injured during the day.

•Don’t drink too much alcohol. Drinking alcohol excessively can lead to osteoporosis and bone fracture.

•Practice good posture. It helps keep bones and joints in correct alignment so our muscles work more efficiently, saving energy and reducing fatigue while decreasing the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces that can lead to degenerative arthritis and joint pain.

•Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight can put stress on joints, especially as we age, leading to an increased risk of injury. However, being underweight can increase the risk of bone loss and fracture.

•Improve movement techniques to avoid strain and injury. Lifting tip: When picking up heavy items from the floor, do not bend over at the waist; instead, kneel down on one knee, as close as possible to the item you are lifting, with the

other foot flat on the floor and pick up the item. Alternatively, bend both knees, keeping the item close to your body, and lift with the legs.

•Limit screen time. Neck pain and poor posture can result from spending too much time looking down at your tablet or cell phone. Spend less time on mobile devices and do stretch and extension exercises regularly. Bring your shoulder blades together and stand up tall.

•Be proactive and prevent falls. Remove throw rugs, low furniture, cords and other trip hazards on the floor; review medications with your doctor that could affect balance; have your vision checked; and start an exercise routine to improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility.

By strengthening your musculoskeletal system, you can stay healthier and engaged in the activities that matter most to you.

Whatever your health goals are, your doctor of chiropractic can help. Chiropractors practice a hands-on, non-drug approach to health care. In addition to their expertise in spinal manipulation, they have broad diagnostic skills and are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle advice.

Dr. Matt Smith has been a Chiropractor in Saratoga Springs for the past 37 years. He and his daughter Dr Kevy Smith Minouge can be reached at www. mysaratogachiropractor.com or call 518 587-2064.

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

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TODAY

How We Do YouTube “MOTHERING BOYS”

by Kate Morna Towne for Saratoga TODAY Someone close to me recently told me that she doesn’t allow her kids to watch YouTube, which surprised me because I don’t find many parents who are stricter than me, and my kids spend a lot of time watching YouTube. It made me think about why I’m okay with YouTube when some parents aren’t, and came up with four reasons: definition, age, how, and what.

First, by “watching YouTube” I understand that to mean that this mom isn’t comfortable with her kids getting on YouTube themselves and choosing what to watch.

From that perspective, we’re more closely aligned than it might seem.

I’m not comfortable with my kids getting on any device or web site or streaming service without my consent — they’re not allowed to just turn on the TV or use the tablet or their computers without asking me first. I’m also not comfortable with them flipping around on the TV or streaming services or on the devices looking for something to watch — I want to know specifically what they want to watch and

I’m always telling them, “It has to be something I’m okay with!”

Regarding age, things have changed since my kids have gotten older. When my older boys were little, I was always incredibly careful about what they watched on TV. To this day they complain that all they were ever allowed to watch was PBS Kids (which isn’t far off!). As they got older, though, it was appropriate to allow them to watch some other things that were more interesting to bigger kids while still making sure the little ones were protected from the garbage that is prolific on all the media platforms. As the older boys have gotten older, our horizons have broadened in terms of what all of the boys are allowed to watch.

As far as “how,” I only allow the kids (with the exception of my really big boys) to watch YouTube on our TV (the only one we have), which is right in the middle of the house and can’t be viewed privately. In my experience, privacy is the enemy when trying to keep kids safe from danger on devices! My mom says, “You always behave better when you know someone is watching,” and boy, is that the truth. With the TV in the middle of the house in a room with no walls obstructing the view from the parts of the house that I’m always in, I can always see what the boys are watching. Better still, I often sit in the actual TV room with them while doing my own work.

Finally, “what”: this is the part where I tell you some of the channels on YouTube that we all love! As careful as I am about trying to keep bad things off our

devices and out of our house and I lament frequently how hard it is to do so because of all the terrible things people feel the need to post and share and broadcast, I will freely admit that there are so many amazing things to watch and learn about and be entertained by! These are some favorites: Dude Perfect: These five college buddies started their channel years ago with videos of them attempting and making trick shots; they’ve since added to their entertainment repertoire. We love their “Stereotypes,” “Overtime,” and “Bucket List” segments, as well as all the trick shots that they still do, and I love seeing the frequent appearances of their wives and kids and even their parents. It’s fun entertainment without anything controversial (with the exception of the “Rage Monster,” which requires some reminders that “it’s not okay to take out our anger in a destructive way!” I do appreciate that it’s meant to be overthe-top and the character isn’t meant to be taken seriously or

considered virtuous). They also do everything they can to be sure the ads that run on their channel are completely family friendly (which is a concern with YouTube videos in general).

DaveHax: DaveHax is a British YouTuber who posts videos of product reviews and also does crafts and science experiments. It’s educational and kind of hilarious, too. One of his catchphrases is “Pretty cool huh!” which he offers on his “merch” (branded merchandise) available online — one of my boys has a “Pretty cool huh!” t-shirt that’s one of his favorite pieces of clothing.

TheReportOfTheWeek: This is one of the newer channels that has joined our lineup. I wasn’t sure about it at first — the host, whose handle is “Reviewbrah,” has an unusual look and manner, which, I admit, made me keep a closer eye until I became more comfortable.

I’ve since become a fan! He does food reviews of various fast-food offerings on his show “Running on Empty” that are thorough, articulate, and honest. Some of my boys have started imitating him at meal times, which is especially hilarious when my five-year-old does it, because Reviewbrah (whose real name is John) has a way of talking that’s sort of sophisticated. In one episode, he took a few minutes

17 to read some of the comments he gets that are just horrible, and I was incredibly impressed with how he handled it, and I thought it was a good teaching moment for my kids about how everyone online is a real person with real feelings.

Dr. Garuda: I have one particular boy who is mesmerized by the videos on Dr. Garuda’s channel, but we all find him amazing. He sculpts heroes and villains from shows, movies, and video games out of clay — he is incredibly talented, and his sculptures are exact replicas! We love all of them, but his Darth Vader, T. Rex, and Linc from Zelda are favorites. That particular boy I mentioned in the first sentence was also inspired by Dr. Garuda to ask for modeling clay, modeling wire, and paint and paintbrushes for Christmas one year, and spent a winter working on his own creation. I love that!

My final word on YouTube is: be careful of the ads! No matter how good the channel otherwise, the ads can be scary/inappropriate/controversial. Parental supervision is the best defense! I hope this is helpful to you all!

Kate and her husband have seven sons ages 19, 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, and 5. Email her at kmtowne23@gmail.com.

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Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

Ballston Spa Community Spirit Week and Homecoming Activities

Photos provided by Ballston Spa Central School District.

BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Central School District and the local community will combine efforts once again to celebrate school and community pride during the district’s annual Community Spirit Week from Oct. 16 to 21.

During the weeklong celebration, Ballston Spa High School students will hold a Powder Puff football game on Monday at 6 p.m. and a

Community Street Fair on Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. before the Homecoming Football game vs. Schenectady High School at 7 p.m., according to a release from the district.

The Homecoming Dance for current High School students is scheduled for Saturday night.

Students will celebrate Spirit Week 2023 with various themes and activities each day organized by the BSHS

Student Government. Students are invited to wear red, white, and blue for ‘America Monday,’ while other themes include ‘Tacky Tourist Tuesday,’ ‘Color Wars’ on Wednesday, and ‘Purple & Gold School Spirit Day’ on Thursday, the release states.

Students in the Middle School and Elementary schools will also be participating in various events throughout the

week. The latest plans are available on the school websites.

Organizations from throughout the area and members of various school groups have been invited to participate in the Community Street Fair, which will include student-led activities, games, food and fun offered by the student clubs and organizations from throughout the district.

Activities include a Robotics

Demonstration, Chamber Orchestra Performance, Swing Dancing, Photo Selfie Station, and a variety of fun games, the release states.

The entire Ballston Spa school community is encouraged to attend the Street Fair and support the students. Please visit the district website at www. bscsd.org or contact the Ballston Spa High School for more information at 518-884-7150.

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

EDUCATION BRIEFS

Saratoga Classmates 62nd Reunion

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congratulations Blue Streaks!On October 7, a group of classmates celebrated their 62nd reunion at the Gideon Putnam.

SCC Students Volunteer at Harvest for Health & Happiness Gala QUEENSBURY — A group of students from Saratoga Central Catholic School recently volunteered at the Harvest for Health & Happiness Gala for Double H Ranch, held Sept. 23 at The Great Escape Theme Park. Students who volunteered included Nacy DeVincenzo, Hunter Fales, Carson Moser, Emery Moser, Marin Walbridge, Ava Brown, and Rylee Cornell.

Photo from left: Nacy DeVincenzo, Hunter Fales, Carson Moser, Marin Walbridge, Emery Moser, Ava Brown, Rylee Cornell (Photo provided by Saratoga Central Catholic School).

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Food

FALL GARDEN PREP 20

HIGH ROCK PARK

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP

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

WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.

by Jodie Fitz for Saratoga TODAY Photos provided

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he fall is the perfect time to prep your garden for the spring planting season. I’m still a relative ‘newbie’ to gardening, with only a few years of trial, error, and experimentation. I always explore and search for new tips, tricks, and guidance.

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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is a wealth of collective knowledge when it comes to growing many things. So I went straight to the experts willing to share their years of experience and expertise to help a backyard gardener! Here are a few tips they shared for preparing backyard garden beds in the fall: OVERWINTERING Overwintering prep requires homework for different herbs, chicories, etc. Some plants can be protected from the elements and left in the garden, while others need to be brought inside to continue their growth or be put into a dormant state.

WASH YOUR TOOLS Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, at the market weekly to answer questions and test soil, recommend you clean your tools to eliminate diseases and avoid rust.

CLEAN UP YOUR BEDS Everyone at the market agrees you should clean your garden beds at the end of the growing season and remove all debris. Consider placing it into a compost pile to build healthy soil for the next growing season.

PREP YOUR BEDS Corinne Hansch, the owner of Lovin’ Mama Farm, recommends sprinkling organic fertilizer and micronutrients on the soil, followed by a compost cover. Then, topped by a thick mulch of weed/seed-free straw. “We specifically like May cut rye straw,” details Corrine.

Andrea Grom, of Green Jeans Farm, recommends using a tarp for direct sown things like carrots

*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 3 lbs lean ground beef* • 2 zucchinis, medium-sized*

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1 1/2 lbs carrots*

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 lb frozen corn

and radishes, while straw is nice for transplants like onions, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and broccoli. “Both methods help to keep the soil intact and the weeds at bay.”

COMPOSTED SOIL This year, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market collaborated on the ‘Scraps to Soil’ program with Loving Earth Compost. The market has acquired 35 bags of composted soil perfect to work into garden and flower beds. The sale benefits the market, which is a 501(c)3 organization. The first bag is $25, and each additional bag is $20; bags are good to add to a 4x6 bed. Please reserve your composted soil by emailing sfma.manager@gmail.com.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays, from 3-6 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at High Rock Park through October. The market moves to the Wilton Mall on Saturday, November 4. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and sign up for our newsletter at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org.

• 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

• 1 sweet onion*

• 2 teaspoons sea salt

• 3 - 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano

• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder • 1 teaspoon coriander

• 32 oz organic beef stock

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Brown the ground beef over medium heat. Stir frequently.

2. While the beef is browning, dice the onions and prep the zucchini by slicing it and cutting it into quarters. Peel and slice the carrots.

3. Carefully drain any excess juices from the browned meat.

4. Add the cut zucchini, sliced carrots, frozen corn, diced onion, cans of tomatoes, beef stock, water, Italian seasoning, onion powder, sea salt, garlic powder, coriander & black pepper.

5. Bring the soup to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium/low & simmer until the vegetables are soft— approximately 15-20 minutes.

6. Stir in the parmesan cheese just before serving, 7. Serve alone, over cooked pasta, cooked rice, or cooked barley.

Recipe and recipe photo by Jodie Fitz

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AUTUMNSpice Hello my Foodie Friends !

for Saratoga TODAY

Autumn spice and foods are among the beauty of this time of year.

Along with the scents and visually stunning colors, is the time of year for hearty stews, salads, and spectacular comfort foods.

With the chilly autumn nights, we yearn for the warm cozy foods.

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year for foodies. It’s time to take trips to the orchards, time to get back to roasting and baking, and maybe even experimenting with delicious hot beverages.

Baked macaroni and cheese has always been one of my favorite autumn comfort foods.

During my childhood, pasta was always a staple to almost every meal. However, it was always a treat when my mother would make us homemade mac and cheese.

There are many baking dishes to bake macaroni and cheese in: stoneware/ceramics, cast iron, glassware and metal.

CAST IRON BAKEWARE Cast iron is affordable, and it only gets better with age! The most popular type of cast iron

bakeware is the cast iron skillet, but you can get just about any shape of bakeware in cast iron.

As long as you care for your cast iron and season it properly, you won’t have to worry about the metal reacting with the food.

Cast iron skillets are the holy grail of bakeware. They are truly are the ultimate kitchen utensil. They have the versatility of metal, the reliability of glass, and produce the quality of flavor from ceramic stoneware.

Just make sure you season your cast iron skillets are seasoned properly. Doing this

by John Reardon

will prevent the metal from reacting with your food; plus, it makes it much easier to clean.

GLASS BAKING DISHES Glass bakeware is probably going to be your go-to for most recipes. And that’s for a good reason: it’s good at conducting heat.

CERAMIC STONEWARE BAKING DISHES Ceramic stoneware is really the best option for baking things evenly. It behaves similarly to glass, so it’s probably best to stick to more savory dishes, although desserts muffins and quickbreads

Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese INGREDIENTS • 1 lb. dried elbow pasta • 1/2 cup unsalted butter • 1/2 cup all purpose flour • 1 1/2 cups whole milk • 2 1/2 cups half and half

• 4 cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding) • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)

• 1/2 Tbsp. salt • 1/2 tsp. black pepper • 1/4 tsp. paprika

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 3 qt baking dish (9x13”). Set aside.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

When boiling, add dried pasta and cook 1 minute less than the package directs for al dente. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep from sticking.

3. While water is coming up to a boil, shred cheeses and toss together to mix, then divide into three piles. Approximately 3 cups for the sauce, 1 1/2 cups for the inner layer, and 1 1/2 cups for the topping.

4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over MED heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine.

Mixture will look like very wet sand. Cook for approximately 1 minute, whisking often.

Slowly pour in about 2 cups or so of the milk/ half and half, while whisking constantly, until smooth. Slowly pour in the remaining milk/ half and half, while whisking constantly, until

combined and smooth.

5. Continue to heat over MED heat, whisking very often, until thickened to a very thick consistency. It should almost be the consistency of a semi thinned out condensed soup.

6. Remove from the heat and stir in spices and 1 1/2 cups of the cheeses, stirring to melt and combine. Stir in another 1 1/2 cups of cheese, and stir until completely melted and smooth.

7. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cheese sauce, stirring to combine fully. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheeses, then top that with the remaining pasta mixture.

8. Sprinkle the top with the last 1 1/2 cups of cheese and bake for 15 minutes, until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown.

Courtesy of the Chunky Chef (thechunkychef.com)

do well in stoneware.

METAL BAKING DISHES Metal baking dishes are probably the most common type of bakeware. They are versatile, easy to clean, and they’re great for baking things like quick breads, muffins, and other sweet treats.

Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood

Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs to pick up an array of bakeware items, cast iron and many other cool tools to assist you with your autumn culinary needs. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John & Paula

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CALENDAR

This Week’s Events: OCT. 13-19 🙂 = family friendly FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Saratoga Book Festival

DEC Hunter Education Course

Various Location City-Wide The third annual Friends’ Saratoga Book Festival will run through October 15, bringing together more than 60 talented authors from near and far for a celebration of reading. The multi-day festival features big-stage presentations, intimate conversations, engaging workshops, a Literary Marketplace, Local Author Showcase, KidZone, and more. The main festival day is Saturday, October 14. All events are free except when noted.

The Saratoga Book Festival is the marquee community event of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, a 501(c) (3) whose mission is to raise funds and provide support for library programs and services.

The goal of the festival is to encourage a lifelong love of reading. For details, visit saratogabookfestival.org

4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Rd, Ballston Spa | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This course is open to youth and adults. To complete the course, students must be present for the entire in-person course on 10/14, and students will have to retrieve a workbook and homework sheet from the CCE Office. Homework must be completed and submitted the morning of the course. To register for this course, please visit: https://register-ed.com/ events/view/203974. If you have any questions, please call 518-885-8995 or email glb76@ cornell.edu.

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Art in Public Places

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Various locations throughout Saratoga County | Saratoga Arts, Art in Public Places is a Member-Exclusive program which showcases the work of local artists in publicly accessible locations, across the Capital Region. Please visit any of these 7 locations to see the work of local artists. Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, Country Corner Café, Saratoga Springs Train Station, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library (Site A), Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library Café, and Town of Ballston Community Library. For more information about this exhibition visit saratoga-arts.org/October-Artin-Public-Places.

Soup-to-Go, Bake Sale and Flea Market

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Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. A three-in-one event.

There will be a large variety of homemade soups for sale.

Large family-sized container: $8 and medium-sized container: $5. There will also be a large variety of homemade baked goods and gently used flea market items for sale at the event. We urge you to come early before we sell out!

The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes

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10 Locations | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

October 14-15. Tickets are $25 and this year’s edition has 10 locations on display. New this year are two showcase locations in Lake George! Participating award-winning builders are: Belmonte Builders, DeGraff Bloom Custom Builders, DSG Construction and Remodeling, Kodiak Construction, R & M Homes, The BDC Group, Whitbeck Construction and Witt Construction. Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa &

Queensbury, Saratoga National Bank, Glens Falls National Bank and Roohan Realty on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours or can be purchased online through the website at www. saratogashowcaseofhomes.com.

As always, each showcase ticket holder will receive a free shoe/ tote bag at the first home visited (while supplies last)!

Drive-Up Voter Registration Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Route 50 Parking Lot, Saratoga Springs | 10 – 4 p.m.

This is an opportunity for people to pick up and complete a NYS voter registration form, in sufficient time that they can vote at the early voting sites or on Election Day. Members of the public can drive, walk, or bike into the event.

Fall Fun Day

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Pitney Meadows Community Farm, West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A family celebration that expands upon the longstanding tradition of the school’s annual Waldorf School Autumn Fest, an event that has consistently drawn crowds to enjoy fall-focused activities for the entire family. Event proceeds directly benefit tuition assistance programs, which include scholarships, capital improvements, and expanded programming for their students. Event admission is $5 per person, $3 per child, with children 2 and under free. For more information, visit https:// www.waldorfsaratoga.org/or call 518-587-0549.

Saratoga Wing Off

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Downtown Saratoga 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Featuring wing samples from a variety of restaurants, live music, and family-friendly activities.

This event is coordinated by Discover Saratoga and Bailey’s

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

Saratoga and presented by Performance Food Service.

Wing lovers will have the opportunity to try $2 wing samples at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite.

For more information, including a list of participating wing vendors, please visit discoversaratoga.org/events/ saratoga-wing-off or call 518-584-1531.

Free Lunch

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Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta Ridge 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge.

All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 All You Can Eat Breakfast

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Gansevoort volunteer Fire Department, 1870 Rt 32, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m.

Menu: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 adults, Seniors 55+ $10, Military and 1st Responders $10, Children (6 -12) $8. Kids under 6 free.

Monthly Breakfast

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Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville 8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast.

Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.

Touch A Truck Family Festival

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2549 State Route 40, Greenwich 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Battenkill Community Services will be hosting its First Annual Touch A Truck Family Festival. Our Family Festival offers trucks to touch, games and activities for children and adults to enjoy throughout the day.

Food is available for purchase.

Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. Battenkill Community Services, a nonprofit agency, serves children

and adults with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. If you are interested in participating, donating or event sponsorship, please contact Karen Squires ksquires@ battenkill.org 518-207-4474

Autumn Sunday Stroll: Historic West Side

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Meets at the Gideon Putnam, S. Franklin St., Saratoga Springs 10:30 a.m. | Burying Grounds Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead the “Historic West Side” Autumn Stroll.

This tour will explore the West Side neighborhood featuring Saratoga’s Irish and Italian immigrants as well as the Black community who helped shape this unique district. In addition, the tour highlights the effects of Urban Renewal, its rebirth as an arts district, and the rehabilitations that took place in the early 2000s.

The tour. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls and events visit www. saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Marcy Dreimiller, Administrative Assistant, at admin@ saratogapreservation.org.

Hudson Mohawk Antique Tools and Trade Association Meeting Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa 12:30 p.m. | Bring your tools and related items to sell or trade. We will meet in the parking lot for one hour. The business meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. inside the museum with refreshments.

Discussions about recent antique tool acquisitions will follow and a “What’s It” time for unusual tool acquisitions. At 2:30 p.m. a tour of the National Bottle Museum, including the new exhibit about the historic Mt. Pleasant Glass Factory. All are welcome.

Organ Concert

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First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.

Farrell Goehring Organist - Music of J.S. Bach, Elgar, Debussy, and Richard Wagner.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 Fall Rising Stars – Paw Patrol Week Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 15 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. | Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (October 16, 18, and 20). These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit www. saratogachildrenstheatre.org/ classes-workshops.

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa 10 a.m. | If the Ballston Spa

School District has a delay or closes that day, we will not meet. The theme will be “Putting Your Garden to Bed.” Members and guests are asked to participate and share garden smarts, secrets, and suggestions on how to put your garden to bed for the winter. Following the presentation, there will be refreshments, a meeting, and an Herb of the Month talk.

Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20.

First time attendance is free.

New members are welcome.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Inclusible Adult Games Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10 a.m.

We’re teaming up with Inclusible to offer game playing events for adults of all ages and abilities. Drop in and play a game with us! 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

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CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 125th Anniversary of the Spanish American War

Beyond Shelter: A Continuum of Care to End Homelessness

Springs Public Library 🙂 Saratoga Dutcher Community Room,

Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will commemorate the anniversary at Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs at the Hiker Monument, and soldier’s graves along with a wreath laying at Reubena Hyde Walworth Obelisk. Reubena, daughter of DAR founder Ellen Hardin Walworth, died as a nurse during the war and was a member of the DAR Nurses Corp, which is 125 years old. All are welcome.

Free. For more information contact: saratogadaughters1143@ gmail.com.

Old Saratoga Seniors Meeting Town Hall, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon | This will be a sandwich luncheon.

Dessert will be provided.

Everyone is invited. For more information, please contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329 or Rich Blair at 518-424-9352.

49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Saratoga’s new 24/7 year-round shelter and care center opened in June.

Meet Sybil Newell, Executive Director of RISE, and CoChair of the Saratoga County Housing Alliance. Hear about the shelter and the services that surround it as well as the city and community support needed to make it successful. Register online to attend virtually or in-person at: https://sspl.libcal. com/event/11301160.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 CPR Class Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | A CPR class for adults.

Calderwood Training Solutions will provide the training. The cost per participant is $55, which

will provide a certificate when the class is done. Registration is required: call 518 882 6385. More information may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Candidate Forum A Candidate Forum for the office of Saratoga County Supervisor representing the City of Saratoga Springs. There are two seats with two-year terms.

All three candidates, Gordon Boyd, Michele M. Madigan and Matthew Veitch, have agreed to participate. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. Live stream on Zoom from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Register at www.lwvsaratoga. org/events. The full event replay will be posted on the League’s website, and on the Saratoga League’s YouTube channel later that evening. The public is invited to send questions for the candidates by email to QuestionsLWVSC@gmail.com by 3 p.m. on Monday, October 16, with “SUPERVISOR” in the subject line. Questions should be addressed to all three candidates, and not contain personal attacks.

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o t e d i u G A f e i h c s i M r e b o t c O

FESTIVALS, CORN MAZES, SPOOKY TOURS AND MORE

2023 SARATOGA FALL FESTIVAL

Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association will host the annual Saratoga Fall Festival for Oct. 21 from Noon – 3 p.m. Trick-or-There will be treating throughout downtown, pumpkin rolling on Caroline St., live entertainment, face painting, balloon artists, and more.

HAUNTED HOUSE

The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2486’s Annual Haunted House is back on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 – 10 p.m. at 80 Main St., South Glens Falls.

Admission is free but donations are encouraged to help local charities and families in need. Bring your friends and family for a scary good time!

HALLOWEEN SKATE

Presented by the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department on Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs.

Family Skate 3 – 4:45 p.m. Open Public 5 – 7 p.m.

City resident with drop in rec card $4, all others $5.

The first 50 paid admissions at each session who wear something Halloween themed will receive one admission ticket to an upcoming family skate or open public session.

OWLOWEEN AT OWL PEN BOOKS

On Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m., Owl Pen Books will host Owloween, an event celebrating their last weekend of the season with ghost stories and spooky readings from four award-winning literary horror writers, Glen Hirshberg, John Langan, Julia Rust, and

David Surface. The authors will share original stories and be available for a Q&A and signings afterward.

Cider, donuts, and wine will be served. The bookstore can be found online at www.OwlPenBooks.com and on Instagram and Facebook @owlpenbooks.

the Stillwater Fire Department, and a whole bunch of fun things to do all along Hudson Avenue. Food concessions will be available for a small fee at select locations. Come join us for a nice day in costume that is close to home, and won’t break the bank!

5TH ANNUAL SARATOGA YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

HALLOWEEN FUN-RAISER

Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Get dressed up in your Halloween best and come enjoy some family-fun at our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat family event. Members of the community, businesses, YMCA staff along with local police and fire will decorate their cars for a safe and accessible trick or treat experience for everyone. Free & open to the public! Decorate your trunk and bring candy to share with all of our families who’ll be trunk or treating (families decorating their trunk are asked to provide their own candy). Please register in advance if you plan to decorate your trunk online or by calling 518-583-9622.

STILLWATER FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct. 28, Noon – 4 p.m. Various locations in Stillwater. Held the last Saturday of October from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Village of Stillwater since 2012! Local nonprofits join together to give families a chance to walk through the Village while trick-or-treating and playing games for free! There will be “Trunk-or-Treat” at the Stillwater Community Center, a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Stillwater Police Department, a sensationally spooky Haunted House hosted at

Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 5 p.m. at the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Put on your costume and come to The Museum for Halloweenthemed fun and activities! Tickets on sale now.

Members of the museum can grab their tickets for $15, while non-members can join in on the fun for just $17.

FRIENDS OF MOREAU LAKE HALLOWEEN WALK

Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 – 6 p.m. This is a very familyfriendly, not scary, leisurely stroll on Moreau Lake trails. Costumes are very welcome.

HOLLOWED HARVEST

Experience the spooky family-fun of Halloween at the Hollowed Harvest! The Hollowed Harvest brings to life nearly 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns creating stunning landscapes and larger-than-life structures designed to amaze audiences of all ages in a fun walk-through experience! And the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth features hundreds of intricately carved Jack-O’-Lanterns, playful animations, and an epic Jack-O’-Lantern tunnel! Show locations, dates, times and ticket information are available at HollowedHarvest.com

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Puzzles Across 1 High standards 7 All-in-one product’s selling points 11 Open page on a web browser 14 Weasellike pet 15 Spot for pore strips 16 “Don’t Bring Me Down” band 17 *Locavore movement 19 Also 20 Mos. and mos.

21 Diary 22 Identity __ 24 *Insulating layer around a nerve 28 Bounce back 31 Phone notification 32 Former Disney president Michael 33 Aromatherapy locale 34 Snakelike fish 37 *Accept a difficult role 42 Alex and __: jewelry company known for bracelets 43 Have debts 44 Witherspoon of “The Morning Show” 45 Invisible urban pollution 48 Fake names 50 *Use a randomizer to decide, say 53 Refers to 54 Harley-Davidson’s stock symbol 55 Friend 58 Maker of Good Grips kitchen tools 59 What an investigative journalist might do, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do 64 Tear 65 One of Eve’s sons 66 Dressing with anchovies 67 Super Mario Bros. console 68 Sup 69 Florence’s role in “Black Widow” and “Hawkeye” Down 1 Dubious 2 Letter opener 3 Texts the wrong person, say 4 Branch 5 Word before “It Go” and “It Be,” in song titles 6 Pinched 7 34-Across, to a sushi chef 8 Cry noisily

See puzzle solutions on page 34

See puzzle solution on page 34 9 Night sch. class 10 Quietly fume 11 Private discussions 12 In the air 13 Diner option 18 Snitched 23 The first “H” of HRH 24 Sunbeam floater 25 Citrus hybrid used in Japanese cuisine 26 Kitten-lifting spot 27 Shut noisily 28 Duty roster 29 __ Rachel Wood of “Westworld” 30 Some halters 33 That woman 35 Alternatively 36 Vintner’s dregs 38 Fancy-schmancy

39 __ pop: Belle and Sebastian genre 40 Singer India.__ 41 “Snow Crash” novelist Stephenson 46 Number of World Series wins for the Nationals 47 “No way to sugarcoat this” 48 “I see now” 49 Mid-size Subaru 50 Obvious disdain 51 Folklore trickster 52 Pod member 55 Selfie stance 56 Galway Bay’s __ Islands 57 Harp constellation 60 Squeeze bunt stat 61 Poetic twilight 62 RSVP convenience 63 __ Aviv

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: Baluster, Banister A baluster is a short pillar that supports a handrail.

The balusters on the deck were secured with small screws.

A banister is the handrail on a staircase.

We slid down the banister when we were children.

Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words.

Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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iTheatre Saratoga Presents A World Premiere Mystery

Lucky Town: Third Time’s (hopefully) the Charm for Bruce Springsteen’s Albany Return ALBANY — Following the postponement of previously scheduled concerts at the MVP arena in March and again in September of 2023, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band announced they will perform at the venue on April 15, 2024.

All tickets purchased for Sept. 19, 2023 date will be honored. Additional tickets are available now through ticketmaster.com.

Agatha Christie mystery brought to the live stage at Saratoga Music Hall.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — iTheatre Saratoga stages an evening of mystery, bringing Agatha Christie’s classic novel, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, to life on stage at Saratoga Music Hall on Broadway for an engagement that begins in late October.

The intricate plot, complex characters and unexpected twists caused a sensation when first published and marked a

pivotal point in Christie’s life and career.

Premiere adaptation by Mary Jane Hansen of Agatha Christie’s brilliant work live on stage.

Performances: Oct. 27, 28, Nov. 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 29, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.

Tickets available at: itheatresaratoga.ticketspice.com/ agatha-christies-the-murder-ofroger-ackroyd.

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

E Street planning return to South Pearl Street next April.

Lonesome Ace Stringband Celebrates New Release with Show at Caffe Lena Oct. 20 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring their old-time bluegrass and folk traditions blended into original material to the Caffe Lena stage Friday, Oct. 20.

The Toronto-based trio – consisting of fiddle (John Showman), clawhammer banjo (Chris Coole), and upright bass (Max Heineman) – are on tour in conjunction with the release of their fifth album, “Try To Make It Fly.” For more information and tickets, go to: caffelena.org

Lonesome Ace String Band. Live at Caffe Lena Friday, Oct. 20.

Photo: Joel Varjassy.

Week of October 13 – October 19, 2023

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Tenzin Choegyal: Artist Reimagines Tang Mezzanine: Installation Centered on Earth, Air, One of The World’s Finest Musicians in the Tibetan Water, Fire, and The Cosmos SARATOGA SPRINGS — A new exhibition, Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves, opens at The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College Oct. 21.

Molina, an artist who works across media and disciplines with an emphasis on care and social justice, will make all new work for the exhibition, including a rug, a bench, textile artworks, papier mâché sculpture, and papier mâché furniture to be created in collaboration with Skidmore College students.

Molina is the fifth artist to transform the Tang Mezzanine into a community hangout space, breaking down traditional barriers between visitors and museums by inviting tactile engagement with the art and the use of the gallery for conversation and contemplation.

Over the course of the display for two years, Molina’s sitespecific installation will evolve while remaining centered around the four elements— earth, air, water, fire—and a fifth constituent, the cosmos.

Molina’s exhibition will also include work by invited

Tradition Performs Free Concert Saturday

Tenzin Choegyal, live in Saratoga Springs this weekend.

Yvette Molina, Elements of Care (Earth), 2023, fabric, machine-stitched and hand-embroidered thread, fabric adhesive, 45 x 24 inches, collection of the artist.

artists, bringing together multiple perspectives.

The exhibition will open on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., with One Only Earth: A Grounding Ritual. The public event will include a ritual ceremony in the exhibition

before moving outside to welcome the elements and create a sacred space.

Admission to the Tang is free. For more information, contact the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit https://tang.skidmore.edu.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tibetan artist, composer, activist, musical director, and cultural ambassador Tenzin Choegyal performs with Attacca Quartet in a free concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.

The event takes place at the Zankel Music Center, on the campus of Skidmore College.

Choegyal plays lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (3-stringed Tibetan lute) and is best known for his extraordinary vocal ability and performance of droklu, the nomadic music of his parents. As a child, Tenzin would listen to his mother singing in

the nomadic lineage, often noting her as an early influence of his passion for singing.

Recent events include the Tibet House Annual Benefit Concert - billed as Philip Glass and Friends, and GRAMMY nominated album “Songs from the Bardo” with Laurie Anderson, and Jesse Paris Smith – daughter of Patti Smith.

As a son of Tibetan nomads, Choegyal holds a particular connection to the music of the high Himalayan plateau. Forced into exile in India as his family fled the repression in Tibet, he now resides in Australia.

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LEGALS Notice of formation of Tusen Takk Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/31/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 140 County Road 67, Stillwater, NY 12170. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023. 11235 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: 486 STORAGE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on September 6, 2023, 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 Gregory 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. 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11252 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Name: Lucas Lee Realty LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 28th 2023.

Office location: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC to: Lucas Lee Realty LLC, 125 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa NY 12020 Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11260 Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is MCG 24 Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization was filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 31, 2023.

The office of the Limited Liability Company is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The address for Service of Process is 15 Tipperary Way, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.

The purpose of the Limited Liability Company is to engage in any lawful activity for which a Limited Liability Company may be found. 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11266 Notice of formation of Stonehedge Fund, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 10, 2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 945 Braim Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11267 Notice of formation of Erin Fortin Photography, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/16/203 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: 88 Adams Road, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11268 Notice of formation of TOC Advisory Services, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/23/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 59 Hearthstone Drive, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11269

Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name of the LLC is: KDMAC HOLDINGS, LLCArticles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 8, 2023. Office Location: 21 Homestead Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, County of Saratoga 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: 21 Homestead Road, 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. 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11273 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 Real World Enterprises, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on September 8, 2023. 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 740 County Route 24, Corinth, New York 12822 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023, 11274 Notice of Qualification of With Coverage Insurance Services LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/11/2023. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been

designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023, 11275 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

On Sixth, LLC, Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 9/8/2023. Office: Saratoga County. Any lawful purpose. SSNY is designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 269 Ballard Rd, Wilton, NY 12831. 09/15, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2023. 11281 Bold Clarity LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/19/2023. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 110 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. Purpose: General. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11286 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Name: My Escape From Reality LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 10th 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC to: My Escape From Realty LLC, 125 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa NY 12020 Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11287 NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is MINDSPRINGS LLC. (hereafter referred to as the “Company”).

The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. 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 Pernille Aegidius Dake, 17 Ten Springs Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the event of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law.

09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11289 Notice of formation of Taligence LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/05/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 5 Clubhouse Court, Saratoga Springs, 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023.

11336 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: JEGARG LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/20/2023. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Lauren E. Sharkey, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11344

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LEGALS Notice of formation of The Tipsy Traveler, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/27/2023 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 41 Berkshire Drive West, Clifton Park NY 12065.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11354 Notice of formation of HOME STRETCH DESIGNS BY ERIN LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 20, 2023 Office Location: 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: 17 Round Table Rd. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11375 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC SISTERS VINTAGE LLC. Art. Of Org. Filed with NYS Dept. of State 09/25/2023. 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, PO Box 433, Round Lake, NY 12151. Any lawful purpose.

09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2023. 11380 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Moutons United, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 25, 2023.

Office location:172 South Central Avenue, Mechanicville, NY 12118 Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11386 Notice of Formation of PLLC. Articles of Organization for SOUND MIND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PLLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on September 21, 2023. 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 43 British American Blvd, Latham, NY

12110. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11394 COMMUNICATE DIFFERENTLY LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/15/2023.

Office: Saratoga County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS 1060 Broadway Suite 100 ALBANY, NY 12204 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023.

11395 The name of the Limited Liability Company is Kahler Construction and Renovations, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed on September 22, 2023 with the Secretary of State. The Office of the LLC is in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process against the Company is to be served. The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is: 29 Barcelona Drive, Clifton Park 12065. The purpose of the business of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the LLC may be organized under the Limited Liability Law for the State of New York.

10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11396 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability company is SIX TWOFOUR LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).

The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 27, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. 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 SIX TWOFOUR LLC, 20 Wheeler Road, Edinburg, NY 12134. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the events of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law.

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PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is POSH RESALE, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Articles of Organization of the Company were filed with the Secretary of State on September 27, 2023. The office of the Company is located in Saratoga County. 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 Paula Posada, 95 Pruyn Hill Road, Mechanicville, New York 12118. The Company does not have a specific date of dissolution beyond the events of dissolution set forth in Section 701 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The purpose of the business of the Company is to engage in any business permitted by law. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11400 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The name of the limited liability company is: Hockford Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/08/2023. The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is SARATOGA. THE Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against the limited liability company may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon the Secretary of State by personal delivery is: HOCKFORD GROUP LLC, 89 DUBOIS LANE, REXFORD, NY 12148. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10/2023. 11441 Notice of Formation of an LLC: THE WARN ROOM, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22, 2023. Office location: Saratoga County. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served.

The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: The Warn Room, LLC, PO BOX 1101, 1764 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11463

Notice of formation of Don Parks & Associates LLC. Articles of Organization filed with New York State Dept. of State on 09/25/2023.

The County within this state is which the office of the limited liability company is located in is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served.

The address to which the Secretary of State shall mail process is to the limited liability company at Don Parks & Associates, 5 Southside Drive, STE 11, Clifton Park, New York 12065. Company is organized for Consulting. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11471

any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County. 10/13/2023, 11484

Notice of formation of Accurate Calibration Solutions, LLC. Arts of org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/16/23.

Office located: Saratoga County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5346 Hudson Rd., Galway, NY 12074. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11477

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

Notice of formation of a Limited Liability Company. The name of the Limited Liability Company is Graphic JAM, LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed October 9, 2023. The office of the Limited Liability Company is located at 5 Buttercup Court, Waterford, New York 12188 and is located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as the agent of the Limited Liability Company upon whom process against it may be served. The purpose of the Limited Liability Company is to engage in any lawful activity for which a Limited Liability Company may be formed.

10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11482 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Department of Central Services of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Welcome Signage, as per specification 23-PWWS-2 Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of

Notice of Annual Meeting of Plot Owners and/or Descendants of South Side Cemetery Association of Saratoga Springs on November 4, 2023 at 5:00 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 email SouthSideSaratoga@gmail.com 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2023. 11485

Notice of formation of Caligula’s Crazy Collectibles LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 09/17/2023 Office: Saratoga County.

SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 6 Valdepenas Lane, Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/03, 11/10, 11/17/2023. 11487 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Department of Central Services of Saratoga County will receive sealed bids in person or electronically through the Empire State Purchasing Website until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2023, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for Box Beam, Corrugated Beam and Cable Guide Railing, as per specification 23-PWGR-24R Bid forms and instructions are available at the Department of Central Services, 50 W. High Street, Ballston Spa, NY between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (telephone - 518885-2210) or at the Empire State Purchasing Group website (www. empirestatebidsystem.com) Saratoga County, through its Department of Central Services, reserves the right to reject parts of any or all bids. JOHN T. WARMT, Director of Purchasing Saratoga County. 10/13/2023, 11491

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‘Enjoy The Experience’: Saratoga Catholic Girls Golf Qualifies for First Team Sectional Appearance

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

REXFORD — The Section 2 girls golf tournament began on Wednesday, gathering many of the powerhouse programs in the sport at The Edison Club in Rexford. But one team was full of new faces.

The Saratoga Central Catholic girls varsity golf team qualified for this year’s sectional tournament as a team for the first time in school history, and also had three golfers representing the Saints in the individual tournament. It was a large step forward for the program, which previously had only one Section 2 qualifier in team history (Allison Motler in 2021).

Clara Goffioul, Chloe Lawrence, and Maddison Norton qualified for the Section 2 individual tournament, and the trio was joined by Aila Cartier for the team competition. Head coach Heather Bott said the trip to sectionals represents the girls’ dedication to the sport, and noted a sectional appearance was their goal entering the season.

“I knew with this group of girls, it was a real possibility,” said Bott of sectionals. “At the very beginning of the season, I was

like, ‘Our goal is to send a team.’”

“It was definitely the goal,” added Lawrence.

“Yeah, everyone was close, but no one made it (last year),” said Cartier.

The Saints’ lineup at The Edison Club included Goffioul, a senior who was a part of the school’s first-ever girls golf team as a ninth-grader, Bott said.

After moving to Germany, her family returned to the area in time for her senior year, and Goffioul was able to cap it off with a trip to sectionals.

“I was so happy, because it was my senior year, so it was my last chance to make sectionals,” Goffioul said. “And it’s my first year back, so I’m actually really happy I made that.”

“I was excited to see that she was coming back, because I was hopeful that she could have an opportunity to qualify for sectionals, and she did,” added Bott.

The team also includes Norton, a ninth-grader who has been a member of the varsity team since seventh grade.

“I’ve been working for it for three years,” said Norton. “I came close last year. It just feels good.”

Lawrence also qualified this year after finishing only one match short in 2022, Bott said. She added

The Saratoga Central Catholic varsity girls golf team, from left: Head coach Heather Bott, Eva Nucera, Taylor Boldt, Lily Norton, Clara Goffioul, Maddison Norton, Chloe Lawrence, Aila Cartier, and Angelica Dugan (Photo provided).

it is rewarding to see the team achieve its goal, saying it has been “a lot of fun to watch them grow.”

“I think really, it was just dedicating themselves to the sport,” Bott said. “You can see the improvement they’ve made over the last year … Just being able to watch them, see them grow, get to know them a little bit more on the course, and see their personalities come out, see

them enjoy the love that they have for the game and watch that grow, it’s been really fun.”

The Saints placed eighth as a team, with a total score of 453.

Lawrence shot 101, Goffioul shot 108, Cartier shot 117, and Norton shot 127. Prior to sectional play, Bott said her message to the team was simply to “enjoy the experience,” which was echoed by the Saints’ golfers.

“I just want them to have fun and take it all in,” Bott said ahead of sectionals on Tuesday.

“Don’t take it so seriously.

Because golf is a tough game. It’s a mental game. Just having fun, enjoying the camaraderie that they have with their teammates, with the other teams that they’re playing, that’s what it’s all about.

“If you focus on that, I tell them, everything else will come.”

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2023 Saratoga Springs Adirondack Thunder Announce Fire & Police Holiday Training Camp Schedule Hockey Classic Nov. 18

Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 343 will be hosting the Saratoga Springs Police PBA in the 2023 Saratoga Springs Fire & Police Holiday Hockey Classic on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Saratoga Springs Weibel Ice Rink.

The game will begin at approximately 7 p.m., after the conclusion of the Skidmore College versus New England College men’s hockey game.

Admission to the Holiday Hockey Classic is free with the donation of a new unwrapped toy, a press release states.

The Holiday Hockey Classic is played to benefit the Franklin Community Center’s Holiday Assistance Program.

The Holiday Assistance Program has the goal of providing the opportunity for every child in the Saratoga Springs area to wake up Christmas morning with a gift for them, the release states.

The toy collection associated with the hockey game

will begin the week of October 10. Toy collection boxes will be placed at multiple locations throughout Saratoga Springs until November 17. The toy collection boxes will be located at both Saratoga Springs firehouses, the Saratoga Springs Police Department and Kings Tavern on Union Avenue.

This will be the fifth time both teams have played in the Holiday Hockey Classic, with each year seeing larger crowds and an increase in donations, according to the release. During the game, an in-game raffle is conducted to raise additional funds that will be included with the toy donation to the Franklin Community Center.

Last year, the teams raised over $1,000 and collected over 700 toys from the support they received from the community, the release states. Saratoga Springs firefighters and police will deliver the toys collected to the Franklin Community Center during the first week of December.

GLENS FALLS — The Adirondack Thunder has announced the start of its training camp for the 2023-24 season at Cool Insuring Arena.

Training Camp is open to all fans free of charge, a press release states. See below for upcoming dates and times: •Monday, Oct. 16 (10 a.m.): On-Ice Practice •Tuesday, Oct. 17 (10 a.m.): On-Ice Practice •Wednesday, Oct. 18 (10 a.m.): On-Ice Practice •Thursday, Oct. 19 (10 a.m.): On-Ice Practice •Friday, Oct. 20 (10 a.m.): On-Ice Practice The Thunder will host the Maine Mariners in the team’s home opener at Cool Insuring Arena on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 kids 14 years

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of age and younger will receive a free youth jersey presented by Glens Falls Hospital, and the first 3,000 fans will receive glow sticks courtesy of SkyZone, the release states.

View the 2023-24 schedule at echlthunder.com/#schedule.

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‘That’s what the game’s about’: Saratoga Field Hockey Hosts Annual Pink Game for Alum Olivia Allen

by Dylan McGlynn Saratoga TODAY

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs varsity field hockey team earned a win on Friday that was meaningful in more ways than one.

An overtime goal scored

by Claire Frasier propelled the Blue Streaks to a 1-0 win over rival Shenendehowa during the team’s annual Pink Game, held this year in support of Saratoga field hockey alum Olivia Allen.

Allen, a 2023 graduate, was diagnosed with leukemia in June, and on Friday, the team was able to pick up a momentous win in Allen’s presence. She said the support shown “means a lot.”

“It means a lot for them to be playing for me,” said Allen.

“And I love the sport, so it’s nice to be here.”

Allen said she made some of her best friends during her time with the team, and said it was “awesome” to see the victory.

“I made my four best friends on the team. Some of which were from elementary school, but we played together all through high school,” Allen said. “So the friendship and the competitiveness is the best part for me.”

Saratoga head coach Jo-Anne Hostig said the exciting victory puts “a little icing on the top” of a meaningful day.

“That’s what the game’s about,” Hostig said.

Hostig said it is meaningful to support Allen, saying she

The Saratoga Springs varsity field hockey team celebrates after Claire Frasier’s overtime goal against Shenendehowa on Friday.

Photo by Dylan McGlynn.

was “our sunshine” on the field hockey team.

“I want to give to her now, because she gave to us. And that’s how all the kids feel,” said Hostig. “She was our ray of sunshine, so we’re going to help her through it, whatever it takes. It’s good to see her.”

Saratoga also held its Pink Game several years ago in memory of former assistant coach Beth Roberts, who died of cancer. Hostig noted that Allen “always checked in” on her following Roberts’ passing.

“Like it’d be my birthday, and she’d be like, ‘How are you doing, Coach?’” Hostig

said. “And I’m like, ‘OK, this is way out of the season.’ Because she knew that I was hurting, because I was so close to my assistant coach.”

Hostig credited the team and its community for their support, saying that her players were selling ribbons in school throughout the week to raise money, and that several coaches and alumni returned for the game.

“We’ve rallied around it, and we’ve rallied around Liv, and her family,” Hostig said. “I know that they appreciate it. And I know that if anything happens to any other, we’d do the same thing.

That’s the best part.”

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Saratoga’s Charlotte Drabek (14) looks to get past a pair of Shenendehowa defenders during the Blue Streaks’ 1-0 overtime win on Friday.

Photo by Super Source Media Studios.

Frasier’s game-winner came following a penalty corner, off an assist by Charlotte Drabek.

“It was definitely not what I expected,” said Frasier of the goal.

“I was intending to pass it off, but it was a great opportunity.”

Hostig said the team has been consistently improving as the season has continued, with Friday’s victory avenging an earlier 2-1 loss to Shen on Sept.

18. Frasier also added that the win gives the team confidence as they prepared to enter the final week of the regular season.

“We are maturing leaps and bounds each game that we’ve had, and our confidence

level has gone up so much,” said Hostig. “And they are trusting their teammates more, and that’s what the best part is. You can only hope that this time around, when you get toward sectionals, you want to be peaking.”

And ultimately, the win was about more than just field hockey.

“It’s an experience that’s really important,” Drabek said.

“They’re realizing that there’s more than them. There’s an outside world, and we need to make sure that we remember that,” Hostig added. “I’m glad that (Olivia) was able to make it, and that we are able to share this with her.”

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Allegations of “Toxic Culture” in Spa City Sports continued from front page...

Many of the complaints were filed anonymously.

Statements are included from runners, parents of runners, parents of former girls lacrosse and girls soccer players, as well as from a girls soccer and a girls lacrosse player. The letter states that many chose to keep their identities anonymous due to fear of retribution.

One former runner, 1989 graduate Kristen (Gecewicz) Gunning, attached her name to a statement alleging the running program is “a toxic culture of control and abuse of middle and high school girls all in the name of winning.”

Gunning stated the coaches would restrict runners’ diets, clothing, and who they associated with. Other anonymous statements also claim instances of overtraining or training through injuries.

“The message was always strong and clear from the Kranicks: run through illness and pain,” part of Gunning’s statement reads.

A 2020 letter from former

Board of Education member Steve Grandin to school officials regarding concerns about the cross-country teams training out of season was also included in the SAFE complaint.

Ann Marie Pendergast, a parent of a former girls varsity soccer player, described the girls soccer program as a “demoralizing and unhealthy culture” in a letter from July.

She also wrote letters in 2015 and 2016 to district officials regarding Dannehy, which were included in the SAFE letter.

The letter was addressed to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa, Chancellor Lester Young, and NYSPHSAA Executive Director Robert Zayas.

A statement provided by the district states that, “The Saratoga Springs City School District cares about each and every student. We take any matters of alleged abuse or bullying very seriously.”

“The district was notified of a letter sent to New York State officials that contains

allegations concerning some of the district’s athletic programs late on October 4,” the district’s statement continues. “The letter was not sent to the district directly. While the allegations in the letter are very concerning, any allegations that the district ignored or did not address the

complaints referenced in this letter are completely false. We are not able to comment on any individual personnel or student matters included in the letter.”

“As a district, our goal is to provide a positive experience for all our student-athletes, on and off the playing field. We

appreciate the dedicated efforts of our professional coaching staff and the ongoing support of our families and school community. We will continue to review the allegations with the goal of providing a more detailed response at an appropriate time.”

2023 Blue Streak Athletic Hall Of Fame Members Announced SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District has announced it will honor six individuals for their contributions to athletics during the 2023 Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.

The 2023 inductees are Kerri Burgess (Clark), Doranne Mullan (Kelly), Jay Mulligan,

Jay Navin, Joey Santamoor, and Mickey Walczak. The ceremony will be held in the Meade Teaching Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School, according to a release from the district.

A committee composed of current and former coaches; high school administrators, community members, and current and retired athletic

directors reviewed the nominations and selected the honorees. A trophy case in the lobby of the blue gym will hold plaques in honor of the Hall of Fame members.

More details on the accomplishments of the 2023 inductees is available in the online edition of this story at saratogatodaynewspaper.com.

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